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RESOLUTION NO. 2024=05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2023-05 TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW 4,310 SQUARE -FOOT, THREE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A
416 SQUARE -FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE, 2,292 SQUARE -FOOT OUTDOOR DECK
AREA, A POOL AND REAR YARD IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT 1200 CHISOLM TRAIL
DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8717-026-038).
A. RECITALS
1. The property owner, Ricky Linn, and applicant, James V. Coane, have filed an
application for Development Review No. PL2023-05 to construct a new
4,310 square -foot, three-story, single-family residence with a 416 square -foot
attached garage, 2,292 square -foot outdoor deck area, a pool and rear yard
improvements, located at 1200 Chisolm Trail Drive, Diamond Bar, County of Los
Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
2. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 31,990 gross square feet.
It is located in the Low -Medium Density (RLM) zone with an underlying General
Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential,
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 15 of Tract No. 37873. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8717-026-038.
4. On March 15, 2024, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000400t radius of the project site. The notice was submitted to the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune newspaper for publication on March 15, 2024. A notice
display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the notice was posted at the
City's designated community posting sites.
5. On March 26, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested
individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth
in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to the provisions of Article 19 under Section 15303(a) (construction of a
new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
C. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar City Code (DBCC) Section 22.48, this Planning Commission hereby finds
as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBCC Section 22.48.040)
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the
applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines, and
development standards of the applicable district, design guidelines, and
architectural criteria for special areas (e.g., theme areas, specific plans,
community plans, boulevards or planned developments);
The design of the Project is consistent with the applicable elements of the City's
General Plan, City Design Guidelines and development standards. The City's
General Plan Policy LU-P-56 requires that development on privately -owned,
residentially designated land in hillside areas shall be compatible with the
surrounding natural areas promoting design principles such as minimizing
grading, preserving existing vistas, incorporate site and architectural design that
is sensitive to the hillsides. Site grading is limited to areas in proximity to the
residence, preserving the majority of the site's unimproved natural slope. Where
retaining walls are required, the exposed portions of retaining walls will have a
decorative finish, with the use of painted stucco to match the house as to not
detract from the hillside.
A gradual transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through
appropriate setbacks, building height, and window and door placement.
Additionally, the design includes deck/balcony areas throughout the three levels
of the home. All elevations are architecturally treated and strongly articulated
through projections along the visible fagade [City's Design Guidelines B.
Architecture (3)].
The Project complies with all development standards of the Low -Medium Density
Residential zoning district by complying with all development standards such as
required setbacks, building height, and lot coverage. The project site is not part
of any theme area, specific plan, community plan, boulevard or planned
development.
2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring existing orfuture developments, and will not create
traffic or pedestrian hazards;
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and enjoyment
of neighboring existing or future developments because the use of the project site
is designed for a single-family home and the surrounding uses are also single-
family homes. The new house will not be intrusive to neighboring homes since
the proposed house will not block existing views from adjacent properties. As
seen from the street, the adjacent property to the north has a taller building profile
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than the proposed residence and is situated at a higher grade level. The adjacent
property to the south is undeveloped. Both adjacent properties will continue to
overlook open space areas from their rear yards.
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and
complies with the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48:
Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General
Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The City's General Plan Policy WwP-56 requires that residential development be
compatible with the prevailing character of the surrounding neighborhood in
terms of building scale, density, massing, and design. The City's General Plan
Goal CC-G4 also requires the preservation of the scale and character of existing
residential neighborhoods and ensure sensitive transitions between densities
and uses. The City's Design Guidelines Architecture (1) requires compatibility
with the surrounding character including harmonious building style, form, size,
color, material and roofline.
The project site is located in a neighborhood with two-story residences. Although
the new residence is three -stories, it has been carefully designed to blend with
the natural terrain and preserve the character and profile of the natural slope,
resulting in a well-balanced residence with less visible mass and scale when
compared with other existing homes in the neighborhood. The Project minimizes
negative impacts on surrounding uses since the house will not block existing
views from adjacent properties.
The average size of homes within a 500400t radius is approximately 2,300
square feet, with the largest home at 3,434 square feet. Although the size of the
proposed residence exceeds the average size of homes in the neighborhood by
approximately 2,000 square feet, the proposed residence appears to be similar
in size to other homes since only the upper level is visible from street level. The
bulk of the home-3,128 square feet of livable space —is distributed between the
two lower levels of the home, which steps down along the slope and will not be
directly visible from street level. As a result, the proposed home is less imposing
than the homes in the area and visually compatible due to the manner in which
the square footage of the new home is distributed.
The proposed contemporary architecture with mid-century modern influences will
be visually compatible with other homes in the neighborhood, which are
predominantly ranch -style tract housing. Ranch -style homes are
characteristically -similar with low -pitch rooflines, exterior stucco walls and lack of
excessive ornamentation. Additionally, a vibrant landscaping palette with a
combination of trees and shrubs are proposed, which will provide screening and
a soft transition between the subject property and the neighboring properties.
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In summary, the proposed project fits the scale and architectural character of the
existing neighborhood.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing;
The architectural style is contemporary with mid-century modern influences. The
applicant designed the project to have elements to reflect the architectural style,
including the following design features:
• Minimalist exterior design defined by clean lines and flat geometric wall
planes,
• Low -pitch (3:12 pitch) gabled concrete the roof,A
• Exterior fagade consisting of painted stucco, with the use of projections
and articulation as a substitute for ornamentation;
• Floor -to -ceiling windows and doors, -
Transparent glass deck/balcony railings with minimalist decorative metallic
finishes, and
• Simple color scheme, which includes white stucco walls in combination with
a dark brown tile roof. Windows and door trims/surrounds include variations
of gray, which complements the neutral color tones of the walls and roof.
The residence maintains a high level of architectural quality and visual interest
without the need for excessive ornamentation, which is consistent with the
proposed architectural style. Overall, the residence maintains an aesthetically
appealing uniform design and creates a desirable living environment.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Bung and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth under Article 19 Section 15303(a)
(construction of a new single-family residence) of the CEQA Guidelines,
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Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented
to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall
be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the City's
Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall comply
with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
3. On the landscape and irrigation plans submitted during plan check, replace the
thirty-six 24-inch box Italian cypress with a less flammable/combustible tree
species. Replacement trees shall be reviewed and approved by the City's
Consulting Landscape Architect.
4. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development
conditions attached hereto.
The Planning Commission shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
the property owner, Ricky Linn, 1200 Chisolm Trail Drive, Diamond Bar,
CA 91765; and applicant, James V. Coane, 30 North Raymond Avenue,
Suite 611, Pasadena, CA 91103.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th DAY OF
THE PLANNING
I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 26th day of March 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioners:
Rawlings, Wolfe, VC/Garg, Chair/Torres
ATTEST: --''�� I �)w..---�
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2023-05
SUBJECT: To construct a new 4.310 square -foot, three-story single-family
residence with a 416 square -foot attached garage, 2,292 square -foot
outdoor deck area, a pool and rear yard improvements on a 31,990
gross square -foot lot,
PROPERTY
OWNER: Ricky Linn, 1200 Chisolm Trail Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: James V. Coane. 30 North Raymond Avenue, Suite 611, Pasadena
CA 91103
LOCATION: 1200 Chisolm Trail Drive Diamond Bar CA 91765
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its
officersI agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to
attack, set -aside, void or annul, the approval of Development Review
No. PL2023-05 brought within the time period provided by Government
Code Section 66499,37. In the event the city and/or its officers, agents and
employees are made a party of any such action:
(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
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(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of
any claim, action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the
defense thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and
owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of
approval of this Development Review No. PL2023-05, at the City of
Diamond Bar Community Development Department, their affidavit stating
that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of this
approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the applicants
pay remaining City processing fees, school fees and fees for the review of
submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a zoning
approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar.
