HomeMy WebLinkAbout2040RESOLUTION NO. 2040
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 18-04, TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 19-01 (82515), PROTECTED HEALTHY TREE
REMOVAL PERMIT NO. TRH 18-24, AND PROTECTED TREE
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. TRE 19-24 WITH A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT ("CEQA") FOR A THREE -UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENITAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 135 EL DORADO
STREET
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2018, a Multiple Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 18-04, a Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 19-01 (82515), a Protected Healthy
Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 18-24, and a Protected Tree Encroachment Permit No.
TRE 19-24 application, collectively referred to as the 'Project' were filed by Patricia Moad,
on behalf of the property owner, Pacific Oasis LLC for a three -unit multi -family residential
condominium development which requires subdivision of the airspace located at 135 EI
Dorado Street; and
WHEREAS, on August 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 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is
considered an in -fill development project; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 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 September 10, 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 Project is 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 Project 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 Project 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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• 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 three (3) units and a maximum of five (5) units for
the subject property. The Project 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 Project 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.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health or safety problems:
FACT: The Project is to subdivide the air space for a three -unit multi -family
condominium development. The construction of the three (3), multi -family residential units
is 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
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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 Project does 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 parcel 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:
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 reviewed by Building Services to ensure compliance
with the California Building Code, which includes requirements associated with heating
and cooling requirements.
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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 Project, 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.
The proposal is consistent with the City's Multifamily Residential Design
Guidelines:
FACT: The Project 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 Project will be
compatible with the other multi -family developments on EI Dorado Street and in the
surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the Project is consistent with the City's Multifamily
Residential Design Guidelines,
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 18-04, Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 19-01 (82515), Protected
Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH No. 18-24, and Protected Tree Encroachment
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Permit No. 19-24 for a three -unit multi -family residential condominium development at
135 EI Dorado Street, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this
ATTEST:
Lisa L. Flores
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stepherf P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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1 d of Se tember, 2019
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eborah Lew'
Chair, 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. 2035 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 10'h day of September, 2019,
and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Lewis, and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: Vice Chair Wilander
ABSENT: None
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Lisa L. Flores
Secretary of the Wianning Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 2040
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.
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
18-04, TPM 19-01 (82515), TRH 18-24 and TRE 19-24 subject to the approval of
the Planning & Community Development Administrator or designee.
3. Three (3) 36 -inch box Coast Live Oak trees and one (1) 48 -inch box Coast Live Oak
tree shall be planted as replacement trees. The 48 -inch box tree shall be planted in
the front yard area. The trees shall be shown on the final landscape plan that is
submitted to Building Services for plan -check. If said trees are damaged and/or
removed, or if they do not survive within the first 12 months after the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by Building Services, the trees shall be replaced at a 1:1
ratio.
4. Tree #3, as identified on the Arborist Report and Landscape Plan shall be preserved.
The tree is located adjacent to the east property line towards the rear of the site. The
recommendations outlined in the Arborist Report, dated March 19, 2019 shall be
adhered to. If said tree is damaged and/or removed during construction, or if it does
not survive within the first 12 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
by Building Services, the Planning Services Division may require two additional
replacement trees on the subject site.
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the Owner/Applicant shall either construct or
post security for all public improvements as shown on the Tentative Parcel Map
82515 and listed below:
a. Remove and replace curb and gutter along the entire property frontage.
b. Remove and replace sidewalk along the entire property frontage.
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c. Remove and replace the driveway apron with ADA access per City of
Arcadia standard, offset min. of one foot from the property line to the top
of X.
d. Remove and replace alley asphalt from property line to property line
8. Prior to approval of the 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, and demolish all existing structures.
9. The Owner/Applicant shall submit a Grading Plan prepared by a registered civil
engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer or designee prior to issuance
of a building permit. The grading plans shall indicate all site improvements, and shall
indicate complete drainage paths of all drainage water run-off.
10. 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
i. California Existing Building Code
11. A building permit shall be issued prior to demolishing the existing buildings on-site.
12. Plans shall be approved by City of Arcadia Building, Planning, Engineering and Fire
Departments as well as any other applicable agencies prior to the issuance of
building permits for this project.
13. 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 are not limited to, using infiltration trenches,
bioretention planter boxes, roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious
concrete/paver, etc.
14. A 6" cast iron water main with 77 psi static pressure is available in the right -of way
in EI Dorado St., which is capable of meeting all reasonable and expected demands
of the improvement.
15. The Owner/Applicant shall install separate water meter for each condominium unit.
A common water meter for each unit can be used to supply both domestic water
services and fire services. The Owner/Applicant shall separate the fire service from
domestic water service with an approved back flow device.
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16. A separate landscape meter is required for common area landscape irrigation. The
backflow preventer on the common area irrigation shall be Reduce Pressure
Backflow Assembly as approved by the Public Works Services Department.
17. Fire protection requirements shall be as stipulated by the Arcadia Fire Department.
18. A Water Meter Permit Application shall be submitted to the Public Works Services
Department prior to permit issuance.
19. 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.
20. The subject project is tributary to an 8" VCP sewer, located in the right-of-way in EI
Dorado St. and it is capable of serving demands typical to the proposed
development.
21. The Owner/Applicant shall utilize existing sewer lateral if possible.
22. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of next upstream manhole
cover (460.92'), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on
the lateral behind the property line.
23. The Owner/Applicant shall integrate low impact development (LID) strategies into
the site design. These strategies include using infiltration trenches, biorentention
planter boxes, roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious concrete/paver,
etc.
24. 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.
25. 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.
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26. 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.
27. Approval of MFADR 18-04, TPM 19-01 (82515), TRH 18-24, and TRE 19-24 and
shall not be in effect unless the Property Owner and Applicant have executed and
filed the Acceptance Form with the City on or before 30 calendar days after the
Planning Commission has adopted the Resolution. The Acceptance Form to the
Development Services Department is to indicate awareness and acceptance of the
conditions of approval.
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