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Home My WebLink About1894 RESOLUTION NO. 1894 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 11-06 (71733); MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 11-23; MODIFICATION NO. MP 13-13; AND OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TRE 13-70 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A FOUR-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 703 S. SECOND AVENUE WHEREAS, on October 11, 2011 an application was filed by Wallace Fu for the design review of a four-unit, multiple-family residential development at 703 S. Second Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 11-23; and WHEREAS, on October 11, 2011, an application was filed by Wallace Fu for the subdivision of a four-unit, residential condominium development at 703 S. Second Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TPM 11-06 (71733); and WHEREAS, on September 12, 2013, an application was filed by Wallace Fu for three Zoning Modifications for a four-unit, residential condominium development at 703 S. Second Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MP 13-13; and WHEREAS, on December 23, 2013, an application was filed by Wallace Fu for an Oak Tree Encroachment Permit for a four-unit, residential condominium development at 703 S. Second Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TRE 13-70; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 28, 2014, 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 January 28, 2014 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 TPM 11-06 (71733); MFADR 11-23; MP 13-13; and THE 13-70 for a four-unit, residential condominium development at 703 S. Second Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant/property owner shall comply with 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 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: -2- 1894 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. The applicant/property owner shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City prior to the commencement of any work in the public rights-of-way. c. All fire services shall be isolated from domestic water services with back flow prevention devices approved by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. d. The applicant/property owner shall 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. The applicant/property owner shall 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 new curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontages of the site. f. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the applicant/property owner shall submit to the City Engineer for approval a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered civil engineer, which will be subject to the approval of the City -3- 1894 Engineer. All existing structures shall be demolished prior to approval of the Parcel Map. g. The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City Engineer a Grading Plan prepared by a registered civil engineer, which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. h. The applicant/property owner shall utilize existing water service if determined to be feasible by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. i. The applicant/property owner shall file a Water Meter Clearance Application with the Public Works Services Department prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project. j. New water service, if necessary, shall be installed by the applicant/property owner. Installation shall be to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of the existing water service, if necessary, shall be completed by the applicant/property owner, according to Public Works Services Department specifications. k. The applicant/property owner 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, a backwater valve of a type approved by the Public Works Services Director, or designee shall be installed by the applicant/property owner on the lateral behind the property line. m. The applicant/property owner shall plant one new 36-inch box Holly Oak tree in the City's right-of-way along Genoa Street, and two new 36-inch box Pink Tabebuia trees in the City's right-of-way along Second Avenue. The locations of the new street -4- 1894 trees for the City's rights-of-way shall be determined by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. A permit shall be obtained by the applicant/property owner from the Public Works Services Department to remove the two existing parkway trees along Second Avenue. n. An automatic fire-sprinkler system per the City of Arcadia Fire Department Single & Multiple-family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard for residential areas shall be installed by the applicant/property owner to the satisfaction of the City Fire Marshal. o. The design of the project shall 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. The applicant/property owner shall revise the final building plans to indicate a smooth stucco finish for the exterior of the building, and black colored metal awnings. 3. The applicant/property owner shall revise the final building plans to indicate that the four trees to be planted in the setback area along Genoa Street are to be 24- inch box trees. 4. The applicant/property owner shall install a signal system for the subterranean parking structure to alert drivers when another vehicle is entering or exiting the structure, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer, or designee. 5. The applicant/property owner shall comply with all of the recommended protective measures listed in the arborist report prepared for this project. 6. The project shall be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TPM 11-06; MFADR 11-23; MP -5- 1894 13-13; and TRE 13-70, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator or designee. 7. 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 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. 8. Approval of TPM 11-06; MFADR 11-23; MP 13-13; & TRE 13-70 shall not take effect until the applicant/property owner has executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval within 30 days following approval by the Planning Commission. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE) -6- 1894 Passed, approved and adopted this 28th day of January, 2014. 6c.) Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Se tary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney -7- 1894 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. 1894 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 28th day of January, 2014, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chiao, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek NOES: None Se .� o the Planning Commission