§ 17.21 — Rosemead Zoning Code

17.21.030 - Garvey Avenue Specific Plan District Development Standards. ¶

A.

General Requirements.

1.

Development Standards Table. All subdivisions, new land uses or structures, and substantial rehabilitation, alterations, and/or remodeling of existing land uses or structures shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.21.030.1 in addition to the applicable standards in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Rosemead Municipal Code unless explicitly defined, stated, or delineated otherwise in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan.

Table 17.21.030.1.

GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Specifc Plan Standards	GSP - OS/P	GSP - R/C	GSP	GSP - MU
Development Intensity and Neighborhood Compatibility
Minimum Lot Size	See RMC Section 17.08.050 regarding lot area and dimension requirements for direction on an undeveloped, substandard, or nonconforming lot.
	None	6,500 sq. ft.	5,000 sq. ft.	Mixed Use 10,000 sq. ft. Other 5,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width	50 feet	70 feet	70 feet	100 feet
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling	N/A	1,000 sq. ft./dwelling unit	N/A	500 sq. ft./dwelling unit
Maximum Density Without the Provision of Community Benefts	N/A	7 dwelling units/gross acre	N/A	25 dwelling units/gross acre
Maximum Density With the Provision of Community Benefts	N/A	25 dwelling units/gross acre	N/A	80 dwelling units/gross acre
Minimum Unit Size
Studio	N/A	600 sq. ft.	N/A	600 sq. ft.
One-Bedroom	N/A	650 sq. ft.	N/A	650 sq. ft.
Two-Bedroom	N/A	800 sq. ft.	N/A	800 sq. ft.
Each Additional Bedroom		An additional 200 sq. ft./bedroom	N/A	An additional 200 sq. ft./bedroom

Commercial Development Intensity

Commercial Development Intensity
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Without the Provision of Community Benefts	None	0.75 maximum	0.75 maximum	Commercial: 0.75 maximum Mixed Use: 1.6 maximum
FAR With the Provision of Community Benefts	None	1.0 maximum	1.0 maximum	Commercial: 1.0 maximum Mixed Use: 3.0 maximum
Required Floor Area of the Ground Floor Space in a Vertical Mixed Use Building located along Garvey Avenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	Lots with 50 feet or less of street frontage: 800 sq. ft., minimum Lots with 51 feet or more of street frontage: 20% of the lot area, minimum. Where multiple vertical mixed buildings are located on a single lot, a minimum of 20% of the building footprint shall be dedicated to ground foor space.	Where multiple vertical mixed use buildings located within a single lot.
Building Height and	Form
Maximum Height	Maximum height is calculated to the top of roofine or roof structures including but not limited to elevator housing, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, roof signs, etc.
	35 feet	35 feet	75 feet	75 feet
Height Exception	An additional 5 feet beyond the height limit elements as determined by the Community		is allowed for unique architectural Development Director.		Section 3.4.2 of this Specifc Plan
Maximum Building Length	Building façade lengths may not exceed 300 feet.
Building Relationship to Street
Minimum Building Placement on Lot Frontage	Minimum lot frontage that must be developed by a building				Section 3.4.4 of this Specifc Plan
	None	60%	60%	75%
Ground Floor Height	14-foot minimum	10-foot minimum	14-foot minimum	Nonresidential: 14- foot minimum Residential: 10- foot minimum	Section 3.4.8 of this Specifc Plan

