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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-Planning . CI,Q OF SAN BERNARDICb - REQUIiOr FOR COUNCIL ACOoN Frank A. Schuma From: Planning Director Subject: Appeal of Variance No, 85-3 Dept: Planning Mayor and Council Meeting of June l7, 1985, 9:00 a,m. DMe: June 5, 1985 Synopsis of Previous Council action: Previous Planning Commission action: At the meeting of the Planning Commission on May l5, 1985, the following action was taken: The application for Variance No. 85-3, was approved. Vote: 7-l, 1 absent. RecommenrJed motion: That the hearing on the appeal be closed and the decision of the Planning Commission be affirmed, modified or rejected. Signature Frank A. Schuma Contact person: Frank A. Schuma Phone: 383-5057 4 Supporting data attached: Yes, Staff Report Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: Finance: Council Notes: 75-0262 AQenda Item No. / 7 .- _l'~ .,/;' .'". 0 .' s;,C}. t'age 1. o !fRfy, Hay 20, 1985, Shauna Clark City Clerk 300 North "D" Street P. O. Box 1318 San Bernardino. Ca., 92402 ::0 m ("") m <: "" -:;) PROJECT: 12.3 acres at nort~m .; terminus of Sepulveda, extending=< easterly approx. 1,189 ft. file ~ Variance waives Code Sectioe.:, ;:- 18.40.130 a Maximum cul-d-san 50~. sl ~ :;;; -< BE: VARIANCE NO. 85-3, APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5/15/85. We who live adjacent to or near the proposed project do "appeal the approval of VARIANCE 85-3, granted on Hay 15, 1985 by the Planning Commission. Some of our reasons are summarized on page two, which is a brief sketch of the amazing happenings at our so-called Hearing before that, Commission. Our unanimous belief is that we were not heard. We therefore ask to address the City Council on this matter, as soon as possible. Please advise us when you have been able to place us on the Council's agenda. We wish to be heard. NAME AD D RES'S 1. 5. S. ~ 4 . /5. J.#. 00 ~4: ~~. 2. 7. s;; ~'("-""~/fr<< & I ~ eO . I 6. 8. 9. o IJJ aff r?t- c> ~ . May 20, 1985 Shauna Clark City Clerk 300 North "D" Street P. O. Box 1318 San Bernardino, Ca., 92402 PROJECT: 12.3 acres at northern terminus of Sepulveda, extending easterly approx. 1,189 ft. The Variance waives Code Section 18.40.130 = Maximum cul-d-sac 500'. RE: VARIANCE NO. 85-3, APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5/15/85. We who live adjacent to or near the proposed project do appeal the approval of VARIANCE 85-3, granted on May 15, 1985 by the Planning Commission. Some of our reasons are summarized on page two, which is a brief sketch of the amazing happenings at our so-called Hearing before that. Commission. Our unanimous belief is that we were not heard. We therefore ask to address the City Council on this matter, as soon as possible. Please advise us when you have been able to place us on the Counti1's agenda. We wish to be.heard. NAME A ,D D RES S .56 3 4. .... 5. 6. 6""3 (PS uJRl-'-- ;1vc "715 " , ;rv6' .'5 /-<, ,% ~~ 0'39/1 '2WJj (1(UJ 6-,.~. - )" -:7 7 8" 6/ ~lJ C(.ve S- f?-- .b~ -~(fu9L~C , el' .0 [()e,.p,~1It. -ro ;tJ~ av/uv . ,rJ g-~ /:"~.Y/- Page 1. ,,' i~_Q~UrH ~ 8"&-..3" .. 67'1./ May 20, 1985 Shauna Clark City Clerk 300 North "D" Street P. O. Box 1318 San Bernardino, Ca., 92402 PROJECT: 12.3 acres at northern terminus of Sepulveda, extending easterly approx. 