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RESOLUTION 5548
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN APPEAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF
CONDmONAL USE PERMIT 90-010 WHICH PROPOSES A 40-LOT
RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 702-822 NORTH FIRST
AVENUE AND 105-119 HAVEN AVENUE,
WHEREAS, on June 25, 1990, an application was filed by John E. Plount for a
proposed 40-lot residential planned development, Planning Department Case No,
c.u.p, 90-010, on property located at 702-822 North First Avenue and 105-119 Haven
Avenue, more particularly described as follows:
Portions of Lots 6 and 9, Block 89, Santa Anita Tract, in the City
of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map
recorded in Book 41, Page 42 of Miscellaneous records in the office
of said County Recorder,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on
July 24, 1990; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing the Planning Commission moved to
approve C.U,P. 90-010 and voted 2-2 with one member absent, The motion failed
due to the tie vote; furthermore the absent commissioner had a conflict of interest
and therefore was not able to cast the deciding vote at the subsequent commission
meeting; and
WHEREAS, on July 27,1990, the applicant appealed the matter to the City
council in order to receive approval of c.u.p, 90-010; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1990, the City Council heard the appeal; and
WHEREAS, as part of the record of this hearing the City Council reviewed
and considered:
a, All staff reports and related attachments and exhibits submitted by the
Planning Department to the Planning Commission and City Council.
b. The record of the Planning Commission hearing regarding c.u.p, 90-010.
c, All oral presentations and testimony made during the public hearing on
August 21, 1990,
WHEREAS, after deliberation the City Council voted 4-0 with one member
absent to approve and file a Negative Declaration finding that the project will not
have a significant effect on the environment and finding that the design concept
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plans are in compliance with the ADR criteria and to approve Conditional Use
Permit 90-010 subject to the conditions set forth below and directed preparation of
this Resolution to formally reflect that decision and findings,
NOW, lHEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. This Council 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,
2, That the use applied for at the location indicated is proper use for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized,
3, That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, landscaping and
other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the
neighborhood.
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,
5, That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect
the comprehensive General Plan,
6, That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the
environment,
Section 2, That for the foregoing reasons this Council grants a Conditional
Use Permit for the proposed 40-lot residential planned develop upon th~ following
ro~~M: '
1. Conditions of approval from the Public Works Department, as set forth in
attached Exhibit "A", shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal
Code.
2. Water Department requirements, as set forth in attached Exhibit "B",
shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Water Manager,
3, Water requirements for fire protection shall be determined by the Arcadia
Fire Department.
4. All dwellings shall have automatic fire sprinkler systems per N,F,P,A.
standard 13R.
5. Two on-site hydrants of a minimum capacity of 1500 gpm shall be
provided, The hydrants shall be placed in appropriate locations which meet the
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requirements of the Arcadia Fire Department and Water Department, and shall be
functional prior to any framing,
6, The private streets shall be designed to support a minimum of 55,000
pounds on an all weather surface and shall be completed prior to any framing,
7, All perimeter and garden walls shall be of decorative block or finished
with stucco, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department.
8, That a tree preservation plan identifying by size and type all trees with a
diameter in excess of 6" shall be presented to the Planning Department for its review
and approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit,
9. That the following modifications be granted for this project:
A, To permit the following building setbacks in lieu of the requirement
that no building shall be constructed within 25'-0" of the perimeter
property line of the development (Sec, 9277,14,):
1, 10'-0" to 20'-0" setbacks along the site's northerly and easterly
property lines; and
2. 6'-0" to 8'-0" setbacks along the perimeter sides of an interior lot
which is not a part of the proposed development,
8, To permit 2'-0" + window projections within a proposed 25'-0"
building setback in lieu of a special setback of 35'-0" along Haven Avenue
(Sec, 9320,36,1.)
10, Any garage opening directly upon a street shall be located not less than
eighteen (18) feet from the front or side street lot line,
11. That the access way leading to the riding and hiking trail shall have
a self-locking and closing security gate to prevent unauthorized access from the trail
area,
12, That the perimeter masonry block wall along the east side of the site,
which is adjacent to the riding and hiking trail, shall be 8'-0" in height and subject to
the review and approval of the Planning Department.
13. There shall be a solid, 6'-0" high, decorative block wall constructed
between the proposed swimming pool area and the neighboring lots (Le., lot nos, 36
and 39) to mitigate the potential noise problem, Said wall shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Planning Department.
14, The architectural design of the proposed recreation building and gazebo
shall be visually harmonious with the surrounding structures on the site, and
subject to the review and approval of the Planning Department.
