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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision LetterDelivered via email and EDGE City of Arcadia Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director 240 West Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (626) 574-5415 (626) 447-3309 Fax www.ArcadiaCA.gov January 17, 2025 A+ Design Build Alex Dang 6450 Sunset Blvd # 1152 Hollywood, CA 90028 Subject: Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-06 Project Address: 2407 S. Baldwin Avenue Dear Applicant: The public comment period for the Notice of Pending Decision ended on December 23, 2024. Staff received no comments during the notification period. After careful consideration, staff has determined that the design of the new multi-family residence complies with all applicable objective design and development standards per the requirements of SB 330. Therefore, the Development Services Department has conditionally approved the multi- family architectural design review for a new three-unit, three-story, multifamily residence with attached garages, two guest parking, and common open space areas at 2407 S. Baldwin Avenue subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the Applicant/Property Owner in a manner that is consistent with the plans conditionally approved for Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-06. 2. No utility or fixtures shall be located on the exterior walls of the building that face the street. 3. Any required mechanical equipment, such as backflow devices, visible from the public right-of-way shall be screened from public view. Screening may include landscaping, solid walls or other methods deemed appropriate for the development. The placement and height of said screening shall be subject to review and approval by the Deputy Development Services Director. 4. All structures shall be fire sprinklered per the City of Arcadia Fire Department Single and Multi-Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard. 5. A knox switch shall be provided for all proposed vehicular gates. 6. The pedestrian gate must be openable without any special knowledge. 7. Water service is provided by the Sunny Slope Water Co. Applicant/Property Owner shall file a water service application with the Sunny Slope Water Co. Installation of new water services shall be according to the specifications of the Sunny Slope Water Co. 8. The Applicant/Property Owner shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City prior to commencement of any work in the public right of way required to connect water services. 9. All fire services shall be separated from domestic water services with approved back flow prevention devices. 10. A 10” VCP City sewer line is available on Baldwin Ave. Assuming typical sanitary sewer demands for a project of this size and type, the existing City sewer system should be capable of meeting all anticipated demands of the improvements as described in the information provided. 11. The existing sewer lateral is to be utilized if possible. 12. If any drainage fixture elevation is lower than the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover, an approved type of backwater valve is required. 13. The Applicant/Property Owner shall provide adequate space to accommodate all refuse and recycling requirements which include containers for trash, recycling, and organic waste. 14. The Applicant/Property Owner shall prepare a Low Impact Development (LID) Plan. The LID Plan shall include using infiltration trenches, bioretention planter boxes, roof drains connected to a landscaped area, pervious concrete/paver, etc, and must be approved by the city before building permit issuance. 15. Grading plans shall be submitted and approved by Building & Safety. The grading plans shall indicate all site improvements and shall indicate complete drainage paths of all drainage water run-off. 16. The project shall comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO). Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Landscape Plan shall be submitted with the plans for plan check to Building Services. 17. A demolition permit shall be obtained from Building Services prior to the removal and/or demolition of the structures on site. 18. The development shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable: a. California Building Code b. California Electrical Code c. California Mechanical Code d. California Plumbing Code e. California Energy Code f. California Fire Code g. California Green Building Standards Code h. California Existing Building Code i. Arcadia Municipal Code 19. The project shall comply with Chapter 35A Multiple Family Construction Standards as amended in the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.20. 20. The Property Owner/Applicant shall remove and replace curb, gutter, and sidewalk from property line to property line. 21. The new driveway approach shall comply with City of Arcadia Standard 801-1. 22. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Property Owner/Applicant shall repair any damages caused by the development to the concrete street frontages from property line to property line including but not limited to trench cuts and construction traffic, per the direction of the City Engineer. If the street is under the City’s pavement moratorium list, the repair may extend from curb to curb, per the direction of the City Engineer. 23. The developer shall dedicate along Baldwin Avenue to create a 10’ parkway. A 2’ easement shall be required behind the driveway approach to allow for accessibility around the driveway approach. 24. The Property Owner/Applicant shall comply with all City requirements regarding building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public right-of-way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director, and Planning & Community Development Administrator, or their respective designees. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City and employees. 25. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Applicant must defend, indemnify, and hold the City, any departments, agencies, divisions, boards, and/or commissions of the City, and its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officials, agents, employees, and attorneys of the City (“Indemnitees”) harmless from liability for damages and/or claims, actions, or proceedings for damages for personal injuries, including death, and claims for property damage, and with respect to all other actions and liabilities for damages caused or alleged to have been caused by reason of the Applicant’s activities in connection with Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-06 (“Project”) on the Project site, and which may arise from the direct or indirect operations of the Applicant or those of the Applicant’s contractors, agents, tenants, employees or any other persons acting on Applicant’s behalf, which relate to the development and/or construction of the Project. This indemnity provision applies to all damages and claims, actions, or proceedings for damages, as described above, regardless of whether the City prepared, supplied, or approved the plans, specifications, or other documents for the Project. In the event of any legal action challenging the validity, applicability, or interpretation of any provision of this approval, or any other supporting document relating to the Project, the City will promptly notify the Applicant of the claim, action, or proceedings and will fully cooperate in the defense of the matter. Once notified, the Applicant must indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnitees, and each of them, with respect to all liability, costs and expenses incurred by, and/or awarded against, the City or any of the Indemnitees in relation to such action. Within 15 days’ notice from the City of any such action, the Applicant shall provide to the City a cash deposit to cover legal fees, costs, and expenses incurred by City in connection with defense of any legal action in an initial amount to be reasonably determined by the City Attorney. The City may draw funds from the deposit for such fees, costs, and expenses. Within 5 business days of each and every notice from City that the deposit has fallen below the initial amount, Applicant shall replenish the deposit each and every time in order for City’s legal team to continue working on the matter. The City shall only refund to the Developer any unexpended funds from the deposit within 30 days of: (i) a final, non-appealable decision by a court of competent jurisdiction resolving the legal action; or (ii) full and complete settlement of legal action. The City shall have the right to select legal counsel of its choice that the Applicant reasonably approves. The parties hereby agree to cooperate in defending such action. The City will not voluntarily assist in any such third-party challenge(s) or take any position adverse to the Applicant in connection with such third-party challenge(s). In consideration for approval of the Project, this condition shall remain in effect if the entitlement(s) related to this Project is rescinded or revoked, at the request of the Applicant or not. 26. Approval of MFADR 24-06 shall not take effect until the Applicant/Property Owner has executed and filed with the City on or before February 17, 2025, an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department, to indicate acceptance of the conditions required by this approval. There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community Development Division along with a $728.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. This approval shall expire in one year (January 28, 2026) from the effective date unless plans are submitted to Building Services for plan-check, a building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved design concept plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the approved design concept plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit. An extension may be granted by the Development Services Director or designee, or the Review Authority that approved the project for a maximum period of one (1) year fr om the initial expiration date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be made. Please note that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an extension. A building permit must be obtained prior to any construction activity. Please contact Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and fees for the appropriate permit. This approval letter must be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting process. Approval of Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 24-06 shall not go into effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due now and if it is not received by February 17, 2025, or if the project is appealed, this approval will become null and void. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this notice. If you have any questions, please contact me at (626) 574-5422, or by email at gyesayan@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division / Planning Services Gary Yesayan Associate Planner Attachments: Acceptance Form c: Pioneer Engineering & Development Inc. Applicant Elaine Ku, Property Owner