HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2002-021 N.C.S. 02/04/2002
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Res®luton 1~To. Zoo2-o2i~.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION 1VIAP FOR BAKER RANCH
PROJECT,, WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR 11 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
LOCATED AT CORONA ROAD ANI) ELY ROAD APN 137-070-09.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2128 N.C.S., Assessor's Parcel Number 137-070-
09 comprising 5 acres, has been prezoned to R1-6500; and
WIiEREAS, by action taken on November 13, 2001, the Planning Commission
considered the proposal and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to approve
the Tentative Subdivision Map for 11 residential lots, dated August 15, 2001; 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. 2002-020 N.C.S., approving a Mitigated
Negative Declaration to address the specific impacts of the Baker Ranch project;
WI~EREAS, the City Council considered the Baker Ranch proposal on February
4, 2002, 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
Tentative Subdivision Map 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, is 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 City Council
1. Prior to Final Map approval, improvement plans shall be submitted that indicate
the location of a 10-foot wide public access easement at the end of the proposed
Baker Ranch Court to provide a future connection to the adjacent Waugh School
District property.
2. Plans submitted for SPARC review shall include a feasibility study of a public
access easement and off-road Class 1 path of varying width (4 to 10 feet wide) on
the north side of the project site along Corona Road. Feasibility considerations
.shall include engineering constraints and the intent to retain the rural character of
Corona Road by preserving existing trees and the existing barn structure. If
determined to be feasible, the location of this path shall be indicated on the
improvement plans prior to Final Map approval and shall be constructed prior to
final acceptance of the subdivision.
3. To the extent feasible, all existing trees on the site shall be preserved. The two
oak trees identified in the project record as being in poor health shall be re-
evaluated by a certified arborist selected by the Community Development
Department for the purpose of making additional recommendations that will result
in the continued health and preservation of these trees. These trees shall only be
approved for removal if they pose an immediate hazard to public health and
safety.
4. Prior to final submittal to the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee, the
development plans shall be modified to include a minimum of 10% of the units
with photovoltaic electric generating systems. The PUD Guidelines shall be
revised to indicate which units will be built with these systems. The revised PUD
Guidelines shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Community
Development Department and the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee.
5. Plans submitted for building permits shall include an internal area for recycling
storage.
6. No construction activity shall commence before 8 a.m. on Saturdays.
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7. Plans submitted for SPARC review and approval shall include a sight distance
analysis for the driveway on Lot 7 fronting Hartman Lane, in order to insure safe
exiting onto the street.
From the Planning Commission:
8. Street improvements on Ely Road shall include curb and gutter from Baker Ranch
Court to the driveway for the existing house on Lot 2.
9. Project landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by SPARC and. include
landscaping along Ely Road to the intersection with Corona Road.
10. A second arborist shall inspect the existing on-site oaks and confirm whether
identified oaks are diseased and should be removed. The arborist shall include
evaluation of sudden oak disease and submit the report to the Community
Development Department..
11. The existing residence shall remain at its current location. The outside of the
building shall not be altered except for maintenance and repair, without review
and .approval by the Petaluma Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee.
Maintenance, repair and any other modifications or additions shall be in
conformance with the architectural style, period, and materials of the existing
residence and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
12. The proposed project. shall result in zero net increase in peak storm water runoff.
13. Street improvements shall include a bench along the proposed meandering path
fronting Ely Road.
From the Planning Division:
14. LAFCO shall approve annexation of the property to the City of Petaluma within
one year of approval for the Tentative Subdivision Map or such approval shall be
null and void.
15. The plans submitted for building permit review shall be in substantial compliance
with the Development Plan dated July 31, 2001 and the Tentative Map dated
August 15, 2001.
16. All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Baker Ranch project are herein incorporated by reference as
conditions of project approval.
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17. 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 Council approval.
18. Individual residences shall be reviewed by SPARC to assure compliance with all
applicable standards and regulations of the Specific Plan, including building
location, entries, compatibility with surrounding residences, architectural design
and landscaping.
19. 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 bicyclists. The applicant shall be
required to post signs when pesticide/herbicide use occurs to warn pedestrians and
bicyclists.
20. The applicant shall make every effort to preserve the remaining healthy oak trees so
that the neighborhood can have a visual reminder of the land's previous use and
history. The applicant shall implement recommendations in the Arborist Report
(see Attachment 10) and. submit evidence of compliance to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of any building permits. The oak at
the corner of Ely and Corona Road may be trimmed under the supervision of a
certified arborist.
21. Prior to issuance of a building permit, temporary protective fencing shall be
erected 5 feet outside the drip line of the remaining oaks. The fencing shall be a
minimum of 5 feet in height and shall be secured with in-ground posts subject to
staff inspection. Fencing shall be installed prior to grading permit issuance and
any grading/construction activity. Proof that the temporary fencing has been
installed shall be made to the Planning Division by photographs.
22. Improvement plans shall indicate that all construction activities shall be limited to
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 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 5:00 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 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Plans
submitted for City permits shall include the language above.
23. Improvement plans shall indicate that construction and demolition debris shall be
recycled to the maximum extent feasible 'in order to minimize impacts on the
landfill.
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From the Engineering Division:
Frontage Improvements
24. Frontage improvements for the Ely Road project frontage located within existing
City Limits shall include but not be limited to, meandering sidewalk, handicap
ramps, striping, channelization, signing and landscaping.
25. Frontage improvements for the Ely Road project frontage currently located within
the County of Sonoma shall consist of a 5-foot wide striped on-street bike lane
and separated pedestrian pathway. These improvements shall be installed for the
entire half street portion of Ely Road to be annexed into the City of Petaluma. The
construction materials (i.e. Concrete, Asphalt Concrete, Decomposed Granite,
etc.) used for the separated pathway area shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) and City
staff prior to final map approval.
26. The City requires a traffic index of 8 (T.I. = 8) for Ely Road. Improvement plans
shall include a geotechnical report addendum that identifies the existing pavement
section and traffic index for the County portion of Ely Road. In the event that the
existing Ely Road pavement section does not meet T.I. = 8 standards, the
developer shall be responsible for reconstructing the existing portions of Ely
Road, from centerline, along the current County of Sonoma project frontage. An
asphalt overlay conform shall be required as necessary to provide a smooth street
crown and insure positive cross sectional drainage of 2°Io minimum.
27. Improvement plans shall .include a slurry seal to be applied to the entire Hartman
Lane half street project frontage. City standard street and utility improvements
shall be installed to serve the proposed parcels located on Baker Ranch Street.
28. Improvement plans shall indicate that the pavement sections for the proposed
interior street shall be designed for a traffic index of 5 (T.I. = 5) and shall contain
a minimum of four inches of asphalt concrete.
29. Improvement plans shall indicate that the proposed 47-foot radius cul-de-sac
would be designed to include interior parking per City Standard 217 (3 of 4).
30. Improvement plans shall indicate that the proposed property line for parcels one
and three shall be realigned to provide a circular right of way along the cul-de-sac
with a portion of the shared property line designed to be radial to the cul-de-sac.
31. Improvement plans shall indicate that parking would be prohibited along the Ely
Road project frontage. No parking street signs shall be installed.
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32. Improvement plans shall indicate that driveway approaches and utility services for
proposed lots one and two would be installed with the proposed Baker Ranch
Street improvements.
Sanitary Sewer Collection and Water Supply Utilities
33. Improvement plans shall indicate that a 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer main
would be installed to serve the project as prescribed in the Sewer System Capacity
Study dated 1985 by Brown and Caldwell Consulting Engineers. Alternatively,
the proposed 8-inch ,sewer main or other alternative could be used provided the
applicant's engineer submits calculations indicating the pipe has sufficient
capacity to serve the proposed project and remaining Corona /Ely Specific Plan
area within the Urban Growth Boundary.
34. Improvement plans shall indicate that the Zone IV City water supply system
would serve the project.
35. Fire flow calculations indicating sufficient fire flow and pressure per the Fire
Marshal's office shall be submitted with the final map/improvement plan
application.
36. Improvement plans shall indicate that each lot would have separate sanitary sewer
laterals and water services.
Grading and Drainage
37. Hydrology calculations for the project shall be reviewed and approved by the
Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) prior to final map and improvement plan
approval. If the hydraulic capacity of any downstream drainage facilities are
exceeded per SCWA and City of Petaluma criteria/standards/etc. as a result of this
project, the developer is responsible for upgrade improvements subject to the
review and approval by the SCWA and City Engineer.
38. Improvement plans shall indicate that lot-to-lot drainage would not be allowed
without drainage/storm drain easements.
39. Grading conforms to adjacent developments shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer prior to approval of improvement plans.
