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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-23 - RESOLUTIONS - MC 20-045 GPA20-001 METROWALK SPECIFIC PLAN (2)RESOLUTION NO.21-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 20-045 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20-001; TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83087; DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 20-005; AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 20-007) AND THE METROWALK SPECIFIC PLAN DOCUMENT, AND APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE METROWALK SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. An application for Master Case 20-045, the MetroWalk Specific Plan Project, was filed by the project applicant, Blumax Santa Clarita, LLC (applicant), with the City of Santa Clarita (City) on April 3, 2020, and deemed complete on August 12, 2020. The property for which this application was filed (hereinafter "project site") is located at the southeast comer of Lost Canyon Road and Harriman Drive, in the community of Canyon Country; Assessor's Parcel Number: 2840-004-009. The entitlement requests (collectively, "Entitlements") ' include: 1. General Plan Amendment 20-001 to amend the General Plan Land Use Map in order to designate the MetroWalk Specific Plan Project site as Specific Plan (SP). 2. Zone Change 20-001 to amend the zoning map in order to designate the MetroWalk Specific Plan Project site as SP. 3. Tentative Tract Map 83087 to subdivide the 20.4-acre MetroWalk Specific Plan Project site into six lots. In addition, lots designated for multi -family housing may be further subdivided for condominium purposes. 4. Development Review 20-005 to allow for the construction of a multi- family residential development in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC), the General Plan, the MetroWalk Specific Plan, and other applicable requirements. 5. Architectural Design Review 20-007 for the review of the proposed architecture to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the UDC, the General Plan, MetroWalk Specific Plan, and other applicable requirements. 6. MetroWalk Specific Plan Document for the establishment of the MetroWalk Specific Plan consisting of 498 residential units, a community park, and associated site improvements. B. A Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held on June 11, 2020. DRC comment letters were issued to the applicant on September 21 and November 19, 2020. Page 1 of 9 C. The approximately 20.4-acre Project site is located at the southeast corner of LostCanyon ' Road and Harriman Drive, a private street, and is located within the Business Park (BP) zone and General Plan land use designation. The easternmost portion of the site is within the Santa Clara River Significant Ecological Area (SEA), designated by Los Angeles County and included in the City's SEA Overlay Zone. D. On June 14, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-61, adopting the General Plan of the City, and Resolution No. 11-62 certifying the Environmental Impact Report. The City's General Plan presently designates the project site BP. Approximately 5.3 acres on the eastern portion of the Project site are located within the SEA Overlay Zone. E. The current BP land use and zoning designation does not permit the development of multi- family residential units. Therefore, the applicant is seeking a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to allow for the establishment of the MetroWalk Specific Plan (Project). F. Surrounding land uses include primarily multi -family residential development. The Colony Townhomes, a multi -family residential community, is directly west of the Project site. The Fair Oaks Ranch community, which is comprised of multi -family and single-family residential uses, is located to the south and west of the Project site. The existing Metrolink rail line is immediately south of the Project site. The Vista Canyon Specific Plan area is located north and east of the Project site, with multi -family apartments under construction immediately north of the Project site. The future Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, with a seven -bay bus transfer station and the future Vista Canyon Metrolink Station, is located just east of the project site. ' G. The Project site is an approximately 20.4-acre site located at the southeast comer of the intersection of Lost Canyon Road and Harriman Drive (a private street). The Project includes the development of 498 residential units within four planning areas as follows: 1. Planning Area 1 (PA-1) is located on the western portion of the Project site. This area consists of two apartment buildings, each four -stories in height, with 179 market -rate apartments and associated residential amenities and parking. 2. Planning Area 2 (PA-2) is located centrally on the Project site and consists of one four- story apartment building, with 119 market -rate, senior (age 55 and older) apartments, and associated residential amenities and parking. 3. Planning Area 3 (PA-3) is located along the southerly portion of the Project site and consists of one four-story apartment building, including 49 deed -restricted, affordable apartments for low-income (65 percent area median income) seniors, and associated residential amenities and parking. 4. Planning Area 4 (PA-4) is located on the eastern portion of the Project site. This area consists of 150 for -sale townhomes, associated residential amenities, parking, and a 0.93-acre community park that is accessible to the public. H. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the City is the lead agency and the City's Planning Commission is a recommending body for the Project. The City Council is the decision -making body for the Project. Page 2 of 9 ' I. The City determined that a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) must be prepared for the Project. The City determined that the following areas must be addressed in the SCEA for the Project: aesthetics, agriculture and forestry resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use,mineral and energy resources, noise, population and housing, parks and recreation, fire protection, police protection, schools, library services, traffic and circulation, solid waste, tribal resources, wastewater and water supply, and wildfire. The City prepared a Draft SCEA for the Project. The Draft SCEA was circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, in compliance with CEQA. Specifically, the Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft SCEA was filed, posted, and advertised on December 22, 2020, and the 30-day public review period ended on January 21, 2021, in accordance with CEQA. Comments received on the Draft SCEA have been fully responded to, and those comments received after the Planning Commission's review of the Project have been fully responded to prior to certification and approval of the Project by the City Council, ifgranted. K. The Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing on February 16, 2021, in accordance with the noticing requirements of the entitlements. The Project was advertised in The Signal newspaper, through on -site posting, and by direct first-class mailing to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. The hearing was conducted ' virtually and held at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. At this meeting the Planning Commission received a presentation on the Project from staff and the applicant, and received public testimony regarding the Project. L. On February 16, 2021, the Planning Commission, by a vote of 5-0, recommended certification of the Final SCEA, which consists of the Draft SCEA (December 2020) and Planning Commission Final SCEA (February 2021), as adequate under CEQA, and approval of the Project to the City Council. M. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project and Final SCEA on March 23, 2021, virtually and at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. At this meeting, the City Council received a presentation on the Project from staff and the applicant, and received public testimony regarding the Project. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council closed the public hearing adopted all of the necessary approval documents (resolutions, findings of fact, responses to comments, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Conditions of Approval, etc.) for certification of the MetroWalk Specific Plan Final SCEA and for approval of the Project. N. The location of the documents and other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based, is within the Master Case 20-045 file, located in the Community Development Department and in the custody of the ' Director of Community Development. SECTION 2. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 20-045. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire Project SCEA, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and Page 3 of 9 other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and the City Council, the City I Council finds as follows: A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The Project is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan of the City. More specifically, the Project is consistent with the following portions of the General Plan: Urban Form Goal LUl : An interconnected Valley of Villages providing diverse lifestyles, surrounded by a greenbelt of natural open space. The Project is consistent with Goal LU1 as a project that proposes to develop a multi -family project in a transit -oriented and urban portion of the City. The City's General Plan identified properties in the City that were either underutilized, or appropriately situated for mixed -use development, to concentrate orderly development in an urban environment, while preserving natural open spaces. The Project site is located immediately adjacent to the Vista Canyon Specific Plan area, which has development potential of up to 1,100 residential units and 950,000 square feet of commercial floor area, and proximate to the future Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center with local and regional public transit opportunities. It is largely surrounded by existing residentially -developed land. The site is currently vacant, previously ' disturbed by agricultural activities, and has little remaining vegetation. Development of the site will allow for a residential project consistent with the surrounding properties, providing a variety of housing types. Further, developing the disturbed site will further preserve rural portions of the City and Santa Clarita Valley, concentrating uses in the urbanized area supported by necessary infrastructure. Mixed Land Uses Goal LU2: A mix of land uses to accommodate growth, supported by adequate resources and maintaining community assets. The Project includes 498 residential units in a range of housing types, including for -rent apartment units, townhomes for sale, as well as senior apartments and deed -restricted affordable senior apartments, to provide a variety of living options for existing and future residents of the City. The Project site is within walking distance of the future Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center with public bus and rail transit opportunities. In addition, the site is located adjacent to the Town Center planning area of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan, which will offer commercial and retail services within walking distance of the planned residential development. The pedestrian connectivity to public transit and commercial services will reduce vehicle trips to other portions of the City. Healthy Nei borhoods Goal LU3: Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods for all residents. 1 As previously discussed, the Project will provide a mix of residential housing types to serve the diverse housing needs of the existing and future City residents. The Project incorporates Page 4 of 9 ' a network of pedestrian paths and a community park, providing a walkable and safe pedestrian environment, creating connections to public transportation options and commercial services, encouraging healthy lifestyle habits consistent with the General Plan. Mobili Goal LU5: Enhanced mobility through alternative transportation choices and land use patterns. The Project locates higher -density housing adjacent to the Multi -Modal Vista Canyon Center, which includes a seven -bay bus transfer station and the future Vista Canyon Metrolink Station. The Project incorporates a network of pedestrian paths to provide connectivity to transit opportunities and adjacent commercial service opportunities being developed as part of the Vista Canyon Specific Plan. Adequate Sites Goal Hl : Provide adequate sites to accommodate the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of new housing units between 2013 and 2021. The RHNA for the City is mandated by State Housing Law and used by local jurisdictions in land use planning to assist in determining how to address existing and future housing needs. The Project site would provide 498 housing units, including age -restricted senior apartments and affordable senior apartments contributing to the City's RHNA targets for ' market -rate and affordable -housing units. Assist in the Develonment of Affordable Housing Goal H2: Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate -income households. The Project provides 49 deed -restricted affordable senior apartments to be rented to low- income households at or below 65 percent of the Area Median Income. The Project conditions require the applicant to enter into an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement governing and encumbering the Project to ensure long-term affordability of the low-income senior apartments. Equal Housing Opportunities Goal H6: Promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status or disability. The Project provides a variety of housing types including market -rate apartments, senior apartments, affordable senior apartments and for -sale townhomes. The mix of housing types serves to provide units for the diverse housing needs in the community. Multi -Modal Circulation Network ' Goal C 1: An interconnected network of circulation facilities that integrates all travel modes, provides viable alternatives to automotive use and confirms with regional plans. The Project locates higher -density housing adjacent to the Multi -Modal Center with local and regional public bus and rail transportation opportunities. This offers residents a convenient and viable alternative to automotive use. Page 5 of 9 Pedestrian Circulation Goal C7: Walkable communities in which interconnected walkways provide a safe, comfortable and viable alternative to driving for local destinations. The Project is designed with a network of pedestrian connections throughout the Project site and to adjacent Vista Canyon Specific Plan trails and walkways. The pedestrian paths provide linkages to the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center and the planned Town Center area of Vista Canyon that will provide commercial services. B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code; The Project requires the approval of entitlements consisting of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Development Review and Architectural Design Review, in accordance with the City's UDC. Section 17.37.030 of the UDC establishes the SP zoning designation. Allowable uses, density, and development standards would be determined by the adopted SP. With approval of the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change to SP, and the approval of the associated entitlements, the proposed Project would follow the underlying zone and all other applicable provisions of the UDC. C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which I the property is located; and The Project has been evaluated in accordance with the UDC, as well as the City's General Plan. The Project has been designed to be in keeping with the provisions of the UDC, as well as the goals and policies of the City's General Plan. The Project has been designed to complement the surrounding development, specifically the Vista Canyon Specific Plan development immediately north and east of the Project site. Pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Vista Canyon development has been incorporated into the Project to promote walkability by providing direct links to public transit and commercial services and reduce vehicle trips. Finally, the Project has been designed to be consistent with all applicable requirements for law enforcement and emergency services for the Project site. Therefore, the Project will not impact the public health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity of the Project site. D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to theproposal's physical suitabilityfor the site shall include, but are not limited to, thefollowing: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; The Project proposes the establishment of a Specific Plan which will determine the ' allowable uses, density, and development standards for the Project site. The Project has been designed to be consistent and compatible with the adjacent Vista Canyon Specific Plan, specifically to provide linkages to the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, as well Page 6 of 9 ' as to the existing and planned pedestrian trails through the Vista Canyon Specific Plan area. With the Conditions of Approval, the Project will be suitable for the site and the uses entitled with the Project. 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of suff cient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; A detailed traffic analysis was completed to evaluate the impacts of the Project. The traffic analysis has identified signalization and other roadway improvements to ensure the public roadways are sufficiently improved to support the additional Project traffic. The Project Conditions of Approval require the applicable improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 3. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff (protection, etc.) are readily available; and The Project site is located in an established, urban environment that is serviced by existing law enforcement and fire protection services. The applicant will pay applicable fees to the law enforcement and fire protection agencies to assist in offsetting any impacts to the services necessary to properly service the Project. ' 4. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The Project is in a portion of the City that is surrounded by developed communities with access to the necessary utilities to service the Project site. The Specific Plan includes an infrastructure development plan to identify necessary on -site and off -site infrastructure improvements to connect to existing supply and support the future development. In addition, a hydraulic analysis was completed for the Project determining that adequate water is available to meet the needs of the Project site. SECTION 3. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20-001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire Project SCEA, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. Properties which benefit from increased density or intensity of development resulting from the General Plan Amendment shall fully mitigate their increased sewer impact at the time that development occurs on the properties. ' A sewer area study was prepared for the Project and reviewed by the City Engineer to ensure there is adequate capacity for the Project's increased sewer impact. The Specific Plan includes an infrastructure development plan, which identifies the necessary extension of wastewater infrastructure to connect to the existing pipelines. Page 7 of 9 9. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent with other elements of the City's General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65300.5; ' The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of other elements of the City's General Plan, and will maintain integrated, consistent and compatible policies. Specifically, the Land Use Element, Housing Element, and Circulation Element of the General Plan include goals, objectives, and policies that contemplate a development consistent with the proposed Project, whereby higher -density housing is located in proximity to local and regional public transportation opportunities and commercial services in an effort to reduce vehicle trips. Pedestrian linkages are provided to promote a walkable and healthy lifestyle. A variety of housing types are provided to address housing needs of all segments of the community, including age -restricted units, affordable units, as well as apartment rentals and for -sale townhomes. SECTION 4. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83087. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire Project SCEA, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and the City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and the City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed I subdivision. The Project will not obstruct any public access as a result of the proposed subdivision. No public lands are identified on, or adjacent to, the Project site that currently require access through the site. However, development of the proposed Project will require certain easements, which are shown on the proposed Tentative Tract Map 83087 as follows: • Landscape easement to the City of Santa Clarita, for the landscape maintenance on the slope east of Lost Canyon Road; • Road easement to the City of Santa Clarita, for Lost Canyon Road; • Storm drain egress easement to the City of Santa Clarita; and • Road easement for Harriman Drive. The on -site roadways necessary for the Project will be installed and accessible for the future residents, and any law enforcement and emergency services. Therefore, the Project will not obstruct any public access with the subdivision of the site. SECTION 5. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 20-045 (General Plan Amendment 20-001, Tentative Tract Map 83087, Development Review 20-005, and Architectural ' Design Review 20-007), approves the MetroWalk Specific Plan Document, and approves the development of the MetroWalk Specific Plan Project in the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A). Page 8 of 9 SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and certify this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23`d day of March, 2021. ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) Pi #4,VL. , MAYOR I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 21-I 1 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Claritaat a regular meeting thereof, held on the 23`d day of March, 2021, by the following vote of the City Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth, McLean, Weste, Gibbs, Miranda None None CITY CLERK Page 9 of 9 EXHIBIT A ' MASTER CASE 20-045: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20-001, ZONE CHANGE 20-001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83087, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 20-005, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 20-007, AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCH NO.2020120433 FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (as approved by Resolution No. 21-11) GENERAL CONDITIONS GC 1. The approval of this project shall expire if the approved use is not commenced within two (2) years from the date of this approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Santa Clarita Unified Development Code (UDC). GC2. To the extent the use approved with this project is a different use than previously approved for the property, the prior approval shall be terminated along with any associated vested rights to such use, unless such prior approved use is still in operation, or is still within the initial pre -commencement approval period. Once commenced, any discontinuation of the use approved with this project for a continuous period of one -hundred eighty (180) calendar days or more shall terminate the approval of this use along with any associated vested rights to such use. The use shall not be re-established or resumed after the one hundred eighty (180) day period. Discontinuation shall include cessation of a ' use regardless of intent to resume. GC3. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved project prior to the date of expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than sixty (60) days prior to expiration. GC4. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Director of Community Development in writing of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or change in the status of the developer within thirty (30) days of said change. GCS. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita (City), its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this project by the City, including any related environmental approvals. In the event the City becomes aware of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the City shall promptly notify the applicant. If the City fails to notify the applicant or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Nothing contained in this condition prohibits the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, if both of the following occur: 1) the City bears its own attorneys' fees and costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the I settlement is approved by the applicant. GC6. The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approvals ' granted by the City. Any modifications shall be subject to further review by the City. GC7. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspections requirements as deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita. GC8. The owner, at the time of issuance of permits or other grants of approval, agrees to develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances including, but not limited to, the California Building Code (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Green Building, and Energy Codes), Fire Code, Unified Development Code (Grading Code and Undergrounding of the Utilities Ordinance), Utilities Code (Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance), and Highway Permit Ordinance. GC9. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant has filed their affidavit (Acceptance Form) with the Director of Community Development stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. GC 10. Details shown on the site plan are not necessarily approved. Any details which are inconsistent with the requirements of state or local ordinances, general Conditions of Approval, or City policies, and not modified by this permit, must be specifically approved. GC11. It is hereby declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any law, statute, or ordinance is violated, the City may commence proceedings to revoke this approval. CITY COUNCIL CC l . The CC&Rs for the development shall include a provision to limit the number of allowable Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to the extent possible under the law, and include a provision that any ADU constructed as permitted under the law, shall conform to the same age -restrictions as the lot upon which the ADU is constructed. PLANNING DIVISION PLl. The applicant is hereby granted approval for the following entitlements for the MetroWalk Specific Plan Project associated with Master Case 20-045: a. Tentative Tract Map 83078; b. General Plan Amendment 20-001; C. Zone Change 20-001; d. Development Review 20-005; and e. Architectural Design Review 20-007. PL2. The applicant shall be granted approval to construct the proposed project in accordance with the approved Specific Plan and plans on file with the Planning Division. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements of the Specific Plan, including the project's Sustainability Plan. The project shall be limited to maximum of 498 residential units, and shall include a minimum of 50 income -restricted, senior units, inclusive of one manger unit. The project shall include a minimum ' area of 0.93-acres designated as open space. PL3. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared for the Final Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment prepared for the project (SCH No. 2020120433). ' PL4. The applicant shall have approval to construct the 498 residential units within the Planning Areas with the following breakdown: a. Planning Area l: 179 apartments; b. Planning Area 2: 119 senior apartments (age 55 and over); C. Planning Area 3: 49 Low -Income (65% or below area median income) senior apartments (age 55 and over), and one manager unit; and d. Planning Area 4: 150 townhome units. Subject to the approval of a Substantial Conformance Review by the Director of Community Development, the applicant may transfer up to 20 percent of the units between Planning Areas so long as the transfer does not result in more than 120 percent of the original units for any Planning Area and that a minimum of 80 percent of the units is maintained in any Planning Area. The transfer of units shall only be permitted between Planning Area 1, Planning Area 2, and Planning Area 4. At no time shall the total number of units within the Specific Plan exceed 498 units. PL5. The community park shall be a minimum of 0.93 acres and shall be improved and maintained with passive and active recreational opportunities in conformance with the preliminary landscape plans approved with the project. PL6. Parking shall be required at a ratio of 1.5 covered spaces per all -ages market -rate unit; 0.5 covered space per age -restricted unit; 0.5 covered space per deed -restricted affordable senior unit; and 2 enclosed spaces per townhome unit; plus 0.5 space per unit for guest parking within the specific plan area. ' PL7. Bicycle parking shall be required at a ratio of 1 bicycle space per 5 residential units. PL8. Open space shall be provided for each residential unit at a ratio of 200 square feet for each studio unit, 300 square feet for each one -bedroom unit, 400 square feet for each two- or more - bedroom unit, and 650 square feet for each townhome unit. Open space shall be provided in a combination of private and common areas in conformance with the MetroWalk Specific Plan Open Space Plan. PL9. The applicant shall install a minimum six-foot decorative block wall along the southerly property line with a minimum seven -foot -wide landscaped planter along the base to provide a visual and sound buffer from the Metrolink rail line. The landscaped planter shall be maintained with mature trees or shrubs, appropriate for screening of the Metrolink rail line. PL10. A minimum 15-foot building setback shall be required along the southerly property line. PLl 1. The half -width of Harriman Drive, adjacent to the project frontage, shall be designed with a 14- foot drive aisle, an eight -foot parallel parking lane, a five-foot parkway, and five-foot sidewalk. PL12. A minimum 10-foot building setback shall be required along the northerly property line. A minimum five-foot landscape planter shall be maintained within the 10-foot setback. PL13. A minimum 20-foot setback to be landscaped and maintained shall be required along the project I frontage of Lost Canyon Road. PL 14. All lighting shall be directed down and shielded from neighboring uses. The applicant shall prepare ' a photometric study for review and approval for each planning area and the public plaza that demonstrates that no light will spill over property lines, except that lighting at the public plaza where lighting of the plaza intersects with adjacent public walkways or public areas upon approval by the Director. PL15. Pedestrian connections shall be provided throughout the development in conformance with the pedestrian plan and conceptual landscape plan approved with this application. A final pedestrian plan shall be submitted for each planning area to ensure connections to the adjacent planning areas, recreational facilities, the on -site park, and adjacent Vista Canyon development. PL16. The architecture of the proposed project shall be consistent with the approved conceptual architectural plans on file with this application and conform to the MetroWalk Specific Plan Design Guidelines and the Community Character and Design Guidelines (CCDG) for the Canyon Country community. PL17. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. PL18. All ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be identified on the site plan and screened from view. PL19. All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the architectural elements of the building. Power lines and over -head cables less than 34 KV shall be installed underground. ' PL20. No signage is included within this approval and is subject to a separate permit. The applicant shall provide a sign program prior to the installation of signs on the project site. PL21. The project, and all construction related activity associated with the project, shall comply with UDC Section 11.44.040, the City of Santa Clarita Noise Ordinance. PL22. Construction shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, unless traffic volumes or public safety issues warrant otherwise (as determined by City, County, or State officials). No construction on Sundays and holidays shall occur. PL23. The applicant shall provide informational pamphlets to future residents to disclose that they are moving adjacent to an active rail line and Metrolink station. PL24. The applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals or permits from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and Metro for any work that impacts the operation of the adjacent rail line or encroaches into the rail right-of-way. PL25. The applicant shall coordinate with the City of Santa Clarita Technology Services Division regarding installation of infrastructure for fiber optic cable services. The applicant can contact the Technology Services Manager at (661) 286-4086 regarding the City's fiber optic initiative. ' Affordable Senior Housing PL26. The applicant shall construct fifty (50) senior dwelling units, forty-nine (49) of which shall be income -restricted and one of which shall be a manager unit. All income- restricted senior dwelling ' units will be rented to households at or below 65% of the Area Median Income for a period of fifty-five (55) years. The applicant shall comply with all state and federal housing laws related to senior housing. PL27. Prior to recordation of a Final Map, the City Manager, or designee, shall approve an Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement governing and encumbering the project and ensuring long term affordability of income -restricted senior dwelling units as noted above. The Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement shall be executed by the City Manager, or designee, and the applicant prior to recordation of the Final Map and recorded concurrently with the recordation of the Final Map. PL28. The construction of the income -restricted senior apartments (Planning Area 3), shall commence concurrent with or prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the 180u' unit and shall obtain a certificate of occupancy for all 50 units within the income- restricted building prior to or concurrent with the certificate of occupancy for the 298`h unit. Landscape Conditions LRl. Prior to final landscape plan approval, plans shall be approved by the County of Los Angeles Fire Dept Fuel Modification Unit. LR2. Prior to issuance of grading permit(s) the applicant shall provide final landscape, lighting and irrigation plans in conformance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for Planning Division ' review and approval. The plan must be prepared by a California- registered landscape architect and shall be designed with the plant palette suitable for Santa Clarita (Sunset Western Garden Book Zone 18, minimum winter night temperatures typically 20' to 30' F; maximum summer high temperatures typically 105°F to 110' F). The landscape design plan shall meet the design criteria of the State Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance as well as all other current Municipal Code / Unified Development Code requirements. LR3. Final landscape plans shall contain all elements as listed in the checklist for preliminary landscape plans, and shall conform to the Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (§ 17.51.030) in the Unified Development Code. The following elements need to be addressed on the final landscape plans: (a) Landscape plans shall show plant material to screen at maturity all trash enclosures, transformer boxes, vault boxes, backflow devices, and other exterior mechanical equipment. Screening material may include trees, shrubs (15-gallon minimum size), clinging vines, etc. Masonry block (concrete masonry unit) trash enclosures shall be screened with both shrubs and clinging vines; (b) Landscape plans shall show all lighting fixtures, base dimensions, and typical finish elevations; (c) An earthen berm or headlight hedge, measuring thirty-six (36) inches in height, shall be installed where vehicle lights on the property are directed towards public streets or residential properties. The headlight hedge must be a dense growing, minimum 15- ' gallon, evergreen shrub, measuring a minimum of thirty- six (36) inches in height and touching leaf to leaf at the time of landscape inspection; (d) The applicant shall place water -conserving mulching material on all exposed soil in ' planting areas not covered by turfgrass. Mulching material may include, and is not limited to, shredded bark, river rock, crushed rock, pea gravel, etc., and must be at least two (2) inches deep; (e) Prior to occupancy for each planning area, the applicant shall install all proposed irrigation and landscape, including irrigation controllers, staking, mulching, etc., to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. The Director may impose inspection fees for more than one landscape installation inspection; and (f) Prior to occupancy for each planning area, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Community Development a letter from the project landscape architect certifying that all landscape materials and irrigation have been installed and function according to the approved landscape plans. ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION General Requirements EN1. At issuance of permits or other grants of approval, the applicant agrees to develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Code, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Unified Development Code, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code. EN2. Prior to building final, all new and existing power lines and overhead cables less than 34 KV within or fronting the project site shall be installed underground Subdivision Requirements EN3. Prior to issuance of building permits, a Tract Map prepared by or under the direction of a person licensed to practice land surveying in the State of California shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder, in compliance with applicable City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles, and State of California Codes. EN4. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall dedicate any necessary easements for public improvements ENS. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall label driveways as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" on the map, as directed by the City Engineer. EN6. At map check submittal, the applicant shall provide a preliminary subdivision report. A final subdivision guarantee is required prior to Tract Map approval. ENT Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall provide a Will Serve Letter stating that Community Antenna Television service (CATV) will be provided to this project. EN8. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall provide a Will Serve Letter from all necessary utilities, stating that service will be provided to this property. EN9. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall show on the map all Los Angeles County Flood Control District Easements. A permit will be required for any construction affecting the right-of- way or facilities. EN10. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall show on the map Right -of -Way dedication of Lost Canyon Road to the City of Santa Clarita, as directed by the City Engineer. ENl1. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall show on the map slope easement along Lost Canyon Road, dedicated to City of Santa Clarita, as required by the City Engineer. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Requirements EN 12. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall obtain approval from the City Engineer and the City ' Attorney for Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for this development. The applicant shall reimburse the City for the City Attorney's review and approval fee. The CC&Rs shall include a disclosure to comply with the Geologist's recommendations in the Geology Report concerning restrictions on watering, irrigation, and recommend plant types. The CC&Rs shall grant the City the authority to review and approve/disapprove amendments (including dissolution) of the CC&Rs/association. The CC&Rs shall grant the City the right (though not the obligation) to enforce the CC&Rs (at a minimum those provisions related to City -required items). EN13. Prior to first building permit, the applicant shall record the approved CC&Rs with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. EN14. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall establish a Property/Home Owners' Association (POA/HOA), or similar entity, to ensure the continued maintenance of all shared/common lots and drainage devices not transferable to the County Flood Control District. EN 15. Prior to 85a' certificate of occupancy for each planning area, the applicant shall transfer ownership of open space lots in the applicable planning area to the HOA. Prior to map recordation, grant deed shall be submitted to Engineering Services for review and approval by the City Engineer. Access Requirements EN16. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall record a reciprocal access easement and maintenance agreement for shared private driveway (Harriman Drive) with Vista Canyon, as directed by the City Engineer. EN17. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall record a covenant for easement of all shared driveways and drive aisles, and common landscaping/slope maintenance areas, as directed by the I City Engineer. This condition may be satisfied by incorporating the appropriate provisions into the CC&Rs. Grading and Geology Requirements ENl8. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit a grading plan consistent with the approved Plan, oak tree report, and conditions of approval. The grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geotechnical report specifically approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer that addresses all submitted recommendations including seismic hazards associated with liquefaction. EN 19. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall construct all grading and drainage facilities within the project site, obtain rough grade certifications, and a compaction report approved by the City Engineer. EN20. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for grading over all easements. EN21. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a Letter of Permission for grading outside of the property lines/tract boundary from the adjacent property owner(s), including Southern California Reginal Rail Authority (SCRRA). Drainage Requirements EN22. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a Letter of Permission from SCRRA for altering the existing drainage pattern by the construction of block wall at the property line and construction of a storm drain on their property as shown on the preliminary grading plans of TTM ' 83087. EN23. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain approval from the Los Angeles County ' Department of Public Works, Land Development Division/Construction Division, as appropriate, to connect the proposed storm drain from SCRRA site to MTD 1851, Line -A as shown on the preliminary grading plan of TTM 83087. EN24. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain approval from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division/Construction Division, as appropriate, to remove the debris basin and headwall inlet and replace with manhole as well as replace the MTD 1851, Line -A easement for the debris basin with an access easement to the proposed Line -A manhole. EN25. The Plan shows connection of the on -site storm drain system to a public storm drain system (MTD 1851, Line A) downstream that has not transferred to the County for maintenance and ownership. Should MTD 1851 Line -A not be transferred by Vista Canyon Ranch prior to MetroWalk Project's first occupancy, the applicant shall post a bond for the remainder work necessary to complete and transfer Line -A to LA County. Prior to final occupancy, applicant shall complete the transfer of Line -A to LA County. The applicant or subsequent property owners shall also be responsible for providing regularly scheduled maintenance of the storm drain infrastructure, as directed by the City Engineer, until such time that full maintenance be assumed by the Flood Control District. EN26. Prior to recordation of the Tract Map, the applicant shall form an assessment district to finance the future ongoing maintenance and capital replacement of WQT Basin and other SUSMP devices/systems identified on the latest approved Storm drain plan/Plan. The applicant shall cooperate fully with the City in the formation of the assessment district, ' including, without limitation, the preparation of the operation, maintenance, and capital replacement plan for the SUSMP devices/systems and the prompt submittal of this information to City for review and approval. The applicant shall pay for all costs associated with the formation of the assessment district. SUSMP devices/systems shall include but are not limited to catch basin inserts, debris excluders, biotreatment basins, vortex separation type systems, and other devices/systems for stormwater quality. The applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance of all SUSMP devices/systems until the district has been established. EN27. Specific drainage requirements for the site will be established at building permit application. Prior to Building Permit, the applicant shall submit a precise grading plan. Water Quality Requirements EN28. This project will disturb one acre or more of land. Therefore, the applicant must obtain coverage under a statewide General Construction Activities Stormwater Permit (General Permit). In accordance with the General Permit, the applicant shall file with the State a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the proposed project. Prior to issuance of grading permit by the City, the applicant shall have approved by the City Engineer a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall include a copy of the NOI and shall reference the corresponding Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number issued by the State upon receipt of the NOI. EN29. This project is a development planning priority project under the City's NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit as a development with equal to one acre or greater of disturbed area that adds more than 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall have approved by the City Engineer, an Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (USMP) that incorporates appropriate post construction Best Management Practices (BMPs), maximizes ' pervious surfaces, and includes infiltration into the design of the project. Refer to the Low Impact Development ordinance and the County of Los Angeles Low Impact Development manual for details. Street Light Requirements ' EN30. Prior to street plan approval, the applicant shall submit a Street Light Plan to the Engineering Services Division for review and approval. Street -lighting systems shall be designed as City - owned and maintained on the LS-2 rate schedule, using LED fixtures approved by the City's Landscape Maintenance District Division. Street Improvement Requirements EN31. Prior to any construction (including, but not limited to, drive approaches, sidewalks, sewer laterals, curb and gutter, etc.), trenching or grading within public street right -of- way, the applicant shall submit a street improvement plan consistent with the approved Plan, oak tree report, and conditions of approval; and obtain encroachment permits from the Engineering Services Division. EN32. Prior to street plan approval, the applicant shall submit a street tree location plan to the City's Urban Forestry Division for review and approval. The location of the street trees shall not conflict with sewer or storm drain infrastructure. The plan shall include proposed sewer lateral locations and storm drain infrastructure for reference. EN33. Prior to building final, the applicant shall construct full street improvements within/along the frontage of the project site, as directed by the City Engineer: Sidewalk Landscaped Street Name louetcd Sgrulder CwblrGuger BaseilPavingStreetLights Street Trees (5'min) Median Harriman Drive (Private) x x x x x All Interior Private Driveways & Fire Lane x x EN34. Prior to building final, the applicant shall construct wheelchair ramps at intersection of Lost Canyon Road & Harriman Drive, as directed by the City Engineer. Sewer Improvement Requirements EN35. Prior to Map approval, the applicant shall dedicate all necessary sewer easements. The sewer plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (Sewer Maintenance Division), Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and the City Engineer. EN36. Prior to Map approval, the applicant shall send a print of the land division map to the County Sanitation District with the request for annexation in writing. EN37. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall annex the property into the County Sanitation District. The applicant shall provide the City's Building & Safety Division with written confirmation from the Sanitation District that the property has been annexed. EN38. The on -site sewer laterals shall be a privately maintained system. Prior to Grading Plan approval, the applicant shall submit an "on -site sewer plan." The "on -site sewer plan" shall be designed per the California Plumbing Code and approved by the City's Building and Safety division prior to Grading Plan approval. EN39. The on -site sewer main shall be a publicly maintained sewer. The public sewer plan shall be ' reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (Sewer Maintenance Division), Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and the City Engineer; and all ' necessary easement for maintenance of the sewer shall be dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita. EN40. Prior to building final, the applicant shall construct all sewer upgrades per the approved sewer area study, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Bonds, Fees and Miscellaneous Requirements EN41. Prior to issuance of encroachment permits for public improvements (Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drain), the applicant, by agreement with the City Engineer, shall guarantee installation of the improvements through faithful performance bonds, letters of credit or any other acceptable means. Building final shall be withheld if the improvements are not completed. TRAFFIC DIVISION TRI. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall acquire and dedicate to the City the right- of-way required for all street improvements as identified in the traffic study, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. TR2. Prior to issuance of first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall construct all street improvements as identified in the traffic study required to adequately serve this project. Improvements shall include, signalizing Lost Canyon Road / Medley Ridge Drive, Lost Canyon Road / Canyon Park Boulevard, and a median at Lost Canyon Road / Winter Pine Way to prohibit left -turn movements out of Winter Pine Way. TR3. Adequate sight visibility is required at all project driveways and shall follow the latest Caltrans manual for applicable requirements. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit. ' TR4. The site shall be designed to adequately accommodate all vehicles (e.g. automobiles, vans, trucks) that can be expected to access the site. This includes, but is not limited to, adequate maneuvering areas around loading zones and parking spaces, and appropriate turning radii. TR5. The location, width and depth of all project driveways and drive aisles shall conform to the approved site plan. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit. No additional driveways shall be permitted. TR6. Minimum width of all interior drive aisles shall be 26 feet and shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit. Minimum widths of driveways along Harriman Street shall be 30 feet. TR7. All project driveways shall intersect with the adjacent roadway at 90 degrees or as close to 90 degrees as topography permits (no less than 80 degrees). This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of fast building permit. TR8. Prior to street plan approval, the applicant shall show on the street plan drive approaches using a modified commercial driveway design (APWA 110-2, Type C or equivalent) that will provide a street/drive approach transition with a maximum algebraic grade difference of 10%. Construction details shall be shown on the street plan providing a transition no greater than this maximum. TR9. Per the City's UDC (Section 17.53.020), all driveways shall have a minimum stacking distance of 20' from the face of curb. This is to be measured from the final curb line (flow line) to the first parking stall or drive aisle. TRIO. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall obtain approval ' from the L.A. County Fire Department for any private driveway sections. TRI I . Prior to issuance of the fast building occupancy permit for each phase, the applicant shall post "No Parking— Fire Lane" signs along all driveways with a curb -to -curb width of less than 34 feet. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit. ' TR12. All dead-end driveways shall extend five feet beyond the last parking stall or garage to provide back-up area. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit. TR13. Sidewalks shall be provided on all internal roadways that are not alley -type driveways, unless an alternative internal pedestrian network is provided. This shall be shown on all appropriate cross sections. TR14. Prior to issuance of building permits, new conduit with or without fiber shall be installed as necessary to complete connection for communication infrastructure. These improvements shall be installed per City specifications and shown on all applicable development plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. TR15. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall pay the applicable Bridge and Thoroughfare (B&T) District Fee to implement the Circulation Element of the General Plan as a means of mitigating the traffic impact of this project. This project is located in the Eastside B&T District. The current rate for this District is $20,140. The B&T rate is subject to change and is based on the rate at the time of payment. Standard B&T Fee Calculation: Townhome = the number of units (150) x the district rate ($20,140) x 0.8 _ $2,416,800 Apartment = the number of units (179) x the district rate ($20,140) x 0.7 _ $2,523,542 Age Restricted Apt. ' = the number of units (119) x the district rate ($20,140) x 0.4 _ $958,664 Senior Apt. = the number of units (50) x the district rate ($20,140) x 0.3 _ $302,100 Total = $6,201,106 BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION Plans and Permits BSI, Construction drawings shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan review and building permit issuance. Supporting documents; such as structural and energy calculations, and geotechnical reports shall be included with the plan submittal. BS2. Construction drawings submitted for plan review shall show full compliance with all applicable local, county, state and federal requirements and codes. The project shall comply with the building codes in effect at time of building permit application. The current state building codes are: the 2019 California Building (CBC), Mechanical (CMC), Plumbing (CPC), and Electrical (CEC) Codes, the 2020 County of Los Angeles Fire Code, 2019 California Energy Code, and the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen). , BS3. Construction drawings submitted for plan review shall be complete. Submitted plans shall show all architectural, accessibility, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work that will be part of this project. Civil, landscape, interior design and other plans not related to the building code are ' not reviewed by the Building and Safety Division. BS4. Construction drawings shall be prepared by qualified licensed design professionals (California licensed architects and engineers). BSS. The City of Santa Clarita has amended some portions of the California Building Codes. A copy of these amendments is available at the Building and Safety public counter and on our website at: http://www.santa-clarita.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=17773 BS6. Construction drawings may be submitted electronically or by submitting paperplans. In either case an "eservice Account" must be created to use our permitting system. Please log on to: www.santa- clarita.com/eservice and create an account by clicking "register for an Account." BS7. Construction drawings submitted to building and safety shall have a complete building code analysis and floor area justification for the proposed building per chapter 5 and 6 of the California Building Code. Storage areas/closets shall not be located within a corridor system. Exit stairs shall not exit through a corridor system. BS8. When any dwelling units are located adjacent to a major noise source, a noise study will be required in order to limit the interior noise levels of habitable rooms to a maximum of 45dB. Mitigation measures (if needed) shall be shown on the submitted plans. The project shall also comply with the Noise Element of the City's Development Code. (CBC 1207.4) BS9. The submitted site plan shall show all parcel/lot lines, easements, fire separation distances, restricted use areas, etc. Any construction proposed in an easement shall obtain the easement holder's written permission or the easement shall be removed. Parcel lines that overlap any ' proposed buildings shall be removed (lot line adjustment) prior to building permit issuance. BS10. For an estimate of the building permit fees and the estimated time for plan review, please contact the Building and Safety Division directly. BS 11. Prior to submitting plans to the Building and Safety Division, please contact a Permit Specialist at (661) 2554935, for project addressing. Electric Vehicle Parking per CalGreen BS12. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces (future EV Charging Stations) shall be provided within parking facilities for new residential multi -family buildings per the California Green Building Standards Code section 4.106.4. Ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces provided shall be EV charging spaces for future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). At least one EV space shall be located in a common use area and available for use by all residents. BS13. The townhouse units with attached private garages shall have a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt, 40-amp minimum branch circuit. Each end of the raceway shall be marked "EV CAPABLE." [(CalGreen 4.106.4.1)] Agency Clearances BS14. Prior to issuance of building permits, clearances from the following agencies will be required: a. Santa Clarita Planning Division, b. Santa Clarita Engineering Services (soil report review and grading), ' C. Santa Clarita Environmental Services (Construction & Demolition Plan deposit), d. Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division (for construction near any Oak Trees), e. Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau, ' f. Los Angeles County Environmental Programs (Industrial Waste), g. Los Angeles County Sanitation District, It. Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, i. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district, An agency referral list with contact information is available at the Building and Safety public counter. Please contact the agencies above to determine if there are any plan review requirements or fees to be paid. Clearances from additional agencies may be required and will be determined during the plan review process. Accessibility BS15. All multi -family residential buildings (ground -floor dwelling units and all dwelling units in buildings with elevators) shall be accessible and comply with the Housing Accessibility requirements per CBC Chapter I IA. BS16. All common use areas such as lobbies, laundry facilities, community rooms, clubhouse, swimming pools, fitness rooms, elevator, interior and exterior routes of travel, etc. shall be fully accessible for the disabled per CBC Chapter 11 A. BS 17. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided for each type of parking facility; including garages, carports, assigned and unassigned parking, and guest/visitor parking as follows: a. Where assigned parking spaces are provided, accessible parking spaces shall be provided at the rate of 2% of all assigned parking. b. Where unassigned and visitor parking spaces are provided, accessible parking spaces shall be I provided at the rate of 5% of all unassigned parking. Designated guest or visitor parking shall be provided with at least one accessible parking space. C. Accessible parking spaces shall be located and dispersed to be on the shortest possible accessible route to accessible building entrances. BS 18. Buildings containing multi -family dwelling units shall also follow all applicable accessibility regulations including federal requirements that may be more restrictive. Please refer to the following: a. Joint Statement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued April 30, 2013 (www.hud.eov). b. Dwelling units constructed as senior citizen housing may also be subject to the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Refer to Division 1, Part 2 of the California Civil Code. For additional information regarding application, interpretation and enforcement, contact the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. FHA, HUD and DOJ regulations are not enforced by the local building and safety jurisdictions, however, are the responsibility of the designer, architect, owner and developer of the project. BS19. Upon resubmittal, show all disabled access requirements, including site accessibility information and details on the architectural plans versus any civil plans. Civil plans are not reviewed or approved by the Building and Safety Division. Soil Reports and Grading BS20. A complete soils and geology investigation report will be required for this project. The report shall ' be formally submitted to the Engineering Services Division for review and approval. The recommendations of the report shall be followed and incorporated into the plans for the project. A ' copy of the report shall be submitted to the Building & Safety Division at time of plan submittal. BS21. When the soils/geology report recommends grading and/or recompaction, the following shall be completed prior to issuance of building permits: a. A grading permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Division and all rough grading and/or re -compaction shall be completed. b. A final compaction report and a Pad Certification for each new building shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Services Division prior to issuance of any building permits. Hazard Zones BS22. The project is located within the City's Fire Hazard Zone. New buildings shall comply with the California Building Code Chapter 7A: MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE. A summary of these requirements are available at the Building and Safety's public counter. The submitted plans to Building & Safety shall show all Fire Zone requirements. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION ES 1. The proposed project utilizes trash rooms and compactors for service of the multi -family units. The applicant shall be required to submit the trash and recycling plan to the Environmental Services Division and the waste hauler for approval prior to issuance of building permits. ES2. The individual townhome units shall provide space (out of public view) for two 90-gallon trash carts, one each for trash, and recycling. ' ES3. All greenwaste shall be collected and disposed of by the Homeowner Association. ES4. All demolition projects regardless of valuation, all commercial construction projects valuated greater than $200,000 or over 1,000 square feet for new construction, all new residential construction projects, and all residential additions and improvements that increase building area, volume, or size must comply with the City's Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance. ESS. C&D Materials Recycling Ordinance a. A Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&DMMP) must be prepared and approved by the Environmental Services Division prior to obtaining any grading or building permits. b. A minimum of 65% of the entire project's inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste and 65% of the remaining C&D waste must be recycled or reused rather than disposing in a landfill. c. For renovation or tenant improvement projects and new construction projects, a deposit of 2% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. For demolition projects, a deposit of 10% of the estimated total project cost or $15,000, whichever is less, is required. The full deposit will be returned to the applicant upon proving that 65% of the inert and remaining C&D waste was recycled or reused. ' ES6. Per the California Green Building Standards Code, 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. ES7. All projects within the City not self -hauling their waste materials must use one of the City's I franchised haulers for temporary and roll -off bin collection services. Please visit GreenSantaClarita.com for a list of approved haulers PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE DIVISION PRl . Prior to the recordation of an applicable final tract/parcel map, the applicant shall pay the required Park Dedication Fee equal to the value of the amount of land established per the City's General Plan, "Parks and Recreation Element." An estimate is attached as Appendix B. The applicant may be required to provide a certified MAI real estate appraisal to establish the fair market value (FMV) of an acre of land within this project. SPECIAL DISTRICTS DIVISION Landscape Maintenance District SDI. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD)Areawide Zone, which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped medians on major thoroughfares throughout the City of Santa Clarita. Applicant is required to financially contribute to Areawide Zone in a manner reflective of this LMD zone's assessment methodology. SD2. These parcels shall be required to annex into the local LMD Zone 32, which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of parkways, slopes and parks in the Vista Canyon Ranch I area. S133. All LMD landscaping impacted by the project shall be restored to "pre -project condition" and any damage to existing LMD irrigation caused by the project shall be replaced or repaired by the applicant (at no charge to the City) and approved by the Deputy City Manager & Director of Neighborhood Services before the occupancy permit is issued. SD4. The applicant shall be required to prepare landscape plans for the revised LMD slope area to be provided for discussion and approval by Special Districts and the master developer. Landscape to match in character adjacent LMD maintenance areas and meet LMD standards. Urban Forestry SD5. Applicant shall be required to preserve and protect all existing and landscape within the public right-of-way and the tree irrigation system throughout the construction of the project. If at any point during the process it is determined that a City tree will be encroached upon, it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the City's Urban Forestry Division to discuss protection and/or mitigation options prior to encroachment or removal. Applicants are encouraged to reference ANSI (American National Standards Institute) A300 Part 5: Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance- Standard Practices (Management of Trees and Shrubs During Site Planning, Site Development, and Site Construction) as well as the companion publication Best Management Practices- Managing Trees During Construction. SD6. If at any time, throughout the construction of the project, the irrigation to these trees is interrupted, the applicant shall provide water to the trees by any other means necessary. I SD7. At no time shall any materials or equipment be stored or placed near parkway trees, nor shall any liquids or waste be disposed in parkway tree wells or within their dripline. SD8. No root pruning of parkway tree roots over 2 inches in diameter is permitted unless ' discussed with and approved by the City's Urban Forestry Division. SD9. The applicant shall be required to show all existing parkway trees and landscape which fronts the project on Lost Canyon Road on all future site plans. SD10. All required future site plans shall include parkway tree and landscape preservation plan and / or notes indicating that parkway trees and shrubs are to be protected in place. SD 11. In the event that any trees are damaged or lost during the construction, applicant shall be responsible for replacing the trees with a tree of the same size or International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) value. SD12. Applicant shall be required to install additional trees within the public right-of-way where tree vacancies exist. Parkway trees shall be approved by the City of Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division and must meetlexceed the minimum requirements of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protections "Guideline Specifications Selecting, Planting, and Early Care of Young Trees". SD13. Applicant shall be required to install and maintain irrigation to all trees planted within the public right of way. Irrigation to trees shall be bubbler type irrigation only and shall be installed as per City detail sheet. SD14. All trees shall be planted according to the City of Santa Clarita tree planting and staking detail sheet and/or the American Public Works Association (APWA) standard plans for Public Works construction (Section 5,520-3). ' SD15. SD16. Parkway trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box. All trees shall be placed a minimum of 5 feet from any underground utilities and walkways, 10 feet from hydrants and driveways, 20 feet from utility poles (including but not limited to light poles, telephone poles, and traffic signals). Spacing of parkway trees shall be compliant with the latest edition of the APWA (American Public Works Association) Standard Plans for Public Works Construction. SD 17. All tree species are to be determined by Urban Forestry staff. SD18. All tree plantings shall require a pre -site and nursery stock inspection, and a post completion inspection. Trees selected for the public right-of-way shall not have been topped or headed from the nursery. Trees that are diseased, infested, or have girdled root systems will not be accepted and shall be returned to the nursery at no cost to the City of Santa Clarita. All trees planted within the public right-of-way shall be inspected and approved by a member of the Urban Forestry Division prior to planting. SD19. All trees planted within a landscaped parkway that consist of lawn shall have a minimum 36-inch round tree well installed at the base of each tree with 3-inches of natural bark or woodchips. Lineal root barriers shall be installed along the edge of both sidewalk and curb at a minimum distance of 10 lineal feet. Root barriers shall be a minimum height of 18-inches. Each tree planted shall have an 8 to 9-inch arbor guard placed at the base of each tree. SD20. All trees planted within a concrete type tree well shall have root barriers installed at the edge of the concrete to eliminate the possibility of "girdling" the roots of the tree. Each root barrier in this installation shall be 24 inches in height and installed level with the top of the tree's root ball. All ' concrete tree wells shall be a minimum of 3 feet deep by 4 feet wide. Larger tree wells shall be installed where public rights -of -way allow without compromising ADA accessibility. Such tree wells shall be 4 feet deep by 5 feet wide. SD21. Prior to issuance of grading permits the applicant shall have submitted a final landscape plan which I shall include a detailed planting legend identifying all proposed street trees, size, species and number of trees being planted. SD22. Upon completion of the project and prior to issuance of final occupancy / sign -off, the applicant shall provide the City of Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division with a GPS coordinates and a spread sheet which identifies all parkway trees planted within the public right of way. A detailed legend showing the species and number of trees planted and address shall be included on the GPS spread sheet. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Final Map Requirements FD 1. A copy of the Final Map shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to recordation. The Final Map shall be submitted online to the Land Development Unit through epicla.lacounty.gov. The applicant will need to apply for the following Plan Type: Fire — Land Development — City Request — Final Map — Tract. The applicant shall follow the steps and upload the required digital information. FD2. Access as noted on the Tentative and the Exhibit Maps shall comply with Title 21 (County of Los Angeles Subdivision Code) and Section 503 of the Title 32 (County of Los Angeles Fire Code), which requires an all-weather access surface to be clear tosky. FD3. The driveways required for Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be indicated on the Final Map as I "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" with the widths clearly depicted. FD4. A common access agreement is required for the private driveway since multiple units are sharing the same access. Such language shall be included in the Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) document and shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior to Final Map clearance. FDS. Submit a copy of the Grading Plan to the Fire Department for review and approval. Compliance required prior to Final Map clearance. The grading plan shall be submitted online to the Land Development Unit for review. Please visit epicla.lacounty.gov to upload a digital copy of the grading plan. The applicant will need to apply for the following Plan Type: Fire — Land Development — City Request — Grading. The applicant shall follow the steps and upload the required digital information. Access Requirements FD6. Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be installed and maintained in a serviceable manner priorto and during the time of construction. Fire Code 501.4 FD7. All fire lanes shall be clear of all encroachments, and shall be maintained in accordance withthe Title 32, County of Los Angeles Fire Code. FD8. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads and designated fire lanes shall be measured from flow line to I flow line. FD9. For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface ' exceeds 30 feet, an approved Fire Apparatus Access roadway with a minimum width of 28 feet, exclusive of shoulders, shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. This roadway shall have an unobstructed clearance of clear to the sky. The highest roof surface is determined by the measurement of the vertical distance between the access roadway and the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater. A minimum of one access route meeting this condition is required to be located at the edge of the Fire Apparatus Access Roadway, not including shoulders, that is closest to the building being served, is between 10 feet and 30 feet from the building, as determined by the fire code official, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.2.1.2.2.1. FD10. The dimensions of the approved Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be maintained as originally approved by the five code official. Fire Code 503.2.2.1. FD 11. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fore apparatus weighing 75,000 pounds, and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. Fire Apparatus Access Roads having a grade of 10 percent or greater shall have a paved or concrete surface. Fire Code 503.2.3. FD12. Provide approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE". Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18 inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads, to clearly indicate the entrance to such road, or prohibit the obstruction ' thereof and at intervals, as required by the Fire Inspector. Fire Code 503.3. FD13. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including by the parking of vehicles, or the use of traffic calming devices, including but not limited to, speed bumps or speed humps. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and Section 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times. Fire Code 503.4. FD14. Traffic Calming Devices, including but not limited to, speed bumps and speed humps, shall be prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.4.1. FD 15. A minimum 5-foot wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the fie department access road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls shall be provided for firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire Code 504.1. FD16. Security barriers, visual screen barriers or other obstructions shall not be installed on the roof of any building in such a manner as to obstruct firefighter access or egress in the event of fire or other emergency. Parapets shall not exceed 36 inches on at least two sides of the building. These sides should face the access roadway, or yard, to accommodate ladder operations. Fire Code 504.5. FD17. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification shall be provided and maintained so as to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. The numbers shall contrast with their background, be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters, and be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Fire Code 505.1. ' FD18. Multiple residential and commercial buildings having entrances to individual units not visible from the street or road shall have unit numbers displayed in groups for all units within each structure. Such numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or mounted on a post independent of the structure and shall be positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road as required by Fire Code 505.3 and in accordance with Fire Code 505.1. I Water System Requirements FD19. All fire hydrants shall measure 6"x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current AWWA standard C503 or approved equal, and shall be installed in accordance with the County ofLos Angeles Fire Code. FD20. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to beginning construction. Fire Code 501.4 FD21. The required fire flow for the public fire hydrants for this project is 3125 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure for 3 hours. Three (3) public fire hydrants flowing simultaneously may be used to achieve the required fire flow. Fire Code 507.3 & Appendix B105.1 a. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system is required for the proposed buildings within this development. Submit design plans to the Fire Department Sprinkler Plan Check Unit for review and approval prior to installation. FD22. The required fire flow for more than one on -site fire hydrant is 2500 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure for 2 hours. Two (2) on -site fire hydrants flowing simultaneously may be used to achieve the required fire flow with one being located the furthest from the public fire hydrant. Fire Code C106.1. Each individual on -site fire hydrant is required to flow 1250 GPM @ 20 psi residual pressure for 2 hours. Fuel Modification FD23. This property is located within the area described by the Fire Department as a Fire Hazard Severity ' Zone. A "Fuel Modification Plan" shall be submitted to the Fuel Modification for review by the Fuel Modification Unit prior to the issuance of the building permit. Please contact the Department's Fuel Modification Unit for details. The Fuel Modification Plan Review Unit islocated at 605 North Angeleno Avenue in the City of Azusa CA 91702-2904. They may be reached at (626) 969-5205 or visit hgps://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/ TRANSIT DIVISION TD1. Although there is currently no fixed route service along Lost Canyon Road, there is planned service in the area with the development of the adjacent Vista Canyon project. TD2. The Transit Impact Fee does apply. Currently the rate is $200 per residential unit. This fee is currently under revision. Applicant shall pay the fee in place at the time of building permit issuance. TD3. If the project will be gated, it should be noted that Dial -a -Ride and Access Services vehicles will be unable to enter the project and serve citizens residing within. Dial -a- Ride and Access provide curb to curb bus service for elderly and disabled patron. Policy prohibits vehicles from entering the project unless the gate is "manned" by a person. TD4. Due to the proposed use of the project (age -qualified apartments/senior apartments), the applicant shall provide, at each location, a dedicated passenger loading and unloading area on site capable of accommodating a van with the approximate dimensions of: 9' height x 8' width x 23' length. In addition, there should be an 8' free and clear area for wheelchair access to the front door of the van. Passenger loading area shall be in a main location for each complex. Please contact the , Transit Division for additional information regarding this comment/condition. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY (SCRRA) RA 1. All drainage from the development must drain away from the railroad corridor. This includes any irrigation runoff for landscaping along the railroad corridor. Existing drainage from railroad corridor must be mitigated to continue to drain the railroad corridor as it does today. This includes any offsite water from the south that drains to and through the railroad corridor to the Santa Clara River. A storm drain system from the railroad corridor to the Santa Clara River may need to be provided to properly drain the railroad right of way RA2. All trees must be set back from the railroad right of way line so that whenfully mature, the trees do not hangover the right of way line onto railroad property. RA3. A minimum six-foot fence is required along the railroad Property line. Since this will be a medium/high density residential development, it is recommended that a 6' minimum high block wall is constructed along the railroad corridor instead of a fence to better secure access to the railroad right of way. RA4. Any proposed roadway/railroad or pedestrian/ railroad crossing improvements, whether at -grade or grade separated, must be coordinated with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and SCRRA. RA5. Any proposed utility crossings with the railroad must be coordinated with l AMetro and SCRRA. RA6. To assess any requirements for construction (including demolition or alteration of structures) adjacent to the railroad, plans for construction should be sent to the SCRRA Engineering Department at the following address: SCRRA Engineering Department Attn: Joe McNeely, Principal Engineer 2558 Supply Street Pomona, CA 91767 Plans may be sent to Joe and questions addressed via email at meneelve@scrra.net. SAMPLANNMG DRQSIOMCURREN7N20 C!20 0 5 (Mf alk SpmiOc plwAs. CC%CC RmluHunVAC26045 CC Dort Cm ki..d. J APPENDIX B City of Santa Clarita Park Dedication Fee Requirement Project Description: MetroWalk Tract(MC#: 204)e5 f 5 rNrAl I IM ♦99 29e0 000E uw.= fE.4e3,12E 31,239,Q8 67,730,E61 Total Densityteen Total Acres due 7.ame0 30% Max. Park Gedit 21W. B Nth Park Credit E,13s12 s4,9061,e90 S90t,w $5411389 T0TAL fEEt IxaEYarX 30%CaE01T>• SSp1t,368 TOTAL FEESWEVOTNOOT CFEOfN 57,730,E64 Estimate Reviewed by: Terry Bnoe Date: 91171=0 "The applicant will be required W provide a certified MAI real estate appraisal to establish the Fair Market Value (FMV) of an acre ""d within Ibis project eanro a aialrbn aR n. ap a arras am ri.srl FYn. Paka aM Renaela, e.n.a. OU x popwabon x Saoasparx •'FMV F+eb1a1 x 1.2 • h,LwFee pl 1000 Baatm.awa ad77