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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-10PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 7:00 P.M.
Arcadia City Council Chambers
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON NON- PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5 minute time limit per person.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning
any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to
legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed item for consideration,
you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or someone else raises at or prior to the
time of the Public Hearing.
1. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
General Plan Update, Final Environmental Impact Report, Proposed Zoning Code Amendments, and
New Official Zoning Map
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to the City Council
CONSENT ITEMS
2. MINUTES OF October 12, 2010
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services,
may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574 -5423. Notification 48
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to
the meeting.
Public Hearing Procedure
1. The public hearing is opened by the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
2. The Planning staff report is presented by staff.
3. Commissioners' questions relating to the Planning staff report may be asked and answered at this
time.
4. The applicant is afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
5. Others in favor of the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
6. Those in opposition to the proposal are afforded the opportunity to address the Commission.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
7. The applicant may be afforded the opportunity for a brief rebuttal.
(LIMITED TO 5 MINUTES)
8. The Commission closes the public hearing.
9. The Commission members may discuss the proposal at this time.
10. The Commission then makes a motion and acts on the proposal to either approve, approve with
conditions or modifications, deny, or continue it to a specific date.
11. Following the Commission's action on Conditional Use Permits and Variances, a resolution reflecting
the decision of the Planning Commission is prepared for adoption by the Commission. This is usually
presented at the next Planning Commission meeting. There is a five (5) working day appeal period
after the adoption of the resolution.
12. Following the Commission's action on Modifications and Design Reviews, there is a five (5) working
day appeal period.
13. Following the Commission's review of Zone Changes, Text Amendments and General Plan
Amendments, the Commission's comments and recommendations are forwarded to the City Council
for the Council's consideration at a scheduled public hearing.
14. Following the Commission's action on Tentative Tract Maps and Tentative Parcel Maps (subdivisions)
there is a ten (10) calendar day appeal period.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspection in the Planning Services office at City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007, (626)
574 -5423.
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October 26, 2010
STAFF REPORT
SUMMARY
Development Services Department
TO: Arcadia Planning Commission
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Directoc5Y-
Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner fe
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (GPA 10 -02), ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (SCH #2009081034), PROPOSED ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS (TA 10 -01 AND TA 10 -02), AND NEW ZONING MAP
FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA (ZC 10 -01).
The Project is a comprehensive update of the City of Arcadia General Plan, which serves
as a Tong -range policy document that guides the development of the City. The General
Plan Update began in April of 2008. The project has progressed through many phases
over the past two and half years, including:
Public outreach and community workshops;
Development of Guiding Principles;
Selection and examination of Land Uses and Development of the
Land Use Plan Focus Areas;
Approval from HCD of the Draft Housing Element;
Development of the General Plan goals, policies, objectives, and
actions; and
Circulation and review of the Environmental Impact Report.
The proposed General Plan has been shaped by input from the public through multiple
workshops and hearings held by both the Planning Commission and City Council at each
step along the way. Nearly 250 residents have attended one or more of the workshops
and many more have provided direct input. The General Plan Advisory Committee
(GPAC) held nine meetings to discuss and recommend policies and focus areas for the
Plan. Most recently, the Commission held a public workshop on the proposed zoning
code amendments.
This process has culminated in the completed General Plan, Final Environmental Impact
Report (EIR), and updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The proposed
General Plan contains eight Elements. Seven elements are required by State law: Land
Use; Housing; Transportation; Open Space and Conservation; Safety; and Noise. The
eighth element, Economic Development, is an optional element that addresses issues
important to Arcadia.
Documentation for the General Plan Update project includes the following:
1. General Plan Update (GPA 10 -02)
2. Proposed Zoning Code Amendments (TA 10 -01 and TA 10 -02)
3. New Zoning Map (ZC 10 -01)
To meet the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) a Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared for the proposed Project (State
Clearinghouse #2009081034).
The purpose of this hearing is to review the Project and to allow the Planning Commission
the opportunity for the following:
1. To review and comment on the Draft General Plan, proposed zoning code
amendments, proposed official zoning map, and FEIR; and,
2. To make recommendations to the City Council
A resolution for the adoption of the General Plan Update and ordinances for the proposed
zoning code amendments and Official Zoning map is tentatively scheduled to be
presented to the City Council at their November 16, 2010 meeting along with the
Commission's recommendations. The City Council will be the final decision making body
on this Project.
The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the above
documents and certification of the FEIR, with its the project requirements and mitigations
outlined in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC) set forth in Section 5 of the staff report.
In order to facilitate review of the Project, the staff report has been organized into the
following sections and exhibits:
Section 1: Background and Public Outreach Process
Section 2: General Plan Update
Section 3: Proposed Zoning Code Amendments
Section 4: Environmental Analysis
Section 5: Statement of Overriding Considerations
Section 6: Planning Commission Action
Exhibit A: Matrix of Proposed Changes to the initial Draft General Plan Update
Exhibit Al: Revised Buildout Tables for the Land Use and Community Design Element
Exhibit A2: Revised graphics for Downtown Arcadia and Noise Element
Exhibit B1: Text Amendment No. 10 -01 (New Regulations to the Zoning Ordinance)
Exhibit B2: Text Amendment No. 10 -02 (Amending existing zoning code regulations)
Exhibit C: Proposed Official Zoning Map
Exhibit D: Correspondence
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SECTION 1
BACKGROUND AND PUBLIC OUTREACH PROCESS
BACKGROUND
The Planning staff has been working with Hogle- Ireland, Inc. (General Plan Consultant)
over the past 2 -plus years to prepare the General Plan Update document and Program
Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). This long -range policy document will guide the
City's development over the next 25 years.
The City's existing General Plan was last updated in 1996 and the Housing Element was
updated in 2001. Since the last update, several State and regional issues have emerged
and have been addressed in the proposed update. There have been State mandates
required of local agencies that need to be addressed in General Plans in response to
issues such as increased greenhouse gases and regional transportation plans.
A. New General Plan (GPA 10 -02)
The Project is a comprehensive update to the Arcadia General Plan, which serves as a
Tong -range policy document that guides the development of the City, and establishes
goals, policies, and programs for the Tong -term physical development, quality of life, and
public safety in the community. The horizon year for the New General Plan is 2035. The
Project area consists of the city limits and properties within the City's Sphere of Influence.
Section 2 of this Staff Report provides details on the Update, and Exhibit 'A' is a matrix of
proposed changes to the initial Draft General Plan Update based on comments from the
public, City staff, and other agencies.
B. Proposed Zoning Code Amendments (TA 10 -01 and TA 10 -02)
The proposed zoning code amendments are to enact the recommendations within the
draft General Plan. The proposed amendments are presented in Exhibit 'B' and Section 3
of this staff report explains the proposed zoning code amendments. In summary, the
proposed changes are as follows:
Establishing a new Downtown Mixed Use Zone around the planned Gold Line
Station
Applying a new Mixed Use Zone along East Live Oak Avenue and South of First
Avenue
Accommodating New State mandated Housing Types: Accessory Dwelling Units in
Single Family zones, Emergency Shelters, Residential Care Facilities,
Supportive Housing, and Transitional Housing.
Revising the R -3 regulations: Removing the unit size requirement, allowing a
maximum density of 30 units per acre, amending parking and driveway
regulations, and adjusting required setbacks.
Regulations for a new Restricted Multi Family Zone for the apartments on the
west side of South Baldwin Avenue across from the Westfield mall.
Revisions to the Commercial- Manufacturing zone
Revisions to the Density Bonus Ordinance for Multiple Family projects.
Revisions to the off- street parking requirements for commercial uses.
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C. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Certification (SCH #2009081034)
A Draft EIR was prepared for the City of Arcadia to assess potential environmental
impacts of the General Plan Update and was made available and circulated for public
review and comment pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). The EIR also examined environmental impacts for alternatives to the project
as required by State law.
Section 4 of this staff report explains the Final EIR, which includes Responses to
Comments, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Errata, Findings of Fact, and a
Statement of Overriding Considerations, which has been prepared to assess the potential
environmental consequences of adoption and implementation of the Proposed General
Plan.
D. New Zoning Map (Zone Change No. ZC 10 -01)
The Land Use Element of the General Plan Update includes a map showing land use
designations for all parcels of land within the City. Per State law, the City's zoning is
required to be consistent with the General Plan. The proposed new Official Zoning Map
will bring the City's zoning into consistency with the Land Use Element of the General
Plan. The new Zoning Map is included as Exhibit 'C'
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The process has involved several levels of community outreach and public participation.
The public outreach consisted of Stakeholder Interviews, the formation of a General Plan
Advisory Committee (GPAC); six (6) community workshops; the creation of a General
Plan website www.ArcadiaGeneralPlan.com); and periodic newsletters and articles in
local newspapers, on the radio, and on a community interest website. This comprehensive
approach in obtaining direct public input into the General Plan Update process ensures
that multiple avenues were explored and employed to gain substantive input from the
community during the entire General Plan Update process.
Since the initial General Plan kick -off workshop in May 2008, the following workshops,
meeting, and milestones have been completed. Summaries and minutes from all these
meetings are available on the General Plan website and can be provided upon request.
Each of the public outreach components of the General Plan are described below:
1) May June 2008, Stakeholder Interviews were conducted with the City Council,
Planning Commissioners, community leaders, homeowners association
representatives, members of the business community, hospital officials, school
district officials, and the City executive staff to receive ideas for Arcadia's future
and to identify possible approaches to meeting anticipated challenges.
2) May 2008, launch of the General Plan website, 'www.ArcadiaGeneralPlan.com.'
3) May 31, 2008, Community Workshop #1, the City held its first community
workshop on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Police Department Open House and
Safety Fair. The City and General Plan consultant introduced the General Plan
program to Arcadia residents and gathered input from participants on potential
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General Plan issues and on an overall vision for Arcadia's future. There were 6
stations for the public to review and comment on various aspects of the General
Plan Update:
General Plan Information
Land Use (Live Oak in year 2025 and Downtown and Beyond)
Housing
Sustainability
Traffic and Mobility
Neighborhood Issues
The event was well attended and staff received great feedback from over 150
residents that participated in the workshop.
4) July 31, 2008, GPAC Meeting #1, the GPAC convened for the first of a series of
meetings. The purpose of the GPAC is to provide the City's decision makers, City
staff, and the General Plan consulting team with local insight and knowledge. The
GPAC members are Arcadia residents and representatives of diverse
organizations and affiliations such as homeowner associations, the Arcadia
Chinese Association, Arcadia Wins, Arcadia First, City Commissioners, and local
real estate and development professionals. At this first meeting, the GPAC
discussed potential areas in the City where change could occur.
5) September 25, 2008, GPAC Meeting #2, discussed and developed the Guiding
Principles for the General Plan.
6) October 11, 2008, Downtown Workshop #2, more than 35 people gathered in the
Arcadia Women's Club to discuss and plan the future of the City's Downtown. The
workshop consisted of a slide presentation followed by a moderated public
comment session. In order to focus discussion of the various issues affecting
Downtown, the General Plan team divided Downtown into four areas:
1) The future Gold Line Station and surrounding properties
2) First Avenue and Huntington Drive
3) Santa Anita Avenue
4) The Industrial -Zoned Area
7) November 20, 2008, GPAC Meeting #3, the objective of the meeting was to
finalize the edits to the Guiding Principles, review the results of the Downtown
Workshop, and present information to the GPAC to help guide future discussions
on the General Plan Update.
8) January 29, 2009 and February 5, 2009, GPAC Meetings #4 and #5, the objective
of the meetings was to introduce the proposed land use designations and to
review land use alternatives for the General Plan Study Areas.
9) February 24, 2009, a Joint Planning Commission /City Council Study Session was
held to receive concrete recommendations on land uses for each of the focus
areas before Staff proceeded with the Land Use Plan. The City Council and
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Planning Commission agreed with the vision for a number of the study areas, but
felt that the recommendations for mixed -use development were too aggressive
and represented too much potential change.
10) May 12, 2009, Planning Commission Study Session, in response to the direction
established by the City Council and Planning Commission, the purpose of this
study session was to review the proposed revisions to limit the mixed use
designations in the Downtown and Live Oak Corridor; and revise the land use
alternatives for four areas: 1) Foothill Boulevard; 2) Downtown; 3) Duarte
Road /First Avenue; and 4) Baldwin Avenue /Duarte Road. The Planning
Commission also reviewed the Guiding Principles and build -out assumptions for
the Land Use section of the Plan. The Commission agreed with the revisions
made to the land use concept and they felt the concept is appropriate and in -line
with the goals and objectives of the City's long term vision.
11) May 21, 2009, GPAC Meeting #7, the GPAC met to refine and finalize the
recommendations, review Economic Pro Formas, and each GPAC member
presented two or three policies they would like included in the General Plan.
12) June 9, 2009, Planning Commission Meeting, the Commission voted 5 -0 to
forward the revised land use concepts to the City Council.
13) July 7, 2009, City Council Study Session to review the proposed land use concept.
A presentation was provided that outlined the recommendations from the GPAC
and the Planning Commission. Issues related to protection of single family
neighborhoods, residential density, location of new housing units, and the
requirements established by the State of California through the Regional Housing
Needs Allocation (RHNA) were discussed. The Council continued the study
session to the July 21 meeting to further discuss this important matter as well as to
complete the presentation from Staff related to planning and land use in the
Downtown area and along Live Oak Avenue. In addition, the Council asked that
additional information be brought back by Staff as to how density determined and
additional details on the State's requirements.
14) July 21, 2009, continued City Council Study Session, the Council reviewed the
additional information regarding the recommendation to change the residential
density in the City's existing R -3 zones from 24 units an acre to 30 units per acre;
the State's requirements, and the build -out assumption. The Council unanimously
agreed to change the Downtown Mixed Use concept to require commercial uses
on the ground floor; permit only commercial uses along the Santa Anita Corridor;
and reduce the FAR from 2.0 to 1.0 and the potential building height from 60' to
45'; this includes the properties along Colorado Place.
15) July 30, 2009, GPAC Meeting #8, the objective of the meeting was to discuss: 1)
Sustainability and Green Initiatives; 2) What are we doing now (presentation by
Arcadia Public Works); 3) What are other neighboring cities doing; and 4) Policies
the GPAC want in the General Plan related to Sustainability
16) August 4, 2009, General Plan Business Workshop #3, a special workshop to
discuss the Arcadia General Plan and get thoughts and ideas from the business
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community. This workshop was sponsored by the City and Arcadia Chamber of
Commerce.
17) August 27, 2009, EIR Scoping Meeting, a workshop to inform the public of the
proposed project and the City's intent to complete an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR), present an overview of the Environmental Review process, raise potential
environmental issues that should be examined in the EIR, and obtain public
comments.
18) November 4, 2009, GPAC review of the Draft General Plan, the draft Elements
were divided into two packets to make the workload and review process more
manageable. The first packet included: Introduction to the General Plan, Table of
Contents, the Resource Sustainability Element, the Parks and Recreation
Community Resources Element, and the Safety Element.
19) November 16, 2009, GPAC review of the Draft General Plan, the second packet
was distributed to the GPAC which included: Land Use Community Design,
Circulation Infrastructure, Noise, Economic Development, and the Glossary.
The GPAC elected to have a single meeting at the end of the process to review
the entire Draft General Plan on December 10, 2009.
20) December 10, 2009, GPAC Meeting #9, discussed the GPAC comments on the
Draft General Plan.
21) January 26, 2010, Planning Commission Study Session to provide the
Commission with an update on the Housing Element portion of the General
Plan and to forward any recommendations and /or suggestions to the City Council.
22) February 16, 2010, City Council Study Session to provide the Council with an
update on the Housing Element portion of the General Plan.
23) April 22, 2010, GPAC Meeting #10 to discuss the release date of the Draft General
Plan to the public, the GPAC's role, and public outreach efforts.
24) April 28, 2010, the Draft General Plan was released for public review. The
document was made available on the General Plan website, at City Hall ,and at
the City's Library.
25) In May and June, City staff went through an extensive marketing and outreach
process to introduce the Draft General Plan that included:
A two -page mailer sent with the Water Bill along with the Arcadia "Hot Sheet
A six -page informational brochure mailed to residents and provided at all public
workshops,
Articles in the City Newsletter, Pasadena Star News, Arcadia Weekly, and
coverage of all activities on the City website,
Attendance and presentations at the following meetings:
1. Arcadia's Firefighters' Annual Pancake Breakfast (May 1)
2. Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs and Forum (May 6)
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3. Arcadia Chinese Association (May 19)
4. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (May 27)
5. Real Estate Professionals Meeting (May 27)
6. Property Owners of the Downtown Area (June 1)
7. Community Workshop #4 (June 3)
8. Community Workshop #5 (June 23)
9. Arcadia Association of Realtors (June 30)
26) July 19, 2010, the Notice of Availability (NOA) was released to inform the public
and governmental agencies that the Draft Program EIR was available for public
review and comment. The 45 -day public review period ended September 1, 2010.
27) September 14, 2010, Department of Housing and Community Development
determined that the Draft Housing Element complies with State Housing Element
law and that the document can be certified after the General Plan is adopted
locally.
The aforementioned workshops and meetings clearly indicate that our public outreach
efforts were a very important and successful component of the General Plan Update.
Staff believes the General Plan Update successfully focuses on creating a more vibrant
Downtown around the planned Gold Line Station, will revitalize aging commercial areas,
allow for modest density increases in multi family residential neighborhoods,
accommodate alternative travel modes, and maintain the City's infrastructure and
community facilities. Most importantly the Plan seeks to connect the goals with today's
Arcadians to ensure that the community's priorities are addressed.
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SECTION 2
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
The General Plan is a long range planning document that serves as a blueprint for the
physical development of the community for decision makers and the public. The goal and
purpose of the General Plan is to present the vision for Arcadia and give guidance for to
its implementation. The Plan accomplishes this through a series of policies and
implementation actions that are applied to both public and private development projects
and decision making. Within the Sphere of Influence where the City does not have
development authority, the General Plan seeks to guide the appropriate decision making
bodies to reinforce our City's vision.
By State law, a General Plan must be comprised of seven mandatory elements: land use,
circulation, open space, conservation, safety, noise, and housing. Cities may include
optional elements in their General Plan to cover additional topics relevant to their
community. The Arcadia General Plan consists of an introduction, eight elements, and
implementation plan, as listed below:
1) Introduction
2) Land Use and Community Design Element
3) Economic Development Element
4) Circulation and Infrastructure Element
5) Housing Element
6) Resource Sustainability Element
7) Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Element
8) Safety Element
9) Noise Element
10) Implementation Plan
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
The proposed land use designation changes will occur within five focus areas: 1)
Downtown Arcadia; 2) First Avenue and Duarte Road; 3) Live Oak Avenue; 4) Lower
Azusa Road Reclamation Area; and 5) High Density Residential Land Use Designations.
The changes are discussed later in this Section. These study areas were identified as
areas of transition or stagnation, and in need of revitalization and improvement.
Identification of these focus areas arose from extensive analyses and discussion
conducted with the GPAC, and were subsequently confirmed by the Planning Commission
and City Council. For the focus areas, the GPAC, City leaders, staff, and the community
developed strategies to:
Achieve more efficient or productive use of land resources;
Encourage uses that would benefit the City through increased revenue;
employment, and /or housing opportunities;
Incentivize innovative mixed -use projects;
Enhance commercial corridors; and
Establish a vision for future land uses on properties that will experience a
significant transition, such as the Lower Azusa reclamation area.
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Existing General Plan Land Use
Designation
Proposed General Plan Land Use
Designation
Single Family Residential 0 -2 DU /AC
RE
Residential Estates
Single Family Residential 0 -4 DU /AC
VLDR
Very Low Density Residential
Single Family Residential 0 -6 DU /AC
LDR
Low Density Residential
Multiple Family Residential 12 DU AC
MDR
Medium Density Residential
Multiple Family Residential 24 DU /AC
HDR
High Density Residential
Commercial
C
Commercial
RC
Regional Commercial
Horse Racing
HR
Horse Racing
Industrial
I
Industrial
Mixed Use
MU
Mixed Use
DMU
Downtown Mixed Use
Public Facilities Grounds
P/I
Public /Institutional
OS -OR
Open Space- Outdoor Recreation
OS -RP
Open Space- Resource Protection
None
C /LI
Commercial /Light Industrial
With regard to new land use designations, there are five new designations proposed: A
new hybrid Commercial /Industrial designation, a Downtown Mixed Use designation, Mixed
Use designation, an Open Space- Outdoor Recreation, and an Open Space- Resource
Protection designation.
The two mixed -use land use designations will accommodate commercial and residential
mixed -use developments that are intended to provide for more intense, development
surrounding the planned Gold Line Station and along Live Oak Avenue to create
complete, compact, walkable neighborhoods that encourage transit use. The two new
open space land use designations are designed to differentiate between active and
passive recreational activity areas, and areas with unusual environmental conditions such
as earthquake fault zones, steep slopes, flood zones, fire areas, and areas required for
the protection of water quality. The Commercial /Industrial designation is designed to
support business activity and provide tools to help businesses and districts maximize their
economic potential. The table below is a comparison of the existing and the proposed
land use designations.
Table 1
ELEMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The following is a summary of each of the Elements of the Draft General Plan, and the
Implementation Plan.
1. Land Use and Community Design Element includes new goals and policies on
preserving Arcadia's status as a Community of Homes, citywide design principles
that create identifiable places, improving the public and private realm, and
encouraging public art. The Plan also focuses on very specific areas where change
is desired to diversify housing and businesses, and to take advantage of benefits the
Gold Line station will bring.
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Planning for the Gold Line was the most popular topic at many of the public
meetings and will continue to be important as the City moves forward with plans for
the Downtown area. Revised conceptual design plans for Downtown Arcadia are
included in this Element and are attached as Exhibit 'A'. The plans illustrate
pedestrian access and open spaces that integrate the Gold Line Station with mixed
use, and commercial areas through a system of pedestrian ways and plazas. These
diagrams identify models to guide development decisions for the area.
2. Economic Development Element (Optional Element) addresses economic
development, redevelopment, and the importance of fiscal balance between revenue
and public services. The policies focus on creating a strong commercial and
industrial economic base, continued revitalization of public infrastructure, private
properties with development potential within the redevelopment project area, and
attracting businesses and economic opportunities into the City.
3. Circulation and Infrastructure Element the circulation component of this Element
addresses an integrated circulation system that will meet the current and future
needs of Arcadia residents, businesses, and visitors; a new Bicycle Map; and
measures to address neighborhood traffic issues. The Element also includes new
goals and policies to enhance local and regional transit service, limit cut through
traffic in residential neighborhoods, create an integrated bicycle and pedestrian
network, reduce and improve auto traffic around schools, and support diverse
parking needs.
As for the utilities infrastructure, the Element addresses necessary urban services to
residences, business, and institutions. The goals and policies focus on maintaining
infrastructure capacity to meet the current and future local needs and to meet new
service demands and needs for enhanced infrastructure for infill development.
4. Housing Element addresses issues, goals, and policies related to providing
housing opportunities for people of all needs and income levels. Unlike the other
elements, State law sets forth very specific regulations regarding the content of the
Housing Element. Because the Housing Element is the main vehicle for establishing
and updating housing and land -use strategies to reflect the changing residential
needs, resources, and conditions of the community, the law requires that the
Housing Element be updated every five years.
There was a great deal of discussion related to density and housing in Arcadia. It
was determined that increasing density in the R -3 zone and allowing housing in a
mixed use format in selected areas (Downtown and Live Oak) was the best way to
"activate" those areas and meet statewide housing requirements while at the same
time protecting single family neighborhoods and lower density areas. Additional
requirements are addressed in the Draft Housing Element and the Technical
Background Appendix (i.e., specific types of housing, development standards for the
new R -3 density and Mixed Use Zones, and an inventory of available sites to meet
the Regional Housing Needs Allocation).
The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requires that
all Draft Housing Elements be submitted for review prior to adoption by the local
jurisdiction. On September 14, 2010, the Department of Housing and Community
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Development determined that the Draft Housing Element complies with State
Housing Element law and that the Element can be certified after the General Plan is
adopted.
5. Resource Sustainability Element considers the effects of land use and
development on natural resources, and specifically addresses air quality, water
quality and water resource conservation, energy conservation, waste management
and recycling, mineral resources, and the management of hillside areas.
6. Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Element addresses open space
lands used for active recreation and enjoyment of nature (parks), recreation
programs, and the broad range of community, cultural, and educational resources
and services that Arcadia offers. The Element discusses "Park Classifications" not
currently in the existing General Plan. The classifications identify all the local parks
and open space facilities based on type and are coordinated with a key map. The
Element also includes goals and policies to innovatively use space for parks and
recreation activities since there is virtually no land available for future parks; and to
protect the urban forest.
As for the Community Resource component of this Element, the goals and policies
focus on continuing to maintain the existing community events, activities, and
programs within the City, and to develop and promote new ones to meet the
changing needs and demands of Arcadians. There are goals and policies to
promote quality educational facilities and programs for residents of all ages and
backgrounds, and to support a library system that continues to provide a superior
level of educational, informational, and cultural services to the community.
7. Safety Element is concerned with identifying and avoiding or mitigating hazards
present in the environment that may adversely affect property and lives. Keeping
Arcadia safe is a theme addressed throughout the General Plan.
8. Noise Element identifies significant sources of noise in Arcadia and establishes
policies and programs to protect people from excessive noise exposure. The
Element also provides a discussion of the anticipated future noise conditions from
the Gold Line light rail.
8. Implementation Plan The Implementation Plan provides guidance to elected City
officials, Commissions and Committees, staff, and the public in developing programs
and actions that will achieve the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan.
Each implementation measure is a procedure, program, or technique that requires
City action, either on its own or in collaboration with non -City organizations or
county, state, and federal agencies.
Build -out Table
The build -out tables, which are found in the Land Use and Community Design Element
and are attached as Exhibit A, estimates that all properties subject to a General Plan
change will develop at 80% of allowed density and intensity. The tables summarize the
land use distribution, expected level of development anticipated within each study area
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and city wide, and the resulting residential and nonresidential outcomes that would be
expected as a result of full implementation of the land use concept.
The build -out capacity was estimated at 80% because it is a realistic "worst case"
scenario since many areas of the City are developed at 65 -75% of the maximum currently
allowed. Estimating the build -out capacity at 100% is unrealistic because most properties
cannot be developed to the maximum permitted intensities and densities due to required
development standards such as parking, setbacks, and lot coverage.
The proposed land use concept would create a capacity of 2,554 additional dwelling units
and an estimated 6,968 additional residents. This estimate is in line with SCAG
population growth estimates for Arcadia. Approximately 78% of the new units would be
located within existing high density residential (R -3) areas. The change to the R -3 areas
will not be significant in appearance or character since a density of 30 units per acre is
already in place in many of the existing high density areas.
All elements of the Draft General Plan Update were reviewed by staff and the GPAC and
comments /corrections were addressed in the Draft document that was released to the
public and provided to the Planning Commission and City Council. Since the release of
the Draft General Plan, Staff received recommended changes from the public that should
be incorporated into the document that was previously provided to the Commission on
September 28, 2010. Exhibit 'A' is a matrix titled Proposed Changes to the Draft General
Plan, that has two sections: 1) proposed changes (or reasons for not making a requested
change) in response to comments raised by the public during the public review process,
and 2) changes identified by Planning staff to reflect changed circumstances since
publication of the Draft General Plan and /or in response to comments made by public
agencies during the review period. The Planning Commission is asked to consider these
revisions and provide direction as part of its recommendation on the Draft General Plan.
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SECTION 3
ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
The proposed Zoning Code Amendments are necessary to enact the recommendations
within the General Plan and address new local and State regulations and standards as
required by State law. In an effort to streamline and simplify the process, the City will
bring forward the amendments at the same time as the General Plan and EIR. The
proposed Zoning Code Amendments are organized into three categories:
1. New Zoning Designations and regulations
2. Housing Element related amendments and revisions to the residential
regulations.
3. Clean -up inconsistencies between the Zoning Code and General Plan
There are four new zoning designations proposed: Downtown Mixed -Use, Mixed Use,
Commercial /Industrial, and Restricted Multiple Family.
The two mixed -use zones, along with a Downtown Overlay Zone, will provide specific
development standards to activate the downtown area around the light -rail station, the
existing mixed use area along South First Avenue, and the Live Oak Avenue corridor.
These designations were the topic of much of the discussion with the Commission and
Council last summer and have been the topic of many positive comments from
landowners and residents through the public outreach process of the General Plan
Update. There is a great deal of interest in attempting to revitalize both the Downtown
area and the Live Oak corridor and these designations are viewed as an effective method
to achieve this.
The Downtown Overlay Zone is an extension of the Downtown focus area north and along
Santa Anita Avenue, and west along Huntington Drive and Colorado Place. These areas
are designated Commercial with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) overlay of 1.0 for non-
residential uses and a maximum building height of forty -five feet (45') or four (4) stories to
allow a modest increase in development intensity. The boundaries of the Downtown
Overlay Zone are delineated and legally depicted on the proposed Official Zoning Map
(refer to Exhibit C).
The table below highlights some of the key recommendations for the mixed -use zones:
Residential /Density
Residential Parking
Commercial Parking
24 du /acre*
2 spaces /unit; 1
guest space /unit
Per Code based on
land use
50 du /acre
1.5 spaces /unit; 1
guest space /2 units
Per Code based on
land use with a
25% reduction.
