Resolution Number 95-2-7-3091
RESOLUTION NO. 95-2-7-3
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REZONE 94-3, MODIFICATIONS
TO THE COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR GLENDALE FEDERAL
PLANNED COMMUNITY AREA C (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-21)
(PACIFIC COMMUNITIES BUILDER)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Nelson Chung, Pacific Communities Builder, 1036 South
Serrano Avenue, Anaheim, California 92808, has requested approval of modifications to the
Composite Development Plan for "Area C" of the Glendale Federal Planned Community. The
proposed modifications include a change in housing product type from a mix of stacked flats and
townhomes to single family homes, and the deletion of a series of man-made lakes within the project
site. The project is located west of La Novia Avenue, approximately one-half mile south of San Juan
Creek Road, within the Planned Development (PD) District, and is designated 1.4 (Medium Density
Residential); and,
WHEREAS, this project has been processed and reviewed in accordance with the
. California Environmental Quality Act (1970), and the City's Environmental Administrator has
determined that the project qualifies for issuance of a mitigated negative declaration; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 10, 1995, the Planning Commission held a
duly -noticed public hearing to consider testimony both in favor of and in opposition to the proposed
modifications to the Composite Development Plan for "Area C" and forwarded this application to the
City Council with a conditional recommendation of approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
1. The proposed development is consistent with the Municipal Code and the
Comprehensive Development Plan in that the applicant has proposed 286 dwelling units as permitted
by the Comprehensive Development Plan. Additionally the proposed project is consistent with the
setback requirements contained within the Comprehensive Development Plan.
2. 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 exist in adjacent residential
developments.
3. The architectural design of the project is generally consistent with the
' Community Design Element of the General Plan in that the residences are proposed to have a
Mediterranean period design, consistent with other neighborhoods in San Juan Capistrano.
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Additionally, the applicant has proposed that units which back up to streets or the golf course would
have a fully -detailed rear elevation, insuring that the neighborhood has a pleasing and well-developed
appearance.
4. The proposed site plan has been designed to provide a desirable environment
for the public in that each unit will be provided with private fenced yards, as opposed to the
previously approved product which did not provide private yards for each residence. Additionally,
the applicant has proposed varying front yard setbacks and a mix of one- and two-story units to
provide variety to the streetscape of the project.
5. On-site circulation has been designed for safe and convenient use in that streets
have been designed to the standards of the City and County, and the design of the driveways serving
the central units have been reviewed by the Orange County Fire Department and have been
determined to be adequate for access by emergency vehicles.
6. The applicant has provided parking in excess of the standards prescribed by
the Mitigated Negative Declaration by proposing 120 parking stalls. Additionally, these stalls have
been located throughout the site, making them convenient and accessible to all residences.
7. The proposed project is consistent with the Design Guidelines in that the
applicant has proposed buildings of similar size and scale to those existing elsewhere within the
Glendale Federal Planned Community. There are no buildings directly adjacent to the site; however,
the character of the two proposed products within the development are complementary and will be
of a Mediterranean period design. Additionally, the applicant has proposed fully -detailed elevations
for residences which back up to streets and the fairways of the San Juan Hills Golf Course.
Additionally, the design of the proposed entry statements are also consistent with the proposed design
of the residences, creating an overall unity of design for the project.
8. The site plan is functional with regard 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.
9. The general landscape design will provide an attractive environment 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 providing variety
throughout the neighborhood. The applicant is also proposing a well -considered variety of canopy,
accent and vertical tree pallets further providing a cohesive and pleasing landscape plan for the
neighborhood.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the
proposed revisions to the Composite Development Plan for "Area C' of the Glendale Federal Planned
Community, subject to the following conditions:
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1. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit revised
' plans for the approval of the Planning Director which indicate the following:
a. All driveways nine feet or less and adjacent to sidewalks shall be
increased to at least 18 feet in length. If in any case this is not possible, the Planning Director
shall have the authority to approve driveways of less than 18 feet.
b. A revised mailbox design which incorporates more substantial support
elements and indicates proposed materials and colors.
C. Details of the wrought iron perimeter fencing and pilasters.
d. Landscape plans prepared in accordance with Municipal Code Section
9-3.617 (Water Conservation Landscape).
2. Prior to the Engineering Division's processing of the proposed entry gates and
abandonment of Via Entrada, plans which indicate the following shall be submitted to the Parks,
Recreation and Equestrian Trails Commission and to the Planning Commission for review and
recommendation to the City Council:
a. A staging area consisting of a parking lot and trail connection to the
existing trail near the Capistrano Valley Water District reservoir. The staging area is to be
located on Via Entrada west of the point where Via Entrada becomes a private road.
b. The final proposed design of the gates, walls, signs and any other
components of the proposed entry statement for the development.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of
February 1 1995.
ATTEST:
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CAROLYN NASK MAYOR
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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.
95-2-7-3 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of February 1995, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin and
Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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CHERYL JOfINSON, CITY CLERK
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