HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 1146ORDINANCE NO. 1146
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE FOUR SEASONS SPECIFIC PLAN (SP2022-0007)
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Four Seasons Specific Plan in 1989; and
WHEREAS, the City has proposed an amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan in
order to reduce some of the challenges home owners in the age restricted, senior community face
regarding property maintenance; and
WHEREAS, duly noticed public hearings were conducted on this matter as required by
law by the Planning Commission on February 22, 2022, and the City Council on March 1, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
proposed amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council
has amended the text of the Four Seasons Specific Plan area to allow a change in the landscape
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Beaumont has reviewed the reasons for the
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission as described above;
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the amendment to the Four Seasons Specific
Plan is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Beaumont.
SECTION 2: The amendment to the Four Seasons Specific Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A",
is hereby approved.
SECTION 3: The City Council hereby finds that the Environmental Impact Report, certified by
the City Council in 1989, complies with the California Environmental Quality Act and this
change poses no impact upon the environment.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and within
fifteen (15) days after its passage the City Clerk shall cause a summary to be published in a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Beaumont, in a manner
prescribed by law for publishing of ordinances of said City.
MOVED AND PASSED upon first reading this 1st day of March 2022, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Lara, Santos, Fenn, Martinez, White
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
AB SENT:
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March 2022, upon second reading by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Lara, Santos, Fenn, Martinez, White
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Attest:
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10. Common Drive Lanes
Common drive lanes will have intermittent landscape areas located outside of the 25' right-
of-way as part of individual lot landscaping or common area landscaping.
11. Front Yard Landscaping
a. The Developer/Builder will provide full front yard landscaping and automatic
irrigation systems for all homes subject to City approval. Front yard landscape
design and installation in the Four Seasons Specific Plan shall be subject to the
Landscaping Standards as set forth in Title 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code, or
pursuant to subsequent requirements, as deemed applicable by the City of
Beaumont.
b. Landscape areas shall be automatically irrigated and planted in an appropriate
manner, which meets or exceeds industry standards, and shall comply with the
design intent and minimum set forth in these guidelines.
All lots shall provide for a minimum of one 15 gallon front yard tree and one 15 gallon accent
tree. The requirement for maintaining two trees may be waived if one of the following
conditions are met:
1. The tree(s) has been removed due to property maintenance issues; or
2. The front yard depth is less than 20 feet
F. WALLS AND FENCES
1. The wall and fence design criteria is intended to provide variety and privacy for each lot
while providing continuity of design within Four Seasons at Beaumont. Refer to the
Architectural Guidelines section for all allowable materials. All wall and fence heights are
measured from the highest -grade elevation on either side of the wall or fence.
Front Yard: Fencing and walls may not exceed 42 inches in height when located
within the required front yard setback except as otherwise allowed in the Specific
Plan Development Regulations (Section V). Fencing and walls between the edge of
the setback and a dwelling unit shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and may be
solid or transparent.
• Side Yard: Solid fencing is permitted to a maximum height of six (6) feet between the
front yard setback and rear yard propertyline.
• Rear Yard: Fencing along rear yards and top of slope shall be a maximum of six (6)
feet in height.
• Sound Attenuation: When required for sound attenuation, solid walls in side and
rear yards may exceed six (6) feet in height.
SECTION IV - DESIGN GUIDELINES IV-66 February 2016