30 du /acre
1.5 spaces /unit; 1
guest space /2 units
Per Code based on
land use;
commercial use
25% reduction if
within mile of the
light rail station
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Setbacks
FAR
None, except
whenabutting
residential zones
0.5 for commercial
40' and 3 stories
Same
1.0 for commercial
45' and 4 stories
Same
1.0 for commercial
40' and 3 stories
"du" refers to dwelling units
Proposal to move this to 48 -50 feet to accommodate a true 4 story.
The other two zoning designations that are proposed to be changed are very limited in
scope. The first is the Lower Azusa Reclamation Area (also known as the "Rodeffer Pit
and the other is a small strip of multi family parcels on Baldwin Avenue across from the
Westfield Mall. The proposal for the Reclamation Area is to change the zoning from
Industrial only to a mix of Commercial /Industrial. This will provide more flexibility in the
types of land uses that can be located on this site in the future once it ceases to be a
Reclamation area. This in no way changes the process of review or approval of projects in
this area. A Conditional Use Permit will still be required for any proposals in this area. In
the case of the multi family parcels on Baldwin Avenue, the new Restricted R -3 zone will
codify the existing one -story building height and other restrictions for future development
of these parcels. These parcels were developed under Variances many years ago that
restricted height and other standards to protect the single family development to the rear
of these properties. However, the zoning of these parcels was left as R -1 or single family,
which is inconsistent with the existing General Plan Land Use Designation of Multi- family.
The existing restrictions will simply be carried over into the regulations of the new zoning
designation.
With regard to housing related changes, staff conducted study sessions with the
Commission and Council earlier in the year to go through the proposed amendments.
There have been no changes since that time; this is simply the codification of those
amendments. It is important to note that the majority of the housing related changes stem
from requirements of the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
The following is a summary of the proposed changes:
1. Eliminate minimum multi family dwelling unit sizes. Currently, minimum square
footages are required for apartment and condominium units. This is counter-
productive to the goal of increasing density in the areas that are best equipped to
handle it.
2. Modify the regulations for accessory dwelling units (guest houses) in accordance
with State law.
3. Change the minimum R -3 (high density residential) density from 24 du /acre to 30
du /acre.
4. Adopt state required standards for specific types of housing and density bonus
allowances for affordable housing.
To further elaborate on item #3 above, in addition to the density increase, there are
several proposed changes to the R -3 regulations that are designed to make it more
efficient to build multi family units. Again, the goal is to ensure that additional density in
the City of Arcadia occurs in the appropriate areas (i.e., the R -3 zone). One of the
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methods proposed to achieve this is a minimum density of 20 du /acre to go along with the
maximum density of 30 du /acre. The other changes include slightly reducing parking
space dimensions, driveway width, setbacks, and back up distance, as well as a reduction
in the number of guest parking spaces required. Currently, the City requires one guest
parking space for each unit. The proposal is to reduce this to one guest parking space for
every two units.
Minor changes were made to the proposed zoning code amendments that were previously
provided to you on September 28, 2010 to reflect the City Attorney's comments. Please
refer to the attached draft provided in Exhibit 'B'.
ZONING MAP
Changes to the Zoning Map are proposed to: 1) address inconsistencies between the
Zoning Map and the General Plan land use map, 2) add the new zoning regulations, and
3) correct irregularities that have been on the Zoning Map for years. One such
irregularity, for example, is that certain City properties have had no zoning; the proposed
Zoning Map shows such parcels to be zoned as Public or Open Space, depending upon
the use and the General Plan land use designation. The Draft Official Zoning Map is
provided in Exhibit C.
Following the adoption of the final Official Zoning Map, the map will for the first time be
made available on the City's website with interactive features that will allow users to
determine the specific zoning classification for any property in the City along with
information about the parcel, such as lot size and dimensions. Users will also be able to
search for zoning by specific address or assessor's parcel number.
COMMENTS
As a result of the Zoning Code Workshop that was held on September 14, 2010, Staff
received a letter from a property owner requesting that the Planning Commission
recommended that the Accessory Dwelling Unit size be a maximum of 900 square feet
rather than the proposed maximum of 600 square feet to accommodate a larger living
area and adequate space for a full kitchen facility. A copy of the letter is provided with the
proposed zoning code amendments in Exhibit B.
Staff also received an email from SCAG that they received from a resident addressing
concerns of the proposed Bike Plan (Circulation and Infrastructure Element), and a letter
from the Office of Childcare with suggested minor revisions to the document to address
childcare programs. A copy of both these letters has been in Exhibit D.
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SECTION 4
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The Arcadia General Plan is a policy document that regulates land use and development
within the City. The update and revision of this document would not lead to direct physical
changes in the City or the existing environment, nor would it be accompanied by specific
development proposals or projects. However, future development allowed pursuant to the
General Plan Update could result in environmental impacts. In addition, implementation of
the plans and implementation actions in the General Plan Update may result in
environmental impacts. The EIR has been developed to analyze the recommendations
within the General Plan and is a program -level EIR. This means that the Program EIR
does not analyze any specific development project; but rather evaluates potential overall
city buildout in 25 years based on the General Plan.
In accordance with Section 21002.1 of the Public Resources Code, the City has prepared
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for this Project for the following purposes:
To inform the general public, the local community, responsible and interested
public agencies, the Planning Commission and City Council and other
organizations, entities and interested persons of the scope of the proposed
General Plan, its potential environmental effects, possible measures to reduce
potentially significant environmental impacts and alternatives that could reduce or
avoid the significant environmental effects of the proposed General Plan.
To enable the City to consider environmental consequences when deciding
whether or not to approve the proposed General Plan.
To satisfy the substantive and procedural requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Prior to taking action on a project, the City Council must review and consider the
information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and certify the
FEIR.
Timeline
Pursuant to CEQA, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was circulated with the Initial Study to
State, regional, and local agencies from August 10, 2009 to September 10, 2009 to solicit
comments from responsible agencies and the general public on issues that should be
addressed in the EIR. The NOP was also distributed to the State Clearinghouse, as well
as agencies, organizations, and persons who may provide comments on the proposed
project, and the City received 11 comment letters that are in the EIR. In addition, a
scoping meeting was held on August 27, 2009 to further solicit public input regarding the
scope and content of the EIR.
The Draft EIR (DEIR) was available for the requisite 45 -day review period from July 19,
2010 to September 1, 2010. Both the Notice of Completion and the Notice of Public
Hearing listed the locations where copies of the DEIR were available for public review
(Arcadia Public Library and City Hall). The City received 14 comment letters from local,
state or regional agencies, and the public, all of which are addressed in the Response to
Comments section of the FEIR, that was previously distributed.
Notice of the October 26 Planning Commission hearing was published in the Pasadena
Star News on October 15, 2010 and notices were mailed to all property owners of
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potentially impacted properties, as well to interested persons that had requested such
notice on October 15, 2010.
Organization of the FEIR
The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was distributed to the Planning
Commission in September, 2010. The FEIR incorporates the Draft EIR, the Responses to
Comments received from the public, the proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and Errata identified in the Draft EIR.
Rather than reproduce the environmental analysis within the FEIR, the Staff Report
provides a summary of the organization of the document and the key components and
mitigation measures. Please refer to the FEIR for specific and detailed analyses and
conclusions on each of the areas of environmental review.
To comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the FEIR includes analyses
of environmental issues determined to be potentially significant as identified through
responses to the Notice of Preparation (NOP), input at the scoping meeting, and
discussions among the public, the consulting staff, and City staff and officials. The FEIR
evaluates the following environmental issues in Chapter 4 (Environmental Analysis):
Aesthetics
Agriculture and Forest Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population, Housing, and Employment
Public Services
Parks and Recreation
Transportation/Traffic
Utilities and Service Systems
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Each environmental issue listed above is analyzed based on the following accepted
CEQA methodology:
1. Relevant Programs and Regulations A summary of the regulations, plans and
policies that are relevant to each environmental issue area at the federal, state,
regional, and local level.
2. Existing Conditions A detailed evaluation of the current "on the ground" or
baseline conditions that exist at the time the document was prepared.
3. Thresholds of Significance For each environmental topic area, what are the
thresholds at which there is considered to be an impact on the environment.
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4. General Plan goals, policies, and implementation actions How do the proposed
goals, policies, and actions recommended in the General Plan address the
potential impacts to the environment.
5. Impacts and Mitigation Measures Describes the potential environmental impacts
of the General Plan Update based on the thresholds of significance, and
determines whether the environmental impacts would be considered significant
and unavoidable, or less than significant. This subsection also discusses feasible
mitigation measures (MM) that may be implemented to reduce significant
environmental impacts, and standard conditions (SC) that are implemented by the
City as a matter of course.
Alternatives
The CEQA Guidelines require that a range of alternatives to the project be addressed in
an EIR. The discussion of alternatives must focus on alternatives capable of either
avoiding or substantially lessening any significant environmental effects of the Project
even if the alternative would impede to some degree the attainment of the Project
objectives or would be more costly.
The following is a brief summary of the Alternatives discussed in Chapter 5 of the FEIR:
Alternative 1: No Project/No Development (mandatory CEQA alternative). This
alternative assumes that no development would occur in the City and existing land
uses and environmental conditions will remain as is indefinitely.
Alternative 2: No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative. This alternative assumes
development to buildout based on the current General Plan.
Alternative 3: Reduced Commercial Alternative. This alternative assumes that an
alternate Land Use Policy map would be adopted as part of the proposed General
Plan Update with significantly reduced allowable development intensity for the
commercial land use designations within the Downtown Overlay and for Live Oak
Avenue. This alternative was developed to examine reductions to the significant and
unavoidable impacts associated with the proposed General Plan Update.
Alternative 4: Expanded Downtown Focus Area. This alternative proposes an update
to the Current General Plan with a different Land Use Policy Map that includes 10
additional parcels along St. Joseph Avenue as part of the to the Downtown Mixed Use
designation. These parcels would be then not be included in the Commercial
designation.
CEQA requires that a Lead Agency identify the "environmentally superior alternative
Both of the "No Project" alternatives would reduce impacts from those identified in the
preferred alternative (the proposed General Plan Update), but none of the Significant and
Unavoidable Impacts would be eliminated by either of these alternatives. And, Alternative
4 would have greater environmental impacts. For a full review of the alternatives, please
see Section 5 of the FEIR.
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Impacts
The following terms are used to describe the level of significance of the impacts identified
during the course of the environmental analyses:
Less Than Significant Impact Impact that does not exceed the defined
threshold(s) of significance or can be eliminated or reduced to a less -than-
significant level through compliance with existing laws and regulations and /or
standard conditions and /or implementation of feasible mitigation measures.
Potentially Significant Impact Impact that exceeds the defined threshold(s) of
significance, but can be reduced to a Tess- than significant level through
implementation of feasible mitigation measures, or if no feasible mitigation
measures exist, the impact would be significant and unavoidable.
Significant and Unavoidable impact Impact that exceeds the defined threshold(s)
of significance and cannot be eliminated or reduced to a Tess- than significant level
through compliance with existing laws and regulations and /or standard conditions
and /or implementation of feasible mitigation measures.
The following environmental issues have impacts that are "Less Than Significant" and do
not require mitigation:
Aesthetics and Visual Quality,
Agriculture and Forest Resources,
Air Quality (Carbon Monoxide [CO] Hotspots and Objectionable Odors),
Biological Resources (Wetland and Riparian Resources, Wildlife Movement, Tree
Preservation Ordinance, Habitat Conservation Plans, and Cumulative Impacts),
Cultural Resources (Human Remains),
Geology and Soils (Seismic and Geologic Hazards, Soil Erosion, Soil Expansion
and Cumulative Impacts),
Hazards and Hazardous Materials,
Hydrology and Water Quality (Water Quality and Waste Discharge Standards,
Groundwater Recharge and Supplies, Drainage Patterns and Erosion, Flood
Hazards, Dam Inundation and Mudflows, and Cumulative Impacts),
Land Use and Planning,
Mineral Resources,
Noise (Airport and Airstrip Noise),
Population and Housing,
Public Services,
Parks and Recreation,
Transportation (CMP Standard, Air Traffic Patterns, Traffic Hazards, Emergency
Access, Alternative Transportation),
Utilities and Service Systems (Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment Capacity,
Wastewater Treatment Requirements, Solid Waste Disposal, Electricity, Natural
Gas and Communication Infrastructure, and Cumulative Impacts), and
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Consistency with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan,
Policy or Regulation).
The following are "Potentially Significant" but can be avoided or reduced to a level of
insignificance through the identified mitigation measures:
Biological Resources (Sensitive Plant and Wildlife Species);
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Increase in GHG and Cumulative Impacts);
Cultural Resources (Historical Resources, Archaeological Resources,
Paleontological Resources, and Cumulative Impacts);
Geology and Soils (Septic Tank Limitations);
Hydrology and Water Quality (Storm Drain Infrastructure); and
Utilities and Service Systems (Water and Sewer Infrastructure).
Finally, the following are "Potentially Significant but cannot be avoided or reduced to a
level of insignificance:
Air Quality (Air Quality Standards Violation, Exposure of Sensitive Resources, and
Cumulative Air Quality Impacts);
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Increase in Greenhouse Gases, and Cumulative
Greenhouse Gas Impacts);
Noise (Noise Standard Violation and Cumulative Noise Impacts); and
Transportation/Traffic (Circulation System Performance and Cumulative Impacts).
Public Resources Code section 21081.6 requires the City to prepare and adopt a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for any project for which mitigation
measures have been imposed to assure implementation of the adopted mitigation
measures. The MMRP can be found in the FEIR. Each of the impacts listed above that is
a potential impact with no feasible mitigation must be addressed in a Statement of
Overriding Considerations. The Statement of Overriding Considerations is presented in
Section 5 of the Staff Report. It is important to note that all of the environmental issues
that cannot be mitigated are either already at a level of significance now, or could not be
mitigated under any possible development scenario.
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SECTION 5
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
A. The City declares that, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, the City
has balanced the benefits of the proposed General Plan Update against any unavoidable
environmental impacts in determining whether to approve the proposed update. If the
benefits of the proposed General Plan Update outweigh the unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts, those impacts may be considered "acceptable
B. The City declares that the EIR prepared for the General Plan Update has identified
and discussed significant effects which may occur as a result of the proposed update.
With the implementation of the goals, policies and implementation actions in the proposed
General Plan, existing regulations and standard conditions, and the mitigation measures
discussed in the EIR, the environmental effects of future development pursuant to the
proposed General Plan Update can be mitigated to less than significant levels, except for
unavoidable significant impacts to Air Quality, Noise, Transportation and Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Emissions. Specifically, future development in the City would contribute to existing
violations of clean air standards in the South Coast Air Basin. Future development would
also incrementally increase noise levels where they currently exceed City standards.
Similarly, increase in traffic volumes on City streets would lead to roadway operations
exceeding City standards. GHG emissions from future development would incrementally
contribute to global warming. These impacts cannot be readily addressed by individual
developments in the City or by the Arcadia General Plan because they are global, regional
or area -wide. Thus, they will remain significant and unavoidable.
C. The City declares that it has made a reasonable and good faith effort to eliminate
or substantially mitigate potential impacts on Air Quality, Noise, Transportation and GHG
Emissions. To the extent any mitigation measures could not be incorporated, such
mitigation measures are infeasible because of specific economic, legal, social,
technological and other considerations and the benefits of the proposed General Plan
Update outweigh the unmitigated impacts.
D. The City further finds that except for the proposed General Plan Update, other
alternatives set forth in the EIR are infeasible because they would prohibit the realization
of the update's objectives and the City's goals and /or because of specific economic, legal,
social, technological and other benefits that the City finds outweigh any environmental
benefits of the alternatives.
E. The City declares that, having reduced the significant adverse environmental
effects of the proposed General Plan Update to the extent feasible by adopting the
mitigation measures, having considered the entire administrative record on the proposed
update, and having weighed the benefits of the proposed update against its unavoidable
adverse impacts after mitigation, the City has determined that the following social,
economic, and environmental benefits of the proposed General Plan Update outweigh the
potential unavoidable significant adverse impacts and render those potential adverse
environmental impacts acceptable, based upon the following overriding considerations:
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Comprehensive Update
The current General Plan was last updated and adopted by the City in 1996, with the
Housing Element last updated in 2001. The proposed General Plan Update presents an
opportunity to re- evaluate the City's values; address broader issues; and respond to the
changing economic, environmental, legal, and social settings. The proposed General Plan
Update has been developed with extensive public input and participation and better
articulates the City's vision for ultimate development than the current General Plan.
Citywide Vision
The proposed General Plan Update reflects the collective vision of its residents, business
owners, stakeholders, community groups, City staff and leaders, and was developed with
the following guiding principles:
Balanced Growth and Development: The General Plan establishes a balance and
mix of land uses that promote economic growth and maintain a high quality of life
for Arcadia residents. The deg iopment decisions reflect Smart Growth principles
and strategies that move the City toward enhanced mobility, more efficient use of
resources and infrastructure, and healthier lifestyles.
Connectivity Arcadia has a balanced, integrated, multi -modal circulation system
which includes streets, sidewalks, bikeways, and trails —that is efficient and safe,
and that connects neighborhoods to jobs, shopping, services, parks, and open
space areas.
Neighborhood Character. Arcadia's single family and multi family residential
neighborhoods have given the City its identity as a "Community of Homes The
City protects and preserves the character and quality of its neighborhoods by
requiring harmonious design, careful planning, and the integration of sustainable
principles.
Schools: Arcadia's schools are a valuable community asset. The quality of the
schools draw people to the City, which remains committed to working with the
school district to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Cultural Diversity The City embraces and celebrates its cultural diversity. Its
residents' lives are enriched by the many cultures that contribute their arts, food,
values, and customs to the community. The City promotes activities and programs
that strengthen these community bonds.
Environmental Sustainability The City is committed to environmental
sustainability, which means meeting the needs of the present while conserving the
ability of future generations to do the same. The City acts to work toward
achieving regional environmental quality goals. Arcadia leads the way to a healthy
environment by providing local government support, encouraging partnerships,
and fostering innovation in sustainable principles.
City Services: The high quality services the City provides are a source of civic
pride and bring its populace together as a community. The City adjusts service
needs in response to demographic changes, and take actions to provide funding to
support these services.
Changing Housing Needs: The City encourages the retention, rehabilitation, and
development of diverse housing that meets people's needs in all stages of their
lives.
Economic Health: A healthy economy requires a diversified employment and fiscal
base. A priority is to create a resilient and thriving local economy, accessible to
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local residents and responsive to local needs, with a balance of regional serving
businesses that attract additional regional income. The City is business friendly.
Preservation of Special Assets: Arcadia's quality of life is enhanced by special
places and features such as Santa Anita Park, the Los Angeles County Arboretum
and Botanical Garden, a vibrant Downtown, the urban forest, attractive
streetscapes, diverse parks, historic buildings and places, and nearby views of the
mountains. These assets are preserved and enhanced so they continue to
contribute to is City's character.
These principles are embodied by the proposed General Plan Update and would improve
livability and the quality of life of all residents, businesses, employees and visitors in
Arcadia.
Land Use Compatibility
The Land Use Policy Map in the proposed General Plan Update preserves the City's
established residential neighborhoods by designating these areas to reflect existing
development densities. Future development and redevelopment are also anticipated and
promoted in specific focus areas which would benefit from redevelopment, revitalization
and new investment through changes in existing land uses or increases in
densities /intensities.
Economic Stability
The Economic Development Element responds to the City's need to maintain and
enhance the fiscal health of the local economy, and to support uses that provide high
quality jobs, generate tax revenues, and diversify Arcadia's tax base. By allowing mixed
use developments and increased intensities in the City's downtown area, commercial
districts and near the Gold Line station in the Land Use Policy Map, the City would sustain
a resilient and thriving local economy, as well as protect its employment base.
Open Space Protection
The proposed General Plan Update preserves the open space resources in the City by
designating these areas as Open Space— Resource Protection and Open Space— Outdoor
Recreation. These designations would preclude any future development in parks,
drainage channels, and public recreational facilities and promote long -term protection of
these areas for open space.
Housing Needs
The Housing Element of the proposed General Plan Update has been developed to meet
the City's existing and future housing needs, as defined by the Regional Housing Needs
Allocation. The update also increases housing opportunities in the City and promotes the
redevelopment of older multi family developments to improve the current housing stock.
Sustainability
The proposed General Plan Update responds to regional concerns for resource protection
and environmental sustainability by promoting mixed use developments, alternative
transportation systems, higher density /intensity uses near the rail station, energy and
water conservation, solid waste reduction, and vehicle trip reduction. Goals and policies
in the Resource Sustainability Element and the Circulation and Infrastructure Element,
along with the implementation actions for these goals and policies would create a more
sustainable community in Arcadia for the benefit of existing and future residents.
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Approval
SECTION 6
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AND RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission should move to:
Denial
1. Recommend to the City Council certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report including the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations as set
forth in Section 5 of the staff report,
2. Recommend to the City Council approval of the General Plan Update through the
approval of General Plan Amendment GPA 10 -02, including incorporation of the
additional comments raised in the Matrix attached as Exhibit A,
3. Recommend to the City Council adoption of Text Amendments TA -01 and TA -02
amending the Arcadia Municipal Code to incorporate the recommendations of the
General Plan Update, as provided in Exhibit B,
4. Recommend to the City Council adoption of a Official Zoning Map as provided in
Exhibit C.
If the Planning Commission intends to recommend denial of the Project, the Commission
should recommend to the City Council denial of all applications for the General Plan
Update with reasons for denial described in their motion.
Approved By:
J Aama
munity Development Administrator
Exhibit A: Matrix of Proposed Changes to the initial Draft General Plan Update
Exhibit Al: Revised Buildout Tables for the Land Use and Community Design Element
Exhibit A2: Revised graphics for Downtown Arcadia and Noise Element
Exhibit B1: Text Amendment No. 10 -01 (New Regulations to the Zoning Ordinance)
Exhibit B2: Text Amendment No. 10 -02 (Amending existing zoning code regulations)
Exhibit C: Proposed Official Zoning Map
Exhibit D: Correspondence
Previously Distributed: Draft General Plan and FEIR
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Exhibit A
Exhibit A: Matrix
October 26, 2010
Proposed Changes to the Draft General Plan
This table identifies proposed changes to the Draft General Plan made available to the
public in April of 2010. The table is divided into two sections: 1) proposed changes (or
reasons for not making a requested change) in response to comments raised by the
public during the public review process and 2) changes identified by Planning staff to
reflect changed circumstances since publication of the Draft General Plan and /or in
response to comments made by public agencies during the review period. The first
column indicates which element (chapter) of the General Plan would be affected. The
second column describes the proposed change, and in the third column, Planning staff
explains the rationale for making or not making the change. In addition to the proposed
General Plan text changes, staff has identified revisions to the draft Land Use Policy
Map that are appropriate to reflect refinements to the map. The attached map identifies
those properties where staff proposes land use designations different than shown on the
draft Land Use Policy Map published in April, 2010. These refinements have resulted
from a study effort conducted during September of this year to reconcile the Land Use
Policy Map and Zoning Map toward consistency. Certain properties along boundaries of
land use designations are proposed to have land use designations that largely reflect
long- established uses and zones. These are all considered technical changes. The
Planning Commission is asked to consider these revisions and provide direction as part
of its action on the Draft General Plan.
In addition to these revisions, Planning staff requests that the Planning Commission
grant staff the authority to correct typographical and non substantive technical errors in
the Draft General Plan.
Changes Requested by the Public
Land Use and Community
Design Element
The property owner at 122
St. Joseph Street requested
to change the land use
designations of the
properties on the south side
of St. Joseph between First
and Second Avenue from
Commercial to Downtown
Mixed Use since the
parcels are in proximity to
the new Gold Line station
and mixed use would be
more appropriate to create
a "Downtown" feel.
Staff does not support this
request. The alley between
Santa Clara and St. Joseph
provides an appropriate
transition between planned
land uses. The general
goal and good urban design
practice is to have similar
uses and intensities face
each other across the
street, creating an
aesthetically cohesive
appearance in terms of
building scale and height.
In the EIR, an alternative
was studied involving the
10 parcels along St. Joseph
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At the June 10, 2010
Arcadia Beautiful
Commission meeting, the
Commission recommended
that the Public Art policy in
the Draft General Plan be
modified and expanded to:
1) Develop a public art
program that guides the
creation, promotion,
implementation and
maintenance of public
art in the City.
2) Encourage public art
throughout the City, with
an emphasis on art that
draws upon local history
and the placement of
public art at key
locations.
3) Develop a dedicated
funding source for public
art to be paid for as part
of large private and
public development
projects, including
infrastructure
improvements.
4) Develop administrative
support and community
participation systems for
the implementation of
the public art program.
Street (refer to Alternative
No. 4). The alternative to
include these parcels would
result in greater
environmental impacts on
some environmental issues
relative to the Draft General
Plan, but reduced impacts
on other issues due to the
potential transition to mixed
use developments.
Staff agrees with the
suggested changes and
supports the request to add
them as policies to the
Land Use and Community
Design Element.
The language of Policy LU
2.3 and LU 2.4 will be
expanded to include this
language.
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Design Element
A letter from Westfield, LLC
dated August 31, 2010
requests the City address
the following items:
1. Gross land area
clarifications for
Westfield Santa Anita;
2. Clarification of Floor
Area Ratio (FAR);
3. Regional Commercial
Land Use Designation;
4. Future Buildout of
Westfield Santa Anita to
be Clarified;
5. Parking Impacts to
Westfield Santa Anita;
6. Gate 8 Clarification; and
7. Historic Designation of
Santa Anita
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Staff's response:
1. A footnote will be added
to Table LU -1 stating that
the actual square footage
will be that allowed by
entitlements granted by
the City. Staff agrees
that the definition of
Gross Leasable Area
should remove the
reference of kiosks.
2. The reference of 0.4 FAR
is incorrect and should be
removed from the
description in the Draft
General Plan.
3. Staff does not support
this request to change
the definition in the Draft
General Plan because
this level of detail is
inappropriate within the
General Plan document.
A more refined definition
would be appropriate in
the Resolution that
controls zoning for
Westfield Santa Anita or
in the zoning code itself.
4. Table revised
5. Staff agrees to remove
the words "within
residential
neighborhoods" on bullet
3 of page 2 -63 of the
Draft General Plan so
that it just reads that
patrons should not be
parking offsite.
6. Staff agrees that this
statement is outdated
and the sentence that
begins "Another Physical
separation....on page 2-
64 of the Draft General
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Limit the uses on First
Avenue to professional
office, and to not allow any
fast food restaurants or
businesses that cater to
teenagers.
Land Use and Community
Design Element
Land Use and Community
Design Element
Land Use and Community
Design Element
Land Use and Community
Design Element
Pleased with the proposed
changes on First Avenue
and around the Gold Line;
anything is better than
Industrial uses.
Make parking convenient,
and provide incentives and
a public structure to make
Downtown Arcadia
pedestrian friendly.
Reduce the current parking
requirements for dental and
medical office.
Preserve the mountain
views.
Plan" should be removed.
No new language needs
to be added at the
General Plan level.
7. Refer to the FEIR
Response to Comments
document.
Staff does not support this
request as it is inconsistent
with the vision for a vibrant
downtown.
Staff agrees with this
comment. Refer to
Downtown Planning Efforts
Implementation Measure 2-
5.
This issue is already
addressed in the Draft Plan.
Refer to the discussion on
parking found on page 2-
44, Policy LU -10.10 of the
Draft Land Use and
Community Design
Element, and
Implementation Measure 2-
5.
This request is outside the
scope of work of the
General Plan, but the City
plans to undertake a
comprehensive update of
the City's zoning regulation
and will consider parking as
part of that update. Refer
to Implementation Measure
2 -2.
A discussion of preserving
views of the mountains can
be found on page 2 -70 of
the Draft Land Use and
Community Design
Element.
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Design Element
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Design Element
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Design Element
Land Use and Community
Design Element
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Place all the unsightly tall
telephone and electrical
poles underground.
Convert the Santa Anita
Park parking lot into a park.
Plant more trees and
preserve existing trees.
Change the maximum
building height in the DMU
and MU zones, and parcels
with a Downtown Overlay
from 45' to 48' in height to
build a true 4 -story building.
A request to change the
land use designation at 23
W. Foothill Boulevard from
Residential to Commercial.
A property owner on
Loganrita raised the
following comments:
1. As part of the Santa
Anita Avenue and
Duarte Road intersection
improvement, a bike
lane should have been
included in this
expansion. Is the City
paying attention to the
Staff supports this request
in general since the
proliferation of overhead
utility lines and poles has
long been cited as a source
of urban visual pollution.
Refer to the discussion on
"Overhead Utilities" on
page 4 -43 of the Draft
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element, and
related policies CI -13.2 and
CI -13.3 on page 4 -47.
Staff does not support this
request. See discussion of
Santa Anita Park beginning
on page 2 -63.
Refer to Policy LU -3.6 on
page 2 -29 of the Draft Land
Use and Community
Design Element, and
Implementation Measure
No. 7 -8.
See the response below
under Staff Recommended
Changes.
The request has since been
withdrawn.
1. The Duarte Rd. and
Santa Anita Ave.
intersection
improvements are funded
by a federal grant with a
scope of work that was
determined several years
ago, well before any
discussions of a Bikeway
Master Plan. The City
supports the request to
conduct a citywide
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proposed goals and
policies CI -1 and CI -3?
The City should move
forward with "real"
transportation such as
bicycles and rails, not
cars.
2. Arcadia residents should
take the issue of global
warming more seriously.
3. There are too many two
story mansions built
around the east part of
the City, all monotonous
and ugly looking.
4. Too many trees are
being destroyed from
new construction and
then the developer
plants a small tree that
could take 30 -60 years
to mature in size.
