HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2022-09PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2022-02 TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 8,148 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH 960 SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE AREA, A 17 SQUARE -FOOT COVERED
PORCH AND 474 SQUARE FEET OF BALCONY AREAS ON A 1.63 GROSS
ACRE (71,102 GROSS SQUARE -FOOT) LOT LOCATED AT 23712 RIDGE LINE
ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-032-012).
A. RECITALS
The property owner, V & M Group LLC and applicant, Jiang Architect Group,
have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2022-02 to construct
a new 8,148 square -foot single-family residence with 960 square feet of
garage area, a 17 square -foot covered porch and 474 square feet of balcony
areas located at 23712 Ridge Line Road, Diamond Bar, County of Los
Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 71,102 gross square
feet (1.63 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with
an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 84 of Tract No, 30091. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-032-012.
4. On May 9, 2022, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000-foot radius of the project site, and the notice was published in the an
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper on May 13, 2022. A notice display board
was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice was posted at the City's
designated community posting sites.
5. On May 24, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested
individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303(a)
(construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48, this Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48,040)
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and
development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and
architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards or planned developments):
The design of the Project is consistent with the applicable elements of the
City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines and development standards. The
City's General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that development on privately -
owned, residentially designated land in hillside areas shall be compatible with
the surrounding natural areas promoting design principles such as minimizing
grading, preserving existing vistas, incorporate site and architectural design
that is sensitive to the hillsides, and require fuel modification.
The Project maintains significant areas of natural topography, including slope,
ridgelines and native vegetations, beyond the building pad. New native
landscaping requiring minimal irrigation (e.g., Desert Museum palo verde tree,
Centennial Baccharis shrubs, Concha Ceanothus shrubs) are proposed.
Where retaining associated with the building pads are proposed, the walls are
limited to a maximum exposed height of four feet. The Project will also be
required to implement fuel modification. A gradual transition between the
project and adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate setbacks, building
height, window and door placement. All elevations are architecturally treated
and strongly articulated along varying setbacks.
The Project complies with all development standards of the Rural Residential
zoning district by complying with all development standards such as required
setbacks, building height, and lot coverage. The project site is not part of any
theme area, specific plan, community plan, boulevard or planned
development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments, and will
not create traffic or pedestrian hazards;
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project
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site is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also
single-family homes.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular orpedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and
exceeds the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by
Chapter 22.48: Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines,
the City's General Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The City's General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that residential development
be compatible with the prevailing character of the surrounding neighborhood
in terms of building scale, density, massing, and design. The City's General
Plan Goal CC-G-4 also requires the preservation of the scale and character of
existing residential neighborhoods and ensure sensitive transitions between
densities and uses. The City's Design Guidelines Architecture (1) requires
compatibility with the surrounding character including harmonious building
style, form, size, color, material and roofline.
The proposed residence will be similar in mass and scale compared to other
existing homes on similar lots in The Country. The scale and proportions of
the home are well-balanced and appropriate for the site. The proposed
contemporary Mediterranean architecture, with a variety of architectural
elements, will also be more decorative and visually interesting than relatively
nondescript architecture of the house that currently occupies the site. In
summary, the proposed project fits the character of the neighborhood on which
it is proposed and is more compatible with the contemporary architectural
character of the existing homes in The Country.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment
for its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good
aesthetic use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically
appealing;
The architectural style of the proposed residence is contemporary
Mediterranean. The roof plan is comprised of a hip and valley design. The
of maintains a uniform 4:12 pitch. Uniform eave sizes, wood fascia, rafter
tails and well -placed downspouts help enhance a decorative roof design.
Vertical articulation of the wall planes also creates variation in roof heights to
help break up roof massing. The front fagade includes a main entry to create
a point of focus, as well as projections to break up the massing of the building.
A variety of windows styles and sizes and decorative light fixtures provide
visual interest to all four sides of the residence. The residence includes dark
wood fascia, rafter tails and window trim treatments to improve aesthetic value
of the home. Also, landscaping is integrated into the site to complement the
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massing of the house and blend in with neighboring homes and the natural
environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable environment.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will
ensure that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety
or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19
Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA
Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents
presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, the required landscape plan shall be
designed to meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department's Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines in terms of plant selection,
placement and maintenance. The final landscape and fuel modification plans
shall be submitted to the Los Angeles Fire Department for review and
approval.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, reduce the height of all accessory structures
onsite (e.g., gazebo) to a maximum of 15 feet as measured from the finished
floor to top of roof.
4. Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect,
shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the
City's Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall
comply with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
5. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard
development conditions attached hereto.
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The Planning Commission shall:
aI Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
the property owner, V & M Group LLC, 14328 Lomitas Avenue, City of
Industry, CA 91746, and applicant, Jiang Architect Group, 1418 Butler
Avenue, Suite #3, Los Angeles, CA, 90025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF MAY 2022, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By: f-
Raymondi,NVolfe, Chair/person
I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 24th day of May 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Garg, Rawlings, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ATTEST: ice_
Greg Gubman, Se tary
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DIAN[0 D BAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2022-02
SUBJECT: To construct a new 8,148 square-fioot single-family residence with
960 square feet of garage area, a 17 square -foot covered porch and
474 square feet of balcony areas on a 1.63 gross acre (71,102 gross
square -foot) lot.
