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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 69080 0 RESOLUTION NO. 6908 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. C225 RICHARD A. LEWIS) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine that there was filed with the Planning Commission the Application of Richard A. Lewis (Con- ditional Use Permit Case No. C225) requesting a Con- ditional Use Permit to allow a condominium development (conversion of an existing apartment development) within an R3 Zone on property located at 1130 East Alosta Avenue; that a duly noticed public hearing was held on said application by the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission denied the said Conditional Use Permit; that the matter was appealed to the City Council by the applicant and a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on said appeal; that during said hearing testimony was presented by the applicant and by other interested parties both in favor and in opposition to the Conditional Use Permit Application and various documents were presented by the Applicant and all of said documents including the case file were received in evidence; that the City Council made a preliminary determination to deny said Application but thereafter the Applicant requested and was granted a rehearing on said Application; prior to and during said rehearing the Applicant submitted various documents and items of corres- pondence offering to have imposed additional conditions to the approval of said Application and said additional documents and correspondence were also received in evidence in this proceeding. SECTION 2. After due notice and public hearing the City Council finds: A. The subject property is located at 1130 East Alosta Avenue, Azusa and is zoned R3 (Multiple Family Residential). B. The applicant is seeking to establish a condominium development by conversion of an existing 118 unit conventional apartment development which was completed in 1978 and meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for apartment use. C. The area is designated high density residential (up to 28 dwelling units per acre) by the general plan. The property to the east and west is similarly developed while the property to the south (across Hollyvale Street) is developed with a single family residential development. The property to the north (across Alosta Avenue) is developed with student housing for Azusa Pacific College. D. The proposed development when compared with the development standards for condominium developments as 0 0 set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 873 meets those standards as to minimum floor area, building height limits, minimum lot size, density, yards, distance between buildings, usable open space, ground coverage, traffic and circulation, fire protection, separation of walls, and utilities. E. Although the proposed development does not meet the minimum condominium standards for parking, the applicant has agreed to add 16 additional open parking spaces to those originally provided. The development as it presently exists has 177 garage spaces with 42 open parking spaces for both guests and occupants. With the addition of 16 open spaces it will have a total of 58 open spaces for guests and occupants which is one less than the number required by the Planning Commission Resolution for occupants. The total parking shortage would be 31 open parking spaces since no guest parking spaces are provided by the proposed development. The proposed development also makes no provision for recreational vehicle parking. In addition, the distance of garages and open parking spaces does not conform to the requirement as set forth in the Planning Commission Resolution. The parking provided consisting of garages and open spaces together with available parking on adjacent streets will be considered substantial compliance with the parking requirement of the Planning Commission Resolution. F. The laundry facilities as set forth on the original application provided for only 9 washers and 4 driers. Whereas the condominium standard as set forth in the Planning Commission Resolution would require 24 washers and 24 driers for 118 dwelling units. During the hearing the applicant stated that a sufficient number of washers and driers would