HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2016-13PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE. CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. PL2015-03 TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW 10,853 SQUARE -FOOT, MULTI-LEVEL, SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH AN ATTACHED 2,265 SQUARE -FOOT GARAGE ON A 92,791
SQUARE -FOOT (2.13 GROSS ACRES) LOT; AND A TREE PERMIT TO REMOVE
15 PROTECTED TREES AND MITIGATE AS REQUIRED PER CODE LOCATED AT
23431 RIDGELINE ROAD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8713-004-002).
A. RECITALS
The property owners, Visanu and Radhika Chawla, and applicant, Amat Tajudin
for EBTA Architects, has filed an application for Development Review
No. PL2015-03 to construct a new 10,853 square -foot, multi-level, single-family
residence with 2,265 square feet of garage area located at 23431 Ridgeline
Road, Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California.
2. The following approvals are requested from the Planning Commission:
(a) Development Review to construct a new 10,853 square -foot, multi-level,
single-family residence with an attached 2,265 square -foot garage; and
(b) Tree Permit to remove 12 Coast Live Oak trees and three Black Walnut
trees and mitigate as required by Code.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Review and Tree Permit
shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project."
3. The subject property is made up of one parcel totaling 92,791 gross square feet
(2.13 gross acres). It is located in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with an
underlying General Plan land use designation of Rural Residential.
4. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 48 of Tract 30091. The
Assessor's Parcel Number is 8713-004-002.
5. On April 13, 2016, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within
a 1,000 -foot radius of the Project site. Also, public notices were posted at the
project site and the City's three designated community posting sites. On April 15,
2016, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers.
6. On April 26, 2016, 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. RESQ!LLU�TIQ,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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.
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Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein and as prescribed under
Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC) Sections 22.48 and 22.38, this Planning
Commission hereby finds as follows:
Development Review Findings (DBMC Section 22.48.040)
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 consisting of
10,853 square feet of floor area and an attached 2,265 square -foot garage is
consistent with the City's General Plan, City Design Guidelines and development
standards by complying with all required setbacks and building height. A gradual
transition between the project and adjacent uses is achieved through appropriate
setbacks, building height, landscaping, and window and door placement.
The proposed new single-family residence incorporates various details and
architectural elements such as a mansard roof with upward -flared eaves, smooth
textured stucco, stone veneer, arched windows and doors with stone surrounds
and arched dormers, and appropriate massing and proportion to meet the intent
of the City's Design Guidelines.
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 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.
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The proposed single-family house will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
movements, such as access or other functional requirements of a single-family
home because it complies with the requirements for driveway widths and exceeds
the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces.
3. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood and will maintain and enhance the
harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by Chapter 22.48:
Development Review Standards, the City's Design Guidelines, the City's General
Plan, or any applicable specific plan;
The new single-family home is designed to be compatible with the character of
the eclectic neighborhoods in The Country Estates in terms of floor area, mass,
and scale. It is designed in a French Eclectic architectural with design features,
such as steeply pitched mansard roof with upward -flared eaves; arched windows
and French doors with stone cladding surrounds; ornate stone pediment over the
arched entrance; arched dormers; stone veneer along the lower portion of the
front elevation and the lower levels on the side and rear elevation; and smooth
textured stucco throughout the elevations. In addition, the applicant is proposing
earth -tone shades for the exterior finish to soften the building's visual impact and
assist in preserving the hillside's aesthetic value.
4. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants and visiting public as well as its neighbors through good aesthetic
use of materials, texture, color, and will remain aesthetically appealing;
The architectural style of the new single-family home is French Eclectic. The new
home will not be intrusive to neighboring homes and will be aesthetically
appealing by integrating a variety of materials, such as slate roof tiles, smooth
textured stucco, stone veneer, wrought iron railings, arched windows and doors
with stone surrounds, arched dormers. 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 site to
complement the massing of the house and blend in with neighboring homes and
the natural environment of the site in order to maintain a desirable environment.
5. The proposed development will not be detrimental to public health, safety or
welfare or materially injurious (e.g., negative effect on property values or
resale(s) of property) to the properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
Before the issuance of any City permits, the proposed project is required to
comply with all conditions within the approved resolution, and the Building and
Safety Division and Public Works Departments requirements.
Through the permit and inspection process, the referenced agencies will ensure
that the proposed project is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity.
6. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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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.
