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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16 - Approving Minor Design Review ZA-03-76RESOLUTION NO. 04-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW ZA-03-76. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, an application was filed by Brad Smith Architect, representing Willard Chilcott with respect to the real property located at 2160 Myran Drive, requesting approval of a minor design review to demolish an existing one story residence and construct a new two-story, 2,376 square foot residence construct a two-story, single family residence; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2003 the Zoning Administrator approved Minor Design Review ZA-03-76; and WHEREAS, Minor Design Review ZA-03-76 was appealed to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Administrator's approval at a duly noticed public hearing on January 12, 2004; and WHEREAS, ZA-03-76 was appealed to City Council; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on February 17, 2004. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence in the record and the findings contained in Exhibit "A", and subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "B", the City Council hereby approves ZA-03-76 with respect to the property described above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby find and determine that adoption of this resolution is expressly predicated upon the activity as described in the staff report for ZA-03-76 and upon applicants compliance with each and all of the conditions contained in Exhibit "B". Should any material change occur in the operation, or should the applicant fail to comply with the conditions of approval, then this resolution, and any recommendation for approval herein contained, shall be deemed null and void. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 2004(-"� . May the jity of Costa Mesa ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Deputy,City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, JULIE FOLCIK, 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. 04-16 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17"' day of February, 2004, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Monahan, Mansoor, Schaefer NOES: Steel ABSENT: Cowan IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 18n' day of February, 2004. "�461: 2 DeputVCI1y Clerk' and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa EXHIBIT "A" FINDINGS A. The information presented substantially complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(g)(14) in that the project complies with the City of Costa Mesa Zoning Code and meets the purpose and intent of the Residential Design Guidelines, which are intended to promote design excellence in new residential construction, with consideration being given to compatibility with the established residential community. The residence conforms to all development standards and the residential design guidelines. Specifically, the second -story area is approximately 80% of the first floor and the second story has an average 10 -foot side setback. The residence incorporates variation in building heights and fors as well as variation in the depth of the floor plans to alleviate building mass. This minor design review includes site planning, preservation of overall open space, landscaping, appearance, mass and scale of structures, location of windows, varied roof fors and roof plane breaks, and other applicable design features. Although this will be the first two-story residence in the immediate neighborhood, the proposed residence conforms to residential development standards and residential design guidelines. The visual prominence associated with the construction of a two-story house in a predominately single -story neighborhood has been reduced through appropriate transitions between first and second floors and the provision of second floor offsets to avoid unrelieved two-story walls. B. The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e) because: 1. The proposed development and use is compatible and harmonious with uses on surrounding properties because the residence conforms to all development standards and the residential design guidelines. Visual and privacy impacts on adjoining properties will be reduced due to mass and scale of the structure, location of windows, varied roof fors and roof plane breaks, and other applicable design features. 2. Safety and compatibility of the design of the buildings, landscaping, and other site features including functional aspects of the site development such as automobile and pedestrian circulation have been considered. 3. The project is 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 building is at an excessive distance from the public street, but the plan does not lend itself to fire apparatus access or placement of an on-site fire hydrant. Problems associated with the depth of the building on this property can be reduced by installation of a residential sprinkler system. EXHIBIT "B" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Ping. 1. Street addresses shall be displayed on the fascia adjacent to the main entrance or front door in a manner visible from the private street. Numerals shall be a minimum 6 inches in height with not less than Yrinch stroke and shall contrast sharply with the background. 2. The conditions of approval for ZA-03-76 shall be blueprinted on the face of the site plan as part of the plan check submittal package. 3. The subject property's ultimate finished grade level may not be filled/raised in excess of 30 inches above the finished grade of any abutting property. If additional fill dirt is needed to provide acceptable on-site stormwater flow to a public street, an alternative means of accommodating that drainage shall be approved by the City's Building Official prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. Such alternatives may include subsurface tie- in to public stormwater facilities, subsurface drainage collection systems and/or sumps with mechanical pump discharge in -lieu of gravity flow. If mechanical pump method is determined appropriate, said mechanical pump(s) shall continuously be maintained in working order. In any case, development of subject property shall preserve or improve the existing pattern of drainage on abutting properties. Applicant is advised that recordation of a drainage easement across the private street may be required to fulfill this requirement. 4. Prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of a hydrology and drainage study showing the method of disposal of stormwater. Because the applicant has indicated an intention the redevelop the property at 2172 Myran Drive, said study shall also include that property as well. 5. Construction, grading, materials delivery, equipment operation or other noise -generating activity shall be limited to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturday; there shall be no construction activity on Sunday, and Federal holidays. Exceptions may be made for activities that will not generate noise audible from off-site, such as painting and other quiet interior work. 6. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division to arrange a Planning inspection of the site prior to the release of occupancy/utilities. This inspection is to confirm that the conditions of approval and code requirements have been satisfied. 7. Demolition permits for existing structures shall be obtained and all work and inspections completed prior to final building inspections. Applicant is notified that written notice to the Air Quality Management District may be required ten (10) days prior to demolition. 6. Exterior elevations shall be submitted for pre -plan check review and approval by the Planning Division. Once the exterior elevations have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Division, the exterior elevations shall be incorporated into the plan check drawings. 9. Applicant and staff shall work together to ensure first and second floor front windows are designed and placed to minimize visibility into the abutting yards. Every effort shall be made to maintain the privacy of abutting property owners. 10. Applicant is advised that this approval does not constitute approval to construct the second 'future unit" indicated on the submitted plans, and such development will be subject to a separate minor design review process and public notification (if the structure is two stories in height), as well as applicable residential development standards and residential design guidelines. Applicant is also advised that the design and location of the subject residence will not provide a basis to support any requests for deviation from the residential development standards and residential design guidelines including, but not limited to, setbacks, open space, or parking requirements for the "future unit". 11. At the time the residence is ready for occupancy, the applicant shall provide landscaping in the yard area between Myran Drive and the proposed residence if approval and/or permits for the 'future unit" have not yet been obtained. 12. Applicant shall provide a paved driveway surface within the private street, extending from the subject property to Victoria Street, minimum 16 feet in width, subject to approval by the Planning Division. Eng. 13. Maintain the public right-of-way in a "wet -down" condition to prevent excessive dust and remove any spillage from the public right-of-way by sweeping or sprinkling. 14. Applicant shall work with staff to resolve privacy issues with the balcony, such as screening.