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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION/SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN ENVIR0NMENTAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW 19-04 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3,627 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE
FAMILY HOME, LOCATED ON LA CADENA DRIVE (APN: 0275-083=09), BETWEEN
PALM ARID LITTON AVENUES
WHEREAS, the Applicants, Leonardo and Anel Aguayo, represented by Manuel
Luna of ML Drafting Services, have filed an application for Site and Architectural Review
19-04, requesting approval to construct a 3,627-square foot single family residence on
0.48-acre lot; and
WHEREAS, the site is zoned R1-20-V,' Low Density Single Family Residential
with an Agricultural .Overlay District, and designated Low Density Residential on the
General Plan Land Use Map; located at La Cadena Drive, identified as Assessor'.s
Parcel Number 0275-083-09; and
WHEREAS, the Project qualifies for a categorically exemption, pursuant to
Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which
exempts the new construction of one single-family residence in a residential zone; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on the Project at the Grand Terrace Council Chambers located at
22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, California 92313 and concluded the hearing on
said date; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
.NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace:
1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein
by this reference.
2. Based upon all written and oral testimony from the public and City staff
(including, but not limited to, staff reports, exhibits, and presentations), the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board hereby finds
that the Project is categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15303, from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
.Notice of Exemption prepared in connection with the Project has been
reviewed and considered and reflects the independent judgment of the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board and. is hereby
adopted.
3. Based upon all written and oral testimony from the public and City staff
(including, but not limited to, staff reports, exhibits, and presentations), the
Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board finds as
follows with respect to Site and Architectural Review 19-04:
a. The proposed residential project is consistent with the intent of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and the General Plan. The project is
zoned R-20-V-Low Density Single Family Residential with an
Agricultural Overlay District. This zoning designation is intended for
single family detached residential uses. The development is
consistent with the zoning and it meets the Municipal Code
development standards such as building height, setbacks, parking,
and lot coverage.
The project site is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) on the
General Plan Land Use Map and is consistent with the Low-Density
Residential designation which allows single family detached
residential units. A twenty-foot dedication is required along La
Cadena Drive consistent with the Circulation Element of the
General Plan. The proposed site is in the very high fire hazard zone
as shown in the Public Health and Safety Element; therefore, the
structure will be built in compliance with the requirements for fire
resistive construction in the Building and Fire Codes. The project is
consistent with the Housing Element which encourages infill
housing and private development of underutilized land for
residential construction by maintaining the physical character of
existing low-density residential neighborhood.
b. The location 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 location and architecture of
the proposed residence will be consistent with the architecture of
the surrounding residences and will be visually harmonious. The
neighboring lots are similar in size and the existing residences vary
from one-story to two-story homes. The proposed single-story home
will be constructed on a 0.48-acre lot, which gradually slopes form
the east to the west. Based on the size, location, and topography of
the lot, the proposed development will not interfere with the
neighbors' privacy or block scenic views. In addition, the project will
complement and enhance the surrounding neighborhood.
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C. The architectural design of structures, their materials and colors-are
visually harmonious with surrounding ,development, natural
landforms, are functional for the proposed project and are
consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. The
Architecture of the home is a cottage style which includes.arch
elements, bay windows, and a front porch and a rear patio with
multiple arch columns. The proposed materials and colors will be
visually harmonious. The Applicant is proposing and earth tone
color palette including multiple shades of brown. The house and the
detached garage will be smooth-trowel stucco plaster painted in a
light brown/yellow "Roasted corn" and the roof tile is proposed in a
brown/orange tones "Vallejo Orange." The design and style of the
structure will enhance the property and will complement the
surrounding development.
d. 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
developments. The . proposed landscape includes "Rosemary"
ground cover on both sides of the proposed circular driveway. The
center of the circular driveway will include sod and two street trees
and the walkway to the main entrance;will include. sod areas with
"Purple Rock Rose" and "Autumn Sage" shrubs. The landscape will
be compliant with the Municipal Code and with the most recent
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance by the State of
California.
e. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees
or natural vegetation or the excessive and unsightly grading of
hillsides, thus the natural of the city, it's setting, and -natural
landforms are preserved. The lot gradually slopes from the east
property .line to the west property line- and minimal grading is
required. The site is bare and vacant and there are no existing
trees or vegetation; therefore, there will not be clearing of property,
destruction of trees/vegetation, or excessive grading.
f. 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 Site and Architectural Review 19-04 is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
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1. Site and Architectural Review 19-04 is approved to construct a 3,627-
square foot one-story single-family residential .home with a detached.874
square foot detached three car garage, located on La Cadena Drive,
approximately 400 feet north of Palm Avenue and 1,200 feet south of
Litton Avenue. This approval is granted based on the application materials
submitted on March 29, 2019, by Manuel Luna of ML Drafting Services,
representing Leonardo and Anel Aguayo, including the application and
application materials. The application materials are approved as submitted
and conditioned herein and shall not be further altered except as modified
by these conditions of approval, and unless reviewed and approved by the
affected departments.
2. If not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the eleventh (11th)
day after the date of the Planning Commission's approval; or the next city
business day following such eleventh (11th) day when the eleventh (11th)
day is not a city business day. This approval shall expire twelve (12)
months from the date of adoption of this resolution unless building permits
have been issued and a substantial investment has occurred; all
conditions of approval have been met; or a time extension has been
granted by the City, in accordance with Chapter 18.63 of the Zoning Code.
Time extensions shall be filed at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration date.
3. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined by the Planning
and Development Services Director to be in substantial conformance with
the approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or
require any deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the
Planning and Development Services Director upon submittal of an
application and the required fee.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Grand Terrace and its officers, employees, and agents from and against
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Grand Terrace, its
officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any
approval or condition of approval of the City of Grand Terrace concerning
this project, including but not limited to any approval or condition of
approval of the Planning Commission, or Planning and Development
Services Director. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate
fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own
option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
5. The project shall be constructed in accordance with all the approved plans
and conditions of approval, including but not limited to site plans, grading
plans, wall plans, and building elevations, except as modified by these
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conditions of approval.
6. In the event that exhibits, and written _conditions are inconsistent, the
written conditions shall prevail.
7. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees and
demonstrate the payment of school impact fees to the Building and Safety
Department.
8. Construction and operational activities associated with ,the.project shall
comply with the regulations of the City's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 8.108
of the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
9. All contractors shall acquire a valid City business license and be in
compliance with all City codes
10. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of.Grand
Terrace Building and Safety Division, including the conditions of approval
contained in the Building Official's Memorandum dated April 10, 2019,
attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
11. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City of Grand
Terrace Public Works Director, including the conditions of approval
contained in the Director's Memorandum dated April29, 2019, attached
hereto as Exhibit 2.
12. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the San Bernardino
County Fire Department; Office of the Fire Marshal Community Safety
Division, including the conditions of approval contained in Memorandum
dated,May 10, 2019, permit number FRFL-2019-00035, attached hereto
as Exhibit 3.
13. The.-applicant shall comply with all the requirements of the City of Colton
Water and Wastewater Department relating . to sewer service
requirements..
14. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a will
service letter and obtain all requisite permits and clearances from
Riverside Highland Water Company (RHWCO)..
15. The applicant shall show the location of the water meter and the water
access easement from Rosedale Avenue to the proposed house. The
applicant shall provide evidence of or obtain a recorded easement on
12041 S. Rosedale Avenue for water line purposes prior to the submittal
of construction plans to the Building and Safety Division.
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16. The applicant shall incorporate into the project design all existing
easements within, the project boundaries or obtain abandonment of said
easement.from the affected.easement holder(s). If this requirement cannot
be accomplished, the project shall be redesigned.
