Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.21. 3/14/2023 File #: 23-0158
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jeffrey S. Adams, Interim Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 11438 denying Appeal No. 0561-22 and upholding Design Review Committee approval of Design Review No. 5077-22; a proposal to construct a new duplex unit at the rear of an existing single-family dwelling on a property zoned Duplex Residential at 529 S. Grand Street and finding of CEQA exemption.
2. SUMMARY
On February 14, 2023, the City Council denied Appeal No. 0561-22, upholding the Design Review Committee approval of Design Review No. 5077-22, a request to construct a new 1,102-square-foot duplex unit with an attached 227-square-foot garage (1,329 square feet total) at the rear yard of an existing single-family dwelling that is a contributor to the Old Towne Historic District. The subject Resolution formalizes the City Council action.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 11438. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange denying Appeal No. 0561-22 and approving Design Review No. 5077-22 to construct a new duplex unit located at 529 S. Grand Street.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
Goal 5: Recognize, promote, and preserve Orange's rich heritage b: Expand and strengthen processes and practices related to protection and cultural resources.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On October 15, 2022, the Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5077-22 for construction of a new detached duplex unit on a property developed with a historic single-family residence. This action was appealed to the Planning Commission on October 20, 2022, under Appeal No. 0560-22. On December 5, 2022, the Planning Commission upheld the Design Review Committee approval. The Planning Commission’saction was then appealed to the City Council on December 16, 2022, under Appeal No. 0561-22. The City Council conducted a public hearing on February 14, 2023, taking action to deny the appeal and uphold the Design Review Committee’s City of Orange Printed on 3/9/2023Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.21. 3/14/2023 File #: 23-0158
February 14, 2023, taking action to deny the appeal and uphold the Design Review Committee’s approval of the project.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Categorical Exemption: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guideline 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction), because it consists of construction of a new duplex residential unit resulting in a total number of units below the maximum allowable in the Low Medium Density Residential General Plan land use designation (6-15 dwelling units per acre) and Duplex Residential (R-2-6) zoning district, and is in an area where public facilities and services are available. No public review is required.
8. ATTACHMENT
· Resolution No. 11438
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