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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/2022PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA ______________________________________________ Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:30 PM Diamond Bar City Hall – Windmill Community Room 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PUBLIC ADVISORY: Consistent with State Assembly Bill 361, members of the Planning Commission may be present or participate telephonically. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and address the Planning Commission during the public comment portion of the meeting either in person or via teleconference. If you would like to attend the meeting in person, please note that face coverings are recommended. _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ How to Observe the Meeting From Home: Members of the public can observe the meeting by calling +1 (415) 655 -005 2 , Access Code: 572-875-192 or visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8148679008642143247 . How to Submit Public Comment: The public may provide public comment by attending the meeting in person, by sending an email, or by logging into the teleconference. Please send email public comments to Planning@DiamondBarCA.gov by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and indicate in the Subject Line “FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.” Written comments will be distributed to the Planning Commission members and read into the record at the meeting, up to a maximum of five minutes. Alternatively, public comment may be submitted by logging onto the meeting through this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8148679008642143247 . Members of the public will be called upon one at a time during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speakers are limited to five minutes per agenda item, unless the Chairperson determines otherwise. American Disability Act Accommodations: Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Planning Commission Meeting, please contact the Community Development Office (909) 839-7030 within 72 hours of the meeting. Commission recordings will be available upon request the day following the Planning Commission Meeting. CHAIRPERSON RAYMOND WOLFE VICE CHAIRPERSON KENNETH MOK COMMISSIONER NAILA BARLAS COMMISSIONER MAHENDRA GARG COMMISSIONER WILLIAM RAWLINGS City of Diamond Bar Planning Commission MEETING RULES PUBLIC INPUT Members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any item of business on the agenda during the time the item is taken up by the Planning Commission. In addition, members of the public may, during the Public Comment period address the Planning Commission on any Consent Calendar item or any matter not on the agenda and within th e Planning Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction. Any material to be submitted to the Planning Co mmission at the meeting should be submitted through the Minutes Secretary. Speakers are limited to five minutes per agenda item, unless the Chairperson determines otherwise. The Chairperson may adjust this time limit depending on the number of people wishing to speak, the complexity of the matter, the length of the agenda, the hour and a ny other relevant consideration. Speakers may address the Planning Commission only once on an agenda item, except during public hearings, when the applicant/appellant may be afforded a rebuttal. Public comments must be directed to the Planning Commission. Behavior that disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting may result in the speaker being removed from the meeting. INFORMATION RELATING TO AGENDAS AND ACTIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Agendas for regular Planning Commission meetings are available 7 2 hours prior to the meeting and are posted in the City’s regular posting locations and on the City’s website at www.diamondbarca.gov. The Planning Commission may take ac tion on any item listed on the agenda. Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, located at 21810 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection upon request. If you have questions regarding an agenda item, please call (909) 839-7030 during regular business hours. HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Copies of Agenda, Rules of the Planning Commission, Recordings of Meetings (909) 839-7030 Email: info@diamondbarca.gov Website: www.diamondbarca.gov The City of Diamond Bar thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PLANNING COMMISSION May 24, 2022 AGENDA Next Resolution No. 2022-09 CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Naila Barlas, Mahendra Garg, William Rawlings, Kenneth Mok, Vice Chairperson, Raymond Wolfe, Chairperson 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairperson 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: "Public Comments" is the time reserved on each regular meeting agenda to provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Planning Commission on consent calendar items or other matters of interest not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Although the Planning Commission values your comments, pursuant to the brown act, members of the Planning Commission or staff may briefly respond to public comments if necessary, but no extended discussion and no action on such matters may take place. There is a five -minute maximum time limit when addressing the Planning Commission. Please complete a speaker card and hand it to the Minutes Secretary (completion of this form is voluntary). The city will call on in-person speakers first and then teleconference callers, one at a time to give their name and if there is an agenda it em number they wish to speak on before providing their comment. If you wish to speak on a public hearing item or Planning Commission consideration item, you will then be called upon to speak at that point in the agenda. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. Consent calendar items may be removed from the agenda by request of the Planning Commission only: 4.1 Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting – May 10, 2022. 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S): 5.1 Development Review No. PL2022-02 - Under the authority of Diamond Bar Municipal Code Section 22.48, the applicant and property owner are requesting Development Review approval to demolish an existing MAY 24, 2022 PAGE 2 PLANNING COMMISSION 2,914 square-foot single-family residence and construct a new two-story, single-family residence. The new residence consists of 8,148 square feet of living space, a 474 square-foot balcony, a 17 square-foot covered porch, and a 960 square-foot garage on 1.63 gross acres (71,102 gross square-foot) site. The subject property is zoned Rural Residential (RR) with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential. PROJECT ADDRESS: 23712 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROPERTY OWNER: V & M Group LLC 23712 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 APPLICANT: Peng Jiang, Jiang Architect Group 1418 Butler Ave, Suite #3 Los Angeles, CA 90025 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Article 19 under Section 15303(a) (construction of a single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Development Review No. PL2022-02, based on the Findings of Fact, and subject to the conditions of approval as listed within the draft resolution. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 7. STAFF COMMENTS / INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 8. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: Thursday, May 26, 2022, 6:30 pm Windmill Community Room Diamond Bar City Hall 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: Monday, May 30, 2022 In observance of the holiday, city offices will be closed. City offices will re-open Tuesday, May 31, 2022. MAY 24, 2022 PAGE 3 PLANNING COMMISSION 9. ADJOURNMENT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 6:30 pm Windmill Community Room Diamond Bar City Hall 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, June 14, 2022, 6:30 pm Windmill Community Room Diamond Bar City Hall 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 6:30 pm Windmill Community Room Diamond Bar City Hall 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 6:30 pm Windmill Community Room Diamond Bar City Hall 21810 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 10, 2022 CALL TO ORDER: Chair/Wolfe called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Diamond Bar City Hall Windmill Room, 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mok led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Naila Barlas, Mahendra Garg (telephonically), William Rawlings (telephonically) Vice-Chair Kenneth Mok, Chair Raymond Wolfe Staff Present : Greg Gubman, Community Development Director; James Eggart, Assistant City Attorney; Grace Lee, Senior Planner; Hal Ghafari, Public Works Manager/Assistant City Engineer, and Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: As presented 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered 4. CONSENT CALENDAR: C/Rawlings moved, C/Garg seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg, Rawlings, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 4.1 Continued Use of Teleconferencing in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 for Meetings of the Planning Commission, subject to State Open Meeting laws. 4.2 Minutes of the Planning Commission’s Regular Meeting of April 12, 2022. 5. NEW BUSINESS: 5.1 Review of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Conformity with the General Plan. SP/Lee presented the staff report and PWM/Ghafari responded to Commissioner’s questions and concerns. 4.1 Packet Pg. 6 __________________________________________________________________ MAY 10, 2022 2 PLANNING COMMISSION __________________________________________________________________ VC/Mok moved, C/Barlas seconded, to adopt a Resolution finding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program to be in conformance with the General Plan. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Barlas, Garg, Rawlings, VC/Mok, Chair/Wolfe NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None 6. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS/INFORMATION ITEMS: C/Barlas thanked staff for a very comprehensive report. 7. STAFF COMMENTS/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: CDD/Gubman reported that on the May 24th agenda is a public hearing for a new custom home in The Country on Ridge Line Road. 8. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS: As listed in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair/Wolfe adjourned the Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:48 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this 24th day of May, 2022. Attest: Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________________ Greg Gubman, Community Development Director _____________________________ Raymond Wolfe, Chairperson 4.1 Packet Pg. 7 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.1 MEETING DATE: May 24, 2022 CASE/FILE NUMBER: Development Review No. PL2022-2 PROJECT LOCATION: 23712 Ridge Line Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (APN 8713-032-012) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Rural Residential (RR) ZONING DISTRICT: Rural Residential (RR) PROPERTY OWNER: V & M Group LLC, 14328 Lomitas Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91746 APPLICANT: Peng Jiang, Jiang Architect Group 1418 Butler Ave, Suite #3 Los Angeles, CA 90025. SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting Development Review approval to demolish an existing 2,300 square-foot, one-story single-family residence and construct a new 8,150 square- foot, two-story single-family residence on a 1.63 gross acre (71,102 gross square -foot) parcel. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) approving Development Review No. PL2022-2, based on the findings of Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48, subject to conditions. BACKGROUND: CITY OF DIAMOND BAR ~ 21810 COPLEY DRIVE ~ DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 ~ TEL. (909) 839-7030 ~ FAX (909) 861-3117 5.1 Packet Pg. 8 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 2 of 9 The project site is located in the Diamond Bar Country Estates (The Country), on the south side of Ridge Line Road. The property is legally described as Lot 84 of Tract No. 30091, and the Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is 8713 -032-012. The property was developed in 1973 under Los Angeles County standards with a 2,299 square-foot single family residence and a 615 square-foot garage. The proposed project was approved by the Diamond Bar Country Estates Architectural Committee on February 9, 2022. Site and Surrounding General Plan, Zoning and Land Uses The image below highlights the subject property: Site (Plan View) Aerial Ridge Line Road 5.1 Packet Pg. 9 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 3 of 9 Project Site Adjacent Property to West Adjacent Property to East The following table summarizes the land use status of the subject prope rty and its surroundings: General Plan Designation Zoning District Land Use Site Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential North Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential South Open Space RR Open Space East Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential West Rural Residential RR Single-Family Residential 5.1 Packet Pg. 10 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 4 of 9 Project Description Site Characteristics The property’s gross lot area is 71,102 square feet (1.63 acres), which includes a 32-foot wide private street easement for Ridge Line Road along its frontage. The private street easement is approximately 4,384 square feet in area. The property also includes two 10-foot-wide utility easements running along the entire length of both side property lines. The combined square footage of the two easements is approximately 9,740 square feet. The property’s net buildable area (i.e., minus the private street and utility easements) is approximately 55,789 square feet (1.28 acres). There are no protected trees onsite. The property was previously graded to accommodate the existing house. The existing building pad and rear yard extends up to 112’-4” feet from the easement line to the edge of slope. The remaining rear portion of the lot is unimproved with a natural descending slope to the rear property line. The average grade of the entire lot including street easement is 35%. The existing house is set back 20 feet from the Ridge Line Road easement line. Site Plan The proposed house is set 30 feet behind the Ridge Line Road easement line, an ten - foot increase compared to the existing front setback. To accommodate the increased setback and rear yard, the building pad is proposed to be extended approximately 4 feet towards the rear of the site at farthest slope edge. Decorative block retaining walls with guardrails are proposed at the edge of the descending slope to maintain the new building pad extension. Existing white split-rail fencing is preserved where existing. Along the southwest side property line, new aluminum alloy fencing is proposed to match existing aluminum alloy fencing along the east property line. Architecture The architectural style of the proposed residence is contemporary Mediterranean. The roof plan is comprised of a hip and valley design. The roof 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 façade 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 colors and materials include white stucco in combination with slate gray roof tile and dark wood fascia and window trim treatments. The color combination is typical of contemporary Mediterranean-style architecture and is consistent with other homes in The Country. 