be added to meet the condominium standard requirement. The applicant has also agreed to meet the laundry facilities requirement in its letters to the City Council dated November 28, 1979 and December 31, 1979. G. In a response to concerns expressed by the City Council, the applicant by way of a letter dated December 31, 1979, to the City Council offered to provide an assistance program for tenants as set forth in said letter which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. H. An assessment of the environmental impact has been prepared which indicates that no adverse environmental influences would result from the project. SECTION 3. Based upon the evidence submitted in the case including the additional correspondence from the applicant Conditional Use Permit Case No. C225 is hereby granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall comply fully with all conditions of Planning Commission Resolution No. 873 except that the parking to be provided by applicant shall consist of 177 garage spaces and 58 open spaces for both guests and occupants. -2- 0 0 2. Applicant shall provide a tenant assistance program for tenants who choose to relocate or purchase a unit within the condominium development as set forth in Applicant's letter to the City Council dated December 31, 1979, (Exhibit A to this Resolution). 3. The development as proposed shall comply with appropriate sections of the Azusa Municipal Code. 4. A subdivision map shall be prepared in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of Azusa Engineering Department requirements and properly processed and recorded. Any and all conditions of the approval of such a subdivision map are made a part hereof and shall be met at all times. 5. Recreational vehicle parking is absolutely prohibited unless an area is provided, screened from view both on and off the property for recreational vehicle storage. Any such vehicle storage area cannot include any required off-street parking spaces or access thereto, nor can it include any of the required usable open space. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 1980. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of June , MAYOR I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of June 1980, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Moses NOES: COUNCILMEN: Solem ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Cruz ADOLP SOLIS, City Clerk -3- -: AZUSA CITY COUNCIL PAGE 2 { 2. All items of our "Tenant Relocation Assistance and Purchase Discounts" package shall apply, except as amended in the points to follow. 3. Upon vacation of the premises, a tenant relocation fee of $500.00 per apartment unit shall be paid to those tenants who wish to - relocate. 4. Tenants who wish to purchase their units shall be entitled to a 5% discount in addition to the $500 noted above. Subject to lender approval, this discount may be applied to the down payment. 5. Tenants with a gross income of less than $18,000 annually, who reserve their unit during the first 10 days of the 60 day right of first refusal period, shall each receive a "Homeowner Purchase Bonus" of $1,000 at the close of their escrows. This bonus can assist the new homeowner in meeting the first year's mortgage payments, prior to his ability to take advantage of income tax benefits. (In this regard, note the advantages of ownership versus renter status as outlined in the attached exhibit.) 6. Lewis will pay all Homeowners Association memebership fees (estimated at $60.00 per unit per month) for a period of one year after receipt of the Public Report from the California Department of Real Estate. This will assure an ample management and maintenance fund during this time, at no cost to purchasers. This is another important item of financial assistance to those who need help in the initial stages of home ownership. 