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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA DESIGN REVIEW 91-25 10-7-91i �r7 uA /d -7-?/,. ,TE: OCTOBER 7, 1991 WILLIAM A. HUSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT R0NI: DESIGN REVIEW 91-25 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION RDA N0. 6 10-7-91 Intel.-C,0rn It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve Design Review 91-25 by adopting Resolution No. 91- 16. BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing the construction of a clubhouse, Ipool, security gates and site improvements of an existing condominium complex. These amenities will replace improvements demolished due to the Caltrans widening of Interstate 5 (Santa Ana Freeway) and will further enhance the condominium complex. The project is within the South Central Redevelopment area, and therefore requires final design review approval by the Community Development Redevelopment Agency. The condominium complex, located at 17212-17282 Nisson Road was substantially altered by the Caltrans taking of an easement west of Nisson Road, which removed 68,756 square feet (1.58 acres) of property from the complex. Twenty (20) condominium units were demolished, as well as twenty (20) garages, thirteen parking spaces, a clubhouse, a pool, the surrounding fence, a sandlot, and landscaping. Fifty-two (52) units remain. Adjacent uses include a mobile home park to the east, single family residential homes to the south, and apartments to the west, with the Santa Ana Freeway to the north. The condominium complex is zoned Suburban Residential (R-4) District, Planned Development (P- D) . PROJECT DESCRIPTION The subject request is to approve the design review for the site improvements required for the condominium complex located at 17212- 17282 Nisson Road, made necessary to replace those demolished by the widening of Nisson Road by Caltrans. The original density of the project was 4,259 square feet per unit, with 72 units on site. The Caltrans easement reduces the density to 4,560 square feet per unit, with 52 units remaining on 5.44 acres. Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 91-25 October 71 1991 Page 2 SITE DESIGN Access to the site will continue to be from Nisson Road, with one driveway on the east side of the property, and another driveway on the west side. Both driveways will have stamped and colored concrete inside the property lines. Eight (8) feet high entry gates have been proposed at four (4) locations on the property to ensure that only residents may gain access to the garages attached to each condominium unit. Condition of Approval 2.1 has been added to ensure that emergency access to the entry, gates meets the standards set by the Tustin Police Department and Orange County Fire Department. Condition 2.4 has been added to"ensure compliance with the Public Works Department's standards for entry gates. An eight (8) feet in height wrought iron fence with a "shepherd's hook" at the top of each picket has also been proposed to be erected within the required front yard setback of twenty ( 2 0 ) feet, in order to provide security for the residents. A variance will be required to be approved by the Planning Commission in order to erect an eight feet high fence within the front yard setback since the Tustin City Code only permits a three (3) feet high fence within the front yard setback.. The applicant is aware of the variance requirement, and will be submitting an application for the request. Condition of Approval 2.9 has been added to Exhibit A. limiting the height of the fence to three (3) feet until a variance to increase the height is approved. A conditional use permit is also required to increase the maximum fence height allowed for the remaining areas within the project to eight (8) feet in height. Tustin City Code allows the maximum height of a fence to be 6'-8" unless a conditional use permit is approved to increase the maximum height. Condition of Approval 2.10 has been added to Exhibit A, limiting the height of the remaining proposed fences that are not within the required front yard setback to 6'-811. Required parking for the site is two covered spaces for each unit, and one (1) guest parking space for every four ( 4 ) units, according to the Tustin City Code. As proposed, the project retains a two - car garage, and 30 guest parking spaces, with eight (8) new spaces Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 91-25 October 71 1991 Page 3 provided in front of the clubhouse, and six (6) spaces provided near the east entrance. Plans call for demolition of one (1) garage due to its proximity to the proposed circulation corridor near the front property line. This required garage space will be reconstructed southeast of its present location. The garage adjacent to the demolished garage will have a new orientation when the existing garage door is closed, and a new garage door added on the east elevation to further enhance circulation patterns. The pool will be L-shaped with two (2) sets of stairs leading into the water. A jacuzzi is also proposed. The proposed paving for the pool area will consist of a grid design of light concrete with dark brown pavers. Pool and spa equipment will be housed in an enclosure located on the west side of the clubhouse. Specifications for the pool, jacuzzi and surrounding fence will be required to meet the current UBC standards. New landscaping for the project will include areas within the front yard setback, in front of the clubhouse and near theeast entrance. All landscaping will be required to conform to the City's Landscape standards, as indicated in Condition of Approval 2.7. ARCHITECTURE The architecture of the proposed clubhouse is consistent with existing structures on the site in that the size of the clubhouse is proportional to the condominiums, the massing is similar, and materials and colors are harmonious with existing materials and colors for the condominium complex. The north elevation of the structure will be characterized by three (3) flattened arches which contain a recessed entry in the central arch, flanked by recessed windows in the outer arches. The walls will be tan colored stucco. A steeply pitched roof will be clad with clay tile, and will be pierced by four (4) two feet wide by four feet long roof windows which will provide light into the clubroom. A wooden beam will project two ( 2 ) feet from the east and west ends of the roof at the peak of the roof , with a second wooden beam running parallel to the first and creating the roof eave. The wrought iron fence will project from each end the structure in the easterly and westerly directions. Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 91-25 October 71 1991 Page 4 The south elevation will retain the three (3) arches with inset windows and central entry doors. The roof on this elevation will be less steeply pitched to house 39, f our feet wide by 10 feet long solar panels. Projecting wooden beams will also visible from this elevation. The east and west elevations will be mirror images, characterized by the offset apex of the roof which will be created by the two different roof -pitches. A vertical window will add visual balance to the offset roof apex. The ends of the wooden beams will also be visible below a wooden fascia which will be painted dark brown to match the building trim. CONCLUSION The Community Development Department has reviewed Design Review 91- 25 and finds that the project conforms with all City requirements and standards with the exceptions of fence height which are subject to a separate discretionary process. Staff recommends that the Community Redevelopment Agency approve the project as conditioned. Becky C. Stone Assistant Planner BCS:kbc\dr91-25.bcs Christine A. Shinqffeton, Assistant City Manager 1 2 3 4 5 G 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RDA 91-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 91-25 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CLUBHOUSE, POOL, SECURITY GATES AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX LOCATED AT 17212-17282 NISSON ROAD. The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Redevelopment Agency finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application (Design Review 91-25) has been filed by Georgen Randell on behalf of Influential Square Homeowners Association requesting authorization to construct a clubhouse, pool, security gates and a site improvements at the condominium complex located at 17212-17282 Nisson Road. B. Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Redevelopment Agency finds that the location, size, architectural features and general -� appearance- of the proposed development will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or future development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making such findings, the Community Redevelopment Agency has considered at least the following items: 1. Height, bulk and area of buildings. 2. Setbacks and site planning. 3. Exterior materials and colors. 4. Type and pitch of roofs. 5. Towers, roof structures, doors and windows. 6. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation. 7. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. 8. Location and method of refuse storage. 9. Relationship,. of. .proposed structures to existing adjacent uses. 10. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing structures and. possible future structures in the neighborhood. 11. Proposed signing. 12. Development guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RDA Resolution No. 91-16 October 7, 1991 Page 2 II. The Redevelopment Agency conditionally approves Design Review No. 91-25 authorizing the construction of a clubhouse, pool, security gates and site improvements subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, Conditions of Approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of October, 1991. MARY WYNN, City Clerk CHARLES E. PUCKETT, Redevelopment Chairman EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DESIGN REVIEW 91-25 RESOLUTION NO. 91-16 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped October 7, 1991, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of Community Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.3 Design Review approval shall become null and void unless building permits are issued within eighteen (18) months of the date of this Exhibit. (1) 1.4 Any public improvements damaged by the applicant adjacent to this property shall be repaired and/or replaced as determined by the Engineering Division and shall include, but not be limited to, curb and gutter, street paving and drive apron. (1) 1.5 All construction shall be in accordance with the 1988 UBC, applicable City Codes and the City's Security Code. (1) 1.6 Approval of Design Review 91-25 is contingent upon the applicant signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form, as established by the Director of Community Development. SITE CONDITIONS (5) 2.1 Applicant shall provide knoxbox with submaster to hold access keys for clubhouse pool emergency access and entry gate access as per Orange County Fire Department and Tustin Police Department standards. The knoxbox shall be accessible without exiting the emergency vehicle. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION -- Exhibit A Resolution No. RDA 91-16 Page 2 (1) 2.2 Storage, use or dispensing of hazardous materials shall conform to the Uniform Fire Code Requirements. (5) 2.3 Landscaping shall be provided along the masonry wall on Nisson Road to prevent access for potential graffiti vandals. (5) 2.4 The easterly and westerly entry gates shall be set back from the southerly curb line of Nisson Road to provide sufficient storage for entering vehicles to stack without interfering with through traffic per the attached O. C . E . M. A. Standard Plan No. 1107, sheet 3 of 4. Minimum width of travel ways between the planter curb and the median island shall be 13 feet per O.C.E.M.A. Standard Plan No. 1107. (3) 2.5 Fences and walls surrounding a swimming pool or spa must be at least 6'-0" in height above the adjacent exterior grade. (1) 2.6 The minimum parking spaces shall be provided as per Tustin City Code Section 9228. Each space must be 91x 20' together with drives, aisles, turning and maneuvering areas having unrestricted access to a public street or alley. A 2?' overhang area over low level landscaping areas shall be permitted. Wheel stops shall be of continuous six-inch curbing. (6) 2.7 Landscape plans shall comply with the City's Landscaping and Irrigation Development Standards and Submittal Requirements. (1) 2.8 Separate County Health Department approval is required for kitchen and pool facilities. (5) 2.9 The eight (8) feet in height fence in the required front yard setback shall be reduced to three ( 3 ) feet in height in conformance with Tustin City Code Section 9271(i), unless a variance is approved by the Tustin Planning Commission to increase the maximum permitted height within the front yard setback. (5 ) 2.10 All new eight ( 8 ) feet in height fence that is not within the required front yard setback shall be reduced to 61-811 in height in conformance with Tustin City Code Section 9271(i) unless a conditional use permit is approved by Exhibit A Resolution No. RDA 91-16 Page 3 the Tustin Planning Commission to increase the maximum permitted height to eight (8) feet in height. PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) 3.1 At plan check, submit three (3) sets of construction plans. Requirements of the Uniform Building Code shall be complied with as approved by the Building Official. No field changes shall be made without corrections submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department. (3) 3.2 Technicaldetails and plans for all utility installations, including cable TV, telephone, gas, water and electricity shall be required as applicable. No field changes shall be made without corrections submitted to and approved by the Building Official. FEES (1) 4."l Payment of the following fees shall be made prior to the issuance of any building permits in accordance with the Tustin City Code: a. Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department. b. School district fees to the Tustin Unified School District if applicable. 91-16.bcs f FLOOR PLAN$ D PROPOSE0 REDEVELOPMENT OF INFLUENTIAL SQUARE t Q �x � Ivi I I R FI i� rr i CROSS SECTION A ELEVATIONS PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF N INFLUENTIAL SOUARE op rnrt�►w.re wr n�rR u rw G