HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-224 N.C.S. 12/08/2008 Resolution No. 2008-224 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ANll A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PINNACLE 12IDGE
SUBDIViSiON LOCATED AT 2762 "I" STREET, APN 019-401-OI9
WHEREAS, Pinnacle Development Number 21, L.P. has applied to subdivide a 16.3b
acre parcel at 2762 "P' Street into an 11-unit subdivision ("the Project'), and amend the Planned
Unit District ("PUD") of Westridge Uuits4 & 5 and associated Development Plan and PUD
Standards; and,
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study for the-proposed Project consistent with
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and pursuant to 14 Califonria Code of
Regulations Section 15064(f)(2), and determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
required to analyze the potential significant environmental impacts of the Project; and,
WHEREAS, in evaluating certain potential environmental effects of the Project in the
Initial Study, including but not limited to et~ects of climate change, water supply and traffic
studies, the City relied on the program EIR for the. City of Petaluma General Plan 2025, certified
with appropriate findings of fact on May 19, 2008 with the adoption of Resolution No. 2008-084
N:GS.; and,
WHEREAS, on or about August 21, 2008, the City's Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated
Negative Declaration based on the Initial Study, providing for athirty-day public comment
period commencing August 21, 2008 and ending September 9, 2008 and a Notice of Public
Hearing to be held on September 9, 2008, before the City of Petaluma Planning Commission was
published and mailed to all residents and property owners within 500 feet of the Project as well
as all persons having requested special notice of said proceedings; and,
WHEREAS, a staff report dated September 9, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference, described and analyzed the Project and the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including
its supporting technical studies and reports; and,
WHF,REAS, at its meeting of September 9, 2008, the Planning Commission first
considered the Project and the Mitigated Negative Declaration, received comments from the
public and in response to questions from Planning Commissioners and the public, continued the
public hearing to October 28, 2008 and requested additional information from the applicant and
from staff regarding certain impacts oP the Project, including but not limited to impacts on views
and aesthetics and other potential impacts; and,
WHEREAS, a further staff report dated October 28, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference, summarized and analyzed the supplemental material and responses relating to the
Project and the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared in response to comments from members
of the public and from Planning Commissioners; and,
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WHEREAS, the supplemental information on visual effects of the Project analyzed in
the October 28, 2008 staff.report and considered by the Planning Commission and the public at
the continued Planning Commission meeting on October 28, 2008, included but was not limited
to three additional cross-sections from several perspectives which depict the relationship
between existing ground, tinished grade, the street and the proposed homes, a larger area map
showing land uses and densities of surrounding properties within the City limits and properties
designated for possible annexation into the City at a future time; new photographic simulations
of the Project from seven (7) additional view platforms selected in response to public comments;
enhanced visual analysis of the Project showing trees proposed to be planted in the private open
space easement at the rear of Lots 1, 2 and 3 and trees to be planted along the public open space
at the rear of Lots 4, 5 and 6; agreement of the applicant to add a private conservation easement
on Lots 8 and 9 to prevent building on a part of those lots and preserve the rural character along
"P' Street with conforming map modification to show the easement; and,
WHEREAS, supplemental analysis in the October 28, 2008 staff report presented and
discussed the City s Hillside Ordinance and concluded that the Project was not visible from the
specific view platforms identified in the Hillside Ordinance other than at one location at "P'
Street Prom the City limit to the urban growth boundary; and,
WHEREAS, supplemental information as to the Project's effects on parking and access
to the Urban Separator, a supplemental tree preservation and mitigation report with additional
tree mitigation, a correction to earlier-provided information showing that the Project is within the
South Hills Subarea rather than the West Hills Subarea, more information on drainage and
grading including a prohibition on lot-to-lot drainageabsent private storm drainage easements,
and supplemental information on water pressure were provided at the Planning Commission
meeting of October 28, and related to the potential effects of the Project, all as described in the
October 28, 2008 staff report and attached materials; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission received and considered all written and oral
public comments on environmental effects of the Project which were submitted up to and at the
tune of the public hearing on October 28, 2008, including comments submitted after the close of
the public comment period on September 9, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008; the Planning Commission completed its review of the
Project and the Mitigated Negative Declaration, mitigation measures and a Mitigation
Monitoring Program and recommended adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, based in part on its recommendation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration,
the Planning Commission recommended approval of other Project entitlements; and,
WHEREAS, an Agenda Bill, dated December 1, 2008 and incorporated herein by
reference, described and analyzed the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including comments and
responses, and the Project for the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration, all
supporting documents, including but not limited to the Initial Study, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, staff reports and related materials, public comments and all evidence
presented at a noticed public hearing on December 8, 2008, at which time all interested parties
had the opportunity to be heard; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies mitigation measures
applicable to the Project, as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated herein by
reference; and,
WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared as set forth in Exhibit B to this Resolution
and incorporated herein by reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Initial Study. itsreports and supporting documents and all information
and documents referred to and incorporated herein by reference constitute the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Project and reflect the City's independent judgment and analysis on
the potential for environmental impacts. from the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Project does not have the potential to affect wildlife resources as
defined in the State Fish and Game Code, either individually or cumulatively, and is exempt
from Fish and Game filing fees because it is proposed on an existing undeveloped site
surrounded by urban development; and,
WHEREAS, the Project is not located on a site listed on any L-lazardous Waste Site List
compiled by the State pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code; v~d,
WHEREAS, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and related Project and environmental
documents, including the Initial Study, its supporting documents and all information and
documents incorporated herein by reference are available for review at Petaluma City Hall,
Community Development Department, File No. OS-ZOA-0029-CR during normal business
hours. The custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of
proceedings for the Project is the City of Petaluma Community Development Department, 1 1
English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, Attention: Irene Borba.
NOW,'1'HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of thisresolution.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the Initial Study, its supporting studies
and documents, and all information referred to and/or incorporated herein adequately
describes the impacts of the Project. "there is no substantial evidence in light of the
whole. record before the City that the Project as mitigated will have a significant
effect on the environment nor is there a fair argument that the Project as mitigated
will have a significant effect on the environment.
3. The City Council reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
including the Initial Study; its supporting studies and documents, all comments and
evidence relating to environmental effects of the Project and all materials referred to
and/or incorporated herein before approving the Project and hereby adopts the
Mitigated Negative Declaration as complete, adequate and incompliance with
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of.Petalwna Environmental
Guidelines.
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4. "I'he City Council adopts the Mitigation Measures set forth in Exhibit A hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as conditions. of approval of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and the Project.
5. The City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program set forth
in Exhibit B hereto as a requirement of approval of the Project.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter ofsaid City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appro~~d as ~o
Council of the Ciq- of Petaluma at a Special meeting on the 8°i day of Docember. ~
grin:
2008, by the following vote:
Citv orney
AYES: Preitas. Harris. Nau. O'Brien. Vice Mayor Kabbitt
NOES: Barrett. Mayor Torliatt
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Clerk Ma or
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Measures
MITIGATION MEASURES:
Geology and Soils.
1. As deemed appropriate, the recommendations as outlined in the Geotechnical
investigation prepared by Bauer Associates dated January 2005 shall be incorporated.
2. All earthwork, grading, trenching, backfilling, and compaction operations shall be
conducted ih accordance with the City of Petaluma's Subdivision Ordindnce 1046, Title
20, Chapter 20.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code) and Grading and Erosion Control
Ordinance # 1576, Title 17, Chapter 17.31 of the Petaluma Municipal Code):
3. The project sponsor shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared by a
registered professional engineer as an integral part of the grading plan. The Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan shall be subject to review and approval of Public Works, prior to
issuance of a grading permit. The Plan shall include temporary erosion control measures to
be used during construction of cut and fill slopes, excavation for foundations, and other
grading operations at the site to prevent discharge of sediment and contaminants into the
drainage system. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall include the following
measures as applicable:
a. Throughout the construction process, disturbance of groundcover shall be minimized
and the existing vegeiailon shall be retained to the extent possible to reduce soil
erosion. All construction and grading activities, including short- term needs (equipment
staging areas, storage areas, and field office locations) shall minimize the amount of
land area disturbed. Whenever possible, existing disturbed areas shall be used for such
purposes.
