HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-C1700 0
RESOLUTION NO. 96-C170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52234
WHEREAS, an application was received from Eugene Moses, Ray L.
Corcoran and General Development Incorporated to allow the
construction of a 30 -unit single-family home project on property
located at 1755 North San Gabriel Canyon Road (Tentative Tract Map
No. 52234), and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered this request in a
duly noticed public hearing on August 28, 1996, and has carefully
considered all pertinent evidence and testimony, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 96-30
recommending to the City Council that this precise plan of design
be approved, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a duly noticed public
hearing on October 7, 1996, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa carefully
considered all the pertinent evidence and testimony regarding
Tentative Tract Map No. 52234.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council for the City of Azusa makes
the following specific findings:
(a) That Tentative Tract Map No. 52234 meets the requirements
of Titles 66 and 86 of the Azusa Municipal Code and the
State Subdivision Map Act.
(b) That the proposed amended subdivision together with its
design and improvements is consistent with the General
Plan of the City of Azusa.
(c) That the site is physically suitable for the type of
development proposed.
(d) That the site is physically suitable for the proposed
density of development.
(e) That the design of the amended subdivision and the
proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
(f) That the design of the amended subdivision and the type
of improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
(g) That the design of the amended subdivision and the type
of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or
uses of the property within the proposed subdivision.
SECTION 2c A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
tentative tract map in conformance with the requirements of the
State CEQA Guidelines.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-C170
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 52234
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SECTION 3. That based on the above findings, the City
Council hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 52234 for the
property located at: 1755 NORTH SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD, subject to
the conditions of approval contained within the attached Exhibit
'A'.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 21st day of October , 1996.
STEPHEN J. ALEXANDER, MAYOR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at
meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of October
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE,ALEXANDER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO
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was duly
a regular
_, 1996 by
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Exhibit "A" •
C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3,
GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD
30 -UNIT DETACHED CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
1. All requirements of the Engineering Division shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a. Street lights shall be provided on marbellir-e standards
per light department specifications.
b. Grading shall be performed per County of Los Angeles
Uniform Building Laws, current edition, relating to
Excavations and Fills.
C. No ponding on this property or neighboring property shall
be allowed.
d. Arrange for relocation of all utilities, poles, signals,
street lights, etc.
e. A bond or security device shall be posted with the City,
in an amount sufficient to cover the amount of off-site
work to be done, as determined by the City Engineer. Nn
b ui l cli ng_permi t will be issued until this device is
Dog= =d-
f. The contractor shall take every step necessary to contain
all dirt, construction materials, and construction run-
off on site. No grading or construction -related debris,
either directly or indirectly carried by water, will be
permitted to leave the construction site.
g. Grading and construction activities in areas over three
(3) acres require a Construction Permit from the State of
California Department of Regional water Quality Board.
h. San Gabriel Canyon Road (State Route 39) shall be widened
and fully improved as it fronts the proposed development
site, with curb, gutter, sidewalk, asphalt paving, and
landscaped parkway to be maintained by the developer.
Plan shall be submitted and permits obtained from both
the City of Azusa and Caltrans (State of California).
Permit and plan check fees shall be paid in full before
permits are issued.
i. Sewer mainline connection shall be made to existing 8"
Citv of Azusa Mainline. Plans shall be submitted, plan
check fees paid and inspection fees paid for on-site
sewer mainline.
j. A drainage study shall be prepared by a licensed civil
engineer and submitted for the City's approval. Storm
drain improvements shall be made as recommended by that
study. Plans shall be submitted, plan check fees paid,
and inspection fees paid.
k. The proposed development site lies within an existing
storm drain reimbursement district. Any applicable
reimbursement fees shall be paid in full.
1. A detailed grading and soils report shall be prepared and
submitted for the City's approval. A grading plan shall
be submitted, plan check fees paid and permit fees paid
before grading permit is issued.
M. A construction erosion -control plan shall be prepared and
submitted to the City for review.
2. All requirements of the L.A. County Sanitation District shall
be met, including but not limited to the following:
a. Portions of the area to be developed are outside the
jurisdictional boundaries of the District and will
require annexation into District 22 before sewage service
will be provided. For information regarding annexation
procedures, contact Ms. Margarita Cabrera, ext. 2708
b. Payment of a District Sewage System connection fee will
be required and submitted to the City for review.