Tree Permit Findinq (DBMC Section 22.38.110)
Preservation of the trees is not feasible and would compromise the property
owner's reasonable use and enjoyment of property or surrounding land and
appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented in compliance with DBMC
Section 22.38.130 (Tree replacement/relocation standards) below.
The applicant submitted an arborist report, prepared by a licensed arborist, which
indicates there are 79 protected trees on site, including 20 Southern California
Black Walnuts, 58 Coast Live Oaks, and one Scrub Oak tree. Of the 79 protected
trees, the applicant is proposing to remove 12 Coast Live Oak and three Southern
California Black Walnut trees because they are located within the area of
construction/grading for the proposed pad. The preservation of these 15 trees is
not feasible because it would preclude development of the subject property.
Based on Development Code requirements, a total of 45 replacement trees are
required. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the 15 trees with four 48 -inch
box Coast Live Oak trees and pay in -lieu mitigation fees to Park and Facility
Development Fund to comply with the City's tree mitigation Code requirements
for the remaining 41 replacement trees.
Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby
approves this Application, subject to the following conditions:
Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented
to the Planning Commission at the public hearing.
2. All exposed portions of retaining walls shall be finished with a smooth textured
stucco application to match the proposed exterior wall finish of the house or
constructed with split face concrete masonry units (CMOs), as applicable and
shown on approved plans.
3. Prior to building permit issuance, the required landscape plan shall be designed
to meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Fuel
Modification Plan Guidelines in terms of plant selection, placement and
maintenance. The final landscape and fuel modification plans shall be submitted
to the Los Angeles Fire Department for review and approval.
4. Prior to building permit issuance, a Certification of Design, together with
landscape and irrigation plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect, shall
be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval by the City's
Consulting Landscape Architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall comply
with the updated Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
5. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay in -lieu mitigation fees
into the Park and Facility Development Fund, in the amount valued for nine
24 inch box Black Walnut and thirty-two 24 -inch box Coast Live Oak trees plus
the costs of installation as determined by an arborist's report and verified by the
Community Services Director.
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6. Prior to the issuance of a demolition, grading or building permit, the existing
protected trees in the native vegetation area, outside of the construction/grading
limits shall be barricaded by chain link fencing with a minimum height of five feet
or by another protective barrier approved by the Community Development
Director. Barriers shall be placed at least five (5) feet away from the native
vegetation area. The fencing plan shall be shown on the grading plan and other
applicable construction documents and the Applicant, Owner or construction
manager shall contact the Planning Division to conduct a site visit prior to
commencement of any work to ensure this condition is met.
7. If protective measures fail to ensure the survival of any protected tree during
construction activity or within three years after approval of final inspection, a
minimum of three 15 -gallon protected species shall be planted on the property
for each protected tree that dies.
8. 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, Visanu and Radhika Chawla, 2909 Lazy Trail Rd.,
Diamond Bar, CA 91765 and applicant, Amat Tajudin, EBTA Architects,
17871 Mitchell North Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th DAY OF APRIL, 2016, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
By:
J n ifiera "ke,Chaiirperson
1, 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 April, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Barlas, Mok, vc/wolfe, Chair/Mahlke
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: Farago
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
ATTEST:
Greg G-ubman, ecretary���
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USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND
REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Development Review and Tree Permit No. PL 2015-03
SUBJECT: To construct a 10,853 square -foot, multi-level, single-family
residence with an attached 2,265 square -foot garage and Tree
Permit to remove three protected Black Walnut and 12 Coast
Live Oak trees and mitigate as required per code.
PROPERTY Visanu and Radhika Chawla
OWNER: 2909 Lazy Trail Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
APPLICANT: Amat Tajudin
EBTA Architects
17871 Mitchell North Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92614
LOCATION: 23431 Ridgeline Rd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: .
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 and
Tree Permit No. PL2015-03 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 and Tree Permit No. PL2015-03, 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
anning Commission Resolution No. 2016-13, 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/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 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.
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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
ermit (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 and Tree Permit No. PL2015-03
expires within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been
exercised as defined per Diamond Bar Municipal Code (DBMC)
Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). In accordance with DBIVIC 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.
This approval is to construct a new 10,853 square -foot, multi-level, single-
family residence with an attached 2,265 square -foot garage at
23431 Ridgeline Road, 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
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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.
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.
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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.
