Design Review Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022 Page 1
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Subcommittee Members Present: Chair Steven Camp, Bart Crandell, Cameron Cosgrove
Subcommittee Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director Sara Toma, Senior Planner, David Carrillo, Assistant Planner
1. MINUTES
The Subcommittee decided that, due to not having a quorum to approve the minutes, they will vote to approve the October 12, 2022 minutes at the next DRSC meeting of November 9, 2022.
2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. HPPA 22-297, 212 Rosa Mills Act Agreement, 212 Avenida Rosa (Carrillo) A request for a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owners of a historic private residence at 212 Avenida Rosa.
David Carrillo, Assistant Planner, summarized the staff report and shared the subject property owner’s request to add language to item #8 from the work list, to only require roof work recommended from inspection findings.
Chair Camp opened the item for public comments. Larry Culbertson of the San Clemente Historical Society generally spoke in favor of the application.
The Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) discussed the project, and made the following comments either individually or as a group:
Agreed with the work list and supported the property owner’s request to modify item #8, to only require roof work recommended from inspection findings. Commended staff on the staff report’s format, and encouraged staff to continue using the format for future projects.
The Subcommittee supported moving the application forward to the City Council for consideration.
B. HPPA 22-338, 217 Esplanade Mills Act Agreement, 217 Esplanade (Carrillo) A request to for a Mills Act agreement between the City and the owners of a historic private residence at 217 Esplanade.
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Design Review Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022 Page 2 David Carrillo, Assistant Planner, summarized the staff report. The property owner, Christian Wach, was also present.
Chair Camp opened the item for public comments. Christian Wach, property owner, provided additional information on the property’s history and expressed support of the work list. Mr. Wach requested completing item #3 related to drainage in 2024, instead of in 2023.
The Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) discussed the project, and made the following comments either individually or as a group:
Agreed with the work list and supported the property owner’s request to complete item #3 related to drainage in 2024, instead of in 2023.
The Subcommittee supported moving the application forward to the City Council for consideration.
C. Ordinance Update: Urban Lot Split and Two-Unit Project (SB 9) (Toma) A request to review the revised draft Amendment to Chapter 16.50 and Chapter 17.86 of the San Clemente Municipal Code to establish objective design standards, development and subdivision standards regulating urban lot spits and two-unit housing projects in accordance with California Senate Bill 9 (SB9).
Sara Toma, Senior Planner, summarized the staff report.
Chair Camp opened the item for public comments. Staff stated no public comments were received.
The Design Review Subcommittee (DRSC) discussed the project, and made the following comments either individually or as a group:
Staff provided a short oral presentation detailing the changes to the Zoning Code for Chapter 16.50 and Chapter 17.86. The changes to the Ordinance reflect the subcommittee’s recommendation from the September 28, 2022 meeting.
Section G. (Architecture), Walkway, modify the section to include the following “a walkway/pedestrian pathway shall be provided to access front doors to all units.”
Revise section F to removed 30 feet requirement, and rely on the underlining setback of the zone.
Remove section E, direct line of site, the issue is being addressed in Item F. Section H, pedestrian access is a matter of safety, and shared drive way can cause issues for pedestrian access.
Design Review Subcommittee Regular Meeting Minutes October 26, 2022 Page 3 Refuse storage areas, will need to provide each unit a designated area. Design standards; include language for exterior staircase to be located interior of the structure and away from public view.
The Subcommittee was in support of staff changes and moved it to the Planning Commission.
3. NEW BUSINESS
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
None
5. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to the November 9, 2022 DRSC meeting at 3:00 p.m., San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
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M. Steve Camp, Chair
Attest:
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Deputy Community Development Director Adam Atamian