HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 99-097 N.C.S.04/19/1999 1
2 lZesolution ~To. 99-97 1V.C.~.
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4 of the City of Petaluma, California
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s ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
9 FOR OLD ELM VILLAGE, AT 359 WEST PAYRAN STREET,
to APN 006-051-048, 50, 51, 52, 53
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13 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Rezoning, PUD
l4 Development Standards, and Mitigated Negative Declaration, on October.27, November 10, and
15 December 8, 1998, after giving notice of said hearing in the manner, for the period, and in the
16 form required by Ordinance No. 1.072 N.C.S., as amended; and
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1 s WHEREAS, at the. end of the December 8t" public hearing the Planning Commission voted 4-2
19 to recommend that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the
20 project; and
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22 WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed project on April 19, 1999,
23 after giving notice of said hearing, in the manner, for the period, and in the form required by
24 Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S., as amended; and
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26 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that, pursuant to Article 6, Negative Declaration Process, of
27 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the requirements of CEQA have
28 been satisfied through the preparation of an Initial Study, and that a Mitigated Negative
29 Declaration is appropriate to the project, based on the following findings:
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31 1. Based upon the Initial Study, potential impacts could be avoided or reduced to a level of
32 insignificance by mitigation measures attached as conditions of approval. There is no
33 substantial evidence that the project, as conditioned, would have a significant effect on
34 the environment.
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1 2. A previous environmental assessment was conducted for the project in 1995 under the
2 provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The project has not
3 changed substantially since that previous review. The environmental assessment
4 determined that the project would not have a significant effect on the human environment
5 and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was prepared.
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7 3. The project does not have the potential to affect wildlife resources as defined in the Fish
8 and Game Code, either individually or cumulatively, and is exempt from Fish and Game
9 filing fees because it is proposed on a vacant, infill site surrounded by urban development
l o with none of the resources as defined in the Code.
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12 4. The Planning Commission reviewed information on the hydrology of the project, took
13 public testimony, and found that the mitigation measures incorporated into the project,
14 including the condition that the applicant provide for either on-site or off-site detention
15 which will reduce any increase in water surface runoff to zero, will reduce the potential
16 effects of flooding, runoff, and drainage, to less than significant.
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18 5. The Planning Commission reviewed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and
t9 considered public comments before making a recommendation on the project.
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21 6. The record of proceedings of the decision on the project is available for public review at
22 the City of Petaluma Planning Department, Gity Hall, ll English Street, Petaluma,
23 California.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma does
26 hereby adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Old Elm Village, located at 359 West Payran
27 Street, subject to the following Mitigation Measures as outlined in the project Initial Study:
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29 MITIGATION MEASURES
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3 ~ EARTH:
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~3 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring for Potential Construction Related
34 Impacts:
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1 1. The applicant shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared by a registered
2 professional engineer as an integral part of the grading plan. The Erosion and Sediment
3 Control Plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineering and Planning
4 Departments, prior to issuance of a grading permit. The Plan shall include temporary
5 erosion control measures to be used during construction of cut and fill slopes, excavation
6 for foundations, and other grading operations at the site to prevent discharge of sediment
7 and contaminants into the drainage system. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall
8 include the following measures as applicable:
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l o a. Throughout the construction process, disturbance of groundcover shall be
1 l minimized and the existing vegetation shall be retained to the extent possible to
12 reduce soil erosion. All construction and grading activities, including short term
13 needs (equipment staging areas, storage areas, and field office locations) shall
14 minimize the amount of land area disturbed. Whenever possible, existing
15 disturbed areas shall be used for such purposes.
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17 b. All drainageways shall be protected from silt and sediment. in storm runoff
18 through the use of silt fences, diversion berms, and/or check dams. All exposed
19 surface areas shall be mulched and reseeded and all cut and fill slopes shall be
20 protected with hay mulch and/or erosion control blankets as appropriate.
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22 c. Material and equipment for implementation of erosion control measures shall be
23 on-site by October 1St. All grading activity shall be completed by October 15tH
24 prior to the on-set of the rainy season, with all disturbed areas stabilized and
25 revegetated by October 31St. Upon approval by the Petaluma City Engineer,
26 extensions for short-term grading may be allowed. Special erosion control
27 measures may be required by the City Engineer in conjunction with any specially
28 permitted rainy season grading.
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30 2. All construction activities shall meet the Uniform .Building Code regulations for seismic
31 safety (i.e., reinforcing perimeter and/or load bearing walls, bracing parapets, etc.).
