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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 1518 - 1988-09-21 'i . . ., i. , . .' . RESOLUTION NO. 1518 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN REVIEW (88-1) FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 13198 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Mola De~elopment Corporation, Huntington Beach, for prec1se plan approval for Vesting Tentative Tract No. 13198 and; WHEREAS, the property is described as a portion of the Hellman Specific Plan area and is located north of Marina Hill, west of Seal Beach Boulevard, east of the Haynes cooling channel, and northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and; WHEREAS, the precise plan submittal covers: landscaping, architecture, fencing, golf course improvements, signage, recreational facilities, noise mitigation, and the placement of 600 condominiums and 113 single family homes on 149 gross acres. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Seal Beach does hereby make the following findings: 1. That the proposed project is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans inasmuch as the Hellman Specific Plan requires a precise plan review and the general plan encourages architecture compatibility in large developments. 2. The proposed development standards are necessary to achieve compliance with the intent and purpose of the Hellman Specific Plan and will not have an adverse impact on the public health, safety, interest, convenience or the general welfare because the development standards and mitigation have been addressed in the EIR prepared for this project, and have been incorporated into this precise plan review. 3. The design of the project is not likely to damage significant archeological sites because the required mitigation measures shown in the EIR will be implemented. 4. That the precise plan will ensure that recreational facilities are constructed for the benefit of the people living in this planned community and that the golf course will be constructed in a timely manner for the benefit of this development and the community at large. 5. Pursuant to section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, a program EIR (87-1) has been prepared by the City of Seal Beach and certified, and this subdivision is within the scope of the certified program EIR, which adequately describes the general environmental setting of the project, its significant environmental impacts, and the alternatives and mitigation measures related to each significant environmental effect and that no additional environmental documentation is needed. e . " Page 2 of 2 - Resolution 1518 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the planning Commission of the city of Seal Beach does hereby approve this Precise Plan review, subject to the attached conditions shown as Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning co~ssion of the Ci~~.~:j~l Beach at a meeting held on the ~ day of ~~ , 1988. AYES: Commissioners ~) S1W.:5~1 ~o~'R6cc.. NOES: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners ABSENT: Commissioners the Planning 4.1JJ.~ ~ dward Knight Secretary to the Planning Commission . . PRECISE PLAN REVIEW CONDITIONS 1. Except as noted in these conditions, all future submittals shall be in substantial compliance with the plans and elevations approved through this Precise Plan review. 2. Plans submitted for preliminary approval will require Precise Plan approval from the Development Services Department prior to the time noted in the applicable condition. Architecture 1. Floor plans and elevations, wi th exterior materials and textures are approved as a preliminary submittal. Prior to building permit issuance for the single family homes, elevations from all four sides shall be submitted subject to review and approval by Development Services Department. 2. Mechanical equipment, such as electric transformers, TV and telephone junction boxes, shall be screened from view, either by being located in a hidden position or surrounded by mature landscaping. 3. Air conditioning units and gas meters shall be screened from view. 4. Roof equipment shall be screened from view from both existing residences in the surrounding area and project residences. 5. Prior to building permit issuance, submit location and design for a centralized mailbox, if any. 6. The following unit mix for the condominiums is shown as: A. B. C. D. Unit "A" unit "B" unit "c" unit "D" 20% 40% 20% 20% 7. The condominiums show a total of 1,343 parking spaces, with 44 parking spaces for the handicapped. The total minimum required for Code compliance is 1,286 spaces. All but eighty- six (86) parking spaces shall be covered, with the exception of any spaces over the minimum required. 8. The condominium units shall not exceed the maximum height limitation of thirty-nine (39) feet, measured from finished grade and as defined in the Specific Plan. No exceptions to the height limitation will be allowed. 9. The minimum square footage size for the efficiency units will be 600 square feet. e e Page 2 - Precise Plan Review - Mola Development Landscaping 1. The preliminary landscape plan submitted for this review represents an overall landscape theme for the entire project. Precise landscape plans in accordance with the preliminary plan will be required for each residential phase. 2. The percentage breakdown for size of plantings is hereby approved, and shall be reflected on future precise landscaping plan submittals. 3. All trees shall be considered as "standard", unless specifically indicated on a landscape plan as a multi-trunk. 4. The use of the California Pepper (Schirus Molle) and Brazilian Pepper (Schinus Terebin Thifolius) shall not be allowed on public parkways or medians. As a substitute to these two varities, the use of the New Zeland Christmas Tree (Metrosideros Tomentosa) and Liquidambar (Liquidambar Orientalis) are acceptable. Trees located in the public parkways and medians shall have root barriers installed and utilize deep watering irrigation techniques. 