HomeMy WebLinkAbout1902 RESOLUTION NO. 1902
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
14-04 (72768) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-38 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) FOR A THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AT 42 FANO STREET
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2013, an application was filed by Mr. Robert Tong
for the design review of a three-unit residential condominium development at 42 Fano
Street, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13-38; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2014, an application was filed by Meiloon Atlantic,
LLC, for the subdivision of a three-unit residential condominium development at 42
Fano Street, Development Services Department Case No. TPM 14-04 (72768); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on March 25,
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 25, 2014 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds and directs:
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.
4. That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to approve
and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for this project.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves TPM
14-04 (72768) and MFADR 13-38 for a three-unit residential condominium development
at 42 Fano 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 or
designee. 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, or designees, and shall include, but shall not be
limited to the following:
a. The applicant/property owner shall use the existing water service if possible.
If new water service is required, a six-inch, cast iron water main with 75 psi static
pressure is available in the right-of-way in Fano Street, which is capable of meeting all
reasonable and expected demands of the improvement.
b. The applicant/property owner shall install a separate water meter for each
unit. A common water meter for each unit can be used to supply both domestic water
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services and fire services, but the applicant/property owner shall separate the fire
service from the domestic water service with an approved back flow device.
c. A separate landscape meter is required for common area landscape
irrigation. The backflow preventer on the common area irrigation shall be the Reduce
Pressure Backflow Assembly type as 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 Parcel Map prior to approval of the Parcel Map, including the
following items:
i. Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
ii. Remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage
of the site.
iii. Installation of new street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan
in the parkway along Fano Street shall be shown on the Grading Plan.
iv. Remove and replace from side property line to side property line the asphalt
alley and concrete swale to the south of the subject property per City of Arcadia
Standards.
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
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Engineer or designee. 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 or designee 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. 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
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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 or
designee.
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 or designee.
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 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or designee.
q. The 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 parcel map.
2. The project shall be developed and maintained in a manner that is consistent
with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TPM 14-04 (72768) and
MFADR 13-38, 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
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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
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 TPM 14-04 (72768) and MFADR 13-38 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 25th day of March, 2014.
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ATTEST:
Chairman, Planning Commission
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sreptferf P. Deitsotr
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. 1902 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 25th day of
March, 2014, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao, Falzone and Parrille
NOES: None
Secre of the Planning Commission