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15, That the common recreation/leisure areas shall be completed prior to the
occupancy of any of the dwelling units,
16, That after the issuance of a building permit a Rough Grading Certificate
will be required prior to the placing of any concrete on the site; and a Final Grading
Certificate shall be required prior to the final building inspection. Said certificates
will certify that all finished grading operations have been completed in substantial
compliance with the final grading plan approved by the City Engineer, and shall be
filed with, and approved by, the Planning Department.
17, That covenants, conditions and restrictions containing provisions for
property maintenance shall be submitted for review and must be approved in
writing by the Planning Department and the City Attorney, prior to the final
building inspection,
18, Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this Conditional
Use Permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of
said permit.
19. That C.U,P. 90-010 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.
20, That the total number of bedrooms within the development shall not
exceed an average of 4.25 per dwelling unit.
21. That the existing trees within the 25'-0" setback along First Avenue shall
be maintained, where feasible, as determined by the Planning Department.
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Section 3, The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution,
Passed, approved and adopted this 4 t h day of Sep t errbe r ,1990,
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Mayor of t City of rcadia
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA)
I, JUNE 0, ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No, 5548 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 4 t h day of Sep t errbe r ,1990 and that said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Counci Imerrber Ciraulo, Fasching, Gi Ib and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: Counci Imerrber Harbicht
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July 12, 1990
TO: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FROM:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
CUP 90-010, 702-822 N, First Avenue and 105-119 Haven Avenue, 40 Lot
Residential Planned Development
In response to your memorandum, the items which this department has concern or
special knowledge of are listed below:
1. The existing parkway width is twelve (12) feet on both First and Haven
Avenues.
2. Public streets shall have a sixty (50) foot right-of-way or a fifty (50)
foot right-of-way and a five (5) foot planting and sidewalk easement on
each side and a minimum of thirty-six (35) feet from curb to curb.
3. The subject property is served by a sewer line that has the capacity to
transport sewage flows generated in accordance with land use reflected in
the City's current general plan to CSD's system.
4. Traffic volume will be increased, but there will ~~ no major impact.
This department has reviewed the subject CUP and recommends the following
conditions of approval:
1. Submit grading and drainage pl an Prepared by a reg.i,stered civil engineer
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. Provide
calculations for gravity drainage system. Computations should show
hydrology, hydraulics and elevations.
NOTE: Show all existing and proposed parkway trees, pull boxes, meters,
power poles, street lights, driveways, sidewalks and handicap ramps on
grading/drainage plan.
2. The Declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations as
well as the Final Tract Map shall have a clause stating the owners or an
association representing the owners of the development will own and
maintain streets, sidewalks and all private utility structures within the
said development. The Declaration shall be subject to review and approval
of the Director of Public Works prior to recordation of the final map.
3. All private streets shall have a minimum of forty five (4S) foot wide
utility easement dedicated to the City,
4. Construct curb, gutter, paving and sidewalk necessary to complete a
knuckl e-type curve northeast u f Lor~,la Avenue and Haven Avenue
intersection. Dedicate sufficient land. for a continuous twelve (12) foot
parkway adjoining said curve.
5. Construct a twenty-five (2S) foot curb return and dedicate a fifteen (IS)
foot corner cut-off for street purposes at the northeast corner of First
Avenue and Haven Avenue.
EXHIBIT "A"
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Memo to Planning - CUP 90-010
July 12, 1990
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6. Plant twenty-one (21) parkway trees along First and Haven Avenues at
locations determined by the Director of Publ ic Works per Arcadia City
Standard Drawing S-13-1.
7. Close existing driveways not to be used and reconstruct curb, gutter and
sidewalk to match existing.
8. Design and construct minimum 8 inches sewer main and 6 inches lateral on
private streets subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.
9. Construct five (5) foot P.C.C. sidewalk adjacent to curb along Haven
Avenue as per Arcadia City Standard S-17.
10. Remove and replace deficient or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and/or
pavement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Contact Public Works
Department for exact locations of removal and replacement.
11. Obtain approval from the Department of Public Works prior to removal of
any portion of the existing gutter on First and Haven Avenues.
12. Construct P.C.C. cross gutter on First and Haven Avenues per Arcadia City
Standard Drawing S-12.
13. Construct P.C.C. residential driveway aprons along First and Haven Avenues
as per City of Arcadia Standard Drawing No. S-11.
14. Construct handicapped ramps at driveway entrances to private streets along
First and Haven Avenues and at the northeast corner of First and Haven
Avenues per Arcadia City Standard.
15. Obtain connection permit from the Los Angeles County Public Works
Department (LACFC Division) to drain storm runoff into Santa Anita Wash.
A copy of the permit must be submitted to the Arcadia Publ ic Works
Department prior to construction.
