Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19 - Upholding Planning Staff's Decision, Approving 2nd Story Addition at 3175 Barbados PlaceRESOLUTION NO. 07-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING PLANNING STAFF'S DECISION, APPROVING A SECOND -STORY ADDITION AT 3175 BARBADOS PLACE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, an application was filed by James Kime, owner of real property located at 3175 Barbados Place, requesting approval for an 884 square -foot, second - story addition to an existing single -story, single-family residence; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2006, Planning staff issued a letter conceptually approving the second -story addition; and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, a neighbor appealed Planning staffs decision; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing of Planning staff's decision on January 22, 2007, and referred the item to City Council for review; and WHEREAS a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on February 20, 2007, 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 of the City of Costa Mesa hereby APPROVES Planning staff's decision 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 and upon applicant's compliance with each and all of the conditions contained in Exhibit "B". Any approval granted by this resolution shall be subject to review, modification or revocation if there is a material change that occurs in the operation, or if the applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions of approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 201h day of February, 2007. ATTEST: l� Jul Folcik, City Clerk Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kimberly gall Barlow, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, JULIE FOLCIK, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 07-19 and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the 201" day of February, 2007, by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MANSOOR, BEVER, DIXON, FOLEY, LEECE NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 21" day of February, 2007. JULIEEADLCIK, CITY CLERK (SEAL) EXHIBIT "A" (APPROVAL) FINDINGS 3175 Barbados A. The proposed addition complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e) because: 1. The proposed development and use is compatible and harmonious with uses both on-site as well as those on surrounding properties. 2. Safety and compatibility of the design of the buildings, parking areas, landscaping, and other site features including functional aspects of the site development such as automobile and pedestrian circulation have been considered. 3. The proposed development is consistent with both the General Plan and the Zoning designations because the proposed construction will not increase the number of dwelling units on the property. 4. The proposed development satisfies the City's Residential Design Guidelines. Specifically, the second to first floor ratio is 53% and the proposed construction incorporates window trims, sidings, and a belly band to break up the elevations and to provide architectural interest and visual relief from off-site. The second story windows are also placed and designed so as to minimize privacy impacts and direct views into windows on the adjacent properties. B. The project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act for ministerial projects. C. The project is exempt from Chapter XII, Article 3, Transportation System Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code. EXHIBIT "B" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 3175 Barbados Ping. 1. No modification(s) of the approved building elevations including, but not limited to, changes that increase the building height, removal of building articulation, or a change of the finish material(s), shall be made during construction without prior Planning Division written approval. Failure to obtain prior Planning Division approval of the modification could result in the requirement of the applicant to (re)process the modification through a discretionary review process such as a minor design review or a variance, or in the requirement to modify the construction to reflect the approved plans. 2. Any future second -floor windows shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to installation. 3. The applicant shall work with staff regarding window sizes/locations to minimize privacy impacts to the extent feasible. 4. Remove trees in the backyard along the northern property line.