HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2016-21 11/08/2016RESOLUTION 2016-21
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
FOR BRODY RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
LOCATED AT 360 CORONA ROAD
APN 137-061-040
File No: PLMA-15-0007
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2015, the project applicant, DeNova Homes, LLC, submitted an
application to the City of Petaluma for a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (File No. PLMA-15-0007) to
subdivide the 15.93 -acre property located at 360 Corona Road (APN: 137-061-040) into 61 single-family
lots (59 detached single-family homes and two attached single-family homes) and one parcel to
accommodate 138 multi -family units ("the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Project,
including an associated Zoning Map Amendment to establish the Brody Ranch Planned Unit District
(PUD) on November 8, 2016, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report dated
November 8, 2016, including the related Zoning Map Amendment and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) for the project via Resolution 2016-19.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends the City
Council approve the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for the Project based on the findings made
below and subject to the conditions of approval attached as Exhibit 1 hereto and incorporated herein
by reference:
The Tentative Subdivision Map, as conditioned, is consistent with the provisions of Title 20 of the
Petaluma Municipal Code (Subdivision Ordinance) and the California Subdivision Map Act.
a. The proposed map is consistent with the general plan in that it is on property designated
for Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential use in the General Plan Land
Use Map with a density range of 8.1 to 18 dwelling units per acre for the MDR designation
and 18.1 to 30.0 dwelling units per acre for the HDR designation. The project has density
of 10.7dwelling units per acre in the MDR area and 27.81 dwelling units per acre in the
HDR area. Furthermore, the proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design
and improvements will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare in that
adequate public facilities exist or will be installed, including road, sidewalks, water, sewer,
storm drains, and other infrastructure. Lastly, as detailed in the General Plan Consistency
section of this report, the proposed map is consistent with the applicable general plan
policies.
b. As designed, the subdivision is consistent with the General Plan and the Corona -Ely
Specific Plan, in that the project density is consistent with that of the General Plan and for
the reasons stated in the Staff Report.
C. Physically, the site is well suited for residential development in that it is relatively flat,
generally rectangular in shape, adequate in size, has direct access to Sonoma Mountain
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Parkway and Corona Road, major thoroughfares, is adjacent to residential uses and
structures of a similar density and scale and to the future site of the Corona Road SMART
Station, and as designed, has appropriate screening and buffers from the adjacent
thoroughfares and railroad tracks.
d. Physically, the site is suitable for the density of the proposed development in that the
proposed densities of 10.7 dwelling units per acre for the area designated MDR and 27.81
dwelling units for the area designated HDR are within the density ranges specified in the
general plan for the site and the site can accommodate reasonable sized single-family
and multi -family homes with adequate private and public open space, parking,
landscaping and amenities including a playground and pedestrian and bicycle paths.
e. As documented in the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared for the
project, the project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Furthermore, the project has been
designed to avoid the primary wetlands on the site and the site's drainage features
comply with water quality standards.
The design of the subdivision and the residential improvements in the subdivision are not
likely to cause serious public health problems in that the project will be not expose
inhabitants of the homes to any known hazards.
g. The design of the subdivision does not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The existing
easements to the Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District along
the southerly property line will not be affected by the design of the subdivision or any type
of improvement associated with the project.
ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 2016, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No Absent
Abstain
Councilmember King
X
Benedetti- Petnic
X
Chair Gomez
X
Lin
X
Vice Chair Marzo
X
Pierre
X
Wolpert
t Z - V-2 I ; ��_ C
Richard o, Vi e Chair
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
He er Hines, Commi ion Secretary Eric Danly, Cit' Attorney
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Exhibit I
BRODY RANCH VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
AND PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FILE NO. PLMA 2015-007
APN 163-010-040
No. Condition of Approval
1. Effective Date. The tentative map approval shall not be effective until the related zoning
map amendment is adopted and effective.
2. These conditions of approval and the mitigation measures of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration shall be printed on the Building Permit plans.
I The plans submitted for building permit review shall be in substantial compliance with the
plans date stamped September 20, 2016, except as modified by these Conditions of
Approval.
4. The applicant shall pay the Notice of Determination ("NOD") Clerk's fee to the Planning
Division. The applicant shall provide a $50.00 check made payable to the Sonoma
County Clerk. Planning staff will file the Notice of Determination with the County
Clerk's office. The applicant shall also provide a check for the State Department of Fish
and Wildlife environnental filing fe.e (as required under Fish and Wildlife Code Section
711.4d) to the Sonoma County Clerk on or before the filing of the Notice of
Determination.