PROPERTY V & M Group LLC, 14328 Lomitas Avenue, City of Industry, CA
OWNER: 91746
APPLICANT: Jiang Architect Group, 1418 Butler Avenue, Suite #3, Los
Angeles, CA, 90025
LOCATION: 23712 Ridge Line Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and
its officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or
proceeding to attack, set -aside, void or annul, the approval of
Development Review No. PL2022-02 brought within the time period
provided by Government Code Section 66499.37. In the event the city
and/or its officers, agents and employees are made a party of any such
action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant
of any claim, action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in
the defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant
and owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one
(21) days of approval of this Development Review No. PL2022-02, at
the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their
affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the
conditions of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective
until the applicants pay remaining City processing fees, school fees and
fees for the review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with
this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a zoning
approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar,
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No.2022-09,
Standard Conditions, and all conditions of approval shall be included on
the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties
involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations
incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning
Division review and approval.
6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being
commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with
the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of
the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any
applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation
plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City
permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,)
or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
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10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation of
any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration,
or demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time
on Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice
board within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire
Department.
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney,
which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the property
under two or more separate agreements and prohibits use of the
property as a boarding or rooming house, except to the extent otherwise
permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or applicable state or
federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and
Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of
building or grading permit (whichever comes first), as required by the
City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of
building permit. In addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining
prorated City project review and processing fees prior to issuance of
grading or building permit, whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this
project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Development Review No. PL2020-2 expires
within two years from the date of approval if the use has not
been exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code
(DBMC) Section 22.66,050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBMC
Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year
time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request
must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date
and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee
schedule in effect at the time of submittal.
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D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to construct a new 8,148 square -foot single-family
residence with 960 square feet of garage area, a 17 square -foot
covered porch and 474 square feet of balcony areas located at
23712 Ridge Line Road, as described in the staff report and depicted
on the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the
conditions listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If
the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the
approved Development Review submittal, the plans may require further
staff review and re -notification of the surrounding property owners,
which may delay the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission
approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when
work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant
shall inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for
such an inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon
all future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non-
compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure
imposed as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the
City's Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance
with the provisions of the Development Code.
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to
obtain a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full
compliance is reached. The City's requirement for full compliance may
require minor corrections and/or complete demolition of a non-
compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where the project
does not comply with design requirements and approvals that the
applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and
amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the Planning
Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
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All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the
property owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or
replaced upon project completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both
during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and
refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only
by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste
contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial,
construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the
applicant's obligation to ensure that the waste contractor used has
obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval
of this project.
F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS
Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread of
brushfire.
(i) In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are
contained in the current State and Local Building Code or in the Fire
Code, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.
(ii) Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as defined in
the building code. Open eave ends shall be stopped in order to
prevent bird nests or other combustible material lodging within the
roof and to preclude entry of flames.
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(iii) Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or tire -resistant
materials.
(iv) Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs shall be
of noncombustible construction or shall be protected by fire-
resistant material in compliance with the building code.
All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and
pressure for all proposed development in compliance with standards
established by the fire marshal.
3. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around
development projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed
to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The required
width of the fuel modification area shall be based on applicable building
and fire codes and a fire hazard analysis study developed by the fire
marshal.
II. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839=70403 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These
measures shall be implemented during construction. The erosion
control plan shall conform to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate Best
Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in the Storm Water BMP
Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one acre or
greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be
needed.
Per NPDES Permit (CAOr) 04001) for 11111Z4 Discharges within the
Coastal Watershed of Los Angeles County (Order No. R4 2012 0175),
a new single-family hillside home development project shall include
mitigation measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
i) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless
the diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge,
unless the diversion would result in slope instability.
These mitigation measures shall be included with the submitted
grading plans and implemented during construction.
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Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment
and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be
limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. Dust generated by grading and construction
activities shall be reduced by watering the soil prior to and during the
activities and in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District Rule 402 and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be used
whenever possible. Additionally, all construction equipment shall be
properly muffled to reduce noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADINGIRETAINING WALLS
The applicant shall submit drainage and grading plans prepared by a
Civil Engineer, licensed by the State of California, prepared in
accordance with the City's requirements for the City's review and
approval. A list of requirements for grading plan check is available from
the Public Works Department. All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall
be submitted to the City concurrently with the grading plan.
2. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080-Grading.
3. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on the
grading plan.
4. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the
elevations of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished grade on
both sides of the retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls
shall be shown on the grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining
walls shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review
and approval.
5. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site. Staging
area, including material stockpile and equipment storage area, shall be
enclosed within a 6 foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not
supervised.
Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the
California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management
Ordinance and acceptable grading practices.
The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall be
15 percent. Driveways with a slope of 15 percent shall incorporate
grooves for traction into the construction as required by the City
Engineer.
