HomeMy WebLinkAbout1833RESOLUTION NO. 1833
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. CUP 10 -19, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 71478,
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. ADR 10 -18 AND DENIAL OF
MODIFICATION NO. MC 10 -35 FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE
EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AND SUBDIVISION OF THE BUILDING
INTO COMMERCIAL OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS AT 650 WEST
HUNTINGTON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2010, an application was filed by Mr. Scott Yang,
Representative from First Pacific Builders on behalf of the property owner, 650 W.
Huntington Dr., LLC to expand the existing 17,920 square -foot office building by adding
7,463 square -feet; subdivide it into medical office condominiums; and allow a parking
deficiency of 128 spaces in lieu of 151 required; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on March 22,
2011, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to
present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the staff report dated March 22, 2011 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity. The proposed addition to the existing building and change of use to commercial
condominiums will not have any significant adverse impacts to the neighboring
businesses or properties, and will be required to comply with all County Health Code
requirements.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized. Commercial offices are a use that is allowed in
the C -O zone by right and is appropriate for the site. A commercial building in excess of
20,000 square -feet is authorized through a Conditional Use Permit by Code Sections
9261.6.8 and 9275.1.53.1.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading,
landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the
neighborhood. The proposed addition to the existing building and change of use to
medical offices would increase the parking required by Code to 151 spaces, which is 23
more than is proposed. The impact that would be caused by a parking deficiency could
have a significant impact on the neighborhood and therefore, Modification No. MC 10-
35 which proposed to allow 5.1 spaces per 1,000 square feet in lieu of the 6.0 per 1,000
square -feet is denied. The project is approved for a change of use to commercial
offices which must meet the required parking requirements per Code.
4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement
type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. Huntington Drive to the
north of the site, Baldwin Avenue to the west, and the nearby side streets were studied
by traffic consultants to determine the impact on traffic that the proposed use would
have. The study found that the streets have available capacity to accommodate the
increase in traffic and the impacts to them would be minimal.
-2- 1831
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan. Commercial offices are a commercial use that is
consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of the site.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons, Modification No. MC 10 -35
pertaining to the required parking is denied.
SECTION 4. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants approval
of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 10 -19, Tentative Tract Map No. 71478,
and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 10 -18, subject to the following conditions:
1. Any medical office use at this site shall not include 1) outpatient surgery
centers or 2) facilities that specialize in treatment or services for persons with mobility
impairments due to the greater amount of handicapped parking that those uses require.
2. The applicant shall maintain the existing drive aisle just inside the front
property line.
3. The existing fire sprinkler system shall be extended to all new areas. All
heads in the system shall be quick response type. Existing heads shall be replaced
with quick response type as necessary. A separate permit is required.
4. A sprinkler monitoring system shall be updated to current code requirements
by a C -10 licensed contractor prior to occupancy. A separate permit is required.
5. Minimum 2A:10 BC fire extinguishers shall be provided in all common areas.
The maximum travel distance from any point in the building to a fire extinguisher shall
be 75 feet.
6. A Knox Box shall be provided in an approved location adjacent to the front
entrance.
-3- 1831
7. The second floor exit door to the stairwell shall have its hinge relocated to
the other side of the door jamb to allow adequate exit width.
8. A Water Meter Clearance application, filed with the Arcadia Water Section,
shall be required prior to permit issuance to ensure adequate domestic water
meter /service size.
9. Commercial condominiums shall have three services with meters: One for
the fire sprinkler, one for domestic use, and one for irrigation of the common areas. If
the applicant wants each unit to be individually metered, the applicant shall install their
own meters on site on each service. The applicant shall have the master meter on the
main service. The applicant may run one service from the main and manifold it for fire,
domestic, and irrigation.
10. Unless it is possible to connect to existing water service and upgrade the
water meter, a new tap on the water main will be required to be installed by the
developer. Installation shall be according to the specifications of the Public Works
Services Department, Engineering Section, including isolation valves. Demolition of
existing water services, if necessary, shall be performed by the applicant, according to
Public Works Services Department, Engineering Section specifications.
11. No water service lateral, meter, flush -out, backflow prevention device or fire
hydrant shall be located in any driveway, nor closer than 3 feet from the top of "x" of any
driveway or other utility.
12. An approved reduced pressure backflow preventer shall be installed on the
irrigation and domestic water service supply, as close as possible to the water meter on
the property side of the meter. An approved double -check detector assembly shall be
-4- 1831
installed on the fire sprinkler service supply. The backflow preventer shall be screened
from view as stipulated by the Planning Department. For uninterrupted domestic water
services, parallel reduced pressure backflow preventers shall be installed.
13. All pipes, valves, hydrants, meters, fittings, and appurtenances, including
disinfection and flushing, shall meet the specifications of the Arcadia Public Works
Services Department, Engineering and Water Sections.
14. The 3 existing street trees in the parkway shall be removed and replaced
with 3, 24" -box Chinese Pistache trees. The installation shall include the removal and
replacement of any raised /damaged sidewalk, curbs, and gutter in front of the subject
property.
15. The use approved by CUP 10 -19 is limited to commercial office, which shall
be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans
submitted and approved for CUP 10 -19, and shall be subject to periodic inspections,
after which the provisions of this Conditional Use Permit may be adjusted after due
notice to address any adverse impacts to the adjacent streets and neighboring
businesses or properties.
16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy
limits, building safety, emergency equipment, and parking and site design shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director.
17. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 10 -19, Tentative Tract Map No. 71478, and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
-5- 1831
10 -18, shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which
could result in the closing the commercial offices on site.
18. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set
aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia
concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any
approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code
Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The
City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning
the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of
the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to
represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
19. Approval of CUP 10 -19 shall not take effect until the property owner(s),
applicant, and business owner(s) /operator(s) have executed and filed the Acceptance
Form available from the Development Services Department to acknowledge awareness
and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
[Signatures on next page]
-6- 1831
Passed, approved and adopted this / day of Akdi- , 2011.
i'
ATTEST:
Secrry, Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
ng Commission
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA
1, JAMES M. KASAMA, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia,
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1833 was passed and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairperson and attested to by
the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 12th day of
April, 2011 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, and Parrille
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Chiao
Sec
ry of the Planning Commission