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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1599 . I ] 1 . ] J ] J. 1 ] ] 1 J ] ] . ] "] RESOLUTION 1599 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONOITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-004 AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 52745 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ANOAKIA PROPERTY. WHEREAS, on January 25, 1999, the Keith Companies on behalf of Arcadia Oaks LLC filed applications for development of the Anoakia property into a 31 lot residential planned development, Community Development Division Cases No. C.UP. 99"004 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745 located at 701 West Foothill Boulevard, the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue, rnore particularly described as: That portion of Rancho Santa Anita, and of Lot 3 of Tract 948, in the City of Arcadia, as shown on Map recorded in Book 17, Page 21 of Maps, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, State of California, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly right of way line of Baldwin Avenue, said line being 40' west of the centerline of Baldwin Avenue and the north right"of-way fine of Foothill Boulevard, said . line being 40' north of the centerline of Foothill Boulevard, the "Point of Beginning," thence north 02. 59' 40. east 770.97 feet, thence south 88. 41' 00" west 1107.55 feet; thence south 01. 18' 30. east 771.13 feet, thence north 88. 39' 52" east 1049.55 feet, to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, a pUblic hearing was held on November 9, 1999 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 attached report is true and correct Section 2. In regards to the Conditional Use Permit, this Commission finds: 1. That the purpose of residential planned developments is to encourage well- planned developments by providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environrnental design than is provided under the strict application of the zoning ordinance and the subdivision regulations while promoting and preserving the public interest, health, safety, welfare and property values. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission that the proposed project is well-designed for this site, that the homes complement other dwellings in the neighborhood and that the applicant has made considerable effort to design a project which has minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. -1- Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 30 , j j ] ] ] ]. 1 1 -- --- 2. That the proposed 31 lot residential planned development is permitted with .1 approved conditional use permit pursuant to Division 5; Part 7, Sections 9275.1, et seq. ofthe Arcadia Municipal Code which establishes specific regulations for residential planned developments. The Vesting Tentative Map confers a vested right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the date the local agency has determined that the application is complete. 3. That the site contains 19.1 acres and is adequate in size to accommodate the 31 lot residential planned development. The lots, dwellings and streets have been designed in an effort to save as many trees as possible and there will be minimal change in the existing grade to reduce the impact on the relJlaining trees and the surrounding properties. 4. That the site abuts Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard which are both adequate in width and pavement type to carry the traffic generated by the proposed use. The project will be developed with private streets with a gated entry off of Baldwin Avenue and an emergency access on Foothill Boulevard. There will be no access to the subdivision on Anoakia Lane. The existing gate on Anoakia Lane will be removed enda new wall constructed to match the existing wall. . 5. That the subject site is designated as single-family residential 0-2 du/ac on the General Plan. The existing R-O & 0 22,000 zoning is consistent with this designation and the average lot size in the subdivision is 23,228 sq. ft. Granting of this Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. Subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution, with the exception of historic preservation, the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. 6. That based on the Planning Commission's observations of the premises including the structures, the consensus of the Commission is that the rnain dwelling located on the premises has seriously deteriorated during the past few years. The house is primarily a shell with most of the interior elements gone with the exception of certain fireplaces, bookcases and other details that are primarily an integral part of the building. Based on information submitted for the Final Environmental Impact Report (UFEIR"), the expense for rehabilitation would be excessive, costing in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), excluding soft costs, site work, furniture, fixtures and equipment to retrofit and rehabilitate the dwelling in accordance with the California Historical Building Code. (See Appendix E in the FEIR). Section 3. In regards to the Vesting Tentative Map, the Cornmission makes the following findings: -2- Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 31 1. That the project and the provisions for its design and improvements are . consistent with the Arcadia General Plan and that the discharge of sewage from the project into the public sewer system will not violate any requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region. 2. That the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the FEIR are appropriate; that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment; that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that this project will have any potential for adverse effect on Wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends; and, therefore, the Commission recommends approval and filing of a Notice of Determination. 3. That it is reasonable and appropriate to authorize and direct the Development Services Department to approve and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for th is project. Section 4. That for the foregoing reasons the Planning. Comrnission recomrnends to the City Council approval of Conditional Use Permit 99-0p4 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745 for a 31 lot residential planned development based upon plans submitted by the Applicant to the City as of date of this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth in attached Exhibit A. .J. I Section 5. The decisions, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commissionis direction at its meeting of November 9, 1999 and the following vote: n . .! .l 1 1 '1 J j J 1 1 -,. ~] AYES: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian NOES: Commissioner Bruckner ABSENT: None Section 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. -3- Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 32 J J J- J ] J ] J J J. 1 J ] l ] ] -J -J- J I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23 day of November, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Kalemkiarian. Murphy. Huang None Commissioners Bruckner and Sleeter Chal~~lsslon City of Arcadia Approved by: ~r.~ . ep en . eltsch, City Attorney -4- Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 33 I 1- i Ij J 1 1 1 1 1- ] - - . EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL C.U.P. 99-004 AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 52745 1) The conditions of approval include all mitigation measures as set forth in the attached Mitigation Monitoring Plan (Exhibit B) with the following addition to Mitigation Measure Number 1 under Historic Resources which shall include the requirement that the documentation package be archived at the Arcadia Library along with other locations determined appropriate by the City. 2) The design of the project shall be in substantial compliance with the Vesting Tract Map 52745 dated September 15, 1999 on file in the Cornrnunity Development Division, Development Services Department. 3) The Conditions as set forth below from the Public Works Services Department shall be cornplied with to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director. a) The water distribution shall provide a minirnum of 2000 gallons perminute (gpm) fire suppression capability; existing zone pressure in the surrounding area is from 100PSI. b) The developer shall provide a water hydraulic model showing minimum 2000 gallon per minute available from any' hydrant on site with the preliminary design submittal. c) The on-site water systern shall. be constructed by the Applicant per City design standards and criteria and shall be subject to the approval of the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department and the Applicant shall submit to the City all bonds to guarantee satisfactory completion of the water system ina form and substance approved by the Public Works Services Department. d) The water pipeline shall be constructed using class 350 ductile iron pipe. e) The final on and off-site fire hydrant location shall be subject to the approval of the city of Areadia Public Works Services Department and Arcadia Fire Department f) No water service lateral, meter, flush-out or fire hydrant may be located in any driveway or may be closer than three (3) feet from the top of "x" of any driveway or other utility and location is subject to the approval of the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department. Anoakia - CC Report Decernber 7, 1999 Page 34 J J. J g) All back-flow prevention devices for fire protection and landscape irrigation systems shall be screened and the locations subject to approval of the Development Services Department. . .. J j J j J J J. J J J 1 J J 11 1- 1 h) The developer shall irrevocably offer for dedication to the City, prior to recordation of the final map, the agreed upon property necessary for the construction and operation of a water well at the back portion of proposed Lot 14. i) The developer shall provide access onto the premises during normal working hours to the PUblic Works Services Department staff forthe well site surveys upon approval of this conditional use permit and Vesting Tentative Map. j) Thewell shall be in place and operational before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the first house in the project. The developer shall provide construction access to the well site-as soon as construction begins on the project. k) The on-site sewer system shall be constructed per City design standards and criteria. I) The City will take ownership and maintenance of both the sewer system and water system subject to the following conditions: (i) That the applicant prepare and submit water and sewer improvernent plans of the proposed facilities to the Public Works Services Department Engineering Section for review and approval. Upon departmental approval the plans will be forwarded to the City Engineer for final approval. Said plans shall be prepared by a Civil Engineer registered in the State of California and submitted on 24- inch x 26-inch Mylar (D-size sheet) containing the City of Arcadia title and signature blocks. (ii) . That the applicant execute and submit an "Application to, and Agreement with the City of Arcadia" (on a form approved by the City Attorney) and deposit on account with the City the required sum of money necessary to meet all fees and other charges as determined by the City for plan review, inspection and connection fees. (iii) Prior to final approval and City Engineer's signature of the improvement plans, the applicant shall have prepared, processed, granted, recorded and conveyed to the City a subsurface easement, which shall be dedicated on the tract map, for operating, maintaining, modifying and/or replacing water and sanitary sewer facilities. Said easement shall clearly limit the pavement restoration responsibility of Anoakia - CC Report December 7,1999 Page 35 . I J , , j 1 1. j Ij J 1 1 1 1 ,. 1 the City to subgrade compaction as required by the City of Arcadia Standard Specifications, and temporary asphalt concrete to provide vehicular conveyance. Permanent surface restoration shall be the responsibility of the new homeowners association for the residential planned development for final restoration to existing surface characteristics and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions governing the premises and the homeowners association shall accurately reflect this condition. (iv) Upon completion and final inspection of all improvements, the applicant shall file a request for dedication for formal acceptance of the facilities by the City. The applicant shall furnish to the City a report of the actual cost of construction of the domestic water and sanitary sewer facilities, a proper bill of sale for each and recorded drawings of each facility. Upon said acceptance, the City shall approve the release of bonds posted to the City for the construction of the domestic water and sanitary sewer facilities. (v) With respect to these facilities, the applicant shall be responsible for any and all installation and repairs to the City facilities constructed by the developer hereunder, fora period of one (1) year from the date of acceptclDce by the City without expense whatsoever to the City; ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted. In the event of failure to comply with the aforementioned conditions, the City is authorized to proceed to have the defect repaired and made good at the expense of the applicant, who shall pay to the City the cost and charges without limitation, including attomey's fees,staff time and other incidental cost involved thereof, immediately upon demand. m) Fifteen (15) footwide utility easements including legal documentation shall be provided for sewers crossing private property. n) All pipes shall be VCP extra strength with flexible joints, except where parallel and crossing water rnains require use of ductile iron pipe. 0) Sewer mains shall be a minimurn of 8" in diameter. p) Sewer laterals shall be 6" in diameter VCP from the main to the property line clean out. q) Curvilinear alignment is prOhibited. r) The applicant shall provide rninimllm clearance from any existing or proposed water line per DHS requirement. Anoakia - CC Report December 7,1999 Page 36 1 J ]. J J J J j i Je j ,J J J J J 1 ]- J be automatic that can be controlled by the Fire and/or Police Department personnel at all times. f) Access roads shall be all weather and in place to accomrnodate 60 thousand pounds before any lumber can be staged on the job site. In addition to the access requirement, the water system and fire hydrants shall be fully operational prior to commencement of construction. g) During construction, no construction or contractor vehicles shall be allowed to park on streets restricting access. h) The water supply shall be the minimum as required in the Uniform Fire Code. The minirnurn fire flow shall be fixed at the level of the largest structure. Based upon the size of dwellings proposed for this site, the required fire flow shall be 2000 gpm for 2 hours (Uniform Fire Code Appendix 111-AA). i) The spacing of fire hydrants shall be a maximum of 350'-0 as indicated in Table 111-88-1 of the Uniform Fire Code. j) All single-family dwellings shall have a modified NFPA 13D Auto Fire Sprinkler system as outlined in Arcadia Municipal Code and Arcadia Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy requirements. All dwellings shall comply with the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code for marking addresses on each residence. 5) Conditions as set forth below from the Development Services Department, Engineering Division shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: a) The applicant shall arrange with the utility companies to underground all utility lines serving the new development. ' b) The following fees shall be paid: Map Fee Final Approval fee (@$25/parcel) $ 25.00 $775.00 $800.00 c} The applicant shall arrange for underground utility services and dedicate easements to utility companies if needed and inform the Development Services DepartmentlEngineering Division in writing of any dedication to utility companies prior to comrnencernent.of construction. d) The applicant shall contact the Public Works Services Department to verify ifthe existing sewer mainlines are adequate for this development. Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 38 . I J ., J ] J . ,] J J J J '] J 1- J e) The applicant shall arrange with the Southern California Edison Cornpany to: (i) Install six (6) 22,000 lumen HPSV Edison owned (LS-1) streetlights on marbelite poles with underground circuits on Foothill Boulevard. (ii) Install two (2) 22,000 lumen HPSV Edison owned (LS.1) streetlights on marbelite pole with underground circuits on Baldwin Avenue. (iii) Install streetlights on private streets with underground circuits. (iv) The Engineering Division shall determine the exact locations of all the new lights. The design of the streetlights shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. The Developer shall pay all costs associated with the installation of the lights. f) Private streets including the circular portions shall have minimum roadway widths of twenty-eight (2S) feet from curb to curb (24' from edge of asphalt pavement to edge of asphalt pavement). These private streets shall be used as a fire lane and the developer shall install UNO PARKING AT ANYTIME" signs per the City standards. g) The main access to the development from Baldwin Avenue shall have a minimum width of 40' with 25' curb returns. The access way shall be wide enough to allow & turn and shall be constructed with full height curb and gutter. h) No cul-de-sac street or dead end street shall extend a distance more than five hundred (500) feet from an existing access to and from a through street. The rninimum diameter of the cul-de-sac street shall be eighty (SO) feet between right-of-way lines. The City Council or its designee rnay, at is discretion, permit variations of the width, length and alignment. i) The preparation and recordation of the tract map shall be in accordance with the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. The map shall be submitted to the County Engineer for checking and after checking the County Engineer's letter recommending approval and map shall be submitted to the City Engineer for map certification. Concurrent with the map being submitted to the County Engineer for checking, the applicant should submit a copy of the City's conditions and requirernents to enable the County Engineer to check for applicable conditions. New boundary monuments as set as part of the subdivision must be inspected to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works with a letter to the City prior to approval of the fin;;!1 map. A Mylar copy of the Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 39 I I. 1 J 1 1 J J J Je J J ] ] ] ] J. J ] recorded tract map of this subdivision must be submitted before final acceptance ofthe project. j) The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservations as well as the Final Map shall have a clause stating the owners or an association representing the owners of the development will own and maintain streets, sidewalks and all private utility structures within said development. The Declaration shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the City Attorney prior to recordation of the Final Map and the Declaration shall be recorded against the property in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder prior to or at the time of recording the Final Map. k) The applicant shall submit.a grading and drainage plan (including erosion control plan) prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Covering open channels, drainage connection or any other modification to the Arcadia Wash must be approved by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department and Army Corp of Engineers. Any connections to existing catch basins rnust be approved and permitted by the Los Angeles County Public 'Works Department. Note: All existing and proposed parkway trees, pull boxes, meters, power poles, street lights, driveways, sidewalks, handicapped ramps, catch basins and utility lines shall be shown on the gradingfdrainage plan. I) The applicant shall submit street, storm drain, sewer and water plans prepared by a registered civil engineer and street light plans prepared by a registered electrical engineer subject to approval of the City Engineer. The structure section of streets shall be constructed per city standards. The proposed rolled curb is SUbject to the City Engineer's approval. Rolled curbs shall be depressed at each driveway location. m) The applicant shall install City approved standard street name signs and traffic signs. n) The applicant shall contact the City's Public Works Services Department for removal of any existing tree in the parkway and placement of any parkway trees, noting the quantity, location, size and type. 0) The applicant shall Saw cut and remove unused driveway approaches and replace with full height curb, gutter and sidewalk. Construct 6" thick PCC driveway apron per Arcadia City Standard Drawing No. 8-11. No driveways shall be constructed closer than three (3) feet from any curb return, fire hydrant, ornamental light standard, telephone or electrical pole, meter box, underground vault or manhole or tree. No portions of the Anoakia - CC Report December 7,1999 Page 40 J ] ]. ] ] J ] ] J Je J ] ] J '] ] 1 1- 1 existing gutter and AC pavement shall be removed unless prior approval is obtained from the Development Services Director. p) The applicant shall construct PCC ramps for the handicapped per ADA requirements at the southwest intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Anoakia Lane and the northwest intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. q) Gravity drainage outlets shall be constructed per Arcadia City Standard Drawing No. S-11. r) Where necessary, the applicant shall remove and replace deficient or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, parkway drains and/or pavement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The applicant shall contact the City Inspector for exact locations of removal and replacement. . s) The applicant shall obtain approval from Building Services for assigned addresses to be used for the subject development. t) The applicant shall obtain perrnit for all work performed in the public right- of-way. The City Inspector shall be contacted at least 24 hours prior to construction of off-site improvements. u) All construction in the public right-of-way shall be in accordance with all applicable sections and/or proviSions of the latest edition of the "Standard Specification or Public Works Construction" (Greenbook) and the City of Arcadia's Standard Drawings. v) The contractor shall comply with all requirements of Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER ACT and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management Practices (BMP's). w) New centerline ties set as part of this subdivision must be submitted before final acceptance of the project. x) All survey monuments, centerline ties, and survey reference points shall be protected in place or re-established where disturbed in accordance with Section 8771 of the Land Surveyors Act, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the project. This work shall be the responsibility of the permittee and shall be at the permittee's expense. y) Prior to the City Engineer's approval of the final map, the developer shall: (1) completealLrequired public improvements and conditions as stipulated above, or, (2) enter into a subdivision agreement with the City in a form and substance approved by the City Engineer in hislher sole and absolute Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 41 J J J. j J J J J j Je J J J J J J J Je J discretion, with appropriate security if the required public improvements have not been completed by the developer and accepted by the City. A minimum of two (2) weeks processing time is required for final map signature(s). z) If the developer posts a security for any of the required improvements, the subdivision agreement has a 12"month expiration date and all work specified in the subdivision agreement shall be completed within 12 months. aa) Any changes made by the applicant on the plans may result in modification to the conditions of approval as necessary to comply with the City's regulations. 6) The final grading plan shall be subject to the Development Services Department review and approval to ensure that grading is in substaQtial conformity with the tentative grading plan and in compliance with the City's code requirernents in relation to building height per Section 9251.2.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 7) The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against the City and/or its officials, officers, employees or agents, to attack, S9t- aside, void or annul the City's approval of the tentative tract ma~nd/or the conditional use permit pertaining to the Anoakia project or the subject property, or arising out of the certification of the Environme;:;tal Impact Report relating thereto, or arising out of the construction on the subject property, save and except that caused by the City's active negligence. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding upon the City's receipt of notice thereof, and shall cooperate fully in the defense thereof, 8) The developer shall replace any oak tree (new or existing) that dies during the period of time that construction by the developer is taking place on the property. The final plans shall contain provisions in t!1e form of recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions or other devices which guarantee to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department that the provisions of Section 9277.10 of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to common areas, including but not limited to, perimeter walls, the entry area(s), perimeter landscape areas, etc., are complied with and that the development in its entirety including privately owned and cornmon areas shall be perpetually, or as long as legally possible, operated arid maintained in good condition and that such provisions may be enforced by the City and that the City may recover the cost of any such enforcement. Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 42 'lI J ] . J J "' J ~ "l J . I -" J ., . 12) I .J :J J J J J J 1. -J 1 In addition, the CCR's shall include covenants and disclosure statements that the Homeowner's Association is responsible for replacement of any oak trees located within the common area and that private property owners are responsible for compliance with the City of Arcadia's oak tree regulations as set forth in Section 9700 et seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code and any successor ordinances. Oak trees that die from natural causes shall be subject'to removal per the City's oak tree regulations in Section 9700 et seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code and any successor ordinances. 9) Upon completion of the new entrance off of Baldwin Avenue the developer shall install a historic marker near the gate identifying the site as an historic landmark. The location, material, wording and design of the marker shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and approval. 10) Any modifications or changes to the perimeter wall shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Departrnent. 11) The design of the homes shall be consistent with the plans on file in the Developrnent Services Department. Minor exterior alterations may be approved by the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director. If any person or entity submits within thirty (30) days of final approval by the City of Arcadia of this Conditional Use Permit and Vesting Tentative Map, a completed application to the City pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code 98631, et seq., as determined by the City in its sole and absolute discretion, to .relocate the main existing residemtial structure or any portion thereof, then the applicant shall enter into an agreernent with such person or entity to allow for the relocation without paymentto the applicant, subject to the following: a) The agreement shall provide that the party seeking such removal shall bear all costs and expenses for such rernoval and shall provide for reasonable indemnification of the applicant by that person or entity, that person or entity shall post a bond with the City equivalent to the City's estimate of the costs to relocate the structure, that person or entity shall obtain general liability insurance covering the relocation in an aggregate amount of at least $5 million, and the developer shall not unreasonably fail to execute such agreement; all of the foregoing subject to the determination and approval of the City in its sole and absolute discretion. The agreement shall provide that the relocation of the residential structure or any portion thereof shall be completed within ninety (90) days fOllOWing the final approval by the City of this C.U.P. and Vesting Tentative Map. Furthermore, the applicant shall rnake payment to a not for profit charitable organization qualifying as such under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) equal to the actual costs of segregating and preserving during Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 43 , ~ r-J rJ r~ r J I J _J J J _J J . -J J J -J 1 ] ], 1. ]I --- demolition of the structure, and thereafter relocating all of those certain items listed to be donated to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and to the City of Arcadia as set forth in those certain letters from McCaslin Properties dated November 15,1999,as attached to these conditions. The approval of this C.U.P. and Vesting Tentative Map are conditional upon all items on such lists being preserved and relocated to the recipient parties specified therein. 13) That after the issuance ofa building permit a Rough Grading Certificate shall be required prior to the placing of any concrete on the site and a final Grading Certificate shall be required prior to the final building inspection. Said certificates shall certify that all grading operations have been completed in substantial compliance with the final grading plan approved by the City Engineer and shall be filed with and approved by the Development Services Department. 14) If the City approves the project as submitted, including demolition of the structures, the developer shall dismantle the house and dwellings in such a manner that certain agreed upon elements of the structures shall be preserved for future permanent display or use. All items shall be presented to the City for temporary storage and the City shall solicit proposals for locating the items in the most appropriate location(s). 15) That a landscape and irrigation plan for the perimeter exterior landscaping, open space areas and all lots shall be submitted to the Development Services Departrnent for review and approval prior to ground breaking for any of the dwellings within the development. 16) If deemed necessary by the City~s traffic engineer, the applicant shall provide at its costs and expense, off-site construction traffic control pursuant to the approval of the City Engineer. 17) That the developer shall provide to the City a copy of the Phase 1 subsurface environrnental investigation. Anoakia - CC Report Decernber 7, 1999 Page 44 ~~! r~ ~ 1 ~i ;~ 0=-- :J _J ] ~. :J =1 . '1 -- -:J 1 _J 1 1. J -- SECTION 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Final EIR, the conditional use permit and the vesting tentatiye map on November 9, 1999. Based on the evidence presented at this meeting and visits to the Anoakia property, the Cornrnission at its November 23, 1.999 rneeting voted 3 to 0 with two members absent to adopt the attached Resolutions 1599 and 1600 as follows: Resolution 1599 - A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, recomrnending approval of Conditional Use Permit 99-0- 04 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745 for the property located at 701 West Foothill Boulevard, rnore commonly known as the Anoakia property. Resolution 1600 - A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, expressing the Cornmission's comrnents to the City Council on the Final Environmental Impact Report for Conditional Use Permit 99-004 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745 for the property located at 701 West foothill Boulevard, more commonly known as the Anoakia property. The Planning Comrnission did express concern regarding Condition 12 included in Exhibit A of ResollJtion 1599 which notes that "Furtherrnore, the applicant shall rnake payment to a not-for-profit charitable organization qualifying as such under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) equal to the actual costs of segregating and preserving during demolition of the structure, and thereafter relocating ali of the certain items listed to be donated to the Los Angeles County Arboretum and to the City of Arcadia as attached to these conditions. The approval of this C.U.P. and Vesting Tentative Map are conditional upon all items on such lists being preserved and relocated to the recipient parties specified therein." The Commission requested that the Development Services Department continue to work with the developer in establishing a definite cost for payrnent to a not-for-profit charitable organization. The November 9 and November 23 Planning Cornmission minutes are attached for the City Council's information (see Exhibit F, page 107). Anoakia - CC Report December 7, 1999 Page 29 November 9, 1999 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator Development Services Department SUBJECT: ANOAKIA RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR), C.U.P. 99-004 AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 52745 SUMMARY The Keith Companies on behalf of Arcadia Oaks LLC, the developer, has submitted a Vesting Tentative Map 52745 and C.U.P. 99-004 for development of the Anoakia property located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue into a 31 lot residential planned development. An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for this project. . , The purpose of this hearing is to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to review the Final EIR (FEIR) which includes comments on responses to the Draft EIR (DEIR), Conditional Use Permit 99-004 and Vesting Tentative Map 52745 for the 31 lot development and transmit its recommendations in resolution form to the City Council. The City Council will be the final decision making body for purposes of certifying the final environmental impact report (FEIR) and approving the Vesting Tract map and conditional use perrnit. The staff report has been divided into tile following sections: Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 . Project Description (CUP 99-004 and Vesting Tract Map 52745) including Land Use Map and Site Plan Findings and Proposed Conditions of Approval Environment~llmpact Analysis Draft Mitigation Monitoring Program Recommendations and Motions Exhibits A - Letter .from Rancho Santa Anita ARB B - Oak Tree Transplant Information C - Photos of Project Perimeter D - Letter regarding the Project --...