CC - 2018-11 - Approving Design Review 16-04 and Adopting the Associated Mitigated Negative Declarationm for the Construction of a new Residential/ Commercial Mixed Use Developmenht at 8449 Garvey Ave and 3014 Earle Avenue RESOLUTION NO.2018-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW 16-04 AND ADOPTING THE ASSOCIATED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 8449
GARVEY AVENUE AND 3014 EARLE AVENUE (APN: 5288-004-041 AND
5288-004-057), IN A MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AND
DESIGN OVERLAYS (C-3/RC-MUDO/D-O) ZONE
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2016, Gerard Ngo of Waikiki Property LLC submitted a Design
Review application,requesting to construct a new residential/commercial mixed-use development at
8449 Garvey Avenue and 3014 Earle Avenue;
WHEREAS, 8449 Garvey Avenue and 3014 Earle Avenue are located in a Medium
Commercial with Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development and Design Overlays(C-3/RC-
MUDO/D-O) zoning district;
WHEREAS, Section 17.28.020(C)of the Rosemead Municipal Code provides the criteria
for a Design Review;
WHEREAS, Sections 65800 and 65900 of the California Government Code and Section
17.28.020(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorizes the Planning Commission to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny Design Review applications;
WHEREAS, Section 17.84.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorizes the City
Council to approve projects requesting density bonuses, concessions, and/or incentives;
WHEREAS,Section 17.120.030(B)of the Rosemead Municipal Code requires that multiple
applications for the same project shall be processed concurrently, and shall be reviewed, and
approved or denied by the highest review authority designated by the Rosemead Zoning Code for
any of the applications;
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing and recommended approval of Design Review 16-04 to the City Council;
WHEREAS, on February 15,2018, 60 notices were sent to property owners within a 300-
foot radius from the subject property, the notice was published in the Rosemead Reader, notices
were posted in six public locations and on site, and filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk,
specifying the availability of the application, and the date,time, and location of the public hearing
for Design Review 16-04;
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, the City Council held a duly noticed and advertised
public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review 16-04;
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WHEREAS, the City Council has sufficiently considered the Design Review application,
Mitigated Negative Declaration,environmental fmdings, and all testimony presented to them;
WHEREAS,City Council,having fmal approval authority over this project,has reviewed
and considered all comments received during the public review period prior to the approval of this
project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has sufficiently considered the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and HEREBY ADOPTS the Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental
clearance for Design Review 16-04.
SECTION 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist
to justify approving Design Review 16-04, 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 configuration of the residential/commercial mixed-use development, as
indicated on the plans, demonstrates proper consideration for the existing and approved site
developments in the general neighborhood. The placement of commercial units and pedestrian
access to the commercial portions of the project along Garvey Avenue further reinforces Garvey
Avenue as an established commercial corridor in the City of Rosemead. The lack of commercial
units along Earle Avenue, a street with primarily residential uses, creates a buffer between the
commercial activity and existing residential uses located north of the project site.
B.The plan for the proposed building 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 project is located within an established commercial corridor in the City of
Rosemead. The commercial units are located along Garvey Avenue, which is aligned with the
existing commercial uses. In doing so, a substantial buffer is created between the commercial
activity and the existing residential uses located north of the project site.In addition,a combination
of trees and wall would provide screening and protection between the parking area and such
residential uses. Landscaping screening will be provided for visible mechanical elements, such as
transformers. Conditions of approval and mitigation measures will be imposed on the project to
protect surrounding properties against potential adverse effects. All construction work will be
required to comply with the timeframe and decibel levels indicated in the City of Rosemead's Noise
Ordinance.
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.
FINDING:The development is aesthetically more appealing than the structures that it would
replace and would likely improve the appearance and value of the local environment. The
architectural style is modem and characterized by multi-story street-facing facades with strong,
distinct lines and angles.The proposed color scheme consists of primarily of contrasting earth-tone
colors,and the proposed exterior finish is predominantly stucco with complementary wood,stone,
and metal details. The flat roofline utilizes varying heights to alleviate the bulk and mass of the
structure.The overall design of the project takes a decidedly balanced,restrained approach in terms
of massing, colors and materials, and architectural features, and does not utilize excessive or
exaggerated design cues that may not be compatible with the community.
D.The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed developments on land
in the general area, especially in 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 project is located in area with the proper General Plan land use designation
and zone for residential/commercial mixed-use development. The project site is not located in or
adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or in public or
education use,or land in any precise plan which indicates building shape,size,or style.Furthermore,
the placement of commercial units and pedestrian access to the commercial portions of the project
along Garvey Avenue further reinforces Garvey Avenue as an established commercial corridor in the
City of Rosemead,while residential uses are above and behind the commercial uses.
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:The proposed development satisfies all of the standards of the Zoning Code and
other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the structures are involved.
F.The site plan and the design of the buildings,parking areas,signs,landscaping,luminaires
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 when viewed from the public streets.
FINDING:The commercial units are located along Garvey Avenue,which is aligned with
the existing commercial uses. In doing so, the commercial-oriented pedestrian foot traffic is
concentrated along the established commercial corridor,Garvey Avenue.The commercial off-street
parking area is located on the surface-level for ease of access to the commercial units, while the
residential off-street parking area is located on the subterranean-level with a secured entry gate to
prevent public access. The driveway for vehicles to access the development is located on Earle
Avenue instead of Garvey Avenue, which promotes pedestrian walkability along the commercial
corridor.A master sign program must be submitted and approved by the Planning Division to ensure
the orderly design and placement of signage. Landscaping on the surface level is located along the
perimeter of the development to soften the appearance of the structure and provide screening for the
residential uses northerly of the project site.A mitigation measure has been imposed on the project
to protect surrounding properties from luminaires on the project site.
SECTION 3. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 16-04, for the
construction of a new residential/commercial mixed-use development, located at 8449 Garvey
Avenue and 3014 Earle Avenue, and subject to Conditions of Approval attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest to the
adoption thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2018.
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Polly Low 4" or
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Rachel Richman, ity Attorney Marc Donohue, City Clerk
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. 2018-11, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of
February, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: ARMENTA, CLARK, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: ALARCON
ABSTAIN: NONE /7f
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT "A"
(CC RESOLUTION NO.2018-11)
DESIGN REVIEW 16-04
8449 GARVEY AVENUE AND 3014 EARLE AVENUE
(APN: 5288-004-041 AND 5288-004-057)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Design Review 16-04 ("Project") is approved for the construction of 'a new
residential/commercial mixed-use development,located at 8449 Garvey Avenue and 3014
Earle Avenue,in accordance with the plans marked Exhibit"B",dated December 18,2017.
Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted for Planning Division review and,
if satisfactory, approval.
2. The conditions listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any development plans.
All conditions shall 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.
3. Approval of Project shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant(s)have filed with
the City of Rosemead ("City") 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 City Council approval date.
• 4. The on-site public hearing notice posting shall be removed by the end of the 10-day appeal
period of Project.
5. Project is approved for a period of one (1) year. The applicant(s) shall commence the
approved project or request an extension within 30 calendar days prior to expiration.The one
(1)year initial approval period shall be effective from the City Council 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 Project has been unused, abandoned, or discontinued for a period of one(1)
year, it shall become null and void.
6. The City Council hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make and/or approve minor
modifications to the project and to these conditions of approval.
7. Project is granted or approved with the City and its 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 and its 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 Project.
8. The applicant(s)shall defend,indemnify,and hold harmless the City of Rosemead and/or its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of
Rosemead and/or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set side, void, or annul, an
approval of the City Council concerning the project,which action is brought within the time
period provided by law.
9. The applicant(s)shall comply with all Federal,State,and local laws relative to the approved
project, 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.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.
11. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a minimum
character width of 3/4 inch,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.
12. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any federal holiday, without
prior approval by the City. The applicant shall abide by the noise control sections of the
Rosemead Municipal Code.
13. The Building Division,Planning Division,and Engineering Division shall have access to the
project site at any time during construction to monitor progress.
14. All requirements of the Building and Safety Division,Planning Division, and Engineering
Division shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
15. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and/or initiation of revocation
proceedings.
Project Specific Conditions of Approval
16. All proposed fences and/or walls shall be consistent in design and complement the approved
design of the primary building. All proposed fences, walls, and landscape screening shall
comply with the Rosemead Municipal Code.
17. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti-free state.
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18. The site shall be maintained in a clean,weed and litter-free state.All trash containers shall be
stored in the approved trash enclosure at all times.All trash and garbage receptacles shall be
regularly inspected and cleaned, and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
19. All trash enclosures shall be designed to be an integral part of the overall project design,and
utilize complementary colors and materials.All trash enclosures shall have a solid roof cover
and doors shall be opaque, self-closing, and self-latching. Detailed elevations shall be
submitted to the Planning Division for review, and if satisfactory, approval, prior to
submittal to the Building Division.
