Zoning Review Committee

ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL EAST – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF EL MONTE 11333 VALLEY BOULEVARD ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE This meeting shall be conducted in compliance with the procedures set forth under AB361 which allows local legislative bodies to continue CHAIRPERSON conducting virtual meetings under certain emergency circumstances ALFREDO NUÑO without strictly complying with traditional Brown Act teleconferencing DEPUTY DIRECTOR requirements, so long as there is a live comment option for public JASON MIKAELIAN comments, meetings are paused for any technical difficulties that affect public participation, and each agenda contains information on how to CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL access the meeting as well as how to participate in public comment JESS McCLOSKEY virtually. 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All comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on February 14, 2023. Instruction regarding accommodation under the Americans with Phone: (626) 258-8626 Disabilities Act can be found on the last page of this Agenda. www.elmonteca.gov planning@elmonteca.gov ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA February 14, 2023 OPENING OF MEETING 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Flag Salute 3. Roll Call 4. Public Comments Citizens wishing to address the Zoning Review Committee on land use and development matters may do so at this time. Note that the Committee cannot respond to or take any action on the item. Citizens wishing to speak on an agenda item will be given the opportunity to speak after the item is presented by staff. Limit your comments to three (3) minutes. State your name and address for the record. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Minor Variance (MV) No. 09-22 Address: 4530 Huddart Avenue / APN No. 8570-010-005 Request: The Applicant is proposing an addition of 1,344 square feet to an existing 898 square foot single story dwelling to create a second story and a new 425 square foot detached garage with an attached 775 square foot accessory dwelling unit. MV No. 09-22 is requested to allow the reduction of a required second story setback (from 5 feet to 0 feet) from the first-floor wall line along the dwelling’s northern elevation. The subject site is located within the R-2 (Low- Density/Multiple-Family) zone. The Minor Variance request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.125 (Variances & Minor Variances) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC). CEQA Determination: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended. Case Planner: Sandra Elias, Associate Planner Recommendation: Open the public hearing; 1. Receive presentation from staff; 2. Pose questions to staff; 3. Allow members of the public to offer comment; 4. Pose follow up questions to staff; Agenda | 2 ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA February 14, 2023 5. Close the public hearing; and 6. Approve the Minor Variance request, adopt the Conditions of Approval and adopt the Categorical Exemption. NEXT SCHEDULED ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Hall East – City Council Chambers Availability of staff reports: Copies of the staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business described hereinabove are available on the City’s Home Page at www.elmonteca.gov or http://ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter You may also call the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626 for more information. Individuals with special needs: The City of El Monte wishes to assist individuals with special needs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable us to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 Code of Federal Regulations 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] General explanation of how the meeting is conducted: 1. The staff report is presented by City Planning staff. 2. The Zoning Review Committee may ask questions if necessary for clarification. 3. The Zoning Review Committee Chair opens the public hearing. 4. The applicant makes a presentation to the Zoning Review Committee. 5. Individuals speaking in favor of the project address the Committee. 6. Individuals speaking against the project address the Committee. 7. The applicant responds to project opponents. 8. The public hearing is closed. 9. Zoning Review Committee members discuss the project. 10. Zoning Review Committee members vote on the project. 11. Any interested party who disagrees with the Zoning Review Committee decision may appeal the Committee’s decision to the Planning Commission within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk’s Office and must be accompanied by a fee of $868.00 or $1,465.00 (depending on the type of project). Any individual that received notice of this meeting from the City of El Monte will receive notice of an appeal if one is filed. Agenda | 3 STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 14, 2023 TO: ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE FROM: BETTY DONAVANIK COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JASON C. MIKAELIAN, AICP COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR BY: SANDRA ELIAS ASSOCIATE PLANNER SUBJECT: MINOR VARIANCE NO. 09-22 LOCATION: 4530 HUDDART AVENUE APPLICANT: RICKY HUANG 1300 E. MAPLEGROVE