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A. RECITALS
The property owners, Adolfo and Erica Dominguez, and applicant,
Victor Gonzalez, filed an application for Development Review
No. PL2012-144 to construct a new single-family residence consisting
of 7,240 square feet of livable area; 441 square -foot garage;
810 square feet of patio and balcony areas, and 360 square -foot
storage room on a vacant 0.31 gross acre (13,330 square -foot) lot
located at 1198 Chisolm Trail Drive, City of Diamond Bar, County of Los
Angeles, California. Hereinafter. in this resolution, the subject
Development Review shall collectively be referred to as the "Project."
2. The subject property comprises one parcel totaling 13,330 gross square
feet (0.31 gross acres). It is located in the Low Medium Residential
(RLM) zone with an underlying General Plan land use designation of
Low Density Residential.
3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 14 of Tract 37873.
The Assessor's Parcel Number is 8717-026-013.
4. On June 13, 2014, 'notification of the public hearing for this project was
published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin newspapers. On June 13, 2014, public notices were posted at
the City's designated community posting sites.. On June 12, 2014,
public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 1,000 -
foot radius of the Project site. In addition to the published and mailed
notices, the project site was posted with a display board and the notice
was posted at three other locations within the project vicinity.
5. On June 24, 2014, 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.
RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1, The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts
set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct;
and
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines the Project to be
Categorically Exempt from. the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the provisions of
Article 19, Section 15303(a) (new construction of a single-family
residence) of the CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
B. FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed
under Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Section 22.48, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows-
Development
ollows:
Develo ment Review Findings DBMC Section 22.48.040
1. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with
the applicable elements of the City's General Plan, City Design
Guidelines, and development !standards of the applicable district,
design guidelines, and architectural criteria for special areas
(e.g., theme areas, specific plans, community plans, boulevards or
planned developments):
The design and layout of the proposed single-family residence is
consistent with the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines and
development standards by complying with all of the setbacks and
requirements of the City's development code.
The project site is not part of any theme area, specific plan, community
plan, boulevard or planned development.
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2. The design and layout of the proposed development will not interfere.
with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
developments, and will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards:
The proposed single-family house will not interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future developments because the
use of the project site is designed for a single-family home and the,
surrounding uses are also single-family homes. In addition, no
protected trees exist on the property.
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 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 new single-family home is designed to be compatible with the
recently built homes in the neighborhood. The proposed architectural
style is contemporary with Mediterranean influences, such as hipped
roofs, clay roof tiles, stucco and stone veneer. Additionally, the
proposed home will have similar colors and materials with earth -tone
shades for the exterior finish to soften the building's visual impact and
assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic value.
The proposed project complies with the goals and objectives as set
forth in the adopted General Plan in terms of land use and density,, as
well as City's development standards, Residential Design Guidelines,
and Hillside Management Ordinance. The tract was developed
between 1984 and 1987 and complied with Los Angeles County
development standards. When the more recent homes were built, the
City's development standards were implemented. The proposed
project is compatible with the existing homes in the surrounding
neighborhood due to the following reasons.-
Scale
easons.
Scale and Massing: Although the home is approximately 5,000
square feet larger than the average size of homes in the
neighborhood, the proposed home appears to be similar in size
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from the street since only the upper two levels are seen at street
level. The additional two stories step down along the slope and
towards the rear of the property. The applicant designed the
home to have the majority of the square footage on the street
level, and lowered the front porch in order to reduce its overall
scale. The massing of the building is softened by recessing the
garage farther behind the street and setting the upper story
section of the home approximately 28 feet behind the required
front setback. The garage, front porch, and the projection of the
office and master bathroom—located at the front of the
building—include lower roof elements that help reduce the
overall scale of building. In addition, the placement of windows
break up the massing of the house through articulation of
exterior wall surfaces, which results in a less massive building
form. Therefore, the proposed home is less imposing than the
recently constructed homes in the area due to the manner in
which the square footage .of the new home is distributed and will
not overwhelm the streetscape and the surroundings from a
human scale,-
Front
cale,
Front Setback. The proposed front setback is 21 feet from the
front property line providing slightly more than the minimum 20
feet required by the Development Code. The average front
setback for thq.honmes in the neighborhood is approximately 15
feet. The homes that were approved with the nonconforming
front setbacks were all approved under the County's jurisdiction;
these homes are . classified as legal nonconforming, or
"grandfathered." under the defunct Los Angeles County
development standards. The recent homes built in 2004 and
2008 provide a greater distance than what is required by the
City's Development Code. Additionally, although the size of the
proposed home is larger than the existing homes in the
neighborhood,., the distance from the proposed building to the
front property line is -farther than the recently built homes built
when the tract was developed;
• Architectural Com atibilit : The project is designed to be
architecturally compatible with the recently built homes in the
neighborhood, incorporating similar hipped roof, clay roof tiles,
stucco, stone veneer, and metal railings; and
• Visual Impacts from Grand . Avenue: Although the proposed
home is located along the ridgeline, the building is proposed to
be set back between 23 to 57 feet from the edge of the buildable
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pad. The rear of the recent home built in 2004 is visible from
Grand Avenue and appear to be massive and has an
overbearing presence on the ridgeline due to the lesser distance
from the building to the edge of the building pad. Although the
rear of the proposed home is four levels, the building will be
screened from Grand Avenue with existing mature trees located
on the slopes along Grand Avenue. Additionally, the portions of
the home that can potentially be seen from Grand Avenue are
the side of the roof of the house and the stairs leading to the rear
pad. Therefore, staff does not foresee any negative visual
impacts of the proposed home from Grand Avenue.
