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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 87370 0 RESOLUTION NO. 8737 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN GPA -89-2, ZONE CHANGE Z-89-4, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-89-12, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 47847 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-89-97 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 475 WEST SIERRA MADRE AVENUE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Azusa hereby finds, determines and declares that: A. D&D Development/Johnny Johnson ("Applicant") initiated a request to construct a 68 -unit detached condominium project for property located at 475 West Sierra Madre Avenue ("Project"). B. Based upon a request for site plan revisions by the City of Azusa, the proposed project was reduced to 67 units. C. In order to allow construction of said Project, the City would have to approve an amendment to the general plan, a zone change, conditional use permit, tentative tract map and precise plan of design. D. The City as lead agency for said Project has caused to be prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR") for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended ("CEQA"). E. An Initial Study was prepared for the Project in conformance with CEQA requirements. The Initial Study evaluated potential impacts of the proposed Project. Based upon the information in the Initial Study, it was determined that a focused EIR be prepared to analyze certain potential impacts, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15063(c)(3). The Initial Study determined impacts relating to Light and Glare, Natural Resources and Risk of Upset to be insignificant. F. The Draft Environmental Impact Report ("DEIR") for said Project was made available for public review in accordance with CEQA and a duly noticed public hearing for the purposes of reviewing the FEIR was held before the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa on August 16, 1989. The Planning Commission carefully reviewed and fully considered the FEIR and, by Resolution No. 89-70 , approved said FEIR and determined -1- TKM/RES2345 0 0 that it has been prepared and considered pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the State and local CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the FEIR be approved. G. The City Council of the City of Azusa has fully reviewed and carefully considered the FEIR for said Project at a duly noticed public hearing held on September 18, 1989, including but not limited to, all information presented at said public hearing and the comments upon the DEIR and the responses thereto. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Azusa hereby certifies that the FEIR for said Project was presented to the City Council and that the Council has reviewed and considered the information contained therein. SECTION 3. The FEIR has identified the following sig icant effects but in response to each significant effect so identified, the Project has been altered to avoid or substantially lessen the environmental effects as set forth in the FEIR and as summarized below: (a) Noise. The Project has been changed or altered to av ioio d or substantially lessen the potential effects on noise by requiring the following: (1) The Project Applicant shall provide adequate funds for the construction of noise enclosures around existing pumping facilities based on the construction specifications developed by the acoustical consulting engineer to insure that an acceptable noise environment exists for the proposed project site. (2) The Project shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's noise element. (3) Any mechanical equipment for the Project shall be sited and shielded to reduce the amount of attenuable noise generation. (4) Any exterior mechanical equipment shall be reviewed for noise performance and for compliance with the City's noise element by the building and safety department during the Project building plan check stage. (5) Construction activities (i.e., clearing and grading) shall be limited to normal working hours consistent with applicable City requirements. B. DrainagFlooding. The Project has been changed or alterede/to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on drainage and/or flooding by requiring the following: -2- TKM/RES2345 (1) The Applicant shall verify the Beatty Canyon Channel capacities with the Los Angeles Flood Control District (LAFCD). (2) The Applicant shall obtain a construction permit from the LAFCD for the new tie-in to the Beatty Canyon Channel. (3) The Applicant shall obtain a right-of-way construction permit for work on the Sierra Madre Avenue right-of-way. (4) Concurrently with consideration of tentative tract map, the County, at the expense of the developer, has prepared a flood hazard report. (5) Grading operations on-site shall not impact larger earthen levees separating the project site from adjacent rock quarry area. C. Land Use. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the effect on land use by requiring the following: (1) The Applicant shall acquire all required discretionary approvals including, a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, one lot Tentative Tract Map, Precise Plan of Design, and Conditional Use Permit. (2) Development of the subject site shall take place substantially as shown on the submitted site plan, floor plan, elevation plan, etc., as approved by the City Council. (3) Prior to approval of a final map, a demolition permit shall be obtained and the existing structures and pipes shall be removed and the area cleared within ten (10) days after obtaining such demolition permit. (4) Final site development plans, building floor plans and elevations and landscaping and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of any permits including grading, building, etc. (5) Maintenance of the subject property, prior to construction of the proposed project, shall be kept in accordance with City standards. Once constructed, improvements shall be properly maintained to include landscaping, private streets, and perimeter walls to the satisfaction of the City. (6) Prior to construction, the applicant shall provide as proposed, the perimeter wall and golf nets to ensure safety from stray golf balls. -3- TKM/RES2345 0 0 (7) The Applicant shall provide marked pedestrian and golf cart crossings with signage directed at both motorists and golfers to exercise caution at the crossings (including reflective crossing devices, speed bumps, painted crosswalks, and reduced speed limit signs). D. Traffic Circulation. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the effect on traffic and circulation by requiring the following: (1) The Applicant shall meet the City's requirements with respect to the internal streets design. Final street design shall be approved by the City Engineer. (2) With a local street width of 28 feet curb -to -curb, on -street parking shall be restricted on project roadways. (3) A stop sign shall be installed to control outbound traffic on the site access roadway to Sunset Avenue. (4) Landscape plantings and signs shall be limited in height within the vicinity of project roadways to assure good visibility. (5) As is the case for any roadway design, the City shall periodically review traffic operations in the vicinity of the Project once the Project is constructed to assure that the traffic operations are satisfactory. (6) Long straight roadway stretches shall be avoided to discourage excessive speed and thereby reduce safety hazards. (7) Streets shall intersect others on the outside rather than the inside of a horizontal curve. (8) Streets shall not intersect on a crest vertical curve. E. Air Quality. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on air quality by requiring the following: (1) The impact of construction -generated dust shall be reduced to the extent feasible by periodically sprinkling with water, and by paving areas proposed for parking as soon as possible. (2) All phases of development shall comply fully with the Rules and Regulations mandated by SCAQMD Pollution Control District. -4- TKM/RES2345 0 0 (3) The City shall consider including the Project in future city-wide transportation control programs. F.Biological Resources. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on biological resources by requiring the following: (1) The developed site shall emphasize the use of low water use (xeriscape) plant materials adapted to the coastal Southern California climate. (2) Plants shall be used in the landscape of residences, street trees and in the recreation area that will provide nectar, fruit, or seed sources for various bird species. (3) The loss of specimen trees shall be mitigated by the planting of native replacement trees such as California sycamore, California live oak, willow, pine, cottonwood and alder on the developed site. (4) The Applicant shall relocate as many pine trees as possible. G. Landform and Views. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on landform and views by requiring the following: (1) Light fixtures on private facilities and in public right-of-way shall direct light downward to minimize night sky lighting. (2) Roofs shall be constructed of low -reflective material, and mechanical equipment shall be screened architecturally. (3) At the time of plan check submittal and prior to final map approval, complete grading plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Public Works and City Engineer. (4) The grading plan shall provide acceptable methods for controlling erosion and minimizing the amount of silt transported to surrounding areas. (5) A preliminary soil report shall be submitted. A soil expansion index test is required and shall be done in accordance with the procedures of UBC Standard No. 29-2. (6) Prior to approval of final map, a demolition permit shall be obtained and the existing structures shall be removed and the area cleared within ten (10) days after obtaining such demolition permit. -5- TKM/RES2345 0 0 H. Cultural Resources. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on cultural resources by requiring the following: (1) If, in the course of earth moving activities during grading, cultural deposits are unearthed, construction shall be halted and a qualified archaeologist retained by the project proponent to evaluate their significance. I. Public Services and Utilities. The Project has been changed or altered to avoid or substantially lessen the potential effects on public services and utilities by requiring the following: a. FIRE PROTECTION (1) The water system for the Project area shall be designed to provide sufficient fire flow capacity and pressure. (2) The development of this Project shall comply with all applicable code and ordinance requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. (3) Fire flows of 1,250 gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure for a two-hour duration will be required. (4) The developer shall pay a public safety assessment fee pursuant to the Fire Suppression Assessment District established by Resolution No. 8700 on August 31, 1989. (5) Concurrently with approval of tentative subdivision maps, fire departments requirements for access, fire flow and hydrants have been addressed. (6) Appropriate soil erosion structures and vegetative cover shall be provided to prevent erosion. Plant species suitable to the climate of the area shall be utilized. b. POLICE PROTECTION (1) The developer shall pay a public safety assessment fee in an amount to be determined by the City for police services to the Project site. C. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (1) The developer shall reach an agreement with the Azusa Unified School District for the provision of educational facilities to serve the Project. -6- TKM/RES2345 0 0 (2) The developer shall pay a developer fee of $1.50 per residential square foot to the school district. d. ELECTRICITY (1) The developer shall meet with city personnel to mitigate the relocation of electrical poles. e. GAS (1) The Southern California Gas Company will require an easement for a new gas main in the proposed access street that would be extended to the Project. (2) The developer shall be responsible for all expenses associated with the alteration or relocation of existing facilities within the Project boundaries. f. WATER (1) The developer shall pay a $587.00 per unit developers fee in addition to providing delivery and metering systems to the site. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Azusa finds that the mitigation measures which will be incorporated into said Project as described above will avoid or substantially lessen to a level of insignificance all of the significant effects identified in the FEIR. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has been established pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081.5 in conformance with the provisions set forth in the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, as though set out in full and at length. SECTION 5. The City Council of.the City of Azusa finds that all potential impacts on the environment cannot be entirely or feasibly be eliminated as summarized below: a. AIR QUALITY (1) Short-term air quality impacts associated with the construction phases of development (e.g., dust, construction equipment, emissions, etc.). (2) Cumulative long-term stationary and mobile source air emission increases within the South Coast Air Basin. b. DRAINAGE/FLOOD (1) Short-term increased sedimentation potential during grading and construction phases. (2) Increased storm runoff volumes and urban pollutants within the Project site and through -7- TKM/RES2345 0 0 the downstream drainage systems due to construction of buildings, roads and other impervious surfaces. (3) Modifications of existing drainage features and flow patterns within the area proposed for development. C. BIOLOGY (1) The loss of mature trees on-site and along the access road. d. NOISE (1) Short-term noise related to construction phases of development. (2) Incremental increase in area -wide noise levels throughout the Azusa area due to Project traffic. e. LAND USE AND PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS (1) Approximately 8.4 acres of vacant land designated for water conservation will be converted to urban land use including the removal of native vegetation. This will contribute to a decrease in the amounts of open space in the region. (2) Potential traffic hazards to motorists, golfers, pedestrians, bike riders, and golf cart passengers (due to the access street design through the golf course). (3) The proposed access street will require modifications to golf course in the area immediately surrounding said street. f. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CIRCULATION (1) Short-term construction traffic through the Azusa Greens Golf Course (golf cart road) between fairways. (2) Long-term residential traffic through the Azusa Greens Golf Course. (3) Generation of approximately 680 vehicle trips per day at full development, with approximately 50 a.m, and 70 p.m. peak hour trips. g. PUBLIC SAFETY (1) Long-term hazard to golf course users, motorists, pedestrians, bike riders, and golf cart passengers associated with increased vehicular traffic on the access street. -8- TKM/RES2345 0 0 h. UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES (1) Increased demands on fire, police protection, schools, parks, solid waste disposal and telephone services; increased consumption of water and energy supplies; and increased wastewater generation/treatment demands. i. LANDFORM AND VIEWS (1) The elimination of mature trees on-site and along the access road. (2) Visual impacts associated with on-site structures and golf ball screens. j. PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (1) Upgrading the access road will result in visual and aesthetic impacts to the Azusa Greens Golf Course including 15 foot high nets along either side of the access road and increased traffic on the road detracting from the greenbelt tranquility of the course. The Council hereby finds, declares and determines that it has weighed these few remaining significant environmental impacts against the overriding considerations noted as follows: a. The primary effect of this Project is to commit undeveloped rual land to suburban and urban land uses. Conversion to residential neighborhoods and recreational uses will increase the Project area's productivity in terms of land efficiency and greater economic return. b. The Project will provide needed single- family residential housing opportunities in the City of Auzsa and the region. The construction of these additional units will contribute toward the City meeting regional housing needs. Additionally, the added housing units will contribute to the City's revitalization of its Central Business District and redevelopment projects by providing more consumers for the CBD Area. SECTION 6. In view of the foregoing, the City Council of the C ty of Azusa hereby certifies that the FEIR for said Project has been completed in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and applicable State and local guidelines. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice of Determination as required pursuant to CEOA. TKM/RES2345 -9 SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 1989. MAYOR ATTEST: 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 26th day of October, 1989, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS NONE —� CITY CLERK -10- TKM/RES2345