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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCommunity Development Director Resolution 18-0017 CDD 5405 Santa Anita AvenueCity of Temple City Resolution 18-0017 CDD File No. PL 18-1320 Address: 5405 Santa Anita Avenue A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR APPROVING A MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONVERT AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND DETACHED GUEST HOUSE ON AN R-2 LOT INTO THREE SEPARATE DWELLING UNITS (TWO ATTACHED AND ONE DETACHED). SECTION 1. The Community Development Director has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, which includes but is not limited to: 1. Reports and presentations of project related data and analysis prepared by the Community Development Department; and 2. The Temple City Municipal Code, General Plan, Subdivision Map Act, and all other applicable regulations and codes; and 3. Public comments, both written and oral, received or submitted at or prior to the public hearing; and 4. Testimony and comments submitted by the applicant and representatives in both written and oral form at or prior to the public hearing; and 5. All other related documents received or submitted at or prior to the public hearing. SECTION 2. This resolution is made with reference to the following prefacing facts as more fully set forth in the administrative record: 1. On May 10, 2018, the applicant submitted the application. 2. On September 27, 2018, the application was deemed complete. 3. Notice of the Community Development Director's hearing was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the property at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. 4. Notice of the public hearing satisfied the noticing requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091. 5. The project site is zoned R-2, Light Multiple Family Residential. Resolution No. 18-0017 CDD File PL 18-1320 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Page 2 of 4 6. The project site is designated Medium Density Residential by the General Plan. 7. The applicant is proposing to legalize the conversion of an existing single-family dwelling into two, attached dwelling units and an existing guest house into a third, detached dwelling unit. The property already contains both a detached four -car garage and a detached two -car garage. SECTION 3. Based upon the information above, the Community Development Director finds: 1. The construction complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code. The architectural plans have been reviewed by staff under the applicable standards of the Zoning Code, including floor area ratio, yard setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, permeable lot coverage, and off-street parking requirements. The project would have a floor area ratio of 0.23, a lot coverage of 31.1 percent, and a permeable lot coverage of 40.7 percent. The maximum floor area ratio allowed is 0.50. The maximum lot coverage is 50 percent and the minimum permeable lot coverage is 40 percent. The project complies with all of the standards of the Zoning Code. Therefore, the project meets this finding. 2. The construction is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and any special design theme adopted by the City for the site and vicinity. The subject property is designated as Medium Density Residential by the Mid - Century General Plan, with a maximum density of 7-12 units per acre. Medium Density Residential is characterized by multi -family development that is less than three -stories and includes landscaped yards, off-street parking, common open space, and low building heights. The proposed project is consistent with these characteristics and complies with the density designation of the General Plan. It will have a density of eight units per acre. Therefore, the project meets this finding. 3. The approval of the site plan review is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The approval of the site plan review is in compliance with CEQA because it is a project categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303 (New Resolution No. 18-0017 CDD File PL 18-1320 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Page 3 of 4 Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Therefore, the project meets this finding. 4. The proposed structures, signs, site development, grading and/or landscaping are compatible in design, appearance and scale, with existing uses, development, signs, structures, and landscaping for the surrounding area. The project is compatible with the developments in the surrounding area, which are a mixture of multi -family and single-family developments. The majority of the structures on the block are two-story, and the multi -family properties are of a duplex development type. This project is one-story and has a similar duplex type development. S. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed structures, yards, walls, fences, parking, landscaping, and other development features. The project site has a land area of 15,532 square feet which is large enough to accommodate the proposed development. Proper front, side, and rear yards exist along with landscaping that complements neighboring properties. The project meets floor area ratio, lot coverage, and all other applicable development standards. Therefore, the project meets this finding. SECTION 4. This project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). SECTION 5. Accordingly, File No. PL 18-1320, a request for Major Site Plan Review to convert an existing single-family dwelling and detached guest house on an R-2 lot into three separate dwelling units, subject to the applicant complying with all requirements of the Temple City Municipal Code and the conditions as set forth in Exhibit A of this resolution. Resolution No. 18-0017 CDD File PL 18-1320 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Page 4 of 4 SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. EXHIBITS A. Planning Division Conditions of Approval ��� Community Development Director I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was approved by the Community Development Director of the City of Temple City at a Director's Hearing held on the 13tn of November, 2018. r Secretary EXHIBIT A PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Temple City, Planning Division ®Conditions of Approval 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Project Specific Conditions 1. The project must be in substantial compliance with architectural plans date stamped September 6, 2018 to convert an existing single-family dwelling and detached guest house on an R-2 lot into three separate dwelling units (two attached and one detached). 