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Resolution Number 96-7-16-1RESOLUTION NO. 96-7-16-1 :►el Iu_u 1 :1 • 4� a 1� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR GLENDALE FEDERAL PLA] COMMUNITY AREA D-2 FOR NEWLY -DESIGNED SINGLE FA RESIDENCES, A REDUCTION IN SIDE YARD SETBACKS, AND PAY? OF PARK IN -LIEU FEES INSTEAD OF PROVIDING ACTIVE RECREA FACILITIES AT A PRIVATE PARK (TRACT 13437/TAYLOR HOMES, INC.) WHEREAS, the applicant, Alfredo Ayuyao, representing Taylor Woo( Inc., 24462 Ridge Route Drive, Laguna Hills, California 92653, has requested modifications to the Composite Development Plan for "Area D-2" of the Glendale Fei Community, located approximately one mile southeast of the intersection of La Novig Via Entrada, within the Planned Development (PD) District and designated as 1.3 ( Density Residential) on the General Plan Map. The proposed modifications include ne single-family residences in place of the previously -approved single-family residences; s side yards from ten feet on each side to five feet on one side and ten feet on the o1 payment of park in -lieu fees in place of providing active recreation facilities at a priva r�I Y 'ow Homes, approval of -ral Planned Avenue and -duction in er; and, the park; and, WHEREAS, this project has been reviewed in accordance with t California Environmental Quality Act (1970) and the City's Environmental Administrator has det rmined that this project is categorically exempt (Class 5) from further environmental review; Class 5 exemptions include minor modifications to land use limitations; and, WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 25, 1996, the Planning Commission held a duly - noticed public hearing to consider testimony both in favor of and in opposition to t e proposed modifications to the Composite Development Plan for "Area D-2" and forwarded a reco endation of approval to the City Council; and, WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 16, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider testimony both in favor of and in opposition to the proposed 1 to the Composite Development Plan for "Area D-2." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the Municipal Comprehensive Development Plan in that the applicant has proposed 112 dwelling units -1- City of San e and the Area D-2 155 156 in addition to the 144 units approved for Area D-1. Therefore, the total number of units in "Area D" will be 256, as permitted by the Composite Development Plan. 2. The project is consistent with the development standards for single-family residences contained in Comprehensive Development Plan 81-2 in that the lots will have a minimum of 30 percent open area per lot. Also, the Composite Development Plan specifies that setbacks are to be established during review of individual projects, and the setbacks of five feet and ten feet proposed by the applicant are consistent with other planned communities of similar lot and residence size. 3. The site plan is consistent with existing and proposed land uses in that the site will be developed as single-family residences of a type and scale which are compatible with adjacent residential developments and open space areas. 4. The architectural design of the project is generally consistent with the Community Design Element of the General Plan in that the residences include elements which are characteristic of Mediterranean architecture and are typified by the use of high quality materials such as smooth stucco finishes, wrought iron, and rough sawn stained wood. Additionally, units which are adjacent to streets shall have fully -detailed elevations, insuring that the neighborhood has a pleasing and well-developed appearance. 5. The general site considerations have been designed to provide a desirable _ environment for the public in that the buildings will be developed to standards which provide adequate open area on each lot (minimum 30% as required by Code), separation between buildings consistent with development of this scale, and landscaped slopes providing separation between the rear yards of most of the residences. 6. The proposed development will provide adequate parking in that space to park approximately 237 cars on -street to service the proposed 112 dwelling units has been distributed evenly throughout the neighborhood. 7. The general design of the buildings are consistent with the Architectural Design Guidelines in that the applicant is proposing to utilize high-quality materials including wood and wrought iron details, solid wood front doors and roll -up doors, and stucco embellishments at windows and eaves. Also, the inclusion of elements such as courtyards and balconies on the front elevations of the residences is consistent with the Architectural Design Guidelines. 8. The site plan is functional with regards to off-site traffic conditions in that the proposed development is consistent with the approved densities of the Glendale Federal Planned Community, and therefore traffic generation for this project has been anticipated and planned for in the development of adjacent streets. Additionally, five-foot sidewalks have been provided on each side of the local streets, and a sidewalk and off-road bike trail will be provided along Via Entrada consistent with the approved Composite Development plan for "Area -D." _ -2- 9. The general landscape design will provide an attractive enviromnent for the ' public in that the applicant has proposed unique landscape palettes for each street within the development, providing unity of the streetscape for each street, while also provid' g variety of median, accent and slope plantings, further providing a cohesive and pleasing landscap plan for the neighborhood. 10. The applicant's payment of in -lieu fees in place of providing acti a facilities at the private park within Area D-2 will permit active improvements at parks which have eater public accessibility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the proposed revisions to the Composite Development Plan for "Area D-2" of the Glejdale Federal Planned Community. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this July 1996. WVATVRART, MAYOR ' ATTEST: -3- day of 157 158 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. 96-7-16-1 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of July 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Campbell and Mayor Hart NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Council Member Nash (SEAL) CHERYL JO O , CITY CLERK -4-