CHC Resolution-02-11-26-01CHC RESOLUTION 02-1 1-26-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 02-12, SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 02-01, and
9 AND TO SECTION 3.B.6.C.6 OF THE LOS RlOS SPECIFIC PLAN TO
RELOCATE AN EXISTING SDG&E CARETAKER RESIDENCE TO AN EXISTING
0.76 ACRE LOT FOR USE AS A “SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT” LOCATED AT
AND EXCEPTIONS TO SECTIONS 9-3.607(C)(6) AND 9-3.602(G)(2)(1) OF TITLE
26621 RAMOS STREET; A.P.N. 121 -142-12 (DAVIDSON PROPERTY)
WHEREAS, David and Maryann Davidson have requested approval of site
and architectural plans to relocate an existing SDG&E “troubleman’s cottage” (unit ##4) to
their property located at 26621 Ramos Street, and a conditional use permit to use the
structure as a “secondary dwelling unit,” and requests approval of an exception to Section
9-3.607(~)(6) which establishes a maximum 1,000 square feet for a secondary dwelling
unit; an exception to Section 9-3.602(9)(2)( I) which requires single-family detached
residences provide “two (2) off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit in a garage, ” and
an exception to Section 3.B.6.c.6 of the Los Rios Specific Plan to allow a structure with a
maximum height of 22’-0” where the “LDR” (Low Density Residential) District establishes
a maximum of 18’-0”; and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project
pursuant to Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
determined that the project is categorically exempt because Section 15303 of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines establishes the Class 3 exemption for “New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” which expressly exempts “One single-
family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up
to three single-family residences may be ConStr~Ct8d or converted under this exemption. ’I
The City has posted the Notice of Exemption and otherwise complied with all applicable
provisions of California Environmental Quality Act; and,
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WHEREAS, on November 26, 2002, the Cultural Heritage Commission
conducted a duly noticed public meeting to receive testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage
Commission does hereby find as follows:
1. The proposed project would be consistent with the Los Rios Specific Plan’s “LDR”
(Low Density Residential) District Regulations because the use is consistent with
the use provisions applicable to the District and the project meets all applicable
development standards subject to approval of a height exception to allow a 22’-0’’
building height where the Los Rios Specific Plan establishes a maximum height of
18’-0”; and,
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2. The project is consistent with Los Rios Specific Plan’s Architectural Design
Guidelines and Site Design Standards because the Plan allows structures to be
relocated to or from the Los Rios Specific Plan District, outside the Los Rios
National Register Historic District subject to certain criteria and the proposed
structure complies with those criteria as follows:
a. The relocated caretaker residence is historically and architecturally
significant as evidenced by listing on the City’s Inventory of Historic &
Cultural Landmarks (IHCL) subject to the conditions of approval contained
herein.
b. The relocated caretaker residence is architecturally compatible with the
District based on building mass and architectural style, recognizing that
California adobe, Victorian, and vernacular board & batten structures are
common styles characteristic of the District.
c. The relocated caretaker residence complies with all development standards
of the “LDR” (Low Density Residential) District subject to approval of the
requested building height exception.
3. The project is consistent with the standards of Title 9, Section 9-3.607(c), secondary
dwelling units subject to the conditions of approval contained herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage Commission
hereby recommends approval of the proposed project subject to the following:
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Prior to issuance of any building permit, the Planning Director shall determine that
the building permit site and exterior architectural plans substantially comply with the
Planning Commission-approved site and exterior architectural plans.
Prior to issuance of any occupancy certificate, the property owner will have secured
City Council approval of listing of the structure on the City’ Inventory of Historical
and Cultural Landmarks.
Prior to issuance of any building permit for the proposed detached, two-car garage,
decks and trellis, or fencing, the project will have submitted preliminary plans and
a materials & color board for review and approval by the Design Review Committee.
However, the Planning Director may administra-tively approve the deck-trellis and
fencing plans pursuant to the provisions of the Los Rios Specific Plan. In the event
the Planning Director determines the deck-trellis plans or fencing plans are in any
material way, inconsistent with the design guidelines, the Director shall refer said
plans to the Design Review Committee for review and recommendation.
The Conditional Use Permit for the Secondary dwelling units shall be in full force
and remain effective fore a period of five (5) years from the date of final approval
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and shall expire on November 26,2007. Prior to that date, the property owner will
have secured City Council approval of a parcel map establishing a separate legal
parcel and will have recorded the parcel map with the County Recorder thereby
establishing the cottage as a principal dwelling.
5. Prior to November 26,2005, the project will have secured approval of architectural
plans, secured necessary building and grading permits, completed all construction
and been granted final occupancy permits by the City for the detached, two-car
garage.
6. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, the project will submit an erosion control
and drainage plan which shall be subject to review and approval by the city
Engineer for compliance with applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination
Program standards and best management practices (BMP) including the following:
a. Site drainage including roof drains from the proposed residence and garage
shall be designed to direct drainage to the natural swale which bisects the
property.
b. The proposed driveway and walkways will be designed and constructed with
an impervious or semi-pervious surface including pervious concrete, inter-
locking pavers, or similar material subject to the approval of the City
Engineer to determine compliance with water quality and drainage standards
and the Planning Director to determine compliance with the Los Rios Specific
Plan’s design standards.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 26th day of November, 2002,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Chairman Jess Ann Andrews, Commissioners David Belardes,
Janet Siegel, Don Tryon, Lorie Porter, and Mozelle Sukut.
NOES: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
J$$s Ann Andrews, Chairman
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William Ramsey, AICP, Principal P nn r Fr P
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