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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 98-1868 PC" RESOLUTION NO. 98- 1868PC A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97 -1321, A REQUEST BY RAYMOND LEE TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRIDAL SHOP AS THE MAIN TENANT IN ADDITION TO OTHER BRIDAL - RELATED BUSINESSES IN A TWO - STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 9834 LAS TUNAS DRIVE LOCATED IN THE EAST COMMERCIAL (EC) DISTRICT OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA. The Planning Commission of the City of Temple City does hereby resolve: SECTION 1. Based upon a public hearing for the above Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape, topography and circumstances in that the subject site consists of 14,950 square feet of area. The proposed parking area would adequately allow for vehicular circulation as shown on the submitted development plans; and 2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways, adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality of traffic generated by the proposed use in that the subject lot is situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Agnes Avenue; Las Tunas Drive has 100 feet of right -of -way with 70 feet of roadway and Agnes Avenue has 60 feet of right -of -way with 36 feet of roadway; additionally, the incorporation of mitigation measures as identified in the traffic analysis and the conditions of approval will mitigate any potential access problems; and 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon the use, enjoyment or valuation of adjacent property or upon the public welfare in that the proposed use will provide adequate parking to accommodate a commercial/retail use. Additionally, mitigation measures are recommended to address any potential traffic and circulation problems created by ingress and egress to the site as well as potential negative impacts on neighboring properties. SECTION 2. This project should not result in significant effects upon the environment and a Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines. The initial statement as prepared indicates there is no potential for adverse impact to the environment as it relates to all wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, and related ecological communities, including the habitat upon which the wildlife depends for its continued viability. SECTION 3. Accordingly, Administrative Conditional Use Permit 97 -1321 is approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed development shall be in substantial compliance with the revised submitted development plans date stamped Janury 5, 1998, except as modified herein. 2. The proposed bridal shop shall be subject to all criteria for bridal shops as set forth in City Council Resolution No. 97 -3392, including the condition that the front door shall remain unlocked during regular business hours, that no locks shall be installed on any doors with the exception of the front and rear doors and the restrooms and that the entire premises shall be available for inspections upon request by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the City's Code Enforcement Officer. 3. The hours of operation for businesses occupying this building shall be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; truck deliveries of merchandise and materials shall be limited to the same hours. Resolution No. 98- 1868PC Page 2 Administrative Conditional Use Permit 97 -1321 4. Remove the existing driveway curb cuts along I,as Tunas Drive and Agnes Avenue; replace with full curb and gutter and a driveway with appropriate design to accommodate in and out traffic movements off of Agnes Avenue. Obtain all necessary approvals and permits for work in the public right -of -way. 5. The installation of new driveways shall be subject to the review and approval of the City's Public Works Coordinator and the Los Angeles County Public Works Department. 6. In order to mitigate the City's Congestion Management Program debits which result from the proposed development, the applicant shall be required to participate in reestablishing the credits by paying a traffic mitigation fee of $7,095. Said $7,095 is based upon the Traffic Engineer's calculation that there will be a loss of 129 Congestion Management Program (CMP) credits as a result of this development. The fee is based on an estimated replacement cost of $55 per credit. 7. The proposed parking lot shall be designed and constructed with a material acceptable to Public Works and the Community Development Department. Such surfacing shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to dispose of all surface water. In no case shall such drainage be allowed to drain across the public sidewalk. 8. The proposed parking area lighting shall be deflected from the public right -of -way as well as from neighboring residential properties. The specifications of the parking area lighting shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department. 9. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits and shall be approved by the Public Works Coordinator and the Community Development Department. All landscaping shall have automatic sprinklers. 10. All proposed signage shall be consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan criteria and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department. Specifically, wall signage shall consist of internally illuminated channel letters as opposed to "glue -on" letters or so- called canned signs; no roof signage or freestanding signage shall be permitted. No wall signage shall be permitted on the west building wall and no lighted signage shall be permitted on the south building wall. All signage shall be of a consistent and a complimentary color. 11. Surface Drainage: Provide all facilities necessary to accommodate contributory runoff and all surface drainage from the subject property and conduct it into appropriate storm drain facilities. No runoff shall be allowed to run over a sidewalk. 12. Sewers: Provide sewers per Code requirements. 13. Curbs, gutters and sidewalks: Driveways to be abandoned shall be replaced with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing. Construct new driveway approaches and repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement on street abutting the project. Existing asphalt in the parkway along the west side of Agnes Avenue shall be removed and replaced with grass or appropriate ground cover, subject to the review and approval by the Community Development Department and Public Works Coordinator. Protect all private utility facilities in place. All work shall be per Los Angeles County Public Works Department standards. 14. Street Lights: None required. 15. Street Trees: None required. • • • " " Resolution No. 98- 1868PC Page 3 Administrative Conditional Use Permit 97 -1321 16. Underground Utilities: All utilities shall be provided underground from primary service point in public right -of -way or on rear property line to service panels or facilities on building. Prior to issuance of building permits, provide to Public Works Division a detailed utility plan for review and approval showing all utility pipes, wires and conduits and their respective points of connection. 17. Permits: All right -of -way improvements from centerline of streets to property lines shall be shown on the construction site plan. Permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of any work in the public right -of -way. All work in the public right -of -way shall meet Los Angeles County Public Works Department standards. 18. Disposal of Construction Waste: No construction activity waste 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. Failure to comply with this condition will result in charges being filed with the District Attorney. (TCMC 3400 -3411) 19. Solid Waste Management: Prior to issuance of Certificate of ccupancy, a written report shall be submitted to the Public Works Division showing description and quantity by weight of all construction and demolition debris and method and location of disposal. Solid waste includes asphalt, concrete, brick, sand, earth, wood, pl aster, drywall, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic, etc. Total quantities and general categories are all that is currently required. 20. The existing block wall along the West property line shall be extended along the South property line of the subject site. Said wall shall be finished in a stucco color to match the building. 21. Trash shall be picked up from the proposed commercial building at intervals as may be deemed necessary by the City. It shall be the responsibility of the owner /operator of the building or any subsequent owner to maintain the property and the surrounding area free of litter, trash and debris. It shall be the property owners responsibility to ensure that trash lids are closed at all times. 22. The building wall along the west property line shown as the west elevation shall be improved with stucco moldings to match the front and east side.glevations; specifically ,;the.threese %s -oi;moldings ;', one near the ground level, one midway on the 1 uildink Arid the third along 'tl a parape "t` shall "lie " wrapped around the building and incorporated into this west building wall OR alternatively, the building shall be offset from the west property line by 6 inches so that creeping ivy or vines may be planted along the base of the building and ultimately grow up the wall to provide greenery. 23. The subject two story building shall be limited to no more than five separate commercial units, two on the ground floor and no more than three on the second floor. 24. The second story patio may be available for use, however, any structures, equipment, furniture or visible decorations which may be placed on the patio shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Department. 25. The existing abandoned service station structure shall be demolished and removed within 60 days of the date of approval; this Conditional Use Permit shall not become effective until the existing service station structure on the lot is removed. A demolition permit shall be obtained from the City of Temple City for this work. Resolution No. 98- 1868PC Page 4 Administrative Conditional Use Permit 97 -1321 26. The conditions of approval contained in this resolution may be enforced by the Sheriff's office as well as the City staff. Any violation of any condition is a misdemeanor and may be processed directly by criminal complaint. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. C man I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on the 13th of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner- Capra, Griffiths, Zovak, Larson, Seibert NOES: Commissioner -None ABSENT: Commissioner -None Secretary READ, APPROVED AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTED -/°/// f4y Owner J - ppli EHW /RESO/17978.1 Date 3%3 1 r Date • •