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AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose and Intent of Specific Plan 1.. Purpose............................................................................ 2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).................. 1.2 Project Location and Description 1. � Location.................................................................... 2. Access...................................................................... 3. Proposed Land Uses ................................................ 4. Site History............................................................... 5. Existing Land Use Designations .............................. 6. Surrounding Land Uses and Designations .............. 1.3 Authority ............................................. 1.4 Relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.1 ®uerall Concept 1. Description of Concept.................................................................................. 2-1 2. Design Elements..........................................................................................4 2-3 3, Land Use Planning Objectives...................................................................... 2-4 4. _Economic Objectives....................................................................................12-4 5. Circulation Objectives.............................................................................I...... 2-5 6. ;.Parks, Recreation, and Open Area Objectives ............................................. 2-5 7 .:, .Resource Management Objectives.........................................:..................... 2115 _ 2.2 pesiyn Constraints and Opportunities Constraints 1. ,Project Boundary........................................................................................... 2-6 2. . ,Significant Encumbrances and Easements .................................................. 2-6 3. Oil and Natural Gas Operations.................................................................... 2-6 4. Existing Access Points.................................................................................. 2-7 5, Fault Zones.... 0 1 1 9 9 1 1 1 1 A 0 1 1 1 1 . I I I I . 1 0 1 1 4 0 A I I I I I I I I 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ............. 2-7 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_TOC_0927200Z.DOC Page l AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page No Opportunities 1. Views............................................................................................................. 2-7 2, Woodlands Areas.......................................................................................... 2-7 3. Access........................................................................................................... 2-8 4. Developable Areas........................................................................................2-8 2.3 Land Use Plan 1. Project Concept........................................................................................... 2-11 2. Land Use Designations............................................................................... 2-14 3. Land Use Overlays...................................................................................... 2-15 2.4 Circulation Plan 1. Goals and Objectives.................................................................................. 2-16 2. Roadways....................................................................................................2-16 3. Trails............................................................................................................2-19 2.5 Public Services and Facilities Plan 1. Goals and Objectives.................................................................................. 2-21 2. Infrastructure Plans..................................................................................... 2-21 3. Public Facilities/Services............................................................................. 242 4. Parks/Recreation Services. I 1 0 9 1 V F V W F a & 1 0 F 0 E 0 F V V 0 S 1 0 V F 1 V t k . . . . M . . . . . . . * A W a a E a E 0 E 0 & 1 0 242 2.6 Resource Management Plan 1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 2-44 2. Summary of the Proposed Resource Protection, Restoration, Creation and Management Program.,.....","".. 246 3. Oil Field Remediation..................................................................................2-49 2.7 Hillside Preservation and Grading Plan 1. Conceptual Grading Plan............................................................................ 2-49 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_TOC_0927200J.DOC Page ii AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page No 3 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3.1 Organization......................................................................................................... 3 1 3.2 General Provisions 1. Purpose and Intent........................................................................................ 3 1 2. Consistency with Adopted Plans/Codes....................................................... 3-2 3. Severability Clause........................................................................................ 3-2 4. Existing Uses................................................................................................. 3-2 3.3 Land Use Designations 2. Land Use Overlays ...................... 3.4 Site Development Standards ...... 3-4 1. Site Development Standards Matrix.............................................................. 3-5 2. Permitted Uses Matrix................................................................................... 3-7 3. Accessory Uses Matrix.,.,'..,.""".. ............ W 4 ......... a I I 1 0 1 6 1 a I I I 1 4 0 ..... 3-13 3.5 Adjustment/Transfer Regulations 1. Purpose and Intent...................................................................................... 3-15 2. Planning Area Adjustments and Transfers ................................................. 3-15 3.6 Sign Regulations 1. Purpose and Intent...................................................................................... 3-17 2. Signage Regulation Requirements............................................................. 3 17 3. General Provisions...................................................................................... 3-17 4. Sign Program............................................................................................... 3-19 5. Sign Standards. 3-20 3.7 Parking Regulations 1. Purpose and Intent...................................................................................... 3-29 2. Parking Standards for Individual Uses ........................................................ 3-29 3. Parking Programs'..".,.",.,.. ............ 1 0 1 0 1 a I I 1 5 A I a 0 1 0 N a ........... I ... 0 1 0 N I I I I 1 0 A I I I A I I ........... 3-31 3.8 Home Occupations.. Now MR MR Oxman on OWN MR man 0 Ran mamamm REMOVE ME am WNW Nommemams EMOTE OWN swotmSESTORM MEMO mmmmmmm EVER" 3-32 September 28, 2007 AMPC SP TOC 0927200700C PClgf L/d AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 3.9 Senior Housing Page No 1. Off -Street Parking ............................ .......................... .... A ....... ......... ............. 3 33 2. Minimum Size of Units................................................................................. 3-33 3.10 Second Units 1. Purpose and Intent...................................................................................... 3-33 2. Second Unit Regulations. . 1 0 9 0 9 F E W W E & & M 1 S S W S & A 0 ' 0 * N 1 0 N W F W 1 6 & 4 a k 1 1 S 0 0 0 0 0 ' 0 F V F W F V N * F a & A N 3-34 4 GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.1 Purpose and Intent.............................................................................................. 4-1 4.2 Community Guidelines 1. Design Themes............................................................................................. 4-1 2. View Considerations...................................................................................... 4-1 3. SR 57............................................................................................................. 4-1 4.3 Site Planning 1. Residential.....................................................................................................4-2 2. Mixed-Use/Commercial/Public Facilities....................................................... 4-3 3. Parks/Open Space........................................................................................ 4-4 4.4 Architecture 1. Residential.....................................................................................................4-4 2. Mixed-Use/Commercial/Public Facilities......................................................4 4-5 4.5 Fencing 1. Community Guidelines.................................................................................. 4-6 2. Residential Guidelines................................................................................... 4-6 3. Mixed-Use/Commercial/Public Facilities....................................................... 4-7 4.6 Landscape Design 1. Community Guidelines.................................................................................. 4-7 2. Landscape Zones.......................................................................................... 4-S Sepiember28, 2007 AMPC_SP_TOC_09272007.DOC Page [V AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 4.7 Lighting 1. General Guidelines ........................... 2. Lighting Fixtures ............................... 4.8 Grading Page No 4-9 1. Grading and Hillside Management.............................................................. 4-11 2. Grading Guidelines, I I I I I I I I I I I . . I w d I I I I I I I I M I I I I N * F V F k k V a & A a N 5 & I I I I I I I I I I I I I I k I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 4-11 4.9 Sustainable Development Guidelines............................................................. 4-13 5 SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 5.1 Purpose and Intent.............................................................................................. 5-1 5.2 Implementation Procedures 1. Subdivision.................................................................................................... 5-1 2. Substantial Conformance.............................................................................. 5-1 3. Conditional Use Permit Process................................................................... 5-7 4. Variances.......................................................................................................5-7 5. Adjustment and Transfer Provisions............................................................. 5-8 6. Amendment Procedures. . W E 4 k . & Z S & & M & A M N R I W W W N W F I F , F * . A 4 S W S ft 0 ft 4 0 1 F 1 0 W F V W W F 9 * . k 0 ft 0 1 1 4 ft ft 4 K 0 F 4 1 F W . W F F 0 ' 5-9 5.3 Phasing Program 1. Purpose and Intent........................................................................................ 5-9 2. Phasing Mechanisms.................................................................................... 5 9 5.4 Monitoring Program 1. Purpose and Intent......................................................................................5-10 2. Annotated Land Use Plan ........................................................................... 5-11 3. Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table ................................................. 5-11 4. Park and Recreation Improvements Summary ........................................... 5-11 5. Infrastructure, Community Amenities and Entitlements Status Summary.. 5-11 6. Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)................................................................ 5-13 5.5 Financing and Maintenance of Improvements. NOE so MEMENEWEIRS" MENEM NONE 0 OEM ONE NAME MEN MEMO ME 5-17 September 28, 2007 AMIPC_SP_TOC_092720W.DOC Page v AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program LIST OF FIGURES Chapter Page No 1.2-1 Regional Location................................................................................................. 1 3 1.2-2 Vicinity Map.......................................................................................................... 1-4 2.2 1 Constraints Map................................................................................................... 2 9 2,2-2 Opportunities Map.............................................................................................. 2-10 2.3 1 Land Use Plan.................................................................................................... 2 12 2.4-1 Master Circulation Plan ...................................................................................... 2-17 2.4-2 Interior Street Sections..............................................................................I........ 2-18 2.4-3 Master Trails Plan .............................................................................................. 2-20 2,5-1 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 1....................................................... 2-22 2.5-2 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site — Option 1....................................................... 2-23 2.5-3 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 2....................................................... 2-25 2.5-4 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site — Option 2....................................................... 2-26 2.5-5 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 3....................................................... 2-27 2.5-6 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site —Option 3....................................................... 2-28 2.5-7 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 3B.................................................... 2-29 2,5-8 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site — Option 3B.................................................... 2-30 2.5-9 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 4....................................................... 2-32 2.5-10 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site — Option 4....................................................... 2-33 2,5-11 Conceptual Sewer Plan On -Site — Option 5....................................................... 2-34 2.5-12 Conceptual Sewer Plan Off -Site — Option 5....................................................... 2-35 2.5-13 Conceptual Water Plan On -Site. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 0 N F W F * F t I . q W A I I k I I I I I I I I I I I I I M I I I I I I I I I 1 1 2-38 2.5-14 Conceptual Water Plan Off-Site......................................................................... 2-39 2.5-15 Candidate Recycled Water Line........................................................................ 2-40 2.5-16 Conceptual Storm Drain Plan............................................................................. 241 2.6-1 Major Open Areas.............................................................................................. 2-45 2.6 2 Wildlife Corridor.................................................................................................. 2 47 2.7-1 Conceptual Grading Plan...................................................................................2-50 5.4-1 Annotated Land Use Plan.................................................................................. 5-12 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_TOC_09272007.DOC PQgC VE AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program LIST OF TABLES Chapter Page No 3.4 1 Site Development Standards Matrix..................................................................... 3 6 3.4-2 Permitted Uses Matrix.......................................................................................... 3-8 3.4-3 Accessory Uses Matrix....................................................................................... 3-14 5.4-1 Annotated Land Use Plan Table Statistical table ............................................... 5-14 5.4-2 Park and Recreation Improvements Summary..."..","",,. ........ k A k a * a N a N a & M .... M 5-15 5.4-3 Infrastructure, Community Amenities, and Entitlements Status Summary......., 5-16 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_TOC_09272007.DOC PCigC Vli AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT OF SPECIFIC PLAN 1. Purpose The Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan is unique in that it will govern land use within three jurisdictions. The majority of the project site is being considered for annexation to the City of Diamond Bar with a portion remaining in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and a portion of the site is within unincorporated Orange County. This Specific Plan has been prepared to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of the project and the preservation of the unique open space opportunities. This Specific Plan will be adopted by three jurisdictions, each of which will oversee the implementation of the project within its respective jurisdiction (the portion remaining in Los Angeles County may not be processed with a Specific Plan, and may be implemented through zone changes). The Specific Plan is a comprehensive document to guide future development of the Aera Master Planned Community. The document sets forth a comprehensive set of plans, development regulations, design guidelines, and implementation programs designed to produce a project consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and Orange County General Plan, The Specific Plan also establishes the regulations and standards for the management of approximately 1,670 acres of natural and recreational open space that is being set aside within the development. This Specific Plan is regulatory in nature and serves as zoning for the Aera Master Planned Community. Subsequent development plans and subdivision maps must demonstrate substantial conformance with this Specific Plan and the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, or the Orange County General Plan. Should there be a conflict between this Specific Plan and existing City or County ordinances, the provisions of the Specific Plan shall prevail. Any situation or condition not specifically and directly covered by the provisions contained within this Specific Plan shall be subject to the non -conflicting regulations of the Diamond Bar ZaWFfCode, Dc"! Los Angeles County Planning and Zoning Code, or the Orange County Zoning Code. Certain modifications to the Specific Plan are permitted and shall occur in accordance with Section 3.5, Adjustment/Transfer Regulations and/or the Implementation Procedures set forth in Section 5.2. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHPI_09272007.DOC Page 1-1 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION 2. California Environmental Qualitv Act (CEQA An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Section 15168) to analyze the environmental impacts of the Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan. The EIR was prepared in conjunction with the development of the Specific Plan, establishing the existing, on -site environmental conditions and evaluating the potential impacts posed by this Specific Plan. The EIR contains a series of mitigation measures which are either 1) design features of the Specific Plan or 2) will be imposed on the Specific Plan through the Mitigation Monitoring Plan or the Conditions of Approval. 1.2 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION Location The Aera Master Planned Community is located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, adjacent to the Orange Freeway (SR-57). The Specific Plan Area is irregular in shape and encompasses approximately 2,935 acres. The majority of the project site is located within an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County (approximately 2,614 acres) and the remaining portion is located within unincorporated Orange County (approximately 321 acres). The Regional Location Map, Figure 1.2-1, and Vicinity Map, Figure 1.2-2, illustrate the site in a regional and local context. The site is roughly bounded by the City of Diamond Bar to the northeast, the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights to the north, Harbor Boulevard/Fullerton Road and the City of La Habra Heights to the west, the City of Brea in Orange County to the south, and unincorporated Los Angeles and Orange County to the east and southeast. A portion of the site, 323 acres, is located east of SR-57 Freeway. The Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan site can be characterized as an area consisting of canyons, ravines, ridges, and rolling hills. Virtually all of the site has been altered by many years of oil operations and cattle grazing. 2. Access Direct access to the site is provided by the Orange Freeway and Brea Canyon Road which transect the Specific Plan Area in a north -south direction. North Harbor Boulevard serves as direct access on the westerly portion of the site, and Brea Canyon Road provides access to the easterly portion of the site. The extension of Berry Street will also provide access to the southwest portion of the site. The site is crisscrossed by a network of paved and unpaved roadways which were established to serve the existing oil and natural gas operations and cattle grazing and farming operations. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHPf_09272007.DOC Page 1-2 Figure 1.2.1 Location Source: FORMA Miles AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION 3. Proposed Land Uses The Specific Plan establishes the development regulations, policies, and programs for the implementation of the proposed Land Use Plan. As reflected in the Land Use Statistical Summary in Chapter 2, the plan allows for a range of dwelling units and acreages to be assigned to each Planning Area. This provides flexibility in final site design and product mix while limiting the overall number of units and square feet of commercial space to be built on the site. The plan includes the following types of land uses: A maximum of 3,600 Residential dwelling units to be built onsite in a wide variety of sizes, types and densities; Approximately 1,670 acres of Open Space and recreation acreage, including a sports park, a golf course and related uses, a trail system, and a wildlife corridor and other restored native habitats: ti A Mixed -Use development area that could include up to 816 of the 3,600 dwelling units indicated above and up to 100,000 square feet of commercial and/or office space; and • A Commercial Planning Area that provides for an additional 200,000 square feet of { retail space. Please refer to Section 2.3 of Chapter 2, Development Plan, for a more detailed description of the Land Use Plan and conceptual development plans of the residential neighborhoods, recreation areas, and commercial centers. The Specific Plan implements the Land Use Plan by establishing policies and site development regulations which are in conformance with the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and the Orange County General Plan. 4. Site History The Puente Hills were formed over millions of years along the north edge of the Whittier -Elsinore fault and were pushed upward by seismic forces. The hills have been shaped by continuous erosion, caused by rain and wind and rise from an elevation of approximately 400 feet to a summit of more than 1,400 feet above sea level. The Puente Hills and all surrounding lands were first populated by the Ton gva, who came to be known as "Gabrielenos" (or children of Gabriel) by Spanish explorers and settlers. They preferred to live in valleys, building villages near reliable sources of water. The Spanish expeditions of Gaspar de Portola and Juan Bautista de Anza passed through the San Gabriel Valley just north of the Puente Hills. The Portola expedition passed through the eastern Puente Hills, near Brea Canyon. Under the era of Mexican government in California, the hills became parts of the vast ranches tended by William Workman, F.P.F. Temple, John Rowland, and Pio Pico. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP1_09272007.DOC Page 1-5 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION The land geologic history made it valuable for another purpose — oil extraction. Large tracts of land were acquired by corporations such as Shell, Unocal, and Mobil for oil exploration and production. As the oil wells are phased out, Aera Energy plans to develop the Aera Master Planned Community, which will provide a high quality, master planned environment, one which offers homes, shopping, employment, and recreation opportunities. In addition, the project will provide a regionally significant open space system which conserves environmentally sensitive land and provides unique recreation opportunities. 