80-1001_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingM
OCTOBER 1, 1980
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor
Hausdorfer at 4:55 p.m., in the San Juan Hot Springs Dance Hall.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor pro tem
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
(arrived at 5:35 p.m.)
One Office Vacant
PLANNING COMMISSION: Anthony L. Bland, Chairman
ABSENT: Dee Tyler, Vice Chairman, Planning
Commission
Michael Berns, Planning Commissioner
Robert Davies, Planning Commissioner
Steve Rios, Planning Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT: E. Phillip Hale, Assistant City Manager/Director
of Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director of Public
Works; Larry Lawrence, Senior Planner; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
HILLSIDE GUIDELINES WORKSHOP
(68) Mayor Hausdorfer announced that the workshop was called for
continued review and discussion of the proposed Development
Guidelines for Hillside Custom Homes among members of the
City Council, Planning Commissioners, staff, developers, and
the community. A previous workshop was held on June 25, 1980.
Mayor Hausdorfer noted for the benefit of those present that
there is strong community support for preservation of the
ridgelines and that there are no proposed changes in the
ridgeline policy of the City.
Written Communications:
Report dated October 1, 1980, from the Director of Community
Planning and Development forwarding draft changes to the
Guideline criteria.
Discussion:
Councilman Schwartze noted that owners would tend to maintain
,cut slope areas on the uphill side of lots, which would be an
added advantage. Walter Wood noted that grading regulations
would preclude horses and stalls on downslopes; Mr. Lawrence
advised that further work is to be done on percentage of
grading; road access would be preferred on uphill slopes.
Mr. Schwartze suggested inclusion of wording to the effect
that the City is receptive to innovative designs; Mr. Bland
suggested that home designers be encouraged to become involved
in local conditions and aware of designs appropriate to the
area. The Director of Public Works advised that any building
width in excess of 35 feet would be referred to the Planning
Commission or City Council.
Mayor Hausdorfer suggested another workshop be held in six
months to review the effects of the Guidelines.
Tim Kruer suggested that a statement of goals and objectives
be included rather than a specific footage for building widths.
A "step" design was also recommended which would nestle
buildings into the hillside.
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Council concurred on the following matters:
(1) A Statement of Goals is to be included in the Guidelines
regarding reduction of visual impact caused by cut slopes.
(2) Thirty -five-foot building width: there may be other
alternatives to a strict 35 -foot interpretation
(3) Page 8, Section D regarding ten percent slopes, last
sentence to read, "The grading of slopes of ten percent
or more to create large flat areas for such facilities
as tennis courts and riding rings may require more
intensive review."
(4) Page 10, Section G, to read, "Landscape planting will
be required ."
(5) Page 10, Paragraph J, regarding night lighting, is to
be retained.
In addition, exemptions for lots already graded are to be
considered further by staff.
With Council concurrence, Mayor Hausdorfer directed that the
Guidelines be amended with underlining for Council review and
then scheduled for the Agenda.
Participants expressed appreciation to the City for the
opportunity to interact in the workshop setting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
6:10 p.m.,to the regular City Council meeting time of 7:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARY ANN ANOVE , CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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