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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNS-1112ORDINANCE NS-1112 ADDITION OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSIFICATION BY AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has given notice of and duly held a public hearing on the creation of a Planned Residential Development in the RE, R 1, R 2, R 3, R 3H, R 4, CR and'P districts through conditional use permit procedures to zones having the "PRD" suffix added as a proposed amendment to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code; and said Commission by its Resolution 5966 has recon~ended approval of said classification in accordance with said resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council regularly held a public hearing on said Planned Residential Development on published notice as required by law, and does now find that public necessity, convenience and general welfare require that Planned Residential Development be allowed in the RE, R 1, R 2, R 3, R 3H, R 4, CR and P districts, and that the new classification will not be detrimental to the surrounding property; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Sections 41-588 through 41-591 be added to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to read in words and figures as follows: DIVISION 24. PRD (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) Sec. 41-588. Applicability of Division. PRD (planned residential development) suffixes are specifically subject to the regulations contained in this division. Sec. 41-589. Description and Purposes. The RE (residential-estate),R 1 (single-family residence), R 2 (multiple-family residence), R 3 (medium- density multiple-family residence), R 3H (high-density multiple-family residence), R 4 (suburban apartment), CR (commercial-residential), and P (professional) Districts may be modified at the time the zoning is first established or by amendment by adding to the district designation "PRD." The intent and purpose of the Planned Residential Development District is to allow a development planned and designed as a unit to produce and environment of stable, desirable character not out of harmony with its surrounding neighborhood and which meets standards of density, open space, light and air, pedes- trian and vehicular access, and traffic circulation no greater than the regulations to which the "PRD" suffix is combined. Sec. 41-590. Conditional Use Permit Required. Any development of property within ~ PRD modified district classification shall necessitate the filing of a conditional use permit. Application for Permit. Any application for a conditional use permit under the provisions of this division and chapter shall be accompanied by a fee of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars for the basic conditional use permit, plus an additional Five ($5.00) Dollars for each dwelling unit within the development. Application Contents. An application for a planned residential development shall be in the form of an application for a conditional use permit and shall be accompanied by the following information, maps and plans: (1) A legal description of the real property; a tentative subdivision map may be substituted if the applicant proposes to sub-divide the property. (2) The gross land area of the development, the present zoning classification thereof, and the zoning classification and land use of the area surrounding the proposed develop- ment, including the location of structures and other improvements. (3) A precise development plan, drawn to scale, showing the following information: (a) Location of each existing and each proposed structure in the development area, the use or uses to be contained therein, the number of stories, gross building and floor areas, location of entrances and loading points thereof. (b) Ail streets, curb cuts, driving lanes, parking areas, loading areas, public transportation points, and illumination facilities for the same. (c) All pedestrian walks, malls and open areas for the use of occupants and members of the public. (d) Location and height of all walls, fences and screen planting. (e) Types of surfacing, such as paving, turfing or gravel to be used at the various locations. (4) Plans and elevations of structures to indicate architectural type and construction standards. (5) If the applicant proposes to provide open areas and recreational facilities to be used by the occupants of two or more dwelling units, he shall so state in his application and the application shall include a plan, acceptable to the City, for the preservation and main- tenance of the common elements of the property, until said project is terminated by either the Planning Commission, the City Council, or both. (6) Such other information as may be required by the Planning Department to assist in the consideration of the proposed develop- ment. Procedure. The applicant for approval of a planned residential development shall be the owner, all of the owners of the site acting jointly, or an authorized agent. Each prospective applicant is to confer with the Planning Department in connection with the prepar- ation of a plan for a planned residential develop- ment prior to the submission of the conditional use permit application to the Planning Commission. The chief purpose of such a pre-application conference is to benefit the prospective applicant by providing information and clarifi- cation of requirements before such prospective applicant incurs any substantial expense in the preparation of plans. Sec. 41-591. Development Standards. Due to the complexity of planned residential develop- ments, it is illogical and impractical to define herein an exact pattern for the arrangement of group dwellings for a parcel involving two (2) or more main dwellings; however, it is the intent of this district to provide a functional and non-monotonous orientation of buildings with a maximum of open space around each main building consisting of courts, parkways, and patio areas, all oriented so as to provide separation of vehicular traffic from play areas and recreational area for children and adults. Further, in order to more clearly define the intent of this district, there shall be on file in the office of the Planning Department illustrations entitled "Guides to Planned Residential Development." Said illustrations shall be approved