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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-12 - RESOLUTIONS - ETERNAL VALLEY MC 20-231RESOLUTION NO. 22-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE MASTER CASE 20-231, CONSISTING OF RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20-001, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (4)20-005, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 21-015, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 21-022, OAK TREE PERMIT (2)21-0119 AND INITIAL STUDY 20-007, TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 23287 SIERRA HIGHWAY (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 2827-008-057 AND 2827-008-059) WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, SUBJECT TO THE ATTACHED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (EXHIBIT A) 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. On October 19, 2020, the applicant (SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.) initiated Master Case 20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review (4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21-022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011, and Initial Study 20-007. The properties for which this application was filed are Assessor Parcel Numbers 2827-008-057 and 2827- 008-059 (hereinafter "Subject Site"); B. The Eternal Valley Memorial Park is an existing cemetery dating back to the late 1800s, with grave markers as old as 1882 present in the cemetery. On January 18, 1957, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission acknowledged that "a cemetery has been established as a proper use on the property" for the Subject Site. On July 15, 1969, the Deputy County Counsel issued a memorandum affirming that the Subject Site was legally established as a cemetery. Thus, the Subject Site has been previously entitled by the County of Los Angeles (County) for cemetery use; C. The applicant proposed to expand the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park. The proposal includes grading of a 13.6-acre area and developing it as cemetery grounds, including a new loop road, landscaping, and burial plots. Additionally, the project would construct a new 3,665 square -foot mausoleum, with a capacity of 780 caskets, and would include a 260 square -foot room, with niches for urns, at the top of the existing cemetery. The project would cut and fill 92,600 cubic yards of earth, to be balanced on site, and would also remove and recompact 100,300 cubic yards of earth for remedial grading (Prof ect); D. The zoning and General Plan land use designation for the Subject Site is Open Space (OS); E. The surrounding land uses include a mixture of land use and zoning designations. Parcels Page 1 of 11 adjacent to the Subject Site are zoned OS, Urban Residential 3 (UR3), and Business Park .III"" (BP). The UR3 zone provides for both single-family and small-scale multifamily development. The BP zone provides for accessible mixed employment districts with high quality, master-planned developments. To the north of the Subject Site are UR3-zoned parcels, including undeveloped hills, a church, multifamily apartments, and commercial uses. To the east of the Subject Site is the existing cemetery. The BP-zoned parcels to the west and south of the Subject Site are part of the Center at Needham Ranch (CANR) development, which was approved by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita(City) in 2003. The CANR is currently governed by a Development Agreement and the business park is being built out in accordance with the City's prior approvals; F. The application was deemed complete on July 8, 2021; G. On June 7, 2022, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; H. At this public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony. At the conclusion of the public hearing on June 7, 2022, the Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approve Master Case 20-231, including its associated entitlements and for City staff to work with the applicant AM"' to enhance the architecture of the proposed mausoleum; I. Following the public hearing on June 7, 2022, staff prepared the Final Initial Study(IS) and MND. The Final IS/MND contained copies of all comment letters received on the Draft IS/MND and incorporated minor revisions to mitigation measures provided by the Fernandeno Tatavium Band of Mission Indians; J. On July 12, 2022, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and K. At this public hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation, and public testimony. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS. As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire IS and MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. An IS/MND for the project have been prepared in compliance with CEQA; MINI.., B. The IS has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The MND was Page 2 of 11 .16 " posted and advertised on May 17, 2022, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from May 17, 2022, through June 7, 2022; C. There is substantial evidence that, with the implementation of mitigation measures, the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The MND reflects the independent judgment of the City Council; D. The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is made is the Master Case 20-231 project file, located within the Community Development Department, and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; E. In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52, the applicable Native American tribe was notified of the proposed Project and offered an opportunity to consult. On February 2, 2022, the Fernandeno Tatavium Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) requested consultation under AB 52 and on May 11, 2022, staff held a consultation meeting with the FTBMI. The FTBMI provided their recommended minor revisions to mitigation measures on June 2, and consultation was formally concluded on June 6, 2022; F. The Director of Community Development is hereby designated as the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings in this matter. ME"' Copies of the proposed MND, and all documents referenced in the proposed MND, are available for review at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, California, during normal business hours and on the City's website at https://www.santa-clarita.com/planning/environmental; and G. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the MND for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 20-231. As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record, including, without limitation, the entire IS/MIND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed expansion is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan and the underlying land use designation of Open Space (OS) for the Subject Site. The previously approved cemetery use remains consistent with the types of public services envisioned by the OS designation. Furthermore, the proposed Project would be consistent with the following goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan: Page 3 of 11 Objective LU 1.3: Plan for density and intensity of development that respects and is reflective of the natural terrain. Policy LU 1.3.2.. Substantially retain the integrity and natural grade elevations of significant natural ridgelines and prominent landforms that form the Valley's skyline backdrop. Objective LU 2.1: Provide adequate, suitable sites for housing, employment, business, shopping,public facilities,public utility facilities, and community services to meet current needs and the anticipated needs of future growth. Policy LU 2.2.1. Identify areas of scenic or aesthetic value to the community, and minimize the designation of uses in these areas that would diminish their aesthetic quality. Objective LU 8.1: Work with service providers to plan for adequate community facilities and services to meet the needs of present and future residents. Objective LU 9.1: Coordinate land use planning with provision of adequate public services and facilities to support development. Policy CO 3.5.2: Where appropriate,promote planting of trees that are native or a-- climactically appropriate to the surrounding environment, emphasizing oaks, sycamores, maple, walnut, and other native species in order to enhance habitat, and discouraging the use of introduced species such as eucalyptus,pepper trees, and palms except as ornamental landscape features. Goal CO 6: Preservation of scenic features that keep the Santa Clarita Valley beautiful and enhance quality of life, community identity, and property values. The Project is consistent with the policies identified above. The City's General Plan Land Use Element speaks to the need for adequate public facilities and community services in the City, for both current and future needs. As the only active cemetery in the City, the Eternal Valley Memorial Park fills an important role in providing a unique and essential public service to citizens both inside and outside the City's boundaries. The proposed location of the expansion is uniquely suited to provide additional cemetery space, as it is adjacent to the existing cemetery use and supported by existing support infrastructure, such as chapels and cemetery supplies. In addition, while the Project would grade a Significant Ridgeline, the existing ridgeline is already disturbed from prior grading and activity. The IS for the Project determined that, with the approval of the Ridgeline Alteration Permit, no significant impact would — occur with regard to ridgelines or scenic vistas. While the existing ridgeline would be developed, the site would remain sloped, with substantial landscaping installed. The visual simulations prepared for the Project demonstrate that the visual impact of the Page 4 of 11 expansion area would be minimal from the east, and that the landscaping and buffer wall would enhance the views of the site from the west. Construction of a landscaped, park- like setting along the ridgeline will create a greater scenic resource than other more intensive types of development. The Project would also plant a substantial number of trees, including an estimated 25 coast live oaks and 37 holly oaks. 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 Ridgeline Alteration Permit, Hillside Development Review Permit, Development Review Permit, Architectural Design Review Permit, and Oak Tree Permit in accordance with the City's Unified Development Code (UDC). With the granting of these entitlements and implementation of Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A), the Project, including the proposed grading and the expansion of the cemetery use into areas previously approved by the County for such uses, would be allowed within the applicable underlying zones and compliant with all other application 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 the property is located; and The Project has been evaluated in accordance with the UDC and the General Plan and has been designed to be in keeping with the provisions of the UDC, as well as the goals and policies of the General Plan. The Project 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. The Project is designed to be compatible with the surrounding land uses, including adequate buffering from adjacent industrial uses, and is in keeping with the existing cemetery development. The proposal was fully evaluated by regulatory agencies through the development review process to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. The mausoleum structure would comply with all current building code requirements. The Conditions of Approval include conditions requiring compliance with all applicable building code requirements, engineering and grading requirements, and Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements. The IS/MND contains a thorough analysis of the construction and operations of the Project. The document includes mitigation measures which would be required for the Project to implement, including mitigation measures for biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, and tribal cultural resources. Implementation of these mitigation measures, as well as the Conditions of Approval, would ensure there are no hazards to the public. Page 5 of 11 D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's - physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; 2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate; 3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and 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 Subject Site is located on vacant, disturbed land that is to the west of, and directly adjacent to, the existing Eternal Valley Memorial Park cemetery and that was previously authorized as a permitted use by the County. The proposed Project is consistent with the existing cemetery and does not conflict with adjacent land uses. The existing roadway network is sufficient to serve the proposed expansion, as described in the Traffic Memorandum prepared for the Project. The Subject Site currently receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The Project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. The IS/MND includes an analysis of the potential impacts of the Project on public services and utilities. The analysis determined that there would be no significant impacts to public services, traffic and transportation, or public utilities. SECTION 4. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20- 001. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings,reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. The use or development will not be materially detrimental to the visual character of the neighborhood or community, nor will it endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare; AMER B. The appearance of the use or development will not be substantially different than the appearance of adjoining ridgeline areas so as to cause depreciation of the ridgeline appearance in the vicinity; Page 6 of 11 C. The establishment of the proposed use or development will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties, nor encourage inappropriate encroachments to the ridgeline area; D. The proposed use or development demonstrates creative site design resulting in a project that will complement the community character and provide a direct benefit to current and future community residents of not only the proposed use or development, but the residents of the City as a whole; E. The use or development minimizes the effects of grading to the extent practicable to ensure that the natural character of the ridgeline is preserved; F. The proposed use or development is designed to mimic the existing topography to the greatest extent possible through the use of landform contour grading; and G. The proposed use or development does not alter natural landmarks and prominent natural features of the ridgelines. The Project would be consistent with the intent and development standards of the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone, the protected area surrounding the Significant Ridgeline. It would not create any danger to the public health, safety, or general welfare, as the site would be properly graded in accordance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations and would be required to obtain a grading permit from the City's Engineering Services Division. While the Project would modify portions of an existing ridgeline, the ridgeline is already partially disturbed by existing access roads and grading. The ridgeline is located away from, and would not impact the visual character of, existing neighborhoods and communities. The appearance of the Subject Site after completion of construction would not differ substantially from adjoining ridgeline areas, as shown in the visual simulations prepared for the Project. The appearance of the existing mountains would not be depreciated. In addition, a buffer area would be installed adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway including landscaping, oaks and other trees, and a decorative block wall consistent with surrounding uses. The establishment of the cemetery expansion would not impede the orderly development or improvement of surrounding properties and would not encourage inappropriate encroachments into the ridgeline. In addition, the cemetery use shows creative design in providing a sloping site with landscaping to complement the appearance of the adjacent cemetery use and to buffer the site from adjacent industrial uses. Development of the cemetery expansion will provide a direct benefit to both current and future residents of the City as a whole, by providing a necessary public service in a suitable location. Grading would be minimized to the extent feasible and would not substantially change the natural character of the ridgeline. The site would mimic the existing topography to the greatest extent possible while also meeting the slope requirements for a cemetery use. The overall elevation of the graded site would be similar to the existing elevation, and the site would continue to slope towards the existing cemetery on the east and towards Needham Ranch Parkway on the west as it does today. No natural landmarks or prominent natural features would Page 7 of 11 be disturbed or altered; therefore, with approval of the Ridgeline Alteration Permit, the Project would comply with the City's General Plan and UDC. SECTION 5. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (CLASS 4) 20-005. As documented in the Project and based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND for the Project, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. That the natural topographic features and appearances are conserved by means of landform grading to blend any manufactured slopes or required drainage benches into the natural topography; B. That natural, topographic prominent features are retained to the maximum extent possible; C. That clustered sites and buildings are utilized where such techniques can be demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations of the terrain and to contribute to the preservation of trees, other natural vegetation and prominent landmark features and are compatible with existing neighborhood; D. That building setbacks, building heights and compatible structures and building forms that would serve to blend buildings and structures with the terrain are utilized; E. That plant materials are conserved and introduced so as to protect slopes from slippage and soil erosion and to minimize visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas, including the consideration of the preservation of prominent trees and, to the extent possible, while meeting the standards of the Fire Department; F. That street design and improvements that serve to minimize grading alterations and emulate the natural contours and character of the hillsides are utilized; G. That grading designs that serve to avoid disruption to adjacent properties are utilized; and H. That site design and grading that provide the minimum disruption of view corridors and scenic vistas from and around any proposed development are utilized. As described above, the Project would match the existing form of the site to the maximum extent feasible. The visual simulations demonstrate that the proposed topography does not change MEM substantially compared to the existing topography. While a portion of the ridgeline would be modified, it would remain the high point, as viewed from both the east and the west. This ridgeline has been previously disturbed due to previous development activities. Page 8 of 11 The Project includes only one building, the proposed mausoleum, which is set into the hillside and is architecturally consistent with the existing buildings on site. The mausoleum would use typical earth-tone colors. The mausoleum is within the height limits of the OS zone and, as shown in the visual simulations, is not visually obtrusive. The Subject Site is partially graded with low-lying sage scrub habitat. The three existing oak trees on site would be protected in place during grading, and the Project would plant additional landscaping, including native oaks, as part of buildout. Landscaping would meet all applicable requirements, including the requirements of the