HomeMy WebLinkAbout2062RESOLUTION NO. 2062
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 20-01, TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. TTM 20-01 (82953), AND PROTECTED HEALTHY
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. TRH 2O-03 WITH A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT ("CEQA") FOR AN EIGHT -UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENITAL
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 416 — 428 GENOA
STREET
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2020, a Multiple Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 20-01, a Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 20-01 (82953), and a Protected
Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 2O-03 application, collectively referred to as the
"Project" were filed by Chao Yin Tang on behalf of the property owner, 416 — 428 Genoa
Investment LLC, for an eight -unit multi -family residential condominium development
which requires subdivision of the airspace located at 416 — 428 Genoa Street; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2020, 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 August 11, 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 August 11, 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 Project is consistent with the General plan Medium Density Residential
Land Use designation. The Medium Density Residential designation is intended to
accommodate medium density attached and/or detached residential units, within the
appropriate neighborhoods. The R-2 zone is intended to provide areas for a variety of
medium density residential development such as 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 the Project and the architectural design for the
Project 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.
• 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:
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FACT: The R-2 zone has a minimum density of two dwelling units per lot and a
maximum density of one unit per 3,750 square feet of lot area. Based on the total lot area
of 31,443 square feet, this calculates to a minimum of two (2) units and a maximum of
eight (8) units for the subject property. The Project complies with the density
requirements. In addition, there are no physical constraints that hinder 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 an eight -unit multi -family
condominium development. The construction of the eight (8), multi -family residential units
is being done in compliance with Building and Fire Codes and all other applicable
regulations. The proposed density will be within the maximum allowed by the R-2 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
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the proposed subdivision (This finding shall apply only to easements of record 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 tract map, there are no known 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 Project, 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.
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
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will comply with the regulations in the City's Development Code. The Project includes the
removal of two (2) protected Camphor trees, both located in the rear yard area. Due to
excavations and loss of 40 to 50 percent of their canopies for required structural
clearance, the trees will not survive the construction phase and would suffer severe root
loss. The Project will provide four (4) replacement trees for the loss of these two trees
and at least two (2) new trees will be required to be planted within the front yard area to
provide adequate landscaping along the street frontage.
The proposal is consistent with the City's Multifamily Residential Design
Guidelines:
FACT: The Project is located within the Medium Density Residential (R-2) Zone,
which is intended to provide a variety of medium 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 other existing multi -family developments on Genoa Street and in the
surrounding areas. 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 20-01, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 20-01 (82953), and Protected
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Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH No. 20-03 for an eight -unit multi -family residential
condominium development at 416 — 428 Genoa 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 11th day of August, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Lisa L. Fore
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Deborah Lewis "
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. 2062 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 11"' day of August, 2020 and
that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Lewis, Vice Chair Wilander and Commissioners Chan, Lin, and Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Lisa L. Flore
Secretary of the Planning Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 2062
Conditions of Approval
The proposed street facing Juliette style balconies on Units #416 and #424 shall not
encroach into the required front yard setback.
2. 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.
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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
20-01, TTM 20-01 (82953), and TRH 2O-03, subject to the approval of the Planning
& Community Development Administrator, or designee.
Four (4) 36 -inch box trees (comparable species as the trees being removed) shall
be planted as replacement trees. At least two 36 -inch box trees shall be planted in
the front yard area. The remaining trees shall be at least 36 -inch box trees and they
shall be located where there is adequate room for growth. The trees shall be shown
on the final landscape plan that is submitted to Building Services for plan check,
subject to review by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or
designee, to ensure compliance with this condition.
Four (4) bicycle parking spaces shall be provided.
The Owner/Applicant will be required to pay the following fees prior to approval of
the Tract Map:
Map Fee $100.00
Final Approval Fee (1 lot @ $25.00 ea.) 25.00
TOTAL $125.00
Prior to approval of the Tract Map, submit a separate demolition and erosion control
plan prepared by a registered civil engineer, and demolish all existing structures.
Prior to occupancy, the Owner/Applicant shall:
• Remove and replace existing curb and gutter from property line to property
line
• Construct sidewalk from property line to property line
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• Coordinate with Public Works Services on replacement or protection of street
trees
• Install new driveway approach per City Standard plan.
9. A Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan is required and shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer or designee, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
10. Project shall comply with Chapter 35A Multiple Family Construction Standards as
amended in the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.20.
11. 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.
12. Grading plans shall be submitted to, and approved by Building & Safety. The grading
plans shall indicate all site improvements, and shall indicate complete drainage
paths of all drainage water run-off.
13. Permits are required prior to the removal and/or demolition of structures.
14. The project shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
a. California Building Code
b. California Electrical Code
c. California Mechanical Code
d. California Plumbing Code
e. California Energy Code
f. California Fire Code
g. California Green Building Standards Code
h. California Existing Building Code
i. Arcadia Municipal code
15. All structures shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system per the City
of Arcadia Fire Department's Multi -Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard.
16. The automatic driveway gate shall be provided with a knox switch.
17. A six inch (6") cast iron water main with 70 psi static pressure is available on Genoa
Street to serve the subject address. The Owner/Applicant shall provide calculations
to determine the total combined maximum domestic and fire demand, and verify the
water service size required.
18. Condominium or townhouse complexes of more than 5 individual units shall be
served by a common domestic master water meter and service capable of supplying
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sufficient water to meet all domestic and fire suppression needs of the total number
of units.
19. In the event that fire suppression is common to the complex, a separate fire service
shall be required as directed by the Fire Marshal.
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 Clearance Application shall be submitted to the Public Works
Services Department prior to permit issuance.
23. New water service installation shall be completed 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 Section specifications.
24. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream
manhole cover (445.14'), an approved backwater valve shall be required.
25. The two (2) trees in the parkway shall be removed with a permit from Public Works
and they shall be replaced with 2 — 24" box Crape Myrtles. Locations shall be
determined by the PW Inspector.
26. The proposed project shall be subject to LID requirements. These requirements
include but are not limited to using infiltration trenches, bio -retention planter boxes,
roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious concrete/paver, etc.
27. Ensure that the trash enclosure will accommodate trash, recycling and green waste
bins. There shall be 1 foot clearance around the trash, recycling and green waste
bins.
28. 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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29. 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.
30. Approval of MFADR 20-01, TTM 20-01 (82953), and TRH 2O-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.
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