PC - 1981-31 - Approval Of The Amendment To Part XX - Planned Development Zone P-DJ
11 day of September 1981.
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ROBERT RITCHIE,. VICE-CHAIRMAN
CERTIFICATION
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PC RESOLUTION 81-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, APPROVAL
OF THE AMENDMENT TO PART XX - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE (P-D) OF
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION.OF THE, CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES HEREBY'FIND,_
DETERMINE-,:AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.-A public hearing was duly noticed and conducted for the
amendments to the existing P-D Ordinance on September 21, 1981,. in the Council
Chambers of Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California;
and that notice of the time, date, place, and purpose of the aforesaid hearing
was given according to law.
Section 2. A Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act, State EIR Guidelines, and Rosemead
Resolution No. 79-77, (the City's local EIR Guidelines), and public notice
and review of said Negative Declaration was provided.
Section 3. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
Negative Declaration prepared for the proposed amendments prior to making it's
decision. The Commission finds that the amendments to the Rosemead Municipal
Code will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment as the
amendments are minor and directed towards clarifying and strengthening the
intent and meaning of the existing Ordinance.
Section 4. On the basis of the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Rosemead that Part XX,
P-D, Planned Development Zone, of the Rosemead Municipal Code, Section 9120, et.
seq., be amended to read as setforth in the attached Exhibit "A".
Section 5. The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the City Clerk of the City of
Rosemead.
ADOPTED this 21st
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead at it's regular meeting held
on the 21st day of September , 1981, by the following vote:
AYES: De Cocker,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowrey
ABSTAIN: None
Schymos, Ritchie, Mattern
Robert T. Dick e retary
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PC RESOLUTION 81-31
PART XX -.P-D ZONE
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"9120. P-D Planned Development. This zone is designated to
accommodate various types of development such as shop-
ping centers, professional and administrative areas,
multiple housing developments, single-family resident-
ial developments, commercial service centers and
industrial parks and other uses or a combination of
uses which can be.made appropriately a part of planned
development.
A Planned Development zone may be established to provide
diversification in the location of structures and other
land uses while insuring compliance with the General
plan and compatibility with existing and future develop-
ments in surrounding areas.
"9120.1 Uses Permitted. Commercial, Residential & Industrial
uses may be permitted in the P-D Zone subject to regu-
lations set forth in this part and subject to the
approval of the Planning Commission and City Council.
"9120.2 Planned Development Zone. Planned Development Zones
shall be created in the same manner as.property is
reclassified from one (1) zone to another as set forth
in Section 9186 et seq. hereof.
An application for change of zone to a P-D Zone shall
include and be accompanied by a development concept plan
which, if approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council, shall become a part of the Zoning Map of the
City of Rosemead.
The Planning Commission may recommend to the City
Council approval or disapproval of the P-D Zone and
development concept plan as submitted, or modification,
alteration, adjustment, amendment or conditional approval
of the development concept plan. The decision of the
Planning Coiit'fflission shall include a finding as to whether
the proposed development is consistent with the General
Plan.
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"9120.3 Development Concept Plan. An application for a change
of zone to a P-D Zone shall be accompanied by a develop-
ment concept plan, drawn to scale, showing the following
information:
1. A map showing the topography of the site included
in the proposed zone at 1' contour intervals on
areas of a gross slope of less than 5%; at 2' contour
intervals on areas of 5-10% gross slope; at 5' contour
intervals on areas exceeding 10% gross slope..
2. General locations of each existing and each proposed
structure in the development area, the use or uses to
be contained therein and the number of stories, gross
building and floor area.
3. Schematics or renderings of elevations of structures
to indicate architectural and construction types.
4. The gross land area of the site and a map indicating
the zoning classification and land use of the area
within 300 feet of the perimeter of the site, including
the location of structures and other improvements.
5. Such other information as may be required by.the
Planning-Department to assist in the consideration
of the proposed P-D zone and to determine that
the proposed development concept is in harmony with
the surrounding neighborhood.
"9120.4 Approval of Development Plan. An application for
approval of a development plan shall be filed with
the Commission within two (2) years after classification
of a property as P-D. (Such two (2) year time
limit shall not apply to property zoned P-D before
the effective date of this section.) The application
shall set forth the name and address of the
property owner, the description of the property,
the date on which the property was classified as
P-D and a copy of the approved concept plan. In
addition, the aplication shall be accompanied by a
precise plan of the proposed development, including:
1. Location of each existing and location and
dimensions of each proposed structure in
the site, the use or uses to be contained
therein, the number of stories, gross
building and floor area, location of entrances
and loading points thereof.
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2. Location of proposed parks, playgrounds, school
sites, public buildings and other such uses within
the zone.
3. All streets,.curb cuts, driving lanes, parking
areas, and in commercial developments, the ratio.
of off-street parking to building floor area,'
loading area, public transportation points, and'.
illumination facilities for the same.
4. All pedestrian walks, malls and.open areas for
the use of occupants and members of the public.
5. Location, height, and material of all walls and
fences. Location and height of all screen plant-
ing in front, side and rear yards.
6. Types of surfacing, such as paving, turfing or
gravel, to be used at the various locations.
7. Landscaping and Tree Planting Plan including
type and location of plant materials to be used
including an irrigation plan.
8. Plans and elevations of structures indicating
architectural, building materials and construction
standards.
9. The gross land area of the site and of the foot
prints of the str.uctures.
10. Such other information as may be required by the
Planning Department to assist in the consideration
of the development.plan.
Such application shall be processed.and heard in
accordance with the provisions of Section 9186 et
seq. of this Code. The Planning Commission and
City Council may impose reasonable conditions to
the approval of the Development Plan. When approved,
the Development Plan shall supersede the concept
plan approved upon adoption of the P-D Zone.
"9120.5 Conditions of Approval of Planned Development. An applicant
may be required to dedicate land for street or other
purposes authorized by law, to restrict areas Lor open
space, for beautification or for off-street parking and to
comply with such other conditions as may be imposed to
achieve harmony with the General Plan and compatibility with
surrounding land uses. The development as authorized shall be
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subject to all conditions so imposed. Such
conditions may be modified where circumstances
warrant after a hearing by the Planning Commission.
119120.6 Modification of the Development Plan. Changes in the use
shown in the Development Plan shall be considered in like
manner as.changes in the zoning map and.shall be made.in _
accordance with the procedures set forth in this Chapter,;
except such changes may be accomplished by a Resolution.
rather than by Ordinance.*""'-^- l -t•
pr iaveia of use may be eft by the n, Geinmissie
and r; t} r^,•^^;, ; th^,.t. ^hlae -hearing, er whe--
nterest by the ga ; tte pursuant te the
_ -ions of Ohaptel= 5 5 e€ Ar-tiaa IT Qf this
119120.7 Area. A P-D Zone shall include a parcel of land
containing not less than one (1) acre (43,560 sq. ft.).
A P-D Zone may be considered on a parcel of land less
than one (1) acre in area only where such property has
a common boundary with property which has previously
been developed under an approved.plan pursuant to this
part and the plan shall indicate that the proposed
development will constitute an orderly extension in
arrangement of buildings, facilities and open space
throughout the combined parcels of land in addition
to all the other requirements for approval.
"9120.8 Open Area. Percent of site required to be.devoted to
open space for residential developments:
UNITS REQUIRED OPEN SPACE
1-20 25%
21-40 40%
41 + 50%
Land occupied by streets, driveways or required
parking spaces shall not be counted in satisfying
this open space requirement. At least one-half _
of the required open space shall have an overall
finished grade not to exceed ten percent. The
remaining open space may be improved or left in
its natural state.. Open space left in its natural
state shall be hazard free. Subject to the approval
of the Commission and Council, open space may include
one or more of the following:
a. Common open space developed for recreational
purposes including land occupied by recreational
buildings.
*DELETED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER 21, 1981.
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b. Areas of scenic or natural beauty forming a
portion of the proposed development.
C. Present or future recreational areas of a
noncommercial nature including parks and
playgrounds.
d. Present or future hiking, riding or bicycle
trails..
e. Landscaped portions adjacent to streets or
highways which are in excess of minimum
required rights-of-way.
*F. Private open space, excluding balconies.
upon approval of the Development Plan minor
deviations from the above specified percentages of
required open space may be permitted if in the
discretion of Commission or Council the nature and.
design features of the development are such that
the purpose of this Part and of the General
Plan and the intent of the open space requirements
are satisfied.
"9120.9. Phasing. If development is to be accomplished in stages
the development plan shall coordinate improvement of the
open space, the-construction of buildings, structures and
improvements in such open space, and the construction of
dwelling units, in order that each development stage
achieves a proportionate share of the total open space
environmental quality of the total planned development.
"9120.10 Commercial Planned Developments. Additional conditions
containing reasonable regulations regarding traffic flow,
access driveways, off-street parking, signs and billboards,
walls, fences, paved areas, planting areas and other
open areas may be required by the Planning Commission to
assure a reasonable and compatible development in harmony
with, and not detrimental to, the surrounding area.
"9120:11 Signs Permitted in the P-D Zone.
A. Building Directory Signs. One (1) exterior sign
at each building entrance, such sign not to ex-
ceed ten (10) square feet in area, and such sign
to be a linite>d directory type indicating only
the name of the business and the use conducted
by tenants.
*ADDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SEPTEMBER,21, 1981.
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B. Exterior Wall Signs. Exterior Wall signs may
occupy not more than twenty percent (20%) of
any front, side or rear wall of a main building
or structure, such signs to pertain only to a
use conducted, service provided, goods produced
or sold on the premises, or the name of the owner.
or tenants of the building.
C. Free Standing Signs. One (1) free standing sign
for each commercial business, provided that the
total area of any one (1) sign shall not exceed
one hundred (100) square feet.
i. Total height of any free standing sign
not to exceed 35'.
ii. Such signs shall pertain only to a use con-
ducted, service provided, goods produced or
sold on the premises, or the name of the
owner.or tenants of the building.
iii. Permitted free standing signs shall not
project into any public right-of-way.
"9120.12 Parking. Parking requirements shall be as provided in
Section 9122.9 of this Code.
"9120.13 Building Permits. No building permit shall be
issued until the Development Plan is approved
by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Building permits shall be issued for plans sub-
stantially in accordance with the approved Devel-
opment Plan.
"9120.14 Development Schedule. An application for approval
of a Development Plan in a P-D Zone shall be accom-
panied by a development schedule indicating the
approximate date on which construction of the project
can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of
.development and completion date. Such development
schedule, if approved by the Planning Commission and
City Council, shall become a part of the Development
Plan and shall be adhered to by the owner of the site
and any successor in interest.
"9.120.15 Expiration. Upon the abandonment of a project
authorized by approval of a Development Plan, or upon
the failure to implement the Development Plan within
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the time specified, or if no time is so specified,
within one (1) year after approval of the Development
Plan, the Development Plan shall be null and void.
Upon good cause shown by the applicant, the Planning
Commission may extend the time limitation imposed by
this Part once, for a.period not to exceed one (1)
year, without a public hearing.
Once a Development Plan has.become void by failure
to implement, or if no application for approval of
a Development Plan has been filed within two (2)
years after classification of a property as P-D, it
is the general policy of the Planning Commission to
initiate amendment proceedings under this Chapter to
rezone the project area to whatever zone it had prior
to the P-D Zone approval.
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