CC - Item 6F - Resolution 2017-61 to Uphold the Planning Commission Decision for Modifiction 17-05ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER qlc^
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2017
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 2017-61 — RESOLUTION TO UPHOLD THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DECISION FOR MODIFICATION 17-05
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On November 14, 2017, the City Council considered a Request for Review, requested by
Council Member Margaret Clark to further review Modification 17-05 for the project located at
9036-9038 Garvey Avenue. Modification 17-05 was approved by the Planning Commission on
October 16, 2017, to re-classify the commercial component of a previously approved mixed-use
project to a shopping center use for the incorporation of restaurant use. After receiving all oral
and written testimony, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's decision and directed
staff to present the resolution at the next City Council meeting. For further information on the
item, the prior Planning Commission and City Council staff reports are attached.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2017-61, consistent with its direction
provided at the November 14, 2017, Council Meeting to uphold the Planning Commission's
decision for Modification 17-05.
FISCAL IMPACT - None
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT - None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by: Submitted b
Annie Lao, Assisfant Planner Ben Kim unity Development Director
Attachment: Resolution 2017-61 with Exhibit A (Planning Commission Conditions of
Approval) F
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Attachment
Resolution 2017-61 with Exhibit A
(Planning Commission Conditions of Approval)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DECISION FOR MODIFICATION 17-05, A
MODIFICATION OF DESIGN REVIEW 14-06, TO RE-CLASSIFY THE
COMMERCIAL COMPONENT OF THE MIXED USE PROJECT TO A
SHOPPING CENTER USE, FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RESTAURANT USE IN FIVE OUT OF THE FIVE UNITS. THE SUBJECT
SITE IS LOCATED AT 9036-38 GARVEY AVENUE, IN THE MEDIUM
COMMERCIAL WITH A MIXED USE AND DESIGN OVERLAY (C-
3/MUDO/D-O) ZONE (APN: 5282-026-052)
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2017, the Planning Commission approved Modification 17-
05 for the modification of Design Review 14-06 to re-classify the commercial component of the
mixed use project to a shopping center, for the incorporation of restaurant use in five out of the
five units;
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2017, Council Member Margaret Clark submitted a Request
for Review under Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.160.060, to further review Modification
17-05;
WHEREAS, Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.160.060 allows any City Council
person, based on his/her responsibility to the electorate, to file with the City Clerk a "Request for
Review" (RFR) of any decision made by the Planning Commission or any discretionary action by
the Community Development Director.
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2017, twenty-six (26) notices were sent to property owners
within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, the notice was published in the Rosemead
Reader, and notices were posted in six (6) public locations and on site, specifying the availability
of the application, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing for the Request of Review
of Modification 17-05; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2017, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised
public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to the Request for Review of
Modification 17-05; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rosemead does hereby resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council HEREBY DETERMINES that Modification 17-05 is
classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301. Section 15301 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of the
operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's
determination. Accordingly, Modification 17-05 is classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption
pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA guidelines.
SECTION 2. The CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts
do exist to justify approving Modification 17-05 according to the criteria of Section
17.120.110(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. Per Rosemead Municipal Code, Section 17.120.110(C), a proposed change that does
not comply with the criteria identified in subsection B of [RMC Section 17.120.110], or any other
provision of the Zoning Code, may only be approved by the original review authority for the
project through a modification permit application filed and processed in compliance with [RMC
Chapter 17.120].
FINDING: The applicant has submitted a Modification Application requesting to modify
Design Review 14-06. Design Review 14-06, along with Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-
03, and Tentative Tract Map 72871, was approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on
September 15, 2014, for a mixed use project consisting of a 6,500 square foot retail building
fronting Garvey Avenue and 48 residential units in the rear. The applicant is proposing to re-
classify the retail use to a shopping center use, in order to incorporate restaurant use in five out of
the five units.
The commercial component of the mixed use project may be defined as a shopping center
as it consists of five units. Per RMC Section 17.04.050, a shopping center means a commercial
site with two or more separate businesses managed as a total entity, sharing common access,
circulation, signage, and pedestrian and parking areas so that a public right-of-way does not need
to be used to get from one business to another in the C-1, C-3, and CBD zones. In addition, parking
will not be impacted as a shopping center (less than 100,000 square feet) with more than four units
is parked at a parking ratio of 1 parking space per 250 square feet of floor area. This is consistent
with the parking ratio for retail use. The re-classification of the 6,500 square foot commercial
building from retail use to a shopping center use, in order to incorporate restaurant use in five out
of the five units would require the same number of parking spaces (26 parking spaces).