STREET WEST COVINA, CA 91792 PROPERTY OWNER: NGUYEN HANH BICHI THI 4530 HUDDART AVENUE EL MONTE, CA 91731 ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLE 19 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION - SECTION 15303 DETERMINATION: (CLASS 3 – NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) OF 1970 AND THE CEQA GUIDELINES, AS AMENDED RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION & APPROVE MINOR VARIANCE NO. 09-22, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS REQUEST The Applicant is proposing an addition of 1,344 square feet to an existing 898 square foot single-story dwelling to create a second-story and a new 425 square foot detached garage with an attached 775 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Minor Variance No. 09-22 is requested to allow the reduction of the required second-story side setback (from five (5) feet to zero (0) feet) from the first-floor wall line along the dwelling’s northern elevation. The subject site is located in the R-2 (Low-Density/Multiple-Family) zone. The Minor Variance is made pursuant to Chapter 17.125 (Variances & Minor Variances) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC). 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 SUBJECT PROPERTY: Location: North of Emery Street & south of Mulhall Street General Plan: Medium Low-Density Residential Zone: R-2 (Low-Density/Multiple-Family Residential) Street Approximately 40 feet along Huddart Avenue Frontage: Lot Size: 7,057 square feet Existing Site Single-Family Residence Improvements: SURROUNDING PROPERTIES: General Plan: Zoning: Land Use: North: Medium Low- R-2 (Low-Density/ Single-Family Residential Density Multiple-Family) Residential East: Low-Density R-1B (Single-Family Single-Family Residential Residential Residential) South: Medium Low- R-2 (Low-Density/ Single-Family Residential Density Multiple-Family) Residential West: Medium Low- R-2 (Low-Density/ Multi-Family Residential Density Multiple-Family) Residential ZONING & AERIAL PHOTO: N N 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 BACKGROUND According to the LA County Assessor, the property is currently developed with a one-story 898 square foot dwelling. The single-family residence was built in 1942 with one (1) bedroom and one (1) bathroom. DISCUSSION The proposed addition of 1,344 square feet to the existing single-family dwelling will allow for enhanced livability of the property. If approved, the dwelling will be a total of 2,242 square feet. Pursuant to the EMMC, dwellings within the R-2 zone shall provide a minimum of 1,000 square feet of floor area. The approval of the requested Minor Variance will allow for the dwelling to expand and conform to the minimum dwelling size requirement. The subject site is a substandard lot as it is only 40 feet wide. Per Section 16.26.020 of the EMMC, the minimum lot frontage for a standard lot is 60 feet. Therefore, the substandard lot width is found to deprive the property owner of expanding their dwelling in the same manner as other properties within the same zoning designation. Per Section 17.24-2 of the EMMC, a property within the R-2 zone that is developed with one-dwelling is subject to the R-1A (One- family Dwelling) standards. As such, the minimum first-floor side setback requirement for the property is five (5) feet. The proposed first-floor setback along the south elevation (side setback) is five (5) feet. Further, per Section 17.20-2, the side second-floor setback is required to be an additional five (5) feet from the first-floor wall line. The proposed second-floor along the south elevation is an additional five (5) feet from the first-floor wall line, therefore it is conforming to the EMMC requirements. A Minor Variance is requested to allow the reduction of the second-story setback (from five (5) feet to zero (0) feet) from the first-floor wall line along the proposed second-story addition’s north elevation. The proposed addition (including the second-floor) is setback 12 feet along the north elevation, which is greater than the existing dwelling’s setback of nine (9) feet and ten (10) inches and the minimum five (5) foot side setback requirement. Therefore, the proposed addition and second-floor along the north elevation will appear to be setback from the existing dwelling’s first-floor which reduces the massing of the overall structure. The project also proposes a 425 square foot detached two-car garage. There is not an existing garage, therefore, the proposed garage will bring the site into conformance with the minimum single-family residential parking requirements. In addition, a 775 square foot ADU is proposed to be attached to the rear of the garage (east elevation). It should be noted that an exemption is being pursued pursuant to Section 17.110.030(V)(1) of the EMMC to allow the proposed ADU in compliance with State requirements. ADU law requires that no lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, or minimum lot size shall preclude the construction of a statewide exemption ADU. PROJECT ANALYSIS Development Standards Per Section 17.24-2 of the EMMC, a property within the R-2 zone developed with one-dwelling is subject to the R-1A standards. The following table provides the development standards for the R-1A zone and determines whether the proposed project complies with each standard. 