These minutes will be approved by the Zoning Administrator on 11/3/2022
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
OCTOBER 6, 2022
San Clemente City Hall
First Floor Community Room
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, California 92673
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Gallardo-Daly called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator to order on October 6, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the First Floor Community Room of City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, and San Clemente, California.
Staff Present: Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Zoning Administrator Sara Toma, Senior Planner
Tamara Tatich, Office Specialist
2. MINUTES
A. Receive and file Minutes from the August 18, 2022 Zoning Administrator Meeting.
3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. MCHP 22-111, Koch-Wong Residence, 238 West Mariposa (Toma) A request to add a new garage and remodel the interior of an existing two-story, two-unit multi-family dwelling within the Residential Medium Density (RM) Zoning District and within 300 feet of Historic property.
Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:
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Minutes of the Zoning Administrator Meeting October 6, 2022 Page 2 A. Determine the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1:
Existing Facilities); and
B. Adopt Resolution ZA 22-018, approving Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 22-111, Koch-Wong Residence, subject to conditions of approval.
Senior Planner Sara Toma summarized the staff report.
ZA Gallardo-Daly asked Toma who verified that when the Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) or the Cultural Heritage Subcommittee reviewed the project, the committee concurred with staff’s recommendation to not exceed the current height of the existing structure, so as not to exacerbate the nonconformity so the project does comply. ZA Gallardo-Daly asked what the DRSC meant that it is outside the DRSC scope in their comment expressing concerns with the garage door materials being wood, and that it takes away from the design. Toma responded that there was a discussion as to style and the cost of various materials, whereas the cost of the project is outside the scope of the DRSC.
At ZA Gallardo-Daly request, Rob Williams of Studio 6 and the architect on the project added that the very last page of the packet reflects the elevation submitted to the DRSC for their review; however, the elevation was later redesigned based on the feedback from the DRSC. The new submittal that is in the current packet reflects a metal and glass garage door instead of wood and incorporates a stone facade, both suggestions made by the DRSC.
Having no further questions, ZA Gallardo-Daly opened the public hearing.
There being no public comments, ZA Gallardo-Daly closed the public hearing.
ZA Gallardo-Daly reviewed the staff reports, plans, and findings and stated that the exterior improvements are attractive additions that are within the existing footprint without deviation to the development standards and nothing that would add to the property’s existing non-conformity. The design is not going to have a negative impact on the historical structure across the street. ZA Gallardo-Daly was able to make the findings for a Minor Cultural Heritage Permit.
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the required Findings and Conditions of Approval, ZA Gallardo-Daly determined the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities).
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Minutes of the Zoning Administrator Meeting October 6, 2022 Page 3 Action: The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA22-018, and approved Minor Cultural Heritage Permit 22-111, Koch-Wong Residence, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
5. NEW BUSINESS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the Zoning Administrator, which will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Community Development Department, City Hall, First Floor Community Room, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Respectfully submitted,
SAN CLEMENTE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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Cecilia Gallardo-Daly, Zoning Administrator
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