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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 03-C100E RESOLUTION NO. 03-c100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P- 2003-35 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 613/615 N. AZUSA AVENUE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa held a public hearing on October 15, 2003 and approved Precise Plan of Design P-2003-35, to allow the construction of a mixed use building, for use as a dental office and three residential units, located at 613/615 N. Azusa Avenue. WHEREAS, Paul Naccachian, resident and property owner of 623/625 N. Azusa Avenue, appealed the approval of Precise Plan of Design No. P-2003-35 to the City Council. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on the requested Precise Plan of Design No. P- 2003-35. WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing. WHEREAS; the City Council's proceedings for a Precise Plan of Design were in compliance with City Code Section 88-575. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1: Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is an in -fill development project and is therefore categorically exempt from further environmental review. SECTION 2: That in accordance with Section 88-575 of the Azusa Municipal Code, the City Council hereby approves said Precise Plan of Design based on the following findings A. That the Precise Plan of Design Is consistent with the General Plan. Commercial Land Use Goal No. 3 of the General Plan encourages the revitalization of the central downtown business district. The approval of this application to construct a new commercial building with a residential component would implement this goal. B. That the nature, condition, and development of the adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the new construction and use will 0 0 Resolution No. c 1 o 0 December 1, 2003 Page 2 of 4 not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The uses directly adjacent to the subject property are a vacant commercial building on the southern property line and a vacant commercial building on the northern property line. The northern building is to be demolished to allow the construction of a public breezeway, twenty-five feet wide. The breezeway will provide access from Azusa Avenue to the rear City parking lot. The proposed new building will enhance the area. C. That the site Is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, parking, landscaping, and other development features proposed. The proposed project was reviewed by the various City departments/divisions. Standard conditions and requirements were submitted by the departments. The project meets all of the applicable provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, landscaping, and other development features proposed. The proposal includes a Major Variance to allow a reduction in the required amount of parking spaces. With the approval of the Major Variance, the new building would be accommodated. D. That the Precise Plan of Design complies with all of the applicable development standards of the zone district. The proposal meets all of the applicable standards of the CBD district in which it is located. Staff has analyzed each development standard and prepared a Zoning Conformance Table to show compliance. This table has been included as part of the Planning Commission staff report. With the approval of the Major Variance for a reduction in the required number of parking spaces, the proposed use complies with the applicable standards of the CBD zone. E. That the site Is adequately served by hiShways or streets of sufficient width and Improved as necessary to accommodate the type of traffic associated with the proposed use. The existing roads, Azusa Avenue and Sixth Street, can adequately serve the proposed design. F That the Precise Plan of Design observes the spirit and Intent of the Zoning Ordinance. 0 0 Resolution No. 03-c 100 December 1, 2003 Page 3 of 4 The intent of the zoning ordinance is to address all relevant issues pertaining to uses within the CBD zone and impose the necessary conditions to prevent impacts and/or mitigate them to a level of insignificance. Conditions of approval have been included to observe the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 3: Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council does hereby approve Precise Plan of Design No. P-2003-35 for the property located at 613/615 N. Azusa Avenue subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference. City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. 1 st day VZlecember, 2003. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF AZUSA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution No. 03 -Cl 0Mas duly adopted and at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 1 st day of December, 2003, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 11 Resolution No. 03- 100 December 1, 2003 Page 4 of 4 ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City A orney •