01-17-2019
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Convene the Meeting of the Planning Commission and Site and Architectural Review
Board.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
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Chairman Tom Comstock
Vice Chair Tara Ceseña
Commissioner Edward A. Giroux
Commissioner Jeffrey McConnell
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC ADDRESS
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appearing on the regularagenda. Because of restrictions contained in CaliforniaLaw,
the Planning Commission may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but
may briefly respond to statements made or ask a question for clarification. The
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Agenda Grand Terrace Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board January 17, 2019
A.CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting 10/04/2018
DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Site and Architectural Review 18-10, Variance 18-02, and Environmental 18-10
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a public hearing, and
2) Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ADDENDUM PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 18-10 AND VARIANCE 18-02 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SEVENTEEN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES ON TRACT NO.
18071 LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PICO STREET AND 150 FEET EAST OF
KINGFISHER ROAD
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
C.INFORMATION TO COMMISSIONERS
D.INFORMATION FROM COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURN
Adjourn to the next scheduled meeting of the Site and Architectural Review
Board/Planning Commission to be held on February 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Any request to have an item placed on a future agenda must be made in writing and
Council Procedures.
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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:January 17, 2019
TITLE:Site and Architectural Review 18-10, Variance 18-02, and
Environmental 18-10
PRESENTED BY:Sandra Molina, Planning & Development Services Director
RECOMMENDATION:1) Conduct a public hearing, and
2) Adopt ARESOLUTIONOFTHEPLANNING
COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
BOARD OFTHECITYOFGRANDTERRACE,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTINGAN ENVIRONMENTAL
ADDENDUM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING SITE
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 18-10 AND VARIANCE
18-02 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEVENTEEN
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES ON TRACT NO. 18071
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PICO STREET AND
150 FEET EAST OF KINGFISHER ROAD
2030 VISION STATEMENT:
, Goal #3 Promote Economic
Development.
BACKGROUND:
On August 10, 2006, the City Council approved Tentative Tract Map 18071 located at
APN:1178-181-01 to subdivide the subject 8.62-acre property into seventeen residential
lots and two lettered lots. Lot A is a 100-foot easement belonging to the Department of
Water Resources, and Lot B is a water quality filtration basin.
On October 16, 2018, Tract Map 18071 was recorded creating each of the individual
lots. In accordance with accepting the map for recordation, all public improvement
plans and onsite grading plans have been approved by the City.
previous owner and has obtained permits for the construction that is currentlyongoing,
in accordance with the approved plans. The development of the individual lots with
homes is subject to approval by the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission.
PROPOSAL:
The Applicant, represented by Patrick J. Diaz, has filed Site and Architectural Review
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(SA18-10), Variance (V18-02) and Environmental (E18-10) proposing the construction
of seventeen detached single-family residences on Tract No.18071. Tract No.18071
encompassing 8.62-acres was recorded on October 16, 2018. The residential homes
are a combination of one-story and two-story homes, and range in size from 2,042-
square feet to 2,556-square feet. The proposed rear yard setback for Lot 1 is forty-four
feet, which complies with the minimum rear yard setback requirement of thirty-five feet;
however, where slopes are in excess of 5% the rear yard setback must have 25 feet in
flat area. A Variance has been applied for a six feet reduction to the required flat area.
Lots 1-7 will front on Jaden Court, and Lots 8-12 will be served by a private access road
easement identified as Bryce Court and these Lots all lead to Pico Street. Lots 13-17
front along Pico Street.
SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA:
The site is a vacant lot and the land gradually slopes from the highest grade at the east
property line to the west property line. The land also slopes from the highest grade at
the north property line to the south property line. A water reservoir belonging to the
Riverside Highland Water Company (RHWC) is located to the east side of the property
and it is protected by an existing perimeter slump stone block.
The site has a number of easements running through the property, including a 100-foot
wide Department of Water Resources (DWR) easement traversing the site from the
north through south of the property, a sixty-foot easement along the north side of the
property belonging to the California Electric Power Company (CEPC), a road access
easement identified as 'Bryce Court', a ten-feet easement located on the east side of
the property for ingress and egress to RHWC, a two -feet wide easement along the west
side of the property line, and additional easements for sewer, water, and drainage
purposes.
Surrounded uses are as follows:
Zoning General Plan Existing Land Uses
North R1-7.2 & Low Density Residential Single Family Residential
R1-20-V
EastR1-20-V Low Density Residential Single family residential
South R1-20-V Low Density Residential Single family residential and
Vacant Land
WestR1-7.2 Low Density Residential Single Family Residential
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
General Plan/Zoning Consistency
The project site is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) on the General Plan
Land Use Map. The Project is consistent with the Housing Element which encourages
infill housing and private development of underutilized land for residential construction
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by maintaining the physical character of existing low-density residential neighborhood.
The Project is consistent with the Land Use Element which goal is to preserve and
enhance the quality and character o
land uses to single family detached residential units. There is no dedication required
with this proposal. The proposed development will be constructed in the very high fire
hazard zone on the Public Health and Safety Element. The proposed residences will
be built in compliance with the requirements for fire resistive construction of the
Building Code as well as the San Bernardino County Fire Department regulations for
high fire zone areas.
The Project site is consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General
Plan. The Project is zoned R1-10 Low Density Single Family Residential and the
proposal to construct seventeen detached single-family residences is consistent with
the zoning designation as it limits land uses to single-family detached housing.
