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SR-402-001 (19) Y02- 00/ 12-6 OCT 11 1988 C/ED:PB:LM: Council Mtg: October 11, 1988 Santa Monica, California -.. 5.~. ) '3 --, " j- (- . ., -t-- ) , TO: Mayor and city council FROM: city staff SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Conditional Use Permit 516, A Proposal to Construct A Two story Plus Loft, Five Unit Condominium, With Subterranean Parking For Eleven Cars INTRODUCTION This report recommends that the city Council uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 516 and deny the subject appeal. On August 17, 1988 the Planning commission denied the applicant I s request to construct a two story plus loft, five unit condominium, by a vote of 2-2. Lewis Flinkman, the proj ect proponent, has appealed the Planning Commission 's determination (Attachment A). BACKGROUND The SUbject proposal was originally brought before the Planning commission on June 15, 1988. At that time the proj ect was continued, and the applicant directed to redesign the structure. The Planning Commission cited the building's lack of articulation, use of stark materials, and disregard for adjacent architecture as grounds for requesting the projects redesign. The proposal was brought back to the Planning Commission on August 17, 1988. The revised project plans attempted to address the Planning Commission's concerns, however, the basic design of - 1 - '2-B OCT 11 ffi88 the project remained unchanged. The applicant had attempted to comply with the Planning Commission's concerns by changing the proposed building materials, and adding some architectural features. The design changes included the use of ship lap siding in lieu of stucco siding, the use of exposed beams along the front and rear facades of the building, and the use of awnings along the building I s southern and eastern elevations. A more complete description of the project may be found in the Planning Commission staff report dated August 17, 1988 (Attachment B). The Planning commission denied the revised plans based on the applicant's failure to make the project more compatible with the surrounding architecture (Attachment C). ANALYSIS The subject appeal was filed twenty days after the Planning Commission public hearing. Since there is only a ten day appeal period for the tentative tract map, only the CUP is before the Council. If the Council upholds the Planning commission's determination, and denies the appeal, if the developer wishes to pursue a condominium project on the site, a new tract map application and CUP application will have to be filed. The proposal will then be subject to the new zoning ordinance. If the Council approves the appeal and reverses the Planning commission's determination, the project may go forward as designed, however, a new tentative tract map will still require Planning Commission review. A third option open to the Council would be to remand the project back to the Planning Commission - 2 - for redesign. In the latter scenario, the project will not be required to conform to the new zoning ordinance requirements. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT The recommendation presented in this report does not have any budget or fiscal impact. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit S16, and deny the subj ect appeal. If the Council upholds the Planning commission's determination, the findings contained in the statement of Official Action should be adopted (Attachment C). If the Council approves the appeal, and reverses the Planning commission's determination, the findings and conditions contained in the Planning Commission staff report of August 17, 1988 may be adopted (Attachment B). Prepared by: Larry Miner, Assistant Planner Paul Berlant, Director of Planning Planning Division Community and Economic Development Department Attachments: A. Appeal letter dated September 2, 1988 B. August 17, 1988 Planning Commission Staff Report C. August 17, 1988 statement of Official Action LM HP/CC516 09/27/88 - 3 - I--.r- ~ "-'......" ~~ A l1I\c+\l'\\ENT A t:.J?'l~Q3 STAN fLINKMAN ATTORNE:YATI.AW CITYOF..<:'!\'1 I., 3005 ~X)t MAIN ~REET, S~Jt1ePL~~J~' ~'9dl.c,~ ~ SANTA MONICA, Cto IFURNtA 90A05 - " . EXBqOO 15-.439 .88 SEP -6 P 4 :20 September 2, 1988 / ,- Clty of Santa Monlca Planning Department 1685 Hain Street Santa Monica, Californ1a Re: CUP 516 and TTM 45369 3003 3rd Street To Whom It May Concern: ThlS letter 15 1ntended to appeal the August 17, 1988, dec~sion of the Plannlng CommlSSlon In denYlng the above mentloned ap- plication. Please schedule a hearing with the Clty councll 50 that we may oresent the facts, which show that thls proJect meets all the requirements of the Clty as of thlS date and should be approved. I If you have a copy of the tran5crlpts from the August 17, 1988, hearing, I would l~ke to have a copy of it to aSslst In my preparatlon for t~e appeal hearlng. r your pro~t attentlon to this matter. STAN FLINKMAN --.........