HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021RESOLUTION NO. 2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
FOR A THREE UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA")
AT 121 BONITA STREET
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2016, an application was filed by Thomas Li of Prestige
Design, Planning, and Development Inc., for the design review of a three unit residential
condominium development at 121 Bonita Street, Development Services Department
Case Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 18-02, then on July 27,
2018, the applicant filed Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-02 (82300) (the design
review application and the subdivision application are hereafter individually and
collectively referred to as the "Project'); and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2018, 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
32 Categorical Exemption as an in -fill development project per CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 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 September 25, 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 three 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 three unit residential condominium development is in
conformance with the City's 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 is compatible with 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.
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• 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 multifamily 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 three units and a maximum of five units for the subject property. The
proposed three 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 parcel map is for a minor subdivision of an infill
site. There is no protected aquatic or wildlife habitat on the subject property. 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.
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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 three multifamily
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
parcel 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.
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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 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:
FACT: The massing, scale, quality of the design of the proposed development,
and the proposed landscaping are compatible to the surrounding multifamily
developments. The Spanish style architecture will complement the newer development
along this portion of Bonita Street. The proposal is consistent with the City's Multiple
Family Residential Design Guidelines.
J. That this Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines as an infill development project, the
proposed development. The proposed project will not have any significant effects upon
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the environment, and the site can be adequately served by all the required utilities and
public services
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 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines and approves
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-02 (82300) and Multiple Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 18-02 for a three unit residential condominium development at 121
Bonita 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 25"' day of September, 2018.
ATTEST:
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Lisa L. Flores
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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StepheA P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Brad Thompson
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. 2021 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 25th day of September, 2018,
and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, Lin,
and, Wilander
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Lisa L. Flores
Secretary of the PI ning Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021
Conditions of Approval
1. On the final landscape plans, the landscaping area in front of the driveway along
easterly property line shall be limited to low planting landscaping and ground
covers and the plants shall not exceed 2'-0" in height.
2. The applicant/property owner shall plat one 36 -inch box Crape Myrtle along the
City's right -of -away. The location shall be determined by the Public Works Service
Director or designee.
3. 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 Parcel Map.
4. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the existing curb and
gutter along Bonita Street from property line to property line.
5. The applicant/property owner shall construct a new sidewalk along Bonita Street
from property line to property line.
6. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the existing shared
driveway approach per the City Standard Plan 801-1.
7. The applicant/property owner shall remove and replace the asphalt alley and
concrete ribbon gutter from property line to property lined along the alley frontage.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The applicant/property owner shall separate the fire service from the domestic
water service with an approved back flow prevention device.
11. A Water Meter Application, filed with the Public Works Services Department, shall
be required prior to permit issuance.
12. New water service installation shall be by the applicant/property owner. Installation
shall be according to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department,
and 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 applicant/property owner shall utilize the existing sewer lateral if possible.
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14. If any drainage fixture is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole
cover (475.98'), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on
the sewer lateral behind the property line.
15. The project shall comply with the current California Building Code and the Arcadia
Multifamily Standards to the satisfaction of the City Building Official or designee.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Approval MFADR 18-02 and TPM 18-02 (82300) 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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