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HomeMy WebLinkAbout160113_ZAReso2016-01_1615WPomonaLS 1.13.16 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2015-03 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1615 WEST POMONA STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03 to allow a subdivision of a single parcel into two parcels at the property located at 1615 West Pomona Street. B. Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 13, 2016, for a duly noticed public hearing. C. Applications for residential subdivisions of under five (5) units require approval of a parcel map by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 34-126. D. For Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03, the Zoning Administrator 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 Low Density Residential (LR - 7) land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements will be consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The density of the proposed subdivision, at seven dwelling units per acre, is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation and all other elements of the General Plan. Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 1 of 6 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, as conditioned, will conform to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to the provisions of the zoning code, including lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. 3. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed site is physically suitable for the single-family residences as proposed since the property is located within the Single -Family Residence (R-1) zoning district, which permits single-family dwellings, and has a General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential at seven dwelling units per acre. Additionally, this site is surrounded by a combination of residential uses of various densities, including single-family and multi -family structures. 4. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. Since the project site is located in an urbanized area, there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. 5. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The proposed subdivision will not have any detrimental effects upon the general public. Each property includes necessary utilities and infrastructure improvements as conditioned in Development Project No. 2014-36. Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 2 of 6 6. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project since there is no significant public access easement located within this property. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15303. The Class 3 exemption applies to construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, such as projects characterized as small in- fill development meeting specific conditions and their criteria. The project meets all criteria of Section 15303(a). Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03 as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 1615 West Pomona Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated January 13, 2016, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2016. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney Verny O. Carvajal, AICP Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 3 of 6 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Jocelyn Magalona, Clerk of the Zoning Administrator, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2016-01 to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 13, 2016. Date: ` - eIer o e Zoni g Administrator City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 4 of 6 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-03 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 California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed belownp for to exercising the rights conferred by this approval. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the project. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the approval for the tentative parcel map. A. Planning Division 1. Two copies of the recorded final parcel map shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Building Division and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. 2. The tentative parcel map, final map and all improvements required to be made or installed by the subdivider shall be in accordance with the requirements and design standards and specifications of the City of Santa Ana and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 3. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained in accordance with the landscape plan approved for the project. This shall include the minimum levels of plant materials shown on the landscape plan and installed at the time of occupancy. 4. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall obtain permits for the installation of a six-foot tall decorative block wall between the proposed parcels. All other fencing shall match the required block wall in terms of height and material and will be subject to review upon submittal of the new single-family residence into plan check. 5. The applicant shall be responsible for securing and maintaining the newly - created lot(s). The property owner shall also be responsible for maintaining the proposed lot(s) free from debris, overgrown vegetation, and graffiti. 6. All real estate signage must be removed from the site within one (1) year from the date of installation. An extension of time may be granted as determined by the Planning Manager. Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 5 of 6 7. The final map must be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 8. Development within the area of the map, including the single-family residence(s), is subject to development and permit fees in effect at the time of permit issuance. 9. Exhibits 4 and 5 contained within this staff report are intended for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an approved architectural review of this project. The proposed single-family residence(s) shall be reviewed and subject to the architectural design, landscape, and development standards in place at time of Building plan check. 10. The project must be in compliance with the provisions of Site Plan Review (DP No. 2014-36). 11. The final map and all improvements required to be made or installed by the subdivider must be in accordance with the design standards and specifications of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. Resolution No. 2016-01 Page 6 of 6 PROOF OF SERVICE (C.C.P. SECTION 1013(a), 2015.5) STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF ORANGE I am employed in the aforesaid county; I am over the age of eighteen and not a party to the within action; my business address is 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex 2"d Floor, Santa Ana, California 92701. I served the foregoing document described as: Resolution No. 2016-01 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015-031 in this action by placing a true copy t ereo enc ose in sealed envelopes addressed as follows: Robert Beers 8175 Limonite Avenue, Suite E Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Andrew Aldana Aldana Family Trust 1539 West Pomona Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 [ ] I caused to be delivered by courier, such envelope by hand to the office of the addressee(s). [X] BY MAIL I am readily familiar with my employer's practice of collection and processing correspondence for mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with U.S. Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid at Santa Ana, California in the ordinary course of business. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit. [ ] The document was transmitted by facsimile transmission and was reported as complete and without error. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on February 10, 2016 at Santa Ana, California. JOCELY MAGALONA