HomeMy WebLinkAbout1898 RESOLUTION NO. 1898
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
TTM 72625, MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. MFADR 13-34, OAK TREE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TRE
13-69, AND MODIFICATION NO. MC 14-05 WITH A CLASS 32
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A SIX-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 19-23 CHRISTINA
STREET
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2013 an application was filed by Simon Lee for
the design review of a six-unit, multiple-family residential development at 19-23
Christina Street, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-34; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2013, an application was filed by Simon Lee for
the subdivision of a six-unit, residential condominium development at 19-23 Christina
Street, Development Services Department Case No. TTM 72625; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2013, an application was filed by Simon Lee for an
Oak Tree Encroachment Permit at 19-23 Christina Street, Development Services
Department Case No. TRE 13-69; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2014, an application was filed by Simon Lee for
Zoning Modifications at 19-23 Christina Street, Development Services Department Case
No. MC 14-05; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on March 11,
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 March 11, 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, the City's Multiple-Family
Residential Design Guidelines, the City's Oak Tree Preservation Regulations, and that
the Modifications will secure an appropriate improvement.
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
72625, MFADR 13-34, THE 13-69, and MC 14-05 for a six-unit, residential
condominium development at 19-23 Christina Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. The property owner/applicant 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
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officials and employees, or designees, and shall include, but shall not be limited to the
following:
a. The property owner/applicant shall utilize existing water and sewer services
if determined to be feasible by the Public Works Services Director, or designee.
b. The property owner/applicant shall provide calculations to determine the total
combined maximum domestic and fire water demand, and verify the required water
service size.
c. The condominiums shall be served by a common domestic water meter and
service capable of supplying sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire needs of the
total number of units. A separate water service and meter shall be provided for the
common area landscape irrigation.
d. The property owner/applicant shall separate the fire service from the
domestic water service at each unit with a back flow prevention device approved by the
Public Works Services Director, or designee.
e. Fire protection requirements shall be as stipulated by the Arcadia Fire
Department and shall be conformed to Arcadia Standard Plan. In the event that fire
suppression is common to the complex, a separate fire service with Double Check
Detector Assembly (DCDA) shall be required as directed by the Fire Marshal, or
designee.
f. The property owner/applicant shall file a Water Meter Clearance Application
with the Public Works Services Department prior to the issuance of any building permits
for the project.
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g. New water service, if necessary, shall be installed by the property
owner/applicant. 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 property owner/applicant, according to Public
Works Services Department specifications.
h. 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 property owner/applicant on the
lateral behind the property line.
i. The existing Oak trees shall be protected in place with the protection
measures recommended in the Arborist's Protected Tree Report dated December 2013.
In the event that any roots of the Oak trees need to be disturbed, the property
owner/applicant shall notify the City's Street Superintendent, prior to the
commencement of work.
j. 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 property owner/applicant to the satisfaction of the City Fire Marshal.
Sprinkler systems that serve twenty (20) sprinkler heads or more shall be fully
monitored.
k. The property owner/applicant shall install a public hydrant on the street
frontage. The location shall be reviewed and approved by the City Fire Marshal, or
designee, prior to installation.
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I. Minimum rated 2A:10BC fire extinguishers shall be provided on the exterior
of the structures on the front entrance side. The maximum travel distance to an
extinguisher shall be 75 feet. The locations shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Fire Marshal.
m. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the property owner/applicant shall
merge the two lots.
n. The property owner/applicant 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:
i. Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard
Plans.
ii. Construction of new curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage of
the site. The new sidewalk shall be designed around the existing Oak trees.
iii. Installation of a new HPSV streetlight per City of Arcadia Standard within the
parkway along Christina Street. The location shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer, or designee, prior to installation.
o. The property owner/applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the
City prior to the commencement of any work in the public rights-of-way.
p. The property owner/applicant 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.
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q. Prior to approval of the Tract Map, the property owner/applicant 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.
r. The property owner/applicant 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.
s. All landscaping in the public utility easement shall be subject to approval by
the easement owner.
t. All windows shall be recessed a minimum of 2-inches.
u. The property owner/applicant shall install a driveway gate. The location,
architectural design, color, and material, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Development Services Director, or designee, prior to installation.
v. That condominium Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's)
containing provisions for property maintenance shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Attorney, and shall be recorded concurrently with the tract map.
w. One additional thirty-six inch (36") box tree shall be provided in the front
yard. The location shall be reviewed and approved by the Development Services
Director, or designee, prior to installation.
x. 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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y. 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 property owner/applicant 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 72625, MFADR 13-34,
THE 13-69, and MC 14-05, 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.
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4. Approval of TTM 72625, MFADR 13-34, THE 13-69, and MC 14-05 shall not
take effect unless on or before 30 calendar days after Planning Commission adoption of
the Resolution, the property owner/applicant has executed and filed with the Community
Development Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these
conditions of approval.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 11th day of March, 2014.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, Jim Kasama, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1898 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 11th day of
March, 2014, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Falzone, Parrille and Beranek
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
Se - ry of the Planning Commission