=-.&.-"0..-_...._......._ ~_""'--_ .._. ..--"I _ ... r....-____^""___~____ __ ."....... __..-.IIi:_ SF/tu t An Ac.. \\\~E N T 'B 64 l ... CITY PLANNING DIVISION Community and Economic D€"lopment Department I J MEMOR ;NDUM ~ '- DATE: August 171 1988 Th H bl I . 7 .. e onora e P ann~ng r~mm~ss~on TO: FROM: Planning Staff Conditional Use Permit 516, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 45369 SUBJECT: Address: 3003 3rd street Applicant: Lewis Flinkman SUMMARY Action: Application to construct a 2 story plus 10ft, 5 unit condominium on a parcel of approximately 7,745 square feet. Sub- terranean parking for 11 cars is proposed. Recommendation: Approval SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The subject property is a 7,745 sq. ft. parcel located on the east side of 3rd Street between Marine street and Ashland Avenue having a frontage of 49.5 feet. Surrounding uses consist of mul- ti family residential to the north, south, east and west (R3). Zoning Districts: R3 (Ocean Park Overlay Zone) Land Use Districts: Medium Density Housing Parcel Area: 7,745 square feet PROPOSED PROJECT This is an application to construct a 2 story plus loft, 5 unit condominium with subterranean parking for II vehicles. All units have similar floor plans consisting of 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths except for the rear unit which has 3 bedrooms 1 a loft, and 2.5 baths. Access to all units will be possible from individual sub- terranean garages, and from an exterior, ground 1 evel , walkway located along the buildings northern elevation. The single family residence existing on the subject site is pro- posed to be removed. A Declaration for Automatic Single Family Exemption was filed with the Rent Control Department on July 16, 1985. MUNICIPAL CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE ~ / - 1 - ( \. , The prpposed project is consistent with the Municipal Code and in conformity with the General Plan a~ shown in Attachment A. CEQA STATUS I ~ ~ The project is Categorical1~ Exe>pt per the City of Santa Guidelines for the Implement~on of CEQA, class J{l4). Monica FEES / The proposed 5 unit condominium is subject to a Park and Recre- ation Facilities Tax of $200.00 per residential dwelling unit, and a Condominium Tax $1,000.00 per saleable unit. BACKGROUND On June lS, 1988 the Planning Commission continued the subj act proposal for redesign. The Planning Commission cited the proj- ect's lack of articulation, starkness of materials, and disregard for adjacent architecture as grounds for necessitating the proj- ect's redesign* ANALYSIS The subject proposal meets all applicable Ocean Park interim zoning requirements * The density is at the maximum 1 unit per 1,500 square feet of lot area, and the building has an overall height of 27' as measured from an average natural grade of 117.SI. The applicant has minimized the use of roof decks ana lofts in the subject proposal. The only loft and roof deck proposed will occur at the rear unit. The loft meets maximum floor area re- quirements, and will be contained within one room as the kitchen has no floor to ceiling partitions. The floor area to which the loft opens is 680 square feet, and the proposed floor area of the lot is 210 square feet, or 30% of the floor area below. The only roof deck-proposed is located off the loft of the rear unit and faces the rear yard. The location of the deck minimizes intru- sion into adjacent residences, and, therefore, poses no privacy problems. The proposed redesign of the S unit condominium consists of a change of materials, and various modifications to the building's elevations to create additional articulation and enhance the overall design. The applicant has proposed a variation of the building previously reviewed by the Planning Commission using ship lap siding as the exterior building material. The design includes the use of ex- posed beams along the front and rear facade of the building, and the use of awnings along the buildings southern and eastern elevations. Also proposed is an entry gate design feature at the building's west elevation, and individual design features located at the entrance of each unit along the building,s northern eleva- tion. The subject plans also indicate the use of exterior '; - 2 - ( \. "French Balconies" along the building's southern elevation. These balconies do not proj act fr""m the building, however, the safety railings project approximatE J 411. ~ The living room of each unit he r' been reduced in size, and an exterior porch area created~ Tl.,J porch will be accessible via sliding glass doors from thE; living