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� RESOLUTION NO. 06-11
- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE APPROVING SA-06-17,AND E-06-14 TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION OF 1,146 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING
AREA ONTO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE OF 1,440 SQUARE FEET
WHEREAS, the applicant,Mandry Construction,has applied for the approval of Site and
Architectural Review Case No. SA-06-17, and Environmental Review Case No. E-06-14 to
construct a two-story addition of 1,146 square feet located at 22154 Pico Street, Grand Terrace, in
the R1-7.2 District;
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on November
16,2006; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the California Environmental
cle 19,
15303, Class 3,this project qualifies for a.Categorical Exemlption, Class ty Act Q3 whi�chlis a class of Section
projects that have been determined by the State's Secretary for Resources not to have a significant
effect on the environment and which shall, therefore,be exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand
Terrace that the following findings have been made in accordance with the approval of SA-06-17.
} 1• The proposed project to construct a two-story single family residen ns
tial addition is coistent
with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan in that it standards of the Zoning Code and provisions of the City's General Plan. meets the
2. The locations and configurations 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 design and appearance of the proposed single family residential addition will
be consistent with existing residential development in the area and the City. In addition,
the site will be appropriately landscaped to blend in with existing development along Pico
Street.
3• The architectural design of the residential addition, their materials, and colors are visually
harmonious with surrounding development and natural landforms; are functional for the
proposed project; and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Said
materials will match existing materials and colors'of other residences in the area.
4. The plan for landscaping and open spaces provides a functional and visually pleasing
setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the natural landscape of the
area and nearby developments. The proposed landscaping of the site will minimize any
visual impacts to the surrounding area.
5. 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 is a residential lot with no
natural resources or ornamental vegetation.
6. The design and locations of all signs associated with this project are consistent with the
scale and character of the building to which they are attached or otherwise associated with
and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. All signs will be subject to a
separate review through a required and separate sign permit. This is a single family
residential project which will not require any special sign permits.
7. 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 SA-06-17,E-06-14 are hereby approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The proposed project shall be constructed in accordance with the Site and Architectural
Review as approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace on
November 16, 2006. All plans shall be consistent in terns of property lines, easement
location and dimensions and other measurements.. Minor changes or clarifications may be
made by the Director.
2. This approval is for the construction of a two-story residential addition of 1,146 square feet
of living area with appurtenances including game room,craft room, and loft.
3. The front and rear yards are currently landscaped. The applicant proposes to retain all of the
front yard landscaping, including a mature tree, shrubs, decorative white rock and turf. Staff
has decided that existing landscaping is adequate, and a landscaping plan is not required.
4. All parking areas and driveways on the subject site shall be surfaced and maintained with
asphaltic concrete, or other permanent, impervious surfacing material so as to prevent mud,
dust, loose material, and other nuisances.
5. All outside lighting for the residence shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly
upon adjoining property or the public-right-of way.
6. No commercial or industrial activity shall take on the subject site except as authorized by a
Home Occupation Permit approved by the Community Development Director.
7. No commercial vehicle shall be parked or stored on the subject site except as authorized by
a Home Occupation Permit approved by the Community Development Director.
8. Roofing material shall be asphaltic shingles as illustrated on the material board.
9. The garage side yard setback shall be ten feet(10') and the side yard setback with no garage
shall be five feet(Y).
10. All mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted and shall be screened from public view.
No roof mounted HVAC units shall be allowed.
11. Payment of the Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement fees as established by
Ordinance No.190 of the City of Grand Terrace prior to the issuance of building permits.
12. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Director of Building and
Safety/Public Works in his memorandum dated October 6,2006.
13. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Community Safety Division of the
County Fire Department as determined by its plan check of this proposal.
14. This grant shall not be deemed effective until the"Acceptance of Conditions"for Site and
Architectural Review Case No. SA-06-17 has been signed by the owner and returned to the
City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of November,2006.
Chair Wilson, Vice Chair Addington, Commissioner Comstock, Commissioner
AYES:
McNaboe, Commissioner Phelps
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Brenda Stanfill Mesa Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairman, Planning Commission
7: 77
O FORM:
John Harper
City Attorney