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RESOLUTION NO. 02-C60
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-
2002-84 FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA PUBLIC LIBRARY AT
708-728 N. DALTON AVENUE AND 303-325 E. FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD (APN NOS. 8608-029-003, 005, 006, 007, 008, and
904).
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required
by law, held a public hearing on a City initiated request, with respect to the requested Precise
Plan of Design No. P-2002-84, for a new public library at 708-728 N. Dalton Avenue and 303-
325 E. Foothill Boulevard (APN Nos. 8608-029-003, 005, 006, 007, 008, and 904); and
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 Major 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 the City of Azusa Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA
and the State CEQA guidelines, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and
reviewed, finding that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment. The City Council hereby certifies said Mitigated Negative Declaration, with the
provision that the mitigation measures recommended in the initial study be implemented.
SECTION 2: That in accordance with Section 88-575 of the Azusa Municipal Code, the
City Council hereby approves said Major Precise Plan of Design based on the following
findings:
A. That the proposed precise plan of design is consistent with the General Plan.
LAND USE ELEMENT: The current General Plan Land Use designations for the Subject
Property are Medium Density Residential and Central Business District.
General Plan Amendment and zone change applications are being processed in
conjunction with this precise plan of design to change said designations to Community
Facilities to assure that the proposed library will be consistent with the Land Use
Element Map and Zoning Map designations.
COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT GOALS: Promote community identity through the
upgrading of existing landscaping, redesign of existing buildings and design treatments
for new buildings which are in keeping with community character.
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The design of the proposed building was the developed through an extensive public
outreach process. The process resulted in a proposal for two-story building designed in a
traditional Spanish -Mediterranean architectural style. The proposed architecture
compliments the existing buildings in the civic center, as well as many of the commercial
buildings along Foothill Boulevard. The building's forward street- orientation allows for
sidewalk uses such as outdoor seating, and encourages pedestrian street activity. In all,
the project's exceptional design qualities are expected to help transform the image of the
City and promote community identity and pride.
B. That the nature, condition, and development of the adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the use will not adversely affect or be materially
detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures.
Adjacent and nearby uses include the City Hall facility and existing library building to
the west, the senior center to the north, a restaurant and residences to the east, and a
service station and retail buildings to the south. The proposed library facility has been
designed to respect the adjacent land uses — especially the residential uses to the east -
and protect those uses from any potential adverse impacts. The building walls facing east
are setback approximately 24 — 31 feet where openings (windows or doors) occur so that
noise levels associated with the development of the proposed library will not exceed the
current City of Azusa noise ordinance, and to preserve the privacy of the adjacent
properties. As such, the proposed library will not adversely affect the adjacent properties
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 Subject Property consists of six contiguous parcels that make-up a 150 foot wide by
400 foot deep site that totals 1.37 acres. With the exception of the setback, parking and
building height variances being processed in conjunction with this application, the
project meets all other applicable provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code, and the site
accommodates the proposed 60, 000 square foot building.
D. That the proposed project complies with all of the applicable development standards of
the zone district.
Zone change and variance applications are being processed concurrently with the
requested general plan amendment to assure that the zoning of the Subject Property is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed library facility has been designed to meet
all of the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code except for the building height,
parking and setbacks for which variances are being sought. Because of the unique
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qualities of the Subject Property, variance findings will be adopted to support the
approval of the deviations from the zoning standards.
E. That the site is adequately served by highways or streets of sufficient width and improved
as necessary to accommodate the type of traffic associated with the proposed use.
A Traffic Study prepared for the project concluded that the site is adequately served by
Foothill Boulevard and Dalton Avenue, both of which have sufficient width to
accommodate the type of traffic associated with the proposed use. The Study identified
one significant impact at the intersection of Dalton Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, but
concluded that said impact could be mitigated by installing a traffic signal. The Study
also recommended restriping the southbound approach of Dalton Avenue at Foothill
Boulevard from a single lane to two lanes.
F. That the proposed project observes the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
A zone change (to Community Facilities) is being processed in conjunction with this
precise plan of design application. The intent of the Community Facilities District is to
accommodate major public and quasi public facilities at appropriate locations
throughout the City. The proposed project - the construction of a new public library —
meets the spirit and intend of the Community Facilities District.
The overall intent of the Zoning Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare by accommodating appropriate land uses, and assuring that future uses
and buildings are designed to address all relevant issues pertaining to uses within the
immediate vicinity. Findings to support the associated variances from setbacks, parking,
and building height (case no. V-2002-04) conclude that the project observes the spirit
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council does hereby
approve Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-84 and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the property located at: at 708-728 N. Dalton Avenue and 303-325 E. Foothill Boulevard (APN
Nos. 8608-029-003, 005, 006, 007, 008, and 904) subject to the conditions of approval attached
hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, as though set out in full and at length.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
3`d day of June, 2002.
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution no. 02-60 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3`d day of June, 2002
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
COUNCILMEMBERS: Hardison, Stanford, Chagnon,Rocha,Madrid
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
C Y CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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