5. Existing Land Use Designations Existing land uses of the Specific Plan Area include oil and natural gas operations and ranching. Oil and natural gas operations are slowly phasing out, but may continue until such time as the land is developed for other uses or until oil and natural gas operations are uneconomic. The majority of the project site is presently leased for ongoing cattle grazing` operations', The Land Use Policy map of the County of Los Angeles General Plan designates the portion of the project site remaining within unincorporated Los Angeles as R-Non Urban. The Rowland Heights Community Plan designates the site N1-Non-Urban 1, OS/N-Open Space/Non-Urban 1, OS/N2- Open Space/Non-Urban 2, and OS/UI —Open Space/Urban 1. The Land Use Policy map of the Orange County General Plan designates the project site as 1 B-Suburban Residential. The existing Los Angeles zoning of the project site is A-1-5 Light Industrial Zone and A-2-1 Heavy Industrial Zone. The existing Orange County zoning of the Orange County portion is Al O General Agricultural/District Oil District. The existing Diamond Bar General Plan designation for the portion of the project east of SR 57 is Agriculture with as Specific Plan Overlay. Approval by the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will be required to detach approximately 2020 acres from Los Angeles County and annex it to the City of Diamond Bar. At this time, General Plan designations and zoning will be established for the annexed area. The East San Gabriel Valley Final Municipal Service Review, prepared for Los Angeles LAFCO In July of 2005, concluded that the City of Diamond Bar is well suited to provide public services to much of the project site. This recommendation was received but not acted upon by LAFCO. No such similar recommendation exists for the Orange County portion of the project site. The adoption of this Specific Plan requires amendments to portions of the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and the Orange County General Plan, including changes to the Land Use Plan and other changes which may be deemed necessary by the jurisdictions. It also requires a change of zone to "Specific Plan" and adoption of this Specific Plan document, which will become the zoning for the property. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP1_09272007.DOC Page 1-6 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION 6. Surrounding Land Uses and Designations Existing land uses surrounding the site are comprised of residential development, oil facilities, and open space areas that are localized along and near the north/northwest border of the project site and to the east and southeast. I* .qJ-r6 The northern boundary of the project site is adjacent to housing tracts in Diamond Bar east of SR- 57 Freeway and Rowland Heights, interspersed with remnants of vacant land and preserved open space managed by Vantage Point Tract Homes Homeowners Association. Immediately west of Harbor Boulevard is the residential community of La Habra Heights and the adjoining Powder Canyon open space. The southeast corner of the Powder Canyon open space is proximate to the northwest corner of the Aera Master Planned Community project site, where a wildlife undercrossing was recently built to reduce animal mortality on Harbor Boulevard. Powder Canyon open space (517 acres) is owned and managed by the Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority (NHPA). The southern border of the project site is adjacent to neighborhoods within the City of Brea, an Edison substation, MWD and City water reservoirs, and operating oilfields. The southeastern border of the project site adjoins approximately 540 acres of permanently preserved open space within the recently -approved Tonner Hills (Pepper Tree Hills) project site which includes the confluence of Brea and Tonner Canyons. Whereas Brea Canyon extends north and south into residential development and is bisected by SR 57, Tonner Canyon extends in a northeast direction into an open space area owned by the City of Industry. Tonner Canyon connects the portion of the project site east of SR 57 to Chino Hills while Tonner Creek provides a functional link of undeveloped land from the southeastern portion of the project site located west of SR 57 to the Chino Hills State Park land further east. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP1_09272007.DOC Page 1-7 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 AUTHORITY The Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457. The California Government Code authorizes jurisdictions to adopt specific plans by resolution, as policy documents or by ordinance as regulatory documents. The law allows preparation of Specific Plans, as may be required for the systematic execution of the General Plan, and further allows for their review and adoption. The Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan currently lies within two (2) unincorporated jurisdictions (County of Los Angeles and County of Orange). A large portion of the property in Los Angeles County is being considered for annexation to the City of Diamond Bar. 1.4 RELATIONSHIP OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO THE GENERAL PLAN The Aera Master Planned Community Specific Plan implements the goals and policies of the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and Orange County General Plan within the Specific Plan Area/ Ap endix 7. onsistency Analysis, contains an analysis demonstrating how the Aera Mas er Ptantted Community implements the goals and objectives of the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and Orange County General Plan. Because any adopted Specific Plan must be consistent with the General Plan of the jurisdiction that approves it, all projects which are determined to be consistent with this Specific Plan will be deemed consistent with the applicable General Plan. Amendments to the General Plan are processed with the Specific Plan in those cases where changes are necessary. V ;? /1' - t September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP1_09272007.DOC Page 1-8 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 1 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2A OVERALL CONCEPT 1. Description of Concept The design of the Aera Master Planned Community (AMPC) has been guided by Smart Growth and Sustainable Development Principles. Smart Growth is the efficient use of land resources and existing urban infrastructure, whereas sustainable development meets the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet those of future generations. Below is a list of principles for these urban design methods, some of which overlap. a. The principles of Smart Growth include: • Create a Range of Housing Opportunities and Choices • Create Walkable Neighborhoods • Mix Land Uses Preserve Open Space and Critical Environmental Areas Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices Strengthen and Direct Development Towards Existing Communities • Take Advantage of Compact Building Design b. The principles of Sustainable Development include: • Redevelop First —Give preference to existing infrastructure and brownfields that are located in suburban areas • Concentrate Development — Create walkable neighborhoods that include a variety of land uses for the residents • Restore and Enhance the Environment — Restore environmentally sensitive lands, natural resources, and wildlife habitats • Expand Housing Opportunities — Provide a variety of housing opportunities for a variety of income levels • Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices • Increase Job Opportunities • Provide housing near job centers • Provide recreation opportunities Elm September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09272007.DOC Page 2-1 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN The AMPC has been designed to meet the principles of Smart Growth and Sustainable Development. Conformance with these principles includes: • Development in areas that are adjacent to existing development. With existing development to the north, west, and south of the property, the AMPC is considered to be an infill development, providing new housing opportunities in a jobs -rich region. • Nearly half of the site is has historically been used for oil and gas extraction, and still contains numerous wells, pipelines, and operating facilities related to this industry. AMPC provides a vehicle to undertake the extensive reclamation and restoration work that will be necessary to remove the oil facilities and restore the currently degraded habitats to a sustainable condition providing high biological function into the future. • Livestock grazing continues on the portion of the property outside of the oil operation area, which generates revenue and reduces fire hazards on the property. Removal of this use as part of a comprehensive program providing both fuel modification zones and an adaptive management strategy for woodland enhancement will help assure that large stands of healthy, regenerating woodlands will thrive onsite into the future. uc' oiowosw Concentrate Development and Preserve Open Space. The AMPC clusters development, while preserving more than half the site in Open Space. • Restore and Enhance the Environment. The Master Plan will restore the vitality of oak and walnut woodlands in areas that have historically served as grazing lands. The Plan will provide a restored and biologically functional wildlife corridor through the 'portion, of the site that currently contains oil field operations. The plan also contemplates restoration of the lower Berry Creek riparian area that has been substantially affected by oilfield uses over the years while remediating and recycling oil -impacted soils onsite. • Create a Range of Housing Opportunities. The AMPC is designed with a variety of housing opportunities, which include single family detached units, townhomes, and a t•C .®mixed use zone that could combine attached units with commercial or office uses. Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices. The Plan proposes connecting with existing regional transportation facilities, and providing trails and trail linkages through V` the project. In addition, connections to existing transportation choices can also occur /? at the Mixed Use and Commercial facilities. Create a Balance of Land Uses. With more than half the site set aside as open space, provision of housing close to employment centers, conversion of industrial and grazing lands to functional native habitats, and major expansion of recreation opportunities, this represents atruly balanced plan. To summarize: • Recreation opportunities — Trails, a variety of parks including a sports park and golf course on land that has been off limits to the public for decades; • Wildlife and habitat —Reclaim and restore oilfield lands; September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPZ_09272007.DOC Pdge 2-2 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN t� • Wide range of residential opportunities to help balance the jobs -rich region; • Office/commercial — Provides much -needed jobs and revenue; and • Retail— Provides shopping and dining opportunities. la aC%A -CdcPCoe' 2. Design Elements . F% The AMPC has been designed with four primary design elements. These include a Landscape Linkage through the project, a network of Community Trails, three Community Anchors/Destinations, and a collection of Residential Neighborhoods. The project proposes a Landscape Linkage providing wildlife connectivity between the existing dedicated open space areas adjoining the southeast and northwest portions of the project site. This provides a wildlife corridor connection and also retains some existing views from the south. Approximately 85% of the project site within 1000 feet of the centerline of the SR-57 Freeway will remain unbuilt, largely protecting the scenic views on both sides of the adjacent freeway. The AMPC also provides a network of trails that provide connections throughout the site and to 7 local and regional trail systems adjoining the site. These trails will allow residents and non- residents the opportunities to hike through natural areas, enjoy the view from one of the highest points in the region, and walk to active and passive parks, within the Community. •� lmfpulrL> t4IV&VaarrICWI SOT NOT 9*0 The Plan has been designed around three Community Anchors or Destinations. These anchors include the Mixed Use Center located at the southern entrance to the project, the Commercial Center located at the northeastern entrance to the site, and the school/sports park complex. Each of these Anchors represents major destinations for the residents and neighbors in the region. A fourth Anchor may also be provided at the Golf Course Clubhouse, which would attract golfers and would also be available for banquets and other events. The residential component of the AMPC is designed in a collection of Residential Communities, each with a different unique character. Those Communities adjacent to existing residents to the south will be designed to be consistent in lot size and character to the existing neighborhood. Distinct Residential Communities will also be located within the interior of the site, adjacent to the western entrance, as part of the Mixed Use center, and as a separate enclave located east of the SR-57 freeway. These Communities will each have their own distinct character, with overall design techniques used to incorporate them all into the AMPC. The objectives below provide a policy foundation for the AMPC and the regulations and guidelines of the Specific Plan. Refer to Appendix 7.2, Consistency Analysis, for an analysis of the Specific Plan's consistency with the Diamond Bar General Plan, Los Angeles County General Plan, and the Orange County General Plan and a comparison of these objectives with the applicable General Plan policies. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Pegg 2-3 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. Land Use Planning Objectives a. Create a new community that allows for residential, commercial and mixed -use development, while preserving significant natural resources, important landforms, and open space areas. (smart growth principle) b. Accommodate projected regional growth in a location which is adjacent to existing and planned infrastructure, urban services, transportation corridors, and major employment centers. (sustainable development principle) c. Cluster development within the site to preserve regionally significant natural resource areas, sensitive habitat, and viewsheds. (smart growth principle) d. Provide development and transitional land use patterns which do not conflict with surrounding communities and land uses. (smart growth principle) e. Design neighborhoods in which a variety of higher intensity residential and non- residential land uses are located in proximity to each other and to major road corridors and transit stops. (smart growth principle) � f. Establish allowable land uses and development regulations which permit a wide range of housing densities, types, styles, prices, and tenancy (for sale and rental). (sustainable development principle) g. Designate sites for needed public facilities such as a school, fire station, and parks. (smart growth principle) h. Create a physically safe environment by setting structures away from fault lines and avoiding or correcting other geologically unstable landforms by constructing flood control improvements to protect urban areas, and by implementing a fuel modification program to protect against wildfire. (sustainable development principle) ? i. Create a distinctive, attractive community with a strong sense of placer (smart growth principle) 4. Economic Objectives a. Adopt development regulations which provide flexibility to respond to and adjust to changing economic and market conditions over the life of AMPC. b. Provide a tax base to support public services. c. Ensure that the development pays its own way. d. Adopt development regulations and guidelines which allow sharing of sites, parking, and facilities and other innovations which reduce the costs of providing public services. e. Earn a reasonable return on investment, w wo o% tzMh September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-4 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 5. Circulation Objectives a. Provide a safe, efficient, and aesthetically attractive street system with convenient connections to the adjoining SR-57 Freeway. (smart growth principle) b. Provide an efficient street circulation system that minimizes impacts on existing residential neighborhoods and environmentally sensitive areas. (smart growth principle) c. Focus traffic toward the existing SR-57 freeway and local arterials that are adjacent to project site. d. Proactively address gffsite traffic impacts by implementing a comprehensive traffic mitigation program. e. Widen Brea Canyon Road to improve its safety and carrying capacity. f. Avoid creating opportunities for "cut through" traffic to be routed through existing neighborhoods g. Establish a diverse system of pedestrian and bicycle trails segregated from vehicle traffic to serve as an alternative to automobile use. (sustainable development principle) 6. Parks, Recreation, and Open Area Objectives a. Provide for the recreational use of open areas that is compatible with protection of significant natural resources. (sustainable development principle) mob. Provide Parks and/or improvements which satisfy park dedication requirements and meet the recreational needs of local residents. (smart growth principle) c. Evaluate opportunities for joint use of park space with school playgrounds and possibly also between/among different jurisdictions. Establish joint -use agreements between/among these parties. (smart growth principle). d. Encourage locating schools and parks near greenbelts and other open space to maximize contiguous un-built areas. Investigate the joint use of utility easements for this purpose, where feasible. (smart growth principle) e. Provide a range of recreational opportunities including passive and active parks, and a potential sports park and golf course. (smart growth principle) f. Provide pedestrian, bicycle and hiking trails within the neighborhood and Open Space. (sustainable development principle) 7. Resource Management Objectives a. Retain major Open Space and incorporate habitat restoration within a wildlife or ecological reserve. (sustainable development principle) September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-5 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN b. Provide wildlife connectivity to internal and off -site preserved open space. (sustainable development principle) c. Preserve significant stands of oak and walnut trees. (sustainable development principle) d. Preserve or minimally impact the uppermost "Nike Site Ridgeline". (sustainable development principle) e. Respect the viewshed along the SR-57 Freeway to the extent feasible. y,)ol VIVA i f. Promote water conservation through design guidelines that encourage use of drought - tolerant and native plants. (sustainable development principle) g. Reduce demand for potable water by providing reclaimed water for irrigation of the golf course and landscape areas. (sustainable development principle) 2.2 DESIGN CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES The Opportunities and Constraints described below are initial summaries of the critical factors affecting development determined during the planning process for the AMPC Specific Plan and, as such, are generalized in both text and graphic representation. The more detailed site investigation studies which contributed to the planning process are listed in the bibliography to the project EIR. CONSTRAINTS • Figure _.. bp The AMPC planning boundary includes an area of approximately 2,935 acres. The Specific Plan Area includes a portion of property lying east of SR-57 and extending south into Orange County. It is configured by ownership boundaries and existing or entitled development to the north, south, and west. 2. Significant Encumbrances and Easements The principle easements affecting AMPC are owned by the Southern California Edison Company for electrical transmission lines. The transmission Tines traverse the property from east to west generally along the northern portion of the property, and also from north to south near the west end of the project site. There are other oil and natural gas, Edison, and water pipelines which traverse the site, but they are not considered significant constraints. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC .Page 2-6 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. Oil and Natural Gas Operations Oil and natural gas operations on the site may remain as long as economically feasible. These are depicted on the Constraints Map, Figure 2.2-1. Residential and non-residential structures will be developed adjacent to, but not on, these oil and natural gas wells with setbacks, fencing, and access provided in accordance with State Department of Oil and Gas Regulations. The oil and natural gas facilities are expec c o be decommissioned prior to development of the area they There are a variety of oil and natural gas -related facilities which will remain as long as oil and natural gas operations exist. These include office buildings, wells, storage and treating facilities, a gas booster plant, and various pipelines. 4. Existing Access Points State Route 57 (SR-57) is the major access through the Specific Plan Area and bisects the project site. Brea Canyon Road parallels SR-57 and provides access to the site. Two existing freeway interchanges will be utilized for access to the freeway. To the north is the Brea Canyon Road interchange which provides an on -ramp for northbound traffic to the freeway and an off -ramp for southbound traffic to Brea Canyon Road. To the south is the Tonner Canyon Road interchange which provides an on -ramp for southbound traffic to the freeway (from Brea Canyon Road) and an off -ramp for northbound traffic to Tonner Canyon Road. Access to the portion of the project east of SR-57 will be taken from Brea Canyon Road. 5. Fault Zones A portion of the Whittier fault zone extends in a southeasterly direction across the Tower portion of the project site and connects to off -site portions to the south and east. The presence of this fault zone (Alquist-Priolo) resulted in geological conditions leading to extensive oil production over a long period of time. OPPORTUNITIES The opportunities discussed below are identified on the Opportunities Map, Figure 2.2-2. 1. Views The site has innumerable short- and Tong -distance views. The significance of the views is a key factor in master planning and view analysis has been instrumental in the development of the Land Use Plan. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page Z-7 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2. Woodlands Areas The project site has two woodland varieties that are located primarily in the northeastern portion of the site and the parcel east of SR-57, outside of the oil extraction areas. These woodlands include California Walnut and Coast Live Oak, 3. Access The Opportunities Map identifies points at which road access exists or can be provided into the project area, Figure 2.2-2, State Route 57 bisects the site and provides regional access to all of Southern California. Harbor Boulevard is an arterial highway and provides access to the western portion of the site. 4. Developable Areas The areas designated as developable are those general locations in which development is best suited to occur. They have been identified for development on the basis of factors such as topography, vegetation, access, and geotechnical analysis. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09272007.DOC Page 2-8 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.3 LAND USE PLAN The Land Use Plan (Figure 2.3-1) and the Land Use Statistical Table provide the framework for the development of the AMPC. The Land Use Plan depicts the location of the land uses and location of the primary roadways and access points. Also depicted are the Land Use Overlays to show approximate locations of public facilities such as parks, school, and fire station. Project Concept The primary land use concept is to provide a variety of housing opportunities in a jobs -rich region and cluster the uses in the areas near existing infrastructure, while providing large areas of permanent open space. The land use plan locates complementary land uses adjacent to the existing neighborhoods, and provides for commercial and mixed -use opportunities located in the flatter portions of the site, while preserving existing natural slopes and views along State Route 57. By providing housing in proximity to the local employment centers, the AMPC expects to reduce the regional vehicle trips that are presently required to transport workers from more distant locations to local employment centers. The jobs -housing balance shows a 25 percent shortfall of housing units to serve the employers within 5 miles of the site. Building new housing close to these employment centers will reduce vehicle miles traveled for the region, which has air quality and congestion benefits. In addition to the benefits of reducing the current jobs -housing imbalance, the AMPC project is also committed to permanently protecting more than half of the site as open space at no cost to the taxpayers. Most significantly, the project will transform degraded habitat that has been fragmented by oilfield facilities into a high -functioning wildlife corridor, providing connectivity to offsite preserved lands adjoining the northwest and southeast portions of the AMPC site. This linkage will provide the ability for wildlife to move from the Whittier Narrows area southeast to Chino Hills State Park and beyond to the Cleveland National Forest. PL&4t4l �b t-1AJaA'T vel e�- �eerog �9400 Residential uses to the south (Planning Areas 2. 3, and 4) will be of similar densities as the adjacent existing neighborhoodsuses as well as commercial and mixed use areas are located near the existing interchanges with the SR-57 Freeway. Low and Low Medium Density Residential uses are proposed for the remainder of the site, with low density estate lots proposed in Planning Areas 1 and 15. A golf course may be constructed in the southern portion of the site in the areas of previous oil production. llglfosp, l%4 1' �gl 14D OeT CVA Tie V d September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-11 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN Land Use Statistical Summary Allowable Dwelling UnitslCommercial Square Gross Acreage Range Feet Planning Area Land Use' Low High Planned MaximumZ Planned City of Diamond Bar Planning Area 5 Low-Med 156 234 195 356 237 Planning Area 6, 8 Low-Med 73 109 91 696 464 Planning Area 10 Low-Med 110 1164 137 740 493 Planning Area 11 Low-Med 91 137 114 555 370 Planning Area 12 Low 170 256 213 912 608 Planning Area 13 Low-Med 143 215 1 179 827 551 Planning Area 14 Commercial 16 24 20 300,000 s.f. 200,000 s.f. Planning Area 15 Low 62 94 78 75 75 Diamond Bar Subtotal 1,265 du/ 200,00000 s.f. Los Angeles County Planning Area 1 Low 60 90 75 75 75 Planning Area 2--�,'P Low 49 73 61 186 124 Los Angeles County Subtotal 136 199 Orange County Planning Area 4 Law 18 28 23 89 59 ✓ 816 du/ 544 du/ Planning Area 7, 9 Mixed -Use' 63 95 79 100,000 s.f. 100,000 s.f. 603 du/ Orange County Subtotal 102 100,000 s.f. Open Space/Recreation 1,630 1,710 11670 a� Project Total 0t41 2,935 300,000 sfOCommercial � Acreage for parks, school site and arterial/collector roads is contained within the Low and Low -Medium Residential category, Final acreage for each may vary in accordance with final development requirements. Dwelling units may be transferred from one Planning Area to another up to the maximum shown for each Planning Area, however, the project total will not exceed 3,600 dwelling units. ' Up to 100,000 square feet of Commercial/Office square footage is planned for the Mixed -use area. Some or all of this square footage may be transferred to the Commercial area in Planning Area 14; however, the project total will not exceed 300,000 square feet of Commercial/Office. ° Recreation/Open Space Acreage includes a 150-acre golf course use. Acreages are approximate and subject to final design and development requirements. r O September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-13 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2. Land Use Desianations a. Low Density Residential Low Density Residential uses are proposed along the perimeter of the site, adjacent to existing residential communities to the north and south. These areas include Planning Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 12, and Planning Area 15 which is east of SR 57. These Planning Areas permit single family detached residential units in densities that are similar to the adjacent neighborhoods. b. Low Medium Density Residential Low Medium Density Residential uses are proposed in the interior of the AMPC. These areas include Planning Areas 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 13. These Planning Areas will also permit Low Density Residential uses, as well as single family detached units on smaller lots, single family attached uses, and clustered housing. These areas make up the majority of the residential uses within the Specific Plan. r*905(ii E!5 N -rs eaw trG rwo c�c, U c. Mixed Use V;V "I°Afitt- lay% Planning Areas 7 and 9 are the Mixed Use areas and total approximately 79 acres. They. are located near the entrance to the site at SR 57 and Tonner Canyon. Anticipated uses within the Mixed Use Zone are retail, office, business park, and multi -family residential. These uses are to be designed to create a major center that will incorporate pedestrian connections between the uses, shared parking areas to reduce the overall size, and cohesive architecture that links all of the facilities and serves as a gateway into the Master Planned Community. d. Commercial A 20-acre commercial site is located at the northern intersection with SR-57 (Planning Area 14). This Planning Area will contain retail and service uses for the future residents of the AMPC and existing residents nearby. This area shall also be designed to function architecturally as a gateway into the project. e. Open Space�9 Approximately 1,670 acre (eridgeline, er half of the project site) of Open Space is provided by the AMPC. The prominent "Nthe high -visibility slopes on both sides of the SR-57 freeway, the highest quality oak and walnut woodlands, and other scenic and sensitive areas were prioritized and targeted for preservation. The project will also transform a wildlife corridor from its present condition as an operating oilfield to a high -functioning mosaic of natural habitats interspersed at some locations with golf course uses, and will provide a buffer between existing and proposed development. Uses permitted in the Open September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPZ_09272007.DOC Page 2-14 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN Space include passive and active -use parks, trails, oil field remediation, slopes supporting adjacent development areas, golf course and related uses, roads, and utilities. 3. Land Use Overlays The following an uses are designated as overlays to allow flexibility in their location. The precise location will be determined at the tract map level. a. Park scp Rd � f cC'Wlc, Some or all of the AMPC park obligation may be satisfied by providing a variety of parks, including a sports park facility that will be designed to share field space with the school that is being planned on -site. This park will provide recreational opportunities for the existing community, as well as for the future residents of the Planned Community. Additional private or public parks may also be provided,dz-lieu fees may also be used to satisfy local park requirements.' ��_-_ WA`+ PO tN.LAJVVV5VO x�) �®4W4&A [y9vJV,9, t.AaAO TWP1C4 T19i b. School Site u.1-uggi prod rqpg F0424A IMP12-610 A school site is being reserved for use by the Rowland Unified School District (RUSD). It is anticipated that the school will be located in the northeastern portion of the site and will serve the AMPC. The rmined in and is dependent on the timing of the need for an on -site facility, W;Oof? is eW� c. Golf Course Ve'noos4so k 4 OV> An 18-hole golf cour41y, be located within the southern area of the Master Planned Community, incorporating up to 150 acres of recreational uses within approximately 700 acres of contiguous open space on the project site. The course would be located primarily in the current oil production area, and would be constructed after remediation of the oil activities has concluded. The course may also contain accessory uses such as a clubhouse with meeting facilities, driving range, and putting green. the major roads are designatPd�nxhe-Land--Use-Planes an overlay, as their precise eieee location will be determined at the tract map level. Local streets are not depicted oriihe Land Use Pan. L fk7r September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09272007.DOC Page 2-15 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.4 CIRCULATION PLAN Goals and Objectives The Aera Master Planned Community Circulation Plan is designed to meet the circulation goals and objectives outlined in Section 2.1. The plan was designed to create efficient circulation within the Specific Plan area, and tie into the existing facilities that provide access to the site. 2. Roadways a. Introduction Precise alignments of all interior roadways will be determined at the tract map level. The roads depicted on the Master Circulation Plan (Figure 2.4-1) illustrate the general locations of where the roadways will be located. Figure 2.4-2 depicts the street sections of the interior roadways. Local streets will be designed and located at the tract map level. b. Regional Access Regional access to the site is provided by State Route 57 (SR 57), which bisects the site. Two existing freeway interchanges will be utilized for access to the freeway. To the north is the Brea Canyon Road interchange which provides an on -ramp for northbound traffic to the freeway and an off -ramp for southbound traffic to Brea Canyon Road. To the south is the Tonner Canyon Road interchange which provides an on -ramp for southbound traffic to the freeway (from Brea Canyon Road) and an off -ramp for northbound traffic to Tonner Canyon Road. c. Existing and Planned Local Access Existing access to the site is provided by Brea Canyon Road and Site Drive to the south. The parcel east of SR 57 is accessed by Brea Canyon Road through neighborhood streets n Diamond Bar to the north. Access to Planning Areas 2.3 and 4 will be provided by an extension of existing Berry Street to the south, with an emergency connection to Puente Street, also to the south. Emergency access to Planning Area 5 will be provided through the existing subdivision north of the Specific Plan Area at the terminus of Vantage Point Drive, and an additional emergency connection at the end of Carlton Place will provide emergency access to Planning Area 12. The latter two emergency -only connections will be provided through existing service road connections operated by the Rowland Water District. d. Improvements to Existing Roadways Brea Canyon Road will be widened to provide four travel lanes, along the project boundary plus turn pockets and other improvements within the project area. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Pdge 2-16 Figure 2.4.1 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. Trails A Master Trails Plan has been prepared and is identified on Figure 2.4-3. This plan is designed to provide trail linkages for hiking and biking throughout the Master Planned Community, as well as provide trails through the project for public use. These trails are also designed to take advantage of the Open Space areas within the project to allow non - vehicular access to these conservation areas. The internal trail system is designed to permit connections with existing and planned off -site local and regional trail networks to enhance recreational opportunities and transportation alternatives (i.e., foot and bicycle commuting) within and through the project site. Scenic trails may also be provided within utility easements. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09Z72007.DOC Page 2-19 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN Figure 2.4-3 Master Trails Plan (to be provided) September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPZ 09U2007.DOC Page 2-20 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.5 PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES PLAN 1. Goals and Objectives The AMPC is designed to provide high -quality public services and facilities to assure the health and safety of the future residents and guests. These services and facilities will be incorporated into the nearby existing facilities where appropriate, with upgrades implemented where necessary. 2. Infrastructure Plans a. Wastewater/Sewer Three options may be considered to address the project's wastewater needs: (1) Option 1To OCSD Trunk through Puente Street Berry Street, and Brea Boulevard On -site and off -site sewer improvements under this alternative are shown on Figure 2.5.1 and Figure 2.5.2. The off -site improvements include upsizing portions of the existing sewer mains in the above noted streets. Four minor lift stations will be required to lift sewer flows draining towards the north. This alternative will route flows from the westerly portion of the project down Puente Street and Berry Street, and the central and easterly flows down Brea Boulevard. The off -site sewer system would be routed within Drainage Region 1 and Drainage Area 2 as identified within the "City of Brea Master Sewer Plan" report prepared by AKN Consulting Engineers dated May 2001 adopted by the City Council of Brea during the summer of 2004. The project applicant has entered into a master sewer service agreement by which OCSD has agreed to accept and treat sewage flows for that portion of the project area located in Los Angeles County, September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-21 F 1� tn, J.sE TO LAdSD SEWER '•ry� - i (..,Y RECLAA•iATION FACIL,yi✓. .:: �% f�'"`_� t (EXISTING f f 05E0i�", �` LACSD TP KSEVyER - a�kr 1 -iyIF- 11,iF,teF el p `+ \1.�' > ` K sPFill .�--IF rr Nee t`�� ems' 'U:pLrpr Met vdMOppr Np`E""y� ._- t 1. 1. 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One or more lift stations will be required to reach the sewer high point in the Tonner Hills property then gravity flow to the OCSD connection. The project applicant has entered into a master sewer service agreement by which OCSD has agreed to accept and treat sewage flows for that portion of the project area located in Los Angeles County. (3) Option 3• To OCSD Trunk through Puente Street Trunk Sewer On -site and off -site sewer improvements under this alternative are shown on Figure 2.5-5 through Figure 2.5-8. The off -site improvements required to implement this option include upsizing portions of the existing City of Brea sewer mains in the Puente Street Trunk Sewer line. Three lift stations would be required to lift sewer flows to the Southwest portion of the project. The off -site sewer system would be routed within Drainage Region 1 as identified within the "City of Brea Master Sewer Plan" report prepared by AKN Consulting Engineers dated May 2001. 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I (I IGo I ZIN Fee ® KM1 September 27, 2007 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2, DEVELOPMENT PLAN (4) Option 4: To LACSD Trunk through Pepperdale Street On -site and off -site sewer improvements under this alternative are shown on Figure 2.5-9 and Figure 2.5-10. The off -site improvements include upsizing portions of the existing sewer main in Pepperdale Street, Nacora, Arcdale, Annadel, Bluffwood, Searls, Lindengrove, Walnut, and Otterbein Avenues. Seven minor lift stations and four major lift stations will be required to lift the sewer flows to the point of connection in Pepperdale Street. This alternative collects the project flows at Fullerton Road on the west side of the project and at Tonner Canyon Road on the south side of the project. The flows are lifted through a series of sewer lift stations and ultimately to the LACSD trunk sewer. (5) Option 5To LACSD Trunk through Fullerton Road, Ridgemoore Development, and Pepperdale Street On -site and off -site sewer improvements under this alternative are shown on Figures 2.5-11 and 2.5-12. This alternative includes the sewer improvements noted in Alternative 4, except that some flows from the central area and westerly portions of the project are routed down sewer lines in the existing streets of the Ridgemoore Development and Fullerton Road. The off -site improvements include upsizing portions of the existing sewer mains within the Ridgemoore Development; Carlton, Ridgeview, Wellesly, Sherbourne, Granby, Paseo Real, Colima, Andra, Jellick, Charlie, San Jose Avenues, railroad right-of-way, and Fullerton Road; Aquireo, Baston, Los Placios, Escalad, and Lawson. Seven minor lift stations and four major lift stations will be required to lift the sewer flows to the appropriate downstream sewer main. 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L Source: HUNSACKER &ASSOCIATES Figure 2.5-12 Option 5 AERA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY Offsite Sewer Options AERAENERGY, LLC. I lsloo ZI Fee ® KWK September 27, 2007 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN (6) Option 6: To LACSD Trunk through Pepperdale and OCSD Trunk through Puente This off -site sewer alternative combines Alternative 4 and 5 described above and would result in similar construction related environmental impacts. The western portion of the property would gravity flow to the OCSD trunk line through a connection in Puente Street. This alternative has the potential to help offset, on a "fair -share" cost basis some of the existing City of Brea sewer main deficiencies noted within the "City of Brea Master Sewer Plan" report prepared by AKN Consulting Engineers dated May 2001 and adopted by the City Council of Brea during the summer of 2004. The sewer from the eastern portion of the property would be lifted from the Brea Canyon/Tonner Canyon intersection to Pepperdale Street and gravity flow to the LACSD main. The project applicant has entered into a master sewer service agreement by which OCSD has agreed to accept and treat sewage flows for that portion of the project area located in Los Angeles County. b. Domestic Water Facilities Approximately 2,290 acres of the project are located within the boundaries of the Rowland Water District (RWD). The RWD is bounded by Brea Canyon Road to the east, Los Angeles County and Orange County boundary to the south, and Harbor Boulevard to the west. The portion of the project within Orange County could be served by the RWD or the City of Brea. The City of Brea has included the Orange County portion of the project site on a limited basis) within the Water Master Plan update prepared by Daniel Boyle Engineering dated July 2002. The portion of the project east of Brea Canyon Road lies within the Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD). The WVWD has included this portion of the project within their current Master Water Plan. Water improvements to this area will be limited to pipeline extensions. Domestic water can be supplied to the project via the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Orange County feeder line located within Brea Canyon Road and also through the California Domestic Water Company (CDWC). Water from CDWC is available at the existing 2.25 MG reservoir located east of Puente Street and north of the Los Angeles County and Orange County boundary. CDWC currently supplies water for the oil extraction operations within the existing AERA property. AERA controls 71 shares of CDWC stock. Water entitlement per share varies from year to year, but 71 shares would typically provide approximately 125 acre-feet of water per year under normal rainfall conditions. Figure 2.5-13 and Figure 2.5- 14 depict the on -site and off -site domestic water connection. A series of new reservoirs and booster pump stations will be required to supply domestic water to the central portion of the project, which is located east of Harbor Boulevard and west of Brea Canyon Road. The primary source of water would be through a new service connection to the MWD Orange County Feeder located in Brea Canyon Road. If a second MWD connection is required, it would likely be located off the MWD Lower Feeder pipeline September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-36 R 1 U W Z W w lilari P., 11 at IM, ��at I �L�1-r r I rr- {/IF y` IF IF !:r - �., —# SPCA "� IiI Car !\ 'ice,... 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Iy:t of [ I I I at f I I \I Part Fair y itata � J f1. I ?` i - 1 yci 'I r IF Far IF I -i1. I / $ ._� {at I AERA MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY AERA ENERGY, L.L.C. Figure 2.5-14 Offsite Water System _... o s oo• izl o' Feel ® KW^ plam�er 27, 2007 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN at the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Lambert. This redundant MWD connection would require approximately 10,100 LF of off -site pipeline to be constructed. The new reservoirs and booster pump stations will be constructed within the AMPC project boundaries. Domestic water supplies will be based on the requirements of the RWD, WVWD, CDWC, or City of Brea water purveyor. A 20-year water assessment report will be prepared by the appropriate water purveyor. Rowland Water District has committed to the expansion of its recycled water system to reduce the demand for potable water. RWD has secured a large supply of recycled water, but has a limited ability to distribute this supply pending installation of pipes and other infrastructure. AMPC is working with RWD to extend recycled water to the project site, which has the immediate benefit of reducing the project's overall demand for potable water by an estimated 30%. In addition, by extending the infrastructure to the project site and providing an "anchor" customer for recycled water, the AMPC project significantly enhances RWD's opportunity to extend system infrastructure and provide recycled water to other prospective customers adjacent to the project site. Figure 2.5-15 depicts recycled waterline options. c. Drainage The AMPC Project would allow for the development of a maximum of 3,600 units covering a maximum disturbance area of 1,950 acres, the majority of which will be for residential land use. A large portion of the proposed development will span across Drainage Areas 1, 4, 5, and 7 (referred to as the central development piece), while smaller areas of development will be located within Drainage Areas 2 and 3. Figure 2.5-16 shows the locations of the post -development Drainage Areas and development areas and associated improvements. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09U2007.DOC Page 2-37 r t C,M,, , 1 i Eii i i t o i O z � � o `y; Wo ! C s y N ca C ��• + Uq Nd C N ao 6 rti \ Coco ��� ••..`, N N W N N K o C) a. LL d fem $� 3m �=aaa<�aa "a C N O � }, a N 0 7 O LL A Qi U U AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. Public Facilities/Services a. Fire and Emergency Medical Service The project site is currently served by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACED) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Upon development the AMPC may require a new Fire Station on -site to be located within the Los Angeles County portion. OCFA may contract with the Brea Fire Department to provide services to the Orange County portion. Another option could be that the Orange County portion would be serviced by LACFD, who would provide service for the entire project area. b. PolicelSheriff Service The project site is currently served by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, The Orange County Sheriff's Department may contract with the Brea Police Department to provide services to the Orange County portion. 4. Parks/Recreation Services Table 2.5-1 identifies the Quimby Act local park requirements for each jurisdiction. The AMPC will require a total of approximately 48 acres of local park land. The exact number, precise location, configuration, and size of the community and neighborhood parks and the distribution of public and private parks will be established at the tract map level. It is anticipated that joint -use facilities may be utilized with school sites, easements, and inter -jurisdiction agencies. A sports park is proposed to be located in Planning area 12 or 13, and will be evaluated for joint use opportunities with the school site. This park will provide recreational opportunities for the existing community, as well as for the future residents of the Planned Community. Public parks and trails on -site will provide both passive and active recreational opportunities. The AMPC includes approximately 1,670 acres of open space. These totals are comprised of preserved and restored habitat, a golf course, community parks, and fuel modification buffer adjacent to the neighborhoods. The project provides for a major landscape linkage extending from the wildlife undercrossing on Harbor Boulevard at the northwest corner of the project site, to the floor of Brea Canyon at the southeast corner of the Project site. This landscape linkage will combine a 150-acre golf course use within approximately 650 to 700 acres of preserved, created and restored native habitats. The golf course would provide accessory uses such as a clubhouse with meeting facilities, driving range and practice putting greens. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-42 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN TABLE 2.5-1 LOCAL PARK REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY* Number Population Factor Population Local Park' Acres Diamond Bar (5 acres/1,000 population) Single -Family Units 6831 3A 2,322 11.61 Multi -Family Units 2j 151 2.9 6,134 30.67 Subtotal 1 42.28 Orange County (2.5 acres/1,000 population) Single -Family Units 591 2.59 153 0.38 Multi -Family Units 5441 1.99 13083 2.70 Subtotal 3.08 Los Angeles County (4 acres/1,000 population) Single -Family Units 1 1991 3.841 7641 3.06 TOTAL LOCAL PARK REQUIREMENT 48,42 * Subject to refinement during the Subdivision process. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Pdge 2-43 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2.6 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN Introduction The 25935-acre AERA Master Planned Community (AMPC) project site is located in northwest Orange County and southeast Los Angeles County between Puente Hills and Tonner Canyon. The eastern portion of the property falls, in part, within Los Angeles County's Tonner Canyon/Chino Hills Significant Ecological Area No. 15 although the site is bisected by SR-57 and has been heavily disturbed by oil field operations and grazing for decades. Figure 2.6-1 depicts the major open areas within AMPC. The site supports a habitat mosaic with patches of chaparral, sage scrub, oak woodland and walnut woodland within a matrix of non-native annual grassland. Approximately 340 acres of the site consists of disturbed, developed and ornamental cover types. Areas that currently support native habitat also Figure a relatively high proportion of non-native cover including pepper trees, eucalyptus trees, senna, and various thistle species. In addition, decades of grazing have impaired recruitment within the oak and walnut woodlands on -site, reducing their present and long- term function and quality. If the present grazing practices are continued, the long-term function of impaired oak and walnut woodland on -site is expected to decline. Aquatic resources on the site, including perennial Coyote Creek and Upper Brea Creek and intermittent Berry Creek, are similarly disturbed by a variety of factors including constant discharge of urban runoff, frequent road crossings, exotic species, and deep incisions resulting from historic land uses (e.g., grazing and oil field infrastructure). The site supports one federally listed threatened species and several California Species of Concern. The site consistently supports, on average, three or four pairs of California gnatcatchers, lower densities than the 16 pairs identified on the adjacent Tonner Hills property to the southeast. In addition, an isolated population of western spadefoot toad, a population of southwestern pond turtle and a single occurrence of the red -diamond rattlesnake were found on -site. Each of these is designated as a California Species of Special Concern. The site also supports various avian species of special concern including cactus wren, Southern California rufous -crowned sparrow, California horned lark, loggerhead shrike, yellow -breasted chat, yellow warbler and Cooper's hawk. Other raptor species were infrequently observed, suggesting that the site functions, in combination with other regional open space, to provide raptor foraging habitat during migration and has potential to provide at least a portion of a winter raptor territory. Swainson's hawk, a state -listed species, was one of the raptor species observed on only a single occasion. The site supports one special status plant species, the California black walnut (California Native Plant Society (CNPS) List 4). In addition, the site has been identified as a portion of a larger landscape linkage providing wildlife connectivity from the Chino Hills environs to the east to the Whittier Hills to the west. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09272007.DOC Page 2-44 MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY IIIIIIIIIII 0 1600 Figure 2.6-1 Major Open Areas Source: Forma 3200 4800 6400 Feet IE AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2, DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2. Summary of the Proposed Resource Protection, Restoration, Creation and Management Program The AMPC consists of approximately 1,670 acres of open space, which includes a golf course and community parks totaling up to 207.6 acres and native fuel modification buffer totaling approximately 180 acres. Proposed protected open space will include a combination of preserved and restored habitat including substantial walnut and oak woodlands located both east and west of the 57 Freeway and substantial riparian/wetland habitats associated with Coyote Creek and lower Berry Creek, and protected/restored gnatcatcher habitat. The overall mitigation strategy for the Resource Management Plan focuses on: Assuring permanent protection and enhanced habitat linkage functions of a Landscape Linkage extending from the Coyote Creek/Harbor Blvd area at the northwest portion of the site through the "crossover canyon" and along Berry Creek extending to the southeast corner of the project site connecting with Brea Creek and ultimately to Tonner Creek and habitat areas to the south and east (see Figure 2.6-2, Wildlife Corridor). Creating new coastal sage scrub habitat in close proximity to existing occupied California gnatcatcher and cactus wren habitat and at select locations, forming a habitat "archipelago" across the project site west of SR-57, within the Central Landscape Linkage to increase "Iive- in" habitat on -site and enhance the potential for genetic exchange between gnatcatcher populations to the south and east of the site and gnatcatcher populations to the west. Restoring stream course functions within lower Berry Creek. • Providing additional secondary wildlife movement corridors to connect with existing open space to the north of the project site with protected/created habitat areas on the project site. • Preserving substantial areas of higher density oak and walnut woodlands and restoring their capability for natural long-term regeneration by removing cattle grazing and implementing an adaptive management program. • Creating oak and walnut woodlands in areas where they have the ability to be self sustaining and where the created woodlands will provide both live-in habitat and cover for wildlife movement between protected habitat areas on- and off -site. • Preserving annual grassland, creating native grassland and grassland ecotone habitat in disturbed areas that are not required for other habitat mitigation, and creating greenbelt areas (including the golf course, Edison Easement and community parks) to provide raptorforaging and mammal burrowing opportunities throughout the open space. • Removing invasive tree species (primarily Peruvian pepper trees) throughout the site and enhancing native habitats within the on -site preserves, particularly in the "crossover canyon" and in riparian areas along lower Berry Creek. • .Creating additional riparian habitat where it will provide hydrologic, water quality and habitat functions. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2_09272007. DOC Page 2-46 Figure 2.6.2 Regional Wildlife Corridor Source: Forma- IIIIIIIIIII 0 1600 3200 4800 6400 Feet AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN As outlined above, the AMPC project would provide for conservation, restoration and management of significant habitats. As a result of the proposed development, approximately half of the property will be set aside in perpetuity as open space. Additional acreage will be devoted to parks, recreation, greenbelts, and other landscaped open space. The portions of the property to be set aside include Coyote Creek, Upper Brea Creek and Lower Berry Creek as well as walnut and oak woodlands contiguous with existing regional oak and walnut woodlands. The consistently occupied gnatcatcher habitat will be preserved within the project open space and will be enhanced, along with enhancement/restoration of riparian and woodland communities. The open space being targeted for restoration will support higher -quality habitat than that which is proposed to be impacted, and it will be located in areas that are highly functional for wildlife. Additional coastal sage scrub habitat and riparian habitat will be created such that the post -project open space will support more and higher quality sage scrub and riparian habitat than currently exists within the property. The adaptive management strategy for tree resources includes three elements: prioritizing the best woodlands for preservation onsite, enhancing degraded woodlands by removal of cattle grazing and invasive plant species, and creating and new stands of woodland where none presently exist. The restoration of natural regeneration capabilities within the post -project woodlands will result in higher long-term woodland functions than the existing degraded woodlands on -site. Exclusion of cattle, removal of invasive trees and supplemental tree plantings will restore the ability of the woodlands to naturally regenerate such that the long-term viability of the habitat will be assured. Finally, native grassland revegetation in disturbed areas where other habitat restoration is not required, non-native grassland preservation, and creation of greenbelt areas, including the golf course, will provide approximately 736 acres of potential foraging habitat for raptors that utilize open habitat types. A key component of the project is the transition of a heavily disturbed oil field into restored open space through the implementation of the above measures. In doing so, the project permanently preserves and enhances the regionally significant movement corridor, referred to as the 'Landscape Linkage', providing connectivity between Puente Hills protected open space to the west side of the project and protected habitat, including Tonner Creek, to the southeast of the project site. As well as providing enhanced live-in habitat as described above, the proposed protected open space has been designed to maintain and enhance wildlife movement through the site to various off -site open space areas. Specifically, project design has provided for a primary Landscape Linkage between Powder Canyon Open Space to the northwest and Tonner Canyon to the southeast. Additionally, a series of wildlife movement corridors will be protected/and or created linking habitat preserves within the project site to one another and to off -site protected open space. Restoration efforts described above will enhance cover for wildlife within existing and created movement corridors. In summary, the proposed project is designed to be consistent with local land uses, provide for the permanent preservation, enhancement, creation and management of an interconnected system of wildlife movement corridors, and would establish a high quality, diverse native habitat mosaic. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-48 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3. Oil Field Remediation A sizable portion of the project site, comprising roughly 1,090 acres, would be subject to oil f eld remediation with or without a development project. The oil field footprint is the most severely disturbed portion of the site, and is also the area that is targeted for significant habitat enhancement, as well as a proposed golf course use, within the Central Landscape Linkage. The removal and remediation of major oil field facilities both in upland areas and within and adjacent to lower Berry Creek will create opportunities for habitat enhancement and restoration as summarized above. Funding from project implementation will allow for habitat restoration and enhancement that would not otherwise occur in an ordinary field decommissioning and abandonment procedure. 2.7 HILLSIDE PRESERVATION AND GRADING PLAN Conceptual Grading Plan The Conceptual Grading Plan, Figure 2.7-1, identifies the areas of grading activities. This grading plan consists of approximately 56 million cubic yards of earthwork, which will be balanced on -site, eliminating the need for any import or export. Manufactured slopes will generally be a maximum of 2:1 except in areas along Brea Canyon Road which can safely exceed this ratio. These areas will be steeper in order to reduce grading necessary for the widening of the road and to minimize impacts to the Open Space Area along Brea Canyon Road. A geotechnical report is being prepared to verify that steeper slopes are feasible and safe at these locations. Section 4.8 of the Design Guidelines contains grading guidelines designed to achieve the goals of the Specific Plan and assure that development is safe and aesthetic. The development standards set forth in this Specific Plan shall.govern development of the project site and shall supersede the provisions of Section 22.56.215 (Hillside Management) of the LA County Zoning Code and Chapter 22.22, Hillside Management of the Diamond Bar Zoning Code, including grading guidelines. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP2 09272007.DOC Page 2-49 Figure 2.7-1 Conceptual Grading Plan Source: FORMA &MERAP MASTER PLANNEL I 3200 4800 6400 Feet AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3.1 ORGANIZATION The Development Regulations are organized in the manner listed below and set forth the regulations and requirements governing the development of the Specific Plan Area: GENERAL PROVISIONS (Section 3.2) LAND USE DESIGNATIONS (Section 3.3) SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Section 3.4) 1. Site Development Standards Matrix (Table 3.4-1) 2. Permitted Land Uses Matrix (Table 3.4-2) 3. Permitted Accessory Uses Matrix (Table 3.4-3) ADJUSTMENT / TRANSFER REGULATIONS (Section 3.5) SIGN REGULATIONS (Section 3.6) PARKING REGULATIONS (Section 3.7) HOME OCCUPATIONS (Section 3.8) SENIOR HOUSING (Section 3.9) 3.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Purpose and Intent The Development Regulations set forth herein provide a comprehensive set of regulations governing the use and development of the Specific Plan Area. These Development Regulations replace the Diamond Bar Zoning Code within the Specific Plan Area in Diamond Bar, the Los Angeles County Planning and Zoning Code within the Specific Plan Area in Los Angeles County, and the Orange County Zoning Code within the Specific Plan Area in Orange County. Any matter or issue not specifically and directly covered by this Specific Plan shall be subject to the non - conflicting regulations and procedures of the corresponding Zoning Code. In case of a conflict between the Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, this Specific Plan shall govern. Issues regarding substantial compliance with the intent of the Specific Plan are subject to Community Development Director (City of Diamond Bar), Planning Director (Los Angeles County) or Director, PDS (Orange County) review pursuant to the Substantial Conformance procedures set forth in Section 5.2, paragraph 2. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-t AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2. Consistency with Adopted Plans/Codes As required by Government Code Section 65454, the Specific an is consistent with and implements the General Plan for each jurisdiction. Section 7.2 of this Specific Plan discusses this consistency in detail. All land use entitlements and permits (e.g., Development Agreement, Conditional Use Permits, and all subdivision maps) approved within the Specific Plan Area shall be consistent with the Specific Plan. 3. Severability Clause If any term or provision of this Specific Plan, or the application of any provision of this Specific Plan to a particular situation, shall for any reason be found to be void, invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such term or provision shall remain in force and effect to the extent allowed by such ruling and all other terms and provisions of this Specific Plan or the application of this Specific Plan to other situations shall remain in full force or effect. 4. Existing Uses Any use of the Specific Plan Area lawfully existing at the time of the effective date of this Specific Plan may be continued, notwithstanding any omission of a particular such use in the Permitted Uses Matrix, Table 3.4-2. Known existing uses include without limitation: oil and natural gas operations, cattle grazing, maintenance and operation of existing easements and pipelines, surface leases for apiaries, telecommunications, storage yards and maintenance areas. The Specific Plan shall not affect the continuance or renewal of any existing lease or use of the Specific Plan Area, September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-2 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3.3 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS The land use designations identified in the Land Use Plan, Exhibit 2.3-1, are defined below and subject to the Site Development Standards set forth in Section 3.4. The Site Development Standards Matrix, Table 3.4-1, identifies the standards which apply within each of the land use designations areas. The permitted land uses are set forth in Table 3.4-2, Permitted Uses Matrix, and Table 3.4-3, Accessory Uses Matrix, Section 3.5 provides regulations concerning the adjustment and transfer of planning area boundaries and dwelling units. Sign Regulations are set forth in Section 3.6, Parking Regulations are set forth in Section 3.7 and include provisions for developing joint -use or shared parking programs. Guidelines for the land use designations are found in the Design Guidelines, Chapter 4. 1. Land Use Designations The following are the land use designations established by the Specific Plan: a. Low Residential (L) The Low Residential land use designation provides for large lot single-family detached residential development. b. Low -Medium Residential (LM) Low -Medium Residential is a land use designation which provides for single-family detached, single-family attached, clustered single-family attached, clustered single- family detached residential development. c. Mixed -Use (MU) The -Mixed-Use land use designation permits the coordinated development of commercial, office, and Low Medium Residential uses. Provisions in the Specific Plan permit the mixing of land uses, including combining residential uses with commercial and/or office use on one (1) building site or within a building. Where commercial and residential uses occur on the same building site, the primary access for residential portion of the project shall be a separate entrance. A description of the Mixed -Use land use designation is found in Section 2. d. Commercial (C) The Commercial land use designation provides for the development of uses to serve the office and retail needs of the community. The location of commercial sites on urban arterial highways also permits these sites to provide commercial services to the surrounding regional area and to highway travelers. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-3 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS e. Open Space (OS) The Open Space land use designation provides regulations for the approximately 1,670 acres of park, creeks and drainages, significant landforms, and preserved woodlands. 2. Land Use Overlays The Specific Plan allows for public facility and recreational uses such as Parks and Golf Course, to be represented as land use overlay symbols on the Land Use Plan, Exhibit 2.3-1. Potential locations are indicated, and the necessary public facility and recreational uses are designated as permitted uses within the respective land use designation under Section 3A of the Development Regulations. Thus the "underlying" land use designation covers the entire area, allowing for the land use overlay to move without necessitating a change in the land use designation. By using this "overlay" designation, maximum flexibility in siting can be maintained. (See discussion of land use overlay implementation in Section 5.2, paragraph 5g). The following are the land use overlays established by the Specific Plan: Parks (1) Community/Sports Park A Community/Sports Park is proposed that will provide athletic fields for a variety of sports and may be a joint -use facility that would be shared by an adjacent school. This park would be up to 40 acres in size and may include additional park amenities such as restroom facilities, bleachers, concession facilities, tot- Iots, and parking. (2) Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Parks will be located within the Residential and Mixed -Use land use designations, and providing day-to-day recreational amenities to community residents. Neighborhood Parks are a minimum of five (5) acres and sized to minimize overall maintenance and service costs. Neighborhood Park facility improvements are described in Section 2.8, paragraph 4b(1). Some of the Neighborhood Parks may be combined to provide a larger recreational site. b. School One school site has been designated by a land use overlay on the Land Use Plan. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-4 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS c. Golf Course The Land Use Plan provides for one (1) 18-hole golf course, which may include accessory features such as a clubhouse and other recreational facilities, and will complement the public systems of parks, trails, and Open Space. d. Fire Station/Emergency Medical Service The Land Use Plan provides for one new fire station. This approximately one -acre site will have direct access to arterial streets. e. Arterial Roads The arterial road network is also represented on the Land Use Plan as a land use overlay in order to provide flexibility for minor changes in roadway alignments. 3.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. Site Development Standards Matrix a. Purpose This section sets forth the Development Standards governing each of the land use designations shown on the Land Use Plan, Exhibit 2.3-1, and described in Section 3.3. b. Use of Matrix The Site Development Standards Matrix provides the standards for minimum lot area; maximum site coverage; front, side, and rear yard setbacks; and maximum non- residential building heights, as appropriate to each land use designation. Chapter 6, Glossary, contains the method of measurement of these distances for use in the Specific Plan, as well as the definition of all significant terms used herein. Additional site development standards are located in 3.6 Sign Regulations and 3.7 Parking Regulations. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3_09272007.DOC Page 3-5 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 3.4-1 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MATRIX Specific Plan RESIDENTIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS LAND USE DESIGNATIONS' MINIMUM LOT AREA S ( p- Ft.) REQUIRED SETBACKS2 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTSZ Front Yard (Main Structure) Side Yard (Each Side) 2 Rear Yard Low Residential (L) 5,700 18' Min3 5' Min10 .10' Min5' 6 35' Low Medium (LM) Detached 22500 18' Min3.13 5' Min 4''' 10' 14' 15 10' Min 5' 6 35' Attached 23500 18' Min3' 13 03 8. 10, 14, 15 10' Min5' 6 353 NON-RESIDENTIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS LAND USE DESIGNATIONS' LOT REQUIREMENTS" MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS' Maximum Site Coverages Minimum Front Setback Mixed -Use (MU) Commercial No Max No Min12 55' Commercial (C) 50% 20' 45' -MAJOR OPEN SPACE.SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIRED MINIMUM LAND USE MAXIMUM DESIGNATIONS' SETBACKS FROM BUILDING HEIGHTSZ PROPERTY LINE Open Space 50' 35' NOTES: ' Other uses including land use overlays such as schools, churches, park facilities, non-residential public or private facilities are subject to the site development standards of the land use designation in which they are found. � A defined term —see glossary definition andlor related exhibit for full description of requirement. ' Front Entry Garage: 16' min. Recessed Garage: 10' min. Side Entry Garage: 5' min. Rear Entry Garage: 10' min. Zero Side Yard Lot configuration is permitted. s Except where there is a detached second unit, structure, and/or garage, where 5' minimum setback is allowed from this structure. e No garage setback requirement for alley access. 10' minimum aggregate for two adjacent lots (e.g., 5' and 5', or 3' and T, or 0 and 10'). - minimum building to building separation. s A minimum of 10 percent of the lot area excluding required parking shall be landscaped. 10 10' minimum adjacent to public street. 