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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08 RESOLUTION NO. 04 - 08 r RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL CASE NO. 04-16, SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW CASE NO. 04-17 AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 04-09 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 42 UNIT CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF A "UNIT A" OF 1,483 SQ. FT. AND OF A "UNIT B" OF 1,536 SQ. FT. WHICH WILL BE TWO STORIES IN HEIGHT IN THE R3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE ON A 3.6 ACRE PARCEL ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF CANAL STREET 350 FEET NORTHERLY ITS INTERSECTION WITH MC CLARREN STREET WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for the approval of Site and Architectural Review Case No. 04-16 and Architectural Review Case No. 04-17 and Environmental Review Case No. 04-09 to construct a 42 unit condominium residential project; and WHEREAS,the applicant has additionally applied for a tentative tract map,TTM-04- 04 (County No. 17264)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 bythe Planning Commission on Thursday, November 18, 2004; and WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 6, Section 15070, the proposed project for 42 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 project was completed under Environmental Review Case No. 04-09. 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 42 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-wit 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 42 unit project will be consistent with the existing residential development in the area and the City. In addition,the site will be appropriately landscaped to blend in with existing development and 1 the setbacks and landscaping of the project will proved a buffer and transition to the single family homes on the west side of Canal Street. 3. The architectural design of the development,its materials,and colors utilizing earthtones are visually harmonious with surrounding residential development and natural landforms especially the Highland apartment complex to the north. 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 adjacent residential areas. 4. The plan for future landscaping and open space provides a functional and visually pleasing setting for the residential structures on the subject site and is harmonious with the nearby and adjacent residential developments. The proposed landscaping of the site will 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 location 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-04-16 and SA-04-17 are hereby approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed 42 unit condominium residential project shall be maintained in conformance with the Site and Architectural Review Applications as approved by the, Planning Commission on November 18, 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 November 18, 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 2 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 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 memorandums from the Director of Building and Safety/Public Works/Housing in his memorandum dated October 28, 2004 and November 2, 2004. All off-site improvements shall be completed prior to the occupancy of any residential structure including the moving of any Edison power poles along the street frontage to accommodate the street improvements. 8. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in the letter from the County Fire Department, Community Safety Division, it its letter dated November 3, 2004; however, all 24 foot wide interior driveways shall be posted for "no parking." 9. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions in the letter from the City of Riverside - Water Division in the letter dated November 4, 2004. 10.. A 6 foot high block wall shall be constructed along the northerly, easterly and southerly property lines where such wall does not exist. In addition, a decorative wrought-iron fence with pilasters shall be constructed along the front of the development along the westerly side adjacent the Gage Canal. Security gating shall be provided for the main entrance to the development. 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 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. 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 3 landscaping and irrigation facilities shall be installed prior to the final occupancy of the any residential building. 14. The proposed landscaping forthis development shall include the Gage Canal right-of-way. The proposed landscaping for the Gage Canal right-of-way shall be approved by the City of Riverside - Water Division prior to the installation of the landscaping for the canal right-of-way. 15. It shall be the responsibility of the developer/property owner to maintain the landscaping over the Gage Canal right-of-way in front of the development. 16. A detailed plan of the proposed tot lot playground showing all proposed play equipment and appurtenant facilities shall be submitted to and be approved by the Community Development Department priorto the issuance of building permits. 17. 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 and shall comply with all requirements of the Building Code. 18. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed within the 10 foot setback along the northerly and southerly property lines excepting for an open patio cover or covers. Any such patio cover in this area shall be made of wood and shall comply with all requirements of the Building Code. 19. The stacking distance forvehicles waiting to enterthe development off of De Berry shall be a minimum of 90 feet in length. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. For any outside lighting proposed, a lighting plan shall be submitted to and approved bythe Community Development Department priorto 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. 23. 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. 4 28. This approval for SA-04-16 and SA-04-17 shall not be effective until and unless the accompanying tentative tract map,TTM-04-04 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. 30. 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 18th day of November, 2004. AYES:CHAIR WIISON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISSIONER COn1STOCK, COMMISStiIONER BIDNEY NOES:NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER WHI= ABSTAIN: NONE ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: a Al Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson, City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission - c:\MyFiles\JOHN\Kadar\SA-04-16resolution 5