HomeMy WebLinkAbout1896 RESOLUTION NO. 1896
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
TTM 72533 AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-21 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) FOR A SIX-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AT 328 GENOA STREET
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2013 an application was filed by Sidney Chang for the
design review of a six-unit, multiple-family residential development at 328 Genoa Street,
Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-21; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2013, an application was filed by Sidney Chang for
the subdivision of a six-unit, residential condominium development at 328 Genoa Street,
Development Services Department Case No. TTM 72533; 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 TTM
72533 and MFADR 13-21 for a six-unit, residential condominium development at 328
Genoa Street, 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.
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.
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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.
• Installation of a new streetlight per City of Arcadia Standard within the
parkway along Genoa Street. The location shall 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.
h. The applicant/property owner shall utilize existing water service if determined
to be feasible by the Public Works Services Director, or designee.
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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.
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.
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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.
2. The project shall be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent
with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TTM 72533 and MFADR 13-21,
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 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.
4. Approval of TTM 72533 and MFADR 13-21 shall not take effect until the
applicant/ property owner has executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the
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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.
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Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Sec ry
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P, i
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. 1896 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 ry of the Planning Commission