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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2028RESOLUTION NO. 2028 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 18-05 (82402) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") TO SUBDIVIDE A 53,200 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONED PARCEL INTO FOUR LEGAL LOTS THAT IS LOCATED AT 1885 NORTH SANTA ANITA AVENUE WHEREAS, on October 3, 2018, a new Tentative Tract Map No. TPM 18-05 (82402), referred to as the "Project' was filed by Patricia Moad on behalf of the property owner to subdivide one parcel into four legal lots located at 1885 N. Santa Anita Avenue; and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2019, 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 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is considered a minor land division; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2019, 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 March 26, 2019, 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 map proposes to subdivide a 53,200 square foot single-family residential zoned parcel into four legal lots. The subject site has an R-1 Zoning designation with a minimum lot size of 7,500 square feet, and a minimum lot width of 75 feet and a minimum lot depth of 100 feet. The proposed lots will range in lot area from 11,250 to 14,250 square feet, and will have a minimum depth of 100 feet and a minimum width of 75 feet. The proposed lots will be compatible with the average lot size (13,657 square feet) of the lots located along Grand View and Santa Anita Avenue. Therefore, the subsequent development of the proposed lots will be compatible with the size of the existing homes in the neighborhood. B. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development: FACT: The proposed map will subdivide a 53,200 square foot single-family residential zoned parcel into four legal lots. The subject site has a Land Use designation of Low Density Residential (R-1) with a density of 4-6 dwelling units per acre. The proposed subdivision will have a density of 3.3 dwelling units per acre; therefore, it will be consistent with the General Plan. In addition, the proposed single-family lots will be compatible in terms of lot size with the surrounding neighborhood, as most of them are slightly larger than 7,500 square feet. Lastly, the proposed subdivision will be consistent with the Subdivision Map Act and the Arcadia Development Code., therefore, no impacts are anticipated from the proposed subdivision. E 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 subdivision will subdivide one residential parcel into four legal lots within an established residential neighborhood. The subject site is located within an urbanized area and not in close proximity to any fish or wildlife habitat. Therefore, approval of the subdivision is not likely to 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: Approval of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health or safety problems. The subdivision proposes to subdivide one parcel into four legal lots. The tentative parcel map has been reviewed by various City departments including Public Works Services and the Fire Department to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; therefore no impacts are anticipated. 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 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): FACT: The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. P Based on the proposed tentative Parcel map, there are no such easements on the subject site. 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 proposed tentative parcel map has been reviewed by various City departments including the Public Works Services department. Their review determined that no impacts are anticipated by the proposed subdivision. In addition, the City's existing sewer infrastructure has sufficient capacity to adequately serve the future developments on the proposed lots. Lastly, the subdivision will comply with any existing requirements specified by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. G. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities: FACT: The proposed tentative parcel map has been reviewed by Building Services to ensure compliance with the California Building Code, which includes requirements associated with heating and cooling requirements. In addition, any future development on the proposed lots will be subject to all applicable requirements of the California Building Code. H. The proposed subdivision, its design, density, and type of development and improvements conforms to the regulation of the Development Code and the regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law: M FACT: The tentative tract map has been designed to comply with the regulations of the City's Development Code, in particular with the requirements of the Low Density Residential (R-1) Zone and Subdivision Ordinance. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), this Project is a Class 15 Categorical Exemption as a minor land division per Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines that the Project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Section 15315 , Class 15, and approves Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-05 (82402), to subdivide one parcel into four legal lots, 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 26th day of March, 2019. Brad Thompson Chairman, Planning Commission ATTEST: cl�-- Lisa L. FOS s Secreta APPROVED AS TO FORM: li.M f) Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 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. 2028 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 26th day of March, 2019, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Lin, and Wilander NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Chan cu�' Lisa L. Flores Secretary of the Panning Commission 0 RESOLUTION NO. 2028 Conditions of Approval No protected trees shall be removed as part of this approval, and shall be appropriately maintained and irrigated by the Owner/Applicant. Before recordation of the Final Parcel Map, the Owner/Applicant shall provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee, including written confirmation from all easement holders that the improvements to the property will not encroach upon existing easements. 3. The Owner/Applicant will be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map: Map Fee $100.00 Final Approval Fee (4 lot @ $25.00 ea.) $100.00 TOTAL $200.00 4. Prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map the Owner/Applicant shall either construct or post security for all public improvements as shown on the Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-05 (82402) and the following required item(s): a. Install new curb and gutter with any necessary street improvements along property frontage on Grand View Ave. 5. The Owner/Applicant shall dedicate 5 -foot portion of land along Grand View Avenue for street and sidewalk purposes. The dedication shall be shown on the Final Map. i. The Owner/Applicant shall dedicate a corner cut off located at the southeast corner of Grand View Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for a standard ADA curb ramp. The dedication shall be shown on the Final Map. 7. Priorto approval of the Final Parcel Map, the Owner/Applicant shall submit a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. All existing structures shall be demolished prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map. 8. All City requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Planning and Community Development Administrator, Public Works Services Director, and the Fire Marshal. 9. 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. 10.Approval of TTM No. 18-05 (82402) 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.