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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020RESOLUTION NO. 2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW, A TRACT MAP FOR A SIX UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AND THE REMOVAL OF TWO HEALTHY PROTECTED TREES WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") AT 1027 ARCADIA AVENUE WHEREAS, on July 7, 2016, an application was filed by Eastar Development, Inc., for the design review of a six unit residential condominium development at 1027 Arcadia Avenue, Development Services Department Case Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-17, then on February 15, 2018, the applicant filed Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-01 (73913), and a tree application on June 28, 2018 for the removal of two healthy protected trees under Healthy Protected Tree Removal No. TRH 18-12; and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2018, Planning Services completed an environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and determined the Project is exempt under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Review for Exemption) because the Project has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and qualifies as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption as an in -fill development project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, 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 August 14, 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 six 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 and condominiums. The proposed six unit residential condominium development is in 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 Community Design Element 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. E • 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. 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 six 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 site is currently vacant. All biological resources were analyzed under the arborist report; therefore, the removal of the two healthy Chinese Elm trees to accommodate the new development will not be detrimental to the environment, as the owner will be required to plant two new trees on the subject site. Therefore, the subdivision of the lot and the proposed improvement will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. t 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. The construction of the six, multiple family residential units will meet all Building and Fire Codes, all other applicable regulations, and will not cause any public health or safety problems. Therefore, the proposed project and subdivision will not cause any serious 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 site design, subdivision, and all proposed on-site and off-site improvements will not conflict with 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. 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. 11 G. The design of the subdivision provides, 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. 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. I. The proposal is consistent with the City's Multiple Family Residential Design Guidelines and Tree Preservation Ordinance. FACT: The massing, scale, quality of the design of the proposed development, and the proposed landscaping are consistent or superior to that of other developments in the area. The Spanish style architecture will complement the newer developments along this portion of Arcadia Avenue. The removal of the two protected Chinese Elm trees is necessary to accommodate the proposed development. The removal of the trees will be sufficiently mitigated by the required two, 36 -inch box replacement trees and additional trees proposed as a part of the landscape plan. I That this Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQX) per Section 1 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. 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 15061(b)(3) and Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and approves Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-01 (73913), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-17, and Healthy Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 18-12, for a six unit residential condominium development at 1027 Arcadia Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of August, 2018. ATTEST: Lisa L. lore Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 9 Ken Chan Chairman, 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. 2020 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 14th day of August, 2018, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chair Chan, Vice Chair Thompson, and Commissioners Lewis and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lin U � Lisa L. Flores Secretary of the Planning Commission 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2020 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 Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-01 (73913), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-17, and Healthy Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 18-12, subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. On the plans submitted for plan -check in Building Services, the backflow prevention device and transformer shall be screened from public view by a solid wall and/or landscaping. The proposed landscaping, placement and height of the wall shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 3. Prior to submitting plans to plan check in Building Services, the shutter color shall be revised. The new color shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 4. Two (2), 48 -inch box trees shall be planted in the front yard area prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy from Building Services. One of the trees shall be a Coast Live Oak tree. The specific location must be shown on the final landscape plans prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. On the final landscape plans that are submitted to Building Services for plan - check, the Sweet Bay trees shall be distributed along the entire easterly and westerly side property lines to provide proper screening to the adjacent neighbors. 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 the demolition of the existing structures, the applicant/property owner shall submit to the City Engineer for approval a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered civil engineer. 8. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the existing curb and gutter along Arcadia Avenue from property line to property line. 9. The applicant/property owner shall construct a new sidewalk along Arcadia Avenue from property line to property line. 10. The applicant/property owner shall construct the new driveway approach per the City of Arcadia standard. 11. 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. n 12. The applicant/property owner shall submit a Low Impact Development ("LID") Plan for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit. 13. The applicant/ property owner shall submit water calculations to the Public Works Services Department to determine the total combined maximum domestic and fire demand and to verify the required water service size requirements. 14. This development shall be served by a common domestic water meter and service capable of supplying sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire suppression needs of the total number of units to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director or designee. 15. If fire suppression is common to the complex, a separate fire service with Double Check Detector Assembly ("DCDA") shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Fire Marshal or designee. 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. The applicant/property owner shall provide separate water service and meter for common area landscaping irrigation. 18. A Water Meter Clearance Application, filed with the Public Works Services Department, shall be required prior to permit issuance. 19. 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 specifications. 20. The applicant/property owner shall utilize the existing sewer lateral if possible. 21. If any drainage fixture is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover (517.98), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on the sewer lateral behind the property line. 22. One (1), 36 -inch box Camphor tree shall be planted in the parkway area. The location shall be subject to review and approval by Public Works Services Director or designee. 23. The project shall comply with the current California Building Code including Chapter 11A Residential Accessibility Standards and with the Arcadia Multi -Family Standards to the satisfaction of the City Building Official or designee. 0 24. The applicant/property owner shall provide a knox box with keys for access to restricted areas. The automatic driveway gate shall be provided with a knox switch. 25. 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. 26. The applicant/property owner shall provide a minimum 2A:10BC fire extinguishers in the basement garage level and on the first floor. 27. The applicant/property owner shall provide illuminated exit signage and emergency lighting in the basement garage area. 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 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. 30. Approval TTM 18-02 (73913), MFADR 16-17, and TRH 18-12 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. 10