HomeMy WebLinkAbout2034RESOLUTION NO. 2034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 18-03, TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. TTM 18-04 (82355), PROECTED HEALTHY TREE
REMOVAL PERMIT NO. TRH 18-22, AND PROTECTED TREE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TRE 19-20 WITH A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT ("CEQA") FOR A SIX -UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENITAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 414 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2018, a Multiple Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 18-03, and a Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-04 (82355), and on November
19, 2018, a Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 18-22, and on May 30,
2019, a Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No. TRE 19-20, collectively referred to as
the "Project' were filed by Tom Li of Prestige Design, Planning & Development on behalf
of the property owner for a six -unit multi -family residential condominium development
which requires subdivision of the airspace located at 414 Fairview Avenue; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 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 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is
considered an in -fill development project; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 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 July 9, 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: Approval to replace a single-family residence with a six -unit multi -family
residential condominium development with a tentative tract map to subdivide the
airspace, and the removal of two (2) protected trees and encroachment into four (4)
protected trees to accommodate such a development on an existing site are consistent
with the High Density Residential Land Use designation. The High Density Residential
designation is intended to accommodate higher -density attached and/or detached
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 multi -family
residential condominium development is in conformance with the City's General Plan,
Development Code, and the Subdivision Map Act. The site is physically suitable for this
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:
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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.
• Policy LU -4.1: Require that new multi -family 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 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 six (6) units and a maximum of nine (9) units for
the subject property. The proposed six -unit multi -family development complies with the
density requirements. In addition, 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 to subdivide the air space for the six (6)
condominium units is a minor subdivision 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.
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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 to subdivide the airspace for a six -unit multi-
family condominium development. The construction of the six (6), multi -family residential
units are being done in compliance with Building and Fire Codes and all other applicable
regulations. The proposed density will be below the maximum allowed by the R-3 zone
and the City's existing infrastructure will adequately serve the new development. In
addition, 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 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 proposed design of the subdivision or the type of improvements do
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 easements on the subject properties.
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 proposed tentative tract map and six -unit multi -family condominium
development has been reviewed by Building Services to ensure compliance with the
California Building Code, which includes requirements associated with heating and
cooling requirements.
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:
FACT: The proposed subdivision as conditioned 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 Multifamily Residential Design
Guidelines:
FACT: The proposed development is located within the High Density Residential
(R-3) Zone, which is intended to provide a variety of medium- to high-density residential
development. The proposed massing, scale, quality of the design and the proposed
landscaping are compatible with other developments in the surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed Traditional style architecture, and massing and scale of the proposed
development will be consistent with the other multi -family developments on Fairview
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Avenue and in the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the proposal is consistent with
the City's Multifamily Residential Design Guidelines.
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"),
this Project is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption as an infill -development project per
Section 15332 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 15332 , Class 32, and approves Multiple Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 18-03, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-04 (82355), Protected
Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH No. 18-22, and Protected Tree Encroachment
Permit No. 19-20, for a six -unit multi -family residential condominium development at 414
Fairview 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 9th day of July, 2019.
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Pia Lisa L. Flores
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORK,
Stephen 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. 2034 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 July, 2019, and that
said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Thompson, Vice Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, and Lin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Wilander
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FDii Lisa L. Flores
Secretary of the Pla�aAing Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 2034
Conditions of Approval
Any required mechanical equipment, such as backflow devices, visible from the
public right-of-way shall be screened from public view. Screening may include
landscaping, solid walls or other methods deemed appropriate for the development.
The placement and height of said screening shall subject to review and approval by
the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee.
2. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Owner/Applicant in a manner
that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for MFADR
18-03, TTM 18-04 (82355), TRH 18-22 and TRE 19-20 subject to the approval of
the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
3. Two (2) 36 -inch box Coast Live Oak trees shall be planted as replacement trees.
The trees shall be shown on the final landscape plan that is submitted to Building
Services for plan -check. The replacement trees shall be planted in the front yard
area; however if it is determined that the front yard will be oversaturated with trees,
the other proposed trees in the front yard identified on the landscape plan shall be
planted at an alternative on-site location identified by a Certified Arborist.
