HomeMy WebLinkAbout1869RESOLUTION NO. 1869
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 13 -01, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 13-
01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 13 -01, ZONE CHANGE
NO. ZC 13 -01, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 13-
04 FOR A 4- STORY, 70,096 SQUARE -FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE
DEVELOPMENT AT 289 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, in January 2013, Mr. Dick Hale submitted applications for Specific
Plan No. SP 13 -01, Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13 -01, General Plan Amendment
No. 13 -01, Zone Change No. 13 -01, and Architectural Design Review No. 13 -04 for a 4-
story, 70,096 square -foot medical office development at 289 W. Huntington Drive; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2013, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the
Planning Commission on said applications, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and
to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing the Planning Commission voted to
recommend to the City Council approval of Specific Plan No. SP 13 -01, Tentative
Parcel Map No. TPM 13 -01, General Plan Amendment No. 13 -01, Zone Change No.
13 -01, and Architectural Design Review No. 13 -04 for a 4 -story, 70,096 square -foot
medical office development at 289 W. Huntington Drive; as recommended by the
Development Services Department and subject to the conditions of approval
recommended by the Development Services Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development
Division in the attached report and Mitigated Negative Declaration is true and correct.
Section 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record:
1. That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan as
amended and the goals, objectives, polices and action programs of the City's General
Plan as amended; the proposed Specific Plan will not adversely affect the public health,
safety and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern; the proposed Specific Plan is
a desirable planning tool to implement the provisions of the City's General Plan; and the
proposed Specific Plan is consistent and compatible with the terms of the General Plan,
as amended by the proposed General Plan Amendment.
2. That the proposed General Plan Amendment will not be materially detrimental
to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone
or vicinity; the proposed General Plan Amendment will promote the goals and objectives
of the Land Use Element of the General Plan as amended; and the proposed General
Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the terms of the General Plan as
amended.
3. That the proposed Zone Change is consistent with the General Plan and
proposed Specific Plan; and that public necessity, convenience, general welfare and
good zoning practice justify the proposed zone changes.
4. That the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the City's
Subdivision requirements.
5. That the proposed Architectural Design is consistent with the City's Design
Standards.
6. That pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), an Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program have been prepared for the proposed development, and that the
project will have less- than - significant impacts with mitigation measures.
Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission recommends
to the City Council approval of Specific Plan No. SP 13 -01, Tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 13 -01, General Plan Amendment No. 13 -01, Zone Change No. 13 -01, and
Architectural Design Review No. 13 -04 for a 4 -story, 70,096 square -foot medical office
development at 289 W. Huntington Drive, subject to the conditions of approval attached
hereto.
Section 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
(Signatures on next page)
Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RESOLUTION NO.1869 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The final map for the Tentative Parcel Map shall include a vehicular access
easement at the north and west sides of the new 4.25 acre parcel with the remaining
Santa Anita Park property. Prior to final approval of the medical office building, the final
map for the Tentative Parcel Map shall be approved and recorded at the Los Angeles
County Recorder's Office.
2. The south, east, and west elevations of the building shall be revised to
incorporate glass curtain projections or other appropriate design elements into the
design that will enhance the appearance of these elevations of the building to more
closely match the design of the north elevation. The revised elevations shall be subject
to the approval of the Development Services Director.
3. The elevator tower at the Methodist Hospital site and pedestrian bridge across
Huntington Drive shall be revised as follows:
• The location of the elevator tower shall be relocated outside of all driveway
visibility areas. The specific location shall be subject to the approval of the Development
Services Director.
• The design of the elevator tower shall be revised to limit the use of slate tile
to a secondary accent material. The remainder of the tower shall feature materials,
colors, and details consistent with the adjacent Methodist Hospital building. The revised
design shall be subject to the approval of the Development Services Director.
• The design of the pedestrian bridge support column shall be revised to limit
the use of slate tile to a secondary accent material. The remainder of the facade shall
feature materials, colors, and details consistent with the medical office building. The
revised design shall be subject to the approval of the Development Services Director.
• The location of the pedestrian bridge support column at the west -side of
Huntington Drive shall be set back a minimum of 18- inches from the adjacent sidewalk.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a detailed landscaping and irrigation
plan shall be prepared for the project site. The landscaping between the building and
Huntington Drive shall be revised to incorporate a variety of plants, bushes, trees, and
other landscape architecture features to give the development improved curb appeal. A
5 -foot wide landscaped buffer shall be added between the parking lot and the east
property line fronting Huntington Drive. The revised landscaping shall be subject to the
approval of the Development Services Director. If 2,500 square -feet or more of
rehabilitated and /or new landscaping is proposed, the project shall comply with the
requirements of the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
5. A project to address the current sewer main deficiency is under consideration
in the City's Capital Improvement Program to design the necessary improvements in
Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 and to construct the improvements in Fiscal Year 2015 -2016.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project, the developer shall perform an
area study to determine what effect this project will have on the existing sewer system,
and such study shall be subject to approval by the City. This study shall be used to
determine the adequacy of the sewer system and the required fair -share contribution for
this project toward the sewer improvement project. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy, if the necessary improvements have not been constructed, the developer
shall be required to construct the necessary improvements and a reimbursement
agreement will be prepared to reimburse the developer for the cost of the project with the
exception of the fair share contribution.
6. A parking agreement shall be required to allow Santa Anita Park to utilize the
parking lot of the medical office development on all Saturdays and Sundays, public
holidays, weekdays after 6:00 p.m., and when a Breeder's Cup Event is held. The final
version of the parking agreement shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director and the City Attorney prior to the issuance of any
building permit. Any changes or alterations to the approved parking agreement shall be
subject to the City's review and approval.
7. A license agreement with the City shall be obtained for construction of the
aerial bridge across Huntington Drive.
8. The project shall comply with all of the conditions and mitigation measures
listed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP) prepared for this project.
9. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy
limits, building safety, health code compliance, emergency equipment, environmental
regulation compliance, and parking and site design shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Development Services Director, Fire
Marshal, and Public Works Services Director. Any changes to the facilities or structures
may be subject to the issuance of permits after having fully detailed plans submitted to
the City for plan check review and approval.
10. The uses approved by these applications shall be operated and maintained in
a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved; and
shall be subject to periodic inspections, after which the provisions of this approval may
be adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to the adjacent streets,
rights -of -way, and /or the neighboring businesses, residents, or properties.
11. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be
grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in
the closing of the on -site businesses.
12. 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
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.
13. Approval of these applications shall not become effective until the property
owner(s) and applicant(s) have executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from
the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these
conditions of approval.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, Jim Kasama, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1869 was passed and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairperson and attested to by the
Secretary at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 9th day of April,
2013, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Falzone, Parrille and Chiao
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ty of the Planning Commission