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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130528_2013-08_609NGarfield~~ RESOLUTION NO. 2013-08 ROH - 05/28/13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013-03 AS CONDITIONED FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 609 NORTH GARFIELD STREET (COUNTY MAP NO. 17499) 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. Applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-03 (County Map No. 17499) to facilitate the development of a seven-unit residential condominium project located at 609 North Garfield Street. • • B. Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-03 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 28, 2013. C. For Tentative Tract Map N. 2013-03, 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 Medium Density Residential 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 Land Use and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. The project will assist towards addressing several of the Housing Element's Objectives including initiating development of Agency-owned property with quality affordable sustainable housing and providing housing that works towards meeting the City's share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Additionally, the project will further Land Use Element's 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 Resolution No. 2013-08 Page 1 of 6 • 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. 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. 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. 2010-19). Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are required for the project, which need to be approved by the City prior to the City Council approval of the final map. 3. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the • proposed project. The proposed site consists of approximately 18,730 within the Transit Zoning (SD-84) and the Urban Neighborhood 2 (UN-2) zoning district. The site's lot frontage, which is over 250 feet, exceeds the minimum required, providing ample street frontage for the project along Garfield and Brown Streets. 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 a single family dwellings and accessory structures. 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. 2013-08 Page 2 of 6 • 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 condominium purposes 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. In accordance with Section 15177 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Transit Zoning Code (SD 84) certified June 7, 2010 • (SCH 2006071100) and, as such, does not require additional environmental review subject to compliance with certain criteria. The discussion in the staff report identifies each criterion and provides the information necessary to find compliance. Accordingly, a Notice of Determination pursuant to Section 15075 for Environmental Review No. 2013-36 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-03 (County Map No. 17499) as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated May 28, 2013, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 28th day of May" 2013 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Crespo, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Yrarrazaval (1) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Resolution No. 2013-OS Page 3 of 6 • APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY • • I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013-08 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 28, 2013 Date: ~~~1 ~ LZ C' u~`~ S cretary of the Planni miss n City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2013-08 Page 4 of 6 • CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2013-03 (COUNTY MAP NO. 17499) Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-03 (County Map No. 17499) 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 rip or 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 All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2010-19. 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 covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division (Added by the Planning Commission, May 28, 2013) prior to approval of the final tract map, and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. The final tract map shall be recorded within one year of the date of approval of the tentative map by the City Council. 5. The final tract map shall be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 6. 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. 7. Due to the technical expertise required to successfully execute a true Humpy Bumpy finish, the following condition shall apply: Prior to application of the building stucco finish, applicant shall prepare a sample wall section • showing proposed Humpy Bumpy browncoat 16/20 finish with 3/8" variation • MAY 28, 2013 PAGE 2 OF 2 and an additional section showing a 20-30 sand finish. Final selection of the finish shall be reviewed and approved by staff. 8. Prior to installation of windows, applicant shall prepare a sample window showing proposed window detail. Window installation shall be reviewed and approved by staff. 9. 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. 10. Paving at driveway entrance and garage aprons shall match the proposed walkway paving of colored concrete, medium acid washed finish. 11. 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. • 12. Common area improvements shall be installed, inspected, and approved prior to the utility release of the first unit. •