Elevation Above Street Level

Elevation Above Street Level
Ground Floor Living Space	N/A	2-foot minimum 3-foot maximum	N/A	2-foot minimum 3-foot maximum	Section 3.4.8 of this Specifc Plan
Ground Floor Nonresidential	0-foot minimum 2-foot maximum
Nonresidential Facade Height at or near Street Frontage	Minimum height for nonresidential building facades at or near the street frontage, measured to the top of the façade. For single story buildings, a false front or parapet should be used to achieve this minimum height. Where exterior frontage height varies along the building frontage, the minimum height shall be considered to be the average height of the building frontage.				Section 3.4.8 of this Specifc Plan and Figure 3.9
	N/A	25-foot minimum	25-foot minimum	25-foot minimum
Ground Floor Building Design
Ground Floor Blank Walls	The amount of the ground level wall area directly visible from the left blank. The ground level wall area is defned as that portion of elevation from grade to a height of 9 feet.			street allowed to be the building	Figure 3.8 of this Specifc Plan
	25% maximum
Ground Floor Wall Glazing	The area of ground level wall area that must be glazed with clear windows and entries.			glass display
	Nonresidential: 50% minimum Residential: 40% minimum				Section 3.4.5 and 3.4.8 of this Specifc Plan and Figure 3.7
Setbacks for Light, Air, and Privacy
Setbacks
Front	N/A	Nonresidential: No minimum Residential: 10 feet	No minimum	Nonresidential: No minimum Ground Floor Residential: 10 feet
Side - Adjacent to Nonresidential Use or Zoning District Other Than R-1 and R-2	N/A	5-foot minimum	No minimum	5-foot minimum
Side - Adjacent to Existing Residential, School, or Park Use	N/A	10-foot minimum
Side - Adjacent to R-1 or R-2 Zoning District	All residential, nonresidential, and mixed use developments shall have a side variable height when abutting R-1 or R-2. This specifes a setback minimum of 10 feet from the property line, with the height increasing at a 60 degree angle from that point.
	N/A	10-foot minimum
Rear	N/A	Residential: The lesser of 20-foot or 20% of lot depth	20-foot minimum if abutting residential,	20-foot minimum if abutting existing residential use, school, or park,

		Nonresidential: 20- foot minimum if abutting residential, otherwise no minimum required	otherwise no minimum required	otherwise no minimum required
Rear - Adjacent to R-1 or R-2 Zoning Districts	All residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments shall have a rear variable height when abutting R-1 or R-2 zones. This specifes a setback minimum of 25 feet from the property line, increasing at a 60 degree angle from that point.
Pedestrian - Friendly Auto Circulation and Access
Access Driveway Width	One-Way: 14-foot minimum, 20-foot maximum Two-Way: 24-foot minimum, 30-foot maximum
Curb Cuts	1 curb cut/lot, if lot has less than 300 feet of property frontage. 1 curb cut/300 feet of lot frontage, if lot frontage is greater than or equal to 300 feet. Example: 450 feet lot frontage is allowed 1 curb cut; 600 feet lot frontage is allowed 2 curb cuts.				Section 3.4.9 of this Specifc Plan and Figure 3.11
Frontage Dedicated to Parking and/or Driveways	30% of lot frontage	maximum		20% of lot frontage maximum
Smart Parking Management
Vehicle Parking - Nonresidential
Restaurant	N/A	N/A	1 standard sized parking space/300 sq. ft.	Restaurants with foor area less than 2,500 sq. ft.: 1 standard sized parking space per 400 sq. ft. Restaurants with foor area greater than or equal to 2,500 sq. ft.: 1 standard sized parking space per 200 sq. ft.	All stalls shall be double striped and standard sized
Hotel	N/A	N/A	N/A	1 standard sized parking space per living or sleeping unit plus: 1 standard sized parking space for every 50 sq. ft. of dance hall, exhibition space, meeting room; 1 standard sized parking space per 300 sq. ft. for	All stalls shall be double striped and standard sized

				restaurant space; and 1 standard sized parking space per 400 sq. of all other uses within the hotel
Nonresidential other than Restaurant and Hotel	N/A	1 standard sized parking space/300 sq. ft.	1 standard sized parking space/300 sq. ft.	1 standard sized parking space/400 sq. ft.	All stalls shall be double striped and standard sized. The required parking stalls may include up to 25% of the total stalls as compact parking

