Placentia Cit Council
TO: CITY COUNCIL
VIA: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022
AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. TPM 2022-124 PERTAINING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF AN +1- 0.41 ACRE LOT INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 502 NORTH GERHOLD LANE WITHIN SP -7 (SPECIFIC PLAN 7)
FISCAL
IMPACT: APPROXIMATELY $15,764 OF TOTAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REVENUE
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES SUMMARY:
At the Planning Commission meeting held on October 11, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 5-0-2 (2 absent) to recommend approval of TPM 2022-124 to the City Council. TPM 2022-124 is a request to subdivide one existing parcel into two (2) parcels for property located at 502 North Gerhold Lane. In accordance with Placentia Municipal Code (PMC) Sections 22.80.060 and
22.80.070, the Planning Commission hereby submits a report of its findings and recommends approval of TPM 2022-124 to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Adopt Resolution R-2022-74, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adopting a categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000-21177 and §15000 et seq. of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) (CEQA) and Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 2022-124 pertaining to the subdivision of property located at 502 North Gerhold Lane (Assessor's Parcel Number 341-421-33) and making findings in support thereof.
STRATEGIC PLAN STATEMENT:
This item is consistent with the City Council approved 5 -Year Strategic Goal to achieve:
Implementation of Housing Element Strategies, Objective Number 3.10. This agenda item will specifically create opportunities for the development of more housing in the City.
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BACKGROUND:
PMC Section 22.80.010(a) requires a Parcel Map for all subdivisions of four (4) or fewer parcels and PMC Section 22.80.060(c) requires that the Planning Commission take action to recommend to the City Council conditional approval or denial of the subdivision map. At the Planning Commission meeting held October 11, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 4-0-2, to recommend approval of TPM 2022-124 to the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Subject Site and Surrounding Land Uses
The table below illustrates the site and surrounding existing land uses, General Plan Land Use designation, and Zoning:
Location Existing Land
Use
Subject Site Vacant
General Plan Land
Use Element
Designation
Specific Plan
Zoning Map
Designation
SP -7 (Specific
Plan 7)
North, South, Single -Family Specific Plan SP -7
East, & West Residential
Specific Plan
Land Use
Designation
Low Density
Residential
Low Density
Residential
The subject site is currently vacant, except for an existing oil storage tank onsite. The following table outlines the size of the individual subdivided parcels.
Parcel No.
1 2
Lot Size (square
feet)
7,547 sq. ft.
10,283 sq. ft.
Lot Size (acres)
.17 acres
.23 acres
Minimum Lot Size
Required in SP -7
(LDR Designation)
6,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
Lot 1 is the northerly parcel, measuring 7,547 square feet and the width is approximately 60 feet.
The calculation of lot with an irregular lot with more than four sides is based on taking one-half (1/2) the sum of the length of two (2) lines drawn perpendicular to one (1) side line at widest and narrowest portions of the lot, per PMC 22.08.260. The width of the lot varies, so +/- 60 feet is an average lot width for Parcel 1. Because the approximate value is just under 60 feet, (59 feet plus. 60 feet when rounded to the next whole number) and based on an average, it is Staff's interpretation that minimum lot width requirement has been met.
Lot 2 is the southerly lot measuring 10,283 square feet and the width is approximately 95.62 feet using the average lot width calculation. Both lot size and width meet the minimum requirements for SP 7. Lot 2 contains an existing oil well, which will be abandoned by the applicant utilizing CALGEM standards and requirements, as well as regulations from the Fire & Life Safety Department.
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The proposed subdivision of one parcel into two parcels will allow for future sales and conveyance of the lots for the purpose of single-family homes, which is what current zoning within Specific Plan 7 (Low Density Residential) permits in this location.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
The proposed application was reviewed by Staff in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., the State CEQA Guidelines, 14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq., and the Environmental Guidelines of the City of Placentia. As part of their actions taken on October 11, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council find that TPM 2022-124 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15315 (Class 15 - Minor Land Divisions), as it applies to the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels, when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than twenty percent (20%). The proposed subdivision meets all criteria for this exemption; therefore Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of a categorical exemption pursuant to §15315 (Class 15 - Minor Land Divisions).
CONCLUSION:
The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and meets the minimum development standards of the PMC. Including the recommended conditions of approval, the proposed subdivision located within the existing SP -7 District will be compatible with adjacent land uses and will not result in any adverse impacts to the surrounding area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to PMC Chapter 5.02 all new development is subject to Citywide Development Impact Fees. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map will result in two (2) additional lots that will be eligible for development. Based on the zoning designation, one single family residence can be developed on the resulting new lots of parcels 1 and 2. The subsequent construction of two (2) new homes will result in approximately $15,764 of total Development Impact Fee revenue. It should be noted that future construction will also require payment of user fees such as building plan check and building permit fees.
City Council Agenda
November 15, 2022
Prepared by:
Lesle, Whi ' : ker
Asso rate PI : nner
Reviewed and approved:
Jennifer'Lampman
Director of Finance
Reviewed and approved:
. Lambert
Director of Development Services
Reviewed and approved:
Da -fA Tula
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. R-2022-74 Related to TPM 2022-124
Attachment A: Conditions of Approval for TPM 2022-124
2. TPM 2022-124 Tentative Parcel Map
3. Vicinity/Zoning Map