HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-12 - RESOLUTIONS - APPROVE MC 23-182 MOD MC 14-077RESOLUTION NO. 23-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 23-182; MINOR USE PERMIT 23-030 AND
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 23-023 TO ALLOW FOR A MODIFICATION TO CONDITION
OF APPROVAL PL4 OF THE APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 14-077, IN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following
findings of fact:
A. On September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution Numbers 17-79 and 17-80,
certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and approving Master Case 14-077
(MC 14-077) for the development of the Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed -Use Project in the
City of Santa Clarita (City);
B. The Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed -Use Project included 580 residential units, 60,000 square
feet of retail/commercial space, an 85,000 square -foot assisted -living facility, a 288-space
parking structure, and a large water feature;
C. On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P21-19,
approving Master Case 20-046 (MC 20-046), to amend the previously -approved
commercial component of Planning Area 1 by reducing the retail commercial space by
15,000 square feet to 44,994 square feet, enlarging the assisted -living facility by 62,000
square feet to 147,000 square feet, replacing the parking structure with surface parking,
replacing the large water feature with two smaller water features, and granting an eight -
percent parking reduction;
D. On March 22, 2022, an application was filed for Master Case 22-055, consisting of Minor
Use Permit 22-008 and Development Review 22-014 (Project), by Greystar (hereinafter
"permittee"), with the City. The property for which this application was filed is located at
the northeast corner of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road (Assessor's Parcel
Numbers (APNs): 2839-006-052, -058, -059, -060, -063, -064, and -065) (hereinafter
"subject site");
E. On May 22, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-20, approving Master
Case 22-055, modifying condition PL4 within the original Master Case 14-077 regarding
the timing for construction of residential improvements in Phase 1 of the project;
F. On October 24, 2023, the City received a complete application for an additional
modification to condition PL4 within the original Master Case 14-077;
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The proposal would revise Condition of Approval PL4 regarding the timing for the
completion of the commercial portion of the mixed -use project;
G. No additional analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required as the
proposed modification will not result in any additional environmental impacts not already
examined under the FEIR;
H. The zoning and General Plan Land Use designations for the subject site is Mixed -Use
Neighborhood and Urban Residential 3;
I. On December 12, 2023, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City of Santa
Clarita City Council at or after 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and
At this public hearing, the City Council considered the staff report, staff presentation,
applicant's presentation, and public testimony.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
A. No further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required
as the proposed modification to the conditions of approval does not create any changes
that would warrant any further study; and P"
B. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 23-
182 project file within the Planning Division and is in the custody of the Director of
Community Development.
SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 23-182. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 23-182, the City Council hereby determines the
following:
1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan:
The Project is a revision to the timing for the commercial component of a previously -
approved project, MC14-077. The proposed revision is consistent with all applicable
portions of the General Plan, and all other elements of the project approved under
MC14-077 and modified under MC20-046 and MC22-055 remain in effect. Changes
would continue to ensure a mixed -use project will be built in compliance with General
Plan designations.
2. The Proposal is contemplated within the applicable underlying land use and zoning
designation:
The Project includes land uses contemplated by the underlying land use and zoning
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designations and are substantially similar to those approved under MCI 4-077 and
modified under MC20-046 and MC22-055. Changes would continue to ensure a mixed -
use project will be built in compliance with the underlying zone.
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 is a revision to a project previously approved under MC14-007 and modified
under MC20-046 and MC22-055. No uses included in the previous proposal were found
to constitute a hazard, and the use types included in the proposed project are substantially
similar to those included in the previous approval. The proposed revision to the
conditions of approval would not create any additional impact to the public health, safety,
or general welfare.
4. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's
physical suitabilityfor the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the
proposed use;
B. 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 a proposal
would generate;
C. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily
available; and
D. 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 a revision to a project previously approved under MC14-007 and modified
under MC20-046 and MC22-055. The Project is within the allowed floor area ratio of the
zone, and is substantially consistent with the size and scope of the previously approved
project on the subject property under MC14-077 and modified under MC20-046 and
MC22-055. No changes to highways or streets are included in the proposal. No additional
protective services are required, and the demand for the provision of utilities has not
changed.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 23-182 including Minor
Use Permit 23-030 and Development Review 23-023, to allow for a modification to Condition of
Approval PL4 of the approval of Master Case 14-077 (attached).
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SECTION 5. Modification.