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33 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring of Potential Geologic Hazards Related to
34 Operation/Use:
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1 3. Prior to issuance of a grading permit or building permit, the applicant shall provide a Soils
2 Investigation and Geotechnical Report prepared by a registered professional civil
3 engineer for review and approval of the City Engineer and Chief Building Official in
4 accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance and Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance.
5 The soils report shall address site specific soil conditions (i.e. highly expansive soils) and
6 include recommendations for: site preparation and grading; foundation and soil
7 engineering design; pavement design, utilities, roads, bridges and structures.
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9 4. The design of all earthwork, cuts and fills, drainage, pavements, utilities, foundations and
10 structural components shall conform with the specifications and criteria contained in the
11 geotechnical report, as approved by the City Engineer. The geotechnical engineer shall
12 sign the improvement plans and certify the design as conforming to the specifications. The
13 geotechnical engineer shall also inspect the construction work and shall certify to the City,
14 prior to acceptance of the improvements or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, that the
15 improvements have been constructed in accordance with the geotechnical specifications.
16 Construction and improvement plans shall be reviewed for conformance with the
17 geotechnical specifications by the. City Engineer and Chief Building Official prior to
18 issuance of grading or building permits and/or advertising for bids on public
19 improvement projects. Additional soils information may be required by the Chief Building
20 Inspector during the plan check of building plans in accordance with Title 17 and 20 of the
2 ] Petaluma Municipal Code.
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23 5. Foundation and structural design for buildings shall conform to the requirements of the
24 Uniform Building Code, as well as state and local laws/ordinances. Construction plans
25 shall be subject to review and approval by the Building Division prior to the issuance of a
26 building permit. All work shall be subject to inspection by the Building Division and
27 must conform to all applicable code requirements and approved improvement plans prior
28 to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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30 6. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant shall submit a detailed
31 schedule for field inspection of work in progress to ensure that all applicable codes,
32 conditions and mitigation measures are being properly implemented through construction
33 of the project.
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1 AIR:
2 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring of Potential Air Quality Impacts Related to
3 Construction:
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5 1. The applicant shall incorporate the following Best Management Practices into the
6 construction and improvement plans and clearly indicate these provisions in the
~ specifications. The construction contractor shall incorporate these measures into the
8 required Erosion and Sediment Control Plan to limit fugitive dust and exhaust emissions
9 during construction.
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1 ] a. Grading and construction equipment operated during construction activities shall
12 be properly mufflered and maintained to minimize emissions. Equipment shall be
13 turned off when not in use.
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15 b. Exposed soils shall be watered periodically during construction, a minimum of
16 twice daily. The frequency of watering shall be increased if wind speeds exceed
~ 7 15 mph. Only purchased city water or reclaimed water shall be used for this
18 purpose. Responsibility for watering to include weekends and holidays when
l9 work is not in progress.
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21 c. Construction sites involving earthwork shall provide for a gravel pad area
22 consisting of an impermeable liner and drain rock at the construction entrance to
23 clean mud and debris from construction vehicles prior to entering the public
24 roadways. Street surfaces in the vicinity of the project shall be routinely swept
25 and cleaned of mud and dust carried onto the street by construction vehicles.
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27 d. During excavation activities, haul trucks used to transport soil shall utilize tarps or
28 other similar covering devices to reduce dust emissions.
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3o e. Post-construction revegetation, repaving or soil stabilization of exposed soils shall
;1 be completed in a timely manner according to the approved Erosion and Sediment
32 Control Plan and verified by City inspectors prior to acceptance of improvements
33 or issuance of certificate of occupancy.
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1 f. Applicant shall designate a person with authority to require increased watering to
2 monitor the dust and erosion control program and provide name and phone
3 number to the City of Petaluma prior to issuance of grading permits.
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5 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY:
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7 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring for Potential Water Quality Impacts
8 Related to Construction:
9 L All construction activities shall be performed in a manner that minimizes the sediment
0 and/or pollutants entering directly or indirectly into the storm drain system or ground
11 water. The applicant shall incorporate the following provisions into the construction
12 plans and specifications, to be verified by the Planning Department, prior to issuance of
13 grading or building permits:
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15 a. The applicant shall designate construction staging areas and areas for storage of
16 any hazardous materials (i.e., motor oil, fuels, paints, etc.) used during
17 construction on the improvement plans. All construction staging areas shall be
18 located away from any stream and adjacent drainage areas to prevent runoff from
19 construction areas from entering into the drainage system. Areas designated for
20 storage of hazardous materials shall include proper containment features to
2 t prevent contaminants from entering drainage areas in the event of a spill or leak.
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23 b. No debris, soil, silt, sand, cement, concrete or washings thereof, or other
24 construction related materials or wastes, oil or petroleum products or other
25 organic or earthen material shall be allowed to enter any drainage system.. All
26 discarded material including washings and any accidental spills shall be removed
27 and disposed of at an approved disposal site. The Applicant shall designate
28 appropriate disposal methods and/or facilities on the construction plans or in the
29 specifications.
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31 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring of Potential Water Quality Impacts
32 Related to Operation/Use:
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l 2. The applicant shall develop and implement a comprehensive Urban Runoff Control Plan
2 submitted for review and approval of the Planning Department prior to approval of
3 improvement plans or issuance of grading or building permits. At a minimum, the plan
4 shall: (1) identify specific types and sources of storm water pollutants; (2) determine the
5 location and nature of potential impacts; and, (3) specify and incorporate appropriate
6 control measures into the project design and improvement plans. Construction plans shall
7 be reviewed by City Planning Department for conformance with the Urban Runoff
8 Control Plan prior to approval of improvement plans or issuance of grading or building
9 permits. City inspectors shall inspect. the improvements and verify compliance prior to
l0 acceptance of improvements or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Urban Runoff
? ? Control Programs shall include the following as appropriate:
?2 a. Where practical, street runoff should be conveyed through vegetated swales or
13 retained in small detention basin or swales which serve to filter and absorb
14 sediment and chemical constituents in urban runoff prior to entering a stream
15 channel or storm drain. Alternatively, "filters" of oil and contaminants may be
?6 incorporated into the design of storm drain drop inlets where an annual maintenance
? 7 program is provided.
l8 b. Pesticides and fertilizers shall not be applied to public landscape areas, or any
l9 maintenance access-way during the rainy season (October 15th -April 30th).
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21 c. All drainage improvement plans shall include installation of permanent signs,
22 where. applicable (concrete stamps or equivalent) at each storm drain inlet, where
23 applicable. The sign at each inlet shall read "No Dumping, Flows To The
24 Petaluma River" or equivalent, and shall be installed at the. time of construction
25 and verified prior to acceptance of public improvements or issuance of a
26 certificate of occupancy.
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2s 1Vlitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring for On-Site Flooding and Drainage:
29 3. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading and drainage plan for review and approval
30 by City Engineering and Planning Departments prior to approval of a grading or building
31 permit. The project grading and all site drainage improvements shall be designed and
32 constructed in conformance with the City of Petaluma Engineering Department's
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1 "Standard Specifications" and the Sonoma County Water Agency's "Flood Control
2 Design Criteria." The drainage plans shall include supporting calculations of storm drain
3 and culvert size using acceptable engineering methods. Surface runoff shall be conveyed
4 to an appropriate storm drain system. All hydrologic, hydraulic and storm drain system
5 design shall be subject to review and approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency
6 (SCWA) and the City Engineer.
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8 4. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection, the applicant shall
9 provide certification by a registered professional civil engineer or surveyor that either:
l0 (1) the lowest habitable floor elevation including basements has been constructed 12-
11 inches) or more above the level of the base flood elevation or depth number specified on
12 the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM); or (2) that the structures and attendant
l3 utility and sanitary facilities as constructed, are floodproofed and capable of resisting
14 hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy.
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l6 5. The applicant shall incorporate the following measures into the design plans and
17 specification for any development or subdivision located within a Flood Plain Combining
l8 to reduce the potential for flood hazards. The Applicant shall provide certification by a
l9 registered professional engineer or architect that the design meets the following standards
20 prior to approval of improvement plan. The registered professional engineer shall inspect
21 the construction and certify that the proposed improvements are constructed in
22 conformance with the design standards prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or
23 acceptance of improvements:
24 a. Grading shall be designed to provide adequate drainage to reduce exposure to
25 flooding. All public utilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, shall
26 be located and constructed to minimize flood damage.
27 b. Base flood elevation data shall be provided for all lands within the floodplain
28 combining zone. The final snap or development plan shall identify all areas
29 subject to inundation during the base flood event (100-year storm). Finished floor
~o elevations shall be established for the lowest habitable floor areas in accordance
31 with the provisions of Article 16 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance, Floodway
32 and Flood Plain Districts.
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~ c. The perimeters of all earth pads permitted within the floodplain area shall be
2 engineered to prevent erosion of the pad due to water velocities of the base flood.
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4 d. All structures below the base flood level shall be floodproofed so that the structure
5 is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water and with
6 structural components having the capacity of resisting hydrostatic and
~ hydrodynamic loads with effects of buoyancy.
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9 e. The storage of materials that are explosive, buoyant in time of flooding, or could be
10 injurious to property, structures, human, animal or plant life shall be prohibited
11 within the floodplain or floodway areas.
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13 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring for Off-Site Flooding Impacts:
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l5 6. The applicant shall provide (1) payment of Storm Drainage Impact Fees prior to final
l6 inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy; and (2) incorporate on- or off-site
17 detention equal to either 100 percent of runoff through on-site detention or some
is percentage of on-site detention with the remainder off-site, totaling 125-130 percent of
19 the runoff; or the applicant shall comply with the adopted recommendations of the flood
20 detention study being prepared by Resource Management International, Inc. (RMI), as
21 required by the City Council.
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23 7. The applicant shall provide a Hydraulic Analysis and Hydrologic Report prepared by a
24 qualified registered professional engineer demonstrating that the storage capacity of the
25 floodplain and carrying capacity of the floodway is preserved and that the proposed
26 development does not increase flood surface elevations or provide potential for impacts
27 from increased velocities during the occurrence of the base flood, pursuant to Article 16
28 of the Petaluma Zoning Code. The Hydraulic Analysis and Hydrologic Report shall be
29 subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and the Sonoma County Water
30 Agency prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. Prior to final inspection or
31 issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any improvement in the floodplain or floodway,
32 the applicant shall submit certification prepared by a registered professional engineer that
33 the proposed improvements meet all standards and certifications required of Article 16 of
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1 the Petaluma Zoning Code (i.e. floor elevations, floodproofing, subdivision standards
2 and/or floodway encroachments).
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4 8. The applicant shall ensure that new fencing be raised a sufficient amount above the
5 ground to allow existing properties along Petaluma Boulevard North to continue draining
6 towards the subject site and into the new drain inlets.
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8 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
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10 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring of Impacts to Biological Resources during
11 Construction:
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13 1. The dripline of all trees to be preserved shall be surveyed and accurately depicted on the
14 grading and construction plans as sensitive areas to be avoided and protected during
15 construction. No grading, earthwork, fill, compaction, drainage or equipment shall be
l6 allowed within the dripline areas. Protective fencing shall be installed a minimum of 20-
17 feet, to the extent possible, beyond the drip-line of trees, as shown on approved plans,
l8 and verified by the Planning Department prior to issuance of grading permits.
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20 2. If encroachment within the root zones of significant trees cannot be avoided, then a
21 certified arborist shall be retained to provide recommendations for less-damaging
22 construction practices and long-term maintenance. An arborist report shall be prepared
23 and submitted for approval by the Planning Department prior to issuance of grading or
24 building permits within sensitive areas.
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26 NOISE:
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28 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring of Potential Noise Impacts Related to
29 Construction:
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31 1. Project shall comply with the noise reduction mitigation measures recommended in the
~2 noise study prepared by Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., Acoustics and Air Quality
33 Consultants, August 19, 1998, to meet HUD guidelines, and with the recommendations
34 for compliance with the City of Petaluma Noise Element of the General Plan, and with
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1 the requirements of the State of California as outlined in Title 24, Part 2 of the State
2 Building Code.
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4 2. All construction activities shall comply with applicable Performance Standards in the
5 Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code.
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7 3. All construction activities shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through
8 Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays., unless a permit is first secured from the
9 Planning Director for additional hours. No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or
~ 0 City of Petaluma recognized legal holidays. There will be no start up of machines or
11 equipment prior to 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. There shall be no delivery of
12 materials or equipment prior to 7:30 a.m. or past 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
13 There shall be no cleaning of machines or equipment past 6:00 p.m., Monday through
14 Friday, and no servicing of equipment past 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
15 applicant's telephone number shall be made available for noise complaints.
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17 4. All construction equipment powered by internal combustion engines shall be properly
18 muffled and maintained to minimize noise. Equipment shall be turned off when not is
19 use.
20 5. Construction maintenance, storage and staging areas for construction equipment shall
21 avoid proximity to residential areas to the maximum extent practicable. Stationary
22 construction equipment, such as compressors, mixers, etc., shall be placed away from
23 residential areas .and/or provided with acoustical shielding.
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25 6. The applicant shall designate a Project Manager with authority to implement the
26 mitigation measures who will be responsible for responding to any complaints from the
27 neighborhood, prior to issuance of a building/grading permit. The Project Manager's
28 telephone number shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site. The Project
29 Manager shall determine the cause of noise complaints (e.g. starting too early, faulty
30 muffler, etc.) and shall take prompt action to correct the problem.
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32 Mitigation of Potential Noise Impacts Related to ®peration/Use:
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1 7. All multi-family residential units located adjacent to an arterial street or within a
2 projected 65 dBA noise contour shall be constructed using appropriate construction
3 techniques and materials to achieve compliance with the noise standard for interior living
4 area (45 dBA maximum noise level) and the General Plan standard for exterior yards (60
5 dBA). Placement of buildings to shield roadway noise from exterior yards and/or
6 installation of a sound wall shall be required to meet General Plan Noise Standards.
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8 8. All land uses shall conform on an ongoing basis. with the Performance Standards listed in
9 Section 22-300 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
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11 VISUAL QUALITY AND AESTIIETICS:
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13 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring:
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~ 5 1. All exterior lighting shall be directed onto the project site and access ways and shielded
16 to prevent glare and intrusion onto adjacent residential properties. Plans submitted for
17 SPARC review and approval shall incorporate lighting plans, which reflect the location
18 and design of all proposed street lights, and any other exterior lighting proposed.
l9 2. Development plans shall be designed to avoid vehicular lighting impacts to bedroom
20 areas and other light-sensitive living areas of any nearby residential lot, home or facility.
21 Development plans for lots proposed at street intersections or in other potentially light-
22 sensitive locations shall incorporate architectural or landscape design features to screen
23 interior living space from the headlight glare.
24 3. Shade trees shall be incorporated into building and improvement plans along public
25 streets and within parking areas in conformance with the City's Site Plan and
26 Architectural Review Guidelines to reduce glare and provide shade.
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28 4. Architectural details, landscape plans and specifications, parking layout and detailed site
29 plans shall be subject to review and approval of Site Plan and Architectural Review
3o Committee (SPARC), prior to issuance of a building permit.
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32 HAZARDS:
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34 Mitigation Measures and Applicable. Monitoring:
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2 1. For uses, including construction activities, involving the storage of chemicals or
hazardous materials on-site, the Applicant shall file a declaration form with Fire
4 Marshal's office and shall obtain a hazardous materials storage permit.
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6 2. If hazardous materials are used or stored on-site, the Applicant shall prepare a Risk
7 Management Plan and submit for review and approval by the Fire Marshall prior to
8 issuance of a certificate of occupancy or grading or building permit for construction
9 activities. The RMP shall include the following as appropriate:
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11 a, The Applicant shall provide for proper containment within storage areas for
12 hazardous materials and shall maintain emergency equipment. and supplies, as
l3 specified by the Fire Marshall, to address any spills or leaks from the facilities.
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15 b. The applicant shall identify any potentially hazardous substances or
16 contamination existing on-site and shall provide for proper treatment, removal
l7 and disposal during construction.
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19 3. If the site is located in close proximity to high risk utilities, such as high-pressure gas
20 lines, high voltage transmission lines or sewer force .main, prior to approval of a grading
21 or building permit or advertising for bids on a public improvement project, the Applicant
22 shall consult with utility providers and accurately locate the utilities on construction or
23 improvement plans. High risk utilities shall be potholed prior to construction.
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25 4. If any vapors or other signs of contamination are detected during project construction, all
26 local, state, and federal requirements for remediation and disposal of contaminated
27 materials shall be followed.
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29 TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION:
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3l Mitigation and Applicable Monitoring of Impacts During Construction:
32 1. For projects involving. improvements on existing streets or substantial construction traffic
~3 and heavy equipment, the applicant shall provide a Traffic Control Plan for review and
34 approval of the City's Traffic Engineer, prior to issuance of a building or grading permit.
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1 At least one-lane of traffic in each direction shall be maintained at all times through the
2 construction. period, unless a temporary detour plan is submitted and approved the City
3 Traffic Engineer. Heavy construction traffic and haul trucks shall avoid school zones
4 between school arrival and departures times.
5 2. During non-working hours, open trenches and construction hazards shall be provided
6 with signage, flashers, and barricades approved by the Street Superintendent to warn
7 oncoming motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of potential safety hazards.
s 3. All road surfaces shall be restored to pre-project conditions after completion of any
9 project-related utility installation activities. All trench pavement restoration within
1o existing asphalt streets shall receive a slurry seal. If the trench cut is within the parking
I1 strip, then only the parking strip needs a slurry seal. Otherwise, half the street shall
12 receive a slurry seal.
13 4. Any pedestrian access through and/or adjacent to the project site shall remain
14 unobstructed during project construction or an alternate route established as approved by
t 5 the Police Chief and City Engineer.
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17 Mitigation and Applicable Monitoring of On-Site Traffic and Circulation Impacts:
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19 5. Frontage improvements shall be installed in accordance with the City's Street Standards
20 to provide for safe access to and from the site. Turning lanes, acceleration and
21 deceleration lanes, curb cuts, median islands, signing and striping shall be incorporated
22 into the design plans as required by the City's Traffic Engineer. Pedestrian and bicycle
23 access connecting the City's bikeways and pedestrian circulation through the site shall be
24 incorporated into the development plan. Improvement or construction plans shall be
25 subject to review and approval of the Traffic Engineer prior to issuance of a grading or
26 building permit. All street frontage improvements shall be constructed to City standards
27 and inspected by City Inspectors prior to final inspections or acceptance of
28 improvements.
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30 6. The applicant shall incorporate street lights along all public right-of--ways in the. project
31 design to conform to the City standard spacing and illumination requirements. The street
32 lights shall have standard metal fixtures. The applicant shall provide verification that all
33 lights meet PG&E's LS2 rating system, prior to City acceptance of improvements.
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2 7. The site plan shall include parking to meet standards specified in Section 20-300 of the
3 Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. The site plan and design plans for the parking facilities
4 shall conform with the SPARC Guidelines, to the extent possible, and shall be subject to
5 SPARC review and approval, prior to issuance of building permits.
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7 Mitigation and Applicable Monitoring of Cumulative Traffic Impacts on the City-Wide
8 Circulation System:
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10 8. The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the City's Traffic Mitigation Fee.
11 Traffic Mitigation Fees shall be calculated at the time of issuance of a building permit
12 and shall be due and payable before final inspection or issuance of a certificate of
13 occupancy.
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l s PUBLIC SERVICES/RECREATION:
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17 Mitigation of Cumulative Impacts to Increased Demand for Public Facilities:
18 1. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of Community Facilities Development
19 fees to offset the impacts to public facilities. Fees shall be calculated by the City at the
20 time of building permit issuance and are due and payable by the applicant prior to final
21 inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
22 Mitigation of Cumulative Impacts to Demand Public Services Including Parks, Schools,
23 and Public Facilities not Covered by Other Special Development Impact Fees:
24 2. The Applicant shall be responsible for payment of Park and Recreation Land
25 Improvements fees for any residential subdivision or project which exceeds four dwelling
26 units on a single parcel. These fees provide for acquisition, development and
27 improvement of neighborhood and community park and recreation facilities. Fees shall
28 be calculated by the City at the time of building permit issuance and are due and payable
29 by the applicant prior to final inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
30 Mitigation of Potential Impacts from Increased Demand on Public Schools:
31 3. For residential development projects, the applicant- shall be responsible for payment of
32 School Facilities fees. Fees shall be calculated by the City at the time of building permit
33 issuance and are due and payable directly to the school district by the applicant prior to
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~ final inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The applicant shall provide a
2 receipt or proof of payment of school facilities fees to the City Building Division prior to
3 final inspection or issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
4 Mitigation of Impacts Related to Increased Demand for Public Works Services:
5 4. Landscape plans for the right-of--way areas, if applicable, shall reflect use of water
6 conserving and native plant materials (including native oaks and other species with high
7 habitat value) .and compatible irrigation system design. Landscape plans shall be included
8 in the submittal for SPARC review of a development plan or building plan and shall
9 conform to City standards for street tree installation. All public area landscaping shall be
1 o installed prior to acceptance of the public improvements for each phase of construction or
l 1 bonded for 100% of the cost of materials and installation, with implementation to occur on
12 a lot by lot. basis. A 10% maintenance bond shall be retained by the City for a minimum of
13 one year following installation of the required landscape improvements, as maintenance
14 security during the establishment period.
l5 Mitigation of Impacts Related to Increase Demand for Fire Department Services:
16 5. The applicant shall incorporate into the project design all applicable requirements of the
l7 Uniform Fire Code and the City of Petaluma Fire and Public Works Standard
l8 Specifications. Construction plans shall be submitted for review and approval of the Fire
19 Marshall and Building Division prior to approval of improvement plans or issuance of a
20 building permit. Improvement plans shall include the following specifications for
21 emergency access, hydrant location, fire flow pressure, and unit construction
22 a. All new development shall provide adequate access for emergency vehicles
23 meeting City Standard Specifications; including minimum street widths, all
24 weather surface, and sufficient turn around areas, as required by the Fire Chief.
25 b. No combustible construction is permitted above the foundation unless an
26 approved all weather hard surface. road is provided to within one hundred fifty
27 feet of the farthest point of a building or structure.
28 c. All required fire lanes in which no parking is allowed shall be designated by
29 painting curbs red. Where no curbs exist, signs approved by the Fire Marshal
3o shall be installed. This applies to any private drive or roadway 20 feet or less in
3 t width.