SECTION 3. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Modification 17-05 for the
modification of Design Review 14-06 to re-classify the commercial component of the mixed use
project to a shopping center for the incorporation of restaurant use in five out of the five units at
9036-38 Garvey Avenue, and subject to the conditions listed in Attachment "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter
the same shall be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12"' day of December, 2017.
Polly Low, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney Marc Donohue, City Cleric
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Marc Donohue, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution, No. 2017-61, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 12th day of
December, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
MODIFICATION 17-05
(ORIGINALLY DESIGN REVIEW 14-06, ZONE VARIANCE 14-02, ZONE VARIANCE
14-03, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 72871)
9036-38 GARVEY AVENUE
(APN: 5282-026-052)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Plannine Conditions of Approval
Design Review 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03, and Tentative Tract
Map 72871 are approved for the construction of a new residential/commercial mixed use
development, in accordance with the plans marked Exhibit "C", dated August 28, 2014.
Modification 17-05 would re-classify the retail use to a shopping center use, allowing for
the incorporation of restaurant use in five out of the five units. Any revisions to the
approved plans must be resubmitted for the review and approval of the Planning Division
(Modified by the Planning Commission on October 16, 2017).
2. Approval of Design Review 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03, and
Tentative Tract Map 72871 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.
The onsite public hearing notice posting shall be removed by the end of the 10 -day appeal
period of Design Review 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03, and Tentative
Tract Map 72871.
4. Design Review 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03, and Tentative Tract
Map 72871 are approved for a period of one (1) year. The Applicant shall commence the
proposed use 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 Design Review 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03, and
Tentative Tract Map 72871 have been unused, abandoned, or discontinued for a period of
one (1) year it shall become null and void.
The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make and/or
approve minor modifications.
6. The following conditions must be complied with to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits, occupancy
permits, or any other appropriate request.
Design Review 13-02 and Tentative Tract Map 72347 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 modification of existing or
imposition of new 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 14-06, Zone Variance 14-02, Zone Variance 14-03,
and Tentative Tract Map 72871.
8. 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.
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.
10. 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.
11. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this approval have been
completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s), including but not
limited to all improvements required to file a final tract map and the filing and recordation
of that final map.
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 Planning
Division, prior to installation.
13. All requirements of the Planning Division, Building Division, and Public Works
Department shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
14. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any federal holidays without prior
approval by the City.
15. The Planning, Building, and Public Works staff shall have access to the subject property at
any time during construction to monitor progress.
16. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed
within twenty-four (24) hours. A 24-hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 569-2345
for assistance.
17. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed, and litter free state in accordance with the
Rosemead Municipal Code. All trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate trash
enclosure at all times. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly
cleaned, inspected, and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
18. A detailed elevation drawing shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and
approval all trash enclosures prior to submittal of construction drawings. All trash
enclosures shall be of an integral part of the building design, and incorporate
complementary colors and materials. All trash enclosures shall have a solid roof cover and
doors shall be opaque, self-closing, and self -latching.
19. All commercial loading activities and trash pickup for the mixed use project shall be
prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.
20. All off-street parking shall comply with the relevant section of the Rosemead Municipal
Code applicable as of the date these Conditions of Approval are adopted. The parking area,
including loading and handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re -painted periodically to
City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. In accordance with the currently
applicable section of the Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated parking spaces shall be
double striped. Such striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
21. The Applicant shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and/or emergency exits
free of any debris, storage, furniture, etc., and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5)
feet.
22. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Division. There shall be no mechanical equipment located on
the sides of the building. Such equipment shall not exceed the height of the parapet wall.
All ground level mechanical/utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation
devices, fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces, utility cabinets 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 or other public space within the
development. The Planning Division shall approve said screening prior to inspection.
23. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the Applicant shall comply with the City's storm water
ordinance and storm water mitigation plan requirements with respect to the proposed
project.
24. Prior to issuance of any building permit related to this project, the Applicant shall prepare
Covenant Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) or other similar recorded instrument
indicating how and who will maintain proposed common areas. The CC&R's shall be
prepared by the Applicant and approved by the City Attorney and shall include the
following statements: "This statement is intended to notify all prospective property owners
of certain limitations on construction to residential dwellings contained in this planned
development project. Any necessary modifications or additions must be reviewed on a
case-by-case basis and approved or denied by the Community Development Director or
his/her designee at his/her discretion". The CC&R's will cover all aspects of property
maintenance of the common areas, including but not limited to driveways, fencing,
landscaping, lighting, parking spaces, open space and recreational areas. All applicable
City Attorney fees shall be at the responsibility of the Applicant.
25. The Applicant shall include provisions in the CC&R's to provide maintenance of all
building improvements, on -grade parking and landscaping, and maintenance of the
driveway, in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Division, and in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney.
26. The subdivider shall include provisions in the CC&R's to require regular trash pickup
service at least once a week for the residential condominium trash bins, and twice a week
for the commercial tenant space trash bins.
27. Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a comprehensive Parking
Management Plan for review and approval by the Planning Division or designee. The
Parking Management Plan shall be incorporated into the CC&R's and shall be enforced by
the property owners association. Said Parking Management Plan shall include, but not be
limited to, the following provisions:
• Designated parking for customers and employees.
• Parking permit procedures for overnight guest parking.
Every homeowner shall be allowed to keep up to two (2) vehicles on the premises. The
parking monitor/security guard shall be responsible for issuing overnight guest parking
permits when there are excess parking spaces available. Employee parking shall be
restricted to the retail parking areas only.
28. All open areas not covered by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be landscaped and
maintained on a regular basis. Maintenance procedures of such landscaped and common
areas shall be specifically indicted in the CC&R's prior to issuance of any building permit.
29. Prior to the issuance of any sign permit, the Applicant shall submit a Master Sign Program
to the Planning Division for review and approval. The sign program shall address sign
materials, colors, height, width and location. It shall also address the use of temporary
signage such as banners as well as appropriate window signage. Any proposed monument
signs shall accommodate to obstructing sight lines (Modified by the Planning Commission
on September 15, 2014).
30. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. The new planting materials shall
include a combination of colorful and drought tolerant trees, large potted plants, shrubs,
and low growing flowers. The landscape and irrigation plan shall include a sprinkler
system with automatic timers and moisture sensors.
31. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of
revocation proceedings.
32. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit a lighting plan for
approval by the Planning Division. The lighting plan shall include a schematic depicting
the location of lighting sources, as well as type of lighting proposed. The lighting plan shall
address the following criteria:
• Lighting shall be fully shielded to minimize glare and painted to match the surface it is
attached to.
• Light fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the structure's design.
• Structure entrances should be well lit.
• Lighting and trees should not conflict with one another.
• The design of exterior parking lot lighting fixtures shall be compatible with the
architecture used in the development and not be on poles over 25 feet high.
• Solar power lighting shall be used for common areas where feasible (Modified by the
Planning Commission on September 15, 2014).
33. Exterior glass to be used for the project shall be subject to review and approval by the
Community Development Director. No exterior glass shall be approved if it creates
significant light and glare spillage to adjacent properties or highways.
34. Two weeks prior to commencement of construction, notification shall be provided to the
immediate surrounding off-site residential, school, and church uses that discloses the
construction schedule, including the types of activities and equipment that would be used
throughout the duration of the construction period.
35. The property owner/business operator shall provide a grease interceptor at a location where
it shall be easily accessible for inspection, cleaning and removal of accumulated grease.
The sizing and installation shall conform to the current California Plumbing Code (Added
by the Planning Commission on October 16, 2017).
36. A locking device shall be installed on the proposed grease interceptor (Added by the
Planning Commission on October 16, 2017).
37. The property owner shall not, at any time, allow grease to run into public sanitary sewer
systems (Added by the Planning Commission on October 16, 2017).
Engineering Conditions of Approval
GENERAL
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. The final tract map shall be based on a field survey, and monuments shall be set to
permanently mark parcel map boundaries, street center lines and lot boundaries to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The basis of bearing used for the field survey required
for the final map shall include two survey well monuments found or set. The City Engineer
may waive this requirement upon petition should this be impractical. Well monuments shall
be set in accordance with standard plan No. S08-001, if required.
42. 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 the release of the final map
by the City, a refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 shall be submitted by the
developer to the City, which will be refunded upon receipt of the Mylar copy of the filed
map.
43. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
44. Approval for filling 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.
45. 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.
46. The project plans indicate that the airspace in the six buildings shall be subdivided (a
condominium) requiring the filing of a tentative tract map with the City of Rosemead to be
followed by the recording of a final map. The final map shall be based on a field survey
performed by a Licensed Land Surveyor (or by a registered Civil Engineer authorized to
practice land surveying), with all monuments (horizontal control) being set to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or City Land Surveyor of the City of Rosemead.
47. Prior to performing any grading, obtain a permit from the Engineering Department. Submit
grading and drainage plans pre the City's grading guidelines and the latest edition of the
Los Angeles County Building Code. The plans shall be stamped and signed by a California
State Registered Civil Engineer.
48. 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.