b. All drainage-ways, wetland areas and creek channels shall be protected from silt and
sediment in storm runoff through the use of silt fences, diversion berms, and check
dams. All exposed surface areas shall be mulched and reseeded and all cut and fill
slopes shall be protected with hay mulch and/or erosion control blankets as
appropriate.
c. Material and equipment for implementation of erosion control measures shall be on-
site by October 1st. All grading activity shall be completed by October 15th, prior to
the on-set of the rainy season, with all disturbed areas stabilized and re-vegetated by
October 31st. Upon approval by the Petaluma City Engineer, extensions for short-term
grading may be allowed. The. Engineering Section in conjunction with any specially
permitted rainy season grading may require special erosion control measures.
4. All construction activities shall meet the Uniform Building Code regulations for seismic
safety (i.e., reinforcing perimeter and/or load bearing walls, bracing parapets, etc.).
5. All public and private improvements shall be subject to inspection by City staff for
compliance with the approved Improvement Plans, prior to City acceptance.
6. Foundation and structural design for buildings shall conform to the requirements of the
Uniform Building Code, as well as state and local laws/ordinances. Construction plans
shall be subject to review and approval by the Building Division prior to the. issuance of a
building permit. All work shall be subject to inspection by the Building Division and must
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conform to all applicable code requirements and approved improvement plans prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
7. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project sponsor shall submit a
detailed schedule for field inspection of work in progress to ensure that all applicable
codes, conditions and mitigation measures are being properly implemented through
construction of the project.
8. The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee )SPARC) shall review and approve the
landscaping plans, which show how disturbed areas are to be replanted. Any changes
to the landscaping plan as required by SPARC shall be incorporated into plans that are
submitted for building permit issuance.
9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, building permit or approval of an improvement
plan or Final Map, the project sponsor shall provide a Soils Investigation and Geotechnical
Report prepared by a registered professional civil engineer for review and approval of
the City Engineer and Chief Building Official in accordance with the Subdivision
Ordinance and Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance. The soils report shall address
site specific soil conditions (i.e. highly expansive soils) and include recommendations for
site preparation and grading; foundation and soil engineering design; pavement design,
utilities, roads, bridges and structures.
10. The design of all earthwork, cuts and fills, drainage, pavements, utilities, foundations and
structural components shall conform with the specifications and criteria contained in the
geotechnical report, as approved by the City Engineer. The geotechnical engineer shall
sign the improvement plans and certify the design as conforming to the specifications. The
geotechnical engineer shall also inspect the construction work and shall certify to the City,
prior to acceptance of the improvements or issuance of a certificate of occupancy that
the improvements have been constructed in accordance with the geotechnical
specifications... Construction and improvement plans shall be reviewed for conformance
with the geotechnical specifications by the Engineering Section of the Community
Development Department and the Chief Building Official prior to issuance of grading or
building permits and/or advertising for bids on public improvement projects. Additional
soils information may be required by the Chief Building Inspector during the plan check of
building plans in accordance with Title 17 and 20 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
Hvdrologv and Water:
1. All construction activities shall be performed in a manner that minimizes the sediment
and/or pollutants entering directly or indirectly into the storm drain system or ground water.
The applicant shall incorporate the following provisions into the construction plans and
specifications, to be verified by the Community Development Department, prior to
issuance of grading or building permits.
a. The applicant shall designate construction staging area and areas for storage of any
hazardous materials (i.e. motor oil, fuels, paints, etc.) used during construction on the
improvement plans. All construction staging areas shall be located away from any
stream and adjacent drainage areas to prevent runoff from construction areas from
entering into the drainage system. Areas designated for storage of hazardous materials
shall include proper containment features to prevent contaminants from entering
drainage areas in the event of a spill or leak.
b. No debris, soil, silt, sand, cement, concrete or washings thereof, or other construction
related materials or wastes, oil or petroleum products or other organic or earthen
material shall be allowed to enter any drainage system. All discarded material
including washings and any accidental spills shall be removed and disposed of at an
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approved disposal site. The applicant shall designate appropriate disposal methods
and/or facilities on the construction plans or in the specifications.