16. Arrange for underground utility service and dedicate easements to utility
companies.
17. Construct all curb returns with a minimum of a twenty-five (25) foot
radius.
18. Private streets shall have a minimum four (4) foot wide P. C. C. sidewalk
adjacent to the curb.
19. Repair riding and hiking trail damaged due to construction to the
satisfaction of the L.A. County Department of Public Works and City of
Arcadia.
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Memo to Planning - CUP 90-010
July 12, 1990
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20. Install City approved standard street name signs and one (I) stop sign at
each main driveway exits on private streets at intersection with Haven and
First Avenues.
21. Private streets shall have full (vertical) height P.C.C. curb with
eighteen (I8) inch P.C.C. gutter to match existing per City Standard S-II.
22. Sidewa 1 k areas on pri vate streets sha 11 be unobstructed by any ut il ity
structures.
23. Paint house numbers on curb face per Arcadia City Standards.
24. Arrange with the Edison Company to install one (1) standard City-owned
street light on Haven Avenue, replace existing street lights with two (2)
new standard City-owned street lights on First Avenue and install nine (9)
street lights on private streets with underground circuits. Location is
subject to approval of the Director of Public Works. Also, arrange for
the removal of street light on wood pole at southwest corner of Lorena and
Haven Avenues. Contractor shall obtain an approved plan from the City's
Engineering Division. Street lights on private streets shall be installed
behind the sidewalk.
25. Submit street, sewer, storm drain, and street 1 ight improvement plans
prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to for approval of the
Public Works Director.
26. All public works improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of
Director of Public Works prior to final acceptance by Building and Safety
Department and prior to occupancy.
27. New' centerl i ne ties set as part of thi s subdi vi s i on must be submi tted
before final acceptance of project.
28. All survey monuments, centerline ties and survey reference points shall be
protected in place or re-established where disturbed. This work will be
the respons i bi 1 ity of the permittee and sha 11 be at the permi ttee' s
expense.
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Memo to Planning - CUP 90-010
July 12. 1990
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The above items are to be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of
Publ ic Works in accordance with the appl icable provisions of the Arcadia
Municipal Code.
The developer shall enter into a public improvements agreement with the City and
shall post the appropriate security for the require public improvements.
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JOSEPH R. LOPEZ
Director of Public Works
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DATE:
13 July 1990
TO: Plann.i ng DepartJ;1(m1.
SV!JECT: CUP 90-010
702-822 N. First Avenue
Water Division Requirements:
l. Cut and plug sll \oIHer lines crossing tract and lot lines, Existing :lT1l.ins and
services to be abandonerl h~' Water Divi.sion at developeJ's expense.
2. Install \oIater main snd sppurtenances ss per Water Division specifications:
sizes, kinds and loceeions to be dc:e:<1'i~~,d:'.y. Weeer Division. Existing main (8")
in First Ave. to he eXl.ended CI' ly to 100[1 system for new Tract,
3. Install firs hydrants as per Water Division specificstions at locationa determined
by Fire Department, New hydrants installed by AWD at developer's expense, Existing
on-site hydrants to be ahR.ncloned hy A\\'D at developer's expense,
4, Two copies of tract map to be furnished Water Division for locations of proposed
water fscilities; one marked copy to be returned to subdivider for his use.
.5. Copy of sewer, drdnsge and scree( improvement plans to be furnished Water
Division.
6. W.ter plans to be drat-'T) to weeer Division scandsrds, to be approved by Water
Menager. Six sets of approved plan prints and original water plan to be
returned to Water Division,
7, Construction of \oIster facilities to be done to Water Division specifications
at subdivider's expense by licensed water pipeline contractor engaged by
subdivider after construction of curb and gutter, but prior to construction
of pavement, Inspe(cion \oIill be furnished free of charge by Water Division,
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8. Water service lsterals, water meter assembly and pipe under sidewalk area
to be installed at subdivider's expense by' Wster Division forces prior to
pavement and sidewalk inscallaclon. ~",",be,r:f "'ater laterals and water meters
to be detennined by \-'a ter "ivision. This'is the requirement where the aidewalk
will be adjacent to curb. In the event that there will be a planted parkway
between the curb and the sidewalk, water laterals and' water meters assembly
only will be required, :
9, Water meter boxes are installed by Water Division forces to top of curb grade.
Maintenance of meter box grade will be the responsibility of subdivider until
tract is accepted by City,
10, Water valve sleeves a~d covers will be adjusted to finished pavement grade
during paving operation by subdivider's contractor,
11. Easements required for installat.ion of water facilities in private streets.
Eldon Daviclc;on,
Water Manager
EXHIBIT "B"
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