The Applicant has filed Variance 18-02 to deviate from the required rear flat area of
twenty-five feet. The applicant is proposing a six feet reduction to the flat area; however,
the Project exceeds the minimum rear yard setback requirement of thirty-five feet. The
granting of the Variance for the flat area will not pose a negative impact to the property
or surrounding properties as the Project is consistent with the setback and lot size
requirements. In addition, the plotting of the individual homes complies with all other
development standards including setbacks, building height, parking requirements, and
lot coverage.
Site Plan and Grading
The site plan depicts the plotting of the individual homes on each recorded lot. The
houses have been plotted in consideration of the approved grading plan, which has
already established the grade elevations for each lot and building pad area. Generally,
lots decrease in elevation from east to west and from north to south. The site plan
depicts the pad elevations and slopes on each lot.
The site plan shows the installation of a westerly block wall as conditioned on Tract
No.18071. The condition requires the installation of a decorative block wall. Where the
wall is visible adjacent to Lot B is proposing six-foot-high split-face (on one side)
masonry screen wall in tan color with tan split face cap. Along Lots 1-5 a tan precision
masonry screen wall with split-face cap is proposed. Precision block is proposed
because along these Lots, the wall is not visible from Jaden Court, as it is below street
grade. Staff agrees the block wall adjacent to Lots 1- 5 will not be visible from the
street; however, recommends that the block wall along Lot B be decorative on both
sides. Staff is referring the approval for the change of westerly block wall material to be
approved by the Planning Commission.
The south lot line of Lot 1 is being shifted to the south to correct the recorded map. This
correction is necessary so that Lot 1 totals 10,000 square feet. This area will then
become an easement area dedicated to Lot B for drainage purposes.
Architectural Elevations/Floor Plans
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The Project includes five one-story homes and twelve two-story homes with three
different plan types. Plan 1 is 2,042 square feet, Plan 2 is 2,379 square feet, and Plan 3
is 2,558 square feet. The floor plans will range from three to six bedrooms with an open
concept kitchen, dining room, and great room.
The elevations include Spanish and Cottage architectural styles. The architectural
elements will include moldings around the windows and doors, decorative vents,
Style) will include decorative stone to the front of the house.
The applicant is proposing an earth-tone color palette, including multiple shades of
brown, beige, and grays.
The design and style of the proposed residences will enhance the property and be
visually harmonious with surrounding development.
Conceptual Landscaping Plan
The proposed development will include a water efficient landscaping within the front
yards and parkway, including a hydroseed mix for all the sloped areas. The front yard
areas are proposed to be a combination of shrubs and wood mulch. The street
landscape will include a ground cover and street trees. In addition, the one-hundred-
foot-wide Department of Water Resources easement traversing the project site from
north to south will be enhanced with walking trails and landscaping. The landscape will
be compliant with the Municipal Code and with the most recent Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance by the State of California.
AGENCY REVIEW:
The Project Plans were distributed to various agencies and City Departments for review
and comments.
So that Lots 11 and 12 can be efficiently served, Burrtec has identified the placement of
trash barrels for Lots 11 and 12 on the west side of Bryce Court across from Lot 11. So
that lot owners are aware of this requirement, Staff has included a Condition of Approval
for the applicant to record a disclosure to this effect on Lots 11 and 12.
Conditions of approval from the City Building and Safety Division, Public Works
Department, and San Bernardino County Fire are included in the resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
On May 18, 2006 and August 24,of 2006, the Planning Commission and City Council
took respective actions approving Tentative Tract Map No.18071, including the adoption
of an environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared for the Project. The
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration assessed potential impacts relating to the
creation and development of 20 single family residential lots and homes, including a re-
zoning. Ultimately, the City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared for the Project, adopted an Ordinance re-zoning the property to R-1-10, and
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approved an 18-lot subdivision, including conditions of approval.
On October 14, 2014, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the previously adopted
IS/MND to reflect a reconfiguration on the plotting of lots, building envelopes and street
location for compliance with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
requirements. The technical changes to the site reflected a 17-lot subdivision with two
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be prepared pursuant California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines when
changes to a project occur after a Negative Declaration adopted for a project which do
not result in new significant impacts, nor do substantial changes occur with respect to
the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken, that would require major
revisions to the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects.
The construction of the 17 homes are within the permissible building envelopes for the
R-1-10-Low Density Residential zone (10,000 square feet), with all proposes residential
structures meeting the overall setback requirements, as contemplated in the adopted
MND.
Variance 18-02 for Lot 1-Flat Rear Area Modification: Lot 1 requires a rear setback of
35 feet with 25 feet of flat area. Overall Lot 1 has a rear yard setback of 44 feet which
exceeds the minimum rear setback, but only 19 feet of flat area can be accommodated.
The location of Lot 1 is fixed by the west property line and the public street (Jaden
Court) creating physical constraints to the special circumstance allowing only 19 feet of
flat area from the rear of the house to the top of the slope. The requested Variance
constitutes a technical change that will not cause additional nor significant
environmental effects not already discussed in the previous adopted IS/MND.
A map correction is being made to shift the south property line of Lot 1 to the south so
that Lot 1 totals 10,000 square feet. This area will then become an easement area
dedicated to Lot B for drainage purposes
The Project will not result in new significant impacts, nor do substantial changes occur
with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken, that would
require major revisions to the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects. The Project will not have significant
effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration; effects will not be
substantially more severe than shown in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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The Applicant will comply with applicable mitigation measures contained in the previous
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration
is not required.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Public notice of the hearing was published in Grand Terrace City News, posted in three
public places and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the site, in accordance
with noticing requirements.
