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WHEREAS, on October 13, 2016, an application was file by Thomas' U of
Prestige Design, Planning, and Development Inc., for the design review of a two story,
five unit condominium development with subterranean parking at 230 California Street,
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2017, an application was filed by Thomas U of Prestige
Design, Planning, and Development Inc., for a Tentative Tract Map to for the
subdivision of the property for the purposes of creating i five residential condominium
units at 230 California Street, Development Services Department Case No. TTM 17-06
(74972); and
WHEREAS, on: October 24, 2017, applications were filed by Thomas U of
Prestige Design, Planning, and Development Inc., for a Protected Tree Encroachment
Permit and a Diseased/Hazardous Protected Tree Removal Permit for the
encroachment into the protected area of two trees located in the City's right-of-way and
the removal of one dead tree located on the subject property at 230 California Street,
Development Services Department Case No, TRP 17-43 and TRD 17-41; (the design
review application, subdivision appllication, and protected tree permits are hereafter
individually and collectively, referred to as the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2017, Planning Services completed an
environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California
Environmental! Quality Act ("CEOX), and recommended that the Planning Commission
determine the Project is exempt under CEQA because the Project qualifies as a Class
32 Categorical Exemption as the construction of an in -fill development project per
CEQA Guidelines Section 15332; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2017, a cluly 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.
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development
Division in the staff report datedJanuary 9, 2018, 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: Approval of a five unit residential condominium development is
consistent with the High Density Residential General Plan: Land Use Designation and
the R-3 —zoning of the site. The High Density Residential designation is intended to
accommodate higher -density attached housing types for both renter and owner
households within a neighborhood context. The R-3 zone is intended to provide areas
for a variety of medium- to high-density residential development including townhomes
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and condominiums. A single family residence currently occupies, the subject site, which
is inconsistent with the General Plan and Zoning Designation. 'The proposed five-unit
residential condominium development will bring the property into conformance with the
General Plan and Development Code. 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:
Land! Use and _Qpfl]D2.qnit Desi n dement
• Policy LU-1.1- Promote new infill and redevelopment projects that are
consistent with the City's land' use and compatible with surrounding
existing uses.
• Policy LU-1.4- Encourage the gradual redevelopment of incompatible,
ineffective, and/or undesirable land uses,
• Goal LU-4: High-quality and attractive multifamily residential
neighborhoods that provide, ownership and rental opportunities for people
in all stages of life.
• Policy LU-4.1: Require that new multifamily residential development be
visually and functionally integrated and consistent in scale, mass, and
character with structures in the surrounding neighborhood.
B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of
development.
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FACT: The site is physically suitable for the new multiple family development.
The R-3 zone has a minimum density of one dwelling unit per 2,200 square feet of lot
area, and a maximum density of one unit per 1,450 square feet of lot area. This
calculates to a minimum of five units and a maximum of seven units for the subject
property. The proposed five unit development is in compliance with the density
requirements. 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 Tentative Tract Map is for a minor subdlivision of 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.
Di. 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, The construction of the five, multiple family
residential units are 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
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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 nor the type of improvements
does. not conflict with any easements acquired by the pu;blilc 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,
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 providles, to the extent feasible, passive or
natural heating and' cooling opportunities,
FACT: The Project has been designed to comply with the California Building
Code, which 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.
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FACT: The proposed subdivision complies with the density requirements, of the
City's Development Code,, and all the improvements required for the Site and each unit
will comply with the regulations in the City's Development Code.
1'. The proposal is consistent with the City's Commercial' and Industrial Design
Guidelines and Tree Preservation Ordinance,
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 Spanish style will complement the other newer
developments along California Street and S. 3rd Avenue Street. The proposal is
consistent with the City's Multiple Family Residential Design Guidelines,
The Arborists found that with protective measures, the development will not have
an adverse impact on the health of the protected trees. The protective measures in the
Arborists' report and the City Arborist's recommendations are included as conditions of
approval. The removal of the dead English Walnut tree will be sufficiently mitigated by
the, replacement trees proposed on the conceptual landscape plan,
J. 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 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and approves
Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 17-06 (74972), Multiple -Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 16-24, Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 17-43, and
Diseased'/Hazardous Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRID 17-41, to construct a