c. No heavy equipment shall be operated in any live creek channel. All in-stream
channel work shall be limited to the dry season (typically defined as May 15~ through
October 15"~ and performed in accordance with conditions specified by the
Department of Fish and Game in a Streambed Alteration Agreement. The Department
of Fish and Game may require a more limited construction period in stream channels
that support anadromous fisheries. Applicant shall provide copy of the approved
Streambed Alteration Agreement and proof of compliance with the permit conditions
prior to approval of improvement plans or issuance of grading permits for work within
any channel.
2 The applicant shall submit the required Notice of Intent for compliance with the conditions
for a general permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Eliminate System ~NPDES) storm
water permit for construction activities administered by the State of California Regional
Water Quality Control Board. The conditions require development and implementation of
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which may also meet the City's
requirement for an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, noted above.
3. Prior fo issuance of a grading or building permit or approval of any improvement plans
for earthwork within any creek corridor or identified wetland site, proof of authorization
from all applicable responsible agencies including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California
Department of Fish and Game, shall be submitted by the applicant to the Community
Development Department.
4. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading and drainage plan for review and
approval by the Public Works Department prior to approval of a final map, improvement
plan, grading or building permit. The project grading and all site drainage improvements
shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the City of Petaluma
Community Development Department's "Standard Specifications" and the Sonoma
County Water Agency's "Flood Control Design Criteria." Channel modifications and
brink stabilization improvements within a natural stream channel shall be designed in
conformance with the City's "Restoration Design and Management Guidelines:" The
drainage plans shall include supporting calculations of storm drain and culvert size using
acceptable engineering methods. No lot-to-lot drainage shall be permitted. Surface
runoff shall be addressed within each individual lot, and then conveyed to an
appropriate storm drain system. All hydrologic, hydraulic and storm drain system design
shall be subject to review and approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA)
and the City Engineer.
Biological:
1. No trees or limbs of the oak trees described in the Wildlife Research Associates report shall
be removed without first having a qualified bat biologist conduct emergence surveys to
determine presence or absence of day roosting bats. No machinery shall be parked or
used beneath the trees, to prevent fumes and noise from impacting bats that may be
roosting inside tree cavities. If no bats are observed emerging from cavities in the oaks, the
trees shall be removed within 48 hours. If no bats are observed, then tree removal shall
occur only between February 15 and April 15, or between August 15 and October 15, in
order to avoid impacts to non-volant young or torpid adult bats that may be roosting in
cavities in the trees.
2. Conduct construction activities during summer months when the roadside drainage ditch
is dry to prevent impacts to water quality.
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3. Construction activities may result in erosion and sedimentation of downstream aquatic
habitats. Sediment transport from construction activities to the roadside drainage ditch
and downstream aquatic habitats can have deleterious effects on aquatic organisms in
these aquatic habitats and result in violations of State and Federal water quality
regulations.
4. Ensure that best management practices are adopted in order to minimize the amount of
sediment leaving the site during construction activities.
5. Prior to issuance of development permits, obtain a general permit for Strom Water
Discharges from Construction Activities through the SFBRWQCB.
6. Prior to issuance of development permits, prepare and implemenf a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan for construction activities.
7. Construction and landscaping activities may result in impacts to valley oak tree.
Construction and landscaping activities at Lot 8 should avoid impacts to the valley oak
tree. Prior to issuance of development permits, protective fencing shall be installed.
Fencing should encompass the entire canopy of the tree to prevent impacts to its roots
and drip line.
8. Landscaping and irrigation should be designed to not impact the roots and drip line of the
valley oak tree.
Visual Quality and Aesthetics:
1. All exterior lighting shall be directed onto the project site and access ways and shielded to
prevent glare and intrusion onto adjacent residential properties and natural/undeveloped
areas. Plans submitted for SPARC review and approval shall incorporate lighting plans,
which reflect the location and design of all proposed streetlights, and any other exterior
lighting proposed.
2. Development plans shall be designed to avoid vehicular lighting impacts to bedroom
areas and other light-sensitive living areas of any nearby residential lot, home or facility.
Development plans for lots- proposed at street intersections or in other potentially light-
sensitive locations shall incorporate architectural or landscape design features to screen
interior living space from headlight glare.
3. No illumination shall be installed within the. designated open space area except for low-
level lighting along designated pathways adjacent to public streets. The improvement
and landscape plans prepared for the project shall reflect the location and design details
of all light fixtures proposed. Said locations and details shall be reviewed and approved by
the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee prior to issuance of development
permits.
4. Shade gees shrill be incorporated into building and improvement plans along public
streets and within parking areas in conformance with the City's Site Plan and Architectural
Review Guidelines to reduce glare and to provide shade.
5. All new and existing overhead utilities except for high voltage transmission lines) shall be
placed underground.
6. Architectural details, landscape plans and specifications, and detailed site plans shall be
subject to review and approval by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee prior
to issuance of development permits.
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w~ City of Petaluma, California
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Community Development Department
Planning Division
i86s I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952
Project Name: Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision
File Number: 05-ZOA-0029-CR
Address/Location: 2762 1 Street
Reporting/Monitoring Record -Mitigation Measures
This document has been developed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resource Code Section 21.081.6 to
ensure proper and adequate monitoring or reporting in conjunction with project(s) approval which relies upon a Mitigated Negative
Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report.
Gcolo~~ and Soils. Mitigation Measures
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1. As deemed appropriate, the recommendations as outlined in the Geotechnical
investigation pxepaxed by I3auec Associates dated January 2005 shall be incogrorated.
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2. t1ll earthwork, grading, trenclvvg; backfilling, and compaction operations shall be
conductedui accordance with the City of Petaluma's Subdivision Ordnance (#1046,
fide 2Q Chapter 20.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code) and Grading and Erosion
Control Ordinance #1576, Title 17, Chapter 7731 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
P.W. n. P.
3. The project sponsor shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Contxpl Plan pxepaxed by
a registered professional engineer as an integral part of the grading plan. 1'he
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be subjecC to review and approval of Public
iy~orks, prior to issuance of a grading permit Tlie Plan shall include temporary
erosion control measures to be used duivrg consu'uction of cut and Fill slopes;
excavation Eor foundations, and other grading operafions at the site to prevent
discharge of sediment and contaminants into ehe drainage system, 'Fhe Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan shall include the following measures as apphcable:
t' w u P a. 1'broughour the construcrion process, dsturbance of gxoundcovex shall be
minimised and the existing vegetation shall be retained to [he eaten[ possible
to reduce soil erosion. rill constnution and grading activities, inducting
short- mcm needs (equipment sl-aging areas, storage areas, and field office
locations) shall nuninvze the amount of Land area dismrbed. AVhencvex
possible, existing disturbed areas shall be used Eox such purposes.
Uepar[ment Requested By or Due Date Page 1
PD Planning Division FM Final Map
FM Pire Marshal [3P l3uildine Permit
ENG Engineering CO Certificate of Occupancy
BD I3uildin~ Division SPARC Site Plan and Architectural ReviewCommittee
LTM Long-Term Monitorin
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ReportinglMonitoring Record -Mitigation Measures for Approval
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b. All drainage-ways, wetland areas and creek channels shall be protected
from silt and sediment in storm runoff through the use of silt fences;
diversion berms, and check dams. All exposed surface areas shall be
mulched and reseeded and all cut and fill slopes shall be protected with
hay mulch and/or erosion control blankets as appropriate.
c. Material and equipment for implementation of erosion control measures
shall be on=site by October lst. All grading activity shall be completed
by October 15th, prior to the on-set of the rainy season, with all dishirbed
areas stabilized and re-vegetated by October 31st. Upon approval by the
Petaluma City Engineer, extensions for short-term grading may be
allowed. The Engineering Section in conjunction with any specially
permitted rainy season grading may require special erosion control
measures.
aa~ n a 4. All construction activities sliall meet the Uniform Building Code regulations for
CDD seismic safety (i:e., reinforcing perimeter and/or load bearing walls, bracing
parapets, etc.).
ew cb. 5. All public and private improvements shall be subject to inspection by City staff
for compliance with the approved Lnprovement Plans, prior to City acceptance.
coo u.N. 6. Foundationand structural design for buildings shall conform to the requirements
of the Uniform Building Code, as well as state and local laws/ordinances.