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 Table 1. Development Standards Meet Development Feature R-1A Requirement Proposed Requirement(s)? No – Minimum Lot Area 7,260 sf 7,057 sf Nonconforming Maximum Height 2 stories & 30’ 2 stories & 21’ Yes Front Yard Setback 20’ 35’-9” Yes Second-Story Setback 5’ additional from 9’-6” Yes (front) 1st story Side Yard Setback 5’ 5’ Yes (southern side) Second-Story Setback 5’ additional from 5’ additional from Yes (southern side) 1st story 1st story Side Yard Setback 5’ 12’ Yes (northern side) Second-Story Setback 5’ additional from No – 0’ (northern side) 1st story MV Requested Rear Yard Setback 10’ 74’ Yes 25% Lot Coverage 35% Yes (36% with ADU) 31% FAR 35% Yes (43% with ADU) 2-car garage & 2-car garage & Parking 1 open space 1 open space Yes FINDINGS OF FACT In order to approve the project, the Zoning Review Committee is required to make certain findings. Section 17.125.040 (EMMC) - Necessary conditions outlines the five (5) required findings and conditions to be met in order to approve any Minor Variance: FINDING: A. The Minor Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to the subject property or other improvements in the vicinity; 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 FACT: Granting the request for a Minor Variance to deviate from the required second-story setback (from five (5) feet to zero (0) feet) along the northern elevation of the dwelling will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The proposed project is conditioned to meet all Building and Safety requirements, which would ensure that the proposed is not detrimental to public health and safety. Furthermore, the proposed addition (including the second-floor) will be setback twelve (12) feet from the northern property line which is greater than the existing dwelling’s setback of 9’-10” and the minimum five (5) foot ground-floor side setback requirement. Therefore, the proposed addition and second-floor will appear to be setback from the existing dwelling’s first- floor which reduces the massing of the overall structure and helps to alleviate issues with privacy to the adjacent property. FINDING: B. The Minor Variance will not authorize a use or activity that is not otherwise expressly authorized in the subject property’s zoning classification; FACT: Granting the Minor Variance will not adversely allow a use that is not expressly authorized. The zoning classification is R-2 (Low-Density/Multiple-Family Residential) zone. A property that is developed with a single-family residential dwelling within the R-2 zone is subject to R-1A (Single-Family Residential) development standards which allows for single family residential dwellings. In addition, the request for additional square footage to the existing dwelling will bring the dwelling into conformance with the minimum dwelling size requirement of 1,000 square feet. FINDING: C. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property involved (e.g. location, shape, size, surroundings and topography), so that the strict application of this Title denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by others in the vicinity and under identical zoning classifications; FACT: The subject site is a substandard lot as it is only 40 feet wide. Per Section 16.26.020 of the EMMC, the minimum lot frontage for a standard lot is 60 feet. Therefore, the substandard lot width is found to deprive the property owner of expanding their dwelling in the same manner as other properties within the same zoning designation. Per Section 17.24-2 of the EMMC, a property within the R-2 zone developed with one-dwelling is subject to the R-1A standards. As such, the minimum first-floor side setback requirement for the property is five (5) feet. The proposed first-floor setback along the south elevation (side setback) is five (5) feet. The proposed second-floor setback along the south elevation is an additional five (5) feet from the first-floor wall line which is consistent with the requirements of the EMMC. Per Section 17.20-2, the side second- 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22  floor setback is required to be an additional five (5) feet from the first-floor wall line. A Minor Variance is requested to allow the reduction of the second-story setback (from five (5) feet to zero (0) feet) from the first-floor wall line along the proposed second- story addition’s north elevation. The proposed addition (including the second-floor) is setback 12 feet along the north elevation, which is greater than the existing dwelling’s setback of nine (9) feet and ten (10) inches and the minimum five (5) foot side setback requirement. Therefore, the proposed addition and second-floor along the north elevation will appear to be setback from the existing dwelling’s first-floor which reduces the massing of the overall structure and helps to alleviate issues with privacy to the adjacent property. FINDING: D. The Minor Variance will not provide special privileges for the property involved, which are inconsistent with other properties in the vicinity and within the same zoning classification; FACT: The approval of such Minor Variance to reduce the second-floor side setback requirement from five (5) feet to zero (0) feet will not provide special privileges for the property involved. The subject site is a substandard 40 foot wide lot and is believed to deprive the property owner of expanding their dwelling while meeting the setback requirements. Allowing the deviation of