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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 08-C0280 RESOLUTION NO. 08-C28 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW DR -2007-43 TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT 57 STACKED - FLAT UNITS, 16 TOWNHOME UNITS, 9,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL AND 164 AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE PARKING GARAGE ON THE 700 BLOCK OF NORTH DALTON AVENUE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on the application of the City of Azusa/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa with respect to the requested Design Review DR -2007-43 to allow the construction a four-story mixed use development on a 2.7 acre site located within the Downtown Civic Center District in the 700 block of N. Dalton Avenue. The project consists of 9,000 square feet of ground floor retail commercial space, 57 stacked -flat residential units, 16 townhome units, and 164 automobile parking space parking garage ("Project"). WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 88.51.032 of the Azusa Municipal Code, based on the staff report and other such written and oral evidence as presented to the City Council regarding the Design Review, the City Council finds and determines that the proposed project: a) Provides architectural design, building massing and scale appropriate to and compatible with the site surroundings and the community. The Project's architectural design is reflective of the styles found in traditional early 1900s southern California downtown districts and is compatible with the community and the Project's surroundings. The design of the mixed-use building creates an attractive street presence through the incorporation of a variety of elements, including decorative wrought iron railings and window grills, stone detailing, storefront awnings and the articulation of walls and roofline. The townhomes have design details like post and lintel porches, wood shutters, pot shelves under windows, and stucco trim. The three-story townhome buildings face. Dalton Avenue while the two-story townhomes abut the existing residential to the east. The massing of the four-story building is appropriate given the surroundings and the goals of the Downtown to create a compact pedestrian oriented district. The four-story building is adjacent to California Burger and its parking lot along Foothill Boulevard to the east. Two six-foot, split face masonry walls are proposed for the eastern edge of the Page 2 of 4 • • project. One will run along the eastern border of the townhome parcels, the other. along the eastern edge of the mixed-use, stacked -flats and parking garage parcels. The new walls will meet at both ends of the existing wall along the east side of the Senior Center. Between the mixed-use portion and the wall will be ten feet of landscaping. Between the townhomes and the wall will be 6 feet of landscaping. b) Provides attractive and desirable site layout and design, including, but not limited to, building arrangement, exterior appearance and setbacks, drainage, fences and walls, grading, landscaping, lighting, signs, etc. The Project is thoroughly designed to be attractive and aesthetically complementary to the community. The site layout and design is in keeping with sound urban design principles for the Downtown District. The buildings are built to the sidewalk for maximum pedestrian orientation. Parking for the mixed-use building is hidden within a parking garage wrapped on three sides. Townhome parking is in individual garages and four surface stalls. Landscaped courtyards and private patios within the mixed-use and townhouse complexes provide pleasant passive open space. c) Provide efficient and safe public access, circulation and parking. The Project provides efficient and safe public access, circulation and parking. Public access to the retail shops is generally from the public sidewalks along Dalton Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Parking for the retail and condominium residents is within the parking garage. Residential parking is segregated for security purposes from the commercial and guest parking area by a key controlled gate. The project provides more residential and commercial parking spaces than required by the Development Code. As such, the Development Code is proposed to be amended. d) Provides appropriate open space and landscaping, including the use of water efficient landscaping. The Project provides open spaces, attractive landscaping and utilizes drought resistant plants. Both common and private open space area are provided for the residential component of the project. The common open space areas for both the mixed-use building and the townhomes are in the form of a stepping -stone lined courtyard with separate pathways to private, colored -concrete patios. Private open space areas consist of private balcony and patios. e) Is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, development agreement, and/or any previously approved planning permit. The Project is consistent with the General Plan. General Plan, p. 1-5 "Since a focus on pride of home ownership is critical to strengthening neighborhoods, more home ownership opportunities will be encouraged through compatible infill Page 3 of 4 • • development in existing neighborhoods, mixed-use housing along corridors and in the Downtown and University Districts as well as fixing what we have and offering incentives to new buyers. " The Project will add 57 stacked flats and 16 townhomes to the Downtown District. This will result in the addition of 73 new homeowners within the City. The addition of new homes and home owners is consistent with the goal, policies and objectives of the General Plan which encourages home ownership opportunities. General