HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942RESOLUTION NO. 1942
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
TTM 73061 AND MULTIPLE- FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. MFADR 14 -11 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) FOR A 10 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AT 1222 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2014, an application was filed by Mr. Stanley Tsai for
the design review of a 10 -unit residential condominium development at 1222 Temple
City Boulevard, Development Services Department Case No. MFADR 14 -11; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2014, an application were filed by New World
International Investment for a subdivision of a 10 -unit residential condominium
development at 1222 Temple City Boulevard, Development Services Department Case
No. TTM 73061 (the design review application and subdivision application are hereafter
individually and collectively referred to as the "Project "); and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 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 July 14, 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 July 14, 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 and multiple -
family residential buildings with a new, 10 -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. 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.
3. That this Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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4. 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 73061 and Multiple - Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 14 -11 for a 10 -unit residential condominium development at 1222
Temple City Boulevard, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of July, 2015.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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airman, Planning Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 1942
Conditions of Approval
1. Before the recordation of the Final Map, the applicantlproperty owner shall provide
evidence to the satisfaction of the Community Development Administrator that the
improvements to the property do not encroach upon the existing easements,
including written confirmation of all easement holders.
2. 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 73061 and MFADR 14 -11, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Administrator or designee.
3. The applicantlproperty 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.
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c.
The applicant/property owner shall dedicate a 2' -0" strip to the City around the
driveway apron for sidewalk purposes.
Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
Remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage of
the site.
d. Install new street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan.
e. 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.
f. 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.
4. 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.
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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. 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.
7. The proposed project shall require a separate water service and meter for common
area landscape irrigation.
8. The applicant/property owner shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City
prior to the commencement of any work.
9. The applicant/property owner shall file a water service application with the East
Pasadena Water Company. Installation of new water services shall be according to
the specifications of the East Pasadena Water Company.
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 project's tie -in point to the sewer system is immediately upstream of the City's
connection to the County sewer system and any adjustments to the system
determined to be necessary by the Los Angeles County due to the proposed
development shall be completed at the expense of the property owner.
12. 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. The audible /visual devices on the first and second
floors shall be activated by the sprinkler waterflow switch.
13. If the fire sprinkler system is fed by a dedicated water main, it shall be fully
monitored.
14. The applicant/property owner shall provide a new fire hydrant on the street frontage
at a location approved by the Arcadia Fire Department.
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.
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
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obtaining final occupancy. The maximum travel distance to an extinguisher shall be
75 feet.
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 73061 and MFADR 14 -11 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.
20. As stated by the applicant/property owner's property manager, Mr. Tony Chen, in
preparation of demolition, the applicant/property owner will, and is required to
provide the tenants a minimum of 90 -days notice for vacating of their units, and
provided they do vacate their units within that 90 -day period, the tenants will be
given a full - refund of their security /cleaning deposits, and $1,000.00 is to be given
to each occupant to assist with relocation.
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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. 1942 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 14th day of July,
2015, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, and Baerg
NOES: None
RECUSED: Commissioner Lin
Sea thry of the Planning Commission