PC - 2014-17 - Approving Design Review 14-08, Permitting a 1,649 Square Foot Addition to an Exisiting 1,148 Square Foot Single-Family Residence. The Addition Includes an 837 Square Foot Addition to the First Floor and a new Second-Story Addition Totalin PC RESOLUTION 14-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 14-08, PERMITTING A 1,649 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 1,148 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE. THE ADDITION INCLUDES AN 837 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO THE FIRST FLOOR AND A NEW SECOND-
STORY ADDITION TOTALING 812 SQUARE FEET. IN ADDITION, THE
APPLICANT WILL CONSTRUCT A THREE-CAR GARAGE WHICH
CONSISTS OF A ONE-CAR GARAGE ATTACHED TO THE SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE AT THE
REAR OF THE PROPERTY. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED
AT 8632 EDMOND DRIVE, IN THE R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE (APN: 5391-005-006).
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014, Yunshan Tan submitted an application
requesting approval to construct a 1,649 square foot addition to an existing 1,148
square foot single-family residence. The addition includes an 837 square foot addition
to the first floor and a new second-story addition totaling 812 square feet. In addition,
the applicant will construct a three-car garage, which consists of a one-car garage
attached to the single-family residence and a detached two-car garage at the rear of the
property. The subject property is located at 8632 Edmond Drive; and
WHEREAS, 8632 Edmond Drive is located in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
provides the purpose and criteria for a design review; and
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and
Section 17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve, or deny design review applications; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2014, fifty-seven (57) notices were sent to property
owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted
in six (6) public locations and on-site, specifying the availability of the application, plus
the date, time. and location of the public hearing for Design Review 14-08, and on
November 6, 2014, the notice was published in the Rosemead Reader; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly
noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to
Design Review 14-08; and
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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 Design
Review 14-08 is classified as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. Section 15332 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local environmental guidelines exempt
"in-fill development projects" where the proposed development occurs within city limits
on a site measuring no more than five (5) acres substantially surrounded by urban uses,
meeting applicable General Plan and Zoning regulations.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Design Review 14-08 in accordance with Section
17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the
proposed building and site developments that exist or have been approved for the
general neighborhood;
FINDING: The property is located within an established residential zone of the
City. The applicant has provided an aesthetically complementary design, which
includes a modern, two-story residential design and new landscaping. The
development will improve the overall aesthetics of the neighborhood.
B. The plan for the proposed structure and site development indicates the
manner in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected
against noise, vibrations, and other factors which may have an adverse effect on the
environment, and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and
loading areas.
FINDING: The proposed addition is designed with a larger second floor setback
on the front elevation and the building is proposed with a large rear yard setback that
will protect against noise, vibrations, and other impacts to the neighborhood. This
development will not generate any permanent impacts to noise levels for the
surrounding area. All construction work will be required to comply with the timeframe,
and decibel levels indicated in the City's Noise Ordinance. Conditions of approval will
specifically address factors such as noise, construction hours, landscaping, and the
overall maintenance of the property.
C. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and
appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existing buildings or site
developments in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to
materially depreciate in appearance and value;
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FINDING: The proposed project will not depreciate the area or neighborhood.
Staff has worked closely with the applicant to achieve a home design that will
complement the neighborhood character. The applicant has proposed a contemporary
architectural design, which incorporates some traditional characteristics found in homes
currently being built in the San Gabriel Valley. The residence has been designed to
create visual interest at the street level. The proposed design elements are elements
found on many homes in the surrounding area.
D. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed
developments on land in the general area, especially those instances where buildings
are within or adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic
Center or in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land
included within any precise plan which indicates building shape, size. or style.
FINDING: The property is not part of the Civic Center Plan, precise plan, or land
reserved for public or educational use. The applicant has proposed a good architectural
design, which will create an improved site that is aesthetically complementary to the
surrounding area. The improvements to the residence include the use of higher quality
materials and a modern design that will enhance the aesthetics of the area. and will
potentially improve land values in the general area.
E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this Code
and other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the
buildings and structures are involved.
FINDING: This proposed development meets all of the minimum code
requirements for the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zone, and all applicable referenced
code sections of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
F. The site plan and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs,
landscaping, luminaries, and other site features indicates that proper consideration has
been given to both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile
and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of
public streets.
FINDING: Access to the site will continue to be taken from Edmond Drive.
The design and construction of this project would preserve the public safety and provide
adequate access and circulation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Lastly, the addition
and new landscaping will greatly improve the visual effect of the site from the view of
the public street.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review
14-08 toconstruct a 1,649 square foot addition to an existing 1,148 square foot single-
family residence. The addition includes an 837 square foot addition to the first floor and
a new second-story addition totaling 812 square feet. In addition, the applicant will
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construct a three-car garage which consists of a one-car garage attached to the single-
family residence and a detached two-car garage at the rear of the property, located at
8632 Edmond Drive, and subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. This action shall become final and effective ten (10) days after this
decision by the Planning Commission, unless within such time a written appeal is filed
with the City Clerk for consideration by the Rosemead City Council as provided in
Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.160.040 — Appeals of Decisions.
