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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1 - TPM 18-06- 11818 Clark Street DATE: July 23, 2019 TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission FROM: Lisa L. Flores, Planning & Community Development Administrator By: Luis Torrico, Senior Planner SUBJECT: APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 18-06 (82386) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) TO SUBDIVIDE THE AIRSPACE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING INTO TWO CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 11818 CLARK STREET Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2033 SUMMARY The applicant, Andrew Clark, property owner of the subject site, is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386) to subdivide the airspace of an existing 9,724 square foot, two-story industrial building into two condominium units. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the City’s General Plan, Subdivision Code, and the State Subdivision Map Act. The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as a subdivision of an existing facility. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2033 (Attachment No. 1) to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386) with a CEQA exemption, subject to the conditions listed in this staff report. BACKGROUND The subject site measures 19,263 square feet, and is located within the Industrial (M-1) zone, and has a Land Use designation of Industrial. The site is bounded by other M-1 zoned properties to the east, west, and south, and by a quarry, located within the City of Irwindale, to the north. The subject site is developed with a 9,724 square foot two-story industrial building that was constructed in 1989. The building is currently vacant and has two (2) separate units that were utilized for warehousing and accessory office space. The building consists of a concrete and concrete block exterior finish (See Figure 2 for elevations). Parking for both units is provided via the 23 on-site parking spaces located in the front of the property – refer to Attachment No. 2 for an Aerial photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property. Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 2 of 7 PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing to convert the existing two-unit industrial building into a two- unit industrial condominium – refer to Attachments 3 and 4 for the Tentative Parcel Map and Architectural Plans, and Figure 1 below for reference. There is no construction or demolition proposed with this request since the building is already partitioned to function as two (2) units. No site improvements or dedications are proposed or required with this request. Figure 1 - Site Plan – No Proposed Changes Unit 2 Unit 1 N Clark St. Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 3 of 7 Figure 2 – Elevations - No Proposed Changes ANALYSIS The site has an existing two-story 9,724 square foot building (See Figure 2) that was constructed in 1989. As part of the review process, the project was reviewed against the current Development Code to ensure compliance with the current standards of the M-1 Zone. The existing building has a front yard setback of 73’-8”, a side and rear yard setback of zero feet, which meets the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the M-1 Zone. The height of the building is 28 feet, which complies with the subject zone’s maximum height of 35 feet. The building has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.49, complying with the 0.50 FAR allowed in the M-1 zone. The site also provides 23 parking spaces on-site which exceeds the 20 spaces required by the Development Code. Landscape planters are provided throughout the existing parking lot and are well maintained. In addition, an existing trash enclosure is provided in the parking lot, which complies with the minimum standards (See Figure 1 for the existing Site Plan). Both the building and site are in good condition; therefore, no improvements are required. Lastly, as part of the approval process, the applicant shall be required to provide an easement at each of the drive approaches for ADA access. The proposed industrial condominium conversion will be subject to compliance with the Arcadia Development Code, and the Subdivision Map Act. The application has been reviewed by various City departments, including Building Services, Engineering, Public Works and the Fire Department and there are no concerns with the subdivision. FINDINGS Tentative Parcel Map The proposal to subdivide the airspace for two (2) industrial condominium units requires a subdivision through the Tentative Parcel Map process – see Attachment No. final3 for Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386). The proposed subdivision complies with the subdivision regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act, and will not violate any requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The following findings are required for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map: A. All provisions of Section 9105.21 and all applicable provisions of this Development Code are met. Facts in Support of the Finding: The proposed project will subdivide the airspace of an existing industrial building into two (2) units with a tentative parcel map. No Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 4 of 7 new construction or exterior changes to the existing building or site are proposed. The existing