1,189 ft. The Variance \.1aives Code Section 18.40.130 = Maximum cul-d-sac 500'. RE: VARIANCE NO. 85-3, APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5/15/85. We who live adjacent to or near the proposed project do appeal the approval of VARIANCE 85-3, granted on May 15, 1985 by the Planning C01ll!llission. Some of our reasons are summarized on page two, ",h:i.ch is a brief sketch of the amazing happenings at our so-called Hearing before that Commission. Our unanimous belief is that we were not heard. We therefore ask to address the City Council on this matter, as soon as possible. Please advise us when you have been able to place us on the Council's agenda. We wish to be beard. NAME ADDRESS 1. L-j~~ 0 ..--. j 2 j~ r->! ~ 3~ ~ Ai~ )~-J 4. ")'V\" fl ~'/J s. 1;'.I1&Jdh 6. ~-1/{~,\\1-fI'l'/~ 7. ' '. (~~ 8. 5o//~ S#-"<<-t. .~; ~, S~/o ~~~ )319' ,-I..JJ/ . .-') 5 9 V '.2Qfr> d,ev .d-A . 5'1-+2 LI:.//aoja,~~ .:.:;471 ,~ ,,~^,.hY~ 57/W 4, ~~t~~. C;-::S ~3 AJ .~ 9. o Jct~ Lno Page 1. /' ."'.' . . , o May 20, 1985 Shauna Clark City Clerk 300 North "D" Street P. O. Box 1318 San Bernardino. Ca.. 92402 PROJECT: 12.3 acres at northern terminus of Sepulveda, extending easterly approx. 1,189 ft. The Variance waives Code 5ectf.on 18.40.130 ~ liaximum cul-d-sac 500'. U: VARIANCE NO. 85-3. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 5/15/85. We who live adjacent to or near the proposed project do appeal the. approval of VARIANCE 85-3. granted on May 15, 1985 by the Planning Commission. Some of our reasons are &ummarized on page two, whf.ch is a brief sketch of the amazing happenings at our. Go-called Hearing before that. Commission. Our unanimous belief is that we were not heard. We therefore ask to address the City Council on this matter, as soon as possible. Please advise us \Jhen you have been able to place us on the Council's agenda. We wish to he heard. NAME ADD RES .S 5. f~ d;> 3 J.- 'IvJc :.e- (p. ~ 0 ,5'19;; ~ ~S/J 9;UI?f .::;- 3 '7 V- ~111'~ L -1J... .f,,/~ 92 ,r..,<e /, -1 y-";; r:J}",/5 ,)1L" /~,-? <1",dtJ "'"' - ,I S3FO fC2-r-k.~,c( '/ .JJ.{ 9J-V.f:Cf 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. -.. . . , -0 5'(;ti(Sl ~ ~. 1&~1' ;UvU-t<-tL ~ ' Eq fJJuR./I/C, 5"3 YG /-@/~r;t:t I l?S--::> - 67L/6',1 / .' Page 1. o May 20, 1985' Shauna Clark City Clerk 300 North "D" Street P. O. Box 1318 San Bemardino, Ca., 92402 PROJECT: 12.3 acres at northern terminus of Sepulveda, extending easterly approx. 1,189 ft. The Variance waives Code Section 18.40.130 ~ Maximum cul-d-sac 500'. BE: VARIANCE NO. 85-3. APPROVED BY THE PLANNl1~G COMMISSION 5/15/85. We who live adjacent to or near the proposed project do appeal the approval of VARIANCE 85-3, granted on May 15, 1985 by the Planning Commission. Some of our reasons are summarized on page two, which is a brief sketch of the amazing happenings at our so-called Hearing before that Commission. Our unanimous belief is that we were not heard. We therefore ask to address the City Council on this matter, as soon as possible. Please advise us when you have been able to place us on the Council's agenda. We wish to be heard. NAME 1. t?~/ Jt );;14 0~ 7!(, "- _.~ D}, ,./;-( 3. ~ ,~~ 4. S"a~ ' .)~'--! /] ~~ / 5. ij~. .I'" ,j/ /. 6'1;'~ r 7. (~e JA,.,---eA ::/~.~~-" AD J) R. E S S ~!J';il..-// (:-:? /5~~ /" c# #- 1'5""5 ~ c::;-~ . /3 s,f. :s'I1-i..... /2> r 91- ~ / .$ Sf", !:;'l/ #.... . 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Fifth Ward Dan Frazier . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Sixth Ward Jack Strickler . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . .s.venth Ward May 28, 1985 Sigland and Associates 364 Orange Show Lane San Bernardino, CA '92408 Dear Sir or Madame: At the meeting of the Planning Commission on May 15, 1985, the following action was taken: The application for Variance No. 85-3, to waive Code Section 18.40.130., regarding 500-foot maximum length for cul-de- sacs, on property consisting of 12.3 acres located at the northern terminus of Sepulveda Avenue extending approximately 1,189 feet easterly from the centerline of Sepulveda Avenue, was approved based upon findings of fact contained in the staff report dated May 8, 1985 and subject to the conditions listed therein. According to the San Bernardino Municipal Code, Secti.on 19.74.080., the following applies to the above variance: -The decision of the Gommission shall be final unless an appeal therefrom is taken to the Common Council as provided for in this section. Such decision shall not become effec- tive for ten days from the date that the written decision has been made and notice thereof mailed to the ap~licant, during which time written appeal therefrom may be taken to the Council by the applicant qr any other person aggrieved by ,.',','.', ',"'''' . {:':";: 0 "',>, ; ;I:....'~..f ,.. -', ;:-,.1 ; . o o ~ o Sigland May 28, Page 2 and Associates 1985 such decision. The Council may, upon its own motion, cause any Commission decision to be appealed.- FRANK A. SCHUMA Planning Director mkf cc: Building and Safety Dept. Engineering Division Steve Schwartz 3587 Leroy Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 , . ITY OF SAN BERNA DINO PLA ING DEPARTMENT SUMMARY AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE WARD 18 5-08-85 4 l&J ~ o Variance No. 85-3 APPLICANT' Sigland & Associates 364 Orange Show Lane San Bernardino, CA 92408 OWNER Steve Schwartz 3587 LeRoy Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 ti ~ Subject property is an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of CJ approximately 12.3 acres located at the northern terminus of Sepulveda l&J Avenue extending approximately 1,189 feet easterly from the centerline ac of Sepulveda Avenue. The requested variance is to waive Code Section ~ 18.40.130 Maximum cul-de-sac length of 500 feet. er l&J ac er EXISTING GENERAL PLAN PROPERTY LAND USE ZONING DESIGNATION Subject Vacant R-I-7200 Resid. 0-3 du/ac North Sing.-Fam. dwel./vacant R-I-7200 Resid. 0-3 du/ac South Sing.-Fam. dwellings R-I-7200 Resid. 4-7 du/ac East Vacant R-l-10,800 Resid. 0-3 du/ac West Sing.-Fam. Owel. /vacant R-I-7200 Resid. 0-3 du/ac GEOLOGIC / SEISMIC IXI YES F LOOO HAZARD DYES OZONE A ( SEWERS [jYES ) HAZARD ZONE DNO ZONE DNO OZONE B DNO HIGH FIRE [JlYES AIRPORT NOISE / DYES REOEVELOPMENT DYES HAZARD ZONE DNO CRASH ZONE Iil NO PROJECT ARE^ [XI NO .J o NOT 119 POTENTIAL SIGNI FICANT Z IXI APPROVAL ~ APPliCABLE EFFECTS 0 WITH MITIGATING ~ 0 CONDITIONS Z(I) MEASURES NO E,1.R. l&J(!) o EXEMPT o E1.R, REQUIRED BUT NO ILO 0 2Z ILffi DENIAL Z- SIGN IFICANT EFFE CTS 00 WITH MITIGATING j!:I 0 CONTINUANCE TO acZ MEASURES (1):1 S;ii: 0 Z ONO o SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS 0 l&J SIGNIFICANT SEE ATTACHEO E,R.C, l&J EFFECTS MINUTES ac NOV. 1911 "e:VIIED .lULY .... ... o o CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DI:PARTMENT o o OBSERVATIONS CASE u~riam:'iI ~ 85 3 l8 5-8-85 2 AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE 1. The applicant requests approval of a variance to waive San Bernardino Municipal Code Sections 18.40.130 and 18.40.160. The design of Tentative Tract No. 12759, filed concurrently with Variance No. 85-3, is predicated upon approval of the variance. Tract 12759 will be schedule for hearing after resolution of the issues raised by the variance. The subject property encompasses 12.3 acres located on the east side of the northern terminus of Sepulveda Street. 2. The property is currently zoned R-1-7200. The surrounding zoning includes: R-1-7200 to the north, south and west; and R-l-10,800 to the east. The City of San Bernardino General Plan designates the site for resi denti al uses wi th a density of 0-3 units per acre. Surrounding General Plan designations include: residential 0-3 dwelling units per acre to the north, east and west; and resi- dential 4-7 dwelling units per acre to the south. 