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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1989, 5 - A. TRACT 1359: SUBDIVISION TO CREATE 23 SMALL SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS, A RAILROAD BUFFER AREA AND COMMON jIlhl%jjQjjXj II CTLY Of San as OBISPO meeting date: Emil ,A, CO NCIL AGENDA REPO 2-21-s9 u RT \ \1 FROM Michael Multari, Community Development Director By: Judith Lautner SUBJECT: A. Tract 1359: Subdivision to create 23 small single-family lots, a railroad buffer area and common area, next to the Railroad tracks off Tank Farm Road, in the Edna Islay Specific Plan area. B. PD1425: Planned Development rezoning to change the designation of a portion of the 5-acre site from R-2-SP to R-1-PD-SP, to allow smaller lots and various exceptions to the subdivision regulations for a residential development. CAO RECOMMENDATION: 1. Pass to print an ordinance changing the zoning to R-1-PD-SP. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the tentative tract map. BACKGROUND Discussion The applicants want to subdivide the last undivided lot in the Edna side of the Edna-Islay Specific Plan area into twenty-three small single-family lots on private - streets, with a commonly-owned railroad buffer area and creek protection area. To allow the smaller-than-normal sized lots and other exceptions, and to allow a minor change to the number of bedrooms allowed, the applicants are asking for a Planned Development rezoning to R-1-PD-SP. The planned development proposal is similar in virtually every respect to a condominium subdivision. However, for marketing reasons, the applicants have chosen to create tangible lots on private streets rather than air-space or "postage-stamp" lot configurations. No other subdivision in the city has been created in exactly this way. The subdivision is consistent with the Edna-Islay Specific Plan standards, except for density. The density exceeds the number set in the specific plan for this site. However, the site is significantly larger than the specific plan estimate, and meets zoning regulations standards. The Planning Commission considered the subdivision and planned development requests on January 25, 1989, and recommends the council approve them. SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS No significant environmental impacts are likely to result from approval of the rezoning or the subdivision.. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING THE RECOMMENDED ACTION If the council denies the subdivision and rezoning, the applicants will be required to resubmit plans before any construction can take place on the property. Biu �hll��pa ►�I�III city of san Lais ompo i COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT I.act i359 PD 1425 Page 2 Data summary Address: 1024 Tank Farm Road Applicants/property owners: Santa Lucia Hills Representative: Brian Conroy Zoning: R-2-SP and C/OS-40-SP General plan: Low-density residential Environmental status: EIR certified by the council in 1982; no further study necessary Project action deadline: March 24, 1989 Site description The site is relatively flat, sloping at about four percent from the railroad to the corner of Tank Farm and Hollyhock. The railroad runs along the easterly boundary of the site, and the "north creek" approximates the northwesterly irregular boundary. The third leg of the essentially triangular-shaped property is bounded by Tank Farm Road. Except for riparian vegetation in the shallow creek, no significant vegetation exists on-site. Proiect description The developer wants to build 23 dwellings on a five-acre site. Seventeen of the dwellings would be three-bedroom, and six two-bedroom. The homes are to be built on lots that average 4,020 square feet, almost 2,000 square feet smaller than normally allowed by the subdivision regulations. Frontage is to be on private streets, and averages 60'. The project includes development of a railroad buffer area and common open space adjacent to a shallow creek. Only one point of access into the project is planned. EVALUATION In general, staff supports the concept for this medium-density housing area. The council. should be aware of the following while considering the request: 1. The proposal appears to be consistent with the specific plan Density_ The Edna-Islay Specific Plan says that this area is intended for medium-density housing. The specific plan says that medium-density areas "should promote a variety of housing types which include but not be limited to attached single-family homes, garden apartments and condominiums, courts, triplexes, etc. Housing should be developed for people who are looking for smaller, more economical housing, limited private yards or minimum maintenance responsibilities." The proposal appears to meet this intent. I '11111111111011 city of San as OBIspO _ONGs COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Tract 1359 PD 1425 Page 3 The development phasing summary (figure 32 of the FISP) says that 23 units are the maximum number allowed to be built on 2.6 acres. Because of variations in the street layout and more accurate survey information, the actual area involved is five acres (the portion that is a "creek preservation area" has been zoned C/OS-40-SP.). The number of dwellings proposed is still 23, but since seventeen of them are three-bedroom, the number of "dwelling units" as defined by the zoning regulations for medium-density zoning is 31.5. Therefore, the density