Ordinance Number 882ORDINANCE NO. 882
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND ADOPTING
A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN EXISTING 78.6
ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF RANCHO VIEJO
ROAD NORTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBERS 650-141-01, 04 & 14; 650-152-09; 650-552-03, 04, 06 &
07)(HONEYMAN RANCH --WILLIAM LYON COMPANY) (REZONE 01-01)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
Whereas, the William Lyon Company requests approval of planning
entitlements for an existing 78.60 acre site located along the east side of Rancho Viejo Rd.
north of Ortega Highway to develop one -hundred and twenty-four (124) single-family
detached home lots. The proposed zone change application would change the zoning
district designation from "HR" (Hillside Residential) to "PC" (Planned Community) and
establish a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for the property. The property is
General Plan -designated "VLD" (Very Low Density Residential 0-1.0 du/ac), "LD" (Low
Density Residential 1.0-2.0 du/ac), "MLD" (Medium Low Density Residential 2.0-3.5 du/ac),
"MD" (Medium Density Residential 3.5-5.0 du/ac), and a General Plan -designated "major
ridgeline" bisects a portion of the site; and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-2.345,
Development Review of the Land Use Code; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has required preparation of an environmental
impact report pursuant to Section 15081 of those Guidelines; has issued the Notice of
Preparation (NOP) pursuant to Section 15082 of those guidelines, has overseen the
preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) prepared pursuantto Section
15084 of those Guidelines, has issued a Notice of Completion pursuant to Section 15085
of those Guidelines, and has otherwise complied with all applicable provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and all mitigation measures will be included
in the final approving resolution as conditions of approval; and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly -noticed public
meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 pursuant to the provisions of Administrative
Policy 409, and Planning Department Policy 510 to consider public testimony and
recommended conditional approval of the proposed project including relocation of the Arley
Leck House; and,
Whereas, the Parks, Recreation, & Equestrian Commission conducted a duly -
noticed public meeting on Monday, November 18, 2002 and December 16, 2002 pursuant
to the provisions of Administrative Policy 409, and Planning Department Policy 510 to
review the proposed project and consider public testimony, and recommended conditional
approval of the proposed project; and,
Whereas, the Transportation Commission conducted a duly -noticed public meeting
on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 and Wednesday, January 8, 2003 pursuant to the
provisions of Administrative Policy 409, and Planning Department Policy 510 to review the
proposed project and consider public testimony, and recommended denial of the proposed
project; and,
Whereas, the Design Review Committee conducted public meetings on February
20 and March 20, 2003 to review the proposed project and consider public testimony,
recommended approval of the proposed architectural and landscape concept, and
forwarded the Committee's comments on broader site planning issues to the Planning
Commission for consideration; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted duly -noticed public hearings on
March 11, April 8, and April 22, 2003 pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-2.335 of the
Title 9, Land Use Code, Administrative Policy 409, and Planning Department Policy 510
to consider public testimony.
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the
General Plan Land Use Element because the project will result in the development of
residential land uses and structures consistent with the density limits established by the
Land Use Element designations and the City's slope density policy; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the
General Plan Circulation Element because the project includes provisions for improving
Rancho Viejo Road consistent with the "Master Plan of Streets and Highways (MPSH)";
and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the
General Plan Circulation Element because the project includes provisions for providing
emergency vehicle access to that neighborhood; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the
General Plan Circulation Element because the project includes provisions for providing
alternative access to the Ortega Highway neighborhood thereby improving general traffic
safety by reducing subdivision street traffic on Ortega Highway; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the
General Plan Circulation Element because the project includes provisions for
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establishing trails and feeder trails to existing residential neighborhoods which would result
in transportation alternatives; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives
of the General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element because the project includes
provisions for establishing the 'Belford-Marbella Trail" through the proposed tract; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives
of the General Plan Parks & Recreation Element because the project is not designated for
public land dedication and does not propose public parkland dedication; and,
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Cultural
Resources Element because preservation of the Arley Leck House is consistent with
Cultural Resources Goal 1 which states that the City will `preserve and protect historical,
archaeological, and paleontological resources."
Whereas, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Cultural
Resources Element because preservation of the Arley Lack House is consistent with Policy
1.1 which states that the City will "balance the benefits of development with the project's
potential impacts to existing cultural resources,"and Policy 1.2 which states that the City
will "identify, designate, and protect buildings and sites of historic importance."
SECTION 2. Amendment.
The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended from "HR" (hillside residential) Zone
District to "PC" (Planned Community) Zone District for the subject property.
b. Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 01-01 and the Design Guidelines for
Honeyman Ranch are hereby adopted in their entirety subject to the following
revisions:
The Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) and the Design Guidelines
shall be revised to require a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet (SF) for
all residential lots directly adjoining Rancho Viejo Road.
2. The Comprehensive Development Plan- (CDP) and the Design Guidelines
shall be revised to provide for sidewalks along streets as follows:
a. rolled curbs shall be permitted and sidewalks shall not be required
along any local cul-de-sac streets (i.e., Streets "D", "E", "F", "G", "H",
"I", and "J").
b. sidewalks shall be installed along one side of the main subdivision
loop street at the following locations:
• Street "A" between the traffic circle at Lot 62 and Street "C".
• Street "C" between Street "A" and the traffic circle at Lot 89.
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passage.
C. sidewalks shall be installed along both sides of the main subdivision
loop street at the following locations:
• along the project entrance.
• along Street "A" between Street "B" and the traffic circle at Lot
62.
along Street "B", between Street "A" and Street "C".
along Street "C" between Street "B" and the traffic circle at Lot
89.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its
SECTION X. City Clerk's Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published
once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the
alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and a
certified copy of the text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk five
(5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance; and, within fifteen (15) days after
adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall
post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in
the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd
ATTEEST:
M R RET R. MONAHAN, CITY CLERK
of June, 2003.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARGARET R. MONAHAN, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano,
do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. -882
which was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting
of the City Council on the 20"' day of May 2003 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was
duly adopted and passed at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 3`d day of
June 2003 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNOIL MEMBERS:
R. MONAHAN, City Clerk
Hart, Swerdlin, and Mayor pro tem Soto
Bathgate and Mayor Gelff
None
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, MARGARET R. MONAHAN, declare as follows: That I am the duly appointed and
qualified City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano; That in compliance with State
laws, Government Code section 36933(1) of the State of California. On the 2151 day of
May 2003, at least 5 days prior to the adoption of the ordinance, I caused to be posted a
certified copy of an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND
ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN
EXISTING 78.6 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF
RANCHO VIEJO ROAD NORTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY (ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 650-141-01, 04 & 14; 650-152-09; 650-552-03, 04,
06 & 07)(HONEYMAN RANCH --WILLIAM LYON COMPANY) (REZONE
01-01)
This document was posted in the Office of the City Clerk
ET R. MONAHAN, CITY
Capistrano, California