- 110. ~. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 1 . . . SECTION 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND The site is commonly referred to as the "Anoakia" property. Anita Baldwin, daughter of "Lucky" Baidwin, constructed the house and most of the related accessory buildings in 1913. She occupied the house until her death in 1939. In 1941 the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission approved the use of the property for a private girl's boarding school. The property was used for school purposes until 1989 when many of the buildings were cited as unsafe as a result of severe damage from the Whittier earthquake. The house has been utilized as a property management office since 1989 and the grounds are frequently used for filming. Amore detailed description of the property is included inthe EIR. Zoning History The Anoakia property along with lots on Anoakia Lane and the adjacent lots to the west were originally located in the County of Los Angeles. This County jsland was.annexed into the City in 1975 under Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9232.6.1, which classified all property as zone R-1 upon annexation. The General Plan designation of the properties was single-family residential 0-2 dwelling units per acre (this included the single-family lots as well as the Anoakia property). In 1976 a zone change was initiated at the request of the property owners surrounding the Anoakia property who were annexed into the City to rezone all the annexed properties to R-O 30,000 which would be compatible with the properties to the north and west. In addition they requested that the properties be located in the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association. At approximately the same time the property owner, Mr. McCaslin, subrnitted a General Plan Change to double the residential density of the Anoakia property to 0-4 du/ac. The Planning Cornmission recommended denial of this application and in May of 1976 Mr. McCaslin withdrew his application for the general plan change. In 1976, the entire annexation area was rezoned R-O 30,000 anaJn 1978, the design overlay was added to the properties, placing all properties, including the Anoakia site into the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 2 . In 1980 the City Council approved the rezoning of the Anoakia property from R-O & 030,000 to R-O & D 22,000. C.U.P. AND VESTING TRACT MAP PROPOSAL On January 25, 1999, the Keith Companies on behalf of Arcadia Oaks LLC filed applications for a Vesting Tentative Map and a Conditional Use Permit for a 31 lot residential planned development at 701 West Foothill Boulevard (the northwest comer of Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, more comrnonly referred to as the Anoakia property). The site contains 19.1 acres and is zoned R-O & D 22,000. The property is located within the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association and the minimum lot size requirement is 22,000 sq. ft. The General Plan designation for the site is single farnily residential 0-2 du/ac. The zoning is consistent with the General Plan designation. . The proposed 31 lot residential planned development is permitted with an approved conditional use permit pursuant to Division 5, Part 7, Sections 9275.1, et seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code which establishes specific regulations for residential planned developments. The Vesting Tentative Map confers a vested right to proceed with developrnent in substantial compliance with the ordinances, . policies and standards in effect at the date the local agency has determined that the application is complete. . Surrounding Land Use and Zoning Properties to the north and west are zoned R-O & D 30,000 and located within the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owner's Association. (See attached Land Use and Zoning Map and photographs of the perimeter of the property [Exhibit C]) Properties to the east across Baldwin Avenue are zoned R-O & D 22,000 and located within the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association. Properties to the south across Foothill Boulevard are zoned R-1 1.0,000. Site Description The site is developed with the Anoakia mansion and outbuildings that were constructed in 1913. The buildings have been modified throughout the years to accommodate both the girl's boarding school and then later the pre-school and day school. - - 1(. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing dwelling and outbUildings and subdivide the parcel into 31 lots to construct new dwellings ranging in size from 4,800+ square feetto 5,650+ square feet. The average lot size in the subdivision . is 23,228 sq. ft. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 3 . . . The project will be developed with private streets with a gated entry off of Baldwin Avenue and an emergency access on Foothill Boulevard. There will be no access to the subdivision on Anoakia Lane. The existing gate on Anoakia Lane will be removed and a new wall constructed to match the existing wall. Access to a proposed water well to be constructed on the northwesterly portion of Lot 14 will be provided off of Anoakia Lane. Section 9277.13 of the Arcadia Municipal Code allows private streets subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, Police Chief and Public Works Services Director. The private streets Will be 28'-0" in width with rolled curbs. The above departrnents have approved the design of the street. The existing 7+ foot high wall that surroulJds the property will remain and additional landscaping will be planted on the exterior of the wall. There are sidewalks along both Baldwin Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The driveway on Baldwin Avenue will be relocated further to the south to align with Arbolada Drive located on the east side of Baldwin Avenue. There are 487 trees of 293 species located on the property (150 of these are oak trees); 294 trees are proposed to be saved including 95 Coast Live Oaks and 20 Engelmann Oaks. The lots, dwellings and streets have been designed in an effort to save as many trees as possible and there will be minimal change in the .existing grade to reduce the impact on the. remaining trees. . The gates on Anoakia Lane, Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue will be removed and, if possible, relocated to the new driveway entrances. Proposed Dwellings As noted above, the proposed dwellings will range in size from 4,800 sq. ft. to over 5,600 sq. ft. The dwellings are designed to provide additional off-street parking for each lot. Working with the homeowners association, the applicants have deSigned homes that are compatible with existing homes in the area. On February 4, 1999, the City received the attached letter (Exhibit A) from the Rancho Santa Anita Homeowners Association approving the design of the homes. r,~. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 4 . . . Grading The property slopes to the southeast and there is over.a 40 foot variation in grade from north to south. The tract has been designed to minimize on-site grading to reduce the impact on the existing trees and adjoinifJg properties. A tentative grading plan has been submitted by the applicant. The final grading plan will be subject to the Development Services Department review and approval to ensure that grading is in substantial conformity with the tentative grading plan and in compliance with the City's code requirements in relation to building height per Section 9251.2.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Well Site The 1995-96 Water Master Plan identifies the need to increase water production to serve the current demands and future growth dernand in this area and includes the construction of a 1,000 gallon per minute production well simultaneously with the developrnent of the property. The Public Works Services Department has required that a well site be. designated at the rear of Lot 14. Access to the well site will be from Anoakia Lane. This well will be located within a soundproof building designed to be compatible with the surrounding structures. The site will be enclosed by a 6'-0' .decorative block wall on the interior and a wall with gate to match the existing perimeter wall along Anoakia Lane. Staff is recommending that, if possible, the existing gate on Anoakia Lane be relocated to provide access to the well site. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RPD) REGULATIONS The Arcadia Municipal Code allows residential planned developments on .sites containing a minirnum of three acres. The intent of residential planned developrnents is to encourage well-planned developments by providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under the strict application of the zoning ordinance and the subdivision regulations while promoting and preserving the public interest, health, safety, welfare and property values. Since the proposal is for a Residential Planned Development, compliance with . the underlying zoning standards and subdivision regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code (I.e., front, side and rear yard setbacks, distance between buildings, private yards, minirnumlot characteristics, street standards, etc.) is not required. However, in order to carry out the general purpose ana-intent of the Residential Planned Development regulations, the project is sU~j~6t to all the conditions set forth in the conditional LIse permit and the vesting teritative map~ Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 5 '. . . Based upon the density requirements set forth in the RPD regulations, 32 dwelling units are allowed on this site. The code further allows structures to be two (2) stories in height, not to exceed 35 feet. All the dwellings comply with the current R-O regulations which allow a maximum building height of 30'-0". 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" ." ......-.--. , z ... 1 .. " .. "'" - ... p"o" . .. , '0 ... '- - .. -0& 30, 00 OM'\! ... -' .... ,.. . - .3 . j. 1if....".".II(1J O. . -. , /W...,r " .. .. " -" 'Yll ANOAllolA ......., ~ 4 ,FOOTHILL BLVD,' i . ~ . ~ . . 1 . , ., I . ,I .- RD ,~ , .8 .<1,. .4 ? 9 "" "" loANE """ : " , . " ~ "\ ' R .... -. AReoL- I "'- ... ... - - ~ . " " " .. " " .. " ~ I 3 .' - .... .... ,- - = ,.; .. . LAND USE AND ZONING MAP ANOAKIA PROJECT . . . SECTION 2 FINDINGS AND PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL C.U.P. 99-004 AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 52745 FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE MAP C.U.P. Findings In order to approve a conditional use permit, the lead agency (City Council) shall make the following findings. 1. That the granting of the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls. fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. . . 4. The site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. . Vesting Tentative Map Findings Findings.for Approval The City Council must make the folloWing findings for approval of the Vesting Tentative Map: 1. Find that the project and the provisions for its design and improvements are consistent with the Arcadia General Plan and that the discharge of sewage from the project into the public sewer system will not violate any requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control tfoard for this region. ." 2. Find that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the FEIR are appropriate; that this project will not have a significant effect on the Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 7 . . . environment; that when considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that this project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends; and, therefore, approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. 3. Authorize and direct the Development Services Department to approve and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement forth is project. 4. Approved this project subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the staff report as modified by the City Council. Findings for Denial It tpe City Council determines that the project is inappropriate for the site, the City Council should make specific findings based on the evidence presented and move to deny the subdivision. The Commission may wish to' consider one or all of the following findings which must be expanded upon with specific reasons for denial: D.1. Find that the proposed map is not consistent with the applicable general and specific plans as specified in Section 65451 of the Subdivision Map Act. D.2. Find that the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not , consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 0.3. Find that the site is not physically suitable for the type of development. D.4. Find that the site is not physically suitable for the density of development. D.5. Find that the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage. D.6. Find that the design of the subdivision or the types of improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. D.7. Find that the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are likely to cause serious public health problerns. D.S. That the design of the subdivision or the type of i'mprovements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access t1;fr<>ugh or use of property within the proposed subdivision. In connection With this, the legislative body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easemen~ for access or for use, will be provided and that these will be substantTally equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This provision shall Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page S . apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE MAP The conditions of approval shall include all mitigation measures as set forth in the attached Mitigation Monitoring Plan (Section 4) or as amended by the City Council. In addition, the Development Services Department is recommending the following additional conditions of approval in accordance With good planning practices and to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area: 1. Conditions as set forth in the attached report dated November 1 from Gary Lewis in the Public Works Services Department shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director. 2. Conditions as outlined in the attached report dated November 1 frorn the Fire Department shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. . ..3. Conditions as outlined in the attached report dated November 1 from the , Development Services Department, Engineering Division shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 4. The final grading plan will be subject to the Development Services Department review and approval to ensure that grading is in substantial conformity with the tentative grading plan and in compliance with the City's code requirements in relation to buildihg height per Section 9251.2.1 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 5. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability and/or claims which may be brought against the City and/or its officials, officers, ernployees or agents, arising out of the city's approval of the tentative tract map and/or the conditional use permit pertaining to the Anoakia project or the subject property, or arising out of the certification of the EnVironmental Impact Report relating thereto, or arising out of the construction and operation of the development on the subject property, save and except that caused by the City's active negligence. - f.. ,. 6. The final plans shall contain provisions in the form of recorded covenants, conditions and restrictions or other devices which guarantee to "the . satisfaction of the Planning Corn mission that the provisions of Section Anoakia Project Novernber 9, 1999 Page 9 . 9277.10 relating to common areas are complied with and that the development in its entirety including privately owned and common areas shall be perpetually, or as long as legally possible, operated and maintained in good condition and that such provisions may be enforced by the City and that the City may recover the cost of any such enforcement. The final subdivision map shall contain the following certificate executed by the owner: "We hereby dedicate to the City of Arcadia the right to prohibit the construction of additional residential buildings on the area designated as the cornmon area." In addition, the covenant shall contain wording that ensures that any oak tree, on or off-site, replacemf3nt or existing on-site, that dies within five years of project completion is replaced. 7. That a historic marker shall be placed near the gate on Baldwin Avenue identifying the site as an historic landmark. The wording and design of the marker shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and approval. 8. Any modifications or changes to the perimeter wall shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. . .9. The design of the homes shall be consistent with the plans on file in the , Development Services Department rninor exterior alterations may be approved by the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director. 10. If any party comes forward within sixty (60) days ~fter approval of the proposed project with a proposal to remove and relocate the structure to another site, said removal and relocation shall take place within a reasonable period of time based on the developer's time scheduled for development and complete the work by an agreed upon date with the developer, city and party. 11. That after the issuance of a building permit a Rough Grading Certificate shall be required prior to the placing of any concrete on the site and a final Grading Certificate shall be required prior to the final building inspection. Said certificates shall certify that all grading operations have been completed in substantial compliance with the final grading plan approved by the City Engineer and shall be filed with and approved by the Development Services Department. . 12. If the City approves the project as submitted, including derf\9lition of the structures, the developer shall dismantle the house and dwellinl;is in such a manner that certain agreed upon elements of the structures shall be preserved for future permanent display or use. All items shall be presenteo to Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 10 . . . the City for temporary storage and the City shall solicit proposals for locating the items in the most appropriate location(s). . . -,: I. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 11 . . . . . PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOVEMBER 1AND JULY 27, 1999 - . 'j. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOVEMBER 1 AND JULY 27,1999 . November 1, 1999 TO: DONNA BUTLER FROM: GARY F.LEWIS SUBJECT: ANOAKIA PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 2. 3. . 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. The water distribution shall provide a minimUm of2000 gallons per minute fire suppression capability; Existing.zone pressure in the surrounding area is from 100PSI to 120PSI; 12-inch "looped system" is recommended. Developer is to provide a water hydraulic model. showing minimum 2000 gallon per minute available from any hydrant on site with the preliminary design submittal. On-Site water system shall be constructed per City design standards and criteria and the City is willing to take over the ownership and maintenance and design is subject to the approval of CitY of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department On-Site water'system design is subject to the approval of City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department The pipeline shall be constructed using class 350 ductile iron pipe. The final.on and off site fire hydrant location subject to the approval of the City of Arcadia, Public Works Services and.Arcadia Fire Prevention. No water service lateral, meter, flush-out, or fire hydrant may be located in any driveway or may be closer than 3 feet from the top of "x" of any driveway or other utility and location is subject to the approval of the City of Arcadia, Public Works Services. 8. All back-flow prevention devices for fire protection and landscape irrigation systems shall be screened and their location is subject to Planning Department approval. 9. Reuse of the gate from the north side of the property would require a major reconstruction. The existing gate is structurally damaged (repaired with ugly rusty iron brace) and needs many new parts and new bracing. The gate material (bronze or brass) is not very common in construction today and all replacement parts would have to be custom made. More over the gate width of 18 feet is not an adequate access for well drilling and periodic well maintenance. WATER PRODUCTION WELL REQUIREMENTS: r." The 1995-96 Water MasterPlan I Financial Plan identified the need to increase'';'''ater production to serve the current demands and provide for future growth demand. Anoakia Developm~nt was included in the perfortnance analysis of Pressure Zone #1 water production and distribution systems to determine the direct impact of converting the 20-acre parcel from school to residential . - . . property. The analysis concluded that the development would increase water production demands for Zone #1 by: 1. 22 gallons per minute, Average Day Demand 2. 42 gallons per minute, Max Day Demand 3. 84 gallons per minute, Peak Hour Demand. The Water Master Plan / Financial Plan, BettermentProgram Schedule includes the construction of a 1,000 gallon per minute production simwtaneously with the development of the property. The estimated construction cost for the well is $1,000,000.00, not including the land value. The project-water demands represents 8.4% of the-total production well capacity. Therefore, the "fair share" cost to the developer is $84,000.00. The dedication of the property required for the construction and operation of the well can serve as acceptable developer contribution to the project. Provide access to Public Works Services staff for the well site surveys as soon as possible. Provide construction access to the well site at the beginning of site construction so that well woUld be in place and completed before completion of the first houses. SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1. On-Site sewer system shall be constructed per City design standards and criteria and the City is willing to take over the ownership and maintenance and is subject to the apprOVal of City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. - 2. On-Site sewer system and connection to existing City sewer in Foothill Blvd. is subject to the approval of City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. 3. For sewers crossing private property, pro;vide 15 feet wide utility easements including legal documentation. 4. All pipes shall be vep extra strength with flexible joints, except where parallel and crossing water mains require use of ductile iron pipe. - 5. Sewer mains shall be 8" diameter minimum. 6. Sewer laterals shall be 6" diameter VCP from the main to the property line clean out. 7. Curvilinear alignment is prohibited. 8. Provide minimum clearance from any existing or proposed water line per DHS requirement. 9. Sewer laterals shall not enter at manholes. 10. Minimum depth of main Illes shall be6 feet from finish surface. 11. Minimum grade shall be 0.5% for pipeline and 2% for laterals. 12. Manholes shall be maximum 350 feet apart, required at terminal end (no clean out-on main line) and required for change in slope or direction. - 13. Design sewer main for 2 feet per second flow velocity minimum. r." I. . . . NPDES REQUIREMENTS I. Complete Local SUSMP (Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan) as defined by the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit issued to Los Angeles County and 85 cities by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. 2. Sites over 5 acres are required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and file a Notice of Intent (N0l) with the state. Evidence that the NOl has been filed along with a copy of the SWPPP must be provided to the City prior to any permit issuance. C: File Steve Bucknam, City Engtneer , , T .' t. . . e . . JULY 27, 1999 TO: DONNA BUTLER, PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT GARY LEWIS, GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY: LUBOMIR TOMAIER, ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER ANOAKIAESTATES DEVELOPMENT REVISED UTILITY CRITERIA (WATER AND SANITARY SEWER) FROM: RE: Keith Engineering, the engineer of record for the Anoakia Estates Development Project has submitted, on behalf of the developer, a letter fortnally requesting that the City of Arciulia accept ownership of the water and sewer systems within the linlits of the private development. Staff has reviewed the request and hereby agrees to take ownership of the facilities with the following conditions: L The Applicant shall prepare and submit water and sewer improvement plans of proposed facilities to the Public Works Services Engtneering Section for review and approval. Upon departmental approval the plans will then be forwarded to the City Engineer for final approval. Said plans shall be prepared by a Civil Engtneer registered in the State of California and submitted on 24-inch x 36-inch mylars(D- size sheet) containing the City of Arcadia title and signature blocks. 2. The Applicant shall execute and subnlit an "Application to, and Agreement with the City of Arcadia" (on a form approved by the City Attorney) and deposit on account with the City the required sum of money necessary to meet all fees and other charges, as detem1ined by the'City and agreed upon by the applicant for plan review, inspection, and connection fees. 3. Prior to the final approval and City Engineer's signature of the improvement plans, the Applicant shall have prepared, processed, granted, recorded, and conveyed to the City a subsurface easement, which shall be dedicated on the tract or parcel map, as required, for operating, maintaining, modifying, and/or replacing water and sanitary sewer facilities. Said easement shall clearly limitthe pavement restor~tion responsibility of the City to subgrade compaction, as required by the Ci'i? of Arcadia Standard Specifications, and temporary asphalt concrete to provide vehicular conveyance. Permanent surface restoration shall be.theresponsibility to the Arcaqj.a Estates Tenant Association for fmal restoration to existing surface characteristics. . . . 4. Upon completion and final inspection of all improvements, the Applicant shall file a request for dedication and formal Acceptance of the facilities by the City. The Applicant shall furnish the City a report of the actual cost of construction of the domestic water and sanitary sewer facilities, a proper bill of sale for each, and recorded drawings of each facility. Upon said Acceptance, the City shall approve the release of bonds posted to the city for the construction of the domestic water, and sanitary sewer facilities. 5. The Applicant shall be responsible for any and allrepairs to the City facilities for a period of one year from the date of Acceptance without expense whatsoever to the City, ordinary wear. and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted. In the event of failure to comply with the aforementioned conditions, the City is authorized to proceed to have the defect repaired and made good at the expense of the Applicant, .who shall pay the cost and charges, including attorney's fees, staff time, and other incidental cost involved thereof, immediately upon demand. . . "r i .. . . . . . CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT APPLICATION TO AND AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR DOMESTIC WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES The Undersigned, hereinafter referred to as "Applicant," hereby requests a permit for the extension of certain water service and the extension of certain sewer service by the City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department, herein referred to as the "City" in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the City, as amended from time to time including, the "City of Arcadia Design Criteria for Water and Sanitary Sewer", its Standard Drawings, and the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction," (latest edition) and its "Standard Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Water and-Sewer ConStruction," to that certain real property of said City, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, consisting of approximately acres, and described as follows: Applicant hereby applies for that domestic water, andcsanitary sewer services, which can be provided by the facilities described below, in accordance with Rules and Regulations of the City, as amended from time to time, for the purpose of: . . Applicant hereby represents that Applicant is the of said real property. Applicant estimates that the total services to be required of the City upon ultimate development of said real property is as follows: Water (including non-domestic water if applicable) Sewage I month {month 1~ I. .. . '. . CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT COST OF CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT WATER SYSTEM Developer's Name Tract No. Date Prepared Item Ouantitv , , (ITEMIZED CONSTRUCTION QUANTITIES) GRAND TOTAL INSTALLATION COST *$ "Excludes fees paid directly to the City of Arcadia Prepared by 'f'.- My signature as witnessed here below attests that the above statement is tru~ 'and correct to the best of my knowledge. . . ... . CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT COST OF CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Developer's Name Tract No. Date Prepared Item Ouantitv , , (ITEMIZED CONSTRUCTION QUANTITIES) GRAND TOTAL INSTALLATION COST *$ *Exc1udes fees paid directly to the City of Arcadia Prepared by r.- My'signature as witnessed here below attests that the above statement is tru~ and correct to the best of my knowledge. ' . . . FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOVEMBER 1 , . , - - I. I. FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOVEMBER 1 City of Arcadia Fire Department Pete lIonano Fi." ChUf . , , 7.l1Dti. Anita Avcn~ A=liu, CA 91006 (626) 574 . 5100 (6:16)446 - 7410 Fox 1 A~OJECT REQUI~MENTS Arcadia Fire Department-Fire Prevention Bureau 710 South Santa Anita AVeJloe, Arcadia, CA 91006 Ph (626) 57~5104 Fax (626) 574-5117 Plan Check #'ITm52735 Site Plans Date 1l'{)1-99 Work Description Project Name 31 Lot Subllivision Project Address Anolda Property Anokia and Baldwin Applicant Name Keith Companies Applicant Phone 714-540'{)800 The following items listed below require attention before FireDepartment Approval can be obtained. Access; The Fire Department kCelS is inadequate to serve this complex. The distances far exceed the parameters as outlined in the Uniform Fire Code. There is no indication on the Tract Map provided that parking will or will not be allowed in the complex. The restriction of all parking on both sides would have to be in place to make this road system functional, for emergency vehicle operations. In the west dead end there needs to be an outlet {or vehicles to access and egrelS the area. The entrance off Baldwin is not wide enough to accommodate .the entrance of the larger Fire Department vehicles. There is no indication as to the location of trees or other decorative possible obstructions. Any trees shalrbe trimmed and maintained to a minimum or 13' 6" at all times, Any type of decorative overhang shall be a minimum of 13' 6". The emergency accelS road if provided shall be hard surface to accommodate vehicles in excess of 60 thousand pounds in all weather. The gates,shaIl have automatic gates that can becontroIled by Fire or Police department personnel at all times. AIl access roads shall be in place to accommodate 60 thousand'pounds and all weather before any lumber can be staged on the job site. In addition to the accelS requirement, the water system and fire hydrants shall be fuIly operational. Duringconstructlon "No Construction or Contractor Vehicles shall be allowed to park on streets restricting access". Water Supply: The water supply shall be the minimum as indicated in the Uniform Fire Code. The minimum fire flow shall be fixed at the level of the.largest structure. A3 relayed to me by development Services the largest dwelling unit will be over 5600 square feet which will required a fire flow of 2000 gpm for 2 hOUl.'sUniforrnFire Code Appendix l11-AA The spacing of the hydrants shall be a maximum of 350' as-u1d1cated in Table 11l.BB-l UFC. ,. . . . Life Safe( All single family dwellings. shall have a modified NFPA 13D Auto.Fire Sprinkler systems as outlined in Arcadia Municipal Code and Arcadia Fire Department Fire Prevention Policy requirements. All dwellings shall comply with the provisions of the Municipal for. marking addresses of each residence. , , <.