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PC - 1977-37 - Amended section 9119 and 9119.4 of the Rosemead Municiapl Code regarding the design and development plan inteh D-design ZoneJ RESOLUTION 77-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTION OF AMENDED SECTIONS 9119 AND 9119.4 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE D-DESIGN ZONE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. determine that a pub 1977, in the Council Boulevard, Rosemead, place and purpose of law. The Planning Commission does hereby find and tic hearing was duly conducted on December 19, Chambers of the Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley California, and that notice of time, date, the aforesaid hearing was given according to Section 2. The Planning Commission further finds and determines that facts do exist substantiating that the attached amendment to the D Overlay Zone is in the public interest and the general welfare will be served and good zoning practices will be followed in approval of this amendment. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that a Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA, and Rosemead Resolution 75-28, NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESOLVES THAT, Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead does recommend to the City Council that Rosemead Municipal Code Sections 9119 and 9119.4 be adopted to read as set forth on attachment "A" hereto. Section 5. this Resolution and City of Rosemead. ADOPTED THIS 19th The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of transmit copies thereof to the City Clerk of the DAY OF DECEMBER, , 1977 DON DETORA, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regualr meeting held on December 19, 1977 by the following vote: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland, Lowrey NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None y~ ROBERT T. DICKEY, SE ETARY PLANNING COMMISSION / r COMMISSIONERS: PLEASE NOTE: RESOLUTION 77-37 IS AMENDED TO ADD THE TECHNICAL LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN SECTION 4. THIS IS DONE AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND SIMILAR LANGUAGE WILL APPEAR IN ALL FUTURE RESOLUTIONS INVOLVING ORDINANCE CHANGES. Aucacnmenu "A- l~ FINAL DRAFT PART XIX - D ZONE (OVERLAY) 9119. D-DESIGN. Land classified in a D Zone shall also be classified in another zone. The following regulations shall apply in the D-Design Zone unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. 9119.1 PURPOSE. In order to assure an orderly development and that buildings, structures, signs and landscaping will be harmonious within a specified area; to prevent the development of structures or uses which are not of acceptable.exterior design or appearance or are of inferior quality or likely to have a depreciating or negative effect on the local environment or surrounding area by reason of use, design, appearance or other criteria affecting value. 9119.2 JURISDICTION. No building permit shall be issued for any building structure or other development of property or appurtenance thereto, on any property for which a precise plan of design is required, until the precise plan of design covering the parcel or parcels to be so used shall be approved and adopted as herein provided. 1. Commercial Uses--Design review procedures shall be followed for all improvements requiring a building permit or visible changes in form, texture, color, exterior facade or landscaping. 2. Residential and Institutional Uses--Design review shall not 'be imposed on residential or institutional uses except for improvements requiring a building permit for structural alteration of a building. Painting, landscaping and normal maintenance are expressly exempted from such review. For all improvements requiring a building permit, the juris- diction shall be as set forth in the preceding subsection. 9119.3 APPLICATION. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the erection, alteration, addition to or enlargement of, or the moving or relocation of, any building or structure, in the D Zone, an application shall be submitted with six sets of plans to the Planning Department. Such application shall be on a form prescribed by the Planning Commission. A fee of $50.00 for commercial construction, and $25.00 for residential con- struction shall be paid upon the filing of such application. 1. Contents. Such precise plan of design shall specify and include but not limited to the following information and appropriate site plans and accompanying text: , Ra. .,x.. :a. `.:..a ar•.r. tee... ru~~?"° 9119.4 ACTION ON APPLICATIONS AND REVIEW CRITERIA The Planning Commission or the Director where authorized, may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove any application based on the following criteria: 1. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the proposed building and site de- velopments that exist or have been approved for the general neighborhood; 2. The plan for the proposed building and site development indicates the manner in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected against noise, vibrations and other factors which may have an.adverse effect on the environment, and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and loading areas; 3. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existino buildinqs or site develop- ments,in the neighborhood as to cause the nature.of the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value; 4. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed developments on land in the general area, especially in those instances where buildings are within or adjacent to land shown on the:Geinefal Plan as being part of the Civic Center or in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land included within any precise plan which indicates building shape, size or style; 5. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved; and 6. The site plan-and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaires, and other site features indicates that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of public streets.