HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b - ARCH-0516-2021_Staff Presenation3/23/2022 Staff Presentation
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3490 Empresa Drive
ARCH-0516-2021
Review of a new two-story, commercial structure on a vacant lot. The
project includes a lot line adjustment that would allow for the new
structure to abut the existing adjacent structure and property to the
north, which is under common ownership and would share parking
areas and parking lot access.
March 23, 2022
Applicant: Chris Hoover
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Recommendation
Find the project consistent with the General Plan,
Community Design Guidelines, Higuera Commerce
Park Specific Plan, and Zoning Regulations to approve
the project, subject to findings and conditions.
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Previous Review
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Previous Review
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On November 15, 2021, the ARC reviewed the project and
identified the development consistent with the Community
Design Guidelines, recommending approval of the project to
the PC with two minor design suggestions.
On February 28, 2022, the Tree Committee reviewed the
proposed tree removals and compensatory planning plan,
recommending that the Planning Commission find the plan
consistent with the Tree Removal Ordinance.
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Site Plan
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Building Design
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Lot Line Adjustment
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Front Yard Setback Exceptions
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Lot Coverage Exception
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The Specific Plan requires a
maximum lot coverage of 50
percent, except where
specifically approved by the
ARC.
The applicant is requesting an
exception to allow a lot
coverage of 55% (1,200 sq. ft.).
The ARC has reviewed the
proposed lot coverage
exception request and has
recommended approval.
Parking Requirements
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Type Sq. Ft./
Units
Parking
Ratio*
Parking Spaces
Required Provided
Existing Building 11,103 &
4,759
1/1000 &
1/300 27 37
Proposed Buildings 12,498 &
3,459
1/1000 &
1/300 24 9
Total:51 46
10% Shared Parking Reduction: 46 46
ITE Peak Parking Demand:16 46
ITE Peak Parking Demand Surplus:30
*Parking Ratio based on 1/1000 sq. ft. of Manufacturing area, and 1/300 sq. ft.
of Office area.
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Recommendation
Find the project consistent with the General Plan,
Community Design Guidelines, Higuera Commerce
Park Specific Plan, and Zoning Regulations to approve
the project, subject to findings and conditions.
Updated Tree Planting Plan
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