Resolution - 8107RESOLUTION NO. 8107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
• COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
18916 AND VARIANCE NO. 891, AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREFOR.
(Joseph Angiuli)
• The City Council.of the City of West Covina,
California, does resolve as follows:
• WHEREAS, there was filed with the City of West
Covina, certified applications on the forms prescribed in
Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code for
the physical development of that certain property described as
follows:
a portion of Lot 19 of the W. R. Rowland Tract, as
shown on Map filed in Book 42, Page 45 of Miscellaneous
Records, in the Office of,the County Recorder; and
WHEREAS, an initial study has revealed that, because
of its conformance to the current zoning and the General Plan,
as well as its compatibility with surrounding development, this
project will have no significant effect on the environment. A
negative declaration of environmental impact has been prepared
for the proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970; and
WHEREAS, hearings on said application were duly
noticed and conducted by the Planning Commission on August 19,
1987, and September 2, 1987, at which time said application was
denied; and
WHEREAS, the action of the Planning Commission was
appealed to the City'Council for hearing and consideration; and
WHEREAS, after proper and legal notice the City
Council held hearings on said Planning Commission,action on
September 28, 1987;.and
WHEREAS, the applicant presented sufficient evidence
related to the case to show the following necessary findings
for a tentative parcel map have been met:
a. The proposed map, which does not change the land
use designation, and which creates three parcels
that exceed the area requirements for the
existing zone and does not alter the development
standards of the proposed improvements from those
required for development in the same zone and
vicinity is consistent with the General Plan.
• b. The design and improvements of the proposed
subdivision are consistent with the General Plan
in that it provides three residential lots of a
density less than designated by the General Plan.
C. The site, exceeding the minimum lot sizes for
three lots in Area District I, is physically
suitable for this type of development.
d. Meeting the requirments of Area District I, this
site is physically suitable for the proposed
density of the development.
e. The addition of two single-family residences to a
site that has one existing single-family
• residence is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially injure
fish, wildlife, or their habitat.
f. Housing adhering to the zoning regulations and
the building codes of the City will not cause
serious health problems.
g. This subdivision, of two lots that do not have
easements, into three lots that will not have
easements, will not conflict with easements
acquired by the public.
WHEREAS, the applicant presented sufficient evidence
related to the case to show the following necessary findings
for a variance have been met:
a. Exceptional circumstances exist in that the two
existing lots totaling 27,313 square feet and
averaging 13,656 square feet per lot, are out of
proportion with the surrounding Area District I
residential development requiring 7,500 square
feet minimum and averaging approximately 8,000
square feet per lot.
b. This variance is necessary to allow the
development of three lots in a manner which is
commensurate with the majority of the lots in the
same vicinity and zone.
C. Granting of this variance will not be detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to property
within the vicinity, since construction of the
housing units will be subject to all zoning and
building regulations except for this variance,
which allows less than the minimum required
width on lots that are substantially larger than
required.
d. Granting of. this variance which has shown
exceptional circumstances and necessity for
enjoyment of property rights for this project,
which is at a density in accord with the General
Plan, will not adversely affect the General Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the findings and
decision in Planning Commission Resolution No. 9-87-3564 be set
aside and the City Council does hereby APPROVE the requested
parcel map and variance, and does hereby CERTIFY the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact subject to the following
• conditions, the violation of any one (1) of which shall be
grounds for revocation of the parcel map and variance by the
Planning Commission or City Council:
1. Comply with Tentative Parcel Map No. 18916 dated
September 2, 1987.
2. Comply with standards of the R-1 Zone, Area District
I, except where modified by variance.
3. Engineering Department Requirements:
a. Sanitary sewers shall be provided to each "lot"
in compliance with Municipal Code Chapter 23,
Article 2, and. to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
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b. Sidewalks, five feet wide shall be
constructed along Rowland Avenue.
C. Adequate provision shall be made for acceptance
and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent area.
d. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, and/or
approval of a final map, all of the following
requirements shall be satisfied:
i. A final grading and drainage plan showing
existing and proposed elevations and drain-
age structures and showing existing and
proposed on -site and off -site improvements
shall be submitted to and approved by the
Planning, Building and Engineering
Departments.
ii. Arrangements for the installation of street
lights with underground wiring shall be
made with Southern California Edison Com-
pany. At the time of installation, the
applicant shall provide the necessary
trenching and backfill. Submit two (2)
sets of the subdivision and/or development
plan to the Engineering Department, Traffic
and Lighting Section, to be used for de-
signing the street lighting system.
iii. An itemized cost estimate for all on -site
and off -site improvements to be con-
structed, except buildings, shall be
submitted to the Engineering Department for
approval. Based upon the approved cost
estimates, required fees shall be paid and
improvement securities for all on -site and
off -site improvements, except buildings,
and 100% labor/material securities for all
off -site improvements, shall be posted
prior to final approval of the plans.
e. The proposed subdivision shall conform to Munici-
pal Code Chapter 20 - Subdivisions.
f. Complete rough grading per plan prior to final
map approval.
4. Fire Department Requirements:
No requirements.
5. Building Department Requirements:
No requirements.
6. Police Department Requirements:
No requirements.
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FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
i ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 28th day of September, 1987.
• Mayor
• ATTEST:
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City Cl rk
I, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of September, 1987.
AYES: Councilmembers: Tennant, Bacon, Shearer, Manners, Chappell
NOES: Councilmembers None
ABSENT: Councilmembers None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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City Clerk