49. A grading and drainage plan must provide for each lot having an independent drainage
system to the public street, to a public drainage facility, by means of an approved drainage
easement, or by the existing drainage channel (Modified by the Planning Commission on
September 15, 2014).
50. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by
gravity to the public street, to a public drainage facility, by means of an approved drainage
easement, or by the existing drainage channel (Modified by the Planning Commission on
September 15, 2014).
51. Prepare and submit hydrology and hydraulic calculations for sizing of all proposed
drainage devices. The analysis shall also determine if changes in the post development
versus pre development conditions have occurred. The analysis shall be stamped by a
California State Registered Civil Engineer and prepared per the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works Hydrology Method.
52. All grading projects require an Erosion Control Plan as part of the grading plans. Grading
permit will not be issued until and Erosion Control Plan is approved by the Engineering
Department.
53. The project is greater than one acre; therefore, a Storm Water Pollution Plan is required. A
Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed with the State Water Resources Control Board. When
submitting the SWPPP for the City's review, please include the NOI and the Waste
Discharger Identification (WDID) number.
54. New drive approaches shall be constructed at least 3' from any above -ground obstructions
in the public right-of-way to the top of "x" or the obstruction shall be relocated. New drive
approaches shall be limited to the frontage of the parcel. The drive approach is intended to
serve, and is designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
55. All work proposed within the public right-of-way shall require permits from the Public
Works Department.
56. Remove and replace existing curb and gutter from westerly property line to easterly
property line.
57. Remove and replace sidewalk from westerly property line to easterly property line,
minimum seven feet wide.
58. Remove and construct driveway approaches as indicated on the plans
59. Remove existing trees and replace with 48 -inches box min. Contact City Arborist for tree
species recommendations.
SEWER
60. Approval of this land division is contingent upon providing a separate house sewer lateral
to serve each lot of the land division.
61. Prepare and submit a sewer calculations analysis for sizing of proposed laterals including
capacity conditions of existing sewer trunk line. The analysis shall be stamped by a
California State Registered Civil Engineer and prepared per the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works Guidelines.
62. All existing laterals to be abandoned shall be capped at the public right of way to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Building Official of the City of Rosemead.
UTILITIES
63. All power, telephone and cable television shall be underground.
64. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's
expense.
65. Existing street lights are not shown on the proposed project plans, nor are proposed street
lights shown. A street lighting plan shall be developed using ornamental lights with
underground services as necessary to accommodate the proposed development and to
obtain the approval of the City Engineer. The applicant shall bear all costs to provide street
lighting, etc., if required. In addition, all utility services to serve the proposed project shall
be placed underground.
WATER
66. 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.
Traffic Conditions of Approval
67. The applicant shall construct the on-site circulation system in substantial compliance to the
site plan submitted in the traffic impact study.
68. Vehicle access shall be left turn in, right tarn in, and right tarn out only. Outbound left
turns shall be prohibited by construction of a raised center median (See Traffic Impact
Study Exhibit Q), and appropriate turn restriction signs to the satisfaction of the City.
69. A stop sign, stop bar, and stop legend shall be installed and maintained at the project exit,
and traffic calming devices shall be installed in the primary access drive consistent with
the existing easement conditions (Modified by the Planning Commission on September
15, 2014).
70. The applicant shall be responsible for the design and modification of the existing raised
center median on Garvey Avenue at the project driveway to prohibit outbound left
turns. The median shall be constructed per City standards prior to occupancy of any
buildings.
71. A sight distance analysis at the driveway along Garvey should be prepared.
72. All residential parking spaces shall be signed and marked as noted in the Traffic Impact
Study (Exhibit O).
73. Radiused curbs shall be constructed on the raised planters adjacent to all parallel parking
spaces and shall not extend deeper than 7 -feet from the inside edge of the parking space
for improved parking access.
74. All improvements recommended by the Traffic Impact Study, prepared by RK Engineering
Group, LLC shall comply prior to the Building and Safety final inspection (Added by the
Planning Commission on September 15, 2014).
Fire Department Conditions of Approval
(Added by the Planning Commission on September 15, 2014)
75. Provide the bond verification for the improvements prior to the clearance of the Final Map.
76. Submit the Final Map to the Land Development Unit for review.
77. Submit the Grading Plan to the Land Development Unit for review.
78. Submit a minimum of three (3) copies of the water plans indicating the new fire hydrant
locations to the Fire Department's Land Development Unit for review. All required
PUBLIC fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to beginning
construction.
ACCESS
79. The Tentative Tract Map, as submitted, meets current Fire Department requirements for
access.
80. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the required Fire Apparatus Access Roads
and the fire hydrants shall be inspected for compliance by the County of Los Angeles Fire
Department.
