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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Meeting Date: April 1, 2025 Agenda Item: 8A.
Submitted By: Community Development
Prepared By: Araceli Mejia, Assistant Planner
Jonathan Lightfoot, City Planner
Subject:
..titl ePUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (2018-137) FOR A ..bodyTHREE LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AT 143 N. LA ESPERANZA Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact.
Summary:
This item is a request for the City Council to approve a tentative parcel map, provided as Attachment 2, to divide a 21,536 square-foot parcel, located at 143 N. La Esperanza, into three new parcels. Figure 1, below, shows a map of the property, outlined in red, requested to be subdivided.
Figure 1 Vicinity Map
Meeting Date: April 1, 2025 Agenda Item: 8A.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Background:
The site is a 21,536 square foot lot within the Residential Low Density (RL) zoning district. The rear of the property is adjacent to Interstate-5 (I-5) to the west and south. The site is adjacent to single-family residences to the north, and vacant single-family residential lots to the east along Avenida de la Paz. The site slopes down from the street to the I-5 Right-of-Way. One residence is already built on the lot. The subdivision would allow for single family residences to be built on the newly created lots, which meet the size and frontage requirements prescribed within the Zoning Ordinance. There is a 14-foot-high block wall along the rear property to absorb I-5 traffic noise.
Applicant Justin Richmond and property owner Edward Sanchez request to subdivide the site into three parcels for sale. Municipal Code Section 16.04.015(I)(1) requires City Council approval of land subdivisions. This site was previously approved for a tentative parcel map on August 21, 2018, when the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-49 to approve Tentative Parcel Map 2018-137 for the subject property. The minutes from that public hearing are provided as Attachment 3. However, the project entitlement was considered null and void after 24 months because a final parcel map was not recorded by such time.
A new application for the subdivision was submitted in July of 2024. It was reviewed on February 5, 2025 by the Planning Commission, which recommended approval to the City Council. The minutes and staff report with signed resolution from that Planning Commission meeting are provided as Attachments 4 and 5, respectively.
Council Options:
The City Council can approve the proposed project and adopt the attached Resolution 25-34, approving the project per required findings and Conditions of Approval.
The City Council may approve the proposed project with changes to the p conditions of approval.
The City Council may deny the proposed project based on specific findings.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
The Planning Division completed an initial environmental assessment of the project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On February 5, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 25-002 and determined that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions) because the subdivision involves four or fewer parcels in an urbanized residential zoned area that: 1) conforms to the General Plan and zoning; 2) can be developed without variances or exceptions; 3) no subdivisions have occurred on the site within the previous two years; 4) the parcel has an average slope less than 20 percent; and 5) no CEQA exceptions apply. The subdivision does not create new significant environmental impacts, change the significance of previously studied impacts, or result in need to add or change mitigation measures, beyond the impact analysis and mitigation in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the General Plan.
Additionally, the subdivision does not have significant impacts specific to the site and surrounding area.
Meeting Date: April 1, 2025 Agenda Item: 8A.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Recommended Actions:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council do the following:
..recommendation
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution 25-34, approving PHP24-346, Tentative Parcel Map 18-137, subject to attached Conditions of Approval.
..endAttachments:
1. Resolution No. 25-34; Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
2. Tentative Parcel Map 18-137
3. Excerpted minutes from the City Council Meeting of August 21, 2018 approving a similar application, which has since expired
4. Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of February 5, 2025
5. Staff Report and Resolution from the Planning Commission Meeting of February 5, 2025 Notification:
Public notification was completed pursuant to the requirements of the San Clemente Municipal Code.
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 2018-137, ESPERANZA SUBDIVISION OF A
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT INTO THREE LOTS
LOCATED AT 143 NORTH LA ESPERANZA
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2018, the San Clemente City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-19 approving Tentative Parcel Map 2018-137 for 143 N. La Esperanza, which approval was considered null and void after 24 months given that no final parcel map was recorded; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2024, an application was submitted by Richard Frei, 914 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805, on behalf of property owner Edward Sanchez, and deemed complete on January 10, 2025, for Tentative Parcel Map 2018- 137 (PHP24-346), a request to subdivide one single-family residential lot into three lots.
