HomeMy WebLinkAbout2085RESOLUTION NO. 2085
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MULTIPLE FAMILY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. MFADR 21-04 AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. TTM 21-06 (83604) WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA")
FOR A TEN -UNIT MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AT 1022 LA CADENA AVENUE
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2021, a Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No.
MFADR 21-04 application was filed by Philip Chan of PDS Studio, Inc. ("Applicant') on
behalf of the property owner, Cambria Sage, LLC., and the Applicant later filed Tentative
Tract Map No. TTM 21-06 (83604) on September 14, 2021, for a 10 unit multi -family
residential condominium development at 1022 La Cadena Avenue (collectively, the
"Project'); and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2021, Planning Services completed an
environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and recommends 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 December 14, 2021, 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 December 14, 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: Approval of the Project to subdivide the airspace 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.
• 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.
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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 nine (9) units and a maximum of thirteen (13) units
for the subject property. The Project complies with the density requirements per the
Development Code. 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 10 unit multi -family
condominium development. The construction of the 10 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
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.
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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 the property within the proposed subdivision. Based
on the tentative tract map, there are no easements on the subject properties. As part of
the subdivision, a dedication is required for sidewalk purposes to create a 10 foot parkway
along La Cadena Avenue.
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 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.
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H. The proposal is consistent with the City's Multifamily Residential Design
Guidelines:
FACT: The proposed Project is a well thought-out design. The proposed Spanish
architectural style of the development includes design elements and features that will not
only enhance the overall style of the building, but also the existing streetscape. In order
to provide screening and help soften the appearance of the buildings to the adjacent
neighbors, staff is requiring more landscaping (i.e. hedges and trees) along the side and
rear yard area adjacent to the property line — refer to condition no. 5. The development is
compatible in terms of scale and height with other multi -family developments on this
street. Therefore, the Project is compatible with the surrounding multi -family
developments and is adequate and 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 in -fill 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 21-04 and Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 21-06 (83604) for a 10 unit
multi -family residential condominium development at 1022 La Cadena Avenue, subject
to the conditions of approval attached hereto.
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SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of December 2021.
ATTEST:
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Lisa L. Flores
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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arilynne slander
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. 2085 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 14th day of December, 2021
and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Wilander, Vice Chair Lin, Thompson, Tsoi
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
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Lisa L. Flores
Secretary of the Pla Hing Commission
RESOLUTION NO. 2085
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Property Owner/Applicant in
a manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for
MFADR 21-04 and TTM 21-06 (83604), subject to the approval of the Planning &
Community Development Administrator, or designee.
2. Any required mechanical equipment, such as backflow devices, visible from the
public right-of-way or alley 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.
3. The Property Owner/Applicant shall dedicate additional right-of-way along La
Cadena Avenue frontage for a total half street width of 30 feet measured from the
centerline of the street and a 10 foot parkway. This dedication shall be shown on the
Final Tract Map.
4. Prior to submitting the plans to the Building Division for plan -check review, the
Applicant/Property owner shall submit revised plans to the Planning Division that
shows a new perimeter stucco wall, up to six (6) feet in height, along the side and
rear property line. The new wall be placed at least two inches inside the property
lines. The building footprints might have to be reduced to accommodate the new
wall and landscaping, as required under condition no. 5. The final changes shall be
subject to review and approval of the Planning & Community Development
Administrator, or designee.
5. Prior to submitting the plans to the Building Division for plan -check review, the
conceptual landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for final
review and approval by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or
designee. The final conceptual landscape plans shall include tall hedges and trees
along the sides and rear of the project site to provide adequate screening and help
soften the appearance of the building. The building footprints might have to be
reduced to accommodate the hedges and trees to ensure they have proper spacing
for growth.
6. The second floor windows on the east elevation of Building #5 (Units I and J), shall
be reduced from three to two windows.