Elevation Above Street Level
Vehicle Parking - Residential (includes guest parking)	N/A	For residential developments, the project shall provide no less than 1.0 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit, and no more than 1.5 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit. In addition to the residential spaces described above, 0.5 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit is required guest parking. Parking provided for residential uses must be covered, secure, and separated from parking provided for nonresidential uses. Guest parking may be uncovered.	N/A	For residential developments, the project shall provide no less than 1.0 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit, and no more than 1.5 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit. In addition to the residential spaces described above, 0.5 standard sized parking space/dwelling unit is required guest parking. Parking provided for residential uses or the residential component of a mixed use structure must be covered, secure, and separated from parking provided for nonresidential uses. Guest parking may be uncovered.	All stalls shall be double stripped and standard sized. The required parking stalls may include up to 25% of the total stalls as compact parking.

Bicycle Parking	See RMC Section 12.32.030 (B).	See RMC Section12.32.030(B). Bicycle parking spaces provided for residential use must be covered, secure, and located separately from bicycle parking spaces provided for nonresidential uses.	See RMC Section 12.32.030 (B).	See RMC Section 17.28.030(D)(2)(c)
Landscaping and Open Space
Landscaping	N/A	For residential developments, the project shall provide a minimum of 20%. For commercial developments, the project shall provide a minimum of 6%.	6% minimum	6% minimum
Usable Public Open Space - Nonresidential Uses or Nonresidential Component of Mixed Use	N/A	5% of total parcel area, minimum			Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan
Required Landscaping of Public Open Space for Nonresidential Uses or Nonresidential Component of Mixed Use	N/A	40% of usable public open space, minimum	40% of usable public open space, minimum	50% of usable public open space, minimum	Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan (Additional landscaping may be required outside open space areas)
Usable Private Common Open Space - Residential Uses and Residential Component of Mixed Use	N/A	150 sq. ft./dwelling unit minimum	N/A	150 sq. ft./dwelling unit minimum	Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan
Private Usable Open Space		Private open space must be open to air, not fully enclosed with walls. Private open space cannot be covered by a roof by more than 50% of the area; however, balconies can have up to 100% ceiling coverage. Private open space includes balconies, patios, or yards.
	N/A	75 sq. ft./dwelling unit minimum	N/A	100 sq. ft./unit minimum	Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan

Private Open Space Ground Floor Dimension	N/A	8 feet in any direction minimum	N/A	8 feet in any direction minimum	Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan
Private Open Space Balcony Dimension	N/A	5 feet in any direction minimum	N/A	5 feet in any direction minimum	Section 3.4.11 of this Specifc Plan

B.

Exceptions to Height Limit. A five-foot bonus may be granted by the Planning Commission, upon recommendation from the Community Development Director and in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.28.030(D)(13)(a)(2)(a), if it is determined that the additional height would provide unique architectural elements that would enhance the project overall.

C.

Building Placement.

1.

Buildings shall be placed on the street frontage property line or front setback line.

2.

Lots located in the GSP-R/C or GSP zones must place sixty (60) percent of the building on the property line (nonresidential) or setback (residential), illustrated in Figure 17.21-1. For the GSP-MU district, this percentage increases to seventy-five (75) percent.

3.

When the building frontage is on Garvey Avenue, a second floor's building overhang (drip line) may be considered the building frontage if the outdoor ground floor contains a restaurant dining space or pedestrian plaza. The outdoor dining space or the outdoor pedestrian plaza must be designed for such use and include both decorative hardscape and landscape.

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4.

The Review Authority may grant exceptions for:

a.

A narrow lot under fifty (50) feet in which a twenty-four (24) feet driveway is necessary because no side street, alley, or easement can provide access to required parking on the rear of the lot or site;

b.

The initial phases of a multi-phased building project that will occupy the entire frontage upon completion.

Building Design.

1.

Modulation. All buildings constructed in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan area shall be designed to maximize the privacy of the adjacent homes, backyards, and residential neighborhoods. New buildings and additions to existing buildings shall incorporate at least one or more of the following types of modulation.

a.

Façade plane modulation is required. The wall plane of street-facing façades shall be modulated a minimum of eighteen (18) inches perpendicular to the plane at least once every sixty (60) feet, as measured along the property line. Façades should be modulated with elements including but not limited to vertical and horizontal breaks in the building façade plane, setbacks at upper levels, changes in material or color,

use of ornament, changes in height, and incorporation of other design elements that create differentiation in the architecture to create visual and architectural interest, see Figure 3.6.

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E.

Glazing and Windows. Street-facing facades of all buildings shall incorporate glazing (windows) and openings providing light to adjacent spaces, rooms, and uses, shown in Figure 17.21-3 as outlined in Table 17.21.03.1, windows and openings facing streets shall constitute a minimum of the following percentage of street-facing building faces:

1.

Fifty (50) percent of the wall for nonresidential ground floor uses;

2.

Thirty (30) percent of the wall for nonresidential upper floor uses;

3.

Forty (40) percent of the wall for residential ground floor uses; and

4.

Thirty (30) percent of the wall for residential upper floor uses.

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F.

Design of Roof and Skyline Forms.

1.

Penthouses, parapets, stair and elevator enclosures, and air conditioning units and mechanical equipment shall be fully integrated into the overall architectural design and expression of the building or addition through the use of equivalent materials and colors that match the overall design.

2.

All rooftop mechanical components shall be fully screened from the view of public right-of-ways or residentially zoned properties.

G.

Building Entrances. For parcels fronting Garvey Avenue, the primary entrance to a ground floor use shall face Garvey Avenue. Residential uses should have their own on-street entrance, while nonresidential uses abutting Garvey Avenue shall provide at least one street-facing, pedestrian-priority entrance that shall serve as the primary entrance to the business.

1.

Interior space shall be arranged to orient toward the Garvey Avenue entrance as the primary entrance. Signage shall be used to direct persons toward the primary entrance. Street-facing nonresidential entrances shall be unlocked and accessible to the public during business hours.

Residents of a mixed use development shall have a separate and secure on-street pedestrian access to the residential units.

3.

On street frontages, ground-related entrances shall occur at least once every one hundred fifty (150) feet, as measured along the front property line. Ground-related entrances include entrances to ground- floor uses, residential units, clusters of residential units, lobbies, or private courtyards.

4.

Pedestrian walkways or sidewalks shall connect all primary building entrances to one another. Pedestrian walkways shall also connect all onsite common areas, parking areas, storage areas, public open spaces, and recreational facilities.

5.

Elevated walkways, skyways, and bridges between buildings are limited. Elevated walkways, skyways, and bridges between buildings are allowed under the following conditions:

a.

Elevated walkways, skyways, or bridges shall connect buildings located internally to a site. Elevated walkways, skyways, or bridges shall not connect buildings located on Garvey Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, nor be adjacent to an existing residential use.

b.

An elevated walkway, skyway, or bridge is only allowed to facilitate resident access to an adjacent buildings' recreational amenity.

c.

Each building shall be connected to no more than one other building.

d.

A maximum of one elevated walkway, skyway, or bridge is permitted per building. For example, if an elevated walkway connects two buildings on their third floors, no other elevated walkway is permitted to connect any other on any other floor.

e.

Elevated walkways, skyways, or bridges shall not cross over a street, public park, or public open space.

H.

Ground Floor Design.

1.

Ground floor design shall be high-quality, pedestrian-oriented, and sensitive to the use.

a.

Ground Floor Residential Units. In mixed use settings, ground floor residential dwelling units are allowed on any lot and on any street frontage, provided storefronts and usable commercial space are located along a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the length of the building frontage adjoining Garvey Avenue. Storefronts and usable nonresidential spaces shall comply with all standards and guidelines in Rosemead's Mixed-Use Design Guidelines.

b.

First Floor Elevation, Nonresidential Uses. The first habitable floor shall be located no more than two feet above or below the existing grade at any point along a street property line.

c.

First Floor Elevation, Residential Use. The first habitable floor of a residential-only building shall be located at least two feet above existing grade and no more than three feet along a street property line.

d.

The minimum height of nonresidential ground floor spaces shall be fourteen (14) feet. The minimum height of residential ground floor spaces shall be ten (10) feet. This height shall be measured from the floor of the first story to the floor of the second story. If there is no second story, the height shall be measured to the top of roof, see Figure 17.21-4.

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e.

Storefronts and usable nonresidential space shall be located along the required ground floor street frontages of buildings per Table 17.21.030.1 of this Chapter and have a minimum usable depth of forty (40) feet along sixty (60) percent of the length of the building frontage and in no case be less than twenty (20) feet in depth. At a corner lot where storefronts and nonresidential uses are required, storefronts and nonresidential spaces shall turn and wrap around the corner for a minimum length of twenty (20) feet, see Figure 17.21-5.

Use of mirrored and reflective glazing materials and glass is prohibited. At the ground floor of buildings where the use is nonresidential, use of clear glass is required. After installation, clear glass windows at the ground floor of nonresidential uses shall not later be treated so as to become opaque or to be blocked so as to prevent visibility of the ground floor interior from the sidewalk.

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g.

Security elements and decorative grillwork at ground floors

i.

Upward rolling, side folding, or moveable security grills and elements shall not be installed on the exterior side of ground floor and street-facing storefronts, windows, openings, entries, and facades.

ii.

On the interior side of ground floor and street-facing storefronts, windows, openings, entries and facades, upward rolling, side folding, or moveable security grills and elements are allowed.

iii.

Such devices should utilize dedicated interior side pockets and ceiling cavities such that the grill and all mechanisms associated with the security element are not visible from the adjacent public right-of-way or sidewalk; regardless of installation method, such devices shall be at least eighty (80) percent open to perpendicular view.

iv.

Fixed decorative grillwork and railings are allowed at the ground floor and shall be at least eighty (80) percent open to perpendicular view.

I.

Parking Standards and Driveways. Required parking shall be determined by the standards outlined in Table 17.21.030.1 of this Chapter. Parking standards and driveways shall comply with the following requirements:

Surface parking along Garvey Avenue is not allowed in the front of buildings. Surface parking in the rear of a lot shall be permitted.

2.

Notwithstanding the requirements of Table 17.21.030.1, partially subterranean and fully subterranean parking may extend to street-fronting property lines. For corner lots, surface parking lots shall be accessed from a side street or alley.

3.

Residential parking may share an entrance with nonresidential parking, but shall be separate from the nonresidential parking area, with access restrictions where necessary.

4.

For parcels of less than three hundred (300) feet in length, only one vehicular access point may be permitted. For all other lot frontages, a maximum of one vehicular access point for each three hundred (300) feet of street frontage is permitted, see Figure 17.21-6.

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5.

Parking that is visible from streets or sidewalks or located along rear, side, or interior lot lines shall be buffered from the street, sidewalk, or lot line by a minimum five-foot in-depth landscape buffer.

6.

Openings to tuck-under parking spaces shall not be visible from the street or from an adjacent property.

7.

Tandem parking within allowed parking areas may be allowed with an AUP for multi-family projects and the residential component of mixed use projects.

J.

Loading Space. On the same premise with every building, structure, or part thereof erected or occupied for goods display, wholesale or retail, hotel, restaurant, or other similar use involving the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise via trucks or vans, a minimum of one off-street loading space for each six thousand (6,000) square feet of building floor area dedicated to the retail, commercial, hotel, restaurant use is required for the standing, loading, and unloading services in order to avoid interference with the public use of adjacent streets or alleys. Required loading space shall not be included within the required parking space adjacent to a building or structure.

K.

Open Space and Recreation. Each type of open space has a different purpose and user; the requirements for one type of open space cannot be satisfied by another.

Usable Public Open Space.

a.

All open space shall be public unless parcel location does not allow public access.

b.

High-quality porous pavers, porous concrete or other porous paving materials shall be used for all plazas and hardscape.

c.

Community benefit incentives are available for providing more open space than is required, see 17.21.040

d.

Usable public open space does not include libraries, gymnasiums, nor recreation rooms.

e.

All required usable public open space shall be developed and professionally maintained in accordance with approved landscape and irrigation.

2.

Usable Private Common Open Space.

a.

All usable common open space shall be conveniently located and readily accessible from all residential units in a residential or mixed use development.

b.

Each usable common open space shall have no side with a dimension of less than ten (10) feet and may incorporate any areas of the site except where it is within five feet of public rights-of-way, private streets or alleys, and shall not include or incorporate any driveways or parking areas, trash pickup or storage areas, or utility areas.

c.

There shall be a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet measured horizontally between any swimming pool and the nearest point of any balcony, porch, second story patio, sun deck, or other architectural feature of a building or structure with windows, doors, or other openings of sufficient size to permit the passage of persons.

d.

Courtyards internal to a project, or enclosed on at least three sides, shall have a minimum width of forty (40) feet, and shall be landscaped with a ratio of hardscape to planting not exceeding a ratio of one square foot of landscape to one square foot of hardscape. Pools and spas shall be excluded from this ratio.

e.

All required usable common open space shall be developed and professionally maintained in accordance with approved landscape and irrigation.

3.

Usable Private Open Space.

a.

No portion of any private patio or balcony shall be used for the permanent storage of rubbish, junk, clotheslines, or garbage receptacles. "Permanent storage," as used in this subsection, means the presence for a period of forty-eight (48) or more consecutive hours on a patio or balcony.

b.

Private open space must be open air, not fully enclosed with walls. Private open space cannot be covered by a roof by more than fifty (50) percent of the area; however, balconies can have up to one hundred (100) percent ceiling coverage.

L.

Signage Standards. All signage shall comply with guidelines outlined in the Garvey Avenue Master Plan, with the exception of mixed-use projects, which shall follow the sign standards outlined in Title 17, Article 2, in Section 17.28.030. Bi-lingual signage is allowed. When storefronts use bi-lingual signage, Nonresidential signage shall identify the type of business (e.g., "restaurant," "market") in the English language and should be clearly located in the center of the storefront signage.

M.

Condominium Subdivision Standards.

1.

Nonresidential and residential condominiums are permitted in the GSP-R/C and GSP-MU zones. All condominium subdivisions within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan area, whatever the parcel size, shall be processed and developed in accordance with the provisions of the development standards and requirements set forth in this Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. Existing provisions in Rosemead's Zoning Code relating to Procedure and Submittal Requirements (RMC Section 17.36.050), Development Standards (RMC Section 17.36.060), and Condominium Conversions (RMC Section 17.36.070) also apply as general development guidelines.

2.

All condominium applications shall include:

a.

Proposed Site Plan.

b.

Preliminary Grading Plan.

c.

Preliminary Landscaping Plan.

d.

Preliminary Lighting Plan.

e.

Preliminary Master Sign Plan.

Proposed Condominium Documents.

g.

Delineation of Shared Spaces and Access.

h.

Other Information that the Community Development Director determines may be necessary to evaluate the proposed project to ensure consistency with the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Rosemead's General Plan, the Zoning Code, and other applicable City regulations and requirements.

Earned community benefit incentives may be applied over entire project area, even if the property is subdivided for residential condominiums or other financing purpose, with the approval of the Community Development Director.

(Ord. No. 978, § 5(Exh. A), 2-27-18)

17.21.040 - Community benefits incentives.

Community benefit incentives are provided to allow developer and property owners to increase the development potential if community benefits are identified as part of the development application, constructed as part of the project development, and operated in perpetuity. Restrictions and/or covenants are required to be recorded on the property to ensure the benefits or amenities provided to earn the Community Benefit Incentive are maintained in perpetuity. Benefits can be obtained in two ways— Affordable Housing and Senior Housing (See 3.4.3.1) or Garvey Avenue Community Benefit Program 17.21.040 (B).

Density Bonus for Affordable Housing, Senior Housing

1.