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l d. The Applicant for projects involving common access or use areas shall provide
2 the Fire Department with a notarized copy of the recorded conditions, covenants,
3 and restrictions and/or a maintenance agreement in a form acceptable to the City
4 Attorney, ensuring that all fire access roads and components of fire protection
s systems will be maintained by a maintenance district, owner's association, or
6 similar legally responsible entity.
7 e. To prevent confusion for access in event of emergency, street names shall be
8 submitted to the Planning Department and referred to the Street Name Committee
9 for review and approval, prior to approval of building permits.
to f. All buildings shall have addresses clearly posted at or near the main entry door
11 with a minimum of four (4) inch letters on contrasting background and an address
12 locator posted at or near the driveway entrance. Reflectorized numbers are
13 acceptable. Design and location of address directories shall be approved by the
14 Planning Department and the Fire Marshal's office.
15 g. Fire hydrants shall be spaced a maximum of 300 feet apart. The specific location
16 and type of fire hydrants shall be approved by the Fire Marshal's Office. No
17 house should be further than 150 feet from a fire hydrant. Fire flows shall be
l8 provided to meet a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute at 20 PSI or as approved
19 by the Fire Marshall. All fire hydrants for the project must be tested, flushed, and
20 in service prior to the commencement of combustible construction on the site.
21 h. All buildings and new construction shall provide smoke detectors and fire
22 extinguishers in conformance with the Uniform Fire Code and City Standard
23 Specifications.
24 i. All roofing material shall meet standards of City of Petaluma Ordinance 1744 and
25 shall have a fire rating of Class `B" or better, treated in accordance with the
26 Uniform Building Code Standard 32.7.
2~ 6. Landscape plans submitted for SPARC review shall incorporate the use of plant materials
28 and/or design strategies to minimize maintenance requirements and fire risk for all ri~ght-
29 of-way landscape areas. Language encouraging use of fire resistant landscaping for
3o private lot development shall be encouraged wherever possible.
31 7. The applicant of any project which proposes commercial occupancies shall secure
32 approval from the Fire Marshall and Building Division prior to signing lease agreements
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l and allowing occupancy of prospective occupants that pose possible fire and safety
2 hazards, or are classified by the Uniform Building Code as a hazardous occupancy.
3 Examples of these types of occupancies are: Storage of flammable, combustible,
4 explosive, or toxic materials, manufacturing processes involving the above, woodworking
5 shops, fire rebuilding or storage, automotive repair, auto body repair and/or painting,
6 factories where loose combustible fibers are present, semi-conductor fabrication
7 facilities, bulk paint storage, etc.
8 8. The applicant of any project proposing a change in occupancy use classification (as
9 defined in the Uniform Building Code Table SA) in a building protected by automatic fire
1 o sprinklers, shall have the sprinkler system evaluated by a licensed fire sprinkler
11 contractor or fire protection engineer for compliance with National Fire Protection
l2 Association Installation Standards. A written report of the inspection findings shall be
13 submitted to the Fire Department prior to final occupancy clearance. A permit is required
14 from Fire Prevention for sprinkler system alterations.
15
16 9. Applicant shall provide for the source separation of wood waste for recycling.
17
l 8 Mitigation of Impacts. Related to Increase Demand for Police Department Services:
19
20 10. In order to ensure public safety and provide for police surveillance, all non-residential
21 buildings and public use areas shall have security alarms and provide motion or heat
22 sensitive security lighting to parking areas, pedestrian pathways and areas of concealment
23 around the perimeter of each building. All parking areas and pedestrian pathways shall
24 provide visual access to the extent practicable from public streets and may require
25 mirrors placed on an angle to be seen from the street or public right-of--way to provide
26 visual access to areas of concealment.
27
28 11. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall provide and maintain
29 current emergency contact information on file at the Police Department.
30
31 UTILITIES:
32
33 Mitigation Measure and Applicable Monitoring:
34
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1 1. All new development approved within the City shall connect to the City's sewer and
2 water system. The Applicant or subsequent owner/builder shall be responsible for the
3 payment of Sewer and Water Connection fees to offset impacts on City utilities. Water
4 and sewer connections fees are calculated at time of building permit issuance, and are due
5 and payable prior to final inspection, issuance of a certificate of occupancy, or connection
6 to the City's utility system.
7 2. The Applicant's design engineer shall verify the horizontal and vertical location of all
8 existing utilities in the area and shall design any proposed subsurface work or utility
9 extensions to avoid disruption of services. All high risk utilities (i.e. high-pressure gas
10 lines) shall be potholed prior to construction.
11 3. Water and energy conservation measures shall be incorporated into project design and
12 construction in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances.
li
14 4. Irrigation systems for turf areas shall be designed to connect with the City's long-term
15 wastewater irrigation program in accordance with the State Department of Health
l6 Services guidelines.
