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Resolution - 8244RESOLUTION NO.8244 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE • CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION BY APPROVING PRECISE PLAN NO. 810. (Bozzani Motor Car) 0 : • WHEREAS, there were filed with the City of West Covina, verified applications on forms prescribed in Chapter 26, Article VI, of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting approval of a precise plan relating to the construction of an automobile dealership on that certain property generally described as follows: That portion of Lot 27, Tract 18268, in the City of West Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 451, Pages 24 and 25 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, lying southeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at the most northerly corner of Parcel 4 of Parcel Map No. 36 as shown on map recorded in Book 10, Page 64 of Parcel Maps, in said office; thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of said Parcel 4, said line being a curve concave southeasterly and having a radius of 1,258 feet through an angle of 10 degrees, 14 minutes, 59 seconds, an arc distance of 225.04 feet; thence leaving said northwesterly line south 39 degrees, 38 minutes, 55 seconds east 0.15 feet to a curve concave southeasterly and having a radius of 170 feet; thence.southwesterly along last said curve from a tangent which bears south 48 degress, 6 minutes, 36 seconds west through an angle of 38 degrees, 51 minutes, 36 seconds, a distance of 115.30 feet; thence tangent to last said curve south 9 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds west, 98.33 feet to a tangent curve concave northwesterly and having a radius of 230 feet; thence southwesterly along last said curve through an angle of 81 degrees 10 minutes, 10 seconds, an arc distance of 325.84 feet; thence tangent to last said curve north 89 degrees, 34 minutes, 50 seconds, west 14 feet to a point in the easterly line of Lot 38 of said Tract 18268 distant thereon south 0 degrees 25 minutes, 10 seconds west, 5.84 feet from the northeast corner of last said lot; and Lots 37 of Tract No. 18268, in the City of West Covina, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 451, Pages 24 and 25 of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said County;and • • n LJ I* Lot 38 of Tract No. 18268, in the City of West Covina, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 451, Pages 24 and 25 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Excepting therefrom that portion described as follows: Beginning at the northwesterly corner of said Lot 38; thence easterly along the northerly line of said lot, south 89 degrees, 34 feet, 50 inches east,'116 feet to the northeasterly corner of said lot; thence southerly along the easterly line of said lot, south 6 degrees, 25 feet, 10 inches, west to a line which is parellel with and distant southerly 5.84 feet from said northerly line; thence westerly along said parallel line north 89 degrees, 34 feet, 50 inches west, 91 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave southeasterly and having a radius of 25 feet; thence westerly and southwesterly along said curve through an angle of 90 degrees 00 feet, 00 inches, a distance of 39.27 feet to its point of tangency with the westerly line of said lot 38; thence northerly along said westerly line north 00 degrees, 25 feet, 10 inches east, 30.84 feet to the point of beginning. Lot 28 of County of recorded Office of in the City of West Covina, in the State of California, as in Book 451, Pages 24 and 25 of Maps, the County Recorder of said County. Tract 18268, Los Angeles, per map in the WHEREAS, a hearing on said application was duly noticed and conducted by the Planning Commission on July 20, 1988, at which time the application was approved; and WHEREAS, Precise Plan No. 810 was called up by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing on September 15, 1988, at which time the City Council heard Zone Change No. 613, and General Plan Amendment No. II-88-3. Final approval of Precise Plan No. 810 is contingent upon the approval of Zone Change No. 613 and General Plan Amendment No.II-88-3 by the City Council; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal the following facts: 1. The applicant is requesting approval of a Precise Plan for an automobile dealership with a 1,140 square foot office/ showroom building and a 1,884 square foot patio display area. 2. The subject Precise Plan was filed in conjunction with and is contingent upon approvals of General Plan Amendment No. II-88-3, Zone Change No. 613, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 19632. 