2003-08 RESOLUTION NO. 03- 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING FILE NO. SA-03-10/E-03-07 APPLICATIONS
FOR A SITE AND ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TO
CONSTRUCT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ONE LOT EAST OF BLUE
MOUNTAIN CT. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PICO AVE. IN THE RI-20 ZONING
DISTRICT WITH AN AGRICULTURAL OVERLY.
WHEREAS,the applicant,Bill Kazaltes,applied for a Site and Architectural and Environmental
Review to construct a single family residence in the R1-20 Zone District with an Agricultural
Overlay; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
September 18,2003;
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Article 19, Section
15303, Class 3, this project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption, Class 3, which is a class of
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, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AS FOLLOWS:
The Planning Commission, after holding a public hearing and considering the proposed Site and
Architectural and Environmental Review, makes the following findings:
1. The proposed project to construct one, two story single family residence is
consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan
in that It meets the standards of the Zoning Code R1-20 zoning with an AG
overlay and provisions of the City's General Plan, LDR (Low-Density Residential)
category.
2. The locations 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 design and appearance of the proposed single family
residences 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 any existing
development along Pico Ave and Blue Mountain Ct.
3. The architectural design of structures, their materials, and colors are visually
,,_ harmonious with surrounding development and natural landforms;are functional for
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= the proposed project;and are consistent with the LDR category and R1-20 zoning of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Said materials will match existing materials and
color styles of the existing residences in the area along Pico and Blue Mountain Ct..
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 hereby developments. The proposed landscaping of the site for this
house 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,'it's setting and natural landforms are preserved. The subject site is a
residential parcel that has no natural resources.
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 set
forth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, SA-03-10 and E-03-07 hereby approved subject to the
following conditions of approval:
General Conditions:
1. The proposed project shall be constructed in accordance with the Site and Architectural
Review design as approved by the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission on November 20, 2003. All plans will be consistent in terms of property
lines, easement location and dimensions, and other measurements. Minor changes can be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.
2. Street address shall be posted during construction and appropriate lighted address numbers
shall be installed prior to final construction.
3. Pay all applicable development fees,park fees, and school impact fees.
4. 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.
5. Appropriate dust control measures shall be integrated into grading plans.
6. Hours of construction shall be limited to 7:30am to 6:30 pm.
7. All construction debris shall be collected and placed in appropriate containers on a daily
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basis, and the construction site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
8. The proposed landscaping shall be shown on a landscaping/irrigation plan to be approved
by the Community Development Director. Said landscaping/irrigation plan shall show
plant types, numbers of plants, sizes and irrigation facilities. Three copies of the
landscaping/irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. Said plan shall include at least two street tree (24" box), on
Pico Ave, taken from the approved list in Section 12.28.010 of the Municipal Code for
each residence. Installation and maintenance of front yard landscaping shall occur prior to
issuance of occupancy permit.
9. Garage shall only be used for non-business purpose. All business home occupancies
require City approval. 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.
10. Any proposed fencing for the site shall comply with all applicable requirements and
regulations of the City including the filing of a land use application and building permit, if
needed.
11. 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.
12. Compliance with all recommendations listed in the Building and Safety/Public Works
Department memorandum, dated October 17, 2003
13. Compliance with all the conditions that the County Fire Department may impose during the
plan check process.
14. The applicant will apply and submit four complete sets of plans for appropriate building
permits for the residence.
15. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in compliance with all
City codes.
16. Any construction activity occurring under this permit approval shall comply with the City
of Grand Terrace Storm Water System Ordinance (Ordinance No. 142, Subsection 1.010,
1993) and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's NPDES Permit for San
Bernardino County, as required under the Clean Water Act.
17. This grant shall not be deemed effective until the "Acceptance of Conditions" for Site and
Architectural Review Case No. 03-10 has been signed by the applicant and returned to the
City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE,HEREBY APPROVES SA-03-10/E-03-07 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 20th day of November 2003 by the following vote: _
AYES: Commissioner Whitley, Vice Chair Addington, Chair Wilson,
Comte ssi oner Bi dney, Commissioner Comstock
NOES:None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED TO FORM:
Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson,
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission