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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 11-2321 PC - 5535 Santa Anita Ave" RESOLUTION NO. 11 -2321 PC A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 10 -1762 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 71205 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH SIX (6) UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5535 SANTA ANIA AVENUE: THE SUBJECT SITE IS ZONE R -2 AND IS DESIGNATED AS MEDIUM - DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BY THE GENERAL PLAN (SUN HOMELAND INC /BENJAMIN ZHU) The Planning Commission of the City of Temple City does hereby resolve: SECTION 1. Based upon a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map as described above, the Planning Commission finds: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape, topography and circumstances in that the site has a frontage of 83 feet on and a depth of 324.54 feet with a total land area of approximately 26,612 square feet. The proposal involves the construction of six (6) units in conformance with the allowable density of the R -2 zone; 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 site directly abuts Santa Anita Avenue which has a 100 foot right -of -way and 80 foot wide roadway. Direct access to the site can be taken from Santa Anita Avenue; 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 site is zoned for multiple - family residential and the project will comply with the development standard established by the Zoning Code. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1. That the design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Code as well as the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, Sections 66473.5, 66474 and 66474.6; and 2. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development and the proposed density of development; and 3. That the division and development of the property in the manner set forth on the map of Tentative Map 69905 shall not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public entity and /or public utility rights of way and /or easements within the Tract Map; and Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 2 4. That the sewer discharge from the proposed subdivision would not result in a violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the Water Code. SECTION 2. This project should not result in significant effects upon the environment, and a Negative Declaration has been prepared and the Planning Commission recommends that a Negative Declaration should be adopted by the City Council in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines. The initial statement as prepared indicates that 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, Tentative Tract Map 71205 and Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 are hereby recommended for approval by the City Council, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING 1. The development shall be in substantial compliance with the submitted subdivision map and development plans dated July 06, 2010 by the City of Temple City Community Development Department, except as modified herein after. 2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. At least two trees shall be provided for each dwelling unit; said trees shall be no less than twenty -four inch (24 ") box -size specimen trees. The landscape plan shall incorporate vine pockets at the terminus of the driveway planted with fast-growing vines such as creeping fig. 3. All development standards applicable to multiple - family residential construction as defined in Section 9352 of the Temple City Zoning Code shall be adhered to at all times. 4. The front yard along Santa Anita Avenue and the side yard as well as any landscaped areas along the private driveway shall be planted and maintained until the dwellings are individually sold and continuously maintained thereafter. 5. At least forty percent (40 %) of the lot area shall be permeable; these areas may be maintained with landscaping, appropriate ground cover, permeable pavers, grasscrete or other acceptable pervious materials, but may not be covered with structures, concrete or asphalt. Furthermore, interlocking pavers and grasscrete shall be utilized where indicated on the project plans. 6. A chain link security fencing six (6) feet in height shall be installed around the site prior to the demolition of existing structures. Any unoccupied structure shall be boarded and fenced so as to prevent vandalism. Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 3 7. A screening wall shall be constructed around the perimeter of the site provided that said wall does not interfere with the natural flow of drainage; said wall shall consist of solid decorative block fencing which does not disrupt or alter the drainage pattern. Any new block wall shall be slump stone, split face or stucco -over CMU block. Chain link or wood fencing shall not be allowed. The maximum fence or wall height shall be six (6) feet along the side or rear property lines. 8. A building permit shall be obtained for the construction of any new wall or fence. Any existing wall or fence may be maintained, if deemed acceptable by the City's Building Inspector. Prior to the installation of any new wall or fence, a grading and drainage plan shall be submitted and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. No new wall or fence shall block contributory drainage from adjacent properties or interfere with the natural drainage pattern. 9. The applicant/property owner shall maintain the subject property after this date and until start of construction and until the project is completed free of weeds, debris, trash or any other offensive, unhealthful and dangerous material. If after five days notice by certified mail, the developer does not comply with the before - mentioned criterion, the City Council may void the Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Map, Building Permits, etc. and /or enter the subject property with City forces and remove all subject violations, bill the applicant and /or put a lien on the subject property. 10. Noise shall not exceed the limits of the City's noise ordinance. During any demolition and /or construction, noise will be controlled by limiting work on the site to 7:00 am through 6:00 pm, Monday through Saturday and by requiring all trucks and motorized equipment to have properly operating mufflers. No construction work shall occur on Sunday. 11. The Park Development fees and the Sewer Reconstruction fee ($25,000) shall be paid to the City of Temple City prior to the issuance of building permits for any new construction. 12. Based upon an assumed traffic generation factor of 10 trips per day per dwelling unit, the proposed development will require 6.8 credits per additional dwelling unit being added. This project will result in one (1) additional dwelling unit. Based upon an estimated value of $55 per credit, a Congestion Management Program fee shall be paid in the amount of $374 prior to the issuance of building permits. 13. All windows shall be double pane to mitigate noise impacts and assist in energy conservation. 14. Heating and air conditioning equipment shall be located so as not to be visible from public streets or adjacent properties in order to avoid disturbing adjacent tenants or property owners with noise or exhaust. Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 4 15. That a method for continual maintenance of common areas shall be provided in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &R's) and that this document shall incorporate maintenance provisions for parkways, perimeter block walls, driveways, the exterior of all structures and all yard areas determined by the City to be common yard areas. Specifically, the CC &R's shall state the following: a) it shall be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Association to maintain the exterior of all buildings in a uniform color and conditions" b) "no vehicular access gates shall be installed across the driveway" c) "no structures shall be built in private yard areas or exclusive use areas, with the exception of patio covers, which shall be subject to review and approval of the City of Temple City so as to ensure that at least 40 percent of the lot area remains permeable and that all applicable setbacks are adhered to" d) "the City of Temple City, L..A. County Sheriff's Department and L.A. County Fire Department shall have the authorization to fully enforce the "No Parking" prohibition in the designated fire lane(s), including issuing citations and towing of vehicles parked in said fire lane(s)", and (e) "these CC &R's shall not be changed or modified without the written consent of the City of Temple City ". The CC &R's and provisions contained therein shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney prior to approval of the Final Map. ENGINEERING 16. Prior to approval of the Final Map or the issuance of building permits, plans must be approved to: a. Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding. b. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties. c. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage. 17.A grading plan and detailed soils engineering report must be submitted and approved by the Geology and Soils Section prior to approval of the final map to assure that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated. 18.A drainage plan must be submitted for review and approval to the Plan Checking Section of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works prior to installation or posting of a bond for the perimeter block wall and prior to recordation of the final map. The drainage plan must demonstrate that the site will be free of flood hazard and provide for contributory drainage from adjacent properties. (The drainage plan and the grading plan may be submitted in combination.) 19. The subdivider shall install and dedicate a main line sewer and serve each building with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer plans on file with the Los Angeles County Public Works Department. 20. The discharge of sewage from this land division into the public sewer system will not violate the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code. " " " Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 5 21. Prior to tentative map approval the subdivider shall submit a sewer area study to demonstrate the adequacy of the existing sewerage system servicing this land division to the Department of Public Works of Los Angeles County. If the system is found to be insufficient, upgrade of the proposed and existing sewerage system is required. 22.Obtain will serve letter from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for the discharge of sewer into the sewer trunk line. 23. Prior to the final map approval, the subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the City franchised cable TV operator to permit the installation of cable in a common utility trench. 24. Construct or bond for a water system with appurtenant facilities to serve all buildings in the land division prior to recordation of the final map. The system shall include fire hydrants of the type and location as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows. 25. There shall be filed with the Los Angeles County Public Works Department a statement from the water purveyor indicating that the water system will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operating conditions, the system will meet the requirements for the land division, and that water_. service will be provided to each building. 26. Easements shall be granted to the City, appropriate agency or entity for the purpose of ingress, egress construction and maintenance of all infrastructures constructed for this land division to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 27.A deposit is required to review documents and plans for final map clearance in accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance. 28. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department indicating that this map is approved as a residential condominium development for six (6) units. 29. Prior to final approval of the subdivision map, submit a notarized affidavit to the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, signed by all owners of record at the time of filing of the map with the County Recorder, stating that the proposed condominium buildings have not been constructed or that the building has not been occupied or rented and that said building will not be occupied or rented until after the filing of the map with the County Recorder. 30.A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works prior to being filed with the County Recorder. Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 6 31. Private easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication to the City until after the final map is filed with the County Recorder unless such easements are subordinate to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements are granted after the date of tentative map approval, a subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the final map. 32. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, submit a preliminary title guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time of filing of the final map with the County Recorder. If said signatures do not appear on the final map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is needed that covers the area showing all fee owners and interest owners. The account for this preliminary title report/guarantee should remain open until the final map is filed with the County Recorder. 33.A final guarantee will be required at the time of filing of the final map with the County Recorder. 34. Prior to submitting the final map to the Los Angeles County Public Works Department for examination pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, obtain clearances from all affected Departments and Divisions including a clearance from the Subdivision Section of the Building and Safety /Land Development Division of the Department of Public Works for the following mapping items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness or certificates, signatures, etc. 35. At the time of issuance of a building permit, the subdivider agrees to develop the property in conformance with the submitted plans, the City code and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Ordinance, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Water Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code. BUILDING AND SAFETY 36. Building permits are to be obtained for all demolition work. 37. Abandoned sewer lines are to be capped within five (5) feet of the front property line. 38. Each new building must have a separate connection to the public sewer. • • " Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 FIRE PROTECTION Page 7 39. Provide water mains, fire hydrants, and fire flows as required by the County Forester and Fire Warden for all land shown on the map to be recorded. 40. Provide Fire Department and City approved building address numbers prior to occupancy. 41. Fire Department access shall extend to within 150 feet distance of any portion of structures to be built unless waived by the Fire Department. 