PC - 2002 - 54 - Approving Conditional Use Permit 02-899, For The Construction Of A Single-family Dwelling With Over 2500 Square Feet Of Living Area, To Be Located At 4437 Earle AvenuePC RESOLUTION 02 -54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -899, FOR THE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING WITH OVER 2,500
SQUARE FEET OF LIVING AREA, TO BE LOCATED AT 4437 EARLE
AVENUE IN THE R -1 (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN:
5372- 014 -040)
W II EREAS, on October 16, 2002, Hoyu Fong filed a conditional use permit application for
the construction of a single- family dwelling with over 2,500 square feet of living area, located at 4437
Earle Avenue, which is in the R -1 (Single - Family Residential) zone; and
WHEREAS, 4437 Earle Avenue is located in the R -I (Single - Family Residential) Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.030(26) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) permits the
construction of residential dwelling units in the R -1 and R -2 zones that exceed (2,500) square feet of
living area, upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Section 17.1 12.010 sets criteria
required for granting such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed use deemed:
The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will
not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working the
neighborhood thereof, not be detrimental or injurious to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City.
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and Section
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve,
conditionally approve or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.1 12.010 ofthe Rosemead Municipal Code specifies the criteria by
which a conditional use permit may be granted; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2002, 62 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -
foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 10 public locations, specifying
the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Conditional
Use Permit 02 -899, and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional Use Permit 02-
899; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony
presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Conditional Use
Permit 02 -899 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 3 Exemption pursuant
to Section 15303(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 02 -899 according to the Criteria of Chapter
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The establishment, maintenance, and operation ofthe proposed use so applied for will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working the neighborhood thereof,
FINDING: This development has been designed to meet the zoning setbacks of the R -1
(Single - Family Residential) Zone. The proposed residence has been planned so as not to create a
negative impact to the subject site and actually complements the yard setbacks to the adjacent
properties. Since the project is a residence, its use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or general welfare neighborhood and its residents.
B. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied forwill not,
under the circumstances ofthe particular case will not be detrimental or injurious to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
FINDING: The proposed use is located within an established residential district of the City,
and is designated Low Density Residential in the General Plan. The proposed use is in conformity
with the General Plan, in that the policies of the General Plan encourage complementary uses that will
contribute to the economic well being of the residential areas of the City. The construction of this
new dwelling will not significantly change the character of the neighborhood and is architecturally
consistent with both its surroundings and with newer development elsewhere in the city.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental or injurious to the general
welfare of the City.
FINDING: The proposed use will not endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the
surrounding properties as conditions of approval have been incorporated upon the issuance of this
permit. All construction will be restricted to the designated area and will be limited to the hours of
A.M. to 8 P.M., Monday through Saturday with no construction to take place on Sundays or on any
legal holidays without prior approval by the City.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Conditional Use Permit 02-
899, to allow the construction of a single - family dwelling with over 2,500 square feet of living area,
on property located at 4437 Earle Avenue, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result ofan action taken by the Planning Commission on
November 18, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: LOI, ALARCON, BREEN, HERRERA, ORTIZ
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption ofthis resolution and shall transmit
copies of same to the applicant and the to Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16 "iday Kofeember, 002.
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Due Loi, Chairman
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CERTIFICATION
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 16th day of December 2002 by the
following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Br dford Jo son, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -899
4437 Earle Avenue
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
November 18, 2002
Conditional Use Permit 02 -899, is approved for the construction of a nexv single - family
residence with a living area square footage of ±3,037, to be developed in accordance with
the plan marked Exhibit "B ", dated October 16, 2002, and submitted colored elevations and
color and material sample boards. Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted
for review and approval by the Planning Department.
Approval of Conditional Use Permit 02 -899 shall not take effect for any purpose until the
applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an affidavit slating that they are aware of and
accepts all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions.
Conditional Use Permit 02 -899 is approved for one hundred, eighty days (6 months).
Applicant shall make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30
clays prior to expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise, Conditional Use Permit
02 -899, shall become null and void.
4. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the approved use
including the requirements of tile Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments.
Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan
check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, all school fees shall be paid. The applicant shall
provide the City with written verification of compliance from the Unified School District.
The howl of construction shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. No
construction shall take place on Sundays or on any legal holidays without prior approval by
the City.
8. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to
monitor progress.
9. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review.
10. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been
completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
11. Driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and improved with Portland concrete cement
as shown on Exhibit `B "; and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition.
12. Prior to issuance of Building permits, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be
submitted to the Planning Department for review, reflecting preliminary approval of
landscape /site plan, commonly referred to as Exhibit B. Irrigation plan shall include
automatic timers and moisture sensors. All landscaping and irrigation shall be
installed and completed prior to final Planning Department approval.
13. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back [low preservation
devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, fumaces and other equipment) shall be located away
from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be
seen from the public right -of -way. Said screening shall be approved by the Director of
Planning before installation.
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14. No portion of any required front and /or side yards shall be used for storage of any type.
15. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash
and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure.
16. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
17. The property shall be graded to drain to the street, but in no case shall such drainage be
allowed to sheet flow across public sidewalk. A grading and /or drainage plan shall be
prepared, submitted to and approved by the Building Official, and such grading and drainage
shall lake place in accordance with such approved plan.
13. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 4" tall with a minimum character width of
1/4", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors,
location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the Director of Planning
prior to installation.
19. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public
right-of-way.
20. Applicant shall install and complete all necessary public improvements, including but not
limited to street, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and storm drains, along the entire
street frontage of the development site as required by the Director of Planning.
21. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation
devices, fire valves and other equipment) shall be screened by screening walls and /or
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Department.
22. Tlie dwelling unit shall be provided with water conservation fixtures such as low -flush toilets
and low -flow faucets. The hot water heater and lines shall be insulated. Landscaping
irrigation systems shall be designed for high efficiency and irrigation timers programmed for
maximized water usage.
23. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be
complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
24. Revise elevation color scheme to have La Habra stucco in either, "Aspen" or "Sandstone
(complemented with the white fascia and trim) and that the roofing be slate or shake
roof tiles in either a charcoal or dark gray color.
25. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation
proceedings.