7. Prior to approval of the Final Tract Map, the Property Owner/Applicant shall either
construct or post security for all public improvements as shown on the Tentative
Tract Map No. 83604 and listed below:
a. Remove and replace the existing sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the
entire property frontage.
b. Construct a sidewalk from property line to property line. The sidewalk must
be fully ADA around all obstacles.
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c. The new driveway shall be installed per City Standard plan with the top of
the wing at a minimum of one foot away from the property line.
8. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the Property Owner/Applicant
shall repair any damages caused by the development to the asphalt street frontage
from property line to property line including but not limited to trench cuts and
construction traffic, per the direction of the City Engineer or Designee.
9. 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
j. Arcadia Municipal Code
10. The project shall comply with Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.20 which
pertains to Chapter 35: A Multiple Family Construction Standards of the California
Building Code.
11. The grading plans for the project shall be submitted for the review and approval of
the Building Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. The grading plans
shall indicate all site improvements and shall indicate complete drainage paths of all
drainage water run -of.
12. No demolition permit shall be issued prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
new development.
13. 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.
14. All structures shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system per the City
of Arcadia Fire Department Multi -Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standards.
15. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 20 foot wide fire lane shall be
provided along the south side of the property that will extend from the site entry to
within 150 feet of the furthest point of the furthest building.
16. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a knox switch shall be provided
for the vehicular entry gate.
17. The development shall utilize an 8 -inch Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) City -owned sewer
main is available on La Cadena Avenue.
18. The Property Owner/Applicant shall utilize existing sewer lateral, if possible.
19. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of next upstream manhole
cover (463.82'), an approved backwater valve is required.
20. An eight inch (8") cast iron water main with 67 psi static pressure is available on La
Cadena Avenue to serve the subject site. The Property Owner/Applicant shall
provide calculations to determine total combined maximum domestic and fire
demand, and verify the required water service size required.
21. The Property Owner/Applicant 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.
22. In the event that fire suppression is common to the complex, the Property
Owner/Applicant shall separate the fire service with a Double Detector Check
Assembly (DCDA) and shall be installed as directed by the Fire Marshal.
23. If a common water service is to be used to supply both domestic water and fire
sprinklers, the Property Owner/Applicant shall separate the fire service from the
domestic water service for each unit with an approved backflow device.
24. All condominium units shall require a separate water service and meter for common
area landscape irrigation.
25. The Property Owner/Applicant shall submit a Water Meter Clearance application to
the Public Works Services Department prior to permit issuance.
26. The Property Owner/Applicant 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
Property Owner/Applicant, according to Public Works Services Department,
Engineering Division specifications.
27. The Property Owner/Applicant shall integrate Low Impact Development (LID)
strategies into the site design per the County of Los Angeles 2014 standards manual
to the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit.
28. The Property 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.
29. The Property 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.
30. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and
hold City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or commissions of the
City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officials, agents,
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employees, and attorneys of the City ("Indemnitees") harmless from liability for
damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal injuries,
including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other actions
and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the
Applicant's activities in connection with Multiple Family Architectural Design Review
No. MFADR 21-04 and Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 21-06 (83604), the Project
site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or
those of the Applicant's contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other
persons acting on Applicant's behalf, which relate to the development and/or
construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and
claims, actions, or proceedings for damages, as described above, regardless of
whether the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other
documents for the Project.
In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation
of any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the
Project, the City will promptly notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings
and will fully cooperate in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the Applicant
must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, with
respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred by, and/or awarded against, the
City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action. Within 15 days' notice from
the City of any such action, Applicant shall provide to City a cash deposit to cover
legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection with defense of any
legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the City Attorney.
City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and expenses. Within 5
business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has fallen below
the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time in order
for City's legal team to continue working on the matter. City shall only refund to
Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of: (i) a final, non -
appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action; or
(ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select
legal counsel of its choice that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties
hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily
assist in any such third -party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the
Applicant in connection with such third -party challenge(s). In consideration for
approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the entitlement(s)
related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, whether or not at the request of the
Applicant.
31. Approval of MFADR 21-04 and TTM 21-06 (83604) 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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