HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946RESOLUTION NO. 1946
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 15 -04 (73634), MODIFICATION NO. MP 15 -06, MFADR 15 -04, AND
OAK TREE ENCRAOCHMENT APPLICATION NO. 15 -23 WITH A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A TWO -UNIT
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 616 SOUTH THIRD AVENUE
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2015, an application was filed by Christopher Loh,
for the Architectural Design Review of a two -unit, multiple- family condominium
development at 616 South Third Avenue, Development Services Department Case No.
MFADR 15 -04; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2015, an application was filed by New Ridge
Development, LLC., for the encroachment into the canopy of one Oak Tree by the
proposed condominium development at 616 South Third Avenue, Development
Services Department Case No. THE 15 -23; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2015, an application was filed by Christopher Loh, for
the encroachment into the special setback on Third Avenue by the proposed
condominium development at 616 South Third Avenue, Development Services
Department Case No. MP 15 -06; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2015, an application was filed by Charles Chow, for a
Tentative Parcel Map for a two -unit condominium subdivision at 616 South Third
Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TPM 15 -04 (73634) (collectively,
the foregoing applications are described as "The Project "); and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 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 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project
qualifies as a minor alteration to a land use limitation and is in conformance with the
General Plan and Subdivision Code; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 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 September 8, 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 will replace the existing single - family residence with a new,
two -unit, residential development that is consistent in character with the Medium
Density Multiple - Family Residential designation as described in the City's General Plan.
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 1946
3. That the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15305 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 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines, and
approves Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 15 -04 (73634), Modification No. MP 15 -06,
Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 15 -04, and Oak Tree
Encroachment No. THE 15 -23 for a two -unit condominium development at 616 S. Third
Avenue, 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 13th day of October, 2015.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/;k t
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
Chaff pia , 'fannies Commission
3 1946
RESOLUTION NO. 1946
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a
manner that is consistent with the revised plans submitted on October 1, 2015, and
conditionally approved for TPM 15 -04, MP 15 -06, MFADR 15 -04, and THE 15 -23,
subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator or designee.
2. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in
compliance with all of the recommended tree protection measures listed in the Oak
Tree Report prepared for this project.
3. The applicant/property owner shall be required to pay a $100 Map fee and $25
Final Map Approval fee prior to the approval of the Parcel Map.
4. Prior to the approval of the Parcel Map 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.
5. The proposed development is subject to a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP) if the project results in the creation, addition, or replacement of
5,000 square -feet or more of impervious surface area. The applicant/property
owner shall prepare the SUSMP as prescribed by Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works SUSMP Manual and show the selected measures on the grading
plan if SUSMP is required.
6. 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 73634 prior to approval of
the Parcel Map, including the following items, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, or designee:
a. The driveway approach, curb, gutter, and sidewalk, from property line to
property line, shall be removed and replaced by the applicant/property owner
per City of Arcadia Standard Plans prior to building occupancy.
7. The project shall comply with the 2013 California Building Code, including Chapter
11 -A (residential accessibility) and with the Arcadia Multi - Family Standards.
8. The proposed project shall be served by two separate water meters. The size of
the water service will be determined based on the estimated fixture unit demand.
9. A Water Meter Clearance Application shall be filed with the Public Works Services
Department prior to the issuance of any building permit.
10. New water service installation shall be done by the applicant/property owner.
Installation shall be according to the specifications of the Public Works Services
4 1946
Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of existing water services, if
necessary, shall be done by the applicant/property owner, according to the Public
Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications.
11. 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 to be installed on the
house lateral.
12. The applicant/property owner shall install an automatic sprinkler system per the City
of Arcadia Fire Department Single & Multiple - Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard
prior to obtaining final occupancy.
13. Any new fence and /or wall shall be located inside the property line. If the Applicant
decides to place the new fence or wall on the property fine, the Applicant must
obtain permission from the affected owner(s) on the City's form.
14. No portion of the new wall may be located under the dripline of the Oak tree.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Approval of TPM 15 -04, MP 15 -06, MFADR 15 -04, and THE 15 -23 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
5 1946
Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness
and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
6 1946
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §:
CITY OF ARCADIA
I, Jim Kasama, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City ofArcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1946 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 13th day of
October, 2015, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Chan, Lewis, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
�f
t;,/of the Planning Commission