Ordinance Number 890ORDINANCE NO. 890
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 92-01
(PLAZA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS) TO ADD TWO PARCELS TOTALING
0.97 ACRE GENERALLY LOCATED, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ORTEGA HIGHWAY 500 FEET EAST OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (APN
650-201-14 & 650-201-15).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to Specific Development Plan (SDP) 92-
01, Plaza de Las Golondrinas requests to add 0.97 acres of commercial land to the
existing planning area and to establish permitted uses and standards; and,
WHEREAS, the subject parcels have received Planning Commission approval of
site development and architectural plans for a law office and an animal hospital; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project been processed pursuant to Section 9-2.345,
Development Review of the Land Use Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and
determined that the project, as mitigated, would not have a significant effect on the
environment and therefore issued a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project on
January 30, 2004;and, all mitigation measures will be included in the final approving
resolution as conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted duly -noticed public hearings on
March 23, and April 27, 2004 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; and,
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 a law office and an animal hospital consistent with the land use standards established
by the Land Use Element; 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 adequate vehicle access to commercial development; and,
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WHEREAS, the amendment to Specific Development Plan (92-01) is consistent
with Section 9-2.103 of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code and with the General
Plan Land Use Map designation, which incorporates Office Research Park
SECTION 2. Amendment.
Based on the findings set forth in Section 1, the City Council ordains that the
Specific Development Plan 92-01 (Plaza de Las Golondrinas) is hereby amended as
provided by Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
SECTION 3. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. 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.
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIFIC PLAN 92-01, PLAZA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
I. Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this specific plan district shall be
A. to provide for small-scale retail and service uses within the area designed to
reflect the Spanish heritage and semi -rural character of the community.
B. to provide for small-scale, convenience retail shopping facilities at the
neighborhood level which are compatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhoods.
C. to provide for commercial uses which accommodate most of the personal service
needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.
D. to provide for small-scale development of commercial offices and related uses
which are compatible with adjacent properties.
Applicability
The Specific Plan District shall be applicable to all development within the land area
delineated on Figure 1, Specific Plan District Boundary and Planning Sectors.
III. Use Regulations
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Permitted Uses
General Office Uses: attorneys, certified public accountants, tax services,
architects, bookkeeping, consulting (.e.g. psychologist and psychiatrist),
engineers, travel agency, brokers (including real estate, mortgage,
commodities, personal property, stock, securities, bonds, etc.) real estate
(including consulting, developers, investment lending, escrow and
engineering) employment agencies, insurance offices and agents
services, property management services, advertising agencies,
communications (including answering services, cable services), general
contractor's headquarters, graphics services, word processing, desktop
publishing, personal agencies, welcoming center and services, visitor
center, private investigator, personal property rental, computer and
system services, and similar uses.
Financial Services: financial institution branches including banks,
savings, and loans, stock brokerages, financial planners.
Personal Services and Retail Uses: liquor store, drug store, photography
studios, tailor, interior decorating, shoe shine and repair, florist shop, deli
shop, yogurt and ice cream shops, commercial cleaning, gift shop and gift
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wrapping, seafood store, meat market, health food and supplies, print
shops, appliance and flooring stores, automotive supplies, furniture
stores, electronic goods and supplies (including video rentals), food take-
out stores, convenience market (maximum 4,500 square feet), mobile
phone sales and service, karate studio, computer sales and service,
apparel stores, art and music supplies, craft shops, office supplies, book
store, pet stores, restaurants (maximum 5,500 square feet dining area
including outdoor dining).
Outdoor Dining: restaurants may include outdoor dining areas provided
they are located within areas approved for such use by the Planning
Commission and shown on the approved plans. Outdoor dining areas
shall be counted the same as indoor dining areas in calculating parking or
other similar code requirements.
Residential: residential uses with development standards.
Veterinary Offices and Clinics: veterinary services (including animal
husbandry).
Medical and Dental Offices: chiropractors, medical doctors (including
such specialties as dermatology, diet center, electrolysis, optometrists
and eye glasses, pharmacies, dentist, dental lab, orthodontist) physical
therapy, x-ray and MRI lab, health maintenance organization, hyno-
therapists. Medical and dental offices (maximum of 17,000 square feet).
2. Prohibited Uses: bus, taxicab and railroad stations, bowling lanes, ice and
roller skating rinks, athletic and health clubs, tire, muffler and brake
shops, auto repair shops, service stations, ambulance services, taxicab
services, auto rental and leasing agencies with on-site vehicle storage
shall be prohibited.
3. Accessory Uses: Uses that are customarily incidental to and a
subordinate part of the operation of a permitted principal or conditional
use shall be permitted.
4. Conditional Uses: The following uses may be permitted subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit:
a. Outdoor display, storage or operations.
b. General retail uses, other than those listed above, which the
Planning Commission determines are appropriate and compatible
with the intent and purpose of the District (SD).
C. Public and semi-public uses, religion related uses, business,
vocational and professional school such as, but not limited to
tutoring services, vocational schools and institutes.
d. Restaurants exceeding 5,500 net square feet (including the
outdoor dining area).
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e. Medical and dental uses exceeding 17,000 gross square feet.
A convenience market exceeding 4,500 gross square feet.
Veterinary Offices and Clinics: veterinary services (including animal
husbandry).
2. General Office Uses: attorneys, certified public accountants, tax services,
architects, bookkeeping, consulting (.e.g. psychologist and psychiatrist),
engineers, travel agency, brokers (including real estate, mortgage,
commodities, personal property, stock, securities, bonds, etc.) real estate
(including consulting, developers, investment lending, escrow and
engineering) employment agencies, insurance offices and agents
services, property management services, advertising agencies,
communications (including answering services, cable services), general
contractor's headquarters, graphics services, word processing, desktop
publishing, personal agencies, welcoming center and services, visitor
center, private investigator, personal property rental, computer and
system services, and similar uses.
IV. Development Standards shall be as established by Section 9-3.303 for the "NC"
(neighborhood commercial district) of Title 9, Land Use Code.
V. Supplementary District Regulations for fencing, lighting, parking, signs, and related
standards shall be as established by Sections 9-3.501 through 9-3.559 of Title 9, Land
Use Code
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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. 890 which was
regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at the Regular Meeting of the City Council
on the 18th day of May 2004 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed
at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 1st day of June 2004 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allevato, Bathgate, Swerdlin, Hart, and Mayor Soto
NOES COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNGIL WMBERS: None
R. MONAHAN, City Clerk
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 12th day of May 2004, at least 5 days prior to adoption of the Ordinance, I caused to be
posted a certified copy of the proposed Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 92-01 (PLAZA DE LAS
GOLONDRINAS) TO ADD TWO PARCELS TOTALING 0.97 ACRE
GENERALLY LOCATED, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY 500
FEET EAST OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (APN 650-201-14 & 650-201-15)"
This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of May 18, 2004 and Adopted at the
June 1, 2004 meeting. This document was posted in the Office of he City Clerk
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