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 design of the new .single-family home is contemporary with
Mediterranean influences. Modest building elements have been
achieved through the utilization of similar architectural features and
building materials. Earth tone shades for the exterior finish are used to
soften the building's visual impact and assist in preserving the hillside's
aesthetic value. Also, landscaping is integrated into the size to
complement the streetscape in order to maintain a desirable
environment.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health,
safety or welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property
values or resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the
vicinity:
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project ' is
required to comply with all conditions within the approved resolution,
and the Building and Safety Division and Public Works Departments
requirements. _
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies
will ensure that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):
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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) (new construction of a single-family
residence) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission
hereby approves this Application, subject to the following conditions -
1. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record, and
provide the City with a conformed recorded copy of, a Covenant and
Agreement or similar document in a form approved by the City Attorney,
which restricts the rental of rooms or other portions of the property
under two or more separate ,agreements and prohibits. use of the
property as a boarding or rooming house, except to the extent
otherwise permitted by the Diamond Bar Municipal Code or applicable
state or federal law-,
2. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents
presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing;
3. All exposed portions of retaining walls shall be finished with a stucco
application and material or decorative block to match the proposed
exterior wall finish of the house;
4. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape and irrigation plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the City's. Consulting Landscape Architect
and shall comply with the Water Conservation Landscaping Ordinance;
and
5. 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 owners, Adolfo and Erica Dominguez, 3606
Strang Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770; and applicant, Victor
Gonzalez, 7340 Florence Ave, Suite 211, Downey, CA, 90240.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24T" DAY OF JUNE 2014 BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
Frank lApr4(go, Firma /
I, Greg Gubman, Planr Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting
of the Planning Commission held on the 24th day of June, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Commissioners: Lin, Pirritano, VC/Shah,'
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: Low
Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg Gubman, Secretary
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Development Review No, PL 2012-144
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CON DITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEIN
AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review No. PL 2012-144
SUBJECT: To construct a new single-familV residence consisting of
7,278 square feet of livable area; 441 square -foot garage;
8'10 square feet of patio and balcony areas-, and 360 square -
foot storage room.
PROPERTY Adolfo and Erica Dominguez
OWNER(S): 3606 Strang Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
APPLICANT: Victor Gonzalez
7340 Florence Avenue, Suite 211
Downey, CA 90240
LOCATION: 1198 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
1. In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b)(1), the
applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, -and its
officers, agents and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding
to attack, set-aside, void or annul, the approval of Development Review
No. PL 2012-144 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 -
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(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against
the City defendants. The City shall promptly notify the applicant
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. PL2012-144,. at
the City of Diamond Bar Community Development Department, an
affidavit stating that the applicant/owner is aware of and agree to accept
all the conditions of this approval. Further, this .approval shall, hot be
effective until the applicants pay remaining City processing 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. 2014-15,
Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations 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/sta.mped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to the plan check, revised site, grading and architectural plans
incorporating all Conditions of Approval — if applicable — 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.
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9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation, 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.
10. The property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice
board within three days of this project's approval.
11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire
Department.
B. FEESIDEPOSITS
1. Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to
Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and
Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of
building or grading permit (whichever comes first), as required by the
City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of
building permit. In addition, the applicant shall pay all remaining
prorated City . project review and processing fees prior to issuance of
grading or building permit, whichever comes first.
2. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this
project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1, The approval of Development Review No. PL2012-144 expires
within two years from the date of approval if the use has not
been exercised as defined pursuant to Diamond Bar Municipal
Code (DBMC) Section 22.66.050(b)(1). In accordance with DBMC
Section 22.60.050(c), the applicant may request, in writing, a one-year
time extension for Planning Commission consideration. Such a request
must be submitted to the,Planning Division prior to the expiration date
and be accompanied by the review fee in accordance with the Fee
Schedule in effect at the time of submittal.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. This approval is .for the site plan, elevations, and exterior materials for
the construction of a new single-family residence consisting of 7,240
square feet of livable area; 441 square -foot garage; 810 square feet of
patio and balcony areas; and 360 square -foot storage room at
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1198 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 appointmer)t..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
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masonry walls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
8. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be
maintained in a structurally sound, safe mariner with a clean, orderly
appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the
property owners/occupant.
10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public
improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or
replaced upon project completion.
E. SOLID WASTE
1. The site shall be maintained in a condition, _which is free of debris both
during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement approved herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and
refuse, whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only
by the property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste
contractor, who has been authorized by the City to provide collection,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial,
construction, and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the
applicant's obligation to insure 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) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. Applicant shall follow special requirements as required by the City
Engineer for construction in a Restricted Use Area. No portion of the
habitable structure shall be located in the Restricted Use Area and a
Covenant and Agreement to construct in a Restricted Use Area shall be
recorded and returned to the City prior to the issuance of any grading or
retaining wall permits.
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2. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the
grading plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These
measures shall be implemented during construction. The erosion
control plan shall conform to national Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) standards and incorporate the appropriate "gest
Management Practices (BMP's) as specified in the Storm Water BMP
Certification. For construction activity which disturbs one acre or
greater soil a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be
needed. Please refer to City handouts.
3. The applicant shall comply with Low Impact Development (LID)
requirements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The LID Plan will
be required to comply with the 2012 MS4 Permit.
4. 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.
INA Ill i ,
1. Prior to grading plan submittal, a geotechnical report prepared by a
Geotechnical Engineer, licensed by the State of California, shall be
submitted by the applicant for approval by the City.
2. Upon approval of the geotechnical report, the applicant shall submit
drainage and grading plans prepared by a Civil Engineer, licensed by
the State of California, prepared in accordance with the City's
requirements for the City's review and approval. A list of requirements
for. grading plan check is available from the Public Works Department.
All grading (cut and fill) calculations shall be submitted to the City
concurrently with the grading plan.
3. Finished slopes shall conform to City Code Section 22.22.080 -Grading.
4. All easements and flood hazard areas shall be clearly identified on the
grading plan.
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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.
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 6 foot -high chain link fence. All access
ports 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
20 percent. In hillside areas driveway grades exceeding 15 percent
shall have parking landings with a minimum 16 feet deep and shall not
exceed five (5) percent grade or as required by the City Engineer.
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 andfor 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.
10. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a pre -construction meeting
shall be held at the project site with the grading contractor, applicant,
and city grading inspector at least 48 hours prior to commencing
grading operations.
11. Rough grade certifications by project soils and civil engineers shall be
submitted prior to issuance of building permits for the foundation of the
residential structure. Retaining wall permits may be issued without a
rough grade certificate.
12. Final grade certifications by project civil engineers shall be submitted to
the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of any project final
inspections/certificate of occupancy respectively.
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I . Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to
any flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage
course. No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels,
unless that is the natural drainage course.
1. Applicant shall construct a five-foot wide sidewalk (the length of the
subject property's frontage) behind the existing curb and a new
driveway approach in accordance with current American Public Works
Association (APWA) standards. All public improvement shall be
approved by the City Engineer, constructed with an encroachment
permit..and completed prior to final inspection/certificate of occupancy
issuance.
2. Prior to -the issuance of any permits, the applicant shall provide written
permission to the satisfaction of the City from any property owners
which will be affected by public right of way improvements including
utility companies.
SAFETYAPPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. At the time of plan check submittal, plans and construction shall
conform to current State and Local Building Code (i.e. 2013 California
Building Code series will apply) requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect.
