CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
San Clemente City Hall
First Floor Community Room
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, California 92673
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator (ZA) Adam Atamian called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Zoning Administrator to order on November 21, 2024 at 3:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the First Floor Community Room of City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Zoning Administrator
Zach Rehm, Principal Planner
Araceli Mejia, Assistant Planner
Tamara Tatich, Administrative Assistant
2. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting of November 7, 2024.
ZA Atamian received and filed the minutes for the regular meeting of November 7, 2024.
3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing Permit (PHP) 24-424, Quillman Residence Addition, 117 Avenida San Pablo
A request for the Zoning Administrator to approve Development Permit (DP) 24-460 for an addition less than 500 square feet to a residence at 117 Avenida San Pablo, that is abutting and across the street from a historical structure.
The Zoning Administrator will also consider whether the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15301.e (Class 1.e: Existing Facilities) and §15303 (Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Minutes of the Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting November 21, 2024 Page 2 Assistant Planner Araceli Mejia summarized the staff report and introduced Randy Quillman, the property owner.
ZA Atamian asked the applicant if they had anything to add to the report, at which time Mr. Quillman thanked staff for their work and stated he was excited to proceed.
ZA Atamian opened the public hearing and thanked staff for the presentation and the applicant for his comments.
ZA Atamian disclosed that he visited the site, reviewed the general state of the property and the neighboring historical resource, as well as the general pattern and development of the neighborhood.
In response to ZA Atamian questions, Mr. Quillman described the dry streambed as a decorative feature, but can be temporarily driven upon. It is not meant to have live plant landscaping.
Having no further questions, ZA Atamian closed the public hearing.
ZA Atamian stated that the project is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the zoning regulations and development standards, and is consistent with the City’s Design Guidelines. ZA Atamian stated that the proposed project will not have an impact on the adjacent historic property, the City’s review and permit process is to ensure such additions will not have a negative impact on historical resources, and that there is no opportunity for the two structures to be in the same view at the same time.
ZA Atamian stated the landscaping has been reviewed per the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO), and the proposed project is in character and compatible with the properties in the neighborhood.
ZA Atamian thanked Mr. Quillman for investing in his property and that the proposed project will benefit the entire neighborhood.
ZA Atamian cited that the project plans and Conditions of Approval state that a sidewalk is to be constructed; and Mr. Quillman confirmed that a sidewalk has been added, and that it will be as close to ADA compliant as possible given the grade.
ZA Atamian determined the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15301.e (Class 1.e: Existing Facilities).
Action: The Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution ZA24-022 approving Development Permit 24-460, Quillman Residence, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
Minutes of the Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting November 21, 2024 Page 3 B. Public Hearing Permit (PHP) 24-362, SC Christian School, 180 Avenida La Pata
A request for the Zoning Administrator to continue the public hearing on PHP 24-362; a proposed amendment to Conditional Use Permit 15-106.
The continuance is recommended to a date uncertain, in which public noticing will be redistributed for a future hearing on this item. The applicant requests the continuance to complete additional analysis.
In response to ZA Atamian question to continue the item to a date uncertain, Principal Planner Zach Rehm confirmed that it was staff’s recommendation and that noticing will be processed again once a date has been determined.
Action: The Zoning Administrator moved to continue PHP 24-362, SC Christian School, 180 Avenida La Pata to a date uncertain and that noticing will be processed once a date is known.
5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:13 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the Zoning Administrator, which will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024 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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Adam Atamian, Zoning Administrator