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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-82 - Denying Planning Application PA-01-26 and Rezone Petition R-01-04RESOLUTION NO. 01-82 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION PA -01-26 AND REZONE PETITION R-01-04. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, an application was filed by Fritz Howser and Michael Schrock, authorized agents for Phil Wade, with respect to real property located at 257 Cecil Place, requesting a master plan review to allow construction of two, two-story, single family residences on an 18,800 square foot property constructed with an existing two- story single family home, for a total of three units, with a rezone from R1 (Single -Family Residential) to PDR -LD (Planned Development Residential -Low Density) to accommodate the development; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 27, 2001; and WHEREAS, on August 27, 2001, the Planning Commission recommended approval of PA -01-26 and R-01-04; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on October 1, 2001, November 5, 2001,and November 19, 2001; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that based on the evidence in the record and the findings contained in Exhibit "A", the City Council hereby DENIES Planning Application PA -01-26 and Rezone Petition R-01-04 with respect to the property described above. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2001. ay the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City rk of the City of Costa Mesa APPROVED AS TO FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA) h CITY ATTORNEY COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 01-82 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19th day of November, 2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 20th day of November, 2001. Deputy City &tlerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa EXHIBIT "A" FINDINGS A. The rezone to PDR -LD is not consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Code. The project is not consistent with the surrounding R1 zoned neighborhood and is not compatible with the existing homes within the area. Specifically, the 2 - story homes on lots 1 and 3 are setback less than 20 feet from the rear property lines of adjacent parcels, which is not consistent with the rear yard setbacks for 2 - story structures for traditional R1 properties. Additionally, the long, narrow driveway that provides vehicular access to the two new homes in the rear has a limited vehicle turnaround area and vehicles would have to back out the length of the driveway to the street. The creation of two, 2 -story homes in addition to the existing 2 -story home on the property will reduce the privacy of adjacent properties. Finally, the zone change would create an isolated PDR -LD zoned parcel inconsistent with the existing surrounding R1 zoned properties. B. The proposed project does not comply with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e) because: • The proposed development and use is not compatible and harmonious with uses on surrounding properties. • The proposed project does not comply with applicable performance standards prescribed in the Zoning Code. • The project is not consistent with the General Plan. C. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City environmental procedures, and has been found to be exempt from CEQA. D. The project is exempt from Chapter XII, Article 3, Transportation System Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. E. The rear building of this development is at an excessive distance from the street, but the plan does not lend itself to fire apparatus access or placement of an on-site fire hydrant.