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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCommunity Development Director Resolution 18-0010 CDD 10411 Lower Azusa RoadCity of Temple City 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. Resolution No. 18-0010 CDD File 17-959 10411 Lower Azusa Road Page 2 of 4 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. Resolution No. 18-0010 CDD File 17-959 10411 Lower Azusa Road Page 3 of 4 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. Resolution No. 18-0010 CDD File 17-959 10411 Lower Azusa Road Page 4 of 4 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 e VA TEMPLE CITY 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 Page 1 of 3 File PL 17-959 10411 Lower Azusa Road 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 Page 2 of 3 File PL 17-959 10411 Lower Azusa Road 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. Page 3 of 3