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CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01CHC RESOLUTION NO. 20-07-28-01 SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 20-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW RELATED TO A NEW RESTROOM FACILITY AND CONCESSION STAND AND THAT THE PROPOSED LAND USE IMPROVEMENTS ARE OF PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC COMPATIBILITY WITH ADJACENT IHCL STRUCTURES. AND PLACES, AS DESCRIBED IN CITY COUNCIL POLICY 603 - LOCATED AT THE ECOLOGY CENTER AT 32701 ALIPAZ STREET (APN: 121-190- 57)(APPLICANT: ANDREW SIEGER, THE ECOLOGY CENTER). Whereas, Andrew Sieger, The Ecology Center, 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 has requested approval of SPR 20-002 to allow for a new restroom facility and concession stand located at The Ecology Center, City-owned property (32701 Alipaz Street) (Assessor Parcel Numbers 121-190-57); and, Whereas, the City of San Juan Capistrano are the owners of the real property located at 32701 Alipaz Street (Assessor Parcel Numbers 121-190-57); and, Whereas, the applicant proposes to construct one restroom structure and one concession stand structure totaling approximately 433 square feet, including a wooden trellis ("project"); and, Whereas, the project is designed to reflect the City's agrarian history and includes corrugated metal, unfinished wood, corrugated polycarbonate and metal mesh, 'Hog Wire' designed to be consistent with the early San Juan Capistrano aesthetic; and, Whereas, the project would provide restroom facilities for visitors and the staff; and a concession stand to provide juices and teas made from farm-grown ingredients, sustainably sourced coffee, and pre-made sandwiches and salads also made from farm grown ingredients; and, Whereas, the Joel R. Congdon Residence and the water tower are the only historic resources located within the project site; and, Whereas, the Joel R. Congdon Residence and the water tower are listed as contributors on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and is also listed on the City of San Juan Capistrano Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks (IHCL); and, Whereas, no other historic-era buildings, structures, or improvements are extant within the project site; and, Whereas, the proposed project is being processed pursuant to Section 9- 2.301, Development Review of the Land Use Code; and, CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01 2 July 28. 2020 Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exemption per Section 15303, Class 3. New Construction because the restroom and concession stand are considered accessory structures; and is categorically exempt per Section 15331; Class 31 "Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation") from further review. Class 31 consists of projects limited to the maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards define rehabilitation as, "the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values." The project is consistent with Section 15331 because the project involves the construction of a new restroom and concession stand (additions) adjacent to structures listed on the City's Inventory of Historical and Cultural Landmarks (IHCL) referred to as the Joel Congdon Residence. Consequently, staff finds that no additional environmental analysis is necessary to meet the requirements of the CEQA. A Notice of Exemption (NOE) will be posted should the project receive final approval; and, Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission has considered the Environmental Administrator's determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has considered all project related materials currently before it; and, Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly-noticed public hearing on July 28, 2020, pursuant to Title 9, Land Use Code, Section 9-2.302 to consider public testimony on the proposed project and has considered all relevant public comments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings as established by, Subsection (c) of Section 9-2.327, Historical and Cultural Landmark Site Plan Review of Title 9, Land Use Code of the City of San Juan Capistrano: Historical and Cultural Landmark Site Plan Review (Section 9-2.327) 1 . The project complies with the maps and policies of the General Plan because the proposed use and design of the project is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan, including the Community Design Element (COE) and Cultural Resources Element (CRE). The project will be consistent with the following: • CDE Policy 1._2 Encourage high-quality and human scale design in development to maintain the character of the City because the proposed project includes the use of high-quality construction materials that include unfinished wood, corrugated galvanized metal, corrugated polycarbonate, CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01 3 July 28, 2020 fabric awnings, screen panels with wood frames, and metal mesh fencing. The materials are selected and designed to complement the agrarian architectural theme on the property. The nearest proposed structure adjacent to the House is the concession stand which has a height of 9'-9" and has a setback of 21 feet from the House and is designed to maintain the character of the Agrarian architectural style, corrugated galvanized metal vertical siding. Thus, the project is designed at a human scale, the only historic resource located on the project site will be enhanced, and none of the proposed structures will dwarf any existing, adjacent uses. • COE Policy 2. 1 Encourage development which complements the City's traditional, historic character through site design, architecture, and landscaping because the proposed enhancements to the property include the construction of structures with materials that are selected and designed to complement the agrarian architectural theme on the property. The design of the structures compliments the history and tradition of San Juan Capistrano because they will include unfinished wood, corrugated galvanized metal, corrugated polycarbonate, fabric awnings, screen panels with wood frames, and metal mesh fencing. • CRE Policy 1. 1 Balance the benefits of development with the project's potential impacts to existing cultural resources because given the project's prehistory and history and adjacency to the House, the site is considered highly sensitive for cultural resources and as such the implementation of City Council Policy 601 will ensure the presence of an archeologist to monitor all ground-disturbing activities, and the presence of a Native American monitor. Thus, all impacts to cultural resources will be less than significant. Based on these factors, the project complies with the General Plan Community Design Element and Cultural Resources Element goals and policies. 