3. The subject property is currently vacant. Surrounding land uses include: single-family dwellings to the south; a dwelling unit and City Water Tank to the north; vacant wi th scattered si ng le- fami ly dwellings to the east and west. 4. The applicant proposes to subdivide the 12.3 acres into 6 parcels through Tract 12759. The single-family lots wll range in size from .75 acres to 2.6 acres. Sepulveda Street provides the only means of access to the property. To provide dedicated access to the.individual lots, the applicant proposes to extend a cul-de-sac from the terminus of Sepulveda easterly into the property. The property has a limited frontage on Sepulveda of 125 feet. The parcel remains narrow for approximately 200 feet past a single- family lot excluded from the tract. The parcel is then an irregu- 1 ar rectangl e whi ch conti nues to wi den to an ul ti mate wi dth of 443 feet. Due to the restricted frontage of the property, the access road can best serve the property and provide usable interior lots by being located near the southern lot line. To provide access to parcels within this long narrow lot, the cul-de-sac must be extended. If the cul-de-sac were extended only 500 feet, a maxi- mum of three parcels would be developed on the site. In order to provide access to six lots, which represents only 1 unit per two acres, the cul-de-sac must be extended the 640 feet as proposed. Due to the size, shape and topography of the parcel, six lots is a reasonable subdivision of the property. To reach all of the pro- posed parcels, the cul-de-sac, Piedmont Place, wi 11 be 640 feet in 1 ength . '\.. > o o o o CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT OBSERVATIONS CASE V"r; "nl'"P No fl'l-1 AGENDA ITEM1H HEARING DATE C;-H-HC; PAGE '.l. San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 18.40.130 indicates that a cul-de-sac in a subdivision should not have a length greater than 500 feet. The Code further indicates that the Commission and the Mayor and Common Council may approve cul-de-sac streets which vary from the requirements provided that the deviation is supported by evidence and findings applicable to variances. Hense, the appli- cant has submitted the subject variance to exceed the maximum length allowable for a cul-de-sac by 140 feet. 5. The site is within a High Fire Hazard Zone. The San Bernardino Municipal Subdivision Code requires at least two different routes for ingress and egress be provided for all subdi vi si ons of pro- perty within the High Fire Hazard Zone. The applicant has attempted through various means to secure secondary access to the site. However, due to the existing surrounding development and land uses, the options for secondary access have been eliminated. To the northwest an existing single-family dwelling and a City of San Bernardino Water Tank site blocks access. The existing single-family subdivision to the south was developed with dwelling units constructed around the three cul-de-sacs. This development pattern has made access to the property to the north impossible. Finally, to the southeast the State Highway restricts any access onto Waterman Canyon Road. 6. The Environmental Review Committee determined that although lack of secondary access to be development within the high fire hazard area creates a risk of blocked access in an emergency event, ade- quate mitigation measures can be employed to insure that the 6 estate size lots can be protected. The Environmental Review Committee recommends