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C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD
3. All requirements of the Planning Division shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a. The approval hereby granted is conditional upon the
privileges being utilized within six (6) months after the
effective date thereof and if they are not utilized or
construction work is not begun within said time and
carried on diligently in accordance with conditions
imposed, this approval shall become void and any
permission or privilege granted hereby shall be deemed to
have elapsed.
b. All uses shall comply with Section 86-537 of the Azusa
Municipal Code.
C. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
d. All applicable Building Department and Fire Department
requirements shall be met at all times.
e. All construction and uses shall be in conformance with
the plot plan submitted.
f. 2 garage space=_ (full garage w/door) i.e. two -car garage
shall be pro-.ided and maintained for each unit in
accordance with Chapter 86, Article VII. of the Azusa
Municipal Code.
g. Eight (8) open guest parking spaces shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with Chapter 86, Article VII of
the Azusa Municipal Code.
h. Parking of vehicles on areas other than paved surface=_ or
in garages is prohibited.
i. Landscaping shall be adequately maintained at all times
including, but not limited to, irrigation, weeding,
and/or replacement when necessary.
j. Front yards cf individual units shall be completely
landscaped prior to final utility release for new
occupants.
k. The premises shall be maintained in a clean and
acceptable condition at all times. All buildings and
walls shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
Any offensive markings shall be removed immediately.
1. The parking of recreational vehicles including but not
limited to campers, motor homes, trailers, boats, etc.,
is absolutely prohibited unless a designated storage area
is provided, which is fully enclosed and screened from
public view. Any such space cannot occupy any other
required parking, driveway or required usable open space
or area.
M. A splitface or slumpstone masonry wall with a nominal
height of six feet (61) shall be provided and maintained
along the entire perimeter of the project. The wall shall
not extend abo-%e the existing perimeter wall surrounding
the adjacent church parking lot. Such block wall shall
also be constructed between units where separation_ is
provided. Wrought iron may be substituted in portions
for block material on perimeter walls. A separate
detailed wall plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Division for approval.
n. Eastern perimeter walls shall be constructed and
landscaped compatibly with the adjacent Mirador
development, and with the adjacent church parking lot.
The required setback area shall be landscaped to the
satisfaction cf the Public Works Department.
o. All common area improvements shall remain in perpetuity
unless specifically otherwise authorized by the Planning
Commission.
p. Final map must be approved prior to issuance of building
permits.
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C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GABRIEL CP.NYON ROAD
PLANNING, CONT.
q. All signs must comply •,aith those sign regulations set
forth in Chatter 86, Article VIII. of the Azusa Municipal
Code to include restrictions on sign area, sign types,
sign materials, and sign height.
r. Enclosing of all future patio structures by means of
screens, glass, walls, etc., is absolutely prohibited,
unless permitted under a separate Precise Plan of Design.
S. Future patio covers shall be no wider than twenty (20)
feet, shall not extend closer than five (5) feet from the
rear property line than the side of the residence. A two
(2) foot maximum overhang will be allowed from the
supporting posts. The patio cover shall be maintained in
good visual condition by the resident. Balcony railings
for units 1 and 2 shall be opaque. Units 3,4 and 5 shall
not construct rear -facing balconies.
t. A walkway and linear greenbelt shall be provided
connecting the recreation area to the western portion of
the site.
U. A separate Precise Plan of Design shall be obtained for
each patio cover.
V. A copy of the covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&R's) for the project shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for approval. The CC&R's shall include
the establishment of a Homeowners Association, parking
restrictions of the private street, prohibition of
recreational vehicle parking, required maintenance of
landscape and irrigation systems of common area
landscaping, restrictions on storage and pick up
locations for trash receptacles, required maintenance of
the pool and related faclities and Planning Division
approval for future patio covers.
W. All garages shall be fitted with sectional roll -up doors
and automatic door openers.
X. No two adjacent houses shall be constructed with
identical exterior design elevations.
Y_ No additional construction of liveable area shall be
permitted beyond that shown on the plot plan submitted.