5. If anything is being done
to:
a. Facilitate neighborhood
critique of new
residential housing from
an aesthetic standpoint.
b. Encourage the retention
of old- growth trees
regardless of distance
from the street curb.
c. Promote a "build around'
instead of "build over"
philosophy.
bicycle study and develop
a Bicycle Plan. A
discussion of
accommodating bicycles
can be found on pages 4-
22 to 4 -24 of the Draft
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
and the related policies
CI -4.1 to CI -4.13 on
pages 4- 32 -33, and refer
to Implementation
Measure 4 -5.
2. Staff supports reducing
Arcadia's carbon footprint
refer to Policies RS -2.1
to RS -2.6 on pages 6 -10
and 6 -11 of the Draft
Resource Sustainability
Element.
3. Staff agrees that design
review process that is
currently in place should
be continued to ensure
that new development is
consistent with the
character and scale of
the neighborhood refer
to Implementation
Measure 2 -7.
4. Refer to Policy PR -3.1
on page 7 -23 of the Draft
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element, and
Implementation Measure
No. 7 -8.
5a. Implementation
Measure 2 -7.
5b. Refer to Policy LU -3.6
of the Draft Land Use
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and Community Design
Element; Policy PR -3.1
of the Draft Parks,
Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element; and
Implementation
Measure 7 -8.
5c. Implementation
Measure 2 -7.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Provide free or inexpensive
shuttle to take people from
the new Gold Line station to
a destination such as the
racetrack, mall, Arboretum,
etc.
Discussion of transit can be
found on page 4 -18 of the
Draft Circulation and
Infrastructure Element.
Parking Overlay
Regarding this comment,
the following policies and
discussion in the element
address parking:
1) Shared parking facilities
to be provided in
downtown and,
2) A requirement that
businesses not wall in
their parking lots so that
reciprocal access across
adjacent properties (such
as along Baldwin
Avenue) are provided,
which could facilitate
"park once" strategies in
business districts such as
Baldwin Avenue.
Provide signage to attract
visitors to Downtown
Arcadia from the 1 -210
freeway and from the race
track, Arboretum, mall,
parks, and golf course.
Staff supports this request.
Refer to Implementation
Measure Nos. 2 -5, 2 -6, and
4 -4.
Pleased with the new Bike
Plan. Review the L.A.
The Plan addresses this
issue. Refer to policy CI-
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County Master Bike Plan
and determine if the bike
paths can be linked
together.
4.10 on page 4 -33 of the
Draft Circulation and
Infrastructure Element.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Parking is currently a
problem on Huntington
Drive. Find a way to
provide more spaces.
Staff agrees with the
comment to ensure parking
facilities support diverse
parking needs. Refer to
Policy CI -7.1 and CI -7.2 on
pages 4 -34 and 4 -35 of the
Draft Circulation and
Infrastructure Element.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Provide a sidewalk on the
westbound side of
Huntington Drive adjacent
to the medical building at
301 W. Huntington Drive.
Staff supports the request
to identify the need to
where sidewalks are
missing. Refer to
Implementation Measure
No. 4 -4.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Install a "Keep Clear" sign
stenciled on the street Live
Oak Avenue perpendicular
to El Capitan since it is
impossible to get out onto
Live Oak in the mornings,
afternoons, and evenings.
Staff supports this request;
the work was completed the
first week of August 2010.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
The "Enhanced Pedestrian
Environments" should
include Duarte Road
between Baldwin and Santa
Anita Avenue to reduce
speed and increase safety
on the street.
The "Enhanced Pedestrian
Environments" are intended
primarily for local
commercial districts as a
way to make the parkways
more attractive for
pedestrian usage to benefit
the local land uses. Duarte
Road between Baldwin
Ave. and Santa Anita
Avenue, except for very
short segments, is not a
commercial district and
does not meet the intent of
the designation. As a
result, Staff does not
support this request.
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
Include traffic measures
that will reduce the time it
A discussion on traffic
calming measures can be
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Infrastructure Element
Resource Sustainability
Element
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element
Safety Element
takes people to cross the
street and force drivers to
slow down.
Promote the development
of substations for electric
vehicles.
Have the City consider
providing "free" mulch
ground cover to the
residents to reduce water
conservation.
Smoke -free parks
Tree Census
Provide some measures to
found on pages 4 -18 and 4-
24 of the Draft Circulation
and Infrastructure Element,
related Policy CI -5.2 on
page 4 -33, and
Implementation Measure 4-
8.
Refer to Policy CI -7.1 found
on page 4 -34 of the Draft
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element.
Staff supports programs
that will support water
conservation. A discussion
of water conservation can
be found on page 6 -12 of
the Draft Resource
Sustainability Element.
Related policies: RS -4.5
(page 6 -20), Policy CI -9.8
(page 4 -45), and
Implementation Measure 6-
9.
The City recently set a
policy to prohibit smoking in
Wilderness Park in
response to concerns
related to fire safety. The
City Council has chosen not
to pursue additional
restrictions in other parks at
this time.
Staff agrees with this
comment to maintain the
City's Urban Forest. A
discussion of this can be
found on page 7 -22, a
related Policy PR -3.1 on
page 7 -23 of the Draft
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element, and
Implementation Measure
No. 7 -8.
Preferred walking routes to
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prevent the
crossing the
Campus Drive
school.
students from schools are addressed in
street on Implementation Measure
to the high 4.3 and 4.4.
Changes Requested by City Staff
Introduction, p. 1 -7
Add text to "Community
Workshops and Events" to
include the two workshops
held in the summer of 2010
and the Planning
Commission and City
Council study sessions
preceding the public
hearings.
This language will describe
the complete outreach
program, including events
conducted following release
of the Draft General Plan.
Land Use and Community
Design Element, p. 2 -8
(Figure LU -4)
In the Industrial designation
in the legend, the FAR
should be 0.50.
This is a correction to
correspond to the text on
page 2 -16.
Land Use and Community
Design Element, pp. 2 -14 to
2 -15
For the Downtown Mixed
Use (DMU) designation,
change the maximum
height from 45 feet to 48 -50
feet.
Since publication of the
Draft EIR, staff and the
consultant team have had
discussions with architects
and other professionals
regarding these height
limits. In order for a quality
four -story mixed -use project
to be achieved (for
example, ground -floor retail
or office with three floors of
residential above), a higher
height will be required to
achieve the floor plate
configurations necessary to
meet building code
requirements and provide
the products that markets
demand. The range is
suggested as one which will
be refined in the zoning
code, in the event the
recommendation of the
Planning Commission and
City Council is to allow for
height limits up to 48 -50
feet.
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Design Element, pp. 2 -40
and 2 -41 (Figure LU -9)
Land Use and Community
Design Element, pp. 2 -43 to
2 -76
Land Use and Community
Design Element, p. 22 -41
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element,
pp. 4 -21 to 4 -22
Circulation and
Infrastructure Element
p. 4 -9, bullets in 5
paragraph
All figures and text related
to the Gold Line station will
be revised to show and
describe the new Gold Line
platform location to be
placed west of First
Avenue.
Revise Tables LU -1 and
LU -2 (attached) to reflect
build -out assumptions with
lower long -term yields
within the Mixed Use
designation, and to include
a footnote relative to the
Westfield Shopping Center.
As Metro recently revised
the station plan to place the
train platform west of First
Street, text and graphics
will need to be revised
accordingly.
The following bullet points
should replace the bullet list
on Page 4 -9, 5th paragraph
and Page 4 -29, Policy Cl-
1.3:
Since release of the Draft
General Plan, the Gold Line
Construction Authority has
reengineered the station
area to place the platforms
at this more desirable
location.
The projected build -out
numbers have been
adjusted downward based
on an assessment by the
planning team that the lot
sizes and depths on
properties within the Mixed
Use designation
(specifically along First
Street and Live Oak
Avenue) may limit the
ability of developers to
achieve development
intensities toward the
higher end unless
significant lot consolidation
activity occurs. This
assumption will have no
affect on the EIR analysis
since the build -out number
is reduced, nor will it limit
the ability of developers to
propose projects at the
higher intensity limits since
subsequent project- specific
CEQA review will be
required.
Revised graphics will be
provided to the Planning
Commission.
This language reflects
standards described in
materials prepared by the
traffic consultant but
inadvertently misstated in
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p. 4 -29, Policy CI -1.3
Housing Element
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Element
p. 7 -6, Table PR -1
p. 7 -12, Table PR -2
Also throughout Element
Noise Element, pp. 9 -9 to
9 -10
Intersections /roadways
at or adjacent to
freeway ramps
Intersections /roadways
adjacent to Santa Anita
Park during racing
season
Intersections /roadways
at or adjacent to
designated Downtown,
Baldwin Avenue, and
Live Oak Avenue
commercial and mixed
use districts.
Only changes to the
Implementation Programs
are proposed; see below.
The County of Los Angeles
Department of Parks and
Recreation asked that the
name of to the Arboretum
be changed to Los Angeles
County Arboretum and
Botanic Garden throughout
the Element. The
Department also provided
updated acreage figures for
the various County parks
and open space facilities in
Arcadia, yielding 439acres
total of County facilities,
rather than the 550.75
reported in the draft
Element.
Include attached graphics
N -1 and N -2 and the
following text at the bottom
of page 9 -9:
With regard to roadway
noise, Figure N -3 identifies
the noise contours
associated with projected
2035 roadway traffic
volumes. The noise
the Draft General Plan.
The Level of Service
standards apply to
intersections and roadways,
not just intersections.
Staff proposes to make the
changes consistent with the
County's figures. Because
the County facilities were
not included in the
calculation of the Arcadia
parkland inventory and
populations served, none of
the goals and policies in the
Element are affected. The
parkland per 1,000
residents figure, as of 2009,
remains at 2.38.
The noise analysis of future
roadway noise conditions
was not complete at the
time of the Draft General
Plan release. No changes
to goals or policies are
needed or proposed.
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Implementation Plan, p. 10-
12
analysis conducted for the
General Plan determined
that although traffic levels
along key streets will
increase over the long term,
the associated traffic noise
increases along the routes
illustrated in Figure N-3 will
be less than 1.5 dBA
CNEL. Given that the
industry standard for
assessing whether noise
increases are generally
perceptible to most people
is 3.0 dBA CNEL, future
roadway noise in Arcadia
will not create any new
conditions of concern.
Add the following new
measure 4-9 and renumber
subsequent measures:
4.9 Implement Roadway
Modifications
Implement the following
roadway modifications as
identified in the Circulation
Element:
First Avenue, between
California Street and
Duarte Avenue: Restripe
from four to two lanes
Colorado Boulevard,
between Santa Anita
and Fifth Avenue:
Restripe from two to four
lanes
Santa Clara Street
between Santa Anita
Avenue and Fifth
Avenue: Restripe from
two to four lanes
Santa Anita Avenue
This measure re-
emphasizes the planned
changes discussed on page
4-15 of the Circulation and
Infrastructure Element.
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Implementation Plan,
beginning on p. 10 -18
addressing the Housing
Element
between Santa Clara
Street and Colorado
Boulevard: Restripe from
four to six lanes
These changes are planned
to the existing street
system. They are not
needed in the short term
but will eventually be
necessary by build -out of
the General Plan.
Program 5 -5: Revise the
third bullet to read (added
language underlined):
Monitor the development
trends in the City annually,
particularly on the sites
identified in this Housing
Element to ensure that the
City has adequate
remaining capacity for
meeting the RHNA. Identify
additional sites to replenish
the sites inventory if
necessary. Annually,
monitor the trend of
redevelopment and lot
consolidation activities in
the City to evaluate the
effectiveness of the City's
lot consolidation program
(Program 5 -6 below) and
strategy for facilitating the
reuse of underutilized sites.
As necessary, revise the
City's strategy to encourage
lot consolidation and
development on vacant and
underutilized properties.
Add new Program 5 -6 to
read:
These changes have been
made in response to
comments received by the
State Department of
Housing and Community
Development (HCD). With
these changes, HCD
indicates that it will be able
to certify the Housing
Element to be in
compliance with State law.
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Given the built -out nature in
Arcadia, the City continues
to look for properties where
small Tots can be purchased
or consolidated with
surrounding lots to provide
opportunities for housing.
To facilitate consolidation,
the City has developed and
is currently utilizing a very
simple and expeditious
method of joining
properties. The City
requires a Lot Line
Adjustment, which can
consolidate four or fewer
lots without the need of a
public hearing or any
discretionary action. Lot line
adjustments are an
administrative process.
Applications are reasonable
in price ($469) and have a
short processing time (10
business days).
Objectives:
Develop a marketing
piece for the local
development community
to highlight the ease of
completing the Lot Line
Adjustment process and
offer fee waivers for
affordable housing
projects.
Offer incentives to
facilitate the
consolidation of the
small properties into
larger parcels that can
be efficiently developed
into a mixed -use project.
Incentives include:
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43
Fee waiver; and
Priority in permit
Processing (lot
consolidation projects
become first projects
processed among staff
once received).
Update the Fee Schedule
to reflect these lot
consolidation incentives.
Revise prior Program 5 -6
(now renumbered to 5 -7) to
read:
The Los Angeles County
Housing Authority currently
administers the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher
Program for Arcadia
residents on behalf of HUD.
HUD's Housing Choice
Voucher program assists
extremely low and very low
income households by
paying the difference
between 30 percent of the
household income and the
cost of rent. Pursuant to
HUD regulations, 70
percent of the new voucher
users must be at the
extremely low income level.
As of 2009, 41 households
were receiving Housing
Choice Vouchers.
Under the heading 9. Noise
Element, include a new
subheading 9 -1. Noise
Assessments. Also add the
following after the first
paragraph:
For purposes of community
noise assessment, potential
changes to the existing
This language was included
in the prior General Plan in
2006 by amendment and
was inadvertently left out of
the draft General Plan.
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noise and traffic conditions
can adversely affect the
ambient noise conditions.
These can be characterized
by measurable increases in
noise levels and indirectly
by increases in traffic
volumes. Unless otherwise
exempted, proposed
projects shall require
preparation of
environmental analyses
under the provisions of the
California Environmental
Quality Act and an
acoustical analysis for
proposed new construction
to pursue the noise
standards identified in
Table N -2 in the Noise
Element. Among other
required elements, the
analysis shall discuss how
the project will pursue the
following guidelines:
No more than 3 dBA
CNEL increase for all
areas where the
proposed project's noise
levels would meet or
exceed the City's dBA
CNEL noise level
performance shown in
Table N -2
No more than a 5 dBA
CNEL noise level
increase for areas where
the proposed project's
noise levels remain
below the City's noise
standards shown in
Table N -2.
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Exhibit A2: Revised Graphics for Downtown Arcadia and Noise Element
October 26, 2010
Noise monitoring results from the short -term measurements indicated that
generally, areas adjacent to 1 -210 and Foothill Boulevard, Campus Avenue,
Duarte Road, Michillinda Avenue, and Huntington Drive experience the
highest noise levels. The lowest noise levels occur along local streets in
residential neighborhoods, averaging 51.9 dBA Leq. The highest recorded
level was 69.9 dBA Leq at Foothill Boulevard at Oakdale Lane, attributed
to vehicle traffic on Foothill Boulevard.
Figure N -1 indicates ambient CNEL noise levels reflective of the noise
measurements for baseline year 2008, largely attributable to
transportation sources.
The State regulates noise generated by individual vehicles thus, the City
cannot establish noise limits for individual vehicles. However, the Police
Department enforces State vehicle code standards. State law prohibits
vehicles from using any sound amplification system that can be heard from
50 feet away from a vehicle. State law also requires the use of adequate
mufflers to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
Stationary Source Noise
Stationary noise generators in Arcadia include Santa Anita Park (during
racing seasons), industrial businesses with outdoor operations, and
commercial businesses that have outdoor entertainment, late -night
activities, and excessive truck traffic. The impacts of these uses are
localized. Other stationary noise sources include everyday activities such as
construction and gardening equipment. Stationary noises can be as
disruptive as background traffic noise.
Noise studies performed in 2006 in the vicinity of Santa Anita Park while
races were occurring indicated that the sounds of loudspeakers and other
non traffic related noise sources do not result in particularly loud nuisance
noise within surrounding neighborhoods, although the immediately
adjacent residents do hear the loudspeakers.
Anticipated Future Noise
Conditions
Over the life of this General Plan, the key change that will affect the local
noise environment will be establishment of Gold Line light rail service to the
planned station in Downtown. Train motion along the tracks and the
sounding of train horns for approaches to at -grade street crossings will
create new noise sources. Based on Metro's projections for service
frequency and types of engines and train cars used, noise mitigation will be
required at select locations in Arcadia, as identified schematically in Figure
N -2.
Establishment of Gold
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appropriate noise and
vibration mitigation.
5 Draft Environmental Impact Report, Santa Anita Park Specific Plan. City of
Arcadia. October 23, 2006.
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Santa Anita Avenue and generally east of Fifth Avenue, and sound
insulation on the second stories of buildings at the east end of the City.
Because the train tracks will be elevated over Santa Anita Avenue, this
configuration will reduce train horn noise since the trains are only required
to use horns when approaching at -grade crossings. As Metro prepares
detailed design plans for the Gold Line, the City anticipates that noise
reduction strategies will evolve along the train route, and the City's
commitment is to make sure Metro incorporates measures to achieve the
noise /land use compatibility criteria established in this element.
With regard to roadway noise, Figure N -3 identifies the noise contours
associated with projected 2035 roadway traffic volumes. The noise
analysis conducted for the General Plan determined that although traffic
levels along key streets will increase over the long term, the associated
traffic noise increases along the routes illustrated in Figure N -3 will be less
than 1.5 dBA CNEL. Given that the industry standard for assessing
whether noise increases are generally perceptible to most people is 3.0
dBA CNEL, future roadway noise in Arcadia will not create any new
conditions of concern.
ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN NOVEMBER 2010 NOISE I 9 -9
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ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN NOVEMBER 2010
Exhibit Bi
Text Amendment No. TA 10 -01 (New Regulations to the Zoning Ordinance):
1. Repeal in its entirety, the Heavy Manufacturing (M -2) Zone and regulations set
forth in Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 7 and replace it with a new
Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Zone and regulations.
2. Repeal in its entirety, the Community Commercial (C -C) Zone and regulations set
forth in Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 8 and replace it with a new Mixed
Use (MU) Zone and regulations.
3. Adding a new Restricted Multiple Family (R -3 -R) Zone and regulations in Article
IX, Chapter 2, Part 5, Division 4.
Exhibit B1: Text Amendment No. TA 10 -01
October 26, 2010
(NEW) DOWNTOWN MIXED USE (DMU Zone)
Repeal Division 7, M -2 Heavy Industrial Zone in its entirety and replace it with a
new Downtown Mixed Use zone since Heavy Industrial as a land use will be
eliminated as part of the General Plan Update.
9267.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Section is to ensure compatibility between the different land uses
(e.g., residential and commercial) operating within a mixed -use project that offer
opportunities for people to live, work, shop, and recreate without having to use their
vehicles.
The Downtown Mixed Use Zone is intended to promote a strong pedestrian orientation
through its mix of permitted uses and specific development standards. Stand alone
residential uses are not allowed.
9267.2 PARCEL CONSOLIDATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
In order to encourage the assemblage of smaller existing parcels into large parcels that
can be more efficiently developed into a mixed -use project, the following incentives are
offered:
a. Fee waiver.
b. Priority in permit processing (lot consolidation projects become the next projects
processed among staff once received).
9267.3 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Density shall not exceed 50 dwelling units per acre of lot area.
9267.4 FLOOR AREA RATIO
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for non residential uses is 1.0.
9267.5 BUILDING HEIGHT
No building hereafter erected, constructed or established shall exceed four (4) stories or
forty -five (45) feet in height, not including roof mounted equipment and accessory
structural items as provided for in this Division.
9267.6 BUILDING SETBACKS
The structure shall be treated as a commercial type of structure and no setbacks shall
be required. The maximum setback permitted for any street -side is ten (10) feet, which
may be used for landscaping, pedestrian circulation, entry court, outdoor dining, and
similar uses related to a downtown pedestrian environment.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 -DMU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
Communication and Transportation
Permit Requirement
Alternative fuels and recharging facilities as an accessory use
P
Automobile related uses except sale of new or used cars in
connection with the sale of new cars. Refer to ARA No. 231
for a list of Inappropriate Uses.
C
Motor Vehicle parking lot/structure facilities
P
Major wireless communication facilities
C
9267.7 COMMERCIAL USES ALONG STREET FRONTAGES.
In order to maintain an active pedestrian environment within the Downtown Mixed Use
Zone, commercial uses shall be located along street frontages. Development on the
ground floor is limited to commercial uses.
9267.8 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE FOR MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL
1. Private open space requirements:
a. A minimum of 100 square feet of private open space shall be provided for each
unit. Open space can be in the form of private balconies, courtyards, at -grade
patios to the rear and sides of the units, rooftop gardens or terraces.
b. Balconies that are 30" or Tess in width or depth shall not be counted as open
space.
c. Balconies that project over a public right -of -way shall be subject to approval by
the City Engineer.
9267.9 ROOF MOUNTED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS
Towers, chimneys, mechanical equipment and other roof -top structures shall not exceed
a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building. Appurtenances not incorporated
as architectural features shall be adequately screened.
No roof mounted equipment, vents, ducts, or dish antennas shall be visible from ground
level from any adjacent parcel, or any City -owned public right -of -way. This shall be
accomplished through setting the equipment or appurtenances back from the edges of
the roof, extension of the main structure or roof, or screening that is architecturally
integrated with the main structure.
9267.10 NON RESIDENTIAL USES
Downtown mixed use requires the inclusion of a ground floor, street frontage commercial
component for all projects. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be
hereafter erected, constructed or established, except for the following uses and in
compliance with the regulations of this Division:
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
Exhibit B: TA 10- 01 -DMU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
Educational Uses
Studios: art, dance, martial arts and music. 1 C
Entertainment and Recreational Facilities
Health /fitness Centers
C
Indoor movie and performing arts theatres and auditoriums
C
Retail
Alcoholic beverage sales
C
Department Stores
P
Garden centers /nursery (indoor)
P
Garden centers (outdoor)
C
Grocery store
P
Grocery store (open for more than 16 hours and /or open
between midnight and 6:00 a.m.)
C
Portable outdoor retail sales and activities (as a primary use)
carts or kiosks
C
Pet Stores
C
Retail Uses
P
Services and Other Uses
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
P
Banks and financial services
P
Day Care Large Family Day Care Homes
C
Day Care Small Family
P
Dry Cleaning service
P
Medical Dental Offices
P
Mixed Use
C
Offices General
P
Restaurants, fast food, with or without outdoor seating. No
drive -thru facilities allowed.
P if it complies with
minimum off street
parking requirement;
C if it does not
comply with minimum
off- street parking
requirement
P if it complies with
minimum off street
parking requirement;
C if it does not
comply with minimum
off street parking
requirement
C
Restaurants, sit -down
Restaurants with alcoholic beverage lounge service
Veterinarian clinic /services and small animal hospitals with
overniaht kennelina service.
C
Exhibit B: TA 10- 01 -DMU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
9267.11 PARKING
1. Number of parking spaces required. Parking shall be provided in compliance with
Section 9269.5 (Off- street parking requirements). A 25% reduction will be applied to
the project for all commercial uses due to the proximity to the Tight rail station.
2. Location. Parking shall be provided either at grade behind the ground floor uses
that front the street, or in semi subterranean or subterranean facilities, or within an
above grade parking structure.
3. Off -site spaces. Off -site parking spaces may be relied upon to serve commercial
uses provided a shared parking study is completed by the applicant/developer and
approved by the Modification Committee.
9267.12 LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Off street loading. All loading spaces shall have adequate ingress and egress, and
shall be designed and maintained so that the maneuvering, loading or unloading of
vehicles does not interfere with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
9267.13 LANDSCAPING
All areas of the subject site not devoted to driveways or walkways shall be properly
landscaped and maintained.
9267.14 LIGHTING
Lighting shall be appropriately shielded to not impact the residential units, and reflect
away from streets. Lights may be mounted at a height of up to twenty (20) feet above
the adjacent pavement.
9267.15 OUTSIDE STORAGE, RECYCLABLES AND REFUSE
Trash, garbage, refuse, and recyclables may be temporarily stored outside the building;
provided, that such storage shall be completely screened from public view by an
enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) -foot high stucco or decorative
masonry walls, or other approved screening devices with a solid metal gate painted a
color compatible with the walls. Such storage areas shall have full roofs to reduce
stormwater pollution and to screen unsightly views. The design of the roof and the
materials used shall be compatible with the site's architecture, and adequate height
clearance shall be provided to enable ready- access to any storage containers.
9267.16 FENCES AND WALLS
1. Fences and walls are not permitted along the street frontage(s), except to enclose a
ground -floor landscaped courtyard or an outdoor dining area. Any gate placed
across the courtyard opening or outdoor dining area shall have a minimum of 50
percent transparency.
Exhibit B: TA 10- 01 -DMU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 4
2. Fences and walls located at rear and interior side yard areas are limited to six (6)
feet in height, as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
9267.17 URBAN NOISE LEVELS
1. Residents of a mixed -use development project shall be notified that they are
living in an urban area and that the noise levels may be higher than in a typical
residential area.
2. The signature of the residents shall confirm receipt and understanding of this
information.
9267.18 DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
In conducting a review of projects subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the
reviewing body may utilize design guidelines /criteria that have been adopted by the City
and Redevelopment Agency in order to provide guidance to project proponents on how
to best achieve the City's expectations for quality development; implementation of the
applicable General Plan and Redevelopment Plan goals and policies; and maintenance
of the public health, safety, general welfare and property throughout the DMU Zone.
9267.19 DOWNTOWN MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Prior to commencing any work pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction,
moving, conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure within the DMU
zone, all building and site plans shall be subject to design review by the Development
Services Department, as well as review by Building Services. The Development
Services Department will review project design and seek to ensure compatibility of the
project with the scale and quality of development within the DMU zone. The
Development Services Department will make recommendations regarding project design
to the Planning Commission, for consideration in connection with the Planning
Commission's decision on the final design review or conditional use permit. The
Planning Commission's decision is subject to appeal to the City Council within five (5)
business days from the date of such decision. The City Council's decision shall be final.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 -DMU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 5
(NEW) MIXED USE (MU Zone) Division 8
Repeal Division 8, C -C Community Commercial Zone in its entirety and replace it with
new Mixed Use.
9268.1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Section is to ensure compatibility between the different land uses (e.g.
residential and commercial) operating within a mixed use project that offer opportunities for
people to live, work, shop, and recreate without having to use their vehicles.
The Mixed Use Zone is intended to promote a strong pedestrian orientation through its mix of
permitted uses and specific development standards. Stand alone residential uses are not
allowed.
9268.2 PARCEL CONSOLIDATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
In order to encourage the assemblage of smaller existing parcels into large parcels that can be
more efficiently developed into a mixed -use project, the following incentives are offered:
a. Fee waiver.
b. Priority in permit processing (lot consolidation projects become the next projects processed
among staff once received).
9268.3 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Density shall not exceed 30 dwelling units per acre of lot area.
9268.4 FLOOR AREA RATIO
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for non residential uses is 1.0.
9268.5 BUILDING HEIGHT
No building hereafter erected, constructed or established shall exceed three (3) stories or forty
(40) feet in height, but not including roof mounted equipment and accessory structural items as
provided for in this Division.
9268.6 BUILDING SETBACKS
A. Street Side Setbacks. No street side setbacks are required and the maximum setback
permitted shall be ten (10) feet which may be used for landscaping, pedestrian circulation,
entry court, outdoor dining, and similar uses related to a downtown pedestrian environment.
B. Side Yard Setbacks. No side yard setbacks shall be required, except where the side
property line abuts residentially zoned property or a dedicated alley; then the side yard
setback shall have a minimum depth of ten (10) feet.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 MU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
Communication and Transportation
Permit Requirement
Alternative fuels and recharging facilities as an accessory use
P
Motor Vehicle parking lot/structure facilities
P
Major wireless communication facilities
C
C. Rear Yard Setbacks. No rear yard setbacks shall be required except where the rear property
line abuts residentially zoned property or a dedicated alley; then a minimum rear yard
setback of fifteen (15) feet shall be maintained.
9268.7 COMMERCIAL USES ALONG STREET FRONTAGES.
In order to maintain an active pedestrian environment near the downtown area, commercial
uses shall be located along street frontages. Development on the ground floor is limited to
commercial uses.
9268.8 PRIVATE OPEN SPACE FOR MIXED -USE RESIDENTIAL
Private open space requirements:
a. A minimum of 100 square feet of private open space shall be provided for each unit.
Open space can be in the form of private balconies, courtyards, at -grade patios (rear
and sides of the units, rooftop gardens or terraces.
Balconies that are 30" or less in width or depth shall not be counted as open space.
Balconies that project over a public right -of -way shall be subject to approval by the City
Engineer.
9268.9 ROOF MOUNTED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS
b.
c.
Towers, chimneys, mechanical equipment and other roof -top structures shall not exceed a
height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building. Appurtenances not incorporated as
architectural features shall be adequately screened.
No roof mounted equipment, vents, ducts, or dish antennas shall be visible from ground level
from any adjacent parcel, or any City owned public right -of -way. This shall be accomplished
through setting the equipment or appurtenance back from the edge of the roof, extension of the
main structure or roof, or screening that is architecturally integrated with the main structure.
