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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 -2- 1898 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. -3- 1898 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. -4- 1898 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. -5- 1898 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. -6- 1898 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. -7- 1898 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: Sece - APPROVED AS TO FORM: gettfitt." /4,e Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney -8- 1898 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