HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - TTM 16-05 for 681-685 N. First AvenueDATE: January 10, 2017
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Nick Baldwin, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1985 – APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
TTM 16-05 (72421) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A SIX
UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT
681-685 N. FIRST AVENUE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1985
SUMMARY
In 2014, the Planning Commission approved a six unit, multi-family residential
condominium project at 681-685 N. First Avenue - see Attachment No. 4 for the
Minutes, the Resolution, and the staff report. A building permit was issued on May 14,
2016, and the project is currently under construction. However, a final tract map was not
filed within 24 months after its effective date and therefore expired on March 11, 2016.
The applicant has filed a new map to subdivide the air space for the six unit
condominium. 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. 1985 to approve Tentative Map No.
16-05 (72421), subject to the conditions listed in the staff report, and adopt Resolution
No. 1985—see Attachment No. 1.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a 77,783
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. As shown in the
photo (right), the six unit, multi-
681-685 N. First Avenue – Subject Property
Resolution No. 1985
Tentative Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
January 10, 2017 – Page 2 of 6
family residential project is currently under construction as approved by Tentative Map
No. TTM 72421, Zone Variance No. ZV 13-01, Multiple-Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR13-32, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13-15. The Tentative
Tract Map expired on March 11, 2016 since a 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.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is requesting approval of a new Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 16-05
(72421) to subdivide the six multi-family residential units that are 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 six multi-family residential units into condominiums
requires that they be subdivided through the Tentative Tract Map process – see
Attachment No. 3 for the Tentative Tract 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.
Resolution No. 1985
Tentative Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
January 10, 2017 – Page 3 of 6
B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of
development;
The site is physically suitable for the density that is proposed and was granted
approval by the Planning Commission in 2014 through a zone variance for a
density of six units, where a minimum of nine is required. 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. There are two utility
easements on the property held by Southern California Gas Company and
Southern California Edison and both entities stated that the proposed
development would not unreasonably interfere with their easements— refer to
Attachment No. 5.
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,
Resolution No. 1985
Tentative Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
January 10, 2017 – Page 4 of 6
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.
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 is in accordance with the approval by the Planning
Commission in 2014 for a zone variance that allows a density of six units, where
a minimum of nine is required, 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
for Class 32 Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 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. 1985, which includes the requisite findings, and
the following 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 TTM 16-05 (72421) 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 Tract Map.
Resolution No. 1985
Tentative Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
January 10, 2017 – Page 5 of 6
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 Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421) prior
to approval of the final Tract Map, including, but not limited to the following items,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee:
a.Remove and replace existing curb and gutter and construct a new sidewalk
from property line to property line along First Avenue per City of Arcadia
Standard.
b.Construct a new driveway approach on First Avenue per City standards.
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.
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 TTM 16-05 (72421) 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. 1985
Tentative Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
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. 1985 to approve Tentative Tract Map No.
TTM 16-05 (72421) 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 Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421); 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. 1985
Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject
Property
Attachment No. 3: Tentative Map. No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
Attachment No. 4: Resolution No. 1899, and the March 11, 2014 Minutes and Staff
Report
Attachment No. 5: Letter from Utilities Regarding Easements
Attachment No. 6: Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 1985
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RESOLUTION NO. 1985
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
TTM 16-05 (72421) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A SIX-
UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AT 681-685 N.
FIRST AVENUE
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2016, an application was filed by Cal Land
Engineering, Inc., for the subdivision of the six unit residential units that are currently
under construction at 681-685 N. First Avenue into condominiums, Development
Services Department Case No. TTM 16-05 (72421) (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 15303) of the CEQA
Guidelines because the Project is considered new construction of small structures; 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 was
granted approval by the Planning Commission in 2014 through a zone variance for a
density of six units, where a minimum of nine is required. 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 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.
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. There are two utility easements on the
property held by So Cal Gas and Southern California Edison and both entities stated
that the proposed development would not unreasonably interfere with their easements.
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 is in accordance with the approval by the
Planning Commission in 2014 for a zone variance that allows a density of six units,
where a minimum of nine is required, 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 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, as an infill
development.
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 Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421) and for a six-unit
residential condominium development at 681-685 N. First Avenue, subject to the
conditions of approval attached hereto.
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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. 1985
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 TTM 16-05 (72421) 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 Tract 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 Tract Map No. TTM 16-05 (72421) prior
to approval of the final Tract Map, including, but not limited to the following items,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, or designee:
a.Remove and replace existing curb and gutter and construct a new sidewalk
from property line to property line along First Avenue per City of Arcadia
Standard;
b.Construct a new driveway approach on First Avenue per City standards;
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.
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 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
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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 TTM 16-05 (72421) 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
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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
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Property Characteristics
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New Ridge Development, LLC
Site Address:
681-685 N. First Avenue
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77,783
618‐685 N. First Avenue – Subject Property
705 N. First Avenue – Adjacent Property to the North
711 N. First Avenue –Property Two Lots to the North
101 E. Haven Avenue –Property across the Street
620 N. First Avenue –Property across the Street
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 3
Tentative Map. No. TTM 16-05 (72421)
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 4
Resolution No. 1899, and the March 11,
2014 Minutes and Staff Report
4 oviper. ARCADIAPLANNINGCOMMISSION
REGULARMEETINGMINUTES
Tuesday, March11, 2014
CALLTO ORDER — ChairmanBeranekcalledthemeetingtoorderat7:00p.m. inthe
ArcadiaCityCouncilChambers.
PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE
ROLLCALL
PRESENT: CommissionersBaerg, Falzone, ParrilleandBeranek
ABSENT: CommissionerChiao
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrilleandsecondedbyCommissionerFalzoneto
excuse Commissioner Chiaofromthe meeting. Withoutobjectionthemotionwas
approved.
SUPPLEMENTALINFORMATIONFROMSTAFFREGARDINGAGENDAITEMS
None
PUBLICCOMMENTS
None.
PUBLICHEARINGS
1. ResolutionNo. 1900 — ConditionalUsePermitNo. CUP13-19tooperatea
1,200-square-footnailsalonwithaCategoricalExemptionfromtheCalifornia
EnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) at202E. LiveOakAvenue (d.b.a. Nicely
Nails).
Applicant: NgocHienThiLe, BusinessOwner
Recommended action: FindthattheprojectisexemptfromCEQA,
conditionally approve ConditionalUsePermit No. CUP13-19, andadopt
ResolutionNo. 1900.
AssociatePlanner, TomLi, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketo
speakinfavorofthisproject.
Ms. HienMindyLerepresentedhissister, Ms. NgocNguyen
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
3-11-14
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, toclosethe PublicHearing. Withoutobjection, themotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, toadopt ResolutionNo. 1900andtoconditionallyapproveConditionalUsePermitNo.CUP13-19tooperatea1,200-square-footnailsalonwithaCategoricalExemptionfrom theCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) at202E. LiveOakAvenued.b.a. NicelyNails).
ROLLCALL
AYES: CommissionersBaerg, Beranek, Falzone, andParrilleNOES: None
ABSENT: CommissionerChiao
ThereisafiveworkingdayappealaftertheadoptionoftheResolution. Appealsareto befiledby5:30p.m. onTuesday, March18, 2014.
2.Resolution No. 1899 —ZoneVarianceNo. ZV13-01; TentativeTractMapNo.72421; Multiple-FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. MFADR13-32; and
ConditionalUsePermitNo. CUP13-15withaCategoricalExemptionfromthe
CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) forthefollowingrequestsat681-685N. FirstAvenueand723and805N. FirstAvenue.
A. AZoneVariancetoallowa6-unitmultiple-familydevelopmentat681-685 N. FirstAvenueinlieuoftheminimum9-unitdensityrequirementfor this property (AMC Sec. 9255.2.7); toallowazero
landscapebufferbetweenaportionoftheproposeddrivewayandthe southwest property line in
lieu a minimum
3'-0" buffer
requirement along the entire
driveway (AMCSec. 9255.2.10); andto
allowazerolandscapebufferbetweenportionsoftheproposed
drivewayandthenewresidentialbuildingsinlieuofaminimum2'-0"
bufferrequirementalongtheentiredriveway (AMCSec. 9255.2.10);
B. ATentativeTractMaptosubdividethenew6-unitmultiple-familydevelopment intoresidentialcondominiums;
C. ArchitecturalDesignReviewapprovaloftheproposed6-unitmultiple-familydevelopment; and
D. ArevisiontotheexistingConditionalUsePermitforthechurchat723 & 805N. FirstAvenuetoreconfigurethechurchparkinglot, andupdatetheexistingchurchservicesandancillaryuses.
Applicant: Rob Tyler& GeorgeVoigt
Recommended action: FindthattheprojectisexemptfromCEQA, conditionallyapprove theapplications, andadoptResolutionNo. 1899
3-11-14
AssociatePlanner, TimSchwehr, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketospeak infavorofthisproject.
Mr. JasonGrohs, representingtheapplicant, andMr. RobTyler, theprojectarchitectresponded.
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, toclose thePublicHearing. Withoutobjection, themotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerBaerg, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, toadoptResolutionNo. 1899withanamendmenttocondition6.0toconditionallyapproveZone VarianceNo. ZV13-01; TentativeTractMapNo. TTM72421; Multiple-FamilyArchitectural DesignReviewNo. MFADR13-32; andConditionalUsePermitNo.CUP13-15withaCategoricalExemptionfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) forasix-unitresidentialcondominiumprojectat681-685N. FirstAvenueandtoreconfigurethechurchparkinglotat723and805N. FirstAvenue.
ROLLCALL
AYES: CommissionersBaerg, Beranek, Falzone, andParrilleNOES: None
ABSENT: CommissionerChiao
Thereisaten (10) dayappealperiodaftertheadoptionoftheResolution. Appealsare tobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, March24, 2014.
3. Resolution No. 1898 - TentativeTractMapNo. TTM72625; Multiple-FamilyArchitectural Design Review No. MFADR13-34; OakTreeEncroachmentApplication No. THE13-69; andModificationNo. MC14-05withaCategoricalExemption fromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) forasix-unit,
residentialcondominiumdevelopmentwiththefollowingrequestsat19-23Christina Street.
A. An8'-0" northerlyrearyardsetbackinlieuofthe10'-0" requirementfor
anaccessiblelift (AMCSec. 9255.2.5);
B. A4'-6" easterlysideyardsetbackinlieuofthe10'-0" requirementforanaccessiblelift (AMCSec. 9255.2.4);
C. Provide651squarefeetofcommonopenspaceinlieuof100squarefeet of private open space
for eachunit (
AMC Sec. 9255.2.11); and,
D. Encroachmentintotheprotectedzonesofthreeoaktrees.
3-11-14
Applicant: SimonLee, Architect
Recommended action: FindthatthisprojectisexemptfromCEQA, conditionallyapprove theapplications, andadoptResolutionNo. 1898.
AssistantPlanner, JordanChamberlin, presentedthestaffreport.
ChairmanBeranekopenedthepublichearingandaskedifanyonewouldliketospeak infavorofthisproject.
Mr. HankJong, CivilEngineer, representedtheapplicant.
ChairmanBeranekaskedifanyonewouldliketospeakinoppositiontothisproject.
Therewerenone.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerFalzone, secondedbyCommissionerParrille, toclose thePublicHearing. Withoutobjection, themotionwasapproved.
MOTION
ItwasmovedbyCommissionerParrille, secondedbyCommissionerFalzone, toadopt ResolutionNo. 1898toapproveTentativeTractMapNo. TTM72625, Multiple-FamilyArchitecturalDesignReviewNo. MFADR13-34, OakTreeEncroachmentApplication No. THE 13-69, and
Modification No. MC14-05withaCategoricalExemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) forasix-unitresidential condominiumprojectat19-23ChristinaStreet.