industrial building meets current Development Code requirements for the M-1 Zone. On-site parking is provided to meet the requirements of the Development Code; landscape planters are well maintained and adequately landscaped. Each unit is provided with adequate fire prevention systems complying with Building and Fire Code standards. In addition, the existing building is also maintained in good quality and has all the required utility connections required per Building and Public Works. B. The proposed conversion is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. Facts in Support of the Finding: The project is consistent with the land use type allowed under the Industrial Land Use designation. The project is consistent with the following General Plan’s goals and policies: Land Use and Community Design Element  Policy LU-7.2: Encourage industrial uses that provide employment and revenue benefits to the City. The condominium subdivision is going to provide an opportunity for a business to own the property and operate at the same location. This is going to attract local, well-paying employment businesses to the community, which will enhance the City’s business vitality. C. The proposed conversion will conform to all Municipal Code provisions in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in Section 9105.21. Facts in Support of the Finding: As part of the review process, the project was reviewed to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including but not limited to, setbacks, height, and parking requirements. The existing building has a front yard setback of 73’-8”, a side and rear yard setback of zero, which meets the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the M-1 Zone. The height of the building is 28 feet, which complies with the subject zone’s maximum height of 35 feet. The building has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.49, complying with the 0.5 FAR required in the M-1 zone. The site also provides 23 parking spaces on-site which exceeds the 20 spaces required by the Development Code. Therefore, the proposal to subdivide the airspace to create two (2) industrial condominium units will be in compliance. D. The overall design and physical condition of the condominium conversion will achieve a high degree of appearance, quality, and safety and is appropriately conditioned to ensure this achievement. Facts in Support of the Finding: The proposal to subdivide the airspace to create two (2) industrial condominium units does not include any construction or exterior/site modifications. The existing design and physical condition of the Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 5 of 7 industrial building being converted is in a high degree of appearance and quality. The site, which includes landscaped planters, a trash enclosure, code -compliant parking is well maintained and includes parking lot lighting for security purposes. Therefore, no improvements are required to bring the project into compliance. The proposed tentative parcel map should not be approved if the Planning Commission is unable to make any of the above-mentioned findings. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT It has been determined that the project is a subdivision of an existing industrial building, where no physical changes occur; and that the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, nor will it have any significant eff ects upon the environment; and that the site can be adequately served by all the required utilities and public services. Therefore, the project is exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Refer to Attachment No. 5 for the Preliminary Exemption Assessment. PUBLIC NOTICE/COMMENTS A public hearing notice for this item was mailed to the property owners located within 300 feet of the subject property on July 11, 2019. As of July 18, 2019, no comments were received regarding this project. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386), and find that the project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt Resolution No. 2033, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. 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 TPM 18- 06 (82386), subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. The Owner/Applicant shall be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of the Parcel Map: a. Map Fee $100.00 b. Final Approval Fee (1 lot @ $25.00 ea.) $25.00 TOTAL $125.00 3. The Owner/Applicant shall provide an easement at each of the drive approaches for ADA access around the approaches. 4. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for this condominium subdivision shall be submitted to the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee for review, and shall receive approval prior to the recordation of the Final Map. Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 6 of 7 5. The Owner/Applicant 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. 6. The Owner/Applicant 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. 