A. Condition No. PL4 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Before the Building Official issues a final certificate of occupancy for the 324th
unit, the permittee agrees to complete rough grading of'the entire site, consistent
with the grading plans, and complete Phase I of the project as shown on Exhibit
A. Completion of Phase I includes:
1) Certification of pads for both the commercial retail center and for the
assisted living facility, as well as start of construction on the commercial
retail center including issuance of building permits and foundation inspection
for the retail anchor building;
2) Common area landscape in Phase I. including the frontage of Sand
Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road,
3) The corner monument sign/water feature; and
4) The updated LMD sign. "
B. No other changes to the conditions of approval are intended or authorized.
SECTION 6. This resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
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SECTION 7. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to the Applicant and to any other PNIM
person requesting a copy.
SECTION 8. This resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become
effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 9. 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 121h day of December, 2023.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
DATE:
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MAYOR
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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. 23-84 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of December, 2023, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Weste, McLean, Miranda, Gibbs, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
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MASTER CASE 23-182; AMENDMENT TO MASTER CASE NO. 14-077
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50374, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 14-014,
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 14-001, RIDGELINE ALTERATION
PERMIT 14-001, MINOR USE PERMIT 14-016, OAK TREE PERMIT 14-008,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO.2015051005
FINAL AMENDED AND REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GC L 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.
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.
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.
GCB. 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.
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.
CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONS
CC 1. All development on the ridgeline shall use earth tone colors and materials that blend into
the natural environment.
CC2. The paseo on Sand Canyon Road shall be constructed at a width of 16 feet.
CC3. The applicant shall work with the City to install pedestrian crossing improvements at the
intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road
CC4. The City of Santa Clarita will prepare an independent appraisal on approximately 132
acres at Bee Canyon and the applicant agrees to accept the appraisal value as the
purchase price for the City to purchase, in its sole discretion, the 132 acres.
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PLANNING DIVISION
PL1. The applicant is approved for the following entitlements for the Sand Canyon Mixed Use
Project associated with Master Case No. 14-077:
a. Tentative Tract Map 53074;
b. Conditional Use Permit 14-014;
c. Ridgeline Alteration Permit 14-001;
d. Hillside Review 14-001;
e. Minor Use Permit 14-016; and
f. Oak Tree Permit 14-008.
PL2. The project is approved to include a maximum of 580 residential units, 60,000 square feet
of restaurant and commercial space, and an 85,000 square -foot assisted living facility
with up to 140 beds.
PL3. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) prepared for the
project (SCH 2O15051005).
PL4. Prior to the 324th occupancy, the applicant agrees to complete rough grading of the entire
site, consistent with the grading plans, and complete Phase 1 of the project as shown on
Exhibit A. Completion of Phase 1 includes: 1) Certification of pads for both the
commercial retail center and for the assisted living facility, as well as start of construction
on the commercial retail center including issuance of building permits and foundation
inspection for the retail anchor building; 2) Common area landscape in Phase 1, including
the frontage of Sand Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road; 3) The corner monument
sign/water feature; and 4) the updated LMD sign.
PL5. The parking structure and water feature in Planning Area 1 shall be substantially
consistent with the approved site plan. Removing these features will be subject to the
Planning Commission approval of a Development Review application.
PL6. The applicant shall have approval to construct the 580 residential units within the
Planning Areas with the following breakdown:
a. Planning Area 2: 324 apartment units
b. Planning Area 3: 137 townhome units
c. Planning Area 4: 71 single-family units
d. Planning Area 5: 48 single-family units
Subject to the approval of a Development Review by the Director of Community
Development, the applicant may shift up to 20 percent of the units between Planning ^
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Area 2 and Planning Area 3. At no time shall the total number of units exceed 580 units
within all Planning Areas.
PL7. Development of each of the five planning areas (including the parking structure) shall be
subject to the approval of a Development Review by the Director of Community
Development.
PL8. The applicant shall install berming along the eastern portions of Planning Area 5 to
provide a visual buffer to existing residences to the east of the project site.
PL9. The applicant shall orient the apartment buildings within Planning Area 2 to reduce noise
impacts to the existing residences to the west of the project site. This may include
positioning buildings parallel to the Sand Canyon frontage to provide a buffer between
the parking areas and the residences. In addition, the applicant shall include a mixture of
24-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch box trees along the western property line of the project site
to further buffer noise and views to residences to the west.
PL 10. All lighting shall be directed down and shielded from neighboring uses. The applicant
shall prepare a photometric study for review and approval with each Development
Review application for each planning area that demonstrates that no light will spill over
property lines.
PL11. Pedestrian connections shall be provided throughout the development. A final pedestrian
mom plan shall be submitted for each planning area to ensure connections to the adjacent
planning areas, recreational facilities, the on -site private park, the commercial portion of
the project, as well as the assisted living portion of the project. The applicant shall further
connect all pedestrian paths to the trail system along the project frontage, transit stops
along the project frontage, as well as the City's sidewalk system along the project
frontage.
PL 12. The architecture of the proposed facility shall be consistent with the Community
Character and Design Guidelines (CCDG) for the Valencia community. The applicant
shall provide elevations that incorporate 360-degree architecture that complies with the
CCDG. A copy of the CCDG can be found at http://www.santa-clarita.com/planning.
PL 13. All roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from public view.
PL14. The proposed project shall comply with all applicable sections of the UDC.
PL 15. All drive aisles shall be a minimum of 26 feet in width unless required by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department.
PL16. The applicant shall provide shaded employee break areas within the commercial portions
of the project.
PL 17. All ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be identified on the site plan and
screened from view.
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PL18. 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.
PL19. The applicant shall landscape a minimum of 10 percent of the project site, with five
percent of the parking lot being landscaped.
PL20. The applicant shall install a minimum of two fully operational electric vehicle charging
stations within Planning Area 1.
PL21. 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.
PL22. 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.
Landscape Conditions
LRL 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 OM"
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.
LR2. 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
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.
LR3. Required Landscape Plan Elements. Final landscape plans shall contain all elements as
listed in the checklist for preliminary landscape plans (Attachment A), and shall conform
to the Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (§ 17.51.030) in the UDC. The following
elements need to be addressed on the preliminary and/or 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 (I5-gallonminimum size),
clinging vines, etc. Masonry block (concrete masonry unit) trash enclosures shall be
screened with both shrubs and clinging vines;
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b. Landscape plans shall show all lighting fixtures, base dimensions, and typical finish
elevations;
c. 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;
d. Prior to occupancy, 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
e. 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.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
General Comments
BS1. Construction drawings for this project 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 in
the plan submittal package.
BS2. Construction drawings submitted for plan review shall show full compliance with all
applicable local, county, state and federal requirements and codes. Plan review will be
based on the following current state building codes: The 2016 California Building (CBC),
Mechanical (CMC), Plumbing (CPC), and Electrical (CEC) Codes, the 2017 County of
Los Angeles Fire Code, 2016 California Energy Code, and the 2016 California Green
Building Standards Code.
BS3. Construction drawings submitted to Building and Safety for plan review shall be
complete. Submitted plans shall show all Architectural work (including accessibility
requirements), along with all Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical work that
will be part of this project. Civil, landscape 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). Incomplete plans or plans prepared by
unqualified individuals will delay the plan review and permit process.
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 and Safety public counter and on
our website at: http://www.santa-clarita.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=13248.
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BS6. Plans may be submitted electronically using our ePLANS system. For more information
about ePLANS, please visit: http://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/public- 004
works/building-safety/g lans.
BST The submitted plans to building and safety shall have a Building Code Analysis and floor
area justification for each building containing the following minimum information: types
of construction, occupancy groups, occupant loads, any area increases from frontage
and/or fire sprinklers, height of building, number of stories, summary of any fire rated
walls, occupancy and all other related data.
BS8. The submitted site plan shall show all lot lines, easements, fire separation distances,
restricted use areas, etc. Any construction proposed in an easement shall obtain the
easement holder's written permission.
BS9. Clean Air, Van Pool, and Electric Vehicle parking spaces (including future EV Charging
Stations) shall be provided within the parking areas for new commercial buildings per the
California Green Building Standards Code. In proposed parking areas, 8% of the total
provided parking spaces, shall be designated as clean air vehicle parking spaces.
BS 10. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces (future EV Charging Stations) shall be provided within
parking facilities for new commercial buildings per the California Green Building
Standards Code. The submitted plans shall show the size, location and infrastructure of
the future EV charging stations. Some EV Charging Stations shall be sized to be ..
accessible and located on as accessible route to the building entrance per CBC Sections
11B-228.3 and 11B-812. For multi -building projects, such EV Charging Stations shall be
dispersed based on the parking spaces provided for each building/facility. EV charging
spaces for the residential portions of the project shall comply with Section 4.106.4 of the
California Green Building Standards Code.
BSI 1. Bicycle parking (both short-term and long-term) shall be provided for the commercial
portions of the project, based on 5% of the total vehicle parking spaces per the California
Green Building Standards Code.
BS12. For an estimate of the building permit fees and the estimated time for plan review, please
contact the Building and Safety Division directly at (661) 255-4935.
BS13. Prior to submitting plans to Building and Safety for plan review, please contact Deanna
Hamrick or Racheal Allen, at (661) 255-4935, for project addressing.