81. All on-site Fire Department vehicular access roads shall be labeled as "Private Driveway
and Fire Lane" on the site plan along with the widths clearly depicted on the plan. Labeling
is necessary to assure the access availability for Fire Department use. The designation
allows for appropriate signage prohibiting parking.
82. Fire Department vehicular access roads must be installed and maintained in a serviceable
manner prior to and during the time of construction. Fire Code 501.4
83. All fire lanes shall be clear of all encroachments, and shall be maintained in accordance
with the Title 32, County of Los Angeles Fire Code.
84. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads and designated fire lanes shall be measured from flow
line to flow line.
85. Provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28 feet, exclusive of shoulders and an
unobstructed vertical clearance "clear to sky" Fire Department vehicular access to within
150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured
by an approved route around the exterior of the building when the height of the building
above the lowest level of the Fire Department vehicular access road is more than 30 feet
high, or the building is more than three stories. The access roadway shall be located a
minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned
parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire
apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire Code
503.1.1 & 503.2.2
86. The dimensions of the approved Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be maintained as
originally approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.2.2.1
87. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
an approved Fire Department turnaround. Fire Code 503.2.5
88, Fire Department vehicular access roads shall be provided with a 32 foot centerline turning
radius. Fire Code 503.2.4
89. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load
of fire apparatus weighing 37 '/2 tons and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather
driving capabilities. Fire apparatus access roads having a grade of 10 percent or greater
shall have a paved or concrete surface. Fire Code 503.2.3
90. Provide approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words "NO
PARKING - FIRE LANE". Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by
18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads, to clearly indicate the entrance to such road, or
prohibit the obstruction thereof and at intervals, as required by the Fire Inspector. Fire
Code 503.3
91. A minimum 5 foot wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the fire
department access road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls shall be
provided for firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire Code 504.1
92. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including by the
parking of vehicles, or the use of traffic calming devices, including but not limited to, speed
bumps or speed humps. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section
503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Fire Code 503.4
93. Traffic Calming Devices, including but not limited to, speed bumps and speed humps, shall
be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.4.1
94. Security barriers, visual screen barriers or other obstructions shall not be installed on the
roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter access or egress in the event
of fire or other emergency. Parapets shall not exceed 48 inches from the top of the parapet
to the roof surface on more than two sides. Fire Code 504.5
95. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification
shall be provided and maintained so as to be plainly visible and legible from the street
fronting the property. The numbers shall contrast with their background, be Arabic
numerals or alphabet letters, and be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke
width of 0.5 inch. Fire Code 505.1
96. Multiple residential and commercial buildings having entrances to individual units not
visible from the street or road shall have unit numbers displayed in groups for all units
within each structure. Such numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or
mounted on a post independent of the structure and shall be positioned to be plainly visible
from the street or road as required by Fire Code 505.3 and in accordance with Fire Code
505.1.
WATER SYSTEM
97. All fire hydrants shall measure 6"x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current
AWWA standard C503 or approved equal, and shall be installed in accordance with the
County of Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 8.
98. All on-site fire hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25' feet from a structure or
protected by a two (2) hour rated firewall. Exception: For fully sprinkled multi -family
structures, on-site hydrants may be installed a minimum of 10 feet from the structure. Fire
Code Appendix C106
99. All required PUBLIC fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to beginning
construction. Fire Code 501.4
100. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and approved prior to building
occupancy. Fire Code 901.5.1
Plans showing underground piping for private on-site fire hydrants shall be submitted
to the Sprinkler Plan Check Unit for review and approval prior to installation. Fire
Code 901.2 & County of Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 7
FIRE FLOW
101. The required fire flow for the public fire hydrants for this project is 3750 gpm at 20 psi
residual pressure for 3 hours. Three (3) public fire hydrants flowing simultaneously may
be used to achieve the required fire flow. Fire Code 507.3 & Appendix 13105.1
102. The required fire flow for the on-site private fire hydrants for this project is 1250 gpm at 20
psi residual pressure for 2 hours. One (1) on-site fire hydrant flowing simultaneously may
be used to achieve the required fire flow.
PUBLIC FIRE HYDRANTS
103. Install one (1) public fire hydrant as noted by the Fire Department on the plan dated August
20, 2014.
104. The fire flow for the existing public fire hydrant is adequate per the fire flow test dated
May 20, 2014 by the San Gabriel Valley Water Company is adequate.
PRIVATE ON-SITE FIRE HYDRANTS
105. Install one (1) private on-site fire hydrant as noted on the plan dated August 20, 2014.