ZA Resolution-07-01-04-01ZA RESOLUTION NO. 07-01-04-1
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT 06-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST FLOOR
ADDITION THAT INCREASES THE LOT COVERAGE TO 16.5% WHERE
THE MUNICIPALCODE ESTABLISHESTHE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
AS 15%, LOCATED AT 27946 SUFFOLK (APN 650-321-21);
BUCKANAVAGE RESIDENCE
Whereas, David Buckanavage requests approval of a Development
Standards Adjustment to Section 9-3.301 (Residential Districts Development Standards) of
the Land Use Code to allow the construction of a first floor addition that increases the lot
coverage to 16.5% where the municipal code establishes the maximum lot coverage as
15%. The property is General Plan designated as VLD (Low Density- 0 to 1 Dus/Acre), and
is designated as RSE-40,000" Single Family Residential on the Official Zoning Map; and,
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 reviewed the project pursuant
to Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has issued a
Class 1 (e) (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption; and,
Whereas, Zoning Administrator conducted a duly noticed public meeting on
August 17, 2006 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 Zoning Administrator of the
City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
1. The requested adjustment is the most practical solution to the proposed project
because it will allow the applicant to construct an addition that is similar and not out
of character of the existing neighborhood. Due to the manner in which the. Hunt
Club was designed, individual lots have specific maximum building heights and
setbacks, per Specific Plan 77-01. Lot coverage was not included into the specific
plan and does not provide a mechanism to regulate the lot coverage. Therefore, the
result is the application of a hybrid of base standards and specific standards being
applied to individual lots. In the case of the Buckanvage residence, the specific
height restriction prohibits the ability of the homeowner to add a second story,
where many homes in the Hunt Club have two stories. The application of the RSE
40,000 lot coverage restricts the applicant from making additions similar in size and
scale to surrounding homes. By allowing the 10% deviation to the lot coverage
standard, it will allow the applicant to share the same rights and privileges as
neighboring properties.
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2. The proposed project will not adversely affect the adjoining properties because the
proposed addition is being built in the rear of an existing structure, and being tucked
into the hillside. In addition the existing structure and proposed addition meet the
required setbacks as set forth in the Municipal Code. Due to the size, scale and
location of the addition, it's impact on the surrounding community would be minimal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Zoning
Administrator of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the project subject to the
conditions of approval contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein;
and,
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: Pursuant to Section 9-2.311 of
Title 9, Land Use Code, this project approval shall become effective following expiration of
the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of a valid appeal application. The fifteen
(15) day appeal period shall expire at 5:00 p.m. on Friday January 19, 2007. This project
approval shall be valid for a period two (2) years from the date of approval of this resolution
and shall expire on January 4, 2009 unless a time extension request has been submitted to
the City; or a building/grading permit application has been submitted to the City; or in the
case of a conditional use permit, the use has been established prior to the approval
expiration date.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2007:
iam A. Ramsey, AICP, Zoi;Ag Administrator