B23-0693 - 25998 MEADOW DRFINAL
11/20/2023
THE FARM SJC COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Plan Check Comments and Recommendations
Date: 04-10-2023
Property Address: Dickerson Residence
25998 Meadow
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Scope of Work: Front, side, and rear yard improvements including hardscape and softscape
including built-in barbecue, counter, patio cover, planting, concrete, and paving.
Plan Check Review: #1
Status: Approved with conditions.
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After review of the submitted landscape improvement plans, it has been determined that the
plans are in conformance with the community guidelines and is therefore approved with the
following conditions:
1. Front yard hardscape like pilasters, steps and planter walls must be set back a
minimum of three-feet from back of sidewalk. Do not install hardscape closer than
three-feet from the sidewalk. The first three-feet should be plant material only.
2. No patio cover detail was submitted with application. Patio covers shall be
constructed in accordance with the noncombustible materials requirements of the
Fire Protection Plan described in Section 2.2 of the Declaration. Subject to the Fire
Protection Plan and City requirements, patio covers may be a maximum of ten (10)
feet high from the grade to the highest point. The appearance of patio covers must
be consistent with the appearance of the house, but at all times consistent with the
requirements of the Fire Protection Plan. The color must match the house trim or
the wall color.
3. Fountains/water features/urns in the rear yards must maintain a three-foot setback
from property lines and perimeter walls.
4. Any trees that have droppings must maintain an eight-foot setback from perimeter
walls and property lines. Please confirm there is enough space for citrus trees in
this side yard. Fruit trees must be maintained to not allow droppings onto the
adjacent lot.
5. All trees must be installed with root barriers.
6. Storage must be screened from street view with vertical plant materials installed
between the storage and perimeter walls. Per guidelines: The top of the building
must be below the top of the wall and the area between the accessory structure
and the property line or wall shall be landscaped so that the appearance of the
accessory structure is screened from any street, Common Area, patio, or private
rear yard. Please consider leaving planter space for plant materials for future
storage area.
7. Per community fire protection plan approved by OCFA, no combustible materials
can be used for fences and gates. No wood fences and gates are approved.
Please replace both wood designs with non-combustible material versions.
8. Barbecue must maintain a minimum of a three foot setback from perimeter
lines/property lines AND must meet setback requirements per city guidelines. Do
within setback(s); both setbacks (city and community) must be met.
9. Plan does not specify whether this is an in-ground spa or above ground spa. No
equipment location has been shown on plans. In-ground spa must be located a
minimum of five-feet from perimeter walls/property lines. Above ground spa must
be must back a minimum of two-feet from perimeter walls/property lines. In-ground
spas must be submitted and approved by the city to be considered approved by
design review committee. Must meet setback requirements for both city and DRC.
In-ground spa equipment must maintain a minimum of four-feet from perimeter
walls/property lines.
10. Please be sure that front yard planting is dense upon installation. No large areas of
bare dirt are permitted. Please install dark brown mulch between all plant materials.
Front yard plant materials must be sufficient for final approval.
11. Do not disturb builder installed perimeter walls when installing any plant materials.
Vine plant material should be staked on trellises and installed one-foot from
perimeter walls.
12. All drains must tie into existing drainage system. Please review and follow all
drainage guidelines.
13. Any raised planters cannot hold soil directly against neighboring wall, perimeter
walls and/or fences. Raised planters must contain soils on all four sides, so that
builder installed walls, neighboring walls, and/or fences do not retain soil.
GENERAL NOTES:
A. Construction of any improvement prior to receipt of approval or deviation from
approved plans is a violation of the master declaration, and in such event; the owner
may be required to remove the unauthorized improvements at owner’s sole cost and
expense.
B. This application approval does not constitute City or County approval. The Owner
must contact local regulatory agencies and be sure that he or she is following all
building and zoning regulations in force.
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Architectural Design Review