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8. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel modification
plan with native grasses or planted with ground cover, shrubs, and trees
for erosion control upon completion of grading or some other alternative
method of erosion control shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and a permanent irrigation system shall be installed.
9. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile for
grading export materials, and the route of transport.
10. A pre -construction meeting shall be held at the project site with the
grading contractor, applicant, and city grading inspector at least 48
hours prior to commencing grading operations.
11. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers and the
as -graded geotechnical report shall be submitted for review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of the
residential structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued without a
rough grade certificate.
12. Final grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any
project final inspections/certificate of occupancy respectively.
C. DRAINAGE
1. Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to
any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage
course. No on -site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels,
unless that is the natural drainage course.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and
hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the
State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los
Angeles Public Works Department.
D. UTILITIES
1. Easements, satisfactory to the City Engineer and the utility companies,
for public utility and public services purpose shall be offered and shown
on the detailed site plan for dedication to the City or affected utility
company.
2. Applicant shall relocate and underground any existing on -site utilities to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the respective utility owner.
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3. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any
mature tree except as approved by a registered arborist.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839J020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall
conform to current State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2019 California
Building Code series will apply) requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. Provisions for CaI Green shall be implemented onto plans and
certification shall be provided by a third party as required by the Building
Division. Specific water, waste, low VOC, and related conservation
measures shall be shown on plans. Construction shall conform to the
current Cal Green Code.
3. Only one single family dwelling is allowed on this property unless
specifically approved otherwise per CBC 202.
B. PLAN CHECK —ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL:
4. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H. exposures
"C" and the site is within seismic zone D or E. The applicant shall submit
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
5. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of
the State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high
efficacy or equivalent per the current California Energy Code 119 and
150(k).
6. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(0).
7. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and
approve grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drainage,
and retaining wall(s) locations. These plans shall be consistent with the
site plan submitted to the Building and Safety Division.
8. "Separate permits are required for outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, detached
gazebos, retaining walls, and fences over 6' in height" and shall be
noted on plans.
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9. All balconies shall be designed for 1.5 times the live load for the area
served per CBC Table 1607.1 and provide ventilation in the joist space
per CBC 2304.12.2.6.
10. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
11. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire
Department to check the fire zone for the location of your property. If
this project is located in High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet
requirements of the fire zone per CBC Chapter 7A.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior
wall.
b. All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall be
covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4 inch or
more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except where such openings
are equipped with sash or door.
c. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one -hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County Fire
Fuel Modification Unit.
f. LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to
home being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix B105.1.
12. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building and
Safety and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and
approval.
13. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to.
14. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code
Figure 1805.3. I and California Residential Code R403.1.7.
Foundations shall deepened to provide a minimum distance to daylight.
The soils engineer to specifically clarify the slope setback.
15. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205. The theater
room shall provide artificial light and ventilation designed by a
registered engineer.
16. Design for future electric vehicle charging shall be provided consistent
with CalGreen 4.106.4.
17. New single-family dwellings shall have solar panels installed in
conformance with CA Energy Code 150.1(c)14.
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C. PERMIT — ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE:
18. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid.
Please obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take
directly to the school district.
19. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage,
and retaining wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior to
submitting a pad certification.
20. New sewer connections require sewer connection fees and approval
from the LA County Sanitation District.
21. AQMD notification is
required
at
least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification
is
required
at
permit issuance.
22. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the
contractor shall be updated on the building permit.
D. CONSTRUCTION —CONDITIONS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION:
23. Fire sprinklers are required for new single-family dwellings
(CRC R313.2). Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire
Department prior to installation and shall be inspected at framing stage
and finalization of construction.
24. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until all California
Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met. The
buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
25. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
Codes a expire and become null and void unless the work authorized
by such permit is commenced within one year after permit issuance,
and if a successful inspection has not been obtained from the building
official within one -hundred -eighty (180) days from the date of permit
issuance or the last successful inspection. A successful inspection shall
mean a documented passed inspection by the city building inspector as
outlined in Section 110.6,
26. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean
manner during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash,
and weeds.
27. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner
and screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
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28. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing
and foundations construction phases respectively.
29. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction
of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP
requirements (sand bags, etc.). All fencing shall be view obstructing
with opaque surfaces.
30. The applicant shall contact Dig Alert and have underground utility
locations marked by the utility companies prior to any excavation.
Contact Dig Alert by dialing 811 or their website at www.digalert.org.
31. The applicant shall first request and secure approval from the City for
any changes or deviations from approved plans prior to proceeding with
any work in accordance with such changes or deviations.
32. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
33. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
34. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from
the Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain
away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -built
conditions shall match the grading/drainage plan or otherwise approved
as -built grading/drainage plan.
35. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/411/44 with
approved and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be
provided for these surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum
spacing between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per
lineal foot of lateral load.
36. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
37. All plumbing fixtures, including those in existing areas, shall be low -flow
models consistent with California Civil Code Section 1101.1 to 1101.8.
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