Resolution - 8835RESOLUTION NO. 8835
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING THE APPEAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 46763.
• WHEREAS, there was filed with the Planning Commission a
verified application on the forms prescribed in Chapter 20 and
Chapter 26 of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting approval
of a tentative tract map on that certain property generally
described as follows:
That portion of Lot 363 of Tract No. 606, in the City of West
Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 15, pages 142 and 143 of maps, in the office
of the county recorder of said county, described as follows:
Beginning at the most southerly corner of Tract 12505, as per
map recorded in Book 337, pages 43 and 44 of aforesaid maps,
said corner being a point in the southeasterly line of said
Lot 363; thence along said southeasterly line of said lot,
south 41 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds west, 700.00 feet;
thence parallel with the southwesterly line of said Tract No.
12505, north 48 degrees, 28 minutes, 50 seconds west, 927.71
feet to the northwesterly line of said lot 363; thence along
said northwesterly line of said lot, north 41 degrees, 30
minutes, 30 seconds east, 700.00 feet to said southwesterly
line of said Tract No. 12505; thence along said southwesterly
line, south 48 degrees, 28 minutes, 50 seconds east, 927.61
feet to the point of beginning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required
notice, conducted a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by
law on the 27th day of January, 1992, to consider said application,
as previously proposed, advised the applicant to consider modifying
the project and continued the public hearing to the Planning
Commission meeting of May 11, 1992, which was continued again to
May 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required
notice, conducted a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by
law on the 26th day of May, 1992, and approved subject application,
as modified; and
WHEREAS, the action of the Planning Commission was appealed
after proper legal notice to the June 16, 1992, City Council
meeting for hearing and consideration; 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 tentative tract
map to subdivide the site into 121 single family lots and
additional lots for private streets, a recreation area
and landscaped open space.
2. This application is submitted in conjunction with
requests for a zone change from "Single -Family
Residential (R-1), Area District II" to "Specific Plan
No. 711, and a precise plan for the development of 121
patio homes and appurtenant structures.
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3. Appropriate findings for approval of a tentative tract
map are as follows:
a. That the proposed map is consistent with the
General Plan and applicable Specific Plans.
b. That the design and improvements of the proposed
subdivision are consistent with applicable General
and Specific Plans.
C. That the site is physically suitable for the
proposed type of development.
d.. That the site is physically suitable for the
proposed density of development.
e. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish, wildlife or their habitat.
f. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
g. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements
acquired by the public for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
4. An initial study prepared for the subject project has
disclosed that the proposed project could have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment and an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, as amended.
5. An Addendum to the Final EIR was prepared to assess any
additional potential impacts that may result from the
proposed project, as modified.
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 for approval of the tentative tract map:
a. The proposed tentative tract map is consistent with
and aids in the implementation of the "Planned
Development" land use designation of the West
Covina General Plan. Approval of the map will
create 121 single-family condominium lots and
additional lots for private streets, a recreation
area and landscaped open space that will permit the
development of patio homes at a density of
approximately 8.96 dwelling units per acre.
b. The design of the proposed subdivision and
improvements proposed as a part of the subdivision
map and Precise Plan No. 822 are consistent with
the development standards of the proposed Specific
Plan for the site and the "Planned Development"
land use designation of the West Covina General
Plan. The subdivision and proposed development of
the site with 121 single-family homes also aids in
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the implementation of the goals and policies of the
Housing Element of the General Plan by proposing
the use of a surplus school site for residential
development.
• C. The 13.5-acre subject site is physically suitable
for the proposed 121-unit patio home development in
that the site is generally flat, regularly shaped,
has direct access to Sunset Avenue, an arterial
street, and is of adequate size to accommodate the
proposed development.
d. The subject site is suitable for the proposed 121-
unit project as it can accommodate the proposed
density, while also providing adequate provisions
for streets, parking, recreation, landscaping and
other improvements in a manner that complies with
the proposed Specific Plan and the West Covina
Municipal Code.
e. An initial study prepared for the subject project
has determined that the proposed subdivision map
and 121-unit patio home development will not
substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife
or their habitat, as the site was previously
developed with an elementary school and is located.
within an existing urbanized area. The Environ-
mental Impact Report that was prepared for this
project also concludes that all potentially
significant environmental effects can and will be
reduced to a level of insignificance through
changes incorporated in the design of the project
and implementation of specific mitigation measures.
f. The proposed map and improvements are not likely to
cause serious health problems as provisions have
been made to allow access to a public sanitary
sewer system and all applicable public health and
building codes shall be adhered to.
g. -The design of the proposed tentative tract map and
related improvements do not conflict with easements
acquired by the public for access through -or use of
the subject site.