- I. . . . ENGINEERING DIVISION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OCTOBER 28,1999 . . . - . -r:- I. ENGINEERING DIVISION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OCTOBER 28 . . . Date: October 28, 1999 TO: Donna Butler, Community Developrnent Administrator FROM: Ed Cline, City Traffic Engineer Tom Shahbazi, Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Vesting Tentative Tract Map 52745 Anoakia Property 31 Lot Subdivision In response.to your rnemorandum, this Division recommends the folloWing SPECIAL conditions of approval for the proposed subdivision: . Arral'!ge with utility companies to underground all utility lines serving the new development. . '.' P.ay the following fees: Map Fee Final Approval Fee ( @ $25.00/parcel) TOTAL $25.00 $775.00 $ 800.00 . Subrnit to the City Engineer the total cost of public works improvements. . Arrange for underground utility services and dedicate easements to utility cornpanies if needed and inform the Development Services Department/Engineering Division in writing of any dedication to utility companies prior to commencement of construction. . According to record drawings, there are existing sewer rnainlines on Baldwin Avenue, Foothill Blvd, and Anoakia Lane. Developer shall contact Maintenance Services Department to verify if the existing sewer mainlines are adequate for this development. . Arrange with the Southern California Edison Company to: Install six (6) 22,000 lumen HPSV Edison owned (LS-1) streetlights on-marbelits poles ,. with undergroundcircuits on Foothill Blvd. . . Install two (2) 22,000 lumen HPSV Edison owned (LS-1) streetlights on rnarbelfts pole with underground circuits on B~ldw;n Avenue. -~- . . . Install streetlights on private streets with underground circuits. The Engineering Division shall determine the exact locations of all the new lights. Developer shall pay all costs associated with the installation ofthe lights. . Private streets including the circular portions shall have rninimum roadway widths of twenty-eight (28) feet from curb to curb (24' from edge of asphalt pavement to edge of asphalt pavement). These private streets shall be used as fire lane and the developer shall install uNO PARKING AT ANYTIME" signs per City standards. The rnain access to the'developrnent frorn Baldwin Avenue shall have a minimum width of 40' with 25' curb returns. The access way shall be wide enough to allow U turn, and shall be constructed with full height curb and gutter. Please refer to Attachment "A" for complete access road details. . No cul-de-sac street or dead end street shall extend a distance more than five hundred (500) feet from an existing access to and from a through street. The minimum diarneter of Cul-de-sack Street shall be eighty (80) feet between right - of - way lines. The City Council rnay, at its discretion, permit variations of the width, length, and alignment. , , The following items are standard GENERAL conditions of approval for your information: . The existing parkway widths are: 7' on south side of Anoakia Lane, 8' on west side of Baldwin Avenue and 13' on north side of Foothill Blvd, . The preparation and recordation of a tract map shall be in accordance with the . requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. The map shall be submitted to the County Engineer for checking, and after checking, the County Engineer's letter recommending approval and map shall be.subrnitted to the City Engineer for map certification. Concurrent with the rnap being submitted to the County Engineer for checking, the applicant should submit a copy of the City's conditional requirements to enable the County Engineerto check for applicable conditions. New boundary monurnents set as part of the subdivision must be inspected to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works with a letter to the City prior to approval of the final map. Mylar copy of the recorded tract rnap of this subdivision must be subrnitted'before final acceptance of the project. 1 , The Declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservatiOnS as well as the Final Map shall have a clause stating the owners or an association representing the owners of the developmentwill own and rnaintain streets, sidewalks and all private utility structures within the said development. The Declaration shall be subject to -2- . . " . review and approval of the City Engineer prior to recordation of the Final Map. . Submit grading and drainage plan (including erosion control plan) prepared by a registered civiJengineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Covering open channels, drainage connection or any other modification to Arcadia Wash must be approved by Los Angeles County Public Works Department and Army Corp of Engineers. Any connections to existing catch basins must be approved and permitted by Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Note: Show all existing and proposed parkway trees, pull boxes, meters, power poles, street lights, driveways, sidewalks, handicapped rarnps, catch basins and utility lines on grading/drainage plan. . . Submit street, storm drain, sewer and water plans prepared by a registered civil engineer and street light plans prepared by a registered electrical engineer subject to approval of the City Engineer. The structure section of streets shall be constructed per City standards. The proposed rolled curb is subject to City engineer's approval. Rolled curb shall be depressed at each driveway location. . Install City approved standard street name signs and traffic signs. . Contact City's Maintenance Services Department at (626) 256-6554 for approval of any existing tree removal and the quantity, location, size and type of any new parkway trees. . Saw cut and remove unused driveway approaches and replace with full height curb, gutter and sidewalk. Construct 6" thick pec driveway apron per.Arcadia City Standard Drawing No. S-11. No driveways shall be constructed c10serthan three (3) feet from any curb return, fire hydrant, ornarnentallight standard, telephone or electrical pole, rneter box, underground vault or manhole or tree. Construct 4. pec sidewalk along entire property frontage on Foothill Blvd. NOTE: No portions of existing gutter and AC pavernent shall be removed unless prior approval is obtained from Development Services Director. . Gravity drainage outlets shall be constructed per Arcadia City StandarcfBrawing No. S- I. 11. . Rernove and replace deficient or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, parkway drains' and/or pavement to satisfaction ofthe City Engineer. Contact the City Inspector for -3- . . .... . exact locations of removal and replacement. . Obtain approval frorn the Building Division for assigned address(es) to be used for subject development. . Obtain permit for all work performed in public right-of~way. The City Inspector shall be contacted at least 24 hours prior to construction of off-site improvernents. . All construction in the public right-of-way shall be in accordance with all applicable sections and/or provisions of the latest edition of the "Standard Specification for Public Works Construction" (Greenbook) and the City of Arcadia's Standard Drawings. . Contractor shall comply with all requirements of Federal, State, and Jocallaws, and regulations pertaining to the CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN WATER ACT and National pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best Management Practices (BMPs). . New centerline ties set as part of this subdivision must be submitted before final acceptance of the project. . . All survey monuments, centerline ties, and survey reference points shall be protected in place or re-established where disturbed in accordance with Section 8771 of the Land Surveyors Act, prior to issuance of certificate of completion of the project. This work will be the responsibility of the permittee and shall be at the permittee's expense. . Prior to the City Engineer's approval of the final map, the developer shall: (1) complete all required publicirnprovements. and conditions as stipulated above or, (2) enter into a subdivision agreement with the City with appropriate security if the required public improvernents have not been cornpleted by the developer and accepted by the City. Please allow minimum of two weeks processing time for final map signature(s). . If the developer posts a security for the required improvemeht, the subdivision agreement has a 12-month expiration date and all work specified in the subdivision agreement shall be completed within 12 months. If approved, it is requested that the Planning Commission authorize tiLe. City Engineer to approve and execute the subdivision agreernent for this subdivision. ~, ,. . Please refer to attachments 1 and 2 for Traffic Engineer's comments and. condition of approval. . -4- . . '- . . This Division upon further review of the plans that will be submitted may modify these conditions of approval as necessary. . The above items are to be complied with to the satisfaction of the City Engineer in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. TS: cc: Gary Lewis, General Services Manager Greg Gerlach, Building Division , , '" t. -5- . . ~ . SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Prior to taking action on a project, the Lead Agency must certify the adequacy of the Final EIR and certify that the decision-making body 'reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR prior to approving a project. In regards to this project, the City of Arcadia is the Lead Agency and the City Council is the decision making body. The environmental (eview process began with the filing of an application for a conditional use permit anda vesting tentative map for a 31 lot residential planned development on ,January 25, 1999. Based on an initial study, it was determined that a focused Environmenta/lmpact Report was necessary. The EIR has been prepared to examine potentially significant environmental impacts that could result from the development of the proposed project and further to identify mitigation measures that would either avoid or substantially reduce those impacts. Attached is Table 1 from the FEIR that isa Summary of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures. A Notice of Preparation was circulated on May 5, 1999. The Draft EIR was available for review between July 21 to September 8. Notice of the Planning Commission hearing was published in. the paper on October 21, 1999 and notices were mailed to all property owners within a 600 foot radius as well as interested persons on October 15, 1999. Both the Notice of Completion and the Notice of Public Hearing listed locations where copies of the EIR were available for public review. Cotton/Beland Associates under contract with the City and under the City'!) direction prepared the EIR The City conducted its own independent evaluation and analysis of the Draft ElR prior to releasing the document for public review. HISTORIC RESOURCES The EIR identifies the following "unavoidable significant impact" that would result if the project is approved as proposed: T~ . The 15 buildings on the site appear'to be eligible for listing on'the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historic Resources under Criterion B (significant individuals) and Criterion C (design) wiW be demolished. Anoakia Project Novernber 9, 1999 Page 12 . The General Plan notes that the: "Anoakia School site, located at 701 West Foothill Boulevard, is listed on the State Office of Historic Preservation's Historic Property Data File as appearing eligible for listing onthe National Register of Historic Places". The General Plan further comments that "Preservation or adaptive reuse of historic structures and landmarks within the planning area is the .preferred approach. Where preservation or adaptive reuse is not possible, future development of sites containing significant historical, cultural or architectural character should respect the character and historical references of the original feature. In addition, where appropriate, relocation of historic structures is encouraged. iffeasible and if their preservation in place is not possible." . ... . The applicant submitted a Preliminary Rehabilitation Estirnate along with an estimate forthe movernent of the top two floors of the structure to the Arboretum. The estimates were based on visual inspections of the property, review of structural retrofit plans prepared by Coil & Welsh engineers and an initial project walk and scope of development process. Based upon this evaluation, it has been determined that it w.ould cost approximately $5.5 million, excluding soft costs, site work, furniture, fixtures and equipment to retrofit and rehabilitate the dwelling in accordance with the California Historical Building Code. (See Appendix E in the FEIR) It is estimated that it would costs between $500,000 and $850,000 to move the building. (See Appendix E in the FEIR) Mitigation measures have been identified on page ix of the FEIR relating to the removal of dwellings and structures on the site. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The EIR notes that implementation of the project will result in the removal of 35 oak trees, specifically 31 Coast Live oaks and 4 Engelmann oaks. The project will also potentially encroach upon the remaining 105 oak trees' protected zones. These impacts are considered significant, but can be mitigated to a less than significant level. The Arcadia Municipal Code encourages the preservation and propagation of oak trees for the benefit of the current and future residents of the 'G1ty; however, the code does not prohibit the removal of oaks trees. The C.itY' does allow removal of oak trees through the Oak Tree Removal permit or as part .of a development permit. One of the mitigation measures is that the replacement of the 35 oaks trees shall be at a ration of 2 to 3 replacement trees for every Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 13 . . " . removed tree as determined by the Horticultural Tree Consultant and the City to ensure long term survival. Half of the replacernent trees shall be Engelmann oaks. Further, all replacement trees shall be tagged for identification purposes. The applicant must record a covenant ensuring that any oak tree on or off-site, replacement or existing on-site that dies within five years of project completion is replaced. It would be the responsibility of the future homeowner's association for this development to replace the tagged trees if any of them die. Transplanting Trees The discussion of transplanting oak trees was originally addressed in the Draft EIR. In response to testimony received at the hearing on the Draft EIR and concern that transplanting oaks might not be effective, this option was eliminated from the mitigation measures set forth in the Final EIR. Based on staffs experience, transplanting oaks can be successfully accomplished under certain circumstances. The Planning Commission and the City Council may wish to consider allowing trees to be transplanted based on' the same mitigation monitoring requirement that if the trees die within five (5) years of relocation, the trees shall be replaced per the Mitigation Monitoring Plan. Attached is Exhibit B from theOraft EIR discussing transplanting of oaks. OTHER IMPACTS the EIR also identifies the following .potentially significant impacts" that can be mitigated to a less than significant level: . Short-term noise impacts from site preparation and construction; . Computed peak ground acceleration is higher than the standard envelope of the 1997 Uniform Building Code; and . Proximity of project site tei the official delineated liquefaction zone. Less than significant impacts are identified on page vii of the EIR. ALTERNATIVES The CEQAguidelines require that a range of alternatives be addressed governed by the "rule of reason"; not every conceivable alternative needs to be addressed nor do infeasible alternatives need to be considered. __ - . ,. The Guidelines state that the discussion of alternatives must focus on alternatives capable of either eliminating any significant environmental effects of the project or