7. Approval of TPM 18-06 (82386) and shall not take effect unless on or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of the Resolution, the Owner/Applicant 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this project, the Commission should move to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386), state that the proposal satisfies the requisite findings, and adopt the attached Resolution No. 2033 that incorporates the requisite environmental and subdivision findings, and the conditions of approval as presented in this staff report, or as modified by the Commission. Denial If the Planning Commission is to deny this project, the Commission should state the specific findings that the proposal does not satisfy based on the evidence presented with specific reasons for denial, and move to deny Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386), and direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the Commission’s decision and specific findings. Resolution No. 2033 –TPM 18-06 (82386) 11818 Clark Street July 23, 2019 – Page 7 of 7 If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the July 23, 2019, Planning Commission Meeting, please contact Senior Planner, Luis Torrico at (626) 574-5442, or ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov. Approved: Lisa L. Flores Planning & Community Development Administrator Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 2033 Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property and Vicinity Attachment No. 3: Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-07 (82386) Attachment No. 4: Existing Architectural Plans Attachment No. 5: Preliminary Exemption Assessment Attachment No. 1 Attachment No. 1 Resolution No. 2033 RESOLUTION NO. 2033 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 18-06 (82386) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) TO SUBDIVIDE THE AIRSPACE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING INTO TWO CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 11818 CLARK STREET WHEREAS, on November 1, 2018, a Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 18-06 (82386), referred to as the “Project” was filed by Andrew Clark, the property owner, to subdivide the airspace of the 9,724 square foot, two story industrial building into two separately owned condominium units at 11818 Clark Street; and WHEREAS, on June 28, 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 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is considered a subdivision of industrial building, where no physical changes would occur; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 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 23, 2019, are true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record: 2 A. All provisions of Section 9105.21 and all applicable provisions of this Development Code are met. FACT: The proposed project will subdivide the airspace of an existing industrial building into two (2) units through a tentative parcel map. No new construction or exterior changes to the existing building or site are proposed. The existing industrial building meets current Development Code requirements for the M-1 Zone. On-site parking is provided to meet the requirements of the Development Code; landscape planters are well maintained and adequately landscaped. Each unit is provided with adequate fire prevention systems complying with Building and Fire Code standards. In addition, the existing building is also maintained in good quality and has all the required utility connections required per Building and Public Works. B. The proposed conversion is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. FACT: The project is consistent with the land use type allowed under the Industrial Land Use designation. The project is consistent with the following General Plan’s goals and policies: Land Use and Community Design Element • Policy LU-7.2: Encourage industrial uses that provide employment and revenue benefits to the City. The condominium subdivision is going to provide an opportunity for a business to own the property and operate at the same location. This is going to attract local, well- paying employment businesses to the community, which will enhance the City’s business vitality. 3 C. The proposed conversion will conform to all Municipal Code provisions in effect at the time of tentative map approval, except as otherwise provided in Section 9105.21. FACT: As part of the review process, the project was reviewed to ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including but not limited to, setbacks, height, and parking requirements. The existing building has a front yard setback of 73’-8”, a side and rear yard setback of zero, which meets the required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the M-1 Zone. The height of the building is 28 feet, which complies with the subject zone’s maximum height of 35 feet. The building has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.49, complying with the 0.5 FAR required in the M-1 zone. The site also provides 23 parking spaces on-site which exceeds the 20 spaces required by the Development Code. Therefore, the proposal to subdivide the airspace to create two (2) industrial condominium units will be in compliance. D. The overall design and physical condition of the condominium conversion will achieve a high degree of appearance, quality, and safety and is appropriately conditioned to ensure this achievement. FACT: The proposal to subdivide the airspace to create two (2) industrial condominium units does not include any construction or exterior/site modifications. The existing design and physical condition of the industrial building being converted is in a high degree of appearance and quality. The site, which includes landscaped planters, a trash enclosure and code-compliant parking, is well maintained and includes parking lot lighting for security purposes. Therefore, no improvements are required to bring the project into compliance. 