HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - TPM 16-06 for 20 Alta
DATE: January 10, 2017
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Nick Baldwin, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1986 – APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 16-06 (72493) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A THREE
UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT
20 ALTA STREET
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1986
SUMMARY
In 2013, the Planning Commission approved a three unit, multi-family residential
condominium project at 20 Alta Street - see Attachment No. 4 for the Minutes, the
Resolution, and the staff report. A building permit was issued April 4, 2016, and the
project is currently under construction. However, a final parcel map was not filed within
24 months after its effective date and therefore expired on October 22, 2015.
The Applicant has a filed a new map to subdivide the three unit project for condominium
purposes. The proposed subdivision complies with the Subdivision Map Act. As an
infill development project, the proposed development qualifies for a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is recommended
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1986 to approve Tentative Parcel
Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493), subject to the conditions listed in this staff report, and
adopt Resolution No.1986 – see Attachment No. 1.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is an 8,000 square foot lot, zoned R-3, High Density Multiple-
Family Residential - see Attachment No. 2 for an Aerial Photo with Zoning Information
and Photos of the Subject Property. The three unit, multi-family residential project is
currently under construction as approved by Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 13-08,
Modification No. MP 13-05, and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No.
MFADR 12-07. The Tentative Parcel Map expired on October 22, 2015 since a
Resolution No. 1986
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
January 10, 2017 – Page 2 of 6
tentative map is only valid for 24 months from its effective date, at which time a final
map must be filed and recorded with the County within that two year period.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting approval of a new Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06
(72493) to subdivide the three multi-family residential units that are currently under
construction into condominiums.
The state legislature passed several bills that automatically extended Tentative Maps
for another two years if they were approved between January 1, 2002 through July 11,
2013. Since this map was approved after July 11, 2013, no automatic extensions apply.
The applicant was unaware that his project would not be subject to the automatic
extensions, which is why he did not apply for an extension of the map from the City.
This was the case for two other parcel maps that is before the Planning Commission
tonight.
There have been no changes to the project site, applicable standards, or environmental
setting of the project that would negate its eligibility to be subdivided into condominiums.
Approval of tentative parcel map would allow the property owner to subdivide the
common area and sell the units to different individual owners.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the City’s Subdivision Ordinance. The
proposed subdivision has been reviewed by the various City Departments, and all City
requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City
Engineer, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works
Services Director, or their respective designees.
FINDINGS
The proposal to subdivide the three multi-family residential units into condominiums
requires that they be subdivided through the Tentative Parcel Map process – see
Attachment No. 3 for the Tentative Parcel Map. The proposed subdivision complies
with the Subdivision Ordinance. The following findings are required for approval of a
Tentative Map:
A. The proposed map, subdivision design, and improvements are consistent
with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and this Division;
The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
applicable General Plan as the site is physical suitable for this type of
development and the approval of the architectural design for the new
condominiums would respect the scale and character of the existing
neighborhood.
B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of
development;
Resolution No. 1986
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
January 10, 2017 – Page 3 of 6
The site is physically suitable for the density that is proposed and complies with
the minimum density of three units. There are no physical impediments to the
development of this site for residential condominiums.
C. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;
The proposed development and subdivision is an infill development and there is
no protected wildlife habitat on the subject property.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health or safety problems;
The proposed subdivision is for condominium purposes. No portion of the land
will be physically subdivided. Therefore the subdivision design will not cause any
public health or safety problems.
E. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use
of, property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not
conflict with any of the easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. This finding shall
apply only to easements of records or to easements established by judgement of
a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislate
body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. Based on the map
and legal description, there are no easements on the subject property.
F. The discharge of sewage from the proposed subdivision into the
community sewer system will not result in violation of existing
requirements specified by the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board;
The Arcadia Public Works Services Department determined that City’s existing
infrastructure will adequately serve the new development from this subdivision,
and the requirements from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
will be satisfied.
G. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, passive or
natural heating and cooling opportunities; and
The subdivision has been designed to comply with the California Building Code
that includes regulations pertaining to energy conservation.
Resolution No. 1986
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
January 10, 2017 – Page 4 of 6
H. The proposed subdivision, its design, density, and type of development and
improvements conforms to the regulations of this Development Code and
the regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law.
The proposed subdivision complies with the minimum density of three units, and
all the improvements required for each unit will comply with the regulations that
are required in the City’s Development Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Development Services Department has determined that the proposed project qualifies
as a minor land division for a Class 15 Categorical Exemption per Section 13515 of the
CEQA Guidelines. Refer to Attachment No. 5 of the Preliminary Exemption
Assessment.
PUBLIC NOTICE/COMMENTS
The public hearing notice for this item was mailed to the owners and tenants of those
properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject property on December 30,
2016. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the public hearing notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on December 29, 2016.
As of January 3, 2017, staff did not receive any comments from the neighbors.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission conditionally approve the map and
find that this map is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) by adopting Resolution No. 1986, which includes the requisite findings, and
the following conditions of approval:
1. The map shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a
manner that is consistent with the tentative parcel map conditionally approved for
TPM 16-06 (72493) to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or
designee(s).
2. The applicant/property owner shall pay a $100 Final Map fee and a $25 Final
Map Approval fee prior to the approval of the final Parcel Map.
3. 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
prior to approval of the final Parcel Map, including, but not limited to the following
items, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee:
a. Remove and replace existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk from property line to
property line along Alta Street;
Resolution No. 1986
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
January 10, 2017 – Page 5 of 6
b. Construct a new driveway approach on Alta Street per City standards and
offset it at least one foot from the property line to the top of the driveway wing;
c. The applicant/property owner shall replace street trees in the public parkway
in front of the property if determined to be necessary by the Public Works
Services Director or designee; and
d. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the asphalt alley and
concrete ribbon gutter from property line to property line along the alley
frontage.
5. 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 having fully detailed construction plans
submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and
employees.
6. 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 map 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 map or decision. The City shall promptly notify
the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the map 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.
7. Approval of TPM 16-06 (72493) 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.
Resolution No. 1986
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
January 10, 2017 – Page 6 of 6
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this subdivision, the Commission should
approve a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1986 to approve Tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 16-06 (72493) on the bases that the proposal satisfies the requisite findings,
including the environmental determination that the map is Categorically Exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is subject to the conditions of
approval, as presented in this staff report or as modified by the Commission.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this subdivision, the Commission should
approve a motion to deny Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493); state the
finding(s) that the proposal does not satisfy with reasons based on the record, and
direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the
Commission’s decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the January 10, 2017, public hearing, please contact
Associate Planner, Nick Baldwin at (626) 574-5444, or nbaldwin@ArcadiaCA.gov.
Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 1986
Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject
Property
Attachment No. 3: Tentative Parcel Map No. 72493
Attachment No. 4: Resolution No. 1882, October 22, 2013 PC Minutes, and PC Staff
Report
Attachment No. 5: Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 1986
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RESOLUTION NO. 1986
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 16-06 (72493) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A THREE
UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT
20 ALTA STREET
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2016, an application was filed by Cal Land
Engineering, Inc., for the subdivision of the three unit residential units that are currently
under construction at 20 Alta Street into condominiums, Development Services
Department Case No. TPM 16-06 (72493) (the subdivision application is hereafter
referred to as the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on December 29, 2016, 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 15315 of the CEQA
Guidelines because the Project is considered a minor land division; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, 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 January 10, 2017, are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record:
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A. The proposed map, subdivision design, and improvements are consistent
with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and this Division.
FACT: The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
the applicable General Plan as the site is physical suitable for this type of development
and the approval of the architectural design for the new condominiums would respect
the scale and character of the existing neighborhood.
B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of
development.
FACT: The site is physically suitable for the density that is proposed and
complies with the minimum density of three units. There are no physical impediments
to the development of this site for residential condominiums.
C. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
FACT: The proposed subdivision is a minor subdivision to an infill site and there
is no protected wildlife habitat on the subject property. Therefore, it will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health or safety problems.
FACT: The proposed subdivision is for condominium purposes. No portion of the
land will be physically subdivided. Therefore the subdivision design will not cause any
public health or safety problems.
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E. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of, property
within the proposed subdivision.
FACT: The proposed design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will
not conflict with any of the easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision. This finding shall apply
only to easements of records or to easements established by judgement of a court of
competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislate body to
determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision. Based on the map and legal description,
there are no easements on the subject property.
F. The discharge of sewage from the proposed subdivision into the
community sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements specified by
the California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
FACT: The Arcadia Public Works Services Department determined that City’s
existing infrastructure will adequately serve the new development from this subdivision,
and the requirements from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board will be
satisfied.
G. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, passive or
natural heating and cooling opportunities.
FACT: The subdivision has been designed to comply with the California Building
Code that includes regulations pertaining to energy conservation.
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H. The proposed subdivision, its design, density, and type of development
and improvements conforms to the regulations of this Development Code and the
regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law.
FACT: The proposed subdivision complies with the minimum density of three
units, and all the improvements required for each unit will comply with the regulations
that are required in the City’s Development Code.
I. That this Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines, as a minor land
division.
SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines
that the Project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and approves Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493), for a three-unit
multi-family residential condominium subdivision at 20 Alta Street, 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 10th day of January, 2017.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 1986
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in
a manner that is consistent with the tentative parcel map conditionally approved
for TPM 16-06 (72493) to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director
or designee(s).
2. The applicant/property owner shall pay a $100 Final Map fee and a $25 Final
Map Approval fee prior to the approval of the final Parcel Map.
3. 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 16-06 (72493)
prior to approval of the final Parcel Map, including, but not limited to the following
items, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee:
a. Remove and replace existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk from property line to
property line along Alta Street;
b. Construct a new driveway approach on Alta Street per City standards and
offset it at least one foot from the property line to the top of the driveway wing;
c. The applicant/property owner shall replace street trees in the public parkway
in front of the property if determined to be necessary by the Public Works
Services Director or designee; and
d. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the asphalt alley and
concrete ribbon gutter from property line to property line along the alley
frontage.
5. 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 having fully detailed construction plans
submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and
employees.
6. 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
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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.
7. Approval of TPM 16-06 (72493) 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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Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 2
Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and
Photos of the Subject Property
Overlays
Selected parcel highlighted
Parcel location within City of Arcadian/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Property Owner(s):
Architectural Design Overlay:
Downtown Overlay:
Special Height Overlay:
Parking Overlay:
Lot Area (sq ft):
Year Built:
Main Structure / Unit (sq. ft.):
General Plan:
R-3
Number of Units:
HDR
Zoning:
Property Characteristics
CHEN,CHANG K AND LIAO Y TRS CHEN FAMILY TRUST
Site Address:
20 ALTA ST
This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for
reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current,
or otherwise reliable.
Report generated04-Jan-2017
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20 Alta Street – Subject Property
16 Alta Street –Adjacent Property to the West
24 Alta Street – Adjacent Property to the East
15 Alta Street –Property across the Street
23‐29 Alta Street –Property across the Street to the East
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 3
Tentative Parcel Map No. 72493
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 4
Resolution No. 1882, October 22, 2013 PC
Minutes, and PC Staff Report
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14 ARCADIAPLANNINGCOMMISSION
REGULARMEETINGMINUTES
Tuesday, October22, 2013
CALLTOORDER — ChairmanBeranekcalledthemeetingtoorderat7:00p.m. inthe
ArcadiaCityCouncilChambers.
PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE
ROLLCALL
PRESENT: CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTALINFORMATIONFROMSTAFFREGARDINGAGENDAITEMS
AmemorelatingtoItem1wasdistributedtothePlanningCommissioners.
PUBLICCOMMENTS
None.
PUBLICHEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 1884 - ConditionalUsePermitNo. CUP13-11, ZoneVarianceNo.
ZV13-02, ArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. ADR13-32andLotLineAdjustmentNo.
LLA13-03withaNegativeDeclarationpertheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct
CEQA) tocompletethePurchaseandSaleAgreementbetweentheCityofArcadia
andthePaulP. RusnakFamilyTrustforexpansionofanautodealershipwithanew
25,000square-footshowroomandanancillaryservice/storage/parkingstructureof
78,000squarefeet.
ApplicantPaulP. RusnakFamilyTrustandtheCityofArcadiaasSuccessor
AgencytotheArcadiaRedevelopmentAgency
Recommendedaction: ApproveCUP13-11, ZoneVarianceNo. 13-02,
ArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. 13-32andLotLineAdjustmentNo. 13-03; adopta
NegativeDeclarationperCEQA; andadoptResolutionNo. 1884.
EconomicDevelopmentManager, JerrySchwartzandPlanningServicesManager,
Lisa Flores presented
the staffreport. Theysaidthatstaffisrecommendingthe
additionof
two more conditionsof approval.
