2004-04 RESOLUTION NO. 04-04
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
CASE NO. 04-09,SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO.04-10 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 04-04 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A 55 UNIT CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF
A"PLAN 1" OF 1,625 SQ. FT. AND OF A "PLAN 2" OF 1,786 SQ. FT.
WHICH WILL BE TWO STORIES IN HEIGHT IN THE
R3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE ON A 4.8 ACRE PARCEL
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DE BERRY STREET BETWEEN REED AVENUE
ON THE WEST AND THE GAGE CANAL ON THE EAST
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for the approval of Site and Architectural Review
CaseNo.04-09,Site and Architectural Review Case No.04-10 and Environmental Review Case No.
04-04 to construct a 55 unit condominium residential project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has additionally applied for a tentative.tract map, TTM-04-02
(County No. 16985) for the condominium portion of this project to be considered by the City
Council of the City of Grand Terrace; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
Thursday, July 15, 2004; and
WHEREAS,under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines,Article
6, Section 15070, the proposed project for 55 condominium units.qualifies for a Negative
Declaration in that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant impact on
the environment.The environmental assessment of this proj ect was completed under Environmental
Review Case No. 04-04.
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, consisting of a 55 unit condominium residential
development with appurtenant facilities 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.
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 55 unit project
will be consistent with existing residential development in the area and the City. In
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addition, the site will be appropriately landscaped to blend in with existing
development and the setbacks and landscaping of the proj ect will provide a transition
to the single family homes in the area.
3. The architectural design ofthe development,its materials,and colors utilizing muted
tones are visually harmonious with surrounding residential development and natural
landforms. The design is both functional for the proposed project and is consistent
with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Said materials will match existing materials
and colors within the nearby residential areas.
4. The plan for landscaping and open spaces provides a functional and visually pleasing
setting for the residential structures on the subject site and is harmonious with the
nearby residential developments. The proposed landscaping of the site will be
minimize any visual impacts to the surrounding area.
5. Because the site is mainly vacant and undeveloped with no natural vegetation and is
not part of a hillside, there will be no indiscriminate clearing of the 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 any 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 buildings 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-04-09and SA-04-10 are hereby approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. The proposed 55 unit condominium residential project shall be maintained in conformance
with the Site and Architectural Review Applications as approved by the Planning
Commission on July 15,2004. 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 and other exhibits shown at the public hearing on July 15,
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
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basis, and the construction site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
6. All mechanical equipment for this development shall be screened from public view,and all
rooftop mechanical equipment will be screened from view by either the architectural
` features of the buildings or by screening to be approved by the Community Development
Director.
7. The applicant shall comply with all-recommendations listed in the memorandum from the
Director of Building and Safety/Public Works/Housing in his memorandum dated June 4,
2004. All off-site improvements shall be completed prior to the occupancy of any
residential structure.
8. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in the letter from the County Fire
Department, Community Safety Division, it its letter dated June 21;2004.
9. The applicant shall meet with the representatives of the Gage.Canal Company to
satisfactorily resolve drainage issues discussed in its letter dated June 2, 2004.
10. A decorative three foot high block wall with pilasters and two foot of wrought iron shall be
constructed along the westerly(along Reed)and southerly(along De Berry)property lines
except for necessary gates. A six foot block wall shall be constructed along the easterly
property line (along the Gage Canal) A detailed fencing plan showing the design,
appearance and location of said required fencing shall be submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Department prior to the issuance of any building permits.
11. A precise grading plan with soils report shall be submitted to the City for review and
approval prior to the issuance of any grading permit for this project.
12. This project shall provide at least two covered parking spaces in a garage and at least two
additional open parking spaces for each unit. Said open parking may be provided on the 20
foot driveway in front of each proposed garage. In addition, a minimum of one, guest
parking spaces shall be proved for every four units,distributed throughout the development.
13. The applicant shall submit a site plan showing the location of a sufficient number of trash
enclosures for a project of this size and nature. Said plan shall also show the proposed
design of the trash enclosure areas including construction materials, gates and proposed
paint colors.
14. Three copies of landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director for review and approval. Said plans to be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect. Said plans to be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits for
the new construction. All landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be installed prior to the
final occupancy of the any residential building.
15. The proposed landscaping for this development shall include the adjacent parkways within
the public right-of-way along De Berry Street and Reed Street.
16. It shall be the responsibility of the developer/property owner to maintain the landscape
parkways within the adjacent public right-of-way along De Berry Street and Reed Avenue.
17. Along De Berry and Reed street trees shall be provided one for every 40 feet as required by
the City's Municipal Code. The type of trees shall be taken from the "List of Approved
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Trees,"Appendix A of Chapter 12.28 of the Municipal Code.
18. _ The De Berry Street and Reed Avenue frontages of the project shall be heavily landscaped
to blend in the appearance of the condominium development into the adjacent single family
neighborhood.
19. A detailed plan ofthe proposed tot lot playground showing all proposed play equipment and
appurtenant facilities shall be submitted to and be approved by the Community Development
Department prior to the issuance of building permits.
20. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed within the 25 foot setback as
measured from the De Berry Street right-of-way excepting for an open patio cover or covers.
Any such patio cover in this area shall be made of wood.
21. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed within the 15 foot setback as
measured from the Reed Avenue right-of-way excepting for an open patio cover or covers.
Any such patio cover in this area shall be made of wood.
22. The stacking distance for vehicles waiting to enter the development off of De Berry shall
be a minimum of 70 feet in length.
23. The exact location of the main driveway to the site on De Berry shall be reviewed and
approved by the City's Traffic Engineer.
24. Any signs proposed for this project shall be subject to the sign regulations of the R3 Zone
and to a separate sign permit application to be reviewed and approved by the Community
- Development Department.
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25. 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 ofthe Zoning
Code.
26. 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.
27. The developer shall pay the appropriate traffic impact fees as required by City Ordinance
No. 190 prior to the issuance of building permits.
27. All contractors working on this project shall acquire a valid City business licence.
28. This approval for SA-04-09 and SA-04-10 shall not be effective until and unless the
accompanying tentative tract map,TTM-04-02 is approved by the City Council and the final
map is recorded. No building permits shall be issued until the final map has been recorded.
29. 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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3 0. 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 15th day of July, 2004.
AYES:CHAIR WILSON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISSIONER WHITLEY, COMMISSIONER BIDNM
COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson,
City Clerk Chairperson,Planning Commission
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