5. No building permits shall be issued for any buntings on the site until a Final Map has
been approved that covers the project locations for which building permits are sought.
6. Prior to bunting or grading permit issuance, the applicant shall provide a Construction
Phase Recycling Plan that would address the reuse and recycling of major waste materials
(soil, vegetation, concrete, Kimber,' metal scraps, cardboard, packing, etc.,) generated by
any demolition activities and construction of the project, in compliance with General Plan
Policy 2-P-122 for review by the planning staff.
7. Prior to issuance of a grading/ building permit, the applicant shall provide a lighting plan
for planning staff reviewing and approval. The lighting plan shall include exterior light
locations and details of the proposed fixture type and brightness (hunens). All lighting
shall be glare -free, hooded and downcast in order to prevent light pollution and glare into
bicyclists' and pedestrians' eyes.
8. The applicant shall be subject to any fees in affect at time of building permit issuance.
Said fees are due at time of issuance *of building permit at which time, other pertinent fees
that are applicable to the proposed project will be required.
9. Signs are not approved as part of this project approval. Signs require a separate sign
permit.
10. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officials, boards,
commissions, agents, officers and employees ("hndemnitees") from any claim, action or
proceeding against Indemnitees to attack, set aside, void or amiul any of the approvals of
the project to the maximum extent permitted by Government Code section 66477.9. To
the extent permitted by Government Code section 66477.9, the applicant's duty to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless in accordance with this condition shall apply to any and all
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claims, actions or proceedings brought concerning the project, not just such claims,
actions or proceedings brought within the tune period provided for in applicable State
and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any such claim,
action or proceeding concerning the subdivision. The City shall cooperate fully in the
defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the City from participating in
the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, and if the City chooses to do so, applicant
shall reimburse City for attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the City to the maximum
extent permitted by Government Code section 66477.9.
11. If the applicant elects to install Public Art on-site, the proposed locations shall be
incorporated into SPAR plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Art
Committee prior to installation.
12. All standpipes, check valves and other -utilities shall be placed underground or fully
screened from view by decorative screening structures or landscaping to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Manager.
13. 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). An erosion and sediment control
plan will be required for the subdivision grading plans. The proposed subdivision grading
and subsequent development phases that are over one acre in size will be required to
prepare a SWPPP in accordance with City and State regulations, and all future
development will be subject to City grading and erosion control regulations.
14. In the event that human remains are uncovered during earthmoving activities, all
construction excavation activities shall be suspended and the following measures shall be
undertaken:
a. The Sonoma County Coroner shall be contacted.
b. If the coroner determines the remains to be Native American the coroner shall
contact the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours.
c. The project sponsor shall retain a City -approved qualified archaeologist to provide
adequate inspection, recommendations and retrieval, if appropriate.
d. The Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the person or persons it
believes to be the most likely descended from the deceased Native American, and
shall contact such descendant in accordance with state law.
The project sponsor shall be responsible for ensuring that human remains and associated
grave goods are reburied with appropriate dignity at a place and process suitable to the
most likely descendent.
15. Consistent with Policy 4.2, Program 4.3(e) of the 2015-2023 Housing Element of the
General Plan, the applicant shall develop no less than 25 on-site dwelling units affordable
in perpetuity to low- and moderate -income households. The affordable units shall be
constructed concurrently with the market -rate units. As determined by the Housing
Division, to the extent qualified purchasers are available, no less than nine of the
affordable units shall be sold to low-income households. The remaining units shall be
sold to moderate -income households.
Development of the affordable housing shall be consistent with the terms of the August 5,
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2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Housing Land Trust of Sonoma
County (HLT) and DeNova Homes. Modifications to the August 5, 2016 MOU shall not
apply unless prior Planning Commission approval is obtained for a change pertaining to
the total number of affordable units in the Project. Any other change to the MOU may be
considered by the Plamiing Manager and at the Planning Manager's discretion, may be
deferred to the Planning Commission.for a decision.
16. A landscaped parkway along the entire Corona Road frontage separating the sidewalk
from the Corona Road curb as shown in Option 2 on plan Sheet TM -20 shall be
implemented. All reconuneridations of the Project arborist pertaining to preserving the
health and vitality of the trees shall be implemented.
17. The public parking easement along Street "B" shall be extended west to accommodate
three public parking spaces in addition to the nine public spaces included in the plans
presented to the Planning Commission.
18. In Table 6 of the Planned Unit District (PUD), the accessory structure height standards
shall be reduced from 15 feet to a maximum of 12 feet.