2. Provisions for CALGreen shall be implemented onto plans and
certification shall be provided by a third party as required by the
Building Division. Specific water, waste, low VOC, and related
conservation measures shall be shown on plans: Construction shall
conform to the current CALGreen Code.
3. Only one single family dwelling per CBC 202 is allowed on this property
unless specifically approved otherwise.
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B. PLAN CHECK — ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO PLAN APPROVAL
1. 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.
2. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of
the State of California Energy Commission. Al[ lighting shall be high
efficacy or equivalent per the current California Energy Code 119 and
150(k).
3. Indoor air quality shall be provided consistent with ASHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(o).
4. 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 & Safety Division.
5. "Separate permits are required for retaining walls and other detached
structures" and shall be noted on plans.
6. All balconies shall be designed for 60lb/ft live load.
7. All easements shall be shown on the site plan.
8. Fire Department approval shall be required. Contact the Fire
Department to check the fire zone for the location of your property. If
this project is located in High Hazard Fire Zone, it shall meet
requirements of the fire zone per CBC Chapter 7A.
a. All unenclosed under -floor areas shall be constructed as exterior
wall.
b. All openings into the attic, floor and/or other enclosed areas shall
be covered with corrosion -resistant wire mesh not less than 1/4
inch or more than 1/2 inch in any dimension except where such
openings are equipped with sash or door.
C. Eaves shall be protected.
d. Exterior construction shall be one-hour or non-combustible.
e. Fuel modification plans shall be approved through LA County
Fire Fuel Modification Unit.
f. LA County Fire shall approve plans for fire flow availability due to
home being over 3600 sf as required per CFC Appendix B105.1.
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9. All retaining walls shall be separately submitted to the Building & Safety
and Public Works/Engineering Departments for review and approval.
10. A soils report is required per CBC 1803 and all recommendations of the
soils report shall be adhered to.
11. 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.
12. A sewer ejector pump and backflow preventer is required to convey
sewage to the sewerlstreet.
13. Adjacent retaining walls shall be designed for surcharges.
14. The two separate_ recreation areas (35'x18' total) on the lowest level
-shall remain open and unobstructed for at least 50% of the wall area.
15. The storage room sized at 19'x18' at the lowest level shall not be used
for habitable purposes.
C. PERMIT -- ITEMS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE.
1. Solid waste management of construction material shall incorporate
recycling material collection per Diamond Bar Municipal Code 8.16 of
Title 8. The contractor shall complete all required forms and pay
applicable deposits prior to permit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. AQMD notification is required at least 10 days prior to any demolition.
Proof of notification,is required at permit issuance.
5. All workers on the job shall be covered by workman's compensation
insurance under a licensed general contractor. Any changes to the
contractor shall be updated on the building permit.
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D. Construction — Conditions required during construction:
1, 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 -hundred -eighty (180) days
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.
4. Construction activities causing the operation of any tools or equipment
used in construction, drilling, repair,alteration, or demolition work shall
be conducted Monday — Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m.
5. The project shall be protected by a construction fence to the satisfaction
of the Building Official. All fencing shall be view obstructing with
opaque surfaces.
6. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean
manner during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash,
and weeds.
7. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner
and screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
8. A height and setback survey may be required at completion of framing
and foundations construction phases respectively.
9. The project shall be protected by a construction fence and shall comply
with the NPDES & BMP requirements (sand bags, etc.)
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10. The location of property lines and building pad may require a survey to
be determined by the building inspection during foundation and/or
frame inspection.
11. 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.
12. Any changes or deviation from approved plans during the course of
construction shall be approved by the City prior to proceeding with any
work.
13. All glazing in hazardous locations shall be labeled as safety glass. The
labeling shall be visible for inspection.
14. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in halls leading to sleeping
rooms per CRC 8315.
15. 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.
16. Decks, roofs, exterior site areas with a drop of over 30", and other flat
surfaces shall slope at least 114"M 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.
17. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance to CBC 1704 to 1709.
18. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the
required barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904,4.
19. Site retaining walls are required to be surveyed staked and verified to
match distance to property line as indicated on plans.
20. Caissons shall be certified by the geotechnical engineer and provided
to Building and Safety and Public Works.
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21. All landscaping shall be installed per the landscape plans prior to
finalization of inspections. No release of Utilities shall be authorized
without completion of the entire project to the satisfaction of Building &
Safety.
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