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Resolution 18-0011 CDD
File No. PL 17-845
Address: 9039 Rancho Real Road
A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR APPROVING A MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW TWO-STORY DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
WITH ATTACHED GARAGES ON AN R-2 ZONED LOT.
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 June 30, 2017, the applicant submitted the application.
2. On December 15, 2017, 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.
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6. The project site is designated Medium Density Residential by the General Plan.
7. The applicant is proposing to construct two detached two-story dwelling units with
attached garages with a total living area of 3,939 square feet.
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 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 0.49, a lot coverage of 35 percent, and a
permeable lot coverage of 45 percent. The maximum floor area ratio allowed is 0.5.
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.
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
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 project is compatible with the developments in the surrounding area,
particularly as it relates to use and building height. The developments in the
surrounding area are a mixture of multi -family and one-story developments. The
majority of the structures on the block are single family, however there are some
mult-family structures as well. The area is transitioning to a two-story development
type.
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 a land area of 9,651 square feet which is large enough to
accommodate the proposed development. Proper front, side, and rear yards will
be provided along with a new landscaping plan that will complement 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 S. Accordingly, File No. PL 17-845, a request for a Major Site Plan Review to
construct two residential dwelling units is approved, subject to the applicant complying
with all requirements of the Temple City Municipal Code and the conditions as set forth
in Exhibits A through C to this resolution.
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SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
EXHIBITS
A. Planning Division Conditions of Approval
B. Building Division Conditions of Approval
C. Engineering & Public Works 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.
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EXHIBIT A
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Temple City, Planning Division
Conditions of Approval
9039 Rancho Real Road
Project Specific Conditions
1. The project shall be in substantial compliance with architectural plans for
two detached two-story dwelling units with attached garages date stamped
November 28, 2017.
2. Prior to submittal for building plan check, the applicant will submit a revised
site plan with the width of the front driveway (facing Rancho Real Road)
reduced to the width of the garage door opening. The side yard walkway
(along the west property line) shall extend to the pedestrian gate adjacent
to the driveway. The walkway will be no more than four to five feet wide and
will be landscaped on both sides so that it cannot be used as an extension
to the driveway.
3. Prior to submittal for building plan check, the applicant will submit a revised
materials sheet containing the exterior colors and finishes for the two
dwelling units.
4. The applicant will maintain the front yard wall for the rear unit (along the
alley) at three and a half feet, in compliance with the maximum allowed
height for a front yard non -view obscuring wall or fence.
General Conditions
5. 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
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.
6. 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
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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.
7. Substantial Compliance: The development shall be in substantial
compliance with the submitted approved site, floor, elevation, landscape,
and other applicable plans.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Hardscape: The hardscape shown on the landscape 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 both
the architectural site plan and the landscape plan.
11. Water Efficient Landscaping: The landscaping of the site shall be
implemented to fully comply with the criteria of the City's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance. Prior to permits being approved, the applicant shall
provide the required Landscape Documentation Package or a
demonstration that the Prescriptive Measures have been met. The
Landscape Documentation Package is required for projects with an
aggregate landscape area over 2,500 square feet. A project with an
aggregate landscape area between 500 to 2,500 square feet shall comply
with the Prescriptive Measures or submit a Landscape Documentation
Package. The Landscape Architect shall certify conformance with the
Ordinance on a form provided by the Planning Division.
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12. Walls and fences: Walls and fences shall be designed in a style, material and
color that complement the architecture of the dwelling units to which they
are attached. Concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls shall be constructed with
slump block, split face, or other decorative block style. Both sides of all
perimeter walls or fences should be architecturally treated. Prior to
submittal for building plan check, the applicant shall submit architectural
details to the Planning Division, which demonstrate, to the satisfaction of
the Community Development Director, that the treatment of the existing
and proposed walls will meet this requirement.
13. Submittal of Soils Analysis Report: For sites that will be regraded and a
Landscape Documentation Package (LDP) is required, a soils characteristic
report will not be a required portion of the LDP. After the site is graded the
property owner shall perform a soils test for agricultural suitability including
a soils analysis report and specific amendment recommendations. Soil
testing shall be done following final grading and before planting, as the
surface soil in landscape areas may change due to grading work. Any soil
amendments listed in the specifications are for bidding purposes only. The
contractor shall adjust actual amendments and backfill mixes to conform to
soil analysis report recommendations. Prior to requesting a final inspection
from the Planning Division the property owner or contractor shall provide
evidence in the form of receipts for the soil amendment and invoices for
services provided to the Planning Division.
14. Certification of Correct Landscape Installation: Prior to requesting a final
inspection from the Planning Division the applicant shall provide to the
Planning Division a certification (on a form provided by the Planning
Division) from a landscape architect that the landscape and irrigation
installed on the project site conform to the approved landscape plan and
the applicable Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. If modifications to the
landscape plan are proposed, the applicant shall provide to the Planning
Division a revised plan prior to final inspection and the Planning Division
shall review the plan to determine compliance with the Residential Design
Guidelines as well as the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. This
condition shall be enforced to demonstrate compliance with Temple City
Municipal Code Section 9-1M-15 Table A, for applicants applying for a floor
area ratio incentive related to landscape design.
15. Grade and Drainage: At the time of submittal for building plan check, the
applicant shall submit plans showing:
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a. Existing grade of the subject and adjacent sites.
b. Existing drainage patterns for the subject and adjacent sites.
c. Consistency of Plans: At the time of submittal for building plan check
the applicant shall submit architectural, grading, and drainage plans that
are consistent with one another and correctly demonstrate the proposed
grading.
16. Cross Lot Drainage: Where existing drainage flows from adjacent sites, then
the subject site shall continue to accept cross lot drainage and shall not be
designed in such a way as to drain toward adjacent sites. The subject site
shall not create any barriers that prohibit existing drainage flows from
adjacent sites. The applicant shall submit plans for building plan check
demonstrating compliance with this requirement and the Planning and
Building Division shall verify compliance. In cases where compliance with
this condition is deemed not feasible by the City, the Director shall approve
modifications to encourage as much onsite infiltration and detention as
feasible.
17. Grade Differences: If the proposed finished grade will not alter existing
cross lot drainage patterns, the difference between the grade of the subject
site and adjacent sites shall be within eight (8) inches. If the proposed
finished grade will alter existing cross lot drainage patterns, the applicant
shall demonstrate how the subject property will address existing cross lot
drainage patterns.
18. Grading and Drainage Plans: The applicant shall submit grading and
drainage plans that demonstrate compliance with this requirement. The
Planning and Building Divisions shall review plans for compliance with this
requirement. The Building Division shall verify compliance during
inspections.
19. Street Tree: The applicant shall plant a 24 -inch box Australian Willow
(Geijera parviflora) tree in the public right-of-way along Rancho Real Road
prior to the building permit being finalized. The tree shall be planted, staked,
and irrigated per the City's street tree details, which shall be shown on the
landscape plan. The contractor shall call the Urban Forestry staff at (626)
285-2171 ext. 4500 to have City staff present during planting of the new
tree.
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20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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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EXHIBIT B
BUILDING DIVISION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
City of Temple City
9701 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
TEMPLE CITY CA 91780
JN17491/PLANNING FILE #17-845
9039 RANCHO REAL
BUILDING DIVISION CONDITIONS
Address/Location: 9039 RANCHO REAL
Applicant: KAMEN LAI
Scope of Work: 2 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Conditions Required
1. The initial plan check fee will cover the initial plan check and one recheck only.
Additional review required beyond the first recheck shall be paid for on an hourly
basis in accordance with the current fee schedule.
2. The second sheet of building plans is to list all conditions of approval and to
include a copy of the Planning Commission Decision letter. This information shall
be incorporated into the plans prior to the first submittal for plan check.
3. School Developmental Fees shall be paid to the School District prior to the
issuance of the building permit.
4. Fees shall be paid to the County of Los Angeles Sanitation District prior to issuance
of the building permit.
5. The buildings shall be addressed as (front unit) 9037 Rancho Real Rd. and (rear
unit) 9039 Rancho Real Rd. An application to assign unit numbers shall be filed
with Building Division prior to plan check submittal.
6. In accordance with paragraph 5538(b) of the California Business and Professions
Code, plans are to be prepared and stamped by a licensed architect.
