HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1877
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICATION NO. TPM 11-02 (71182) AND RESIDENTIAL
MOUNTAINOUS DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NO. RM 11-
01, AND NOT CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION AND GRADING OF A 90.25-ACRE
UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY FOR TWO (2) PARCELS TO EACH BE
DEVELOPED WITH A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 2111-2125
CANYON ROAD
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2011, Residential Mountainous Development Permit
Application No. RM 11-01 was submitted by Ms. Wendy Wu to grade approximately four
(4) acres of a 90.25-acre undeveloped property for two (2) residential building sites and
a tennis court at 2111-2125 Canyon Road; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2011, Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 11-02
(71182) was filed by Mr. Hank Jong to subdivide a 90.25-acre undeveloped property for
two (2) parcels to each be developed with a single-family residence at 2111-2125
Canyon Road; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted per the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) that identified potentially significant impacts to the environment; and
WHEREAS, a draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the DEIR was filed with the State Clearinghouse for review by
responsible agencies from March 15, 2013 to April 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the DEIR was circulated locally for public review for a period of 45
days from March 18, 2013 to May 2, 2013; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 25,
2013 at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to
present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the staff report dated June 25, 2013 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That this Commission finds that the proposed work and design of
the lots and driveway subject to the Residential Mountainous Development Permit
would:
1. Cause excessive or unnecessary scarring of the natural terrain and
landscape through grading or removal of vegetation, because the proposed project
involves 28,707 cubic yards of cut and an equal amount of fill, the removal of 45 healthy
oak trees, and the modification of the landscaping of a 30 to 100 foot wide buffer zone
around each building pad.
2. Cause unnecessary alteration of a ridge or crest line, because the proposed
building pads will involve 20 to 30 feet of cut in some areas, and up to 50 feet of fill that
will be deposited in a ravine on the west side of the property to balance the cut.
3. Unnecessarily affect the view from neighboring sites, because the proposed
building pads, at 90 feet and 140 feet above the street level, will be highly visible from
the neighboring properties. The alteration in landform, the removal of vegetation for the
building pads, and the potential development on the new building pads, will adversely
affect the view from neighboring sites.
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4. Adversely affect existing development or retard future development in the
R-M Zone, because the proposed development is inconsistent with the established
development pattern along Canyon Road, and will be a disruption of the existing
community.
SECTION 3. That this Commission finds that the proposed Tentative Parcel
Map would likely cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat because the proposal will result in
permanent Iandform modifications that will be highly visible offsite, and contribute to an
unavoidable adverse impact on the environment as identified in the DEIR due to
significant grading with 28,707 cubic yards of cut, an equal amount of fill, removal of 45
healthy oak trees, and removal of all existing vegetation in the graded areas.
SECTION 4. That this Commission finds that there is insufficient evidence to
support the certification of the final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) in that the
proposed project cannot be altered to adequately mitigate a significant environmental
effect as required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, and that a Statement of
Overriding Consideration could not be made as required by Section 15093 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
SECTION 5. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission denies Tentative
Parcel Map Application No. TPM 11-02 (71182), and Residential Mountainous
Development Permit Application No. RM 11-01, and does not certify the FEIR for a
proposed subdivision and grading of a 90.25-acre undeveloped property in the foothills
of Arcadia for two (2) parcels to each be developed with a single-family residence at
2111-2125 Canyon Road.
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SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2013.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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