5.1 Packet Pg. 11 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 5 of 9 Floor Plan The proposed residence is composed of the following interior spaces: • First floor: common areas (office, gym, foyer, bar, great room, living room, home theater, dining room, pantry, dining room, kitchen, 2 nd kitchen, laundry), one bedroom and two bathrooms, a powder room, and a four-car garage; • Second floor: four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a pool/billiards room, and two balconies. The floor area distribution is summarized below: PROJECT SUMMARY (square footage) o 1st Floor o 2nd Floor Total Living Area 4,558 3,590 8,148 North (Front) Elevation South (Rear) Elevation 5.1 Packet Pg. 12 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 6 of 9 Garage 960 Covered Porch 17 Balcony 474 TOTAL FLOOR AREA 8,560 In addition to the main residence, two gazebos are proposed at the rear of the residence. The gazebos are located at the southeast corner of the site, located 5 feet from the edge of the descending slope. The gazebos’ canopies measure 14’-6”x14’-6” and 13’x13’, totaling approximately 210 and 169 square feet of coverage, respectively. Identical in design, both gazebos consist of tile roof, wood fascia and Doric -style wood columns. The larger of the two Gazebo measures 14’-11” in height as measured from adjacent grade. The smaller gazebo is limited to 15’ in height from adjacent grade via a Condition of Approval (currently shown in the plans as 16’-2”). Landscape Plan Twenty-two (22) trees of various sizes and species are proposed to be removed. None of the trees are considered protected trees. The applicant is proposing to plant the following replacement trees onsite: Tree Type # of Trees Size Eumong / Shoestring Acacia 4 15 Gallon Majestic Beauty Fruitless Olive 1 24” Box Desert Museum Palo Verde 1 24” Box Angel Red Pomegranate 2 15 Gallon In addition to the trees proposed on site, various 5-gallon and 1-gallon shrubs will also be planted throughout the front, side and rear yard. Overall, all landscaping will be drought tolerant to minimize irrigation and reduce the area of turf and sod ground cover planting. The project is required to comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, and compliance will be verified during building plan check and final inspections. The subject property is located within the Los Angeles County Fire Department “High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.” Therefore, the proposed landscaping must comply with the Fire Department’s Fuel Modification Plan requirements. The landscape plans will be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Department during building plan check. ANALYSIS: Review Authority (Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC Section 22.48) New residences require Planning Commission approval of a Development Review application. Development Review approval is required to ensure compliance with the 5.1 Packet Pg. 13 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 7 of 9 City’s General Plan policies and design guidelines, and to minimize adverse effects of the proposed project upon the surrounding properties and the City in general. As stated in Section 22.48.010 of the Development Code, the Development Review process was established to ensure that new development and additions to existing development are consistent with the General Plan “through the promotion of high functional and aesthetic standards to complement and add to the economic, physical, and social character” of Diamond Bar. The analysis that follows provides the basis for staff’s recommendation to approve the DR application. Development Standards: The following table compares the proposed project with the City’s development standards for residential development in the RR zone: Development Feature Residential Development Standards Proposed Meets Requirements Front Setback 30 feet 30 feet Yes Side Setbacks 10 feet on one side and 15 feet on the other 10 feet – west side 30 feet – east side Yes Side Yard Minimum Between Adjoining Structures 25 feet 25 feet – west side 40 feet – east side Yes Rear Setback 25 feet 25 feet Yes Lot Coverage Maximum of 30% 10% Yes Max. Building Height 35 feet 32’-2” Yes Parking 2-car garage 4-car garage Yes Compliance with Hillside Management Ordinance (DBMC Section 22.22) The proposed project was reviewed for compliance with the City’s Hillside Management Design Guidelines and regulations. The project complies with all of the regulations and guidelines to ensure that development will complement the character and topography of hillside areas set forth in the Development Code, and incorporates the following features: • Significant areas of natural topography, including slope, ridgelines and native vegetations, beyond the building pad are preserved; • New native landscaping requiring minimal irrigation (e.g., Desert Museum palo verde tree, Centennial Baccharis shrubs, Concha Ceanothus shrubs) are provided; 5.1 Packet Pg. 14 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 8 of 9 • The maximum building height is approximately 32 feet, where 35 feet is