HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-032 N.C.S. 03/01/2004 Resolution No.2004-032N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVAL OF THE VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE
SOUTHGATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR 216
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND ONE PARCEL FOR FUTURE
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING LOCATED AT LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY (SR116)
AND PRATES ROAD; APN 017-030-022 & 017-150-019
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2178 N.C.S., Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 017-030-
022 & 017-150-019 comprising 40 acres, has been zoned to Planned Unit Development; and,
WHEREAS, by action taken on January 27, 2004, the Planning Commission considered
the proposal and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map for the Southgate proposal subject to certain revisions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied through the .preparation of an Initial
Study and adoption of Resolution No. 2004-029 N.C.S., approving a Mitigated Negative
Declaration to address the specific impacts of the Southgate project; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Southgate proposal on March. 1, 2004, and
considered all. written and verbal communications concerning potential environmental impacts
resulting from the project before rendering a decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves a Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map for the Southgate project subject to the following Findings and
Mitigation Measures:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed Tentative Subdivision Map., as conditioned, is consistent with the
provisions of Title 20, Subdivisions, of the Municipal Code (Subdivision
Ordinance) and the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. That the proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and
improvements, i~s consistent with the General Plan, and will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare in that adequate public facilities exist or will
be installed, including roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, storm drains, and other
infrastructure.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the density and the type of development
proposed.
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4. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage, and that no substantial or avoidable injury will
occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat. An Initial Study was prepared indicating
that there would be no significant, environmental impacts that could not be
mitigated.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
From the Planning Division:
1. The plans submitted for building permit review shall be in substantial compliance
with the Vesting Tentative Map, Unit Development Plan and Preliminary Grading
Plan, dated February 13, 2004, except as modified by these conditions.
2. All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Southgate Residential Development, revised February 20,
2004, are herein incorporated by reference as conditions of project approval.
3. Upon approval by the City Council, the applicant shall pay the $35.00 Notice of
Determination fee to the Planning Division. The check shall be made payable to
the County Clerk. Planning staff will file the Notice of Determination with the
County Clerks office within five (5) days after receiving Cauncil approval.
4. Prior to the approval of Final Map/improvement plans and/or submittal for final
Site Plan and Architecture Review approval for the Southgate Residential
Development, the applicant shall submit a Master Landscape Plan which includes
but is not limited to the following:
a. Details of the landscape strips and entry features along Frates Road and Ely
Road.
b. Street trees and other landscaping planted along the internal streets.
c. Color and material of sound walls (noise barrier) along Lakeville Highway
and Frates Road.
d. Enhanced landscaping adjacent to the pump station at the corner of South Ely
and Frates Roads.
e. Details of the development of the open space and park parcels, including
landscaping, exterior lighting, outdoor furniture, paths and playgrounds.
5. Prior to the approval of Final Map/improvement plans and/or submittal for final
Site Plan and Architecture Review approval for the Southgate Residential
Development, the applicant shall apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans
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for landscaping within the Lakeville Highway (SR116) right-of--way along the
project frontage.
6. Prior to the approval of Final Map/improvement plans and/or submittal for final
Site Plan and Architecture Review approval for the Southgate Residential
Development, the applicant shall contribute toward the cost of a public art
element on the Parcel Dgateway/park parcel located at the corner of Lakeville
Highway and Frates Road. If the City does not yet have a public art program in
place, the applicant shall negotiate a suitable design with the Petaluma Arts
Council.
7. Prior to the approval of Final Maplimprovement plans and/or submittal for final
Site Plan and Architecture Review approval for the Southgate Residential
Development, the applicant shall submit detailed plans for the landscaping and
noise wall along Lakeville Highway, including landscaping proposed within the
Lakeville Highway (Caltrans) right-of--way, and the two "Gateway" elements
along Lakeville Highway (within Parcels C and D). These plans shall be subject
to review and approval by SPARC.
8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, PUD Development Guidelines and final
architectural site plans shall be reviewed and approved by SPARC.
9. During construction, the applicant shall be required to utilize Best Management
Practices regarding pesticide/herbicide use and fully commit to Integrated Pest
Management techniques for the protection of pedestrian/bicyclsts. The applicant
shall be required to post signs when pesticide/herbicide use occurs to warn
pedestrians and bicyclists.