allowed on the site by the specific plan appears to be exceeded. The zone change to R-1 would allow the number of dwelling units proposed, because dwelling units in the R-1 zone are defined differently than for multi-family zones. The R-1 zone allows any number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit. The specific plan allows minor changes to the plan to be approved by the Community Development Director (see page 81). Minor changes are those that are determined consistent with the intent of the plan. The director has made this determination in this case, as the units meet the intent of the plan for medium-density housing. Phasing. The site is a part of "phase 6" of the specific plan development. Approval of the remainder of phase 6 was granted as part of Tract 1360 in August 1988. Building permits may not be issued for this phase until April 1989. The developer intends to begin construction in May 1989. Railroad buffer. The development of this site involves creation of a railroad buffer area ("concept 4" in the specific plan, shown on figure 14) and preservation of the shallow creek along the property line. Project plans call for development of the buffer area and protection of the creek, except that a path is shown extending across the creek to Hollyhock Way, which may interfere with the protection of the creek. 2. Parking meets standards. Each dwelling has a two-car garage, and the development includes 24 additional parking spaces. The zoning regulations requirements for medium-density developments are: 2 spaces per two-bedroom dwelling 2.5 spaces per three-bedroom dwelling one guest space for every five dwellings Therefore, the requirement for this complex, computed as a multifamily development, is: 6X2 = 12 17 X 2.5 = 42.5 + 1/5 = 5 Total: 59.5 = 60 The project includes a total of 72 spaces. Therefore, the parking requirement is met. A city of san-Luis osispo - MIN COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Tract 1359 PD 1425 Page 4 3. A creek runs along the orooerty line. The creek is part of the "north creek" as defined in the specific plan. This part of the creek is considered a "creek preservation area". For "preservation areas", the specific plan calls for planting of indigenous plants that discourage entry, and preservation of the creek area as it is. (See pages 40 and 22) A twenty-foot buffer area is required from the top of bank to any rear yard fence. The proposal calls for leaving the creek as it is, except for adding planting and creating a path from the development to Hollyhock Way. The developer believes residents will want a shortcut to the side street to visit friends or go to the linear park areas. The council should determine if this access to the creek is consistent with the specific plan. If the path seems desirable, a small footbridge may be preferable, to allow use during rains and to discourage trampling of plants in the creek. In addition, staff recommends additional dense planting be required. The creek area currently is easily accessible from both sides. Additional planting should discourage entry and resulting damage. The Planning Commission agreed with the applicant that a defined pathway would be preferable to several created by residents crossing anywhere they can. That commission required that the path be made a bridge, to protect plants and to make it more difficult for people to go off the path into the creek. The landscape plan has been changed to show a bridge instead of a concrete path. 4. Planned development findings must be made. To approve a planned development plan, the council must find that it meets one or more of the following: 1. It provides facilities or amenities suited to a particular occupancy group (such as the elderly or families with children) which would not be feasible under conventional zoning; 2. It transfers allowable development, within a site, from areas of greater environmental sensitivity or hazard to areas of less sensitivity or hazard; 3. It provides more affordable housing than would be possible with conventional development; 4. Features of the particular design achieve the intent of conventional standards (privacy, usable open space, adequate parking, compatibility with neighborhood character, and so on) as well as or better than the standards themselves; 5. It incorporates features which result in consumption of less materials, energy or water than conventional development. I acy of san As om o �IiI `I COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Tract 1359 PD 1425 page 5 The Planning Commission made the fourth finding, saying that any findings about "affordability" should be supported by documentation that the project would meet housing element standards for affordability for moderate- and lower-income families. (See page F1 in the Housing Element appendices for affordability standards.) Staff feels the first, third, and fifth findings could be made as well, as this type project sells for less than traditional single-family housing (per square foot of housing) and that the minimal yard areas will require less water than conventional housing. 