SR - TTM-0034-14 - CONSTRUCTION OF 8 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 6231 E WIMBLETON COURT
1. SUBJECT
PUBLIC HEARING: Tentative Tract Map No. 0034 -14, Major Site Plan Review No.0785 -14,
Design Review No. 4768 -14, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1841 -15, located at 6231
E. Wimbleton Court.
2. SUMMARY
The applicant proposes to subdivide one approximately 2.08 acre lot into eight numbered lots
and two lettered lots for development of eight single - family houses and one common recreation
area.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt City Council Resolution 10999:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 0034 -14, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO.0785 -14, DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4768 -14, AND
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1841 -15
TO SUBDIVIDE ONE APPROXIMATELY 2.08 ACRE
LOT INTO EIGHT NUMBERED LOTS AND TWO
LETTERED LOTS FOR EIGHT SINGLE - FAMILY
HOUSES AND ONE COMMON RECREATION AREA
LOCATED AT 6231 E. WIMBLETON COURT
4 FISCAL IMPACT
None
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
1. Provide for a safe community
Strategies:
d) Assure the development of the City occurs in a fashion that maximizes public safety.
3. Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
Strategies:
c) Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Land Use Element Goal 1.0:
Meet the present and future needs of all residential and business sectors with a diverse and
balanced mix of land uses.
• Policy 1.2 Balance economic gains from new development while preserving the character
and densities of residential neighborhoods.
• Policy 1.3 Provide a range of housing densities and types to meet the diverse needs and
lifestyles of residents.
• Policy 1.6 Minimize effects of new development on the privacy and character of
surrounding neighborhoods.
Housing Element Goal 3:
Identify adequate housing sites which will be made available through appropriate zoning and
development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage
the development of a variety of types of housing for all income groups.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Existing Site
The 2.08 acre site is currently developed with an abandoned residence and garage structure. The
site previously served as a palm tree nursery. The project site is located in an area surround by
single - family residences to the east and south zoned Single Family Residential (R -1 -6), a vacant
lot to the west zoned Single Family Residential (R -1 -7), and vacant land to the north zoned
Agricultural (A -1).
Proposed Project
The project applicant is proposing a residential development on the 2.08 -acre project site. The
applicant is seeking to develop the site with eight custom homes. The project involves
subdividing the approximately 2.08 -acre parcel into eight numbered lots and two lettered lots.
The project will be developed in two phases. The project includes a clubhouse with an indoor
pool and associated common area. The common area includes an outdoor social area with grill
and shade structure, walkways, basketball paving, turf area, and seat wall, as well as a large
screen hedges along the eastern and southern borders of the lot. The slopes on the northern
portion of the site will be left undisturbed and will be included in an open space easement. Phase
1 of the project will include construction of all retaining walls, drainage structures, utility stubs to
all lots, the clubhouse and common area on Lot A, the entrance on Lot B, and custom homes on
Lots 3, 6, and 8. The remaining lots (1, 2, 4, 5, and 7) will be part of Phase 2. Homes on the
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Phase 2 lots will be left to individual owners to construct. The owners will be required to follow
the same neighborhood theme and architectural style established by Phase 1.
The project meets the general standards for single family developments in the R -1 -6 zone. The
project's issues revolve around the design quality and contextual compatibility with the
surrounding area.
At the Design Review Committee meeting of December 21, 2016, the Committee formally
reviewed proposal. At the meeting, the Committee felt that the project did not uphold design
community aesthetics and the project was internally inconsistent and lacked in integrated design
theme, and lacked sensitivity both internally and to the surrounding community the Committee
wanted to continue the item, in order to allow the applicant additional time to resolved the
concerns expressed by the Committee. However; the applicant felt that they had addressed the
Committee's previous concerns and requested a recommendation from the Committee, rather
than returning to the Committee, therefore the Committee recommended denial to the Planning
Commission on the proposal.
At its February 22, 2017, meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed residential
development, the Planning Commission, found that the project is internally consistent and has an
integrated designed theme. This finding was made in part based on the exhibits and additional
information presented at the Planning Commission, which had not been previously presented to
the Design Review Committee and City staff. The modifications made to the proposed
architectural styles make the project visually distinctive and set the proposed development apart
from the surrounding residences. The project has been designed in a modern interpretation of a
Moorish architectural style that incorporates specific architectural features, details and materials
that complement the community aesthetics while creating an internally balanced design.
Environmental Document
The proposed project is subject to environmental review per the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV No. 1841 -15) has
been prepared for this project and was provided to the Planning Commission (PC) for review and
consideration. The PC made a recommendation of approval to the City Council on this project,
including any of the environmental impacts associated with the proposal.
The Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt this environmental document was mailed to residents,
property owners, and tenants within 300' of the subject property. Additionally it was advertised
in the Orange City News on December 7, 2016 and posted at the site on December 7, 2016. The
public review period began on December 7, 2016 and ended on January 9, 2017. City staff
received 14 written comments during the public review period. Of the comments received one
was from a public agency asking to be kept in the distribution list for the project, the remaining
13 were from members of the community in opposition to the proposal. The written comment
and response to comments have been included in the ENV No. 1841 -15.