10. The design, development and dedication of the proposed public park (Parcel C),
shall be completed prior to the occupancy of any individual housing unit.
11. Prior to submittal of the Final Map, the applicant shall designate on the Final Map
a parcel to be dedicated to the City of Petaluma, which contains the sound wall
and landscaped area along both sides of the wall adjacent to Lakeville Highway.
This parcel shall be included in the area maintained by the Community Facilities
District required by Condition 60, below.
12. Construction and demolition debris shall be recycled to the maximum extent
feasible in order to minimize impacts on the landfill.
13. At the time of Final Map submittal, the developer shall submit names for the
internal streets and cul-de-sacs to the Community Development Department for
review and approval.
14. The developer shall require a signed disclosure to property owners of the single-
family lot within the Southgate development, indicating that they are aware of the
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maximum density, building height and setbacks for the future senior housing site,
identified on the Vesting Tentative Map as Parcel "A," as established in the PUD
Development Standards.
15. Plant materials to be installed as part of the Landscape Plan shall consist of a
minimum of 15 gallon can size for trees and 5 gallon can size for shrubs.
16. Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans for the proposed development, the
applicant shall submit revised PUD Development Standards for the Southgate
Residential Development, which address the following:
a. Clearly specify all permitted and conditionally permitted uses allowed with
the Southgate PUD:
b. Clearly specify the permitted and. conditionally permitted accessory structures
allowed with the Southgate PUD.
c. Revise Development Standards to be consistent with approved Vesting
Tentative Map and Lot/Parcel Numbers, as amended by conditions of
approval.
d. Future modifications to Unit Development Plan. A Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) approved by the Planning Commission shall be required for
Senior/Disabled housing on PEP site only ifthree-story buildings are
proposed.
e. Lots 84-101 and 129-138 shall have minimum 17-foot rear yard setbacks.
£ Side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet, except on the street .side of
a corner lot, where the minimum side yard shall not be less than 10 feet.
17. Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans for the proposed development, the
applicant shall submit a plan that shall reflect the approved Unit Development
Plan for the Southgate Planned Unit Development.
From the Engineering Division:
Prior to or concurrent with the Final Map/Improvement Plans submittal and/or
submittal for final Site Plan and Architectural Review and approval, the applicant
shall provide or address the following:
FYOntage Improvements
18. Lakeville Highway (State Route 116) -Provide frontage improvements per
Caltrans requirements. The Bicycle Plan calls for a class II bike lane along
Lakeville Highway.
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19. Frates Road. Construct %2 street improvements along the entire frontage
including but not limited to: pavement construction and reconstruction, curb,
gutter, sidewalk, striping, streetlights, bike lanes, fire hydrants, and landscaping.
a. The street section shall be at least 6 inches of asphalt concrete over 21 inches
of class 2 aggregate base. The developer may have the existing pavement
evaluated and tested with a recommendation to bring the road section to
arterial standards.
b. The street width shall include two 6-foot bike lanes, two 12-foot travel lanes
and 12-foot turn lane. Left turn lanes shall be located at intersections.
c. No double left turn lanes shall be allowed.
d. Parking shall not be allowed along Frates Road.
e. Prior to the submittal of improvement plans/Final Map, the proposed entry
street at Lakeville Circle shall be evaluated by a Traffic Engineer for
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety. The evaluation shall include options for
right-in and right-out only, a median in Frates Road to prevent left turn
movements and an uncontrolled intersection. Recommendations shall be
specific to safety .issues. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the
evaluation and peer review, if deemed necessary by tl~e City Engineer.
20. Ely Road. Construct '/z street improvements along the entire frontage including
but not limited to: pavement construction and reconstruction., curb, gutter,
sidewalk, striping, streetlights, bike lanes, fire hydrants and landscaping.
a. The street section shall be at least 5 inches of asphalt concrete and 15 inches
of class 2 aggregate base. The '/z street width shall include a 12-foot travel
lane and a 6-foot bike lane plus a 12-foot travel lane in the opposite direction
if the existing road conditions warrant.
b. At the intersection of Frates Road additional improvements shall be necessary
including turn lanes and through lanes.
Intersections
21. A traffic signal shall be constructed at the intersection of Calle Ranchero and
Frates Road.