5. Solar orientation is reauired. The subdivision regulations require the longest dimension of each lot to be oriented within thirty degrees of south, unless the subdivider demonstrates cause for exception. Most of the lots are oriented at about a 45-degree angle from the north-south line, so this requirement is not met except for lots 1 and 2. The commission may allow exceptions to this requirement if: A. The lots are large enough to allow proper building orientation and maximum feasible control of solar exposure by the lot owner, regardless of lot orientation; B. Buildings will be constructed as part of the subdivision project (as in condominium or planned development) and the buildings themselves will be properly oriented, with adequate solar exposure; C. Topography makes variations from the prescribed orientation desirable to reduce grading or tree removal or of take advantage of a setting which favors early morning or late afternoon exposure, or where topographical conditions make solar energy infeasible; D. The size of the subdivision in relation to surrounding streets and lots precludes desirable lot orientation. The developer has not demonstrated any of these cases. The council may be able to make the last finding (D), given the location of the railroad and the creek as limiting constraints. Staff recommends the commission require solar water heaters, in any case, and require that they be adequate for the use. 6. Fencing exceptions are requested. The plans show a six-foot high wall at the entrance to the development, along the property line and extending up the bank to the railroad right-of-way line. An exception is required to allow a six-foot wall where a three-foot wall is normally allowed. The specific plan calls for mitigation methods for traffic noise along Tank Farm Road, and lists a 6' wall as a preferred solution. Such walls have been installed in all previous subdivisions along Tank Farm Road. The architectural drawings show the perimeter garden wall as constructed of short sections of four-by-four wood ribs on plywood, alternated with long sections of slumpstone, with stucco-covered concrete block pilasters. The,design is therefore identical to the existing block walls nearby. ����fl� ►�Vlllll�l�p j �� city of san-wis osispo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 1150 PD 1425 ) Page 6 Staff recommends approval of this wall height exception, with a condition that the Architectural Review Commission approve its location, to assure installation of adequate landscaping in front of it. The Planning Commission was concerned about the Edna-Islay area becoming a "walled city", preventing views from the street. That commission felt that because this is the last development on this side of Tank Farm Road, the wall should be approved for consistency, but that future developments along Tank Farm should incorporate techniques to mitigate the effects of these walls on those viewing them. Such techniques could include staggering sections at different distances from the street, or incorporating planters into the wall itself. Combinations of berms and walls are encouraged by the specific plan, and would also lessen the height of the wall (but not the height of the noise barrier overall). 7. Sidewalks are included The Planning Commission and staff have reviewed and find acceptable the proposed sidewalks within the development. The proposal provides sidewalks for most of the homes without using a large amount of land that could be included in the lots. 8. The grading nlan is acceptable The grading, shown on the tentative tract map, is to be limited to sloping the lots to drain to the street or to the creek. The flatness of the site limits the amount of grading necessary. Finish grades indicate some cuts or fills of up to four feet on some lots. The proposal is consistent with the grading regulations. ALTERNATIVES The council may approve the rezoning and subdivision requests, as recommended. The council may deny the requests, on finding inconsistency with the Edna-Islay Specific Plan. The council may continue consideration. OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Concerns of other departments have been resolved by revisions to the plans. RECOMMENDATION 1. Pass to print an ordinance changing the zoning of the site from R-2-SP to R-1-PD-SP; and 2. Adopt a resolution approving the tentative tract map for Tract 1359. Attachments I JL5:tr 1359 O f. CJ ORDINANCE NO. (1989 Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR PD 1425 (1024 TANK FARM ROAD), AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONE MAP FROM R-2-SP TO R-1-PD-SP WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held public hearings to consider amending the zoning regulations in accordance with Section 65800 et. seq. of the Government Code, and Chapter 17.62 of the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed zoning is consistent with general plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning will not have a significant effect on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. That the area shown on the map attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and included herein by reference be reclassified from R-2-SP (Medium-density Residential, with specific plan required) to R-1-PD-SP (Low-density residential with a planned development and specific plan required). SECTION 2. That the preliminary development plan (PD 1425) is hereby approved subject to the findings and conditions: Findings 1. The proposed planned development will not adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of persons residing or working on the site or in the vicinity. 