Resolution - 8245a
RESOLUTION NO. 8245
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING
. THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION BY APPROVING
PRECISE PLAN NO. 606, REVISION 1.
(West Covina Nissan)
• 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, requiring
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 26, Tract 1.8268, 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. 436 as shown on map recorded in Book 10,
Page 64 of Parcel Maps, in said office; thence
sothwesterly 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 degrees, 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
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 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 of Tract No. 18268 as per map
recorded in Book 451, Pages 24 and 25 of Maps in the
Office of the County Recorder of said County.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required
notice, did on July 20, 1988 conduct a duly advertised public
ihearing as prescribed by law to consider said application, and
at which time said application was approved; and
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WHEREAS, Precise Plan No. 606, Revision 1 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. 614 and General Plan Amendment No. II-88-5. Final
approval of Precise Plan No. 606, Revision 1 is contingent upon
the approval of Zone Change No. 614 and General Plan Amendment
II-88-5 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
the extension of an existing automobile dealership by
adding 2.08 acres of property to be used for employee
parking and new car storage.
2. The subject Precise Plan was filed in conjunction with
and is contingent upon approvals of General Plan Amendment
No. II-88-5, Zone Change No. 614 and Tentative Parcel Map
No. 19641.
3. The project meets or exceeds all minimum requirements of
the Service -Commercial (S-C) Zone.
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 in that it
conforms to or exceeds established standards.
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
Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for the
proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
Said Environmental Impact Report was previously certified
by the City Council.
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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. The applicant is providing a
heavily landscaped area to the rear portion of the
property which is adjacent to Norma Avenue. This
area will provide an aesthetically pleasing
transition from the residential area to the
commercial uses.
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..
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. 606, Rev. 1, 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.
That the approval of the Precise Plan is subject to the
following conditions:
a. Comply with Tentative Parcel Map No. 19641 dated
July 20, 1988, as amended by the City Council.
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b. Comply with all applicable standards of the West
Covina Municipal Code, particularly Chapter 26,
Article X.
C. Comply with all the requirements of the CBD
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Redevelopment Plan.
d. Comply with the mitigation measures that are
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recommended in the Environmental Impact Report as
outlined below:
i. A block wall of at least six feet in height,
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constructed of decorative masonry block,
shall be constructed in the required land-
scaped setback area along Norma Avenue.
Said wall shall visually compliment 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 land-
scaped 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 in
addition to the six foot masonry block
fence for security purposes, 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.
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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.
• 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.
xii. The applicant shall provide public
transportation information to project
occupants and employees.
xiv. 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 and
to minimize use of water for irrigation.
e. Prior to the issuance of any permits for the work
approved by Precise Plan No. 606, Rev. 3, landscape
and irrigation plans for the entire site shall be
submitted and approved by the Planning Department.
f. All mechanical equipment located on the site shall be
shown on the landscape plan, and shall be screened to
satisfaction of the Planning Director.
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g. Wheel stops shall be installed in the seven employee
parking spaces located on the northwest corner of the
property abutting Garvey Avenue.
h. In lieu of street trees, the applicant shall plant
eight 24-inch box trees on site, adjacent to the
public right of way. Said trees shall be spaced
approximately 35 feet on center.
i. The designated customer parking area shall be for
customer use only. The storage or display of auto-
mobiles, or employee parking in the designated
customer parking area is prohibited.
j. Except where expressly altered by this approval, the
project shall be subject to all conditions of -
approval of the original Precise Plan No. 606,
and all subsequent revisions thereto.
k. Engineering Department Requirements
i. Comply with all conditions contained in
Planning Resolution No. 567.
ii. The required street improvements shall in-
clude removal of residential drives on Norma
Avenue and construction of curb and gutter
contiguous to subject property.
iii. The access rights from Norma Avenue shall be
dedicated to the City.
iv. Side walks five feet wide shall be
constructed along Garvey Avenue adjacent to
curb.
V. Adequate provision shall be made for accept-
ence and disposal of surface drainage enter-
ing the property from adjacent areas.
vi. Parking lot and driveway improvements on
private property shall comply with Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2513 and be con-
structed to the City of West Covina
Standards.
vii. Prior to issuance of a building permit
and/or approval of a final map all of the
following requirements shall be satisfied.
a. 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.
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b. Arrangements for the installation of
street lights 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. Submit two (2) sets of the
subdivision and/or development plan to
the Engineering Department, Traffic and
Lighting Section, to be used for
designing the street lighting system.
(Norma Avenue only)
C. A parking lot lighting plan showing
electrolier types and locations,
average illumination levels, points of
minimum illumination 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.
d. 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.
vii. Joint use parking and/or access agreement to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
City Attorney shall be recorded with the Los
Angeles County Recorder.
1. Eire Department Requirements
No requirements.
M. Building Department Requirements
No requirements.
n. Police Department Requirements
No requirements.
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o. Planning Commission Requirement
i. That adjacent property owners have the option to
request that the wall immediately adjacent to
their property be incresed in height to a maximum
of eight (8) feet overall, to insure privacy.
p. City Council requirements:
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a. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with
the City for the maintenance of the required
landscaping on Norma and Winston Avenues outside
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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 as encompassed by the above
mentioned agreement.
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.
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5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 10th day of October , 1988
Mayor
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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, Manners
NOES: Councilmember: Tarozzi, McFadden
ABSENT: Councilmember: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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