20' minimum side and rear yard setback is required when building is adjacent to a different land use designation or a public road. minimum is required when building fronts on a public road. 13 15' minimum for clustered single-family detached and attached buildings. minimum for clustered single-family detached and attached buildings when one side of two adjacent buildings has no windows. 15 12' minimum for clustered single-family detached and attached buildings when kitchen/family area faces toward zero of line building with no windows. September 28, 2007 AMPC_S P_CHP3_09272007.DOC Page 3-6 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2. Permitted Uses Matrix a. Purpose This section sets forth uses permitted wn each of the land use designations described in Section 3.3 and shown on the Land Use Plan, Exhibit 2.3-1. b. Use of the Matrix (1) The following symbols indicate whether the use is permitted and the type of permit, if any, required for that use within that Land Use Plan designated area: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell); P Permitted; S Permitted under provisions of Substantial Conformance review (see Section 5.2, paragraph 2); C Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (see Section 5.2, paragraph 3); Defined term (see Glossary, Chapter 6); and (2) The abbreviations used in the matrix shall be interpreted as follows: GFA gross floor area; Sq. Ft. square feet; L Low Residential; LM Low -Medium Residential; MU Mixed -Use; C Commercial; and OS Open Space. (3) Notes qualifying designations on the matrix are summarized on the page following the table. September 28, 2007 AMPC_S P_CNP3_09Z720o7.DOC Page 3-7 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 3.4.2 PERMITTED USES MATRIX LEGEND: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell) C CUP P Permitted Defined Term (see Glossary, Chapter 6) S Substantial Conformance LAND USE DESIGNATION . USE TYPES L LM MU C OS Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in this land use S S S S S designation Agricultural operations P P P P P Air pollution sampling stations P Alcoholic beverages, sale of P P Amphitheaters - small* (see also Accessory Uses Matrix, 3.4-3) P P P P S Amusement rides, longer than 7 days C C C Amusement rides, no longer than 7 days within 6 months S S S Animal boarding kennels C C Animal hospitals* C C Animal training schools, excluding boarding C Apartment houses* P Apiaries, limited to hives only P Appliance stores, household, sales/ rental leasing/minor repair of P P Arboretums and horticultural gardens P P S1 Arcades, game or movie* 1 P 1 P S Archery ranges P P S Art galleries Athletic fields, excluding stadiums* (see also Accessory Uses Matrix 3.4-3) P1 P1 P P Automobile repair and maintenance garages*Z S S Automobile sales/rental/leasing* P P Automobile service stations* P P P P Bakeries Bakery shops P P Banks and financial institutions P P Barbershops/beauty salon P P Bars and cocktail lounges* Pi P1 Baseball park P P Bicycle rentals P P S Billiard halls S P Boat and other marine sales/rental/leasing/ minor repair of, incidental to the sale Px Pz of boat Bowling alleys P P Breweries, micro*' P P Cabarets* C C Car washes, automatic and hand wash* P P Care facilities* day (6 or fewer persons) S S S S Care facilities*, residential (6 or fewer persons) C C C C September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC Page 3-8 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 3.4-2 PERMITTED USES MATRIX LEGEND: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell) C CUP P Permitted Defined Term (see Glossary, Chapter 6) S Substantial Conformance LAND USE DESIGNATION ' USETYPES L LM MU C OS Care facilities*, day (7 or more persons) C C C C Care facilities*, residential (7 or more persons) C C C C Caretakers' quarters* P P P Carnivals* S S Christmas trees and wreath sales S3 S3 P3 P3 S3 Churches, temples P' P P P Circuses, temporary* S Colleges, universities C C P' P Community centers, private* P P P P Convents or monasteries S S S S Dance halls*, dancing only C C Dental Laboratories P P Dry cleaning, retail establishments P' P' Electric transmission substation S S S S P Energy generating or storage devices S S P P C Fairgrounds C C C Film processing, retail P P Fire stations P P P P S Foster family homes P P P Golf courses P1 Pi Pi P C Grazing operations P P P P P Greenhouses, commercial S P C Grocery stores P P Gymnasiums (see also Accessory Uses Matrix, 3.4-3) C C P P P Health retreats* S C Health services* P P Heliports* C C C Helistops* C C C Historical monuments and cultural heritage sites S S P P P Homeless shelters* C Hospitals* P P Hospitals, small animals P P Hotels/Lodge P P Information centers* P P P P P Lake, Community* P Laundries, retail P1 P' Laundries, self service ' PP Libraries (see also Accessory Uses Matrix, 3.4-3) P P September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-9 AERA Master Planned Community 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Entitlement Pro ram TABLE 3.4-2 PERMITTED USES MATRIX LEGEND: ❑Not Permitted (empty cell) C CUP P Permitted Defined Term (see Glossary, Chapter 6) S Substantial Conformance :LAND USE`pESIGNATION USE TYPES L LM MU C OS C° C Living quarters employees on premises P P Mail order houses P P Meat markets, excluding slaughtering P P Medical clinics Microwave stations*/wireless communications facilities S S P P S P p Miniature golf courses Mobile homes as residences during construction* S S Model home complex* P P P C C Mortuaries p� P� Motels* PS S SS Motion picture sets, permanent Motion picture sets, temporary* P P P P P P P Museums* P P Newsstands P� p' Nightclubs Nurseries, including growing of nursery stock S S S S C p P S Observatories Office (business, professional and administrative)* P P Oil and natural gas operations* P P P P P S S C Outdoor festivals, temporary P P Parking lots, commercial Parks, public or private park P P P P P P P Pet grooming, excluding boarding P P Pet supply stores p P Photocopying and duplicating services P P Police stations S S Pool /billiard halls P P Post offices P P Public utility service centers Publicly -owned uses necessary to the maintenance of the public health, C C C convenience or general welfare in addition to those specifically listed in this C C matrix P P Radio and television stations and towers Radio and television broadcasting studios P p P P Real estate offices Real estate tract office, temporary* P P P S P P Recording studios P P Recreation club, commercial* P P oe...o�r�„� rh �h nrivafa* September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC Page 3-10 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 3.4-2 PERMITTED USES MATRIX LEGEND: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell) C CUP P Permitted Defined Term (see Glossary, Chapter 6) S Substantial Conformance LAND USE DESIGNATION, USE TYPES L LM MU C OS Recreation facilities, neighborhood* P P P Recreation vehicle sales Sz S2 Recreational equipment rentals Pz P2 Rehabilitation station, Wild animals S S S Rental/leasing/repair of articles sold on premises P P Repair shops, household and fix -it P P Residences, multi -family* P P Residences, single-family attached* P P P Residences, single-family detached* P P P Restaurants and incidental retail sales P P Restaurants, food take out P P Retail sales* P P Room rentals, including bed and breakfast (see Table 3.4-3) P P Scenic turnouts, vista points, interpretive displays S S S S S Schools, business and professional P P Schools through grade 8 P' P' P' Schools, trade* S S Shoeshine stands P P Skating rinks, ice or roller (indoor) P P Stands -display and sale of agricultural products* S6 S6 P6 P6 Stations - bus, railroad and taxi P P Storage and rental of equipment, permanent Pz PZ Storage, temporary/construction P P P P P Telephone repeater stations/cell sites * P P P P S Theaters* P P Tourist information centers P P S Uses regulated by the Public Utilities Commission and other uses not regulated P P P P P by the jurisdiction Veterinary clinics, small animals P P Wild animals*, the keeping of S Wildlife, nature, forest and marine preserves P Youth hostels* P September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC Pege 3-11 AERA Master Planned Community 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Entitlement Program FOOTNOTESFOR TABLE 3.4-2 PERMITTED USES MATRIX 1. Residential Compatibility -- A CUP is required when this use is located within 500 feet of occupied residential units. 2. Enclosed Building or Walls -- All operations, including the storage of materials and equipment, shall be entirely within an enclosed building or inside walls or solid fences not less than six (6) feet in height. 3. Christmas Tree Sales -- A temporary use, permitted no earlier than Thanksgiving weekend. The facility shall be removed and the premises cleared of all debris and restored to the condition prior to the establishment of the facility, within fourteen (14) days after Christmas. 4. Dwellings as Secondary Uses -- Limited to dwellings which are secondary uses of a structure, lot or parcel primarily used for business purposes or caretaker. 5. Motion Picture Sets -- of a permanent nature are not permitted within. 500 feet of residential uses. 6. Agricultural Product Sales -- are not permitted within 500 feet of occupied residential units. Parking regulations also apply to this use, see Section 3.7. September 28, 2007 Page 3-12 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3. Accessory Uses Matrix a. Purpose This section sets forth the accessory uses permitted within each of the land use designations described in Section 3.3 and shown on the Land Use Plan, Exhibit 2.3-1. bA Use of the Matrix (1) The following symbols indicate whether the use is permitted and the type of permit, if any, required for that use within that Land Use Plan designated area: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell); P Permitted; S Permitted under provisions of Substantial Conformance review (see Section 5.2, paragraph 2); C Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (see Section 5.2, paragraph 3); Defined term (see Glossary, Chapter 6); and (2) The abbreviations used in the matrix shall be interpreted as follows: GFA gross floor area; Sq. Ft. square feet; L Low Residential; LM Low -Medium Residential; MU Mixed -Use; C Commercial; and OS Open Space. (3) Notes qualifying designations on the matrix are summarized on the page following the table. September 28, 2007 Page 3-13 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TABLE 3.4-3 arr:FSSORY USES MATRIX LEGEND: ❑ Not Permitted (empty cell) C CUP P Permitted Defined Term (see Glossary, Chapter 6) S Substantial Conformance LAND USE DESIGNATION ' L LM MU C OS USE TYPES Accessory buildings and structures*, customarily used in conjunction with Pi P1 P' P P main building or use of property Amphitheaters, small accessory to parks* P P P P Animals, domestic, maintained or kept as pets for personal use P P P Athletic fields and facilities*, accessory to schools P2 PZ PZ P Car wash, accessory to gas station P P Greenhouses, non-commercial P P D P2 PZ P2 P C Golf course driving ranges Golf driving range, accessory to golf course P P P C Gymnasiums, accessory to schools P P P Home Occupation* (see also Section 3.8) P3 P3 P3 Libraries associated w/schools P P P Manufacturing, processing, treating , packaging incidental to and operated P P in conjunction with business on premises Parking lots*, accessory to principal use P P P P P Rental, leasing and repair of article sold on premises P P Residence, Second Unit* C' Room rentals to 4 or fewer persons P P Signs as provided in Section 3.6 P P P Stadium, accessory to schools P P P Swimming facility* C C C FOOTNOTES FOR TABLE 3.4-3 ACCESSORY USES MATRIX Same Lot -- Permitted only if located on the same lot as the principal use it serves. 2. Residential Compatibility -- A CUP is required when this use is located within 500 feet of occupied residential units. 3. Secondary Use -- Permitted only as a secondary use within a dwelling. No such use shall have a floor area greater than the floor area devoted to residential purpose. September 28, 2007 Page 3-14 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC %ERA Master Planned Community 3 c..+:+iomPnt Proaram 3.5 ADJUSTMENT I TRANSFER REGULATIONS q, Purpose and Intent ry and acreage This section sets forth the regulations egula io second unit Planning are rperea bmitt permitted the Specific adjustments c Plan units and transfers of dwelling to lity in the The adjustment and transfer regulations needed for several reason ages First,'because onfpthe size implementation the the Specific Plan. Flexibility generalized, Specific Plan Area, Planning Area boundaries and acreages are necessarily (Refinements to the Planning Area boundaries and acreageees will occur Planning Area future specific radar es ie design and more detailed subdivision mapping and will be established by the recordation of final subdivision maps.) Additionally, over the anticipated buildout of the Specific Plan there will be many economic and social changes to which the Specific Plan should properly respond. This could result in the need for somewhat larger or smaller commercial sites and changes in the amount and/or types of residential units within specific Planning Areas. of boundary and acreage ustments and welling To facilitate the Specific ongoing documentation Monitoring Pr am provides he Annotated, Land Use Plan Exhibit 5 4t transfers, 1, and the Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table, Table 5.4-1. The Annotated Land Use an and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table are the record. keeping devices of the Specific c Plan. The Monitoring Program also provides Park and Recreation Improvements Summary (Table Which will be revised and updated concurrent with all transfers involving changes to residential designated Planning Areas. The Monitoring Program will ensure that the adjustments and transfers made to the Planning Areas do not exceed the maximum units for individual Planning Areas, or the total planned units (3,600 dwelling units) designated in the Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table. Any combination of the adjustments or transfers may be implemented with respect to a given Planning Area; however, an updated, revised Annotated Land Use Plan and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table must be submitted to the respective jurisdiction with each subdivision map to be processed, and are required at such time as any of the adjustment or transfer provisions set forth in this section are implemented, even if no subdivision is processed. 2, Planning Area Adjustments and Transfers a. Planning Area Boundary and Acreage Adjustment Precise Planning Area boundaries shall be established by the recordation of subdivision maps. A subdivision map submittal may incorporate an adjustment to the current Annotated Land Use Plan boundaries and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table acreages on file at the respective jurisdiction without necessitating a Specific Plan Amendment or a Substantial Conformance review, provided that each Planning Area affected by the boundary adjustment must retain a minimum of eighty percent Page 3-15 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC AERA Master Planned Community (80%) of the original total gross acreage and cannot exceed 120% of the original gross acreage approved under the Specific Plan. (For example, an original 100-gross-acre Planning Area could be adjusted to a maximum of 120 gross acres or to a minimum of 80 gross acres; the concurrent revision to a 50-acre Planning Area could result in a revised maximum 60-acres or a minimum 40-acre Planning Area). An updated, revised Annotated Land Use Plan (Exhibit5.4-1) and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table (Table 5.4-1) must be submitted to the respective jurisdiction for each proposed revision or set of revisions to Planning Area boundaries. b. Transfer of Dwelling Units to the The transfer of dwelling units between Planning Areas is permitted subject following conditions: (1) The transfer of dwelling units between Planning Areas shall not result in exceeding the maximum units for any Planning Area, as set forth on the Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table (Table 5.4-1); (2) The transfer of dwelling units between Planning Areas shalt not result in an increase in the total number of planned units permitted in the Specific Plan (i.e., 3,600 dwelling units); and (3) An updated revised Annotated Land Use Plan (Exhibit 5.4-1) and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table (Table 5.nd an 2) mustated revised Park and bebe submitted to each Recreation Improvements Summary (Table jurisdiction. September Z8, 2007 Page 3-16 AM PC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC AERA Master Planned Community 3 3.6 SIGN REGULATIONS 1, Purpo� Intent any community, The location, numbersize Signs and other graphics are a' essential elemef: significant effect upon a oomm n ty's visual environment and a resultant and design of signs have a sign and welfare by regulating proposed signs of all types within the protect the public healt effect upon a viewer's perception of that community. The intent of this Section is to promote and h, safety Specific Plan in order to assure that they are: a. Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen; b. Compatible with their surroundings and aesthetically attractive; c. Appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; and d. Expressive of the identity of individual properties or of the community as a whole. 2, SiCIDa a Re ulashall tion Re uirements t to al All signage withiiinthe the Sign cific Sta Plan Arset forth bin Section 3.6h paragraph Provisions and the non -conflicting 3.61 paragraph 3 an ns. As an elect to develop gn Stan provisions of each 5 individual dpro'jectsr(rang nag fromindividual buildings d ngsve to ht centers) may dards in Section paragraphprovisions set forth in Section 3.6, paragraph 4. unique individual Sign Programs subject to the 3, General Provisions a, Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to removal under any of the following circumstances: (1) The sign is not kept adequately repaired and maintained at all times; ants that are no longer a property, (2) The sign pertains to activities or occupchanged withinsi xgty (60) days and it has not been removed or the sign copy after the enterprise or occupant identified by that sign has vacated the premises; or d three (3)y days have elapsed since the (3) The sign concerns a specific event an occurrence of the event. b. Maintenance All signs t al be legible aderepquately rs be at least equal in quality 'and design to the thereof a l original signs. Page 3-17 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.D0C AERA Master Planned Community Exempt Signs The following types of signs are exempt from the requirements of this chapter: (1) Direction, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law or by federal, state, or local authority; (2) Memorial tablets and plaques installed by a recognized governmental historical agency; person or officer in (3) Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; and the of rnia and (4) sstatesloflagsf ttheoUtnited Stateshe United tacountiesmmunicipalitieseoffical'fflother ags of foreign countries, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations. d, Prohibited Signs Unless permitted by special circumstances as described in Sign Standards, paragraph 5 below, the following signs are prohibited: (1) General: Any sign not specifically in accordance with the provisions of this section or with an approved Sign Program is prohibited. (2) Signs constituting a traffic hazard: No person shall install or maintain or cause ch cause a adway safety to be installed or maintained lanfrom sternal or ex'ternalllillumination. No sign shall. distraction such as g traffic sign or signal, or simulate or imitate in size, color, lettering or design any DANGER;' or any other which makes use of the words "STOP; words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic* ublic property: Signs (3) Signs within any public right-of-way or attached to any p ole, tree, traffic sign post, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, on any y P traffic signal, or any other official traffic -control device in accordance with Section 21464 of the California Vehicle Code. Signs shall not project over or into a right-of-way, or be placed in street medians/islands, and shall not obstruct sight lines at intersections. (See sign matrix for specific regulations.) I s- No sign l be installedrelocated or cape I (4) maintained stained so as to pre f ee ingrress o or egress lf om any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a stand pipe or fire escape, except those signs as required by other codes or ordinances. No sign, located on the exterior or interior of any window or storefront glass, shall be permitted unless allowed by other provisions of Section 3.6, paragraph 5, or approved as part of a Sign Program, Page 3-18 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC AERA Master Planned Community 3 otaungs (5) Animated or moving signs: Signs consisting of any moving, swinging, r moving flashing, blinking, scintillating, fluctuating or animated light, including as but not electronic message boards or centers, or temporary lighting,unles such, are limited to, search, arch'rolvaldof a Sign Prografoo, fluorescent gel or m subjectlaser) ightsto the provisions Iroh'set forth in authorized y pP paragraph 4 below. or other (6) Vehicle signs: Signs on or affixed tostatioknaryusign to'advertiser identify or vehicles which are p tru o create rohibited. provide direction to a use or activity are p prohibited, (7) Cabinet signs or canned signs: Cabinet signs or canned signs are p An exception hereto may be granted by the Planning Commission or Planning Director, under the provisions of Substantial Conformance, when the display is an integral part of the design character of the activity to which it relates and is part of an approved Sign Program. a. Purpose and Intent A Sign Program ensures that all signs on -site are in harmony with other on -site signs, buildings and surrounding developmentso q, gpptication Requirements The following information is required in the application for approval of a Sign Program: (1) Plans, to scale, to include the use, type, and allowable locations of all existing and proposed signs with sign area dimensions, colors, materials, letter style, proposed copy, letter height, and method of illumination; (2) A description of how the proposed project will meet the findings in Paragraph 3.6, paragraph 4d below; and (3) Other information as required by the Planning Director, c, gpproval A Sign Program shall be approved by the Planning Director. ovisio approved Sign Program may be modified by the Planning Director and r th tionally approns of se, deny, or Conformance, who shall have the authority to approve, modify a Sign Program based on the findings below. d. Findings Page 3-19 September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP3_09272007.DOC - %ERA Master Planned Community t Pro ram - - The following findings must be made prior to approving a Sign Program: (1) The proposed Sign Program satisfies the Purpose and Intent of this Section; (2) The proposed signs enhance the community and are visually related to: (a) Other signs included in the Sign Program. This shall be accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination, sign type or sign shape; (b) The buildings and/or developments they identify. This may be accomplished by utilizing materials, colors or design motifs included in the building being identified; and (c) Surrounding development. Approval of a Sign Program shall not adversely affect surrounding land uses or obscure adjacent signs. (3) The Sign Program does not preclude future sign changes which may be required due to changes in building tenants. 5. Sign Standards The Sign Standards set forth in this section shall serve as the specific regulations for all signs within the Specific Plan unless a Sign Program has been approved pursuant to Section 3.6, paragraph 4. The matrix below has been structured to identify the class, type, review required, maximum number, maximum sign area, height, location, illumination allowed, and remarks of signs within each land use designation. The following index outlines the organization of the matrix. a. Signs Permitted for Residential and Mixed -Use (Residential Land Use Designations): (1) Temporary; and (2) Permanent on -site. b. Signs Permitted for Commercial and Mixed -Use (Non -Residential Land Use Designations): (1) Temporary; and (2) Permanent on -site. 