2. The planned development is appropriate at the proposed location and will be compatible with surrounding land uses. 3. The planned development conforms to the general plan and meets zoning ordinance Orequirements. Ordinance No. (1989 Series) ( \ PD 1425 ) Page 2 4. The proposed planned development is consistent with the Edna-Islay Specific Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report was certified by the council in 1982. No further environmental study is necessary. 5. Features of the particular design, including private streets, common open space, and rear yard areas, achieve the intent of conventional standards as well as or better than the standards themselves. Conditions 1. Reduced street and sideyards are hereby granted, as shown on plans dated January 18, 1989. 2. Smaller than normal lot sizes are hereby approved, but in no case shall a lot size be smaller than 4,000 square feet. 3. The applicant shall submit a precise plan, consistent with the zoning regulations requirements for precise plans, to the Community Development Director for approval. Such precise plan may be incorporated in the improvement plans for Tract 1359. SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said city, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said final passage. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk on and after the date following introduction and passage to print and shall be available to any interested member of the public. t �l 0 Ordinance No. (1989 Series) J PD 1425 Page 3 INTRODUCED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, at its meeting held on the day of 1989, on motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: City A ministrative Officer / ity Attor Community Development Director low. �+!.......:........... 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That this council, after consideration of the tentative map of Tract 1539 and the Planning Commission's recommendations, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The design of the tentative map and proposed improvements are consistent with the general plan and specific plan for Edna-Islay. 2. The site is physically suited for the type and density of development allowed in an R-I-PD-SP zone. 3. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will not conflict with easements for access through (or use of property within) the proposed subdivision. 4. The Community Development Director has determined that an environmental impact report G' was certified for the entire Edna-Islay Specific Plan in 1982, and that no further environmental study is needed. 5. The size of the subdivision in relation to'surrounding streets and lots precludes desirable lot orientation. SECTION 2. Conditions. That the approval of the tentative map for Tract 1539 be subject to the following conditions: 1. The subdivider shall establish covenants, conditions, and restrictions for the regulation of land use control of nuisances and architectural control of all buildings and facilities. These.CC&R's shall be approved by the Community Development Department and administered by the homeowner's association. 2. The subdivider shall include the following provisions. in the CC&R's for the Tract: a Enforcement of the CC&R's and professional perpetual maintenance of all common areas, including the railroad buffer area, creekside common area, and private streets. b. No parking on the site except in approved designated spaces. C. Grant to the city of San Luis Obispo the right to order vehicles parked in unauthorized places to be towed away on a complaint basis. Od. No outside storage of boats, campers, motorhomes, and trailers, nor long-term storage of inoperable Vehicles.. n Resolution No. (1989 Series) Tract 1359 Page 2 e. No change in city-required provisions of CC&R's without prior City council approval. f. Homeowner's association shall file with the City Clerk the names and addresses of all officers of the homeowners' association within 15 days of any change in membership of the homeowners' association. Said change shall be filed with the City Clerk. g. Protection of solar access for all solar collectors. 3. Subdivider shall construct all public improvements shown on the tentative map.. 4. Subdivider shall offer for dedication to the city and show on final map: a. An casement for creek preservation and maintenance. b. An casement for all underground water and sewer utilities crossing the property to the approval of the City Engineer. C. Access and open space easements to the railroad buffer consistent with the Edna-Islay Specific Plan, to the approval of the Community Development Director. O 5. Subdivider shall install separate water meters for each unit. 6. The final map must show the existing drainage pipe from the railroad property at the northerly corner of the property. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground to the approval of the City Engineer and affected utility companies. 8. All work done in the creek preservation area must be approved by the Community Development Director and the Department of Fish and Game. 9. Final map shall include names for private streets that conform with city street naming policy to the approval of the Community Development Director. 10. The path across the creek shall be replaced by a footbridge. The design of the bridge must be approved by the Community Development Director and City Engineer. 11. The landscaping plan for the creek shall include indigenous planting that discourages access, consistent with the Edna-Islay Specific Plan, to the approval of the Community Development Director. 