7. Structural calculations prepared under the direction of an architect, civil engineer
or structural engineer shall be provided.
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8. South Coast Air Quality Management District must be contacted prior to any
demolition or renovation. Call (909) 396-2000 for further information. Failure to
comply with the provisions of Rule 1403 may result in a penalty of up to $25,000
per day.
9. A geotechnical and soils investigation report is required, the duties of the soils
engineer of record, as indicated on the first sheet of the approved plans, shall
include the following:
a. Observation of cleared areas and benches prepared to receive fill;
b. Observation of the removal of all unsuitable soils and other
materials;
C. The approval of soils to be used as fill material;
d. Inspection of compaction and placement of fill;
e. The testing of compacted fills; and
f. The inspection of review of drainage devices.
10. The owner shall retain the soils engineer preparing the Preliminary Soils and/or
Geotechnical Investigation accepted by the City for observation of all grading, site
preparation, and compaction testing. Observation and testing shall not be
performed by another soils and/or geotechnical engineer unless the subsequent
soils and/or geotechnical engineer submits and has accepted by the Public Works
Department, a new Preliminary Soils and/or Geotechnical Investigation.
11. Prior to permit issuance the pdf copy of the soils report shall be provided by the
applicant
12. A grading and drainage plan shall be approved prior to issuance of the building
permit. The grading and drainage plan shall indicate how all storm drainage
including contributory drainage from adjacent lots is carried to the public way or
drainage structure approved to receive storm water.
13. Projects shall comply with the requirements of the NPDES (NATIONAL POLLUTION
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM) prior to issuance of a Demolition, Grading &
Building permit. These include requirements for sediment control, erosion
control, and construction activities control to be implemented on the project site.
14. The building permit will not be issued until the property has been surveyed and
the boundaries marked by a land surveyor licensed by the State of California.
15. Foundation inspection will not be made until the excavation has been surveyed
and the depth and location of the footings has been determined to be in
accordance with the approved plans by a land surveyor licensed by the State of
California. THIS NOTE IS TO BE PLACED ON THE FOUNDATION PLAN IN A
PROMINENT LOCATION.
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16. Project shall comply with the CalGreen Residential requirements.
17. No form work or other construction materials will be permitted to encroach in to
adjacent property without written approval of the affected property owner.
18. Demolition permit is required for any existing buildings which are to be
demolished.
19. Separate plan review and permit is required for each detached structure.
20. All fire sprinkler hangers must be designed and their location approved by an
engineer or an architect. Calculations must be provided indicating that the
hangers are designed to carry the tributary weight of the water filled pipe plus a
250 pound point load. A plan indication this information must be stamped by the
engineer or the architect and submitted for approval prior to issuance of the
building permit.
21. Separate permit is required for Fire Sprinklers
Reviewed by: DT
Date: 8/31/17
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EXHIBIT C
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
City of Temple City
9701 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
TEMPLE CITY CA 91780
JN17491/PLANNING FILE #17-845
9039 RANCHO REAL
PUBLIC WORKS/ ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
Address/Location: 9039 RANCHO REAL
Applicant: KAMEN LAI
Scope of Work: 2 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Conditions Required
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Comments/Conditional Requirements:
I- The following are Public Works conditions and shall be incorporated into submittal
plans, show the conditions on site plans and on grading plans (No handwritten notes,
stickers etc. shall be accepted):
1. Install new driveway approach in accordance with SPPWC Standard Plan 110-
2, and as directed by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
2. Pay in lieu fees in the amount of $1,700 for the required installation of new
sidewalk along the length of the property frontage as indicated below. City will
use the in -lieu fees in the future for sidewalks rehabilitations as necessary.
3. Remove and replace broken and off grade curb and gutter in accordance with
SPPWC Standard Plan 120-2, and as directed by the City Engineer or his/her
designee.
4. Rehabilitate existing AC street pavement along the length of the property
frontage to the centerline of the street and alley as indicated below, and as
directed by the City Engineer or his/her designee:
Pay in -lieu fee in the amount of $ $3,700 for the required rehab to the City.
City will use the in -lieu fees in the future for street rehabilitations as
necessary.
5. Underground all utility services to the property.
Reviewed by: VSL/DT
Date: 8/31/17
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