2. The project complies with applicable provisions of the Land Use Code and with any applicable specific plan or comprehensive development plan because the project will be consistent with the Kinoshita Specific Plan. 3. All aspects of the proposed site design, including building orientation and placement, massing, access, colors, materials, paving, and lighting are compatible with the historic nature of the site, surrounding district and/or historic period represented by the landmark, because structures are located 21 to 29 feet away from the House and the water tower. The buildings have been designed with an agrarian architectural style that balances height and massing. Furthermore, the colors, and materials and are compatible with the surrounding structures which includes vertical siding, corrugated metal, and natural wood that is specifically consistent with agrarian architecture. 4. The project has been designed in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995, Weeks CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01 4 July 28, 2020 and Grimmer). Based on the proposed scope of work, the project's alterations to the project are considered a Rehabilitation Project and therefore the following standards apply: Standard 1. A properly will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. The improvements include a restroom and concession stand that will be constructed with materials that are consistent with agrarian architecture. Although the spatial relationships that characterize the existing farm area will be slightly altered, the change is not considered to be "character altering" for the historic House or water tower. No other historic-era buildings, structures, or improvements are extant within the project site. Standard 2. The historic character of a properly will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces and spatial relationship that characterize a properly will be avoided. The historic House and water tower will be retained and preserved and the structures will be constructed with materials that are consistent with agrarian architecture. No other historic-era buildings, structures, or improvements are extant within the project site. Standard 3. Each properly will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properlies, will not be underlaken. The project will not add conjectural features or elements from other historic properties; therefore, it will not be construed as creating a false sense of history. Standard 4. Changes to a properly that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. The proposed improvements to the property will not impact the historic significance of the property because the proposed structures will be constructed to be compatible with the historic nature of the site; as such, the historic significance of the property will be retained and preserved. Standard 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a properly will be preserved. The proposed improvements to the property will not impact existing historic materials/finishes because the scope of work does not include any changes to the House or water tower. CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01 5 July 28, 2020 Standard 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. The scope of work does not include any changes to the House or water tower. Standard 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. Chemicals will not be used for the proposed improvements. Standard 8. Archaeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. Archaeological monitoring will be required for ground disturbing activities, in accordance with City Council Policy 601. Standard 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. The project will not add conjectural features or elements from other historic properties; therefore, it will not be construed as creating a false sense of history. The buildings have been designed with an agrarian architectural style that balances height and massing. Furthermore, the colors, materials and are compatible with the surrounding structures which includes vertical siding, corrugated metal, and natural wood that is specifically consistent with agrarian architecture. Standard 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction will be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. The nearest proposed structure adjacent to the House is the concession which has a height of 9' -9" and has a setback of 21 feet from the edge of the House and is designed to maintain the agrarian character of the property -with an Agrarian architectural style. If removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves Site Plan Review (SPR) 20-002; and, CHC Resolution 20-07-28-01 6 July 28. 2020 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby recommends to the Planning Commission that the proposed land use improvements are of physical and aesthetic compatibility with adjacent IHCL structures and places, as described in City Council Policy 603; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves Site plan Review (SPR) 20-002, and contingent upon the Planning Commission approving Architectural Control (AC) 20-006 for the Project. EFFECTIVE DATE AND FINAL APPROVAL. This project approval shall become effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of an appeal application. The appeal period shall commence the day following approval of the Architectural Control (AC) 20-006 associated with this project by the Planning Commission, if such approval is given by the Planning Commission in their discretion. The project approval shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of approval of SPR 20-002 and AC 20-006 unless a time extension request or building permit application related to this discretionary approval is submitted to the City prior to that date. CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS: The documents and materials associated with this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based are located at San Juan Capistrano qty Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675. The Development Services Director is the custodian of the record of proceedings. PROTEST OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the applicant may protest the imposition of fees, dedications, reservations or other exactions imposed on this development project by taking the necessary steps and following the procedures established by Sections 66020 through 66022 of the California Government Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 281h day of July, 2020. J P:sie(iio~ Se~CP, Assistant Development Services Director/Secretary