12. All residences shall be equipped with solar collectors for water heating purposes. Locations for the collectors shall be approved by the Architectural Review Commission. O 13. A wall height exception for the wall along Tank Farm Road is hereby approved. The location and design of the wall is to be approved by the Architectural Review Commission. Resolution No. (1989 Series) Tract 1359 Page 3 14. A four-foot-wide sidewalk shall be provided along one side of each private street, to the approval of the Community Development Director. On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1989. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: `f City A ministrative Officer ity AttornVy e Community Development Director RESOLUTION NO. (1989 Series) C A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 1359 AND REZONING PD 1425 FOR PROPERTY AT 1024 TANK FARM ROAD BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. That this council, after consideration of the tentative map of Tract 1359 and rezoning request PD 1425, and the Planning Commission's recommendations, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The design of the tentative map and proposed improvements are inconsistent with the general plan and the Edna-Islay specific plan. SECTION 2. The request for approval of the tentative map for Tract 1359 and the rezoning request PD 1425 are hereby denied. On motion of .seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1989. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 0 - Resolution -Resolution No. (1989 Series) Tract 1359 PD 1425 Page 2 APPROVED: City dministrative Officer ��Eity Attor y Community Development Director C , JL5:resnix I ' SARTIA UJCIA HILLS November 29, 1988 City of San Luis Obispo Planning Department 990 Palm Street P.O. Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 TRACT 1359 LETTER OF DESCRIPTION FOR REZONING We are asking for a rezoning of the existing Tract 1359 from R-2 SP to R-1-SRPD. The units proposed are single family homes with 2 and 3-bedroom plans of one and two stories in height. Lots are approximately 60' x 67' (4,000+/- S.F.) in size with a 5'0" wide side yard easement on one side (blank wall side) to provide a zero lot line concept as done on our Tract 1235-1. Front yards and open areas shall be landscaped by the developer and maintained by the Homeowners Association. All rear and side yards within fenced areas shall be landscaped by the homeowner. All streets within the tract shall be private. This project has been designed to meet a market need for single family homes, a step up from our existing condominiums with a larger unit, ownership of the lot, yet small enough to be easily maintained, and yet allowing for better affordability than comparably sized single family homes. Sincerely, Brian Conroy BC/po 4058 Broad Street P.O. Box 1796 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 (805) 544.3613 l� SAFTR UJCIA HILL, January 9, 1989 RECEIVED J A N 131989 City of San Luis Obispo OfY Of Son Luis Othspo Planning Department Communny Development 990 Palm Street P.O. Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA. 93403-8100 TRACT 1359 LETTER OF DESCRIPTION FOR REZONING This project is designed to meet a very specific unmet need of people who are looking for smaller 2 & 3 bedroom, more economical housing with limited private yards and minimum maintenance responsibilities. To include small affordable 3 bedroom units a down zoning to R1- P.D. S.-P. from R-2 S.P. is necessary. OThe proposed lots are approximately 60'x 67' (41000 SF) in a zero lot line configuration similar to earlier subdivision in the Edna Islay Specific Plan (EISP) area. Construction is scheduled to start in May 1989 and be completed by February/March 1990. We are very excited about this new project. Not only is the creekside site unique and deserving of a new product, but the designs offer 2 & 3 bedroom housing with a single family look and with the affordability inherent in more dense projects. Sincerely, hn French JF: is 4058 Broad Street P.O. Box 1796 San Luis Obispo, California 93406 (805) 144-3613 �� UJCIAHILA January 17, 1989 City of San Luis Obispo Community Development District 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 Attention Judy Lautner Re: Tract 1359 Attached are eight copies of revised ARC package with added grading, fire hydrant, sidewalk and bike path and setback dimensions. In answer to your request for setback items requiring a variance, if this was a standard R-1 zone,the following list has been prepared: PLAN (LOT NUMBER) REQUIRED SETBACK / SETBACK REQUESTED 501 (3,7,11,12,17,20) 20'RequiredFront 15' REQUESTED 502 (23) 20'Required Front 18' REQUESTED 502 (2,6,8,14,16,19,22,23) 10' Required 5' REQUESTED (Blank Wall) Side Yard 503 (1,4,5,9,13,15,18,21) 20' Required Front 14' REQUESTED 10' Required 5' REQUESTED (Blank Wall) Side Yard Fence height exception is requested at the rear of lots 5, 6 and 7 for a 6'0" high fence with a 2'0" high trellice added to top as shown in DTL 5/P-1. In addition, a fence height exception is requested for the 6'0" required buffer block wall along Tank Farm Road. Please call if you have any further questions. Sincerely, /tea,,. Brian Conroy 4058 Broad Street • P.O. Box 1796 San Luis Obispo. California 93406 • (81.15) 544•V,1 3 �—/� ^ CL J Vg 41 gg5 w3is p its,41.1 awa w O t � a$� ' It I I pl�aOp It o : l 44 � It RrIF R.r It 00 too At ted wj �/��� � M•: y w' /, — -� •- •-.e I i �•70.Y�f�'y I