HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1701 (Lucas Valley Rd.)CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, and Ex -officio Clerk of the
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Charter Ordinance No. 1701
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE BY
SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL. CALIFORNIA,
SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM PD (PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO THE PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT
(RE:ZC96-4. Lucas Valley Road, AP NO. 165-010-89)
(Single -Family Estate)"
is a true and correct copy of an ordinance of said City and was introduced at a REGULAR
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 5th day of AUGUST,
1996, published as required by City Charter in the MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL , a newspaper
published in the City of San Rafael and passed and adopted as an ordinance of said City at
a REGULAR meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 19th day of AUGUST,
1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
WITNESS my hand and the official seal
of the City of San Rafael this
21st day of AUGUST, 1996.
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JEAN LEONCINIerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1701
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED
BY REFERENCE BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FROM PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT TO THE PD
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT
(RE: ZC96-4, 1499 Lucas Valley Road, AP NO. 165-010-89)
(Single -Family Estate)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the existing Planned Development District does not contain development standards
and the property owner has requested a zone change to a Planned Development District that
would permit a single family residential estate; and,
WHEREAS, on July 23, 1996 the San Rafael Planning Commission has held a duly noticed
public hearing on the proposed amendment to the zoning map as required by State law and has
considered all written correspondence, verbal testimony and the staff report relevant to the
proposed amendment, and recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed zone
amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council has held a duly noticed hearing on the proposed
amendment to the zoning map as required by State law and has considered written
correspondence, verbal testimony and the staff reports relevant to the proposed amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the Development Plan is consistent with the
General Plan, adopted neighborhood plans and other applicable City plans or policies because the
project is consistent with the following General Plan Policies: LU -9a, Hillside Resource
Residential, LU -19, Design Approach, LU -21, Building Height, LU -22, Bay and Hillside Views,
LU -29, Tree Preservation, LU34, Residential Site Design, LU -35, Project Design Considerations,
LU -36, Additional Community Design Map Considerations, C-1, Level of Service, Circulation
Policy C-4, Trip Allocation, C-18 Area Transportation Improvement Programs, S-3, Use of
Hazard Maps in Development Review, S-4, Geologic Review, S-5, Soils and Geologic Review,
S-11, Seismic Safety of New Buildings, S-21, Fire Safety of New Development, and S-23, Safety
Review of Development Projects; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the residential development will constitute a
residential environment of sustained desirability and stability in harmony with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood, and where applicable, adequate open space shall be provided
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because development standards are incorporated in the planned district and the proposed nine
residential units have been reviewed by the City's Design Review Board and through project
revisions, the development is a design compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the applicant demonstrates that public
facilities are provided to serve the anticipated population because the site is located in an area
that is developed and public facilities are available and will be installed as part of the project;
and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the development is improved by deviations
from typical Zoning Ordinance property development standards because the development has
been reviewed by the City's Design Review Board and through revisions the project has
developed standards and designs that are compatible with the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council finds that the auto, bicycle and pedestrian traffic
system is adequately designed for circulation needs and public safety. Emergency vehicle access
is provided to serve the proposed development because the project has been reviewed and
conditioned by the appropriate agencies and the auto, bicycle and pedestrian traffic system has
met circulation needs and public safety and emergency vehicle access is provided.
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FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1. The Zoning Map of the City of San Rafael, California, adopted by reference by
Section 14.01.020 of the Municipal Code is amended by reclassifying the following real property
from PD (Planned Development) District to PD (Planned Development ) District. Said property
so reclassified is located at 1499 Lucas Valley Road, San Rafael, as shown on County Assessor's
Parcel Number 165-010-89, per legal description attached as Exhibit `B".
DIVISION 2. Any development of this property shall be subject to the conditions outlined in
Exhibit "A", Single Family Residential Estate Planned District, which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
DIVISION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared invalid.
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DIVISION 4. This ordinance shall be published once in full before its final passage in a
newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of San Rafael, and shall be
in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
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ALBERT J. BORO, Mayor
Attest:
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
The foregoing Ordinance Number 1701 was read and introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of San Rafael on the 5`h day of August, 1996 , and ordered
passed to print by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
and will come up for adoption as an ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a regular meeting of
the Council to be held on the 191h day of August, 1996.
ANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
I. Purpose of the Planned District
The purpose of establishing this Planned District (PD -H) Hillside Development Overlay
District for a Single -Family Residential Estate is to regulate the development of an
approximately 8.9 acre parcel located at 1499 Lucas Valley Road. The intent of this PD -H
District accomplishes the following:
A. To promote clustered development within appropriate areas, avoiding the most sensitive
areas.
B. To encourage innovative design and site planning for the estate and to establish flexible
property development standards that will provide an integrated approach to a functional
and aesthetically pleasing development plan.
C. To establish open space areas within the property as identified within the development
plan.
D. To accommodate a variety of uses and structures within the site that may be phased over
time.
The PD -H District zoning classification will ensure the development of the site in accordance
with the provisions of these property development regulations. The project development plan
and property development regulations may be modified by the City Council and project
sponsor in the future to reflect changes in uses and additions of structures within the site.
II. Development Standards
The Single -Family Residential Estate Planned District shall be developed in conformance
with the Hillside Design Guidelines and the development plans, associated drawings
submitted with the PD as listed in the Exhibits section, and the development standards set
forth below. Minor modifications to the development plan, residence and accessory structure
location and design, and landscape plans shall be allowed subject to approval by the Planning
Director.
