HomeMy WebLinkAbout250 (94)RESOLUTION NO. 250(94)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF IRWINDALE
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24040 94-5-PM/V
TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF THREE LOTS ON THE
PROPERTY AT 846 MERIDIAN STREET WITHIN THE M-1 ZONE,
AND MAKING FINDINGS AND SUPPORT THEREOF
A. RECITAL
(i) American Suntek International Corporation, the applicants, 436 Cloverleaf
Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (the "Applicants" hereinafter), have filed an application for
Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15235 or 846 Meridian Street, Irwindale, California, in the County
of Los Angeles, consisting of approximately one acre situated on the south side of Meridian
Street, approximately 370 feet west of Bateman Avenue, and adjacent to the rear yards of
single family homes fronting on Ruelas Street, to be divided into three lots. Parcel 1 will be
6,525 sq.ft., Parcel 2 will be 12,266 sq.ft. and Parcel 3 will be 24,769 sq.ft. in area. This
is an undeveloped property that is proposed to be the site for two industrial buildings.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map shall be referred to as the
"Application".
ii) On October 6, 1994, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing, as required by law, on the Application and conditionally approved the
Application at that same meeting subject to the approval of a Resolution which would detail
the specific Conditions under which the Application was approved.
(iii) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts
set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Planning Commission
during the public hearing conducted with regard to the Application, including written staff
reports, verbal testimony, development plans, and map titled Tentative Parcel Map No.
24040 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", this Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The design and improvement of proposed subdivision is
consistent with the City's General Plan, the zone (M-1) in accordance with the City's Zoning
Ordinance and the requirements of the state Subdivision Map Act, if ( and only if) the
conditions set forth below are accepted and completed by the Subdivider.
b. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of
development if (and only if) the conditions set forth below are accepted and completed by the
Subdivider.
c. That the design of the subdivision and the type of improvements
will not conflict with the easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use
of property within the proposed subdivision.
d. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements
are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially or unavoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
e. The design of the subdivision and type of improvements are not
likely to cause serious public health problems.
f. The site is adequate in size, shape, topography, location,
utilities and other factors to accommodate the proposed subdivision.
g. Adequate street access and traffic capacity are or will be
available to serve the subdivision, as well as existing and anticipated development in the
surrounding areas.
h. Adequate utilities and public services are or will be available to
serve the proposed subdivision, as well as existing and anticipated development in the
surrounding area.
3. The Planning Commission specifically finds that in accordance with the
Initial Study prepared with regard to the Application and Negative Declaration No. ND 94-
10, have been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and guidelines promulgated thereunder and, further, this
proposal will not have a significant impact on the environment. This Commission finds that
said Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgement of the City of Irwindale.
4. The Planning Commission specifically finds and determined that,
having considered the record as a whole, including the findings set forth herein, the changes
and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon the project proposed
in the Application, there is no evidence before this Planning Commission that the project
proposed herein will have the potential of adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commission
hereby rebuts the presumption contained in Section 753.5(d) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution, if the
California department of Fish and Game requires payment of a fee pursuant to Section 711.4
of the California Fish and Game Code, payment thereof shall be made by the Applicant prior
to the issuance of any building permit or other entitlement with regard to the project.
5. Based upon the substantial evidence and conclusions set forth
hereinabove, this Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the
conditions set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein,
which conditions are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare and are reasonable and proper in accordance with the intent and purposes of Title 16
of the Irwindale Municipal Code.
6. The Secretary shall:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by
certified mail, to the applicant at the address of record set forth in the Application.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6th day of October, 1994.
Chairman ATTEST:
Secretary 01/6"(a2"-e•414--
1, David A. Caretto, Secretary of the Planning Commission of
the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Irwindale held on the 6th day of
October, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS: B. Aguayo, R. Gallardo, B. Ambriz and
Chairman E. Ornelas
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: L. Bernal
COMMISSIONERS: None 040;efaat2ar -
Secretary
EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24040, 94-5-PM/V
GENERAL
1. Applicant shall obtain a valid permit from the Irwindale Building Department
for the construction of the proposed development in conformance with the submitted plans
which are hereby incorporated and made part of this Resolution and designated as Exhibit
"B". Construction plans for the property shall include, but are not limited to site plans, floor
plans, elevations, grading plans, landscape plans, and fencing and wall plans.
2. Applicant hereby agree to pay all required plan check and building permit fees
for the construction of the proposed development.
3. This tentative parcel map shall record within two (2) years from the approval
date by the city Council or it shall become null and void unless an extension of time is
granted pursuant to Title 16 of the Irwindale Municipal Code and the State Map Act.
4. The subdivision and development of this property shall conform to the plans as
finally approved by the City as conditioned herein, and any appreciable modification shall
require the prior approval of the Planning Commission.
