PC - 2002 - 01 - Recommending Approval of Tentative Map 53377 and Planned Development 00-01, Allowing the development of a 12-Lot Single-family Residential Tract in the P-D ZonePC RESOLUTION 02 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53377 AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 00 -01, ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A 12 -LOT SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TRACT IN THE P -D;
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE, LOCATED AT 8723 -8729 MISSION
DRIVE (APN: 5389-010-067,-068).
WHEREAS, Bill Lau, 220 South First Street 4101, Alhambra, CA 91801 submitted
applications for a tentative tract map and planned development for the development of a 12 -lot
single - family residential development located at 8723 -8729 Mission Drive; and
WHEREAS, 8723 -8729 Mission Drive is located in the Planned Development Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 16.04 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) requires a tentative
tract map for a 12 -lot subdivision; and RMC Chapter 17.76 specifies the criteria by which a planned
development may be granted; 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, on December 6, 2001, 64 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 Tentative
Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2001, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and .
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Tentative Tract Map 53377
and Planned Development 00 -01; 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 Tentative Tract
]/lap 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01 are limited to projects that consist of infill development
projects of less than 5 acres in size that will not have a significant effect on traffic, noise, or air
quality. Such projects are listed as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption under Section 15332 of the
California Environmental Quality Act and local environmental guidelines. Therefore, this project is
exempt from environmental review.
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development
00 -01 according to the Criteria of Chapter 17.116.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. That the proceedings to alter the development plan for this Planned Development Zoned
property is justified in that it is in the public's necessity, convenience, general welfare or good
zoning practices for such action.
FINDING: The subject site consists of two sites, one which falls within the General Plan
land use designation of low density and the second that is placed in the high density land use
category. The land use element in the General Plan indicates that the policies call for a strip of high -
density residential housing along Mission Drive extending from an area just west of Muscatel
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Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. Such high - density areas serve as buffers between the arterial roads
and the single - family neighborhoods located northwest of Rosemead Boulevard and Mission Drive.
Due to the split designations, the project would work well as either a low or high density project.
Although the current design (7.2 units per acre) is not considered "high density ", the lots have been
designed with an average lot size (5,076 so smaller than allowed in the low density areas of the City
(6,000 sf min.).
B. 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 developments in surrounding areas.
FINDING: The project is in compliance with the general plan in-that one half of the site is
designated as "low density residential' and the developer is proposing a "low density" design with
setbacks that are similar to those for R -I single family residential development standards.
Surrounding areas to the north and west of the site are either developed with low density single
family homes or are planned to be developed as low density housing in the near future.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of
Tentative Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01, for a 12 -lot single - family residential
development, 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
December 17, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: ALARCON, ORTIZ, BREEN, LOI, RL IZ
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 7th day of January, 2002.
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William Alarcon, Chairman
CERTIFICATION
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 7th day of January 2002 by the following
vole:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
William Crowe, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53377; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 00 -01
8723 -8729 Mission Drive (4500 -4512 Dubonnct Avenue)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
December 17, 2001
1. Tentative Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01 are approved for a 12 -lot
single- family residential development, 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 Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01 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 accept all of the conditions set forth in the letter of
approval and this list of conditions.
3. Tentative Tract Map 53377 and Planned Development 00 -01 are 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
Tract Map 53377 shall become null and void.
4. A statement shall be recorded on the deed to all properties in this project slating: "All
residential dwellings within this project were designed and approved under a precise plan,
planned development (P -D) concept. As a result, some of the project lots and yard areas are
smaller than would ordinarily be allowed under the development standards contained in the
Rosemead Zoning Code Section 17.76 (P -D Planned Development Zone)."
5. A statement shall be recorded prohibiting the encroachment of parked vehicles into the
sidewalk area.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Planning staff shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to
monitor progress.
11. The conditions listed on this Exhibit "A" shall be copied directly onto development plans
submitted to the Planning and Building Departments for review.
12. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been
completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
13. 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.
14. 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
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color and material board and first be approved by the Planning Department prior to
installation (on file as Exhibit D).
15. 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.
16. All ground level mechanical /utility equipment (including meters, back now 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.
17. No portion of any required front and/or side yards shall be used for storage of any type.
18. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash
and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure.
19. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
20. 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.
21. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 6" 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.
22. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public
right -of -way.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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
Planing.
26. 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.
27. All requirements of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be
complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
28. Applicant shall submit a block wall and fencing plan for review and approval by the
Planning Department, prior to plan check with the Building & Safety Department.
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29. 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 TRACT MAP 53377
GENERAL
1. 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 tract 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 tract map is
released for filing with the County Recorder.
4. Monumenlation of tract map boundaries, street centerline and lot boundaries is required for a
map based on a field survey.
5. Final tract 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 stone 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 stormwater management ordinance and
SUSUMP requirements.
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13. Developer shall construct a 36 -foot public street, within a 37 -foot dedicated right -of -way and
provide a 6' wide easement for utility and pedestrian sidewalk purposes adjacent to back of
curb, in compliance of the City Engineer's requirements for such.
14. Developer shall provide an adequate lighting system for the proposed public street. Plans and
specifications for the lighting system facilities shall be prepared and developer shall
coordinate preparation of such plans with Southern California Edison. The subdivider shall
submit an agreement and other evidence, satisfactory to the City Engineer, indicating that the
subdivider has entered into a contract with Southern California Edison guaranteeing payment
and installation of the lighting improvements.
15. Plans for street improvements and street light layout for the proposed street shall be
submitted to the City Engineer and must be approved prior to filing the final map.
16. Developer shall construct 2 (two) wheelchair ramps per City standards at the intersection of
Mission Drive and proposed public street.
17. Public street shall be paved with 4 -inch thick asphalt over crushed aggregate base (CAB).
The CAB section shall be determined by soils report submitted to the City by the developer.
18. Developer shall plant 1 (one) 24 -inch box parkway tree at the back of walk along the
frontage of each new tract. Species shall be determined by the City Engineer.
19. Developer shall install street name sign at the corner of the proposed public street and
Mission Drive.
SEWER
20. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation of local main line public
sewer within the proposed public street. Separate house laterals shall be constructed to serve
each lot of the land division.
21. The developer shall submit sewer plans to the City and to the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works for review. Approval must be assured prior to filing this
land division map.
22. The developer shall consult the City Engineer to determine the sewer location and design
requirements.
23. Easements may be required and shall be subject to review by the City Engineer to determine
the final locations and requirements.
24. UTILITIES .
25. Power, telephone and cable television service shall be underground.
26. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated'at the developer's
expense.
27. WATER
28. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities, which shall include fire
hydrants of the size, type and location as determined by the Fire Chief.
29. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flow
required for the land division. Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City
Engineer. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
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30. Plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted for approval to the
water company serving this land division. The subdivider shall submit an agreement and
other evidence, satisfactory to the City Engineer, indicating that the subdivider has entered
into a contract with the servicing water purveyor guaranteeing payment and installation of
the water improvements.
31. 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.
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