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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5205 ........... RESOLUTION NO. 5205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING THE APPEAL CONCERNING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-19 WITH FINDINGS WHEREAS, on August 6, 1984, an application was filed by Berger-Socoloske to construct a 97 unit retirement hotel, Planning Department Case No. C.U.P. 84-19, on property commonly known as 601 Sunset Boulevard, more particularly described as follows: Portion of Lot 3, Tract 14846 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as recorded in Map Book 241, Pages 8-9 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County. WHEREAS, public hearings were held on August 28 and September 25, 1984 before the Planning Commission at which time all interested persons were given full opportuni ty to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, pursuant to review of the record including staff reports and testimony, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 84-19; and WHEREAS, adjacent property owners appealed the decision of the Planning Commission to the Arcadia City Council; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 1984 the City Council conducted a public hearing on the appeal; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning commission's approval and directed the preparation of findings reflective of and consistent wi th their decision; and WHEREAS, as part of the record of this proceeding the City Council reviewed and considered the following: -1- 5205 a. All staff reports and related attachments, and exhibits sul:l1litted by the Planning Department to the Planning Commission and City Council; b. The record of the Planning Commission hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit 84-19; c. Wri tten communications sul:mi tted by the applicant along wi th communica tions sul:mi tted by those in favor of and in opposi tion to the Conditional Use Permit; and d. All oral presentations made during the public hearing of November 20, 1984. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Conditional Use Permit 84-19 is hereby approved pursuant to the following findings: SECTION 2. FINDINGS: 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 because the use is residential in nature and will supplant an abandoned service station adjacent to a residential zone. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for Which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized in that the zoning code permi ts such uses subject to condi tions tha t are imposed on the use, as set forth in Section 3 following, which conditions address and mitigate various potential problems that relate to subject use. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to acc~modate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and -2- 5205 uses in the neighborhood because this use prJvides a transition between the adjacent commercial property and the surrounding residential property; the proposed building has setbacks along Michillinda Avenue and Sunset Boulevard which are not normally found in the commercial zone and these setbacks will be landscaped along with an interior courtyard area; and that based upon the parking requirements and needs of the two existing retirement facilities in the City there is adequate on-site parking to accommodate this use. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use because Sunset Boulevard is a major arterial in the City and Michillinda Avenue is a secondary arterial and based upon the limited amount of traffic generated by the existing retirement facilities in the City, that this type of use would be less intense than a commercial activity on the site and would generate less traffic volume. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because this quasi-residential use is less intense than a commercial use. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment because it is less intense 'than a commercial use, will generate less traffic than a commercial use and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 3 following, will have minimal impact on the environment. An initial stUdy was conducted and a Negative Declaration prepared and approved. 7. That this is a desirable project and would have the least impact on the neighborhood. -3- 5205 SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Council grants a condi tional use permit to construct a 97 unit retirement hotel subject to the followi ng conditions: 1. That the condi tions as outlined below from the Department of Public Works shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. a. Close existing driveways not to be used and construct new P.C.C. driveway aprons that conform to City Standard Drawing S-11. b. Submit a grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer. c. Arrange for utility service and dedicate easements to utility companies. d. Verify the location of the 6-inch sanitary sewer connection to the main in Sunset Boulevard to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works or install a 6-inch lateral to the main according to City of Arcadia Standards. The subject property is served by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Therefore, a CSD and a City permit will be required. e. The parkway widths at the site are eight (8) feet and twelve (12) feet on Michillinda Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, respectively. f. At present, street trees and plants are adequate. This department will reserve further comment on the landscaping until more definitive plans have been prepared and sul:l1litted. Future plants, such as those planned at points of ingress and egress, could create site restrictions. 2. That fire safety shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. -4- 5205 3. That a modification shall be granted for 40 parking spaces in lieu of 117 parking spaces required. 4. That the minimum age for residency in this facility shall be 60 years and a covenant or other required documentation as specified by the City Attorney shall be filed guaranteeing that the minimum age of residents shall be 60 years. 5. That exiting from the driveways located on Sunset Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue shall be restricted and posted for "right turn only". 6. That a security gate shall be provided in the subterranean garage. 7. That a maximum of 117 people shall reside on the property at anyone time and a covenant or other required documentation as specified by the City Attorney shall be filed guaranteeing that the maximum occupancy shall not exceed 117 persons. 8. That the setback along Sunset Boulevard shall be a minimum of 12' to 14' from the property line. 9. That the rental period for a unit shall be a minimum of one week and the City shall be entitled to review a rental agreement upon request. 10. That a limousine service or comparable transportation service shall be provided on a permanent basis to the residents. 11. That the planting area along Sunset Boulevard shall be densely landscaped; said landscape material shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department. 12. That the windows in the units along Sunset Boulevard shall be double-glazed. -5- 5205 13. That C.U.P. 84-19 shall not take effect until the owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of December, 1984. ATTEST: ~~ Mayor of t e City Clerk of the City of Arcadia -6- ~: , ---- ."'.. ',,,, . '-...:" 5205 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS: CITY OF ARCADIA I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the following Resolution No. 5205 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council on the 4th day of December, 1984, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gilb, Lojeski, Pellegrino, Young and Hannah NOES: None ABSENT: None ~~~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia --, ---" ,~- /,. ........ "- -:-~./ ...' -7- 5205