allowed to preserve views; • All proposed retaining walls associated with the building pads are at a maximum exposed height of four feet; and • Architectural treatment is provided on all sides of the building with varying setbacks. The project complies with all Development Code regulations and Citywide Design Guidelines to ensure that development will complement the charac ter and topography of hillside areas. Compatibility with Neighborhood The existing house is located on a leveled building pad that will be extended to accommodate the proposed development. The project is located between two, multi - level homes. The proposed home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes and will not block existing views from adjacent properties. The adjacent properties overlook open space areas located at the rear of all residences. The proposed residence will be similar in mass and sc ale 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 by incorporating the following design elements: • The proposed residence will conform to all development standards, including building height and setbacks, which is consisten t with other homes in The Country; • A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate setbacks, building height, fencing, landscaping, and window and door placement; • The proposed residence is appropriate in mass and scale to the site; • Elevations are treated with detailed architectural elements; • Exterior materials and colors typical of contemporary Mediterranean -style architecture; and • Effective landscape design should serve the dual purpose of intrinsically enhancing a project setting, as well as integrating the landscaping into the overall architectural design. Staff finds the proposed plant palette to be diverse, and the plant selections are compatible with Southern California native landscapes. 5.1 Packet Pg. 15 Development Review No. PL2022-2 Page 9 of 9 Additional Review The Public Works Department and Building and Safety Division reviewed this project, and their comments are included in the attached resolution as conditions of approval. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On May 9, 2022, public hearing notices were mailed to prop erty owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site, and the notice was published in the San 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 designat ed community posting sites. Public Comments Received No comments have been received as of the publication date of this report. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on that assessment, the City has determined the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 Section 15303(a) (construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental review is required. PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: Attachments: A. Draft Resolution No. 2022-XX and Standard Conditions of Approval B. 220504 Development Review Plan Set_Resubmittal 5-5-22 5.1 Packet Pg. 16 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2022-2 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 1. The property owner, V & M Group LLC and applicant, Jiang Architect Group, have filed an application for Development Review No. PL2022-2 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper on May 13, 2022. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notic e 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 Environm ental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article 19, Section 15303(a) 5.1.a Packet Pg. 17 2 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX (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 pl anned 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 5.1.a Packet Pg. 18 3 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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 or pedestrian 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 roof 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 façade 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 resi dence 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 5.1.a Packet Pg. 19 4 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 20 5 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX The Planning Commission shall: a. 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: ______________________________________ Raymond Wolfe, Chairperson 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: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: ATTEST: ______________________________________ Greg Gubman, Secretary 5.1.a Packet Pg. 21 6 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2022-2 SUBJECT: 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. 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. I. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. 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. PL2022-2 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 22 7 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX (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. PL2022-2, at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all th e 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-XX, 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 23 8 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 24 9 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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 de picted 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 25 10 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 7. 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. 8. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. 9. 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 1. 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 th e City franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project. F. FIRE PROTECTION STANDARDS 1. 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 26 11 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX (iii) Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire-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. 2. 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) 839-7040, 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 Elim ination 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. 2. Per NPDES Permit (CAS004001) for MS4 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; (iii) 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 27 12 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 3. 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/GRADING/RETAINING WALLS 1. 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. 6. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance and acceptable grading practices. 7. 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 28 13 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 8. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel modif ication 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 29 14 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 3. Underground utilities shall not be constructed within the drip line of any mature tree except as approved by a registered a rborist. III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. At 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 Cal 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(o). 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 30 15 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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 1805.3.1 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 31 16 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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 appr oval 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 Code shall 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. 5.1.a Packet Pg. 32 17 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XX 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 1/4”/ft 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. END 5.1.a Packet Pg. 33 5.1.bPacket Pg. 34 5.1.bPacket Pg. 35 5.1.bPacket Pg. 36 SLOPE DENSITY ANALYSIS23712 Ridge Line Drive,S-1Diamond Bar, CA 91765 PROJECT LOCATION: N dba QUARTECH CONSULTANTS CALLAND ENGINEERING, INC.CALLAND ENGINEERING, INC.Slopes Table71,102.49 S.F. (1.632 ACRES)35.27%5.1.bPacket Pg. 37 5.1.bPacket Pg. 38 5.1.bPacket Pg. 39 5.1.bPacket Pg. 40 4-CAR GARAGE (23'x40'-6") FOYER (14'x22'-6") GYM / PLAYROOM (15'x23') SAUNA OFFICE (14'x23') LIVING ROOM (14'x23') HOME THEATER (17'x18') BEDROOM #1 (15'x23') DINING (13'-6"x15'-6") PANTRY (8'-6"x14') GREAT ROOM (20'x24') PWD. BATH #1 W.I.C. #1 BATH #6 WEST. KITCHEN (18'x15'-6")CHN. KIT. (8'-6"x12') STOR. WINE CELLAR WET BAR (9'-6"x14') GAZEBO #1 (13'x13') SHOE COAT UP EQUIP. LAUNDRY (6'-6"x12') GAZEBO #2 (14'-6"x14'-6") ENTRY (1207.00) F.F. (1208.00) DRIVEWAY GARAGE ENTRY (1207.00) F.F. (1208.00)DRIVEWAY REAR PATIO (±1207.25) F.F. (1206.00) (1207.00) (1206.00) (1207.00) F.F. (1206.00) (1206.50) (1205.50) (1204.50) (1204.50) (1205.50) (1204.50) WALKWAY (1205.75) W.H. A.C. A.C. E. M. W.H. A.C.A.C. (±1207.50) (1207.00) (1204.50) (±1207.30) (1207.00) DN DN 6'-0"6'-0"30'-0"30'-0"4' -6 " 4'-6" 4'-0"4'-0" RIDGE LINE ROAD FENCE, STANDARDCOUNTRY SPLIT-RAILUTILITY EASEMENT FENCE, STANDARDCOUNTRY SPLIT-RAIL32'-0"6'-0"6'-0"TELEPHONE EASEMENT12'-0"PRIVATE STREETEASEMENT10'-0" UTILITY EASEMENT 10'-0" SHRUB PLANTING LEGEND ® TREE GROUNDCOVER ® 4-CAR GARAGE (23'x40'-6") FOYER (14'x22'-6") GYM / PLAYROOM (15'x23') SAUNA OFFICE (14'x23') LIVING ROOM (14'x23') HOME THEATER (17'x18') BEDROOM #1 (15'x23') DINING (13'-6"x15'-6") PANTRY (8'-6"x14') GREAT ROOM (20'x24') PWD. BATH #1 W.I.C. #1 BATH #6 WEST. KITCHEN (18'x15'-6")CHN. KIT. (8'-6"x12') STOR. WINE CELLAR WET BAR (9'-6"x14') GAZEBO #1 (13'x13') SHOE COAT UP EQUIP. LAUNDRY (6'-6"x12') GAZEBO #2 (14'-6"x14'-6") ENTRY (1207.00) F.F. (1208.00) DRIVEWAY GARAGE ENTRY (1207.00) F.F. (1208.00)DRIVEWAY REAR PATIO (±1207.25) F.F. (1206.00) (1207.00) (1206.00) (1207.00) F.F. 