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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944RESOLUTION NO. 1944 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 15 -02 (73464) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A TWO - LOT SUBDIVISION AT 1510 S. FOURTH AVENUE WHEREAS, on March 24, 2015, an application was filed by EGL Associates Inc., for a two -lot subdivision of a 19,919 square -foot, single- family residential property zoned R -1 -7,500 at 1510 S. Fourth Avenue, Development Services Department Case N TPM 15 -02 (73464) (the "Project "); and WHEREAS, on June 24, 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 that the Project is exempt under CEQA per Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is a minor land division that is in conformance with the General Plan and Subdivision Code; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 2015, a duly- noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on the 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 28, 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 Regulations, and the State Subdivision Map Act. FACT: The Project is consistent with the density level of 4 -to -6 dwelling units per acre of the Low - Density Residential Land Use Designation of the site as specified in the City's General Plan. The Project is also consistent with the City's Subdivision Code, 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 Project 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 the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines. 4. That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to approve and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for the Project. SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines that the Project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines, and approves Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 15 -02 (73464) for a two -lot subdivision of 1510 S. Fourth Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 2 1944 Passed, approved and adopted this 28th day of July, 2015. ATTEST: Secre APPROVED AS TO FORM: -�, P. Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney Chairman, Planning Commission 3 1944 RESOLUTION NO. 1944 Conditions of Approval 1. 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, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee: a. b. Remove and replace the curb and gutter from property line to property line along Fourth Avenue and Pamela Road per City of Arcadia Standards. Construct new driveway approaches per City of Arcadia Standards. c. Remove and replace the existing sidewalk from property line to property line along Fourth Avenue, and construct a new sidewalk from property line to property line along Pamela Road. d. Construct a new ADA Curb Ramp at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Pamela Road. e. Install new street trees to be shown on the Grading Plan located in the parkway along Pamela Road and Fourth Avenue per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan. f. Prior to approval of the final Parcel 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 Parcel Map. g. The applicant/property owner shall pay a $100 Map Fee, and a $25 Final Approval Fee to Engineering Services prior to approval of the final Parcel Map. h. The proposed development is subject to a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The applicantlproperty owner shall prepare the SUSMP as prescribed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual. 2. The subdivision shall comply with the 2013 California Residential Building Code. Underground utilities shall be required as a condition of the Parcel Map. 3. New water service installation(s) shall be by the applicant/property owner. Installation(s) shall be according to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of existing water services, if necessary, shall be by the applicant/property owner, in accordance with the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications. An approved 4 1944 Water Meter Clearance Application, filed with the Public Works Services Department, shall be required prior to permit issuance. 4. The applicant/property owner shall install separate sewer services for each new lot. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover, an approved backwater valve is required. 5. Because subsequent development on the two lots will result in an area of land disturbance greater than 10,000 square feet in area, the development of each of the two new lots shall be subject to the Low Impact Development (LID) requirements for single - family residential developments. The applicant/property shall integrate low impact development strategies into the site designs, including, but not limited to infiltration trenches, bio- retention planter boxes, roof drains connected to landscaped areas, and pervious concrete /pavers, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Services Director, or designee. 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, or their respective designees. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by review and approval of the final Parcel Map and the review and approval of fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review for subsequent developments on the new lots 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 15 -02 (73464) 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. 5 1944 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. 1944 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 28th day of July, 2015, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Chan, Chiao, Lin and Baerg NOES: None Secrecy of the Planning Commission