Z. Construction site shall be periodically watered down to
eliminate fugitive dust.
aa. Construction noise levels shall conform with the Azusa
Noise Ordinance (Division 2, Article IX, Chapter 46 of
the Azusa Municipal Code).
bb. A minor Precise Plan of Design shall be submitted to the
Planning Division showing any sales office or trailer and
promotional signage.
cc. No mail boxes or posts shall be located within the
sidewalk area, unless otherwise required by the Postal
Service.
dd. All elevations shall have some level of articulation or
architectural design to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division.
ee. Entryways into the site shall be marked by low block wall
entry statements and minimum twenty foot (201) deep
stamped concrete pavers. Said pavers shall also be
placed across the street at other locations as determined
by the Planning Division. Large 36" box specimen trees
and appropriate landscaping shall complete the entryways.
4. All requirements of the Public Works Department shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a. No work within the public right of way shall be commenced
without first obtaining a public works permit.
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C-95-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD
PUBLIC WORKS, CONT.
b. if the proposed project includes the construction of one
or more bedrooms, Park and Recreation in -lieu fees shall
be paid in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section
66-5.
C. Pursuant to section 66-295 of the Azusa Municipal Code,
a separate landscape and irrigation plan shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department - Attention
Louie Pedroza, Public Works Superintendent, showing
locations, quantities, sizes and types of plant
materials, as well as design of an automatic irrigation
system. Plans shall be 24" by 36n and in compliance with
City of Azusa Landscape design standards_ 32hia landscaw e
and i=igation plan shall be submitted to the Public
Works department at the same tune the applicant submits
for building plan check. No final release from the Public
Works department sball be granted until all the above
requirements have been met.
5. All requirements of the Building Division shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a. Applicant -shall- con€nrm to -the --1994 [Inform Model Codes,.
State of California 1995 amendments, and all applicable
Azusa Municipal- ordinances.
b. All plan check fees shall be paid at the time of plan
check submittal. Once plan cheek is completed and
approved, applicant shall be responsible to pay in full
all other appropriate development fees (i.e. school
district fees, water reimbursement, park fees) cr}� or to
j9a31anr+P Of AMY bililding permit_
c. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing plan check fees are
required.
d. Energy plan check fees are required.
e. Applicant shall submit 3 copies of foundation, framing,
floor and elevation plans for plan check.
f. Structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical,
plumbing plans shall be designed by a State of California
Registered Engineer, or a State of California Registered
Architect.
g. Applicant shall submit 3 copies of structural
calculations simultaneous with the construction plans.
h. Applicant shall submit 3 copies of energy calculations
simultaneous with the construction plans.
i. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing plans shall be
submitted for plan check simultaneous with the
construction plans.
j. Applicant shall submit 3 copies' of soil report
simultaneous with the construction plans .
k. Property shall be property line surveyed by a State of
California- Licensed Surveyor and the report shall be
submitted simI taneous with the construction plass.
1. Prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant shall submit
approval from the Los Angeles County Fire Department
M. Applicant recognizes that approval granted is for
planning and zoning only and the owner is obligated to
meet all applicable Building Invision requirements.
n. Applicant is advised that the Building Division has
handouts available at front counter that deal with new
single-family dwellings." In order to complete your
proposed project in a timely manner, please pick up a
copy of this handout.
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C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GA13RIEL CANYON ROAD
WATER DEPT_, CONT.
6. That all conditions of the Water Department shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a. More than one meter can be used on approval of the Water
Superintendent.
b. Will require an approved backflow device for common
landscaping areas, if any.
C. This project is subject to Ordinance 2388, Chapter 16.36,
City of Azusa Municipal Code entitled "Water system
Development Fee." Fee must be paid to the Light and
Water Department before a building permit will be issued.
The fee will be $587.00 for each unit_
d. This project may require fire flow availability
information before the L.A. County Fire Department will
approve a building permit.
e. This project is subject to Ordinance #92-030, Chapter
16.38, City of Azusa Municipal Code, entitled '"Water
Conservation Plan." This includes the installation of
water saving devices, such as ultra low -flow toilets (1.6
gallons), and participation in the retrofitting of
existing housing units.
7. That all conditions of the Lights Department shall be met,
including but not limited to the following:
a_ Contact Light Department as soon as possible for
specifications and requirements.
b. Electric utilities shall be installed underground_
Project developer or owner shall furnish and install all
underground facilities as required by the Light and Water
Department utility rues and regulations. This include
but are not limited to conduits, pull boxes, transformer
pads, pedestals and metering facilities and private
street lighting.
c. Extensive electrical line rebuilding may be necessary.
