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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,CALIFORNIA
APPROVING FILE NOS. CUP-00-01/SA-00-10, SITE
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 22020 VIVIENDA
AVENUE IN THE R2 ZONE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant, Stonewood Construction,,applied for a Conditional Use
Permit, Site and Architectural Review and Environmental Evaluation to build a second family
unit; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on October 19, 2000, to hear this application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved CUP-00-01 and SA-00-10; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that construction of single family units on existing
lots is categorically exempt per Section 15303(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)
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
CUP96-03:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and the General Plan.
2. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health,safety,morals,comfort or general
welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed
amendment or within the city.
3. The proposed project will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood
or within the city.
4. That 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 unnecessarily
block scenic views from other structures and/or public areas and are in scale with the
townscape and natural landscape of the area.
5. That the architectural design of structures,their materials and colors are visually harmonious
with surrounding development,,natural landforms,are functional for the proposed project and
are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal code.
6. That the plan for landscaping and open spaces provide 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.
7. That 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
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setting and natural landforms are preserved.
8. That the 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.
9. The addition of the second family unit does not alter the front elevation of the main residence
or is visible from a public street.
10. The-second family unit is clearly subordinate in size, location and appearance to the main
residence.
11. The second family unit will not be detrimental to the general health,safety,morals,comfort
or general welfare of the persons residing within the neighborhood of the proposed unit or
injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the city.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the proposed project is hereby approved subject to the
following conditions of approval:
1. The proposed project will be constructed in accordance with the Site and Architectural
Review design as approved ;by the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission on October 19, 2000. All plans will be consistent in terms of property lines,
easement location and dimensions, and other measurements. Minor changes shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department.
2. Compliance with the recommendations and requirements listed in the building and
Safety/Public Works memorandum dated 9/25/00 (Attachment"A"),with the exception of
item 1.C.2. regarding construction of street improvements. The applicant is requesting
deferral of the street improvements. Deferral of street improvements shall be subject to
submittal of a deferment agreement by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits.
3. Compliance with City Engineer's memorandum dated October 2, 2000, items 2 and 3.
4. The second family unit should, be used for the sole occupancy of one adult or two adult
persons 60 years of age or over.
5. The floor area of the second family unit shall not exceed 1,200 square of living area.
6. The applicant for a second family unit must be an owner-occupant of the main residence.
7. The unit shall not be sold,but may be rented.
8. Street addresses shall be posted'during construction and appropriate lighted address numbers
(min. 3") shall be installed prior to final occupancy.
9. Traffic "signal improvement fee" of $80, and a "circulation impact fee" of $650, are
applicable to this project per Ord.No. 190 of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
10. Pay all applicable development fees,park fees, and school impact fees.
11. Appropriate dust control measures shall be integrated into grading plans.
12. Hours of construction shall be limited to 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. weekdays and Saturdays.
13. All construction debris shall .be collected and placed in appropriate containers on a daily
basis, and the construction site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly,manner.
14. Installation and maintenance of front yard landscaping shall occur prior to issuance of
occupancy permit.
15. Place one 24" box tree adjacent to the parkway (Liquidambar Styraciflua or Pinus
`- Canariensis), with irrigation and root barriers in place as appropriate.
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16. All mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted and shall be screened from public view.
All HVAC units shall be located in the side yard behind solid side yard fencing or in the rear
yard. No roof mounted HVAC units shall be allowed.
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NOW,THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE,HEREBY APPROVES SA 00-08,BASED ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
California at a regular meeting held on the 21 st day of September 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0 UGf"
Fran Van Gelder,
Chairperson,Planning Commission
. ATTEST:
i Brenda Stanfill,
City-Clerk
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