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G ',. o m> -o m E w m o c _ ,o �U. _ J U N 1p U U) L '� C N U�3 CJ M �'.N (n M o o�0 5 N N N ��o c°E� E Z j V Q p�0 OI2 42 E O)OCN m m R `o " m N d o m o d g -�Z d o.Yd� o.smc o. a_ym -. w d o m m o a Q a a C J O U Z a3w d MZ_ X_ (/I V Z w — o c o d o `o N O: �0�F mom E cmC' ii N ma nN rc- a w a M AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 3.7 PARKING REGULATIONS 1. Purpose and Intent These regulations govern motor vehicle parking within the Specific Plan Area. They provide parking facilities of sufficient capacity to discourage traffic congestion and provide safe and convenient facilities for motorists and pedestrians. They also establish regulations for the preparation of a Parking Program to provide an alternative to standard parking requirements enabling joint -use or shared parking solutions. Except as otherwise specified in this Specific Plan, parking requirements for the Specific Plan Area shall be in accordance with the Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, or Orange County Zoning Code. 2. Parking Standards for Individual Uses Parking spaces for new uses and for the enlargement of existing uses shall be provided in accordance with the specifications set forth in this Specific Plan. The Planning Director shall have the authority to determine the parking requirements for any use not specifically listed below or not listed in the Zoning Code based on the requirements for the most comparable use. a. Commercial Uses, Not Otherwise Listed (1) Retail: One (1) space per 250 square feet of gross floor area. (2) Offices, not otherwise listed: One (1) space per 400 square feet of gross floor area. b. Entertainment Uses (assembly and dining), including Theaters, Auditoriums, Restaurants, Cafes, Cafeterias, Coffee Shops, Bars, Taverns, and Similar Uses One (1) space per three (3) persons based on the occupant load. Establishments with no on -site eating facilities shall provide one (1) space per 250 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof. c. Hospital, Convalescent Hospital Uses Two (2) spaces per patient bed, with at least 25% of the required parking reserved and marked for employee parking. d. Hotels, Motels, Lodges, Bungalows, Casitas, and Similar Uses One (1) space per one (1) guest room or unit. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-29 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Nurseries (Retail) and Other Commercial Uses Not in an Enclosed Building One (1) space per 2,000 square feet of display area. f. Medical and Dental Office Uses One (1) space per 250 square feet of gross floor area. g. Recreational Uses (1) Golf Courses: Ten (10) parking spaces per hole plus additional parking for all other uses. (2) Public Parks: Every public park shall have automobile parking spaces plus adequate access thereto, calculated as follows.' (a) One (1) space for each forty-five (45) square feet of floor area in the largest assembly area in each building used for public assembly except gymnasiums; (b) One (1) space for each 100 square feet of floor area in the largest room in each gymnasium; (c) One (1) space for each 400 square feet of floor area in the remaining area of each building in the park, excluding parking structures; (d) One (1) space for each one-half (2) acre of developed park area up to 15 acres; (e) One (1) space for each additional acre of developed park area in excess of 15 acres. (3) Public Tennis and Racquetball Courts: Two (2) spaces per court. h. Religious Institutional Uses One (1) space for each (3) persons based on the occupant load of the largest assembly area as determined by the Department of Public Works. ' Where a public park is adjacent tq a public school and ajoint-use agreement is in effect or where adequate on -street parking is available, no additional parking spaces are required, September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3_09272007.DOC Page 3-30 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Residential Uses Two (2) covered spaces per dwelling unit, except as follows: (1) Bachelor or Studio -Type Dwelling: One (1) covered space per dwelling unit. (2) One -Bedroom Dwelling in a Multi -Family Building: One and one-half (12) covered spaces per dwelling unit. (3) Two or more Bedroom Units in a Multi -Family Building: One and one-half (12) covered spaces per unit and one-half (2) uncovered space per unit. (4) Visitor Parking: One (1) uncovered space of visitor parking shall be required for every four (4) multi -family or attached dwelling units containing ten (10) or more units. Visitor parking is not required in the Mixed -Use area where parking is designed for joint use. 3. Parking Programs a. Joint -Use or Shared Parking Plan A reduction in the aggregate total of required parking spaces for individual permitted uses shall be permitted (for either joint -use or shared parking) upon approval by the Community Development Director (Diamond Bar), Planning Director (Los Angeles County), or Director, PDS (Orange County). An approved Parking Program may be modified by the Community Development Director (Diamond Bar), Planning Director (Los Angeles County), or Director, PDS (Orange County) under the provisions of Substantial Conformance. This plan shall be prepared by a qualified traffic engineer, and may cover one (1) or more permitted uses. The approval of a parking reduction in conjunction with a detailed parking plan shall be contingent upon the following: (1) A finding that the peak hours of operations are different or other operational characteristics warrant such a reduction (e.g., bank parking may be used for adjacent church parking); and (2) A finding that the joint use or shared parking shall not create a negative impact on parking for the surrounding areas or streets. b. Senior Community andlor Handicap Parking Plans Reductions in the aggregate total of required parking spaces for a senior housing project or to meet handicap requirements shall be permitted upon approval of a detailed parking plan. This plan shall be prepared by a qualified traffic engineer and submitted with•the Tentative Tract Map or building permit. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007. DOC Page 3-31 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS The approval of a parking reduction with innovative solutions to seniors/ handicap parking requirements shall be contingent upon the following: (1) A finding that the intent of all federal and State requirements have been met; and (2) A finding that joint -use or shared parking plan for a seniors' community and/or the handicap parking space requirements will satisfy parking needs within the community. 3.8 HOME OCCUPATIONS Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use within aII Residential and Mixed -Use land use designations (see Table 3.4-3), subject to all of the following regulations: 1. No changes shall be made in the residential character of the dwelling or property in any manner which precludes its residential use or which are visible from the outside of the dwelling. 2. On -site signage including window or outdoor displays are prohibited. 3. The home occupation use shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit, garage, and accessory buildings. 4. No more than 25 percent of the total floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation, including storage. 5. No more than one (1) person shall be employed to work on the premises as part of the home occupation. 6. No excessive noise, light, dust, fumes, vibration, or electrical interference shall be caused by a home occupation beyond that normally expected for a residential use. The levels of light, dust, fumes, vibration, or electrical interference considered excessive shall be as defined by applicable City/County and/or State codes. 7. The ongoing sale of goods shall not be permitted on the premises of the home occupation. 8. No "extremely hazardous substances" as listed in Section 355 (Appendix A) of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, shall be used, sold or stored on the site; and no "hazardous materials" as listed in Article 9 Title 22 of the California Health and Safety code, are utilized except those associated with normal household use. 9. No space or equipment used in the home occupation shall be rented out to other parties not residing on the premises. 10. Any "industrial home work" (as defined by the California Labor Code) performed for an employer shall conform to the provisions of Sections 2650 et seq. of the California Labor Code. 11. The home occupation shall not include any uses prohibited by the Specific Plan land use designation. 12. The following home occupations shall be permitted by right when conducted in accordance with all of the foregoing conditions: Accountant Architect Artist's studio Attorney, law clerk September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09Z72007.DOC Page 3-32 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS • Baker Insurance agent • Broker Landscape design • Computer Mail order business programming (no exchange of • Consultant products on -site) • Data Processing Musician, composer • Designer (no commercial • Drafting and graphic recording studio) design Photographer • Engineering Real estate agent, • Financial planning broker (no sales on - Handicrafts site) • Home Office, that is, Research performing work for Secretarial service an outside employer Tax preparation which involves Telephone services research writing, Typing, word drawing, composing processing or consulting with Writer, editor others, possibly Other uses approved through the use of by the Planning devices such as a Director, which meet telephone, computer, the requirements of fax machine and this section general office equipment 3.9 SENIOR HOUSING Senior Housing is permitted in the Low Medium Residential land use designation and may be developed as single-family detached, single-family attached, condominium, or apartment units, pursuant to the land use development standards of the corresponding designation, with the following provisions: Off -Street Parking —Off-street parking shall be pursuant to the requirements of Section 3.7, however, a focused parking analysis may be prepared by a Traffic Engineer and a reduction of parking spaces may be permitted pursuant to the findings of the study. 2. Minimum Size of Units —Three hundred (300) feet. 3.10 SECOND UNITS Purpose and Intent The intent of the Second Unit provisions for the Specific Plan, include: September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP3 09Z72007.DOC Page 3-33 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS • Providing affordable housing opportunities without public subsidies, while maintaining the general character of a single-family neighborhood; • Providing a means for homeowners of new or existing homes to meet mortgage payment and household expenses; • Providing security for senior residents; and • Providing housing opportunities for extended family. I Second Unit Regulations Second units are permitted in the Low Residential, land use designation areas (see Table 3.4-3) subject to the following regulations: a. One attached or detached second unit shall be permitted upon issuance of a CUP, provided a transfer of dwelling units pursuant to Section 3.5, paragraph 3 has been submitted to the County. b. Maximum living area of a second unit shall not exceed 800 square feet on Low Residential lots. c. Second units shall meet main building setbacks, standard height limits, lot coverage, floor area ratio, and other applicable requirements for the Low Residential land use designation. d. Second units must be on the same lot as the primary residence; and cannot be subdivided or sold. Second units may contain kitchen facilities. e. The total number of dwelling units and second units shall not exceed 3,600 for the AMPC. September 28, Z007 AMPC SP CHP3 09272007.DOC Page 3-34 AERA Master Planned Community 4. GENERAL DESIGN Entitlement Program GUIDELINES 4.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The Design Guidelines are statements which describe the visual character that is desired for developments within the Aera Master Planned Community, The Design Guidelines address issues which are primarily aesthetic in nature and subject to a variety of solutions. People differ in their interpretation of what constitutes aesthetic design in particular circumstances, and flexibility should be permitted to encourage design innovations and changes in design standards that occur over time. For these reasons, rigid adherence to each guideline is not intended. Rather, it is intended that developments be evaluated for their conformance to the general intent of the applicable Design Guidelines and to the Specific Plan Objectives (see Section 2.1). The Design Guidelines address community design, site planning, architecture, fencing, landscape design, grading, and lighting design for each of the major land use designations in the community. In addition, general issues such as design themes and view considerations are addressed in general guidelines below. 4.2 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Design Themes a. Aera Master Planned Community shall have a unifying community theme established through landscaping, native vegetation, signage, and wall and fencing treatment. A variety of architecture themes and styles will be encouraged to provide for diversity and interest. b. The community theme will be strengthening through the accent of landmark buildings, entry treatments, and community monumentation. c. Natural resources and elements such as Oak and Walnut woodlands, riparian areas, and coastal sage slopes will be integrated into the community theme as dominant design features. View Considerations a. The siting and design of structures should consider the impact on valuable and sensitive views from all residences and public areas, specifically development within the existing SR-57 view corridor and the southern viewshed. b. Internal view windows into natural open space shall be encouraged. a. SR-57 presents a major view corridor through the project area. Two of the major access points to the project are visible from SR-57. Development shall be allowed along the major access points while simultaneously protecting the remaining viewshed areas. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-1 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES b. Landscape plant materials shall blend with native vegetation. c. Residential Site Planning guidelines set forth in Section 4.3.1 and Residential and Architectural guidelines set forth in Section 4.4.1 shall be utilized to ensure views from SR-57 will be aesthetically pleasing. d. Mixed Use, Commercial, and Community Facilities site planning guidelines set forth in Section 4.3.2 and Mixed Use, Commercial, and Community Facilities architectural guidelines set forth in Section 4.4.2 shall be utilized to ensure views from SR-57 will be aesthetically pleasing. e. Landscape improvements along SR-57 shall incorporate Landscape Design guidelines set forth in Section 4.6 to ensure that the views from SR-57 are aesthetically pleasing. f. Extreme grading measures shall be based on the soil and geology report and permit 1:1 manufactured slopes to minimize total graded area where feasible. 4.3 SITE PLANNING 1. Residential a. General Guidelines (1) Residential neighborhood streets should be designed to direct traffic to community collectors as quickly and efficiently possible. (2) Multi -family homes should be located at or near community entrances. (3) Design solutions for residential streets should consider landform, grades, and circulation hierarchy, and employ appropriate street configurations. (4) Proposed residential neighborhoods should not dominate landforms as seen p from the existing southern viewshed; creative siting, design, and landscae solutions should be utilized to blend structures with the terrain, to the extent feasible, to soften their silhouette. (5) Intermittent view corridors should be provided where residential neighborhoods adjoin open space areas. (6) Residential streets should be designed to direct traffic to the collector street system as directly as possible. (7) Entries to residential developments should be visually reinforced through techniques such as landscape treatments, monument signageand/or pavement details. (8) Single-family attached units should apply varied setbacks to create an interestirig streetscene. September28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP409272007.DOC Page 4-2 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES (9) Higher density neighborhoods should be located near project entrances to access onsite services and reduce internal traffic. bI Low Density Residential (1) Low density residential neighborhoodso vu e sited to conserve and respect natural landforms when possible. This includes all accessory structures as well. (2) Low density residential neighborhoods should be sited to capture view opportunities and also harmonize with natural surroundings when viewed from lower elevations. (3) Homes should be sited and designed to minimize impacts to significant natural resources. (4) Accessory structures, antennas, and satellite reception disks should be sited or screened so as to reduce off -site visual impacts. c. Low -Medium Density Residential (1) Variation of house configurations on corner lots is encouraged to promote variety in the street scene and to provide adequate sight distance at intersections. (2) Combinations of side -entrance and front -entrance garages and varied driveway locations are encouraged to provide a variety of yard patterns and to break-up repetitive curb cuts. (3) The design and placement of community security features such as fencing, walls, and gates should accommodate access to pedestrian walkways. (4) Residential neighborhoods adjacent to community open space should be sited to optimize views while controlling and limiting pedestrian access only to designated trails. (5) Cul-de-sacs are encouraged to improve neighborhood safety and character. 2. Mixed UselCommercial/Public Facilities a. General Guidelines (1) Prominent landmark buildings should be located at the gateway entrances of the community. (2) Service areas should be effectively screened from community collector streets. (3) Pedestrian access between adjacent uses should be incorporated into the site design, where feasible. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-3 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES (4) Mixed -Use areas should be master planned to integrate individual uses in a functional and cohesive plan. b. Building/Parking Orientation (1) Parking areas should be designed to enhance pedestrian flow with minimum conflicts, where feasible. (2) Landscaped berms or "headlight walls" should be used to screen parking areas from major community view corridors, where feasible. (3) Within the Mixed Use land use designation, shared uses of service areas, parking access, and so forth should be encouraged. (4) Entrances to buildings should be visible and prominent. 3. Parks/Open Space a. Parks should be located within residential areas and adjacent to schools where feasible. b. Natural features and resources should be incorporated as community focal points and theme elements. c. A trail/pedestrian circulation system should link parks, recreation facilities and open space areas. d. Parks should be visible from major streets for safety and surveillance purposes. 4.4 ARCHITECTURE 1. Residential a. A diversity of architectural styles within each neighborhood is encouraged to enhance the character of the community. b. Use of roof overhangs to facilitate energy conservation is encouraged. c. Utility and service areas should be treated (i.e. color, landscaping, and screening) to minimize visual impact. d. The architectural character of ancillary structures (e.g., guesthouses, cabanas, storage sheds, and so forth) should be compatible with the primary structure through the incorporation of compatible materials and colors into the design of the building walls, roofs, trellises, fence/wall connections, and/or landscaping components. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-4 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES e. Integrate separate carport structures with materials used in architectural palette and theme walls. f. Variations in height within and among buildings are encouraged to create visual appeal and variety. g. Promote variations in building facades, articulation, height, mass, and scale to create and enhance architectural diversity and appeal. h. Architectural and landscape elements should be utilized to minimize visual impacts of garages on street scenes in narrow lot products. i. Rear and side elevations of residential units should be enhanced with architectural treatments and/or landscaping where visible from streets, parking areas, or public trails. j. Building elements such as stairways should be architecturally compatible and integrated into the primary building. k. Reversing floor plans to minimize repetition is encouraged. I. Roof equipment should be architecturally integrated or screened from public view. m. Floor plans and site plans of single-family cluster and courtyard products should consider lighting, flow, and relationship of interior and exterior spaces to maximize livable and efficiency. n. Typically, home entrances will front on the court, as will garage entrances. Entries should be visible from the court, offering both a secure setting and making it easy for guests to find their destination. o. The architectural design character should be consistently implemented in structural features and details including signs and lighting. p. Provide adequate security lighting in all public traffic areas without impacting residences. q. Mechanical equipment in multi -family projects should be screened from public view, whenever possible. r. Encourage screening of cars in parking areas and carport using landscaping, berming, latticework, short walls, and planters. 2. Mixed Use/Commercial/Community Facilities a. The design of public facilities such as schools and fire stations should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP4 09272007.DOC Page 4-5 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES b. Overhangs, trellises and other architectural elements should be incorporated into the design of retail buildings where feasible, to protect pedestrians from exposure to climatic conditions. c. Mixed Use developments should include a significant architectural or landscape element or other special design feature. d. Signage and lighting should be an integrated element in the buildings. e. Architectural detailing should be used in Mixed Use and Commercial developments to assist in establishing a design theme. f. Energy conservation measures should be encouraged such as roof overhangs for sun protection of glass areas, low energy outdoor lighting, and passive solar systems, where practical g. Roof equipment should be architecturally integrated or screened from view from public streets. h. Architectural elements or material that are discouraged include: (1) Large areas of highly reflective surfaces; (2) Large blank walls; (3) Metal sliding; and (4) Plastic sliding. 4.5 WALLS AND FENCING 1. Community Guidelines a. Community walls and fencing should be consistent in style. b. Walls and fencing should be compatible with the architectural theme and character of the neighborhood or development project. c. Walls and fencing can be utilized as a division and separation of uses that is also aesthetically pleasing. d. The maximum height shall be six (6) feet within any required rear, or side setback area. Fence/walls heights shall be measured from the base of the fence/wall to the top of the interior or exterior side, whichever is greater. e. For an upslope condition, walls or fencing should be located at the top of the slope, not at mid -slope. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP4 09272007.DOC Page 4-6 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 2. Residential Guidelines a. Walls and fencing should be designed to reflect the architectural character of the individual home or neighborhood. b. Color and materials should be compatible with the colors and materials of the individual home or neighborhood. c. Walls and fencing materials that are highly reflective should be discouraged. If a glass or clear plastic panel is used, it should be treated to minimize reflection when feasible. d. The builder shall be responsible for the construction of all perimeter walls and all walls where lots side or rear on street rights -of -way. e. Internal fencing and return fencing may be constructed at the builder's discretion. 