HomeMy WebLinkAbout1931RESOLUTION NO. 1931
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 14 -12 (72947); MODIFICATION NO. MP 14 -20; AND MULTIPLE -
FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 13 -33 WITH
A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A TWO -UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 507 S. THIRD
AVENUE
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2013, an application was filed by Armando Olguin
for the design review of a two -unit residential condominium development at 507 S. Third
Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 13 -33; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2014, applications were filed by Armando Olguin
for a subdivision of a two -unit residential condominium development, and a Modification
to allow a zero (0) landscape buffer between the driveway and the residential building in
lieu of a 24" landscape buffer required at 507 S. Third Avenue, Development Services
Department Case Nos. TPM 14 -12 (72947) and MP 14 -20 (the design review
application, subdivision application, and modification application are hereafter
individually and collectively referred to as the "Project "); and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, Planning Services completed an
environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommended that the Planning Commission
determine the Project is exempt under CEQA per Section 15332 of the CEQA
Guidelines because the Project is considered infill development; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2015, a duly noticed public hearing was held before
the Planning Commission on said Project, 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 HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development
Division in the staff report dated January 13, 2015 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record:
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 Subdivision and
Zoning Regulations, the State Subdivision Map Act, and the City's Multiple- Family
Residential Design Guidelines.
FACT: The proposed Project will replace the existing single - family residential
building with a new, two -unit, residential development that is consistent in character with
the Medium Density Multiple- Family Residential designation as described in the City's
General Plan. With an approved Zoning Modification to allow a zero (0) landscape
buffer between the driveway and the building in lieu of a 24" wide landscape buffer
required, the project is consistent with the City's Zoning Regulations. The Project as
proposed is consistent with the City's Subdivision regulations and the State Subdivision
Map Act.
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.
FACT: The Arcadia Public Works Services Department confirmed that the
proposed development will be adequately served by the existing sewer infrastructure
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and the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board will be
satisfied.
3. That the proposed Zoning Modification will secure an appropriate
improvement of a lot; prevent an unreasonable hardship; and/or promote uniformity of
development.
FACT: The landscaping proposed in the front, rear, and side yard areas are
adequate in size and shape to effectively soften the appearance of the small
development that is proposed without needing an additional landscaped planter
between the building and the driveway. Therefore, the requested Modification to allow a
zero (0) landscape buffer between the driveway and the building in lieu of a 24"
landscape buffer required will secure an appropriate improvement of the subject lot.
4. That this Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
5. That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to approve
and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for this Project.
SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines
that the Project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, and
approves Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14 -12 (72947); Modification No. MP 14 -20; and
Multiple - Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13 -33 for a two -unit residential
condominium development at 507 S. Third Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval
attached hereto.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 13th day of January, 2015.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Chairman, PI nning'Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 1931
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a
manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for
TPM 14 -12 (72947); MP 14 -20; and MFADR 13 -33, subject to the approval of the
Community Development Administrator or designee.
2. The applicant /property owner shall pay the following fees prior to approval of the
final Parcel Map: A Map Fee of $100.00 and a Final Approval Fee of $25.00 for a
total of $125.00.
The applicant/property owner shall construct at their expense, 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
final Parcel Map, including the following items:
a. Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
b. Remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage of
the site.
c. Install new street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan in the
parkway along Third Avenue.
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 Engineer or designee. All existing structures shall be demolished prior
to approval of the final Parcel Map.
e. 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.
4. 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.
The applicant/property owner shall install an automatic fire sprinkler system per the
City of Arcadia Fire Department Single and Multiple- Family Dwelling Sprinkler
Standard prior to building occupancy.
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6. 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.
7. The applicant/property owner 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.
8. Approval of TPM 14 -12 (72947); MP 14 -20; and MFADR 13-33 shall not take effect
unless on or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of
the Resolution, the applicant and property owner have 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.
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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. 1931 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 13TH day of
January, 2015, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
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Secret of the Planning Commission