Resolution Number 93-7-20-2' RESOLUTION NO. 93-7-20-2
APPROVING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-1
APPROVALS - SAN JUAN LINCOLN -MERCURY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME
OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-1 APPROVALS - SAN JUAN LINCOLN -
MERCURY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SAN JUAN CHRYSLER)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Gary Pfleiger, Two Vesuvia, Coto de Caza, California 92679, has
submitted an application for an extension of time for an existing approval of a 23,000 -square -foot auto dealership;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 19, 1988, the City's Environmental Review Board determined that the
proposal would not have a significant environmental impact and issued a negative declaration; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Architectural Review Board reviewed the project and forwarded it to
the Planning Commission recommending approval subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Traffic and Transportation Commission reviewed the project and
forwarded it to the Planning Commission recommending approval, subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, on November 22, 1988, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and took
action to deny the item; and,
' WHEREAS, on February 21,1989, the City Council upheld the applicant's appeal on the basis
that adverse conditions and findings of the Planning Commission could be mitigated and returned the item to
the Planning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, on March 28, 1989, the Planning Commission reviewed the project with
modifications and forwarded the item to the City Council with a recommendation of approval, subject to
conditions; and,
WHEREAS, on May 2, 1989, the City Council reviewed the proposal and adopted Resolution
No. 89-5-2-2, approving Zone Variance 88-5, and on May 16, 1993, adopted Resolution No. 89-5-16-3, approving
Architectural Control 88-1 subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-9-17-4,
approving a twelve-month time extension for Architectural Control 88-1; and,
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-9-17-5,
approving a twelve-month time extension for Zone Variance 88-5; and,
WHEREAS, on December 15, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-12-15-2,
approving a time extension to expire on May 16, 1993; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine as follows:
a. The project is consistent with all applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the General
' Plan and General Plan Amendment 88-3, in that a car dealership is a consistent and appropriate use within the
SS (Special Study) area.
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b. The project, as designed and conditioned, is consistent with all applicable requirements
of Title 9 (Land Use) of the Municipal Code and Zone Variance 88-5 (San Juan Chrysler) in that the design of
the building will mitigate any potential visual effects on the adjacent Valle Road and surrounding properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano does hereby approve an extension of time for Architectural Control 88-1, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Expiration of Approval - Per Section 9-2.306 of the Municipal Code, this development
approval shall expire on May 16, 1994, i.e., one year from the previously granted 12 -month extension. If no
construction has commenced for the project by that date, the development approval shall become null and void.
2. Landscape Plans - Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved
by the Department of Planning prior to the issuance of Building Permits. Said plans shall incorporate the
following changes:
a. Tree species other than Carrotwood as shown on the landscape plan shall be
modified to have a tree that will grow above the building.
b. Carrotwood trees shall replace the Flowering Pear in the parking area.
C. A 48 -inch -box Carrotwood tree and a raised planter shall be placed in the
center of the display area to replace the fountain.
d. Additional landscaping shall be applied to the ease and north setback areas
to incorporate a wind row planting of Eucalyptus trees. —
e. The use of Coral trees shall be deleted from the landscape plan.
I. Landscape display area shall be for landscape only.
3. Sign Program - The monument sign shall be externally -illuminated and the length of
the wall shall be reduced. These modifications, including sign details, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Design Review Commission prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Li htin - The precise plan for parking lot, exterior, and landscape fighting shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Commission prior to the issuance of building permits. Said plan
shall comply with Section 9-3.614, Lighting, of the Municipal Code.
5. Noise - Exterior paging system and exterior speakers shall be prohibited.
6. Site Plan - Final revised site plans shall be substantially in conformance with the revised
plans as submitted on March 20, 1989, except in the raised display areas adjacent to Valle Road (see condition
2.f.).
7. Circulation and Access:
a. The applicant shall obtain from the adjacent property owner permission to
construct and record appropriate easements to the satisfaction of the city
Engineer south of the subject property to serve said parcel and properties to
the east, prior to issuance of permits.
b. The three -lane main entrance driveway (minimum of 30 feet in width) shall
be provided into the site (two lanes in and one lane out). Said modification
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' to be shown on final working drawings to be reviewed and approved by the
Design Review Commission.