9268.10 NON RESIDENTIAL USES
Mixed use requires the inclusion of a ground -floor, street frontage commercial component for all
projects. No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected,
constructed or established, except for the following uses and in compliance with the regulations
of this Division:
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 MU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
Educational Uses
Studios: art, dance, martial arts and music
C
Tutoring Centers
C
Entertainment and Recreational Facilities
Health /fitness Centers
C
Indoor movie and performing arts theatre and auditoriums
C
Retail
Alcoholic beverage sales
C
Convenience Store
C
Department Stores
P
Garden centers /nursery (indoor and outdoor)
P
Grocery store
P
Grocery store (open for more than 16 hours and /or open
between midnight and 6:00 a.m.)
C
Portable outdoor retail sales and activities (as a primary use)
carts or kiosks
C
Pet Stores
C
Retail Uses
P
Services and Other Uses
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
P
Banks and financial services
P
Day Care Large Family Day Care Homes
C
Day Care Small Family
P
Dry cleaning service
P
Medical Dental Offices and Clinics
P
Mixed Use
C
Offices General
P
Personal Services
C
Restaurants, fast food, with or without outdoor seating. No
drive -thru facilities allowed.
P if it complies with
the minimum Off
Street parking
requirement;
C if it does not
comply with the
minimum Off Street
parking requirement
P if it complies with
minimum Off Street
parking;
C does not
complies with the
minimum Off Street
parking requirement
C
Restaurants, sit -down
Restaurants with alcoholic beverage lounge service
Veterinarian clinic /services and small animal hospitals with
overnight kenneling service
C
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 MU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
9268.11 PARKING
1. Number of parking spaces required. Parking shall be provided in compliance with
Section 9269.5 (Off- street parking requirements). A 25% reduction will be applied to the
project for all commercial uses if the parking area is located within 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) of a
light rail station.
2. Location. Parking shall be provided either at grade behind the ground floor uses that front
the street, or in semi subterranean or subterranean facilities, or above grade within a
parking structure.
3. Off -Site spaces. Off -site parking spaces may be relied upon to serve the commercial uses
provided a shared parking study is completed by the applicant/developer and approved by
the Modification Committee.
9268.12 LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Off Street loading. All loading spaces shall have adequate ingress and egress, and shall be
designed and maintained so that the maneuvering, loading or unloading of vehicles does not
interfere with vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
9268.13 LANDSCAPING
All areas of the subject site not devoted to driveways or walkways shall be properly landscaped
and maintained.
9268.14 LIGHTING
Lighting shall be appropriately shielded to not impact the residential units, and reflect away from
streets. Lights may be mounted at a height of up to twenty (20) feet above the adjacent
pavement.
9268.15 OUTSIDE STORAGE, RECYCLABLES AND REFUSE
Trash, garbage, refuse, and recyclables may be temporarily stored outside the building;
provided, that such storage shall be completely screened from public view by an enclosure of
which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) -foot high stucco or decorative masonry walls, or
other approved screening devices with a solid metal gate painted a color compatible with the
walls. Such storage areas shall have full roofs to reduce stormwater pollution and to screen
unsightly views. The design of the roof and the materials used shall be compatible with the site's
architecture, and adequate height clearance shall be provided to enable ready access to any
storage containers. Such storage shall not be in any required setback areas.
9268.16 FENCES AND WALLS
1. Fences and walls are not permitted along the street frontage(s), except open -work fences to
enclose landscaped courtyard or an outdoor dining area. Any gate placed across the
courtyard opening or outdoor dining area shall have a minimum of 50 percent transparency.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 MU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 4
2. Fences and walls located at rear and interior side yard areas are limited to six (6) feet in
height, as measured from the lowest adjacent grade.
9268.17 DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
In conducting a review of projects subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the reviewing
body may utilize design guidelines /criteria that have been adopted by the City and
Redevelopment Agency in order to provide guidance to project proponents on how to best
achieve the City's expectations for quality development; implementation of the applicable
General Plan goals and policies; and maintenance of the public health, safety, general welfare
and property throughout the MU Zone. Any applicable design guidelines /criteria shall be
available at the City.
9268.18 MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Prior to commencing any work pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving,
conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure within the (MU) zone, all building
and site plans shall be subject to design review by the Development Services Department, as
well as review by the Building Services. The Development Services Department will review
project design and seek to ensure compatibility of the project with the scale and quality of
development within the MU zone. The Development Services Department will make
recommendations regarding project design to the Planning Commission, for consideration in
connection with the Planning Commission's decision on the final design review or conditional
use permit. The Planning Commission's decision is subject to appeal to the City Council within
five (5) business days from the date of such decision. The City Council's decision shall be final.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -01 MU Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 5
(NEW) Restricted Multiple Family Zone Regulations (R -3 -R)
9254.1. GENERAL.
No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed,
established or converted into a cooperative multiple dwelling except for the uses
specified in the following subsections, and in compliance with the regulations of this
Division 5.
9254.1.1. DWELLING UNITS.
Two or more dwelling units, multiple dwellings and /or cooperative dwellings constructed
in accordance with the regulations of Article VIII of this Code relating to the Multiple
Family Construction Standards.
9254.1.3. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES.
Accessory buildings and uses for and customarily incidental to any of the uses described
in the preceding sections of this Title when located on the same building site and not
involving the conduct of a business.
9254.1.3.1. TENTS AND CANOPIES.
It shall be unlawful for any person, to erect, put in place or maintain in place, any tent,
tent house, canvas house or structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric; any
canopy or canopy structure constructed of canvas, cloth, or other fabric or material.
Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply as follows:
1. Decorative canopies and awnings constructed as a component or feature of an
overall architectural design.
2. Picnic umbrellas not in excess ten feet (10') in diameter.
3. Temporary tents and canopies. Temporary tents and canopies of any size may
be erected in any location with the exception of the front yard and /or street side
yard setback areas on a parcel or lot for a period that is not in excess of three (3)
days.
9254.1.4. SIGNS.
No signs, sign structures or sign devices of any character shall be permitted in any R -3-
R, Restricted Multiple Family Residential Zone, except unlighted signs as hereinafter
specified in this Title.
9254.1.4.1. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS.
On properties which are developed with multiple family projects containing more than
five (5) dwellings units one (1) single -faced monument structure not to exceed fifteen
(15) square feet in area nor more than three (3) feet in height with a maximum sign area
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of eighteen (18) inches high by twenty -four (24) inches long for only the name and
address of the development may be erected within the front yard area. The materials
and colors of such sign shall be the same or compatible with the building architecture
and color.
9254.1.4.1.1. SAME.
Each dwelling unit shall have its street number posted so as to be easily seen from its
access walkway. One (1) sign that does not to exceed one (1) square foot in area and
containing only the address of the unit shall be allowed.
9254.1.4.2. TEMPORARY SIGNS.
The following signs shall be permitted on a temporary basis only and shall be located at
least ten (10) feet from adjoining premises and at least five (5) feet from a paved
roadway, but provided that where any sidewalk exists, the sign shall be located at least
three (3) feet from the sidewalk in the direction of the residence. If a wall or hedge
prevents a sign from being located as provided in this Division, the sign may be placed
immediately adjacent to the wall or hedge. No sign shall be placed in a location that
interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress or egress to the property or adjoining
properties as per the standards on file with the Development Services Department or
where such signs may interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device.
9254.1.4.2.1. SAME.
One (1) sign not to exceed three (3) feet in height nor more than four (4) square feet in
area per face for the purpose of advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, except a
corner property may have two (2) such signs. In lieu of such sign, one (1) sign not
exceeding four (4) square feet in area per face may be mounted on a decorative post
and arm not exceeding six (6) feet in height and of a design approved by the
Development Services Director or designee.
9254.1.4.2.2. SAME.
Under each "For Sale" sign, three (3) smaller signs not to exceed six inches by twenty
four inches (6" x 24 each may be attached to the sign or sign support.
9254.1.4.2.3. SAME.
One (1) directional arrow -type sign not to exceed one foot by two feet (1' x 2') pointing to
the premises for sale, lease or rent. The sign may contain the words "Open House," on
both sign faces. Such sign may be placed on private property located at a through street
intersection pointing toward the "Open House" during daylight hours. This sign shall only
be permitted if: (1) the owner of said property consents to such use of said property, and
(2) the house offered for sale is open and attended by the owner or an authorized
representative of the owner during any time the sign is in place. Advertising copy may be
placed on both sign faces.
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9254.1.4.2.4. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing more than one (1) dwelling unit but less than five (5) dwelling units, one (1)
temporary sign of not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area, advertising the property
for sale, lease or rent, erected and maintained during the period of active sales, lease or
rental campaign is being conducted for such new multiple family residential projects but
in no event for a period longer than six (6) months.
9254.1.4.2.5. SAME.
On properties which are developed with new multiple family residential projects
containing five (5) or more dwelling units, one (1) temporary sign of not to exceed thirty-
two (32) square feet in area, advertising the property for sale, lease or rent, erected and
maintained during the period an active sales, lease or rental campaign is being
conducted for such new multiple family residential project but in no event for a period
longer than six (6) months.
9254.1.4.2.6. SAME.
One (1) temporary sign of not to exceed a total of sixteen (16) square feet in area giving
the names of the contractors, engineer, architect and lending institution during the period
of construction on the premises. The location of such sign shall be shown on the building
plans and shall be removed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
premises.
9254.1.4.2.7. TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS.
Temporary election signs shall be permitted in addition to other permitted signs subject
to the following:
A. Any person who displays a temporary election sign or any person who owns or
possesses the property on which a temporary election sign is located shall
remove it within ten (10) days after the date of the scheduled election date to
which it relates.
B. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign in excess of
thirty -two (32) square feet in total area, or sixteen (16) square feet in area per
face whichever is Tess. No person shall erect, maintain or display temporary
election signs with a total aggregate area on a given lot in excess of eighty (80)
square feet.
C. No person shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign that
interferes with the visibility of vehicular ingress and egress to any lot. All
temporary election signs shall comply with the visibility standards for driveways
and intersections on file with the Development Services Department. No person
shall erect, maintain or display a temporary election sign that interferes with or
can be confused with any traffic signal or device.
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D. After twenty -four (24) hours written notice is personally served on a candidate,
proponent or to a person who owns or possesses property to remove an illegally
displayed, erected or maintained temporary election sign, the Development
Services Director or designee may summarily remove said sign,
9254.1.5. BOARDING HOUSES PROHIBITED.
No boarding house shall be permitted in the R -3 -R Restricted Multiple Family
Residential Zone on properties developed with single family residences.
9254.2.1. GENERAL.
The regulations set forth in this Part shall apply in the R -3 -R Restricted Multiple Family
Zone, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter.
9254.2.2. BUILDING HEIGHT.
The maximum building height for multiple family projects shall not exceed one (1) story
and eighteen (18') feet.
Exception: Porches facing a street shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height as
measured from the adjacent finished grade. A "porch" is defined as any covered area at
a building entrance, whether it is a projecting feature with a separate cover, or a
recessed area behind the building wall. For projecting porches, the height shall be
measured to the uppermost point of the projecting feature, including roof ridges, railings,
cornices, and other decorative features. For recessed porches, the height shall be
measured to the uppermost point of the opening.
9254.2.2.1. SAME.
Building height for a multiple family project shall be determined by the vertical distance
from the first story line to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the ridge line
of a mansard roof or to the ridge of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof. If the finished
first story line is more than two feet (2') above the highest street curb elevation adjacent
to the lot, then the story directly beneath it shall be considered as a first story for the
purpose of determining building height. If there is no curb, the reference shall be to the
highest elevation at the centerline of the adjacent street segment or segments.
9254.2.3. FRONT YARD.
There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty -five feet (25') in depth and at least
sixty percent (60 of the required front yard shall be irrigated and landscaped with
lawn, trees, shrubs or other plant materials. Said yard shall be permanently maintained
in a neat and orderly manner.
9254.2.4. SIDE YARD.
On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than
ten feet (10') in width. On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall
be the same as for interior lots. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot
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shall not be Tess than the required front yard setback. No parking shall be permitted
within any required side yard on the street side of a corner lot.
EXCEPTION: On Tots that are less than sixty -five feet (65') in width the enclosed single
story garage portion of a dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of five feet (5') into the
required interior side yard setback, provided that there shall be no living space in said
enclosed garage encroachment.
9254.2.5. REAR YARD.
There shall be a rear yard of not Tess than ten feet (10').
9254.2.6. PROJECTIONS.
The following regulations shall apply to projections:
A. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills and buttresses or other architectural features
may extend or project into the required distance between buildings on the same
lot, and into a required front, rear or side yard, provided that such projection
shall not exceed a maximum of twenty -four inches (24
B. No fire escapes or open stairways shall project into any required front, rear or
side yard.
C. Balconies may extend or project into a required front, rear or side yard, provided
that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of sixty inches (60 nor shall
such projection be closer than sixty inches (60 from any property line.
D. Trellis structures, patio covers or awnings not exceeding eight feet (8') in height
may extend or project into a required rear or side yard provided that such
projection shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code.
9254.2.7. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY.
Maximum density: one dwelling unit per one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) square
feet of lot area (30 dwelling units per acre).
9254.2.8. PARKING.
The following regulations shall apply to parking:
A. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided and assigned to each dwelling unit.
B. On lots containing Multiple Family Dwellings, guest parking shall be provided at
the rate of one (1) parking space for every two (2) dwelling units.
C. Structures used principally for parking shall not be higher than one (1) story
and /or higher than the height of the residence.
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D. Each parking space shall have clear dimensions of at least nine feet (9') in width
by nineteen feet (19') in depth.
E. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a twenty
five -foot (25') turning radius and /or a minimum of twenty -five feet (25') of back
out space directly adjacent to said parking space.
F. No portion of any required driveway may be used to fulfill any such parking
space requirements other than providing for ingress or egress or temporary
loading and unloading.
G. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect from damage the interior
wall of garages from damage and supports of carports.
H. A clear three -foot (3') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so maintained
between any open parking space and adjoining property lines.
I. No parking shall be permitted within the required front yard and /or street side
yard.
J. Each required guest parking space shall have clear dimensions of at least nine
feet (9') in width by nineteen feet (19') in depth.
K. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not less than two inches (2 in height
shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces.
9254.2.9. DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
The following shall apply to driveways:
A. Each driveway to a parking space shall be at least ten feet (10') wide and shall
be totally unobstructed from the pavement upward.
B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required parking
spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty -five feet (125') long, shall be
not Tess than eighteen feet (18') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the
pavement upward.
EXCEPTION:
Two (2) ten -foot (10') wide driveways may be provided in lieu of one (1) eighteen
foot (18') wide driveway.
C. Each driveway adjacent to a garage or parking space shall be a minimum of
twenty -five feet (25') wide with a width of fifteen feet (15') to be totally
unobstructed from the pavement upward.
D. Every driveway shall be entirely paved.
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E. Community driveways shall be permitted provided the owners of the lots show
proof of a recorded easement or other legal instruments authorizing the use of
such shared driveway arrangement and provided that a Covenant in recordable
form by its terms to be for the benefit of, enforceable by, and to be released only
by the City, is executed by the owners of all property affected thereby. The
Covenant shall state that such community driveway shall be usable by the
tenants and owners of the properties proposed to be served by the driveway.
Recordation of this instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit.
F. A fence or wall located at the side and rear property lines may not occupy more
than a six -inch (6 wide portion of the required setback and /or landscaped area.
G. Eaves, no portion which are Tess than thirteen feet (13') above the pavement,
may overhang any such driveway a distance of not more than three feet (3').
H. Utility pole cross -arms and utility service wires may be located not less than
thirteen feet (13') in height above the paved surface of any such driveway.
I. Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, a landscaped area
at least a clear three feet (3') in width shall be maintained between the property
line and the driveway, and a two foot (2') wide landscaped area shall be
maintained between any driveway and building.
9254.2.10. -OPEN SPACE.
The following regulations shall apply:
A. At least one hundred (100) square feet of contiguous private open space shall
be provided for each ground floor dwelling unit. Such open space shall be
directly accessible from the unit that it serves, and shall have a minimum
dimension of ten feet (10').
B. At least fifty percent (50 of the cumulative required open space shall be
landscaped and shall be maintained and provided with a permanent irrigation
system.
C. One (1) thirty-six inch (36 box tree for each twenty -five feet (25') of street
frontage shall be provided in the front and /or street side yards. The specific
locations of these trees are subject to the review and approval of the
Development Services Director or designee
9254.2.11. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS.
The minimum distance between swimming pools or spas and the first floor access
openings shall be as follows:
A. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is Tess than nine (9)
feet, said minimum distance shall be five (5) feet.
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B. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is nine (9) feet, said
minimum distance shall be fifteen (15) feet.
All pools, spas, and similar water features of eighteen (18) inches or more in
depth shall be enclosed by a structure and /or fence, as required by the City's
Building and Safety Codes.
9254.2.12. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS.
Buildings on the same property shall be assumed to have a property line between them
and shall have a minimum separation of ten feet (10').
9254.2.13. LAUNDRY ROOM.
If a laundry area is not provided in every unit, a minimum of one (1) common laundry
facility shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for each
ten (10) units and shall be centrally located to the unit to be served.
9254.2.14. TRASH AREAS.
Each project shall be provided with a trash, garbage and refuse collection and loading
area, which shall have a concrete approach and pad. Said area shall be completely
screened from view by a covered enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six
foot (6' high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid metal
gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior dimensions
of the enclosure shall provide for convenient access to the trash containers. The interior
of the enclosure shall be equipped with minimum three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent
the containers from damaging the enclosure. The enclosures shall not be located in any
required front, side or rear yard.
9254.2.14.1. RECYCLABLES COLLECTION AND LOADING AREAS.
Lots developed with more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be provided with an area for
the collection and loading of recyclables in accordance with the California Integrated
Waste Management Act of 1989. That area shall have a concrete approach and pad,
and completely screened from view by a covered enclosure of which three (3) sides shall
consist of six -foot (6' high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed
with solid metal gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure walls. The
interior dimensions of the enclosure shall provide for convenient access to the collection
containers. The interior of the enclosure shall be equipped, if necessary, with minimum
three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from damaging the enclosure. The
enclosures shall not be located in any required front, side or rear yard.
9254.2.15. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
Mechanical and plumbing equipment, including, but not limited to, ventilation fans,
heating, cooling and air conditioning equipment, water heaters, spa and pool equipment
and any other similar equipment, shall not exceed the height limit prescribed in this
Chapter and shall be screened from the street or placed on the roof below the ridge line
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out of view from the street(s). Said equipment shall not be located within any required
front, side or rear yard setback.
Exception: Tankless water heaters may encroach thirty inches (30 into any required
interior side or rear yard provided that a minimum setback of four (4) feet is maintained.
9254.2.15.1. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
Backflow prevention devices, if located within a front yard or a side yard on the street
side of a corner lot, shall be screened as follows:
A. On backflow devices with piping sizes of three (3) inches or larger, screening is
required by either a decorative masonry wall or planter box, as per the current
standards on file in the Development Services Department.
B. Backflow devices with piping sizes of two and one -half (2 1 /2) inches and smaller
must be screened by either planting or a decorative masonry wall, as per the
current standards on file in the Development Services Department.
C. The required screening material shall be architecturally compatible with the on-
site development, and subject to the review and approval of the Development
Services Director or designee.
9254.2.16. UTILITIES.
All utilities on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed
underground except as otherwise approved by the City Council by approval of a precise
plan of design. The owner or developer is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this Section and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by
the serving utilities for the installation of such facilities. For the purpose of this Section,
appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted
transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed
ducts in an underground system may be terminated above ground.
9254.2.17. EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties
and streets. Light standards shall comply with the provisions for accessory buildings and
exterior Tight fixtures may be mounted on any exterior wall or structure at a maximum of
fifteen feet (15') above the adjacent finished grade level.
9254.2.18. FENCES, WALLS AND GATES.
Fences, walls and /or gates are prohibited within front and street side yard areas, except
for guard rails and hand rails required for safety protection up to the minimum height
required by the Building Code. Such guard rails and hand rails shall be subject to
Architectural Design Review. For the purposes of this Section, the front and street side
yard areas shall be defined as the areas extending across the full width or length of the
lot between any street frontage lot line and the front of any building nearest the street.
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EXCEPTION: Temporary construction fencing that is of chain -link or wire type may be
permitted within the front and street side yard areas, provided it does not exceed six (6)
feet in height.
The need for any retaining walls and their height shall be determined by the City
Engineer.
9254.2.18.1. FENCES AND WALLS. SIDE AND REAR YARD AREAS.
Fences and walls located within the required side and rear yard areas are permitted up
to six (6) feet in height.
Measurement of a Fence or Wall Height. The fence or wall height shall be measured
from the lowest adjacent grade at the base to the uppermost part of the fence or wall
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
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When there is a difference in grade between properties, a fence or wall is permitted up
to six (6) feet in height adjacent to the rear and side property lines if said fence or wall
maintains a minimum setback that is equal to the difference in grade between the
properties. When there is no difference in grade between properties, a wall or fence shall
comply with the height limitations unless it complies with the setbacks required for an
accessory building (refer to Figure 4).
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EXCEPTION: If the grade has been altered by previous grading, the finished grade shall
be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or designee.
No spears (i.e. apache, aristocrat with crushed spears, or any spearlike features) shall
be permitted on a fence, wall, or gate.
Chain link, corrugated fiberglass, bamboo fencing, and wire type fencing are not
permitted.
9254.2.18.3. VEHICULAR VISIBILITY STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND
INTERSECTIONS.
On corner Tots located at the intersection of two or more streets, alleys, or common
driveways no buildings, structures, fences, walls, gates, hedge shrubbery, landscape
architectural features or dense landscaping shall exceed three (3) feet in height within
twenty -five (25) feet of the intersection. At driveways, the minimum height shall be three
(3) feet within fifteen (15) feet of the driveways intersection with the street and /or
sidewalk (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
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Eh6t B2
Text Amendment No. TA 10 -02 (Amending existing zoning code regulations to
achieve consistency with the Draft General Plan):
1. Amending and Adding new definitions in Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 2.
2. Amending and Adding new regulations to the Residential Zones in Article IX,
Chapter 2, Part 5, Divisions 0, 1, 2, 3, and 5.
3. Amending the Density Bonus regulations set forth in Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 5,
Division 7.
4. Repeal in its entirety the Limited Commercial (C -1) Zone and regulations (C -1)
set forth Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6, Division 2.
5. Amending the Commercial- Manufacturing (C -M) Zone regulations in Article IX,
Chapter 2, Part 6, Division 5.
6. Adding new regulations to the Planned Industrial District (M -1) Zone in Division 6
of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6.
7. Adding new regulations to the Central Business District (CBD) Zone in Division 4
of Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6.
8. Adding new regulations to the General Commercial (C -2) Zone in Division 3 of
Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 6.
9. Amending the Off Street Parking Requirements set forth in Article IX, Chapter 2,
Part 6, Division 9.
10. Additions to the list of Administrative Modifications set forth in Article IX, Chapter
2, Part 9, Division 2.
Exhibit B2: Text Amendment No. TA 10 -02
October 26, 2010
PART 2 DEFINITIONS
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9220.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Accessory building means a building, which eF -ruse
is subordinate to the main dwelling on
the same lot. This includes, but is not limited to a detached garage, gazebo, pergola,
cabana, pool house, recreation room, trellis, and covered patio. When a structure abuts
or is joined to the wall of the main
dwelling and there is access to the main dwelling, such asse-ssoFy-buiteliRg structure
shall be counted as part of the main dwelling.
9220.2.
9220.25 FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS
9220.18.4 DOWNTOWN MIXED USE
9220.21 DWELLING, ONE FAMILY
9220.24.1 EMERGENCY SHELTER
ACCESSORY
Accessory Dwelling Units are separate living units that may include a separate kitchen,
sleeping, and bathroom facilities, and are detached from the main dwelling unit on a
single family lot. Accessory Dwelling Units are subordinate in size, location, and
appearance to the main dwelling unit.
A zoning designation that allows a development that integrates compatible commercial
or retail uses, or both, with residential uses and that because of its proximity to jobs,
shopping, and residences, will minimize new vehicle trip generation.
One Family Dwelling is a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by one
family. This definition includes manufactured homes, installed in compliance with
California Government Code Section 65852.3.
Pursuant to Section 50801(e) of the California Health and Safety Code, an emergency
shelter is housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited
to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person,
boarding houcc, club, dormitory, fratornity, hotol, Iodginghouco, motol, rohabilitation
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contor, root homo or corority. Two or more persons living together as a single
housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit. This term does not include a boarding house.
9220.25.1 GROSS FLOOR AREA FLOOR AREA RATIO
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the maximum non residential building square footage that may
be permitted. FAR is measured by dividing building square footage by lot area existing
prior to development. For Regional Shopping Centers, Gross Leasable Area shall be
used to determining building square footage. For all other and uses, Gross Floor Area
shall be used to determine building square footage.
9220.25.2 GROSS FLOOR AREA (take over this code section number)
Gross Floor Area shall be the total dimensions on each floor as measured from the
outside wall.
(a) Stairc;
(b) Elevator shaft;
(c) Air chaftc;
(d) Toilots;
(o) Plumbing chafts;
maintonance of tho building;
(g) Closots;
Publicserfiders or bier cloarly dolinoatod as pormanont;
(i) Balconioc.
9220.25.3 GROSS LEASABLE AREA
Gross leasable area shall be the total floor area designed for the tenant's occupancy and
exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines or upper floors expressed in square
feet and measured from the centerline of joint partitions and from outside wall faces. It is
the space for which tenants pay rent, including sales areas.
9220.45.1.1 MANUFACTURED HOME
A manufactured home is a single family house constructed entirely in a controlled factory
environment, built to the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards
(better known as the HUD Code). Manufactured homes are considered single family
dwelling units or one family dwellings.
9220.45.1.2 MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
Any area or tract of land where space is rented or held for rent to two or more owners or
users of manufactured homes or mobile homes. Manufactured Home Parks are
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permissible in R -2 or R -3 zoning districts subject to the submittal of a Specific Plan
application per Section 9296 et. seq.
9220.45.1.3 MIXED USE
A zoning designation that allows the combination of commercial and residential uses in
the same structure and the residential component is located above the nonresidential
component. Nonresidential uses are typically commercial uses and the primary activity
on the ground floor space in a project.
9220.45.1.4 MOBILE HOME
A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis
and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the
required utilities. It does not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers. The term
includes, but is not limited to, the definition of "mobile home," as set forth in regulations
governing the Mobile Home Safety and Construction Standards Program, 924 CFR
3282.7(a). A mobile home is only permitted within a Manufactured Home Park.
9220.50.1 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER
For the purpose of determining parking regulations, a Rfegional Sshopping Csenter shall
mean a planned, integrated commercial development comprising not less than seven
hundred fifty thousand (750,000) square feet of gross leasable
area.
9220.50.2 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY GENERAL
Any State licensed facility, place, or structure that is maintained and operated to provide
non medical, day -care, or foster agency services for seven or more adults, children, or
adults and children as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of the California Health and
Safety Code, Section 1500 et seq. This use includes the administration of limited health
care assistance and includes facilities serving those with disabilities.
9220.50.3 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY LIMITED
Any State licensed facility, place, or structure that is maintained and operated to provide
non medical, day -care, or foster agency services for six or fewer adults, children, or
adults and children as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 3 of the California Health and
Safety Code, Section 1500 et seq. This use includes the administration of limited health
care assistance and includes facilities serving those with disabilities. Uses considered a
Residential Care Facility- Limited are permitted by right as required by State law in all
zones that allow residential uses by right,
9220.62 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING- GENERAL
A State licensed facility providing housing with no limit on length of stay to be occupied
by seven or more individuals of a target population and linked to on -site or off -site
services that assist the occupants retain the housing, improve their health status, and
maximize their ability to live in the community.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Definitions
October 26, 2010
Page 3
9220.62.1 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING LIMITED
A State licensed facility providing housing with no limit on length of stay to be occupied
by six or fewer individuals of a target population and linked to on -site or off -site services
that assist the occupants to retain the housing, improve their health status, and
maximize their ability to live in the community. Supportive Housing- Limited facilities are
permitted by right as required by State law in all zones that allow residential uses by
right.
9220.65.1 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GENERAL
A State licensed facility that has as its purpose the facilitating of the movement of seven
or more homeless individuals and families into permanent housing within a reasonable
amount of time (no Tess than six months).
9220.65.2 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LIMITED
A State licensed facility that has as its purpose facilitating of the movement of six or
fewer homeless individuals and families into permanent housing within a reasonable
amount of time (no Tess than six months). Transitional Housing- Limited facilities are
permitted by right as required by State law in all zones that allow residential uses by
right.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Definitions
October 26, 2010
Page 4
R -M Zone
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9250.2.5 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS L IVING QUARTERS PROHIBITED,
ogle- F -amily -fie
Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following regulations:
A. Location and Operation Standards:
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on any legal parcel of 15,000
square feet or more.
2. No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a property.
3. Accessory dwelling units shall only be built when there is an existing single family
residence (e.g. primary residence) on the site. If a site is vacant, an accessory
dwelling unit may be constructed at the same time as the primary residence,
however no certificate of occupancy may be issued unless and until a certificate
of occupancy is issued for the primary residence.
4. Accessory dwelling units shall not be attached in any way to any other building,
except for a garage or carport that serves the accessory dwelling unit, and shall
not be within ten (10) feet of another building. Accessory dwelling units shall not
be attached to the main residence.
5. A covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be required to be filed
for each accessory dwelling unit, requiring that the accessory dwelling unit shall
not be sold independently of the main dwelling unit and parcel.
B. Development Standards:
1. Except as identified in this Subsection, accessory dwelling units shall comply with
all the development standards (e.g. setbacks, lot coverage, height,
encroachment plane, etc. that apply to the primary residence).
2. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be more than 600 square feet of gross floor
area, not including a covered porch, covered patio, or trellis, and a garage or
carport that serves the accessory dwelling unit.
3. An accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to a height of one -story, not to exceed
twelve (12) feet in height to the top of the plate and sixteen (16) feet to the
highest ridgeline, and shall not exceed the height of the primary residence.
4. An accessory dwelling unit shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) on- street
parking space (covered or uncovered) in a designated location outside of the
required front or street -side yard setbacks.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
R -O Zone
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9220).
(Moved to Definition section
9251.2.9.1. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. REGULATIONS.
Accessory buildings, except for accessory dwelling units are not to be used as dwelling
units. Accessory buildings may not have more than one (1) story, exceed more than
sixteen (16) feet in height, occupy more than twenty -five percent (25 of a required
rear yard, be located within five (5) feet of a rear lot line nor within ten (10) feet of
another building, contain more than one (1) room and one (1) three quarter (3/4)
bathroom. Side yard setbacks for accessory buildings shall be the same as those
specified for main dwellings in this Division.
throo quartor bathroom. The total floor area of detached accessory building(s), not
including accessory welling units shall not exceed fifty
percent (50 of the ground floor area of the main dwelling.
9252.2.3.1. CORNER LOTS.
On corner Tots the required side yard setback adjoining the interior lot shall be as
specified in Section 9252.2.3. The required side yard setback on the street side of a
corner lot shall not be less than twenty (20) feet, unless a greater setback is specified in
Chapter 3 of this Article. Any portion of a single story in excess of twelve (12) feet high
and /or any portion of a second story including second story architectural features and
walls shall be setback not Tess than twenty (20) feet or twenty percent (20 of the width
of the lot as measured at the front property line; whichever is greater, unless a greater
setback is specified in Chapter 3 of this Article. The lot width for determining setbacks on
lots with more than fifty percent (50 frontage on a cul -de -sac terminus shall be
measured at the required building setback line.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -O Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
On corner Tots an attached garage portion of a main dwelling that does not exceed one
(1) story and sixteen (16) feet in height may be located not Tess than fifteen (15) feet
from the rear property line.
No portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of
forty (40) degrees as measured at the ground level along the street side property line.
The point shall be located at the intersection of a horizontal projection of the adjacent
grade elevation and its intersection with the street side property line. Architectural
projections, with the exception of roof eaves shall not project into the required setback.
9252.2.3.2. SIDE YARDS. REVERSE CORNER LOT.
On reverse corner Tots, the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be as
specified in Section 9251.2.3. The required side yard on the street side of a reverse
corner lot shall be not less than twenty -five (25) feet, unless a greater setback is
specified in Chapter 3 of this Article. Any portion of a single story in excess of twelve
(12) feet high measured from the adjacent finished grade to the top plate and /or any
portion of a second story, including second story architectural features and wall, shall be
set back twenty (20) feet or twenty percent (20 of the width of the lot as measured at
the front property line, whichever is greater, unless a greater setback is specified in
Chapter 3 of this Article.
On reverse corner Tots an attached garage portion of a main dwelling that does not
exceed one (1) story and sixteen (16) feet in height may be located not Tess than fifteen
(15) feet from the rear property line.
No portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of
forty (40) degrees as measured at the ground level along the street side property line.
The point shall be located at the intersection of a horizontal projection of the adjacent
grade elevation and its intersection with the street side property line. Architectural
projections, with the exception of building eaves shall not project into the required
setback.
The lot width for determining setbacks on lot with more than fifty percent (50 frontage
on a cul -de -sac terminus shall be measured at the required front setback line.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(Moved to the Definition section 9220).
building; porcons omployod by and rondoring corvicoe oxclucivoly to tho family
9251.2.10.3
REGU1 ATION
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -O Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
7. A covonant in a form approvod by tho City Attornoy shall bo roquirod to bo filod for
9251.2.10.3 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following regulations:
A. Location and Operation Standards:
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on any legal parcel of 15,000
square feet or more.
Delete Soction 0251.1.2 ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS /GUEST HOUSE
assessaiy-lauilcliRg,
2. No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a property.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -O Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
3. Accessory dwelling units shall only be built when there is an existing single family
residence (e.g. primary residence) on the site. If a site is vacant, an accessory
dwelling unit may be constructed at the same time as the primary residence,
however no certificate of occupancy may be issued unless and until a certificate
of occupancy is issued for the primary residence.
4. Accessory dwelling units shall not be attached in
any way to any other structure building, except for a garage that serves the
accessory dwelling unit, and shall not be within ten (10) feet of another building.
Accessory dwelling units shall not be attached to the main residence.
5. A covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be required to be filed
for each accessory dwelling unit, requiring that the accessory dwelling unit shall
not be sold independently of the main dwelling unit and parcel.
B. Development Standards:
1. Except as identified in this Subsection, accessory dwelling units shall comply with
all the development standards (e.g. setbacks, lot coverage, height,
encroachment plane, etc. that apply to the primary residence).
2, An accessory dwelling unit shall not be more than 600 square feet of gross floor
area, not including a covered porch, covered patio, trellis, and a garage or
carport that serves the accessory dwelling unit.
3. An accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to a height of one -story, not exceed
twelve (12) feet in height to the top of the plate and sixteen (16) feet to the
highest ridgeline, and shall not exceed the height of the primary residence.
4. An accessory dwelling unit shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) on- street
parking space (covered or uncovered) in a designated location outside of the
required front or street -side yard setbacks.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -O Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 4
R -1 Zone
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9220).
(Moved to Definition Section
9252.2.9.1. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS. REGULATIONS.
Accessory buildings, except for accessory dwelling units are not to be used as dwelling
units. Accessory buildings may not have more than one (1) story, exceed more than
sixteen (16) feet in height, occupy more than twenty -five percent (25 of a required
rear yard, be located within five (5) feet of a rear lot line nor ten (10) feet of another
building, contain more than one (1) room and one (1) three quarter (3/4) bathroom. Side
yard setbacks for accessory buildings shall be the same as those specified for main
dwellings in this Division. Z2 -42
bathroom. The total floor area of detached accessory building(s), not including
accessory dwelling units shall not exceed fifty percent
(50 of the ground floor area of the main dwelling.
c. (Amondod by Ord. 2256 adoptod 5 5 2000).
9252.2.3.1. CORNER LOTS.
On corner Tots the required side yard setback adjoining the interior lot shall be as
specified in Section 9252.2.3. The required side yard setback on the street side of a
corner lot shall not be less than twenty (20) feet, unless a greater setback is specified in
Chapter 3 of this Article. Any portion of a single story in excess of twelve (12) feet high
and /or any portion of a second story including second story architectural features and
walls shall be setback not Tess than twenty (20) feet or twenty percent (20 of the width
of the lot as measured at the front property line; whichever is greater, unless a greater
setback is specified in Chapter 3 of this Article. The lot width for determining setbacks on
Tots with more than fifty percent (50 frontage on a cul -de -sac terminus shall be
measured at the required building setback line.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -1 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
On corner Tots an attached garage portion of a main dwelling that does not exceed one
(1) story and sixteen (16) feet in height may be located not less than fifteen (15) feet
from the rear property line.
No portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of
forty (40) degrees as measured at the ground level along the street side property line.
The point shall be located at the intersection of a horizontal projection of the adjacent
grade elevation and its intersection with the street side property line. Architectural
projections, with the exception of roof eaves shall not project into the required setback.
9252.2.3.2. SIDE YARDS. REVERSE CORNER LOT.
On reverse corner lots, the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be as
specified in Section 9251.2.3. The required side yard on the street side of a reverse
corner lot shall be not less than twenty -five (25) feet, unless a greater setback is
specified in Chapter 3 of this Article. Any portion of a single story in excess of twelve
(12) feet high measured from the adjacent finished grade to the top plate and /or any
portion of a second story, including second story architectural features and wall, shall be
set back twenty (20) feet or twenty percent (20 of the width of the lot as measured at
the front property line, whichever is greater, unless a greater setback is specified in
Chapter 3 of this Article.
On reverse corner Tots an attached garage portion of a main dwelling that does not
exceed one (1) story and sixteen (16) feet in height may be located not Tess than fifteen
(15) feet from the rear property line.
No portion of any structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of
forty (40) degrees as measured at the ground level along the street side property line.
The point shall be located at the intersection of a horizontal projection of the adjacent
grade elevation and its intersection with the street side property line. Architectural
projections, with the exception of building eaves shall not project into the required
setback.
The lot width for determining setbacks on a lot with more than fifty percent (50
frontage on a cul -de -sac terminus shall be measured at the required front setback line.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
0251.2.0.2. ACCESSORY LIVING QUA
(Moved to the Definition section 9220).
building; porcons omployod by and rondoring sorvicoc oxclueivoly to tho family
9251.2.10.3
REGU1 ATIONS
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -1 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
1. Accossory living quartors shall not oxcood eix hundrod (600) equaro foot of groec
7. A covonant in a form approvod by tho City Attornoy than bo requirod to bo filod for
9251.2.10.3 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following regulations:
A. Location and Operation Standards:
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed on any legal parcel of 15,000
square feet or more.
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a
assessefybuild+Rg,
2. No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a property.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -1 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
3. Accessory dwelling units shall only be built when there is an existing single family
residence (e.g. primary residence) on the site. If a site is vacant, an accessory
dwelling unit may be constructed at the same time as the primary residence,
however no certificate of occupancy may be issued unless and until a certificate
of occupancy is issued for the primary residence.
4. Accessory er-s/guest4leuses dwelling units shall not be attached in
any way to any etlhor asoessery stFuetece building, except for a garage that
serves the accessory dwelling unit, and shall not be within ten (10) feet of
another building. Accessory dwelling units shall not be attached to the main
residence.
5. A covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded for each
accessory dwelling unit, requiring that the accessory dwelling unit not be sold
independently of the main dwelling unit and parcel.
B. Development Standards:
1. Except as identified in this Subsection, accessory dwelling units shall comply
with all the development standards (e.g. setbacks, lot coverage, height,
encroachment plane, etc. that apply to the primary residence).
2. An accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 600 square feet in gross floor area,
not including a covered porch, covered patio or trellis, and a garage or carport
that serves the accessory dwelling unit.
3. An accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to a height of one -story, not exceed
twelve (12) feet in height to the top plate and sixteen (16) feet to the highest
ridgeline, and shall not exceed the height of the primary residence.
4. An accessory dwelling unit shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) on-
parking space (covered or uncovered) in a designated location outside of the
required front or street -side yard setbacks.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -1 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 4
R -2 Zone
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9253.1.1. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
Single- family dwellings of a permanent character. A new or expansion to an existing
single family dwelling shall be reviewed pursuant to the regulations contained in the R -2
zone.
9253.2.5. SIDE YARD.
On interior lots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than
ten feet (10')
foot (15'). On corner lots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be ten feet
(10') samo ae for intorior lots. The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot
shall not be less than the required front yard setback for the side street.
EXCEPTION. On Tots that are less than sixty -five feet (65') in width the enclosed single
story garage portion of a dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of five feet (5') into the
required interior side yard setback, provided that there shall be no living or other usablo
space in said enclosed garage encroachment.
9253.2.6. REAR YARD.
There shall be a landscaped-rear yard of not Tess than ten feet (10') in depth-of-twenty
the- rear-letNne.
0253.2.8. FLOOR AREA.
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unit not Toes than ono thousand ono hundrod (1,100) equaro foot; and a throo or moro
9253.2.9. PARKING.
The following regulations shall apply to parking:
A. A garago with at toast tTwo (2) covered parking spaces shall be provided and
assigned to each dwelling unit,
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
EXCEPTION: Said garago shall bo roquirod for up to and including oach throo
B. On Tots containing more than one (1) dwelling unit
guest parking shall be provided at the rate of one (1) parking space for every
two (2) dwelling units. When the calculation results in a number other than a
whole number, the requirement shall be rounded to the next higher whole
number.
C. Structures used principally for parking shall not be higher than one (1) story.
D. Each parking space shall have clear dimensions at least of teR-nine feet (4Q9') in
width by twenineteen feet (2919') in depth.
E. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a
thiftytwenty-five-foot (3925') turning radius and /or a minimum of testy twenty -five
feet (3925') of back out space directly adjacent to said parking space.
F. No portion of any required driveway may be used to fulfill any soh parking
space requirements.
G. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect from damage the
interior wall of garages and /or the supports of carports.
I.Opon par-king facilitios shall bo ccroonod from adjacont proportios, living and
J- H.A clear three -foot (3') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so maintained
between any open parking space and adjoining property lines. A-clear-twe-feet
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
KI. No parking shall be permitted within the required front yard and /or street -side
yards.
groator than two thirds tho longost dimonsion of tho proporty from tho
N-J.Each required guest parking space shall have clear dimensions of at least ten
nine feet (149') in width by twenty nineteen feet (2919') in depth.
0:K. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not Tess than two inches (2 in
height shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces.
9253.2.10. DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
The following shall apply to driveways:
A. Each Any driveway to a garage-9f parking space shall be at least ten feet (10')
twelvo and ono half foot (12 W) wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the
pavement upward, except as provided in this Title.
B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required parking
spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty -five feet (125') long shall be
not Tess than twenty- eighteen feet (2018') wide and shall be totally unobstructed
from the pavement upward, except as provided in this Title,
CT EXCEPTION:
Two (2) en foot (12 1 A10') wide driveways may be provided in
lieu of one (1) twenty eighteen -foot (2018') wide driveway; provided that one (1)
driveway is specified for ingress only and the other driveway is specified for
egress only.
C. Each driveway adjacent to a garage-Of parking space shall have a width
that provides the required safe ingress and egress and shall
be totally unobstructed
from the pavement upward, except as provided in this title.
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Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
D. Every driveway shall be entirely paved.
concrete.
-E. Community driveways shall be permitted provided that the owners of the
lots show proof of a recorded easement or other legal instruments authorizing
the use of such shared driveway arrangement and provided that a Covenant in
recordable form approved by the City Attorney is by its terms to be for the
benefit of, enforceable by, and to be released only by the City, and is executed
by all the owners of all property affected thereby. The Covenant shall state that
such community driveway shall be usable by the tenants and owners of the
properties proposed to be served by the community driveway. Recordation of
this instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
JF. Eaves, no portion of which are Tess than thirteen feet (13') above the
pavement, may overhang any sash driveway a distance of not more than three
feet (3').
hG. Utility pole cross -arms and utility service wires may be located not less than
thirteen feet (13') in height above the paved surface of any sblesizi driveway.
JH.Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, a landscaped area
at least a clear three feet (3') in width shall be maintained between the property
line and the driveway,
ilding.
I. A clear two -foot (2') wide landscaped area shall be maintained between any
driveway and any building.
drivoway oxcopt for tho purpoco of and during tho procose of loading or
9253.2.11. OPEN SPACE.
The following regulations shall apply:
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 4
A. At least throo one hundred (3 100) square feet of contiguous private open
space shall be provided for each gfeu- -fleer dwelling unit. Such open space
shall be directly accessible from the unit it serves and shall have a minimum
dimension of ten feet (10').
dopth of ton foot (10').
�B. At least fifty percent (50 of the cumulative required open space shall be
landscaped and Tho Iandecapod aroo shall be maintained and provided with a
permanent automated irrigation system.
C. One (1) minimum o �f—t e thirty -six inch (36 box trees for each
twenty -five feet (25') of street frontage and /or side frontage shall be provided in
the front and /or street side yards.
The specific locations of these trees is subject to the
review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee.
0253.2.13. BUILDING LENGTH.
9253.2.14. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS.
Buildings on the same property lot shall
have a minimum separation of ten feet (10'). fourtoon foot (11').
9253.2.15. LAUNDRY ROOM.
If a laundry area is not provided in every unit, A minimum of ono (1) a common laundry
area facility shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for
each ten (10) units and shall be centrally located
to the units to be served.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 5
R -3 Zone
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9255.1.1. DWELLING UNITS
Two or more dwelling units, including single family dwellings, multiple family dwellings
and /or cooperative dwellings constructed in accordance with the regulations of Article
VIII of this Code relating to the Multiple Family Construction Standards.
EXCEPTION: If a lot that is A proporty that io regulated by this Division has a width of
fifty feet (50') or Tess, it may be developed with only one (1) anew single family dwelling.
Such a development
shall be considered through the Modification process and is subject to the review and
approval of the Modification Committee A new or expansion to
an existing single family dwelling shall be reviewed pursuant to the regulations contained
in the R -3 zone.
9255.2.4. SIDE YARD.
On interior Tots there shall be a side yard on each side of every building of not less than
0
ten feet (10').
foot (15'). On corner Tots the required side yard adjoining the interior lot shall be ten feet
(10') The required side yard on the street side of a corner lot
shall not be Tess than the required front yard setback for the side street. No- parirg-shati
EXCEPTION: On Tots that are Tess than sixty -five feet (65') in width the enclosed single
story garage portion of a dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of five feet (5') into the
required interior side yard setback, provided that there shall be no living or othor--usable
space, in said enclosed garage encroachment.
9255.2.5. REAR YARD.
There shall be a moped -rear yard of not Tess than ten feet (10') in depth-ar-tweRty
tho roar lot !inc.
9255.2.7. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY.
Maximum density: one dwelling unit per one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) square
feet of lot area (30 dwelling units per acre).
Minimum density: one dwelling unit per two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet of
lot area (20 dwelling units per acre).
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -3 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
1
foet of lot aroa.
0255.2.8. FLOOR AREA.
9255.2.9. PARKING.
The following regulations shall apply to parking:
A. A garago with at Ioact tTwo (2) covered parking spaces shall be provided and
assigned to each dwelling unit, both of which Shall bo attachod to and within
Structures used principally for parking
shall not be higher than one (1) story.
B.
On Tots containing more than one (1) dwelling unit,
guest parking shall be provided at the rate of one (1) parking space for every
two (2) dwelling units. Where the calculation results in a number other than a
whole number, the requirement shall be rounded to the next higher whole
number.
D,C. Each parking space shall have clear dimension of ter -nine feet (.1 -99') in
width by twenty nineteen feet (2819') in depth.
&D. Safe ingress and egress shall be provided for each parking space by a
thi4ytwenty- five -foot (3925') turning radius and /or a minimum of twenty
five feet (3925') of back out space directly adjacent to said parking space.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -3 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 2
No portion of any required driveway may be used to fulfill any sash
parking space requirements. other than providing for ingrocs or ogrecs or
F. Adequate bumper guards shall be provided to protect from damage the
interior wall of garages and /or the supports of carports.
I.Opon parking facilities shall bo screened from adjacent proportioc, living and
A clear three -foot (3') wide planting area shall be landscaped and so
maintained between any open parking space and adjoining property lines. A
147H. No parking shall be permitted within the required front yard and /or street
side yards.
groator than two thirds tho longest dimoneion of tho proporty from tho
M.For projects requiring more than ton (10) guoct parking spaces, said spaces
greater than ono quarter tho longost dimension of tho proporty from tho
4,1. Each required guest parking space shall have clear dimension of ten -nine feet
-149') in width by twenty nineteen feet (2819') in depth.
B:J. "Guest Parking Only" signs with letters not less than two inches (2 in
height shall be properly located to designate guest parking spaces.
9255.2.10. DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS.
The following shall apply to driveways:
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -3 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 3
A. Each Any driveway to a garage -of parking space shall be at least e--and
one- halften feet (12 110') wide and shall be totally unobstructed from the
pavement upward, except as provided in this Title.
B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required parking
spaces or which is more than one hundred twenty -five feet (125') long, shall be
not less than eighteen feet (2018') wide and shall be totally unobstructed
from the pavement upward, except as provided in this Title.
EXCEPTION:
Two (2) ten -foot (12 1/210') wide driveways may be provided
in lieu of one (1) twentyeighteen -foot (2018') wide driveway; provided that one (1)
driveway is specified for ingress only and the other driveway is specified for
egress only.
D C. Each driveway adjacent to the rear of a a- gauge -or parking space shall
have a width that provides the required safe ingress and egress and shall be -a
totally
unobstructed from the pavement upward, except as provided in this Title.
EXCEPTION. On lots that aro loos than sixty fivo foot (65') in width eaid
D.
concrete.
Every driveway shall be entirely paved. fer-the-Feeti.tifed-full-width-wf* 414
Community driveways shall be permitted provided the owners of the Tots
show proof of a recorded easement or other legal instruments authorizing the
use of such shared driveway arrangements and provided that a Covenant in
recordable form approved by the City Attorney, is by its terms to be for the
benefit of, enforceable by, and to be released only by the City, and is executed
by all the owners of all property affected thereby. The Covenant shall state that
such community driveway shall be usable by the tenants and owners of the
properties proposed to be served by the community driveway. Recordation of
this instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
1=1,F. Eaves, no portion of which are less than thirteen feet (13') above the
pavement, may overhang any sash driveway a distance of not more than three
feet (3').
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October 26, 2010
Page 4
h-G. Utility pole cross -arms and utility service wires may be located not Tess than
thirteen feet (13') in height above the paved surface of any such driveway.
d-H.Whenever a driveway is located within a required side yard, a landscaped area
at least a clear three feet (3') in width shall be maintained between the property
line and the driveway.
I. A aR8 clear two feet foot (2') wide landscaped area shall be maintained between
the any driveway and building.
by tho oporator thoroof.
9255.2.11. OPEN SPACE.
The following regulations shall apply:
A. At least one hundred (100) two- hiad-Feel-(200) square feet of contiguous private
open space shall be provided for each grew -fleer dwelling unit. Such open
space shall be directly accessible from the unit, which it serves, and shall have a
minimum dimension of ten feet (10').
privato opon space, said contiguous privato opon epaco ehall not bo loss than
Contiguous privato opon epaco ehall bo onclocod on all eidoe by a wall, fonco or
dopth of ton foot (10').
tho total lot aroa shall bo in opon epaco; in addition, at toast two porcont (2 of
opon epaco may bo in balconios or docks, providod eaid balconios or docke
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -3 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 5
GB. At least fifty percent (50 of the cumulative required open space shall be
landscaped. Tho Iandecapod aroa and shall be maintained and provided with a
permanent irrigation system.
C. One (1) thirty -six inch (36 box tree for each twenty -five feet (25') of
street frontage shall be provided in the front and /or street side yards. The
specific locations of these trees are subject to the review and approval of the
Development Services Director or designee.
(36 box treos shall bo providod in tho roquired front yard. For projocto
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0255.2.13. BUILDING LENGTH.
9255.2.14 DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Buildings on the same property lot shall
themIl -have a minimum separation of ten feet (10'). fourtoon foot (11').
9255.2.15. LAUNDRY ROOM.
If a laundry area is not provided in every unit, a common laundry area shall be provided
with a minimum of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for each ten (10) units and shall be
centrally located to the units to be served.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 R -3 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 6
DIVISION 7 Density Bonus Ordinance
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
9257. INTENT AND PURPOSE.
This Division is established to provide a Density Bonus Ordinance for all multiple family,
Downtown Mixed Use, and Mixed -Use zones, which is intended to comply with the State
Density Bonus Law, Government Code Section 65915. In accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter and in consideration to developers of multiple family housing
for,
percontago of housing for Lower income Households, Very-low- income Households,
Moderate income Households, or Senior Citizens, the City shall grant a Density Bonus
and additional concessions.
9257.1. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Division, certain words and phrases used herein shall be
defined as follows:
a. Affordability.
The ability to satisfy the requirements of
an Affordable Unit.
b. Affordable Unit(s). Affordable units shall mean housing units that have costs or
rents as defined in Section 50052.5 and 50053 of the Health and Safety Code eents -at
as said sections
may be hereinafter amended, for Very-low- income, Lower income, or Moderate income
Households.
c. Common Interest Development. A project composed of individually owned units
that share usage and financial responsibility for common areas, including a community
apartment project, a condominium project, a planned development, and a stock
cooperative.
e-d. Concession. Concession shall mean the adjustment of a
development standard required by the City and exceeding the minimum standards
required by State law, in order to facilitate construction of eligible Housing Developments
as defined by the provisions of this Division. Concessions may include, but are not
limited to priority processing, fee deferments and waivers, and granting of modifications
to applicable zoning requirements.
e. Condominium /Apartment Conversion. A project involving the conversion of a
building with tenants, or a cooperative building with tenant shareholders, into a
community of individual owners of specified units and common owners of all common
areas.
d- f. Density bonus. Density bonus shall mean an increased density of at
five up to thirty five percent (35 over the maximum authorized density,
which is granted to a developer of a multiple family project that agroos to construct
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October 26, 2010
Page 1
includes a prescribed percentage of Affordable Units in accordance with
the density bonus provisions listed in section 9257.2.
Exception: For the purpose of residential 691:40F14 141014 Condominium /Apartment
conversion projects, "density bonus" shall mean an increase in units of twenty -five
percent (25 over the number of apartments to be provided within the existing structure
or structures proposed for conversion.
e-.
a factor.
g. Housing Development. Housing Development shall mean multiple family
residential projects within the R -2 and R -3 zones of the City including, but not limited to,
projects to substantially rehabilitate and convert existing commercial buildings to
residential use or projects to substantially rehabilitate existing multiple family dwelling
units where the result of the rehabilitation is a net increase in available residential units.
h. Incentive. Incentive shall mean the adjustment of a development standard
required by the City and exceeding the minimum standards required by State law, in
order to facilitate construction of eligible Housing Developments as defined by the
provisions of this Division. Incentives may include, but are not limited to, priority
processing, fee deferments and waivers, and granting of modifications to applicable
zoning requirements.
Household type. Household type shall mean whether the occupants of the
dwelling units are lower- income, very-low- income, moderate income, or senior citizens.
j. Land Donation. A land donation shall mean a transfer of land to the City or
housing developer identified and approved by the City, no later than the date of approval
of a final subdivision map, parcel map or residential development application of an area;
1) large enough and zoned to accommodate housing for Very-low Income Households
equal to at least 10 percent of the number of units in the market -rate development; (2) at
least one acre in size or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 units; (3)
that is or will be served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure; (4) has the
appropriate general plan designation; (5) has all the permits and approvals, other than
building permits, necessary for the development of the Affordable Units not later than the
date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development,
except design review in the event the design is not required by the City prior to the
transfer; (6) subject to a deed restriction ensuring Affordability consistent with this
Division, which shall be recorded at the time of the transfer; (7) within the boundary of
the proposed Housing Development or, if the City agrees, within one quarter mile of the
boundary of the proposed Housing Development. A proposed source of funding for the
Affordable Units shall be identified not later than the date of approval of the final
subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application.
k. Lower income and Very-low- income Households. Lower income and very-low-
income households are defined by income limits that are established in Sections
50079.5 and 50105 respectively of the Health and Safety Code, as said sections may be
hereinafter amended.
h I. Moderate income households. Moderate income households are defined by
income limits that are established in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, as
said sections may be hereinafter amended.
j- m. Senior citizens. Senior citizens shall mean persons who aro at loast cixty two
who are at least fifty -five years of age,
in accordance with State and federal Law.
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October 26, 2010
Page 2
k n. Senior citizen units housing development. Senior citizen salts housing
development shall mean government- subsidized housing units for senior citizens;
consisting of at least thirty five (35) units is
which ,(-of-the-units-have-at-least each occupied by at least one (1)
person aged fifty -five (55) or older and which provides facilities and services designed
for seniors.
9257.2. APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTION.
a. Housing developments consisting of five (5) units or more (excluding bonus units),
excluding Condominium /Apartment Conversions, are eligible for a density bonus, a
modified parking requirement, and additional concessions or incentives, provided that
the project meets one or more of the following criteria:
1. At least twenty ten percent (10 of the total number of units of a
housing development are designated for Tower- income households; or
2. At least ton porcont (10 five percent (5 of the total number of units of a housing
development are designated for very-low- income households or
3. At least ten percent (10 of the total number of units of a housing development are
designated for very-low income units for Households (Land Donation projects only); or
4. At least ten percent (10 of the total number of units of a housing development are
designated for moderate income households (Common Interest Developments that are
offered to the public for purchase only); or
4 o
5. A Senior Citizen Housing Development.
b. Residential condominium conversion projects (converting apartments into
condominium units) consisting of five (5) apartment units or more are eligible for a
twenty -five percent (25 density bonus, as set forth in this chaptor Division, provided
that the project meets one or more of the following criteria:
1. At least thirty -three percent (33 of the total number of units of the proposed
Condominium /Apartment Conversion project are designated for mederate-
inseme Low -to- Moderate income households; or
2. At least fifteen percent (15 of the total number of units of the proposed
Condominium /Apartment conversion project are designated for low- incense
Very-low income households.
3.
bonus undor tho provisions of this Chaptor if tho apartmonts propocod for
The proposed apartment
complex that is proposed to be converted into condominiums shall not have been
previously granted a Density Bonus.
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October 26, 2010
Page 3
Affordability Categories
Minimum
Set -Aside of
Affordable
Units
Bonus
Grante
d
Each
Additional
1% Set
Aside of
Affordable
Units adds:
Maximum
Very Low Income Households
5%
20%
2.5%
35%
Lower Income Households
10%
20%
1.5%
35%
Moderate Income (Common Interest
Development Only)
10%
5%
1.0%
35%
Senior Citizen Housing Development
100%
(minimum 35
units)
20%
20%
Senior Citizen Housing Development
100% of units are for Lower Income or
Very-low income Households
100%
(minimum 35
units)
0'
20%
Land Donation (Very -low income
Household projects only)
10%
15%
1%
35%
Condominium /Apartment Conversions
33% low -to-
moderate
income
25%
NA
25%
15% very low
income
c. The density bonus for qualified projects shall be calculated as follows in Table 1:
Density Bonus Provisions. A developer must choose a density bonus from only one
affordability category and cannot combine categories.