Construction plans shall be subject to review and approval by the Building
Division priorto the issuance of a building permit. All work shall be subject to
inspection by the Building Division and must conform to -all applicable code
requirements and appiaved improvement plans prior to issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy.
coo n.i~. 7. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project sponsor shall
submit a detailed schedule for field inspection of work in progress to ensure that
all applicable codes; conditions and mitigation measures are being properly
implemented through construction of the project.
coo Be_ 8. The Site Plan and ArchitecRiral Review Committee (SPARC) shall review and
approve the landscaping plans, which show how disturbed areas are to be
replanted. Any changes to the landscaping plan as required by SPARC shall be
incorporated into plans that are submitted for building permit issuance.
Department Requested By or Due Date Page?
PD PlanningDivision PM Final Map
FM Fire Marshal BP Building Permit
ENG Engineering CO Certificate of Occupancy
BD Building Division SPARC Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
LTM Long-Term Monitoring
Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision File No. OS-ZOA-0029-CR City Of Petaluma, California
Reporting/Monitoring Record -Mitigation Measures for Approval
pv, er 9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, building permit or approval of an
improvement plan or Final Map, the project sponsor shall provide a Soils
Investigation and Geotechnical Repot prepared by a registered professional
civil engineer for review and approval of the City Engineer and Chief Building.
Official in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance and Grading and Erosion
Control Ordinance. The soils report shall address site specific soil conditions
(i.e. highly expansive soils) and include recommendations Cor site preparation
and grading; foundation and soil engineeting design; pavement design, utilities,
roads, bridges and su•uctures.
pv, ar' 10. The design of aLL earthwork, cuts and fills, drainage, pavemen[s, urilides,
[oundadons and strucagal components shall conform with the specifications and
criteria contained in the geotechnical report, as approved by Che Ciq~ Engineer. The
geotechnical enguiecc shall sign the improvement plans and rectify the desigm as
conforming to die specifcauons. ''17~e geotechnical engineer shall also inspect [hc
constntcdon work and shall certify to the Cit}~, prior to acceptance of the
improvements or issuance of a ceruficate of occupancy that the improvements have
been constnstcd in accordance with the geotechnical specifications. Construction
and improvement plans shall be reviewed for conformance with the geotnchnical
specifications by the Engineering Section of the Communit<~ Development
Department and the Chief Building Official prior to issuance of grading oc building
permits .and/or advertising for bids. ov public improvement projects. Additional
soils information may be required by the Chief Building Inspector during the plan
check of building plans in accordance with Title 17 and 20 of the petalwiia Municipal
Code.
Hydrology and Water C~uality Mitigation Measures
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1. All constrncton activipes shall be performed in a manner that mmtmtzes the
sediment and/or pollutants entering directly oe indirectly into the storm drain system
or ground water. 'the applicant shall incorporate the following provisions into the
construction plans and specifications, to be verified by the Community Development
Department, prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
Department Requested By or Due Date Page 3
PD Planning Division FM Final Map
FM Fire Marshal BP Building Permit
8NG Engineering CO Certificate of Occupancy
BD Building Division SPARC Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
Ll'M Long-'Penn Monitoring
Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision File No. OS-ZOA-0029-Cft City of Petaluma, California
Reporting/Monitoring Record -Mitigation Measures for Approval
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"17ie applicant shall designate construction staging areastnd areas for storage
of app hazardous materials (i. e. motor oil, Fuels, pauits, etc.) used during
construction ou the improvement plans. All construction staging areas shall
be located away Erom an}' stream and adjacent drainage areas to prevent
runoff from construction areas. from entering into the drainage s}~stem.
Areas designated for storage of hazardous materials shall include proper
containment features ro prevent contaminants from entering drainage areas
in the vent of a spill or leap.
nN 6. No debris, soil, silt, sand, cement, concrete or washings thereof, or other
construction related materials or wastes, oil or petroleum products or other
organic or earthen material shall be allowed to enter any drainage system.
All discarded material_including washings and any accidental spills shall be
removed and disposed of at an approved disposal site. The applicant shall
designate appropriate disposal methods and/or facilities on dte construction
plans or in the specifications.
pw. riY c. No heavy equipment shall be operated in any live creek channel. All in-
stream channel work shall be limited to the dry season (typically defined
as May Is' through October IS'" and performed in accordance with
conditions specified by the Department of Fish and Game in a Streambed
Alteration Agreement. "hhc Department of Fish and Game may require a
more limited construction period in stream channels that support
anadromous fisheries. Applicant shall provide copy of the approved
Streambed Alteration Agreement and proof of compliance with the
permit conditions prior to approval of improvement plans or issuance of
grading permits for work within any channel.
s-P. 2. The applicant shall submit the required Notice of Intern for compliance with the
conditions for a general permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Eliminate
System (NPDLS) storm water permit for construction activities administered by
the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The conditions
require development and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (5WPPP); which may also meet the City's requirement for an Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan, noted above.
.Department Requested Rv or Due llate Page 4
PD Planning Division FM Final Map
FM Fire Marshal BP Building Permit
ENG Engineering GO Certificate of Occupancy
6D Building Division SP~RC Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
LTM Loner Term Monitoring
Pinnacle Ridge Subdivision File No. OS-ZOA-0029-CR City of Petaluma, California
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N.w~iw n_e 3. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit or approval of .any
improvement plans for earthwork within any creek corridor or identified
wetland site, proof of authorization from all applicable responsible agencies
including, but not limited to, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the California Department of Fish
and Game, shall be submitted by the applicant to the Community Development
Department.
o a, 4. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading and drainage plan for review and
approval by the Community Development Department prior to approval of a
final map, improvement plan, grading or building permit. The project grading
and all site drainage improvements shall be designed and constructed in
conformance with the City of Petaluma Community Development Departments
"Standard Specifications" and the Sonoma County Water Agency's `Flood
Control Design Criteria". Channel modifications and bank stabilization
improvements within a natural stream channel shall be designed in coriFormance
with the Citys "Restoration Design and Management Guidelines". "Fhe drainage
plans. shall include supporting calculations of storm drain and culvert size using
acceptable engineering methods. No lot-to-lot drainage shall be permitted.
Surface nrnaff shall be addressed within each individual lot, and then conveyed
to an appropriate storm drain system. All hydrologic, hydraulic and storm drain
system design shall be subject to review and approval of the Sonoma County
Water Agency (SGWA) and the City Engineer.
Biological Resources Mitigation Measures
coo a v. I. No trees or limbs of the oaK trees described in this report shall be removed
without first having a qualitied bat biologist conduct emergence surveys to
determine presence or absence of day roosting bats. No machinery shall be
parked or used beneath the trees, to prevent fumes and noise Gom impacting bats
that may be roosting inside tree cavities.
vw- n. N. 2. Conduct construction activities during summer months when the roadside
drainage ditch is dry to prevent impacts to water quality.
e w n N, 3. Construction activities .may result in m'osion and sedimentation of downstream
aquatic habitats. Sediment transport from construction activities to the roadside
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drainage ditch and downstream aquatic habitats can have deleterious effects on
aquatic organisms in these aquatic habitats and result in violations of State and
Federal water quality regulations.
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4. Ensure that best management practices are adopted in order to minimize the
amount of sediment leaving thesite during construction activities.
Nw, ar 5. Prior to issuance of a development permits, obtain a genetal permit for Storm
Water Discharges from Construction Activities through the SF'BRWQCB.
Nw e_e 6. Prior to issuance of development permits, prepare and implement a Stonn Water
Pollution Prevention Plan for construction activities.
coo n t' 7, Construction and landscaping activities may result in impacts to valley oak tree.