2. That pursuant to all of the evidence presented, both oral
and documentary, and further based on the findings above,
Tentative Tract Map No. 46763 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 map 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 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 Tentative Tract Map by the
Planning Commission or City Council.
3. The Tentative Tract 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 Tentative
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Tract Map as set forth below. Additionally, no permits
shall be issued until the owner of the property involved
(or a duly authorized representative) pays all costs
associated with the processing of this application
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 8690.
4. The costs and expenses of any enforcement activities,
including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, caused by
the applicant's violation of any condition imposed by
this approval or any provision of the West Covina
Municipal Code shall be paid by the applicant.
5. That the approval of the Tentative Tract Map is subject
to the following conditions:
a. Comply with Tentative Tract Map No. 46763, dated
May 26, 1992.
b. Comply with all conditions of approval for
Tentative Tract Map No. 46763, as enumerated in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5-92-4074
(Attached as Exhibit 1 and included by reference).
6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 16th day of June, 1992.
Mayor
ATTEST:`
City Clerk
Expiration Date
June 16, 1994
If not used.
I, Janet Berry, City Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City
Council on the 16th day of June, 1992. That, thereafter, said
Resolution was duly adopted on the 16th day of June, 1992.
AYES: Planners, Jennings; Wong
NOES: Herfert, 11cFadden
ABSENT: None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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5-92-4074
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46763.
• TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46763
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ADDENDUM
APPLICANT: Pacific Tonopah, Ltd.
LOCATION: 1510 Delvale Street
(Former Tonopah School Site)
WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission a verified
application on the forms prescribed in Chapter 20 and Chapter 26 of
the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting approval of a tentative
tract map on that certain property generally described as follows:
That portion of Lot 363 of Tract No. 606, in the City of West
Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map
recorded in Book 15, pages 142 and 143 of maps, in the office
of the county recorder of said county, described as follows:
Beginning at the most southerly corner of Tract 12505, as per
map recorded in Book 337, pages 43 and 44 of aforesaid maps,
said corner being a point in the southeasterly line of said
Lot 363; thence along said southeasterly line of said lot,
south 41 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds west,.700.00 feet;
thence parallel with the southwesterly line of said Tract No.
12505, north 48 degrees, 28 minutes, 50 seconds west, 927.71
feet to the northwesterly line of said lot 363; thence along
said northwesterly line of said lot, north 41 degrees, 30
minutes, 30 seconds east, 700.00 feet to said southwesterly
line of said Tract No. 12505; thence along said southwesterly
line, south 48 degrees, 28 minutes, 50 seconds east, 927.61
feet to the point of.beginning; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required
notice, conducted a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by
law on the 27th day of January, 1992, to consider said application,
as previously proposed, advised the applicant to consider modifying
the project and continued the public hearing to the Planning
Commission meeting of May 11, 1992, which was continued again to
May 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required
notice, conducted a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by
law on the 26th day of May, 1992, to consider said application,, as
modified; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by this Commission
and in its behalf reveal the following facts:
1. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract
map to subdivide the site into 121 single family lots and
additional lots for private streets, a recreation area
and landscaped open space.
2. This application is submitted in conjunction with
requests for a zone change from "Single -Family
Residential (R-1), Area District II" to "Specific Plan
No. 711, and a precise plan for the development of 121
patio homes and appurtenant structures.
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3. Appropriate findings for approval of a tentative tract
map are as follows:
a. That the proposed map is consistent with the
General Plan and applicable Specific Plans.
• b. That the design and improvements of the proposed
subdivision are consistent with applicable General
and Specific Plans.
C. That the site is physically suitable for the
proposed type of development.
d. That the site is physically suitable for the
proposed density of development.
e. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish, wildlife or their habitat.
f. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
g. That the design of the subdivision or the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements
acquired by the public for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
4. An initial study prepared for the subject project has
disclosed that the proposed project could have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment and an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, as amended.
