HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 05-C0290 0
RESOLUTION NO. 05-C29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 62150 TO SUBDIVIDE TWENTY-SEVEN
(27) PARCELS INTO SUCTYY-TWO (62) PARCELS OF LAND FOR THE PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE MONROVIA NURSERY (APN: 8608-003-001, 8608-003-002,
8608-003-005, 8608-003-006, 8625-004-007, 8625-004-012, 8625-029-
006, 8684-022-012, 8608-003-003, 8625-001-001, 8625-002-002, 8625-
004-129, 8625-004-130, 8625-005-014, 8625-005-018, 8625-005-019,
8625-008-001, 8625-008-005, 8625-009-011, 8625-009-012, 8625-010-
008, 8625-029-005, 8684-024-033, 8684-024-039, 8684-024-041, 8684-
024-042,8684-024-043)
WHEREAS; Vesting Tentative Tract Map VTTM 54057 was approved first by the
Planning Commission and City Council, and then by the voters, on May 17, 2004, and
WHEREAS, the property owner and developer, Azusa Land Partners, LLC, desires to
convey portions of the subject property to other builders who will continue to be bound by
the approved entitlements, conditions of approval and mitigation measures of the Monrovia
Nursery project, and
WHEREAS, the conveyance of portions of the subject property can be accomplished
via a "Tentative Tract Map for Financing and Conveyance Purposes Only" as referenced in the
Development Agreement, which is the purpose of proposed Tentative Tract Map 62150, and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, has given notice as required
by law, held a public hearing on the application of Azusa Land Partners, LLC, with respect to
the requested Tentative Tract Map No. 62150, to subdivide twenty-seven (27) parcels of land
into sixty two (62) parcels for the property known as the Monrovia Nursery; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, following careful consideration of all pertinent
testimony, the staff report, and information presented at the public hearing, has
recommended to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 62150;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
State CEQA Guidelines, and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the City analyzed the project's
potential environmental impacts in an Environmental Impact Report which was certified by the
City Council by Resolution 03-C7 on February 3, 2003.
SECTION 2: That in accordance with the Azusa Municipal Code, it is found that the
project would not unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity,
and would not adversely affect the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, and
provided the conditions of approval are adhered to, the City Council hereby approves and
adopts said Tentative Tract Map based on the following findings:
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A. Such approval will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious
to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the land is
located, will not be contrary to or adversely affect the general comprehensive
zoning plan for the city.
The proposed Tentative Tract Map is reliant upon the underlying Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 54057, which was thoroughly analyzed with respect to
General Plan consistency, relationship to surrounding areas, and effect on the
public welfare. Findings were made that the proposed subdivision would meet
all current development standards and building codes, and that it is consistent
with the General Plan. These same findings can be made concerning Tentative
Tract Map 62150 with the conditions of approval.
B. Proper or adequate provision has been made for access to the land to be sold,
divided or subdivided and also the portion of land remaining or that access to
the land is by means of dedicated streets of a sufficient width and state of
improvement to adequately serve the land described in the application.
Access to the residential, commercial, transit, institutional, and parks parcels
created by the underlying Vesting Tentative Tract Map would be provided by
the construction of "A" through "Z" and "AC" through "AS" Streets and the
construction of the extensions of Palm Drive, Citrus Avenue, and Sierra Madre
Avenue. The project has been conditioned to ensure public access for existing
owners of interest. Conditions have also been instituted for Tentative Tract
Map 62150 to ensure the orderly sequence of construction of the streets.
C. Proper and adequate provisions have been made for all public utilities and
public services, including sewers.
The underlying Vesting Tentative Map provides requires provisions for all public
utilities and public services, including sewers. The City's Sewer Master Plan
planned for increase in wastewater from the Monrovia Nursery property.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66410 et seq.,
based on the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence
presented, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The proposed subdivision is for finance and conveyance purposes only, and by
itself, will not allow the construction and development of the property. Combined
with the underlying Vesting Tentative Tract Map VTTM 54057, however, the project
will be developed, to the extent feasible, to provide for passive or natural heating
or cooling opportunities because some lots have and east -west orientation to
facilitate solar heating and natural cooling. The development will also be subject to
subsequent site plan review, which will take into account Title 24 standards.
B. With the conditions of approval, the proposed subdivision is consistent with
the general plan for the City of Azusa ("General Plan"), and the applicable
specific plan, known as the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan ("Specific Plan"),
because:
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1. The Tentative Tract Map for Finance and Conveyance Purposes Only, is
reliant on the underlying Vesting Tentative Tract Map VTTM 54057,
which provides for land uses compatible with the Specific Plan land use
classification for the Subject Site in the General Plan, and the provisions
for design and improvements promote the goals and objectives of the
General Plan.
2. The Tentative Tract Map provides for land uses compatible with the
Specific Plan land use classification for the Subject Site in the Specific
Plan, and the provisions for design and improvements comply with the
implementation policies and objectives of the Specific Plan.
C. The Subject Site is physically suitable for the type and density of development
proposed in the Tentative Tract Map because the site is surrounded by
development on three sides. Therefore, being an infill development,
infrastructure can easily be extended to the project site to serve the new land
uses.
D. The subdivision design and improvements proposed in the Tentative Tract Map
are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat because after CEQA compliance, the
environmental impacts to any significant habitat of a rare or endangered
species of plant, animal, or insect, or any fragile or unique biotic community
are at a less -than -significant level.
E. The subdivision design and type of improvements proposed in the Tentative
Tract Map are not likely to cause serious public health problems because all
development and public improvements will be performed per the requirements
of all applicable standards and codes, including the zoning and building codes,
and mitigation measures identified in the Environmental Impact Report related
to lead based paint, PCBs, HBCLs, and TPH-impacted soils.
F. The subdivision design and type of improvements proposed in the Tentative
Tract Map will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for
access through or use of the Subject Site because easements have been
preserved through subdivision or easement relocation.
G. The discharge of waste into an existing sewer system from development
proposed in the Tentative Tract Map will not cause a violation of existing
requirements prescribed by the local water quality control board because future
development must comply with County Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles
County Public Works Department requirements placed on the project at the
Precise Plan of Design level of project review.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to section 66412.3 of the Government Code, based on
the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence presented to the
Council, the Council finds the subdivision and improvements proposed in the Tentative Tract
Map help the City of Azusa meet its regional housing needs because the proposed densities
on the project site (up to 25 units per acre) will facilitate lower cost housing opportunities.
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SECTION 5. The entitlements, findings, and conditions of approval of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map VTTM 54057 are hereby referenced and incorporated herein.
SECTION 6. Based on the entire record before the City Council and all written
and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council finds the nature and extent
of the dedications, reservations, impact fees, and other exactions are reasonably related to
public needs and roughly proportional to the impacts created by the subdivision and
improvements proposed in the Tentative Tract Map because 1) parks are needed to serve the
recreation needs of the new residents generated by the project, 2) streets dedicated to the
City will provide public access to the site and connect to the City's circulation system, 3) the
school site will provide adequate land for developing a new school to serve the project's new
residents, and 4) the open space will give the project aesthetic value since the project site
provides a backdrop to the San Gabriel Valley.
SECTION 6: Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council does
hereby approve Tentative Tract Map No. 62150 for the property known as The Monrovia
Nursery (Montarra), 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 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of April 2005.
MAYOR
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 4`h day of April, 2005, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ITY ATTORNE