230 California Street, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 91h day of January, 20,18.
Li'sa L. Flores
Secretary
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Stephen' P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Kennet"CChan
Chair, Planning, Commission
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF ARC�ADIA
1, Lisa Flores, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, herebry
certify that the foregoing Resolution!, No. 2008 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 9th day of January, 2018, and
that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit-
AYES- Cornrnissign ers Lewis,, Lin, Fandry, Thompson, and Chan
NOES: None
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Li L. F1 ir s
Secretary the Planning Commission
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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 17-06 (749,72), MFADR 16-24, TRE 17-43, and: TRD 17-41, subject to the
approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
2. The project site shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property
owner in compliance with all of the recommended tree protection measures listed'
in the Protected Tree Report prepared for this project to the satisfaction of the
Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
3. A convex mirror shall be installed at the bottom of the driveway ramp to improve
vehicular and pedestrian visibility. The size and location of the mirror shall be
subject to review and approval by the Planning & Community Development
Administrator and City Engineer.
4, On the plans submitted for plan check in Building Services, the driveway shall'!
include pavers, stamped concrete, or other similar decorative material. The
material), color, design, and location shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
5. On the plans submitted for plan check in Buildings 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 Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
6. 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 Tract Map.
7. 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, and demolish all structures.
& Prior to approval of the Tract Map or issuance of a building permit, the
applicant/property owner shall either construct or post security for all' public
improvements that were shown on the Tentative Map:
a. Remove and replace the curb and gutter from property line to property (line
along California Street and S. 3rd Avenue.
b. Construct a new sidewalk from property line to property line along
California Street and S. 3rd Avenue.
c. Construct a new driveway approach per the City of Arcadia standard.
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d. Construct a new ADA curb ramp at the corner of California Street and S.
3 d Aveniue.
9. The applicant/property owner shall submit a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP), subject to the approval of the City Engineer, prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
10. The applicant/property owner shall submit a Grading Plan prepared by a registered
civil engineer, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of
a building permit.
11. The applicant/property owner shall protect and not block the Stop sign, pole, and
the two (2) street names at the corner of California Street and S. 3 d Avenue during
construction.
12. The project shall cornply with the current California Building Code, including
Chapter 11-A (residential accessibility), and with the Arcadia Multi -Family
Standards.
13, A Water Meter Clearance Application, filed with the Public Works Services
Department, shall be required prior to permit issuance,
14. New water service installation shall be by the applicant/property owner. 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 specifilcations.
15, The applicant/property owner shall install separate water meters for each unit.
16. If the water service is to be used to supply both domestic water and fire sprinklers
for each unit, the applicant/property owner shall separate the fire service from the
domestic water service with an approved back flow prevention device.
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 (DGDA) shall be installed for each fire service required.
18. The applicant/property owner shall utilize the existing sewer lateral if possible.
19. An approved type of backwater valve is required to be, installed on the sewer
lateral at the right of way. The location and type of backwater valve is subject to
review and approval by the Public Works Services Director, or designee.
20. The two (2), existing street trees within the City's parkway off of California Street
shalll remain and be protected.
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211. Two (2) 36" box Dancer pear trees shall be planted in the City's right-of-way along
3rd Avenue. The location shall be subject to review and approval by the Public
Works Services Director, or designee.
22. The applicant/property owner 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.
23. Prior to submitting plans for plan -check in Building Services, the depth of the trash
enclosure shall be revised to a minimum of 101'-9". The size of the trash enclosure
shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Services Director, or
designee.
24. 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. The sprinkler system shall be fully
monitored. Audible and visual devices shall be provided in the basement, ground
floor, and second floor.
25. The applicant/property owner shall provide illuminated exit signage and emergency
lighting in the subterranean parking structure.
26. The applicant/property owner shall provide a knox box with keys for access to
restricted areas prior to the issuance of the, Certificate of Occupancy for the
project. The automatic gates shall have a knox switch.
27. Fire extinguishers of 2A:1 OBC type shall be provided' in the basement and the first
floor level prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy,
28. 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 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.
29. 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 iin Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law
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appficable 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.
30. Approval of TTM 17-06 (74972), MFADR 16-24, TRE 17-43, and TRD 17-41 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 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,
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