ConditionNumber22requiresthe
applicanttocooperateintherestripingofSantaClaraStreettoprovideacenterleft
turnlaneandConditionNumber23statesthatthebuildingsiteshallbe
consolidatedintooneparcelattheexpenseoftheapplicant.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject.
Thefollowingresponded:
DavidLeckie, representedtheapplicant
10-22-13
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjection, themotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, to
approveConditionalUsePermitNo. CUP13-11, ZoneVarianceNo. 13-02,
ArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. 13-32andLotLineAdjustmentNo. 13-03; adopta
NegativeDeclarationperCEQA; andadoptResolutionNo. 1884basedonthe
findingsandconditionsrecommendedinthestaffreportandthetwoadditional
conditionsrecommendedbystaff.
ROLLCALL
AYES:CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Fa!zone, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES:None
There will be a ten (10) dayappealperiodaftertheadoptionoftheResolution.
Appealsaretobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, November4, 2013.
2. AppealoftheArcadiaModificationCommittee'sconditionsofapprovalfor
ModificationNo. MC13-18andSingle-FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo.
SFADR13-48forsetbackModificationsandSingle-FamilyArchitecturalDesign
Reviewfor1,171squarefeetofone-storyadditionstoanexisting2,749square-foot,
one-story, single-familyresidenceat136W. SandraAvenue.
Appellant: SilviaYu, daughterofYuehYu, PropertyOwner
Applicant: FeliciaFanofJWLAssociates, Designer
Recommended action:
DenyappealandupholdtheModificationCommittee's
conditionsofapproval.
AssociatePlanner, TomLi, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifMs. Fanwouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisappeal.
Ms. Fanwasnotpresent.
ChairmanBeranekaskedifMs. Huwouldliketospeakinfavorofthisappeal.
SilviaHurespondedwiththeassistanceofatranslator.
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyoneelsewouldliketospeakinfavorofthisappeal.
Therewerenone.
10-22-13
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisappeal.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerBaerg, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, tofind
thatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQAandtodenytheappealandupholdthe
ModificationCommittee'sconditionsofapprovalbasedonthefindingsinthestaff
report.
ROLLCALL
AYES:CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES:None
Thereisafive (5) workingdayappealperiodaftertheapproval/denialoftheappeal.
AppealstotheCityCouncilaretobefiledby5:30p.m. onTuesday, October29,
2013.
3. ModificationApplicationNo. MP13-11withaClass5CategoricalExemptionfrom
theCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) forsideyardsetbackModifications
fora1,429square-foot, two-storyadditiontoanexisting3,482square-foot, one-
story, single-familyresidenceat2251HighlandOaksDrive.
ApplicantStepanVartanianandLindaVartanian, propertyowners
Recommended action:
Find thatthis projectis exempt
fromCEQA, and
conditionallyapproveMP13-11.
AssociatePlanner, TomLi, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject.
Therewerenone
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerChiao, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
10-22-13
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, tofind
thatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, andconditionallyapproveMP13-11based
onthefindingsandconditionsinthestaffreport.
ROLLCALL
AYES:CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES:None
There is afive (
5) workingdayappealperiodaftertheapproval/denialofthe
Modifications. Appealsaretobefiledby5:30p.m. onTuesday, October29, 2013.
4. Resolution No. 1882 - Tentative ParcelMap No. TPM13-08 (72493), Modification
No. MP13-05andMultiple-FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. MFADR12-07
withaClass32CategoricalExemptionfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQuality
Act (CEQA)forathree-unit, residentialcondominiumdevelopmentat20AltaStreet.
ApplicantTwenMa, Architect
Recommended action: FindthatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, conditionally
approve TPM13-08 (72493), MP13-05andMFADR12-07, andadoptResolution
No. 1882.
AssociatePlanner, TimSchwehr, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject. Thefollowingresponded:
JackLee, CalLandEngineerging, CivilEngineerontheprojectrepresentedthe
applicant.
ScottChen, propertyowner
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, tofind
thatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, conditionallyapproveTPM13-08 (72493),
MP 13-05 andMFADR12-07, andadopt ResolutionNo. 1882basedonthe
findingsinthestaffreport.
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ROLLCALL
AYES:
CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzon, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES:None
Thereisaten (10) dayappealperiodaftertheadoptionoftheResolution. Appeals
aretobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, November4, 2013.
