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RESOLUTION NO. 96—C22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF
PROGRESSIVE BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION AND
APPROVING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC
NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1830 N. AZUSA
AND SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD (ASSESSOR NO. 8684-
023-003) PURSUANT TO SECTION 14-418 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 95 -H -1122-C)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby find, determine and
A. On December 12, 1995, a duly noticed hearing was held to determine
whether or not the property located at 1830 N. Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon
Road (hereinafter "Subject Property") constitutes a public nuisance as defined in
Section 14-412 of the Azusa Municipal Code. The Hearing Officer found the
property to be a public nuisance because of failure to comply with parking
improvements required under terms and conditions of Conditional Use Permit No.
C-412 and Council Resolution 91-C64. The owner of the subject property,
Progressive Buddhist Association, filed a timely appeal from the December 12,
1995 decision of the Hearing Officer.
B. On January 16, 1996, a duly noticed hearing was held before the City
Council of the City of Azusa pursuant to the provisions of Section 14-418 of the
Azusa Municipal Code on the appeal of Progressive Buddhist Association.
Evidence was received from the City through its Community Development
Director, Roy E. Bruckner, and from Mr. Tin Htoon, President, Progressive
Buddhist Association, 1830 N. Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road. The staff
report and files of the City Community Improvement Division, City Planning
Department, and documents from the Appellant relating to the subject property
were received into evidence.
SECTION 2. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to
it at the hearing held on January 16, 1996, the City Council specifically finds that:
A. The property owners have failed to comply with on-site parking
improvements as required under terms and conditions of Conditional Use Permit
No. C-412 and Council Resolution 91-C64.
B. The condition set forth in subparagraph "A" is a violation of Section 14-
412 (6) of the Azusa Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this
resolution, the City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby deny the appeal of the Progressive
Buddhist Association and finds that the Subject Property is a public nuisance pursuant to Section
14-412 (6) of the Azusa Municipal Code. Accordingly, the Progressive Buddhist Association as
the owner of the Subject Property shall:
A. By April 16, 1996, obtain a permit, if required for grading and drainage,
and commence construction on April 17, 1996, on a 24 space paved parking lot
on the Subject Property in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in
Conditional Use Permit No. C-412 and Council Resolution 94-C64.
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B. In the event of non-compliance with subparagraph "A" of this section,
property owner has agreed that all rights granted to him under C-412 and
Resolution 91-C64 shall cease and terminate without rights to further hearing or
appeal.
C. All repairs ordered pursuant to this Resolution shall be completed in
accordance with all applicable building codes and shall be completed in a good
and workmanlike manner as determined by the Community Development
Director.
D. Should the property owner fail to comply with the Order to Abate or its
stated time frames, the City of Azusa may seek legal remedies to cause
compliance, including but not limited to, criminal prosecution, civil actions or
physical abatement.
E. Any and all costs incurred by the City in this proceeding shall be charged
to the property owner pursuant to Section 14-421 of the Azusa Municipal Code.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall send a certified copy of this Resolution to the
appellant at the address shown in the Notice of Appeal, or as set forth in the testimony or
evidence at the hearing thereon. Such mailing shall constitute notice to each said party in
accordance with Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and Azusa Municipal Code Section 14-
420 and that any action to review this decision of the City Council shall be commenced not later
than the ninetieth (90th) day following the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this20th day of Bebruaryl9 96
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a 20 Feb. 1996 , by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS BEEBE
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January 25, 1996
Mr. Tin Htoon
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Progressive Buddhist Association
1830 N. Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Rd.
Azusa, Ca. 91702
Dear Mr. Htoon:
As you know, on January 16 the City Council declared your property a public nuisance for non-
compliance with Resolution 91-C64 to construct a required parking lot. A 90 -day period was given,
however, to allow time for your organization to make a decision to either stay and construct the
parking lot, or move to another location. The City Council expressed concern that the granting of
90 days would simply be another delay, and asked whether you would give up your Conditional Use
Permit if you did not comply at the end of the 90 day period. Following your statement that you will
agree to such a condition, the City Council approved•a time extension until April 16, 1996.
In order to memorialize your accord with the City Council, please sign this letter agreement below.
By signing, you understand and agree to the following:
Your existing Conditional Use Permit C-412 in combination with Council Resolution 91-
C64, requires you to construct a parking lot for 24 cars. On January 16, 1996, the City
Council approved a 90 -day period for compliance with this requirement to allow you time
to determine whether your organization will stay, or move to another location.
2. You have represented, and hereby agree that by midnight on April 17, 1996, your
organization will either:
A. Have a permit (if necessary) issued for the construction of the parking lot, or
B. Cease the use of the property for church and meditation purposes.
3. You have represented, and hereby agree that in the event the parking lot is not under
construction by April 17, 1996, all rights granted to you under Conditional Use Permit C-
412 and Resolution 91-064 shall automatically cease and terminate without rights to further
hearing or a al.
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Agreed to by:
Tin Htoon, Henry Garcia,
Progressive Buddhist Association City Administrator, City of Azusa
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213 East Foothill Blvd., P.O. Box 1395, Azusa, California 91702-1395
Please mail this original signed agreement back for our files. If you have any questions, please call
me at (818) 812-5236.
Cordially,
Roy .Bruckner
Director of Community Development
C. Hep --y Garcia
Dan Watrous
Dave Rudisel