3. The project meets or exceeds all minimum requirements of the Service -Commercial (S-C) Zone. (2) 4. Appropriate findings for approval of a precise plan of design are as follows: a. That consideration has been given and restrictions • imposed to the extent necessary to permit the same degree of enjoyment to the subject property, but subject to the same degree of protection of adjoining properties as would be accorded in normal • circumstances by the standard restrictions imposed by the Municipal Code. • b. That strict adherence to the development standards of the applicable zone and the proposed precise plan will not measurably depreciate property values in the vicinity or interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity or endanger the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare. C. That a project is reviewed in terms of its architectural design, general exterior appearance; landscaping, color, texture of surface materials and exterior construction, shape and bulk and other physical characteristics including location and type of public utility facilities and is found to facilitate the orderly development of the precise plan area. 5. Based upon the findings of an initial study, an Environmenal Impact Report has been prepared for the proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. Said EIR was certified by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows: 1. On the basis of the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the City Council makes the following findings: a. The project meets the minimum requirements established by the Zoning Ordinance. Landscaping, parking, and site coverage exceed the requirements. The project has been designed in a manner that minimizes the conflicts between commercial and residential uses. By retaining a 25-foot landscaped area along Azusa Avenue, the applicant has demon- strated concern for the continuity of the residential setting to the south, and has successfully created an entry to the Auto Plaza. The applicant is providing • a heavily landscaped area to the rear portion of the property which is adjacent to Norma Avenue and Winston Street. This area will provide an aestheti- cally pleasing transition from the residential area to the commercial uses. • (3) b. The project will not depreciate property values or interfere with the enjoyment of other properties in the vicinity. The project has sucessfully blended into the residential area to the South, while providing this area with a buffer between commercial and residential uses. The project will not interfere • with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity or endanger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, in that it conforms to or exceeds established standards. C. The project -has been reviewed in terms of its design, and has been found to be acceptable. The building and attached patio is a contemporary design using black and white materials to complement the clean lines of the building. The applicant is proposing to use a white texture coat plaster on the building paraphet enhanced by a band of black glass block. The black color is carried to the windows by utilizing black anodized aluminum frames and black tintedglass on the showroom windows. The building parapet androof line is carried out and acts as a patio cover. Thecover is supported by black marble columns tying into theblack and white theme of the building. Additionally, theproject facilitates the_ orderly development of the preciseplan. The overall development of the site meets or exceeds the minimum standards required in the Zoning ordinance for the "Service -Commercial" Zone. The applicant is proposing to retain the 25-foot landscaped area adjacent to Azusa Avenue. This creates an extensively landscaped edge along Azusa. Avenue forming a visually pleasing entrance to the Auto Plaza. Further by maintaining this setback, the applicant retains continuity with the residential area to the south. The project exceeds the minimum requirements for landscaping. 0 (4) 2. That pursuant to all of the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, and further based on the findings above the Precise Plan of Design No. 810, is APPROVED subject to the provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code,, provided . that the physical development of the herein described property shall conform to said Precise Plan and the conditions set forth herein which, except as otherwise • expressly indicated, shall be fully performed and completed or shall be secured by bank or cash deposit satisfactory to the Planning Director before the use or occupancy of the property is commenced and before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, and the violation of any of which shall be grounds for revocation of said Precise Plan by the Planning Commission or City Council. • 3. That the Precise Plan shall not be effective for any purpose until the owner of the property involved (or his duly authorized representative) has filed at the office of the Planning Director his affidavit stating he is aware of, and accepts, all conditions of this Precise Plan as set forth below. 