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(±1207.50) (1207.00) (1204.50) (±1207.30) (1207.00) DN DN 6'-0"6'-0"30'-0"30'-0"4' -6 " 4'-6" 4'-0"4'-0" RIDGE LINE ROAD FENCE, STANDARDCOUNTRY SPLIT-RAILUTILITY EASEMENT FENCE, STANDARDCOUNTRY SPLIT-RAIL32'-0"6'-0"6'-0"TELEPHONE EASEMENT12'-0"PRIVATE STREETEASEMENT10'-0" UTILITY EASEMENT 10'-0"10'-0"UTILITYEASEMENTLAYOUT LEGEND RIDGE LINE ROAD REQUIRED MIX OF PLANTMATERIALS LANDSCAPE PLAN L101 AS NOTED Scale: 1" = 30' LANDSCAPE PLAN1 N 12-22-2021CITY/HOA DESIGN REVIEW SUBMITTAL GENERAL NOTES Scale: 1" = 20' LANDSCAPE PLAN_ENLARGEMENT2 PLANTING NOTES 11 / 30 / 2022 4/13/2022 9:28 PMD:\MNT MARYLAND 2022\23712 Ridge Line Rd\Working\SHEET\L_101_LANDSCAPE PLAN.dwgTITLE © JAG OWNER: VICTOR LIANG & JIMMY LIANG V&M GROUP LLC 14328 LOMITAS AVE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746 T (626) 383-3889 ARCHITECT: PENG JIANG JIANG ARCHITECT GROUP (JAG) 1418 BUTLER AVE., #3 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 T (323) 616-4389 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: SHUANG YU JIANG ARCHITECT GROUP (JAG) 1418 BUTLER AVE., #3 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 T (323) 616-4389 SURVEYOR/CIVIL ENGINEER: JACK LEE CAL LAND ENGINEERING INC 574 E LAMBERT RD BREA, CA 92821 T (714) 671-1050 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: JIANFENG GAO NB ENGINEERING INC. 1004 WEST COVINA PKWY., #249 WEST COVINA, CA 91790 T (626) 269-9321 MEP ENGINEER: HANK CHANG HYC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. 556 N DIAMOND BAR BLVD., #304 DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 T (909) 396-8168 STAMP SHEET NUMBER SCALE PROJECT NUMBER © JAG THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF JIANG ARCHITECT GROUP (JAG) AND CANNOT BE COPIED AND REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PRINCIPAL OF JAG. 23712 RIDGE LINE ROAD RESIDENCE 23712 RIDGE LINE ROAD DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 2107 DESCRIPTION DATE JAG JIANG ARCHITECT GROUP 1418 Butler Ave, #3, Los Angeles, CA 90025 T (323) 616-4389 N Scale: 1" = 20' LANDSCAPE DEMOLISION PLAN3 N 02-27-2022CITY/HOA DESIGN REVIEW SUBMITTAL 03-24-2022CITY/HOA DESIGN REVIEW RESUBMITTAL 5.1.b Packet Pg. 41 5.1.b Packet Pg. 42 5.1.bPacket Pg. 43 5.1.bPacket Pg. 44 5.1.bPacket Pg. 45 5.1.bPacket Pg. 46 5.1.bPacket Pg. 47 5.1.bPacket Pg. 48 5.1.bPacket Pg. 49 5.1.bPacket Pg. 50 5.1.bPacket Pg. 51 5.1.bPacket Pg. 52 Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR May 24, 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LEGEND PH = PUBLIC HEARING X = NON PUBLIC HEARING AP = ASSIGNED PLANNER PC = PLANNING COMMISSION CC = CITY COUNCIL PROPERTY LOCATION PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW File # AP Applicant PC 5/24/22 CC 6/7/22 PC 6/14/22 CC 6/21/22 PC 6/28/22 CC 7/5/22 23712 Ridge Line Rd. (New single-family residence) DR PL2022-01 DT Peng Jiang PH ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Property Location AP Applicant None PENDING ITEMS Property Location File # AP Applicant Status 1625 Bears Den Rd. (Addition to single family residence) DR PL2021-01 MN Pete Volbeda Second incomplete letter sent 8/31/21 – waiting for additional information 2020 Brea Canyon Rd. (2-Lot Subdivision) TPM PL2022-07 GL Nathaniel Williams Resubmitted – under review 1198 Chisolm Trail Dr. (New single-family residence) DR PL2021-51 JT/DT Michael Wu First incomplete letter sent 7/21/21 – waiting for additional information 2939 Crooked Creek (Addition and remodel to single-family residence) DR PL2022-16 DT Walt Patroske Incomplete letter sent 03/24/2022 – waiting for additional information 20221 Damietta Dr. (Addition and remodel to single-family residence) DR PL2021-83 MN/ DK Chen Lee Second incomplete letter sent 3/8/22 – waiting for additional information 2001 Derringer Ln. (2-lot subdivision) TPM 83036/DR PL2021-46 MN Gurbachan S. Juneja Second incomplete letter sent 3/4/22 – waiting for additional information Gentle Springs Ln. and S. Prospectors Rd. GPA, ZC, VTTM, DR PL2021-23 GL Tranquil Garden LLC First incomplete letter sent 4/16/21 – waiting for additional information 2234 Indian Creek Rd. (New single-family residence) DR PL2020-159 MN Jeffrey Sun Second incomplete letter sent 9/30/21 – waiting for additional information 22909 Lazy Trail Rd. (Addition and remodel to single family residence) DR, MCUP PL2021-05 JT/DT Walt Patroske Third incomplete letter sent 3/30/21 – waiting for additional information 20948 Moonlake St. (Addition and remodel to single-family residence) DR, MCUP PL2022-23 MN Efrain Coronado First incomplete letter sent 4/21/22 – waiting for additional information 7.1 Packet Pg. 53 Project Status Report CITY OF DIAMOND BAR Page 2 May 24, 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PENDING ITEMS (continued) Property Location File # AP Applicant Status 23121 Ridge Line Rd. (New single-family residence) DR PL2020-31 MN Pete Volbeda Third incomplete letter sent 8/13/21 – waiting for additional information Walnut Valley Unified School District (Billboard Ordinance) PL2021-43 GL/ MN WVUSD Under review 7.1 Packet Pg. 54 CITY OF DIAMOND BAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF DIAMOND BAR I, Stella Marquez, Administrative Coordinator for the City of Diamond Bar, CA, declare as follows: I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that on May 19, 2022, 1 posted the May 24, 2022, Planning Commission Agenda, pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et.seq. at the following locations: Diamond Bar City Hall, 21810 Copley Drive SCAQMD/Government Center, 21865 Copley Drive Heritage Park, 2900 Brea Canyon Road Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive City website: www.diamondbarca.gov Executed on May 19, 2022, at Diamond Bar, California. 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