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PC - 2002 - 15 - Approving Tentative Parcel Map 26570 Approving the Consolidation of 4 Lots into 1 Parcel for the Development of a Retail, Office, and Cold Storage Facility0 PC RESOLUTION 02 -15 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26570 APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATION OF FOUR LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RETAIL, OFFICE, AND COLD STORAGE FACILITY, LOCATED AT 3049 -3103 DEL MAR AVENUE IN THE C -3; MEDIUM COMMERCIALZONE. (APN: 5286-027-028,-029,-031,-034). WHEREAS, Song Mei Sung of 14760 Orange Grove, Hacienda Heights, California, 91745, filed a tentative parcel map application for the consolidation of four lots into one parcel for the development of a retail, office, and cold storage facility in the C -3; Medium Commercial Zone located at 3049 -3103 Del Mar Avenue on December 20, 2001; and WHEREAS, 3049 -3103 Del Mar Avenue is located in the C -3; Medium Commercial zone; and WHEREAS, Section 66451 et seq of the California Government Code (Map Act) and Chapter 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve, conditionally approve or deny tentative subdivision maps; and WHEREAS, Sections 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Government Code (Map Act) and Section 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code specify the criteria by which a subdivision map may be granted; and WHEREAS, Section 16.08.130 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) specifies the criteria by which a tentative parcel map may be granted; and WHEREAS, on February 21, 2002, 56 notices were sent to property owners within a 300 - foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in 12 public locations, specifying the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Tentative Parcel Map 26570; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2002, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Tentative Parcel Map 26570; 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 15305(c) of CEQA, which exempts projects that consist of the reversion to acreage in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist to justify approving Tentative Parcel Map 26570 according to criteria of Section 66474 et seq of the Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 16.04 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows: A. The proposed lot reconfiguration 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 lot reconfiguration in that a six foot block wall between the reconfigured lots and adjacent residential property will be installed, all utilities shall be installed underground, and the proposed lot size exceed the minimum requirements of the City's development standards. 0 0 B. The proposed lot reconfiguration 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 development for a retail, office, and cold storage facility complies with the zoning district and general plan designation that encompass this portion of the City. This area is designated as commercial in both of these maps and the development complies with the minimum requirements for setbacks and parking as designated in its zoning district and by its land use. 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 consolidate four existing parcels into one lot. This proposed parcel has been.reviewed by various agencies to check for compliance with State, County, and utility regulations. Such comments have been incorporated into the proposed parcel. 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: Access to the proposed parcel is from Del Mar Avenue, which is a fully improved local street. An existing 10 -foot alley is located the length of the proposed parcel and its vacation has been approved by the Planning Commission at a previous hearing and is scheduled for a hearing before the City Council. SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Tentative Parcel Map 26570, for the consolidation of four lots into one parcel for the development of a retail, office, and cold storage facility in the C -3; Medium Commercial Zone, on property located at 3049 -3103 Del Mar 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 March 4, 2002, by the following vote: YES: LOI, BREEN, ALARCON, ORTIZ, HERRERA 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 18 1h day of March, 2002 William Alarcon, Chairman 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 18' day of March 2002 by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: / William Crowe, Secretary • TPM 26570 March 4, 2002 Page 3 of 7 EXHIBIT "A" TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26570 3049 -3103 Del Mar Avenue CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL March 4, 2002 Tentative Parcel Map 26570 is approved for the consolidation of four lots into one for the development of a retail, office, and cold storage facility 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. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 26570 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. Tentative Parcel Map 26570 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 Tentative Parcel Map 26570 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, Sheri ff 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. 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. A wall and fence plan will be required if any perimeter fencing or walls are proposed. 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 9 final Planning Department approval. • TPM 26570 March 4, 2002 Page 4 of 7 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 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. That a covenant shall be recorded on the property that limits future use of the 9,194 square feet storage areas to "cold storage" only. No change of use shall be allowed in the future. 27. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation proceedings. 28. No cash and carry operation shall be conducted with wholesale produce business. 29. Future driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and improved with Portland concrete • 0 TPM 26570 March 4, 1002 Page 5 of 7 cement, and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition. CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26570 GENERAL Details shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any details which are inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City Engineer's policies must be specifically approved in the final map or improvement plan 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 Performance 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. 13. Prior to recordation of the map, developer must process the necessary plans through Los Angeles County Department of Public Works in order to obtain any necessary permits for proposed work over any county easements. .= 14. Drive approaches shall be constructed at least 5' from any above - ground obstructions in the public right -of -way to the top of "x" or the obstruction shall be relocated. 15. Drive approaches shall be at least 15' wide. 16. Existing drive approaches and alley type intersection approach on Del Mar Avenue shall be closed with full curb, gutter, and sidewalk per City standards. 17. Any damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the frontage of said property shall be reconstructed per City standards. TTTTT.TTTFS 18. Power, telephone and cable television service shall be underground. 19. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's expense. WATER 20. 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 Chief's fire flow requirements.