the side setback requirement will allow the property owner to expand the existing 898 square foot dwelling; thus, enhancing the livability of the property while maintaining the single-family characteristic. In addition, the approval of the requested Minor Variance will allow for the dwelling to conform to the minimum dwelling size and minimum single-family residential parking requirements. FINDING: E. The Minor Variance will not adversely affect the purpose, goals and policies of the General Plan, the Zoning Code and any applicable Specific Plan. FACT: The approval of the request to deviate from the minimum side setback requirement will not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan. Policy LU-1.1-Code Compliance ensures land compatibility through adherence to the policies, standards, and regulations in the Municipal Code; Policy LU-1.6-Quality of Life, encourages protecting the quality of life of residents. Allowing the reduction in the minimum side setback requirement will enhance the livability of the property while maintaining the single-family characteristic of surrounding properties while preserving the integrity of the neighborhood. 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Staff recommends that the Zoning Review Committee hereby approve Minor Variance No. 09- 22 for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, subject to the following conditions: General 1. The project shall substantially conform to the site plan, floor plan and elevation plans on file with the City’s Planning Division and as presented to the Zoning Review Committee on February 14, 2023, and as amended herein. 2. Project shall comply with all City Department/Divisions regulations, guidelines, and conditions of approval including Building, Engineering, Planning, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 3. The approval of Minor Variance No. 09-22 is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. During this time period, the applicant is responsible for obtaining the required City permit(s) for the proposed project. 4. A copy of the final decision letter with the conditions of approval shall be submitted with the building plans. Building and Safety 5. Project shall comply with the 2022 California Building Standards with 2023 Los Angeles County Amendments and the El Monte Municipal Code. Public Works Engineering 6. The estimated amount of Development Impact Fees associated with the project based upon the site plan documentation submitted as part of the Project Approvals include but are not limited to the following fees and deposits; applicable sewer fee, street fee, storm drain fee, traffic fee, park facility Impact fee, Quimby (dedication or in lieu Parkland Fees), deposits, technology enhancement fees, and all applicable fees associated with demolition of existing structures, drainage, site development, and construction are based on actual square footage of any commercial development and number of residential units. EMMC 15.08 and EMMC 16.34.030 Sewer $ - Storm Drain $ - Street $ 703.37 Traffic $ 58.60 Park Facility Impact Fees $ 5,205.79 Tech Enhancement $ 124.67 Quimby $ - Total $ 6,092.43 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22  The foregoing amounts of the various development impact fees are subject to refinement and changes based on the design plans for the project as approved by the City and/or changes in the City development impact fees. Development impact fees are due prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 7. An encroachment permit will be required for all work within the public right-of-way. 8. Project Applicant shall obtain approval from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LACFD) for development’s fire protection, fire flow requirements, emergency access circulation for development, etc. and shall construct all Fire Department required improvements. LACFD approval will be required: i. Prior to Grading/Building Permits (LACFD Building Division). 9. The Project Applicant shall provide such additional data and information and shall deposit and pay such fees as may be required for the preparation and processing of environmental review documents pursuant to the City’s procedures for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. 10. Engineering Geology and/or Seismic Safety Report. A preliminary engineering geology and/or seismic safety report, prepared in accordance with Los Angeles County guidelines, is required if the property lies within a “medium risk” or “high risk” geologic hazard area, as shown on maps on file contained within the safety element of Los Angeles County. 11. Comply with the City’s ordinances and regulations pertaining to construction debris recycling. Contact the Building & Safety Department to obtain a Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion Program form. The Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion Program is also applicable with respect to the grading process. 12. The disposal, removal, recycling and diversion of all construction and demolition waste and debris generated by the Project must be performed exclusively by the City’s duly authorized and duly franchised construction and demolition solid waste hauler. The City’s construction and demolition hauler is Valley Vista Services whose contact information is as follows: (626) 961-6291 or info@valleyvistaservices.com. 13. All USA/Dig Alert graffiti markings must be removed by the contractor from the sidewalk, curb & gutter and/or asphalt pavement prior to final approval. 