5. ResolutionNo.
1883 - TentativeParcelMapNo. TPM13-10 (72515) andMultiple-
FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. MFADR13-20withaClass3Categorical
ExemptionfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) foratwo-unit,
residentialcondominiumdevelopmentat214ElDoradoStreet.
ApplicantSungLamChan, Designer
Recommended action: Find thatthis project is exemptfromCEQA, and
conditionally approveTPMNo. 13-10 (72515) andMFADR13-20andadopt
ResolutionNo. 1883.
AssistantPlanner, JordanChamberlin, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject. Thefollowingresponded.
PhilipChenrepresentedthepropertyowner
ShaunYu, CivilEngineer
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerChiao, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerBaerg, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, tofind
thatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, andconditionallyapproveTPMNo. 13-10
72515) andMFADR13-20andadoptResolutionNo. 1883basedonthefindings
inthestaffreport.
ROLLCALL
AYES:CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES:None
Thereisaten (10) dayappealperiodaftertheadoptionoftheResolution. Appeals
aretobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, November4, 2013.
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6. ResolutionNo. 1885 - Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM13-11 (72502), Modification
No. MP13-08, andMultiple-FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. MFADR13-18
withaClass3CategoricalExemptionfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct
CEQA) toconsolidatetwoexistingparcelsanddevelopafour-unit, residential
condominiumwithaModificationfora25'-0" streetsideyardsetbackalongThird
Avenueinlieuoftheminimum35'-0" specialsetbackrequirementat316-324S.
ThirdAvenue.
Applicant: RobertTong, Designer
Recommendedaction: Findthat this projectis exemptfrom CEQA, and
conditionally approveTPM No. 13-11 (72502), MP13-08, andMFADR13-18and
adoptResolutionNo. 1885.
AssociatePlanner, TomLi, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject.
RobertTong, Designer, responded.
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerChiao, to
closethePublicHearing. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, tofind
thatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, andconditionallyapproveTPMNo. 13-11
72502), MP13-08, andMFADR13-18andadoptResolutionNo. 1885basedon
thefindingsinthestaffreport.
ROLLCALL
AYES:
CommissionersBaerg, Chiao, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
NOES: None
Thereisaten (10) dayappealperiodaftertheadoptionoftheResolution. Appeals
aretobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, November4, 2013.
CONSENTCALENDAR
7.
MinutesoftheOctober8, 2013, RegularMeetingofthePlanningCommission
Recommendedaction: Approve
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MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, to
approvetheminutesofOctober8, 2013. Withoutobjectionthemotionwasapproved.
MATTERSFROMCOUNCILLIAISON, JOHNWUO
Therewasnothingtoreport.
FROMPLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS
Therewasnothingtoreport.
MATTERSFROMMODIFICATIONCOMMITTEE
CommissionerFalzonereportedthattheModificationCommitteeapprovedtwo
applications; modificationsforparkingforadentalofficeandasmalladditiontoa
home.
MATTERSFROMSTAFFINLCUDINGUPCOMINGAGENDAITEMS
Mr. KasamasaidthenextagendawillincludetheupdateoftheHousingElementof
theGeneralPlan, twoConditionalUsePermitapplicationsandanapplicationforalot
splitonEighthAvenue.
ADJOURNMENT
ChairmanBeranekadjournedthismeetingat8:22p.m. toNovember12, 2013, at
7:00p.m. intheCityCouncilChamberslocatedat240W. HuntingtonDrive, Arcadia.
6-10
1511Msill
Chairman, PlanningCommission
ATTEST:
Sery, PlanningCommission
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Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 5
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
FORM “A” – Preliminary Exemption Assessment
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
1. Name or description of project: TPM 16-06
2. Project Location – Identify street
address and cross streets or attach
a map showing project site
(preferably a USGS 15’ or 7 1/2’
topographical map identified by
quadrangle name):
20 Alta Street
(Cross streets – 1st Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue)
3. Entity or person undertaking
project:
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name Cal Land Engineering, Inc.
(2) Address 576 Lambert Rd., Brea, CA 92821
4. Staff Determination:
The Lead Agency’s Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in
accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment
because:
a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b. The project is a Ministerial Project.
c. The project is an Emergency Project.
d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
e. The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class: 15315 - Class 15 (Minor Land Division)
f. The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. The project is otherwise exempt
on the following basis:
h. The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date: December 29, 2016 Staff:Nick Baldwin, Associate Planner