22. A four-way stop sign shall be installed at the intersection of Ely Road and Frates
Road. The intersection shall be equipped with enhanced pedestrian safety features
including but not limited to a lighted in-ground pedestrian warning system andlor
other pedestrian safety features as deemed appropriate by the City Engineer.
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23. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall deposit a bond with
the City Clerk for 150% of the design, construction and installation of a traffic
signal at the Frates Road/Ely Road intersection. The bond shall be released at the
discretion of the City Council two (2) years after the last certificate of occupancy
for a single family home is issued for the Southgate Development.
Grading
24. Grading shall conform to the soils investigation report. The soils report shall
address the need for moisture barriers along the back of curb and additional fill
over the existing city utilities in Fates Road.
25. Cut and fill .information shall be provided on the improvements plans.
26. Provide the necessary grading and drainage improvements on the City Pump
Station site.
27. Prepare and submit an erosion control plan, storm water pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP) and a notice of intent (NOI).
28. Any existing structures above or below ground shall be removed if not a part of
the new subdivision. Structures shall include, but are not limited to fences,
retaining walls, pipes, septic systems, wells, debris, etc.
Streets within Southgate Subdivision .
29. Access to Frates Road at Calle Ranchero shall include an ingress lane, a
combination straight and left. turn lane and a right turn lane. Face of curb radius at
proposed intersections on Frates Road and Ely Road shall be at least 40 feet.
30. All subdivision streets shall be at least 32 feet wide. Single-loaded streets may be
28 feet wide and parking shall be limited to one side of the street. Sidewalks shall
be required on both sides of all streets. Stop signs and crosswalks shall be
required at applicable intersections within the subdivision. Pedestrian ramps are
required at all corners. Face of curb radius at interior street corners shall be at
least 25-feet. Street sections at the sound walls shall include landscaping adjacent
to the sound wall. Modifications to these standards are at the discretion of the City
Engineer.
31. A temporary all-weather turnaround shall be provided on Parcel A (Senior
Housing site) for the two streets ending at Parcel A.
32. All interior streets shall have a minimum street section of 4 inches of asphalt
concrete and 12 inches of class 2 aggregate base.
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33. Additional outside turn radius (knuckles) shall be provided at 90-degree
intersections within the subdivision. Modifications to this standard are at the
discretion of the City Engineer.
34. All streets shall be crowned at the center, directing surface drainage to both sides
of the street.
Site Drainage and Storm Drain System
35. 'The detention pond system shall be designed to prevent any increase in the peak
discharge from the project site due to a 100-year storm. Provide a spillway in the
detention pond system and an over flow path to safely direct runoff from a storm
exceeding 100 years.
36. Lot to lot drainage is not allowed without a conduit system and corresponding
easement.
37. Provide a storm drain system in Frates Road and Ely Road per City standards as
necessary.
38. All hydrologic, hydraulic and storm drain system design shall be reviewed and
approved by the Sonoma County Water Agency.
39. Access roads and easements shall be provided for public storm drains on private
property. Easements for public storm drains shall be at least 10 feet wide.
40. In order to reduce the apparent height of the sound wall along Lakeville Highway,
the v-ditch shall be filled and an underground storm drainpipe shall be installed
along the Lakeville Highway frontage if necessary. This shall be reflected on the
improvement plans submitted to the City.
Sanitary Sewer and Water Systems
41. Storm Drains shall be at least 15 inches in diameter.
42. The water main system shall be capable of delivering a continuous fire flow as
designated by the Fire Marshal.
43. Fire flow calculations shall be provided.
44. The water main connection in Lakeville Highway shall be eliminated if final fire
flow calculations indicate the connection is not needed.
45. Access roads and easements shall be provided for public sanitary sewer and water
mains on private property. Easements shall be at least 10 feet wide.
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46. Water services shall be 1.5" diameter with 1" water meters.
47. The developer shall be required to construct all on-site and off-site recycled water
facilities to provide recycled water to the park and open space parcels for
landscape irrigation. Design, operation, and maintenance of the recycled water
facilities shall comply with the City's Recycled Water Rules. The off-site
facilities shall include all pipelines, reservoirs, valves, connections, and other
appurtenances necessary to deliver recycled water from the City's existing
recycled water main in Ely Road. to the irrigation points of connection for the park
and open space parcels. The on-site facilities shall include all components of
landscape irrigation systems for the park and open space parcels, beginning at the
recycled water service meters.