Neighborhood Concerns
At the Design Review Committee meeting on December 21, 2016, and at the Planning
Commission meeting on February 22, 2017, there were numerous speakers that expressed
concerns regarding the proposal. In general, the comments related to aesthetics, lack of
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landscaping, height of retaining walls, proximity to existing homes, loss of views, privacy,
ingress /egress, safety of children and elders, project - related traffic, and impact on quality of life.
During the public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which began on
December 7, 2016 and ended on January 9, 2017, City staff received 13 comments from
members of the community, all 13 commenters are in opposition to the proposal. In general the
concerns are related to access to the clubhouse via Wimbleton Court, guest parking, height of
proposed walls, use of existing easements on Wimbleton Court and Pheasant Lane for site
access, aesthetics, lack of landscaping, impact on quality of life, traffic concerns, safety, noise,
density, ingress /egress, impact to wildlife, loss of views, height of structures, and privacy
concerns.
The comments and response to comments from the Mitigated Negative Declaration comment
review period have been incorporated into the Mitigated Negative Declaration and is attached as
Exhibit B to the staff report for the Council's review and consideration. In addition, the minutes
of the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission meetings have been attached to the
staff report as Attachments 5 and 6.
8. ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION
City Staff Review:
City staff reviewed the proposal numerous times and completed its review of the submitted plans
on June 20, 2016, and has recommended approval of the applications requested due to the
project's compliance with the development standards, subject to standard conditions.
Design Review Committee:
The project was reviewed by the Committee on two separate for preliminary review. On
December 7, 2016, the mitigated negative declaration was released for public review and the
revised architectural design was formally reviewed by the Committee on December 21, 2016.
The Committee recommended denial to the Planning Commission by a vote of 4 -0, primarily
based on the numerous meetings with the project team, and the Committee's consensus that the
project does not uphold community aesthetics and that the project is internally inconsistent and
lacks in integrated design theme; lacks sensitivity both internally and to the surrounding
community.
Planning Commission:
At its February 22, 2017, meeting the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and took
testimony from the community and the applicant. The Commission recommended approval of the
project to the City Council and directed staff to draft a resolution with appropriate findings and
conditions of approval staff to by a vote of five ayes.
9. ATTACHMENTS
Attachments to Report:
1. Draft City Council Resolution No. 10999
2. Vicinity Map
3. Planning Commission Staff Report dated February 22, 2017
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 09 -17
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5. Planning Commission Minutes dated February 22, 2017
6. Design Review Committee Minutes dated May 4, 2016, August 16, 2016, and December 21,
2016
7. Photographs of existing site
Exhibits provided to the Planning Commission:
A. Submitted Plans date labeled April 11, 2017
B. Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV No. 1841 -15)
cc: Haitham A. Hafeez
1451 S. Hacienda St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
RESOLUTION NO. 10999
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
0034 -14, MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 0785 -14,
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4768 -14, AND MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1841 -15 TO SUBDIVIDE
APPROXIMATELY 2.08 ACRES INTO EIGHT
NUMBERED LOTS AND TWO LETTERED LOTS FOR
EIGHT SINGLE - FAMILY HOUSES AND ONE COMMON
RECREATION AREA LOCATED AT 6231 E. WIMBLETON
COURT
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 0034-14
MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.0785 -14
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 4768-14
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1841 -15
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority per Orange Municipal Code Section
16.12.010.C, Orange Municipal Code Table 17.08.020, and Orange Municipal Code Section
17.09.020A. to review and take action on Tentative Tract Map No. 0034 -14, Major Site Plan
Review No.0785 -14, Design Review No. 4768 -14, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No.
1841 -15 pertaining to the subdivision of 2.08 acres of land for the construction of 8 new
detached two -story single - family residences and one recreational clubhouse at 6231 E.
Wimbleton Court; and
WHEREAS Tentative Tract Map No. 0034 -14, Major Site Plan Review No.0785 -14,
Design Review No. 4768 -14, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1841 -15 were filed by the
applicant in accordance with the provisions of the City of Orange Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 0034 -14, Major Site Plan Review No.0785 -14,
Design Review No. 4768 -14, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1841 -15 were processed
in the time and manner prescribed by state and City law; and
WHEREAS, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1841 -15 was prepared to evaluate the
physical environmental impacts of the project, in conformance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15070 and in
conformance with the Local CEQA Guidelines. The Mitigated Negative Declaration finds that
the project will have less than significant impacts to the environment, with the implementation of
standard conditions and mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was published
and the Mitigated Negative Declaration was made available for a 30 day public review and
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
TTM 0034 -14- WIMBLETON COURT
DRAFT CC RESO NO. 10999
APRIL 11, 2017 CC MTG.