A residential or mixed-use development that includes five or more dwelling units and meets one or more of the following criteria is entitled to a density bonus and one or more incentives under State Government Code Section 65915:

a.

Ten (10) percent of the total units of a housing development for lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the State Health and Safety Code.

b.

Five percent of the total units of a housing development for very low income households, as defined in Section 50105 of the State Health and Safety Code.

c.

A senior citizen housing development, as defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the State Civil Code, or Mobile Home Park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Section 798.76 or 799.5 of the Civil Code.

d.

Ten (10) percent of the total dwelling units in a common interest development as defined in Section 1351 of the State Civil Code for persons and families of moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the State Health and Safety Code, provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase.

2.

Density bonuses for residential developments shall also apply for any residential or mixed use buildings in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan area, under RMC Section 17.12.030, and as outlined in RMC Table 17.12.030.2.

3.

If a density bonus under State Bill 1818 is granted, density or intensity bonus associated with the provision of Community Benefits will not be granted.

4.

Concessions considered by the City for projects complying with SB 1818 shall not include an increase in height beyond the seventy-five-foot limitation. An increase in height above the seventy-five-foot limitation would create significant adverse impacts on the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan area.

B.

Garvey Avenue Community Benefit Program. The Garvey Avenue Community Benefit program allows for substantial redevelopment or new development projects to have an increased residential density and/or nonresidential intensity with the provision of specific community benefits. The Garvey Avenue Community Benefit Program is applicable to all parcels within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Corridor. However, if a density bonus is granted in accordance with Senate Bill 1818, a density or intensity bonus associated with the provision of Community Benefits will not be granted.

The Garvey Avenue Community Benefit Program is based on a point system, detailed in full in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. Each community benefit type is assigned a number of Community Benefit points, as described in Table 3.5. A project may earn points from a single or multiple categories, depending on the project applicant's preference. The number of Community Benefit points earned is then translated into the increased density or FAR. The increase varies by zone and land use type as shown in Table 3.6. Table 3.6 indicates the maximum density or FAR permitted. The types of community amenities or benefits eligible to receive the Community Benefit Incentive, as shown in Table 3.5, are: public open space above the required, public park, ADA park amenities, public parking above the required, lot consolidation, siting taller buildings within in the center of the proposed development, project sustainable design, project alternative energy production, "family friendly" development, and provision of an economic feasibility study for uses other than hotel and mixed use. Additional types of community benefits and associated incentives may be determined by a Rosemead City Council resolution adoption.

Table 3.5

COMMUNITY BENEFIT AMENITIES AND ASSOCIATED POINTS

Type of Beneft Provided for the Community Beneft Incentive	Maximum Points	Basis for Calculating Points
Public Open Spaces/Public Parks Exceeding Open Space and Park Standards as set forth in this Specifc Plan or other City of Rosemead plan or document.	74	Public open spaces are defned as an open space area that is intended for use by all members of the community throughout the day. Public spaces may occur in the form of plazas, courtyards, parks, parklets, and greenways. If a courtyard or outdoor space is intended for a specifc private use (such as a singular restaurant), then the space is not a "public open space" but rather a "private outdoor dining area." In this case, the outdoor space would not be eligible for community beneft. Walkways or sidewalks used for pedestrian travel are not eligible for community beneft. If public spaces are privately-owned, these open spaces must be maintained by the property owner(s) and must remain open to the public at all times. Public spaces may also be deeded to the City to become public plazas or parks and under the management of Rosemead's Parks and Recreation Department, with the City of Rosemead's approval and acceptance. 30 Pts: For 10% or more of the site area provided the open space and/or park is landscaped with drought tolerant turf and shrubs, provides shade trees and shade structures, shaded seating areas, bicycle racks, and trash receptacles. OR 50 Pts: For 15% or more of the site area provided the open space and/or park is landscaped and amenities provided as described above, and additional amenities are provided such as: stage, band shell, play structures, public restrooms.