48. The landscape plan, irrigation plan and grading plan shall comply with the City's
Landscape Water Efficiency Standards. Prior to the issuance. of a building permit
for the project, each of these plans and all supporting documents shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval. The Landscape Water Efficiency
Standards shall apply to all common area, open space, park, and subdivision
perimeter landscaping, as well as single-family front yard landscaping.
49. Planting materials shall be selected and assessed using the California Department
of Water Resources' "Guide to Estimating Water Needs of Landscape Plantings
in California," or similar guide. Turf grass shall not be allowed in front yards.
50. The design water budget and landscape water requirements shall be established
for all proposed landscape areas and itemized on the Landscape Design Water
Budget Statement.
Final Map
51. Clearly and accurately show the boundary and dedications on the final map.
52. Provide a 10-foot wide public utility easement oil both sides of all interior streets.
The width of the easement may be reduced, subject to agreement by all affected
public utility companies.
53. A final map technical review fee is due at final map application.
Miscellaneous
54. Parcels B-K shall be dedicated to the City of Petaluma.
55. Gas mains or underground electrical mains shall not be allowed on private
property beyond the standard 10-foot public utility easement along the street
frontage.
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56. Improvement plans and final map(s) shall be prepared according to the latest City
policies, codes, ordinances, resolutions and standards.
57. If the project is phased, each individual phase shall be designed to provide the
required utility services and street system independent of any other phase.
58. Detention pond maintenance shall include tasks and time intervals for inspection
and maintenance.
59. Formal application shall be filed for the abandonment of the Old Lakeville Road
between Frates Road and Lakeville Highway. The abandonment shall include
removing the existing public utility easement (PUE) on APN 017-150-019 (37
acre site). The formal application shall include a title report, appraisals and legal
descriptions for the areas proposed to be abandoned. The abandorunent process
shall be complete prior to final map application.
60. Prior to approval of the final map, the applicant shall establish a Community
Facilities District for maintenance of all land and improvements within Parcels B
through K, Frates Road medians, and the new parcel to be created along Lakeville
Highway per Condition 11, including but not limited to all sound walls, detention
ponds, drainage facilities, bicycle/pedestrian passageways and paths, gateway
features and landscaping. The instrument for creating the Community Facilities
District shall be subject to review by City Staff and the City Attorney, and
approved by the City Council. The applicant shall be responsible for the full cost
of establishing the Community Facilities District.
From the Parks and Recreation Department
61. The proposed public park, identified on the Vesting Tentative Map as Parcel C,
shall be designed and developed with a playground along the same scale as the
playground recently approved for the Gatti Subdivision. Plans for the playground
shall meet the approval of the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, and the
Parks and Recreation staff prior to review and approval by SPARC.
62. The Final Map and Improvement Plans for Southgate shall provide for a
connection of the bike /pedestrian path located in the urban separator to the
frontage road that parallels Lakeville Highway. This connection or passageway
shall be aligned with the street that is the extension of Calle Ranchero.
®ther
63. Prior to submittal of the Final Map, the applicant shall adjust the property line
between the public park (Parcel C) and the parcel currently identified as Lot 128,
in order to widen the park parcel.
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64. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or any of its
boards, commissions, agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City, its boards, commissions, agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any of the approvals of the project,
including the certification of associated environmental documents, when such
claim or action is brought within the time period. provided for in applicable State
and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the applicants/developers of
any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall coordinate in the defense.
Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the City from participating in a
defense of any claim, action, or proceeding and if the City chooses to do so
appellant shall reimburse City for attorneys fees by the City.
Mitigation 1Vleasures to be Applied as Conditions of Approval
3.1 All. earthwork, grading, trenching, backfilling, and compaction operations shall be
conducted in accordance with the City of Petaluma's Subdivision Ordinance
(#1046, Title 20, Chapter 20.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code) and Grading and
Erosion Control Ordinance #1576, Title 17, Chapter 17.31 of the Petaluma
Municipal Code).
3.2 The project sponsor shall submit an Erosion and. Sediment Control Plan prepared by
a registered professional engineer as an integral part of the grading plan. The
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be subject to review and approval of the
Planning Division and Engineering Section, prior to issuance of a grading permit.
