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Home My WebLink About1883 RESOLUTION NO. 1883 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 13-10 AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-20 WITH A CLASS 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 214 EL DORADO STREET WHEREAS, on June 25, 2013 an application was filed by Mr. Sung Lam Chan for the design review of a two-unit residential condominium development at 214 El Dorado Street, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-20; and WHEREAS, on September 9, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Sung Lam Chan for the subdivision of a two-unit condominium development at 214 El Dorado Street, Development Services Department Case No. TPM 13-10 (72515); and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on October 22, 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 22, 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 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves TPM 13-10 and MFADR 13-20 for a two-unit residential condominium development at 214 El Dorado Street, 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. A separate water meter shall be provided for each unit per Arcadia Standards with separation of the fire service from domestic water service by an approved double-check back flow device, subject to approval by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. A separate water meter shall be provided for the common area landscape irrigation with a Reduce Pressure Backflow Assembly as approved by the Public Works Services Department. b. Obtain an encroachment permit from the City prior to the commencement of any work in the public rights-of-way. c. Isolate all fire services from domestic water services with back flow prevention devices approved by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. -2- 1883 d. Pay the following fees prior to approval of the Parcel Map: A Map Fee of $100.00 and a Final Approval Fee of$25.00 for a total of $125.00. e. Construct and/or enter into a subdivision improvement agreement with the City, and post security for all the public improvements shown on the Tentative Parcel Map prior to approval of the Parcel Map, including the following items: • Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans. • Construction of a new sidewalk along the entire frontage of the site. • Replacement of curb and gutter along the entire frontage of the site. f. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the developer shall submit a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. All existing structures shall be demolished prior to approval of the Parcel Map. g. The developer shall submit a Grading Plan prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. h. Developer shall utilize existing water service if determined to be feasible by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. i. A Water Meter Clearance Application, filed with the Public Works Services Department, shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. j. New water service shall be installed by the Developer. Installation shall be to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of existing water service, if necessary, shall be completed by the Developer, according to Public Works Services Department specifications. -3- 1883 k. The developer shall utilize an existing sewer lateral if determined to be feasible by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. I. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover (459.48'), a backwater valve of a type approved by the Public Works Services Director, or designee shall be installed on the lateral behind the property line. m. Plant one 36" box Redspire Pear tree in the City's right-of-way. The location in the City's right-of-way shall be determined by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. n. Install an automatic fire-sprinkler system per the City of Arcadia Fire Department Single & Multiple-family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard for residential areas to the satisfaction of the City Fire Marshal. o. Comply with the applicable California Residential Code and the City of Arcadia Multi-Family Construction Standards to the satisfaction of the City Building Official. 2. A landscaped area with a minimum 3-foot width shall be provided between the property line and the driveway, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator, or designee. 3. The proposed project shall be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and approved by TPM 13-10 (72515) and MFADR 13-20, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator, or designee. 4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or -4- 1883 proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or conditional 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 officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 5. Approval of TPM 13-10 (72515) and MFADR 13-20 shall not take effect until the applicant, civil engineer, designer, and property owner(s) have executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] -5- 1883 SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 22nd day of October, 2013. ey-j flailtwuj\ Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: c(Arita, 746ti -C1 Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney -6- 1883 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. 1883 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 22nd day of October, 2013, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek NOES: None ABSENT: None 4110FP Secre;,.r'of the Planning Commission