		24 Pts: For each Accessible or Inclusive Playground Equipment designed and constructed in accordance with ADA requirements, 4 points will be awarded. Equipment qualifying for this bonus includes: ramps with a 1:12 slope and transition decks, safety surfaces, ADA swings, ADA slide and play structure, ADA drinking fountains, ADA picnic tables, ADA benches, up to a maximum of 24 points.
Alhambra Wash Public Park or Open Space	45	25 Pts. For the capping of the Alhambra Wash and development of usable, landscaped park space 25 Pts. For the development, landscaping, and maintenance of a public park Up to a maximum of 45 points. Density or intensity bonus must be applied to a single building or structure located immediately adjacent to the Alhambra Wash and shall not be applied to other buildings or structures on the parcel.
Public Parking	50	2 Pts: For every 1 standard sized parking space marked for public use and permanently available for public use, provided the project meets the minimum number of required public and private spaces, per this Specifc Plan or the City of Rosemead up to a maximum of 50 points.
Lot Consolidation	35	For every 1 or more parcels or lots that are consolidated to form a single parcel or lot and the lot consolidation is recorded with the City of Rosemead, 35 points will be awarded for each fnal parcel or lot.
Taller Buildings Center of Development	40	40 Pts: If buildings fronting Garvey Avenue, fronting San Gabriel Boulevard, or adjacent to existing residential uses are no more than 48' tall.
Sustainable Design	70	40 Pts: If 50% or more of total building roof is an accessible, operational eco roof. 30 Pts: LEEDTM Platinum or equivalent (third-party certifcation required) 20 Pts: LEEDTM Gold or equivalent (third-party certifcation required) The increased density or intensity will be granted to the qualifying building not the entire development or site area.
Alternative Energy	30	30 Pts: If 25% of total building energy load is provided by solar panels or other on-site renewable sources, provided the other on-site sources are approved by the City of Rosemead, local energy regulators, and local air quality district, as appropriate.
Family Friendly Development	50	30 Pts: Projects providing more than 10 percent of housing units as 3 bedroom or larger units. 20 Pts: 1 point for each 15 sq. ft. per unit of common area open space above the required minimum as stated in this Specifc Plan, provided the common area open space contains at least 2 of the following: tot lot play equipment (swings, slide, climbing structure), community garden, or library, up to a maximum of 20 points.
Economic Feasibility Study	10	10 Pts: Provided the economic feasibility study is prepared by a reputable professional economic or market analysis frm, the City of Rosemead afrms economic feasibility study author's credentials and economic feasibility study's fndings, and the economic feasibility study supports the proposed land use. The economic feasibility study Community Beneft is applicable to uses other than hotel and mixed use.

Retail Component of Mixed Use Development Sites	20	20 Pts: In order to provide for signifcant opportunities for national and regional retail tenants, a bonus shall be granted if the non-residential component of a mixed use site provides for tenant space with an average size of 2,000 square feet or more (minimum size of 800 square feet for each tenant space), then the maximum percentage of 65% residential to 35% commercial will receive a 5% increase in residential to make the split 70% residential to 30% commercial.

Table 3.6 COMMUNITY BENEFIT INCENTIVE MAXIMUM FAR OR DENSITY

Maximum FAR or Density Permitted With the Provision of Community Benefts
Community Beneft Points Earned	GSP - R/C Zone		GSP Zone	GSP - MU Zone
				Commercial Land Use	Mixed Use Land Use
	FAR	Density	FAR	FAR	FAR	Density
0	0.75	7	0.75	0.75	1.6	25
1-20	0.8	11	0.8	0.8	1.78	32
21-40	0.85	14	0.85	0.85	1.96	39
41-60	0.9	18	0.9	0.9	2.14	46
61-80	0.95	21	0.95	0.95	2.32	53
81-100	1.0	25	1.0	1.0	2.5	60
101-115	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.0	2.68	67
116-130	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.0	2.86	74
130 and above	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.0	3.0	80

(Ord. No. 978, § 5(Exh. A), 2-27-18)