5. An Addendum to the Final EIR was prepared to assess any
additional potential impacts that may result from the
proposed project, as•modified.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of West
Covina does resolve as follows:
1. On the basis of the evidence presented, both oral and
documentary, the Planning Commission makes the following
findings:
a. The proposed tentative tract map is consistent with
and aids in the implementation of the "Planned
Development" land use designation of the West
Covina General Plan. Approval of the map will
create 121 single-family condominium lots and
additional lots for private streets, a recreation
area and landscaped open space that will permit the
development of patio homes at a .density of
approximately 8.96 dwelling units per acre.
b. The design of the proposed subdivision and
• improvements proposed as a part of the subdivision
map and Precise Plan No. 822 are consistent with
the development standards of the proposed Specific
Plan for the site and the "Planned Development"
land use designation of the West Covina General
Plan. The subdivision and proposed development of
the site with 121 single-family homes also aids in
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the implementation of the goals and policies of the
Housing Element of the General Plan by proposing
the use of a surplus school site for residential
development.
c. The 13.5-acre subject site is physically suitable
for the proposed 121-unit patio home development in
that the site is generally flat, regularly shaped,
has direct access to Sunset Avenue, an arterial
street, and is of adequate size to accommodate the
proposed development.
d. The subject site is suitable for the proposed 121-
unit project as it can accommodate the proposed
density, while also providing adequate provisions
for streets, parking, recreation, landscaping and
other improvements in a manner that complies with
the proposed Specific Plan and the West Covina
Municipal Code.
e. An initial study prepared for the subject project
has determined that the proposed subdivision map
and 121-unit patio home development will not
substantially and avoidably injure fish, wildlife
or their habitat, as the site was previously
developed with an elementary school and is located
within an existing urbanized area. The Environ-
mental Impact Report that was prepared for this
project also concludes that all potentially
significant environmental effects can and will be
reduced to a level of insignificance through
changes incorporated in the design of the project
and implementation of specific mitigation measures.
f. The proposed map and improvements are not likely to
cause serious health problems as provisions have
been made to allow access to a public sanitary
sewer system and all applicable public health and
building codes shall be adhered to.
g. The design of the proposed tentative tract map and
related improvements do not conflict with easements
acquired by the public for access through or use of
the subject site.
2. That pursuant to all of the evidence presented, both oral
and documentary, and further based on the findings above,
Tentative Tract Map No. 46763 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 map 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 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 Tentative Tract Map by the
Planning Commission or City Council.
3. The Tentative Tract 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 Tentative
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Tract Map as set forth below. Additionally, no permits
shall be issued until the owner of the property involved
(or a duly authorized representative) pays all costs
associated with the processing of this application
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 8690.
• 4. The costs and expenses of any enforcement activities,
including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, caused by
the applicant's violation of any condition imposed by
this approval or any provision of the West Covina
Municipal Code shall be paid by the applicant.
5. That the approval of the Tentative Tract Map is subject
to the following conditions:
a. Comply with Tentative Tract Map No. 46763, dated
May 26, 1992.
b. Comply with all requirements of the "Specific Plan
No. 7" Zone.
C. Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 46763 shall not
be effective until the effective date of Zone
Change No. 629.
d. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for the
project shall be submitted to the Planning Director
and City Attorney for review.
e. Prior to the recordation of the map, the developer
shall draft a Prospective Homebuyer's Awareness
Package (PHAP), and submit it to the Planning
Director for review and approval. Such package
shall include:
i. A standardized cover sheet developed by
the Planning Department.
ii. Zoning, General Plan and land use
information.
iii. School information.
iv. Special assessment district information.
V. A copy of the Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC & R'S) applicable to the
tract.
vi. Any additional information deemed
necessary by the Planning Department,
Planning Commission or City Council for
the full disclosure of important
information.
f. A six-foot high decorative masonry wall shall be
constructed along the southerly property line of
the site. Design of said wall shallbe submitted
to the Planning Department for review and approval.
'Said wall shall be constructed prior to commencing
grading of the site.
g. The southerly end of "D" Street shall be redesigned
to provide a ten -foot deep landscaped planter area
prior to the recordation of the final map.
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h. The applicant shall meet any and all monitoring or
reporting requirements necessary to ensure compli-
ance with the mitigation measures contained in the
CEQA resolution prepared for this project, includ-
ing but not limited to entering into an agreement
to perform and/or pay for monitoring and reporting
during project construction and implementation.