5. A site plan of the proposed development shall be approved by the City Planner
prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
6. Prior to any occupancy permit being granted or commencement of the
approved use, these conditions and all improvements shall be completed to the satisfaction of
the City.
7. These conditions supersede any and all previous agreements relating to this
particular property only.
8. Enforcement of these conditions may be undertaken at any time by the City of
Irwindale at the expense of the Applicant.
9. The subdivider shall pay all applicable mitigation fees of provide proof that all
required fees have been paid in accordance with City policies and ordinances in effect at the
time of permit issuance.
10. The development of these sites shall be in compliance with the Uniform Fire
Code.
11. The subdivider shall pay all development impact fees in effect at the time of
issuance of building permits.
ENGINEERING
1. Red curb shall be established from the site's driveway entrance westerly to
residence on the corner of Ruelas Street and Meridian Street.
2. Two 24" box parkway trees shall be planted in the sidewalk in front of the
property along Meridian Street.
3. The improvements called for in this Resolution shall be bonded by the
Developer in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
4. Drainage of the site shall be accomplished by a gravity flow pattern and shall
drain to the existing structure at the southern property line of the site or with a alternative
plan acceptable to the City Engineer. Subdivider shall further provide acceptable drainage
easements across Parcels No. 1, 2, and 3.
5. The Subdivider shall provide reciprocal access and parking easements for
Parcels No. 1, 2, and 3.
6. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the subdivider shall provide a
construction permit in compliance with the NPDES program from the State Water Resources
Control Board.
7. Construction of the improvements within the public right-of-way shall be
completed in accordance with the approved plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
UTILITIES
1. The subdivider shall install individual service utilities to serve each building in
the land subdivision and appurtenances thereof.
2. Construct a water system with appurtenant facilities to serve the lots in the
land division prior to recordation of the final map. The system shall include fire hydrants of
the type and location as determined appropriate by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and industrial fire flows.
3. There shall be filed with the City of Irwindale a statement from California
American Water Co., the water purveyor, indicating that the water system will be operated
by She purveyor and that under normal operating conditions the system will meet the
requirements of the land division and that water service will be provided to each lot.
4. Easements shall be granted to the City, appropriate agency of entity for the
purpose of ingress, egress, construction and maintenance of all infrastructure constructed for
this land division to the satisfaction of the City of Irwindale.
5. The sewer services to the site shall be reviewed and approved by the City of
Duane.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
1. The site plan shall be modified such that only the westerly driveway is utilized
for site vehicular access. The proposed driveway on the easterly side of the site shall be
removed, and the trash enclosure relocated.
2. The installation of landscaping with fully automatic irrigation systems for all
lots in substantial conformance with previously submitted plans for the entire site before a
Certification of Occupancy is issued to any developed lot.
3. Wrought iron security fence gate, must be installed at the driveway entrance,
at the front yard setback line (20 feet) (along Meridian Street).
4. All landscaped areas shall be served with a fully automated sprinkler system.
5. The subject wall shall be constructed of slumpstone block material. All
existing perimeter walls shall be removed prior to new wall construction.
6. Colors of the building shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall be subject to the
City Planner's review and approval.
7. The site plan shall be modified to relocate the two parking spaces in the
southwest corner of the site to be adjacent to the parking area adjacent to building Unit "C"
The setback area adjacent to the office area of Unit "C" shall be a landscaped area.
8. A signing program shall be submitted to the City for review and approval of
the City Planner.
9. There shall be no use of barbed wire or other similar security fencing
materials on any of the site's walls or buildings.
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AND SPECIAL USES
1. Any manufacturing operations that may be proposed on this site shall be
limited to assembly of small scale products such as computer parts, electronic products and
others similar thereto requiring only small hand tool and equipment.
2. No explosives, toxics or chemicals which may pose a health or safety risk may
be stored or utilized on site.
3. Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday - 8
a.m. - 7 p.m. but subject to change by the Planning Commission if problems develop.
4. No deliveries to or from the site before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.
5. All noise levels must be in compliance with the City Municipal Code.
6. No outdoor loud speakers of intercom systems.
7. No security dogs shall be used on the site, only night watchperson.
8. All outdoor lighting shall face the buildings and be shielded to prevent lighting
onto the neighboring single family homes.
9. Alarm system must not be audible - only silent.
10. Graffiti is to be removed from buildings and walls, at owner's expense, within
fifteen (15) calendar days and City notification.
11. Maintenance of the proposed project shall be kept in accordance with City
standards. Once constructed, improvements shall be maintained with strict uniformity to
include landscaping, private drives and perimeter walls to the satisfaction of the City.
12. No outdoor storage of goods or vehicles, nor any repair work thereon except
inside of the building.
13. Applicant's truck route will use best efforts to use Buena Vista Street.
14. All employees of the facility are to use on-site parking, to minimize the effect
upon the residential neighborhood.
15. The CC&R's which shall be recorded upon the property, shall be first
approved by the City Attorney.