reducing them to a less than significant level while achieving major project objectives. As noted above, the most significant unavoidable impact is on Anoakia Project November 9,1999 Page 14 . . ...... . historic resources due to demolition of the 15 structures on the site. The following Alternatives have been identified in the EIR (Page 38 of the FEIR): . Alternative 1: No project (mandatory CEQA alternative) . Alternative 2: Preservation Reuse of the Baldwin Residence - this alternative considers rehabilitating the eXisting residence on the site and subdividing the parcel to provide approximately 27 half-acre residential lots for subsequent development of single-family homes. The Anoakia mansion would be used as either a residence or center for the residents of the project. . Alternative 3: Reuse of the Baldwin Residence and Other Structures - this considers preservation of the residence and related structures and grounds .for use asa museum, comrnunity center, park or resident summer camp when school is not in session. A Conditional Use Permit along with further environmental review would be required. . Alternative 4: Re-establishment of a Private School - all the structures would be required to be repaired and upgraded to comply with the City and State seismic standards; A Conditional Use Permit along with further environmental review would be required. MITIGATION MEASURES . . Mitigation measures have been identified in Table 1 attached. In addition, a Draft Mitigation Monitoring Plan (Section 4) has been included for the Planning Commission's review. FINAL EIR (F.EIR} Prior to taking any action on the project, the City Council must certify that the Final EIR: . has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); . has been reviewed and considered by the City Council; and . represents the City's independent judgment and analysis. Section 7 (page 47) of the FEIR includes Responses to Comments on the Draft ~- EIR. i. Anoakia Project November 9,1999 Page 15 Potential Impact Environmental Category Impact MItigation Measures 1. Unavoidable Significant Environmental Impacts (Lead Agency must issue "Statement of Overriding Considerations' under Section 15093 and 15126(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines if the agency determines these effects are significant and approves the project). Historic 15 buildings on 1. Prior to the issuanca of a demolttion permit, the Significant Resources sile that appear to Applicant shall produce a documentation survey of be eligible for llst-' the property and all historically significant buildings Ing on'theNational and structures In accordance with the Historic Amer- Register of Historic iCan Building Survey standards. This document shall Places and Call1or- Include archival quality photographs of exterior fea- niaRegisterofHis- tures, elevatiohs, and significant interior features. . tOri,c Resources Scaled, 'as-built' stte plan andileorplans shall also will be demol- be producad ~ an historic documentation report Ishad, included In the documentation package. The docu- mentation paokagewill be archived, at an a ropri- ate location determinad b the CI , seu Level of Significance after Mitigation - II It - " ill i'l , :yl -"~,- 1!!1 - i , , - \1 ~..,..!'l . Table 1 Summary 01 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures .' 2. In consultation with'an historic preseryation profes- sionai, the Applicant shall produce an Interpretive plan for the property for a permanent display m issuance of a ljIiji'ilGlitiO~lIl The City shall solicit proposals for locating the display and choose the most appropriate location. A possible location could be the Arboretum, the City library, City historic mu- seum, or similar location. Displayed materials may include photographs (current and historic) and writ- ten materials describing the historical themes asso- ciated with the property. 3. Etle&troiSstn:UiiCBfsl'tlWtltlfelltmF.\1DSrmil in conjunc-' tlon with the Implementation of the Interpretive plan, the City shall solicit and review proposals for pre- serving and interPreting historic andlor artistic inte- rior andior exterior attached and/or unattachad building elements for permanent display which may inciude.recreating ~~rtain rooms or spaces & "'~~, The propos- als should be reviewed bia qualified historic preser- vation professional for their suitability and feasibility, and preference generally given to proposals offering an historically appropriate setting, such as the Arbo- retum, and shall be approved by the City. The Appil- cantshallpay the costs of proposal solicitation, shall provide a reasonable opportunity for technical and i1nanclallssues to be resolved, and provide assis-_ tance as determined appropriate by the City. Assis- . tance may include, but Is not limited to. the tempo- I. rary storage of the historic materials'ln a protected ' location and i1nancial contributions required to im- plement the preservation and interpretation plan. . , , ...... City of Arcadia ix Anoakia Residential Development EIR '1 , . - , I , .J . , I~. ~j ~ 'I . -..... .;.\ .\' ~ ~ -- II) 711 .n~...~. , -, . iiiI . -, . Ie I, ~: ll!clii!. 2. Significant Envlronl1)entaJlmpacts That Can Be Avoided or Mitigated (Section 15126(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines) , BiologlceJ Re- Removal of 35 oak Theremoval:oli!l Engelmann oak trees and~Coast Uve sources trees, spec1l1cally oak trees as a result of project implementation Is asignifi- 31 Coast Uve oaks cant Impact that can be mitigated by replacement. and 4 Engelmann oaks. 1m pact Category Historic Resources (continued) . . City of Arcadia Potential Environmental Impect ,4. Mitigation Measures A qualified historic resources observer shall be pres- ent on-site during demolition to ensure appropriate removal and handling of historic and/or artistic, inte- rior and/or exterior, attached and/or unattached building elements. Level of Slgnlflcance after Mitigation !!l m :0 Prior to Issuance of a demolition permit, the Horticultural Tree Consultant (HTC)shall submft a'plan showing the proposed location of new trees on the ;/let site. and . hlan for ~e remaining trees ,'J:ilti:lE1!J;lWtiiiS Blerrmn \, iRCroaqJjj!jj,;!J~llfj during construction. If all trees cannot be locate~ on-site, rem~ trees shall be planted at the Applicant's expense'ln JCalhtlmn ~ location(s) approved by the Ci within six months from Issuance of a radl 'rmit re '.S I !i!!Jg, an n" . o~oo Less than signifi- . cant. consistent with the City's oak Tree Preservation Ordinance. 1. 'R~' 'Iace;"e~f o{th~ mi ~ak 'trees shall beat a ratio e lacement trees for eve removed x Anoakia Residential Development EIR . . l . MItigation Measures To mitigate the potential for liquefaction, ,subsurface . ileolog!cal drtlling shall be performed ~~ee ~il<oime_I1liiii'~~to determine the exact location of the water table under the projeclsite. If the water table is shallower than currently known. an analysis for the potential for liquefaction shall be performed, If the analysis con. . cludes a high potential for liquefaction, then-specific engineering design techniques identified such as . . - , the follOwing shall be Implemented: . .. The ground surface shall be properly backfilled and ." compacted. : ' , : ," . ". . Over excavatedsolls In the building'area s!1aJ1 tie., '. .. " .. " recompacted as approprtate. " " . '.": . Fill ai1cl bacKfill shall be compacted to 90%.or more of the maximum dry density as approprtate. ,. . RnaI site grading shall be such'that~1 water is di- verted ~ay from the structures, and is not allowed '--to pond.'" -'.' " . .' .:.' . Isolated pad footings shall be used fo(support of structures as approprtate. :. ' .. . The lateral earth pressure to be resisted by retaining walls or similar structures shall be Increased as to allow for surcharge loads as appropriate. ' . . Weep holes or an equivalent system of backfill drain- ...- age shall be Incorporated Into the retaJning wall '.' ' .'- deslg\' as approprtate. ..' ...... - 3. Impacts Considered But Found To Be Less Than Significant (Section 15128 of State CECA '. Guidelines) . . .,: '::'., '. .., --.' .. . . . , ,:. Biological Re- The proposed prO: The reduction In foraging' habitat for the Cooper's hawk, '. Less than slgnlfi' sources ject will result In which is a species of special concern, would not corystitute cant. the elimination of . a significant Impact either locally or regionally because the foraging area on- ' hawk does not nest on the site arid the nearby'Arboretum site for the ,. of Los Angeles County provides substantial amounts of . Cooper's hawk. . foraging habitat. No mitigation Is required. , On-site foraging The yellow warbler, which iira species of special concern, Less thansignlfi- habitat used by the may continue to feed, rest, and shelter within the retained cant. migratory yellow trees on-site and therefore would noi be significantly im- warbler will be pacted by Implementation of the proposed project. No' eliminated by the mitigation is required. proposed project. Long-term vehicle The proposed project includes 31 single family units that Less than signlfi- noise will be would generate no more 354 one.way dally trips. It takes a cant generated from 25%'increase in a traffic volume to result in an Increase of project-related traf. 1 dB(A) l.",ln an ambient noise level. The trips generated flc on streets from the proposed project will contrtbute a less than 1 % providing access Increase In traffic volume on Foothill Boulevard and 4% to the project site. increase on BaldwinAvenue. No mitigation is required. Impact Category Geology (continued) " .- .. Noise City of Arcadia Potential Environmental Impact The proposed pro- 2. ject is in close proximity to the official delineated liquefaction zone. The project's resi- dences will be af. fected by freeway and street noise Noise measurements taken aUhe site indica\e existing noise level to be below the City's 65d8(A) CNEL maximum considered compatible with residential uses. ~ ! _ level of . Significance after Mitigation Less than signifl. cant. ..:\: r.- I. Less thanSignifi. cant xii Anoakia Residential Development E1R -n ,. t I I I Q I '~. ,~ '- '. \., II , w ~ ... t 'I , ~. ,I ~ " t I ",. . Potential Level of Impact Envlronmental Significance Category Impact Mitigation Measures aftar Mitigation BlologicalRa- Encroachment gj The following mijlgation techniques shall be Less than Signifl- sources (con- upon the remain- observed on-site by the HTC, paid for by the Appli- cant tinued) Ing 110 oak trees' cant The HTC shall be notified 48 hours prior to any protected zones. work being done to the trees, Tree protection mitiga- tion techniques as specified in section 3.2 should ensure that theremainln9iil oak ireeson the site will remain as valuable assets to the community, Shortterm Site preparation 1. Loadingoparations and staging for trucks for re- Less than Signifl. Construction and construction moval of material from the slle shall not take place cant. Noise Wiil produce noise within 200 feet of the residences adjacent to the from heavy equip- westem properly line, The most desirable location ment, with varying for loading in terms of minimal noise impact on the frequency and In- ' surrounding residences is the center of the south- tensity for the du- eastem half of the slle. ration of construc- 2. Muffled construction equipment shall be used by the tion. construction contractor whenever possible, , 3, The contractor shall designate a construction liaison -- staff member who will deal with construction noise or other concems that mayartse, and shall provide the name and telephone number of this IndMdual to the City" The name and telephone number of a contact person for comments or complaints by the area residents shall be posted on the site at the main construction entrance or in another location '. clearly visible from surrounding sidewalks. 4. The City of Arcadia's noise ordinance, restricts con- struction activity to between the hours of 7:00 "M. and 7:00. PM. Monday through Saturday. To protect the residences iadjacentto the project site to the west, as well as.the residences across the street to the north and east, no construction invoMng high- noise equipment or deliveries by semi-trailer trucks " shall take place on Saturdays and Sundays, . ',. 51 Geology The peak ground 1. ' The structures shall Include special earthquake Less than slgnifi- acceleration coin- . design by a CaJijomla Registered Structural Engi- cant puted for the sile'ls 'neer. The City of Arcadi~ shall use ~e PGA of 0,69g higher than the' : for plan-check purposes. standard envelope of the 1997 Uni- form Building Code. City of Arcadia xl Anoakia Residential Development EIR ,I J 7' I -. . . . . SECTION 4 DRAFT MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM , , Ii:" . . . CITY OF ARCADIA DRAFT MITIGATION MONITORlNGPROGRAM ANOAKIA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICANT: Arcadia Oaks, LLC ADDRESS: c/o Hover.Development Company 3501 Jamboree Boulevard Newport Beach. CA 92660 PROJECT LOCATION: Northwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue PROJECT APPROVAL DATE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed subdivision will consist on 1 residential lots on a-19.1- acre site with necessary streets and utilities. Construction of 31 homes will be preceded by the demolition of existing structures, removal of a number of existing mature trees including oaks, conversion of an existing drainage channel to covered box drain on a portion of the channel, and addition of a pumping well at the northeast comer of the property. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM: A Final Environmenta1lmpact Report (FEIR) was certified for the subject project on [ ]. Certain nlitigation measures were required to reduce Impacts to less-than-significant levels. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21081.6, this nlitigation monitoring program has been prepared to ensure implementation of those measures. It may be necessary and appropriate to modify the specifics of the nlitigation measures in order to meet the intent of the City to minimize or eliminate significant environmental effects as docUmented in the ElR, the Statement of Findings and Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. These changes may be required because of changes to the proposed project, changes in the environment around the project, or other changes which make the nlitigation measures included in the ElRinfeasible, inappropriate to be implemented, or unnecessary to mitigate the significant environmental effects of the project. Modifications to the nlitigation measures may be made by the Development Services Director subject to one of the following findings, documented by evidence included in the record. Findings and related documentation supporting the findings involving modifications to nlitigation measures shall be maintained in the project file with the Mitigation Monitoring Program and made available to the public on request: l.l- I. The nlitigation measure included in the ElR and the Mitigation Monitoring Program are no longer required because the significant environmental impact identified in the-EIR has been found as nesult of changes in the project, changes in conditions of the environment, Anokia.Residential Development Mitigation Monitoring Program . . . or other factors, not to exist, or to occur at a level which makes the impact less than significant. . . OR 2. The modifications or substitute mitigation measures to be included in the Mitigation Monitoring Program provide protection of the environment equal to or greater than that afforded by the mitigation measure included in the EIR and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. AND The modified or substitute mitigation measures do not have significant adverse effects on the environment in addition to or greater than those which were considered by the lead agency in its decisions on the ErR, the proposed project and the Statement of Overriding Considerations for the proposed project. AND The modified or substitute mitigation measures are feasible, and their implementation can be assured by the lead agency through measures included in the Mitigation Monitoring Program or other City procedures. . . r.- ,. Anokia Residential Development 2 Mitigation Monitoring Program . Anoakia Resident_evelopment Project Mitigation Monitoring Checklist . Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures Monitor/Reporter Timing/Frequency Historic 15 buildings on site that 1. The Applicant shall produce a documentation survey of the , Community Prior to issuance of Resources appear 10 be eligible for property and all historically significant buildings and structures in Development Demolition Permit listing on the Nalional accordance with the Hisloric American Building Survey standards. Department Register of Historic This documenhhall include !