room, and will be enclosed with open screening material. ~ last page of the project plans show an interior view of the p~c~ area. CONCLUSION The applicant has attempted to articulate the building eleva- tions, as suggested by the Planning Commission, through the use of awnings, exterior design features, and varying construction materials. Planning staff has concerns over the proposed use of metal screening, metal railings and ship lap siding as construc- tion materials, the lack of an interesting roof design, and the applicant I s attempt to incorporate superficial design features such as entryway gates and and eaves and joist projections into the revised plans in order to comply with the recommended design changes. The building still retains the same scale and massing as the proposal previously brought before the Planning Commis- sion. The proposed changes to the building attempt to integrate the craftsman architecture style into its design, and create less of a visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The subject proposal meets all applicable Planning and Zoning requirements and therefore merits approval. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that Conditional Use Permit S16 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 45369 be approved with the fol- lowing findings and conditions. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS 1. The proposed use and location are in accordance with good zoning practice, in the public interest and necessary that substantial justice be done and is compatible with existing and potential uses within the general area, traffic or parking congestion will not result, the public heal th, safety and general welfare are protected and no harm to adjacent properties will result. 2. A landscaping and lighting plan has been submitted in accordance with SMMC Sections 91220.3 and 91220.4. 3. A set of Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions have been submitted with the subject proposal setting forth the occupancy and management policies for the project. The subject application for a Conditional Use Permit was deemed complete on April 14, 1988, 2 days after supplementary information was received. On march 23, 1988 and April 7, 1988 letters were sent to the applicant 4. '-; - 3 - { \. . requesting clarification of the proj ect plans and additional information. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FINDINGS 1. The proposed subdivision, ~ogether with its prov~s~on for its design and improvements, is consistent with applicable general and specific plan~ ~s adopted by the City of Santa Monica. / 2. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development in that the project is an in-fill of urban land adequately served by existing infrastructure and having no significant physical site characteristics pre- cluding the proposed development. 3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or sub- stantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will not cause serious public health problems. 5. 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 use ofl property within the proposed subdivision. 6. The design of the subdivision does not preclude future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. 1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CONDITIONS 2. 3. 4. ~ I All off site improvements required by the City Engineer shall be installed. Plans and specifications for off site improvements shall be prepared by a registered civil en- gineer and approved by the City Engineer. Before the City Engineer may approve the final map, a sub- division improvement agreement for all off site improve- ments required by the City Engineer shall be prepared and a performance bond posted through the City Attorney's office. The tentative map shall expire 24 months after approval, except as provided in the provisions of California Govern- ment Code Section 66452.6 and Sections 9380-9382 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. During this time period the final map shall be presented to the City of Santa Monica for approval. The developer shall provide the Engineering Department of the city of Santa Monica with one Dizal Cloth print reproduction and microfilm of each sheet of the final map after recordation. - 4 - (- ..... " 6. -Prior to approval of the final map, Condominium Associa- tion By-Laws (if applicable) and a Declaration of CC & R's shall be reviewed and appro' i by the City Attorney. The CC & R's shall contain a n~}discrimination clause as pres- ented in section 9392 (SMVl) and in the case of condomini- ums, contain such p:;:,ov..i.si }ns as are required by Section 9122E (SMMC). The developer shall prc-;r~G for payment of a Condominium Tax of $1,000 per saleable residential unit per the provi- sions of Section 6651 et seq. of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. 5. 7. The form, contents, accompanying data, and filing of the final sUbdivision map shall conform to the provisions of sections 9330 through 9338 (SMMC) and the Subdivision Map Act. The required Final Map filing fee shall be paid prior to scheduling of the Final Map for city Council approval. 8. The final map shall be recorded with the Los Angeles Coun- ty Recorder prior to issuance of any building permit for a condomini um proj ect pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.30. 9. A Park and Recreation Facilities Tax of $200.00 per residential unit shall be due and payable at the time of issuance of a building permit for the construction or placement of the residential unit(s) on the subject lot, per and subject to the provisions of Section 6670 et seq. of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. STAN~~RD CONDITIONS 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be of no further force or effect if Tentative Tract Map 45369 expires prior to ap- proval of a Final Map for said tract. 2. Plans for final design, landscaping, screening, trash en- closures, and signage shall be subject to review and ap- proval by the Architectural Review Board. 3. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning. A significant change in the approved concept shall be subject to Planning Commission Review. Construction shall be in substantial conformance with the plans submitted or as modified by the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board or Director of Planning. 4. The applicant shall comply with all legal requirements regarding provisions for the disabled, including those set forth in the California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 2. - 5 - \ ( '- 5. Final parking lot layout and specifications shall be sub- ject to the review and appro, '1 of the Parking and Traffic Engineer. 6. Refuse areas, be screened Refuse areas need. -" storage area ?and mechanical equipment shall in acce~-d-anc.a with Sec. 9127J. 2-4 (SMMC). shall be -of adequate size to meet on-site / ,/ 7. No noise generating compressors or other such equipment shall be placed adjacent to neighboring residential buildings. 8. Project design shall comply with the building energy reg- ulations set forth in the California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 2, (Energy Conservation Standards for New Residential Buildings), such conformance to be verified by the Building and Safety Division prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 9. Natural light shall be provided in at least one bathroom in each dwelling unit. 10. Street trees shall be maintained, relocated or provided as required in a manner consistent with the City's Tree Code (Ord. 1242 CCS), per the specifications of the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of General Ser- vices. No street tree shall be removed without the ap- proval of the Department of Recreation and Parks. 11. street and/or alley lighting shall be provided on pUblic rights-of-way adjacent to the project if and as needed per the specifications and with the approval of the Department of General Services. 12. Any outdoor lighting shall be shielded and/or directed away from adjacent residential properties, with any such lighting not to exceed 0.5 foot candles of illumination beyond the perimeter of the subject property. 13. This determination shall not become effective for a periOd of twenty days from the date of determination or, if ap- pealed, until a final determination is made on the appeal. 14. The rights granted herein shall be effective only when exercised within a period of one year from the effective date of approval. Upon written request of the applicant, the Director of Planning may extend this period up to an additional 6 months. 15. Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures are required on all new development and remodeling where plumbing is to be added. (Maximum 1.5 gallon toilets and 1.0 gallon urinals and low flow shower head.) INCLUSIONARY UNIT CONDITIONS - 6 - .. t 1- 1. - "The developer shall covenant and agree with the City of Santa Monica to the speiific terms, conditions and restrictions upon the posse~ :on, use and enjoYment of the subject property. which te~r~sl conditions and restrictions shall be recorded with tt Los Angeles County Recorder's Office as a part of the jeed of the property to ensure that one (1) affordab:. unit is provided and maintained over time and through ~~equent sales of the property. An affordable unit shall ~r defined as being affordable to households with incomes not exceeding 100% of the (HUD) Los Angeles County median income, expending not over 30% of monthly income on housing costs, as specified by the Housing Division of the Department of Community and Economic Development. This agreement shall be executed and recorded prior to approval of the Final Map. Such agreement shall specify 1) responsibilities of the developer for making the unites) available to eligible tenants and 2) responsibili- ties of the city of Santa Monica to prepare application forms for potential tenants, establish criteria for qualifications, and monitor compliance with the provisions of the agreement. This provision is intended to satisfy the inclusionary housing requirements of Program 12 of the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Santa Monica ("Program 1211) . Developer may satisfy the obligations created by this Agreement by demonstrating to the Director of Plan- ning compliance with any ordinance or resolution adopted by the City within two years from the effective date of this approval, which is intended to provide an alternative method for corrpliance with Program 12. An alternative method may be, but is not limited to, the payment of a fee in-lieu of providing an Affordable Unit. Prepared by: Larry Miner, Assistant Planner ATTACHMENTS: B. Radius map C. Resume CC+R's D. Project plans PC/CUP516A SF: LM 06/01/88 - 7 - ( ( ATTACHMEr.... A MUNICIPAL CODE AND GENERAL PLAN cC'JrORMANcE f La:i'd Use Municipal Code :Element / /1 l"nit/l,250 sq. ft. of lot area = 6 d.u. 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'-., ~50~.-,... - _____ t NorE 2/ = OWNERSHIP NUMBER (APPEARS ON UPPER LEFr OF MAILING LABEL) . - ~ ~ - "1 _;S """ No_.lI , II; ;:; . =~ ~Ii:...~ . _1Il ,);-' ;:.== Z "'- - ool:: ;' ::>- . tII-< ".. ::t ~:::: i' :::1- . w )0' 1:t~~<lII '-$ I. "- . :it . ~ . . ':II " w , ::l .. :t ::ill __:ii: .. ;::.. ~ Ii ASHLAND /l: .N- ....s: " " ~ " ,... :: " "- ~ " I~ ~ :;t.... If.. ., ~._ .1 - ~ . "- L I LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS 20 & 21 BLK E SANTA FE TRACT STREET ADDRESS 2931 & 3003 THIRD STREET APPLICANT STAN F'LINKMAN RADIUS MAP FOR VARIANCE FILE [f>!bti\(M {Ptl cr ~@ (Q)~(Pti\~ir[RI ~~ir C~T1 @j;: S..-b JHOH."'" CJ\llamJ;lWU,A CASE NO ZONE DATE PUBLIC HEARING DATE Rerefe~c. ,,11,.. Ma p Slteet No A1T Ae-t\- VVl€ f\l T C STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION PROJECT NUMBER: CUP S16, Vesting TTM LOCATION: 3003 3rd Street APPLICANT: Lewis Flinkman REQUEST: To construct a two story I plus 10ft, five unit condominium with subterranean parking for eleven vehicles. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 8-17-88 Date. Approved based on the following findings and subject to the conditions below. X Denied. other. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS 1. The proposed use and location are not in accordance with good zoning practice, nor in the public interest in that the proposed architecture does not relate harmoniously to existing craftsman style architecture in the neighborhood. The scale Qf the building, lack of roof articulation, and stark wall treatment all contribute to the project's incompatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The floor plans as proposed discriminate against families in that four out of the five units are two bedroom units. Two bedroom units typically do provide sufficient space for play. In addition, by placing the kitchens on the second floor of the units, it will be difficult to carry groceries from the subterranean garage, up two flights of stairs, to the kitchen. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FINDINGS 1. The proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and improvements, is consistent with applicable general and specific plans as adopted by the City of santa Monica, however, the architecture of the proposed building will detract from the architecture of the area. - 1 - 2. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development in that the proj ect is an in-fill of urban land adequately served by existing infrastructure and has no physical site characteristics precluding the proposed development. 3. The design of the subdivision and the type of the proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental or substantially or unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will not cause serious public health problems. . 5. 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 use of, property within the proposed subdivision. 6. The design of the subdivision does not preclude future passive of natural heating or cooling opportunities. VOTE Ayes: Nays: Abstain Absent: Vacancy: Hecht, Mechur Farivar, Nelson Lambert, pyne one r hereby certify that this statament of accurately reflects the final determination Commission of the City of Santa Monica. Official Action of the Planning signature date print name and title LM hp/tempst CUP516ST 09/16/88 - 2 -