C. Two service writer stations with two vehicle entrance lanes and one exit lane
shall be provided at the service repair facility. Said modification to be shown
on final working drawings to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Commission.
d. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the owner of the private
road (Forster Ranch Road) and the City stating that the applicant will not use
Valle Road (private) for test driving of vehicles. Said agreement to be
approved by the Director of the Department of Planning prior to the issuance
of building permits.
e. The applicant and City of San Juan Capistrano shall coordinate with the
Capistrano Unified School District to relocate the existing school bus stop
from in front of Yates Volkswagen to a more appropriate location. A detailed
plan shall be prepared delineating the exact location of the school bus stop
and bus -turning location/movements. Said plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of permits.
f. The applicant shall design and construct a turn -around area and an
electronically -controlled access gate serving the McCracken Hill neighborhood
on the private road portion of Valle Road westerly of the first residential
driveway serving said neighborhood. The exact location and design shall be
approved by the City Engineer and Land Use Manager. The applicant shall
obtain necessary encroachment permits from the property owner and
easement holders prior to the City issuing permits. If the property owner and
easement holders deny permission, the applicant shall be required to design
and construct an interim turn -around area at the terminus of the present
public right-of-way for Valle Road. Plans for the interim turn -around shall
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
g. All loading and unloading of vehicles shall be performed on site
8. Public Improvements:
a. The applicant shall design and construct a traffic signal at the intersection of
San Juan Creek Road/Valle Road. The level of participation is based upon
a pro -rata share of traffic generated and anticipated future traffic and shall be
8% of the estimated value of $132,000, or $10,560.
b. Condition satisfied and removed per letter dated January 4, 1993, from the
Director of Engineering and Building.
C. The applicant shall financially participate in the future traffic signalization at
the intersection of Valle Road/I-5 northbound ramps/La Novia Avenue. The
level of participation is based upon a pro -rata share of traffic generated and
anticipated future traffic and shall be 8% of the estimated value of $144,000,
or $11,520.
d. The applicant shall financially participate in the future design and widening of
San Juan Creek Road from Camino Capistrano to Forster Canyon Road, and
Valle Road from San Juan Creek Road to its southerly terminus. The level
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of participation is based upon a pro -rata share of traffic generated and
anticipated future traffic and shall be as follows:
San Juan Creek Road 8% $356,000 $29,000
Valle Road/San Juan Creek Road to I-5 Ramp 10% $540,000 $54,000
Valle Road/I-5 Ramps to Southerly Terminus 13% $360,000 $46,000
e. A painted median shall be provided on Valle Road in front of the project site
to provide area for left -turn movements into the facility.
f. The applicant shall install a left -turn pocket in front of Capistrano Terrace
Mobile Home Park and the 1-5 northbound on-ramp.
&f)O dXA /a yA "three-way" stop control shall be provided on Valle Road at the proposed
southerly access road.
h. The applicant shall dedicate and construct Valle Road to a modified
commuter width along the project frontage with appropriate transitions
outside the frontage.
i. The applicant shall design and construct widening of the Capistrano Terrace
Mobile Home Park to provide left -turn pockets. A Reimbursement
Agreement may be provided to the applicant upon request.
j. The applicant shall design and construct shoulder area widening on the east
side of Valle Road from San Juan Creek Road to south of the project site.
A Reimbursement Agreement may be provided to the applicant upon request.
k. All public improvements as required by subsections a. through j. above shall
be constructed and operational prior to issuance of the certificate of
occupancy.
9. Parkine:
a. Parking on both sides of Valle Road shall be prohibited. The applicant shall
install appropriate markings and signs as approved by the City Engineer.
b. A minimum of 42 on-site parking spaces shall be provided and labeled
"employee" and "customer' as per Exhibit "A" attached.
C. All employees shall be required to park on site in designated spaces
d. New and used car display shall be limited to those areas as depicted on
Exhibit "A" showing a total number of 18 spaces.
e. The handicapped parking spaces shall be relocated to the front of the building
in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
f. Any modifications to the approved parking plan shall be reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
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g. Parking of vehicles shall not be permitted other than in designated parking
spaces as shown on the approved plot plan. Vehicles shall not be parked on
adjacent properties.
10. Historic Depiction Program - The applicant shall participate in the City's Historic
Depiction Program as required by City Council Policy No. 606.
11. Bodv Repair Work -All on-site auto body repair work and painting shall be prohibited.
A deed restriction in favor of the City shall be recorded against the property prior to issuance of permits.
12. Architectural Elevations - The architectural elevations shall incorporate the following
changes and shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Commission.
a. All materials and finish colors shall be submitted for review.
b. Finish stucco shall be a "mission" hand troweled finish.
C. Windows shall be added to the west elevation particularly in the area of the
parts department.
d. The westerly wall shall be revised in accordance with the previous elevations
and the trellis area maintained.
e. Reduce Quatrefoil over service entry.
I. Small towers located on the south and north elevation windows to be reduced.
g. Ventilation window adjacent service write-up area to be deleted.
13. Grading Plan - The grading plan, including all off-site grading, shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. Transoortation Demand Management - The project shall comply with the provisions
of Transportation Demand Management outlined in Section 9-9.101 of Title 9.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of
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C GIL JO S, 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. 9 3-7-20-2
adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, at a regular meeting thereof held
on the 20th day of July 1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Nash, Hausdorfer, Vasquez and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Campbell
ABSENT: None
(SEAL)
CHERYL JOHNSW, GfTY CLERK
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Exhibit A
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I❑ Customer Parking
• Employee Parking
Display Parking