4. Landscaping/trees shall be planted along the side and rear yards to provide
screening from the adjacent developments.
5. Four (4) protected trees, as indicated on the Arborist Report and Landscape Plan,
shall be preserved. The recommendations outlined in the Arborist Report shall be
adhered to. If said trees are damaged and/or removed during construction, or if they
don't survive within the first 12 months after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
the Planning Services Department shall require additional replacement trees.
6. The Owner/Applicant shall be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of
the Tract Map:
a. Map Fee $100.00
b. Final Approval Fee (1 lot @ $25.00 ea.) $25.00
TOTAL $125.00
7. Prior to approval of the Tract Map, the Owner/Applicant shall either construct or post
security for all public improvements as shown on the Tentative Tract Map 82355 and
the following required item(s):
a. Remove and replace curb and gutter along the entire property frontage.
b. Remove and replace the driveway apron per City of Arcadia standards, offset
minimum of one foot from property line to top of x.
C. Remove and replace sidewalk along the entire property frontage.
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8. Prior to approval of the Tract 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.
9. The project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
a. California Building Code
b. California Residential Code
c. California Electrical Code
d. California Mechanical Code
e. California Plumbing Code
f. California Energy Code
g. California Fire Code
h. California Green Building Standards Code
10. A building permit shall be issued prior to demolishing the existing buildings on-site
11. The project will need to comply with the accessibility requirements of Chapter 11A
and 11B as applicable per the California Building Code. This includes, but is not
limited to, accessible guest parking stalls, accessible routes, common areas, and
accessible units.
12. Fire sprinkler protection will be required under separate submittal.
13. All units shall be fire sprinklered per the City of Arcadia Dire Department Single &
Multi -Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard.
14. Minimum 2A:10BC fire extinguishers shall be provided on the ground level.
15. The Owner/Applicant shall submit a Grading Plan prepared by a registered civil
engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building
permit.
16. The Owner/Applicant shall submit an LID plan per County of Los Angeles 2014
standards manual to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit.
These requirements include, but not limited to, using infiltration trenches,
bioretention planter boxes, roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious
concrete/paver, etc.
17. The Owner/Applicant shall coordinate with the Public Works department for the
installation or removal of street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan.
18. An 8" cast iron water main with 71 psi static pressure is available on Fairview Avenue
for domestic water and/or fire services. The Owner/Applicant shall provide
calculations to determine total combined maximum domestic and fire demand, and
verify the required water service size required.
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19. Condominium or townhouse complexes of more than five (5) individual units shall
be served by a combined water services and meter for all domestic water services
and fire sprinklers unless a separate fire service is required by Fire Marshall.
20. If a common water service is to be used to supply both domestic water and fire
sprinklers, the Owner/Applicant shall separate the fire service from domestic water
service at each unit with an approved back flow prevention device.
21. All condominiums shall require a separate water service and meter for common area
landscape irrigation.
22. A Water Meter Permit Application shall be submitted to the Public Works Services
Department prior to permit issuance.
23. New water service installations shall be by the Owner/Applicant. Installation shall be
according to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department,
Engineering Section. Abandonment of existing water services, if necessary, shall be
carried out by the Owner/Applicant, according to Public Works Services Department,
Engineering Division specifications.
24. The subject project is tributary to 8" VCP sewer main on Fairview Avenue, which is
capable of serving demands typical to the proposed development.
25. The Owner/Applicant shall utilize existing sewer lateral if possible.
26. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of next upstream manhole
cover (453.99'), an approved backwater valve is required.
27. The Owner/Applicant shall install a trash enclosure with a one -foot clearance around
all bins, including but not limited to trash and recycling bins to the satisfaction of the
Public Works Services Director or designee.
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
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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 of MFADR 18-03, TTM 18-04 (82355), TRH 18-22, and TRE 19-20 and
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.
31. The Owner/Applicant shall install motion sensor stair lights for safety purposes. The
plans submitted to Building Services for plan check shall indicate the location of said
lights and include a note that the lights will be motion sensor lights .
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