HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2012-15PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. PL2012-124, TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF AN
EXISTING 3,867 SQUARE -FOOT VETERINARY CLINIC TO A TOTAL
OF 6,754 SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL LEASE
SPACE IN OAK TREE PLAZA, LOCATED AT 938 AND 944 NORTH
DIAMOND BAR BLVD., DIAMOND BAR, CA (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NO. 8706-002-021 & 8706-002-022).
A. RECITALS
1 Property owner, Golden Tree Group, Inc., and applicant, Saul Jaffe,
representing East Valley Emergency Pet Clinic, have filed an
application for Conditional Use Permit No. PL 2012-124 to permit the
expansion of an existing 3,867 square -foot veterinary clinic ("Proposed
Use") totaling of 6,754 square feet of existing commercial lease space
located at Oak Tree Plaza. The project site is more specifically
described as 944 and 938 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, Los
Angeles County, California ("Project Site").
2. The subject property is comprised of two parcels totaling 5.05 acres. It
is located in the Office Professional (OP) zone with an underlying
General Plan land use designation of Commercial/Office.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 18 of Tract
No. 34803. The Assessor's Parcel Numbers are 8706-002-021 and
8706-002-022.
4. On June 1, 2012, notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley. Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers. Public hearing notices were mailed to property
owners within a 700 -foot radius of the Project site and public notices
were posted at the City's designated community posting sites on
June 1, 2012. In addition to the published and mailed notices, the
project site was posted with a display board and the notice was posted
at three other locations within the project vicinity.
5. On June 12, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond
Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Proposed
Use, solicited testimony from all interested individuals, and concluded
said hearing on that date.
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.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Proposed Use to be
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of Article
19, Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and
electrical conveyances) 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 22.58 this Planning
Commission hereby finds and approves as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.58)
1. The Proposed Use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the
approval of a conditional use permit and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Development Code and the Municipal
Code;
Pursuant to DBMC Section 22.10.030, Table 2-6, a veterinary clinic is
permitted in the OP zoning district with approval of a conditional use
permit. Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating
the manner in which the use must be conducted, the proposed use will
be compatible with neighboring uses in the shopping center.
2. The Proposed Use is consistent with the general plan and any
applicable specific plan;
The Proposed Use is consistent with General Plan Strategy 1.3.3:
("Encourage neighborhood serving retail and service commercial uses')
in that the proposed veterinary clinic meets Strategy 1.3.3 because the
proposed expansion of the veterinary clinic provides services to
Diamond Bar residents.
The Project Site is not subject to the provisions of any specific plan.
3. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the Proposed
Use are compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity;
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The Proposed Use is located within a multi -tenant shopping center
occupied by a liquor store, restaurants, professional offices, a bowling
alley, and other retail and service uses. As such, the operational
characteristics are compatible with the existing uses within the
shopping center. In addition, veterinary clinics are appropriate in
neighborhood -serving commercial and office districts because their
client base is largely from the local residential population, and
veterinary offices are generally benign land uses.
Through compliance with the conditions of approval stipulating the
manner in which the use must be conducted, the Proposed Use will be
compatible with the other uses within the shopping center.
4. The subject property is physically suitable for the type and
density/intensity of use being proposed, including access, provision of
utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and the absence of
physical constraints-,
The Project Site is located within an existing commercial shopping
center that currently has numerous diversity of uses, including a liquor
store, restaurants, professional offices, a bowling alley, and other retail
and service uses.
The Proposed Use is physically suitable with the subject site because it
will be located in an existing building and no additional square -footage
is being proposed. Additionally, the Proposed Use is intended to
operate within an existing shopping center and will be using existing
access and parking in the existing shopping center.
5. Granting the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or injurious to persons,
property, or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which the
property is located; and
Prior to the issuance of any city permits, the Proposed Project is
required to comply with all conditions of approval within the attached
resolution, and the Building and Safety Division.
6. The Proposed Use has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Proposed Use is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article
19 Section 15301(a) (Interior alterations involving partitions and
electrical conveyances) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-124 subject
to the following conditions:
1. The establishment is approved as a veterinary clinic as described in the
application on file with the Planning Division, the Planning Commission
staff report for Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-124 dated June 12,
2012, and the Planning Commission minutes pertaining thereto,
hereafter referred to as the "Use". The Use shall be limited to a
veterinary clinic.
