CHC Resolution-02-11-26-02CHC RESOLUTION NO. 02-1 1-26-2
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO RECOMMENDINGAPPROVAL OF AREZONE, TENTATIVETRACT
MAP, AND HILLSIDE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS FORTHE DEVELOPMENTOF 129
LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD NORTH OF ORTEGA
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED (SFD) HOME LOTS ON AN EXISTING 78.6 ACRE PARCEL
HIGHWAY AND MORE PRECISELY REFERRED TO AS APN 650-141 -01 , 04, & 14; 650-
152-09; 650-552-03,04,06, & 07 (HONEYMAN RANCHMllLLlAM LYON HOMES, INC.).
Whereas, William Lyon Co. requests approval of entitlements for an existing
78.60 acre site located along the east side of Rancho Viejo Rd. north of Ortega Highway to
develop (129) single-family detached home lots. The proposed zone change application
would change the zoning district designation from “AG” (General Agricultural) to “PC”
(Planned Community) and establish a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for the
property. The project also proposes relocation of the Arley Leck House, an historically
significant structure located in the southwest corner of the property near the intersection of
Rancho Viejo Rd. and Ganado Road. The property is General Plan-designated “VLD” (Very
Low Density Residential 0-1 .O du/ac), “LD” (Low Density Residential 1 .O-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 General Plan-designated “major ridgeline.” Overlay zoning applicable to the
property includes Hillside Management (HM) the Slope Density Overlay (City Council Policy);
and,
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Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-
2.301, 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 pursuant to
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,
I 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 on the proposed
project and has considered all relevant public comment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cultural Heritage
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
CHC Resolution 02-1 1-26-2 2 November 26,2002
- 1. The proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan Cultural Resources
Element because preservation through relocation of the Arley Leck House is
consistent with Cultural Resources Goal 1 which states that the City will upreserve
and protect historical, archaeological, and paleontological resources.
2. The proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan Cultural Resources
Element preservation through relocation of the Arley Leck House is consistent with
Policy 1.1 which states that the Citywill “balance the benefits ofdevelopment with the
project’s potential impacts to existing cultural resources. ”
3. The proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan Cultural Resources
Element because the preservation through relocation of the Arley Leck House is
consistent with Cultural Resources Policy 1.2 which states that the City will “identify,
designate, and protect buildings and sites of historic importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDl that the Cultural Heritage
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby recommends approval of the project
subject to the following:
1. The project shall be permitted to relocate the Arley Leck House to a site within the
City to be determined. Relocation to a specific site shall require prior approval of a
Site Plan Review application by the Planning Commission.
L 2. The Inventory of Historical and Cultural Landmarks (IHCL) is recommended for
amendment to include the Arley Leck House as provided by Exhibit “A.”
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of November, 2002, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners David Belardes, Tony “El Presidente” Forster, Don
Tryon, and Mozelle Sukut
NOES: Chairman Jess Ann Andrews and Commissioner Janet Siege1
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Lorie Porter
ABSENT: none
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