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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Mayor of t e
City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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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
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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