2. The Use shall substantially conform to the approved plans as submitted
and approved by the Planning Commission and on file with the
Community Development Department.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall be valid only for 938 and 944 North
Diamond Bar Boulevard, as depicted on the approved plans on file with
the Planning Division. If the proposed use moves to a different location
or expands into additional tenant spaces, the approved Conditional Use
Permit shall terminate and a new Conditional Use Permit, subject to
Planning Commission and/or City Council approval shall be required for
the new location. If the Use ceases to operate, the approved
Conditional Use Permit shall expire without further action by the City.
4. No changes to the approved scope of services comprising the use shall
be permitted unless the applicant first applies for an amendment to this
Conditional Use Permit, pays all application processing fees and
receives approval from the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
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 owners, Golden Tree Group, Inc., c/o Wally
.Courtney, 1225 W. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805; and
applicant, Saul Jaffe, 618 W. Baseline Rd., Claremont, CA
91711.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE 2012, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
Jimmy , Chaik&n'
1, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 12th day of June 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Farago, Shah, Torng, VC/Nelson, Chair/Lin
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman,&&_etary
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PROJECT #: Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-124
SUBJECT: To allow the expansion of an existing veterinary clinic to an
adjacent unit located at Oak Tree Plaza
PROPERTY Oak Tree Group, Inc., 1225 W. Lincoln Ave.,
OWNER(S): Anaheim, CA 92805
APPLICANT: Saul Jaffe, 618 W. Baseline Rd., Claremont, CA 91711
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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
In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (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 Conditional Use
Permit No. PL 2012-124 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.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant
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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 Conditional Use Permit No. PL 2012-124 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. The business owners and all designers, architects, engineers, and
contractors associated with this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar
Business License, and zoning approval for those businesses located in
Diamond Bar.
4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being
commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
5. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance
with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable
regulations.
& 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.
7. To ensure compliance with all conditions of approval and applicable
codes, the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to periodic review. If
non-compliance with conditions of approval occurs, the Planning
Commission may review the Conditional Use Permit. The Commission
may revoke or modify the Conditional Use Permit.
8. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three (3) days of this project's approval.
9. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire
Department.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but riot limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, and Public Works Department)
at the established rates, prior to issuance of building permits, as
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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
The approval of Conditional Use Permit No. PL2012-124 shall expire
within two (2) years from the date of approval if the use has not been
exercised as defined per DBMC 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may
request in writing a one year time extension subject to DBMC
Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2010
California Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California
Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code) requirements and
all other applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in
effect at the time of plan check submittal.
2. Where fire sprinklers are existing, LA County Fire Department approval
is required. No framing inspections will occur until approval from Fire
Department is obtained.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all
California Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been
met. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Every permit issued by the Building and Safety Division shall expire if
the building or work authorized by Such permit is not commenced within
180 days from the date of such permit or work has discontinued and not
been signed -off on the job card by the building inspector.
5. Construction activities causing the operation of any tools or equipment
used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work shall
be conducted Mon. — Sat. between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m.
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6. 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.
7. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner,
and screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
8. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate
recycling material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of
Title 8.
9. This project shall comply with all Accessibility Code requirements
including accessible parking, path of travel, elevators, restrooms,
drinking fountains, etc. Provide compliance with van accessible
parking, path of travel, etc. Reception counter shall comply with the
Title 24 accessibility requirements. Existing components shall be
upgraded to current code per CBC 1134B.2.1.
10. "Separate permit shall be required for any changes or modifications to
all wall and monument signs" and shall be noted on plans.
11. Number of plumbing fixtures shall be in compliance with CPC T-4-1.
12. Provide exit analysis showing occupant load for each space, exit width,
exit signs, etc.
13. Indicate the proposed addition and existing building on the plans.
Submit code analysis and justification showing the following:
a. Each building square foot
b. Each building height
C. Type of construction
d. Sprinkler system
e. Each group occupancy
f. Property line location in relation to each building (side yard)
g. Exit analysis for each building (occupant load/corridor rating/exit
width/exit signs, etc.)
h. Accessibility analysis for the entire site and for each building
i. Shaft rating/ exterior walls construction/ opening protection
14. Verify adequate exit requirements. The distance between required exits
shall be'/2 of the building diagonal.
15. Specify location of tempered glass as required by code.
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16. 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 viww.digalert.org.
17. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
18. All workers on the job shall be covered by workmens compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor.
19. Any changes to approved plans during the course of construction shall
be approved by the City prior to proceeding with any work.
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