2004-09 RESOLUTION NO. 04- 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING FILE NO. SA-04-15/E-04-08 APPLICATIONS FOR
A SITE AND ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF ROSEDALE
AVENUE AND PALM AVENUE, APN: 1167-041-01, IN A R1-20 ZONING WITH AN
AGRICULTURAL OVERL'Y.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Samir Musharbash, 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
November 18, 2004;
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, single story single family residence is
consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan in that it
meets the standards of the Rl-20 zoning and the 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. They do not
interfere with the neighbors' privacy. They do not unnecessarily block scenic views
from other structures and/or public areas, and they 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 Rosedale Ave.
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3. The architectural design of structures, their materials, and colors are visually
harmonious with surrounding development and natural landforms;are functional for
the proposed project;and are consistent with the LDR category and R1-20 zoning of
the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Said materials will be similar to existing
materials and color styles of the existing residences in the area along Rosedale Ave.
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 landscape of the area
and nearby developments. The proposed landscaping of the site for this house will
minimize any visual impacts to the surrounding area.
5. The property was recently cleared of more then 70 dying or dead citrus trees and
other vegetation. There is no 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 subj ect 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 as set
forth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, SA-04-15 and E-04-08 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 18,2004. 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:OOam to 8:00 pm. Monday thru Saturday.
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Municipal Code 8.108.040.D. No Sunday construction will be allowed.
7. 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.
8. The final 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,
spacing, numbers of plants, and sizes as well as irrigation facilities. Three copies of the
landscaping/irrigation plan shall be submitted for-review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits. Installation of front yard landscaping shall occur prior to issuance of
occupancy permit. Said plan shall include at least eight street trees (24"box), five on Palm
Ave. and three on Rosedale Ave, taken from the approved list in Section 12.28.010 of the
Municipal Code.
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 14, 2004,Revised October 26.
13. Comply with all conditions that may be imposed by the County Fire Department at the time
of the plan check.
14. The applicant will apply for 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. This site will need a NPDES
Permit for San Bernardino County and plans.
17. This grant shall not be deemed effective until the "Acceptance of Conditions" for Site and
Architectural Review(SA) 04-15 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-04-15/E-04-08 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 18th day of November 2004 by the following vote:
AYES:CHAIR WILSON, COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK, COMMISSIONER BIDNEY
NOES: VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER WHITLEY
ABSTAIN:NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS T RM:
Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson,
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission