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Resolution - 6215RESOLUTION NO. 6215 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 40799, AND CERTIFY- ING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREFOR. (Sand Dollar Development, Inc.) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission a verified application on the forms prescribed in Section 9100 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the physical development of that certain property generally described as follows: a 14.45-acre portion of Lots 302 and 318 of E. J. Baldwin's Fifth Subdivision of a portion of the Rancho La Puente; as per map recorded in Book 12, Page 134 of Maps, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required notice did on the lst day of October, 1980, conduct a duly adver- tised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said appli- cation; ,and WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by.this Commis- sion and in its behalf reveal the following facts: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a two -lot tenta- tive tract map for the purpose of constructing a 215-unit condominium development at the above location, pending annexation to the City of West Covina. 2. Findings necessary for approval of a tentative tract map: a. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan as amended. b. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivi- sion are consistent with.the General Plan as amended. C. The site is physically suited for the proposed type of development. d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. e. Neither the design nor the improvements of the pro- posed subdivision will cause any substantial environ- mental damage. f. Neither the design nor the improvements of the pro- posed subdivision are likely to cause any public health problems. g. Neither the design nor the improvements of the pro- posed subdivision will conflict with easements ac- quired by the public for use of property within the subdivision. The proposed buildings will not en- croach into the flood control easement along the southerly portion of the site. 0 • 3. An initial study has disclosed that, although the project could have a significant impact on the environment, com- pliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and the.Building Code -will mitigate the impact of noise, dust and erosion during construction, increased drainage and sewage disposal. There will be no significant impact on the school system. Francisquito and Azusa Avenues can accommodate the additional traffic, with most freeway - oriented traffic utilizing the latter. On -site parking facilities will exceed the minimum required by Code. A Negative Declaration of.Environmental Impact has been pre- pared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEnA). 4. Subject tentative tract map has been filed in conjunction with General Plan Amendment No. 1980-2, Zone Change No. 555 and Precise Plan of Design No. 748. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on October 1, 1980, adopted Resolution No. 10-80-3069 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 40799,, subject to certain conditions contained therein; and WHEREAS, the City Council upon giving the required notice did on the loth day of November, 1980, conduct a duly advertised public hearing to consider said application; and WHEREAS, testimony and staff reports received at said hearings affirmed the findings made by the Planning Commission during its hearings of October 1, 1980, and set forth in this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a. Pursuant to the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-80-3069 and re -affirmed by this Council; and those findings contained in the Plan- ning Commission Resolution No. 10-80-3069 certifying the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and'the findings of staff reports dated October 1, 1980,-for said Tentative.Tract Map No. 40799, Zone Change No. 555, and Precise Plan No. 748, which are hereby incorporated herein, the City Council does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map No. 40799. b. The physical development.of.the property encompassed by Tentative Tract Map No. 40799 shall conform to the following conditions which, except as otherwise ex- pressly indicated, shall be fully performed and com- pleted or shall be secured by bank or cash deposit satisfactory to.the Planning Director, and the vio- lation of any of which shall be grounds for revocation of said Tentative..'Tract. Conditions of approval: IN 2. Comply with Tentative Tract Map No. 40799, dated October 1, 1980. Comply with all reauirements of the MF-15 Zone except where modified by Planning Commission or City Council. -2- 3. Engineering Department Requirements: a. Applicant to comply with all conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 567. b. Sanitary sewers shall be provided. • C. The required street improvements shall include pri- vate street intersection on Francisquito Avenue, driveway approach on Azusa Avenue, and left -turn pocket on Azusa Avenue, contiguous to subject prop- erty. d. Nine -foot wide sidewalks with trees in tree wells, shall be constructed along Francisquito Avenue and along Azusa Avenue adjacent to curb. e. Adequate provision shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage,entering the property from adjacent areas. f. Parking lot and driveway improvements on private Property shall comply with Planning Commission Reso- lution No. 2513 and be constructed to the City of .West Covina Standards.. g. Prior to issuance of a building permit and/or approval of a final map the applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements: i. A final grading and drainage plan showing exist- ing and proposed elevations and drainage struc- tures (and showing existing and proposed on -site and off -site improvements) shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning, Building and En- gineering Departments. ii. Arrangements for"the installation of street Tights with underground wiring shall be made with Southern California Edison Company. At the time of installation, the applicant shall provide the necessary trenching and backfill. iii. A parking lot lighting plan showing electrolier types and locations, average illumination levels, points of minimum illumination and photometric data as requested shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and Planning Director. iv. An itemized cost estimate for all on -site and off -site improvements to be constructed (except buildings) shall be submitted to Engineering Department for approval. Based upon the ap- proved cost estimates, reauired fees shall be paid and improvement securities shall be posted prior to final approval of the plans. • h. The proposed subdivision shall conform to the Sub- division Ordinance of the City of West Covina. i. Joing use agreement between Lots 1 and 2 to the satis- faction of the City Attorney shall be recorded. -3- j. If development is built in stages, the first stage shall include two access points to public streets and on -site circulation to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. k. Private streets shall,comply with -Planning Commission • Resolution No. 2519 and be constructed to the City of West Covina Standards. 4. Building Department Requirements No requirements. 5. Fire Department Requirements.: No requirements. 6. Police Department Requirements: No requirements. The City Council further finds and determines that the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the project has been prepared in accordance with the .California. Environmental Quality Act of 19.70 and the State Guidelines and is hereby approved and shall be certified as required by law. FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution. L� ATTEST: • APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th'day of November, 1980. Mavor MEAM I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 6215 was duly adopted by the City Council of the:City:.of.Wes.t.Covina at a regular meeting thereof held on the loth day of November, 1980, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Bacon, Tennant, Chappell, Tice, Shearer • NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen: None APPROVED AS TOFORM: City Attorney, • • -5-