17. Four (4) copies of,the construction plans,,including grading and site plans
shall be submitted to the. Building and Safety Division for review and
approval, which shall include approval by the Planning and Engineering ,
Divisions.
18.- The applicant shall show drainage directed towards dissipation devices to
mitigate potential erosion: No sheet flow shall be allowed to drain onto
adjacent properties.
19. The air conditioning, heating and cooling units shall be ground mounted.
20. All ground mounted equipment, including utility boxes and backflow
devices shall comply with all the utility and Fire Department requirements
and be screened in a manner that does not impede traffic visibility.
21. The location of all building-mounted light fixtures shall be shown on the
elevations. A detail of said fixtures shall be shown on the elevations, and
fixtures shall be decorative and complementary to the building
architecture. Lighting shall not glare onto adjoining properties and may
need to be shielded. Lighting shall not exceed eighteen feet in height from
the finished grade and shall be designed to reflect away from adjacent
residences and public roadways.
22.. . A perimeter decorative wall or fencing shall be required. The applicant
shall revise the site plan to show new six (6) foot high wood fencing along
the south property line. Wood fencing within_ the twenty-five (25) foot front
setback shall not be higher than three feet high. The existing wood.fence
located within the front setback on the .north side of the property shall be
trimmed -down to three feet high. The site plan shall demonstrate
compliance with this requirement.
23. Prior to issuance to the construction of.,perimeter fencing . on shared
property lines, the °applicant shall submit an Encroachment Agreement
signed by the adjacent property owners authorizing construction of the
fence on the shared property line, or construct. fencing wholly within the
subject parcel.
24. The proposed three- (3) foot high,retaining wall on the south side of the
property shall be decorative, which may include slump stone, split face, or
stucco finish.
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. 25. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit three
(3) copies of landscape and irrigation plan . to the Planning and
Development Services Department for review and approval. The
landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in accordance with the
City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance _(Chapter 15.56) Landscaping
-Standards contained in Chapter 18.60 of the Zoning Code and in
compliance with the most recent version of the State Model Ordinance.
The'plans shall demonstrate the following:
a. The proposed parkway trees shall comply with the list of approved
trees contained on Chapter 12.28 — Street and Parkway Trees of
the Municipal Code.
b. Include-the total square footage of.the proposed landscape area
including grass areas, planter areas, and ground cover area.
C. The Applicant shall incorporate pollinating plants, to the extent-
feasible.
d. Incorporation of drip irrigation.
e. The plant material adheres to spacing recommendations based on .
plant and shrub species.
f. Ensure that proposed plant material, at maturity, will maintain clear
line visibility at all intersections.
g. Submit an initial deposit of$2000 deposit for landscape.review.
26. During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit
all construction-related activities that would result in high noise levels to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
No construction activities are allowed on Sundays and federal holidays
except for emergencies, and/or subject to approval by the Building
Official, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
27. The applicant shall be -responsible for regular and ongoing upkeep and
maintenance of the State Department Water easement, including weeds
and debris, and all on-site and parkway landscaping shall be maintained
by the applicant in good condition at all times.
28. The applicant shall 'contact the Planning Division for a final inspection a
minimum one week prior to the inspection date requested.
29. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding,
the applicant must sign and return an "Acceptance of Conditions" form.
The form and content shall be prepared by the Planning and Development
Services Department.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace, California, at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of June 2019.
Sandra Molina om Comstock
Planning and Development Chairman
Services Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
Debra L. Thomas, City Clerk of the CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, .being Resolution No. 2019-07
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Planning Commission, approved and
signed by the Chairman, and attested by the City Clerk, at the regular meeting of said
Planning Commission held on the 6t" day of June 2019, and that the same was passed
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Briggs, McConnell, Giroux; Vice-Chair Cesena
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Chairman Comstock
ABSTAIN: None.
Executed this 2"d day of August 2019, at Grand Terrace, California.
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Debra L. Thoma --. -
City Clerk Iv
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