Construction and landscaping activities at Lot 8 should avoid impacts to the valley
oak tree. Prior to issuance of development permits, protective fencing shall be
installed. Fencing should encompass the entire canopy of the tree to prevent
impacts to its roots and drip line.
cou n.N 8. Landscaping and irrigation should be designed to not impact the roots and drip
line of the valley oak tree.
Visual Quality and Aesthetics Mitigation Measures
CD-° a r, I. All exterior lighting shall be directed onto the project site and access ways and
shielded to prevent glare and inh~usion onto adjacent residential properties and
natural/undeveloped areas. Plans submitted for SPARC review and approval shall
incorporate lighting plans, which reflect the location and design of all proposed
streetlights, and any other exterior lighting proposed.
cnn a_e 2, Development plans shall be designed to avoid vehicular lighting impacts to
bedroom areas and other light-sensitive living areas of any nearby residential lot,
home or facility. Development plans for lots proposed at street intersections or in
other potentially light-sensitive locations shall incorporate architectural or
landscape design features to screen interior living space from headlight glare.
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con nr 3. No illumination shall he installed withinthe designated open space area except for
low-level lighting along designated pathways adjacent to public streets. The
improvement and landscape plans prepared for the project shall reflect the
location and design details of all .light fixtures proposed. Said locations and
details shall be reviewed and approved by the Site Plan and Architectural Review
Committee prior to Pinal Map approval.
CDD n.N 4. Shade trees shall be incorporated into building and improvement plans along
public streets and within parking areas in conformance with the City's Site Plan
and Architectural Review Guidelines to reduce glare and to provide shade.
a w 5. All new and existing overhead utilities (except for high voltage transmission lines)
shall be placed underground.
r.w, u.t'- 6. Atchitechu~al details, landscape plans and specifications, and detailed site plans
shall be subject to review and approval by the Site Plan and Architectural Review
Committee prior to issuance of building permits.
Mandatory Findings of Significance.
IMPLEMENTATION:
Nwicu ~i°- The applicant shall be required to obtain all7equired permits from responsible
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agencies and provide proof of compliance to the City prior to issuance of grading
permits or approvals of improvements plans.
i~.wicD nP 2. "fhe applicant shall incorporate all applicable code provisions and required
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mitigation measures and conditions mto the design aitd improvements plans and
specifications for the project.
vwicn e.N. 3. 7~he applicant shall notify all employees, contractors, and agents involved in the
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project implementation of mitigation measures and conditions applicable to the
project and shall ensure compliance with such measures and conditions.
Applicant shall notify all assigns and transfers of the same.
vw.ico n.P. q, The applicant shall provide for the cost of monitoring of any condition or
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mitigation measure that involves on-going operations on the site or long-range
improvements, such as archaeological resources, etc.
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MONITORING:
ct~i~ia r~~.,~, 1. The Building Division, Planning Division, Engineering Section and Fire
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Departments shall review the improvement and construction plans for
conformance with the approved project description and all applicable codes,
conditions, mitigation measures, and permit requirements prior to approval of a
site design review, improvement plans, grading plans, or building permits.
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v~ 2, The Planning Division shall. ensure that the applicant has obtained applicable
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required permits from all responsible agencies and that the plans and
specifications conform to the permit requirements prior to the issuance of grading
or building permits.
cnoiv_ c o 3. Prior to acceptance of improvements or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all
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improvements shall be subject to inspection by City staff farcompliance with the
project description, permit conditions, and approved development or improvement.
plans.
CONSTRUCTION MEASURES:
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t- I . The applicant shall designate a project manager with authority to implement all
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mrt~gation measures and conditions of approval and provide narne, address, and
phone numbers to the City prior to issuance of any grading permits and signed by
the contractor responsible for construction.
coo a 2. Mitigation measures required during construction shall be listed as conditions on
the building or grading permits and signed by the contractor responsible for
construction.
con f' c.o. 3. City inspectors shall insure that construction activities occur with the approved
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plans and conditions of approval.
awico iaN 4. If deemed appropriate by the City, the applicant shall arrange apre-construction
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conference with the constriction contractor, City staff and responsible agencies to
review the mitigation measures and conditions of approval prior to the issuance of
grading and building permits.
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