20. 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. Project shall comply with the City of Rosemead
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and any other drought tolerant requirements in effect.
All landscape areas shall be installed and maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division.
21. All mechanical/utility equipment (including meters, back flow prevention devices, fire
valves,A/C condensers,furnaces, and other equipment) shall be located away from public
view and/or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls/parapets so as not to be
seen from the public right-of-way and/or adjacent properties to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division. Planning Division approved of said screening shall be obtained prior to
installation.
22. All property that is vacant,under construction,or being demolished shall be totally enclosed
around the perimeter by a fence that is a minimum of six(6)feet in height as measured from
adjacent property,subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or other
designated officials.The following requirements shall be satisfied:
a. The required fence shall be adequately constructed from chain-link,lumber,masonry
or other approved materials.The fence shall be entirely self-supporting and shall not
encroach or utilize structures or fencing on any adjacent property without prior
written approval of the adjacent property owner.
b. The fence shall be installed prior to the initiation of any construction or demolition
and shall be continuously maintained in good condition.c.Signs stating"PRIVATE
PROPERTY,NO TRESPASSING" shall be posted on the fence.
23. The applicant(s)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.
24. The commercial floor area shall be occupied by retail and/or service uses,with a maximum
of 2,200 square feet of the commercial floor area may be occupied by public eating and/or
drinking establishment use. Office uses are prohibited from occupying the commercial floor
area.
25. A master sign program shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review, and if
satisfactory, approval, prior to the installation of any signage.
26. The developer shall make all efforts within the first twelve(12)months of the leasing period
to incorporate national or regional tenants into the commercial leasing spaces.
27. All open areas not covered by concrete, asphalt, or structures shall be landscaped and
maintained on a regular basis.
28. The parking area, including loading and handicap accessible spaces, shall be paved and re-
painted periodically to City of Rosemead standards to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division. All designated parking stalls shall be double striped. Such striping shall be
maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
29. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant(s) shall develop a comprehensive
Construction Management Plan,subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division,
Building and Safety Division,and Public Works Department.The Construction Management
Plan shall address noise, vibrations, traffic control, parking, debris removal, staging, dust
control, sanitary facilities, and other potential construction impacts,as well as other details
involving the means and methods of completing the project, including the construction
equipment route. The City of Rosemead has the authority to require modifications and
amendments to the Construction Management Plan as deemed necessary throughout the
course of the project and until the final inspection.
30. Before a density bonus granted by the City Council is effective,the developer must execute
and record a density bonus housing agreement with the City for the six lower-income
residential units. The density bonus housing agreement must include and identify the
following:
a. Type, size, and location of each target unit.
b. The term of the agreement.
c. The terms of the construction of the target units.
d. Means of availability of the target units.
Mitigation Measures
Aesthetics
31. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the project applicant shall submit a lighting plan for
approval by the Planning Division that incorporates any of the following light reducing
measures as applicable:
a. Select lighting fixtures with more-precise optical control and/or different lighting
distribution.
b. Relocate and/or change the height and/or orientation of proposed lighting fixtures.
c. Add external shielding and/or internal reflectors to fixtures.
d. Select lower-output lamp/lamp technologies
e. A combination of the above.
Air Quality
32. During construction, the contractor shall apply water three times daily, or non-toxic soil
stabilizers according to manufacturers' specifications, to all unpaved parking or staging
areas,unpaved road surfaces, and active construction areas.
33. The project developer shall retain a qualified professional archaeologist who meets U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards, to conduct an
Archaeological Sensitivity Training for construction personnel prior to commencement of
excavation activities. The training session shall be carried out by a cultural resources
professional with expertise in archaeology, who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualifications and Standards.The training session shall include a handout and
will focus on how to identify archaeological resources that may be encountered during
earthmoving activities and the procedures to be followed in such an event, the duties of
archaeological monitors,and,the general steps a qualified professional archaeologist would
follow in conducting a salvage investigation if one is necessary.
34. In the event that archaeological resources are unearthed during ground-disturbing activities,
ground-disturbing activities shall be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so
that the fmd can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established around
the find where construction activities shall not be allowed to continue until a qualified
archaeologist has examined the newly discovered artifact(s)and has evaluated the area of the
fmd. Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area. All archaeological
resources unearthed by project construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified
professional archaeologist, who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualifications and Standards. Should the newly discovered artifacts be determined to be
prehistoric,Native American Tribes/Individuals shall be contacted and consulted and Native
American construction monitoring should be initiated. The project developer and the
City shall coordinate with the archaeologist to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the
resources.The plan may include implementation of archaeological data recovery excavations
to address treatment of the resource along with subsequent laboratory processing and
analysis.
35. The project developer shall retain a qualified professional archaeologist,who meets the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards to conduct periodic
Archaeological Spot Checks beginning at depths below 2' feet to determine if construction
excavations have exposed or have a high probability to expose archaeological resources.
After the initial Archaeological Spot Check,further periodic checks shall be conducted at the
discretion of the qualified archaeologist. If the qualified archaeologist determines that
construction excavations have exposed or have a high probability to expose archaeological
artifacts construction monitoring for Archaeological Resources shall be required.The project
developer shall retain a qualified archaeological monitor,who will work under the guidance
and direction of a professional archaeologist,who meets the qualifications set forth by the
U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards. The
archaeological monitor shall be present during all construction excavations (e.g., grading,
trenching, or clearing/grubbing) into non-fill younger Pleistocene alluvial sediments.
Multiple earth-moving construction activities may require multiple archaeological monitors.
The frequency of monitoring shall be based on the rate of excavation and grading activities,
proximity to known archaeological resources,the materials being excavated(native versus
artificial fill soils), and the depth of excavation, and if found, the abundance and type of
archaeological resources encountered. Full-time monitoring can be reduced to part-time
inspections if determined adequate by the project archaeologist.
36. The archaeological monitor,under the direction of a qualified professional archaeologist who
meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards, shall
prepare a final report at the conclusion of archaeological monitoring. The report shall be
submitted to the project developer, the South Central Costal Information Center, the City,
and representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory
completion of the project and required mitigation measures. The report shall include a
description of resources unearthed, if any, evaluation of the resources with respect to the
California Register and CEQA, and treatment of the resources.
37. The project developer shall retain a professional paleontologist,who meets the qualifications
set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology,to conduct a Paleontological Sensitivity
Training for construction personnel prior to commencement of excavation activities. The
training will include a handout and will focus on how to identify paleontological resources
that may be encountered during earthmoving activities,and the procedures to be followed in
such an event; the duties of paleontological monitors;notification and other procedures to
follow upon discovery of resources; and, the general steps a qualified professional
paleontologist would follow in conducting a salvage investigation if one is necessary.
38. The project developer shall retain a professional paleontologist, who meets the
qualifications set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, shall conduct periodic
Paleontological Spot Checks beginning at depths below six (6) feet to determine if
construction excavations have extended into the Miocene Puente Formation or into
Pleistocene older alluvial deposits. After the initial Paleontological Spot Check, further
periodic checks will be conducted at the discretion of the qualified paleontologist. If the
qualified paleontologist determines that construction excavations have extended into the
Puente Formation or into older Pleistocene alluvial deposits, construction monitoring for
Paleontological Resources will be required. The project developer shall retain a qualified
paleontological monitor,who will work under the guidance and direction of a professional
paleontologist, who meets the qualifications set forth by the Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology. The paleontological monitor shall be present during all construction
excavations(e.g.,grading,trenching,or clearing/grubbing)into the Puente Formation or into
older Pleistocene alluvial deposits. Multiple earth-moving construction activities may
require multiple paleontological monitors. The frequency of monitoring shall be based on
the rate of excavation and grading activities,proximity to known paleontological resources
and/or unique geological features,the materials being excavated(native versus artificial fill
soils),and the depth of excavation,and if found,the abundance and type of paleontological
resources and/or unique geological features encountered. Full-time monitoring can be
reduced to part-time inspections if determined adequate by the qualified professional
paleontologist.
39. In the event that paleontological resources and/or unique geological features are unearthed
during ground-disturbing activities,ground-disturbing activities shall be halted or diverted
away from the vicinity of the find so that the fmd can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least
50 feet shall be established around the fmd where construction activities shall not be allowed
to continue until appropriate paleontological treatment plan has been approved by the
Applicant and the City. Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area. The
project developer and the City shall coordinate with a professional paleontologist,who meets
the qualifications set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, to develop an
appropriate treatment plan for the resources. Treatment may include implementation of
paleontological salvage excavations to remove the resource along with subsequent laboratory
processing and analysis or preservation in place. At the paleontologist's discretion and to
reduce construction delay, the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing
rock samples for initial processing.