UDC, any engineering requirements for slope stability, and Los Angeles County Fire Department Fuel Modification Unit requirements. In addition, native landscaping would be planted with hydroseed until turf is installed. The proposed loop road would follow the proposed slopes and would be consistent with existing internal roads, resulting in a natural extension of the existing cemetery. The Subject Site would be buffered from Needham Ranch Parkway and adjacent uses with landscaping and a decorative block wall. View corridors and scenic vistas would not be disrupted, as demonstrated in analysis of Aesthetics in the IS/MND prepared for the Project. Therefore, with approval of the Hillside Development Review Permit, the Project would comply with the City's General Plan and UDC. SECTION 6. SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR OAK TREE PERMIT (CLASS 2) 21-011. Based on the above findings of fact and recitals and the entire record including, without limitation, the entire IS/MND, oral and written testimony and other evidence received at the public hearings, reports, and other transmittals from City staff to the Planning Commission and City Council, and upon studies and investigations made by the Planning Commission and City Council, the City Council finds as follows: A. The approving authority shall make one (1) or more of the following findings before granting an oak tree permit: 1. The condition or location of the oak tree(s) requires cutting to maintain or aid its health, balance, or structure; 2. The condition of the tree(s) with respect to disease, danger of falling,proximity to existing lots,pedestrian walkways or interference with utility services cannot be controlled or remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and practices; 3. It is necessary to remove, relocate,prune, cut or encroach into the protected zone of an oak tree to enable reasonable use of the subject property which is otherwise prevented by the presence of the tree and no reasonable alternative can be accommodated due to the unique physical development constraints of the property; or 4. The approval of the request will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general -- purpose and intent of the code. B. No heritage oak tree shall be removed unless one (1) or more of the above findings are made and the review authority also finds that the heritage oak tree's continued existence Page 9 of 11 would prevent any reasonable development of the property and that no reasonable alternative can be accommodated due to the unique physical constraints of the property. It shall further be found that the removal of such heritage oak tree will not be unreasonably detrimental to the community and surrounding area. The UDC establishes standards for oak tree preservation in Section 17.51.040. Encroachment into the protected zone of one or more oak trees requires the approval of an Oak Tree Permit. The Project would not remove any protected oak trees; however, the Project may encroach into the protected zones of three oak trees, including one coast live oak and two scrub oaks. There are no heritage oak trees identified on site and no heritage oak trees would be affected by the Project. The applicant has prepared an oak tree report and Conditions of Approval have been provided by the City's Urban Forestry Division regarding these trees. In addition, the applicant is proposing to plant an estimated 25 coast live oaks, along with 37 non-native holly oaks. With the approval of the Oak Tree Permit, encroachment into the protected zones of these trees would comply with the City's General Plan and UDC. SECTION 7. RESOLUTION. Based upon the staff report, including the materials considered by and the recommendations made by the Planning Commission, the testimony at the public hearing, and the findings as set forth in this ordinance, the City Council hereby adopts a MND and Master Case 20-231, consisting of Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001, Hillside Development Review(4)20-005, Development Review 21-015, Architectural Design Review 21- _ 022, Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011, and Initial Study 20-007, to allow for the expansion of the Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located at 23287 Sierra Highway(Assessor Parcel Numbers: 2827-008-057 and 2827-008-059) within the City of Santa Clarita, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A). SECTION 8. 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 12th day of July, 2022. ,/•fe I 44-4,se/VZ-& MAYOR ATTEST: LAYL6e4.A•C6k, CITY CLERK DATE''? "'" / Page 10 of 11 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk,of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 22-51 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of July, 2022, by the following vote of the City Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean, Gibbs, Miranda, Weste NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Smyth CITY CLERK Page 11 of 11 MEMO EXHIBIT A MASTER CASE 20-231: RESOLUTION P22-09; RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 20-001, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (4)20-005, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 21-015,ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 21-022, OAK TREE PERMIT (2)21-011, AND INITIAL STUDY 20-007 DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL CONDITIONS GC 1. The approval of this project shall expire if the approved use is not commenced within two years from the date of this approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the terms and provisions of the City of Santa Clarita's (City) 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 two years 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 two-year 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 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 30 days of said change. GC5. 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, 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 settlement is approved by the applicant. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 2 of 14 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 with the Director of Community Development, their affidavit (Acceptance Form) 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. "' GC 11. 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. PLANNING DIVISION PL1. The applicant (SCI California Funeral Services, Inc.) is approved for the following entitlements for the Eternal Valley Memorial Park Expansion Project:A. Ridgeline Alteration Permit 20-001; B. Hillside Development Review(4)20-005; C. Development Review 21-015; D. Architectural Design Review 21-022; and E. Oak Tree Permit (2)21-011. The project shall be constructed as indicated on the approved site plan on file with the Planning Division. All uses, construction, and operations shall be in accordance with the approved plans on file with the Planning Division. Any changes to the approved plans shall require additional review by the Director of Community Development and approval by the applicable review authority. PL2. The applicant is permitted to grade the 13.6-acre area shown on the grading plan on file with the Planning Division. No import or export of earth is permitted and grading shall be —' balanced on site. Grading shall be in compliance with all requirements of UDC Section 17.38.070 (Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone) and Section 17.51.020 (Hillside Development). Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 3 of 14 PL3. The applicant is also permitted to develop the graded area as cemetery space as shown on the plans on file with the Planning Division, including new lawn burial space and construction of a new mausoleum along with an extension of the cemetery's existing road. PL4. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. PL5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit and receive approval of a Landscape Plan Review Permit (LPR) for the project site. The LPR shall address any phasing proposed as part of the project development. Subsequent LPRs shall be required if necessary for phased development or for modifications to the landscape plans. PL6. The applicant shall install a 6-foot tall decorative tubular aluminum fence at the top of the 2:1 slope near Needham Ranch Parkway in place of the decorative split face block wall, as shown on the approved site plan. The fence shall be commercial grade and shall have 2" square posts, 1" x 1.5" minimum top and bottom rails, and 3/4" square pickets. Pickets shall be spaced to allow the passage of wildlife with a minimum of 5"to a maximum of 6" gap between pickets and under fence. There shall be no protruding spikes or other catch points. The fence shall be installed prior to grading permit final, and no burials or other use of the cemetery expansion area shall occur until the fence is installed and approved by the Director of Community Development. _,,,_ PL7. All trees and landscaping shown on the conceptual landscape plan shall be installed upon completion of grading, except for those trees and turf areas identified as "Future Planting". All trees and other landscaping adjacent to the block wall shall be installed immediately upon completion of grading. All portions of the site which are not landscaped with turf directly after shall be hydroseeded with native seed materials and maintained to ensure slopes remain stable and natural in appearance until future phases of the project are developed. PL8. The approved plans include planting of the 2:1 slope adjacent to Needham Ranch Parkway. This landscape area is located between Needham Ranch Parkway and the decorative block wall. This area shall be landscaped in conformance with the visual simulations in the project file. This landscaping shall be installed a minimum of two years prior to any burials located closer than 120 feet to the Needham Ranch Parkway right-of-way. PL9. Prior to development of any future phases, the applicant shall notify the Planning Division and shall, if necessary, update the landscape plans to reflect final placement and design of trees and other vegetation. In addition, a qualified biologist shall, at the applicant's expense, determine whether any surveys of vegetation are required prior to grubbing, as required by Mitigation Measure MM BIO-1. PL 10. The applicant shall be permitted to encroach into the protected zone of three oak trees, subject to the Oak Tree Conditions of Approval herein. ..._ PL 11. The access road connecting to Needham Ranch Parkway shall remain gated and primary access for the cemetery shall be continue to be at Sierra Highway. The use of the access road at Needham Ranch Parkway is permitted for occasional processional use only. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 4 of 14 i PL12. Any cemetery lighting shall be shown on the required landscape plans. Lighting shall be directed downward and be of a cut-off design so the luminary and/or lens does not protrude below the luminary housing and is not visible from a public right-of-way. Lighting may not illuminate other properties and shall be directed downward to prevent off-site glare. Lighting shall be operated so that it does not disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of adjacent, neighboring uses, and shall be screened and/or shielded from surrounding properties and streets. PL 13. The Project shall conform to all standards and guidelines of the UDC, and specific zoning for the subject property, unless set forth in this permit and shown on the approved site plan. PL 14. Heavy construction (including grading operations and earth movement) shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development upon formal written notification. PL15. The project shall comply with all City codes and the requirements of all City divisions, including, but not limited to, the Building & Safety Division and Engineering Services Division. The applicant shall also comply with all other regulations regarding the cemetery use, including but not limited to any regulations or requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or State of California Department of Public IIIIIM Health. PL16. 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. PL17. Construction and operations of the proposed Project and all associated equipment shall comply with the City's noise standards and comply with the City of Santa Clarita's Noise Ordinance. PL 18. This approval does not supersede the approval of any other affected agency. LANDSCAPE LS 1. Prior to issuance of grading permit(s), the applicant shall provide final landscape, lighting and irrigation plans (Landscape Document Package) 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/UDC requirements. Sufficient mature plants shall be planted to enhance screening to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. LS2. The applicant shall be aware that additional fees will be required to be paid by the applicant for the review of required landscape and irrigation plans by the City's landscape consultant based on an hourly rate. An invoice will be provided to the Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 5 of 14 applicant at the completion of the review of the plans. The applicant will be required to pay all associated fees to the City of Santa Clarita prior to the release of the approved landscape and irrigation plans for the project. LS3. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install all proposed irrigation and landscaping, 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. LS4. Prior to occupancy, 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. LS5. Required Landscape Plan Elements. 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 UDC. LS6. The project site is located within the High Fire Severity Fuel Modification Zone. As a result, the landscape and irrigation plans will require the review and approval of the Los Angeles County Fuel Modification Unit. The applicant shall submit the final set landscape and irrigation plans for review to the Fuel Modification Unit and the City at the same time to allow for a concurrent review of the plans. The applicant shall be aware that -- multiple revisions to the landscape plans may occur from each agency due to conflicting landscaping requirements. The City will make every effort to assist you through this process; however, it is the responsibility of the applicant to work through conflicting requirements with each agency to acquire approval of one landscape and irrigation plan for the project. LS7. The applicant shall submit the following materials to the Fuel Modification Unit with the landscape and irrigation plans to undergo review: A. Labeled photos of the project site; B. Labeled photos of the surrounding properties to the project site; C. An aerial photo (can be copied from the City of Santa Clarita's website); D. Contact information for the City Planner assigned to the project, including address, phone number, and email address; and E. Project site plan and building elevations. LS8. The latest Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines, which includes the most recent Undesirable and Desirable Plant list, is available at: http://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry- division/forestry-fuel-modification. Please use this document as a reference when designing the final landscape and irrigation plans. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 6 of 14 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. Applicant shall be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) onsite to the satisfaction of the City Engineer until such time the site is further developed. EN3. 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. Grading and Geology Requirements EN4. 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 AMIN II seismic hazards associated with landslide. EN5. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for grading outside of the property lines from the adjacent property owner(s). EN6. Prior to grading final, the applicant shall construct all grading and drainage facilities within the project site, install appropriate BMPs, obtain rough grade certifications, and a compaction report approved by the City Engineer. Drainage Requirements EN7. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain approval and connection permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Land Development Division/Construction Division, as appropriate, to connect the on-site storm drain system to a public storm drain system located in Needham Ranch Road. EN8. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall form DBAA to fund the ongoing maintenance of storm drain inlets/LID mitigation devices that are not transferable to LA County Flood Control District but required to be maintained by the City of Santa Clarita. The DBAA formation may not be necessary if LA County allows the property owner(s) to maintain the onsite storm drain inlets. EN9. 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. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 7 of 14 Minn. Water Quality Requirements EN 10. 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. EN11. 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 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. BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION Plans and Permits BS 1. Construction drawings shall be prepared and submitted to the Building & 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). Note that the next expected updates to these codes will be January 2023. 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 & Safety Division. BS4. Construction drawings shall be prepared by qualified licensed design professionals (California licensed architects and engineers). BS5. The City of Santa Clarita has amended some portions of the California Building Codes. A copy of these amendments is available at the Building & Safety public counter and on our website at: http://www.santa-clarita.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=17773. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 8of14 BS6. Construction drawings may be submitted electronically or by submitting paper plans. In either case an "eService Account"must be created to access 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& Safety shall include a complete building code analysis and floor area justification for the proposed building per Chapter 5 and 6 of the California Building Code. A. It appears the roof of the building can be occupied by the public for use of the niches. Occupied roofs shall comply with CBC sections 302.1 (for assembly use), 503.1.4 and 1006.3, which will require guardrails all around and two means of egress. BS8. 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. BS9. For an estimate of the building permit fees and the estimated time for plan review,please contact the Building & Safety Division directly at (661) 255-4935. BS 10. Prior to submitting plans to Building & Safety, please contact a Permit Specialist at (661) "" 255-4935, for building addressing. Agency Clearances BS 11. 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. Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau; E. Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency; F. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district; and G. Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division (for construction near Oak Trees). An agency referral list with contact information is available at the Building & Safety public counter. Please contact the agencies above to determine if there are any plan review requirements and/or fees to be paid. Clearances from additional agencies may be required and will be determined during the plan review process. Accessibility BS12. All applicable disabled access requirements of Chapter 11B of the California Building Code, including site accessibility details and information, shall be shown on the architectural plans versus any civil plans. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 9 of 14 MOM BS13. An accessible route between all accessible building entrances, the accessible parking space(s), and the public sidewalk shall be provided and shown on the plans. Where more than one site route is provided, all routes shall be accessible, except as indicated in 11B-206.2.1, Exception 2. A. The occupied roof shall be accessible for use by the disabled (elevator or ramp) if a reasonable amount(10%) of uses or services provided on the roof(niches) are not provided on the ground floor. B. If the roof is required to be accessible, then the two means of egress shall also be accessible per CBC 1009.1. Soils Report and Grading BS 14. A complete soils and geology investigation report will be required. The report shall be formally submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. The recommendations of the report shall be followed and incorporated into the construction drawings. A copy of the report shall be submitted to Building & Safety at time of plan submittal. BS 15. 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 shall be submitted to and approved by the Engineering Services Division. BS 16. All new buildings, additions and other structures, including retaining walls and fences, shall be setback from any adjacent ascending or descending slopes. See section 1808.7 CBC and/or the Slope Setback handout. Hazard Zones BS17. This project is located within the City's Fire Hazard Zone. New buildings and adjacent accessory buildings (trash enclosures) 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 & Safety's public counter or visit: http://www.santa- clarita.com/home/showdocument?id=10685. Plans submitted to Building & Safety shall show compliance with all applicable Fire Zone requirements. BS 18. Indicate in the project data of the plans that this project is located in a Fire Hazard Zone, is not located in a Flood Hazard Zone, and is not located in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake fault zone. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 10 of 14 Additional Information BS19. After the project receives a final building inspection, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. Shell buildings will receive separate Certificate of Occupancies after each tenant improvement is completed. BS20. Each separate new detached building or structure, such as trash enclosures, retaining walls, shade structures, will require separate applications and building permits. These other structures need not be on separate plans, but may be part of the same plans of the main project. BS21. These general comments are based on a review of conceptual plans submitted by the applicant. Additional comments and more detailed building code requirements will be listed during the plan review process when a building permit application and plans are submitted to Building & Safety. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Access Requirements FD1. Access shall comply with Section 503 of the Fire Code, which requires "all weather" access. All weather access may require paving. FD2. The project site shall remain in compliance with all applicable Fire Department codes, ordinances, and regulations. FD3. All on-site Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be labeled as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" on the site plan along with the widths clearly depicted on the plan. Labeling is necessary to assure the access availability for Fire Department use. FD4. The designation allows for appropriate signage prohibiting parking. Fire Apparatus Access Roads must be installed and maintained in a serviceable manner prior to and during the time of construction in accordance with Fire Code Section 501.4. FDS. All fire lanes shall be clear of all encroachments and shall be maintained in accordance with the Title 32, County of Los Angeles Fire Code. FD6. For buildings where the vertical distance between the access roadway and the highest roof surface does not exceed 30 feet, provide a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders and an unobstructed vertical clearance "clear to sky" Fire Apparatus Access Roads to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building. The highest roof surface shall be determined by 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(Fire Code 503.1., 503.2.1.2 & 503.2.1.2.1). FD7. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 11 of 14 load of fire apparatus weighing 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced to provide all- weather driving capabilities (Fire Code 503.2.3). FD8. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be provided with a minimum of a 32-foot centerline turning radius (Fire Code 503.2.4). FD9. A minimum 5-foot-wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the Fire 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). FD 10. 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 from the top of the parapet to the roof surface on more than two sides. These sides should face an access roadway or yard sufficient to accommodate ladder operations (Fire Code 504.5). FD 11. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification shall be provided and maintained 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). _ Fuel Modification FD 12. 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 building plan check approval. Please contact the Department's Fuel Modification Unit for details. The Fuel Modification Plan Review Unit is located at 605 North Angeleno Avenue in the City of Azusa CA 91702-2904. They may be reached at (626) 969-5205 or visit https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry-division/forestry-fuel-modification/. . ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ES 1. Provide sufficient trash enclosures to house at least three 3-yard bins—one bin for trash, one for recycling, and one for green waste/organic materials. ES2. The enclosure(s) should be shown on the site plan with dimensions, bin layout/floor plan, consistent with the surrounding architecture and shall be constructed with a solid roof The enclosure(s) shall be located to provide convenient pedestrian and collection vehicle access. ES3. 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. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 12 of 14 ES4. 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. ESS. 