Item 11 - MDR 94-57 Hillside/Ridgeline Linda Wells AGE DA REPORT SUMMARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council ~
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~
ant C1~ e
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assist 'ty Manag r'~' ~q'
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Pla~ing Services¢?>
DATE: March 7, 1995
SUBJECT: Minor Development Review 94-57 {Hillside/Ridgeline), Linda Wells, Applicant
ABSTRACT
A request to construct a 4,204 square foot single-family home and a 1,050 square foot
)ool house on a 3.25 acre lot located at 15650 Boulder Mountain Road, in the RR-A/RR-C
zones.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project qualifies for a Class 3 categorical exemption of the California
Environmental Quality Act guidelines because it is a single-family residential infill
project.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Public notice was mailed to 5 adjoining property owners.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Minor Oevelopment Review 94-57
{Hillside/Ridqeline) subject to the conditions contained in the attached proposed
resolution.
ACTION
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--AGENDA REPOR
CITY OF POWAY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Mana~~)
BY: John ~. Fitch, Assistant City Manager()~~
INITIATED
Reba.right-Quastler, Director of PlannVing Services~
Marijo Van Dyke, Associate Planner
DATE: March 7, 1995
MANDATORY
ACTION DATE: March 7, 1995
SUBJECT: Minor Development Review 94-57 (Hillside/Ridgeline), Linda
Wells, Applicant: A request to construct a 4,204 square foot
single-family home and a 1,050 square foot pool house on a
3.25 acre lot located at 15650 Boulder Mountain Road, in the
RR-A/RR-C zones.
APN: 275-800-08
BACKGROUND
In July, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution P-91-44, approving an
application for the construction of a home and a guest house on the subject
property which was proposed by Jeanne Shinnick. Included, was an approval to
locate the main house pad near the summit of the lot and utilize the lower pad
as the location for the guest house. The original building pad location which
was designated on the tentative tract map (TTM 85-03), was the lower previously
disturbed area. This approval expired on July 16, 1993.
FINDINGS
The property is a 3.25 acre parcel which is oriented roughly in a northwest
facing configuration, with a natural slope averaging nearly 30 percent. It is
part of the northeastern flank of Boulder Mountain. The top of the highest ridge
of Boulder Mountain is at the 1,210 foot elevation, approximately 1,000 feet
southwest of this building site, which is at elevation 990 feet for the upper pad
and 934 feet for the pool house. The Arnold home, the adjacent property to the
southwest at elevation 1105 feet, is the only home in the neighborhood at a
higher elevation.
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The house pad, garage and parking area on the upper portion of the lot have been
designed with multiple levels to adhere closely to the natural terrain. As a
result the areas of grading are greatly diminished. The driveway to the upper
pad follows along a contour thereby keeping the gradient under 15 percent except
for the uppermost 45 feet leading to the parking area.
There is very little level outdoor space, therefore the design of the home
includes a series of cantilevered terraces projecting over the edge of the slope.
The house however, remains compact and is oriented well to its site.
This portion of Boulder Mountain is a part of the proposed Poway Sub-area Plan.
The property is covered in Chemise Chaparral, with boulder outcrops distributed
throughout. Although no Coastal Sage Scrub is located on this property, or
adjoining properties, the site is nevertheless still associated with the greater
Boulder Mountain feature, and contributes to the overall quantity and quality of
habitat contained within what is identified to be a wildlife corridor.
The upper portion of the lot, which is of major concern will lose approximately
one-half acre to the house/garage construction, plus the disturbance needed for
the installation of a twelve-foot-wide driveway. The lower pad is of minor
concern since it has been previously disturbed.
The proposed pool house does not contain any cooking facilities. The applicant
is prohibited from adding a kitchen, and from renting the building in the future.
The neighborhood Architectural Control Committee has voiced concerns relating to
the distance separating the main house and the pool house. Given the natural
gradient of the property, it does not appear that many alternative configurations
are probable for the placement of both buildings together. It was also
originally requested by the Committee that the driveway and carport for the pool
house be eliminated. The applicant complied, however, the driveway is required
to be retained in order to provide for adequate Fire Department apparatus turn
around.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project qualifies for a Class 3 categorical exemption because it is a
single-family residential infill project.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
Public notice was mailed to --5 adjoining property owners.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Minor Development Review 94-57
(Hillside/Ridqeline) subject to the conditions contained in the attached proposed
resolution.
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Attachments:
A, Proposed Resolution
B, Zoning and Location Map
C. Site Plan
D, Main House Building Elevations
E. Main House Floor Plan
F. Pool House Building Elevations
G. Pool House Site/Floor Plan
H, Garage Plans
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RESOLUTION NO. P-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-57 (HILLSIDE/RIDGELINE)
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 275-800-08
WHEREAS, Minor Development Review 94-57 (Hillside/Ridgeline), submitted by
Linda Wells, applicant, requests approval for construction of a 4,204 square foot
home and a detached 1,050 square foot detached pool house for the property
located at 15650 Boulder Mountain Road in the RR-A/RR-C zone; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 1995, the City Council held a hearing on the above
referenced item.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Environmental Findinqs:
This project is exempt from environmental review under Category 3 of the
CEQA guidelines which includes construction of single-family residences.