40. Upon completion of the above activities, the professional paleontologist shall prepare a
report summarizing the results of the monitoring and salvaging efforts, the methodology
used in these efforts, as well as a description of the fossils collected and their significance.
The report shall be submitted to the project developer, the City, the Natural History
Museums of Los Angeles County, and representatives of other appropriate or concerned
agencies to signify the satisfactory completion of the project and required mitigation
measures.
41. If human remains are unearthed during implementation of the project,the City of Rosemead
and the project developer shall comply with State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5.
The City of Rosemead and the project developer shall immediately notify the County
Coroner and no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the
necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98. If the
remains are determined to be of Native American descent,the coroner has 24 hours to notify
the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The NAHC shall then identify the
person(s)thought to be the Most Likely Descendent(MLD). After the MLD has inspected
the remains and the site,they have 48 hours to recommend to the landowner the treatment
and/or disposal, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated funerary
objects. Upon the reburial of the human remains,the MLD shall file a record of the reburial
with the NAHC and the project archaeologist shall file a record of the reburial with the
CHRIS-SCCIC. If the NAHC is unable to identify a MLD, or the MLD identified fails to
make a recommendation,or the landowner rejects the recommendation of the MLD and the
mediation provided for in Subdivision (k) of Section 5097.94, if invoked, fails to provide
measures acceptable to the landowner,the landowner or his or her authorized representative
shall inter the human remains and items associated with Native American human remains
with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further and future
subsurface disturbance.
Geology and Soils
42. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the project shall be designed for a peak
acceleration value of 0.953g and 0.519g for the 2% and 10% probability, respectively as
recommended in the geotechnical engineering investigation and approved by the City
Engineer.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
43. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for any structure, the project developer shall
provide a building survey to determine if asbestos or lead paint are present. The asbestos
and lead paint survey shall be conducted by a Cal-OSHA Certified Asbestos consultant in
accordance with sampling criteria of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
(AHERA). If lead paint and/or asbestos containing materials are found,all lead containing
paint and/or asbestos shall be removed and disposed by a licensed and certified lead paint
and/or asbestos removal contractor,as applicable in accordance with local,state,and federal
regulations prior to the start of activities that would disturb any ACM containing materials or
lead paint.
Hydrology and Water Quality
44. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit,the project developer shall submit a Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan to the City for approval. All applicable erosion control
measures including Best Management Practices to reduce erosion and minimize water
quality impacts during grading and construction shall be installed and maintained during
construction to control water quality impacts.
45. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first residential unit or leasing the
first retail space,the project developer shall install a surface storm water collection system to
collect and treat the first 3/4 of an inch of surface water runoff from the site as approved by
the City Engineer.
46. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first residential unit or leasing the
first retail space, the project developer shall install a biofiltration system with capacity to
filter the first 3/4 inch of project generated storm water prior to its discharge to Earle Avenue.
Noise
47. Project related operational hours for the following activities are recommended to be
restricted as follows:
a. There shall be no delivery vehicle(no trucks)deliveries between the hours of 10 p.m.
to 9 a.m.
b. Refuse collection vehicles shall restrict activity to between the hours of 7 a.m.and 7
p.m.
c. Loading of boxes, crates and building materials is restricted to the hours of 7 a.m.
and 10 p.m. adjacent to a residential property line.
d. Construction activities are restricted by the City of Rosemead Noise Ordinance.
While construction noise is not expected to exceed 85 dB at the nearest sensitive use
(residences north of the site), construction noise can be minimized with the
implementation of the following conditions:
e. All motorized construction equipment shall be equipped with properly operating and
maintained mufflers.
f. Equipment and materials shall be staged in areas that will create the greatest distance
between construction-related noise sources and the noise-sensitive receptors nearest
the project site during all project construction.
g. Haul truck and other construction-related trucks traveling to and from the project site
shall be restricted to the same hours specified for the operation of construction
equipment.
h. To the extent feasible, construction haul routes shall not pass directly by sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
48. An acoustical study shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit
to show that all balconies facing Garvey Avenue have a transparent glass or plastic shield to
create outdoor space that achieves the 65 dB CNEL or less.
49. Small bulldozers only shall be permitted to operate within 25 feet of the north and east
property lines.
Public Services
50. Prior to the issuance of the first occupancy permit, the project developer shall install
surveillance cameras,proper lighting and secure doors and windows to the satisfaction of the
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.
51. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the project developer shall pay any required
student impact fee to the Garvey Unified School District.
52. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the project developer shall pay any required park
fee to the City of Rosemead.
Recreation
53. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the project developer shall pay any required park
fee to the City of Rosemead.
Transportation/Traffic
54. All delivery vehicles entering and exiting the site shall have a maximum height of 8'6".
55. No vehicle deliveries shall occur between the hours of 10 PM to 9 AM.
56. All delivery vehicles shall park in the designated loading area located on the ground-level
commercial parking area.
57. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the project developer shall design the two project
driveways in compliance with City driveway standards for site access and site distance.
58. All delivery vehicles(no trucks)entering the site from Earle Avenue shall have a maximum
height of 8'6".
59. All delivery vehicles (no trucks) shall park in the designated Loading areas located within
the commercial parking areas.
Tribal Cultural Resources
60. The project developer shall retain a Native American Monitor of Gabrieleno Ancestry to
conduct a Native American Indian Sensitivity Training for construction personnel prior to
commencement of any excavation activities. The training session shall include a handout
and focus on how to identify Native American resources encountered during earthmoving
activities and the procedures followed if resources are discovered, the duties of the Native
American Monitor of Gabrieleno Ancestry and the general steps the Monitor would follow in
conducting a salvage investigation.
61. The project developer shall retain a Native American Monitor of Gabrieleno Ancestry to be
on-site during all project-related,ground-disturbing construction activities (e.g.,pavement
removal, auguring, boring, grading, excavation, potholing, trenching, grubbing, and weed
abatement) of previously undisturbed native soils to a maximum depth of 30 feet below
ground surface,or the maximum depth of excavation. At their discretion,a Native American
Monitor of Gabrieleno Ancestry can be present during the removal of dairy manure to native
soil,but not at the developers' expense.
62. A qualified archaeologist and a Native American Monitor of Gabrieleflo Ancestry shall
evaluate all archaeological resources unearthed by project construction activities. If the
resources are Native American in origin, the Tribe shall coordinate with the developer
regarding treatment and curation of these resources. Typically, the Tribe will request
reburial or preservation for educational purposes. If archeological features are discovered,
the archeologist shall report such findings to the Rosemead Community Development
Director. If the archeological resources are found to be significant, the archeologist shall
determine the appropriate sections, in cooperation with the City that shall be taken for
exploration and/or salvage in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f).
63. Prior to the start of ground disturbing activities,the developer shall arrange a designated site
location within the footprint of the project for the respectful reburial of Tribal human
remains and/or ceremonial objects. All human skeletal material discoveries shall be reported
immediately to the County Coroner. The Native American Monitor shall immediately divert
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work a minimum of 50 feet from the discovery site and place an exclusion zone around the
burial. The Native American Monitor shall notify the construction manager who shall
contact the Los Angeles County Coroner. All construction activity shall be diverted while
the Los Angeles County Coroner determines if the remains are Native American. The
discovery shall be confidential and secure to prevent further disturbance. If determined to be
Native American, the Los Angeles County Coroner shall notify the Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC) as mandated by state law who will then appoint a Most
Likely Descendent. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be documented and
recovered on the same day,the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate
that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the
remains. If this type of steel plate is not available,a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside
working hours. The Tribe shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and
keep the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be
determined that burials will be removed. If data recovery is approved by the Tribe,
documentation shall be taken,which includes at a minimum detailed descriptive notes and
sketches.Additional types of documentation shall be approved by the Tribe for data recovery
purposes.Cremations will either be removed in bulk or means necessary to ensure complete
recovery of all material.If the discovery of human remains includes four(4)or more burials,
the location is considered a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created. The
project developer shall consult with the tribe regarding avoidance of all cemetery sites.Once
complete, a final report of all activities shall be submitted to the NAHC.
64. No scientific study or the utilization of any invasive diagnostics shall be allowed to any
Native American human remains.
65. If the Los Angeles County Coroner determines the remains represent a historic non-Native
American burial,the burial shall be treated in the same manner of respect with agreement of
the Los Angeles County Coroner. Reburial will be in an appropriate setting. If the Los
Angeles County Coroner determines the remains to be modern, the Los Angeles County
Coroner shall take custody of the remains.
66. Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using
opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of
cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container on site if possible. These items
shall be retained and reburied within six months of recovery.The site of reburial/repatriation
shall be on the project site,but at a location agreed upon between the Tribe and the developer
and protected in perpetuity. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials
recovered.
Utility and Service Systems
67. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first residential unit or leasing the
first retail space, the project developer shall install all State mandated low-flow water
fixtures.
Public Works/Engineering Conditions of Approval
General
68. Applicant shall submit a plan check fee in the amount of$ 17,400.00 for plans check fees
and processing.Applicant shall be aware that they may be subject to other fees and charges
for other services.
69. The tentative map and supporting plans, as submitted,propose to combine two(2)existing
lots to create one(1)new parcel as lot line adjustment. An application needs to be submitted
for processing.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
73. 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.
74. 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.
75. Adjust, relocate and/or eliminate lot lines, lots, streets, easements or other physical
improvements to comply with ordinances,policies and standards in effect at the date the City
determined the application to be completed all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
76. A dedication to the City of Rosemead shall be required to widen the public right of way
along the entire frontage of Earle Avenue. The applicant shall engage a licensed land
surveyor (or Civil Engineer authorized to practice land surveying) to prepare the legal
descriptions and documents required for the proposed right of way dedication, all to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Land Surveyor,and shall pay all costs for plan
checking,etc..
77. Install red curb and no parking signs at frontage of Earle Avenue.
Grading and Drainage
78. Prior to performing any grading,obtain a permit from the Building Division.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.
79. 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.
80. All grading and drainage plans 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.
81. 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. Applicant shall submit a plan check fee in the amount of
$2,500.00 for plans check fees and approval.
82. 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.
83. All cross lot drainage shall be mitigated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Roadway Improvements
84. 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.
85. All work proposed within the public right-of-way shall require permits from the Public
Works Department.
86. Remove and replace existing curb and gutter from property line to property line.
87. Remove and replace with colored sidewalk from property line to property line,color shall be
Barcelona Brown from Scofield Products or approved equal.
88. Remove and construct with colored driveway approaches as indicated on the plans, color
shall be Barcelona Brown from Scofield or approved equal.
89. Proposed.parkway tree should be 48-inches box min.Contact City Arborist for tree species
recommendations.
90. A $2,000.00 fee will be required per each storm drain catch basin or inlets immediately
downstream of the project for retro-fitting were necessary pursuant to Los Angeles River
Trash TMDL requirements.
91. A Traffic Impact Analysis shall be submitted and prepared under the supervision of a
California Registered Traffic Engineer for review and approval. Applicant shall submit a
plan check fee in the amount of$2,500.00 for plans check fees and approval.
92. Submit a landscape plan for right of way proposed planting.
93. Submit a separate set of plans for street improvements.
Sewer
94. Approval of this land division is contingent upon providing a separate house sewer lateral to
serve each lot of the land division.
95. 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. This sewer analysis shall be submitted to Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works Sewer Division for review and approval.Any
existing deficiency or future deficiency on the sewer line found by this analysis shall be
mitigated by the applicant at his/her own expenses.Applicant shall submit a plan check fee
in the amount of$2,500.00 for plans check fees and approval.
96. 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
97. All power, telephone and cable television shall be underground.
98. Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the developer's
expense.
99. 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
100. Prior to the filing of the fmal 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.
101. To provide fire protection for the proposed development,the project shall be approved by the
Los Angeles County Fire Department for approval.
102. Water hydrants, water meter boxes and utilities boxes shall be located eight(8) feet away
from parkway trees and three(3)feet away from driveway approaches.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Conditions of Approval
103. NOTE: Additional requirements (may/will)be required pending information provided.
104. 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. ACTION REQUIRED: Clearly
indicate the height of all parapets in a section view.
105. 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. ACTION
REQUIRED: Provide a detail of the selected display method, and identify the display
location(s) on the site plan.
106. Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by evidence indicating that the
proposed structure is provided with a reliable water supply capable of supplying the required
fire flow as required by Fire Code 507.1.1.ACTION REQUIRED:Complete and return the
"Fire Flow Availability" Form 195/ 196,with fire flow information provided by the water
purveyor from the closest fire hydrant along the lot frontage.
107. The required fire flow for fire hydrants at this location is 3,875 gpm, at 20 psi residual
pressure,for a duration of 3 hours over and above maximum daily domestic demand. Fire
Code 507.3 and Appendix B. ACTION REQUIRED: Provide the following calculation on
site plan.