The Plan shall include temporary erosion control measures to be used during
construction of cut and fill slopes, excavation for foundations, and other grading
operations at the site to prevent discharge of sediment and contaminants into the
drainage system. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall include the
following measures as applicable:
a. Throughout the construction process, disturbance of groundcover shall be
minimized and the existing vegetation shall be retained to the extent possible to
reduce soil erosion. All construction and grading activities; including short-
term needs (equipment staging areas, storage areas, and field office locations)
shall minimize the amount of land area disturbed. Whenever possible, existing
disturbed areas shall be used for such purposes.
b. All drainage-ways, wetland areas and creek channels shall be protected from silt
and sediment in storm runoff through the use of silt fences, diversion berms,
and check dams. All exposed surface areas shall be mulched and reseeded and
all cut and fill slopes shall be protected with hay mulch. and/or erosion control
blankets as appropriate.
c. Material and equipment for implementation of erosion control measures shall
be on-site by October 1St. All grading activity shall be completed by October
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15t", prior to the on-set of the rainy season, with all disturbed areas stabilized
and re-vegetated by October 31S`
d. Upon approval by the Petaluma City Engineer, extensions for short-term
grading may be allowed. The Engineering Section in conjunction with any
specially permitted rainy season grading may require special erosion control
measures.
3.3 All construction activities shall meet the Uniform Building Code regulations for
seismic safety (i.e., reinforcing perimeter and/or load bearing walls, bracing
parapets, etc.).
3.4 All public and private improvements shall be subject to inspection by City staff for
compliance with the approved Improvement Plans, prior to City acceptance.
3.5 Foundation and structural design for buildings shall conform to the requirements
of the Uniform Building Code, as well as state and local laws/ordinances.
Construction. plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Building
Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. All work shall be subject to
inspection by the Building Division and must conform to all applicable code
requirements and approved improvement plans prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy.
3.6 Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project sponsor shall submit
a detailed schedule for field inspection of work in progress to ensure that all
applicable codes, conditions and mitigation measures are being properly
implemented through construction of the project.
3.7 The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) shall review and
approve the landscaping plans, which show how disturbed areas are to be
replanted. Any changes to the landscaping plan as required by SPARC shall be
incorporated into plans that are submitted for building permit issuance.
3.8 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, building permit or approval of an
improvement plan or Final Map, the project sponsor shall provide a Soils
Investigation and Geotechnical Report prepared by a registered professional civil
engineer for review and approval of the City Engineer and Chief Building Official
in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance and Grading and Erosion Control
Ordinance. The soils report shall address site specific soil conditions (i.e. highly
expansive soils) and include recommendations for site preparation and grading;
foundation and soil engineering design; pavement design, utilities, roads, bridges
and structures.
3.9 The design of all earthwork, cuts and fills, drainage, pavements, utilities,
foundations and structural components shall conform with the specifications and
criteria contained in the geotechnical report, as approved by the City Engineer.
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The geotechnical engineer shall sign the improvement plans and certify the design
as conforming to the specifications. The geotechnical engineer shall also inspect the
construction work and shall certify to the City, prior to acceptance of the
improvements or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, that the improvements have
been constructed in accordance with the geotechnical specifications. Construction
and improvement plans shall be reviewed for conformance with the geotechnical
specifications by the Engineering Section of the Community Development
Department and the Chief Building Official prior to issuance of grading or
building permits and/or advertising for bids on public improvement projects.
Additional soils information may be required by the Chief Building Inspector
during the plan check of building plans in accordance with Title 17 and 20 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code.
4.1 The Project sponsor shall incorporate Best Management Practices into grading,
building and/or improvement plans, and clearly indicate these provisions in the
plan specifications. The construction contractor shall incorporate the following
measures into the required Erosion and Sediment Control Plan to limit fugitive
dust and exhaust emissions during construction:
a. Grading and construction. equipment operated during construction activities
shall be properly mufflered and maintained to minimize emissions. Equipment
shall be turned off when not in use.
b. Exposed soils shall be watered periodically during construction, a minimum
of twice daily. The frequency of watering shall be increased if wind speeds
exceed 15 mph. Only purchased city water or reclaimed water shall be used
for this purpose. Responsibility for watering to include weekends and holidays
when work is not in progress.
c. Construction sites involving earthwork shall provide for a gravel pad area
consisting of an impermeable liner and drain rock at the construction entrance
to clean mud and debris from construction vehicles prior to entering the public
roadways. Street surfaces in the vicinity of the project shall be routinely swept
and cleaned of mud and dust carried onto the street by construction vehicles.
d. During excavation activities, haul trucks used to transport soil shall utilize
tarps or other similar covering devices, or maintain at least two feet of
freeboard to reduce dust emissions.
e. Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all
unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas at construction sites.
f. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas and sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil
material is deposited onto the adjacent. roads.
