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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPH 1 USE PERMIT 81-27 09-21-81DATE: TO: September 21, 1981 PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 Inter-Corn Honorable Chairman and Planning Agency Members FROH: Community Development Department SUBJECT: Use Permit 81-27 RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that the Planning Agency approve Use Permit 81-27, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2000. Applicant: Barnett Nowling Location: 1162 Sycamore Avenue BACKGROUND A request to authorize the construction of an eight (8) condominium unit project. The site is located in a R-3 zone, and condominium projects are subject to a Use Permit in this zone. The site is currently an unmaintained orange grove, with R-3 zoning on the east and westsides, and R-1 homes to the south. DISCUSSION The project provides a lower level parking structure, constructed approximately four (4) feet below grade. The overall height of the project is approximately thirty three (33) feet. Four units will be facing the existing single-family homes to the south. Staff recommends that permanent architectural screening be placed on the second level to protect the privacy of the single family homes. If this screening is added, staff can recommend that the Agency waive the 150 foot setback requirement for second story units when adjacent to an R-1 district. The open-space for the project is approximately 51%. The interior courtyard will be landscaped, subject to a final landscape plan. Staff recommends to the applicant that they develop a recreation area in the rear yard area of the property. Staff recommends approval of Use Permit 81-27, subject to the conditions in the preliminary resolutions. Specific conditions include: Permanent architqctural screening shall be employed on any window or balcony on the second level that is immediately adjacent to a R-1 district. k~ EMK/dat / 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2O 21 22 23 24 2fl 27 28 The Planing fol 1 ows: RESOLUTION NO. ~000 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT (8) CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN AN R-3 ZONE LOCATED AT 1162 SYCAMORE AVENUE Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as I. The Planning Agency finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application, Use Permit No.81-27, has been filed on behalf of Barnett-Nowling to authorize the development of eight condominium units in one phase. B. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said application. C. That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, evidenced by the following findings: 1. The project is in substantial conformance with the planned development district. The project is in conformance with the Tustin Area General Plan. D. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detri- mental to the property and improvements in the neighbor- hood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin, and should be granted. E. Proposed development shall be in accordance with the development policies adopted by the City Council, Uni- form Building Codes as administered by the Building Official, Fire Code as administered by the Orange County Fire Marshal and street improvement requirements as administered by the City Engineer. F. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. G. Final development plans shall require the review and approval of the Community Development Department. l 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 Resolution No. 2000 Page Two II. The Planning Agency hereby adopts Conditional Use Permit No. 81-27, to authorize the construction of an eight (8) unit condominium project in an R-3 zone located at 1162 Sycamore Avenue, subject to the following conditions: Ae The final site plan shall be standardized and reflect all appropriate City standard drawing numbers. The developer shall construct all missing or damaged street improvements to said development per the City of Tustin "Minimum Design Standards of Public Works' and "Street Improvement Standards". This work shall consist of but is not limited to: curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drive apron, and street pavement. A grading plan shall be submitted for review and approval, including detail ramp grades for the underground parking. C. A final landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval. D. The filing of a tentative and final map shall be required. The establishment of an Owner's Association for all the maintenance of all common areas and the submission of CC&R's to the City Attorney for review and approval. All utilities serving the proposed development shall be undergrounded within the exterior boundary lines of the property. Ge Payment of all required Orange County sanitation district fees and east Orange County Water District fees. He Annexation of the subject parcel to the Tustin Lighting District. Proof of submittal of said annexation papers must be furnished to the City prior to approval of final map. The installation of marbelite street lights and underground conduit shall be required by the City Engineer. J. A 6'-8" block wall is required along the southern bounda~ adjacent to the R-1 district. 28 5~ 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 2§ 2g 27 28 Reso]ution No. 2000 Page Three Permanent architectural screening shall be employed on any window or balcony on the second level that is immediately adjacent to a R-1 district. Said screening shall be designed so as to not obstruct light or air from entering a room. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Agency, held on the day of , 1981. James B. Sharp Chairman Mary Ann Chamberlain Recording Secretary EMK/dat:9/14/81 j MHP ~ MHp P&I PD 1750 R4 · R 3 ~r,~-:_.' ,~, PD ~=~:'"^~ 2700 R3 R3 IC 1 P .'I' R3 R4 1500 PD 1750 .. 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