4. That the approval of the Precise Plan is subject to the following conditions: a. Comply with Study Plan "A", dated July 20, 1988, as amended by City Council. b. Comply with Exhibit 1-(Elevations) C. Comply with all requirements of the Service -Commercial Zone. d. Prior to the issuance of building permits, applicant shall submit a detailed landscaping plan to the Planning Director for review and approval. Said Plan to include type, size, and quantity of landscaping materials, as well as a fully automatic comprehensive watering system. Landscaped areas are to be kept free of litter and diseased or dead plants. All installation of landscaping and irrigation shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. e. All ground -mounted, wall -mounted and/or roof -mounted equipment not shown on the approved Study Plan, shall -be screened from public view in a manner that is archi- tecturally compatible with the main building. Plans and elevations indicating the type of equipment and method of concealment shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. (5) f. All utilities shall be installed underground. g. A five -and -one -half -foot ( W ) minimum height trash enclosure shall be installed pursuant to Section 26-568 of the Municipal Code. • h. In lieu of street trees the applicant shall plant six 24-inch box trees on site approximately 35 feet on center, adjacent to the public.right of way. The applicant shall • plant four such trees on the Azusa Avenue frontage and 'two such trees on the Garvey Avenue south frontage. • i. Comply with the mitigation measures that are recommended in the Environmental Impact Report and addendum thereto and as outlined below: i. A block wall of at least six feet in height, constructed of decorative masonry block, shall be constructed in the required landscaped setback area along Norma Avenue. Said wall shall visually complement the existing block wall along Norma Avenue across Juniper Street. ii. A landscaped setback area a minimum of 15 feet in width from the back of curb shall be provided along the Norma Avenue frontage. This landscaped area shall be a minimum of six feet in width between property line and wall. iii. The project shall conform to the site plan and structural requirements as approved by the Planning Commission and labeled Study Plan A. iv. Spotlighting of building walls and landscaped areas shall be prohibited. All on -site lighting, including pole mounted, shall conform to the requirements of the Municipal Code. V. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicants shall submit a security plan which addresses security fencing, lighting, and planting. Barbed wire is prohibited. Decorative wrought iron may be used for security purposes in addition to the six foot masonry block fence, subject to the approval of the Planning Director. vi. Landscape and Irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department encompassing the entire site. vii. The applicant shall comply with the City grading ordinance, including required dust control measures. viii. The applicant shall wet all unpaved demolition and • construction areas a minimum of twice a day during excavation and grading, and shall comply with SCAQMD District Rule 403. ix. All equipment shall be maintained in a manner as to minimize exhaust emissions. All vehicles shall be shut down when not in use, or when queing for • loading/unloading. (6) x. Construction activities shall be scheduled to avoid peak emission period, and shall be curtailed or discontinued during first and second stage smog alerts. xi. The project contractor shall muffle and shield . intakes and exhausts, shroud or shield impact tools, and use electric -powered rather than diesel -powered equipment where feasible. • xii. Hours of construction shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. xiii. The applicant shall provide public transportation information to project occupants and employees. xiv. Project structures shall be designed for maximum energy efficiency. xv. All truck operations occurring on Winston Avenue, Norma Avenue, or Stuart Avenue, shall be limited to the period between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. xvi. The applicant shall provide landscaping in paved vehicle parking areas and auto display areas, around showroom buildings and along the Norma Avenue boundary. xvii. Follow applicable State Water Quality Control Board recommendations regarding irrigation of landscaping, to minimize runoff of water into the storm drainage system to minimize use of water for ::irrigation. j. The designated customer parking area shall be for customer use only. The storage or display of automobiles, or employee parking in the designated customer parking area is prohibited. k. No exterior P.A. or intercom system shall be permitted outside of.any building, except in the new car display and sales area. It shall not be audible to surrounding residents. 1. There shall be no test driving of motor vehicles, either related to repair or sales of the vehicles, on surrounding residential streets, such as but not limited to, Winston, Stuart, Baymar and Norma. m. Precise Plan No. 810 is contingent upon the approval of General Plan Amendment II-88-3,.and Zone Change No. 613. This precise plan shall not become effective until the applicant shows proof to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that Final Map No. 19632 has been recorded in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. (7) n. Fire Department Requirements • i. Provide James Jones 3700 fire hydrant at northeast corner of driveway on Garvey Avenue South. ii. Provide minimum 8" water main to serve the required hydrant. • iii. 