To date, City Staff has received three comments regarding the project:
A resident located on Lark Street, asked if the Variance was a request for a lot size
reduction. Staff explained the lots will be compliant with the minimum zoning lot size
requirement of 10,000 square feet. The resident had no further comments.
A resident located at Kingfisher Street, had questions regarding the material of the block
wall located on the west side of the property and the size of the proposed home
adjacent to his property. Staff addressed the questions.
A resident located at Kingfisher Street, had questions regarding the material of the block
wall located on the west side of the property and the access to the California Electric
Power Company. Staff addressed the questions.
Staffhas not received any further comments regarding the proposed project.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan and it supports infill housing
development. The Project is consistent with the Zoning designations with the granting
of the Variance for the proposed rear flat area; which will not create any negative
impacts. The proposed architectural design and color scheme of the proposed
residences will complement the surrounding area. Staff recommends adoption of the
attached Resolution approving the Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 (DOCX)
Resolution Exhibits (PDF)
Addendum No. 2_Crestwood Communities-Rev2_1.9.2018 (DOC)
APPROVALS:
Sandra Molina Completed 01/09/2019 5:38 PM
City Attorney Completed 01/09/2019 11:22 PM
Sandra Molina Completed 01/11/2019 8:48 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL
ADDENDUM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW 18-10 AND VARIANCE 18-02 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SEVENTEEN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES ON TRACT NO. 18071
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PICO STREET AND 150 FEET
EAST OF KINGFISHER ROAD
WHEREAS, Crestwood Communities., represented by Patrick J. Diaz
18-10) for the approval of the
construction of seventeen (17) single-family residences on Tract No.18071. Lot 1
requires a rear setback of 35-feet with 25-feet of flat area. Lot 1 has a rear yard setback
of 44-feet and Variance 18-02 has been filed to allow 19-feet of flat area at the rear yard
instead of 25 feet. Cumulatively, SA 18-10 and Variance 18-02 are referred to as the
WHEREAS, the Project site is zoned R1-10-Low Density and designated Low
Density Residential on the General Plan Land Use Map, located along Pico Street,
about 150 feet east of Kingfisher Road, identified as Tract No.18071; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is vacant and has multiple easements, including a
100-foot wide Department of Water Resources easement traversing the site from north
through south, a sixty-foot easement along the north side of the property belonging to
California Electric Power Company, a thirty feet access easement by the Department of
Water Resources for a road access identified as Bryce Court, a ten-feet easement
located on the east side of the property for ingress and egress to Riverside Highland
Water Company, a twenty-six road access easement identified as Bryce Court, a two-
feet wide easement along the west side of the property, and additional easements for
sewer, water, and drainage. The Project will create a Public Street identified as Jaden
Court; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2006, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) and Initial Study, prepared pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines approving Tract No.18071. Pursuant to Section 15164 of
the CEQA Guidelines an Addendum to the previous adopted MND and Initial Study
determining that a subsequent MND/IS was not required was adopted by the City
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
Council in re-approving Tract No.18071; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an Addendum No.2 to previously
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adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared that analyzes the effects of
the proposed modifications to the Project; and
WHEREAS,on January 17, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing at the Council Chambers located at 22795 Barton Road, Grand
Terrace, California and concluded the hearing on said date; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written presentations and testimony
made by City staff and members of the public (including the staff report and
exhibits), the Planning Commission hereby finds that pursuant to Section 15162
and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a
subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration is not required and herby adopts the
second Addendum. A second Addendum has been prepared to reflect the
technical change triggered by the requirement of a Variance for Lot 1. The rear
yard setback requirement for Lot 1 is 35-feet with a flat area of 25-feet. Lot 1
exceeds the minimum rear setback requirement; however, the Variance has
been filed to allow 19-feet of flat area instead of 25-feet. This requirement
constitutes a technical change; therefore, substantial changes are not proposed,
nor do substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which
the Project is undertaken, that would require major revisions to the previous
Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previous
identified significant effects. The Project will not have significant effects not
discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration; effects will not be
substantially more severe than shown in the previous Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and the applicant will comply with mitigation measures contained in
the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration.
3. Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written presentations and testimony
made by City staff and members of the public (including the staff report and
exhibits), the Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to Variance 18-
02 relating to setbacks for Lots 11 and 12:
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
a. A special circumstance regarding the size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings of the subject property exists. There are special
circumstances regarding surroundings and topography. The location of Lot
1 is fixed by the west property line and Jaden Court. The surroundings of
the Tract are at the base of Blue Mountain with downhill slopes from east
to west. The required rear yard setback is 35-feet; however, where slopes
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exceed 5%, 25-feet must be flat. Overall, there is 44-feet from the rear of
the house to the rear property line, and therefore the minimum setback is
exceeded. However, because of the topography there is only 19-feet of
flat area from the rear of the house to the top of the slope, instead of the
required 25-feet. Due to the surrounding topography, location of the lot
and topography, special circumstances exist to support the variance.
b. Because of the special circumstance, the strict application of the zoning
ordinance deprives the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The
topography of Lot 1 poses a special circumstance that deprives the
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning
classification and vicinity because the overall setback of 35-feet is met,
and if not for the topography there would not be a need for the variance.