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g. Hydroseed or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to inactive construction areas
(previously graded areas that are inactive for 14 days or more).
h. Enclose, cover, water twice daily, or apply (non-toxic) soil binders to exposed
stockpiles.
i. Limit traffic speeds on any unpaved roads to 15 mph..
j. Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to
public roadways.
k. Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible. Post-construction
re-vegetation, repaving or soil. stabilization of exposed soils shall be
completed in a timely manner according to the approved Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan and verified by City inspectors prior to acceptance of
improvements or issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
1. If necessary, install windbreaks, or use trees/vegetative windbreaks at the
windward side(s) of construction areas to prevent visible dust clouds from
affecting nearby sensitive uses (e.g., residences).
m. Suspend excavation and grading activity when winds (instantaneous gusts)
exceed 25 mph and visible dust emission cannot be prevented from leaving
the construction site(s).
n. Limit areas subject to disturbance during excavation, grading, and other
construction activity at any one time.
o. Project sponsor shall designate a person with authority to require increased
watering to monitor the dust and erosion control program and provide name
and phone number to the City of Petaluma prior to issuance of grading
permits.
p. If applicable, the project sponsor shall obtain operating permits from the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District, and shall provide evidence of
compliance prior to requesting a Certificate of Occupancy. The Planning
Department and/or Building Division shall verify that the project sponsor has
obtained an operating permit and that the facilities conform to the permit
requirements prior to authorizing the Certificate. of Occupancy.
5.1 All construction activities shall be performed in a manner that minimizes the
sediment and/or pollutants entering directly or indirectly into the storm drain
system or ground water. The project sponsor shall incorporate the following
provisions into the construction plans and specifications, to be verified by the
Community Development Department, prior to issuance of grading or building
permits.
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a. The project sponsor shall designate on the improvement plans, construction
staging areas and areas for the storage of any hazardous materials (i.e., motor
oil, fuels, paints, etc.) to be used during construction. All construction staging
areas shall be located away from any drainage areas to prevent runoff from
construction areas from entering into the drainage system. Areas designated
for storage of hazardous materials shall include proper containment features to
prevent contamination from entering drainage areas in the event of a spill or
leak.
b. No debris, soil, silt, sand, cement, concrete, or washing thereof, or other
construction related materials or wastes, soil or petroleum products or other
organic or earthen material shall be allowed to enter any drainage system. All
discarded material including washings and any accidental spills shall be
removed and disposed of at an approved disposal site. The project sponsor
shall designate appropriate disposal methods and/or facilities on the
construction plans or in the specifications.
5.2 The project sponsor shall submit a detailed grading and drainage plan for review
and approval by the Engineering Section and the Planning Division prior to
approval of any improvement plans or the issuance of a grading permit. Project
grading and all site drainage improvements shall be designed and constructed in
conformance with the City of Petaluma Engineering Department's "Standards
Specifications," and with the Sonoma County Water Agency's "Flood Control
Design Criteria," if applicable. Drainage plans shall include supporting
calculations of storm drain and culvert size using acceptable engineering methods.
All hydrologic, hydraulic, and storm drain system design, if applicable, shall be
subject to the review and approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency
(SCWA), and the City Engineer.
5.3 The project sponsor shall pay all applicable Storm Drainage Impact Fees prior to
final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy..
5.4 The project sponsor shall submit Sonoma County Water Agency letter of
approval.
