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PC - 2002 - 34 - Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 26583 for the Subdivision of One Residential Lot into Two (2) Parcels with the Development of Two New Single-Family ResidencesPC RESOLUTION 02 -34 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, - COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26583 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE RESIDENTIAL LOT INTO TWO (2) PARCELS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCES, TO BE LOCATED AT 9325 PITKIN STREET IN THE R -1; SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (APN: 8592- 016 -031). WHEREAS, property owner Leo Lee, 2718 Chico Avenue Unit 101, South El Monte, California 91733, filed a tentative parcel map application for the subdivision of one residential lot into two (2) parcels with the development of two new single- family residences, on January 23, 2002;and WHEREAS, this property on 9325 Pitkin Street is located in the R -1; Single - Family Residential zoning district; and WHEREAS, Section 17.16 et seq. of the Rosemead Municipal Code sets standards for, development of properties in the R -1 Zone; and WHEREAS, Sections 66451 et seq of the California Government Code (Map Act) and Section 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, authorize the Planning Commission to approve, conditionally approve or tentative subdivision maps; and WHEREAS, Sections 66473.5 and 66474"of the California Government Code (Map Act) and 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specify the criteria by which a subdivision map maybe granted: ' • The map will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property; • . The proposed subdivision will not be contrary to any official plan; • Each proposed parcel conforms in area and dimension to the City codes; • All streets, alleys; and driveways proposed to serve the property have been dedicated and that such streets, alleys and driveways are of sufficient design to provide adequate access and circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic; • Easements and covenants required for the tentative map have been executed and recorded; and WHEREAS, Section 17.16.140 of the Rosemead Municipal Code allows for flag lot subdivision developments within the R -1 zoning district; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2002, notices were posted in 12 public locations and 42 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property specifying the date time and location of the public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map 26583; and WHEREAS, *on June ,17, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Tentative Parcel Map 26583 ; 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 this activity is exempt from further CEQA review under section 15315 of CEQA, which exempts projects limited to the subdivision of certain properties in urban areas into four or fewer parcels. i • SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist,to justify approving Tentative Parcel Map 26583 according to the criteria of Section 16.08.130 and Section 17.16.060, respectively, of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows: A. The map will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the immediate vicinity. FINDING: Property in the immediate vicinity will not be detrimentally affected by the proposed subdivision since the surrounding area consists of single- family homes such as the proposed project. The implementation of this project will incorporate the construction of new homes in respect to adjacent residences and improvements such as the installation of a six foot block wall adjacent to neighboring residential property. The residential designs comply with the setback requirements for its zoning district and the proposed lot sizes exceed the minimum requirements of the City's flag lot ordinance. B. The map will not be contrary to any official plan adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead; or to any official policies or standards adopted by the City Council and on file in the office of the City Clerk at or prior to the time of filing of the application hereunder. FINDING: This proposed project complies with the zoning district and general plan designation for this area of the City. The site is designated as low density single- family residential in both of these maps and the proposed development complies with the minimum lot dimension and size requirements of the R -1 zoning district. Accordingly, this development will not be contrary to any official plan, policies, or standards adopted by the city. C. Each proposed parcel conforms in area and dimension to the provisions of zoning and subdivision requirements of the City of Rosemead. FINDING: The proposed parcel map will split one existing parcel into two parcels. Each parcel and proposed residence have been designed to meet the minimum parcel size and property dimension requirements as required in the R -1; Single Family Residential Zone. D. All streets, alleys and driveways proposed to serve the property have been dedicated or such dedication is not required for the protection of public safety, health and welfare and that such streets, alleys and driveways are of sufficient width, design and construction to preserve the public safety and to' provide adequate access and circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. FINDING: The City Engineer has reviewed this proposed subdivision relative to the adjacent right -of -way. Access to the proposed parcels is off Pitkin Street, which is a fully improved local street. The private common driveway has been reviewed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department for meeting their subdivision requirements. Based on these reviews, it is determined that the design and construction of this project would preserve the public safety and provide adequate access and circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. E. Alley easements and covenants required for the approval of the tentative map or plot plan have been duly executed and recorded. FINDING: Prior to recordation of the final parcel map, the applicant is required to record a covenant for ingress and egress, utility and drainage easement, fire lane, and the installation of parkway area, as required by the City Engineer. SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Tentative Parcel Map 26583 for the subdivision of one residential lot into two (2) parcels with the development of two new single - family residences, located at 9325 Pitkin Street (APN: 8592- 016 -031), subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 4 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on June 17, 2002, by the following vote: YES: LOI, ORTIZ, BREEN, HERRERA, ALARCON NO: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1st day of J0 2002. Due Loi, Chairman t Tentative Parcel Map 26583 June 17, 2002 Page 4 of 8 EXHIBIT "A" TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26583 9325 Pitkin Street CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL June 17,'2002 I.! Tentative Parcel Map 26583 is approved for the subdivision of one lot into two parcels with two new single - family residences, to be developed in accordance with the plan marked Exhibit `B" 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. 2. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 26583 shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead an affidavit stating that they are aware of and accepts all of the conditions set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions. 3. Tentative Parcel Map 26583 is approved for a two -year period. Applicant shall make progress towards initiation of proposed use or request an extension 30 days prior to expiration from the Planning Commission. Otherwise Tentative Parcel Map 26583 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 ofthe Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments. 5. 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. 7. The hours 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. The perimeter property lines of the newly created lots, where designated by the Director of Planning, shall be fenced with masonry walls. The colors and materials of the proposed fence shall be consistent or compliment the submitted color and material board and first be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation. A maximum fence /wall height of 48" along the front property line and within the front setback area and a maximum 6' high wall anywhere to the rear of the front yard setback applies. 13:' . ,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. 14. All ground level mechanical/ utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces 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. 15. No portion of any required front and /or side yards shall be used for storage of any type. 16. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure. 17. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. 18. "file 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 take place in accordance with such approved plan. 19. 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. 20. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public . right -of -way. . 21. 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. 23. All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and distribution of electrical energy, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 24. The dwelling unit shall be provided with water conservation fixtures such as low -flush toilets sand 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. 25.. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction: 26. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation proceedings. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26583 GENERAL 1. Details shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any details which are Tenlathe Parcel Map 26583 June 17, 2002 Page 5 of 8 final Planning Department approval. 14. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces 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. 15. No portion of any required front and /or side yards shall be used for storage of any type. 16. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure. 17. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. - 18. 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 take place in accordance with such approved plan. 19. 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. 20.- Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public right-of -way. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. '' All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and distribution of electrical energy, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 24. The 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 prograrmned for maximized water usage. 25. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. 26. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation proceedings. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26583 GENERAL 1. Details shown on the tentative map arc not necessarily approved. Any details which are Tentative Parcel Map 26583 - June 17, 2001 Page 6 of '8 inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City Engineer's policies must be specifically approved in the final map or improvement Parcel 1 approvals. 2. A final parcel map prepared by, or under the direction of a Registered Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying, or a Licensed Land Surveyor,, must be processed through the City Engineer's office prior to being filed with the County Recorder. 3. A preliminary subdivision guarantee is required showing all fee interest holders and encumbrances. An updated title report shall be provided before the final parcel map is released for filing with the County Recorder. , 4. Monumentation of parcel map boundaries, street centerline and lot boundaries is required for a map based on a field survey. 5. Final parcel map shall be filed with the County Recorder and one (1) mylar copy of filed map shall be submitted to the City Engineer's office prior to issuance of building permits. 6. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. 7. Approval for filing of this land division is contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned below. If the improvements are not installed prior to the filing of this division, the developer must submit an Undertaking Agreement and a Faithful Perfonnance and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the improvements. • 8. The City reserves the right to impose any new plan check and /or permit fees approved by City Council subsequent to tentative approval of this map. . DRAINAGE AND GRADING 9. Prior to the recordation of the final map, grading and drainage plans must be approved to provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties as approved by' the City Engineer, including dedication of the necessary easements. 10. A grading and drainage plan must provide for each lot having an independent drainage system to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved drainage easement. 11. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement. 12. Developer shall comply with the City's storm water ordinance. ROAD 13. Lot 1 and Lot 2 shall each have an independent drive approach. . 14. New drive approaches shall be constructed at least 3' from any above - ground obstructions in the public right -of -way to the top of. "z" or the obstruction shall be relocated. 15. Drive approaches shall be at least 10' wide for Lot 1 and 15' wide for Lot 2. 16. Developer 'shall construct a 4' wide non - adjacent sidewalk with a 5.5' wide parkway area along the frontage of said property. 17. Parkway area shall be planted with sod and one 24 -inch box parkway tree. Tree species shall be determined by the City Engineer. SEWER 18. Approval of this land division is contingent upon providing separate house sewer laterals to serve each lot of the land division. UTILITIES 19. Power, telephone and cable television service shall be underground. 20. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's expense. WATER 21. All lots shall be served by adequately size water system facilities, which shall include fire hydrants of the size, type and location as determined by the Fire Chief. 22. Prior to the filing of the final map, there shall also be filed with the City Engineer, a statement from the water purveyor indicating subdivider compliance with, the Fire Chiefs fire flow requirements.