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Placentia Cit Council
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
MARCH 21, 2023
AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 19183: A PROPOSED TRACT MAP TO SUBDIVIDE AN APPROXIMATELY 1.3 -ACRE SITE WITH 39 RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 1952 & 1958 EAST
VETERANS WAY WITHIN THE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONING
DISTRICT
FISCAL
IMPACT:
SUMMARY:
REVENUE: $653,568 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) 19183 is an application to subdivide an approximately 1.3 -acre property for condominium purposes in conjunction with the construction of 39 residential townhome condominium units located at 1952 and 1958 East Veterans Way. At the Planning Commission ("Commission") meeting held February 14, 2023, the Commission voted 5-0-1 to recommend approval of TTM 19183 to the City Council. In accordance with Placentia Municipal Code (PMC) Sections 22.72.060 and 22.72.070, the Commission hereby submits a report of its findings and recommends approval of TTM 19183 to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2023-14, 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 Tract Map (TTM) 1'9183 pertaining to the subdivision of property located at 1952 and 1958 East Veterans Way for 39 residential townhome units for condominium purposes on the subject 1.3 -acre property located within the High Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District and making findings in support thereof.
STRATEGIC PLAN STATEMENT:
This item is consistent with the City Council approved 5 -Year Strategic Goal to achieve:
1.d.
March 21, 2023
City Council Agenda
March 21, 2023
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, including a mix of housing at various price points.
BACKGROUND:
PMC Section 22.72.002 requires a Tract Map for all subdivisions of five (5) or more parcels and PMC Section 22.72.060(c) requires that the Planning Commission recommend conditional approval or denial of the subdivision map to the City Council. At the Planning Commission meeting held February 14, 2023, the Commission voted 5-0-1-0 to recommend approval of TTM 19183 to the City Council. At that same meeting, the Commission reviewed and approved Development Plan Review (DPR) No. 2022-01 and Use Permit (UP) No. 2022-01 to permit the development of an approximately 1.3 -gross acre lot for the construction of four (4), three-story, multi -family buildings consisting of 39 residential townhome units and associated hardscape and landscape improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Subject Site and Surrounding Land Uses
The table below illustrates the site and existing land uses surrounding the site, General Plan land use designation, and zoning designation:
Location
Existing
Proposed
North
South
(Across Veterans
Way & Atwood
Channel)
East
West
Existing Land Use
Vacant
Attached, Single -
Family Residential
Townhomes
B.N.S.F. Railroad
Commercial
Manufacturing
Buildings
Private Recycling
Facility
Veterans Village
housing for
Veterans
Land Use Element
General Plan
Designation
High Density
Residential
High Density
Residential
Railroad
Industrial
High Density
Residential
High Density
Residential
Zoning Map
Designation
High Density Residential
(R-3)
High Density Residential
(R-3)
N/A
C -M
High Density Residential
(R-3)
High Density Residential
(R-3)
City Council Agenda
March 21, 2023
Applicable Code Section — Placentia Municipal Code
The subject property is currently zoned R-3. The project will be required to comply with the development standards and use requirements set forth in the PMC for projects within the R-3 Zoning District. Pursuant to PMC Section 22.72.060, subdivisions consisting of five or more parcels shall require Planning Commission review at a noticed public hearing, to review and solicit a recommendation for final action on the proposed TTM by the City of Placentia City Council (PMC
22.72.070).
Site Development Standards
Title 22 (Subdivisions) of the PMC sets forth development standards defining the minimum lot width, lot depth, and lot area for all parcels in all zoning districts to bring about orderly development throughout the City. The standards of Title 22 and the R-3 district requires a minimum area of 8,000 square feet for all interior lots with a minimum frontage width of 80 feet. The subject property exceeds these minimum requirements and the proposed subdivision will not modify the size and configuration of the lot, because the subdivision is solely for condominium purposes.
The proposed development associated with this subdivision, DPR No. 2022-01 and UP No. 2022-01, will be compatible with existing developed R-3 properties within the surrounding area. In fact, the architectural design of this development will be reminiscent of the "Craftsman" architectural style, which is similar to the adjacent Veteran's Village located directly to the west of the subject site. DPR No. 2022-01 and UP No. 2022-01 will be consistent with the PMC and Placentia General Plan. The proposed density will not exceed 30 dwelling units/acre and will be comply with all development standards set forth in the PMC and will be consistent with the High - Density Land Use Designation of the General Plan.
The Divisions of Planning and Building, Public Works Department, Engineering/Traffic, Police Department, and Fire and Life Safety Department reviewed the application and submitted comments but had no major concerns with the proposal. The project was reviewed by the Housing, Community and Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, who support the development as proposed.
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 esq.; the State CEQA Guidelines, 14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et esq.; and the Environmental Guidelines of the City of Placentia. Staff and the Planning Commission both recommend that the City Council exercise its independent judgement and find that TTM 19183 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15332 (Class 32 — In -Fill Development Projects) as the permit would be issued to an infill development project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the property for 39 residential townhome condominium units will generate approximately $653,568 in Development Impact Fees.
City Council Agenda
March 21, 2023
Prep
red by:
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,Lesley hittaker
(Associate Planner
Reviewed and approved:
Jennifer Lampman
Director of Finance
Reviewed and approved:
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Jos-pM. Limbert
Director of Development Services
Reviewed and approved:
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Damien R. Arrula
City Administrator
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. R-2023-14 Related to TTM 19183
Attachment A: Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map No, 19183
2. Resolution No. 2023-02
3. TTM 19183 Subdivision Map and Project Pians
4. Planning Commission Staff Report for TTM 19183, DPR 2022-01, UP 2022-01, and Attachments Thereto (Attachments 4-6 of the Planning Commission Staff Report)