5.5 The project sponsor shall develop and implement a comprehensive Urban Runoff
Control Plan submitted for review and approval of the Planning Division prior to
approval of improvement plans, or issuance of grading or building permits. At a
minimum, the plan shall: (1) identify specific types and sources of storm water
pollutants; (2) determine the location and nature of potential impacts; and (3)
specify and incorporate appropriate control measures into the project design and
improvement plans. Construction plans shall be reviewed by the Planning
Division for conformance with the Urban Runoff Control Plan prior to approval
of improvement plans or issuance of grading or building permits. City inspectors
shall inspect the improvements and verify compliance prior to .acceptance of
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improvements or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Urban Runoff Control
Programs shall include the following as appropriate:
a. Pesticides and fertilizers shall not be applied to public landscape areas or any
maintenance access way during the rainy season.
b. All drainage improvement plans shall include installation of permanent signs
(concrete stamps or equivalent) at each storm drain inlet. The sign at each
inlet shall read "No Dumping, Flows To The Petaluma River" or equivalent,
and shall be installed at the time of construction and verified prior to
acceptance of public improvements or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
5.6 The developer shall be required to construct all on-site and off-site recycled water
facilities to provide recycled water to the park and open space parcels for
landscape irrigation. Design, operation, and maintenance of the recycled water
facilities shall comply with the City's Recycled Water Rules.
7.1 All construction activities shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction shall be
prohibited on Sundays and all holidays recognized by the City of Petaluma, unless
a permit is first secured from the City Manager (or his/her designee) for additional
hours. There will be no start up of machines nor equipment prior to 8:00 a.m.,
Monday through Friday; no delivery of materials nor equipment prior to 7:30 a.m.
nor past 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; no servicing of equipment past 6:45
p.m., Monday through Friday. Plan submitted .for City permit- shall include the
language above.
7.2 All construction equipment powered by internal combustion engines shall be
properly muffled and maintained to minimize noise. Equipment shall be turned
off when not in use.
7.3 Construction maintenance, storage, and staging areas for construction equipment
shall avoid proximity to residential areas to the maximum extent practicable.
Stationary construction equipment, such as compressors, mixers, etc.., shall be
placed away from residential areas and/or provided with acoustical shielding.
Quiet construction equipment shall be used when possible.
7.4 The project sponsor shall designate a Project Manager with authority to implement
the mitigation measures who will be responsible for responding to any complaints
from the neighborhood, prior to issuance of a building/grading permit. The Project
Manager shall determine the cause of noise complaints (e.g. starting too early,
faulty muffler, etc.) and shall take prompt action to correct the problem.
7.5 Prior to the approval of Improvement. Plans for the Southgate Subdivision, the
project sponsor shall submit an acoustical report prepared by a qualified acoustical
professional, which demonstrates that the specified location, construction and
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height of the proposed noise walls will provide the mitigation necessary to
comply with the Ldn 45 (interior) and Ldn 60 (exterior use areas) noise standards
for residential and open space uses, as established in the City of Petaluma General
Plan. The acoustical report shall be subject to peer review and shall be approved by
the Director of Community Development prior to approval of the Final Map.
7.6 The project sponsor shall submit an acoustical report(s) prepared by a qualified
acoustical professional, which demonstrates that the proposed applicable interior
and exterior noise standards as established by general plan noise policies shall be
met. Said report shall be submitted in conjunction with applications for Site Plan
and Architectural Review for each phase of development, including park and future
affordable housing uses. The report shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division prior to issuance of a building permit for that phase of development. The
report shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Recommendations regarding placement of buildings and/or installation of
sound walls that would shield roadway noise from exterior use areas in order to
meet City noise standards.
b. Sound transmission class ratings (STC) for windows and floor/ceiling
assemblies on multi-family residential units necessary to achieve Ldn of 45
dBA interior noise level, as well as STC levels between units.
c. The need for modified exterior wall constructions at second floor rooms along
the roadways necessary to achieve Ldn of 45-dBA interior noise level. These
modifications may include extra layers of gypsum board or additional stud
framing.
d. Plans submitted for a building permit shall conform to the specifications
identified in this study.
7.7 All land uses shall conform to the Performance Standards listed in Section 22-300
of the Petaluma Zoning Code.
8.1 All exterior lighting shall be directed onto the project site and access ways and
shielded to prevent glare and intrusion onto adjacent residential properties. Plans
submitted for project .review and approval. shall incorporate lighting plans, which
include photometric plans of active open. space areas, and identify the location and
design of all proposed exterior lighting, including streetlights.
