CHC Resolution-98-05-26-01CHC RESOLUTION NO. 98-5-26-l
HISTORIC DEPICTION PROGRAM CONCEPT,
BRIGHTON GARDENS/MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING SERVICES
A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN HISTORIC
DEPICTION PROGRAM CONCEPT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31741 RANCH0
VIEJO ROAD AND MORE PRECISELY REFERRED TO AS ASSESSORS PARCEL
NUMBER 666-231-03. (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 97-09, MARRIOTT)
Whereas, Marriott Senior Living requests approval of a historic depiction program
(HDP) concept for the Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility and has submitted a proposed
concept consisting of an ornamental garden showcasing native California plants and a contemporary
interpretation of a “Portola” structure consistent with the conditions of approval for Architectural
Control 97-09, Marriott, and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-2 301,
Development Review of the Land Use Code, and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project pursuant to
Section 1506 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that it does not
constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA, and has otherwise complied with all applicable
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator’s determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and conducted a duly noticed public meeting on May 26, 1998 pursuant to Section 9-
2.3 13 of the Municipal Code to consider public testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission
of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings
1. The proposed historic depiction program concept is consistent with the policies and
objectives of the San Juan Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Historic &
Archaeologic Element because the project promotes the City’s unique history; and,
2 The proposed historic depiction program concept complies with all applicable
provisions of Title 9, Land Use Code, and,
3 The proposed historic depiction program concept complies with City Council Policy
606, Historic Depiction Programs
CHC Resolution 98-5-26- 1 -2- May 26, 1998
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby recommends approval of the historic
depiction program concept subject to the following conditions of approval
1. The project will provide and maintain public accessibility to the proposed historic depiction
program The project may provide security through fencing and locked gates between sunset
and sunrise However, at all other times, the historic depiction program shall remain
publicly accessible The City understands that Marriott ultimately retains the right to
enforce reasonable use restrictions to protect the security of facility residents.
2 As part of the submission of preliminary plans for the proposed historic depiction program,
the project shall submit draft language for the two proposed plaques (pedestal-mounted
plaque and structure plaque) The discussion of the “Portola Expedition” shall be limited
to the pedestal-mounted plaque and include the following elements
0 A brief description of the purpose, route, participants, and significance of the
expedition.
0 A general description of the Native California plants encountered during the
expedition and their possible uses by the expedition’s participants
0 A description of the various uses of Native California plants by the Native
Americans inhabiting the area, as well as the subsequent Missions and early
Spanish colonists.
0 A discussion of the effect of Spanish colonization and the introduction of
European plants and grasses on Native California flora
Because the Portola expedition, to the Commission’s knowledge, did not construct any
structures, temporary or otherwise, the “structure plaque” will not include any reference to
or discussion of the “Portola” expedition
In conjunction with approval of the preliminary plans for the proposed historic depiction
program, the Commission shall determine that specific plaque language is generally
consistent with the guidelines established herein.
3. Proposed walkways shall be constructed with historically-compatible materials including,
but not limited, to decomposed granite, exposed aggregate, paving stone, slate/flagstone, and
similar materials The use of concrete and/or asphalt as walkway surface material shall be
prohibited
4. Prior to constructing any improvements, the project shall secure City-issued building and/or
grading permits for the two proposed “Celebration Garden Theme portals” and the proposed
“Theme Structure”
CHC Resolution 9%5-26- 1 -3- Mav 26, 1998
5 Building permit plans for the historic depiction program shall include a detailed landscape
plan as well as irrigation system. The project will be designed using a drip irrigation system
consistent with the proposed Native California plant palette subject to the approval of the
Planning Director or his designee
6. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit, the project will have completed the construction
and installation of all approved historic depiction program elements to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director, or will have posted the necessary surety and performance bonds as
required by the Planning Director
7 The proposed “theme structure” structure will include a “rusticated” design approach
relying in naturally occurring building materials, and will be open or partially open (e g.
corner post roof support or three wall design)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit
AYES: Commissioners Allen, Belardes, Hardy, Tryon, and Chairman Siegel
NOES: none
ABSTAIN: none
ABSENT: Commissioners Buser & Forster
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