HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-79 - Amendment to Sobeca Urban Plan (SP-05-06 A2)RESOLUTION NO. 16-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO SOBECA URBAN PLAN
(SP -05-06 A2) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND CAPACITY CONSISTENT
WITH 2015-2035 GENERAL PLAN
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, City Council adopted the SoBECA Urban Plan in April 2006, and the
Urban Plan sets forth development standards and land use regulations relating to the
nature and extent of land uses and structures in compliance with the City's 2015-2035
General Plan;
WHEREAS, SP -05-06 SoBECA Urban Plan establishes provisions for mixed-use
development in the 39 -acre SoBECA plan area. This area is primarily characterized by
light industrial, office, and general commercial uses and is bounded by Baker Street
(north), Bristol Street (east), and SR -73 (west);
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2016, City Council adopted 2015-2035 General Plan that
established maximum density of 40du/acre and residential development capacity of 450
units for SoBECA Urban Plan area;
WHEREAS, the proposed Urban Plan amendments involve certain text
amendments to the SoBECA Urban Plan (SP -05-06 A2);
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September
26, 2016, with all persons having been given the opportunity to be heard both for and
against the proposed project and recommended approval of the amendment on a 5-0
vote;
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WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on October 17, 2016, with
all persons having been given the opportunity to be heard both for and against the proposed
project.
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Urban Plans have been reviewed for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA guidelines,
and the City's environmental procedures, and has been found to be exempt pursuant to
Section 15061 (b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, in that the City Council hereby
finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the passage of these
Urban Plan amendments will have a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the
proposed maximum densities and development capacities were analyzed with the
General Plan EIR No. 2015111053 certified on June 21, 2016;
WHEREAS, the maximum density of 40 du/acre and development capacity of 450
dwellings and all environmental analysis were included in the certified Environmental Impact
Report No. 2015111053 adopted with 2015-2035 General Plan. The proposed amendment
is found to be in conformance with the City of Costa Mesa 2015-2035 General Plan, with
specific regard to General Plan Land Use Objectives as follows:
• Objective LU -2A: Promote land use patterns and development that contribute to
community and neighborhood identity.
• Objective LU -6A: Ensure the long term productivity and viability of the community's
economic base.
• Objective LU -4A: Encourage new development and redevelopment to improve and
maintain the quality of the environment.
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• Objective LU -5A: Ensure availability of adequate community facilities and
provision of the highest level of public services possible, taking into consideration
budgetary constraints and effects on the surrounding area.
• Objective LU -6A: Ensure the long-term productivity and viability of the
community's economic base.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council HEREBY APPROVES the Urban Plan
amendments as identified in Exhibit 1;
ADOPTED this 1st day of November, 2016
M. Mensinger, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Green, ity Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
APPROVED A, FORM:
Thomas Duarte, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 16-79 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 15t day of November, 2016, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MONAHAN, RIGHEIMER, AND MENSINGER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: FOLEY AND GENIS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 21d day of November, 2016.
AA
Brenda GreeA, City Clerk
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Exhibit 1
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2016)
Density
40 du/acre maximum for residential projects
developed on a legal parcel'
Building Height
Maximum Four stories (except parking
structures) —60 feet
Garage
Garages are required to be used for vehicle
Distance between Buildings
Minimum 10 feet
Notice
Minimum 6 feet between accessory structures
and main building
Open Space
40 percent of total development lot area
Minimum 100 SF per unit in form of patio or
balcony.
Residential open space may be any combination
Noise
of private and common open space. Common
open space may be satisfied by common roof
garden, common recreational/leisure areas,
recreational facilities featuring swimming pools,
decks, and court game facilities.
Setbacks for Main Buildings and Accessory Buildings
All setbacks from streets to development lots are measured from the ultimate
property line shown on the Master Plan of Highways. Increased side and rear
setbacks may be required pursuant to Uniform Building Code requirements.
Front Setback - Abutting
Build -to -line of 15 feet along all public streets
public street
land uses.
Side Setback — Interior
0 -feet setback on interior property line if
structures is non -habitable.
10 -feet setback: if structure is habitable
Abutting a public street
10 feet
Abutting a public alley
5 feet
Abutting commercial and
5 feet
industrial zone
elevations.
Rear Setback
10 feet
Abutting a public street
Provision of onsite private recreational facilities
Abutting commercial and
5 feet
industrial
profile of the residential development.
All other property lines
5 feet
SOBECA URBAN PLAN
Parking
Residential parking requirements shall be
applied pursuant to Title 13, Chapter VI, Off -
Street Parking Requirements of the Zoning
Code.
Garage
Garages are required to be used for vehicle
storage.
Notice
In conjunction with the sale of any unit, adequate
notice shall be given of the existing surrounding
industrial land uses, including operational
characteristics such as hours of operation,
delivery schedules, outdoor activities, noise, and
odor generation.
Noise
1. Residential interior noise levels must be met
for interior residential living spaces. Residential
exterior noise levels must be met on all private
patios. However, residential exterior noise levels
are not applicable to balconies, roof -top
decks/terraces or in common open space areas.
2. Noise study required with project application to
document onsite noise levels from surrounding
land uses.
Window Placement
Window placement should take into account
surrounding land uses. Clerestory windows
should be used in areas where there are privacy
or view concerns.
Building Materials
A variety of building materials shall be
incorporated into the design of the exterior
elevations.
Mechanical Ventilation
All units shall be mechanically ventilated.
Onsite Private Recreational
Provision of onsite private recreational facilities
Facilities
that are designed for the anticipated demographic
profile of the residential development.
Architectural Design
1. Architectural elevations with emphasis on
Guidelines
front elevations and street -facing
elevations:
a) Building elevations should feature
stepping forms both horizontally and
vertically to soften and provide
appropriate transitions among
second -story, three-story and four-
story elevations.
b) Building elevations should incorporate
enhanced detailing, which may
include articulations, projections, and
use of varied building materials.
c) Architectural projections are
encouraged to provide visual focus
and emphasize some aspect of
design such as an entryway or major
window.
d) Long, unbroken building facades
should be avoided, and variety should
be accomplished through variation in
building heights and forms.
2. Distinct architectural treatment and
varying surface materials/finishes among
the different units of a proposed multi-
story development should be provided.
Significant deviations from the originally -
approved color palette and materials for the
project should not be approved unless a master
plan amendment is processed and approved by
the Planning Commission.
SOBECA URBAN PLAN
*Note: There shall be a maximum development capacity of 450 units for the
entire Urban Plan Area. These units include individual projects as well as
residential projects combined with mixed use development.
Other Criteria
Site planning should consider orientation of
living areas including patios and decks away
from abutting commercial/industrial area; units
should be oriented towards an internal
courtyard, amenities, and/or recreational area.
*Note: There shall be a maximum development capacity of 450 units for the
entire Urban Plan Area. These units include individual projects as well as
residential projects combined with mixed use development.