2. The detached garage in the rear yard which has been converted to living space must be returned to, and maintained as, a garage. All interior finish materials and plumbing must be removed (not including drywall) and a garage door added to the front of the structure. The sewer line must be filled with concrete. This must be completed before building permits are finaled. 3. The unpermitted trellis structure attached to the Unit 3 garage must be removed before building permits are finaled. 4. The air conditioning units in the front and side yard (north side) that are visible from the street must be relocated or continuously screened from view before building permits are finaled. 5. Vine pockets or 15 gallon hedges must be planted 10 feet on center along the north property line adjacent to the driveway. The landscaping must be maintained continuously and irrigated with an automatic sprinkler system. 6. Any existing building or code enforcement issues must be resolved prior to building permits being finaled. 7. Prior to submitting for Building Plan Check, the applicant must submit a revised set of architectural plans that meet the conditions of approval. General Conditions 8. The applicant and property owner(s), and their successors in interest, shall indemnify and defend the City of Temple City and its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability and costs relating to the City's actions concerning this project, including (without limitation) any award of Resolution No. 18-0017 CDD File PL 18-1320 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Page 2 of 3 litigation expenses in favor of any person or entity who seeks to challenge the validity of any of the City's actions or decisions in connection with this project. The City shall have the sole right to choose its counsel and property owners shall reimburse the City's expenses incurred in its defenses of any lawsuit challenging the City's actions concerning this project. 9. This site plan review approval shall expire 24 months from the date of approval. If building permits are not issued prior to the expiration date, the property owner may apply in writing to the Community Development Director at least forty (40) days before the expiration date for major site plan review. The major site plan review may be extended for up to two (2) years from the date of approval, at the discretion of the Community Development Director. 10. Substantial Compliance: The development shall be in substantial compliance with the submitted approved site, floor, elevation, landscape, and other applicable plans. 11. No Lesser Elements: The project shall not be developed with lesser architectural elements or components intended to complement the architectural style and design of the development than is proposed in the submitted approved plans. 12. Certificate of Occupancy: Permits shall not be finaled and/or Certificate of Occupancy issued until the project is fully completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. 13. Hardscape: The hardscape shown on the site plan shall be consistent in size, location, and material. The applicant is responsible for submitting plans that are internally consistent. The Planning Division shall verify compliance with this condition prior to approving plans for building permit issuance. Proposed changes to the hardscape shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation or construction. Changes to the proposed hardscape shall be shown on the site plan. Resolution No. 18-0017 CDD File PL 18-1320 5405 Santa Anita Avenue Page 3 of 3 14. During any demolition and/or construction, noise will be controlled by limiting work on the site to 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and by requiring all trucks and motorized equipment to have properly operating mufflers. No construction work shall occur on Sunday. 15. Disposal of Construction Waste: No construction activity waste or material of any kind, including plaster, cement, paint, mud, or any other type of debris or liquid shall be allowed to be disposed of in the street or gutter, storm drain, or sewer system. All construction debris spills shall be removed daily and shall use necessary dust control measures. Failure to comply with this condition will result in charges filed by the District Attorney. 16. Revocation: This approval and these conditions may be modified or revoked by the granting body (the Community Development Director) should it be determined that the project approved herein is detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare; is operated or maintained contrary to these conditions of approval or any federal, state, or local law, or is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance. Such modification or revocation shall occur at a noticed public hearing and in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-1F-40 of the Zoning Code. 17. Acceptance of Conditions: By carrying out the project approved herein or otherwise using or exercising this approval, the applicant acknowledges and accepts all of the conditions imposed. The applicant acknowledges that failure to comply with these conditions of approval may be cause for revocation of the approval. These conditions are binding upon the applicant, the current and future property owners, and any other party using or exercising this approval.