'Fire hydrant shall be capable of delivering a minimum fire flow of 2000 GPM to the site. Fire flow shall be verified by a letter from the water purveyor. o. Engineering Department Requirements i. Comply with all conditions contained in Planning Resolution No. 567. ii. The required street improvements shall include removal of driveway aprons and replace with curb and gutter on Norma and Winston contiguous to subject property. iii. The required street dedication shall include those portions of Azusa Avenue (5 feet wide) contiguous to subject property. iv. The access rights from Norma Avenue, Winston Avenue and alley shall be dedicated to the City. V. Sidewalks, five-foot wide shall be constructed along Azusa Avenue, and Garvey Avenue, adjacent to the curb. vi. Adequate provision shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent area. vii. Parking lot and driveway improvements on private property shall comply with Planning Commission Resolution No. 2513 and be constructed to the City of West Covina Standards. viii. Water service facilities shall be constructed to at least meet the requirements for fire flow established by the City's Fire Department and the requirements of the subsequent water purveyor/owner of the facilities. ix. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, all of the following requirements shall be satisfied: 1. A final grading and drainage plan showing existing and proposed elevations and drainage 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. (8) 2. A parking lot.lighting plan showing electrolier types in conformance with City Standard Drawing T-33 and locations, average illumination levels, points of minimum illumation and photometric data in conformance with Planning Commission Resolution No. 2513 and as requested shall • be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and Planning Director. 3. An itemized cost estimate for all on -site • and off -site improvements to be constructed, 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. P. Building Department Requirements a. Comply with all requirements of the following Codes of the City and State: i. 1985 Uniform Building Code 11. 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code iii. 1985 Uniform Mechanical'Code vi. 1987 National Electric Code v. Title 24 State of California Energy/Insulation Regulations and Handicapped Persons Standards. vi. West Covina Security Ordinance q. Police Department Requirements No requirements. r. Redevelopment Agency Requirements a. Planning Commission Requirements: i. That adjacent property owners have the option to request that the wall immediately adjacent to their property be increased in height to a maximum of 8 feet overall, to insure privacy. t. City Council requirements: a. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City for the maintenance of the required landscaping on Norma and Winston Avenues outside the decorative masonry wall. As part of the maintenance agreement, the applicant shall annually deposit with the City in advance, an amount equal to the estimated cost of landscape maintenance for the coming twelve-month period as estimated by the City. The applicant, shall pay the actual cost of landscaping maintenance as invoiced by the City. Any deposit amount in excess of actual cost shall be refunded to the applicant. Any amount due the City in excess of the annual deposit shall be paid to the City within thirty (30) days of invoice. b. The applicant shall grant a permit to the City to enter upon their property along Norma and Winston Avenues as necessary to perform maintenance of the facilities encompassed by the above mentioned agreement. 9 C. The block wall along Norma and Winston Avenues shall be of decorative masonry block, six (6) feet in height, measured from the highest adjacent grade. It may be topped with wrought iron, if necessary for security purposes. The block wall shall be covered with vines. • d. A landscaped setback area of twenty (20) feet in width from the backs of the curb shall be provided along Norma and Winston Avenues. e. In addition to the existing right-of-way, there shall be a • ten (10) foot wide easement for sidewalk purposes dedicated to the City along Norma Avenue and/or Winston Avenue • adjacent to this development/subdivision. f. A four (4) foot wide meandering sidewalk shall be constructed along Norma Avenue and/or Winston Avenue adjacent to this development/subdivision, which ties into the existing sidewalk. g. Landscape and irrigation shall be designed and installed to City standards. There shall be a ninety (90) day plant establishment period following satisfactory completion of the landscape and irrigation and prior to the beginning of routine maintenance. h. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City for maintenance of the landscaping per previous condition. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this loth day of Octnher , 1988. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 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 loth day of October, , 1988. AYES: Councilmember: Lewis, Bacon, Planners NOES: Councilmember: Tarozzi, McFadden ABSENT: Councilmember: None City L rk . APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Atto ney (10)