A. Minimum Site Area - The single-family residential estate is to be retained as one 8.9 acre
parcel.
B. Residential Density - Maximum density is 0.5 du/acre for a maximum of 4 units which
may consist of the following uses and structures with a
corresponding approximate area.
Single-family residence with two car garage 6,500 sq. ft.
Detached two car garage with upper story second
residential unit/exercise room 1,100 sq. ft.
Pool and cabana with bathrooms, equipment room and patio 500 sq. ft.
Barn with caretakers quarters 3,700 sq. ft.
Covered riding arena 7,000 sa. ft.
Total 18,800 sq. ft.
One additional second residential unit may be permitted as needed in the future subject to
a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage - 20% for the Planned District
D. Maximum Building Height - 30 feet or as per approved plans listed in the Exhibit section
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E. Setbacks
All development shall provide the following minimum setbacks from the properly line as
shown by the Planned District Development Plan. Front, rear and side setbacks exclude
minor plane extensions such as chimneys, bay windows etc.
Front - 100 feet
Side - 20 feet
Rear - 25 feet
Entrance monuments, gates, and associated structures have no minimum setback
requirement. Padlock enclosures have a five (5) foot minimum setback.
F. Natural State - The natural state requirement shall be the same as required by the Hillside
Design Guidelines.
G. Off-street Parking - Off-street parking shall be the same as required by the Hillside
Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance
H. Trip Allocations
The Planned District site is allocated four (4) trips as per General Plan 2000, Appendix B.
Trip generation shall be calculated based on the following rates:
Single -Family Residence
1.00 trips/unit
Dwelling units <1,000 sq. ft.
0.85 trips/unit
Dwelling units >1,000 sq. ft.
1.00 trips/unit
I. Fencing - Fencing shall be installed in accordance with the development plan and
elevation drawings attached to this PD.
J. Additions/Modifications
All additions or modifications shall be subject to design review by the City and shall
conform to the Hillside Design Guidelines. The single-family residence shall be limited
to a maximum of 6,500 sq. ft. unless an exception is granted by the City Council
consistent with the Hillside Design Guidelines.
III. Permitted Uses
Permitted uses consist of the following primary uses and accessory uses. Uses not specified
below shall be subject to determination by the City of San Rafael.
A. Primary Uses
1. One single-family estate home
B. Accessory uses
1. Detached two car garage with upper story second unit/exercise room
2. Pool and cabana with bathrooms, equipment room and patio
3. Barn with caretakers quarters, office, horse stalls, tack room, hay storage area,
grooming area, pasture area and other accessory uses and facilities customarily
appurtenant to private equestrian structures and operations
4. Covered riding arena with other accessory uses and facilities customarily appurtenant
to private equestrian structures and operations.
5. Patio, deck and balcony covers.
6. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted
use, in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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7. Temporary construction offices in a construction trailer or building on the site until
the completion of construction. There may also be a temporary workshop and storage
facility onsite.
C. Conditional Uses
1. Any additional second residential units beyond the above permitted accessory uses.
IV. Exhibits
Exhibits on file with the Planning Department include the following:
A. House and Accessory Structure elevations, floor plans and sections prepared by
Farrell•Faber & Associates, as shown on Sheets 1 through 4, dated April 1996.
B. Barn floor plan and elevations and covered riding arena elevations and section plans
prepared by Jeffrey H. Waterman, as shown on Sheets Al and A3, dated May 1996.
C. Landscape plans prepared by Lufkin Landscape Architects, as shown on Sheets L1 and
L2, dated May 1996.
D. Site, grading and driveway plans and driveway profile prepared by I. L. Schwartz
Associates, Inc., as shown on Sheets 1 and 2, dated May 1996.
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EXHIBIT `B"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All that certain property situate in the City of San Rafael, County of Marin, State of
California, described below as follows:
Beginning at the Westerly terminus of that certain course described in the deed from
Thomas A. Nunes et ux, to the County of Marin, recorded on January 5, 1981, as
Instrument No. 8100259 Marin County Records, having bearing of North 480 59' 32"
West and a length of 116.12 feet being the Southerly boundary line of the Old Lucas
Valley Road and the Easterly boundary line of that certain parcel of land conveyed to
Horatio R. Molone, et ux, by deed dated July 24, 1959 and recorded July 28, 1959 in
Book 1298 of Official Records at Page 208, Marin County Records; and running thence
along the said Easterly line of Horatio R. Molone parcel South 560 20' 21" West (called
South 540 36' West in said deed dated July 24, 1959), 842.98 feet to the Southeasterly
corner of said Molone parcel; thence leaving said Molone boundary line South 610 09'
22" West 396.09 feet; thence South 190 08'22" West 182.53 feet; thence South 810 52'
36" East 494.31 feet; thence North 390 48'22" East 634.22 feet; thence South 230 31'
01" East 149.30 feet; thence South 550 56' 12" East 48.83 feet; thence North 360 58'
33" East 27.70 feet; thence North 220 06' 17" East 75.95 feet; thence 100 18'47" East
279.64 feet; thence North 200 28' 10" East 181.68 feet to the said Southerly boundary
line of the Old Lucas Valley Road; thence along said Southerly line North 480 59'32"
West 60.68 feet to the point of beginning.
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