42. Provide 26.5 feet paved width to serve as a private driveway -fire lane. Said driveway shall be noted on the final map and posted "NO PARKING - -FIRE LANE" and shall be maintained in accordance with requirements and standards of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Fire Lane shall be conspicuously posted with signage or red curb that meets the specifications of the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff's Departments and shall indicate that violators will be towed at owner's expense per the California Vehicle Code and the Temple City Municipal Code. Additionally, the CC &R's shall specifically grant a waiver, which allows the City of Temple City, the L.A. County Sheriffs Department or the L.A. County Fire Department to enter upon the private property to enforce the "No Parking" prohibition in the designated fire lane. 43. Fire hydrant requirements are as follows: verify one (1) existing Public fire hydrant. If the existing hydrant does not meet the fire flow requirements, upgrade shall be required and the fire flow test results shall be submitted to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for approval. 44. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. 45. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 1500 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for a duration of two hours, over and above maximum daily domestic demand unless as otherwise approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 46.A site plan delineating the distances to the closest fire hydrants and a completed water purveyor form shall be submitted to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire hydrant requirements shall be determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 47. All hydrants shall measure 6" x 4" x 2 -1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current " AWWA standard C503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall be installed a Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 8 minimum of 25 feet from a structure or protected by a two (2) hour fire wall unless as approved otherwise by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 48. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted or bonded for prior to recordation of the final map. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction. 49. Access shall comply with Section 10.203 - 10.206 of the Fire Code, which requires all weather access. All weather access requires paving. PUBLIC WORKS 50. Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks: Replace and /or upgrade driveway apron(s) as may be required by the City's Community Development Department and the Los Angeles County Public Works Division. Driveways to be abandoned shall be replaced with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk. Repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter and pavement on street within or abutting the subdivision. 51. Street Lights: None required. 52. Street Trees: Plant two twenty -four inch (24 ") box -size Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus Fortune') in the public right -of -way adjacent to Santa Anita Avenue to the satisfaction of the City's Community Development Department. 53. 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 drain across a public sidewalk. 54. Sewers: Provide an on -site sewer main for the project and laterals as required by Code. 55. Underground Utilities: All utilities shall be provided underground from a primary service point in the public right -of -way or on a rear property line, to service panels or facilities on buildings. Prior to issuance of building permits, provide to the City's Community Development Department a detailed utility plan for review and approval showing all utility pipes, wires and conduits and their respective points of connection. Water Meters shall be located outside of the sidewalk. 56. Dedications: Dedicate a ten (10) foot wide easement for the on -site sewer main. 57. Permits: Show on plot plan all right -of -way improvements from centerline of street to property line. Permits shall be obtained from the Los Angeles County Public Works Department prior to commencement of any work in the public right -of -way. • • • " " Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 9 All work in the public right -of -way shall meet Los Angeles County Public Works Department standards and shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Community Department Manager or his designee. 58. 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) All debris shall be removed daily and dust control measures shall be implemented. 59. Solid Waste Management: Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, provide a written report to the City's Community Development Department 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, plaster, drywall, paper, cardboard, wire, plastic, etc. Total quantities and general categories are required for all waste material, including weight tickets. 60. Stormwater Pollution: The subdivider shall meet all requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) related to pollutants; runoff or non- stormwater discharges (TCMC 8100- 8405). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 61. The building construction plans on each lot shall include a blue -line sheet(s) showing each page of this resolution, including all conditions of approval contained herein. 62. All existing structures on the subject site shall be removed prior to recordation of the final map. 63. No building permits shall be issued until the final map has been recorded. Demolition permits for site clearance and grading permits may be issued at any time. 64. In completing the drainage and /or grading plan, the Planning Commission shall review, at a noticed public hearing, any proposed drainage plan if more than 12 inches of fill is proposed on the subject property. Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 10 65."Grasscrete" or landscape pavers shall be utilized to the extent possible so as to increase the permeable area on the lot and increase the amount of landscaping. Sunken landscaping strip shall be provided along the southern edge of the proposed driveway to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department and all other applicable agencies; said landscape strip shall be serviced with an automatic irrigation system. 66. The conditions of approval contained in this Resolution may be enforced by the Sheriff's Office as well as City staff. Any violation of any condition is a misdemeanor and may be processed directly by criminal complaint. 67. The legal description on the final Tract map shall be reviewed and approved by the Land Development Division of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department. 68. There shall be installed a separate water meter for each dwelling unit as well as a separate meter for common irrigation, if applicable. 69. This Resolution shall not become valid until all responsible parties have signed and agreed to the aforementioned condition of this Resolution. 70. That this Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Map shall expire 24 months from the date of approval. If the final map is not to be recorded prior to the expiration date, the subdivider may apply in writing to the Community Development Director at least forty (40) days before the expiration date for an extension of time on the approval of the map. The Map may be extended for up to five (5) years from the date of approval, at the discretion of the granting body. • • • " " Resolution No. 11 -2321 PC Tentative Tract Map No. 71205 Conditional Use Permit 10 -1762 Page 11 SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. C /airman 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 8th of February 2011, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioner- Chen, Horton, O'Leary, Seibert, Valenzuela Commissioner- None Commissioner- None Commissioner- None READ AND APPROVED AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTED: Property Owner (Sun Homeland Inc.) Engi eer (Benjamin Zhu) o3/� /11 Date ;/ Date /12-00