40. A detailed erosion and sediment control plan is required as a part of the
improvement plans and is subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
41. The applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the California State Water
Resources Control Board and provide a copy of the filed notice to the City of
Petaluma prior to final map approval.
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42. The applicant shall submit a detailed Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) in accordance with latest state standards for review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to final map approval. The SWPPP shall be available on-site
in the job trailer at all times throughout the construction process. The SWPPP and
NOI copy shall be submitted with the improvement. plan application package. The
developer and/or contractor shall update the SWPPP throughout the construction
process per the latest state standards.
43. The applicant shall file a Notice of Termination (NOT) with the California State
Water Resources Control Board and a copy to the City of Petaluma upon
completion of the project.
44. A maintenance declaration shall be provided for perpetual maintenance of the
proposed private storm drain line prior to final map approval.
Easements
a. Documentation that aten-foot wide public utility easement exists along the
Hartman Lane project frontage shall be provided prior to final map approval.
If the easement does not exist, it shall be provided.
45. A 1-foot wide non-access easement is required along the Ely Road project
frontage up to the 10-12 feet currently used to access proposed parcel number 2
subject to the review and approval by the City Engineer.
Miscellaneous
46. The developer shall be responsible for paying assessments to the Corona/Bly
Assessment Benefit District subject. to the terms of the Benefit District.
47. Any existing septic systems located on the site shall be abandoned per County of
Sonoma Environmental Health Department standards. Existing wells may be
retained for landscaping irrigation purposes. All retained wells shall meet City
standards.
48. All new public utilities shall be underground.
49. The applicant shall submit either a digitized data fee in the amount of ten dollars
per lot or provide electronic base map information for updating the City's base
map system prior to final map and improvement plan approval.
50. The final map and improvement plans shall be prepared in accordance with latest
City standards, codes, policies and ordinances.
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From the Department of Water Resources and Conservation:
51. Developer shall submit water G.P.M. requirements for domestic and fire sprinkler
systems for all new lots to determine size water services and meter size for all
lots.
52. Developer shall install water valves within 8 to 20 feet before flow-off at end of
water main.
From the Fire 1Vlarshal:
53. Improvement plans shall indicate that pursuant to Ordinance 2084 N.C.S. any
residence submitted after July 1, 2000, shall be sprinklered. Sprinklers shall be
installed at overhangs and concealed spaces per NFPA 13, Chapter 4.
54. Improvement plans shall indicate that all contractors performing work on fire
sprinkler systems, either overhead systems or underground fire service mains,
shall have a C-16 contractor's License.
55. Improvement plans shall indicate that all contractors shall have a city business
license and a workers compensation certificate on file with the Fire Marshal's
office.
56. Improvement plans shall indicate that contractors shall submit to the Fire
Marshal's office evidence that the required fire flow of gpms is available at the
proposed structure.
57. Improvement plans shall indicate that activation of the fire sprinkler system shall
sound an interior alarm that will notify all occupied spaces.
58. Developer shall install fire hydrants every 300 lineal feet. No structure or fire
department sprinkler connection shall be in excess of 150 feet from a fire hydrant.
59. Developer shall provide "No Parking" signs for the court and paint curb red with
"Fire Lane No Parking."
60. Developer shall post address numbers on or near main entry door. Numbers shall
be a minimum of four inches high with contrasting background and shall be
legible and visible from street.
61. Provisions for Annual WeedBrush Abatement of the urban interface and the
developed area shall be the responsibility of the developer/property owner.
Develop a plan that outlines the criteria for provisions of weed abatement. Submit
this plan to the Fire Marshal's office for review and approval, prior to approval of
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final map of the project. Include conditions for fire safe landscaping, firebreaks,
in accordance with "Fire Safe Standards" developed by the State of California.
62. Improvement plans shall indicate that proposed streets, cul-de-sac would meet the
City of Petaluma turn radius and street width for parking on both sides of street.
Cul-de-sac turn radius for the City of Petaluma is R=47' with no parking.
63. This plan has been reviewed with the information supplied; subsequent plan
submittal. for review may be subject to additional requirements as plans are
revised.
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 fo
on the .........4.trl........... day of ........k.~bSllarY 20.0.2, by the
following vote: •
City Attorney
AYES: Cader-Thompson, Vice Mayor Healy, Maguire, Moynihan, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor T ompson
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City Clerk ~+i^d,, Mayor
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