issuance of a nega- tive declaration with appropriate mitigation measures for Variance No. 85-3 and Tentative Tract No. 12759. The mitigation measures w11 be implemented through the conditions of approval for Tentative Tract No. 12759. . o o o o ~ 1. The following are the four findings of fact required for Variance No. 85-3 with the applicant's and staff's response to each: , A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to the intended use of the property, Which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district and neighborhood. Applicant's Response This parcel was created prior to Planning Commission reviews. To the north, the City of San Bernardino Water Tank site blocks secondary road access. To the south poor planned existing tracts block secondary road access. To the southeast the State Highway restricts any access onto Waterman Canyon Road. Other properties in the area have not been blocked in by the State and City with no road access. Staff's Response Variance from the terms of the zoning ordinance shall be granted only because of special circumstances applicable to the property including size, shape, topography, location or surrondings. The subject property is of i rregul ar shape and located wi thi n the foothill region of the San Bernardino mountains. The property slopes from north to south wi th exi sti ng slopes in the lot area rangi ng from 13% to 23%. Due to the long narrow sh ape of the par- cel, to create a reasonable subdivision of the property requires a cul-de-sac which exceeds the maximum length of 500 feet. The pro- perty is effected by the special circumstance of having the land development pattern in the surrounding area eliminate the poten- tial routes of secondary access to the property. This situation is unique to the particular property and does not apply to other properties in the same zoning district and neighborhood. B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Applicant's Response Without this new cul-de-sac length, the owner cannot divide this property, depriving him the right to enjoy the zoning and General Plan designations granted this property and adjoining property by the Ci ty. '" ..n\l ..an ~ . . o o o o , CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT ~ CASE Variance No. 85-3 FINDINGS of FACT AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE l8 5-8-85 5 .. ~ r Staff's Reponse Substantial property right refers to the right to use the property in a manner which is on a par with uses allowed to other property owners which are in the vicinity and having a like zoning. The purpose of the variance is to restore parity where the strict application of the zoning law deprives such property owners of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. Other properties within the vicinity and under the identical zoning classification have been allowed to subdivide. In fact, the design of the subidvision to the south effectively cut off a potential route of secondary access to the subject property. Without approval of the subject variance, the property owner will not be able to subdivide or develop the property, and as such, will be deprived of a privilege enjoyed by other property owners within the vicinity and same zoning designation. C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimen- tal to the public welfare or injurious to property and improve- ments in the zoning district and neighborhood in which the property is located. Applicant's Response The granting of this variance would improve the welfare of the public, by decreasing flooding to the south. This new street with estate size lots will improve the neighborhood property values. Staff's