7. Although no guarantees can be made, Lewis will make a deter- mined effort to secure special financing (lower down payments and below market rate loans) for lower income persons who can qualify under established "affordable housing" guidelines of pertinent federal, state, and local agencies. As noted above, these additions to our program to change the ownership structure of the present College Park Apartments are a direct result of, and response to, your expressed concerns. Certainly, they should demon- _ .. strate our own desire to work closely with you in a genuine spirit of cooperation to provide affordable housing for the citizens of Azusa. Therefore, we respectfully request the approval of our application, in the firm belief that this action will be of significant and substantial benefit to the City of Azusa. Sincerely yours, � �J/�, &_'_, L- �/-0aCom.. GLEN G. COSTIN Director, Multifamily Development GGC:slg TLEWIS HOMES 6 North Mountain Avenue/ P.O. Box 670/ Upland, CA 91786 / 714 985-0971 s — !I December 31, 1979 City Council Azusa City Hall 213 East Foothill Boulevard Azusa, California 91702 Gentlemen: We wish to express our most genuine appreciation for your decision to reconsider our application for the transformation of College Park Apartments into home ownership units. In our view, this is a positive step in moving toward the provision of critically needed affordable ownership housing in your community, without any appreciable effect upon your rental market, and no impact whatever upon lower income rental units. As you know, we have already met 21 of the 23 conditions set forth by your Planning Staff and have agreed to meet the requirement in regard to additional laundry facilities. We have also agreed to increase the parking area as noted in our letter of November 28, 1979, and as shown in the attached site plan. In response to some of the concerns expressed and questions raised by your Council, we have expanded our assistance program for tenants who either choose to relocate or purchase a unit. Here, then, is our proposal, should the Council reconsider and approve our application: 1. The following price schedule shall be guaranteed for 1 year subsequent to said approval and, during the ensuing 6 months, shall not increase by more than 6%. 1BR/lBA 44 UNITS 696 SQ. FT. $45,000 2BR/lBA 48 UNITS 870 SQ. FT. $55,000 2BR/2BA 16 UNITS 883 SQ. FT. $58,000 2BR/1BA 6 UNITS 844 SQ. FT. $54,000 2BR/1BA 4 UNITS 937 SQ. FT. $60,000 EXHIBIT A COMPARISON OF CONDOMINIUM 01,7NERSHIP WITH RENTALS l $50,000 Purchase Price - 20% Down _PLUS: $16,550 increase in Equity From Appreciation (@ 10% per year appreciation) 0 * Escalated at 10% per year. RENT FOR 3 YEARS OWN FOR 3 YEARS 36 MONTHS RENT @ 365/MO* 14,498 1st TRUST DEED PAYMENT @ 412 14,832 Property Taxes 1,875 Homeowner Dues @ $50/Month 1,800 18,507 18,507 TAX SAVINGS -0- TAX SAVINGS @ 30% ( 4,858) @ 20% ( 3,238) t� x EQUITY BUILD UP -0- EQUITY BUILD UP ( 516) ( 516) H by H H NET COST 14,498 NET COST 13,133 14,753 � COST PER MONTH 402.72 COST PER MONTH 364.81 409.81. _PLUS: $16,550 increase in Equity From Appreciation (@ 10% per year appreciation) 0 * Escalated at 10% per year. x x H M H H Fi LGNIIS DIEVIEL(11°MIENT CII. V( -H 1 151 T �— ALOSTA AVENUE ' E i `C B _ _GUEST--- r r�r1 r0. . C OLLI=(:IE PAXIM AI'ARTMIENTS {�1 3 1 nE a r.•r u�8 CAR GARAGE BELOW UNITE 9 ADDITIONAL0. GARAGE BLDG NO: 8 CAR GARAGE BELOW UNIT -E TOTAL A cl `\LLU 5r^CES 16 "! "1 POO] i4I D 2 BEDRM - I BATH S 1 ... u•.. 2 BEDRM - I BATH u B a B 0 44 a I C• 8 BALL 8 C. 118 B B SAND � ,1 -� .a dB•r PIT I 1 ADDITIONAL 8 CAR GARAGE S1�IPAI I�11 u I c r„•.. B` B a A 3',' Itn, u y !� BELOW UNITE D BELOW UNIT E •�: GARAGE BLDG NO: GMAGE BLDG. NOw TOTAL A cl = 16 C. B. POO] 9 D 2 BEDRM - I BATH S 1 E 2 BEDRM - I BATH u B VOLLEY 0 44 G, I C• 8 BALL ¢ 118 A,.I .B SAND a u PIT 1 ADDITIONAL 8 CAR GARAGE S1�IPAI I�11 BELOW UNIT E •�: DESCRIPTION NO OF UMTS TOTAL A 2BEDRM-2BATH r.: 16 C. B. C 9 D 2 BEDRM - I BATH S 58 E 2 BEDRM - I BATH u B , c 0 44 G, ,C: mJ 118 HOLLY 2, At SPA _ UNIT DESCRIPTION NO OF UMTS TOTAL A 2BEDRM-2BATH 16 16 e B 9 D 2 BEDRM - I BATH 6 58 E 2 BEDRM - I BATH u C I BEDRM -I BATH 0 44 C., ,C: mJ 118 a 2 � u I c r„•.. B` B A A 8 CAR GARAGE BELOW UNITE D B C 4 B, G 11 C 1 0 STREET 5rACES AT CURS 1130 W ALOSTA AV AZUSA, CALIFORNIA 91702 SCHEDULE COLLEGE PARK APTS. UNIT DESCRIPTION NO OF UMTS TOTAL A 2BEDRM-2BATH 16 16 B 2 BEDRM - I BATH 48 D 2 BEDRM - I BATH 6 58 E 2 BEDRM - I BATH 4 C I BEDRM -I BATH 44 44 TOTAL UNITS 118 u NOTE: IST FLOORII-101,102,103,104,105,106,107,106 • 2 NO FLOOR 0 •201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 206 mW V a u 1 Y . .a, VICINITY MAP DATE MAP DRAWN I-23-78 LATEST REVISION ON PLOT PLAN 323-78 LATEST REVISION ON WK MAP 13-23.78 1 ADDITIONAL_ SPACES PT CURS S