The project site is 143 North La Esperanza, adjacent to Interstate-5 at the north end of North La Esperanza, and within the Residential Lotdescription is Portion of Lots 10- -095- 01; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division has completed an initial environmental assessment of the above matter in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and recommended that the Planning Commission determine that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15: Minor Land Division) because the project falls within the minor land divisions exemption for subdivisions of four or fewer parcels; and
WHEREAS, the City's Development Management Team (DMT) reviewed the proposed project and determined that it complies with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable City ordinances and codes including the requirements for parcel maps identified in SCMC 16.08.030. The DMT supports this project as conditioned in Exhibit A of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of San Clemente held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, considered written and oral comments, and facts and evidence presented by the applicant, City staff, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2025, Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC25-002, recommending that the City Council approve the project with the required findings and Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions).
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2025, the City Council of the City of San Clemente held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, considered written and oral Resolution No. 25-34 Page 2
comments, and facts and evidence presented by the applicant, City staff, and any other interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals.
The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts in the Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth in this resolution.
Section 2. Tentative Parcel Map Findings
With respect to Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 2018-137, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The site is physically suitable for the type of development in that:
1. The applicant has demonstrated that three lots may be developed in compliance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including but not limited to setbacks, lot coverage, maximum height, landscaping, and parking;
2. The subdivision complies with standards for minimum lot size, minimum street frontage, minimum lot width, and maximum density.
3. Public services and utilities can be proposed to the proposed parcels.
B. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development, in that:
1. The applicant has demonstrated that the development of the three parcels can occur in a manner consistent with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code;
2. The subdivision complies with standards for new parcels, including minimum lot size, minimum street frontage, minimum lot width, and maximum density of one per 6,000 square feet of lot area. Each parcel will contain more than 6,000 square feet.
3. Public services and utilities can be provided to the proposed parcels; and
4. The subdivision is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan and the environmental impacts studied and mitigated by the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Addendum No. 1, certified for the Centennial General Plan adopted in February 2014.
C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvement sis not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, in that:
1. The subdivision is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan and the environmental impacts studied and mitigated by the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Addendum No. 1, certified for the Centennial General Plan adopted in February 2014. In terms of cumulative General Plan build-out and city-wide impacts, the project does not create new significant environmental impacts, or result in need to add or change mitigation measures beyond the impact analysis and mitigation in the FEIR.
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Additionally, the subdivision does not have significant impacts specific to the site and surrounding area.
D. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems, in that:
1. The subdivision complies with standards for minimum lot size, minimum street frontage, minimum lot width, and maximum density. The RL zoning district allows a maximum residential density of one unit per 6,000 square feet of the lot area. The subdivision of the site results in three lots for future development of three residences; and
2. Public services and utilities can be provided to the proposed parcels.
E. The subdivision, with its provisions for design and improvements, is consistent with the General Plan, in that:
1. The project is limited to subdividing a property into three lots for future development of three single-family residences in the Residential Low Density (RL) land use designation. The intended use of the RL designation is singlefamily residential, and the proposed subdivision is consistent with this intent.
The applicant has demonstrated that the sites can be developed in a manner consistent with applicable provisions of the municipal code. Compliance with city standards will be verified before grading or construction commences. The review will ensure the future land use are consistent with the Land Use Element Policy LU-1.04, Singlesingle-family houses and site be designed to convey a high level of architectural and landscape quality in accordance with the Urban Design -1.06,
complementary building materials, colors, and forms, while allowing flexibility
2. The subdivision complies with the maximum allowed density for the RL designation. The RL designation allowed a maximum residential density of one unit per 6,000 square feet of lot area. The site is approximately 21,504 square feet and the subdivision of the site results in three lots for future development of three residences; and
3. The subdivision is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan and the environmental impacts studied and mitigated by the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Addendum No. 1, certified for the Centennial General Plan adopted in February 2014.
F. The design of the subdivision type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use if the property within the proposed subdivision. Easements are included at the rear of the site to ensure that there is adequate access and space to provide for drainage adjacent to the Interstate-5 sound wall. The development of the subdivision in the future will no restrict access to the easements, based on the location of the easements and the open lot area and setbacks provided through the implementation of zoning requirements in the review of future development plans.
Section 3. City Council Approval
Based on the foregoing recitals and findings, and the written and oral comments,
Resolution No. 25- EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PHP24-346 TPM2018-137
STANDARD CONDITIONS
1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.1 Within 30 days of approval of this application, the applicant shall submit to the City Planner a signed acknowledgement concurring with all conditions of approval on a form to be provided by the City. Failure to submit this
acknowledgement may be grounds to revoke this approval.
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1.2 1.3
1.4 The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City of San
Clemente and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, proceeding, fines, damages,
employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning
Commission, or City Planner, Zoning Administrator, or City employees or environmental finding. Applicant shall pay all costs upon request by the City. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter at the a
City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and If the applicant fails to so defend the matter, the City shall have the right, at its own option, to do so and, if it does, the applicant shall promptly pay the City's full cost of the defense.
Use and development of this property shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved plans, material boards and other applicable information submitted with this application, and with these conditions of approval. Any modifications to the project shall be reviewed by the City Planner in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance Section
17.12.180.
The applicant shall comply with all applicable current and future provisions of the San Clemente Municipal Code,
adopted ordinances, and state laws.
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Exhibit A
1.5 Use of the subject property shall conform to all occupancy requirements, including posting of signs related to the maximum occupancy limitations.
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1.6 1.7
1.8 TPM18-137 shall be deemed to have expired if within three years of approval the project is not commenced or the
project permitted by the approved application has lapsed, as defined by Zoning Ordinance Section 17.12.150.
Within five business days of project approval, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a check made payable to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder in the amount of $50 for filing the CEQA Notice.
Within 2 years after the approval date of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2018-137, unless an extension is granted as
provided in Section 16.12.100 of the Code of the City of San Clemente and Section 66452.6 of the Government
Code of the State of California (Subdivision Map Act), the subdivider shall cause the subdivision, or any part thereof, to be surveyed, and a final map to be prepared and
recorded in accordance with the tentative parcel map as approved. The final map shall be subject to pertinent
requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and shall conform to the approved tentative tract/parcel map, City standards, and all other applicable approved plans, codes,
ordinances, statutes and regulations.
Any failure to record a final parcel map within the time period specified, shall terminate all proceedings, and the approval or conditional approval of the tentative parcel map shall be null and void. Before a final parcel map may
thereafter be recorded on the same parcel of land, a new tentative parcel map shall be filed and approved pursuant to SCMC 16.12.100 (A)(B).
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2.0 PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP
2.2 Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall submit to the City Engineer evidence that the County
Surveyor has approved a digitized tract/parcel map
pursuant to Orange County Ordinance No. 3809 dated
January 28, 1991. The owner or designee shall pay for all costs of said digital submittals, including supplying digital copies to the City of the final, County Surveyor-approved digital map in DXF format.
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Exhibit A
2.7 The applicant shall reimburse the City all costs associated with review of the project CC&Rs, Disclosure Statements, Office. The owner shall also pay all applicable development and final map fees for each unit, which may include, but are not limited to, City Consultants review fees, park
acquisition and development, water and sewer connection, drainage, and grading.
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Easements 2.8 The final map shall depict the location of all easements for public sidewalk, open space, trails, water and sewer
easements, storm drains and storm drain maintenance
access, public street lights, utilities, reciprocal access, emergency access, slopes and slope maintenance, and
landscaping. All drainage easements shall be a minimum
of 15 feet. No drainage facilities accepted for dedication or maintenance by the City shall be located within slopes. (SCMC Section 16.28.030)
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2.9 The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that quitclaims in favor of the City have been obtained from all persons having any interest in existing rights of way for pipelines for the conveyance of water, and for all rights to all underground water. The right to all underground water, but without right of entry to the surface thereof, shall be conveyed to the City. No easements shall be granted nor recorded over any portion of the property shown on the submitted record map between the date the
tentative map is approved by the Planning Commission and the date the final or record map is recorded by the County Recorder. (SCMC Section 13.04.500)
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3.10 The applicant shall submit, and the City Engineer shall approve, frontage improvement plans. The applicant shall be responsible for the construction of all required frontage improvements as approved by the City Engineer including but not limited to the following:
A. Sidewalk, including construction of compliant
sidewalk around drive approach or other obstructions
to meet current City standards (2% cross fall) when
adequate right-of-way exists. Since the street rightof-way is approximately 5 feet behind the curb face, a sidewalk easement is anticipated to be required to
be granted to the City. Said sidewalk easement shall
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Exhibit A
be offered for dedications on the Final Parcel Map.
B. Per City Municipal Code Section 12.08.010 (A),
when building permit valuations exceed $50,000, the
owner or designee shall construct sidewalk along the
property frontage, unless a waiver is obtained.
(SCMC Chapter 15.36 and Sections 12.08.010, and
12.24.050)
4.0 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS
4.1 4.15
The working drawings shall include within the first four pages a list of all conditions of approval included in this resolution.
The new buyer/owner of the new parcels shall apply for a Development Permit prior to the issuance of a building
permit pursuant to San Clemente Municipal Code Section
17.16.100 (SCMC 17.16.100).
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All Conditions of Approval are standard, unless indicated as follows:
Denotes a modified standard Condition of Approval.
Denotes a project specific Condition of Approval
AGENDA ITEM: 8-B
STAFF REPORT
SAN CLEMENTE PLANNING COMMISSION
Date: February 05, 2025
PLANNER: Araceli Mejia, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Project (PHP) 24-346: Tentative Parcel Map 2018-137, 143 N. La Esperanza Subdivision, a request to consider the subdivision of a single-family residential lot into three lots.
The Planning Commission will also consider whether the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines §15315 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions).
LOCATION: 143 North La Esperanza, APN: 057-095-01
ZONING/ GENERAL PLAN: Residential Low
REQUIRED FINDINGS
The following findings shall be made to approve the proposed project. The draft Resolution (Attachment 1) and analysis section of this report provide an assessment of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM), SCMC 16.08.060 (C), to allow the subdivision of property into four or fewer parcels
a. The site is physically suitable for this type of development. b. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development. c. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably insure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
d. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
e. The subdivision, with its provisions for any design and improvements, is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. f. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or sue of property within the proposed subdivision.
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BACKGROUND
The site is a 21, 536 square foot lot within the Residential Low Density (RL) zoning district.
The rear of the property is adjacent to Interstate-5 (1-5) to the west and south. The site is adjacent to single-family residences. To the north, and vacant single-family residential lots to the east. The site slopes down from the street to I-5 Right-of-Way. There is a 14- foot-high block wall along the rear property line to absorb I-5 traffic noise. Figure 1 is an aerial photograph of the site. Applicant Justin Richmond, requests to subdivide the site into three parcels for sale. Municipal Code Section 16.04.015(H)(1) requires City Council subdivision as an advisory body and forward a recommendation to the City Council. This site had been approved for a tentative parcel map on August 21, 2018, when the San Clemente City Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 18-49 to approve Tentative Parcel Map 2018-137 for 143 N. La Esperanza; however, the approval was considered null and void after 24 months given that no final parcel map was recorded.
Figure 1: Aerial View of Project Site
Development Management Team Meeting
The City's Development Management Team (DMT) reviewed the project and recommends approval with conditions included in Attachment 1, Exhibit A. 143 N. La Esperanza Subdivision Page 3
Noticing
Public notices were distributed and posted per City and State requirements. Staff has not received any public comments on this item to-date.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Tentative Parcel Map is a request to subdivide the site into three single-family residential lots that are 6,074 square feet, 6,144 square feet, and 9,318 square feet. The subdivision is shown in Figure 2 below. Development plans are not proposed in conjunction with the subdivision so a Development Permit is not required. The subdivision would allow future development of a single-family residence on each lot with the approval of building and grading permits.
Figure 2: Tentative Parcel Map 2018-18, lot dimensions
PROJECT ANALYSIS
The parcel map complies with the subdivision standards for minimum lot size, minimum street frontage, minimum lot width, and maximum density. The project site may be developed in accordance with Zoning Ordinance standards without the need for variances or exceptions based on staff review of preliminary grading plans and conceptual development plans. In the future development of the proposed lots will be reviewed through the permitting process to ensure residences comply with zoning requirements for building setbacks, maximum height, lot coverage, parking and other criteria. 143 N. La Esperanza Subdivision Page 4
The project scope of work only includes the subdivision of land and not the any development of the land. At the time of development of any of the future vacant parcels, the buyer/owner will need to apply for a Development Permit pursuant to SCMC
17.16.100, Table 17.16.100 Review Process for Development Permit, developments on new parcels created from a subdivision of a property.
Development Standards
The project meets development standards for Residential Low (RL) zone and other requirements, as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 Development Standards
Development
Standard Proposed
Complies
with
standards
Lot area, minimum 6,000 sq ft Lot 1: 6,074 sq ft
Lot 2: 6,144 sq ft
Lot 3: 9,318 sq ft
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lot frontage, 60 ft Lot 1: 129.98 ft
Lot 2: 73.05 ft
Lot 3: 237.91 ft
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lot width, minimum 60 ft Lot 1: 99.63 ft
Lot 2: 68.92 ft
Lot 3: 226.10 ft
Yes
Yes
Yes
Density, maximum 7.0 dwelling units/
net acre
1 unit/ lot at 6
units per net acre
Yes
Maximum number of units 1 dwelling unit/ lot 1 dwelling unit/ lot Yes Tentative Parcel Map
The subdivision meets required findings for Tentative Parcel Map approval. The tentative parcel map includes all the required contents according to SCMC 16.08.030 in order for the Development Management Team to properly review the project. While no development is proposed with this request, in the future the site may only be developed with single-family residences with a Development Permit application approved by the Planning Commission. The applicant of Tentative Parcel Map 2018-137 is not required to apply for a Development Permit at this time because the plans for new builds are only conceptual to show that the lots are buildable. Utilities and public services are available to serve the proposed parcels. Access to the sites can be provided in compliance with the City Standards. Easements are proposed at the rear of the site 143 N. La Esperanza Subdivision Page 5
to ensure adequate access and space for drainage to the Interstate-5 sound wall. The future development of the subdivision will not restrict access to the easements.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Centennial General Plan. The project is limited to subdividing a property into three lots for future development of three singlefamily residences in the Residential Low Density (RL) land use designation. The intended use of RL designation is single-family residential, and proposed subdivision is consistent with this intent. The applicant has demonstrated that the sites can be developed in a manner consistent with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. Compliance with city standards will be verified before grading or construction commences.
Table 3 summarizes how the proposed use is consistent with applicable General Plan policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW/COMPLIANCE (CEQA)
The Planning Division completed an initial environmental assessment of the project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff recommends the Planning Commission determine the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions) because the subdivision involves four or fewer parcels in an urbanized residential zoned area that: 1) conforms to the General Plan and zoning; 2) can be developed without variances or exceptions; 3) no subdivisions have occurred on the site within the previous two years; 4) the parcel has an average slope less than 20 percent; and 5) no CEQA exceptions apply.
The subdivision does not create new significant environmental impacts, change the significance of previously studied impacts, or result in need to add or change mitigation measures, beyond the impact analysis and mitigation in the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the General Plan. Additionally, the subdivision does not have significant impacts specific to the site and surrounding area.
ALTERNATIVES;
The Planning Commission may take any of the following actions:
1. The Planning Commission can concur with staff and recommend City Council approval of the proposed project.
This is the recommended action. This action would result in the adoption of the attached Resolution PC25-002, forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to approve the project per required findings and Conditions of Approval. The Planning Commission can take this action if it determines the request meets all required findings shown in Attachment 1.
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2. The Planning Commission, at its discretion, may recommend the City Council approval.
This action would result in any modifications to the project or Conditions of Approval and forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to approve the project. This could involve changes to the conditions of approval identified in Attachment 1, Exhibit A.
3. The Planning Commission can recommend that the City Council deny the proposed project.
This action would result in forwarding a recommendation to the City Council to deny the project, requiring this item to be continued so staff can draft a new resolution. To take this action, the Planning Commission should cite reasons for not being able to meet required findings.
These actions may be appealed by the application to the City Council within ten days of the decision pursuant to San Clemente Municipal Code § 17.12.140 or be called up by the City Council for review and action.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Determine the project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions); and
2. Adopt Resolution PC 25-002, recommending that the City Council approve PHP24-346, Tentative Parcel Map 18-137, subject to attached conditions of approval.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. PC 25-002
Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B - Tentative Parcel Map 18-137
2. Minutes from City Council Meeting of August 21, 2018 approving a similar application, which has since expired.