5. The use of landscaping materials known to be invasive, such as iceplant, periwinkle or pampas grass shall not be permitted on the project site. 6. The conceptual hardscape plan submitted is hereby approved. The use of a "stamped concrete" application for hardscape treatment shall not be used in pedestrian areas. Prior to each phase of residential construction, a precise hardscape shall be submi tted for review and approval by the Development Services Department in accordance with the preliminary approval. 7. The project proponent shall develop a consistent street tree theme in the single family home area of the development project. S. At the time precise landscaping plans are submitted, an irrigation plan shall be included. Private Recreation Facilities 1. The following improvements are hereby adopted as private recreational facilities. Future submittals shall reflect these improvements: A. Condominiums (1) Three regulation-size tennis courts. (2) A swimming pool with a minimum length of approximately one hundred (100) feet. e . .... . .. Page 3 - Precise Plan Review - Mola Development (3) A recreational building of approximately 5,000 square feet, which shall include meeting rooms and a sales office. (4) A minimum of three spas. (5) Volleyball court. (6) Barbecue facilities with picnic tables. B. Single Family Homes (1) A tot lot, with sand play area and play equipment. Prior to building permit issuance in the single family area, the type of equipment shall be specified, and submitted for review and approval. (2) picnic tables in the tot lot area, with a minimum of three (3). Staff encourages the construction of barbecue facilities. (3) A recreational building with restrooms. (4) A pool and spa in the recreational building area. Prior to building permit issuance in any phase of residential, the project proponent shall submit precise plans for private recreational facilities in that development area, in accordance with this preliminary approval. Golf Course 1. The percentage breakdown for plantings in the golf course area is hereby approved as submitted. 2. Prior to grading permit issuance, the project proponent will submit a precise layout and landscaping scheme for the golf course. 3. Prior to grading permit issuance, the project proponent shall submit an improvement plan for water features on the golf course. The provision for pedestrian access and vehicular (cart) access through the golf course shall be determined. The project proponent shall provide vehicular access from Seal Beach Boulevard to the Gum Grove area for emergency vehicles, up to the provision for a pumper fire vehicle. Emergency vehicle access provisions shall be reviewed and approved by the Orange county Fire Department. 4. Prior to building permit issuance for any residential unit, the architecture plans for the clubhouse and ancillary improvements shall be submitted. 5. Upon completion of the grading operation, improvements to the golf course landscaping (fairways, water features, etc.) shall begin. ~-. - -~-- e e . " , . Page 4 - Precise Plan Review - Mola Development 6. The clubhouse should provide opportunities for some meeting and conference facilities. 7. Final parking layout and total number of spaces will depend on the size of the clubhouse facility and uses provided. The current number of 127 parking spaces is sufficient to support the golf course and a clubhouse of approximately 5,600 square feet. The addition of restaurant facilities will create the need for more parking. Prior to grading permit issuance, the estimated size and use of the clubhouse facility shall be submitted for review and approval by Development Services Department, along with a revised parking space breakdown. Fencing 1. The community walls and fencing proposed by the project proponent is hereby approved. 2. A stuccoed solid masonry six (6') foot wall of six (6") block detailed in the approved plans shall be constructed along the northern side of "A" Street from the edge of the wetlands area to be the northern edge of "A" Street. The wall shall be constructed at the ultimate right-of-way line for "A" Street. The city Engineer shall approve, in advance, any entry points into the oil extraction area from the public right-of-way. 3. Regarding the use of open fencing along the golf course and adjacent to existing residences, the project proponent shall, prior to grading permit issuance, consult with each affected property owner on the use of open fencing. The project proponent shall prepare a form detailing two (2) areas: (1) that the property owner agrees to the open fencing concept: (2) that the property owner agrees to the removal of existing fencing along the golf course side of their property. If a property owner does not agree to the open fence, the project proponent shall construct a solid masonry wall six (6') feet in height, consisting of six (6") inch block and compatible with the submitted plans. All returned forms shall be submitted to the city for verification. 4. The use of open fencing along the wetlands area adjacent to existing residences is subject to review and approval by State agencies responsible for the design and implementation of the wetlands area. Noise Mitigation 1. Refer to Vesting Tentative Tract Map for conditions regarding compliance with noise ordinance standards for both arterial highway noise and oil extraction noise levels. . . ..... . Page 5 - Precise Plan Review - Mola Development 2. The following noise mitigation standards represent a minimum for oil extraction areas: A. Conversion of gasoline or diesel motors to electric motors for all pumpers along Seal Beach Boulevard and northwest corner of single family residences. B. Construction of stucco solid masonry block wall six (6") inch size block along Seal Beach Boulevard area and area in northwest corner of single family residences. Wall shall be a minimum of eight (8') feet in height. Prior to building permit issuance, further acoustic studies shall be done to determine if these sound walls must be higher than eight (8') feet. Siqnaqe 1. Prior to building permit issuance, the project proponent shall submit a sign program for the residential portions of this project. Prior to building permit issuance for the golf course, clubhouse, the project proponent shall submit preliminary sign program plans for the golf course.