CHC Resolution-01-07-10-01CHC RESOLUTION 01-7-10-I
HISTORIC DEPICTION PROGRAM CONCEPT 8 PRELIMINARY PLANS
RANCH0 ORTEGA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL HISTORIC
DEPICTION PLANS AND APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 27201 ORTEGA HIGHWAY AND MORE PRECISELY REFERRED TO AS ASSESSORS
PARCEL NUMBER 650-211-34 (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 91-09, PLAZA DE LAS
GOLONDRINAS)
Whereas, Ranch0 Ortega have submitted conceptual and preliminary Historic
Depiction Program (HDP) plans for their commercial project located at 27201 Ortega Highway
consisting of a colored, ceramic tile, mosaic depicting an artistic interpretation of an orchard
worker and Mission San Juan Capistrano, and a wall-mounted plaque describing the history
of Ortega Highway, and the community’s agricultural history; and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section g-2.301,
Development Review of the Land Use Code; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project pursuant to
Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that it does
not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA, and has otherwise complied with all applicable
- provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator’s determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and conducted a duly noticed public meeting on July IO,2001 pursuant to Section
9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to consider public testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission
of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the San Juan
Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Historic &Archaeologic Element because the
project promotes the City’s unique history; and,
2. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of Title 9, Land Use Code;
and the development standards for the “SP” (Specific Plan) Zone District; and,
3. The proposed project complies with City Council Policy 606, Historic Depiction
Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby recommends approval of the
conceptual project plans and approves the preliminary plans subject to the following conditions
of approval:
CHC Resolution 01-7-10-I -2- July 10, 2001
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Prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, the project shall complete
installation of the Cultural Heritage Commission and Planning Commission approved
Historic Depiction Program (HDP). The approved historic depiction program concept
shall consist of a 5’ x 7’ wall-mounted ceramic tile mosaic depicting Commission-
approved artwork, and shall consist of cast bronze plaque for the Historic Depiction
Program (HDP) text.
The proposed Historic Depiction Program (HDP) shall be located consistent with the
Cultural Heritage Commission-approved project plans on the rear wall of the proposed
water fountain.
The proposed plaque shall consist of cast bronze or suitable alternative subject to
Planning Director approval. Prior to installation of the proposed Historic Depiction
Program (HDP), the project shall secure approval of the specific color and finish of the
plaque from the Planning Department.
The proposed Historic Depiction Program (HDP) plaque text shall be revised to remove
references to the artist. A separate plaque may be installed to provide information
about the artist.
The proposed plaque shall include the heading “City of San Juan Capistrano, Historic
Depiction Program (HDP)” and the final layout of the plaque shall be subject to review
and approval of the Planning director or his designee.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th of July, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Jess Andrews, Lee Buser, Tony Forster, Lorie Porter,
Janet Siegel, Don Tryon, and Chairman Tony Forster
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Tony Forst r, Chairman
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William A. Ramsey, AIC
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