Therefore, this finding can be met.
c. The granting of the variance will not constitute the grant of special
privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the
vicinity and district in which the property is situated. The granting of the
Variance for the six-foot reduction of the flat rear area will not constitute
the grant of special privileges, as the property is compliant with the overall
minimum rear-setback and lot size requirement.
d. The granting of the variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not
otherwise expressly authorized by the district governing the parcel of
property. The six-foot reduction to the flat rear yard area will not authorize
a use or activity not permitted in the underlying zone district. Overall the
35-foot rear yard setback is met and activities that would occur in the rear
yard are those consistent with single family residential uses.
e. The granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with
the latest adopted General Plan. The granting of the Variance will not be
inconsistent with the Low-Density Residential Designation on the General
Plan Land Use Map.
f. Conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the
approval of the variance.
4. Based upon the forgoing and all oral and written presentations and testimony
made by City staff and members of the public (including the staff report and
exhibits), the Planning Commission finds as follows with respect to
Architectural and Site Review 18-10:
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
a. The Project site is consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and the General Plan. The Project is zoned R1-10 Low Density Single
Family Residential and the proposal to construct seventeen detached
single-family residences is consistent with the zoning designation which
is intended for single-family detached housing. The proposed
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development is consistent with the design standardsof the Zoning
Code, except for Lot 1; which meets the overall rear yard structural
setback, but only provides 19-feet of flat area as opposed to 25-feet.
However, as stipulated in the Municipal Code, the Applicant has applied
for a Variance to allow this deviation. The Project complies with all other
development standards including building height and coverage.
The project site is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) on the
General Plan Land Use Map. The Project is consistent with the Housing
Element which encourages infill housing and private development of
underutilized land for residential construction by maintaining the physical
character of existing low-density residential neighborhood. The Project
is consistent with the Land Use Element which goal is to preserve and
neighborhoods and limits land uses to single family detached residential
units. There is no dedication required with this proposal. The proposed
development will be constructed in the very high fire hazard zone on the
Public Health and Safety Element. The structure will be built in
compliance with the requirements for fire resistive construction of the
Building Code as well as the San Bernardino County Fire Department
regulations for high fire zone areas.
b. The location and configuration of all structures associated with this
Project are visually harmonious with this site and surrounding sites and
structures, that they do not interfere with the neighbors' privacy, that
they do not unnecessarily block scenic views from other structures
and/or public areas and are in scale with the townscape and natural
landscape of the area. The proposed residential development will not
with the minimum lot size requirements of the zoning designation,
including lot setbacks, height, and building coverage. Additionally, there
is a minimum of 44 feet between the proposed residences and the
adjacent residential lots along the west property line. The Project
includes Spanish and Cottage style homes which will complement and
enhance the surrounding neighborhood.
c. The architectural design of structures, their materials and colors are
visually harmonious with the surrounding development, natural
landforms, are functional for the Project and are consistent with the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The proposed residential development
includes Spanish and Cottage style homes. The proposed materials and
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
colors will be visually harmonious and enhance the surrounding
development. The Applicant is proposing an earth tone color palette,
including multiple shades of brown, beige, and grays. Accents will
include moldings around the windows and doors, decorative vents,
decorative sconces, and shutters in accented colors. The front elevations
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d.Theplanforlandscapingandopenspacesprovidesafunctionaland
visually pleasing setting for the structures on this site and is
harmonious withthenaturallandscapeoftheareaandnearby
developments. The development site is proposing a drought tolerant
landscaping within the front yards and parkways, including a hydro seed
mix for all the sloping areas. The front yard areas are proposed to be a
combination of shrubs and wood mulch. The streetscape will include a
ground cover and street trees. In addition, the one-hundred-foot-wide
Department of Water Resources easement traversing the project site
from north to south will be enhanced with walking trails and landscaping.
The landscape will be compliant with the Municipal Code and with the
most recent Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by the State of
California.
e. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees
or natural vegetation or the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides,
thus the natural beauty of the City, its setting, and natural landforms are
preserved. The subject site will have substantial grading to create new
ground contours. The proposed development will remove a total of six
existing trees, including, three palm trees, two willow trees, and one
popular tree. The removed trees will be replaced by a beautifully
drought tolerant landscape, which includes multiple trees, shrubs, mulch
and hydro seed mix.
f. Conditions of approval for this project necessary to secure the purposes
of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan are made a
part of this approval as set forth in the accompanying Resolution of
Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, based upon the forgoing and all oral and written
presentations and testimony made by City staff and members of the public (including
the staff report and exhibits), Site and Architectural Review 18-10 and Variance 18-
02 are hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Site and Architectural Review 18-10 and Variance 18-02 is approved to
construct seventeen (17) single-family homes on Tract No. 18071 lot located
on the north side of Pico Street, approximately 150 feet east of Kingfisher
Road. This approval is granted based on the application materials submitted
by Patrick J. Diaz representing Crestwood Communities on October 23, 2018,
including plans, color and materials concepts, Geotechnical Investigation
Report, Water Quality Management Plan, and revised plans dated December
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
13, 2018. The application materials are approved as submitted and
conditioned herein and shall not be further altered except as modified by these
conditions of approval, and unless reviewed and approved by the affected
departments.
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2. If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11) day
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day following such eleventh (11) day when the eleventh (11) day is not a city
business day. This approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of
adoption of this resolution unless building permits have been issued and a
substantial investment in reliance of those permits has occurred; all conditions
of approval have been met; or a time extension has been granted by the City, in
accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code. Time extensions shall be
filed at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.
3. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning and
Development Services Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or require any
deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Planning and
Development Services Director upon submittal of an application and the
required fee.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Grand Terrace and its officers, employees, and agents from and against
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace, its officers,
employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or
condition of approval of the City of Grand Terrace concerning this project,
including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the
Planning Commission, or Planning and Development Services Director. The
City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding
concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of
the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own
attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the
defense of the matter.
5. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding, the
and content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services
Department.
6. In the event that exhibits, and written conditions are inconsistent, the written
conditions shall prevail.
7. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees and demonstrate
the payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety Department.
8. Construction and operational activities associated with the project shall comply
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
Terrace Municipal Code.
9. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance
with all City codes
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10.The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Building and Safety Division, including the conditions of approval contained in the
November 14, 2018, attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.
11. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand Terrace
Public Works Director, including the conditions of approval contained in the
December 5, 2018, attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
12. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the San Bernardino County
Fire Department; Office of the Fire Marshal Community Safety Division, including
the conditions of approval contained in Memorandum dated November 8, 2018,
Permit Number: FPLN-2018-00067, attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
13. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Colton Public
Works Department Water & Wastewater Department.
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a will service
letter and obtain all requisite permits and clearances from Riverside Highland
Water Company (RHWCO).
15. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Lots 11 and 12 a covenant
shall be recorded on each Lot disclosing that in order for trash service to be
established for those lots, that trash barrels must be placed on the west side of
Bryce Court, across from Lot 11.
16. Prior to the issuance of any building and grading permits, the applicant shall
provide to the Planning and Development Services Department and Building and
Safety Division a copy of the approved encroachment permit (EP 1858) from the
State Department of Water Resources.
17. The applicant shall incorporate into the project design all existing easements
within the project boundaries or obtain abandonment of said easement from the
affected easement holder(s). If this requirement cannot be accomplished, the
project shall be redesigned.
18. Four (4) copies of the construction plans, including grading and site plans shall
be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval, which
shall include approval by the Planning and Engineering Divisions.
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
19. The location and method of screening for all roof-mounted and building-
mounted shall be demonstrated on the elevations, including but not limited to,
air conditioning and heating units, and utility boxes. All equipment shall be
screened from public view and designed to be an integral component of the
building design.
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20.Allgroundmountedequipment,includingutilityboxesandbackflowdevices
shall comply with all utility and Fire Department requirements and be
screenedinamanner that does not impedetrafficvisibility.
21. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit three (3)
copies of landscape and irrigation plans to the Planning and Development
Services Department for review and approval. The landscape and irrigation
Ordinance (contained in Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning Code and in compliance
with the most recent version of the State Model Ordinance. The plans shall
demonstrate the following:
a. Include the total square footage of the proposed landscape area including
grass areas, planter areas and ground cover area.
b. Incorporation of drip irrigation.
c. Provided that permission is obtained, the turnaround on Bryce Court shall
include hydroseed treatment around the first ten feet from the
circumference.
d. The plant material adheres to spacing recommendations based on plant
and shrub species.
e. Ensure that proposed plant material, at maturity, will maintain clear line
visibility at all intersections.
f. Submit an initial deposit of $2,000.00 deposit for landscape review and
inspections.
g. The Applicant shall contact the Planning and Development Services
Department for a final inspection a minimum one week prior to the
inspection date requested.
22. During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No
construction activities are allowed on Sundays and federal holidays except for
emergencies, and/or subject to approval by the Building Official, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
23. Prior to the installation of any signs, a Sign Permit application shall be
submitted to the Planning and Development Services Department for review
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
and approval. All signs shall be conforming to the sign regulation of the R1-
10 zone district, as contained in Chapter 18.80 of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code.
24. Approval from the California Electric Power Company (CEPC) shall be obtained,
prior to the installation of the proposed tan vinyl fencing for the side yards of the
properties encroaching on the sixty-foot CEPC easement.
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25.The six-foot high block wall proposed along the west property line of Lot B shall
be split face on both sides of the block.
26. The six-foot high block wall proposed along the west property line of lots 1 to 5
shall be decorative, which may include the incorporation of stucco, split-face
block, stone veneer. Except that precision block wall, a decorative cap may be
installed as approved by the Planning Commission.
27. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any perimeter walls on shared property
lines, the applicant shall submit an Encroachment Agreement signed by the
adjacent property owners authorizing construction of block walls on the shared
property line.
28. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any building, all grading shall be
completed and retaining and screen walls, dry and wet utilities, drainage
facilities driveways shall be installed.
29. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding,
the applicant must sign and return an of form. The
form and content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development Services
Department.
30. A Map Correction for Lot B and Lot 1 shall be recorded, prior to the issuance of
a Building Permit for Lot 1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
st
California, at a regular meeting held on the 17 day of January 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
__________________________ __________________________
Debra Thomas Tom Comstock
City Clerk Chairman
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Attachment: PC Resolution -Final_1.9.2019 \[Revision 2\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
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Building and Safety Division
Memorandum
Date:November 14, 2018
To:Haide Aguirre, Assistant Planner
From:Jim Northcutt,Contract Building Official
Subject: Proposed Residential Development Including seventeen (17) detached
single-Family Residences, Both One-Story and Two-Story Homes on Tract
No. 18071.
The following items are Building & Safety Conditions of Approval.