Clearances
BS 14. Prior to issuance of building permits, clearances from the following agencies will be
required:
a. Santa Clarita Planning Division,
b. Santa Clarita Engineering Services,
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dom c. Santa Clarita Environmental Services (Construction & Demolition Plan deposit),
d. Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau,
e. Los Angeles County Environmental Services (Health Dept. for food service & sales),
f. Los Angeles County Environmental Programs (Industrial Waste),
g. Los Angeles County Sanitation District,
h. Castaic Lake Water Agency,
i. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district,
j. Santa Clarita Urban Forestry Division (for construction near Oak Trees).
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 and/or fees to be paid. Clearances from additional agencies may be
required and will be determined during the plan review process.
BS15. Accessibility (disabled access) requirements for the commercial portions of the project
shall comply with Chapter 11 B of the California Building Code, shall be shown and
detailed on the plans. General requirements include but not limited to the following:
a. The plans shall clearly show all areas that are usable by the public and employees to
be fully accessible.
b. An accessible route shall be provided between all building entrances, the accessible
parking spaces (including an EV charging space) and the public sidewalk.
.•. c. All disable access requirements, including site accessibility information and details,
shall be shown on the architectural plans (vs the civil plans).
BS16. Accessibility (disabled access) requirements for the residential portions of the project
shall comply with Chapter 11 A of the California Building Code, shall be shown and
detailed on the plans. General requirements include but not limited to the following:
a. 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 11A.
b. All common use areas in multi -family residential buildings 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.
c. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided for each type of parking facility;
including garages, carports, assigned and unassigned parking, and guest/visitor
parking.
BS17. Covered Multifamily residential projects shall also follow all accessibility regulations
including federal requirements that may be more restrictive. Please refer to the following:
.. a. Fair Housing Act (FHA) Design Manual (over 300 pages).
b. Joint Statement of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and
the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued April 30, 2013 (www.hud.gov).
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FHA, HUD and DOJ regulations are not enforced by the local building and safety
jurisdictions but are the responsibility of the designer, architect, owner and developer of
the project.
Soils Reports and Grading
BS18. 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 Building & Safety at time
of plan submittal.
When the soils/geology report recommends grading and/or re -compaction, 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.
BS19. The footings for all new buildings, additions and other structures, including retaining
walls and fences, shall be setback from any adjacent ascending or descending slopes. See PER
Section 1808.7 CBC and/or the Slope Setback handout.
Hazard Zones
BS20. 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 or visit:
http://www.santa-clarita.com/home/showdocument?id=10685.
The submitted plans to Building & Safety shall show all Fire Zone requirements.
BS21. The site for this project is NOT located within the FEMA Flood Zone.
Assisted Living Facilities
BS22. Residential assisted living facilities with personal care services, shall comply with all
requirements for a Group R-2.1 Occupancy, including the additional detailed
requirements of CBC Section 420. Licensed 24-Hour Care Facilities in a Group R-2.1
Occupancy shall comply with the Special Provisions of CBC Section 435.
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Additional Information
BS23. Each separate detached structure, such as trash enclosures, fences, retaining walls, shade
structures require separate applications and building permits. These other structures need
not be on separate plans, but may be part of the same plans for the main project.
BS24. Additional comments and more detailed building code requirements will be listed during
the plan review process.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
General Requirements
EN I. Prior to Plan approval, the applicant must inform the City if he intends to file multiple
Tract Maps. The City Engineer and the Director of Community Development shall
approve the phase boundaries and recording sequence.
EN2. Prior to Grading Plan approval, the applicant shall submit a storm drain exhibit that
clearly shows and labels the maintenance responsibility of all storm drain reaches. In
addition, all necessary storm drain easements shall be shown and labeled on the exhibit.
EN3. Prior to Grading Plan approval, the applicant shall obtain approval of a drainage concept
study for the proposed public storm drain system from the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works, Land Development Division.
EN4. Prior to Grading Plan approval, the applicant shall submit a sewer area study for review
and approval. Any downstream sewer upgrades required by the study shall be shown on
the Plan.
ENS. Prior to Grading Plan approval, the applicant shall provide an exhibit that clearly shows
and labels the maintenance responsibility of all slopes, basins, and open space areas.
EN6. Prior to issuance of first 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.
EN7. 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:
a. Include a disclosure to comply with the Geologist's recommendations in the Geology
Report concerning restrictions on watering, irrigation, and recommend plant types.
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b. Grant the City the authority to review and approve/disapprove amendments
(including dissolution) of the CC&Rs or the association.
c. Grant the City the right (though not the obligation) to enforce the CC&Rs (at a
minimum those provisions related to City -required items).