4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No.2024-XX,
Standard Conditions, and all conditions of approval shall be included on
the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties
involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations
incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning
Division review and approval.
6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with
the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
8. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any
applicable Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, and roof plans, and elevation plans
shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such
as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.,) or approved use
has commenced, whichever comes first.
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10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation of any
tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or
demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time on
Sundays or holidays.
11. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board
within three days of this project's approval.
12. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions and the Public Works Department,
13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney,
which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the property under
two or more separate agreements and prohibits use of the property as a
boarding or rooming house, except to the extent otherwise permitted by
the Diamond Bar City Code or applicable state or federal law.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Division and Public Works Department) at
the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading permit
(whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as required
shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the
applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and
processing fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever
comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this
project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Development Review No. PL2023-05 expires
within two years from the date of approval if the use has not
been exercised as defined per Diamond Bar City Code
(DBCC) Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBCC
Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year
time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request
must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to the expiration date and
be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the fee schedule in
effect at the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is to construct a new 4,310 square -foot, three-story, single-
family residence with a 416 square -foot attached garage, 2,292 square-
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foot outdoor deck area, a pool and rear yard improvements, located at
1200 Chisolm Trail Drive, as described in the staff report and depicted on
the approved plans on file with the Planning Division, subject to the
conditions listed below.
2. The construction documents submitted for plan check shall be in
substantial compliance with the architectural plans approved by the
Planning Commission, as modified pursuant to the conditions below. If
the plan check submittal is not in substantial compliance with the approved
Development Review submittal, the plans may require further staff review
and re -notification of the surrounding property owners, which may delay
the project and entail additional fees.
3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission
approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when
work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant shall
inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for such an
inspection.
4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all
future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non-
compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed
as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the City's
Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance with the
provisions of the Development Code,
5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as
subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain
a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is
reached. The City's requirement for full compliance may require minor
corrections and/or complete demolition of a non -compliant improvement,
regardless of costs incurred where the project does not comply with design
requirements and approvals that the applicant agreed to when permits
were pulled to construct the project.
6. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and
amended herein by the Planning Commission, on file with the Planning
Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code
regulations.
7. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air
conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and
adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
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9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property
owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced
upon project completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
The site shall be maintained in a condition, which is free of debris both
during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse,
whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who has
been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation, and
disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction, and
industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation to
ensure that the waste contractor used has obtained permits from the City
of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of
this project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7043, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an Erosion
Control Plan concurrently with the grading plan to the Public Works
Department for review and approval. The Erosion Control Plan shall
clearly detail erosion control measures that will be implemented during
construction. The Erosion Control Plan shall conform to National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the
appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in the Storm
Water BMP Certification, A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) will be required for construction activity which disturbs one acre
or greater of soil.
2. Per NPDES Permit (CAS004004) for MS4 Discharges within the Coastal
Watershed of Los Angeles County (Order No. R4-2021-0105), a new
single-family hillside home development project shall include mitigation
measures to:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
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(iv) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the
diversion would result in slope instability; and
(v) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge, unless the
diversion would result in slope instability.
These mitigation measures shall be included with the submitted grading
plans and implemented during construction.
3. Grading and construction activities and the transportation of equipment
and materials and operation of heavy grading equipment shall be limited
to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. Dust generated by grading and construction activities shall be
reduced by watering the soil prior to and during the activities and in
accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 402
and Rule 403. Reclaimed water shall be used whenever possible.
Additionally, all construction equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce
noise levels.
B. SOILS REPORT/GRADINGIRETAINING WALLS
1. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a
geotechnical report concurrently with the grading plan to the Public Works
Department for review and approval. The geotechnical report shall be
prepared by a Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California.
2. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit drainage
and grading plans to the Public Works Department for review and
approval. Drainage and grading plans shall be prepared by a Civil
Engineer, licensed by. the State of California and in accordance with the
City's requirements. A list of requirements for grading plan check is
available from the Public Works Department. All grading (cut and fill)
calculations shall be submitted to the City concurrently with the grading
plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to Diamond Bar City Code
Section 22.22.080-Grading.
4. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on the
grading plan.
5. The grading plan shall show the location of any retaining walls and the
elevations of the top of wall/footing/retaining and the finished grade on
both sides of the retaining wall. Construction details for retaining walls
shall be shown on the grading plan. Calculations and details of retaining
walls shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and
approval.
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6. All equipment staging areas shall be located on the project site. Staging
area, including material stockpile and equipment storage area, shall be
enclosed within a 6400t-high chain link fence. All access points in the
defense shall be locked whenever the construction site is not supervised.
7. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, Hillside Management Ordinance
and acceptable grading practices.
8. The maximum grade of driveways serving building pad areas shall be
15 percent. Driveways with a slope of 15 percent shall incorporate grooves
for traction into the construction as required by the City Engineer,
9. All slopes shall be seeded per landscape plan and/or fuel modification plan
with native grasses or planted with ground cover, shrubs, and trees for
erosion control upon completion of grading or some other alternative
method of erosion control shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and a permanent irrigation system shall be installed.
10. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a stockpile
plan to the Public Works Department for review and approval. Stockpile
plan shall show the proposed location for stockpile for grading export
materials, and the route of transport.
11. Prior to commencement of grading operations, apre-construction meeting
shall be held at the project site with the grading contractor, applicant, and
city grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to work commencing.
12. Prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of the residential
structure, the applicant shall submit rough grade certifications by project
soils and civil engineers and the as -graded geotechnical report to the
Public Works Department for review and approval. Retaining wall permits
may be issued without a rough grade certificate.
13. Prior to issuance of any project final inspections/certificate of occupancy,
the applicant shall submit final grade certifications by project soils and civil
engineers to the Public Works Department.
C. DRAINAGE
1. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a detailed
drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any flood
hazard area to the Public Works Department. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage
course. No on -site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless
that is the natural drainage course.
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2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and
hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the
State of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los Angeles
County Public Works Department.
D. UTILITIES
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit Will Serve
Letters to the Public Works Department, stating that adequate facilities are
or will be available to serve the proposed project from all utilities such as,
but not limited to, phone, gas, water, electric, and cable.
E. SEWER
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain connection
permit(s) from the City and Los Angeles County Sanitation District,
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant, at applicant's sole cost
and expense, shall construct the sewer lateral in accordance with the City
and Los Angeles County Public Works Division requirements. Sewer plans
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and
approval.
F. OFF -SITE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, all off -site improvements
shall be constructed in accordance with the approved Off -site
Improvement Plan (Plan) to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. See
below for required improvements:
a. Install sidewalk along the project frontage of Chisolm Trail Drive per
SPPWC standards.
b. Install driveway approach per SPPWC standards.
III. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-70201 FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
General Conditions:
Plans and construction shall conform to current State and Local Building
Code (i.e., 2022 California Building Code series will apply) requirements
and all other applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations in
effect at the time of permit issuance.
Implementation of the CAL Green Code shall be reflected on the plans,
and certification shall be by a third party as required by the Building and
Division. Specific water, waste, low VOC, and related conservation
measures shall be shown on plans. Construction shall conform to the
current CAL Green Code.
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Plan Check — Items to be addressed prior to plan approval:
The minimum design load for wind in this area is 110 M.P.H. exposures
"C" and the site is within seismic zone D or E. The applicant shall submit
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
4. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the
State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high efficacy
or equivalent per the current California Energy Code 119 and 150(k).
5. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
6. Public Works/Engineering Department is required to review and approve
grading plans that clearly show all finish elevations, drainage, and
retaining wall(s) locations. These plans shall be consistent with the site
plan submitted to the Building and Safety Division.
7. The following statement shall be included on the plans: "Separate permits
are required for pool, spa, and retaining walls".
8. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the
State of California Energy Commission. All lighting shall be high efficacy
or equivalent per the current California Energy Code 140.E to 140.9.
Rooftop solar installations shall be provided in accordance with CA Energy
Code 140.10,
10. New gas appliances shall be designed to be electric ready per CA Energy
Code 150.0(t) to (v).
11. Design for future energy storage system shall be provided including 225
busbar rating of panel per CA Energy Code 150.0(s).
12. All balconies shall be designed for 1.5 times the live load for the area
served per CBC Table 1607.1 and provide ventilation in the joist space per
CBC 2304.12.2.6,
13. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
14. Structures and stairs within 5' to property line shall be fire protected.
15. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building &Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
16. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to.
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17. Slope setbacks shall be consistent with California Building Code
Figure 1805.3.1 and California Residential Code R403.1.7. Foundations
shall provide a minimum distance to daylight.
18. Design for future electric vehicle charging shall be provided consistent with
CALGreen 4.106A or 5.106.5.3.
19. New single-family dwellings shall have solar panels installed in
conformance with CA Energy Code 150.1(c)14.
20. Design for a sewer ejector pump and backflow shall be in conformance
with CPC 710.0.
Permit —Items required prior to building permit issuance:
21. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate
recycling material collection per Diamond Bar City Code 8.16 of Title 8.
The contractor shall complete all required forms and pay applicable
deposits prior to permit.
22. Prior to building permit issuance, all school district fees shall be paid.
Please obtain a form from the Building and Safety Division to take directly
to the school district.
23. Submit grading plans clearly showing all finish elevations, drainage, and
retaining wall locations. No building permits shall be issued prior to
submitting a pad certification.
24. Sewer connections require sewer connection fees and approval from the
IA County Sanitation District.
25. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification is required at permit issuance.
26. All workers on the job shall be covered by workers' compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the
contractor shall be updated on the building permit.
27. The basement retaining wall must be separated from the house plans and
separately permitted in order to certify the building pad before permit
issuance of the house structure.
Construction —Conditions required during construction:
28. Fire sprinklers are required for new single-family dwellings (CRC R313.2).
Sprinklers shall be approved by LA County Fire Department prior to
installation and shall be inspected at framing stage and finalization of
construction.
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29. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until all California Building
Code and State Fire Marshal regulations have been met. The buildings
shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
U. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this
Code shall expire and become null and void unless the work authorized
by such permit is commenced within one year after permit issuance, and
if a successful inspection has not been obtained from the Building Official
within one -hundred -eighty (180) days from the date of permit issuance or
the last successful inspection. A successful inspection shall mean a
documented passed inspection by the city building inspector as outlined
in Section 110.6.
31. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner
during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash, and
weeds.
32. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
33. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing and
foundations construction phases respectively.
34. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction
of the Building Official, and shall comply with the NPDES & BMP
requirements (sand bags, etc.). All fencing shall be view -obstructing with
opaque surfaces.
35. The applicant shall contact Dig Alert and have underground utility locations
marked by the utility companies prior to any excavation. Contact Dig Alert
by dialing 811 or their website at www.digalert.org.
36. The applicant shall first request and secure approval from the City for any
changes or deviations from approved plans prior to proceeding with any
work in accordance with such changes or deviations.
37. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
38. Pursuant to California Residential Code (CRC) Section R315, carbon
monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping rooms.
39. Drainage patterns shall match the approved grading/drainage plan from
the Public Works/Engineering Department. Surface water shall drain
away from the building at a 2% minimum slope. The final as -built
conditions shall match the grading/drainage plan or otherwise approved
as -built grading/drainage plan.
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40. Decks, roofs, and other flat surfaces shall slope at least 1/4'/ft with
approved and listed water proofing material. Guardrails shall be provided
for these surfaces at least 42" minimum in height, 4" maximum spacing
between rails, and capable of resisting at least 20 pounds per lineal foot
of lateral load.
41. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required
barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
42. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance with CBC 1704 to 1709.
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