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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