1.All permanent structures shall comply with the current California Building Codes (CBC),
andrelated Codes and Ordinances of the City of Grand Terrace.
2.The developer shall pay all applicable processing fees, permit fees, City development
fees, school fees, drainage fees and other public entity fees in effect at the time of the
issuance of the applicable permit.
3.The applicant shall submit foursets (4) of plans to the Building and Safety Departmentfor
plan review and approval.
4.Separate building permits are required for retaining walls, garden walls, landscaping,
grading and street improvements.
5.Prior to final inspection, all required improvements shall be constructed and finalized and
accepted by the appropriate agency prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6.Final permit approvals shall be obtained, and any outstanding fees shall be paid to all City
Departments/Divisions which may include Fire, Planning, Engineering, Building & Safety.
7.Construction hours shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No construction activities shall be permitted on
Sundays or City-designated holidays.
8.The applicant and/or developer shall submit a pad elevation certification prepared by a
licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer to the Chief Building Official and
Director of Community Development certifying that the pad elevation(s) and building
location (setbacks) are pursuant to the approved plans, prior to receiving a foundation
inspection for the structure.
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Building and Safety Division
9.Prior to demolition activities, the applicant shall receive Planning Department approval for
compliance with conditions of approval.
10.The applicant/property owner shall contract witha City approved hauler to facilitate the
recycling of all recoverable/recyclable material. Recoverable material shall include but
shall not be limitedto: asphalt, dirt and earthen material, lumber, concrete, glass, metals,
and drywall.
11.Prior to the issuance of a building/demolition permit, an Affidavit and Certification to
implement a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan (WRRP) shall be signed by the Owner
or Contractor and submitted to the City Environmental Sustainability Department. The
WRRP shall indicate the agreement of the applicant to divert at least 65percent of all
construction waste generated by theproject.
12.Upon plan check approval of demolition plans, the applicant shall secure a demolition
permit from the City. The applicant shall comply with all conditions related to demolition
imposedby the Deputy Building Official.
13.No demolition permit shall be issued until building permits are approved for issuance.
14.The project developer shall utilize licensed subcontractors and ensure that all asbestos
containing materials and lead-based paints encountered during demolition activities are
removed, transported, and disposed of in full compliance with all applicable federal, state
and local regulations.
15.Project with new landscape areas of 500 square feet or more are subject to the 2015 Model
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). (4.304.1)
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
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Public Works Conditions of Approval
Date:December 5, 2018
Applicant:Jason Karger represented by Patrick Diaz
from Crestwood Homes
AddressofApplicant:510 West Citrus Edge, Glendora, CA 91740
Site Location: Tract No.18071, APN 1178-181-01
Site and Arch.Review 18-10, Variance 18-02 and Environmental
18-10.
Provide construction plans andrequired documentation forreview of the proposed projectas
follows:
(1)Grant Deed showing alleasements.
(1)WaterPlans.
(1)Street Improvement Plans preparedby a licensedCivil Engineer.
(1)TractMap
(1)SewerPlans
(1)RoughandPrecise Grading PlansandErosionControl Plan
(1)Storm Water Pollution PreventionPlan
lworkperformedinthe public right of wayshall comply with the San Bernardino County
Al
Public Works Standards or standards approved by the Public WorksDirector.
All construction sitesmust be protectedby a securityfenceandscreening.Thefencingand
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
screeningshall be maintained atall times to protectpedestrians.
Toiletfacilitiesshall be providedfor construction workers andsuchfacilitiesshall be maintained
in a sanitary condition.
SpecialConditions:
1.Theexistingstreet power pole owned by Edison shall be underground.
2.Streetcutpermitsarerequiredbefore work begins in the public right of way. A streetcut
deposit will be collectedforeachstreet cut and held for twoyears.
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3.Theapplicantshalldedicateandconstructallmissingordamagedpublicimprovements.
Themissingordamagedpublicimprovementsshall include,but arenot limitedto,
pavement,curb,gutter,sidewalk,drivewayapproach, andstreet lights.
4.Providehalfstreetwidthpavingoverlayon Pico afterutilityinstallationsontheentire
lengthoftheproject and a minimum of 2’ south of the centerline aminimum2-inch
asphaltoverlaywithanasphaltgrind.AllGrindingsshallberecycled.
5.TheApplicantshallsubmitproposedsewerplanstotheCityofColtonforplanreview.
ApplicantshallpayallplanreviewfeesandpermitfeesforthesewerreviewtotheCity
ofColton.Pleaseprovideawritten“WillServe”letterandapprovedsewerplanstothe
CityofGrandTerrace before anypermits are issued.
6.TheapplicantshallsubmitproposedwaterplanstotheRiversideHighlandWater
Companyforplanreview.Applicantshallpayallplanreviewfeesandpermitfeesfor
thewaterreviewtoRiversideHighlandWaterCompany.Pleaseprovideawritten“Will
Serve”letterandapprovedplanstotheCityofGrandTerracebeforeanypermitsare
issued.
7.ApplicantshallsubmitproposedwaterplansforfirehydrantstotheCountyofSan
BernardinoFireDepartmentforplan review.Applicantshallpayallplan review feesand
permitfeesforthefirehydrantsystemreviewtotheCountyofSanBernardinoFire
Department.
8.Submittheproposedimprovement planstotheDepartment of Water
Resourcesforconditionsandapprovals.Thisprojectmayrequireanapproach
nexttotheDWR easement.Provide proof ofaconstructionencroachment
permit from DWR.
