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HomeMy WebLinkAbout140604_ZA2014-03_1135WBrookROH — 06/04/14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -03 A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2014 -02 AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 1135 WEST BROOK 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. The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02 to subdivide an existing parcel into two residential lots to facilitate the construction of a new single - family residence at 1135 West Brook Street. B. Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on June 4, 2014, for a duly noticed public hearing. C. Applications for residential subdivisions of under five parcels require approval of a parcel map by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section 34 -126. D. For Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02, 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) designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. 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. 2014 -03 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 project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed site is physically suitable for the single - family residence as proposed since the property is located within the Multiple - Family Residence (R -3) 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 or 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 -01. Resolution No. 2014 -03 Page 2 of 6 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. 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. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in -fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, such as the proposed project. The project entails dividing an existing residential lot into two residential lots of equal size and constructing an approximately 2,117 square foot home and garage on the new, second lot, while retaining the existing home on the first lot. The project has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -1 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the duly noticed public hearing, hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02, to subdivide an existing parcel into two lots, as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. 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 June 4, 2014, and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 2014. Ser ' I lotz Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorr By/i/ ( City Resolution No. 2014 -03 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. 2014 -03 to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on June 4, 2014. Date: \ -- Clerk of the Zo ing Administrator City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2014 -03 Page 4 of 6 Conditions for Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02 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 below rip or to exercising the rights conferred by this approval. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the tentative parcel map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of 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 along all rear and side yards not in front yard areas within the proposed lots A and B. 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. The property owner shall also be responsible for maintaining the proposed lot free from debris, overgrown vegetation, and graffiti. 6. All real estate signage must be removed from the site within one year from the date of installation. An extension of time may be granted as determined by the Planning Manager. Exhibit A Page 1 of 2 Resolution No. 2014 -03 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 is subject to development and permit fees in effect at the time of permit issuance. 9. The proposed single - family residence shall be subject to the current development fees in place at the time of plan check. 10. 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 shall be reviewed and subject to the architectural design, landscape, and development standards in place at time of Building plan check. 11. The project must be in compliance with the provisions of Site Plan Review (DP No. 2014 -1). 12. 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. Exhibit A Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 2014 -03 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 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, California 92701. I served the foreggoing document described as: Resolution No. 2014 -03 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -02) in this action by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in se etc enve�s addressed as follows: Howard Glasser Tioga Pass Properties, LLC 928 West Tioga Pass Orange, CA 92865 [ ] 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 June 25, 2014 at Santa Ana, California. JOCELYN NIAGALONA