HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-C071RESOLUTION NO. 08-C71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW DR -2007-65 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
159,000 SQUARE FOOT TARGET DEPARTMENT STORE
IN THE DTV (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT VILLAGE) ZONE,
LOCATED AT 809 N. AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, gave notice thereof as
required by law and held public hearings on June 25, 2008 and July 23, 2008 on the application
of the Target Corporation with respect to the requested Design Review DR -2007-65 for the
proposed Target department store, located at 809 N. Azusa Avenue. On July 23, 2008, the
Planning Commission voted 2 — 2 to approve the application, which resulted in a denial of the
application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required
by law and held a public hearing on the application of the Target Corporation with respect to
the requested Design Review DR -2007-65 for the proposed Target department store, located at
809 N. Azusa Avenue; 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Council certified an Environmental hnpact Report No. 2008011046
regarding the development of the Project on August 4, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: In accordance with City of Azusa Municipal Code Section 88.51.032 and
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) The project provides architectural design, building massing and
scale appropriate to and compatible with the site surroundings and
the community.
Landscaping, wall articulation, varying building heights and the
arched opening on the ground floor leading to the street -level
parking, combine with second floor setbacks and decorative wall
detail to provide architectural design, building massing and scale
appropriate to the site surroundings and community.
(b) The project provides attractive and desirable site layout and design,
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including, but not limited to, building arrangement, exterior
appearance and setbacks, drainage, fences and walls, grading,
landscaping, lighting, signs, etc.
The store -front entry to the Target Department Store is from the
southeast comer of the building, with the primary fagades facing
south and east. The building is placed on the property line, directly
interacting with the street parkways and sidewalks. Conditions of
Approval are included to assure that the proposed lighting and
signage will meet the requirements of the EIR Mitigation Measures
and the Development Code. As designed the Project provides an
attractive site plan which utilizes the site efficiently. The Project
will improve the condition of the site by removing older outdated
structures, providing street improvements, upgraded exterior
appearance and landscaping, and ensuring proper site drainage.
(c) Provide efficient and safe public access, circulation and parking.
Public vehicular access to the Target Department Store is available
from Azusa Avenue, Ninth Street and San Gabriel Avenue.
Parking is provided on the ground floor of the building. Safe
pedestrian access to the store is provided through the parking lot
and from Azusa Avenue, Ninth Street and San Gabriel Avenue.
This combination of access off multiple roadways with well
designated pedestrian access provides safe and efficient access and
circulation to and around the site.
(d) The project provides appropriate open space and landscaping,
including the use of water efficient landscaping.
The southeast corner of the proposed building incorporates a two-
story, open entry plaza with landscaped pots and planters. The
exterior walls of the building are accented with vine pockets,
covered with decorative metal grates matching the street -tree
grates; vine trellises and plantings, as well as landscaped balconies.
These design features, together with proposed street trees and
street furniture provide appropriate landscaping and an open space
element.
(e) The project is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable
specific plan, development agreement, and/or any previously
approved planning permit.
The project is consistent with numerous General Plan goals and
policies as summarized in Table 1 of the staff report as
incorporated herein by this reference.
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(f) The project 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 summarized in Table 2 of the staff report as
incorporate herein by this reference.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 3. 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 this 4h day of August, 2008.
oseph kRocha, Mayor
ATTEST:
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 08-C71, was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4° day of August,
2008, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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