The applicant further agrees it will cease
construction of the project immediately upon
written notice of a violation of such requirements
and that such a provision may be made a part of any
agreement of City and applicant.
i. Engineering Department Requirements:
i. Sanitary sewers shall be provided to each
"lot" in compliance with Municipal Code Chap-.
ter 23, Article 2, and to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
ii. Access rights to lots located along the Sunset
Avenue frontage shall be dedicated to the
City.
iii. Five-foot wide sidewalks shall be constructed
along Sunset Avenue adjacent to curb.
iv. Adequate provision shall be made for accep-
tance and disposal of surface drainage enter-
ing the property from adjacent areas.
V. 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.
vi. 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.
vii. Private street improvements shall comply with
Municipal Code Chapter 19, Article 8, and
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2519.
viii. Prior to 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.
b. Arrangements for the installation of
street lights with underground wiring
shall be made with Southern California
Edison Company. At the time of installa-
tion, the applicant shall provide the
necessary trenching and backfill. Submit
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two sets of the subdivision and/or
precise plan to the Engineering
Department, Traffic and Lighting section,
to be used for designing the street
lighting system.
• 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 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 (except buildings)
and 100% labor/material securities for
all off -site improvements, shall be
posted prior to final approval of plans.
ix. The proposed subdivision shall conform to
Municipal Code Chapter 20 - Subdivisions.
X. Construct landscaped median in Sunset Avenue
from Delvale Street southerly to approximately
100 feet south of the southerly line of the
subject property.
xi. Drainage from this site shall be conveyed
underground to an existing storm drain at
Sunset/Fairgrove.
j. Fire Department Requirements:
i. Provide a minimum of fourteen (14) steamer
fire hydrants, (2 1/2" x 4" outlets) - James
Jones Model 3700, at locations as specified by
the Fire Department.
ii. Provide a 300-foot spacing between hydrants.
iii. Fire hydrants on plan shall be flushed and
painted by contractor or developer before Fire
Department acceptance.
iv. Both hydrant outlet openings shall form a 45
degree angle with curb face.
V. Center of hydrant head outlet openings to be
18" - 36" above finish grade.
vi. On -site water serviceable hydrants shall be
provided by developer before framing is start-
ed. Hydrants, supplied with water, shall be
provided as development progresses.
vii. Provide access drives with a minimum 25-foot
width.
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viii. Provide 35-foot turning radius for pumper.
ix. Interior drives shall provide circulation
around complex and vehicle access within 150
feet of any building or portion thereof.
• X. Provide two means of ingress/egress for
development.
xi. Recommend steamer hydrant on main artery
street corners where commercial developments
go in. This is to avoid blocking main
streets.
xii. Water mains and hydrants shall be installed as
per City of West Covina Water Department
Standards or AWWA Standards. See C600, "AWWA
Standards for Installation of Cast Iron Water
Mains", and AWWA Manual M17, "Installation,
Operation and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants",
and AWWA C503-75 "Wet Barrel Fire Hydrants".
xiii. Provide minimum 8-inch looped water main to
supply water to fire hydrants.
xiv. Provide a minimum 1700 gpm fire flow to site.
Each fire hydrant to flow a minimum 1000 gpm
fire flow. Fire flow to be verified by letter
from water company.
xv. All interior roads shall be properly marked as
fire lanes per West Covina Engineering
requirements.
k. Building Department Requirements:
i. , Comply with all requirements of the following
Codes of the City and State:
a). 1988 Uniform Building Code
b). 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code
c). 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code
d). Title 24 State of California
Energy/Insulation Regulations and
Handicapped Persons Standards
West Covina Security Ordinance
e). 1990 National Electric Code
1. Police Department Requirements:
No requirements.
6. The Secretary is instructed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the applicant, Building and Safety Director
and City Council, respectively, for their attention.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of West Covina, at a regular
meeting held on the 26th day of May, 1992, by the following vote:
• AYES: Connolly, Solinger and Chairperson York.
NOES: Gordon and Ragan.
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ABSENT: None.
DATE: May 26, 1992
EXPIRATION DATE:
May 26, 1994
if not used
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Stuart York, Chairperson
Planning Commission
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Patricia Haley, Secretafy
Planning Commission