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.
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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.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 10th day of March, 2015.
ATTEST:
retary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 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