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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2071RESOLUTION NO. 2071 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 19-04 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 20-03 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") FOR A THREE -UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOMENT LOCATED AT 147 ALICE STREET WHEREAS, on October 19, 2019, Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No MFADR 19-04 and Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 20-03 applications, collectively referred to as the "Project," were filed by Tom Li of Prestige Design, Planning & Development, on behalf of the property owner, Soliel Homes Inc, for a three -unit multi- family residential condominium development which requires subdivision of the airspace located at 147 Alice Street; and WHEREAS, on December 28, 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 Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines (Review for Exemption) because the Project is considered an infill -development project; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2021, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said application, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 2021, the Planning Commission continued the project with a 4-0 vote to the February 9, 2021 regular meeting, when all five members will be present to provide an additional vote should there be another tie -vote; and WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021 the continued public hearing was held before the Planning Commission, at which all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The factual data submitted by the Community Development Division in the staff report dated February 9, 2021 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 has been reviewed for compliance with the City's General Plan, Development Code, and the State Subdivision Map Act. It has been determined that the Project is consistent with the General Plan High Density Residential Land Use designation and the R-3, High Density Multiple Family Residential zoning designation. These designations are intended to accommodate high density, attached or detached residential units such as condominiums, within the appropriate neighborhoods. The proposed tentative parcel map complies with the Subdivision Map Act regulations and there is no specific plan applicable to this Project. The Project will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan and is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies: F 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 project site is physically suitable for the proposed multi -family residential development. The R-3 zone requires 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 density of three (3) units and a maximum of five (5) units. Therefore, the Project complies with the density requirements of the underlying zone as well as all other applicable zoning requirements including but not limited to parking, setbacks, height, and open space. 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 subdivision of an infill site within an urbanized area and does not serve as a habitat for endangered or rare species. The Project will not cause substantial environmental damage or impact wildlife. D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health or safety problems: 3 FACT: The proposed subdivision will include three (3) multi -family residential units in compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes to ensure public health and safety. The Project will maintain a density that is allowed in the R-3 zone and the proposed development 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 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 does not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. There are no known easements on the subject property. 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: 4 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 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 Project is located in the R-3 zone (High Density Multiple Family Residential), which is intended to provide high density residential development. The proposed design of the three -unit condominium project is compatible with existing multi- family developments in the surrounding neighborhood in terms of massing and scale While the Project will be the first three-story development on this street, stepping the third floor from the street level by an additional 16 feet will help reduce the overall bulk and mass of the building, and the change in height will help transition with the other existing multi -family developments. The Project will also be similar in height to the 29 -foot tall multi -family condominium development approved west and next door to the subject site. The proposed Spanish style architecture will be consistent with other Spanish influenced styles of architecture that exist along Alice Street, including the two recently completed adjacent 5 multi -family developments. In addition, the proposed design 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 19-04 and Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 20-03 (83113) for a three - unit multi -family residential condominium development at 147 Alice 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 9'h day of February, 2021. ATTEST: �A - Lisa L. Flor Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney C elf et: (.iio Marilynne Wilander 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. 2071 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 February, 2021 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chair Wilander, Vice Chair Lin, Chan, and Tsoi NOES: Thompson ABSENT: None 7 M - Lisa L. Flore Secretary of a Planning Commission RESOLUTION NO. 2071 Conditions of Approval 1. All the windows shall be recessed a minimum of two (2) inches from the building wall. A construction detail indicating the 2 -inch recess shall be included on the plans submitted to the Building Division for plan check. 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. 3. 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 MFADR 19-04 and TPM 20-03 (83113) subject to the approval of the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. 4. 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 5. 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. 6. Grading plans shall be submitted to, and approved by the Building Services Division. The grading plans shall indicate all on- and off-site improvements, and shall indicate complete drainage paths of all drainage water run-off. 7. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the removal and/or demolition of the structures. 8. Prior to approval of the Final Parcel Map, the Applicant/Property Owner shall: 3 a. Remove and replace existing curb and gutter from property line to property line. b. Construct sidewalk from property line to property line. c. Install new driveway approaches (minimum 12' wide) per City's Standard Plan. Install transitions to the driveways just inside the property lines to transition from the 12.5' to the 10' wide driveway approaches. d. Repair asphalt street damages caused by the development, as necessary. 9. The Applicant/Property Owner shall install, after coordinating with Public Works Services Department new street trees per the City's Street Tree Master Plan. 10. All structures shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system per the City of Arcadia Fire Department's Multi -Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard. 11. There is a 6" cast iron water main with 72 psi static pressure that the development shall connect to on Alice Street for domestic water and/or fire services. The Applicant/Property Owner shall provide calculations to the Public Works Services Department to determine the total combined maximum domestic and fire demand, and verify the water service size required. 12. The Applicant/Property Owner shall install separate water meters for each condominium unit. The water meter for each unit can be used to supply both domestic water services and fire services. The Applicant/Property Owner shall separate the fire service from domestic water service with an approved back flow device. 13. All condominiums shall require a separate water service and meter for common area landscape irrigation. 14. A Water Meter Permit Application shall be submitted to the Public Works Services Department prior to issuance of a building permit for the new development. 15. New water service installations shall be by the Applicant/Property Owner. 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 Applicant/Property Owner, according to Public Works Services Department, Engineering Division specifications. 16. An 8" vitrified clay pipe (VCP) City sewer line is available on Alice Street to provide sanitary sewer service for the project. The Applicant/Property Owner shall utilize existing sewer lateral if possible 17. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover (444.97'), an approved type of backwater valve is required to be installed on the lateral in the right of way. 18. The proposed project shall be subject to low impact development (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. 19. The Applicant/Property Owner shall provide, and accommodate for, a total of three trash containers for trash, recycling and green waste for each unit, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director, or designee. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Approval of MFADR 19-04 and TPM 20-03 (83113) 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 executed Acceptance Form submitted to the Development Services Department is to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 23. The guest space located at the rear of the property shall be moved forward 4'-6" to provide additional maneuvering space for vehicles to back out. 1161 24. The 2'-0" landscaped strip along the east property line shall be replaced with concrete and become a part of the driveway area. This shall begin 40'-0" from the front property line to the end of the driveway. 11