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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4843 r RESOLUTION NO. 4B43 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AT 300 I-reST HUNTINGTON DRIVE WHEREAS, on March 6, 1979, a request was filed by Richard A. Hachten, II on behalf of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California for a construction project for a three story plus basement addition to the main hospital building, a four level parking structure in- cluding the relocation of the heliport, and remodeling/modernizing portions of the existing main hospital building, located at 300 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 3, 1979, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Planning Department in the staff report and EIR is true and correct. Section 2. This Council finds that: 1. The approval of this project as hereinafter provided will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. The site abuts streets adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed projects. 3. The granting of such approval will not adversely affect the General Plan. 4. The environmental impact report identified the removal and destruction of existing landscaped areas as being a significant effect. Such effect will be mitigated by the following: a. Construction vehicles and personnel 'should utilize care so as not to destroy vegetation that does not require removal for project construction. -1- 4B43 . b. Areas around the new wing and parking structure should be replanted as soon as possible to maintain the pleasant visual qualities of the existing grounds. 5. The environmental impact report identified the subject site as being located in a seismically active area. The following measures which would serve to mitigate geologic impacts are incor- porated into the existing project plan. a. A geologic investigation including a foundations analysis and detailed soils survey will be conducted by qualified per- sonnel and submitted to: Department of General Services, State Fire Marshall, Department of Health, and the City of Arcadia. b. All state and local regulations pertinent to structural integrity and safety of design and construction will be rigidly adhered to. c. Construction foremen and/or supervisors will assure that actual construction procedures conform to the plans submitted to and approved by the agencies mentioned above. 6. The environmental impact report identified dust raised during construct-ion phase as a significant effect on air quality. Such effect will be mitigated by the following: a. Require watering to control dust in construction areas, especially during morning hours and during high winds. b. Require all dirt loads leaving the site to be well watered after loading. c. Restrict vehicle speed within the construction site to a maximum of 10 mph. 7. The proposed project does not increase the number of hospital beds but is intended to rectify existing deficiencies and to improve the quality of the health care provided. B. Based on the findings of fact in this resolution, the project alternatives identified in the environmental impact report are not considered to be economically or socially feasible with the objective of providing quality health care and services. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council grants approval of the proposed project subject to the following conditions: -2- 4843 , ' 1. The property shall be improved and maintained in sub- stantial accordance with the plans on file with the Planning Department. 2. Elevations of the proposed building and parking struc- ture shall be submitted to and subject to the approval of the City Council. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular , meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia held on the 3rd day of July, 1979, by the affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Parry, Sae1id and Margett NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen City Clerk of the City of Arcadia SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3rd //1: 11. \' ~,~AA./~u City Clerk - -3- 4843