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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1935RESOLUTION NO. 1935 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TTM 73324; MODIFICATION NO. MP 14 -22; AND MULTIPLE- FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 14 -21 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A 13 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 907 -915 ARCADIA AVENUE WHEREAS, on September 18, 2014, an application was filed by Meiiinium Investment, LLC for the design review of a 13 -unit residential condominium development at 907 -915 Arcadia Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 14 -21; and WHEREAS, on December 24, 2014, applications were filed by Meiiinium Investment, LLC for a zoning modification to encroach into the special setback on Arcadia Avenue, and a subdivision of a 13 -unit residential condominium development at 907 -915 Arcadia Avenue, Development Services Department Case Nos. MP 14 -22 and TTM 73324 (the design review application, modification application, and subdivision application are hereafter individually and collectively referred to as the "Project "); and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2015, 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 March 10, 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 March 10, 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 residential buildings with a new 13 -unit, residential development that is consistent in character with the High Density Multiple - Family Residential designation as described in the City's General Plan, The Project is consistent with the City's Subdivision Regulations, and the State Subdivision Map Act. With the Project's conditions of approval, and approval of a Modification to encroach into the special setback on Arcadia Avenue, the Project is consistent with the City's Zoning Regulations. 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 and the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board will be satisfied. 2 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 City Engineer has reviewed the proposed Project, and has no objection to the Modification request to encroach into the special setback on Arcadia Avenue, because the City has no plans to widen Duarte Road, which is the rationale for the special setbacks. Therefore, the requested Modification to allow a 25' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the 30' -0" special setback 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 Tract Map No. TTM 73324; Modification No. MP 14 -22; and Muftiple- Family Architectural Design Review No, MFADR 14 -21 for a 13 -unit residential condominium development at 907 — 915 Arcadia Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 3 Passed, approved and adopted this 10th day of March, 2015. ATTEST: retary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 4 hairman • RESOLUTION NO. 1935 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 TTM 73324; MP 14 -22; and MFADR 14 -21, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. 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 Tract Map prior to approval of the Final Map, including the following items, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee: 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. Remove the existing street trees and install three new 48 -inch box Camphor trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan. d. Prior to approval of the Tract Map or issuance of a grading permit, 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, and all existing structures shall be demolished prior to approval of the final Map. e. The proposed development is subject to a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The applicant/property owner shall prepare the SUSMP as prescribed by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual. 3. The project shall comply with the 2013 California Building Code, including Chapter 11 -A (residential accessibility) and with the Arcadia Multi - Family Standards. The applicant/property owner shall prepare and submit a detailed shoring plan concurrently with Building Plan -Check submittal, subject to the review and approval of the Building Official, or designee. 4. The applicant/property owner shall provide calculations to determine the maximum domestic demand and maximum fire demand in order to verify the water service size required. The calculations shall be submitted to the Public Works Services Department prior to issuance of any building permits. 5 5. The proposed project shall be served by a common domestic water meter and service capable of supplying sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire suppression needs of the total number of units. 6. A separate fire service with Double Check Detector Assembly shall be required as directed by the Fire Marshal if fire suppression is common to the complex. 7. The applicant/property owner shall separate the fire service from domestic water service at each unit with an approved back flow prevention device if a common water service is to be used to supply both domestic water and fire sprinklers for each unit. 8. The proposed project shall require a separate water service and meter for common area landscape irrigation. 9. The applicant/property owner shall submit a Water Meter Clearance Application to the Public Works Services Department prior to issuance of building permits. 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. 10. The applicant/property owner shall utilize the existing sewer lateral if possible. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover, an approved backwater valve is required. 11 The applicant/property owner shall install an automatic sprinkler system per the City of Arcadia Fire Department Single & Multiple - Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard for residential areas and the Commercial Standard for the parking garage areas prior to obtaining final occupancy. The sprinkler system shall be fully monitored, and audible /visual devices shall be provided on the first and second floors and within the basement parking garage. 12. The applicant/property owner shall provide Class 1 standpipe outlets at the top and bottom of the basement garage stairways, prior to obtaining final occupancy. Standpipes shall be combined with the automatic fire sprinkler system. 13. The applicant/property owner shall provide a new fire hydrant on the street frontage at a location approved by the Arcadia Fire Department. 14. The applicant/property owner shall provide illuminated exit signage and emergency lighting in the basement garage area prior to obtaining final occupancy. 15. The applicant/property owner shall provide a Knox box with keys for access to restricted areas, and automatic gates shall be provided with a Knox switch prior to obtaining final occupancy. 6 16. Minimum 2A:10BC type fire extinguishers shall be provided by the applicant/property owner in the basement level and on the first floor prior to obtaining final occupancy. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Approval of TTM 73324; MP 14 -22; and MFADR 14 -21 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. 7 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. 1935 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 10TH day of March, 2015, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Chiao, Lin and Falzone NOES: None tart' of the Planning Commission