Table 1: Density Bonus Provisions
s: d. The City shall deny a proposed housing development with affordable units if any
one of the following findings is made:
1.
1. A finding in accordance with Section 65589.5 of the Government Code, as the
section may be hereinafter amended.
2. The project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the his public's health or
safety, and there is no reasonably feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate the identified
adverse impact.
9257.3. ADDITIONAL CONCESSIONS AND INCENTIVES.
The In addition to a density bonus, the City shall grant additional a specified number of
concessions or incentives to the developer in accordance with if it is shown that tho
projoct with tho affordablo units would not bo oconomically foaciblo without said
Sections 65915 et seq. of
the Government Code, as the sections may be hereinafter amended, unless the City
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October 26, 2010
Page 4
adopts a written finding that the additional Concessions or Incentive is (1) not required to
make the units Affordable; (2) has a specific adverse impact upon the public's health and
safety, or the physical environment, or any real property listed in the California Register
of Historical Resources, for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or
avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable; or (3)
would be contrary to State or federal law. Concessions and Incentives may be any of
the following:
a. A modification of applicable zoning code requirements;
b. Reduction of application or construction permit fees;
c. Other regulatory concessions proposed by the applicant or the City.
9257.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
a. Before the issuance of a building permit for any dwelling unit in a Housing
Development for which a Density Bonus has been awarded or Concessions or
Incentives granted pursuant to this Division, the developer shall identify the Affordable
Units and shall enter into a written agreement with the City, as set forth further in Section
9257.5 to guarantee one (1) or both of the following, as applicable:
1. Low and Very-low- income Households: Affordable Units for Low and
Very-low income Households shall continue to be Affordable for a minimum of thirty (30)
years, which thirty (30) year restriction shall renew upon sale or transfer of the units.
These units shall remain Affordable for a longer period of time if required by the
construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or
rental subsidy program.
2. Moderate income Households: The initial occupant must be a Moderate
income Household and the unit shall be Affordable. An equity- sharing agreement will be
required indicating that upon resale, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any
improvements, the down payment, and the seller's proportionate share of appreciation.
Upon resale, the City shall recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of
appreciation in accordance with Section 65915(c) (2)(B)(C) of the Healthy and Safety
Code, as said section may be hereinafter amended. The City shall spend such
recaptured funds within five (5) years for the construction, rehabilitation, or preservation
of Affordable housing for Very-low, Low and Moderate income Households, as described
in Section 33334.2(e) of the Healthy and Safety Code, as said section may be
hereinafter amended.
mortgago incuranco program, or rontal cubcidy program. If only a doncity bonus is
b. Affordable units shall be dispersed throughout the project and architecturally
compatible with the overall housing development.
c. In calculating the additional density bonus units to be permitted over what the
stated density that is currently allowed by the existing zoning, or in calculating the
amount of affordable units to be required, any fractional remainder
shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
d. Nothing in this Division shall be construed to require the City to provide, or limit
the City's ability to provide direct financial incentives for Housing Developments,
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October 26, 2010
Page 5
including the provision of publicly owned land by the City or the waiver of fees and
dedication requirements.
e. The City's granting of an Incentive or Concessions shall not be interpreted, in
and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change or other discretionary
approval.
f. Nothing in this Division shall be interpreted to require the City to waive or reduce
development standards or to grant an Incentive or Concession that would have a
specific, adverse impact upon health, safety or the physical environment for which there
is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact; nor shall this
require the City to waive or reduce development standards or to grant an Incentive or
Concession that would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the
California Register of Historical Resources.
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household -sip
9257.5. APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
a. A developer may submit a written preliminary proposal for a density bonus prior
to a formal application and may request a meeting with the City. The City shall respond
within ninety (90) days of receipt of a written preliminary proposal, notifying the applicant
in writing of the procedures which will be followed in processing the a formal application.
b. The formal application shall follow the review process as set forth for text
amendments in Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 9, Division 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code,
and shall provide additional information as specified in this Chapter and as requested by
the City.
c. Concurrent with the submittal of the formal application, the applicant shall also
provide the following items to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter:
1. A "Density Bonus Agreement" (in a form approved by the City Attorney) shall bo
approved subject to approval by the City Council, and that shall run with the land. It may
include, but not be limited to, providing the following information:
(a) The number of requested dwelling units above the amount allowed by the
existing zoning, and the additional concessions and incentives requested;
(b) Household type, number, location, size and construction scheduling of all
affordable units;
(c) The time period of affordability for the affordable units, as set forth in this
Chaptor- Division;
(d) The standards for maximum qualifying incomes for affordable units;
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October 26, 2010
Page 6
(e) The standards for maximum rents or sales prices for affordable units;
(f) The process to be used to certify tenant and homeowner incomes;
(g) The arrangements with the City for the monitoring of the affordable units;
(h) How vacancies will be marketed and filled;
(i) Restrictions and enforcement mechanisms binding on the property upon its
sale or transfer;
(j) Penalties and enforcement mechanisms in the event of a failure to maintain
the affordability provisions;
(k) Any other provisions deemed necessary by the City of Arcadia.
2. A project financial report (pro forma) shall be submitted to allow the City to evaluate
the financial need for the additional concessions and incentives. The City may retain a
consultant to review the financial report. The cost of the consultant shall be at the
expense of the applicant.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Density Bonus
October 26, 2010
Page 7
Communication and Transportation
Permit Requirement
P
Alternative fuels and recharging facilities
Automobile car wash
C
Automobile storage
C
Automobile fueling stations
C
Automobile fueling stations and Automated self-
service car wash
C
Automobile rental facility
C
Automobile and truck repair
C
Automobile self- service station
C
Automobile service station
C
Garages
C
Major wireless communication facilities
C
Motor vehicles and truck sales
C
Automobile upholstering
C
Used car sales
C
Education
Art Studios
C
Division 5 COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE (C -M Zone)
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type, and the
new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
Title 1 USES PERMITTED
9265.1. USES PERMITTED.
No building or land shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected, constructed
or established except for the uses specified in the following subsections.
EXCEPTION: A conditional use permit shall be required for every retail business selling
alcoholic beverages for off- premise consumption and every retail business selling goods
and products to the public on a walk -in basis which is open more than sixteen (16) hours
per day or which is open to the public any time between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 6:00
a.m., and located Tess than one hundred fifty (150) feet from residentially zoned property
(Amended by Ord. 1893 adopted 9- 6 -88).
9265 SAM€ C BUSE
Any uco pormittod in tho C 2 Zono. (Amondod by Ord. 1316 adoptod 2 1 66; amondod by Ord.
9265 7 SAMC
P Permitted
C Conditional Use Permit
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Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
ls ommerciai, 1 rade, and Music schools
C
Martial art studios
C
Music and Vocational Schools
C
Tutoring centers
C
Entertainment and Facilities
Arcades
C
Bowling alleys
C
Health club
C
Ice skating rinks
C
Karaoke and sing -along
C
Movie Theatres
C
Roller skating rinks
C
Retail
Building material sales (Not more than 20% of the
outdoor area shall be devoted to outdoor sales)
P
Retail uses
P
Garden center /nursery
P
Grocery store
P
Pet Stores
P
Warehouse Retail (under 40,000 square feet)
Warehouse Retail (over 40,001 square feet)
P
C
Wholesale (under 40,000 square feet)
Wholesale (40,000 square feet and over)
P
C
Services
Animal Boarding
C
Animal Grooming
P
Automated Tell Machines (ATMs)
P
Bakeries
P
Drive -thru facilities
C
Dry cleaning service
P
Equipment rental establishments
P
Dental offices or clinics
P
Manufacturing (under 40,000 square feet)
Manufacturing (40,00 square feet and over)
P
C
Medical laboratories
P
Medical services
P
Mortuaries
C
Offices
P
Outdoor Storage
C
Personal Services
C
Recycling facilities
C
Research and Development
P
Restaurants, fast food, with or without outdoor
dining
C
Self- Storage
C
Towing Services
C
Veterinary Services
C
Warehousing Distribution Storage (Enclosed)
P
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October 26, 2010
Page 2
aroa. (Formor Soction was ropoalod by Ord. 1283 adoptod 3 16 65 and a now Soction
9265.1.4. SAM&
9265 SAMC
9265 •f R CAMC
gettliRg- Plant.
9265 SAM&
9265,14.-SAME:
0265.1.9. SAMC
9265 SAMC
Eloctric or noon sign.
9265,1-41,-SAME.
92 .142,Ss ME
9265 SAM&
3
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October 26, 2010
Page 3
9265.4 5 .Y-SA,M E.
9265.1.17. -SAM
9265.49. SAC.
Textile manufacture.
920 -.19. SAM
9265.1.20. SA E.
on tho camc lot.
9265.1.2.1. SAE.
charactor of any usa.
Soction 9213.
TITLE 2 HEIGHT AND YARD REGULATIONS
9265.2. GENERAL.
The regulations set forth in this Title shall apply in the C -M Commercial- Manufacturing
Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter.
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October 26, 2010
Page 4
9265.2 24. BUILDING HEIGHT.
No building hereafter erected, constructed or established shall exceed three (3) stories or
forty (40) feet (12.19 meters) in height, except as provided in Division 6 of Part 7 (Special
Height Zone) or in Division 2 of Part 8 of this Chapter. (Amended by Ord. 1238 adopted 3-
17-64; amended by Ord. 1628 adopted 5- 2 -78).
9265.3 ROOF- MOUNTED EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS, AND
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Towers, chimneys, spires, gables, mechanical equipment and other roof -top
structures shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building.
Appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features shall be adequately
screened. No roof mounted equipment, vents, ducts, or dish antennas shall be
visible from ground level from any adjacent parcel, or any public street or right -of-
way. This shall be accomplished through the extension of the main structure or
roof, or screened in a manner that is architecturally integrated with the main
structure
2. Mechanical equipment, including but not limited to heating and air conditioning
devices, shall be located within the building or if mounted elsewhere shall be
screened from public view.
9265.4.2. YARD EQi IRE BENTS COMMERCI AL,FRONT YARD.
No front yard shall be required.
2-
(Amondod by Ord. 1316 adoptod 2 1 66)
9265.4.1
porcont (50 or moro of tho floor aroa of tho building is usod in tho manufacturo,
1316 adoptod 2 1 66)
No side yard setback shall be required, unless it abuts a residentially zoned property;
then a minimum side yard setback of ten (10) feet shall be maintained. No portion of any
structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of forty-five (45)
degrees as measured at the ground level along the abutting residential property line.
9265.4.2 REAR YARD.
5
SIDE YARD.
No rear yard setback shall be required, unless it abuts a residentially zoned property; then
a minimum rear yard setback of ten (10) feet shall be maintained. No portion of any
structure shall encroach through a plane projected from an angle of forty -five (45)
degrees as measured at the ground level along the abutting residential property line.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 5
9265.52:4. WINDOW OPENINGS, BALCONIES, DECKS, OPEN STAIRWAYS,
ELEVATED WALKWAYS.
No window openings, balconies, decks, open stairways, or elevated walkways shall be
permitted facing abutting residentially zoned property.
EXCEPTION. The aforementioned limitation shall not apply to window areas which are
located more than six feet six inches (6' -6 above the floor level or to fixed translucent
areas. (Former section repealed by Ord. 1316 adopted 2 -1 -66 and a new section added
by Ord. 1760 adopted 1 -4 -83)
9 52.5.
9265.3.-GENERAL.
TITLE 3 PARKING REGULATIONS
9265.6 3A, PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Unless otherwise indicated in this division, parking facilities in the C -M Commercial
Manufacturing Zone shall be provided in accordance with the standards for Commercial
Zones of the General Parking Regulations set forth in Division 9 of Part 6 of this
Chapter (Sections 9269.1 et.seq.) in Sectionc 0260.1, 0260.2, 0260.3, 9269.4, 0260.5,
.1!
Ord. 1574 adopted 11 2 76).
(Title 3, Sections 9265.3 through 9265.3.15 added by Ord. 1316 adopted 2 -1 -66. Title 3,
Sections 9265.3.1 through 9265.3.15 repealed by Ord. 1574 adopted 11 -2 -76)
TITLE 4 SIGN REGULATIONS
9265.7 4. REGULATIONS.
The regulations set forth in Title 4 of Division 2 commencing with Section 9262.4 shall be
the regulations for signs in the C -M Commercial- Manufacturing Zone. (Amended by Ord.
1397 adopted 3 -4 -69)
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October 26, 2010
Page 6
9265.8 6A, LANDSCAPING.
A minimum of fivo (5) porcont of tho intorior of a public parking aroa chall havo a
adjacont to rocidontially zonod proportios chall not bo concidorod ac part of tho fivo
0
(Amondod by Ord. 1865 adoptod 8 1 87)
Landscaping shall be required in the parking area, subject to the conditions and
limitations set forth in Section 9269.13 (Parking Area Landscaping and Walls).
Trees shall be provided, as specified in this section and as shown on the
landscape plans:
1) Trees in Front and Street Setback Areas. A minimum of one (1) tree for every
twenty (20) linear feet of street frontage shall be planted in the setback adjacent to
the street.
a) All required trees shall be a minimum size of twenty -four (24) inch box.
b) Notwithstanding the choice of tree specie that is durable and climatically
suitable to a project site, the applicant shall install a tree type that is the
same variety as trees on adjacent properties, if such tree(s) are healthy
and would contribute to the continuity of the streetscape.
c) Trees should generally be aligned with trees on adjacent properties.
2) Trees in Areas Other than Front and Street Setbacks. Trees planted in
landscaped areas other than front and street setbacks shall comply with the
following provisions.
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Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 7
a) Small canopy trees shall be combined with medium and /or large canopy
trees to enhance the depth and contrast of landscaping.
3) Shubbery and Groundcover.
Shrubbery, vines and groundcover shall be provided, as specified in this section. A
minimum of fifty (50 percent of required shrubbery, vines and ground cover shall be
drought tolerant.
a) Shrubbery. Fifty percent (50 of all required shrubs and similar plants
shall be a minimum size of five (5) gallons at time of planting.
b) Groundcover. Live groundcover shall be planted and maintained where
shrubbery is not sufficient to cover exposed soil. Mulch may be used in
place of groundcover where groundcover will not grow or where
groundcover will cause harm to other plants,
c) Groundcover Spacing. Groundcover plants should be planted at a
density and spacing necessary for them to become well established within
eighteen (18) months.
4) Approval Required.
Landscape plans shall be submitted in conjunction with building plans for construction.
No landscaping or irrigation system shall be installed until the plans are approved. The
project shall comply with the requirements of Arcadia Municipal Code Section 7554
(Water Efficiency Landscaping), with respect to monitoring water usage.
9265.5.1.1. ME BUFFERS
v r r� -rc�r.
Planning Dopartmont. (Addod by Ord. 1336 adoptod 3 7 67)
9265.9 L IRRIGATION.
All landscaped areas shall be provided with a permanent irrigation system installed below
grade except for sprinkler heads and valves.
e
8
-beds. In no case shall
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 8
TITLE 6 GENERAL REGULATIONS
9266-,6,-GENERAL:
9265.10 6.-1 LIGHTING.
Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and
streets. Lights etandafds shall be a maximum of twenty-(-20-) thirty (30) feet height: The
above the adjacent
grade.
EXCEPTION. When the subject property abuts residentially zoned property, lights
standards within one hundred (100) feet of said property may not exceed fifteen (15) feet
in height. (Amended by Ord. 1381 adopted 5 -7 -68; amended by Ord. 1921 adopted 5 -1-
90)
not oxcood a hoight of ton (10) foot abovo tho roof of any building. Structural
9265 a MECHANICAL EQUIPM
y!iew-
9265.11 64. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
Backflow prevention devices, if located within a front yard or a-siele-yaFd-en4he street side
yard of a cornor lot, shall be screened as follows:
A. On backflow devices with piping sizes of three (3) inches or larger, screening is
required by either a masonry wall or planter box, as per the current standards on file
in the Planning Division.
B. Backflow devices with piping sizes of two and one -half (2 1/2) inches and smaller
must be screened by either planting or a masonry wall, as per the current standards
on file in the Planning Division.
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Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 9
C. The required screening material shall be architecturally compatible with the on -site
development, and subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. The
Fire Department connection, if applicable, shall not be screened and visible from the
street. (Added by Ord. 2002 adopted 2 -1 -94)
9265.12 &:4. UTILITIES.
All utilities on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed underground
except as otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design. The owner or
developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section and shall
make the necessary arrangements as required by the serving utilities for the installation of
such facilities. For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and associated equipment
such as but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal
boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be
terminated above ground.
9265.13 675F STORAGE.
All permanent and temporary storage of wares, merchandise, equipment, storage
containers and similar items shall be within a building. The use of temporary storage bins,
sheds, shipping containers, semitrailers and trailers and /or temporary buildings is not
permitted. In accordance with the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access
Act of 1991, an area shall be provided for the collection and loading of recyclables. Trash,
garbage, refuse and recyclables may be temporarily stored outside a building provided
such materials are stored in accordance with the provisions of this Title. (Amended by
Ord. 1921 adopted 5 -1 -90; amended by Ord. 1995 adopted 9 -7 -3)
9265.14 6v67 STORAGE. OUTSIDE. TRASH, GARBAGE, AND REFUSE, AND
RECYCABLES.
Trash, garbage, arid- refuse, and recyclables that are to be temporarily stored outside a
building shall be in covered containers that enable convenient collection and loading. The
containers shall be kept in a paved area that is completely screened from view by an
enclosure of which three (3) sides shall consist of six (6) foot high, fully grouted,
decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid metal gates painted a color that is
compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior dimensions of said enclosure shall
provide for convenient access to the containers. The interior of the enclosure shall be
equipped with minimum three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from
damaging the enclosure. The enclosures shall have full roofs to reduce stormwater
pollution and to screen unsightly views. The designs of the roof and the materials used
shall be compatible with the enclosure and the site's architecture, and adequate height
clearance all be provided for access to any containers. The enclosures shall not be
located in any setback and not within 100 feet of any adjacent
residentially zoned property. (Amended by Ord. 1921 adopted 5 -1 -90; amended by Ord.
1995 adopted 9 -7 -93)
1 0
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 10
9265.6.7. MeXIMUM B UIL PING_ SIZC
7 67)
9265.6.8. LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
All loading spaces shall have adequate ingress and egress, and shall be designed and
maintained so that the maneuvering, loading or unloading of vehicles does not interfere
with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Loading facilities shall not face and /or be within 50
feet of any adjacent residentially zoned property. (Added by Ord. 2192 adopted 6- 16 -04)
9265.6.9. LOADING HOURS.
Loading and unloading of merchandise or materials within one hundred fifty (150) feet of
residentially zoned property shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to- 9-7:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. Loading and unloading activities within 150 feet or
residentiallty zoned property is prohibited on Sundays and Holidays.
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Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 C -M Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 11
DIVISION 6 PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M -1 Zone)
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type, and the
new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
ARTICLE IX. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND.
CHAPTER 2. ZONING REGULATIONS.
DIVISION 6. M -1 PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
TITLE 1. USES PERMITTED.
9266.1.9 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Emergency Shelters pursuant to the definitions of the California Health and Safety Code, and in
compliance with the following criteria:
a. Emergency shelters shall require onsite management on the premises during all hours of
operation.
b. Emergency shelters shall provide onsite security during all hours of operation.
There shall be no designated exterior waiting areas or client intake areas.
1
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 M -1 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
Chapter 2, Part 6, Division 4
9264.3 MINIMUM PARCEL AREA AND FLOOR AREA RATIO
A. Minimum Parcel Area. Every project site or lease parcel shall have an area of
not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet except that no existing parcels
shall be subdivided which create Tots less than ten thousand (10,000) square
feet.
B. Floor Area Ratio. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for non residential uses is 1.0.
9264.3.1 BUILDING HEIGHT
No building hereafter erected, constructed or established shall exceed three (3) four (4)
stories, having a maximum height of few -{4Q) forty -five (45) feet not including
mechanical equipment and screening devices. An additional height bonus may be
considered by the City of up to six (6) stories with a maximum of sixty -five (65) feet
through the approval of a conditional use permit for the provision of one or more of the
following:
1. Additional shared parking facilities;
2. Residential units above the ground floor;
3. Day care and nursery facilities;
4. Enhanced pedestrian areas, plazas, landscaping, public art, and water features;
5. Outdoor cafes /restaurants; and /or
6. Traffic demand management facilities (i.e. carpool /vanpool parking, transit
facilities, enhanced linkages to off -site transit facilities).
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 -CBD Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
General Commercial Zone (C -2)
Chapter 2, Part 6, Division 3
9263.6.8. DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE
The Downtown Overlay Zone is the extension of the Downtown focus area north and
west along Santa Anita Avenue, Huntington Drive and Colorado Place. These areas are
designated Commercial with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) overlay of 1.0 for non residential
uses and a maximum building height of forty -five feet (45') or four (4) stories to allow a
modest increase in development intensity. The boundaries of the Downtown Overlay
Zone are delineated and legally depicted on the City's Official Zoning Map.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 —C -2 Zone
October 26, 2010
Page 1
Use
Parking Spaces
Required
Architects /Engineers
4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Day Care and /or preschool facilities
1 space per staff 1 per 5 children or 1 per 10
children if adequate drop off area provided
Downtown Mixed Use
Mixed -Use Residential
Combined Uses
1.5 spaces per unit and 1 guest space for every 2
units.
Commercial uses are based upon this table. A
25% reduction will be applied to the project for all
commercial uses due to the proximity to the light
rail station.
Emergency Shelters
2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Fast Food without drive through
15 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Fast Food with drive through
10 spaces per 1,001 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Financial Institutions including but not
limited to banks, savings and loans,
credit unions
4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Health Clubs, Fitness Centers, Indoor
Athletic Facilities and Exercise,
Dance /Gymnasium Studios up to 3,000
sq. ft. of gross floor area:
Greater than 3,000 square feet of gross
floor area:
1 space per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area in all
workout areas
Required parking spaces to be determined
through an approved Conditional Use Permit.
Hotels /Motels
1 space per room plus the number of spaces
required for ancillary uses such as restaurants,
large meeting rooms, etc.
Industrial, Manufacturing
3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for
9269.5. OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
No less than the following number of off- street parking spaces shall be provided and
maintained for each of the following uses, except for those temporary reductions
permitted by the Business License office for parking lot sales and for promotional
entertainment events. When the number of required parking spaces results in a fraction
of one -half or higher, the requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Off Street Parking
October 26, 2010
Page 1
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Off Street Parking
October 26, 2010
Page 2
projects less than 10,001 sq. ft. in area.
2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for
projects 10,001 sq. ft. in area or greater.
Martial Arts Studios
1 space per 100 sq. ft. of instructional floor
area
Mixed Use
Mixed -Use Residential
Combined Uses
1.5 spaces per unit and 1 guest space for every 2
units.
Commercial uses are based upon this table. A
25% reduction will be applied to the project for
all commercial uses if the parking area is located
within 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) of a light rail station.
Offices, General
4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Offices, Medical /Dental
6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Optometrists and Opticians
5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Public /Private Assembly buildings,
churches, recreation community
buildings, private clubs
1 space per 5 permanent fixed seats; 1 space
per 35 sq. ft. of area w/ non -fixed seating; 1
space per 28 linear feet of bench area
Psychologists, Psychiatrist and Counseling
offices
4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Residential (Multiple Family)
R -2 and R- 3 /R -3 -R
2 spaces per unit and 1 guest space per every 2
units.
Restaurants /Bars
10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
for restaurants /bars containing less than 5,001
sq. ft. of floor area
15 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
for restaurants /bars containing 5,001 sq. ft. of
floor area or greater
Restaurants with bars and /or cocktail
lounges occupying more than 30% of the
total dining /bar area
20 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Regional Shopping Centers
4.75 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area
Senior Citizen affordable apartment
housing
1 space per unit
Senior Citizen assisted living facility
1.5 spaces per unit
Senior Citizen Market rate housing units
2 spaces per unit
Movie theater, performing arts center
1 space per 3 fixed seats
Tutorial schools; learning centers; Trade
Facilities for children under high school age: 1
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Off Street Parking
October 26, 2010
Page 2
schools, Private schools
space per employee plus 1 space for every 5
students.
Trade Schools /Private schools, Learning centers
for students of high school age or older: 1
space per employee plus 1 space for every 3
students.
Warehouses
2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Other Permitted Uses, including but not
limited to retail, service uses, nail and
beauty salons, spas, adult entertainment
5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
A 25% reduction will be applied to the off street parking requirement to any commercial use
that is located within 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) of a light rail station.
Land uses not specifically listed in the above chart shall provide parking as noted in "Other
Permitted Uses" unless otherwise set forth in other sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Off Street Parking
October 26, 2010
Page 3
DIVISION 2, TITLE 2. ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS
The attached text amendments show the existing text to remain in normal type,
and the new language appears in "red" with strikeouts on the omitted language.
Section 92921.2 CREATION
There is hereby created a procedure whereby certain modifications to Tots containing
one single family dwelling and accessory buildings in Zones R -M, R -O, R -1 and R -2 and
certain modifications to dwelling units in all residential zones to accommodate the
needs of persons with disabilities may be granted upon the joint approval of the
Planning Services.
Section 9292.2.3 AUTHORITY
Administrative Modification as may be necessary to secure an appropriate improvement
may be granted upon the approval of the Planning Division. The Planning Division shall
have the authority to approve, conditionally approve or deny modifications of the
following:
1. Rear yard setbacks;
2. Distance between buildings;
3. Special setbacks;
4. Setbacks for mechanical and plumbing equipment;
5. Fence and wall heights along the side and rear property lines except along the
street side of a corner lot;
6. Interior side yard setbacks for detached accessory structures (with the exception of
guest houses /accessory living quarters) in the R -M, R -0, and R -1 zones;
7. Interior side yard setbacks for single -story additions to an existing dwelling in the R-
M, R -0, and R -1 zones, where the portion of said addition(s) which does not comply
with the setback requirements consists of a total of thirty (30) linear feet or less and
maintain(s) the same or greater setback than the existing building walls; and
provided, that a minimum interior side yard setback of three (3) feet in the R -1 and
five (5) feet in the R -M and R -0 zones is maintained;
8. The rebuilding of single family dwellings, provided that the new portion(s) of the
project comply with current code requirements. (Amended by Ord. 1523 adopted 11-
19-74; amended by Ord. 1565 adopted 7 -6 -76; amended by Ord. 1577 adopted 12-
21-76; amended by Ord. 1853 adopted 4- 21 -87; amended by Ord. 1927 adopted 9-
4-90; amended by Ord. 2223 adopted 2- 20 -07; amended by Ord. 2246 adopted 10-
7-08).
9. Setbacks, driveway and access standards, entry requirements, or any other
residential development standard if found to be a reasonable accommodation for a
person with a disability.
Exhibit B: TA 10 -02 Administrative Modifications
October 26, 2010
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Exhibit D: Correspondence
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Planning Building Department
July 22, 2010
Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner
Development Services Department
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND
DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Dear Ms. Flores:
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft General Plan and Draft Program
Environmental Impact Report for the Arcadia General Plan Update. The City of San Marino feels that the
proposed increase in residential density and anticipated commercial growth have the potential to increase
traffic flow on Huntington Drive and Duarte Road. Specifically, the City is concerned about the
intersections of San Gabriel Boulevard and Huntington Drive; San Marino Avenue and Huntington Drive;
and Duarte Road and San Gabriel Boulevard. If future traffic studies reveal that traffic is anticipated to
increase at these intersections, both vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements should be implemented
in order to mitigate such impacts.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or need additional information.
Director, Planning and Building Department
CC:
Dennis Kneier, Mayor
Dr. Allan Yung, MD, Vice Mayor
Eugene Sun, Council Member
Dr. Richard Sun, DDS, Council Member
Richard Ward, Council Member
Matt Ballantyne, City Manager
JUL 2 7 ?0lll
2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 -2639 Phone: (626)300 -0711 Fax: (626)300 -0716
County Parks and Facilities
Size (in acres)
Los Angeles County Arboretum Botanical Garden
119.1
127
Arcadia Community Regional Park
181.70
52
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
119.97
120
Santa Anita Golf Course
129.68
147
Total County Parks and Facilities
550.75
439
July 28, 2010
Ms. Lisa Flores
Senior Planner
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066 -2021
Dear Ms. Flores:
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs" Russ Guiney, Director
CITY OF ARCADIA
DRAFT GENERAL PLAN
Sent via email: Ifloresci.arcadia.ca.us
The Draft General Plan for the City of Arcadia has been reviewed for potential impact on
the facilities of this Department for which we offer the following comments:
Page 7 -2, Preservation of Special Assets:
Please correct the County Arboretum and Park to Los Angeles County Arboretum
Botanic Garden. This should be consistent throughout the document.
Page 7-4: In the second paragraph, please update the third sentence to "The County of
Los Angeles owns and operates four large recreation facilities within Arcadia."
Page 7 -5, under County Operated/ Owned Parks and Facilities:
Please correct Arcadia Park to Arcadia Community Regional Park. This should
be consistent throughout the document.
Please correct the Arboretum and Botanic Garden to the Los Angeles County
Arboretum Botanic Garden. This should be consistent throughout the
document.
