HomeMy WebLinkAbout1878 RESOLUTION NO. 1878
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
72419 AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. MFADR 13-14 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
FOR AN 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT
738 AND 744 W. CAMINO REAL AVENUE
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Robert Tong for the
design review of an 18-unit residential condominium development at 738 and 744 W.
Camino Real Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-14; and
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Robert Tong for
the subdivision of an 18-unit residential condominium development at 738 and 744 W.
Camino Real Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TTM 72419; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on October
8, 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 October 8, 2013 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the proposed project together with the provisions for its design and
improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan, and the City's Multiple-Family
Residential Architectural Design Guidelines.
2. That the discharge of waste from the proposed project into the community
sewer system will not violate existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
3. That this project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves TTM
72419 and MFADR 13-14 for an 18-unit residential condominium development at 738
and 744 W. Camino Real Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. All City requirements regarding building safety, fire prevention, detection,
suppression, emergency access, public right-of-way improvements, parking, water
supply and water facilities, sewer facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements,
and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works
Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these
requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted
for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and employees, and
shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
a. Condominiums or townhouse complexes with greater than five units shall
be served by a common domestic water meter and service capable of supplying
sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire suppression needs of the total number of
units.
b. East Pasadena Water Company provides water service for the new
development and the City has confirmed that there is sufficient water supply for
domestic and fire suppression requirements. The developer shall file a water service
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application with the East Pasadena Water Company. Installation of new water service
shall be according to the specifications of the East Pasadena Water Company.
c. Obtain an encroachment permit from the City prior to the commencement
of any work in the public right-of-way.
d. Isolate all fire services from domestic water services with approved back
flow prevention devices.
e. Provide separate water service and metering for landscape irrigation.
f. Protect the existing street tree in place.
g. Pay the following fees prior to approval of the Tract Map: A Map Fee of
$100.00 and a Final Approval Fee of$25.00 for a total of $125.00.
h. Construct, or enter into a subdivision improvement agreement with the
City and post security for all the public improvements shown on Tentative Tract Map No.
72419 prior to approval of the Tract Map, regarding the following required items:
• Install new street trees, which shall be shown on the Grading Plan and
located in the City Parkway along W. Camino Real Avenue per the City of Arcadia
Street Tree Master Plan, all subject to the approval of the Public Works Arborist.
• Construct new sidewalk along the entire W. Camino Real Avenue frontage
per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
• Construct new driveway approaches per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
• Replace the existing curb and gutter along the W. Camino Real Avenue
frontage as part of this project per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
i. Provide a fire hydrant along the street frontage of the site, subject to
approval by the City Fire Marshal.
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j. Submit a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan, which is subject to
approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
k. Choose two Low Impact Development (LID) methods from the LA County
LID Manual, which shall be incorporated into the project design, subject to approval by
the City Engineer.
I. Provide gates with Knox switches, subject to approval by the City Fire
Marshal.
m. Install an automatic fire-sprinkler system per the City of Arcadia Fire
Department Single & Multiple-Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard for residential areas.
n. Comply with the 2010 California Residential Code and the City of Arcadia
Multi-Family Construction Standards.
2. 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.
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3. Approval of TTM 72419 and MFADR 13-14 shall not take effect until the
applicant, civil engineer, and property owner have executed and filed an Acceptance
Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of
the conditions of approval.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this SA day of 6G1101,er- , 2013.
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Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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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. 1878 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 8th day of
October, 2013, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
S?": of- ary of the Planning Commission