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Resolution 18-0010 CDD
File 17-959
Address: 10411 Lower Azusa Road
A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APPROVING A MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED 183 SQUARE FOOT
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DENTAL OFFICE LOCATED AT 10411 LOWER AZUSA
ROAD.
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, 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 September 14, 2017, the applicant submitted the application.
2. On December 6, 2017, the application was deemed complete.
3. Notice of the Community Development Director public hearing was mailed to
property owners within 500 feet of the property at least 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 C-2, General Commercial.
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6. The project site is designated Commercial by the General Plan.
7. The applicant is proposing a 183 square foot commercial addition to an existing
dental office.
SECTION 3. Based upon the information above, the Community Development Director
finds:
1. The construction complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.
The development plans have been reviewed for complaince with the development
standards of the Zoning Code. The proposed 183 square foot commercial addition
is minor and is located in the middle of the property, and the C-2 zone only requires
minimum setback requirements for the front yard. The site currently provides eight
parking spaces, which meets the required number of required off-street parking
spaces for the proposed addition. The project satisfies all applicable standards,
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 proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan in that the
proposed addition will comply with all of the development standards and General
Plan goals and policies. The proposed 183 square foot commercial addition will
result in a 0.22 floor area ratio (F.A.R.), which is less than the maximum 0.50 F.A.R.
allowed in the General Plan. Additionally, the existing commercial use is compatible
with the General Plan and surrounding uses. 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 Major Site Plan Review is in compliance with CEQA because it
is a minor project that is categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301
(Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures). Therefore, the project meets this finding.
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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 proposed development will be compatible with the existing use. The site is
currently used as a dental office and will remain so. The project proposes a 183
square foot commercial addition to connect the existing office with an existing
detached storage room. Additionally, staff has recommended conditions to
improve the landscaping of the site. A landscape plan has been submitted
demonstrating the design of the proposed landscape improvements. Staff also
recomends a condition of approval requiring that the applicant repaint the existing
concrete wall and wrought iron along the front property line. Additionally, staff has
recommended removing the security bars in the front windows to enhance the
visual interest from the street and thereby improving the site's compatibility with
adjacent development. Finally, staff recommended a condition to remove the
existing pole sign and replace it with a monument sign prior to the building permits
being finaled.
Improving the landscape on the site and ensuring the proposed addition matches
the existing structures in material, color, and style is specified in the scope of review
for new construction. Staff's recommended conditions ensure that the project is
compatible in design and appearance to the existing uses, and enhances the
property and vicinity. Therefore, the project meets this finding.
5. 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 an land area of 6,615.2 square feet which is large enough to
accommodate the existing dental office and the proposed addition. The front yard
and parking lot area will be relandscaped to enhance the property and to meet the
minimum open space requirements. Off-street parking facilities will also be
improved to meet today's standards, and the existing access driveway is adequate
in size to service the parking facilities. Therefore, the project meets this finding.
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SECTION 4. This project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
SECTION S. Accordingly, File No. 17-959 a request for a Major Site Plan Review to add
183 square feet of commercial space to an existing dental office is approved, subject to
the applicant complying with the conditions as set forth in Exhibit A to this resolution.
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 9th of
January, 2018.
S reta ry
EXHIBIT A
PLANNING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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Temple City, Planning Division
Conditions of Approval
10411 Lower Azusa Road
Project Specific Conditions
1. The project must be in substantial compliance with architectural plans date
stamped December 06, 2017, except as modified by these conditions of
approval.
2. The applicant and property owner(s), and their successors in interest, must
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
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 will have the sole right to choose its counsel and property
owners must reimburse the City's expenses incurred in its defenses of any
lawsuit challenging the City's actions concerning this project.
3. Permits will not be finaled and/or Certificate of Occupancy issued until the
project is fully completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
4. The applicant must provide a trash enclosure in the rear of the parking lot
prior to building final and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
5. The business will be responsible for training employees and ensuring that
trash lids are closed after disposing of waste to reduce odors for
neighboring properties, reduce pest infestation and prevent trash from
falling onto the ground and entering the City's storm drain.
6. Adequate waste collection service must be acquired and maintained to the
satisfaction of the Planning Manager. The business owner must also provide
proof of waste collection service prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
7. Landscaping: The applicant must improve the landscaping of the site by
installing and maintaining drought tolerant plants in the front yard to the
satisfaction of the Planning Manager and prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy. They must also install and maintain vine pockets
and/or small planters along the concrete wall in the parking lot to soften
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the concrete wall and reduce the possibility of vandalism prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. In addition, they must install and
maintain hedges along the front concrete wall to enhance visual interest in
the approach to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager and prior to
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. A full landscape plan must be
prepared and will be subject to the review and approval of the Planning
Manager.
8. The front concrete wall and wrought iron must be repainted to complement
the existing building to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
9. The security bars on the front windows and door must be removed prior to
the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
10. The existing pole sign in the front must be removed prior to the building
final and may be replaced by a monument sign. The new sign may be
replaced at a later time separate from this application.
11. The existing sign on the side (east) property line must be removed prior to
the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
General Conditions
12. Substantial Compliance: The development must be in substantial compliance
with the submitted approved site, floor, elevation, landscape, and other
applicable plans.
13. No Lesser Elements: The project must 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.
14. Certificate of Occupancy: Permits must not be finaled and/or Certificate of
Occupancy issued until the project is fully completed to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department.
15. Expiration: This Major Site Plan Review approval will expire if the project is
not exercised within 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 40 days before the
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expiration date for Major Site Plan Review. The Major Site Plan Review may
be extended for up to two years from the date of approval, at the discretion
of the Community Development Director.
16. Hardscape: The hardscape shown on the landscape plan and the architectural
plans must be consistent in size, location, and material. The applicant is
responsible for submitting plans that are internally consistent. The Planning
Division will verify compliance with this condition prior to approving plans for
building permit issuance. Proposed changes to the hardscape must be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation or
construction. Changes to the proposed hardscape must be shown on both
the architectural site plan and the landscape plan.
17. 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 should be allowed to be disposed of in the street or gutter, storm drain,
or sewer system. All construction debris spills will be removed daily and the
contractor must use necessary dust control measures. Failure to comply with
this condition will result in charges filed by the District Attorney.
18. 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 will occur at a noticed public hearing and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 9-1F-40 of the Zoning Code.
19. 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.
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