\rchlval quality photographs of exterior Places and California features, elevations. and significant interior features. Scaled, "as- Register of Historic built" site plan and floor plans shall also be. produced and an historic Resources will be documentation report Included in the documentation package. The demolished. documentation package will be archived at an appropriate location determine!! by the City. including the Arcadia History "'Iuseum. Arcadia Historical Society, and the Arboretum of Los Angeles County. 2. In consultation with an historic preservation professionat, the Community Prior 10 issuance of Applicant shall produce an intel'J?relive plan for the property for a Development Demolillon Permit permanent display. The City shall solicit proposals for locating the Department display and choose the most appropriate location. A possible location could be the Arboretum. the City library, City historic museum, or similar locallon. Displayed. materials may include photographs (current and historic) and written materials describing the historical themes associated with the property. 3. In conjunction with the implementation oflhe Interpretive plan, Community Prior to issuance of the City shall solicit and review proposals for preserving and Development Demolition Permit interpreting historic.and/or artistic interior and/or exterior attached Department and/or unattached building elements for permanent display which may include recreating certain rooms or spaces at another location such as the Arboretum. The proposals should be reviewed by a qualified historic preservation professional for their s~itability and feasibility, and preference generally given to. proposals offering an historically appropriate setting, such as the Arboretum, arid shall be approved by the City. The Applicant shall pay Ihe costs of proposal solicitation. shall provide a reasonable opportunity for technical and financial issues to be resolved, and provide assistance as I determined appropriate by the City. Assistance may include, but is - . not limited to, the temporary storage of the historic materials in a protected location and financial contributions required to implement the.preservallon and.inlerpretation plan. Anoakia Residential Development 3 Mitigation Monitoring Program . Anokia Resl_al Development Mitigation Monitoring Checklist (continued) . Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures Monitor/Reporter Timing/Frequency Historic 4. A qualified historic resources observer shall be present on-slle Community During demolition Resources during demolition to ensure appropriateremoval.and handling of Development (cont.) historic andlor artistic, interior and/or exterior, attached andlor Departinent unattached building elements. 5. Wrought iron gates shall be used at the entrance off Baldwin Community Prior to issuance of Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Development Building Pennit DeptlBuilding Dept. 6, The City shall comply with requirements in Section 15064.5(1) of Community During demolition. the CEQA Guidelines which specify the procedures to follow in the Development grading. and event of discovery of archaeological resources. Oepartment construction Biological Removal of 35 oak The Horticultural Tree Consultant (HTC) shall submit a plan showing Community Prior to issuance of Resources trees, specifically 31 the proposed location of new trees. on the project site and plan for Development Demolition Pennil Coast live oaks and 4 protecting the remaining trees which the HTC hasdetennined may DeptlPublic Engelmann oaks. be encroached upon during construction. Works Dept. If all trees cannot be located on-site, remaining trees shall be Public Works Within six month planted at the Applicanfs expense in dedicated open space Department after issuance of location(s) approved by the City within six months from issuance of a grading pennit grading permit. The HTC.shall be present on-site during all replacement to ensure Public Works During proper planting, and during construction to ensure protection of Department construction and remalnlng.oak trees on-site. tree replacement \ .. . -;-', Anoakia Residential Development 4 Mitigation Monitoring Program . . Anokia Residential Development Mitigation Monitoring Checklist (continued) . . ' Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures Monitor/Reporter Timing/Frequency Biological 1. Replacement of the 35 oak trees shall. be at a ratio between 2to Community Prior to issuance of Resources 3 replacement trees for every removed tree as determined by the Devetopment Occupancy Permit (cont.) HTC.and the City to ensure long term survival. Half oftha DepVPublic replacementlrees shall be Engelmann oaks. Tharefore, a minimum Works Dept. of 70 oak trees shall be planted, 35 of which shall be Engelmann oaks. The replacement trees shall be 60 inch boxed stock. If the availability of 60 inch boxed is limited. with the approval of the HTC and the City, smaller stock can be used. However, stock may not be less than 36 inches. The replacement trees can be located,on site. or off site in an area of dedicated open space, such as a public park, or at other such locations deemed appropriate by the City of Arcadia. All replacement trees shall be tagged for identification purposes. The Applicant shall record a covenant ensuring that any oak tree, on or off-site, replacement or existing on-site, that dies within 5 years of project completion is replaced. 2. The mitigation techniques shall be observed on-site by the HTC, Community During demolition, paid for by the Applicant. The HTC shall be. notified 48 hours prior to Development grading, and any work being done tolhe trees. Tree protection mitigation DepVPublic construction techniques as specified in Section 3.2 should ensure that the Works Dept. remaining 105 oak trees on the site will remain as valuable assets to the community. Short-term Site preparation and 1. Loading operations and staging for trucks for removal of material Building During demolition, Construction construction will from the sile shall nollake place within 200 feet of the residences Department grading, and Noise produce noise from adjacent to the western property line. The most desirable location for constniction heavy equipment, with loading.ln terms of minimal noise impact on the surrounding varying frequency and residences is the center of the southeastern half of the site. intensity for the 2. Muffled construction equipment shall be used'by the construction duration of Building During demolition, ponstruction. contractor whenever possible. Department grading, and - . Construction i' Anoakia Residential Development 5 Mitigation Monitoring Program . Anokla Resl'-al Development Mitigation Monitoring Checklist (continued) . Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures Monitor/Reporter TIming/Frequency 3. The contractor shall designate a construction liaison statt Community During demolition, member who will deal with construction noise or other concerns that Development grading, and may arise, and shall. provide the name and telephone number of this DepVBuilding construction individuaito the City. The name and telephone numbar of a contact Dept person for comments or complaints by the area residents shall be posted on the site at (he main construction entrance or in another location clearly visible from surrounding sidewalks. 4. The City of Arcadia's noise ordinance restricts construction ~uilding Demolition, activity to between the hours 017:00 AM. and 7:00 PM. Monday Department Grading, and through Saturday. To protect the residences adjacent to the project Construction site to the west, as well as the residences across the street to the north and east, no construction involving high-noise equipment or deliveries by semi-trailer trucks shall take place on Saturdays and Sundays. 5. Acc!,ss to the subdivision will not be provided on Anoakia Lane Community During demolition, either during construction or after completion of the project. Development grading, and DepVBuildlng construction, and Dept after completion Geology The peak ground 1. The structures shall include special earthquake design by a Building Pilor to issuance of acceleration computed California Registered Structural Engineer. The City of Arcadia shall Department Building Penni! for the sile is higher use the PGA ofO.69g for plan-check purposes. than the standard envelope of the 1997 Uniform Building Code. \ , . -".f . . Anoakia Residential Development 6 Mitigation Monitoring Program . Anokla Resid!.' Development Mitigation Monitoring Checklist (continued) . , , Issue Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures MonltorlReporter Timing/Frequency 2. To mitigate' the potentiat for liquefaction, subsurface geological Building Prior to issuance of drilling shall be performed to determine the exact location of the Department Grading PermiU water table under the project site, If the water table is shallower than and during giading currently known, an analysis for the potential for liquefaction shall be and construction performed. If the analysis concludes a high potential for liquefaction, then specific engineering designtechniquesidentilied such as the following shall be implemented: 0 The ground surface shall be properly backfilled and compacted. 0 Over excavated soils In the building area shall be recompacted as appropriate. 0 Fill and backfill shall be compacted to 90% or more of the maxlmum dry density as appropriate. 0 Finat site grading shall be such that all waterJs diverted away from the structures, and is not allowed to pond. 0 Isolated pad footings shall be used for support of structures as appropriate. 0 The lateral earth pressure to be resisted. by retaining walls or similar structures shall be increased as to allow for surcharge loads as appropriate. 0 Weepholes or an equivalent system of bac:kfill drainage shall be incorporated into the retaining wall design as appropriate. \ _ 4, ., . . Anoakia Residential Development 1 Mitigation Monitoring Program .. . . . SECTION 5 RECOMMENDATIONS AND MOTIONS The Planning Commission should review the Final EIR for its adequacy. The Commission comments and recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. The Development SeNices Department is recommending approval of the conditional use permit and the vesting tentative map subject to the conditions set forth in this report and the mitigation monitoring program set forth in Section 4 PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS While the California Environmental Quality Act does not require a public hearing on the Final ErR, public participation is an essential part of the CEQA process. Tonight's public hearing affords the public an ,opportunity to cornment on the conditional use permit and vesting tentative map. Staff recomrnends that the Planning Commission proceed as follows: 1. Hear report from City staff and consultant , 2. Open Public hearing 3. Take public testimony from all interested parties, including .the applicant. 4. Close the public hearing 5. Planning Commission discussion; and 6. Planning Commission recommendations to the City Council. Exhibit D is a letter from Gustav and Linda Hubert commenting on the proposed project. RECOMMENDED MOTION Final EIR The Planning Commission should direct staff to prepare the-.' appropriate resolution for adoption at the Commission's next meeting,. reflecting the Commission's action and setting forth the Commission's comments .and recommendations on the Final EIR, Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 16 . . . Conditional Use Permit and Vesting Tentative Map The Planning Commission should direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution for adoption at its next meeting reflecting the Commission's action and recommendations on the Conditional Use permit and Vesting Tentative Map in relation .to the required findings for a C.U.P., the sufficiency of the conditions imposed and related issues. The resolution will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration at a public hearing on the C.U.P. and Vesting Tentative Map. It is recognized that the Commission's action is based on information to date and that the final decision by the City Council is contingent on a Final Certified ErR by the Council. If the Planning Commission has any questions regarding this project prior to the scheduled public hearing, please contact rne at your earliest convenience. ,. nna L. Butler . Community Development Administrator Attachments: ~.- I. Anoakia Project November 9, 1999 Page 17 Ie I SECTION 6 EXHIBITS A thru 0 . I.!. . ,. . . . . " February 4, 1999 Tom Hover Dear Tom, The purpose of this letter is to document and summarize the Architectural Review Board (ARB) history of deliberations and recommendations concerning the development of the Anoakia Estates property and to inform you of the current status of your application. The initial presentation to the ARB occurred on 27 April 1998. At that point, the project was in Due Diligence Phase. The developers wanted to give an overview to bring the ARB on board the program and to provide a preliminary overview of the project. At that point the plan was for approximately 18 oak trees to berelocated or replaced. The existing structures, although of historical significance, will be removed since the cost of updating them to current code and safety standards would be prohibitive. Members of the ARB toured the property on 2 May 1998 and the deterioration ofthe structures was obvious. The project continued in the planning phase and on October 28, a presentation was made to the Association board where much more architectural detail was presented. A follow-up meeting of the ARB was held on 2 November. The purpose of this meeting was to review the plans submitted, discuss howto proceed and what requests to be made to, the developer, and discuss the impaCt on the tree preseNation ordinance. The ARB was concerned with the gated community aspect, the extensive tree removal, and the impact on traffic. There was also concern about insufficient diversity in home architecture. Only three basic home designs were submitted of Monterrey or Mission style and the ARB felt a more diverse and eclectic mis of styles would be more in keeping with the existing neighborhood. The ARB was also concerned about the:; project being screened from view from the adjoining streets and property. On 4 November, the ARB met with the city planners to discuss their concerns. On 19 November, the ARB met with the developers to hear their response to our concerns, Members of the planning department also attended. At this meeting much more architectural detail was presented. The architectural theme was selected to continue the theme of the original Anoakia property. Although there are three basic floor plans, there is also a mix of three architectural styles giving 9 basic home fronts. The developers would provide a mix of materials and architectural facings to provide additional diversity. The existing wall would be preserved and various other historical features (e.g. gatehouse and fountain) would be preserved. A tree plan will incorporate screening from adjoining properties to soften the '!development" effect. Street lights will follow the design of the current Rancho Santa Anita lights. MallY of the ARB concerns were answered satisfactp.rily at this me~ting. lor; . On 24 November, the ARB met with the Association board and discussed their findings. ft \Vas proposed that a newsletter be presented to apprise the members of the ongoing developments. It EXHIBIT A I' . . . ,,' was also proposed that an open meeting be held to.hear comments of the Association members. The newsletter was published and the open meeting was held on I Feb 1999. This meeting was attended by representatives of the developer, the Association, the ARB, members of the planning comrojssion, members of the neighborhood and members of the adjoining Homeowners Association. Various comments were received, both favorable and unfavorable. One remaining concern was insuring that the proposed tree preservation plan be maintained both during construction and after the new homes are occupied. The ARB is now comfortable with the planned architecture and appreciate the work you have done to meet our various concerns. We think your tree preservation plan is a positive one. The only remaini'.lg issue is insuring that no further impact is made to the remaining trees. It is desired that an independent arborist be employed.to provide oversight of the tree preservation plan during development and construction. The planning department has indicated that they can require this as part of their approval process. The Association and ARB also have concerns as to the tree preservation after the homes have been occupied. We feel the new owners will likely want to install swimniing pools. If not provided for in development, this will result in a multitude of applications to remove some of the remaining trees to accommodate the pools. Therefore, we would like for the positioning of the homes on the lots to allow for swimming pools without further impacting the remaining trees and for candidate pool sites to be indicated on the plot plans. We. are pleased with your continuing cooperation and understanding of our responsibilities and concerns. We look forward to seeing this project move into its next phase.. J a.,o,~~~ ~ ~""" ,f',..<-J." ,!;,..;".~ /lR /!3 . -~- I ~.1 . . . '.' This document contains informal minutes of the Open Meeting sponsored ,by the Association at the Arcadia City Council Chambers on 1 February 1999. The m~ting started on time at 6:3.0 pm. The meeting was chaired my Michael Downer, Presidenl of the Association. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an open forum to inform Association members of the planned development of the Anoakia property and to provide for comments from Association members and other concerned parties. Mr. Downer give a brief introduction of the purpose of the. meeting and an overview of the Anoakia development He'then introduced Tom Hover who represented the developers. Mr. Hover described the project and the proposed architecture. He also introduced the architect of the project. The meeting was then opened to a question and answer format. Meyer J.:'iet (757 Anoakia Lane) opened with favorable comments. He applauded that ADoakia Lane will remain isolated and that the waU will be retained. He questioned that the streets are merely 28 feet wide compared with the normal 40-foot width. He opposed the gating concept and preferred a second entrance on Baldwin for emergencies. He would like the building height to be a maximum of25 feet. Arnold Cruise (645 W Foothill) thought the lots were too small. He also objected. to the single entrance on Baldwin, for both traffic and emergency concerns. He would like a frontage road similar to those existing on Foothill and BaIdWin. Randy Stokes (1040 Hampton Road) had no objections to the concept but was concerned with the enforcement of the tree preservation plan during construction. He recommended the concept of an independent arborist as a monitor during construction. Mike Mobahill (sp?) who resides on Arbolatawas also concerned with the lot size and queried whether we had surveyed existing neighborhood properties to establish a standard. Donna Butler of the Planning Department explained that this developmentfeU under the regulations governing. Planned Residential Development (PRD) which is different from the regulations for single dweUingsor for sub-divisions. There would be an EnvironmentalImpact Report (Em) required which would cover the areas of trees, traffic, andhistoricallcultural elements. There would be a public hearing on the Em. The city would be responsible for insuring that the tree. preservation plan be complied with. The president of the neighboring Homeowners Association was concerned with the preservation of various historical elements. The utilization of the existing wall, fountain, and gates was discussed by the devMQper. Also, Mark McCaslin, who represented, the historical Qwners, stated that any historical items not used on the site have been requested by the city or the arboretum. ' _ .. . There being no further questions, the meeting was adjourned around 7:30 pm. Attendees then '. . . toured the displays of architectural renderings and samples of materials as well as engaged in various informal discussions with the developers and city officials. . I~- I. ie ; FILE NO. .;! DATE c2/r/?9 . f ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (COMMITTEE~ FINDINGS AND ACTION A. PROJECT ADDRESS PROPERTY O\>'NER ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT) /1/ !JR.I!? v(le G I' &/' /7~/Z tJr IC>tJ!h/// I)NIJ /3/?-/dttJ/d /lid (a dIe..- Oa)( S B, C. FINDINGS (only che~k those that apply, and provide a. written explanation for .. each check) 1. The proposed the existing construction materials [) ARE, [) materials, because . /lie-wi /)~ Uti 11!"7'#)~",t / ARE NOT compatible with 0" j,7 ~ c Ct ".~ / (j ~ ,,) 2. The proposed materiels [) WILL, W WILL NOT have a significant adverse impact on the overall appearance of the property, because The proposed project [J IS, ]1 IS NOT significantly visible from the adjoining public rights of way, because . '- AN D s,rll'l/p e t7 -' /.P /III ,<; 1Jj]lltl'M e/;II;~ De ",e.,1(}/""c;f7 The proposed project [J IS, ~J IS NOT significantly visible from adjoining properties, because . S...IC./l.t;JvnPI/I, tVl9/1 f- ;"JI/ D oS c-,t:j Ii 1/,,) . . I ,,' The elements of the structure's design [J ARE, [J ARE NOT ~onsist~nt with the existing building's design, because . /Ir/!. tP' Of! Vi!: /017 I'ni!:""'" or. !/ncq ",,7" /c;...d. / 6. The proposed project ~ IS, [] IS NOT .in proportion to other improvements on the subject site or to improvements on other properties in the neighborhood, because 7. The locai:ion of the proposed project [] WILL, 00 WILL NOT be detrimental to the use and enjoyment and value of adjacent property and neighborhood neighborhood ,because - - I ~ .1 . 8. The proposed project's setbacks [)/j DO, [) DO NOT provide for adeq.uate separation between i.mprovements -on che same or adjoining properties, .- . _because . . . 9. OTHER FINDINGS D. ACTION D4 APPROVAL (J APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE FOLOWING CONDITION(S) ( ) DENI~L E. DATE OF ARCHITECTURAL ,REVIEW BOARD'S (COMMITTEE'S) ACTION F. G, -I IU<'''?-/I 0 I REPRESENTING THE .L/Ja",I" Un_/-It /J.e.Goh;;'cGl-val.';&v,e",..) ~.aN ASSOCIATION . H, APPEALS Ap~~als from the Board'~ ~Cornmittee's) decision shall be made to the'Planning Commission. Anyone des~r~ng to make such an appeal should contact the requirements, fees and proceedures. Said appeal must be made in writing and delivered to the Planning Departmene, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006, "ithin seven (7) <.orking days of the. BO.ard".s (Commiteee's) decision. I. EXPIRATION OF APPROVAL If for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval, any project for which plans have been approved by the Board (Committee), has been unused, abandoned or disconeinued, said approval shall become null and void and of no effect. I~- '.1. .- . Biological R..'ourc.. _eplocement 1. Replacement of the 40 oak trees shall be at a ratio of2 ~eplacement trees for every removed tree. Therefore, a minimum of 80 oak trees shall be planted. The replacement trees shall be 60 inch boxed stock. The replacement trees can, be located on site or off site such as a public park, along a public right-of-way, or at other locations deemed appropriate by the City of Arcadia. Transplanting 2. If any of the oak trees are transplanted the following measures shall apply: Copies,ofthe Horticultural Tree Report shall be kept on site during all site construction. The following are guidelines and limitations for any potential tree transplants that are designed into the overall landscape theme of the project: Boxing and maintenance: . The trees shall remain side boxed fora minimum period of30 days prior to bottom-boxing and moving. . Trees shall have their dead wood removed and/or pruned for necessary clearance with no more than 5% of the total foliage being removed only if authorized by the project's HIC. , . 'All pruning shall be authorized and performed under the discretion of the HTC and , will conform to the International'Society of Arboriculture CISA) standards. There will be no flush cutting allowed. , . The box sizes will be the minimum size specified by the HTC. Any changes to this box size will need to be authorized by The HIe. . All side and bottom digging of the boxes will be done by hand. If rock is encoun-, tered, alternate methods can be considered. . AlI.roots over 1/2" diameter and broken roots will be cutback with a sharp saw to a solid portion,ofthe root. . All roots of adjacent plant materials shall be cut off a rightangles with a sharp saw, if they are encountered. If the boxing area along the side of the root ball needs to be enlarged, this will be done by hand. No backhoe work will be allowed where roots of adjacent trees can be damaged. . No compaction of soil under adjacent ,trees is allowed. This includes the stock , piling of soil and other materials. If soil stock piling is. necessary under adjacent saved trees, sheet of 1" plywood shall be placed on the ground below the soil. . No top soil or leaf litter shall be removed from the box: The top of the box shall be at least 6" above the existing soil level. Only invasive weeds shall be re1f}.Qved from beneath the trees. Prune out all shrubs, if needed; do not pull out shrubs. I . . Once the tree is boxed, a 2" layer of mulch will be applied over the root'ball in . addition to the existing litter to a q1aximum of3" deep. The mulch shall consist of . City of Arcadia EXHIBIT B ~sidentiaJ Deveiopment EIR B;%g;,ol Resource. . redwood compost or pest/disease-free chippings, or from the surrounding mulch from the removed trees, etc. Pruning paints, tree sealants, etc. shall not be used on any cut root or branch. If a fungicide or pesticide is necessary, the HTe shall review such recommendations. All boxes shall have the following information taken and processed prior to removal procedures. All of this data shall be placed on a 3"x.5" laminated card and affixed to the north side of the tree box. A. Root depth and directionllocation of major roots-per box side; B. Size of roots cut by exposure (i.e. North/South/EastlWest sides); C. Soil type and location in box (Le. rock, loam, clay, etc.); D. Size and number of cut roots on the bottom of the box; E. _ The north side of the tree will be labeled on the box for orientation to the compass. All needed cabling shali be done prior to moving the tree. The cabling shall conform to the ISA Standards and' will require authorization by the HTC, including specific materials to be used. Temporary cabling will be accepted if the tree has to be immediately moved. The trees shall be watered a minimum of once per week during the winter months, twice per week during the summer months or as needed. The soil will be probed both before and after watering to insure percolation throughout the root ball. . ,6" high basins will be installed within the boxes. The basins shall be divided up in 'to separate compartments. The soil that is used for the basins shall not come from the root ball; it shall be made from the loose soil from the digging box. The basin shall be constructed so that standing water does not contact the base of the tree. The _basins will be filled up at least three times for each watering. The watering shall saturate the root ball of the tree. Thissball be verified by soil probing. All exposed bark that was previously shaded by the canopy of other trees or foliage shall have shade cloth (at least 60% shade factor) installed over the bark to protect it from the sun. This will not be inStalled directly on to the bark, but will be about , 6" away. If recommended by a California licensed Pest Control Advisor (PCA), a fungicide drench maybe applied. Any insect problem, especially bark beetle or wood boring beetl.e attacks, shall be treated within 24 hours of observation with an approved pesticide under the direction ofPCA. Secure the tree with necessary guy wires until it is ready for moving. Attachment-of the guy wires shall Dot injure the tree or cause future problems. Provide all nece'ssary protection for limbs and trunk for moving. The protection shall consist of material that is suffi<;ient to prevent any damage including bm- pression of bark or abrasion of all limbs and trunks. All boxed trees shall be maintained in a healthy state during the boxing operation at ,. no additional cost. . . . . . .... ',' . .' . :.;:,.... ..... .... '.'::'" ::;;. .\', .. - " ' .... ...... ...... . :.::..~:\}: :.:::.';::''!..::: ':;':.:::::":: ..;:...:.' :,::O};: '}:.)( ".\+>: ::::,:;:', ",:},.:.:. . ..... '.: :.': ....... \:{:}' :::;:'::',; :.;:::.....; .~r>r.: -.' ,,' ~::::' :::":. .: ....~:~;.;: ::. . .... ..... . ..~: ::..j{:; '\':/' :/::?\ ",':): . . . . . . . '.:.:.,.,': ~ . -. ' :......... .. '. .:..' :., ':' '.... .... . , City of Arcadia 24 Anoakla Residential Development EIR ., ,'" , . . . Biological Resources . The contractor shall include 90 days of maintenance once the trees are placed in the holding area. The contractor shall provide irrigation bubblers or drip systems to . each tree. Planting specifications: . The .newly planed boxed trees shall be planted high, as much as 1" above the new adjacent grade. . Amending the back fill soil with wood shavings, oak Leaf-Mold, etc., is not recommended when existing soil is high in natural organ:ic matter with a sandy loam texture. . In regards to the need for planting amendments (polymers should be considered) and drainage systems, the HTC shall make recommendations based on soil tests of this project and approved by thegoveming authorities. . Maintenance practices with regards to frequency of watering, fertilization, etc., must be ~e-tuned to the trees' environment as to soil type and seasonal weather conditions. The following are general maintenance recommendations that may be amended to suit the general environmental conditions of this project: A. Fill the earth watering basins once weekly during cooler weather and twice weekly during warmer weather. A soil prove should be used periodically to check root ball moisture content, soil and root conditions; B. Repeat the root ball drench every six months,.preferably in March/April and in .OctoberlNovember; ,C. Aminirnum 1- year maintenance program, as outlined above for planted trees, with m9nthly monitoring and -..yatering for second year establishment is recommended. ' ';:.':" ... . :{~:/~.: '.:.~: '..:' :::.::.:.:.;. " .. , .... '. '.. .... " ':.::::.' ',' . ,'.r::.:. .... . '. ..... "':":. :'}f"~: :;:~{::~~ :.:':.:'. ...... ..... :::.:<-: "';',;:. . .: 't,: .~: ....;.... .:::?:::' .' , :.\.~:;.:~ .......:.. ~:.::':..:.~.:. ir.~~! ..... .,.-,' ..... " " :. ':.~~. ...... .' '. ......-. ...... ," . :-::.;.... :,:-:'.>' ':':'::;" . .', .. " Oak Tree Protected Zone Encroachment 1. The following mitigation techniques shall be observed on~site by the me, paid for by the applicant The mc shall be notified 48 hours prior to any work being done to the trees. The following measures should ensure that the remaining 110 oak trees on the site would remain as vaJuable assets to the community: Tree Protection: A.Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, oak trees adjacent to proposed grading and demolition shall be fenced at theirdriplines with protective fencing. Fencing will be installed to prevent equipment storage, debris drop, etc., from occurring within the Protected Zones during demolition and construction. TItis fence sl,lalLremain durlngall phases of construction and shall not be moved or removed without .. knowledge of the HTC and appro",:,ed by the City of Arcadia Planning Division (CAPD). B. Any brush cle~ce within the dripline .shalLbecompleted by handwork only. . ~. ;', .:....:..: ..:.:.: ,,' ..' .':';', : :..:':' .: :. . .::: .... . . , .:. . '," .',' City of Arcadia Anoakia ResidentiaiDeveJopment EJR 25 TREE LEGEND TREE TYPE QUANTITY o IIISCaLANroUS TREE 3JJ @ (TO BE REMOVED) 159 e CCMST LNE' OAK 126 ---I . (TO BE REJIOVED) 28 !!;! . ENGELMANN OAK 24 "" . (TO BE REMOVED) 4 .... ~ "" ~I "" J o I I @ I I I I I d_..Q L ~ . e VIEW WEST ON.ANOAKIA LN. ~,t,;~~\, '.J__ VIEW WEST ON FOOTHILL BLVD. . VIEW ALONG FOOTHILL BLVD. VIEW NORTH TO ANOAKIA PROPERTY . .,.... -"- ]':'~,':~~~8~~~:~:t~^" ~,-"..... "'"".... ~t- .,~ VIEW NORTH FROM BALDWIN AVE. 1 ;;n" p;i _ ~".;;~~"~ ",'. "~ -i~:~,. ~' .~~;li . -....~" ~ ,-to. VIEW WEST ON FOOTHILL BLVD. U E-t I-ol ~ ~ ~ -- . . '. { t1$c € , 'fir: lJ OCT 1 9 1. c JJs.",... '9.99 I1ulQ:Z1J~O:j,.j.. ,''''.1..... ...,-' . ".(i'4::uo October 17, 1999 City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, Califomia 91066 Attention: Donna L. Butler Dear Ms. Butler. We are responding to your notice for conditional use permit 99-004, Anoakia Property. We live approximately I % blocks from the area that will be the, subject of a major redevelopment We wish to make the following comments and observations. (1) Based on comparable housing in the area, the lots should be no less than one half acre. {2) We are concemed about the numbers of Oak Trees that will be removed, and the possible aesthetic effect resulting from such action. (3) Due to road congestion and traffic pattems, we are not sure that adequate consideration has been given to additional construction trucks, vehicles, noise and dust. We have been property owners in Arcadia for over thirty years. Our concem is to keep Arcadia a true .C9mmunity of Homes". During this process we will be closely monitoring the situation to make sure actual events correspond to stated plans and approvals. We have no objection in your providing a copy of this correspondence to The Keith Companies. Sincerely, 'Se~~,~ Gustav and Linda Hubert I. I, EXHIBIT D