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Resolution - 5915RESOLUTION NO. 5915 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA? CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. 704, REVISION 1, AND CERTIFYING THE • NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THEREFOR. (Bruce T. Mulhearn) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALI•FORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, there was filed with the City of West Covina a verified application on forms prescribed in Section 10502, 10504 and 10505 of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting approval of a precise plan of design and variance on that cer- tain property generally described as follows: an 0.82-acre portion of the Rancho La Puente, recorded in Book 1, pages 43 and 44 of Mis- cellaneous Maps, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the re- quired notice did on the 18th day of April, 1979, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Commis- sion and in its behalf reveal the following facts: 1. The applicant requests approval of a precise plan of design for the construction of a six -unit condominium complex on an 0.82-acre parcel at the above location. 2: The applicant is also requesting variances to develop a parcel of less than one acre in area as multiple family and to delete the requirement for two on -site guest parking spaces. 3. Except where variances are requested, the precise plan meets or exceeds all other standards of the MF-15 zone. 4. An initial study has shown that, because of the decrease in intensity of use from that proposed by the General Plan, the proximity'of the project to multiple family zoning and development to the north, to Sunset Avenue, a major street, to the east, and to commercial and institutional uses to the east, south and west, the subject project will have no adverse impact on the en- vironment, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared. 5. Findings for approval of a precise plan: • a. In reviewing the precise plan, it has been found that consideration has been given and restrictions imposed to the extent necessary to permit the same degree of enjoyment of the subject property, but subject to the same degree of protection of adjoin- ing properties, as would be accorded in normal circumstances by the standard restrictions imposed by the Municipal Code. b. The proposed precise plan will not depreciate prop- erty values in the vicinity or interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity or en- danger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council, upon giving the required notice did on the 14th day of May, 1979, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council supported the findings made by the Planning Commission on the 18th day of April, 1979. NOW,.THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby APPROVE subject Precise Plan of Design and CERTIFY the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact therefor, subject to the provisions of the West Covina Municipal Code, provided that the physical development of the herein described property shall conform to said Plan and the follow- ing 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 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 Com- mission or City Council. 1. Comply.with Study,Plan "A", dated April 18, 1979. 2. Comply with Exhibit 1 (elevations). 3. Project shall.comply with all requirements of MF-15 Zone, except where modified by variance. 4. All utilities shall be installed underground. 5. A landscaping plan, including type, size and quantity of plant materials and a fully automatic sprinkling system, shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of any build- ing permits. 6. Applicant shall provide parkway trees and bubblers at approximately 40-foot intervals on center. 7. A park fee shall be paid to the City of West Covina prior to the issuance of building permits, pursuant to Section 9134 of the Municipal Code. 8. 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 that portion of Puente Avenue contiguous to subject prop- erty. d. Nine -foot wide sidewalks with trees in tree wells shall be constructed along Puente Avenue adjacent to curb. -2 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 Resolution No. 2513 and be constructed to the City • of West Covina Standards. g. Prior to issuance of a building permit 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 Engineering Departments. ii. 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. iii. 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 approved cost estimates, required fees shall be paid and improvement securities shall be posted prior to final approval of the plans. h. The proposed subdivision shall conform to Article IX, Chapter 1 - Subdivisions,,of the West Covina Munici- pal Code. i. Joint use agreement for vehicles to the satisfaction of the City Attorney shall be recorded. 9. Building Department Requirements: No requirements. 10. Fire Department Requirements: No requirements. 11. Police Department Requirements: a. Provide security lighting. b. Provide "easy -to -read" addresses for each unit. C. Provide standard security hardware on outside doors and windows. 12. Planning Commission Requirements: . Applicant shall provide two guest parking spaces on -site, subject to the approval of the Planning Director. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution will become effective upon the effective date of Zone Change No. 537, but in no case prior to recordation of Tract No. 37287; and -3- FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 1979. Mayor ATTEST: a &PS-00e City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution No. 5915 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of May, 1979, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Tice, Shearer, Browne, Chappell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney City Clerk -4-