HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3RESOLUTION NO. 1845
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 11 -14 FOR A
TRADE SCHOOL /EDUCATION CENTER (D.B.A. THE
CLARKE CENTER) WITH A MAXIMUM OF 80 STUDENTS
AND FIVE (5) EMPLOYEES IN AN EXISTING 15,050
SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 400 N.
ROLYN PLACE.
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2011, an application was filed by Mr. Thomas P.
Clarke for a 15,050 square -foot trade school /education center at 400 N. Rolyn Place,
Development Services Department Case No. CUP 11 -14; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
November 8, 2011, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be
heard and to present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the staff report dated November 8, 2011 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity. The proposed use is consistent with the existing zoning and General Plan Land
Use Designation of the subject property and if conditionally approval will not conflict with
the surrounding uses.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which
a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9265.1 and
extended to 10:00 p.m. for these special events. These events shall be subject to the
City's Special Use Permit requirements.
4. The following items shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Fire
Marshal:
a. All fire sprinkler heads shall be quick response type. Existing
heads shall be changed as necessary to quick response type.
b. A full coverage fire alarm and sprinkler system shall be provided.
c. Provide a Knox box with keys for access to restricted areas.
d. Hallways serving more than 10 persons must be a minimum one -
hour rated corridor. All doors leading into such corridors shall have a minimum
20- minute rating with self - closers.
e. Exit doors from the music room and drama room shall swing in the
egress direction.
f. The tech and media room, and indoor sports and recreation room
require two (2) exits each. Exits shall lead directly to either a rated corridor, or
the exterior of the building, and not to an intervening room.
g. Illuminated exit signage shall be provided for all exits and exit
pathways.
h. Emergency lighting shall be provided along all paths of egress.
5. The use approved by CUP 11 -14 is limited to the proposed trade
school /education center and it shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is
consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 11 -14, subject
to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or designee. This includes a
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the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to
represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
9. Approval of CUP 11 -14 shall not take effect until the property owner(s),
applicant, and business owner(s) /operator(s) have executed and filed the Acceptance
Form available from the Development Services Department to acknowledge awareness
and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 22nd day of November, 2011.
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
Chairman, Planning Commission