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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006RESOLUTION NO. 2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TTM 17-07 (77169) AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 17-01 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) TO COMBINE 10 LEGAL LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR A NEW, TWO-STORY 16,360 SQUARE - FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 11700 GOLDRING ROAD (APNs: 8532-018-005 AND 8532-018-011) WHEREAS, on January 11, 2017, an application was filed by Archifield Inc. Architect, for the design review of a 16,360 square -foot industrial building at 11700 Goldring Road, Development Services Department Case No. Architectural Design Review No. ADR 17-01: and WHEREAS, on August 22, 2017, an application was filed by Archifield Inc. Architect, for a Tentative Tract Map to combine 10 legal lots into one lot at 11700 Goldring Road, Development Services Department Case No. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-07 (77169) (Design Review and Tentative Tract Map, collectively, the "Project'); and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2017, 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 because the Project qualifies as a Class 5 and 32 Categorical Exemption as a minor alteration in land use limitations and construction of an in -fill development project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 and 15332; and 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 December 12, 2017, are true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record: A. The proposed map, subdivision design, and improvements are consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and the Subdivisions Division of the Development Code. FACT: The Development Standards in the M-1 zone require each lot have a minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet and a maximum FAR of 0.5. The proposal to consolidate the 10 legal lots into one to create a 32,725 square foot lot and construct a 16,360 square foot industrial building is in compliance with the FAR and consistent with the M-1 development standards. The General Plan Land Use Designation for the subject site is Industrial which allows for an array of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and assembly uses in appropriate locations. The subject site is currently vacant. The proposal will allow for a new industrial building to be constructed that will be occupied by a new wholesale business. The proposed wholesale business is consistent with the Industrial Land Use Designation and will also create new employment opportunities in the City and additional tax revenues. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the approval of the architectural design for the building respects the scale and character of the existing neighborhood. The proposal will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan and is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies: 2 Land Use and Community Design Element • Policy LU -1.4: Encourage the gradual redevelopment of incompatible, ineffective, and/or undesirable land uses • Policy LU -7.3: Require quality industrial development that includes visually appealing architectural design, site design, scale and massing, and landscaping design features consistent with the City's ordinance Economic Development Element • Goal ED -1: A mix of land uses and development incentives that work to retain existing business and attract new enterprises that generate tax revenues and high-quality jobs • Goal ED -3: A strong commercial and industrial economic base B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development. FACT: The site is physically suitable for the new industrial building. The M-1 zone has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.5 which allows for a maximum floor area of 16,363 square feet for the subject site. The proposed 16,360 square feet industrial building is in compliance with the FAR, and the proposed project complies with the required parking as well as all the other zoning regulations. 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. kl FACT: The proposed project is an infill site within an urbanized area, 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 proposal is to merge 10 legal lots into one. The construction of the 16,360 square foot industrial building is being done in compliance with Building and Fire Codes and all other applicable regulations. The Project meets all health and safety requirements, and 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 (This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision). FACT: The proposed design of the subdivision or the type of improvements does not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. Based on the Tentative Tract Map, there are no such 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. 12 FACT: The Arcadia Public Works Services Department determined that the City's existing infrastructure will adequately serve the new development, and the requirements of 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 proposed project 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 the City's Development Code and the regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law. FACT: The design of the proposed subdivision complies with the M-1 (Light Industrial) Development Standards of the City's Development Code. All the improvements required for the site will comply with the regulations in the City's Development Code. I. The proposal is consistent with the City's Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines. FACT: The massing, scale, quality of the design of the proposed development, quality of design, and the proposed landscaping is consistent or superior to that of other developments in the area. The Contemporary style will complement the other newer developments along Goldring Road. The proposal is consistent with the City's Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines and the requirements of the Architectural Design Overlay. k" K. That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to approve and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for this Project. SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines that the Project is Exempt per Section 15305 and Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and approves Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-07 (77169) and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 17-01, to combine 10 legal lots into one lot on parcels located on Goldring Road and construct a new, two-story 16,360 square -foot industrial building with incidental office space at 11700 Goldring Road, 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 12th day of December, 2017. ATTEST: r� [�_ Lisa L. Flores Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney A Kenne Chan Chair, Planning Commission STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) §: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, Lisa Flores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2006 was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chair and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 12th day of December, 2017, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Thompson, Lewis, Fandry, Thompson, and Chan NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin 7 n4 --- Lisa L. Flores Secretary of the Planning Commission RESOLUTION NO. 2006 Conditions of Approval 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TTM 17-07 (77169) and ADR 17-01, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director, or designee. 2. On the plans submitted for plan check in Building Services, the backflow prevention device shall be screened from public view by a solid wall and landscaping. The placement and height of the wall shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director, or designee. 3. The owner/applicant shall remove and replace the existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Goldring Road from property line to property line. 4. The owner/applicant shall remove and replace the existing curb and gutter along Randolph Street from property line to property line. 5. The owner/applicant shall construct new driveway approaches per the City of Arcadia standard. 6. The owner/applicant shall dedicate five feet along Goldring Road to the City of Arcadia from property line to property line for streets and highway purposes to create in a 30'-0" wide right-of-way measured from the centerline of the street.. 7. A Final Map Application shall be filed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of a building permit. The applicant/property owner shall pay the following fees prior to the approval of the Final Map: Map fee of $100 and Final approval fee of $25 for a total of $125. 8. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the owner/applicant shall submit to the City Engineer for approval a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered civil engineer. 9. The owner/applicant shall provide calculations prepared by a licensed Civil or Mechanical Engineer to verify the required water service size prior to the issuance of a building permit. 10. A separate water service lateral and meter shall be required for the structure and irrigation uses. Backflow protection shall be an approved reduced backflow preventer. 11. A Water Meter Clearance Application, filed with the Public Works Services Department, shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit. 0 12. New water service installation shall be by the owner/applicant. Installation 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 Developer, according to Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications. 13. The owner/applicant shall utilize the existing sewer lateral if possible. 14. If any drainage fixture is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover (815MH013), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on the sewer lateral behind the property line. 15. The owner/applicant shall plant two (2), 36" box Evergreen Pear trees in parkway area along Goldring Road. Irrigation shall be provided to the trees. The planting location of the trees shall be subject to review and approval by Public Works Services Director, or designee. 16. The owner/applicant shall integrate Low Impact Development (LID) strategies into the site design. These strategies include using infiltration trenches, bio -retention planter boxes, roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious concrete/paver, etc. 17. Fire protection requirements shall be as stipulated by the Arcadia Fire Department and conform to Arcadia Standard Plan. A separate fire service with Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) shall be installed for each fire service required. 18. The new structure shall be fully fire sprinklered per the City of Arcadia Fire Department Commercial Sprinkler Standard. 19. The owner/applicant shall submit a high piled combustible storage permit which is subject to review and approval by the Fire Marshal, or designee, prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. 20. Knox boxes with keys shall be provided for access to restricted areas. . 21. The project shall comply with the current California Building Code 22. 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, environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director, City Engineer, and Planning & Community Development Administrator. 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 23. The owner/applicant 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. 24. Approval of TTM 17-07 (77169) and ADR 17-01 shall not take effect unless on or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of the Resolution, the applicant and owner have executed and filed with the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 10