3. Mixed Use/Commercial/Public Facilities a. Walls and fences should be designed as an integral part of the overall site design. They should be constructed with materials that are complementary to the style of adjacent buildings and incorporated the complementary finishes, materials, and colors. b. Walls and fences can be used to lengthen the horizontal elements of elevations and reduce visual impacts, where possible. c: Walls and fencing sections should be horizontally offset at regular intervals to provide visual relief and landscape opportunities, where appropriate. d. Walls and fencing should not be installed immediately in back of a sidewalk or other hardscape elements without intervening landscaping where possible. e. Corrugated metal walls and chain linked fencing used as public facility elements are discouraged. f. Decorative walls between the landscape setback area and the building frontage should not exceed a height of three (3) feet. 4.6 LANDSCAPE DESIGN 1. Community Guidelines a. The community landscape theme should include a palette rich indrought-tolerant and native plants including highlights of ornamentals for accents, area identification, and so forth. The use of drought -tolerant plant materials is highly encouraged. b. Major manufactured slopes should be landscaped and revegetated with native trees and with materials that will eventually naturalize, requiring minimal irrigation. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-7 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Landscaping should be used to help provide sun protection along trails, sidewalks, and parking areas, where feasible. d. Large groupings of plant materials should be considered to create a thematic sense of order and continuity throughout the community. e. The community theme will be established with the use of accent trees to provide a distinctive contrast at both community and neighborhood levels. f. Water conservation measures should be incorporated into all irrigation systems. g. The use of reclaimed water is encouraged, if available. h. Trash and storage areas should be screened from view from public streets, where feasible. Landscape concept plans should avoid the use of invasive exotic plant materials such as those shown in the list of "Exotic Pest Plants of Greatest Ecological concern in California" published by the California Exotic Pest Plant council. j. Entry monuments should establish the community or development design theme. Logo, logotype, and color schemes shall be consistent throughout the area being identified. k. Permanent low maintenance materials, such as stone, brick, other masonry or stucco should be utilized. 2. Landscape Zones Landscape Zones are distinguished by their water and maintenance requirements. Landscape concept plans submitted pursuant to the subdivision process will incorporate delineation of landscape zones as described below: a. Full Maintenance Landscape Full maintenance landscape is characterized as areas of high visual impact requiring the greatest amount of care and water. Community and neighborhood entries and accent planting areas fall within this category. The size of these areas should be minimized to conserve water and energy. b. Ornamental Landscape Ornamental landscape requires routine maintenance and water, however, a less intense degree than full maintenance landscape. Limited lawn and groundcover/shrub beds are in this zone; however, seasonal flower color or plants of a highly sensitive nature are not included. Ornamental landscape is intended for parkways, parks, schools, and other areas where a good foundation of ornamental planting is required. Enhanced slopes will also include this type of landscaping. September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-B AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Drought-Tolerant/Naturalized Landscape This zone is used in low intensity use areas, and where a natural appearance is more appropriate. It will require much less maintenance and water. In many areas, the landscape will be allowed to naturalize. This zone includes plantings at transitions into native areas and major slopes. d. Fuel Modification Areas Fuel modification zones between development and natural open areas should utilize fire retardant and low fuel plant materials. The location and extent of this zone will be determined and regulated by the Fire Department in conjunction with the approval of parcel- evel landscape plans and site conditions. Native plants should be encouraged within fuel modification zones to the extent compatible with applicable requirements within these zones. e. Native Landscape A native landscape zone is an area where existing vegetation will remain with little or no modification. This zone generally includes native ravines and slopes. 4.7 LIGHTING Lighting, while necessary for safety, also serves to add character and enhance themes established forthe different neighborhoods and developments. Lighting should add to the overall cohesiveness of the community. 1. General Guidelines a. Lighting of streets, public facilities (such as sports fields), and commercial areas will be used appropriately to minimize visual nuisance and maximize safety. b. Light standards should blend in scale and character with buildings, pedestrian areas, landscape areas, and plaza areas. c. Lighting fixtures should be in compliance with all state and local safety and illumination standards. d. Shielding should be used to avoid lighting glare adversely affecting adjacent properties, uses, buildings, and roadways. e. Outdoor lighting should be energy -efficient, and shielded and screened to prevent direct rays from impacting adjacent properties. September28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.D0C Page 4-9 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 2. Lighting Fixtures Lighting fixtures and standards located along streets and public places should play a role in establishing the identity and theme of the development. a. Roadways Lighting should be designed to enhance the safety of vehicular and pedestrian flows. Lighting should be concentrated at intersections and crosswalks. All lighting should be in compliance with applicable jurisdictional standards. b. Parking The lighting standards should be located within the parking islands. These fixtures should reflect the theme of the community or neighborhood. Fixtures should be shielded to prevent unwanted glare and intrusion into adjacent areas. c. Pedestrian and Entry Lighting To ensure the safety of pedestrians at twilight and evening hours, light fixtures should be located at building entries and along walkway locations. The fixtures should be designed to reflect the character or theme of the Village and must be positioned in such a manner as to minimize any glare or distraction for the pedestrian or motorist. d. Architectural Lighting The use of architectural lighting to highlight monument signs and architectural features is an important aspect of the nighttime image of the Aera Master Planned Community and should be considered at entry points and intersections. Wall -washing lighting should be used sparingly. All architectural lighting fixtures should be carefully integrated into building details or concealed. e. Landscape Lighting can be used to highlight key landscape walkways, and public plazas. As with architectural shielded to eliminate the potential for nighttime glare. features such as specimen trees, lighting, all light sources should be September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-10 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.8 GRADING 1. Grading and Hillside Management a. Contour grading should be employed where feasible to lessen the visual impact of large slopes and long major uniform slopes should be avoided. b. Grading should emphasize and accentuate scenic vistas and natural landforms. c. Slopes requiring special erosion control or fuel modification should be designed for ease of maintenance. d. Special attention should be given to arrangement of landscape materials as a means of creating a natural, hillside appearance. e. Graded slopes should be planted and stabilized in compliance with City/County-approved landscape, irrigation, and maintenance requirements. f. Discourage sharp angular cuts and encourage rounded edges. g. Temporary runoff -control devices should be installed during the rainy season concurrent with grading activities. h. There should be a smooth transition where graded slopes meet existing natural grades. 2. Grading Guidelines The following guidelines should be followed throughout all grading operations: a. Discourage sharp angular cuts and encourage rounded edges. b. Perimeter cut slopes shall be designed in a curvilinear and undulating manner so as to blend with and emulate the natural topography. �:1 bank 1 bank slope banks �nok forced and unnatural Inappropriate Slope Variation 1 ban Contour rading 'for a more natural 2:1 Appropriate Slope Variation September 28, 2007 AM PC_SP_CH P4_09272007. DOC Page 4-11 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Runoff and erosion shall be reduced by the construction of temporary and/or permanent desiltation basins within each area of development. Provisions for maintenance and final removal of temporary desiltation basins must be made prior to final map approval. Provisions for permanent basins must be made prior to final map approval. d. Manufactured slopes shall be contoured, where possible, to simulate natural terrain, except where rounding will conflict with the soil engineer's recommendations. All graded slopes with rigid angular characteristics shall be avoided. e. Temporary runoff -control devices should be installed during the rainy season concurrent with grading activities. f. All manufactured slopes in excess of seven (7) vertical feet shall use an automatic irrigation system. g. The application for grading permits must provide assurance that manufactured slopes will be properly landscaped and maintained. h. Phasing of grading within each neighborhood shall provide for the safety and maintenance of other neighborhoods already developed or under construction. i. Phasing shall minimize hauling of earth over residential streets. j. Grading shall be phased so that all erosion control bas are installed with the grading operation of that phase. k. Avoid long repetitive straight "wedding cake" slopes. Avoid slopes that, are over 30 feet high to minimize use of terrace drains. m. Wherever possible, hillside areas and curvilinear streets and slopes should be used to avoid long, straight artificial terraces. There should be a smooth transition where graded slopes meet existing natural grades. Unnatural s Standard cut slope cut into nose edge or ridgetand Inappropriate Grading Technique j Round off out edges to natural grade Appropriate Grading Technique September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-12 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.9 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROTECTING THE SITE'S FEATURES and FUNCTIONS Design Choices 1. Create a site design where pedestrian and non -vehicle travel is encourages: b. Walkable recreation amenities C. Trails and pathways between community facilities to reduce traffic d. Implementation of various traffic -calming measures 2. Natural water drainage maintained when practicable 3. Surface water managed with detention ponds, grassy swales, or dry wells 4. Water management system allows groundwater to recharge 5. Minimum impervious surfaces on the site 6. Use of low toxic wood preservatives (no CCA), or naturally rot -resistant wood for landscaping Job Site Operations 1. Minimum soil exposed during job (protected with mulch and/or hydroseed) 2. Reduce or eliminate fill in sensitive areas 3. Sensitive areas flagged and protected during construction 4. Post cleanup procedures for spills 5. Hazardous wastes separated and properly disposed of 6. Sediment traps installed for construction 7. No adverse impacts on adjoining properties or critical areas during construction 8. Water quality monitored during construction 9. Concrete trucks and pumps washed in designated areas (not in planned pervious areas) 10, Slopes stabilized with mulch and/or hydroseed 11, Balance cut and fill to maximum extend practicable 12, Topsoil stockpiled and protected with mulch during excavation for post -construction use 13, Minimize toxic substance use September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-13 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE CRITERIA Design Choices 1. Landscape in harmony with existing climatic, soil and wildlife habitat 2. Reducing waste while recycling materials 3. Use integrated pest management to control or eliminate pesticide and toxic chemical use 4. Reduce storm water runoff and purify water 5. Create and/or maintain wildlife habitat Landscape Analysis 1. Evaluate local climate, exposure, topography 2. Soil test and drainage 3. Survey and protect flora and fauna 4. Consider potential fire and flood danger Reuse and Recycle 1. Select appropriate plants a. Choose plants to match the microclimate and soil conditions b. Choose plants that grow to their natural size in space allotted c. Maintain plants in a naturalistic/organic style d. Do not plant invasive species 2. Compost plant debris and reuse as mulch layer 3. Prune selectively and properly 4. Water and fertilize judiciously 5. Reduce and recycle construction waste Soil/Water/Plant Restoration and Conservation 1. Remove and store topsoil during construction 2. Protect soil from compaction 3. Defend against erosion 4. Amend soil with organic compost 5. Avoid synthetic fertilizers when possible 6. Plant California natives or climate appropriate flora in key, distinct areas 7. Implement hydrozoning for irrigation September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-14 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES 8. Design for recycled water and/or gray water use 9. Design and install high efficiency irrigation systems with rain sensors, and cycling controllers 10. Install dedicated meter for landscape irrigation (preferably gray water) 11, Use low -flow irrigation when possible Conserve Energy 1. Plant and protect trees to moderate building temperatures 2. Consider use of 'Green Walls' for reduced energy load on walls 3. Reduce the heat island effect: shade paved areas with plantings 4. Shade air conditioners with plantings 5. Design lighting to minimize up -lighting and maintain night sky view shed 6. Choose and maintain equipment for fuel conservation Natural Systems Protection (Air and Water Quality) 1. Use integrated Pest Management to: prevent pest problems 2. Keep soil covered to reduce erosion 3. Minimize impervious surfaces 4. Maintain and manage the irrigation system for optimization Create and Protect Wildlife Habitat 1. Design diversity 2. Choose California natives first 3. Provide water and shelter for fauna 4. Eliminate use of pesticides 5. Conserve or restore natural areas and wildlife corridors September 28, 2007 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC Page 4-15 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ARCHITECTURE Shell 1. Light colored roofing installed if feasible with overall scheme of development 2. Light colored exterior wall surfaces used if feasible 3. Attic or roof cavity vented with continuous ridge and eave vents 4. Attic or roof cavity vented with gable end vents 5. Sill vents, floor vents, and venting skylights used to allow hot air to escape the building by thermal convection on key building models 6. Shading on at least 50% of east and west wall surfaces when feasible Openings 1. Orient to minimize heat build-up through openings 2. Windows located at body level where feasible 3. At least two operable windows to the outside included in each space Interior Layout and Finishes 1. Design floor plans to provide effective cross ventilation and air flow at body level 2. Layout designed so activities with highest illumination needs are daylight where feasible 3. Floor plan allows deep daylight penetration Mechanical Venting and Cooling 1. Timers installed on bathroom fans where feasible 2. All bedrooms and family room wired for ceiling fans 3. Ceiling fans installed in all bedrooms and family room when feasible Air Conditioned (A/C) Homes Standards 1. A/C system sized for efficient operation (not oversized) 2. Programmable thermostats provided 3. Provide alternate means to balance air flow when feasible (e.g., undercut doors, return air ducts) 4. Ducts in conditioned space OR insulated to adequate level 5. Ensure easy access to A/C system for maintenance and repair 6. Seal at doors, windows and all penetrations against moisture and air leaks 8. A/C systems to also provide fresh air September 28, 2007 Pa e 4-16 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC 9 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Water Heating Distribution 1. Water heater timer installed where feasible 2. Water heater located close to bathroom fixtures when practicable 3. Hot water lines insulated to min R-3 throughout house 4. Solar water heater installed when practicable Electric Lighting 1. Dimmers for spaces where low-level lighting appropriate 2. Light tubes installed to reduce need for electric lighting - where applicable 3. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) used in three high -use locations (including kitchen and entry light) where practicable 4. CFLs substituted for incandescent down lights Appliances 1. Provide a microwave oven to reduce reliance on range where feasible 2. Energy Star clothes dryer recommended 3. Energy Star clothes washer recommended 4. Energy Star dishwasher recommended 5. Energy Star refrigerator recommended Floors 1. If using carpet, specify with Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) label where feasible 3. Ceramic the grout seams sealed to control mold growth 4. Water -based finishes used on wood floors where feasible 5. If using carpet, install by tacking (no glue) — if feasible 6. Use plywood and composites of exterior grade or formaldehyde -free when feasible 7. Low toxicity, low solvent mastics, sealants, and adhesives used for flooring 8. Formaldehyde -free subfloor and underlayment material used when feasible 9. Install low -pile or less allergen -attracting carpet and pad, when feasible (w/CRI IAQ label) 10. Natural linoleum with low -toxic adhesive or backing used when installing linoleum I 11. Limit carpet use when fesible September 28, 2007 Pa e 4-17 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC 9 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES Cabinetry and Trim 1. Ceramic tile grout seams sealed to control mold growth 2. Water -based finishes applied on woodwork 3. Low -toxicity, low solvent mastics, sealants, and adhesives used for cabinetry, trim, and countertops 4. Cabinets and trim made with formaldehyde -free board and low-VOC finish Interior Walls 1. Seal ceramic tile grout seams to control mold growth 2. Formaldehyde -free fiberglass insulation 3. Low-VOC/low-toxic interior paints and finishes used for large surface areas 4. Low toxicity, low solvent mastics, sealants and adhesives used for wall coverings Mechanical and Other Controls 1. Clothes dryer vented to outdoors 2. Exhaust fans installed in home office areas 3. Polyethylene or low toxicity piping used for supply plumbing 4. Crawl and attic spaces ventilated to prevent moisture accumulation 5. Quiet fans installed in baths and kitchens to encourage use —where practicable (Include 60- minute timer) 6. Moisture barriers sealed prior to installation of flooring 7. Minimize electronic filters used in home Job Site Operations 1. Protect building materials from moisture damage 2. Vacuum stud bays before dry walling 3. Vacuum floors before final flooring installation 4. Ventilate after each new finish is applied September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHP4 09272007.DOC Page 4-18 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 4. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ENVIRONMENTALLY -FRIENDLY HOME OPERATIONS 1. Owners provided with information on operating and maintaining their "green" home for optimum performance. 2. Include instructions about efficient O and M for A/C system and operation of programmable thermostats. Also include information about various energy star systems and related sustainable land systems implemented such as storm water bioswale maintenance, etc. DEVELOPERIBUILDER 1. Project (Consider providing): a. Owners provided with information about maintaining their outdoor landscaping using "green" techniques b. Provide a list of Energy Star appliances for those not installed c. Recycling center with two or more bins included in or near kitchen (can be outdoors) d. Build a lockable storage closet for hazardous cleaning and maintenance products, separate from occupied space September 28, 2007 Pa e 4-19 AMPC_SP_CHP4_09272007.DOC 9 AERA Master Planned Community S. SPECIFIC PLAN Entitlement Program IMPLEMENTATION 5.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT Chapter 5 contains procedures to implement the regulatory provisions of the Specific an, which are contained in Chapter 3, Development Regulations. Included are provisions for the implementation of the Adjustment and Transfer Regulations of Chapter 3. This chapter also provides a discussion of the California Government Code provisions which govern amendment of specific plans. In addition, criteria are included under which the Planning Director, as appropriate, may make an administrative determination as to whether a proposal is in substantial conformance with the Specific Plan, pursuant to the Substantial Conformance procedures set forth in Section 5.2, paragraph 2; or whether, in contrast, an amendment of the Specific Plan is required. Implementation of the Specific Plan is carried out through the application and processing of standard County entitlement procedures including subdivision maps, Director's Review, Conditional Use Permits (City of Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County), Use Permits (Orange County), and Variances, which are discussed in this chapter. In addition, this chapter discusses the Phasing Program for implementation of the Specific Plan and provides a Monitoring Program which records progress in the phasing of development and infrastructure, and maintains records of the adjustments and transfers made in the Specific Plan. Finally, this chapter, discusses financing alternatives for implementation of the Specific Plan. Development within Diamond Bar shall be processed through and administered bythe Diamond Bar Community Development Services Department. Development within Los Angeles County shall be processed through and administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. Development within Orange County shall be processed through and administered by Orange County Department of Planning and Development Services (PDS). 5.2 IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES 1. Subdivision All land subdivision maps of any type (e.g., tentative or final, vesting ornon-vesting, tract or parcel) shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved in accordance with the City/County Subdivision Ordinance and the California Subdivision Map Act. Where the provisions or procedures of the Subdivision Ordinance conflict with the provisions of this Specific Plan, the Specific Plan shall apply. 