19. In Table 6 of the PUD, the standard for the aggregate width of multi -family structures
adjacent to Sonoma Mountain Parkway which may have a 15 foot setback shall be
increased from 100 feet to 120 feet.
MITIGATION MEASURES
AIR QUALITY
20. AQ -l: All diesel -powered off-road equipment larger than 50 horsepower and operating on
site for more than two days continuously shall, at a minimu m, meet U.S. EPA
particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 2 engines or equivalent.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
21. 13I0-1. In order to avoid impacts to bat maternity and/or bat hibernation periods and ensure
protection of any bat species potentially present within onsite structures, a biologist
shall conduct a preconstruction survey of trees and structures that would be removed
or demolished by the project 15 days prior to commencement of ground work to
determine if there is evidence of bat use (guano accumulation, acoustic or visual
detections). The survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist with experience
conducting surveys for bats. If no evidence of bat use is found, then there would be no
further regard for special -status bat species. If bat use is found, the biologist shall
determine if young are present. If young are found in any tree or structure that will be
impacted by the project, such activities shall be avoided until the young are flying and
feeding on their own. A non -disturbance buffer zone shall be determined by a
biologist at the same time of the survey. If mature bats are found roosting in a tree or
structure without the presence of young, the adult bats shall be flushed out using a
one-way eviction placed over the tree cavity or structural opening for a 48-hour period
prior to the time the tree or structure would be removed or demolished.
22. 13I0-2. To avoid impacts to nesting raptors and birds protected under the MBTA, a nesting
survey shall be conducted prior to the commencement of any tree removal if this
work occurs between Febivary 1st and August 31st. The nesting survey shall
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include the examination of all trees within 200 feet of the project site, including
those not identified for removal. If construction work occurs after August 31st and
before Febi nary 1st, a nesting bird survey world not be needed.
In the event that nesting birds are discovered, an adequate buffer shall be established
by a qualified ornithologist around' the nesting site(s) until the completion of the
nesting cycle. The buffer area shall be marked with construction fencing. No
construction activity shall occur within the buffer area until a qualified ornithologist
has determined that the young have left the nest, typically around mid-July or as
otherwise determined by the ornithologist.
23. BIO -3. If construction work occurs between March 1 st and August 31 st a nesting survey
shall be conducted not more than -15 days prior to the conunencement of work in
order to avoid impacts to passerine birds or nesting waterfowl. The nesting survey
shall be conducted on the project site and within a zone of influence where
waterfowl could be disturbed by vibrations or noise generated by construction
activities. If passerine birds or waterfowl are discovered nesting on or adjacent to
the project site, a non -disturbance buffer of 75 feet shall be established by a
qualified ornithologist. The buffer area shall be marked with construction fencing.
Nesting buffers should be maintained -until September I st, or until a qualified
ornithologist determines that the young have fledged. If buffers are removed prior to
September I st, the biologist shall prepare a report providing details of the nesting
outcome and their decision to remove the buffers. This report shall be submitted to
the City of Petaluma's Community Development Department prior to the removal
of these buffers.
24. BIO -4. In order to avoid impacts to the wetland to be preserved onsite, the pedestrian trail
and footbridge shall be designed in a mamler that restricts direct access to the
wetland area. Signage, fencing, and paving treatments shall be utilized to discourage
access into the sensitive wetland area.
25. BIO -5. To offset impacts to the 0.185 acres of US waters, credits shall be purchased from
an approved mitigation bank at a ratio of two acre for every one acre impacted, or as
otherwise directed by regulatory agencies, in addition to the preservation of the
remaining wetlands onsite within the project's open space area. The ratio of 2:1 is
proposed or as otherwise required by resource agencies given the low -quality
habitat of the onsite seasonal wetlands. The applicant shall provide proof of
purchase of credits and notification to the City and regulatory agencies.
26. BIO -6. The applicant shall install temporary orange exclusion fencing (or staking) between
the wetland area to be preserved and the limits of grading for the duration of site
preparation and construction activities in order to prevent inadvertent disturbance
during project related activities. Following completion of construction activities, the
exclusionary fencing shall be removed.
27. BIO -7. Replacement trees totaling 144 inches or as otherwise specified by the City's Tree
Preservation Ordinance shall be introduced onsite to off -set the removal of the 6
protected trees. Tree ,mitigation may be through in-kind replacement or in -lieu
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replacement. Replacement trees shall be at least 24 -inch box size. The City may
accept payment of in -lieu fees by ,the applicant, which shall also be based on a
minimum 24 -inch box size.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
28. CUL -1. The applicant shall retain the, services of a professional archeologist who
meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards Professional Qualifications for
Archeology to monitor ground disturbing activities located in the northwestern
portion of the site in the vicinity of the former adobe structure. If a potentially
significant archeological resource is encountered the archeologist shall be provided
sufficient time to evaluate the resource and make treatment recommendations in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.5.
29. CUL -2. If during the course of ground disturbing activities, including, but not limited
to excavation, grading and construction, a potentially significant prehistoric or
historic resource is encountered, all work within a 100 foot radius of the find shall
be suspended for a time deemed sufficient for a qualified and city -approved cultural
resource specialist to adequately evaluate and determine significance of the
discovered resource and provide treatment recommendations. Should a significant
archeological resource be identified a qualified archaeologist shall prepare a
resource mitigation plan and monitoring program to be carried out during all
construction activities.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
30. GEO-1. As determined by the City Engineer and/or Chief Building Official, all
recommendations outlined in the Geotechnical Investigations dated October 16,
2015 prepared for the subject property by Stevens, Ferrone, and Bailey Engineering
Co., Inc., including but not limited to, site preparation and grading, excavation,
seismic design, and foundations system design are herein incorporated by reference
and shall be adhered to in order to ensure that appropriate constriction measures are
incorporated into the design 'of the project. Nothing in this mitigation measure shall
preclude the City Engineer and/or Chief Building Official from requiring additional
information to determine compliance with applicable standards. The geotechnical
engineer shall inspect the construction work and shall certify to the City, prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy that the improvements have been constructed
in accordance with the geotechnical specifications.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
31. GHG-1: In accordance with Section A4.106.8.2 of the 2013 California Green
Building Standards Code, the project shall provide at least 3% of the total condo
parking spaces as capable of supporting filture electric vehicle supply equipment. Of
the spaces and equipment requirements of the California Green Building Standards
Code and as required by City of Petaluma General Plan Policy 4-P-9, the project
shall be constructed to include electrical vehicle charging stations at a ratio of least
1% of the total parking spaces.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
32.
HAZ-1. Prior to any activities involving the demolition or alteration of the existing
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buildings on site, an asbestos survey adhering to sampling protocols outlined by the
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and material sampling to determine lead
presence will occur. Construction activities that disturb materials or paints
containing any amount of lead -and/or asbestos may be subject to certain
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lead
standard contained in 29 CFR 1910.1025 and 1926.62, AHERA requirement, and
any other local, state, or federal regulations. hi the event that such substances are
found, the applicant will adhere to all requirements put forth by OSHA and other
agencies regarding the treatment; handling, and disposal of these materials.
33.
HAZ-2. Prior to an), subsurface construction activities, a Site Management Plan (SMP)
shall be prepared and implemented to monitor for and appropriately manage any
hazardous features unearthed during construction activities. The Site Management
Plan shall at a minim2mi provide detail on the protocol to be followed in the event
that an underground storage tank is encountered and proper procedures for
excavation, remedial action and noticing to the appropriate regulatory agency
(Sonoma County Department of Health Services).
34.
NOISE
NOI-l. To reduce noise levels noise levels in the rear yards of single-family homes to a
CNEL of 60 dBA the following noise barriers shall be incorporated into the project
design as specified below:
1. A noise barrier with a minimum top of wall elevation of six (6) feet above yard
grade level on the rear and side yard property lines of the single-family
residential lots 18 to 25 and 61 along Sonoma Mountain Parkway and on the
side yard property lines of single-family residential lots 1, 9, and 47.
To reduce noise levels in the outdoor activity and open space areas designated for
the multi -family homes to a CNEL. of 65 dBA the following shall be incorporated
into the project design as specified below:
2. A noise barrier with a minimum elevation of eight (8) feet above residential
grade level on the property lines of the multi -family residential areas along the
SMART rail line and Corona Road.
3. A noise barrier with a minimum elevation of six (6) feet above residential
grade level on the property lines of the multi -family residential areas along
Sonoma Mountain Parkway.
Noises barriers shall be constructed without cracks or gaps in the face or base, or
where they adjoin structures. To be effective, noise barriers shall have a minimum
surface weight of 3.0 pounds per square foot. Small, dispersed gaps for landscape
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irrigation or drainage are acceptable so. long as they do not exceed more than 0.5%
of the total barrier face. Acceptable noise barriers include double sided wood
fencing, Gabion Walls or other means with demonstrated noise attenuation.
Double sided wood fencing shall be comprised of 1 x 8 redwood boards butted to
each other and staggered on both sides of the fence and limited to 6 feet in height
along Sonoma Mountain Parkway and at lots 1, 9, and 47. Along Corona Road, 8
foot high wood fencing shall be provided between buildings. The Gabion wall,
located in the southwestern portion of the site shall be comprised of steel columns
supporting gabion baskets filled with stones and limited to 8 feet in height.
35.
For expanded detail on the characteristics of these barrier walls and figures of
where they will be placed, refer to the technical report prepared by Illingworth and
Rodkini .
NOI-2. In order to achieve interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL the following shall be
implemented:
1. Some form of forced air mechanical ventilation, satisfactory to the local
building official, shall be required in all residences with partial or full line
of sight to the SMART rail line, Corona Road traffic, and/or Sonoma
Mountain Parkway traffic.
2. Given the anticipated exterior noise levels along Sonoma Mountain
Parkway, Corona Road, and the SMART rail line, sound -rated windows
and doors at single family homes on lots 1, 9, 10, 18 through 25, 47
through 51, and 61 and at the multi -family residences facing or
perpendicular to Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Corona Road, and the
SMART rail line to maintain interior noise levels at or below 45 dBA
CNEL. The degree of sound mitigation needed to achieve an interior
CNEL of 45 dBA or less would vary depending on the final design of the
building (relative window area to wall area) and the design of the exterior
wall assemblies. However, based on the future exterior noise levels and
typical residential construction, we would expect that windows and doors
facing or with a view 'of Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Corona Road, and the
SMART rail line may require STC ratings of between 28 and 32.
3. The specific determination of exterior wall assemblies and window/door
STC ratings shall be conducted on a unit -by -unit basis during the project
design. The results of the analysis, including the description of the
necessary noise control treatments, shall be submitted to the City along
with the building plans and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
36. NOI-3,In order to achieve an interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL and/or the
recommended sleep disturbance/annoyance criteria of 55 dBA Lmax the following
shall be implemented:
1. With Quite Zone Implementation: To reduce interior maximum levels due to
train engine noise to the recommended 55 Lmax levels, windows with STC
1 Environmental Noise Assessment Prepared By Illingworth & Rodkin, September 2016.
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ratings of between 30 and 32 shall be provided in the single-family residences
with views of the SMART corridor and windows with STC rating of between
32 and 34 shall be provided in the multi -family residences with view of
SMART corridor and adjacent to Corona Road at grade crossing.
2.
Without Quite Zone Implementation: To reduce interior maximum levels due
to train horn and engine noise to the recommended 55 Lmax levels, the
exterior walls of the exposed residences shall provide for acoustical upgrades
to allow for 50 to 55 STC ratings (as appropriate). With upgraded exterior
walls, windows with STC ratings of between 36 and 38 shall be provided in
the single -fancily residences with views of the SMART corridor and windows
with STC rating of 40 shall be provided in the multi -family residences with
views of the SMART corridor and adjacent to Corona Road at grade crossing.
37. NOI-4. Construction activities shall,comply with the following measures and all shall be
noted on construction documents:
1.
Pursuant to the Municipal Code, restrict noise -generating activities at the
construction site or in areas adjacent to the construction site to the hours
between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and State, Federal or Local Holidays.
2.
Equip all internal combustion engine driven equipment with intake and
exhaust mufflers that are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
3.
Locate stationary' noise generating equipment (e.g., compressors) as far as
possible from adjacent residential receivers.
4.
Acoustically shield stationary equipment located near residential receivers
with temporary noise barriers.
5.
Utilize "quiet" air compressors and other stationary noise sources where
technology exists.
6.
The contractor shall prepare a detailed construction plan identifying the
schedule for major noise -generating construction activities. The construction
plan shall identify a procedure for coordination with the owner/occupants of
nearby noise sensitive residential land uses so that construction activities can
be scheduled to minimize noise disturbance.
7.
Generators: No generators shall be utilized during nighttime hours (Le.,
sunrise to sunset) to power equipment (e.g., security surveillance) when
normal construction activities have ceased for the day. All such equipment
should be powered through temporary electrical service lines.
8.
Designate a "disturbance coordinator" responsible for responding to any
complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator will
determine the cause of the'noise complaint (e.g., bad muffler, etc.) and will
require that reasonable measures be implemented to correct the problem.
38. Construct frontage improvements along Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Corona Road and
Wellington Place as shown on the tentative map and as required or modified by these
conditions of approval.
39. Construct a new transit stop/turnout on southbound Sonoma Mountain Parkway, east of
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Wellington Place, in the location shown on the tentative map. The dimensions of the
turnout shall meet City standards. Install a 4 -foot deep by 15 -foot long concrete pad and
shelter at the southerly end of the turnout. Install a signpost to be installed near north end
of bus stop area, for a bus stop sign and no parking sign. Install a blue perforated metal 6
feet bench with anti -vagrant bars to be installed towards south end of new concrete pad,
per City specifications. Hardwired electrical facilities shall be installed for the stop.
40. The exact pavement sawcut line on Corona Road shall be determined and approved by the
City. A minimum of a �/2 half street pavement crack seal and microsurfacing seal shall be
installed on Corona Road along the project frontage, from the railroad grade crossing to
the roundabout.
41. A pavement crack seal and microsurfacing seal per City requirements shall be constructed
on Wellington Place (curb to club) from the intersection of Sonoma Mountain parkway to
project limits near Corona Creek.
42. A 2 -inch pavement grind and overlay shall be constructed on Sonoma Mountain Parkway
at and within the intersection of Street A/Mauro Pietro Drive and within the full street
area (curb to curb) on Sonoma Mountain Parkway between the end of the existing median
and Street A/Mauro Pietro Drive.
43. Prior to the issuance of the First building permit for a residential structure, the applicant
shall pay a fair share contribution to the City towards pedestrian crossing improvements at
the Corona Road railroad grade crossing. The applicant shall coordinate design
requirements with Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit and provide a preliminary cost
estimate of the improvements to the City for review and approval. The fair share shall be
based on the number of residential units within the project area and within a'/z mile radius
of the future train station site, east of the railroad tracks.
44. All existing pedestrian ramps along the Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Corona Road
(including the roundabout) and Wellington Place frontages shall be removed and replaced
with new pedestrian ramps that meet current City requirements and accessibility
standards.
45. All portions of existing broken, displaced, cracked and/or settled City sidewalk, curb and
gutter along the Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Corona Road (including the roundabout) and
Wellington Place frontages shall be removed and replaced with City standard sidewalk,
curb and gutter.
46. A rapid rectangular flashing beacon enhanced crosswalk system with advanced warning
signage and pavement markings shall be installed on both crosswalks across Sonoma
Mountain parkway at the intersection"of Street A/Mauro Pietro. The systems shall be
hardwired and shall meet City specifications and requirements.
47. Striping and signage shall be required per City specifications. Thermoplastic striping shall
be required for all street striping.
48. Bicycle and pedestrian warning and wayfinding signage shall be installed at the
intersection of Street A and Sonoma Mountain Parkway. The wayfmding signage shall
direct cyclists and pedestrians to the Class I path within Parcel A, Corona Creek and
Corona Road and adjacent land uses.
49. Grading shall conform to the project geotechnical investigation report submitted with the
tentative map application and the geotechnical report prepared as part of the construction
documents.
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50. Any existing structures above or below ground shall be removed if not a part of the new
subdivision. Structures shall include, but shall not be limited to buildings, concrete pads,
fences, retaining walls, pipes, debris; -etc.
51. All streets within the subdivision shall be privately owned and maintained with public
access and public utility easements as shown on the tentative map, dedicated to the City
of Petaluma.
52. The private streets shall generally be constructed as shown on the tentative map,
including conforms to Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Wellington Place; 36 -feet wide
with two 10 -foot travels lanes and two 8 -foot parking lanes, as well as sidewalks on both
sides of the street.
53. The private shared driveways shall have a paved surface of at least 20 -feet wide and a
pavement section of at least 3 -inches of asphalt over 12 -inches of class 2 aggregate base.
Private shared driveways shall be posted for no parking. Surface drainage shall not be
allowed to flow across the public sidewalk and shall be collected and directed to a storm
drain system.
54. A minimum 2 -inch grind and AC overlay will be required on all utility and joint trench
cuts along the length of the trench, for a minimum of `/z the street width within Sonoma
Mountain Parkway, Corona Road or other existing affected City sheets.
55. All private interior street improvements shall be designed and constructed to City
standards with a minimum pavement section of 4 -inches of asphalt concrete over 12 -
inches of class 2 aggregate base. The minimum longitudinal gutter slope is 0.5% per City
standards. All other street related improvements such as sidewalk, curb, gutter, signage,
striping, etc, shall be designed and constructed to City standards.
56. Street lights in the interior streets shall be,publicly owned and operated, and installed per
City standards. LED streetlight fixtures shall be installed. The City will provide the
developer the LED specification prior to submittal of the final map and improvement
plans. Streetlight poles shall match existing poles as required per the Corona Ely Specific
Plan. Final street light locations shall be determined at the time of improvement plan
review and approval. Pull boxes and electrical conduits shall be installed per City
requirements.
57. "No parking" signs and red curbs shall be installed on curved sections of interior streets
and on all curb returns. .
58. Crosswalks shall be installed between all pedestrian ramps. A stop sign and legend shall
be installed at all interior street intersections per City requirements.
59. All improvement work shall be completed prior to issuance of a final
inspection/certificate of occupancy for the last 20% percent of units.
60. Traffic control plans are required for all stages of construction and shall be per latest
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
61. The storm drain system shall generally be constructed as shown on the tentative map. All
proposed storm drain lines located on private property shall be privately owned and
maintained. The storm drain system design shall be reviewed and approved by the
Sonoma County Water Agency prior to approval of the final map and subdivision
improvement plans. Submit final construction level hydrology calculations with the final
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map and the subdivision improvement plan application.
62. Prior to issuance of a building pernuit,-•an operations and maintenance manual is required
for the proposed detention basin/wetlands area and public storm water treatment systems,
and shall be submitted with the final map and improvement plan application for review
and approval by the City Engineer. The manual shall include annual inspection, by a
Civil Engineer registered in the State of. California, to ensure the detention and treatment
systems are operating as designed and constructed as well as provisions to make any
necessary repairs to the system. A signed and sealed copy of the report shall be provided
annually to the Office of the City Engineer.
63. Prior to acceptance of the public improvements, the developer shall enter into a Storm
Water Quality Treatment Facility Access and Maintenance Agreement/Declaration with
the City of Petaluma, subject to City approval. The agreement shall include language that
the subsequent entity responsible for -maintenance shall comply with terms of the
agreement in perpetuity. The agreement shall be recorded.
64. Erosion control and water quality control measures shall be employed throughout the
construction life of the project. The necessary documentation including Notice of Intent,
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Notice of Termination shall be
filed as required by the responsible agencies. The project shall comply with the City of
Petaluma Phase 11 Storm Water Management Plan including attachment four post
construction requirements.
65. No lot -to -lot drainage is allowed without drainage easements, subject to the approval of
the City Engineer.
66. The water main system shall generally be constructed as shown on the tentative map and
be capable of delivering a continuous fire flow as required by the Fire Marshal. Provide
final, construction level water system flow and pressure calculations with the subdivision
improvement plan and final map submittal. All new water services shall be 1.5 -inches in
diameter with I -inch meters. Water meters shall be located within public easements.
67. All water main valves shall be located at curb extensions.
68. Landscaping in public utility easements shall be limited to ground cover and shallow
rooted, low lying shrubs. Trees are not allowed.
69. All existing unused water and sewer mains and services shall be identified on
construction drawings and abandoned per City standards.
70. Draft joint trench plans are required with the public improvement plan submittal. PG&E
approval of the joint trench plans is required prior to the start of any construction.
71. The sanitary sewer system shall generally be constructed as show on the tentative map.
All sanitary sewer lines on, private 'property shall be designated private and privately
maintained.
72. Any existing wells not proposed to be reused for irrigation purposes, and any existing
septic systems shall be properly abandoned per Sonoma County standards. Any existing
easements for leach fields and wells to be removed/abandoned shall be quitclaimed.
73. The water and sewer in the private courts shall be private. Driveways A -F shall have the
meters in a public easement in front of the complexes. No meters will be permitted in
the driveways or at the end of the driveways. Install sewer manholes as required by the
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Utilities Division.
74. The private driveway at the end of Street C shall have private Sewer and Water. Install a
SSMH in the Cul-de-sac for transition from private to public. Meters shall be installed
on lot 31 in a public easement to serve Lots 31-35.
75. A 15 -foot wide concrete pathway shall be constructed over the watermain in the access
from Street B to the cul-de-sac. A driveway ramp shall be installed on Street B for
maintenance access. No trees shall be planted in the alley or within 10 feet of the main.
76. The proposed drainage from Street B and the outfalls for the wetlands system shall be
privately owned and maintained.
77. All landscaping shall meet City water efficiency standards for low water use including the
following:
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit an irrigation design
plan as specified in PMC Section 15.70.050 (C)(5). Please refer to the PMC for detailed
requirements of this plan. The irrigation design plan shall include the following:
• Landscape water meters, dedicated water meters or private submeters shall be
installed for all multi -family residential landscape
• Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing evapotranspiration or soil moisture
sensor
• Pressure regulating devices
• Manual shut-off valves as close to the point of connection of the water supply
• Backflow prevention devices
• Flow sensors required in residential landscapes of 5,000 sf or larger
• Master shut-off valves
• Isolation valves installed at point of comlection and before each valve or valve
manifold
• hrrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage,
overspray, etc.
