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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2048RESOLUTION NO. 2048 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. TTM 19-07 (82907) AND MULTIPLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 19-03 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") FOR AN EIGHT UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 1111 AND 1117 LA CADENA AVENUE WHEREAS, on, August 22, 2019, Philip Chan of PDS Studio, Inc., submitted an application for the design review of an eight unit residential condominium development at 1111 and 1117 La Cadena Avenue, Development Services Department Case Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 19-03; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2019 an application was filed by Hank Jong, of EGL Associates, Inc., to subdivide the air space of an eight unit residential condominium development at 1111 and 1117 La Cadena Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-07 (82907) (the design review application and the subdivision application are hereafter individually and collectively referred to as the "Project'); and WHEREAS, on December 23, 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 because the Project qualifies as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption as an in -fill development project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, 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 February 25, 2020, 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 approval is for an eight unit multi -family residential development for condominium purposes. The subdivision is in conformance with all of the provisions under the City's Development Code, the City's General Plan, and the State Subdivision Map Act. 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 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: Land Use and Community Design Element 2 2048 • 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 site is physically suitable for the subdivision of the eight unit multi- family residential 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 seven units and a maximum of eleven units for the subject property. The proposed eight unit multi -family development complies with the density requirements and all other applicable zoning requirements, including but not limited to parking, setbacks, height, and open space. In addition, there are no physical impediments to the development of this site for residential condominiums. Therefore, the site is suitable for 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 is for condominium purposes on an infill site within an urbanized area. There is no protected aquatic or wildlife habitat on the subject property. Therefore, it will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 3 2048 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 of eight units for condominium purposes. The construction of the eight multi -family residential units will be constructed 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 development 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 record or to easements established byjudgement 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: There are no easements as part of the airspace subdivision that require the public at large to access through for the new eight unit multifamily residential development. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with any such easements. 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. 4 2048 FACT: The discharge of sewage from the proposed Project into the community sewer system will not result in violation of 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 tract map and the eight unit multi -family condominium development have 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 regulations of the City's 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. SECTION 3. 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 compatible with the other multi -family developments on La Cadena Avenue as well as the existing multi -family developments along Arcadia Avenue 5 2048 and Duarte Road. In addition, the proposal is consistent with the City's Multifamily Residential Design Guidelines. SECTION 4. This Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines as an infill residential development. The proposed Project will not have any significant effects upon the environment, and the site can be adequately served by all the required utilities and public services SECTION 5. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission determines that the Project is Exempt per Section 15332 CEQA Guidelines and approves Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 19-07 (82907) and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 19-03 for an eight unit residential condominium development at 1111 and 1117 La Cadena Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto. 6 2048 SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 25"' day of February 2020. ATTEST: CA /I Lisa L. res Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: �. P 6awx Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 1I ' ©ebofah Lewis Chair, Planning Commission 7 2048 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. 2048 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 February, 2020 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Vice Chair Wilander, and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson NOES: None ABSENT: Chair Lewis 3JL Lisa L. Flores Secretary of the tanning Commission 8 2048 RESOLUTION NO. 2048 Conditions of Approval 1. 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 be subject to review and approval by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 2. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Applicant/Property Owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for TTM 19-07 (82907) and MFADR 19-03 subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 3. The Applicant/Property Owner shall obtain a Tree Removal application from the Public Works Department prior to the removal of the three (3) existing Crape Myrtle trees located in the parkway area. The Applicant/Property Owner shall be required to plant three (3) 36" -box Crape Myrtle as replacement trees prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the project. 4. 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 o. California Fire Code California Green Building Standards Code California Existing Building Code 5. The project shall comply with Chapter 35A Multiple Family Construction Standards as amended in the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.20. 6. All utility conductors, cables, conduits and wiring supplying electrical, cable and telephone service to a multiple family building shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building. 7. The Applicant/Property Owner shall be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map: a. Map Fee $100.00 b. Final Approval Fee (1 lot @ $25.00 ea.) 25.00 TOTAL $125.00 8. Prior to approval of the Final Tract Map, the Applicant/Property Owner shall submit a separate demolition and erosion control plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer. M Prior to approval of the Final Tract Map, the Applicant/Property Owner shall either construct or post security for all public improvements shown on the Tentative Tract Map No. 82907 and the following items; a. Remove and replace the curb and gutter from property line to property line. b. Construct a sidewalk from property line to property line. The sidewalk must be fully ADA accessible horizontally and vertically. c. Remove the two existing driveway aprons and replace with a driveway per City of Arcadia standard. d. Repair asphalt street damages caused by the development, as necessary. 10. The Applicant/Property Owner shall submit a Grading Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. An eight inch (8") cast iron water main with 67 psi static pressure is available on La Cadena Avenue to serve the subject address. Developer shall provide calculations to determine total combined maximum domestic and fire demand, and verify the required water service size required. 12. The Applicant/Property Owner shall install a master common domestic water meter that is capable of supplying sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire suppression need for all of the units. 13. In the event that fire suppression is common to the complex, the Applicant/Property Owner shall separate the fire service with a Double Detector Check Assembly (DCDA) and shall be installed as directed by the Fire Marshal. 14. If a common water service is to be used to supply both domestic water and fire sprinklers, the Applicant/Property Owner shall separate the fire service from the domestic water service for each unit with an approved backflow device. 15. All condominium units shall require a separate water service and meterfor common area landscape irrigation. 16. The Applicant/Property Owner shall submit a Water Meter Clearance application to the Public Works Services Department prior to permit issuance. Installation shall be according to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of existing water services, if necessary, shall be carried out by the Applicant/Property Owner, according to Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications. 17. The Applicant/property owner shall install a new water service according to the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division. Abandonment of existing water services, if necessary, shall be carried out by the Applicant/Property Owner, according to Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications. 18. The development shall utilize an 8 -inch Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) City -owned sewer main is available on La Cadena Avenue. 10 2048 19. The Applicant/Property Owner shall utilize existing sewer lateral if possible. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover (461.47'), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on the lateral at the right of way. 20. The Applicant/Property Owner shall submit a Low Impact Development (LID) plan per the County of Los Angeles 2014 standards manual to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit. 21. The Applicant/Property Owner 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. Approval of TTM 19-07 (82907) and MFADR 19-03 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. 11 2048