AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COLLEEN T. DOAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW (24-02) TO CONSTRUCT A NEW ONE-STORY 2,343 SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE AND A DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE ON A 0.18-ACRE SITE AT 1900 TEMPLE AVENUE IN THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) ZONING DISTRICT.
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Summary:
Due to the pending expiration of the previously approved Site Plan and Design Review (SPDR) 21-08, Bozena Jaworski with DCS - Design Construction Services, Inc. as the authorized agent for the Roger Vititow Family Trust (Applicant), is requesting approval for a new SPDR (24-02) for the following project previously approved by Planning Commission on April 19, 2022. A new one-story 2,343 square-foot single-family dwelling with three bedrooms, a den, two-and-a-half bathrooms, an attached 628 square-foot two-car garage, and a detached 725 square-foot two-car garage with storage area, on a vacant 0.18-acre site at 1900 Temple Avenue in the Residential Low Density (RL) zoning district (Project). There are no changes proposed to the previously approved Project.
In 2022, the applicant received approval for the following two discretionary actions by the Planning Commission:
• Site Plan and Design Review 21-08, for a custom one-story single-family dwelling
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 032522(1)
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 3: Improve the local economy, support local businesses, and create a vibrant downtown core.
Objective 3.4: Support the redevelopment of underutilized land within the City.
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Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan and Design Review 24-02, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW 24-02 TO CONSTRUCT A ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE AND A DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE ON A 0.18-ACRE SITE AT 1900 TEMPLE AVENUE IN THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) ZONING DISTRICT
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Background:
In November 2021, the Planning Commission held a public workshop for the Project. The Commission recommended minor revisions to the elevations for the detached garage. Once the revisions were completed, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at the April 19, 2022, Planning Commission meeting and approved the Project with a 4-0 vote (with one recusal) (Attachment A).
Analysis:
Pursuant to the Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 20.52 “Site Plan and Design Review”, Section 20.52.060, “Expiration and Revision”, construction of the improvements set forth in the approved site plan shall be commenced within one year from the date of approval. Thereafter, the SPDR approval shall expire and become null and void, unless a written request for an extension is received by the Director of Planning and Community Development at least thirty days prior to such expiration. The Director may approve the requested extension or may refer the item to the Planning Commission. The Section further states that in no event shall any such extension be granted for a period which exceeds one year from the original expiration date.
The Project was approved on April 19, 2022, and the SPDR was good for one year until April 19, 2023. Due to the loss of a family member involved with the development of the property, and having received two extension requests, the Director approved two six-month extensions which expire on April 19, 2024. Therefore, the applicant is requesting approval of a new SPDR (24-02) for the same Project initially approved.
Conclusion
Staff is recommending approval of the project, subject to conditions.
Attachment
A. Public Hearing Staff Report from April 19, 2022, Planning Commission meeting