Item 5 - VAR 95-11 Ammnd to DR 94-07 Shea Homes
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AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James l. Bowersox, City Man~ ^
INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager11 t lit
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Planning Services ~
DATE: December 19, 1995
SUBJECT: Variance 95-11 and Amendment to Development Review 94-07, Shea Homes,
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ABSTRACT
A request to permit the substitution of the single-story plan for two-story plans on
five lots, and encroachment into the required twenty-foot rear yard setback for Lots
30, 53 and 57 and required ten-foot street side yard setback for lots 53 and 57 in
order to accommodate the placement of single-stories on these lots. The lots are
located within Poway Oaks, located on Whispering Tree Lane and Poway Oaks Drive, in the
RS-7 zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW -
The subject project is considered exempt, under the provisions of the California
- Environmental Quality Act, Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Public Notice was published in the Poway News Chieftain and mailed to 125 property
owners within 500 feet of the project boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Variance 95-11 and Amendment to
Development Review 94-07, subject to the conditions contained in the attached proposed
resolution.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POW A Y
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Man~.
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INITIATED BY: John D. Fitch, Assistant City Manager ," d(
Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Planning Services ~
Marijo Van Dyke, Associate Planner
DATE: December 19, 1995
MANDATORY
ACTION DATE: January 16, 1996
SUBJECT: Variance 95-11 and Amendment to Develooment Review 94-07. Shea
Homes. Aoolicant: A request to permit the substitution of the
single-story plan for two-story plans on five lots, and
encroachment into the required twenty-foot rear yard setback
for lots 30, 53 and 57 and required ten-foot street side yard
setback for Lots 53 and 57 in order to accoll1lllodate thEf
placement of single-stories on these lots. The lots are
located within Poway Oaks, located on Whispering Tree lane and
Poway Oaks Drive, in the RS-7 zone.
APN: 317-211-04 (Portions)
BACKGROUND
The plotting for the lots within the Poway Oaks development was originally
- approved under Development Review DR 94-07. As sales have proceeded on Phases
I and II, it appears that there is a greater than expected desire for the single-
story model on the part of buyers. The developer is requesting approval to
substitute an additional five single story models (Plan 1) for two story models
originally plotted for Phases III and IV. In order to accomplish that goal,
three lots will require rear yard setback variances and two of the same lots will
also require street side yard setback variances.
FINDINGS
Two of the new Plan l's are proposed for the corners of Whispering Tree lane and
Poway Oaks Drive, two are located along Whispering Tree Lane backing up to Poway
Creek, and two back up to Pomerado Road.
ACTION:
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December 19, 1995
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The advantages of plotting single-story models on oPposin9 corner lots is that
it reduces the vertical massing of structures as you approach the intersection,
giving the appearance of greater space and variation of rooflines. The models
being added on the south side of Whispering Tree Lane, Lots 42 and 44, will
reduce the overall impact of the predominantly two-story models backing up to
Metate lane.
A 1'6" street side yard setback variance is requested for lot 53 and a 4 inch
variance for lot 57. A rear yard setback variance of 3'10" is requested for Lot
30, a 2'10" for Lot 53, and a 3'4" for Lot 57.
Staff concurs that these proposed changes will enhance the overall appearance of
the project as well as offer opportunities to a broader range of buyers. The
distribution of the lots proposed for the substitution will improve the variation
in the street scene.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW -
The subject project is considered exempt, under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
- Public Notice was published in the Poway News Chieftain and mailed to 125
property owners within 500 feet of the project boundaries.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Variance 95-11 and Amendment to
Oevelopment Review 94-07, subject to the conditions contained in the attached
proposed resolution.
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Attachments:
A. Proposed Resolution
B. Zoning and Location Map
C. Proposed Site Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. P-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING VARIANCE 95-11 AND
AMENDING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-07
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 317-211-04 (PORTIONS)
WHEREAS, Vari ance 95-11 and an amendment to Development Review 94-07
submitted by Shea Homes, Applicant, requests the substitution of the single-story
floor plan for two-story plans on five lots, and encroachment into the required
twenty-foot rear yard setback for Lots 30, 53 and 57, and the required ten-foot
street side yard setback for Lots 53 and 57 of the Poway Oaks subdivision, in
order to accommodate the placement of single-story homes on these lots, which are
located on Whispering Tree Lane and Poway Oaks Drive, in the RS-7 zone;and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1995, the City Council held a duly advertised
public hearing to solicit comments from the public, both pro and con, relative
to this application.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: Environmental Findinos:
The City Council finds that Variance 95-11 and amendment to Development
Review 94-07, are exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption Class 5, as the project
is a minor alteration to land use limitations.
Section 2: Findinas:
Variance 95-11
1. The approved project is consistent with the general plan in that it
- proposes the construction of homes within lots which are designated
for residential use.
2. That there are special circumstances applicable to the property, and
because of this, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance
deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in
the vicinity under identical zoning classification.
The special circumstances include the fact that the tract model
proposed for the subject lots is a single-story model with a larger
footprint, this making it difficult to site the home on the lot
while meeting all the setback requirements.
3. That granting the variance or its modification is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed
by other property in the same vicinity and zoning for which the
variance is sought, in that customers of the Poway Oaks development
are requesting that the Plan 1 Model be built more frequently.
There are no single-story homes proposed on any of the nearby lots.
Therefore, the mix of units is enhanced by the use of this model,
but a variance is needed in order to fit them on the lots.
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4. That granting the variance or its modification will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone
in which the property is located.
S. That the granting of this variance does not constitute a special
privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in
the vicinity and zone in that the property is located in an area
where, although the lots are of similar size, there is some variance
in lot dimension which precipitated a problem in plotting the new
homes.
6. That the granting of thi s variance does not allow the use or
activity which is not otherwi se expressly authorized by zoni ng
development regulations governing the parcel or property in that the
proposed project is the construction of new single-family homes in
the Residential Single-Family 7 zone.
Amendment to Develooment Review 94-07
1. The approved project is consistent with the general plan in that it
proposed construction of single-family homes in an area designated
for residential use. The use of additional single-story models is
in keeping with the intent of the General Plan Goal of increasing
the diversity of home designs available in tract developments.
2. That the approved project wi 11 not have an adverse aesthetic,
health, safety, or architecturally related impact upon adjoining
properties, because the lower rooflines on a greater number of homes
will open up view corridors along Metate Lane and also within the
interior neighborhood.
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3. That the approved project encourages the orderly and harmonious
appearance of structures and property within the City, because the
lower rooflines on a greater number of homes within the new
development will help the new project to blend visually with the
surrounding neighborhood.
4. That the approved project is in compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance, except with regard to minimum building setbacks on three
lots for which a variance has been approved. In all other respects
the homes meet the development standards of the underlying zoning.
Section 3: Citv Council Oecision:
The City Counc il hereby approves Variance 95-11 and Amendment to
Development Review 94-07, subject to the following conditions:
Within 30 days of approval (1) 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.
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COIIPLIANCE IIITH THE FOllOIIING CONDITIONS IS REQUIRED. COMPLIANCE SHAll BE
APPROVED BY THE DEPARTIIENT OF PLANNING SERVICES.
SITE DEVElOPMENT
1. Site shall be developed in accordance with the amended site plans on file
in the Planning Services Department and the conditions contained herein.
2. 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 buildin9 permit issuance.
3. All conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. P-95-10 which
approved Development Review 94-07, shall remain in full force and effect.
4. 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.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Poway, State of
California, this 19th day of December, 1995. -
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marjorie K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
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