Plan, p. 1-6 "Our historic Downtown is the `heart of our City. ' When the Gold Line light rail is built, the old train depot will anchor the north end of Downtown, attracting homes and stores for those who want to be in walking distance of commuter transit. The Project will attract persons interested in living close to commuter transit. It will also provide pedestrian friendly retail and homes. This new downtown transit -oriented center will help enliven the "heart of our City." General Plan, p. 3-3 "District -wide urban form strategies aim to strengthen the destination nodes of Azusa as centers of the city. These strategies include: o establishing guidelines and catalytic projects for the Downtown district, civic center and a transit -oriented district, o encouraging mixed-use development in the Downtown and University Districts; o implementing a shared parking or park once' strategy for the Downtown and, perhaps, the University District in the city" The Project has the potential to be a catalytic project for the Downtown District, helping to bring in the critical mass needed for a truly pedestrian -oriented, destination node. The Project will be adjacent to the Gold Line light rail and will create a transit -oriented district ideal for residents that want to live close to public transportation centers. Additionally, the Project will bring mixed -used development into the City combing new housing with retail establishments. The new development will be served by a shared parking structure, which is encouraged by the General Plan. f) Complies with all applicable requirements of the Development Code, and any other adopted City design standards, guidelines, and policies. The Project is consistent with the development standards of the Development Code as modified by the Development Code Amendment submitted concurrently with this application. One component of the proposed mixed-use development involves the redevelopment of the City's Senior Center parking lot. The parking lot's existing General Plan "Public/Civic" designation will not allow it to be developed as a residential use. As a result, the General Plan designation is Page 4 of 4 • E proposed to be changed from "Public/Civic' to "Commercial/Residential Mixed Use," thereby allowing residential and mixed-use on the site. This Development Code change will be submitted concurrently with this request, thereby ensuring zoning consistency. SECTION 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption SECTION 3: Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council does hereby approve Design Review DR -2007-43 for the property located in the 700 block of N. Dalton Avenue subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit "C" within the Report to the City Council, and incorporated herein by reference, as though set out in full and at length. SECTION 4: The Mayor shall sign this Resolution and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED, SIGNED, AND APPROVED the 7'h day of April, 2008. 6'Oe,/ to oseph R. Rocha, Mayor I, Candace Toscano, Assistant City Clerk for the City of Azusa, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 08-C28, was duly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 7`h day of April 2008, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCH.MEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NONE ATTEST: andace Toscano, Assistant City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP City Attorney ATTACHMENT G PROPOSED PROJECT PLANS, PERSPECTIVES PROJECT SJMMART, SITE AREA 118,375 SF. M-12 ACJ UNIT 73 UNITS DENSITY 268 DU/AC RETAIL APPROX so,mv SF. UNIT SUMMARY (GUEST AND RE5IDENTIAL) tW0 6TORT TO1I14HOMES 9 UNITS PLAN 1 3 BR 21 BA, OFT. 4 BR . 3 UNITS 1,521 SF NET, 1,601 SF GROSS 3$08 SF../• PLAN 2 3 BR 2j BA - 6 UNITS 1,423 SF NET, 14,03 SF GRO55 4,753 5F. H- THREE STORY TOUNHOMES . 1 UNITS PLAN 3 - 4 BR 31 B4 . 4 UNITS 1,960 SF NET, 2,099 5F GR055 9,000 SF. H- PLAN 4 - 4 BR 31 BA . 3 UNITS 2000 SF NET, 2,139 5F GROSS 25,901 SF. ./- THREE 5TORT STACKED FLATS OVER RETAIL . 51 UNITS PLAN 24 . 2 BR 2 BA . 24 UNITS ),IBI 5F NET, 1264 SF GR055 14504 sF N - PLAN 25 • 2 BR 2 BA • 6 UNITS 1034 SF NET, 1085 8F GROSS 21463 SF H. PER PL PLM) 3A . 3 BR 2 BA - 15 UMTS 1,225 SF NET, 1311 5F GR086 PLAN 35 - 5 BR . DEN, 2 54 . 9 UNITS lI SP NET, 1,185 5F GR088 PLAN 3C • 3 BR 2 BA . 3 UNITS 1,149 SF NET, 1)22 SF GR055 J TOTAL PROPOSED RE5IDENTIAL UNITS . 13 UNITS PROVIDED: (GUEST AND RE5IDENTIAL) BUILDING I FOOTPRINT. 55310 SF. H - ]BUILDING 2 FOOTPRINT 3)08 SF. -- SUILDING 3 FOOTPRINT: 3$08 SF../• BUILDING 4 FOOTPRINT 308 5F. •/- BUILDING 5 FOOTPRINT: 4,753 5F. H- TOTAL BUILDING FOOTPRINT: 4 - 11,631 Sr. N - BUILDING I BREAKDOUN: SP -�6 STALI S RETAIL: 9,000 SF. H- RESIOENVAL FLATS PROVIDED- I ST FL 25,901 SF. ./- 2ND FL 33995 SF. ./• 3ND FL 33995 SF. v. 4TH FL 14504 sF N - RESIDENTIAL TOTAL: 101y01 SF. •/- GARAGE 21463 SF H. PER PL GARAGE TOTAL: 85052 SF. -/- (TL OF 4 FL) PROVIDE) PAWING (GUEST AND RE5IDENTIAL) REQUIRED MI AND 151CYCLr PAIRKI� TO 14C!TES. 215 x 16. 36 STALLS (I-N/C STALL) MOTORCYCLE BICYCLE STACKED FLATS- 225 x 57.128 STALLS (4-H/C STALLS) (g6 vEH. STALLS) (f19 vEH. STALLS) RETAIL- A PER 1=0 SP -�6 STALI S S TOLLNNCiMES. 1 SPACE 2 SPACE5 PROVIDED- 200 STALLS (1-H/C STALLS) STACKED FLATS. NONE 6 SPACES 7 s e Y ETA) • I SPACE 2 SPACES TOTAL REM11RED- 2 SPACES 10 SPACES --- ----'7-7—=4--t ----- ------ X61aL DALTON AVENUE I wrt,r MOTORCYCLE BICYCLE TO J -TOMES- I SPACE 2 SPACES STACKED FLATS- NONE 6 SPACES RETAIL. I SPACE 2 5PACE6 TOTAL PROVIDED -2 SPACES 10 SPACES 4 7 s e Y m J XEO FLA}6 :- 2 ! 0 f r rl -aotluE41 I.. ezaess .' ...-. O r _ LL l II,..n�;::a. - PROVIDED ITOTOR�TCLIF AND DICYCLIE MOTORCYCLE BICYCLE TO J -TOMES- I SPACE 2 SPACES STACKED FLATS- NONE 6 SPACES RETAIL. 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