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Home My WebLink About1525 . . . RESOLUTION 1525 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 1271 TO REQUEST 38 PARKING SPACES IN LIEU OF 40 FOR THE EXISTING RETIREMENT FACILITY AT 601 SUNSET BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, on August 22, 1995, a request to amend Resolution 1271 Section 3,3 of CUP 84-19 was filed by Erica Lloyd requesting 38 parking spaces in lieu of 40 for the existing retirement facility, at property commonly known as 601 Sunset Boulevard, more particularly described as follows: Portion of Lot 3, Tract 14846 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as recorded in Map Book 241, Pages 8-9 of Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said County, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 12, 1995, 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 Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Amendment 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 Amendment 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, The existing retirement facility operates under Conditional Use Permit No, CUP 84-19 (Resolution No, 1271), 4, That 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 Amendment will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. SECTION 3. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of September 12, 1995 and the following vote: A YES: Commissioner's Bell, Huang, Kovacic, Sleeter, and Daggett NOES: None ABSENT: Murphy, Kalemkiarian 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. I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of September, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner's Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter and Daggett. None Kovacic NOES ABSENT: ission ATTEST: Secretary, City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~ H tJ1J~ Michael H. Miller, City Attorney -2- 1525 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT September 12, 1995 TO: Chairman and Members of the Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: John Halminski, Assistant Planner A request to amend Resolution No. 1271 of CUP 84-019 at 601 Sunset Boulevard. SUBJECT: SUMMARY . A request has been received from the Wellington Court Leisure Care Retirement Community to amend Section 3.3 of Resolution 1271 which granted approval of conditional use permit 84-019 for the retirement facility. The applicant is seeking approval for the construction of a storage unit in the existing garage area which results in the elimination of two of the required 40 parking spaces. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the applicant's request. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Erica S. Lloyd on behalf of Wellington Court LOCATION: 601 Sunset Blvd. REQUEST: To amend Section 3.3 of Reso. 1271 by requesting 38 parking spaces in lieu of 40 for the existing retirement facility. LOT AREA: Approximately 50,000 square feet (1.14 acre) FRONT AGE: Approximately 219 feet along Sunset Boulevard Approximately 198 feet along Michillinda Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: . The site is developed with a 97 unit retirement facility; zoned C-2. . . . GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The subject site is designated as Commercial. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: South: East: Developed with single-family dwellings; zoned R-1 & D. Mixed commercial; zoned C-2. Development with single-family and multiple-family dwellings; zoned R-1 & D and R-3. Developed with single-family dwellings; zoned R-l. West: PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS The proposal is to amend Section 3.3 of Resolution 1271, which granted a modification for 40 spaces in lieu of 117 parking spaces required. The proposed amount of parking spaces will be 38 in lieu of 40 due to the construction of a storage unit in the garage area. Background Information The property is developed with a 97 unit retirement facility which is currently operating at 100 percent occupancy. The existing facility was approved on August 6, 1984 (CUP 84-019, Reso. 1271). Concurrent with the consideration of CUP 84-019, there was a request for 40 on-site parking spaces in lieu of 117 required. Based on various studies, the Planning Commission approved the request for a reduction in parking. Recently, the Building Section received a call regarding the construction of a storage space in the garage of the retirement home. Upon inspection it was determined that the appropriate permits had not been obtained and that two of the parking spaces were being eliminated. The decrease in the number of approved parking spaces requires an amendment to the existing conditions of approval for c.u.P. 84-019. Also, if approved, construction of the storage facility will require the appropriate building permits. The applicant has indicated that due to the 100 % occupancy, the need for more tenant and facility storage has become a necessity; the storage within the building is no longer adequate. Based on the figures submitted by the applicant, less than six residents own and park their cars at Wellington Court. In addition, 12 to 14 employees utilize the on-site parking during the peak periods and Wellington Court provides transportation for residents. A parking survey was conducted by Wellington Court between the peak hours from 8-15-95 to 8-19-95. Based upon the number of resident owned cars and the number of employees, an average of 14 to 16 empty spaces are available at peak periods. Staff has verified these numbers by randomly visiting the facility. CUP 84-019 September 12, 1995 Page 2 . . . The applicant has submitted plans to the Building Office indicating the location and construction of the storage unit. The storage unit must comply with all building code requirements and conditions of approval. RECOMMENDATIONS The Development Services Department recommends approval of the proposed amendment to Resolution 1271, Section 3.3, to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 40 to 38 with the condition that the existing storage unit must comply with all building code requirements. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this request, the Commission should move to approve and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. Denial If the Planning Commission denies this request, no further action is necessary and the facility will be required to remove the existing storage unit in the garage area. Should the Planning Commission have any questions regarding this matter prior to the scheduled public hearing, please contact John Halminski at your earliest convenience. 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