8.2 Detailed site plans, architectural plans, landscape plans, including details for
exterior lighting and sound walls shall conform to the Site Plan and Architectural
Review Design Guidelines and shall be subject to review by the City's Site Plan
and Architectural Review Committee prior to issuance of building permits.
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8.3 All new and existing overhead utilities (except for high voltage transmission lines)
shall be placed underground.
8.4 Development plans shall be designed to avoid vehicular lighting impacts to
bedroom areas and other light-sensitive. living areas of any nearby residential lot,
home or facility. Development plans for lots proposed at street intersections or in
other potentially light-sensitive locations shall incorporate architectural or
landscape design features to screen interior living space from the headlight glare.
10.1 A four way stop control or traffic signal shall be installed at the Frates Road
intersection with Calle Ranchero.
10.2 A four way stop control or a traffic signal. shall be installed at Frates Road
intersection with South Ely Road.
10.3 Stop controls shall be provided for exiting the project at the proposed access point
at Lakeville Circle.
10.4 The project shall comply with the requirements of the City of Petaluma Bicycle
Plan. Plans for each phase of site development shall be referred to the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) for review and comment to ensure
compliance with the City Bicycle Plan.
10.5 The project sponsor shall provide a Traffic Control Plan for review and approval
of the City's Traffic Engineer, prior to issuance of a building or grading permit.
At least one lane of traffic in each direction shall be maintained at all times
through the construction period, unless a temporary detour plan is submitted and
approved the City Traffic Engineer. Heavy construction traffic and haul trucks
shall avoid school zones between school arrival and departures times. During non-
working hours, open trenches and construction hazards shall be provided with
signage, flashers, and barricades approved by the Street Superintendent to warn
oncoming motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of potential safety hazards.
10.6 All road surfaces shall be restored to pre-project conditions after completion of
any project-related utility installation activities. All trench pavement restoration
within existing asphalt streets shall receive a slurry seal. If the trench cut is within
the parking strip, then only the parking strip needs a slurry seal. Otherwise, half
the street shall receive a slurry seal.
10.7 Any pedestrian access through andlor adjacent to the project site shall remain
unobstructed during project construction or an alternate route established as
approved by the Police Chief and City Engineer.
10.8 Frontage improvements shall be installed in accordance with the City's Street
Standards to provide for safe access to and from the site. Turning lanes,
acceleration and deceleration lanes, curb cuts, median islands, signing and
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striping shall be incorporated into the design plans as required by the City's
Traffic Engineer. Pedestrian and bicycle access connecting the City's bikeways
and pedestrian circulation through the site shall be incorporated into the
development plan. Improvement or construction plans shall be subject to review
and approval of the Traffic Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or building
permit. All street frontage improvements shall be constructed to City standards
and inspected by City Inspectors prior to final inspections or acceptance of
improvements.
10.9 The project sponsor shall be responsible for the payment of the City's Traffic
Mitigation Fees. Traffic Mitigation Fees shall be calculated at the time of issuance
of a building permit and shall be due and payable before final inspection or
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
10.10 The project sponsor shall upgrade the existing transit stop on Frates Road as
necessary to include a bench, shelter and pedestrian access, subject to review and
approval by the City of Petaluma Transit Coordinator.
10.11 The project sponsor shall be responsible for afair-share contribution to fund to the
construction of signal and/or other improvements at the Frates /Adobe Road
intersection. The fair-share contribution shall be based upon the project's
contribution to the cumulative traffic projected for this intersection.
15.1 If, during the course of construction, cultural, archaeological or paleontological
resources are uncovered at the site (surface or subsurface resources) work shall be
halted immediately within 50 meters (150 feet) of the find until it can be evaluated
by a qualified professional archaeologist. The City of Petaluma Planning Division
and a qualified archaeologist (i.e., an archaeologist registered with the Society of
Professional Archaeologists) shall be immediately contacted by the responsible
individual present on-site. When contacted, Community Development Department
staff and the archaeologist shall immediately visit the site to determine the extent
of the resources and to develop proper mitigation measures required for the
discovery.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting for
on the .........1:.` day of ........11c~arch.................................., 20.:aA, by the
following vote: •••••~•~••-0•
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Moynihan
NOES: Torliatt
ABSENT: O' rien, homps ~
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk Mayor
Council Eile
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