Under the draft guidelines proposed for the Poway Sub-Area Conservation
Plan, the area of disturbance for construction of the home and guest home
should be limited to approximately two acres.
Section 2: Findinqs:
1. The approved project is consistent with the general plan in that it
is a single-family residence and guest house on a 3.25 acre site and
the General Plan designation is Rural Residential which permit this
type of low density residential use.
2. The approved project will not have an adverse aesthetic, health,
safety, or architecturally related impact upon adjoining properties,
in that the grading design, building elevations will be compatible
with surrounding development and building materials and colors will
blend wit the surrounding hillside terrain.
3. The approved project is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, in
that it complies with the setbacks, height limit, and all other
property development standards of the Rural Residential zones.
4. That the approved project encourages the orderly and harmonious
appearance of structures and property within the City, in that
surrounding properties are zoned for rural residential use and have
been developed.
Section 3: City Council Decision:
The City Council hereby approves Minor Development Review 94-57
Hillside/Ridgeline) subject to the following conditions:
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Within 30 days of approval (I) the applicant shall submit in writing that
all conditions of approval have been read and understood; and (2) the
property owner shall execute a Covenant on Real Property.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES.
SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. Site shall be developed in accordance with the approved site plans on file
in the Planning Services Department and the conditions contained herein.
2. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all conditions of
approval shall be submitted to the Planning Services Department prior to
issuance of building permits.
3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of
the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at
the time of building permit issuance.
4. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereof, all conditions of approval contained herein shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services.
5. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code,
Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code,
Uniform Fire Code, and all other applicable codes and ordinances in effect
at the time of building permit issuance.
6. For each new residential dwelling, commercial or industrial unit(s), the
applicant shall pay Permit, Plan Check and Inspection Fees and School Fees
at the established rate (in accordance with City-adopted policy and/or
ordinance).
7. Maximum driveway width shall not exceed 12 feet except in the turnaround
areas.
8. Stucco colors shall be approved by the Department of Planning Services
prior to issuance of building permits.
9. All new and existing utilities shall be underground.
10. Future grading of the hillside portions of the subject lot shall be
prohibited unless approved by the City Council and the State and Federal
Resource Agencies.
11. Self-generating water softeners are prohibited in accordance with Chapter
13.04 of the Municipal Code.
12. Grading is to be limited to the driveway alignment and pads for the
residence, pool and pool house.
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13. Existing on-site trees shall be retained wherever possible and shall be
maintained in a horticulturally acceptable manner. Dead, decaying, or
potentially dangerous trees shall be approved for removal at the
discretion of the Planning Services Department during the review of the
Master Plan of existing on-site trees. Living trees which are approved
for removal shall be replaced on a tree-for-tree basis as required by the
Planning Services Department.
14. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not
issued for this project within two years from the date of project
approval.
15. Permission to grade off site shall be obtained from the adjoining property
owner prior to commencement of the grading operation.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES.
1. A grading plan for the development of the property shall be submitted to
the City's Engineering Services Department for review and approval prior
to issuance of a grading permit and start of grading operation. Rough
grading of the site must be completed and shall meet the City's
Engineering Services inspector's approval prior to issuance of a building
permit.
2. A right-of-way permit shall be obtained from the City's Engineering
Services Department for any work to be done within the public street
right-of-way or any City-held easement. Said work shall include, but is
not to be limited to, construction of driveway approach, sewer lateral
installation, water service line installation, street construction
(including concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk). Permit shall be obtained
prior to start of work.
3. The following development fees shall be paid prior to building permit
issuance:
1. Traffic Mitigation $ 990.00
2. Sewer Service
-indirect benefit 500.00
-cleanout 50.00
-inspection 25.00
(Development fees are subject to change.)
4. The existing 3/4" water meter will need to be replaced with a one inch or
larger line to serve the residential fire sprinkler system.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHALL BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES.
1. Roof covering shall meet Class A fire retardant testing as specified in
the Uniform Building Standards No. 32-7 for fire retardant roof covering
materials, per City of Poway Ordinance No. 64.
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2. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on the building in such a
position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the
property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. Address
shall be required at private driveway entrances.
3. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace shall be maintained
with a spark arrester.
4. The access roadway shall be extended to within 150' of all portions of the
exterior walls of the first story of any building. Where the access
roadway cannot be provided, approved fire protection system(s) shall be
provided as required and approved by the chief.
5. A residential fire sprinkler system is required in both the new residence
and the pool house.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway, State of
California, this 7th of March, 1995.
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
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