1. Development shall be constructed to reduce the potential for spread of
brushfire.
a. In the case of a conflict, where more restrictive provisions are
contained in the Uniform Building Code or in the fire code, the more
restrictive provisions shall prevail.
b. Roofs shall be covered with noncombustible materials as defined in
the building code. Open eave ends shall be stopped in order to
prevent bird nests or other combustible material lodging within the
roof and to preclude entry of flames.
C. Exterior walls shall be surfaced with noncombustible or fire-resistant
materials.
d. Balconies, patio roofs, eaves and other similar overhangs shall be of
noncombustible construction or shall be protected by fire-resistant
material in compliance with the building code.
2. All development shall be constructed with adequate water supply and
pressure for all proposed development in compliance with standards
established by the fire marshal.
3. A permanent fuel modification area shall be required around development
projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire
areas for the purpose of fire protection. The required width of the fuel
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modification area shall be based on applicable building and fire codes and
a fire hazard analysis study developed by the fire marshal. In the event
abatement is not performed, the council may instruct the fire marshal to give
notice to the owner of the property upon which the condition exists to correct
the prohibited condition. If the owner fails to correct the condition, the
council may cause the abatement to be performed and make the expense
of the correction a lien on the property upon Which the conditions exist.
4. Fuel modification areas shall incorporate soil erosion and sediment control
measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
5. If the fire marshal determines in any specific case that difficult terrain,
danger of erosion, or other unusual circumstances make strict compliance
with the clearance of vegetation undesirable or impractical, the fire marshal
may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures
designed to advance the purposes of this chapter.
6. Special construction features may be required in the design of structures
where site investigations confirm potential geologic hazards.
APPLICANT SHALL
• THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
(909) 839-7040, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL
1. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted concurrently with the grading
plan clearly detailing erosion control measures. These measures shall be
implemented during construction. The erosion control plan shall conform to
national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards and
incorporate the appropriate Best Management Practices (BMP's) as
specified in the Storm Water BMP Certification.
2. In compliance with the City's Low Impact Development (LID) requirements
pursuant to the 2012 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Permit issued by the California Regional Water Quality, the applicant shall
provide following mitigation measures to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer:
(i) Conserve natural areas;
(ii) Protect slopes and channels;
(iii) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
(iv) Direct 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.
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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. In addition, all
construction equipment shall be properly muffled to reduce noise levels.
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.
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 six foot -high chain link fence. All access points in the
fenced area 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. I
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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 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.
10. Submit a stockpile plan showing the proposed location for stockpile for
grading export materials, and the route of transport.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
Detailed drainage system information of the lot with careful attention to any
flood hazard area shall be submitted. All drainage/runoff from the
development shall be conveyed from the site to the natural drainage course.
No on-site drainage shall be conveyed to adjacent parcels, unless that is
the natural drainage course.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a complete hydrology and
hydraulic study shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State
of California to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Los Angeles Public
Works Department.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY 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.
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. All 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 A.SHRAE 62.2 as
required per California Energy Code 150(0).
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 pool, spa, water features and water falls,
fire pits, detached trellises and gazebos, fountains, retaining walls, and
fences over 6' in height." 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.
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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 8105.1.
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. Light and ventilation shall comply with CBC 1203 and 1205.
13. Specifications for the auto turntable shall be supplied for plan check review
and approval which includes structural design and electrical criteria.
14. Design shall be provided for outdoor drainage protection between the
outside to the inside of the home at the door openings.
15. The maid room emergency egress well shall be adequately sized for
emergency egress and maintenance.
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.
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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. Private property sewer system connection shall be approved by the Los
Angeles County Sanitation.
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.
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.
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6. All structures and property shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner
during construction. The property shall be free of debris, trash, and weeds.
7. All equipment staging areas shall be maintained in an orderly manner and
screened behind a minimum 6' high fence.
8. 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.)
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.diqalert.o,gq.
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 R315.
15. Roof drains shall be provided for all flat roof areas. At least two separate
drains are required with an overflow 2" above the main drain.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Special inspections and structural observation will be required in
conformance to CBC 1704 to 1709.
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19. Bodies of water that are greater than 18" in depth shall have the required
barriers to prevent unintentional access per CBC 3904.4.
20. All plumbing fixtures including existing areas shall have low flow type
fixtures installed consistent with California Civil Code Section 1101.1 to
1101.8.
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