5 Page Intentionally Left Blank 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2029 Conditions of Approval 1. 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 TPM 18- 06 (82386), subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee. 2. The Owner/Applicant shall be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of the Parcel Map: a. Map Fee $100.00 b. Final Approval Fee (1 lot @ $25.00 ea.) $25.00 TOTAL $125.00 3. The Owner/Applicant shall provide an easement at each of the drive approaches for ADA access around the approaches. 4. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for this condominium subdivision shall be submitted to the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee for review, and shall receive approval prior to the recordation of the Final Map. 5. The Owner/Applicant 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. 6. 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. 7 7. Approval of TPM 18-06 (82386) and shall not take effect unless on or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of the Resolution, the Owner/Applicant 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. ---- Attachment No. 2 Attachment No. 2 Aerial Photo with Zoning Information & Photos of the Subject Property and Vicinity Overlays Selected parcel highlighted Parcel location within City of Arcadia N/A Property Owner(s): Lot Area (sq ft): Year Built: Main Structure / Unit (sq. ft.): M-1 Number of Units: I Property Characteristics 1989 9,988 1 CLARK,ANDREW K AND CHERYL K TRS CLARK FAMILY TRUST Site Address:11818 CLARK ST Parcel Number:8532-016-013 N/A Zoning: General Plan: N/A Downtown Overlay: Downtown Parking Overlay: Architectural Design Overlay:N/A N/A N/A N/A Residential Flex Overlay: N/A N/A N/A N/A Special Height Overlay: N/A Parking Overlay: Racetrack Event Overlay: This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Report generated 16-Jul-2019 Page 1 of 1 Attachment No. 3 Attachment No. 3 Tentative Tract Map No. 18-06 (82386) Attachment No. 4 Attachment No. 4 Existing Architectural Plans TRASHCONC. PAVINGCONC. PAVINGCONC. SIDEWALK150.00'128.42'LOBBYOFFICETOILETTOILETUNIT-1RESTROOMWOMENSTO.STO.LOUNGESHOWER9'-0" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-11" CLGHALL-18'-0" CLGHALL-29'-1" CLGOFFICE10'-4" CLGSTO.UNIT-2OFFICEOFFICELOBBYWAREHOUSEWAREHOUSEAPN # 8532-016-013GENESIS1700 W. Cameron Ave, Suite 212,West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 500-5977Email: hm9808@gmail.comDESIGN + CONSTRUCTION LOBBYOFFICETOILETTOILETUNIT-1RESTROOMWOMENSTO.STO.LOUNGESHOWER9'-0" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-11" CLGHALL-18'-0" CLGHALL-29'-1" CLGOFFICE10'-4" CLGSTO.UNIT-2OFFICEOFFICELOBBYWAREHOUSEWAREHOUSEOFFICESTAIR-29'-11" CLGOFFICESTO. STO.OFFICE9'-10" CLGOFFICE9'-10" CLGBUILT-UP ROOFINGUNIT-2UNIT-1APN # 8532-016-013GENESIS1700 W. Cameron Ave, Suite 212,West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 500-5977Email: hm9808@gmail.comDESIGN + CONSTRUCTION OFFICETOILETTOILETSTO.LOUNGESHOWEROFFICEOFFICELOBBYOFFICETOILETTOILETSTO.LOUNGESHOWEROFFICEOFFICELOBBYOFFICESTAIR-29'-11" CLGOFFICESTO. STO.UNIT-1OFFICESTAIR-29'-11" CLGOFFICESTO. STO.UNIT-1APN # 8532-016-013GENESIS1700 W. Cameron Ave, Suite 212,West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 500-5977Email: hm9808@gmail.comDESIGN + CONSTRUCTION LOBBYRESTROOMWOMENSTO.9'-0" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-11" CLGHALL-18'-0" CLGHALL-29'-1" CLGOFFICE10'-4" CLGSTO.LOBBYRESTROOMWOMENSTO.9'-0" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE9'-3" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-10" CLGOFFICE8'-11" CLGHALL-18'-0" CLGHALL-29'-1" CLGOFFICE10'-4" CLGSTO.OFFICE9'-10" CLGOFFICE9'-10" CLGUNIT-2OFFICE9'-10" CLGOFFICE9'-10" CLGUNIT-2APN # 8532-016-013GENESIS1700 W. Cameron Ave, Suite 212,West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 500-5977Email: hm9808@gmail.comDESIGN + CONSTRUCTION APN # 8532-016-013GENESIS1700 W. Cameron Ave, Suite 212,West Covina, CA 91790Tel: (626) 500-5977Email: hm9808@gmail.comDESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Attachment No. 5 Attachment No. 5 Preliminary Exemption Assessment Preliminary Exemption Assessment FORM “A” PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT 1. Name or description of project: TPM 18-06 – A tentative parcel map with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to subdivide the airspace of the 9,724 square foot, two story industrial building into two separately owned condominium units 2. Project Location – Identify street address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site (preferably a USGS 15’ or 7 1/2’ topographical map identified by quadrangle name): 11818 Clark Street (cross streets: Clark Street and Kardashian Avenue) 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name Andrew Clark, Applicant/Owner (2) Address 2205 Westridge Road Los Angeles, CA 90045 4. Staff Determination: The Lead Agency’s Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. b. The project is a Ministerial Project. c. The project is an Emergency Project. d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. e. The project is categorically exempt. Applicable Exemption Class: 15301 – Class 1 (Existing facilities) f. The project is statutorily exempt. Applicable Exemption: g. The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: h. The project involves another public agency, which constitutes the Lead Agency. Name of Lead Agency: Date: July 23, 2019 Staff: Luis Torrico, Senior Planner