14. No encroachment into the City right-of-way from private property will be allowed. 15. The City Engineer may require other information or may impose additional conditions and requirements as deemed necessary to protect health and safety, and to benefit the public. 16. The Grading and Drainage Plan must include standard City of El Monte NPDES and Grading and Drainage Notes and be prepared in accordance with the City of El Monte Grading Manual. 17. A Hydrology Study Report, based on a 50-year frequency design storm for Capitol Facilities and a 25-year frequency design storm for all other instances as dictated by the LA County 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22  DPW 2006 Hydrology Manual, must be submitted to the Engineering Division. The study must provide hydraulic calculations based on the given area and the ability of the proposed/existing storm drain infrastructure to receive and support the allotted drainage runoff. Drainage calculations shall adhere to City of El Monte standards, NPDES, and environmental regulations and requirements. 18. Historical drainage patterns from adjacent lands to the property shall be identified and maintained. The Project shall accept and include in the drainage design any current drainage from adjacent land. 19. Comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which established regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. 20. Low Impact Development (LID) is a requirement of the NPDES Permit No. CAS004001, Order No. ORDER NO. R4-2012-0175 and City of El Monte Ordinance No. 2840 This permit was issued by the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region on December 28, 2012 and the City Ordinance was passed and adopted June 10, 2014. The LID is a narrative report that explains the type of development and drainage of the site. It must address the post-construction water quality and habitat impact issues. Once the site has been developed, how will runoff be maintained? Was there a system that was designed to treat the runoff prior to discharging into the public system? Best Management Practices (BMPs) should be implemented to address storm water pollution and peak flow discharge impacts. All BMPs must be sized to meet specified water quality design and/or peak flow discharge criteria. i. Filtration and infiltration methods must be used to defray a large percentage of the storm water runoff into the storm drain system, or ii. Comply with requirements for Non-Designated Project (See County of Los Angeles Public Works Department Low Impact Development Standards Manual – February 2014). 21. Project Applicant / Civil Engineer shall show the location of the sewer mainline, nearest manholes, lateral serving the project and configuration of the onsite sewer including diameter and material of the onsite sewer. i. Sewer cleanouts must be positioned at 100-foot intervals on the lateral coming off the main sewer line and at property line. ii. Project Applicant must obtain Will Serve Letter from County Sanitations District of Los Angeles County in customary form prior to issuance of a grading permit for the Project. 22. It is the Project Applicants’ responsibility to contact the Water Purveyor (San Gabriel Valley Water Company) to obtain approval of service and that the purveyor has adequate water to provide such service. A Will Serve letter from San Gabriel Valley Water Company will be required. 23. Provide acceptable analysis to verify sufficient water pressure and flow for: i. General conditions ii. During the MID (maximum instantaneous demand) conditions 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22  iii. During fire flow and MID conditions. 23. The water supply system serving the development shall be adequately sized to accommodate the total required domestic water and fire flows, in compliance with the San Gabriel Valley Water Company and Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements. i. Project Applicant / Civil Engineer shall submit water system improvement plans and calculations for the development to the City for review and approval; or ii. Project Applicant / Civil Engineer shall submit copy of all water system improvement plans and calculations required and approved by San Gabriel Valley Water Company for coordination and verification. 24. All existing water services no longer as part of the Project shall be abandoned at the mainline. 25. Relocate existing water meter out of existing drive approaches. 26. Project Applicant shall underground any existing overhead utilities that are to serve the property in accordance with EMMC Chapter 16.28.110. The final scope and design of the undergrounding of these overhead facilities is subject to SCE and other relevant utility provider approval. 27. Any utility poles conflicting with the proposed improvements shall be relocated at the expense of the Project Applicant. 28. All parking lots and driveways shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete to a minimum thickness of three (3) inches over a minimum aggregate base of six (6) inches or surfaced with Portland Cement concrete with a minimum thickness of five (5) inches over a three (3) inch aggregate base. After review of the probable vehicular traffic and the soils report for the project, additional material may be required at the discretion of the City Engineer (EMMC 17.08.030) and/or in accordance with recommendations of the Geotechnical Engineer. 