Page 7 -6, Table PR -1: Parks and Recreational Facilities by Type:
Please update the table as follows:
JUL 2, U '1.010
Planning and Development Agency 510 South Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 351 -5198
Excluded Inventory
Size (in acres)
Joint -Use Facilities
28.35
Arcadia Wilderness Park
45.4
Los Angeles County Arboretum Botanical Garden
110.1 127
Santa Anita Golf Course
129.68
147
Arcadia Community Regional Park
181.70
52
Peck Road Water Conservation Park
110.07
120
Par -3 Golf Course
25.46
Total Excluded Inventory
6494346
545.21
Ms. Lisa Flores, Senior Planner
July 28, 2010
Page 2
Page 7 -12, Table PR -2 Area Deducted from Arcadia Parkland Inventory:
Please update the table as follows:
Page 7 -18, Peck Road Water Conservation Park:
Please update the first sentence of the paragraph. It should read, "Located at the
southeast corner of the City along the Rio Hondo River, Peck Road Water Conservation
Park, managed owned and operated by Los Angeles County..."
Page 7 -20: Policy PR -1.11:
We will be glad to coordinate with the City of Arcadia to preserve the County regional
trails that may be outside the City's jurisdiction. Please contact Mr. Frank Moreno,
Section Head, Trails Planning Research at (213) 351 -5136 or
fmorenot parks.Iacounty.gov for any trail related inquiries.
Page 7 -20: Policy PR -2.1:
We will be glad to coordinate with the City of Arcadia to ensure the preservation and
maintenance of the Peck Road Water Conservation Park as a multi -use facility,
including recreation uses. Please contact Mr. Chris Graham, Superintendent, Peck
Road Water Conservation Park at (626) 812 -6377 or cgraham(c parks.lacounty.gov for
any Peck Park related inquiries.
Thank you for including this Department in the review of this process. If we may be of
further assistance, please contact Ms. Julie Yom at (213) 351 -5127 or
jyom a(�parks.lacounty.gov.
Sincerely,
Joan Rupert
Section Head
Environmental Regulatory Permitting Section
JR:JY:tls /response to City of Arcadia Draft General Plan
c: Parks and Recreation (N. E. Garcia, L. Hensley, F. Moreno, C. Graham, J. Yom)
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
915 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 364
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
(916) 653-6251
Fax (916) 657 -5390
Web Site www.nahc.ca.gov
e-mail: ds_nahcepacbell.net
Ms. Lisa Flores, Senior Planner
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Re: SCH#2009081034; CEQA Notice of Completion; draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
for the "Arcadia General Plan UDdeate;" located in the City of Arcadia; Los Angeles County,
California.
Dear Ms. Flores:
July 26, 2010
JUL 2 701(]
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) is the state 'trustee agency'
pursuant to Public Resources Code §21070 for the protection and preservation of Califomia's
Native American Cultural Resources.. (Also see Environmental Protection Information Center v.
Johnson (1985) 170 Cal App. 3rd 604). The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA CA
Public Resources Code §21000- 21177, amended in 2009) requires that any project that causes
a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource, that includes
archaeological resources, is a 'significant effect' requiring the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report (El R) per the California Code of Regulations §15064.5(b)(c )(f) CEQA
guidelines). Section 15382 of the CEQA Guidelines defines a significant impact on the
environment as "a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of physical
conditions within an area affected by the proposed project, including objects of historic or
aesthetic significance." In order to comply with this provision, the lead agency is required to
assess whether the project will have an adverse impact on these resources within the 'area of
potential effect (APE), and if so, to mitigate that effect. To adequately assess the project related
impacts on historical resources, the Commission recommends the following.
The Native American Heritage Commission did perform a Sacred Lands File (SLF)
search in the NAHC SLF Inventory, established by the Legislature pursuant to Public
Resources Code §5097.94(a) and Native American Cultural resources were not
identified within the APE identified for the project. However, there are Native American
cultural resources in closes proximity to the APE. Early consultation with Native American
tribes in your area is the best way to avoid unanticipated discoveries once a project is
underway. Enclosed are the names of the nearest tribes and interested Native American
individuals that the NAHC recommends as 'consulting parties,' for this purpose, that may
have knowledge of the religious and cultural significance of the historic properties in the
project area (e.g. APE). We recommend that you contact persons on the attached list of
Native American contacts. A Native American Tribe or Tribal Elder may be the only source
of information about a cultural resource.. Also, the NAHC recommends that a Native
American Monitor or Native American culturally knowledgeable person be employed
whenever a professional archaeologist is employed during the 'Initial Study' and in other
phases of the environmental planning processes.. Furthermore we suggest that you
contact the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) at the Office of
Historic Preservation (OHP) Coordinator's office (at (916) 653 -7278, for referral to the
nearest OHP Information Center of which there are 11.
Consultation with tribes and interested Native American tribes and interested
Native American individuals, as consulting parties, on the NAHC list ,should be conducted
in compliance with the requirements of federal NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 43351) and Section
106 and 4(f) of federal NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470 [f)]et se), 36 CFR Part 800.3, the President's
Council on Environmental Quality (CSQ; 42 U.S.C. 4371 et seq.) and NAGPRA (25 U.S.C.
3001- 3013), as appropriate. The 1992 Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties were revised so that they could be applied to all historic
resource types included in the National Register of Historic Places and including cultural
landscapes.
Lead agencies should consider avoidance, as defined in Section 15370 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when significant cultural resources could be
affected by a project. Also, Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and Health Safety
Code Section 7050.5 provide for provisions for accidentally discovered archeological
resources during construction and mandate the processes to be followed in the event of an
accidental discovery of any human remains in a project location other than a 'dedicated
cemetery. Discussion of these should be included in your environmental documents, as
appropriate.
The authority for the SLF record search of the NAHC Sacred Lands Inventory,
established by the Califomia Legislature, is California Public Resources Code §5097.94(a)
and is exempt from the CA Public Records Act (c.f. California Government Code
§6254.10). The results of the SLF search are confidential. However, Native Americans on
the attached contact list are not prohibited from and may wish to reveal the nature of
identified cultural resources /historic properties. Confidentiality of "historic properties of
religious and cultural significance' may also be protected the under Section 304 of the
NHPA or at the Secretary of the Interior' discretion if not eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places. The Secretary may also be advised by the federal Indian
Religious Freedom Act (cf. 42 U.S.C, 1996) in issuing a decision on whether or not to
disclose items of religious and /or cultural significance identified in or near the APE and
possibly threatened by proposed project activity.
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15064.5(d) requires the lead agency to work with the Native
Americans identified by this Commission if the initial Study identifies the presence or likely
presence of Native American human remains within the APE. CEQA Guidelines provide for
agreements with Native American, identified by the NAHC, to assure the appropriate and
dignified treatment of Native American human remains and any associated grave liens.
Although tribal consultation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; CA
Public Resources Code Section 21000 21177) is 'advisory' rather than mandated, the
NAHC does request 'lead agencies' to work with tribes and interested Native American
individuals as 'consulting parties,' on the list provided by the NAHC in order that cultural
resources will be protected. However, the 2006 SB 1059 the state enabling legislation to the
Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, does mandate tribal consultation for the 'electric
transmission corridors. This is codified in the Califomia Public Resources Code, Chapter
4.3, and §25330 to Division 15, requires consultation with California Native American tribes,
and identifies both federally recognized and non federally recognized on a list maintained by
the NAHC
Health and Safety Code §7050.5, Public Resources Code §5097.98 and Sec. §15064.5 (d)
of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) mandate procedures to be followed,
including that construction or excavation be stopped in the event of an accidental discovery of
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any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery until the county coroner or
medical examiner can determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. Note
that §7052 of the Health Safety Code states that disturbance of Native American cemeteries
is a felony.
Again, Lead agencies should consider avoidance, as defined in §15370 of the California
Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), when significant cultural resources are discovered
during the course of project planning and implementation. Consultation with the tribal
governments, shown on the attached list will comply also with California Government Code
Section 65352.3 (SB 18).
Please feel free to contact me at (916) 653 -6251 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
D ave Sin
Dave Sin
Program Analyst
n
Attachment: List of Native American Contacts
Cc: State Clearinghouse
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Ti'At Society
Cindi Alvitre
6515 E. Seaside Walk, #C Gabrielino
Long Beach CA 90803
calvitre @yahoo.com
(714) 504 -2468 Cell
tattnlaw @gmail.com
310- 570 -6567
This Ilst Is current only as of the date of this document.
Native American Contacts
Los Angeles County
July 26 2010
LA City /County Native American Indian Comm
Ron Andrade, Director
3175 West 6th Street, Rm.
Los Angeles CA 90020
randrade@css.lacounty.gov
(213) 351 -5324
(213) 386 -3995 FAX
Tongva Ancestral Territorial Tribal Nation
John Tommy Rosas, Tribal Admin.
Gabrielino Tongva
Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission
Anthony Morales, Chairperson
PO Box 693 Gabrielino Tongva
San Gabriel CA 91778
(626) 286 -1262 -FAX
(626) 286 -1632
(626) 286 -1758 Home
(626) 286 -1262 Fax
Gabrielino Tongva Nation
Sam Dunlap, Chairperson
P.O. Box 86908
Los Angeles CA 90086
samdunlap@earthlink.net
(909) 262 -9351 cell
Distribution of this Ilst does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined In Section 7050.5 of the Health and
Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. Also,
federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and fed
eral NAGPRA. And 36 CFR Part 800.3.
This ilst is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the proposed
SCH#2009081034; CEQA NOtice of Completion; draft Environmental Impact Report (DIER) for the City of Arcadia
2010 General Plan Updte; Los Angeles County, Califonria.
Gabrielino Tongva
Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council
Robert F. Doramae, Tribal Chair /Cultural
P.O. Box 490 Gabrielino Tongva
Bellflower CA 90707
gtongva @verizon.net
562- 761 -6417 voice
562- 925 -7989 fax
Gabrielino Tongva Tribe
Bernie Acuna
1875 Century Pk East #1500 Gabrielino
Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 587 -2203
(310) 428 -7720 cell
(310) 587 -2281
Shoshoneon Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians
Andy Salas, Chairperson
PO Box 393 Gabrieleno
Covina CA 91723
gabrielenoindians @yahoo.
626- 926 -4131
(213) 688 -0181 FAX
Native American Contacts
Los Angeles County
July 26 2010
Gabrielino- Ton9va Tribe
Linda Candelaria, Chairwoman
1875 Century Park East, Suite 1500
Los Angeles CA 90067 Gabrielino
(310) 587 -2203
310 428 -5767- cell
(310) 587 -2281
Icandelarial @gabrielinoTribe.org
This list Is current only as of the date of this document.
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of statutory responsibility as defined In Section 7050.5 of the Health and
Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. Also,
federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and fed
eral NAGPRA. And 36 CFR Part 800.3.
Thls list Is only applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the proposed
SCH#2009081034; CEQA NOtice of Completion; draft Environmental impact Report (DIER) for the City of Arcadia
2010 General Plan Updte; Los Angeles County, California.
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 -1400
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607 -4998
Telephone: (562) 699-7411, FAX: (562) 699 -5422
www.lacsd.org
Ms. Lisa Flores, Senior Planner
Development Services Department
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021
Dear Ms. Flores:
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
August 17, 2010
File No: 15- 00.04 -00
22- 00.04 -00
STEPHEN R. MAGUIN
Chief Engineer and General Manager
Arcadia General Plan Update
The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (Districts) received a Draft
Environmental Impact Report for the subject project on July 15, 2010. The proposed development is
located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Districts Nos. 15 and 22. We offer the following
comments regarding sewerage service:
1. Previous comments submitted by the Districts in correspondence dated December 16, 2009 (copy
enclosed), to Ms. Josephine Alido of BonTerrra Consulting, still apply to the subject project with
the following updated information.
2. The San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) currently processes an average flow of
75.6 mgd, the Los Coyotes Water Reclamation Plant currently processes an average flow of
25.3 mgd, and the Whittier Narrows WRP currently processes an average flow of 4.7 mgd.
3. All information concerning Districts' facilities and sewerage service contained in the document is
current.
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If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (562) 908 -4288, extension 2717.
Very truly yours,
Stephen R. Maguin
Adriana Raza
Customer Service Specialist
Facilities Planning Department
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 -1400
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607 -4998
Telephone: (562) 699 -7411, FAX: (562) 699 -5422
www.lacsd.org
Ms. Josephine Alido
BonTerra Consulting
3452 East Foothill Boulevard, Suite 420
Pasadena, CA 91107
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COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
December 16, 2009
File No: 15- 00.04 -00
22- 00.04 -00
STEPHEN R. MAGUIN
Chief Engineer and General Manager
Arcadia General Plan Update
The County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (Districts) received a Notice of
Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the subject project on December 11, 2009. The
City of Arcadia (City) is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Districts Nos. 15 and 22. We
offer the following comments regarding sewerage service:
1. The Districts own, operate, and maintain only the large trunk sewers that form the backbone of
the regional wastewater conveyance system. Local collector and/or lateral sewer lines are the
responsibility of the jurisdiction in which they are located. As such, the Districts cannot
comment on any deficiencies in the sewerage system in the City except to state that presently no
deficiencies exist in Districts' facilities that serve the City. In general, as additional flows are
generated and the Districts' trunk sewers begin to reach capacity, construction of relief trunk
sewers is scheduled, depending on the availability of relief project funding.
2. The Districts should review development and redevelopment projects within the City in order to
determine whether or not sufficient trunk sewer capacity exists to serve each project and if
Districts' facilities will be affected by the project. Please forward information on projects within
the City to the undersigned.
3. The wastewater generated within the City is treated at the San Jose Creek Water Reclamation
Plant (WRP) located adjacent to the City of Industry, which has a design capacity of 100 mgd and
currently processes an average flow of 77.1 mgd, or the Los Coyotes WRP located in the City of
Cerritos, which has a design capacity of 37.5 mgd and currently processes an average flow of 27
mgd, or the Whittier Narrows WRP located near the City of South El Monte, which has a design
capacity of 15 mgd and currently processes an average flow of 5.4 mgd.
4. In order to estimate the volume of wastewater that development and redevelopment projects
within the City will generate, go to www.lacsd.org, Information Center, Will Serve Program,
Obtain Will Serve Letter, and click on the appropriate link on page 2 for a copy of the Districts'
average wastewater generation factors.
Ms. Josephine Alido
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5. The Districts are authorized by the California Health and Safety Code to charge a fee for the
privilege of connecting (directly or indirectly) to the Districts' Sewerage System or increasing the
strength or quantity of wastewater attributable to a particular parcel or operation already
connected. This connection fee is a capital facilities fee that is imposed in an amount sufficient to
construct an incremental expansion of the Sewerage System to accommodate a proposed project.
Payment of a connection fee will be required before a permit to connect to the sewer is issued.
For a copy of the Connection Fee Information Sheet, go to www.lacsd.org, Information Center,
Will Serve Program, Obtain Will Serve Letter, and click on the appropriate link on page 2. For
more specific information regarding the connection fee application procedure and fees, please
contact the Connection Fee Counter at extension 2727.
6. In order for the Districts to conform to the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), the
design capacities of the Districts' wastewater treatment facilities are based on the regional growth
forecast adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Specific
policies included in the development of the SCAG regional growth forecast are incorporated into
clean air plans, which are prepared by the South Coast and Antelope Valley Air Quality
Management Districts in order to improve air quality in the South Coast and Mojave Desert Air
Basins as mandated by the CAA. All expansions of Districts' facilities must be sized and service
phased in a manner that will be consistent with the SCAG regional growth forecast for the
counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial. The
available capacity of the Districts' treatment facilities will, therefore, be limited to levels
associated with the approved growth identified by SCAG. As such, this letter does not constitute
a guarantee of wastewater service, but is to advise you that the Districts intend to provide this
service up to the levels that are legally permitted and to inform you of the currently existing
capacity and any proposed expansion of the Districts' facilities.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (562) 908 -4288, extension 2717.
Very truly yours,
Stephen R. Maguin
Signed y R h I FrazeiQ
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Ruth I. Frazen
Customer Service Specialist
Facilities Planning Department
3STATE OF CALIFORNIA- THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
BOARD OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
P.O. Box 944246
SACRAMENTO, CA 94244 -2460
(916) 653-8007
(916) 653 -0989 FAX
Website: http: /www.bof.fire.ca.gov/
Ms. Lisa L. Flores
Senior Planner,
City of Arcadia Planning Division
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021
Re: General Plan Fire Safety Element Recommendations for the City of Arcadia
Dear Ms. Flores:
The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) is required to review and provide
recommendations to the safety element of county and local government general plans
when such plans are being updated. This review is in accordance with Government Code
(GC) §65302.5 which requires the Board to review the fire safety element when the
general plan update contains State Responsibility Areas or Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones.
Enclosed is a list of standard recommendations titled "General Plan Fire Safety Elements
Standard Recommendations" which should be incorporated into the General Plan. Each
entity should evaluate their general plan and include the appropriate recommendations
from the list.
Please note requirements for response pursuant to GC §65302.5(b). Thank you for the
opportunity to participate in your planning process. We hope this input leads to greater
protection and reduced cost and losses from wildfires in your jurisdiction.
Sincerely,
August 19, 2010
Stan Dixon
Chair, State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
CONSERVATION IS WISE KEEP CALIFORNIA GREEN AND GOLDEN
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY. FOR TIPS AND INFORMATION, VISIT "FLEX YOUR POWER" AT WWW.CA.GOV
AUG 1 0 71i10
General Plan Fire Safety Element
Standard Recommendations
January 26, 2010
State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contents
Purpose and Background
Methodology for Review and Recommendations
Standard List of Recommendations
Purpose and Background: The State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF /Board) is
required to review and make recommendations to the fire safety element of general plan updates in
accordance with Government Code (GC) §65302.5. The review and recommendations apply to those
general plans with State Responsibility Area (SRA) (Public Resources Code 4125) or Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) (GC 51175).
The statutory requirements for the Board review and recommendations pursuant to GC 65302.5
(a)(1) and (2), and (b) are as follows:
"The draft elements...to the fire safety element of a county's or a city's general plan...shall be
submitted to the Board at least 90 days prior to... the adoption or amendment to the safety
element of its general plan [for each county or city with SRA or VHFHSZ]."
"The Board shall... review the draft or an existing safety element and report its written
recommendations to the planning agency within 60 days of its receipt of the draft or existing
safety element...."
"Prior to adoption of the draft element..., the Board of Supervisors... shall consider the
recommendations made by the Board... If the Board of Supervisors...determines not to accept
all or some of the recommendations...," the Board of Supervisors... shall communicate in
writing to the Board its reasons for not accepting the recommendations.
Methodology for Review and Recommendations: The Board established a standardized method
to review the safety element of general plans. The methodology includes 1) examining the general
plan for inclusion of factors that are important for mitigation of fire hazard and risks, and 2) making
recommendations related to these factors. The evaluation factors and recommendations were
developed using CAL FIRE technical documents and input from local fire departments.
Enclosed are the entire set of recommendations suggested by the Board's for any entity. Each entity
should evaluate their general plan using the factors and include the appropriate recommendations
from the list as part of the general plan.
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1.0
1.1
Standard List of General Plan Safety Element
Recommendations
Wildfire Protection Planning
General Plan References and Incorporates County or Unit Fire Plan: Yes ❑Partial No
Recommendation: Identify, reference or create (if necessary) a fire plan for the geographic
scope of the General Plan. General Plan (GP) should incorporate the general concepts and
standards from any county fire plan, fire protection agency (federal or state) fire plan, and local
hazard mitigation plan.
Recommendation: Ensure fire plans incorporated by reference into the GP contain
evaluations of fire hazards, assessment of assets at risk, prioritization of hazard mitigation
actions, and implementation and monitoring components.
2.0 Land Use Planning:
2.1 Goals and policies include mitigation of fire hazard for future development. 71 Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for specific ordinances addressing evacuation
and emergency vehicle access; water supplies and fire flow; fuel modification for defensible
space; and home addressing and signing.
Recommendation: Develop fire safe development codes used as standards for fire protection
for new development in State Responsibility Area (SRA) within the entity's jurisdiction that
meet or exceed statewide standards in 14 California Code of Regulations Section 1270 et seq.
Recommendation: Adopt, and have certified by the BOF, local fire safe ordinances which
meet or exceed standards in 14 CCR 1270 for State Responsibility Area.
2.2 Disclosure of wildland urban interface hazards including Fire Hazard Severity Zones
designations and Communities at Risk designations: El
Yes 0 Partial No
Recommendation: Specify whether the entity has a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
(VHFHSZ) designation pursuant GC 51175 and include a map of the zones that clearly
indicates any area designated VHFHSZ.
Recommendation: Adopt CAL FIRE recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zones including
model ordinances developed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for establishing VHFHSZ
areas.
Recommendation: Identify and disclose information on communities listed as "Communities
at Risk
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3.0 Housing /structures and neighborhoods:
3.1 Incorporation of current fire safe building codes. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Adopt building codes for new development in State Responsibility Areas or
incorporated areas with VHFHSZ that are established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal in
Title 19 and Title 24 CCR, referred to as the "Wildland Urban Interface Building Codes
3.2 Identification and actions for substandard fire safe housing and neighborhoods relative to fire
hazard area. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Identify and map existing housing structures that do not conform to
contemporary fire standards in terms of building materials, perimeter access, and vegetative
hazards in VHFHSZ or SRA by fire hazard zone designation.
Recommendation: Identify plans and actions to improve substandard housing structures and
neighborhoods. Plans and actions should include structural rehabilitation, occupancy
reduction, demolition, reconstruction, neighborhood —wide fuels hazard reduction projects,
community education, and other community based solutions.
Recommendation: Identify plans and actions for existing residential structures and
neighborhoods, and particularly substandard residential structures and neighborhoods, to be
improved to meet current fire safe ordinances pertaining to access, water flow, signing, and
vegetation clearing.
3.3 Consideration of occupancy category effects on wildfire protection. El
Yes ❑Partial No
Recommendation: Ensure risks to uniquely occupied structures, such as seasonally
occupied homes, multiple dwelling structures, or other structures with unique occupancy
characteristics, are considered for appropriate and unique wildfire protection needs.
3.4 Fire engineering features for structures in VHFHSZ. Yes El Partial No
Recommendation: Ensure new development proposals contain specific fire protection plans,
actions, and codes for fire engineering features for structures in VHFHSZ. Examples include
codes requiring automatic sprinklers in VHFHSZ.
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4.0 Conservation and Open Space:
4.1 Identification of critical natural resource values relative to fire hazard areas.
Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Identify critical natural resources and other "open space" values within the
geographic scope of the GP. Determine maximum acceptable wildfire size, fire prevention
plans, emergency response plans and initial attack suppression success rates for protection of
these areas and values.
4.2 Inclusion of resource management activities to enhance protection of open space and natural
resource values. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Develop plans and action for vegetation management that provides fire
damage mitigation and protection of open space values. Plans should address protection of
natural resource financial values, establishment of fire resilient natural resources, protection of
watershed qualities, and protection of endangered species habitats. Actions should consider
prescribed burning, fuel breaks, vegetation thinning and removal
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for reducing the wildland fire hazards within
the entity's boundaries and on adjacent private wildlands, federal lands, vacant residential lots,
and greenbelts with fire hazards that threaten the entity's jurisdiction.
4.3 Mitigation for unique pest, disease and other forest health issues leading to hazardous
situations. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies that address unique pest, disease, exotic
species and other forest health issues in open space areas for purposes of reducing fire
hazard and supporting ecological integrity.
4.4 Integration of open space into fire safety effectiveness. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for incorporating systematic fire protection
improvements for open space. Specifics policies should address facilitation of safe fire
suppression tactics, standards for adequate access for firefighting, fire mitigation planning with
agencies /private landowners managing open space adjacent to the GP area, water sources for
fire suppression, and other fire prevention and suppression needs.
4.5 Urban forestry plans relative to fire protection: Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Ensure residential areas have appropriate fire resistant landscapes and
discontinuous vegetation adjacent to open space or wildland areas.
Recommendation: Evaluate and resolve existing laws and local ordinances which conflict
with fire protection requirements. Examples include conflicts with vegetation hazard reduction
ordinances and listed species habitat protection requirements.
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5. Circulation and Access:
5.1 Adequacy of existing and future transportation system to incorporate fire infrastructure
elements. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for proposed and existing transportation
systems to facilitate fire infrastructure elements such as turnouts, helispots and safety zones.
5.2 Adequate access to high hazard wildland /open space areas. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for high or very high fire hazard hazard zones
adequate access that meets or exceeds standards in 14 CCR 1270 for lands with no
structures, and maintain conditions of access in a suitable fashion for suppression access or
public evacuation.
5.3 Standards for evacuation of residential areas in high hazard areas. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Goals and policies should be established to delineate residential
evacuation routes and evacuation plans in high or very high fire hazard residential areas.
6. Defensible Space
6.1 Geographic specific fire risk reduction mitigation measures using fuel modification.
Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Include policies and recommendations that incorporate fire safe buffers
and greenbelts as part of the development planning. Ensure that land uses designated near
high or very fire hazard severity zones are compatible with wildland fire protection
strategies /capabilities.
6.2 Fuel Modification around homes. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish ordinances in SRA or VHFHSZ for vegetation fire hazard
reduction around structures that meet or exceed the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection's
Defensible Space Guidelines, http /www.bof. fire. ca. gov( pdfs /Cooyof4291finalguidelines9 2Q06.odf) for SRA.
6.3 Fire suppression defense zones. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies that create wildfire defense zones for
emergency services including fuel breaks, back fire areas, or other staging areas that support
safe fire suppression activities.
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies that identify structures (or other critical /valuable
assets) that have adequate fuel modification or other fire safe features that provide adequate fire
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fighter safety when tactics call for protection of a specific asset (i.e. which houses are safe to
protect).
7.0 Emergency Services:
7.1 Map /description of existing emergency service facilities and areas lacking services:
Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Include descriptions of emergency services including available equipment,
personnel, and maps of facilities.
Recommendation: Initiate studies and analyses to identify appropriate staffing levels and
equipment needs commensurate with the current and projected emergency response
environment.
7.2 Assessment and projection of future emergency service needs: El
Yes ❑Partial No
Recommendation: Ensure new development includes appropriate facilities, equipment,
personnel and capacity to assist and support wildfire suppression emergency service
needs. Future emergency service needs should be:
Established consistent with state or national standards.
develop based on criteria for determining suppression resource allocation that
includes elements such as identified values and assets at risk, ignition density,
vegetation type and condition, as well as local weather and topography.
Local Agency Formation municipal services reviews for evaluating level of service,
response times, equipments condition levels and other relevant emergency service
information.
7.3 Adequacy of training. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for emergency service training that meets or
exceeds state or national standards.
7.4 Inter -fire service coordination preparedness /mutual aid and multi jurisdictional fire service
agreements. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Adopt the Standardized Emergency Management Systems for responding
to large scale disasters requiring a multi- agency response. Ensure and review mutual
aid /automatic aid and other cooperative agreements with adjoining emergency service
providers.
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8.0 Post Fire Safety, Recovery and Maintenance: The post fire recommendations address an
opportunity for the community and landowners to re- evaluate land uses and practices that affect
future wildfire hazards and risk. They also provide for immediate post -fire life and safety
considerations to mitigate potential losses to life, human assets and critical natural resources.
8.1 Revaluate hazard conditions and provide for future fire safe conditions Yes 0 Partial No
Recommendation: Incorporate goals and policies that provide for reassessment of fire
hazards following wildfire events. Adjust fire prevention and suppression needs
commensurate for both short and long term fire protection needs.
8.2 Recommendation: Develop burn area recovery plans that incorporate strategic fire safe
measures developed during the fire suppression, such as access roads, fire lines, safety
zones, and fuelbreaks, and helispots.
8.3 Restore sustainable landscapes and restore functioning ecosystems. Yes 0 Partial No
Recommendation: Develop burn area recovery plans, evaluation processes and
implementation actions that encourage tree and biomass salvage, reforestation activities,
create resilient and sustainable landscapes, and restore functioning ecosystems.
8.4 Incorporate wildlife habitat/endangered species considerations Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies for consideration of wildlife
habitat/ /endangered species into long term fire area recovery and protection plans, including
environmental protection agreements such as natural community conservation plans.
8.5 Native species reintroduction. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Incorporate native species habitat needs as part of long term fire
protection and fire restoration plans.
8.6 Evaluation of redevelopment. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: In High and Very hazardous areas, ensure redevelopment utilizes state of
the art fire resistant building and development standards to improve past `substandard" fire
safe conditions.
8.7 Long term maintenance of fire hazard reduction mitigation projects Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Provide polices and goals for maintenance of the post -fire- recovery
projects, activities, or infrastructure.
8.8 Post fire life and safety assessments Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Develop frameworks for rapid post -fire assessment and project
implementation to minimize flooding, protect water quality, limit sediment flows and reduce
other risks on all land ownerships impacted by wildland fire.
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Recommendation: Identity flood and landslide vulnerability areas related to post wildfire
conditions.
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies that address the intersection of flood
/landslide /post fire burn areas into long term public safety protection plans. These should
include treatment assessment of fire related flood risk to life, methods to control storm runoff in
burn areas, revegetation of burn areas, and drainage crossing debris maintenance.
Recommendation: Encourage rapid post -fire assessment, as appropriate, and project
implementation to minimize flooding, protect water quality, limit sediment flows and reduce
other risks on all land ownerships impacted by wildland fire.
9. Terrorist and homeland security impacts on wildfire protection
These recommendations are included to address fire protection needs related to terrorist acts
or other homeland security preparedness and response actions. Both preparedness and
incident response can adversely impact fire protection. Adverse effects include substantially
decreasing emergency resources' availability, responsiveness and effectiveness by diverting
resources, interrupting communications, or restricting emergency access.
