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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. 2 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: 4eivet--- Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 3 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. b. 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. 4 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 5 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. 6 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