by resolution by the Planning Commission and City Council and shall show the desirable arrangement of buildings and open space, but are not designs which must be copied in order to secure approval of development plans as required by the provisions of the Planned Residential Development District. The following contemporary site design standards or principles are designed to provide assistance to the applicant: ae The overall plan shall be comprehensive, embracing land, buildings, landscaping and their interrela- tionships and shall conform in all respects to all adopted plans of all governmental agencies for the area in which the proposed development is located. The plan shall provide for adequate open space, circulation, offstreet parking and pertinent amenities. Buildings, structures and facilities in the parcel shall be well integrated, oriented and related to the landscape features of the site. Ce The proposed development shall be compatible with the General Plan of Land Use and with circulation patterns on adjoining properties. It shall not constitute a disruptive element to the neighborhood and community. - 3 - DJ The internal street system shall not be a dominant feature in the overall design, rather it should be designed for the efficient and safe flow of vehicles without creating a disruptive influence on the activity and function of any common areas and facilities. Common areas and recreational facilities shall be located so as to be readily accessible to the occupants of the dwelling units and shall be well related to any common open space provided. Architectural harmony within the development and within the neighborhood and community shall be obtained so far as is practicable. The number of dwelling units shall be as indicated by the base district. No more than fifty (50) percent of the total lot area shall be devoted to main and accessory building area, driveways, open or enclosed parking areas and covered patios. The remaining fifty (50) percent of the total lot area shall be devoted to landscaping; lawn area: Noncommercial outdoor recreational facilities incidental to the residential developments such as private swimming pools, putting greens and tennis courts; walkways; uncovered patio areas; fences and necessary fire- fighting equipment and installations; further, the open required by this section shall be arranged and provided in such a manner that it is accessible and usable for the purpose intended herein. Said open space shall not be devoted to commercial agricultural pursuits or any other activity in conflict with the stated purpose of this section and district. Only television and radio antennas which are located indoors or which are designed to serve all the occupants of the development shall be permitted. Ail usable open space not occupied by recreational facilities shall be densely landscaped and provided with a permanent underground irrigation system. Ail streets, alleys, walkways and parking areas within the development which are not dedicated to public use shall be improved in accordance with improvement standards established by the Department of Public Works and to widths as determined by Sec. 34-165 relating to Private street standards for Planned Residential Development. Provisions acceptable to the City shall be made for the preservation and maintenance of all such streets, alleys, walkways and parking areas. Ail streets within a planned residential develop- ment shall provide adequate vehicular circulation for the development and for the area in which it is located. The vehicular circulation and the pedestrian circulation within a planned residential development shall be separated. A partial waiver of this requirement may be granted by the Planning Commission if it is determined that such partial waiver will not be inconsistent with adequate standards of pedestrian and vehicular circulation for the development and for the area in which it is located. The maximum building height and number of stories permitted shall not exceed the building height and number of stories permitted in the base district. However, the Planning Commission shall have the right to limit the number of stories in any or all of the buildings in a planned develop- ment, the base district regulations notwithstanding when it finds that existing or proposed developments on adjacent properties, or properties across a street or alley, would be adversely affected unless such a limitation were imposed. M. The offstreet parking requirements for each such development shall be as follows: (1) Two (2) garages or carports for each dwelling unit within the development. (2) There shall also be required for visitors and guests one (1) offstreet parking space for every dwelling unit within the development. Such parking spaces may be uncovered and shall be so located as to be accessible to such visitors and guests. (3) The required parking spaces, garages or car- ports, or any portions thereof, may be grouped when it is determined by the Planning Commission that such grouping and the location thereof will be accessible and useful in connection with the proposed dwelling units in the development. That the site in~ question for a Planned Residential Development must be large enough to effectively carry out the intent and purposes of the Planned Residential Development as stated in this Ordinance. SECTION 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from and after the date of its adoption. SECTION 3: That the Clerk of the Council shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published in some daily newspaper printed and published in the City of Santa Ana. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana at its regular meeting held on the 3rd day of April , 1972. ATTEST: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF SANTA ANA ) SS I, FLORENCE I. MALONE, do hereby certify that I am the Clerk of the Council of the City of Santa Aha; that the fore- going Ordinance was introduced to said Council at its regular meeting held on the ~ day of M~nh , 1972, and was again considered by said Council at ~ts meeting held on the ~oday of A'~"i~ , 1972, and was at said meeting passed pted by th~ following vote, to wit: AYES, NOES, ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: Herrin, Evans, Patterson, Villa, Yamamoto~ Oriset COUNCILMEN: Markel COUNCILMEN: None CLEP~K OF THE COUNCI~ City Attorney