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Home My WebLink AboutC- 5 Resolution Vesting Tentative Tract 54057RESOLUTION NO.______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 54057 TO SUBDIVIDE TWENTY-SEVEN (27) PARCELS OF LAND INTO SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (755) PARCELS AT 18331 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. (APN: Within the City - 8608-003-001, 8608-003-002, 8608-003-005, 8608-003-006, 8625-004- 007, 8625-004-012, 8625-029-006, 8684-022-012; Within the City’s sphere of Influence – 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, an application was received from Monrovia Nursery Company with respect to the requested Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54057 to subdivide twenty seven (27) parcels of land into seven hundred fifty five (755) parcels at 18331 E. Foothill Blvd., and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 11 and 18, 2002, and a public meeting on January 8, 2003, and after receiving testimony, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and deliberated regarding the Final Environmental Impact Report and the Project Approvals, and after duly considering all information presented to it; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2003- 05 recommending that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54057, and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on January 21, 2003, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa carefully considered all the pertinent evidence and testimony regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54057; NOW , THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AZUSA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 88-585 of 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 adopts said Vesting Tentative Tract Map based on the following findings: 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. With the approval of a General Plan Amendment, the approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the City of Azusa General Plan, which includes the requirements of the Seismic Safety/Public Safety Element and the Noise Element. The proposed residential, commercial, transit, institutional, and parks project will be constructed to meet the development standards of the zone and the Uniform Building Code standards. 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 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. C. Proper and adequate provisions have been made for all public utilities and public services, including sewers. Proper and adequate provisions exist 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 2. 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 to the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. The proposed subdivision in the Tentative Tract Map is designed, 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 be subject to subsequent site plan review, which will take into account Title 24 standards. B. The proposed subdivision and the provisions for its design and improvement in the Tentative Tract Map are consistent with the general plan for the City of Azusa ("General Plan"), and the applicable specific plan, otherwise known as the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan ("Specific Plan"), because: 1. The Tentative Tract Map 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 3. 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 City Council, the City 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 36 units per acre) will facilitate lower cost housing opportunities. SECTION 4. 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 5. An EIR was prepared by the City pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 to analyze potential adverse environmental impacts of the Project implementation. Significant adverse environmental impacts with regard to air quality, aesthetics, noise, cultural resources, and utilities and service systems were found. A Statement of Overriding Considerations has been adopted under a separate resolution. SECTION 6: The City Council hereby approves Vesting Tentative Tract Map 54057 based on the aforementioned findings and conditions of approval listed as Exhibit A. The map shall be finalized and recorded prior to any construction and only after these findings and conditions have been accepted in writing by the owner of the described property. SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this resolution and shall cause the same to be published in compliance with Chapter 66, Article IV, Division 4 of the Azusa Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January, 2003. ____________________ Cristina Cruz-Madrid, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________ Vera Mendoza, CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on January 21, 2003, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: _________________________ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM _________________________ City Attorney Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval