HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-C01RESOLUTION NO. 2015-C1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR -2014-31 FOR THE
DESIGN OF THE WORLD GYM LOCATED AT 485 E. GLADSTONE
STREET
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2014, World Gym filed with the City of Azusa ("City") an
application for Design Review (DR -2014-31) to allow a non -retail fitness center to occupy
approximately 35,000 square feet of an existing shopping center ("Proposed Project"), located within
the Edgewood District zone at 485 E. Gladstone Street in Azusa ("Project Site"); and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with its application, MCS Edgewood Center LLC ("Owner'), the
owner of the Project Site, requested and applied to enter into a development agreement with the City
governing the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, a development agreement between the City and Owner is required for World
Gym to locate at the Project Site because World Gym's use would exceed the 15 percent limit on non -
retail uses in a shopping center, as provided in the Azusa Development Code; and
WHEREAS, on December t 0, 2014, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa held a
duly noticed public hearing on the application of MCS Edgewood Center LLC with respect to the
requested Design Review DR -2014-31 with respect to the requested World Gym Development
Agreement, located at 485 E. Gladstone Street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after having carefully considered the staff report
offered in the case as presented at the public hearing and all pertinent testimony, adopted Resolution
2014-25 approving Design Review DR -2014-31 with conditions of approval, including Condition
E.9 & E.10, requiring World Gym, to submit a security plan and to post name and number of
management company in visible locations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Pursuant to, and in compliance with, the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.), the Proposed Project is considered
categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1—
Existing Facilities, which includes the operation, repair, maintenance, pennitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, and facilities. The Proposed Project is
consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code, and the Proposed Project would not result in any
significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. Moreover, the Project Site
has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, and the Project Site can be
adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
SECTION 2: Based on the entire record before the City Council, all written and oral
evidence presented to the Planning Commission and City Council, and the findings set forth in this
Resolution, the City Council upholds the Planning Commission's decision to approve Design
Review DR -2014-31, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto.
SECTION 3: In accordance with Section 88.51.032 of the Azusa Development Code, based
on the entire record before the City Council, and all written and oral evidence presented to the
Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The project provides architectural design, building massing and scale appropriate to
and compatible with the site surroundings and the community.
The architectural design, building massing and scale of the proposed World Gym is
compatible with the site surroundings and the community, since the Edgewood District zone
is comprised of a wide variety of architectural styles, building heights, and uses. In addition,
the project has been conditioned to require an additional tower to provide a symmetrical view
of the building.
B. The project 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 site layout and design of the proposed World Gym will provide design elements that are
consistent with the shopping center located within District zones. The proposed project
features a ground floor entrance with an arcade frontage design. This type of building
frontage is consistent with the shopping center and achieves the forward design concept that
is encouraged by the Development Code in order to achieve more walkable and pedestrian
friendly districts.
The building massing provides a well -articulated structure and meets the elevation for the
zone. The architectural design of the project is a Spanish style with building design elements.
Building lighting will further contribute to a project that will enhance the pedestrian
walkways.
C. Provide efficient and safe public access, circulation and parking.
The project meets all of the applicable provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code to
accommodate the use and it provides efficient and safe public access, circulation and
parking. The Edgewood Shopping Center occupies 155,448 square feet of multi -tenant space
with 594 parking spaces. Under Chapter 88.36.050 - Number of Parking Space Required - a
multi -tenant center requires I parking space for each 350 ground square feet of floor area.
The total required spaces are 444.14 parking spaces. As such, the parking lot provides
sufficient amount of parking and circulation. Pedestrian walkways also provide safe
pedestrian access from the sidewalk into the shopping center.
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D. The project provides appropriate open space and landscaping, including the use of
water efficient landscaping.
The project includes landscaping of all open areas that are not utilized for walkways,
driveways, or parking. These landscaped areas are provided along the perimeters of the site.
A condition of approval was addressed to ensure that the City's water efficient landscaping
requirements are adhered to. The condition of approval requires the landscaping to be
brought into conformance with original Landscape plan.
E. The project is consistent with the General Plan, any applicable specific plan,
development agreement, and/or any previously approved planning permit.
Chapter 4 of the Azusa General Plan, titled, "Economy and Community," sets out goals and
policies for the City's Corridor zones. Goal I provides, "build and maintain a strong, diverse
economy in Azusa." Policy No. 1.5 states that the City provides high-quality, flexible
commercial spaces at a competitive price. Goal 10 states the City desires to, "strengthen the
retail and commercial base." Policy No. 10.1 supports that goal by providing that the City
endeavors to address key gaps in retail and commercial services, and Goal 11 states, "create a
unique place with high quality of life for all its residents."
The proposed development will utilize a tenant space in the Edgewood shopping center,
which has stood vacant since 2012, as the City's building permit records show. The
proposed World Gym will provide a small section of commercial space, while providing an
alternative, non -retail use to strengthen the commercial shopping center for residents of
Azusa.
There is no specific plan or previous planning permit for this project or project site. There is
a development agreement associated with this project.
F. The project complies with all applicable requirements of the Development Code, and
any other adopted City design standards, guidelines, and policies.
The proposed development meets all of the applicable standards of the Edgewood District
zone in which it is located. As proposed, the World Gym complies with the required
setbacks, design, and parking, as shown in the Development Code Compliance Table,
included above. In addition, the proposed structures are consistent with the massing and
scale guidelines of the Development Code.
SECTION 4: In accordance with City of Azusa Municipal Code Section 88.50.080 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 Design Review shall
not be effective unless and until the effective date of Code Amendment No. 236 and World Gym
Development Agreement.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5`h day of January, 2015.
oseph Romero Rocha
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2015-C I was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5'h day of January,
2015, by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marco\A. Martinez
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
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