Resolution Number 01-2-6-8283
RESOLUTION NO. 01-2-6-8
APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS - HISTORIC TOWN
CENTER PARK PUBLIC RESTROOM
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR A PUBLIC
RESTROOM FACILITY LOCATED AT THE HISTORIC TOWN CENTER (HTC)
PARK ALONG EL CAMINO REAL AND MORE PRECISELY REFERRED TO
AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 124-160-12 (HISTORIC TOWN CENTER
RESTROOMSICIP No. 460)
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Agency proposes to install an
Americans with Disabilities Act -compliant, public restroom facility on a portion of the Historic
Town Center Park located along the east side of EI Camino Real between the Pacific -Bell
Building (South Coast Theater) and the Birtcher Building, with the facility situated east of EI
Camino Real along the Historic Town Center Park's southerly property line, and consisting of
a pre -fabricated, woodframe structure designed in a historically -compatible manner; 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 initial
study prepared pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines; has issued a negative
declaration pursuant to Section 15070 of the CEQA Guidelines; has caused a Notice of
Negative Declaration to be posted pursuant to Section 15072 of the CEQA Guidelines; and all
mitigation measures have been included herein as conditions of approval; and, has otherwise
complied with all applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly noticed public
meeting on October 24, 2000 pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to consider
public testimony on the proposed project, considered the Environmental Administrator's
determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
and recommended City Council approval of the proposed project; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting
on October 24 and December 12, 2000 pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to
consider public testimony on the proposed project, considered the Environmental
Administrator's determination pursuantto Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and recommended City Council approval of the proposed project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
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1. The project plans will comply with all provisions of Title 9, Land Use Code
of the Municipal Code; and,
2. The site plan will be compatible with existing and proposed land uses;
and,
3. The architectural design of the project is generally consistent with the
goals, policies and objectives of the Community Design Element and all other applicable
provisions of the General Plan; and,
4. The general site considerations, including open space and topography,
orientation and location of buildings on site, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks,
building height, public safety and similar elements have been designed to provide a desirable
environment for the public; and,
5. The general design is consistent with the adopted Architectural Design
Guidelines, with respect to the character, scale and quality of design; and, is the architectural
design compatible with the character and scale of adjacent buildings, with respect to building
materials, colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and signing and similar
elements; and,
6. The site plan is functional and safe in regards to existing or mitigated off-
site conditions as they relate to adequacy of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian circulation; and,
7. The general landscape design, including the location, type, size, color,
texture and coverage of plant materials will complement buildings and structure, and provide an
attractive environment for the enjoyment of the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano hereby approves a negative declaration and approves the project subject to the
following:
Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measure #1: The proposed restroom structure shall be sited consistent
with the City Council -approved site plan at a location along the southerly property line of the
Historic Town Center (HTC) Park site and maintains the maximum available physical separation
between the Blas Aguilar Adobe and the proposed structure.
Mitigation Measure #2: The proposed restroom structure shall be sited outside
the study area 'locus" established for the Burruel Adobe ruins by LSA and Associates as part
of their 1987 cultural resource study of the area.
Mitigation Measure #3: The proposed sidewalk -walkway from EI Camino Real to
the proposed restroom structure shall be constructed with earth -tone colored, textured concrete
which approximates the look of decomposed granite but meets ADA standards.
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Mitigation Measure #4: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant will
retain the services of a RPA (Register of Professional Archeologists) -certified archeologist who
will monitor all utility trenching and site grading -excavation for potential impacts on cultural
resources including archeological and historic resources. The project will provide an executed
contract for services with a RPA -certified archeologist including a scope -of -work which r _ ;des
for comprehensive monitoring; a contingency for assessment, recovery, and/or evaluation; and
the preparation of a technical memoranda or report. In the event cultural resources are
encountered during grading, the archeological monitor may cease grading operations, consistent
with City Council policy, to allow for the assessment, and/or recovery or preservation in-situ of
any cultural resources.
Mitigation Measure #5: The project architectural materials shall consist of stucco -
finished siding and standing -seam metal roofing. The project color scheme shall consist of the
following:
Exterior siding Dulux #957, Miller's Cove
Exterior trim Dulux #948, Monsoon
Metal roofing Fern Green
Conditions of Approval
_ 1. The construction specifications for the restrooms shall include air hand
dryers and diaper -changing tables. Construction specifications shall also include a penetrating
stain finish on the building exterior, as opposed to paint, with a graffiti -resistant finish and include
provisions for 24-hour security lighting.
2. The project plans and specifications shall include provisions to limit
landscaping to drought -tolerant, Native California plants compatible with the planting pallette for
Bias Aguilar Adobe and shall include foundation plantings around the base of the proposed
structure.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February 2001.
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I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
01-2-6-8 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day of FPhniary
2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Swerdlin, Gelff
and Mayor Hart
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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CHERYL JO SO , CITY CLERK
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