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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20131125_2013-29_1030SEuclidStROH — 11 /25/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -29 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013 -06 AS CONDITIONED AND APPROVING STREET NAMING NO. 2013 -01 TO ALLOW A SUBDIVISION FOR SEVENTEEN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AT 1030 SOUTH EUCLID STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Applicant is requesting approval of a subdivision map to facilitate the development of seventeen single family residences located at 1030 South Euclid Street. Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) is a subdivision of property to create seventeen single family lots and public streets, thus allowing the sale of residential properties. In addition to the requested subdivision, Street Naming No. 2013 -01 is necessary for the extension of Maxine Street and the creation of the cul -de -sac, Crystal Lane. B. Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) and Street Naming No. 2013 -01 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on November 25, 2013. C. For Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings have been established: 1. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the District Center designation on the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. The project will be consistent with the purpose of the general plan Circulation, Land Use and Housing Elements, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. Additionally, the project will further the Land Use Element's Goal 1, Promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs; Policy 1.4, Support development of single - family residential lots on a minimum area of at least 6,000 square feet; Policy 1.9, Coordinate Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 1 of 8 street and parkway designs that are attractive, functional and compatible with adjacent on -site development; Goal 2, Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability; Policy 2.4, Support pedestrian access between commercial uses and residential neighborhoods which are in close proximity; Goal 3, Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhood; Policy 3.1, Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy 3.5, Encourage new development and /or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood; and Policy 5.5, Encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. The project will assist towards addressing several of the Housing Element's objectives: Goal 2, Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordable levels and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels and age groups to foster an inclusive community; Policy 2.4, Diversity of Housing Types. Facilitate and encourage a diversity and range in types, prices and sizes of housing, including single - family homes, apartments, town homes, mixed /multiuse housing, transit - oriented developments and live /work housing; Policy 2.5, Housing Design. Require excellence in the design of housing through the use of materials and colors, building treatments, landscaping, open space, parking and environmentally sensitive building and design practices. The project also furthers the Circulation Element, Goal 2, Provide design and construction that facilitates safe utilization of the City's transportation systems; Policy 2.1, Limit the number of driveways on arterial streets to reduce vehicular conflict and facilitate traffic flow; Goal 6, Protect local streets from through traffic to preserve neighborhood character; Policy 6.1, Implement street design features that discourage through traffic on residential streets. Further, the project provides infill housing, increases the housing stock, and preserves the character and integrity of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project is not located within any specific plan area of the city. Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 2 of 8 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. The proposed project meets the letter and intent of the State of California Subdivision Map Act and conforms to Chapters 34 and 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, which pertain to the subdivision, development standards for the site. Additionally, the project will conform to other applicable codes and city ordinances as identified during the Site Plan Review process (DP No. 2013 -09). 3. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed site consists of approximately 17 single family residences within a 3.3 acre site on property zoned Single Family Residence (R -1). Each of the proposed lots will contain 50 feet of street frontage and a minimum of 6,000 square feet of lot area, meeting or exceeding the minimum required. Additionally, the density of the project is within the maximum allowed by the Low Density Residential (LR -7) General Plan designation. Since the topography of the site is flat and its geometry is rectangular, the site has been determined to be physically suitable for a residential development at the proposed density since there are no physical constraints on the site to preclude development. 4. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project site is located in an urbanized area and was previously developed with single - family dwellings, accessory agricultural structures. The proposed project is within the anticipated land use, as well as, density outlined in the General Plan designation of Low Density Residential (LR -7). The project can be characterized as an infill development adequately served by all required utilities and public services. There are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 3 of 8 5. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed development will not cause serious public health problems. The proposed project will comply with all applicable Title 24, California Building Code, and all other applicable regulations intended to safeguard the public. As a residential use, there will be no hazardous material, noxious fumes or vibrations generated by the use. 6. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with the easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed project. Approval of the tentative tract map for this project will not create conflicts with any easements necessary for the public access through the subject property, as there are none identified on the most current title report. D. Applicant has requested approval of Street Naming No. 2013 -01. 1. The policy guidelines in the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to the naming of public streets state that any street which is a continuation of, or approximately the continuation of, any existing street should be given the same name as the already existing street. 2. The proposed public streets will both facilitate the proposed project as well as continue the existing public right -of -way pattern. Maxine Street currently ends at the western side of the project site. One of the new streets will connect the two ends of Maxine Street. The second street will create a new cul -de -sac off of the newly connected Maxine Street. This street will be named Crystal Lane as it is a continuation of the street pattern to the west. The new street name designations will not affect any existing properties outside of the project site. Finally, this name has been reviewed by both the Orange County Fire Authority and Santa Ana Police Department. Neither of these agencies have a concern with the naming as it will not have any adverse effect on their ability to provide emergency response services. 3. Approval of the new street name will benefit the community by continuing the street naming and pattern assisting in reducing confusion to the public. Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 4 of 8 Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15332. This class 32 exemption allows infill development provided they are consistent with the zoning and General Plan, do not have any noise or traffic impacts, and can be served by existing utilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -31 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves: A. Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for the residential development located at 1030 South Euclid Street. B. Street Naming No. 2013 -01. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated November 25, 2013, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Crespo, G ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 5 of 8 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Ryan O. U Assistant CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013 -29 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning C/o' mmission of the City of Santa Ana on November 25, 2013 Date: Clerk of the Planni- mis City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 6 of 8 Conditions for Approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 (County Map No. 17627) is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Title 24, California Building Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this tentative tract map. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the tract map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the vesting tentative tract map. A. Planning Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2013 -09. 2. The Tentative Tract Map, Final Map, and all improvements required of the subdivider shall be in accordance with the design standards and specifications of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 3. The final tract map shall be recorded within one year of the date of approval of the tentative map by the City Council. 4. The final tract map shall be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Two copies of the recorded final map and CC &Rs shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Fire Department, Building Division, and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. All easements shall be recorded prior to or concurrent with the final map. 6. Due to the technical expertise required to successfully execute a smooth stucco and 20/30 stucco finishes, the following condition shall apply: Prior to application of the building stucco finish, applicant shall prepare a sample wall section showing proposed smooth finish and an additional section showing a 20 -30 stucco finish. Final selection of the finish shall be reviewed and approved by staff. 7. Prior to installation of windows, applicant shall prepare a sample window showing proposed window detail. Window Installation shall be reviewed and approved by staff. Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 7 of 8 NOVEMBER 25, 2013 PAGE 2 OF 2 8. Provide details of the mailbox or "gang box" to be installed. Such box shall be enclosed in a decorative pedestal to match architecturally with the proposed buildings. 9. Paving at each driveway shall match the proposed walkway paving finish. 10. All utility meters and boxes shall be placed in vaults below grade. Any above grade meter and /or box shall be reviewed by the Planning Division Manager to ensure all options have been reviewed. 11. Solar panels shall be provided for each of the 17 homes. The final design and application of the panels shall be subject to the review and approval by staff. 12. Prior to submittal into Building Division Plan check submit for review and approval a landscape plan Providing a landscape screen in the rear yard of each lot. (Added by Planning Commission on 11- 25 -13) Resolution No. 2013 -29 Page 8 of 8