9.Provide33-footrightofwaydedicationonPico Streetalongtheentirefrontageofthe
propertyandprovidepaving,curb,gutter,sidewalk,streetlights,signageandstripping
andrepavetoahalfwidthstreetimprovement.Streetimprovementswillberequired
toextendbeyondthefrontageoftheprojecttoblendthestreetflowsfordrainageand
traffic.
10.ThestreetcurbreturnsandrampsattheintersectiononJadenCourtandPico
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
StreetshallbeconstructedperSanBernardinoCountyStandard110.Theradiusofthese
curbsshall beaminimum of 30 feet.
11.MinimumdrivewaygradesshallbeconsistentwithSanBernardinoCountyStandard131.
RiversideCountyStandard drivewayapproachcan alsobe used.
12.Monumentation:Ifanyactivityonthisprojectdisturbsanysurveymonuments,the
disturbedmonumnetationshallbelocatedandreferencedbyorunderthedirectionofa
licensedlandsurveyororaregisteredcivilengineerauthorizedtopracticelandsurveying
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priortocommencementofanyactivitywiththepotentialtodisturbthemonumnetation,
andacornerrecord orrecord ofsurveyof thereferencesshall befilledwith the County.
13.TheC,C,andR’sdocumentmuststipulatethemaintenanceagreementforanyshared
utilities, park or open spaceif an HOA is proposed.
14.All existingeasementsmust be shown on improvement plans.
15.Jaden Court and Bryce CourtmustbededicatedtotheCityasPublicAccessand
UtilitiesEasements.
16.Provideastreetlightattheingresstothepropertyaswellasevery200feetalongthe
frontage of thepropertyand Jaden Court.
17.TheannexationtotheLightingandLandscapeMaintenance Districtmust
occurbeforetheissuance of building permits.
18.“JadenCourtand Bryce Court”mustbeconstructedpertheCountyofSan
Bernardino’sstandard104forlocalroadsmodified to eliminate the east parkway and
eliminate both for Bryce Court.
19.ParkingshallbeprohibitedonBryce Courtand on the east side of Jaden Court due to the
narrow street width. This includes signing the area with no parking signsper California
Vehicle Code.
20.A bond shall be in-place for the cost of the improvements until construction is accepted by
the City when Notice of Completionis filed.
21.Install street sweeping signs per City guidelines and as directed by the City.
22.Provide vehicular access to Lot B for maintenance.
23.Map correction is required to correct dimensions shown on map for lot B and lot 1.
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
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San Bernardino County Fire Department
San Bernardino OfficeNorth Desert OfficeEast Valley OfficeSouth Desert Office
SBGCHDGCSan Bernardino City
(909) 387-4140(760) 995-8201(909) 918-2201(760) 995-8201
Date:
Expiration:
Project Name:tr 18071 Crestwood
Project Description:17 unit single family detached residential
development, 5 single story and 12 two story
Permit Number:FPLN-2018-00067
Location:0 PICO, GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313
APN:1178-181-36-0000
Project Type:Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
City Project Proposal:
Dear Applicant,
With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the San Bernardino County Fire
Department requires the following fire protection measures to be provided in accordance with applicable local
ordinances, codes, and/or recognized fire protection standards.
The Fire Conditions Attachment of this document sets forth the FIRE CONDITIONS and STANDARDS which are
applied to this project.
Sincerely,
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
The Office of the Fire Marshall
Community Safety Division
San Bernardino County Fire Department
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FIRE CONDITIONS ATTACHMENT
Date:
Permit Number:FPLN-2018-00067
Location:0 PICO, GRAND TERRACE,
CA 92313
APN:1178181360000
FIRE CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS
Expiration
The expiration date for this project is set by the Planning Department.
Fire Flow
Required fire flow for this project shall meet the minimum requirements established in the California Fire Code. The
required fire flow for this project is 500 GPM at 20 PSI for a 1/2 hour duration.
Jurisdiction
The referenced project is under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Prior to any
construction occurring on any parcel, the applicant shall contact the Fire Code Official for verification of current fire
protection requirements. All new construction shall comply with the current San Bernardino County Fire Code
requirements and all applicable statutes, codes, ordinances and standards of the Fire Department.
Paved Access
Paved access from ONE points shall be required for completion and occupancy.
Proposal Changes
Any changes to this proposal shall require new Fire Department condition letter.
TRACT/SUBDIVISION
1.Shall comply with all current Building, Fire Codes and Fire Department Standards requirements based on
occupancy classification.
2.Any changes to this proposal shall require new Fire Department condition letter.
3.Any changes to the approved life safety system shall require plans to be submitted to the FD prior to
construction including the following; (Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarms, Underground water supply for fire protection.).
4.An approved water supply system, complete with street fire hydrants complying with Fire Department Standard,
shall be in place prior to any combustible construction.
5.Streets or access roads greater than 150in length shall require cul-de-sacs or approved turnarounds per Fire
Department standard. Any street exceeding 500will require paved secondary access. (This includes construction
phasing) AStreet exceeds 600in length.
Attachment: Resolution Exhibits (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
6.Premise and Building identification and addressing shall be a minimum of 12 inch in height. Single Family Home
addresses shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height and shall be internally illuminated during the hours of darkness.
7.NFPA 13D or CRC R313 compliant Fire Sprinklers systems are required in each residence for this project. Please
submit all plans to County Fire Department.