17
l8 5. The Building Division, Planning, Engineering and Fire Departments shall review the
l9 improvement and construction plans for conformance with the approved project
20 description and all applicable codes, conditions, mitigation measures and permit
21 requirements prior to approval of a site design review, final map, improvement plan,
22 grading or building permit or advertising. for bids on a public improvement project.
23
24 6. The Planning Department shall ensure that any applicable permits have been obtained
25 from all responsible agencies and that the plans .and specifications conform with the
26 permit requirements prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
27
28 7. Prior to acceptance of improvements or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all
29 improvements shall be subject to inspection by City staff for compliance with the
3o approved project description, permit conditions, and approved development or
31 improvement plans.
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t ENERGY/NA'I'URAL RESOURCES:
2
3 Mitigation Measures and Applicable Monitoring:
4
5 1. The applicant shall, to the extent possible, incorporate energy efficient and water
6 conservation measures into the design of buildings and site improvements.
7
8 2. Construction activities should be scheduled and the use of heavy equipment maximized
9 so as to limit the amount of fuel consumed. Imported fill should be limited to the
1o maximum extent feasible.
11
12 3. All building plans shall conform with the requirements of Title 24 of the Uniform
13 Building Code for energy efficiency. The Applicant shall submit Title 24 calculations
14 demonstrating compliance with building code standards for review and approval of the
15 Building Division prior to issuance of a building permit.
16 4. For exterior lighting of buildings, streets and parking areas low intensity lighting shall be
17 utilized as opposed to high-intensity light standards. Consideration should be given to
18 the use solar powered light fixtures for lighting of outdoor areas and use of motion
19 sensors for lighting of interior areas only when occupied rather than standard lighting
20 fixtures that would remain lit.
21
22 CULTURAL RESOURCES:
23
24 Mitigation of Potential Impacts to Cultural Resources Related to Construction:
25
26 L Trenching for utilities and irrigation lines shall be kept to as shallow a depth as practical
27 to avoid disturbing potential subsurface resources.
28
29 2. For all construction activities, potential to uncover unknown archeological resources
30 exist. Should any artifacts, cultural remains or potential resources be encountered during
31 construction activities, work in the area of the find shall cease and the construction
32 contractor shall notify the Director of Planning. Archaeological features include artifacts
33 of stone, shell, bone, or other natural materials. Associations of artifacts such as hearths,
34 house floors and dumps. Historic artifacts potentially include all by-products of human
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1 land use greater than 50 .years of age. Human burials, if encountered, require the
2 notification of the County Coroner in addition to the monitoring archaeologist. The City
3 shall consult with a qualified cultural resource specialist to evaluate the find. If the
4 suspected remains are determined to be potentially significant, all work in the vicinity
5 shall be halted until mitigation measures are incorporated into the design, or removal of
6 the resource has been accomplished in accordance with recommendations by the
7 archaeologist. The Applicant shall comply with all mitigation recommendations of the
8 archeologist prior to commencing work in the vicinity of the archeological finds. The
9 applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with consulting cultural resource
to specialist.
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12 IMPLEMENTATION:
13
14 1. The applicant shall incorporate all applicable code provisions and required mitigation
i s measures and conditions into the design and improvement plans and specifications for the
l6 project.
17
18 2. The applicant. shall notify all employees, contractors and agents involved in the project
19 implementation of the mitigation measures and conditions applicable to the project and
20 shall ensure compliance with such measures and conditions. The applicant shall also
21 notify all assigns and transfers of the same.
22
23 CONSTRUCTION MEASURES:
24 1. The applicant shall designate a project manager with authority to implement all
25 mitigation measures and conditions of approval and provide the project manager's name,
26 address, and phone number to the City prior to issuance of any grading, building, or
27 construction permit.
28 2. Mitigation measures. required during construction shall be listed as conditions on the
29 building or grading permits and signed by the contractor responsible for construction.
30
31 3. City inspectors shall ensure that construction activities occur consistent with the
32 approved plans and conditions of approval.
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1 4. If deemed appropriate by the City, the applicant shall arrange apre-construction
2 conference with the construction contractor, city staff and responsible agencies to review
the mitigation measures and conditions of approval prior to issuance of grading and
4 building permits.
5
6
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) l;~dy'lii~~~~ meeting
on the .--.19th......----.. day of ..............Aeril.............................. 19.~.~-. b the r
Y
following vote:
ity Attorney
AYES: Healy, Torliatt, Cader-Thompson, Maguire, Vice Mayor Keller, Mayor Thompson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hamilton
ATTEST: .
• y Clerk Mayor
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