PC - 2002 - 21 - Approving Conditional Use Permit 02-866, for the Construction of a Single-Family Residence with a Living Area of over 2500 Square FeetPC RESOLUTION 02 -21
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -866, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A LIVING
AREA OF OVER, 2,500 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 3319 I VAR AVENUE
IN THE R -1; SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (APN: 5289- 012 -074).
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2002, Paul Chan, property owner, submitted a conditional use
permit application for the construction of a single - family residence with a living area of over 2,500
square feet, located at 3319 Ivar Avenue in the R -1; Single - Family Residential zone; and
WHEREAS, 3319 Ivar Avenue is located in the R -1; Single- Family Residential Zone; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.030.026 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) allows "for
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 17.112.010 sets criteria required for
granting such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed use is deemed:
• Essential or desirable to the public conveniences or welfare;
• In harmony with the elements or objectives of the General Plan, and;
• Not to be detrimental or injurious to surrounding property; and
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 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specifies the criteriaby
which a conditional use permit may be granted; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2002, sixty -five (65) 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 -866; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised
public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Conditional Use Permit 02 -866; 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 -866 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 3 Exemption pursuant
to Section 15303 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 -866 according to the Criteria of Chapter
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The conditional use permit applied for is authorized by the provision s of this title and
that the granting of such conditional use permits will not adversely affect the established character of
the surrounding neighborhood or be injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and
zone in which the property is located.
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FINDING: This development has been designed to meet the zoning setbacks of the R -1;
Single - Family Zone. The proposed residence has been designed not to create a negative impact to
the subject site and actually complements the yard setbacks to the adjacent properties.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the conditional use
permit is sought will not, under the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or working 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.
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of
the City.
FINDING: The General Plan land use designation for the subject site is Low Density
Residential; therefore, this residential development complies with its designation and will not
negatively impact the general plan.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Conditional Use Permit
02 -866, to allow the installation of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility, on property
located at 3319 Ivar Avenue, subject to 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
April 3, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: ORTIZ, BREEN, LOI, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSENT: .ALA�GAI�I—
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 6 day of May 2002.
William Alarcon, Chairman
CERTIFICATION
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I 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 6th day of May 2002 by the following
vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
a l k' &02�
William Crowe, Secretary
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -866
3319 WAR AVENUE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
April 15, 2002
Conditional Use Permit 02 -866, is approved for the construction of a new single- family
residence with a living area square footage of 3,035, to be developed in accordance with the
plan marked Exhibit `B ", dated March 20, 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.
2. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 02 -866, 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. Conditional Use Permit 02 -866 is approved for a one -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, Conditional Use Permit 02 -866, 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 the 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.
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.
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).
it. 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. I I '
13. 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.
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 take place in accordance with such approved plan.
18. 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. 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 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. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation
proceedings.