I SECTION 5. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on November 17, 2014, by the following vote:
YES: DINH, ENG, HERRERA, LOPEZ AND TANG
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SECTION 6. 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 17th day of November, 2014.
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Nancy Er), Ch r
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 17th day of
November, 2014 by the following vote:
YES: DINH, ENG, HERRERA, LOPEZ AND TANG
NO: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
j/1 r fct .Michelle Ramirez, S tary
APPRO • ' AS TO FO 7 '
Gregory M. I ur hy, PIa mission Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
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EXHIBIT "B"
DESIGN REVIEW 14-08
8632 EDMOND DRIVE
(APN: 5391-005-006)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
November 17, 2014
1. Design Review 14-08 is approved to construct a 1,649 square foot addition to an
existing 1,148 square foot single-family residence. The addition includes an 837
square foot addition to the first floor and a new second-story addition totaling 812
square feet. In addition, the applicant will construct a three-car garage, which
consists of a one-car garage attached to the single-family residence and a
detached two-car garage at the rear of the property, in accordance with the plans
marked Exhibit "C", dated November 10, 2014. Any revisions to the approved
plans must be resubmitted for the review and approval of the Planning Division.
2. The following conditions must be complied to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits,
occupancy permits, or any other appropriate request.
3. The conditions listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any
development plans subsequently submitted to the Planning and Building
Divisions for review.
4. Approval of Design Review 14-08 shall not take effect for any purpose until the
applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead a notarized affidavit stating that
he/she is aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth in the
letter of approval and this list of conditions within ten (10) days from the Planning
Commission approval date.
5. The onsite public hearing notice posting shall be removed by the end of the 10-
day appeal period of Design Review 14-08.
6. Design Review 14-08 is approved for a period of one (1) year. The applicant
shall commence the proposed project or request an extension within 30-calendar
days prior to expiration. The one (1) year initial approval period shall be effective
from the Planning Commission approval date. For the purpose of this petition,
project commencement shall be defined as beginning the permitting process with
the Planning and Building Divisions, so long as the project is not abandoned. If
the Design Review 14-08 has been unused, abandoned, or discontinued for a
period of one (1) year it shall become null and void.
7. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make
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and/or approve minor modifications to the project and to these conditions of
approval.
8. Design Review 14-08 is granted or approved with the City and its Planning
Commission and City Council retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to
review and to modify the permit, including the conditions of approval based on
changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to.
the modification of the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the
use, or the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This
reservation of right to review is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the
City, its Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or modify
any permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal Code for any
violations of the conditions imposed on Design Review 14-08.
9. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rosemead
or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set
side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning Commission and/or City Council
concerning the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by
law.
10. 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.
11. 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. Prior to
issuance of building permits, any required school fees shall be paid. The
applicant shall provide the City with written verification of compliance from the
applicable school districts.
12. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 6" tall with a minimum
character width of 3/4", 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 Community Development Director. or his/her designee, prior to
installation.
13. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday
thru Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any federal
holiday without prior approval by the City.
14. The Building Division, the Planning Division and the Engineering Division shall
have access to the subject property at any time during construction to monitor
progress.
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15. All requirements of the Building and Safety Division, the Planning Division and
the Engineering Division shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the
proposed construction.
16. 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.
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 applicant shall submit a final landscape and irrigation plan to the Planning
Division prior to the issuance of building permits. The landscape and irrigation
plan shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and with
the Guidelines for Implementation of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
and include a sprinkler system with automatic timers and moisture sensors. The
landscape plan shall include a wide variety of colorful and drought tolerant trees,
shrubs, flowers and ground covers. All landscaping and irrigation shall be
installed and completed prior to final Planning Division approval.
19. In order to achieve a maximum 40% FAR for the site the following design
elements shall be incorporated in the development:
Qualifying Design Incentives FAR Bonus
Usage of windows that are recessed a
minimum of four(4) inches on the front 1.5%
elevation.
Eave overhangs of 18-inches or more with °
exposed decorative rafter tails. 1.5/°
Landscape plan with three or more mature 1.0%
trees (defined as 24" box or larger).
Second floor setback that exceeds the
zoning min. by more than ten (10) feet on 0.5%
75% of the front elevation.
No front yard fencing or fencing lower than 0.5%
four(4) feet in height.
Total 5%
20. One (1) 24" box parkway trees must be installed, in the public right-of-way, along
the property frontage on Edmond Dr. A minimum of 7' of right-of-way is needed
to maintain ADA clearance with a street tree. Should the right-of-way be less
than 7', the property owners shall either dedicate a portion of the property to
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maintain ADA clearance, or pay an "In-lieu-fee" to waive the requirement
(Engineering Condition of Approval).
21. The driveway approach must be removed and replaced with a new approach
according to SPPWC standard plan 110-2. The new driveway approach must be
a minimum of 12'. The driveway "X" (transition/wing) must be at least 1" away
from the frontage of the any adjacent property. Any curb & gutter or sidewalk
affected by installing the new driveway must be removed and replaced to the
nearest score-line (Engineering Condition of Approval).
22. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of
revocation proceedings.
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