ROLLCALL
AYES: CommissionersBaerg, Beranek, Falzone, andParrilleNOES:None
ABSENT: CommissionerChiao
There is a
ten (10) day appeal period after
the adoption of
the Resolution. Appealsare tobefiledby5:30p.m. onMonday, March24, 2014.
CONSENTCALENDAR
4. MinutesoftheFebruary25, 2014, RegularMeetingofthePlanningCommission
Recommendedaction: Approve
Withoutobjection, theminuteswereapprovedaspresented.
MATTERSFROMCOUNCILLIAISON, JOHNWUO
CouncilmanWuowasnotpresent.
3-11-14
FROMPLANNINGCOMMISSIONERS
CommissionerParrilleaskedhowtheclosingofJoanne'sFabricstorewillaffectthenearbyfitness centersincetheapprovalofthefitnesscenterwasbasedpartlyontheiruseofJoanne's parking lot. Mr. Kasamasaidthefitnesscentermayhavetoworkoutanewagreement withthenewtenant.
MATTERSFROMMODIFICATIONCOMMITTEE
CommissionerFalzonereportedthataModificationandatreeremovalapplicationforanewhome onSantaMariaRoadwereapprovedattheModificationCommitteemeeting.
MATTERSFROMSTAFFINCLUDINGUPCOMINGAGENDAITEMS
Mr. Kasamasaidthenextagendawillincludeathree-unitcondoonFanoStreet; afour-unitcondo onS. SecondAvenue; arequestfromWestfieldtochangetherestaurantlimitationsatthe Promenade; and, aGeneralPlanAmendment, TextAmendmentandZoneChangetocreate aResidentialFlexOverlayZoneforLasTunasDriveandWestLiveOakAvenue. Healso mentionedthattheSeabiscuitPacificaprojectwillbeheardbytheCityCouncilattheirnext meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
ChairmanBeranekadjournedthismeetingat7:40p.m. toMarch25, 2014, at7:00p.m. intheCity CouncilChamberslocatedat240W. HuntingtonDrive, Arcadia.
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Chairman, PlanningCommission
ATTEST:
Sec ry, PlanningCommission
3-11-14
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 5
Letter from Utilities Regarding Easements
Page 1 of 1
Non-Objection Letter
Reviewed by Legal Dept. Andrew Cheung 12/31/2009
1919 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-6114
April 12, 2016
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia Ca. 91066
Attn: Coleman Olinger, P.E
Subject: Intent to Quitclaim P.U.E. at 681 North First Avenue
We have received notice of the proposed Final Map listed above. Pursuant to
Government Code Section 66436 (a)(3)(A)(i) of the Subdivision Map Act, this is to
inform you that the division and development of the property in the manner set forth in
the proposed Final Map listed above will not unreasonably interfere with the free and
complete exercise of Southern California Gas Company’s (“The Gas Company”) rights
within the boundaries of said Map, provided we are able to maintain our easement(s)
as recorded. The Gas Company has no objection to the recordation of said Map without
our signature provided the following conditions for construction over our easement(s)
are met:
1.No change of grade without prior written approval of The Gas Company.
2.No temporary or permanent structures within the easement(s): i.e. buildings, concrete
pads, walls, vaults, etc. Should The Gas Company have to remove any
temporary/permanent structures, the demolition would be at the property owners’
expense.
3.No planting of trees or deep rooted plants.
4.No poles, signs or fence posts to be installed without the written approval of The Gas
Company.
5.Ingress and egress rights to and from the easement(s) must be maintained.
This letter should not be construed as a subordination of The Gas Company’s right, title
and interest in and to said easement(s) nor should this letter be construed as a waiver or
amendment of any of the provisions contained in said easement(s).
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact our
Right of Way desk at 714-634-5065.
Sincerely,
Ralph Dunn
Distribution Planning Department
Attachment No. 6
Attachment No. 6
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:TTM 16-05
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):
681-685 N. First Avenue
(Cross streets – 210 Freeway and Country Oaks Drive.)
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: 15332 - Class 32 (Infill Devleopment)
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