Applicant is directed to contact the Light Division
immediately . No permits will be issued until this
problem is resolved_
d. peed electrical load information. Transformer will not
be ordered until information is supplied and 25§ of the
transformer cost is deposited with the Light Department.
There is an 18-23 week delivery on transformers.
e- Special Conditions FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION -
Prior to starting any grading or site improvements,
project developer or owner shall contact Light and water
Department and make arrangements for electric
services.owner/developer will submit two (2) sets of
plans showing the following:
1_ Site survey plan of building to include additions &
remodeling foundation, elevations, sections and
location of existing electric easements.
2- Electric service desired, electrical load
calculation and single line diagram.
3. Locations of electric meter panel and main
switchgear on or in building and drawings, if
necessary.
4. Location of transformer pad and related
substructures.
Project developer or owner shall make separate
arrangements with owners of other utilities for
installation of their own respective facilities within
the project site.
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C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GA13RIEL CANYON ROAD
LIGHT DEPT., CONT.
f. As part of the overall site improvement, the existing
overhead power lines along San Gabriel Canyon Road in
front of the tract shall be installed along San Gabriel
Canyon Road in accordance with state Highway lighting
requirements.
g. Prior to starting any grading or site improvements,
project developer or owner shall contact Light and Water
Department and make arrangements for electric services,
owner or project developer shall submit to the Light and
[dater Department two (2) sets of project plans showing
the following
- site survey map; grading plan., foundations;
elevations;
Electric services desired; electric load
calculation; single lime diagram; locations of
meter panel and locations of electric easements.
h. Project developer or owner shall make separate
arrangements with owners of other utilities for
installation of their own respective facilities within
the project site_
i. Upon completion of the installation of underground
distribution system, project developer or owner shall
grant new easement for the electric lines installed_
Duly recorded grant of easement document including the
"as -built" drawings of the electric installation shall be
submitted to the Light and Water Department. Subrittal
of these documents will be required prior to final
release of all occupancy requirements imposed on the
project.
j. Project developer or owner shall pay to the Light and
Water Department the estimated cost of underground cable
installed to serve the 30 -unit homes. Cost estimates to
be determined when the electric distribution system plan
is prepared and completed by the Department_ In
addition., project developer or owner will be required to
pay a deposit on the transformer equipment to be
installed at the project. Said deposit amount is payable
180 days prior to energizing any services to the hnmes-
k. All electric distribution systems shall be installed in
accordance with the plans and specifications of the Light
and Water Department_ Upon completion, project developer
or owner shall deed and convey ownership of the
distribution facilities to the Light and Water
Department.
8. All reguireM=••ts of the Police Department shall be met,
including but not limited to the follotvincg€
a. Front doors to each residence, shall be equ.3pped with
quality deadbolt locks and heavy duty strike plates.
Front doors shall also have door viewers
b. Street lighting shall be provided to adequately
illuminate the front of all residences within the
development.
9. That all conditions ons of the Fire Dept _- t Shall be met,
including but not limited to the followisuq€
a. The applicant shall provide water mains, fire hydx-ants
and fire flow as required by the Fire Department for all
land shown on the map to be recorded.
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C-96-5, P-96-78, Z-96-3, GPA -96-78
1755 N. SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD
FIRE DEPT., CONT.
b. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and
accepted, or bonded for prior to final map approval.
Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
C. If the installation of a fire hydrant is required where
grading of natural slopes abut the hydrant, a retaining
wall shall be constructed to ensure adequate access to
the hydrant.
d. Access shall comply with Sec. 10.203 - 10.206 of the
County of Los Angeles Fire Code, which requires all
weather access. All weather access may require paving.
e. Eliminate the island on the unnamed short cul-de-sac
street or provide 20 feet paved width clear to the sky
around the island with a minimum center line radius of
not less than 32 feet.
f. Project shall not be gated. The proposed access points
do not allow enough space to fit our minimum gate
standards.
g. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this
location is 1250 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a
duration of 2 hours, over and above maximum daily
domestic demand. 1 hydrant flowing simultaneously may be
used to achieve the required fire flow.
h. Fire hydrant requirements are as follows:
Install public fire hydrants. Locations will be set
on approved access only.
All hydrants shall measure 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" brass
or bronze, conforming to current AWWA standard C503
or approved equal. All hydrants shall be installed
a minimum of 25, from a structure or protected by
two hour fire wall.
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