• Relevant t information from soil report shall be shall be utilized
• Design of irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones
• Must be installed to meet the irrigation efficiency regarding the MAWA
calculation
• Mulched planting areas -require low volume irrigation
• Sprinkler heads and emission devices shall have matched precipitation rates
• Head-to-head coverage required, sprinkler shall be designed to have highest
possible distribution uniformity
• Swing joints or other riser -protection required on all risers
• Check valves or anti -drain valves required on all sprinkler heads where there
may be low point drainage
• Areas less than 10 ft in width shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation,
runoff prohibited
• Overhead irrigation not permitted within 24 inches of any nonpermeable
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surface
• Slopes greater than 15% require point source or low-volume irrigation
• Each valve shall irrigation a similar hydrozone
• Emission devices to be selected based on what is appropriate for plant type in
that hydrozone
• Trees to be placed on separate valves
• Hydrozones shall not mix low and high water use plants
• Show or list hydrozones on irrigation plan or landscape design plan
• Hydrozone table that lists each hyrdozone, plant factor, irrigation method,
landscape area and percent of total landscape
78. Prior to issuance of first certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit the following
in accordance with PMC Section 15.70.050. Please refer to the following sections of the
PMC for detailed requirements of each item:
• Grading Design Plan (if applicable) PMC Section 15.70.050 (C)(6)
• Soil Management Report — PMC Section 15.70.050 (C)(3)
• Certificate of Completion—PMC Section 15.70.050 (D)(1-3) to include the
following attachments:
o Certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the
signer of the irrigation design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor
that the landscape project has been installed per the approved landscape
water use efficiency standards.
o hrigation Schedule — shall be regulated by automatic irrigation
controllers, applied water should be the ETWU. Annual water applied
shall be less than or equal to the MAWA.
o Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule - including routine
inspection, adjustment and repair of irrigation system, fertilizing,
pruning, weeding, etc.
79. Landscape hrigation Audit conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or
installed the landscape. Audit reports shall meet the criteria listed in Section 15.70.050
(D)(2)(c)
80. All necessary right of ways and easements shall be dedicated on the final map, subject to
City approval.
81. Public access easements for the proposed Class I bicycles and pedestrian pathways shall
be dedicated to the City of Petaluma.
82. The easements for the shared driveways shall be at least 20 -feet wide and include private
access, private water line, private salutary sewer and private drainage.
83. Public utility easements (PUE) shall be provided adjacent to and parallel to both sides of
new streets and within the public right-of-way. Any proposed PUE's less than 10 feet
wide shall be approved by the responsible public utility agencies. Additional PUE's may
be required in shared driveways.
84. Easements shall be dedicated to the City for the nine proposed public parking stalls on
the private Street B near Wellington Place. The public parking stalls shall be signed
appropriately for enforcement purposes.
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85. Any existing overhead distribution utilities (electrical and communication) along the
project frontages and traversing the site shall be placed underground.
86. The areas proposed on sheet TM -13 on the tentative map to be within a Community
Facilities District shall be privately owned and maintained through a homeowner's
association or other privately funded'mechanism.
87. Maintenance agreements shall be required for any shared utilities or facilities within
common areas and shall be recorded with the final map. Agreements shall identify the
utility or facility to be maintained, the parties responsible for maintenance and the
funding mechanism for maintenance, replacement and repair. All agreements shall be
reviewed and approved prior to recordation.
88. Each multi -family building shall have its own bike racks (inverted U style) and lockers
installed in accordance with City requirements.
89. Prepare final map and improvement plans per the latest City policies, standards, codes,
resolutions and ordinances. Final map fees and technical review deposits shall be
required at the time of the application submittal. Public improvements shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with City of Petaluma Standards, Caltrans and Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD).
90. Prior to issuance of any permits, a subdivision agreement package including City
standard surety bonds and insurance, is required for the subdivision improvements.
Fire Department
91. To mitigate limited access, the three-story multi -family buildings shall be equipped with
a Class 1 Standpipe in each shared stairwell, and buildings' sprinkler system shall be
designed per NFPA 13 with a 4 head talc. for Residential Occupancies (to include an
FDC and sprinkler coverage in attics, garages, bathrooms, closets, and covered porch
areas).
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