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SECOND ADDENDUMTOTHE
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES PROJECT
Overview
On May 18, 2006 and August 24of 2006, the Planning Commission and City Council
took respective actions approving Tentative Tract Map 18071, including the adoption of
an environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project.
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration assessed the potential impacts of re-
zoning the 8.26-acre property from R1-20 (Very Low-Density Single Family) Zoning to
R1-10 (Low Density Single Family). It also assessed potential impacts relating to the
creation and development of 20 single family residential lots and homes. Ultimately, the
City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project,
adopted an Ordinance re-zoning the property to R-1-10, and approved an 18-lot
subdivision, including conditions of approval.
On October 14, 2014, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the previously adopted
IS/MND to reflect a reconfiguration on the plotting of lots, building envelopes and street
location for compliance with the California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
requirements. The technical changes to the site reflected a 17-lot subdivision with two
letter lots consisting of the DWR easement Lot A and water quality infiltration basin Lot
B. The reconfiguration moved a public street Jaden Court off the DWR easement and
a 30-foot access road easement Bryce Court was created to access Lots 8-12.
The purpose of this Second Addendum is to demonstrate that the Crestwood
Communities Project to construct 17 homes would not result in any of the conditions
under which a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration would be required pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 21166 or CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and
15164.
Purpose of an Addendum
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines establish the type of environmental documentation
that is required when changes to a project occur or new information arises after an EIR
is certified or a Negative Declaration adopted for a project. CEQA Guidelines Section
15162 establishes criteria for determining whether more detailed information, such as
the preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR, is needed, and Section 15164
defines the appropriate use of Addendums to previous EIRs and Negative Declarations.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a) states:
Attachment: Addendum No. 2_Crestwood Communities-Rev2_1.9.2018 \[Revision 1\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
When an EIR has been certified or a negative declaration adopted for a project,
no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency
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ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES PROJECT
determines on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record,
one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project, which will require major
revisions in the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects.
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the
project is to be undertaken, which will require major revisions of the previous EIR
due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
(3) New information of substantial importance which was not known and could
not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the
previous EIR was certified as complete shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the
EIR.
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more
severe than shown in the previous EIR
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible
would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to
adopt the mitigation measure; or
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from
those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or
more effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to
adopt the mitigation measure.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(b) states: The Lead Agency or Responsible Agency
shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions
are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the
preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurre
The following analysis demonstrates that the Crestwood Communities Project does not
raise any new environmental issues and requires only minor technical changes or
additions to the previous MND to satisfy the requirements of CEQA.
Project Description:
On October 23, 2018, Patrick J. Diaz representing Crestwood Communities, submitted
Site and Architectural Review 18-10 and Variance 18-02 to construct seventeen single-
Attachment: Addendum No. 2_Crestwood Communities-Rev2_1.9.2018 \[Revision 1\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
family homes on Tract No. 18071. The seventeen homes are a mixture of single and
two-story homes, ranging in size from 2,042 square feet to 2,556 square feet.
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SECOND ADDENDUMTOTHE
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES PROJECT
Lot 1 requires a rear setback of 35 feet. In the R1-10 zone district the 35-footrear yard
setback may include ten feet of slope that is greater than five percent, meaning 25 feet
of flat is required. Lot 1 has a rear yard setback of 44 feet; however, Variance 18-01 was
filed to allow 19 feet of flat area at the rear yard instead of 25 feet.
Environmental Evaluation:
Dwelling Units: The construction of the 17 homes are within the permissible building
envelopes for the R-1-10,000 zones, with all proposes residential structures meeting the
overall setback requirements, as contemplated in the adopted MND.
Variance 18-02 for Lot 1-Flat Rear Area Modification: Lot 1 requires a rear setback of
35 feet with 25 feet of flat area. Overall Lot 1 has a rear yard setback of 44 feet which
exceeds the minimum rear setback, but only 19 feet of flat area can be accommodated.
The location of Lot 1 is fixed by the west property line and the public street (Jaden
Court) creating physical constraints to the special circumstance allowing only 19 feet of
flat area from the rear of the house to the top of the slope.
The requested Variance constitutes a technical change that will not cause additional nor
significant environmental effects not already discussed in the previous adopted IS/MND.
Map correction: A correction is being made to shift the south property line of Lot 1 to the
south so that Lot 1 totals 10,000 square feet. This area will then become an easement
area dedicated to Lot B for drainage purposes.
The adopted IS/MND contains Mitigation Measures related to geology, water quality, air
quality and noise, and which remain applicable to the Project, and no revisions to the
adopted mitigation measures are proposed.
Findings:
For the reasons set forth in this Second Addendum, it is the finding of the Planning
Commission, pursuant to Section 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, that a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration is not
required. The Project will not result in new significant impacts, nor do substantial
changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken,
that would require major revisions to the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration due to
the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects. The Project will not have significant
effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration; effects will not be
Attachment: Addendum No. 2_Crestwood Communities-Rev2_1.9.2018 \[Revision 1\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
substantially more severe than shown in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration;
and the applicant will comply with mitigation measures contained in the previous
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ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
THE CRESTWOOD COMMUNITIES PROJECT
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, because the current Project meets the
conditions for the application of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, preparation of a
new MND is not required.
Attachment: Addendum No. 2_Crestwood Communities-Rev2_1.9.2018 \[Revision 1\] (SA 18-10, Variance 18-02, and E 18-10)
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