HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-10 - RESOLUTIONS - TENTATIVE PM 21435 DENIED (2)Pte, RESOLUTION NO. 92-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DENYING
REVISED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21435 TO ALLOY THE MINOR LAND DIVISION
OF 5.32 ACRES INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 27548 CLEAR LAKE DRIVE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as
follows:
a. An application for a tentative parcel map was filed on October 10,
1989, by George Thomas ("the applicant"). The property for which
this entitlement has been filed is located at 27548 Clear Lake Drive,
940 feet east of the Cedarfort Drive intersection approximately
one-half mile east of Sand Canyon Road. The project site is 5.32
acres in gross area. The subject parcel is lot 23 of Tract 37573.
The Assessor's Parcel Numbers for the site are 2841-020-051. The
applicant proposes to subdivide this property into four new single
0. family residential lots of 62,400, 67,840, 53,120, and 43,840 square
feet, respectively.
b. The applicable zoning for this property is A-1-1 Light Agricultural,
one acre minimum lot size, and is designated as RVL (Residential Very
Low) 0.5-1.0 dwelling units per acre according to the City of Santa
Clarita General Plan. The proposed density of the four lot proposal
is 0.75 dwelling units per acre.
c. The property contains a single family residence and the majority of
the site is in a predominantly natural state. The property contains
a significant ridgeline which traverses the site.
d. The surrounding uses are low density residential.
e. The application was circulated for City Department and agency review
upon receipt. The City of Santa Clarita Development Review Committee
(DRC) met on November 30, 1989 and again on February 22, 1991 to
discuss the project and additional information and revisions needed
from the applicant. City staff also supplied the applicant with
preliminary recommended conditions.
f. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
April 2, 1991 and subsequently continued to May 7, 1991 and again to
May 21, 1991 at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Santa Clarita, at 7:00 p.m.
g. At the Planning Commission meeting of June 4, 1991, the Planning
Commission voted to adopt Resolution P91-18 denying Tentative Parcel
Map 21435.
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h. An appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the project was
submitted by the applicant on June 5, 1991 and was scheduled to be
heard by the City Council on July 9, 1991. The project was continued
to September 24, 1991 and again to November 12, 1991.
i. At the City Council meeting of November 12, 1991, the project was
brought before the City Council on appeal and was referred back to
the Planning Commission with no specific directions given other than
to reconsider the matter and make a recommendation for City Council
consideration on February 25, 1992.
j. On December 19, 1991, the applicant submitted a revised map
indicating a two lot subdivision rather than the previous four lot
subdivision request.
k. The proposed density of the revised tentative map is 0.37 dwelling
units per acre.
1. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission for
Tentative Parcel Map 21435 (as revised) on February 4, 1992 at the
City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at
7:00 p.m.
M. On February 4, 1992, the Planning Commission voted to adopt
Resolution P92-06 denying Tentative Parcel Map 21435 (as revised).
n. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council for
Tentative Parcel Map 21435 (as revised) on February 25, 1992 at the
City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at
6:30 p.m.
o. This revised project was reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff prepared an
Initial Environmental Assessment for this project. Staff determined
that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Effect could be adopted
for this project.
SECTION 2. Based upon the above findings of fact, oral and written
testimony and other evidence received at the public hearing held for the
project, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council and on
its behalf, the City Council further finds as follows:
a. At the public hearing of February 25, 1992, the City Council
considered the agenda report prepared for this project (Tentative
Parcel Map 21435 - as revised) and received testimony on this
proposal.
b. The City's General Plan designation for the project site is RVL
(Residential Very Low) 0.5-1.0 dwelling units per acre. The proposed
use of the property for residential development is consistent with
this land use designation.
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... c. Although it is not considered a physical constraint, a specific
building restriction exists on this property which prohibits the
construction of more than one residence and accessory buildings. The
project site has been previously developed with an existing single
family dwelling. This project, as revised, would create one more
building site in addition to the existing single family residence.
d. The project contains a significant ridgeline which traverses the
site; the General Plan encourages the retention of open space to
preserve significant ridgelines and provide land use buffers.
The previous four lot proposal would have impacted the existing
ridgeline and open space features that are contained within the
property and was contrary to the draft Hillside and Ridgeline
criteria and goals and policies of the General Plan's Land Use
Element, Community Design Element and Open Space Element. Due to the
existence of a previously graded building pad at the terminus of
Clear Lake Drive along with an already constructed single family
dwelling, the current two lot request would not impact the site's
topography or open space features.
SECTION 3. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City
Council hereby determines as follows:
a. As proposed, the project does not substantiate all of the findings
.—. associated with approving a tentative parcel map.
b. The development restriction placed upon the property (as shown on
Tract Map 37573 on file with the Los Angeles County Recorder's
Office) limits the development of this property to the existing
single family residence and accessory buildings currently on site.
C. The approval of this land division would not be in conformance with
the density approved for Tract Map 37573.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California, as follows:
a. The City Council hereby denies Tentative Parcel Map 21435 (without
prejudice) to allow the subdivision of the subject property into two
new lots for residential development at 27548 Clear Lake Drive
(Assessor's Parcel No. 2841-020-051).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March , 1992.
Jil lajic, Mayor
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^ ATTEST:
nna M. Gri y, City Clepf
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) as
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Donna M. Grindey, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy
of a Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of March 1992 by the
following vote of the City Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None
nna M. Grindey, City Clerk
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