2005-06 RESOLUTION NO. 05 -006
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
CASE NO. 05-14 TOGETHER WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 05-16
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 120 UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECT
CONSISTING OF A PLAN A OF 551 SQ. FT, A PLAN Al OF 539 SQ. FT.,
A PLAN B OF 821 SQ. FT. AND A PLAN 131 OF 808 SQ. FT.
WHICH WILL BE THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT ON AN
APPROXIMATELY 6 ACRE PARCEL TO BE RE-ZONED
UNDER SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 05-01, ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF GRAND TERRACE ROAD AND EAST OF
MT. VERNON AT 22627 AND 22645 GRAND TERRACE ROAD
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for the approval-of Site and Architectural
Review Case No. 05-14 together with Environmental Review Case No. 05-16 to
construct a 120 unit senior citizen residential project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has additionally applied for General Plan Amendment
No. 05-01 and Specific Plan No. 05-01 for those portions 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, August 4, 2G05; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Article 6, Section 15070, the proposed project for 120 senior citizen units qualifies for a
Mitigated Negative Declaration in that there is no substantial evidence that the project,
as conditioned, will have a significant impact on the environment The environmental
assessment for this project was completed under Environmental Review Case No. 05-
16.
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 120 unit senior-oriented
multi-family residential project with a community senior center and four
acre park is consistent wit the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code
and the General Plan as amended by General Plan Amendment No. 05-
01 and Specific Plan No. 05-01.
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 neighbor's 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
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of the area. The design and appearance of the 120 unit senior-oriented
multi-family residential project will be consistent with existing residential
development n the area and the City. In addition, the site will maintain
setbacks and will be appropriately landscaped to provide a buffer and
transition to the single family homes south of the site.
3. The architectural design of this 120 unit senior citizen development, its
materials, and colors utilizing muted tones are visually harmonious with
surrounding residential development and natural landforms. The design is
both functional fro 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 froth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SA-05-14 are hereby approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. The proposed 120 unit senior residential project shall be maintained in
conformance with the Site and Architectural Review Application as approved by
the Planning Commission on August 4, 2005 and with Specific Plan No. 05-01 as
approved by the.City Council on gept. 22 , 2005. 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 project shall adequately screen the south property line with landscaping.
3. All structures shall comply with the seismic standards of the Uniform Building
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Code as adopted by the City of Grand Terrace.
4. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, a Water Quality Management Plan
shall be prepared using Best Management Practices designed to control onsite
products from entering the.Santa Ana River. The WQMP shall comply with the
requirements of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and the
San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
5. All landscaping shall be properly maintained.
6. Landscape irrigation systems shall be properly installed and maintained.
7. All construction equipment shall be equipped with suitable muffler systems.
8. All occupied structures (residences and community rooms) shall be provided with
adequate insulation to reduce the interior noise level to 45dB or lower.
9. All exterior equipment such as air conditioner units shall be shielded in a manner
that reduces noise to project residents and adjacent residential structures.
10. The project shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Uniform Fire Code
and the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
11. Onsite fire protection systems shall be installed per the requirements of the
County'Fire Department.
12. Emergency access shall be provided as required by the County Fire Department.
13. The project shall provide alternative means of transit such as private shuffle bus
service and access to mass transit routes.
14. 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 August 4, 2005.
15. The applicant shall pay all applicable development fees, including but not limited
to traffic and circulation fees, park fees, and school impact fees.
16. 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.
17. All construction hours shall comply with the City of Grand Terrace Noise
Ordinance.
18. 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.
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19. 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.
20. 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 July 18, 2005. All off-site improvements shall be completed
prior to the occupancy of any residential structure.
21. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in the letter from the County
Fire Department, Community Safety Division.
22. The project shall be required to construct Grand Terrace Road to its full width
improvement (60' right-of-way/36 foot improved section)with concrete curb,
gutter and sidewalk, along its north side for the length of the property's frontage.
23. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions in the letter from the City
Traffic Engineer in the letter dated July 9, 2005.
24. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions in the letter from the
Riverside Highland Water Company in the letter dated July 6, 2005.
25. The applicant shall comply with all of the conditions in the letter from the Colton
Joint Unified School District in the letter dated July 18, 2005.
26. Security gating shall be provided for the main entrance to the development and
around the park.. 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.
27. 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.
28. This project shall provide at least 122 resident parking spaces and 60 visitor
spaces.
29. 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.
30. Detailed landscape plans for all park improvements and appurtenant facilities
shall be submitted to and be approved by the Community Development
Department prior to the issuance of building permits.
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31. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed within the 25 foot setback
a&measured from the Grand Terrace Road right-of-way.
32. No building or portion of a building shall be constructed within the 10 foot setback
along the easterly and southerly property lines.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. The developer shall pay the appropriate traffic impact fees as required by City
Ordinance No. 190 prior to the issuance of building permits.
37. All contractors working on this project shall acquire a valid City business license.
38. Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall apply for and acquire a
parcel merger to consolidate the two existing parcels.
39. The Site and Architectural Review approval shall not be effective until the
proposed General Plan Amendment under GPA-05-01 and Specific Plan No. 05-
01 are approved by the City Council.
40. 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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand
Terrace, California at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of August, 2005
AYES:CHAIR WILSON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISIONER WHITLEY,
COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT:COMMISSIONER BIDNEY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission
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