2004-01 RESOLUTION NO. 04-01
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
- TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
CASE NO. 03-13 AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 03-10
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 4,100
SQUARE FOOT, ONE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING
WITHIN THE BARTON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN—ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
DISTRICT AT 22797 BARTON ROAD (% ACRE PARCEL SOUTH SIDE
OF BARTON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 440 FEET WESTERLY OF PRESTON ST.)
IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for the approval of Site and Architectural
Review Case No. 03-13 to construct an approximately 4,100 square foot office building
with appurtenant off-street parking and landscaping; and
WHEREAS,a properly noticed public hearing was held bythe Planning Commission
on Thursday, February 19, 2004; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19,
Section 15332, Class 32 in that this project qualifies fora Categorical Exemption, Class 32,
that will not have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The proposed project and uses are consistent with the intent of the Grand
Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan in that it meets the standards
of the Zoning Code and proposes the construction of a 4,100 square foot,
one-story office building with appurtenant off-street parking and landscaping.
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 office building will be consistent with existing
commercial development in the area and the City including the adjacent City
Hall building. In addition, the site will be appropriately landscaped to blend
in with existing development and the one-story nature of the project will
minimize any adverse impacts to scenic views in the area.
3. The architectural design of the structure, its materials, and colors utilizing
light colored tones 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
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existing materials and colors within the City's commercial areas including the
adjacent City Hall building.
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 commercial developments. The
proposed heavy landscaping of the site will be minimize any visual impacts
related to the proposed project.
5. Because the site has no natural vegetation and is not part of a hillside, there
will be 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 will be preserved.
6. The design and locations of all signs associated with this project will be
subject to the approval of a sign program to insure that the signs will be
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.
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-03-13 is hereby approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. The proposed professional office building project shall be maintained in
conformance with the Site and Architectural Review as approved by the Planning
Commission on February 19, 2004. All plans shall be consistent in terms of
property lines and other measurements. Minor changes or clarifications may be
made by the Community Development Director or his designee.
2. The proposed colors and materials to be employed shall be in substantial
conformance with the color and materials board exhibited at the public hearing on
February 19, 2004.
3. Pay all applicable development fees, park fees, and school impact fees.
4. All construction activity related to this project shall comply with the City's noise
ordinance as stipulated in Chapter 8.108 of the Municipal Code.
5. 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.
6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view, and all rooftop
mechanical equipment will be screened from view by either the architectural
features of the building or by screening to be approved by the Community
Development Director.
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7. The applicant/property owner shall comply with all recommendations listed in the
memorandum from the Director of Building and Safety/Public Works/Housing in his
memorandum dated November 13, 2003 including the requirement for a grading
and drainage plan.
8. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the County Fire Department,
Community Safety Division in its letter dated November 25, 2003.
9. The proposed trash enclosure shall be constructed of masonry block or other
materials to be approved by the Community Development Director. The trash
enclosure shall be finished to match the proposed building including the proposed
gates. Plans showing the color and materials for the trash enclosure shall be
submitted to and approved by the Community Development Director prior to the
issuance of building permits.
10. Three copies of landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director for review and approval. The proposed
landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with the preliminary landscaping
plan exhibited at the public hearing on February 19, 2004. Said plans to be
submitted and approved prior to the issuance of building permits for the new
construction. Said plans to be prepared by a State licensed architect or landscaped
architect. All landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be installed prior to the final
occupancy of the proposed office building.
11. All newly planted trees shall be 24" box in size or larger.
12. Those landscaped areas within the parkway adjacent to the proposed landscaping
on the site shall be replanted to match the new landscaping. In addition, it shall be
the responsibility of the property owner and/or tenants to maintain the landscape
parkways within the adjacent public right-of-way.
13. All proposed signs for this project shall be subject to a separate sign program
application to be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director.
14. All parking areas shall be surfaced and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other
permanent, impervious surfacing material as required by Section 18.60.040 B of the
Zoning Code.
15. The parking area in the rear of the proposed building shall be suitably screened
from the view from the adjacent westerly driveway in a manner consistent with
Section 18.60.040E-2 of the Zoning Code.
16. For any outside lighting proposed, a lighting plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of
building permits. Night lighting for the buildings and parking areas shall be designed
to reflect away from nearby residential areas and public roadways. Light standards
on the site shall not exceed eighteen feet in height as measured from the finished
grade of the parking surface.
17. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall comply with the City of
Grand Terrace.Stormwater 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.
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18. The developer/property owner shall pay the appropriate traffic impact fees as
required by City Ordinance No. 190 prior to the issuance of building permits.
19. All contractors working on this project shall acquire a valid City business licence.
20. The applicant shall obtain any necessary easements and/or reciprocal agreements
from the adjacent property owners for ingress/egress, drainage and utilities prior to
the issuance of any permits.
21. A 2 '/to 3 foot high decorative block wall shall be constructed along the westerly
side adjacent to the two-way drive except for the entrance/exit to the parking area.
22. The details of the proposed decorative block walls on the westerly, southerly and
easterly sides of the site, showing their appearance and design, shall be reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such wall to include an appropriate cap in the design.
23. This approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of its approval unless the
applicant has filed for a building permit. In case the applicant can not comply with
this deadline, then the applicant shall apply for an extension of the one-year prior
to the original expiration date. Said time extension to be granted by the Community
Development Director. In conformance with Section 18.63.100 of the Zoning Code,
no additional time beyond two(2)years from the date of the initial approval shall be
granted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of February, 2004.
AYES: VICE CHAIR ADDING'I'ON, CC 8178SIONER.WHITL�'Y, COMMISSIONER BIDNEY,
COMMISSIONER COMSIOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: CHAIR WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Stanfill, jCh)rperson,
ilson,' 1/
City Clerk Planning Commission
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