HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3780RESOLUTION NO. 3780
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT 01-002, AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE
9, SECTION 9271 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ALLOW ADDITIONS
TO HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES LISTED ON THE CITY'S
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY TO MAINTAIN THE EXISTING SIDE
OR REAR YARD' SETBACK OF THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE IF THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE CAN BE MET
AND .EMERGENCY ACCESS CAN BE MAINTAINED
~0 The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
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The Planning Commission finds and determines'
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That Code Amendment 01-002 is necessary to set forth flexible side yard
and rear yard setback requirements for additions to historic structures (listed
in the City's Historic Resources Survey) that do not meet the current side
and rear yard setback requirements.
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That the amendment to Tustin City Code Sections has been prepared to
allow side and rear yard setbacks for new additions to be consistent with
the existing structure if the original structure does not meet the applicable
zoning setback requirement and the Uniform Building Code requirements
can be met.
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That a public hearing was duly noticed, called, and held on
Amendment 01-002 by the Planning Commission on May 14, 2001.
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The proposed code amendment would be beneficial and not have an
adverse affect on the public health, safety, and welfare of residents or
businesses of the City in that:
Allowing an extension of the existing setbacks would encourage
additions that preserve the architectural integrity of historic residences.
Allowing an extension of existing setbacks would provide design
flexibility which may encourage renovations that would extend the
usefulness of structures that have been identified on the City's Historic
Survey.
Proposals to enlarge existing residences would be reviewed through
the Design Review process on a case-by-case basis, consistent with
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Section 9272 of the Tustin City Code, to ensure consistency with
applicable development standards and compatibility with adjacent
properties. Compliance with applicable development standards would
limit the extent of additions and minimize potential adverse impacts
associated with expanding a structure along existing setbacks.
Allowing an extension of the existing setbacks would only be permitted
if requirements of the Uniform Building Code can be met and
emergency access can be maintained.
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The proposed code amendment is consistent with the. General Plan
Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element Policy 12.1 which states,
"Identify, designate, and protect facilities of historical significance, where
feasible."
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That a Final Negative Declaration has been considered and recommended
for approval by the City Council in conformance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
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The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve
Code Amendment 01-001, as follows:
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The following text shall be added as Tustin City Code Section 9271(p)(2)'
"In the Single Family Residential (R-l), Duplex Residential (R-2), and
Multiple Family Residential (R-3) zoning districts, the minimum required side
or rear yard setback for side or rear yard additions to existing structures (not
including accessory structures, except garages identified in the City's
Historic Resources' Survey) that are listed on the City's Historic Resources
Survey shall be the same as the adjacent elevation of the existing side or
rear yard setback of the original structure if the setback is less than the
minimum setback required in the applicable residential district provided the.
requirements of the Uniform Building Code can be met and .emergency
access can be maintained.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 14th day of May, 2001.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
"LESLIE A. PO'NTIOUS
Chairperson
Resolution No. 3780
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
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I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that
Resolution No. 3780 was duly passed and adopted at regular meeting of the Tustin
Planning Commission, held on the 14th day of May, 2001.
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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