Response In determining the application for a variance, the best interest of the entire community is the controlling factor rather than the suitability or adaptability of the property in question for a par- ticular use. Subdivision of the property into estate size lots and development of the parcel with adherence to the fire hazard mitigation plan as outlined in the "Greenbelt Study" will actually serve to provide greater fire protection to the existing developments to the south of the subject property. A portion of the property is within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone. A geogolical investigation was prepared for this subdivision which indicated that no faults were located on the property. .. ~ NOV. "80 Q o o :; CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT "l CASE va"'; <>nt'" Nn 85-3 FINDINGS of FACT ~~;~~~G'6i~E S~8-85 ~ PAGE 6 r ~ Due to the fact that only six residential lots are planned for development on the site, the 640 foot long cul-de-sac and lack of secondary access to the property should not create a significant environmental hazard to the future property owners provided that adequate methods are employed on site to reduce fire hazard. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the zoning distrct and neighborhood. D. That the granting of such a variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the Master Plan. Applicant's Response The Master Plan stipulates 0-3 units per acre. This property pro- poses only 1/2 of a residential unit per acre with large open spa- ces between residents. Staff's Response The Comprehensive General Plan of the City of San Bernardino pro- jects the property to be developed in residential uses and the approval of said application is in conformance with the goals and objectives and policies established within said Plan. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the positive findings of fact above, Staff recommends adoption of the negative declaration and approval of Variance No. 85-3, subject to compliance with the attached conditions. Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. SCHUMA Planning Director A,~ 'f{~ 'SARAH KNECHT Associate Planner ... , c o o :> CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT CASE '\la.....; ~:n""iC9 No 95 3 CONDITIONS AGENDA ITEM ] e HEARING DATE 5 e 65 PAG . 1. Variance No. 85-3 shall be in effect for a period of 24 months from the date of approval. However, if Tentative Tract 12759 has not been recorded at the end of the'24-month period, the applica- tion shall expire. Additional time may be approved upon the request of the applicant prior to expiration of the 24-month peri od. Expiration Date: May 8, 1987. 2. Variance No. 85-3 is approved only for the subdivision proposed through Tentative Tract No. 12759. Should Tract 12759 be substan- tially amended to include additional lots or a different lot con- figuration, said Variance No. 85-3 shall become null and void. Should Tentative Tract 12759 not record, said variance shall become null and void. , . o I( o o ~ C) Re: Variance No. 85-3 Ward 4 We the undersigned Join In the protest or any consIdered waiver to the proposed variance at the subject property (12.3 acres) located at the northern terminus or Sepulveda Avenue TOr the reasons stated In the attached letter. There maybe other objections not~rtlculated In the letter as well. , 1/' v..t. d.,V If t~ / ~-_/- /? rPt"/E~t?'". ,;:-!:.-,o-l", eft .55 . " o o Re: Variance No. 85-3 o C) Ward 4 We the undersigned Join In the protest oT any considered waiver to the proposed variance at the subject property (12.3 acres) located at the northern terminus oT Sepulveda Avenue Tor the reasons stated In the attached letter. There maybe other objections not articulated In the letter as well. 111A J<.