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Home My WebLink About1895 RESOLUTION NO. 1895 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 72514 AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-31 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR AN 18-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 825 ARCADIA AVENUE WHEREAS, on September 17, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Jasen Grohs for the design review of an 18-unit residential condominium development at 825 Arcadia Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-31; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Jasen Grohs for the subdivision of an 18-unit residential condominium development at 825 Arcadia Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TTM 72514; 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. 1 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 72514 and MFADR 13-31 for an 18-unit residential condominium development at 825 Arcadia 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: a. The condominiums shall be served by a common domestic water meter. 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. -2- 1895 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 Tract 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 Tract Map prior to approval of the Tract 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 frontage of the site. The existing tree wells shall be enlarged to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director, or designee. • Installation of a new streetlight per City of Arcadia Standard within the parkway along Arcadia Avenue. The location will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer or designee prior to installation. f. Prior to approval of the Tract 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 Engineer. All existing structures shall be demolished prior to approval of the Tract 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. -3- 1895 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. If determined to be necessary by the Public Works Services Director or designee, new street trees shall be planted by the applicant/property owner in the City's right-of-way. The type, size, and location(s) of the new street trees for the City's right-of- way shall be determined by the Public Works Services Director, or designee. 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. -4- 1895 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. p. The proposed development will require a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) if there will be the creation, addition, or replacement of 5,000 square feet or more of impermeable surface area. The applicant/property owner shall comply with the SUSMP as prescribed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual and the construction plans shall show the selected measures on the grading plan. q. The applicant/property owner shall provide calculations to determine the total combined maximum domestic and fire demand and verify the water service required. r. In the event that fire suppression is common to the complex, a separate fire service with a Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) shall be installed by the applicant/property owner as directed by the Fire Marshall. s. The fire hydrant shall be relocated by the applicant/property owner to the parkway along Arcadia Avenue and within 20 feet of the driveway. 2. The project shall be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TTM 72514 and MFADR 13-31, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator or designee. 3. 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 -5- 1895 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. 4. Approval of TTM 72514 and MFADR 13-31 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. Passed, approved and adopted this 28th day of January, 2014. Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: Secr- �' A PROVED AS TO FORM: critfle„ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney -6- 1895 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. 1895 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 Secr of the Planning Commission