29. All drive approaches shall be ADA compliant. Insufficient width in the parkway will require Project Applicant to dedicate an easement at each drive approach to the City to accommodate a compliant drive approach. 30. All Streets fronting property shall be improved to meet current General Plan requirements for Right of Way and Roadway. Use Geotechnical Engineer’s Report and APWA standard plans and specifications for roadway improvements. Prepare offsite improvement plans as necessary and provide an engineer’s estimate for all public improvements. All offsite improvements shall be in complete compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 31. Traffic control plans must be signed by a licensed State of California Traffic Engineer and submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of encroachments for work in the public right-of-way. 4530 Huddart Avenue Minor Variance No. 09-22 32. Public improvements will be generated on the basis of the approved site plan. P.C.C. pavement and asphalt-concrete (A.C.) thicknesses and strengths will be determined by the Registered Civil Engineer (project engineer of record) preparing the street plans and utility improvement plans. 33. Repair, remove, and replace deficient and/or damaged sidewalk and standard curb & gutter adjacent to the development at the direction of the City Engineer/City Inspector. Use APWA standard plans and specifications. 34. Remove all existing improvements no longer intended for use (drive approaches, under sidewalk drains, meter boxes, etc.) and replace with new sidewalk and full height curb and gutter as required. Use APWA standard plans and specifications. 35. Streets fronting the Project shall be improved to meet current General Plan requirements for Right of Way and Roadway. Dedicate 5 feet of Right-of-Way as required to obtain full half-street width of 30-feet to the City of El Monte along Huddart Avenue for street purposes. 36. Enter into a public improvement agreement with the City and post a Faithfull Performance bond and a Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of 150% of the estimated cost to cover the construction of the proposed offsite improvements. A Warranty Bond shall be provided in the amount of 100% of the cost of the estimated improvements and shall be in effect for one year after the date of acceptance of the project improvements. Alternate security or Cash deposits will be accepted in lieu of the required bonding. EMMC 16.32.030, EMMC 16.32.040, and EMMC 16.32.045. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Zoning Review Committee evaluate the proposal and consider the following Actions: 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption under Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines, as amended and; 2. Adopt the finding of Facts to approve Minor Variance No. 09-22, subject to the conditions of approval. ATTACHMENTS: A. Project Plans B. Public Hearing Notice C. Radius Map D. 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L-1 OF 1 SHEETS  CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon - (626) 258-8626 TO: All Interested Parties FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division PROPERTY 4530 Huddart Avenue / APN: 8570-010-005 LOCATION: APPLICATION: Minor Variance (MV) No. 09-22 REQUEST: The Applicant is proposing an addition of 1,344 square feet (SF) to an existing 898 SF single story dwelling to create a second story and a new 425 SF detached garage with an attached 775 SF accessory dwelling unit. MV No. 09-22 is requested to allow the reduction of a required second story setback (from 5 feet to 0 feet) from the first-floor wall line along the dwelling’s northern elevation. The subject site is located in the R-2 (Low-Density/Multiple-Family) zone. The MV request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.125 (Variances & Minor Variances) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC). APPLICANT: Ricky Huang 1300 E. Maplegrove Street West Covina, CA 91792 PROPERTY OWNER: Nguyen Hanh Bichi Thi 4530 Huddart Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or DOCUMENTATION: Conversion of Small Structures) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended. PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731 Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: (1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers. All COVID-19 safety precautions (e.g.- wearing a mask and social distancing) shall be followed at all times. (2) Turn your TV to Channel 3; (3) Visit the City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or (4) Call-in Conference (669) 444 9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways: (1) Call-in Conference (669) 444 9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak. (2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general email address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm, February 14, 2023. The staff report on this matter will be available on or about February 9, 2023, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov. Americans With Disabilities Act In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published: Thursday, February 2, 2023 City of El Monte Zoning Review Committee Mailed: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary 4530 Huddart Avenue – Public Notice Site Posting