108. Provide fire bathers constructed in accordance with Section 707 to separate incidental
accessory occupancies from the remainder of the building in accordance with Table 508.2.5.
Building Code 508.2.5.ACTION REQUIRED:Show all fire bather locations and their fire
resistive ratings on the plans
109. The fire-resistance rating of exterior walls and openings with a fire separation distance shall
comply with Building Code Table 602,Table 715.4,and Table 715.5.Building Code 602.1,
705.8.2.ACTION REQUIRED:Indicate fire resistance ratings of exterior walls on site plan,
floor plan, and provide a construction detail. Also indicate opening protection in
door/window schedule.
110. Fire-resistive assemblies for the protection of openings,when required by the Building Code
shall comply, with Table 715.4 and Table 715.5.Building Code Section 705.8.2. ACTION
REQUIRED: Indicate on floor plan and in door/window schedule.
111. Openings through a floor/ceiling assembly shall be protected by a shaft enclosure of fire-
resistive construction as required by Building Code Section 708. Building Code 708.2.
ACTION REQUIRED: Indicate fire-rated shafts on floor plans and provide construction
detail.
112. Buildings and structures with one or more passenger service elevators shall be provided with
not less than one medical emergency service elevator to all landings meeting the
requirements of 3002.4.1a through 3002.4.7a. Building Code 3002.4a. ACTION
REQUIRED : Provide note on site plan and indicate the elevator cab size
113. Provide an approved Class 2 Standpipe System as set forth by Building Code and Fire Code
905. Submit plans to the Sprinkler Plan Check Unit for review and approval prior to
installation. Reason: Coverage from the ground Floor Parking Structure. ACTION
REQUIRED: Provide note on site plan and indicate outlet locations on floor plans.
114. No point within a building requiring standpipes shall be more than 130 feet travel distance
from a standpipe outlet connection. County Fire Code 905.2.1.3. ACTION REQUIRED:
Provide note on site plan, and indicate standpipe outlet connections on floor plans.
115. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the
premises electrical supply.In the event of power supply failure,the emergency power system
shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes and shall consist of storage
batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. Building Code 1006.3. ACTION
REQUIRED:Provide note on site plan and indicate the light fixtures with emergency power
on reflected ceiling plan.
116. Interior exit stairways and exit ramps shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in
accordance with Section 707 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section
712,or both and shall not be used for any purpose other than as a means of egress.Building
Code 1022. ACTION REQUIRED: Show exit enclosure on floor plans and provide
construction detail.
117. In buildings located four or more stories in height above grade plane, one stairway shall
extended to the roof surface, unless the roof has a slope steeper than 4 in 12(33% slope).
Stairway identification signs shall be located at each floor level stating the story of,direction
of exit discharge and the availability of roof access from the stairway for the Fire
Department.Building Code 1009.13, 1022.8.1.ACTION REQUIRED:Indicate on floor plan
and stair details.
118. Walls and soffits within enclosed usable spaces under enclosed and unenclosed stairways
shall be protected by 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or the fire-resistance rating of
the stairway enclosure, whichever is greater. Building Code 1009.6.3. ACTION
REQUIRED: Indicate on floor plan and provide stairway detail.
119. Fire door assemblies required to have a minimum fire protection rating of 20 minutes where
located in corridor walls or smoke-barrier walls having a fire-resistance rating in accordance
with Table 715.4, shall be tested - NFPA 252 or UL 10C. Fire door assemblies shall also
meet the requirements for smoke and draft control door assembly tested in accordance with
UL 1784.Glazing material in the door itself shall have a minimum fire protection rating of
20 minutes.Building Code 715.4.3,715.4.3.1 and 715.4.3.2.ACTION REQUIRED:Indicate
on door/window schedule.
120. When an egress court serving a building or portion thereof serving an occupant load of 10 or
more is less than 10 feet in width, the egress court walls shall be minimum one-hour fire-
resistance rated construction for a distance of 10 feet above the floor of the court.Openings
within such walls shall be protected by opening protective of not less than 3Aa hour.Building
Code 1027.5.2. ACTION REQUIRED: Indicate on floor plan and door/window schedule.
121. Provide draft stops in floor-ceiling assemblies,attics and mansards as required in Building
Code 717.3 and 717.4. ACTION REQUIRED: Show location on draft stops on reflected
ceiling plan/floor plan and provide a construction detail.