PC Resolution-12-08-14-02RESOLUTION NO. 12-08-14-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SITE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE BLAS AGUILAR ADOBE LOCATED 31806 EL
CAMINO REAL (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER: (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT 07403)
Whereas, the City has prepared a site development plan for the Blas Aguilar
Adobe property including (1) removal of landscaping at the front of the Adobe to create a
larger, safer gathering area near the Adobe's entrance; (2) reconstruction of the above-
ground, platform and hoist over the historic well; (3) reconstruction of an authentic homo
oven near the Adobe's south wall; (4) outlining the perimeter of the foundation of the
former Casa Tejada Adobe; and, (5) installing interpretive and educational enhancements
including a California native ethno-botanical garden toward the rear of the Adobe; and,
Whereas, the project is being substantially funded by a State of California
Nature Education Facility (NEF) Grant awarded to the City in May 2011 and grant program
requires that the City record a deed restriction to assure the completion and maintenance
of grant -funded improvements; and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-
2.301, Development Review of the Land Use Code and specifically, Section 9-2.337, Public
improvement plans and outside agency development review; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has previously reviewed the initial
study prepared pursuant to Section 15063 and 15064 of the CEQA Guidelines, has issued
a negative declaration pursuant to Section 15070 of those guidelines; has caused a Notice
of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration to be posted pursuant to Section 15072 of those
guidelines, and has otherwise complied with all applicable provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (1970); and,
Whereas, on May 15, 2012, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP) for the
proposed project; and,
Whereas, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly -noticed public
meeting on June 26, 2012 pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Land Use Code, Section 9-
2.302, Public Meeting Procedures to consider public testimony on the proposed project and
recommended City Council approval; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly -noticed public meeting
on August 14, 2012 pursuant to the provisions of Title 9, Land Use Code, Section 9-2.302,
Public Meeting Procedures to consider public testimony on the proposed project and
recommended City Council approval subject to preparation and review of a landscape plan
for the ethno-botanical garden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
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 Cultural Resources Element because the
project includes improvements that re-creating important, historical site elements
that further enhance the historical, interpretive value of the Blas AguilarAdobe; and,
2. The proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the San Juan
Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Parks and Recreation Element because
the site development plan creates a seamless transition between the Blas Aguilar
Adobe site and the Historic Town Center Park to create a seamless, integrated
community park able to accommodate either adobe programs or park
events/programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the proposed project
subject to the following conditions of approval:
Prior to the installation of the ethno-botanical garden, the City will assure the
preparation of landscape plans for the garden area which shall be subject to review
and approval by the City's Design Review Committee and Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August, 2012, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairman Rob Williams and Commissioners Sheldon Cohen, Ginny
Kerr, Jeff Parkhurst, Timothy Neely, Roy Nunn and Gene Ratcliffe.
NOES: none
ABSTAIN: none
b Williams, CTI—airman
WAMarn A. Ramsey, AICP, Assi ant Oirector
Secretary