~' ~/4 j/~ W iA /~A.^-.J " if yO' ~/7/ './ ,/ ../........./ ~,~~_..-._/:!.<:'/ ,'~ (..; J ~- /.5'5 E .5.y~.Jii. Is) P' "Sort l J.;f2 /,57;-- ;:( ,q.- - _'/ tt, 5yl1r ,if- -- /73 c ~'-':;9~ ,-, ~/. .:>~ r t.~ l...c:~'l'" - ..... ~ 1-.- ..~'.... r-r - ? "';) ':J, ,'I. ..... ," I ., I" .. { l ,.- ':- 5.JcJ(J :;;'z/'t.'t;.U?~4 ,<-'L, ""'.... ' '. I. _ ~ 'l.{)" ... -c'S ) ~3'vjJ Y. u. (vve.e .~ ;2.{;,-;- E 5"27~ "S' /.....~, ..... ~J Jo ~ 5 .;_ (2-<li-'~ . , 1~ I .'! Ii 'u%: I ?-"I c <~ / ./ c, ""~';;::- ..s:-L....."'" 5 / ,1(/ .-/."'". A~,I~-,,_l:..~.L:..- I I ~,?) 'J ,J-- ~;'/~"" .f,. ," k.'-C..c:Lc-/ "" ,.," I, ,;,' ./ //)) /";I?!'1-t<-Zt"<....,tL "",,t.I~ .-' S "'~, /../,/..~ I~: /..< /'f , . / ,~dJ I ':' R. ,7", i />i.t: /;1,~ ;"-0 ( ~~ o '.D:> ~~~ ( o .. Re: VarIance No. 85-3 Ward 4 We the undersIgned joIn In the protest or any considered waIver to the proposed varIance at the subject property (12.3 acres) located at the northern termInus or Sepulveda Avenue ror the reasons stated In the attached letter. There maybe other objectIons not artIculated In the letter as well. //'7/ <;;?~Y>~ ~L~~ ~_ (~/H''''''--''''''''' /011/1 rm /" .. 'I ~' '", J:i > 7'1':4.<' W /' ~~ ~l:} lJ '?"/ ~,,~J) ~) A.".-,t-l..,,,--.. '&J 'J:5 ~{ t,' J'..... 'I r II ~;-M~l1.1_/"j '.J./i~(/ >..- . bJt59 71, XfI'.n1fA4,{<f /'LIJ , S:t, ,,~-, tPF~ dA d? A', .::.-1 5e pel. ~S;6 ,.)df ,:S', "Y~L'A-..e~,- -/.6. 7.:7''YCY , )2~ 1..(,jv--<.<Jt...t../ 'ldl y'O Y 'I S J S -5 -""/q-:7 ~ - ~ .' ~??_ rel'/' ~"''')I / - / ,'''}" /', t., .:-::r~ [( (.jC'~t/;;;" y'7'1':':I ," d,) 5. 'cf ..)~ L-'- _./ 0.-, " ./ ,,~:/:l."'1..A.t'~ ,/-,- 'I l yO,? (. {} ll/ ci{'-~'l 92 :; tj ).. 1 ) '" -/c/97 S,~,:L/ ulrlo 9:!- 4t/~ 7'~i? ,,<:: C-i!"./)t'l t'd-<)/; 7,,~7 ~'17/ .... . . '.J . ,.. "..J.. ." (' I J It'' I. - '" J' - _c> v..' ,,','-<'/' 'W .','7r', '7 _,,,, ,) ":rUi"1-',/L~. '/-29-0 y ... Q ') ,," 4'"'' ,,')\ /'oj " ~-u...':'.-v-< L", "j 7.... D' it. 7119,') , '" r' ""I . , ~ ,. /~~f~I'-::~.~-~- ~ .,' ~w-e,,~ ~ . '//' / . ('.4.(J ,.., /"-=-' ~ ,tit,_ J,-L'~/ .J "0 j)~lfftJ , , , l~ \., .- I " '-:;'''f.L ~- ( 7 (l.- .(..,"1 t1, r';"1 () t I ',1/.) '.',:;t ,:L::2fyt.._H!-v"j J'~ " --".. ~;;j,d --. -",'~".J ../:.~ f'l"'IC)/f;: .() " . . o o o o Lear Ccmni.ssi.ooers. With reference to ~ no. 85-~ >Bive Code Sectioo 18.40.13) I an sulmitting this written camEIlt in oppos:Ltim to this proposal. Any proposal not providing adequate cul-de-sac length or provision for ingree and egress for a high fire ha2ard area would be placing the Ii ves of residents in danger. IBving resided at 5383 Park In. and being present there both during and after the ~raIB fire I feel scmawhat qualified to say that the type of street arranganent as des::ribed in this proposal presents a danger to the safety of its' residents. This proposal in similar form has been placed before the Planning Canrd.ssioo before by a previous owner of subject property and at that time at least t:I;o other possible alternatives to this street arranganent .ere offered, but ..ere never persued. I feel these should at least be pursued by the developer before any alternative lolhich would place a danger on the residents of the area and city. . I"'''''''Fl: ..'il~!'.. ......~ nr:u'NG iJ --..... ;;.'- ~~,:b -.~~ _ \ v. ~'. ~.- \ ,'v - ,--- I \ ~ '.-. ,"' .':.~ \ ~~\~f~.v~ Richard M. Pensiero I~ ~\t;l \.......1.1) , 00 !":2@I'.., ,. , r~ ,.' G In i:' ,"" f.1!:,Y 1 ') 1""'" . "'t _:; -:,J,~\ .. /. u' J ..-' -'-- ... CITY:L.4:::::' S.~N B,Ri'.. ~.,(.- . . o o o C'!;n . 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