Resolution Number 98-6-2-10163
RESOLUTION NO. 98-6-2-10
CONFIRMING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
RESCO DEVELOPMENT/SHURGARD STORAGE/SCHAUWECKER)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-3, REZONE 96-5
AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 96-9, FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
SELF -STORAGE FACILITY AT 32731 SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD (RESCO
DEVELOPMENT/SHURGARD STORAGE/SCHAUWECKER)
WHEREAS, the applicants, Doug Simpson, Resco Development Company, 1400
North Bristol Street, Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA 92660, and Thomas Schauwecker, 31592 Paseo
Don Jose, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, have submitted a request for a approval of General Plan
Amendment, Rezone and Architectural Control application to allowthe construction of self -storage
facility at 32731 San Juan Creek Road; and
WHEREAS, this proposal has been reviewed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA, 1970). On January 6, 1998, the City's Environmental
Administrator reviewed this proposal and determined that it qualifies for issuance of a mitigated
negative declaration, and all mitigation measures are included in this draft resolution ; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 1998 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider testimony on the mitigated negative declaration and forwarded a
recommendation of approval to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on February 17, 1998 the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider testimony on the mitigated negative declaration, General Plan Amendment and
Rezone applications; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 1998, the City Council conducted a public meeting to
reconsider the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council ofthe City of San
Juan Capistrano does hereby find that:
1. The proposed mitigated negative declaration is consistent with all applicable
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (1970) as amended; and,
2. The proposed mitigated negative declaration is consistent with all applicable
provisions of the City's Environmental Review Guidelines for local implementation of the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and,
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3. The mitigation measures contained herein, as issued by the City's
Environmental Administrator, will reduce potentially significant environmental impacts to a level
of insignificance, and the Environmental Administrator has determined that the project would not
result in a significant, adverse impact to the environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council confirms a mitigated negative
declaration for General Plan Amendment 95-03, Rezone 96-05 and Architectural Control 96-09 to
allow development of a self -storage facility proposed for a 2.435 -acre site located at 32731 San Juan
Creek Road subject to the following mitigation measures:
WATER:
Mitigation measure #1: The proposed stormwater drainage system design shall comply with the
City's adopted "stormwater management regulations and policies" subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer or his designee.
Mitigation measure #2: The stormwater outfall to San Juan Creek shall be designed and located so
that it does not result in stream channel erosion and does not create additional flooding problems to
the site.
LIGHT AND GLARE:
Mitigation measure #3: Prior to architectural control approval, the project proponent shall prepare
and submit a lighting plan and photometric analysis of the lighting plan which adequately
demonstrates that the location and intensity of proposed lighting will be consistent with Section 9-
3.614, Lighting of the Land Use Code to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission.
Mitigation measure #4: All exterior lighting fixtures shall be provided with shielding and cutoffs
and situated so that direct light does not encroach on adjoining properties, in particular the Chateau
San Juan senior housing complex to the east.
LAND USE:
Mitigation measure #5: In conjunction with architectural control review and approval, the project
proponent shall create an edge treatment design along the easterly property boundary which
addresses aesthetic, noise, and light and glare impacts.
Mitigation measure #6: The landscape plan will provide suitable concepts to visually buffer the
easterly boundary. All lighting shall be mounted within and below the perimeter wall/building of
the proposed project.
AESTHETICS:
Mitigation measure #7: Building massing for the proposed project, will be compatible with that
established by the Chateau San Juan senior housing complex, as determined by the Planning
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Commission. The perimeter building shall be limited to a one-story building height and shall include
architectural details and landscaping as determined by the Planning Commission
ARCHEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL:
Mitigation measure #9: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant will retain the services
of a SOPA (Society of Professional Archaeologists) -certified archeologist who will monitor all
grading and excavation for potential impacts on cultural resources including archeological,
paleontological, and historic resources. The applicant will provide an executed contract for services
with a SOPA-certified archeologist including a scope -of -work which provides 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
monitor may cease grading operations, consistent with City Council policy, to allow for the
assessment, recovery, and/or evaluation of any cultural resources.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of
June 1998.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE
L GR. JONES, MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
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.
98-6-2-10 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of June 1998, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Greiner, Hart and Mayor Jones
NOES: Council Members Swerdlin and Campbell
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)
CHERYL JOMS, CITY CLERK
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