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Planning Department
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Master Case No. 21-086 and Design Review No. 21-031 - A request for approval to develop seven (7) new single-family dwelling located on seven (7) existing lots totaling approximate 2.1 adjusted gross acres pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15332.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-___; and,
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemptions) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Approve Design Review No. 21-031
APPLICANT:
Andresen Architecture, Inc.
17087 Orange Way
Fontana CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the east side of Fontana Avenue approximately 390 feet south of the centerline of Merrill Avenue, (APNs: 0193-021-06, -07, -08, -50, -51, -52, and -53).
REQUEST:
Design Review No. 21-031 - a proposal to construct seven (7) new single-family dwelling units with two (2) floorplan options of 2,410 square feet and 2,470 square feet with three (3) different modern architectural styles per floorplan.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Jon Dille, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Existing Land Use Designations:
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General Plan |
Zoning |
Existing Land Use |
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Site: |
Single-Family Residential (R-SF) |
Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
Vacant |
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North: |
Single-Family Residential (R-SF) |
Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
Single-Family Homes |
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South: |
Single-Family Residential (R-SF) |
Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
Single-Family Homes and Vacant |
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East: |
Single-Family Residential (R-SF) |
Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
Single-Family Homes |
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West: |
Medium Density Residential (R-M) |
Medium Density Residential (R-2) |
Single- and Multi-Family Dwellings |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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A. Site Area: |
Approximately 92,567 square feet (2.1 acres total) |
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B. Density: |
3.3 dwelling units per acre |
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C. Building Height: |
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Allowed: |
35-Foot (Maximum) |
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Proposed: |
26-Foot |
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D. Setback Analysis |
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Required: |
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Front: |
22-Foot (Minimum) |
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Side, Interior: |
5-Foot (Minimum) with a 15-foot aggregate |
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Rear: |
20-Foot (Minimum) |
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Provided: |
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Front: |
22-Foot (Minimum) |
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Side, Interior: |
5-Foot (Minimum) and 25-foot (Minimum) |
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Rear: |
23-Foot (Minimum) |
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E. Parking Analysis |
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Required Parking: |
Minimum Two-car Garage (20’x20’ minimum) for homes with four bedrooms and less |
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Parking Provided: |
Two-car and Three-car Garages from 455 sq. ft. to 634 sq. ft. |
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Andresen Architecture, Inc. (“Applicant”), is requesting that the Planning Commission review and approve Design Review No. 21-031, to construct seven (7) two-story single-family homes located on seven (7) existing lots: the lots range in size from 9,453 square feet to 18,958 square feet. The Applicant is proposing to construct seven (7) new single-family dwellings with two (2) optional floorplans of 2410 square feet and 2470 square feet as identified in the table below. Each floor plan includes three (3) modern architectural elevation choices per floorplan. The Applicant will construct the associated site improvements along their Fontana Avenue frontage, which includes curb, gutter, sidewalk. In addition to this, the easement that provides direct access to the lots will be improved with curb, gutter, and sidewalk (on the south side only). The project site is surrounded by residential uses on all sides with single-family and multi-family dwellings.
Design Review No. 21-031:
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PLAN NO. |
PLAN 2420 |
PLAN 2443 |
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SIZE |
2,410 square feet |
2,470 square feet |
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STORIES |
Two-Story |
Two-Story |
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NO. BDRMS |
Three Bedrooms |
Four Bedrooms |
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NO. BATHS |
Three Full Baths |
Two Full Baths |
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POWDER |
None |
Yes |
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LOFT |
Yes |
Yes |
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OPTIONS |
Den/Bedroom |
None |
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GARAGE |
Two or Three Garage Spaces |
Two Garage Spaces |
As previously mentioned, the applicant is proposing three (3) modern architectural themes for the elevations with cool and natural colors with contrasting colors of grey and beige. A variety of design features and materials are provided on the elevations such as architectural pop-outs, stone veneer, wood siding, decorative window treatments, varied rooflines, covered porches, and other features appropriate to the modern architecture. The variety in color and material will provide for an architecturally pleasing project that will enhance the character of the neighborhood.
The accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be reviewed through a Building Permit process and are not associated with the proposed request before the Planning Commission.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
The proposed development will be accessed off of Fontana Avenue which is a public street. Moreover, the project includes off-site and on-site improvements: Fontana Avenue will include additional pavement, curb, cutter, and sidewalks; on-site improvements will include paving of the access easement with curbing on both sides and sidewalk to the south side. In addition, the applicant is proposing appropriate drainage, grading, and perimeter/privacy walls to provide a safe and well-designed neighborhood. The proposed neighborhood has been reviewed by Planning, Engineering, Building and Safety, and Fontana Fire Prevention for site circulation, access, and safety. The proposed project meets or exceeds the standards of the Zoning and Development Code and will provide a safe design for normal public access. The individual parcels shall be accessed off a designated easement of approximately 30-foot that will be improved during construction. Each individual lot has a minimum of a 16-foot-wide driveway to access the property. No parking is allowed on the access easement; however, parking is allowed on Fontana Avenue.
All on-site utilities, water quality management plan facility drainage systems, and fire turnaround shall be private utilities and shall be maintained by an associated homeowner’s association established by the applicant/developer/property owner.
Grading/Walls:
The grading is consistent throughout most of the site; however, it’s not the same as the adjacent properties, on the north and south sides. The property to the north is slightly higher and will be maintained by an existing wall. The parcels on the subject site will be partially elevated to provide appropriate drainage control on-site. The individual parcels are graded to allow surface water to drain to an individual area drain near the southwest area of each parcel. The area drains will collect the nuisance water and gravity flow into individual chambers. The overflows from the chamber shall be piped to the paved access easement or public street.
The applicant proposes a combination retaining/screen wall along the southern property line that shall conform to the City standard specifications at a maximum of six-foot of screen wall with a maximum of three-foot of retaining. The applicant proposes a split-face decorative block wall of 6-feet in height along Fontana Avenue with proposed pilasters 50-foot on-center. The retaining will taper down to zero prior to the termination of the perimeter wall. Any other wall that is within public view shall be constructed with decorative block. The existing split-face decorative block wall shall remain in place.
Environmental:
The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section No. 15332, (Class No. 32, In-Fill Development Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemptions) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. This project site is considered In-Fill Development and meets the CEQA requirements of In-fill Development Projects: (1) The project is consistent with the Single-Family Residential (R-SF) General Plan land use designation, prior to 1990 the City identified the area of the project site with a Single-Family Residential (R-SF) General Plan land use designation with hopes that these properties would be developed with residential units; (2) These properties were incorporated into the City of Fontana on June 25, 1952, the project site is approximately 2.1 adjusted gross acres (less than 5.0 acres); (3) The project site is not within any known sensitive or threatened habitat area, pursuant to the Fontana General Plan Habitat Assessment Map (San Bernardino County, USFWS Critical Habitat, Eagle Aerial 2014) the project site is not located within a sensitive or threatened habitat area; (4) The project will not have any significant effect relating to traffic (pursuant to the Engineering Department Traffic Impact Guidelines traffic counts are within an acceptable level of service), noise, air quality, or water quality fall within acceptable levels identified within the General Plan Guidelines; and (5) There are adequate public utility services for the development of the proposed seven single-family homes, the City maintains a sewer service along Fontana Avenue that mis adequate to service the new development, the area has adequate Edison electrical power service existing in the area along Fontana Avenue, other services exist along Fontana Avenue telephone, cable, and gas.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Plan set
3. Planning Commission Resolution, Findings and Conditions of Approval
4. Notice of Exemption
5. Notice of Public Hearing