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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.B 02/27/2006CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 3.B AGENDA BILL February 27, 2006 Agenda Title: Resolution authorizing the developer, Anton Meeting Date: February 27, 2005 Selkowitz, to commence grading activity prior to final map approval on the site of Martin Farms Subdivision located on East Washington Street. Meeting Time: ® 3:00 PM ❑ 7:00 PM Cateuory (check one): Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ New Business ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number: Public Works Vince Marengo Curt Bates 778-4311 Cost of Proposal: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Name of Fund: N/A Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: Draft Resolution Authorizing Grading Letter from Developer Requesting Grading Vicinity Map Summary Statement: Martin Farms Subdivision is a 17 -lot subdivision located on East Washington Street. The subdivision received tentative map approval on July 18, 2005. The final map and improvement plans were submitted to the Community Development Department and at least one review has been completed. The developer is requesting permission to commence grading activity on the subdivision site prior to final map approval. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion: Approve resolution authorizing grading for Martin Farms Subdivision prior to final map approval. Rfiviewed by Adi ilr. Svcs. Dir: 6xv-4Date:j�l (,Ib/ 2Todav's Date: January 24, 2006 Reviewed by City Attorney: ate: Approved by City Manager: Date: �V d,,i Revision ff and Date Revised: File Code: # SACC -City CoundhReports\Marlin Farms Grading.doc CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 27.2005 AGENDA REPORT FOR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPER, ANTON SELKOWITZ, TO COMMENCE GRADING ACTIVITY PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL ON THE SITE OF MARTIN FARMS SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON EAST WASHINGTON STREET EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Martin Farms Subdivision is a 17 -lot subdivision located on East Washington Street. The subdivision received tentative map approval on July 18, 2005. The final map and improvement plans were submitted to the Community Development Department and at least one review has been completed. The developer is requesting permission to commence grading activity on the subdivision site prior to final map approval. 2. BACKGROUND: The developer, Anton Selkowitz, is requesting permission to cormnence grading activity on the subdivision site prior to final map approval. The final map and improvement plans are currently in review by the Public Works and Community Development Departments. According to section 20.36.010 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, no permanent improvement work shall be commenced until improvement plans and profiles have been approved by the City Engineer and a subdivision improvement contract has been executed in writing between the subdivider and the City. Grading is not considered a permanent improvement as defined in this section. The City requires the developer to enter into a grading agreement and provide a surety to secure the performance of the grading work. If the subdivider fails to secure final map approval, or the project is abandoned after the grading is complete, the subdivider agrees to restore the area graded to its prior condition as stated in the grading agreement. 3. ALTERNATIVES: Deny permission to grade the subdivision site prior to final map approval. A denial will delay the grading activity and push the schedule later into the construction season. 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A 5. CONCLUSION: The Public Works and Community Development Departments take no exception to the request for grading prior to final map approval. 6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: N/A 7. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the developer, Anton Selkowitz, to commence grading activities on the Martin Farms Subdivision site prior to final map approval. Approval shall be subject to conditions of said resolution and securing the standard grading agreement. SACC -City CouncilkReporlsWartin Farms Gmding.doc IL Resolution No. 2006 -XXX N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California AUTHORIZING GRADING FOR MARTIN FARMS SUBDIVISION PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL WHEREAS, the developer, Anton Selkowitz, has requested permission to grade the Martin Farms Subdivision on East Washington Street prior to final map approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Petaluma that authorization to grade Martin Farms Subdivision prior to final map approval is approved, such approval conditioned on developer's fulfillment of the following: The developer agrees to comply with the City Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance No. 1576 N.C.S. and No. 2210 N.C.S. The developer agrees to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board's policies, file a Notice of Intent and prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The developer agrees to enter into a grading agreement and provide surety to secure the performance of the grading work. 4. The developer shall obtain a grading permit from the Community Development Department. 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 meeting on the 27°i day of February, fomn 2006, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk Resolution No. 2006 .XXX N.C.S. Mayor City Attorney PHSTORIC PROPPEFARTRES DEVELOP W-1% L,,,-C. 301 QzraaRRYCOUPT SUIT 4,2 POINT PdiCHA'fCBRD, CRL 94801 PH (510)232-S666 FAX (510)272.3666 Jan. 25, 2006 Curt Bates City of Petaluma Community Development Dept, I 1 English St. Petaluma, Ca. 94952 Dear Curt: Please consider this letter as a request to issue a grading permit for the Martin Faint subdivision_ located at 1197 East Washington St., prior to approval of final map. Thant: you verymuch. Selh-owitz Properties Development- LLC 4 Powered By GeoSmart.n y� l % i Martin Farms Subdivision City of Petaluma, California 0 100100 400ft) i GIS Division {t, S Identified Features __ I City Limit �` `�_ I• Parcels Minor Waterways Major Waterways UGB 0 100100 400ft) i GIS Division {t, S