9.1 Communication channels during incidences. El ❑Partial No
Recommendation: Establish goals and policies consistent with the Governor's Blue Ribbon
Fire Commission of 2005 for communications and interoperability. Example goals and policies
should address fire personnel capability to communicate effectively across multiple frequency
bands and update and expansion of current handheld and mobile radios used on major mutual
aid incidents.
9.2 Emergency response barriers. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Identify goals and policies that address vital access routes that if removed
would prevent fire fighter access (bridges, dams, etc.). Develop an alternative emergency
access plan for these areas.
9.3 Prioritizing asset protection from fire with lack of suppression forces. Yes Partial No
Recommendation: Identify and prioritize protection needs for assets at risk in the absence of
response forces.
Recommendation: Establish fire defense strategies (such as fire ignition resistant areas) that
provide adequate fire protection without dependency on air attack and could serve as survivor
safety zones for the public or emergency support personnel.
End Standard Recommendations (version 1/26/10)
Page 9 of 9
BOF Fire Safety Element GP Review and Standard Recommendations
January 26, 2010
Lisa Flores
From: Brian Chow [briano408 @yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:43 PM
To: Lisa Flores
Subject: General Plan Comments
Dear Lisa Flores,
Can you please be so kind as to attach a copy of the "Circulation and Infrastructure" Chapter of
the General Plan document (pdf format) for me? I would very much appreciate it.
Recently, there was a road enlargement of the intersection between Santa Anita Ave. and Duarte
Road. However, there were no bicycle lanes included in this expansion. I will explain what I
mean by this. Usually, in forward thinking cities such as Santa Monica and San Diego, there
would be a small lane for bicycles in between the lane that is turning right and the lane that is
continuing straight. Neither Santa Anita nor Duarte has any bicycle lane in it. However, the fact
that this improvement was made without any future improvement in mind is a little
disappointing. Is the city really paying attention to DEIR Section 4.15, Goals CI -1 and CI -3?
These specify the development of alternative forms of transportation, but I am not seeing this
anywhere. I feel concerned that many Arcadians do not take to the issue of global warming
seriously enough. The most recent data from the past several years show the indicators of climate
change, such as ice loss, to exceed the predictions (LINK). Southern California is thought to
become drier also, as a result. I hope the city moves forward with real transportation (bicycles
and rail, not cars).
I would also like to express a chronic concern. There are many two -story mansions being built
around the east part of the city, all being monotonous and rather ugly looking. Furthermore, their
construction entails the destruction of many large trees, which frankly could have been preserved
for better property value (supposedly each large tree adds at least 1% to the property value).
Instead, the developer typically chooses to plant small trees which will take another 30 -60 years
to reach mature size.
I am wondering if anything is done to:
1. Facilitate neighborhood critique of new residential housing, from an aesthetic standpoint.
2. Encourage the retention of old- growth trees, regardless of distance from the street curb.
3. Promote a "build around" instead of a "build over" philosophy.
Thank you very much for your attention.
Regards,
Brian Chow
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August 31, 2010
BY HAND DELIVERY
Ms. Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066 -2021
Re: Comment Letter to Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for City of
Arcadia 2010 General Plan Update (SCHNo. 2009081034)
Dear Ms. Flores:
On behalf of Westfield, LLC, Santa Anita Shoppingtown LP and Santa Anita Fashion Park LP
(collectively, "Westfield this comment letter sets forth the language that we have agreed upon with the
City regarding the Arcadia General Plan Update (the "GPU and the related Environmental Impact
Report EIR and text amendments (collectively, the "GPU Documents We appreciate the time that
you and Jason Kruckeberg provided to Westfield on August 17, 2010 to discuss Westfield's concerns
and willingness to provide the clarifications noted below.
1. GLA Clarifications for Westfield Santa Anita
The City will incorporate into the GPU Documents two sets of square footages for Westfield Santa Anita reflecting
the current gross leasable area "GLA definition in the Municipal Code and the new proposed definition in the
GPU, which is intended to mirror the industry standard definition from the Urban Land Institute "ULI As we
discussed, the two sets of square footages will include the existing and future square footages for Westfield Santa
Anita using both the City GLA and ULI GLA definitions, as follows:
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The future square footages reflect the approvals granted by the City in 2000 to Westfield for an expansion of Westfield
Santa Anita.
2 The required parking is the sum of two calculations: (1) Existing parking requirement using City GLA is 5,904 (4.75
1,242.876 5,904 spaces) PLUS (2) Future parking requirement is 1,095 spaces assuming full buildout calculated as
the difference in existing and future ULI GLA multiplied by the parking rate ((1,698.596 1,468.122) 4.75 1,095
spaces).
Fedex Priority
City GLA
ULI GLA
Required Parking
Existing
1,242,876 sf
1,468,122 sf
5,904 spaces
Future'
1,522,451 sf
1,698,596 sf
6,999 spaces
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August 31, 2010
BY HAND DELIVERY
Ms. Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066 -2021
Re: Comment Letter to Draft Program Environmental Impact Report for City of
Arcadia 2010 General Plan Update (SCHNo. 2009081034)
Dear Ms. Flores:
On behalf of Westfield, LLC, Santa Anita Shoppingtown LP and Santa Anita Fashion Park LP
(collectively, "Westfield this comment letter sets forth the language that we have agreed upon with the
City regarding the Arcadia General Plan Update (the "GPU and the related Environmental Impact
Report EIR and text amendments (collectively, the "GPU Documents We appreciate the time that
you and Jason Kruckeberg provided to Westfield on August 17, 2010 to discuss Westfield's concerns
and willingness to provide the clarifications noted below.
1. GLA Clarifications for Westfield Santa Anita
The City will incorporate into the GPU Documents two sets of square footages for Westfield Santa Anita reflecting
the current gross leasable area "GLA definition in the Municipal Code and the new proposed definition in the
GPU, which is intended to mirror the industry standard definition from the Urban Land Institute "ULI As we
discussed, the two sets of square footages will include the existing and future square footages for Westfield Santa
Anita using both the City GLA and ULI GLA definitions, as follows:
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11th Floor
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F 310.893.4780
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The future square footages reflect the approvals granted by the City in 2000 to Westfield for an expansion of Westfield
Santa Anita.
2 The required parking is the sum of two calculations: (1) Existing parking requirement using City GLA is 5,904 (4.75
1,242.876 5,904 spaces) PLUS (2) Future parking requirement is 1,095 spaces assuming full buildout calculated as
the difference in existing and future ULI GLA multiplied by the parking rate ((1,698.596 1,468.122) 4.75 1,095
spaces).
Fedex Priority
Ms. Lisa Flores
August 31, 2010
Page 2 of 4
As we have agreed, the new ULI definition will apply only to new GLA added to Westfield Santa Anita and will not
apply to any existing GLA, which includes any future reuse or redevelopment of existing space. The date for what
constitutes existing GLA shall be the effective date of the GPU. For example, we have agreed that if an existing
anchor store is damaged in the future, Westfield would be permitted to replace /rebuild this store up to the existing
GLA in place at the time the GPU was adopted using the prior defmition of GLA without any change to required
parking. As another example, if Westfield sought to re -tenant the existing RobinsonMay building in the future
without any increase in square footage, this tenant improvement would not be considered new GLA and would not
trigger any new parking or FAR requirements. This interpretation is consistent with industry standards and the
City's historic practice at Westfield Santa Anita.
Also, we have agreed to delete any reference to kiosks in the proposed GLA definition to be consistent with industry
standard definitions used by the ULI and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Westfield would appreciate an opportunity to review the implementing text amendment in this regard to ensure that
it accurately reflects the understanding above.
2. Clarification of FAR
The Draft EIR reference on page 3 -6 that the "maximum intensity allowed for the mall remains
the same, with a nominal increase in floor -area -ratio (FAR) from 0.4 to 0.5" will be clarified to note that
Westfield Santa Anita is not receiving any increase in permitted FAR as a part of this GPU. As a part of
the 2000 approvals, the City adopted an FAR of 0.5 for Westfield Santa Anita. The 0.4 FAR reference
in the current General Plan was not updated inadvertantly.
3. Regional Commercial Land Use Designation
Westfield supports redesignating Westfield Santa Anita from "Commercial" to "Regional
Commercial," which more accurately reflects the unique regional serving characteristics of the property.
Consistent with this approach, we have agreed that the following definition of Regional Commercial
should be adopted:
The Regional Commercial designation applies only to the regional shopping center
located east of Baldwin Avenue and north of Huntington Drive. The designation provides
for regional commercial centers intended to serve the needs of a regional market and the
surrounding community that are constantly evolving, but typically includes a wide range
in depth and variety of retail, office and service uses. Such centers provide a combination
of anchor stores, which can include department stores, discounters, warehouse stores,
mass merchants, consumer products, home furnishings, entertainment, grocery and drug
stores, and/or fashion department stores, with a large quantity and variety of restaurants,
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Ms. Lisa Flores
August 31, 2010
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specialty shops, boutiques, kiosks, health, wellness, media, offices and/or services. Due
to the regional nature, large community events, promotions and gatherings are encouraged
to be held at a regional commercial shopping center.
4. Future Buildout of Westfield Santa Anita To Be Clarified
The City will update the GPU Documents to reflect the future buildout of the Westfield property
as approved by the City in 2000 and noted in Section 1 above.
5. Parking Impacts to Westfield Santa Anita
The City will update page 2 -63 of the GPU to acknowledge the existing problem of race track
patrons parking in the parking areas of Westfield Santa Anita, as well as in nearby residential areas.
6. Gate 8 Clarification
The City will replace the following sentence on page 2 -64 of the GPU, which does not reflect
existing conditions: "Another physical separation occurs during horse racing season when the race
track's Baldwin Avenue entry gate at the northerly boundary of the mall is closed off to the mall." The
replacement will be as follows:
The Baldwin Avenue entry gate at the northerly boundary of the Westfield
Santa Anita center (Gate 8) is used primarily by visitors to access
Westfield Santa Anita. This access roadway is also used by visitors to the
Racetrack pursuant to an access easement over Westfield's property.
During the racing season, some racing events cause a substantial amount
of race track traffic to enter through the roadway leading from the Baldwin
Avenue /Gate 8 intersection. Depending on traffic conditions, and based
on information provided by the City's Police Department and race track
operations personnel, Westfield Santa Anita on occasion has agreed to
temporarily barricade the internal roadway leading from Gate 8 to the
Westfield Santa Anita parking lot so that shopping center traffic will not
combine with race track traffic to worsen conditions through Gate 8 onto
Baldwin Avenue.
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7. Designation of the Santa Anita Park as an Historic Resource Under Federal Law
Both the GPU and the Draft EIR provide that Santa Anita Racetrack is eligible for listing in the
California Register of Historical Resources. However, in order to provide full disclosure of the
Racetrack's status as an historic resource, the GPU and Final EIR should also state that the Racetrack
has been determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; that the
Racetrack has been determined to be a historic district; and that the Racetrack's historic district is
comprised of 47 structures.
8. Conclusion
To the extent any factual errors or inconsistencies discussed above are repeated in other sections
of the GPU, EIR or related text amendments, the documents should be revised in accordance with these
comments to ensure that they will be consistent, both internally and with respect to one another.
Thank you again for the opportunity to discuss our comments and to come to agreement on these
clarifications. If there are any issues with the above clarifications, please contact me immediately.
Sincerely yours,
y Jo M. Healy
ice President Development
cc: Mr. Jason Kruckeberg
Mr. Larry Green
Mr. Francis Park, Esq.
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Lisa Flores
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Alan Thompson [THOMPSON ©scag.ca.gov]
Monday, October 18, 2010 1:56 PM
Lisa Flores
Naresh Amatya
Alan Thompson
Senior Planner,
Bike Ped Coordinator, CMP,
ITS, TDM, Safety and Security
Southern California Assn. of Governments
818 W. Seventh Street, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 236 -1940 (p)
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Check out our Bike /Ped Wiki at http /www.bikepedwiki.scag.ca.gov
10/19/2010
RECEIVE e 1 oft
OCT 1 8 2010
Planning Services
City of Arcadia
Subject: Comment regarding City of Arcadia general plan
Lisa,
SCAG received the following comment on our Bike /Ped Wiki regarding Arcadia's
general plan. Per direction from our elected officials that we ensure all comments on
local plans are forwarded to the appropriate city and department, I am forwarding the
following comment to you. Please acknowledge receipt of this e-mail by simply replying.
"7 note that there is no continuous east -west bicycle route through the northern part of Arcadia,
therefore, utility and commuting bicycling are not addressed by the plan. I also am alarmed to
see that Colorado between Santa Anita and 5th will go from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, making this
stretch of Colorado too dangerous to use as a bicycle route. It happens to be my commuting
route, and there is no usable alternative for me, as neither Huntington nor Foothill are safe
bicycle through streets. I am also distressed to observe that Colorado Blvd. between Michillinda
and Colorado Place is designated as a truck route, as that will make it substantially more
dangerous for bicycling.
I urge the City of Arcadia to reconsider the decision to add lanes to Colorado Blvd. between
Santa Anita and 5th, and, in fact, recommend a reduction in the number of vehicle lanes on
Colorado between Michillinda and Colorado Place. That stretch of Colorado parallels the 210
freeway, and should not be used as additional lanes for high -speed vehicle traffic. I suggest that
Colorado Blvd. through that stretch be reduced from 4 lanes to 3, using the middle lane as a turn
lane, and creating a Class 1 2-way bicycle and pedestrian path.
Ret ing and enhancing Colorado Blvd. as a bicycle route will make a tremendous difference in
connivity between Arcadia and its neighbor cities for bicyclists and pedestrians, and will
ultimately help to relieve traffic congestion as more people are able to safely get around without
their cars.
If the currently proposed changes are made (increasing lanes and truck traffic on Colorado
Blvd.), I personally will have to abandon my bicycle commuting and start driving to and from
work, thereby exacerbating the existing traffic congestion." Rachel Buckthorn
ALLEN W. HUBSCH
(310) 785-4741
allen.hubsch @hoganlovells.com
October 19, 2010
VIA E -MAIL AND OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, California 91066 -2021
E -mail; lflores@ci.arcadia.ca.us,
Hogan Lovells US LLP
1999 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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RECEIVED
OCT 19 2010
Planning Services
City of Arcadia
Re: Arcadia General Plan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the Draft General Plan for Arcadia.
I am a member of the Land Use Coalition of Public Counsel's Early Care and
Education Law Project. One of the missions of the Land Use Coalition is to engage planning
agencies in collaborative efforts to improve the child care infrastructure in Los Angeles County.
The Office of Child Care of the Chief Executive Office of Los Angeles County
periodically conducts comprehensive child care needs assessments within the County of Los
Angeles. The most recent needs assessment for Arcadia shows a shortfall of childcare services
for the Arcadia in all three reported categories: infant childcare, pre- school childcare and school
age (i.e., after- school) childcare. See the enclosed report, and the website of the Office of
Childcare, County of Los Angeles, http: /gismap.co.la.ca.us /childcare.
Childcare is not only extremely important to working families, it is important to
the communities in which they live and work. In January 2008, the County of Los Angeles
partnered with several other agencies to author "The Economic Impact of the Early Care
Education Industry in Los Angeles County
http: /ceo.lacounty. gov/ ccp/ pdf/ LA% 20Economic %20lmpact %20Report- Jan08.pdf. I have
included a copy of this report about the importance of childcare to our communities, and I urge
you to review it.
Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner
October 19, 2010
Page 2
In December 2007, the County of Los Angeles Child Care Planning Committee
adopted a strategic plan entitled "Forging the Future: The Strategic Plan for Child Care and
Development for Los Angeles County http://ceo.lacounty.gov/ccp/pdf/Strategic%20Plan1-
%20Web- final.pdf. The Planning Committee serves as the local child care planning council for
Los Angeles County as mandated by AB 2141; Chapter 1187, Statutes of 1991. One of the
pertinent objectives adopted by the Planning Committee in the Strategic Plan are:
telephone.
"Continue working to reduce barriers due to zoning regulations and
expensive permit requirements in cities throughout the County";
Unfortunately, a word search of the Land Use Element of the Draft Land use
Element reveals almost no use of the terms "childcare," "day care," "after school care" or similar
words. Your Land Use Policy 8.2 is a good start, but its inclusion in the Public/Institutional Uses
section of the Land Use Element might erroneously imply that childcare facilities are suitable
only for that land use category. I would suggest some small, but very important, revisions to the
draft Land Use Element. See the handwritten comments and Insert "A" which are attached to
this letter.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further with you in person or by
cc: Karla Pleitesz, Esq., Public Counsel (via e-mail, w /encl.)
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CHAPTER 2:
LAND USE AND COMMUNITY
DESIGN ELEMENT
A r c a d i a G e n e r a l P l a n
Introduction
Arcadia's motto, A Community of Homes, clearly identifies the defining
characteristic of our community. From large estates to post -World War II
subdivisions to attractive condominiums and apartments, Arcadia offers
diverse places to live and enjoy the qualities of this City. The City also has
attractive parks, successful business districts, abundant shopping and
entertainment venues, and a distinguished community aesthetic. This
element focuses on identifying, preserving, and enhancing those physical
aspects of Arcadia that are highly valued by residents and the business
community. The goals and policies set forth the City's vision and
fundamental land use philosophy regarding appropriate types, intensity,
and location of development, and the means for maintaining the
community's environmental, social, physical, and economic health and
vitality.
ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN DRAFT APRIL 2010 LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN I 24
LDR Low Density Residential
The Low Density Residential designation accommodates low
density single family residential neighborhoods. Development is
typified by detached single family residences on lots 7,200 to
10,000 square feet in size. Permitted uses are limited to single
family residences on a single lot.
Other uses that may be appropriate, consistent with zoning
regulations, include public and private schools, public parks, and
other open space uses.
Unit Density: up to 6 du /ac
Typical Population Density:12 -17 persons per acre
MDR Medium Density Residential
The Medium Density Residential designation accommodates
varied housing types and sizes within a suburban neighborhood
context. Permitted residential uses include detached and
attached residences with private and /or shared yards and open
space areas.
Other uses that may be appropria
regulations, include public and priva
other open space uses.
Unit Density: 6 to 12 du /ac
Typical Population Density:17 -35 persons per acre
HDR High Density Residential
The High Density Residential designation accommodates higher
density attached housing types for both renter and owner
households within a neighborhood context. Such housing types
generally are located near transit stops, along arterials and
transit corridors, and within easy walking distance of shops and
services. Appropriate transition to adjacent Tower- density
neighborhoods is required through the use of yards, other open
areas, and building heights.
Other uses that may be appropriate, consis ent with zoning
regulations, include public and private schools, •ublic parks, and
other open space uses.
Unit Density: 12 to 30 du /ac
Typical Population Density: 34 -86 persons per acre
tent with zoning
public parks, and
2.12 I LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN DRAFT APRIL 2010
C Commercial
The Cornmercial designation is intended to permit a wide
range of commercial uses which serve both neighborhood
and citywide markets. The designation allows a broad array of
commercial enterprises, including restaurants, durable goods
sales, food stores, lodging, professional offices, specialty shops,
indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and entertainment
uses.
Adjacent to Downtown, the Commercial designation is intended
to encourage small -scale office and neighborhood- serving
commercial uses that complement development in the Downtown
Mixed Use areas. While the and use designation provides the
general parameters within which development must take place,
the Zoning Code or other land use regulatory document
specifies the type and intensity of uses that will be permitted in a
given area. In the Downtown area, for example, where properties
are designated Commercial, land use regulations might specify
that restaurants and cafes are permitted, but secondhand stores
are not. The Zoning Code and other regulatory documents also
indicate permitted building height limits for specific properties.
Maximum FAR 0.50
(0.30 FAR for Santa Anita Park)
Nigher intensity overlays are applied to portions of Downtown
along Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive
(1.0 FAR).
Building Height: up to 45 feet in the Downtown area (including
Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive); up to
40 feet for commercial uses outside of Downtown
RC Regional Commercial
The Regional Commercial designation applies only to the
regional shopping center located east of Baldwin Avenue and
north of Huntington Drive. The designation provides for regional
commercial centers intended to serve a regional market and that
offer a depth and variety of retail goods, general merchandise,
apparel, entertainment center, and home furnishings businesses.
Development within the Regional Commercial designation is
characterized by large, multi- tenant centers anchored by
one or more major retailers as key tenants.
Maximum FAR 0.50 (Based on gross leasable floor area for
regional shopping center)
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ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN DRAFT APRIL 2010 LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 1 2-13
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industrial businesses. Larger -scale commercial uses will be
considered on a case -by -case basis in the Lower Azusa
Road Reclamation area.
Maximum FAR: 0.50
Industrial
The Industrial designation provides for an array of warehouse,
distribution, manufacturing, and assembly uses in appropriate
locations.
Maximum FAR: 0.50
P/I Public /Institutional
The Public /Institutional designation accommodate public, semi-
public, and institutional uses, including but not li ted to offices
and facilities used by federal, state, and Ioc• government,
special districts, public schools, hospitals, colleges and
universities, and other public agencies and public utilities.
Maximum FAR: as set forth in zoning regulations
OS -OR Open Space Outdoor Recreation
The Open Space- Outdoor Recreation designation encompasses
all City, county, state, and federal parks and associated facilities,
including private facilities on leased public lands. The
designation identifies public lands intended to be used for active
and passive recreational activities, such as parks, golf courses,
trails, and the Arboretum. Public lands used as detention basins
may also be designated Open Space- Outdoor Recreation when
co- located with active recreational uses or when open spaces
serve two uses, such as a sports field and a detention basin.
Maximum FAR: N/A
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GOAL LU -2:
Policy LU -2.1:
Policy LU -2.2:
Policy LU -2.3:
Policy LU -2.4:
Policy LU -2.5:
Policy LU -2.6:
Policy LU -2.7:
necessary to mitigate project generated
impacts on the circulation and infrastructure
systems.
A City with a distinctive and attractive public
realm, with pedestrian friendly amenities in
commercial and mixed -use districts and single
family neighborhoods that continue to
maintain Arcadia's standard of architectural
and aesthetic quality
Ensure that trees planed in the public right -of-
way continue to be well maintained where they
exist, are planted in areas where they are
currently lacking, and encourage replacement
of undesirable tree species in public right -of-
ways.
Emphasize the use of public spaces and design
that are oriented toward the pedestrian and
use of transit throughout the community.
Encourage public art throughout the City, with
an emphasis on art that draws upon local
history and consider the development of a
public art program to plan and guide the
placement of public art at key locations.
Consider a dedicated funding source for public
art to be paid for as a part of large
development projects.
Develop a hierarchy of gateways to mark
entrances into the City, as illustrated by Figure
LU -6.
Ensure the aesthetic quality and pedestrian
orientation of the City's commercial corridors by
implementing the recommendations of this
Community Design section, as well as the
Architectural Design Guidelines for commercial
and industrial properties.
Through a combination of incentives to business
owners and enforcement measures, attain
compliance with signage standards and
guidelines throughout the City, with a priority
placed on high traffic commercial corridors and
gateway areas.
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Policy LU 1.11:
INSERT "A"
Encourage the development of a range of childcare facilities, including
infant care, pre school care and after school care, to serve the needs of
Arcadia families and workers. Encourage the development of childcare
facilities near transit oriented development. In accordance with the
strategic plan adopted by the Los Angeles County Child Care Planning
Committee, reduce barriers to childcare services due to zoning regulations
and expensive permit requirements.
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Los Angeles Universal Preschool
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES
ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
AND
BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE STUDY SESSION 6:00 P.M.
AND
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Arcadia City Council Chambers
6:00 P.M., City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive
PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting.
Without objection the motion was approved.
OTHERS ATTENDING
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg
City Attorney, Steve Deitsch
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, Phil Wray
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Senior Planner, Lisa Flores
Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS Five minute time limit
per person
There were none.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN MATERIALS
Staff will answer questions on the Draft General Plan, Environmental Impact Report and
Draft Zoning Code Amendments.
Mr. Kruckeberg and Ms. Flores responded to a number of questions from the
Commissioners regarding the material covered at the last Study Session.
Chairman Parrille called a recess. 6:50 p.m.
7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber
RECONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to excuse Commissioner Baerg from the meeting.
Without objection the motion was approved
OTHERS ATTENDING
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg
Deputy Development Services Director /City Engineer, PhD Wray
Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama
Associate Planner, Tom Li
Business License Officer, Silva Vergel
Detective, John Bonomo
Senior Administrative Assistant, Billie Tone
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
There were two letters relating to Item 2 on the agenda that were distributed to the
Commissioners.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS Five minute time limit
per person
PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning
any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally
challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed item for consideration, you may
be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the
Public Hearing.
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BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD HEARING
2. ORCHID SPA
1004 N. Santa Anita Avenue
Mark Vitatema
This is an appeal of a business license revocation for non compliance with the City of
Arcadia Massage Therapist and Business License regulations by Orchid Spa.
Business License Officer, Silva Vergel, presented the staff report.
Chairman Parrille asked if the Board members had any questions.
There were none.
The public hearing was opened.
Chairman Parrille asked if there was anyone who would like to speak in favor of this appeal.
Mr. Mike Mak, attorney, represented the appellant, Mr. Mark Vitatema. Mr. Mak
summarized his client's position by responding, item -by -item, to the violations listed in a
letter from the Business License Officer dated September 17, 2010. Mr. Mak contends that
the alleged violations are the result of various misunderstandings between his client and
staff and that the violations in question are minor in nature. Therefore, he asked the Board
to support his client's appeal and reverse the revocation.
Board Member Baderian noted that Orchid Spa has been operating in the city since 2007
and he asked Mr. Mak if his client received a copy of the City's Business License rules and
regulations when the business first opened. Mr. Mak responded by saying that his client
had received this information and understood the applicable rules and regulations. Mr.
Vitatema, the business owner, confirmed this.
Board Member Baderian asked how many hours per week the spa is open. Ms. Ana Huang,
the spa manager, said they are open every day. Board member Baderian asked Ms. Huang
what percentage of their business is devoted to massage services. Mr. Mak replied that
massage services make up approximately 10-20% of their business.
Board Member Baderian asked if the trainee observed by the Business License Officer
during a recent inspection was touching the client or only observing. Mr. Mak said she was
only observing.
Board Member Baderian asked why treatment records were not available at the time of
inspection. Mr. Mak said that customers consider the treatment record requirement intrusive
so, to protect their privacy, the records are under the control of the spa manager who was
not present at the inspection. He did assure Board Member Baderian that the required
records are maintained and can be made available for inspection. He also said that clients
who refuse to provide all the information required for the treatment records are turned away.
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Board member Baderian asked Mr. Mak to explain why a recent inspection revealed a
massage therapist working at the spa who did not have the required valid city identification
card. Mr. Mak explained that the therapist had applied for a card four months ago and was
assured by staff that her application was approved and she would be receiving an ID card in
the mail. Based on this, his client assumed the therapist had the proper ID. Therefore,
Board member Baderian concluded that the spa manager allowed the massage therapist to
work without posting the required ID.
Board member Chiao noted that Mr. Mak said that treatment records were not available at
the time of inspection because inspections are not announced in advance and the business
owner, who is the only one with access to these records for reasons of client privacy, was
not present at the time of inspection. He pointed out that the Code requires that these
records are maintained for 24 months at the business location and that they are available for
inspection by staff at any time. Board member Chaio further noted that the required
records were not available at nine different inspections. Mr. Mak said that although the
required records are kept current they were not available at the time of inspection for
reasons previously mentioned.
Board member Chiao asked Mr. Mak how much of the business is devoted to massage
services. Mr. Mak said a rough estimate of 15 -20% of the business is probably correct.
Board member Chiao pointed out that maintenance of accurate treatment records would
allow a precise determination of the percentage of business devoted to massage services.
Board member Chiao asked Mr. Mak about the Orchid Spa intemet ads showing Asian
women dressed in non uniform attire that is not consistent with city regulations. Mr. Mak
said that the ads were produced by an independent contractor and do not accurately reflect
the attire of the employees at Orchid Spa.
Board member Beranek asked if a copy of the memo distributed to the Board members had
been sent to the appellant as well and Mr. Kasama confirmed that it had.
Mr. Mak agreed that his client needs to improve record keeping and clothing requirements
and that there are some other violations that have not been corrected. He pointed out that
massage businesses are held to a very high standard but claimed that none of his client's
alleged violations relate to moral or health code regulations. He further stated that although
he and his client appreciate the city's efforts to enforce the code, they feel that their
business deserves another chance.
Chairman PerriIle asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak in opposition to this
appeal.
There were none.
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Baderian to close the Public Hearing. Without objection the
motion was approved.
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MOTION:
Based on the information provided by staff and the business owner, it was moved by Board
member Baderian to deny the appeal and uphold the revocation of Orchid Spa's business
license and deny the business owner, Mr. Mark Vitatema, a license to own or operate a
business in the City of Arcadia for a period of one (1) year.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
There is a ten (10) day appeal period after the appellant receives notice of the
approval/denial of the appeal.
CONSENT ITEMS
3. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
MOTION:
It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Baderian, to approve
the minutes of September 28, 2010 as presented.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Chiao, and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Baerg
MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION
None
MODIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA
Chairman Parrille reported that one item was approved by the Modification Committee this
morning.
MATTERS FROM STAFF UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that the next agenda will include the General Plan Update and a project at
Baldwin Plaza. He also reminded the Commissioners that a local developer, Richard Tipping,
has issued an invitation to them to attend an open house at 2 and 6 West Pamela Road on
October 27.
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ADJOURNED
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
Chairman, Planning Commission
7:50 p.m.
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