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. ES6. All projects within the City that are not self-hauling their waste materials must use one of the City's franchised haulers for temporary and roll-off bin collection services. Please contact Environmental Services staff at (661) 286-4098 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com for a complete list of franchised haulers in the City. TRANSIT DIVISION TS 1. At this time the Transit Impact Fee does not apply to commercial/industrial developments. This fee is currently under revision. Applicant shall pay the fee in place at the time of building permit issuance. SPECIAL DISTRICTS DIVISION Oak Trees SD 1. The applicant has submitted an oak tree report prepared by Greg Applegate of Arborgate Consulting Inc. dated August 06, 2021 which identifies two scrub oak(Quercus berberidifolia/dumosa) trees, and one coast live (Quercus agrifolia)that may be impacted as a result of the proposed grading. SD2. The applicant shall be required to submit for an Oak Tree Permit for impacts to the scrub oak trees and the coast live oak tree (for impacts to 1-3 trees). --- SD3. The applicant is advised that any intrusion into the protected zone of an oak tree is classified as an encroachment. The protected zone is an imaginary line located at 5 feet outside the dripline of the tree canopy. The dripline is the outer edge of tree canopy. For Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 13 of 14 smaller trees, the protected zone shall be no less than 15 feet from the trunk of any protected oak tree. SD4. Encroachment is any disruption to the soil or canopy of the oak tree. Encroachments may include but are not limited to grading, trenching, excavation, or any other alteration to the soil that would impact the roots or natural flow of water to the oak tree, or drainage. SDS. For preservation, the applicant shall be required to install chain link protective fencing located at the protected zone of each oak tree. Due to the close proximity of the two scrub oaks, the two scrub oaks can be grouped together with the protective fencing. SD6. Protective fencing shall consist of chain link material no less than five feet in height and shall not exceed six feet in height. Fencing shall be supported by driving 2-inch diameter steel / galvanized poles directly into the ground and spaced eight feet on center. 36-inch silt fencing shall be installed at on the outer edge of the protective fence with two levels of sand bags firmly placed up against the bottom to secure the silt fence and keep additional soil from entering the protected zone of the tree during all grading and construction operations. SD7. In addition to non-native oak trees, the applicant is proposing thirty-seven 24-inch box Coast live oak(Quercus agrifolia)trees to be planted in and around the proposed mausoleum and burial plots. i SD8. All oaks (Quercus agrifolia) shall be planted outside of the turf areas in locations where irrigation is minimal and will not come in contact with the trunk or canopy of the oak tree. No overhead irrigation shall be permitted within 15 feet of any oak tree. Where the required clearance between proposed Quercus agrifolia and overhead spray cannot be met, alternative tree species may be provided. Quercus agrifolia"coast live oak"trees shall be planted at the outer edge of all turf areas in order to eliminate overhead irrigation from coming within 15 feet of the trunk of the tree and from coming in contact with the canopy. In areas where Coast live oak trees are proposed and water is likely to come in contact with the oak tree, the applicant shall consider incorporating either one, or both of the following native species; Quercus tomentella"Island oak" or Quercus engelmannii "Pasadena oak". Irrigation should be adjusted to minimize the amount of contact. SD9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape plan showing all proposed oak trees. The site plan shall have a detailed legend showing the unit cost and extended cost of the thirty-seven oak trees. SD 10. Upon completion of the project and final inspection, the applicant shall be required to submit quarterly monitoring reports for a period no less than two years for a total of six reports to the Planning Department as required by the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree Ordinance and preservation and protection Guidelines. SD 11. The applicant and their contractors shall comply with the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree Ordinance and Preservation & Protection Guidelines at all times throughout said project. Master Case 20-231: Resolution P22-09 Exhibit A—Draft Conditions of Approval Page 14 of 14 Landscape Maintenance Districts SD 12. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Areawide Zone 2008-1, which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped medians on major thoroughfares throughout the City of Santa Clarita. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant is required to financially contribute to the Areawide Zone in a manner reflective of this LMD zone's assessment methodology. SD 13. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone 28 (Newhall), which was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped parkways throughout the Newhall community. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant is required to financially contribute to LMD Zone 28 in a manner reflective of this LMD zone's assessment methodology. SD 14. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall contact Special Districts to determine if the existing assessment must be updated to reflect the additional use of the site. The proposed project site was not previously improved and therefore may not have been part of the original assessment. Streetlight Maintenance District SD 15. These parcels were originally annexed by County of Los Angeles into a Lighting District with a maximum assessment of$12.38 per EBU (Equivalent Benefit Unit) without a cost of living index/escalator. Prior to final approval (sign off), the applicant will be required to annex the parcel(s) into the Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting District(SCLLD). The District funds the operation and maintenance of various landscaping and lighting improvements throughout the City that provide special benefits to properties within the District. The annexation will bring the EBU rate current (FY 20/21 $86.86), and add the cost of living escalator(CPI). There is a one-time annexation fee of$500.00 + $100.00 per Equivalent Benefit Unit(EBU). Benefit Units are based on land use and vacant/unimproved parcels are not assessed. Additional information may be required from the applicant to calculate the fee. A. Following the completed annexation there will be an annual assessment included on the property tax bill. The assessments are based on land use, see attached EBU rate sheet. The proposed assessment to be calculated by assessment engineer. B. A minimum of 120 days is required to process the annexation, which must be completed prior to final map approval, grading or building permit issuance, whichever occurs first. C. Developer will work with Special Districts and obtain approval on the LED light fixtures, if any, to be installed on public streets. D. Ownership of all new streetlights installed on public streets will be transferred to City of Santa Clarita. E. Developer will work with Special Districts to determine if the streetlights will be metered or unmetered.