2. Substantial Conformance a. The Community Development Director (Diamond Bar), Planning Director (Los Angeles County), or Director, PDS (Orange County) is responsible for determining Substantial Conformance as provided in this subsection. For purposes of this section, and with respect to the applicable jurisdiction, such authorized person is referred to as the "Director". September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5d AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION b. The purpose of Substantial Conformance is to determine whether proposed developments or uses substantially comply with the standards, regulations, and guidelines of the Specific Plan and other applicable ordinances which do not conflict with the Specific Plan. The use of Substantial Conformance includes, but is not limited to, the following purposes: (1) Determinations of conditions under which a particular use listed as requiring a determination of Substantial Conformance in the Permitted Uses Matrix (Table 3.4-2) is permitted. (2) Determinations regarding issues, conditions, or situations which arise and which are not addressed by this Specific Plan. (3) Determinations as to whether a use not listed in the Permitted Uses Matrix (Table 3.4-2) substantially complies with the land use designation in which the use is requested and is therefore permitted within that land use designation. (4) Approvals of changes in number, size, and location of land use overlays. (5) Approval of signs and Sign Programs (pursuant to Section 3.6, paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Specific Plan). (6) Approval of Parking Programs (pursuant to Section 3.7, paragraph 3 of this Specific Plan). (7) Additions, deletions and changes to the Specific Plan figures or text that substantially comply with the Specific Plan. (8) Relocation of commercial buildings or adjustments in commercial building square footage of 20% or less for all commercial developments, uses, or maps when the total building square footage in the commercial development is not concurrently increased. (9) .Transfer of dwelling units as specified in Section 3.5.2 a &band in Section 5.2.5 a & b (10) Adjustments to the plans contained in Chapter 2, Development Plan, such as the Master Circulation Plan, any of the roadway sections, the Master Trails Plan, any of the trails sections, the Conceptual Backbone Water, Sewer, and Drainage Plans, the Conceptual Grading Plan, or the Recreation/Open Space Plan which do not change the requirements of providing adequate infrastructure. (11) Amendments to tentative subdivision maps. (See Section 5.2 paragraph 2e below.) (12) Amendments to Conditional Use Permits. (See Section 5.2 paragraph 2f below.) (13) Modifications of development standards contained on Table 3.4-1 (Site Development Standards), Sign Regulations contained in Section 3.6, and Parking Regulations contained in Section 3.7. (See Section 5.2 paragraph 2h below.) September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-2 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION c. Submittal Requirements: (1) All applications for determination of Substantial Conformance shall contain the following information: (a) Name, signature, and address of the applicant and of all persons owning any or all of the property included in the application; (b) Evidence that the applicant: • Is the owner of the property involved, or • Has written permission of the owner or owners to make such application, or • Is or will be the plaintiff in an action in eminent domain to acquire the property involved, or any portion thereof, or • In the case of a public agency, is negotiating to acquire a portion of the property involved; (c) Location of subject property (address or vicinity); (d) Legal description of property; (e) Specific Plan land use designation(s) on the property; and (f) Description of the proposed facility or use. (2) The Director may also require the following information and documents as necessary to make the required determination(s): (a) A site plan illustrating the use, development of land, structure(s), buildings) or modifications) of standards. Site plans must be drawn to a scale satisfactory to and in the number of copies prescribed by the Director, indicating the use, location and size of all pertinent buildings and structures, yards, driveways, access and parking areas, landscaping, walls or fences, and other similar features. (b) Such other forms and documents as are necessary to determine substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan. (c) Such supplemental information or material as maybe necessary, including revised or corrected copies of any site plan or other document previously submitted. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-3 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION b. General Findings Applicable to all Requests: (1) The Director, acting upon any request for determination of Substantial Conformance as provided in this section, shall either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request based on findings that the request: (a) Substantially conforms with all applicable provisions of the Specific Plan and ordinances which do not conflict with the Specific Plan; (b) Will not adversely affect public health, and safety; and (c) Will not adversely affect adjacent property. c. Amendments to Tentative Subdivision Maps: (1) Following approval of a tentative subdivision map, the Director may approve amendments to the map if the amended map is determined by the Director to be in substantial conformance with the approved map. (2) Changes which are permitted through an amended map include: (a) Changes that can be requested by letter and that would not require any changes to the map. (b) Adjustments, which are not substantial, to mapped features, such as lot lines, street alignments, driveway locations, and building setbacks. (c) Grading changes that will not substantially affect approved drainage patterns or result in pad elevation changes of more than 10 feet. (d) Addition or consolidation of lots where the change does not substantially alter approved grading plan(s) and/or concurrently increase commercial or industrial building square footage. Addition of residential dwelling units is not permitted. (e) Changes required to be made as a condition of final approval of the map imposed by the Department of Public Works (City of Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County) or Director, PDS (Orange County). (3) The Director may approve other amendments to tentative subdivision maps which are in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan, ordinances which do not conflict with the Specific Plan, and the approved tentative subdivision map. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-4 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (4) If the Director determines that the proposed amendment(s) is/are in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan and the approved tentative subdivision map, the amended map shall be approved by the Director, and that approval shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission of the affected jurisdiction as provided in Section 5.2, paragraph m. d. Amendments to Conditional Use Permits: (1) Following the approval of a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") the Director may approve amendments to the CUP if the amendments are determined by the Director, to be in substantial conformance with the approved CUP. (2) Changes which are permitted through an amended CUP include: (a) Changes or clarifications to conditions of approval that do not change the intent of the conditions; (b) Deletions of conditions that are no longer valid due to changed circumstances such as changes in ordinances, laws or regulations; (c) Adjustments, which are not substantial, to features shown on the CUP Exhibit A, including those adjustments permitted as amendments to Tentative Maps contained in Section 5.2, paragraph 2e (2)(b) through 2e (2)(e) and (3) above; (d) Relocation of buildings or adjustments in building square footage, number of buildings, parking requirements, and other features of the original approval where the change will not result in an increase in total square footage or number of dwelling units; and (e) Changes required to be made as a condition of approval for related permits and/or approvals. e. Modification of Development Standards The Director may approve, with or without conditions, a request for modification of the development standards (such as, but not limited to, minimum lot area, setbacks, and building heights) contained in Table 3.4-1 (Site Development Standards), modification of sign standards (such as, but not limited to, type, maximum number, maximum area, maximum height, location, and lighting) contained in Tables 3.6 a and b (Sign Regulations), and modification of parking standards (such as, but not limited to, number and type) contained in Section 3.7 paragraph 2 (Parking Standards For Individual Uses) in the Specific Plan where: (1) The General Findings listed in Section 5.2 paragraph 2d above can be made; and September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-5 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (2) Such modification meets all applicable building, fire, and subdivision codes; and (3) Such modification would be architecturally compatible with existing buildings in the surrounding neighborhood; and, (4) In the case of existing buildings, any of the following findings can be made: (a) The proposed alteration or addition to an existing building will be a continuation of its existing architectural style, or (b) That such modification is needed for safety reasons to comply with other applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, or (c) That the site of the proposed building is sufficiently remote or screened so as to preclude the proposed modification from having a detrimental effect upon the surrounding properties. f. Time Limit If the Director takes no action on an application for determination of Substantial Conformance or no notice of public hearing is published within 90 days from the date of filing, such application shall be deemed approved. g. Notification The Director shall notify the applicant of a request for determination of Substantial Conformance of the action taken on the application, by first class mail, postage prepaid. h. Public Hearings The Director shall have the discretion to refer a Substantial Conformance determination to the Planning Commission of the affected jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Planning Commission, a determination of Substantial Conformance shall not require a public hearing. If the Planning Commission determines that the proposed action(s) is/are in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Specific Plan or applicable ordinance not in conflict with the Specific Plan or map, the action shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission with regard to all Substantial Conformance determinations shall be final. Appeal Procedure All determinations of Substantial Conformance by the Director shall be final unless appealed pursuant to the provisions below. An appeal of a Substantial Conformance determination may be made by the applicant or any interested person concerning the September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-6 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 5. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION action(s) taken by the Director under the provisions of this section. Such appeal shall be filed with the Planning Commission of the affected jurisdiction within fifteen (15) calendar days following the mailing of a notification. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. 3. Conditional Use Permit Process The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit (Diamond Bar and Los Angeles County) or Use Permit (Orange County) procedure is to provide a mechanism to permit, on a case -by -case basis, uses which may be appropriate in certain land use designations. A "conditional use" means a use which because of characteristics peculiar to it, or because of size, technological process or type of equipment, or because of its location with reference to surroundings, street or highway width, traffic generation or other demands on public services, requires special consideration relative to placement at specific locations in the land use designation(s) where classified, to ensure proper integration with other existing or permitted uses in the same designation. 4. Variances The purpose of the Variance Procedure is to permit modification of development standards as they apply to particular uses when practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships, or results inconsistent with the general purposes of the Specific Plan develop through strict literal interpretation and enforcement of such provisions. A Variance to the Specific Plan regulations or City/County Zoning Code maybe granted to permit modification of: • Building line setbacks, yards, open area and transition areas; • Height, lot coverage, density and bulk regulations; • Off-street parking spaces, maneuvering areas and driveway width, and paving standards; • Landscaping requirements; • Wall, fencing and screening requirements; • Street and highway dedication and improvement standards; • Lot area and width requirements; • Operating conditions such as hours or days of operation, number of employees, and equipment limitations; • Sign regulations other than outdoor advertising; and • Distance -separation requirements. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page S-7 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 5. Adjustment and Transfer Provisions Regulations governing adjustments and transfers are set forth in Section 3.5. Adjustments and Transfers are permitted within and between City of Diamond Bar, Los Angeles and Orange County Planning Areas. Documentation of such adjustments and transfers shall be provided per the requirements of Section 5A, Monitoring Program. The implementation provisions for Planning Area boundary adjustments, dwelling unit and transfers, as well as other types of adjustments are set forth below. a. Planning Area Boundary and Acreage Adjustments Development Regulations to govern boundary and acreage adjustment of Planning Areas are set forth in Sections 3.5, paragraph 2a. To implement those regulations, the procedures and policies listed below shall be followed: (1) The subdivision process may result in Planning Area(s) boundary and acreage adjustments within limits defined in the Development Regulations. (2) Any Planning Area boundary and acreage adjustment requested by a subdivision map or finance map application shall be accompanied by a revised Annotated Land Use Plan and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table (Table 5.4-1). The updated, revised map and table shall show adjusted Planning Area boundary and acreage totals. All drafts of such tables and the final version shall be identified by a revision date located in the title block. b. Transfer of Dwelling Units Development Regulations to govern residential dwelling unit transfer between Planning Areas are set forth in Section 3.5, paragraph 2b. To implement those regulations, the procedures and policies listed below shall be followed. Any dwelling unit transfer requested by a subdivision map, finance map, or other type of application shall be accompanied by: (1) A revised Annotated Land Use Plan (Figure 5.4-1) and Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table (Table 5.4-1), and a revised Park and Recreation Improvements Summary (see Table 5.4-2). (2) The updated, revised tables shall show adjusted dwelling unit totals and/or adjusted park acreage totals. All drafts of such tables and the final version shall be identified by a revision date located in the title block. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC PBgO 5-8 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 5. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION c. Land Use Overlay Adjustments Land use overlays, which serve to provide approximate locations for public services facilities such as golf course, parks, and school and are represented by symbols on the Land Use Plan (see Figure 2.3-1 and Section 2.3, paragraph 2), are subject to adjustment in terms of size, quantity, and location. Underlying land use designations on the Land Use Plan remain in effect as public facilities sites are adjusted. 6. Amendment Procedures The California Government Code (Sections 65453-65454) allows Specific Plans to be prepared, adopted, and amended in the same manner as General Plans. Amendment(s) to the Specific Plan shall be prepared, adopted, and amended in a similar manner as it was adopted. Said amendment or amendments shall not require a concurrent General Plan amendment unless it is determined by the Director that the proposed Specific Plan amendment is inconsistent with the General Plan of the affected jurisdiction. 5.3 PHASING PROGRAM Purpose and Intent The primary intention of the Phasing Program is to correlate appropriate infrastructure requirements to site development. The sequence of development will be influenced by the following factors: 1) the economy; 2) the rate of growth of other regional projects; and 3) changes in regional infrastructure/public facilities conditions and needs. As these factors change during the course of the buildout process, necessary adjustments in corresponding infrastructure requirements will be instituted as set forth below. 2. Phasing Mechanisms a. Tentative Subdivision Maps The basic phasing mechanism of the Specific Plan is the tentative subdivision map. As each tentative subdivision map is processed, infrastructure requirements for that subdivision will be established. The infrastructure requirements for each tentative subdivision map will be consistent with the Conceptual Backbone Infrastructure systems set forth in Section 2.5 of the Specific Plan, subject to review for substantial compliance with the Specific Plan by the Planning Director (see Section 5.2, paragraph 2). Concurrent with the submittal of each tentative subdivision map, updated Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table and Park and Recreation Improvements Table will be filed with each County, as set forth in Section 5A of the Specific Plan, September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-9 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION b. Adjustment / Transfer Regulations The Adjustment / Transfer Regulations set forth in Section 3.5 (implementation provisions to these regulations are found in Section 5.2, paragraph 6) provide the Specific Plan with the flexibility to adapt development phasing to the changes precipitated by a fluctuating economy and regional infrastructure/public facility conditions. c. Public Facility Overlays Public facility land use overlays such as golf course, parks, and school have been designated by the Land Use Plan, Figure 2.3-1. The location of these land uses are preliminary and will be defined at the time of subdivision map submittal. The use of these overlays allow for land use allocation and phasing planning, while maintaining the necessary flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and ongoing negotiations. 5.4 MONITORING PROGRAM 1. Purpose and Intent The intent of the Monitoring Program is to provide assurances to each jurisdiction that the Specific Plan Area is developed in a manner which is consistent with the provisions of this Specific Plan, The Monitoring Program for this Specific Plan will serve two functions. The primary function is to establish a system to record annual progress in the phasing of the development and the implementation of corresponding required infrastructure. The secondary function of the Monitoring Program is to establish a system whereby periodic adjustments to Planning Areas and/or land use designations pursuant to Section 3.5 within the Specific Plan Area may be accomplished and documented. This section provides the mechanisms by which the jurisdiction will monitor the implementation of the Land Use Plan (Figure 2.3-1), the Overall Land Use Plan Statistical Summary (Table 2.3-1), and the Park Requirements, Section 2.7, paragraph 4. A revised Annotated Land Use Plan (Figure 5.4-1), a revised Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Summary Table (Table 5.4-1), a revised Park and Recreation Improvements Summary (Table 2), and a revised Infrastructure and Community Amenities Improvement SummaryTable (Table 5A 3) shall be provided annually and accompany each tentative subdivision map(s) and/or parcel map(s) submitted to the County. In a like manner, a revised Annotated Land Use Plan, Statistical Table, and Park and Recreation Improvements Table shall be submitted with each transfer or adjustment to Planning Area(s) regardless of whether or not a subdivision map is filed. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-10 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 5. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2. Annotated Land Use Plan The Annotated Land Use Plan, Figure 5.4-1, is consistent with the Land Use Plan (Figure 2.3-1) and identifies Planning Areas and corresponding land use designations by Village and Planning Area number, along with other planning information relative to implementation of the Land Use Plan Figure (Figure 2.3-1) for the Specific Plan. 3. Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table The Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table, Table 5.4-1, contains the statistical breakdown for each of the Planning Areas shown on the Annotated Land Use Plan in terms of gross acreage. For Residential and Mixed -Use Planning Areas, the planned and maximum number of permitted dwelling units are set forth; and for Mixed -Use and Commercial Planning Areas, the planned and maximum non-residential building square footages are given. The estimated gross acres, planned units and planned non-residential building square footages shown in the Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table shall be revised only in accordance with the regulations contained in Section 3.5. The total residential dwelling units (i.e., 3,600 dwelling units) and the total non-residential building square footage (i.e., 300,000 square feet) as set forth in the Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table shall not be exceeded without amendment to the Specific Plan. 4. Park and Recreation Improvements Summary The Park and Recreation Improvements Summary, Table 5.4-2, is intended to provide for an ongoing, updated documentation of the fulfillment of Local Park Dedication requirements over the life of the Specific Plan. An updated, revised Park and Recreation Improvements Summary must be submitted to each jurisdiction annually and with each tentative subdivision map permitting construction. A revised summary is also required when dwelling units between Planning Areas are transferred (see Section 3.5). 5. Infrastructure Community Amenities and Entitlements Status Summary The Infrastructure, Community Amenities and Entitlements Status Summary, Table 5.4-3, is intended to provide for an ongoing, updated documentation of dates of dedication or completion of required infrastructure and community amenities for each subdivision, as well as the status of discretionary applications and associated environmental reviews filed with the appropriate jurisdiction or other government agency, over the life of the Specific Plan. An updated, revised Infrastructure, Community Amenities, and Entitlements Status Summary must be submitted annually and with each tentative subdivision map permitting construction. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-11 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FIGURE 5.4-1 Annotated Land Use an September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-12 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 6. Annual Monitoring Report (AMR An Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) shall be prepared and submitted in the fall of each year to the Community Development Director (Diamond Bar), Planning Director (Los Angeles County) and Director, PDS (Orange County) for forwarding to the City Manager (Diamond Bar), Chief Administrative Officer (Los Angeles County), and County Chief Executive Officer (Orange County). The AMR shall contain an Updated Annotated Land Use Plan, Updated Annotated Land Use Plan Statistical Table, Updated Park and Recreation Improvements Summary, and an Updated Infrastructure, Community Amenities, and Entitlements Status Summary. September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-13 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 5. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TABLE 5.4-1 ANNOTATED LAND USE PLAN TABLE STATISTICAL TABLE September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-14 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TABLE 5.4-2 PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS SUMMARY September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-15 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program S. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TABLE 5.4-3 INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY AMENITIES, AND ENTITLEMENTS STATUS SUMMARY September 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-16 AERA Master Planned Community Entitlement Program 5. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 5.5 FINANCING AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS A facilities financing program is important to implementation of the Specc Plan. The financing program needs to assure the timely financing of public streets, utilities, and other necessary capital improvements. Various techniques are available for financing of the improvements associated with project development. The exact financing method for various improvements will be determined in conjunction with the phasing of the infrastructure. Some of the possible funding mechanisms for public improvements are listed below: • Impact fees; • Community Facility District (Le., Mello -Roos); • Community Service Districts • Other forms of Assessment Districts; • Facilities Benefit Assessment; • Conventional subdivision financing; • Turn -key construction by project applicants; • Land reservation, offers of dedication, fee dedications and/or easements; • Landscape and Lighting Districts • Per unit hook-up charges; • Reimbursement agreements; and • State and/or Federal grants and loans (e.g., MTA, Federal Transportation Funds, and various infrastructure financing programs). Septem6e� 28, 2007 AMPC SP CHPS 09272007.DOC Page 5-17