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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA- 5 Resolution Todd Case Design RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MODIFYING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RELATED TO PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2002-249 WHICH ALLOWS THE CONSTRUCION OF TWO CONCRETE TILT-UP INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AT 720 NORTH TODD AVENUE. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa, has given notice thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on the application of Howard Parsell, with respect to the requested Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249, to construct two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings at 720 North Todd Avenue; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2003, the Planning Commission carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered in the case as presented at the public hearing. Based on the required findings, the Planning Commission approved Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249, subject to the conditions of approval marked Exhibit “A” dated April 16, 2003. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2003-21 approving Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249, and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2003, the City Council, in accordance with Section 88-170 of the Azusa Municipal Code, appealed the decision of the Planning Commission regarding Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249. WHEREAS, on June 2, 2003, the City Council of the City of Azusa conducted a duly noticed public hearing as required by law, on the appeal of the application of Howard Parsell, with respect to the requested Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249, to construct two concrete tilt-up industrial buildings at 720 North Todd Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa carefully considered all the pertinent evidence and testimony regarding Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, the project has been deemed to be Categorically Exempt and the finding has been made that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 2: 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 project is modified in accordance with Exhibit “E” dated June 2, 2003 (revised site plan and elevations) and Exhibit “D” dated June 2, 2003 (Revised conditions of approval), the City Council hereby modifies the decision of the Planning Commission and approves said Precise Plan of Design based on the following findings: RESOLUTION NO. _____ PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2002-249 PAGE 2 OF 3 1. That the proposed precise plan of design is consistent with the General Plan. Land Use Element Goal No. 1 and 2 of the General Plan calls for promoting and a strong and diversified industrial sector, the elimination of blight and deterioration in industrial areas, and improvements to existing industrial areas in order to improve the opportunities for future growth. As such, the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan. 2. That the nature, condition, and development of the adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The uses directly adjacent to the subject property are industrial and commercial. The construction of the two new buildings, as modified, will be compatible with existing uses in the area. Furthermore, the additional architectural enhancements to the rear elevation and landscaping along the alley and adjacent to the east elevation will improve the aesthetics of the streetscape and area. Therefore, the project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. 3. That the site is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, parking, landscaping, and other development features proposed. A Development Review Board meeting was held to receive comments from City departments/divisions. Standard conditions and requirements were given by the various departments. The project meets all of the applicable provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code and West End Specific Plan to accommodate the use, buildings, yards, fences and walls, parking, landscaping, and other development features proposed. 4. That the proposed precise plan of design complies with all of the applicable development standards of the zone district. The proposal meets all of the applicable standards of the West End Specific Plan and industrial district in which it is located. Staff has analyzed each development standard and prepared a Zoning Conformance Table to show compliance. 5. That the site is adequately served by highways or streets of sufficient width and improved as necessary to accommodate the type of traffic associated with the proposed use. The City Engineering Division has reviewed the proposal and has concluded that truck and vehicle trips are anticipated to be insignificant to the flow of traffic on Foothill Boulevard and Todd Avenue. It also indicated that the existing streets could accommodate the type of traffic associated with proposed use. Standards conditions have issued. 6. That the proposed precise plan of design observes the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The intent of the zoning ordinance is to address all relevant issues pertaining to uses within RESOLUTION NO. _____ PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2002-249 PAGE 3 OF 3 the West End Specific Plan and impose the necessary conditions to prevent impacts and/or mitigate them to a level of insignificance. Conditions of approval have been included to observe the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 3: Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council does hereby modify the decision of the Planning Commission and approve Precise Plan of Design No. P-2002-249 for the property located at: 720 North Todd Avenue, subject to the site plan and elevations revised June 2, 2003, and conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit “D”, dated June 2, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference, as though set out in full and at length. SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 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 this day of , by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: _________________________ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM _________________________ City Attorney Exhibit “D”, dated June 2, 2003 – Revised Conditions of Approval