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February 26, 2013
Development Services Department
Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 12 -03 (72139) TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING FOUR -UNIT WAREHOUSE /MANUFACTURING BUILDING INTO
FOUR INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 11742 CLARK STREET
Recommendation: Conditional Approval
SUMMARY
Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 12 -03 (Parcel Map No. 72139) was
submitted by the applicant (2003 Chen Family Trust) for a four -unit, industrial -
condominium subdivision at 11742 Clark Street — see the attached aerial photograph
and tentative parcel map, and photographs of the subject property. The proposed
subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Codes. It
is recommended that the Planning Commission approve TPM 12 -03 subject to the
conditions listed in this staff report.
BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: 2003 Chen Family Trust
LOCATION: 11742 Clark Street
REQUEST: Tentative Parcel Map No. 12 -03 to subdivide an existing four -unit, 4,965
square -foot warehouse /manufacturing building into four 1,241 square -
foot industrial condominium units.
SITE AREA: 12,842 (0.30 acre)
FRONTAGE: 100 feet along Clark Street
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The subject property is currently improved with a four -unit, 4,965 square -
foot warehouse /manufacturing building constructed in 1984 — see the
attached photographs. The building is divided into four, 1,241 square -foot
units. The site is zoned M -1, Planned Industrial District.
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
The surrounding properties are improved with warehouse /manufacturing
buildings, and are zoned M -1, Planned Industrial District — see the attached aerial
photograph.
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Industrial (0.5 FAR) — The Industrial designation provides for an array of
warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and assembly uses in appropriate
locations.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting a Tentative Parcel Map for industrial condominium
purposes. The site is zoned M -1, Planned Industrial District, and has a total land area of
12,842 square feet. The site is developed with a 4,965 square -foot, four -unit
warehouse /manufacturing building and an 11 -space surface parking lot. The proposal
is to maintain the existing configuration of the building, which is equally divided into four,
1,241 square -foot industrial units. No changes to the exterior of the building are
proposed.
All City requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official,
Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services
Director. The proposed plans have been reviewed by these departments and the
conditions of approval are listed in this staff report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Development Services Department has determined that the proposed project is a minor
land division, and is therefore categorically exempt from further environmental review
per Section 15315 of the CEQA guidelines. A Preliminary Exemption Assessment is
attached.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public hearing notices for this item were mailed on February 15, 2013 to the property
owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject
property — see the attached radius map.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 12 -03 (72139), subject to the following conditions:
1. The developer shall pay the following fees prior to approval of the final Parcel Map:
Map Fee: $100.00 + Final Approval Fee: $25.00 = Total $125.00.
2. The developer shall post a $200 deposit for the Mylar copy of the recorded map
prior to approval of the final Parcel Map.
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3. A new trash /recyclables enclosure shall be constructed on -site in the location
shown on the Tentative Parcel Map. The design of the enclosure shall be subject
to the review and approval of the Development Services Department.
4. The existing on -site fences and walls shall be brought into compliance with the
City's fence and wall regulations, including the removal of the chain -link dividing the
front and back portions of the parking lot.
5. The parking lot shall be restriped to comply with the City's parking standards and
handicap accessibility requirements.
6. One -hour fire separations shall be provided as required between each unit.
7. A separate accessible bathroom shall be provided as required for each unit.
8. Separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing shall be provided as required for
each unit.
9. The proposed project is subject to the requirements of the City's Industrial Waste
Program. The developer shall submit a plumbing plan to the Public Works Services
Department for approval.
10. The Developer shall separate the fire service from domestic water service with an
approved back flow device. The location of the back flow device shall be approved
by the Development Services Department. The back flow device shall be screened
from public view by a screening method consistent with the requirements of the
Development Services Department.
11. New water service shall be provided by the developer, and installation shall be in
accordance with the specifications of the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Services Department. Abandonment of existing water services, if necessary, shall
be done by the developer in accordance with the specifications of the Engineering
Division of the Public Works Services Department.
12. Sewer services are available on Clark Street, and the developer shall utilize the
existing sewer lateral if possible.
13. If any fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole
cover (339.57'), an approved type of backwater valve shall be installed on the
lateral in accordance with the specifications of the Public Works Services
Department.
14. All City code requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Fire
Department, Public Works Services Department, and Development Services
Department.
15. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its
officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside,
void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia
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concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any
approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government
Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or
decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or
proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall
cooperate fully in the defense of 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.
16. Approval of TPM 12 -03 (72139) shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and
applicant(s) and civil engineer have executed and filed the Acceptance Form
available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the
conditions of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this subdivision, the Commission should
move to approve TPM 12 -03 (72139) subject to the following findings and actions:
A.1. That the project and the provisions for its design and improvements are consistent
with the Arcadia General Plan, and that the discharge of sewage from the project
into the public sewer system will not violate any requirements prescribed by the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region.
A.2. That this project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15315.
A.3. Authorize and direct the Development Services Director or designee to approve
and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for this project.
A.4. Approve this project subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the staff
report or as modified by the Planning Commission.
Denial
If the Planning Commission is to take action to deny this subdivision, the Commission
should make specific findings based on the evidence presented and move to deny the
project. The Planning Commission may wish to consider the following findings which
must be expanded upon with specific reasons for denial:
D.1. That the proposed map is not consistent with the applicable general and specific
plans as specified in Section 66451 of the Subdivision Map Act.
D.2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with
applicable general and specific plans.
D.3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
D.4. That the site is not physically suitable for the density of development.
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D.5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is likely to cause
substantial environmental damage.
D.6. That the design of the subdivision or the types of improvements is likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat.
D.7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause
serious public health problems.
D.8. That the requested subdivision injuriously affects the neighborhood wherein said
lot is located.
D.9. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property
within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the legislative body may
approve a map if it finds that alternate easements for access or for use, will be
provided and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously
acquired by the public. This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to
easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no
authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at
large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
If any Planning Commissioner or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter, prior to the February 26, 2013 public hearing, please contact Tim
Schwehr, Associate Planner at (626) 574 -5422, or tschwehraci.arcadia.ca.us.
Approved:
Ji sama
munity Development Administrator
Attachments:
Aerial Photograph with Zoning Information
Tentative Parcel Map No. 12 -03 (72139)
Photographs of the Subject Property
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
300 -foot Radius Map
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SUBJECT PROPERTY- DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE
SUBJECT PROPERTY- BUILDING FRONTAGE ON CLARK ST.
SUBJECT PROPERTY - BUILDING FRONTAGE ON CLARK ST.
SUBJECT PROPERTY - FRONT GATE AND PARKING LOT
SUBJECT PROPERTY - INDUSTRIAL UNIT ENTRANCE
SUBJECT PROPERTY - PARKING LOT CHAINLINK FENCE WITH BARBWIRE TO BE REMOVED AS CONDITION
OF APPROVAL
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
(Certificate of Determination
When Attached to Notice of Exemption)
1.
Name or description of project:
TPM 12 -03
2.
Project Location — Identify street
address and cross streets or attach a
map showing project site (preferably a
USGS 15' or 7 1/2' topographical map
identified by quadrangle name):
11742 Clark Street — between Peck Rd and Kardashian Ave
3.
Entity or person undertaking project:
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name
2003 Chen Family Trust
(2) Address
135 N. San Gabriel Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91775
4.
Staff Determination:
The Lead Agency's Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with
the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has
concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because:
a. ❑
The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b. ❑
The project is a Ministerial Project.
c. ❑
The project is an Emergency Project.
d. ❑
The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
The project is categorically exempt.
e. ■
Applicable Exemption Class:
15 - Minor Land Divisions
f. ❑
The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. ❑
The project is otherwise exempt on
the following basis:
h. ❑
The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date: February 12, 2013
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Staff: Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner
FORM "A"
CITY OF ARCADIA
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300' RADIUS MAP
GC MAPPING SERVICE, INC.
3055 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD
ALHAMBRA CA 91803
(626) 441 -1080 FAX (626) 441 -8850
gcmapping @radiusmaps.com
LEGEND
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OWNERSHIP HOOK
CASE NO.
DATE: 11 -26 -2012
SCALE: 1" = 100'
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