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Resolution - 8249RESOLUTION NO. 8249 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION BY APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19837, AS AMENDED. (Hassen Imports Partnership) • WHEREAS, there was filed with the City of West Covina a verified application on the forms prescribed in Chapter 26, • Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the physical development of that certain property generally described as follows: Lots 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, and 235 of Tract No. 18811 as per map recorded in Book 483, Pages 11 to 14 inclusive of Maps and Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 14380 as per map recorded in Book 142, Pages 26 and 27 of Miscellaneous Records, both recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, County of Los Angeles, State of California. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice did on the 20th day of July, 1988, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law and approved said application; and WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 19837 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. 616 and General Plan Amendment No. II-88-6. Final approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 19837 is contingent upon the approval of Zone Change No. 616 and General Plan Amendment No. II-88-6 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 one lot parcel map for the expansion of an existing automobile dealership. 2. The proposed subdivision meets or exceeds the standards of the Service Commercial (S-C) Zone. 3. This map is being processed concurrently with and is contingent upon the approvals of Zone Change No. 616 and General Plan Amendment No. II-88-6. 4. Findings necessary for approval of a tentative parcel map: a. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans which is call for commercial uses, and the expansion of the economic base of the City. b. The design and improvement proposed are consistent with the General Plan designation of "Service and Neighborhood Commerical", and the CBD Redevelopment.Plan which calls for "Service • Commercial" uses. c. The site is physically suitable for this type of development, as indicated by similar developments adjacent to the project site. Page 2 d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The incorporation of six residential lots into the existing developed • parcel will lessen the intensity of the existing development, as the additional lot area is proposed for surface parking and storage of automobiles. • e. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage. The project site is in an • urban area and has previously been developed with six single-family homes and an automobile dealership. f. The design of the subdivision with this type of improvements will not cause any serious public health problems. The proposal meets the development criteria established in the Municipal Code. g. The design of the subdivison will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public. 5. An initial study has disclosed that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared and previously certified pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Tentative Parcel Map No. 19837 be 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 map and the following conditions 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 the recordation of a final map in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, and the violation of any of which shall be grounds for revocation of said parcel map by the Planning Commission or City Council. The Tentative Parcel Map 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 parcel map as stated below: 1. Comply with Tentative Parcel Map No. 19837 dated July 20, 1988, as amended by the City Council. • 2. Comply with all applicable standards of the West Covina Municipal Code, particularly Chapter 26, Article X and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2513. 3. Comply with all the requirements of the CBD Redevelopment Plan. • 4. In lieu of street trees, the applicant shall plant approximately six 24 inch box trees on site at intervals of 35 feet on center, adjacent to the public right of way along the Garvey Avenue frontage adjacent to the public right of way. Page 3 5. Engineering Department Requirements: a. Comply with all conditions contained in Planning . Resolution No. 567. b. The required street improvements shall include removal of residential driveways on Norma Avenue • and construction of curb and gutter contiguous to subject property. • C. The access rights from Norma Avenue shall be dedicated to the City. d. Sidewalks, five -feet wide shall be constructed along Garvey Avenue adjacent to curb. e. Adequate provision shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent area. f. 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. g. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, all of the following requirements shall be satisfied: 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. A parking lot lighting plan showing elec- trolier 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. iii. An itemized cost estimate for all on -site and off -site improvements to be con- structed, except buildings, shall be sub- mitted 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, Is and 100% labor/material securities for all off -site improvements, shall be posted prior to final approval of the plans. h. 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. • i. The proposed subdivision shall conform to Munici- pal Code Chapter 20 - Subdivisions. Page 4 j. "In response to the mitigating measure in the EIR concerning hydrology, the developer shall pay a fair share of the cost of designing and • constructing at least a 30 inch storm drain with inlets, in addition to the existing drain, to drain the intersection of Hillward Street and Walnut Creek Parkway into the Walnut Creek Channel. The, fair share shall be based upon the • drainage from the entire Precise Plan site which flows to Hillward Street and Walnut Creek Parkway in proportion to the total drainage flowing into • this intersection. The fair share shall be paid prior to issuing any permits." 6. Police Department Requirements: No requirements. 7. Fire Department Requirements: No requirements. 8. Building Department Requirements: No requirements. 9. Redevelopment Agency Requirements: No requirements. 10. 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. • • Page 5 • 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. • • 0 Page 6 • • • • • 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. ATTEST: ADOPTED AND APPROVED this loth day of October, 1988 City Clerk / vLfi„L ayor 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 NOES: Councilmember ABSENT: Councilmember APPROVED AS TO FORM: Lewis, Bacon, Manners Tarozzi, McFadden None City CWrk