EN8. Prior to first building permit, the applicant shall record the approved CC&Rs with the
Los Angeles County Recorder's office.
EN9. 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 10. Prior to first certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall transfer ownership of open space
lots to the HOA. The grant deed shall be submitted to Engineering Services for review
and approval by the City Engineer prior to Final Map Approval.
Grading, Drainage and Geology Requirements
EN11. 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. .�
EN12. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for
grading outside of the property lines/tract boundary from the adjacent property owner(s).
EN13. Prior to issuance of grading permits within their respective jurisdiction, the applicant
shall acquire applicable permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, California
Department of Fish and Game, and the Regional Water Control Board. A copy of the
permits, or a response letter from each agency indicating a permit is not required, shall be
submitted to the City prior to issuance of grading permits.
EN14. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall obtain approval and connection
permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Land Development
Division to connect the on -site storm drain system to a public storm drain system.
EN15. Prior to the City's release of any bond monies posted for the construction of storm drain
infrastructure, the applicant or subsequent property owners shall be responsible for
providing all required materials and documentation to complete the storm drain transfer
process from the City of Santa Clarita to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
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 is assumed by the Flood Control
District.
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EN16. Prior to recordation of the Tract Map, the applicant shall form an assessment district to
finance the future ongoing maintenance and capital replacement of SUSMP
devices/systems identified on the latest approved Drainage Concept/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
EN17. This project is a development planning priority project under the City's NPDES
Municipal Stormwater Permit as a development with 10 or more dwelling units. 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 County of Los Angeles
Low Impact Development Manual, and the City's LID Ordinance for details.
EN18. 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.
Street Improvement Requirements
EN19. Prior to any construction (including, but not limited to, drive approaches, sidewalks, curb
and gutter, etc.), trenching or grading within public or private 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 Division.
EN20. Prior to building final, all new and existing power lines and overhead cables less than 34
KV within or fronting the project site (including alleys) shall be installed underground.
EN21. The property boundaries of the site abut to the State of California, Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) jurisdiction. Encroachments into Caltrans jurisdiction shall be
OEM permitted by Caltrans prior to issuance of any building permits by the City.
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EN22. 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.
EN23. Prior to Tract Map approval, the applicant shall prepare the required documents/maps to
vacate that portion of Sand Canyon Road that is no longer needed for roadway purposes
within Planning Area 2 (PA2), as directed by the City Engineer.
EN24. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall record easements for all utility
companies for the proposed vacated area.
EN25. Prior to the Tract Map being filed with the County Recorder, the applicant shall not grant
or record easements within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for
dedication for public streets or highways, access rights, building restriction rights, or
other easements; unless subordinated to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements
are granted after the date of tentative map approval, subordination must be executed by
the easement holder prior to the filing of the Tract Map.
EN26. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall construct street pavement per
either of the following options. Prior to street plan approval, the selected option shall be
indicated on the plan.
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a. The applicant shall construct the full pavement section including the final lift of
asphalt to finish grade in conformance with the design TI. Prior to building final, the
applicant shall refurbish the pavement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. The applicant shall construct a pavement section that is a minimum of 1'/2" lower than
finish grade, in conformance with the design TI. Prior to building final, the applicant
shall refurbish the pavement, and complete the final lift of asphalt to meet finish
grade to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
EN27. Prior to first building final, the applicant shall construct the following street
improvements along the frontage of the project site, as directed by the City Engineer:
Street Name
Inverted
Shoulder
Curb &
Gutter
Base &
Paving
Street
Lights
Street
Trees
Sidewalk
Width
Landscaped
Median
Soledad Canyon Road
X
X
X
X
Sidewalk
X
(10' min)
Sand Canyon Road
X
X
X
X
Sidewalk
X
(5' min)*
"See condition TE13 for clarification on the design for the sidewalk on Sand Canyon Road.
EN28. Prior to building final for each phase, the applicant shall construct full street
improvements within the project site, as directed by the City Engineer:
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Street Name
Inverted
Shoulder
Curb &
Gutter
Base &
Paving
Street
Lights
Street
Trees
Sidewalk
5' min
Landscaped
Median
A Street
X
X
X
X
X
B Street
X
X
X
X
X
C Street
X
X
X
X
X
D Street
X
X
X
X
X
E Street
X
X
X
X
X
Sewer Improvement Requirements
EN29. The on -site sewer shall be a publicly maintained sewer.
EN30. 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 and Safety
Division with written confirmation from the Sanitation District that the property has been
annexed.
EN31. Prior to issuance of building permits, the proposed building(s) shall be connected to the
existing sewer main in Sand Canyon Road (PC 10434).
EN32. Prior to sewer plan approval, the applicant shall provide a sewer area study in accordance
one with City policies for review and approval by the City Engineer.
EN33. Prior to building final, the applicant shall construct all sewer upgrades per the approved
sewer area study, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION
TE 1. Adequate sight visibility is required at all intersections (street -street intersections or
driveway -street intersections) and shall follow the latest Caltrans manual for applicable
requirements. Adequate sight visibility (including corner sight visibility) shall be
demonstrated on the final map and grading plan. All necessary easements for this purpose
shall be recorded with the final map. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to
issuance of first building permit.
TE2. All private driveways and streets shall intersect 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 first building permit.
TE3. 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.
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TE4. No access will be permitted within curb return. This shall be included as a note on all
applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit.
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TE5. Minimum width of all interior driveways shall be 26 feet and shall be shown on all
applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit.
TE6. Any dead-end drive aisles serving more than one unit shall extend a minimum of five feet
beyond the edge of the last driveway or have turn -around area to facilitate vehicular
movements. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building
permit. Parking stalls are not permitted at the end of any dead-end drive aisles.
TE7. 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.
TE8. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall post "No
Parking —Fire Lane" signs along all private streets and driveways with a curb -to -curb
width of less than 34 feet and serving more than one unit. This shall be shown on all
applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit.
TE9. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall obtain
approval from the Los Angeles County Fire Department for any private street and
driveway sections. 0"
TE10. Prior to issuance of first building permit, the applicant shall acquire and dedicate to the
City the right-of-way required for all street improvements as identified in the Traffic
Study and all subsequent revisions/additions/addenda, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
TE 11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall dedicate additional street right-
of-way along Sand Canyon Road for a total of 92 feet within the project site, as directed
by the City Engineer.
TE12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall dedicate additional street right-
of-way along Soledad Canyon Road for a total of 116 feet within the project site, as
directed by the City Engineer.
TE13. Prior to issuance of first building occupancy permit, Sand Canyon Road, along the
project frontage, shall be improved to include a Class II bicycle lane and one
vehicular travel lane in each direction, and a meandering 12-foot paseo within a 24-
foot landscaped parkway along the east side (project side).
TE 14. Per the Caltrans comment letter (April 17, 2017) on the Draft EIR, prior to
completion of the Caltrans Mitigation Agreement, the applicant shall complete a
traffic study for the operation of the off- and on -ramp for SR-14, east of Soledad
Canyon Road, especially for the movement and queue analysis of the westbound left-
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mom turn phasing from Soledad Canyon Road onto the SR-14 on -ramp. This traffic study
shall also include the adjacent intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon
Road. If any improvements to either intersection are required as a result of this study,
these improvements shall be completed prior to the 100th certificate of occupancy for
the residential component or equivalent trip generation.
TE 15. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall pay a traffic -
signal timing fee for the update of the traffic -signal timing at up to ten intersections in the
surrounding area. The cost is $4,000 per intersection ($40,000 total). This fee shall be
used to improve traffic flow and minimize traffic congestion along the corridors impacted
by project -related traffic, through traffic signal retiming and related infrastructure
improvements.
TE 16. 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 $18,910. The B&T rate is
subject to change and is based on the rate at the time of payment.
Standard B&T Fee Calculation:
Commercial = the gross acres (9.6) x the district rate ($18,910) x 5.0
Sam _ $907,680 until June 30, 2017
Townhouse = the number of units (580) x the district rate ($18,910) x 0.8
_ $8,774,240 until June 30, 2017
Mobile Home = the number of units (123) x the district rate ($18,910) x 0.5
_ $1,162,965 (credit) until June 30, 2017
Total B&T = $907,680 + $8,774,240 — $1,162,965 = $8,518,955
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
ES 1. For the commercial portion of the project: Provide sufficient trash enclosures to house at
least six three -yard bins. Three of the bins should be reserved for recyclable materials
only. This requirement is subject to change once more information on the project is
provided. In addition, space should be added for organics/food waste recycling bins per
AB 1826. More information is needed to determine what is necessary to meet these
requirements. Please contact Environmental Services to discuss.
ES2. For the assisted living portion of the project: Please provide sufficient trash enclosures to
house at least 18 three -yard bins. Nine of the bins should be reserved for recyclable
materials only. This requirement is subject to change once more information on the
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is provided. In addition, space should be added for organics/food waste recycling
bins per AB 1826. More information is needed to determine what is necessary to meet
these requirements. Please contact Environmental Services to discuss. •�
ES3. The enclosure(s) should be shown on the site plan with dimensions, 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 (You may place
the containers in the underground parking structure if a minimum of 20 feet overhead
clearance is provided to allow collection vehicles the ability to enter the parking area and
service the container(s)).
ES4. For the residential portion of the project: All single-family residential dwellings shall be
designed with space provided (out of public view) for three 90-gallon trash carts, one
each for trash, recycling, and green waste.
ES5. All demolition projects regardless of valuation, all renovation or improvement projects
valuated greater than $100,000, and all new construction projects valuated greater than
$500,000 must comply with the City's Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D)
Recycling Ordinance.
ES6. 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 50% of the entire project's inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste and
50% of the remaining C&D waste must be recycled or reused rather than disposing in
a landfill.
c. A deposit of 3% of the estimated total project cost or $25,000, whichever is less, is
required. The full deposit will be returned to the applicant upon proving that 50% of
the inert and remaining C&D waste was recycled or reused.
EST Per the California Green Building Standards Code, 100% 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.
ES8. 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 for a complete list of franchised
haulers in the City.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS DIVISION
Landscape Maintenance District
SDI. This parcel is located within Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone 2008-1, which MR
was established to fund the construction and maintenance of landscaped medians on
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major thoroughfares throughout the City of Santa Clarita. Applicant is required to
financially contribute to Zone 2008-1 in a manner reflective of this LMD zone's
assessment methodology.
SD2. No on -site private property landscaping shall be maintained by LMD.
SD3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall form a local LMD under the
1972 Act for the ongoing funding of required maintenance and improvement of
landscaping, street trees, irrigation, and monument signage on the perimeter of the
project, abutting Sand Canyon and Soledad Canyon Roads.
SD4. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall, at their sole expense, relocate or remove and re-
install the existing monument sign in a prominent location in the vicinity of the existing
easement that has been granted to the City of Santa Clarita. The monument sign and
surrounding landscaping shall be approved by the LMD prior to issuance of a grading
permit. The applicant shall grant an easement for landscape maintenance purposes to the
City of Santa Clarita for any areas to be maintained by the LMD that are not within the
public right of way.
Urban Forestry
SD5. Upon formal submittal, the applicant shall be required to install street trees within the
public right of way. Tree species shall be approved by the City Urban Forestry.
SD6. The 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.
SD7. 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).
SD8. Parkway trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box.
SD9. All trees shall be placed a minimum of five feet from any underground utilities.
Streetlight Maintenance District
SD10. Five of the parcels in this project have been annexed into the City's Streetlight
Maintenance District (SMD). The applicant will work with the Special Districts Office to
determine how many contiguous parcels they own that remain to be annexed.
SDI 1. The applicant shall annex the remaining parcels into the SMD to fund the operations and
maintenance of street lights and traffic signals.
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a. Following the completed annexation, the annual SMD assessment will be included
on the property tax bill. The current assessment, for FY 16/17, is $77.34 per
Equivalent Benefit Unit (EBU).
b. EBUs are based on land use (table attached). Vacant/unimproved parcels are not
assessed.
c. 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.
Oak Trees
OT1. The project site has a total of three (3) protected oak trees, one (1) of which is Heritage
size, Oak Tree Number 2. The other two (2) oaks are of non -heritage size and are
proposed for removal due to grading and development requirements of the project. The
proposed oak removals include Oak Tree Number 1, and Oak Tree Number 3.
OT2. The applicant is approved to remove two (2) Coast Live Oaks as documented in the
submitted oak tree reports dated February 9, 2016, and the addendum dated January 5,
2017, by Kerry Norman of Arbor Essence.
a. The approved oak tree removals include Oak Tree Number 1 and Oak Tree Number
3.
b. Collectively these two (2) oaks have an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) ""
appraised tree values of $43,400.
c. The project/applicant is required to mitigate with approved replacement oak trees
within the project site equal to the ISA appraised monetary value of $43,400 for the
two (2) oak tree removals.
Approved Oak Tree Removals:
OT3. The applicant is required to bond for the entire ISA Dollar Value of all oak trees
proposed for removal and/or relocation prior to issuance of grading permit. The bond
will remain in place for the entire mitigation period. Upon successful completion of the
three (3) year mitigation, the applicant may request bond exoneration
OT4. The applicant is approved to remove:
a. Oak Tree Number 1 which has an ISA value of $33,200.
i. Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia).
ii. Four trunks measuring 22", 15", 13" and 5" in diameter.
b. Oak Tree Number 3 with an ISA value of $10,200.
iii. Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
iv. Four trunks measuring 5", 8", 11" and I P in diameter.
c. Collectively these approved oak removals equal $43,400. +�
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Oak Tree Preservation and Protection:
OT5. Oak Tree Number 2 — SHALL NOT BE REMOVED OR ENCROACHED UPON. This
Heritage oak has an ISA value of $53,300 and shall be protected at all times throughout
development. Oak tree encroachments are permitted into the protected zone as shown on
the approved site plan, and in accordance with the Oak Tree Specialist.
a. Additionally, this oak shall be protected with temporary chain link fencing five feet
tall installed at the oak tree protected zone, five feet beyond the drip line, prior to any
construction activities, including but not limited to, demolition, grading, excavation,
or construction.
b. This oak shall be monitored by the project arborist every 60 to 90 days depending on
construction activities and condition of tree.
c. Oak Tree Monitoring shall continue for an additional three years after the last
certificate of occupancy for the project.
d. Supplemental oak tree monitoring reports shall be submitted electronically to the City
Oak Tree Specialist at rsartain@santa-clarita.com.
e. The applicant may be required to provide additional preservation measures to ensure
the preservation of the oak tree and may include mulching, watering, and pest control.
Oak Tree Mitigation Plan:
OT6. The applicant is required to submit an Oak Tree Mitigation Plan for the replacement oaks
trees to be planted within the project site. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be
submitted to the City Planning Division and the City Oak Tree Specialist prior to Grading
Permit Approval.
a. The oak tree mitigation and replacement plan shall equal the removed ISA tree value
of $43,400.
b. The oak tree mitigation plan shall include the location of all the proposed oak tree
replacements, including the quantity, size, cost, placement and species, of boxed
trees.
c. The oak tree mitigation site plan shall have a summary table/legend with the quantity,
type, value/cost and size of the replacement oaks.
d. The Oak Tree Mitigation Plan shall be an independent and separate plan from the
Landscape Plan. ("The Mitigation Oaks shall also be shown on the Landscape Plan).
e. All replacement mitigation oaks shall be native Coast Live Oaks, unless otherwise
approved by the City.
f. The project is encouraged to locate the replacement mitigation oaks in highly visible
prominent locations such as round -a -bouts, large parkways, parks, open space and
landscape areas.
g. All mitigation oaks shall have some form of permanent irrigation approved by the
City; however, spray or rain -bird type irrigation will not be accepted.
OTT All mitigation oaks are required to be monitored by the project arborist on behalf of the
developer for a minimum of three (3) years or until sufficiently established. Monitoring
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shall consist of intervals of three-month, six-month or annual depending on health and ON"
condition of mitigation oaks. Monitoring reports shall be submitted electronically to the
City Oak Tree Specialist.
OT8. All mitigation oaks that do not live or become sufficiently established shall be replaced
and the monitoring continued until adequate establishment.
OT9. Applicant shall comply with the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree Ordinance and Oak Tree
Preservation and Protection Guidelines at all times throughout the completion of the
proj ect.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FD L The proposed development may necessitate multiple ingress/egress access for the
circulation of traffic an emergency response issues.
FD2. The development of this project must comply with all applicable code and ordinance
requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants.
FD3. Specific fire and life safety requirements for the construction phase will be addressed at
the building fire plan check. There may be additional fire and life safety requirements
during this time.
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FD4. Every building constructed shall be accessible to Fire Department apparatus by way of
access roadways with an all-weather surface of not less than the prescribed width. The
roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls when
measured by an unobstructed route around the exterior of the building.
FD5. When involved with subdivision in a city contracting fire protection with the County of
Los Angeles Fire Department, Fire Department requirements for access, fire flows, and
hydrants are addressed during the subdivision map stage.
FD6. Fire Department requirements for access, fire flows, and hydrants are addressed during
the building permit stage.
FD7. Fire sprinkler systems are required in some residential and most commercial occupancies.
For those occupancies not requiring fire sprinkler systems it is strongly suggested that
fire sprinkler systems be installed. This will reduce potential fire and life losses. Systems
are now technically and economically feasible for residential use.
FD8. The development may require fire flows up to 8,000 gallons per minute at 20 pounds per
square inch residual pressure for up to a four-hour duration as outlined in the 2016
County of Los Angeles Code Appendix B. Final fire flows will be based on the size of
buildings, its relationship to other structures, property lines, and types of construction
used.
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FD9. Fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet and shall meet the following requirements:
a. No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet via vehicular access form a
public fire hydrant.
b. No portion of a building shall exceed 400 feet via vehicular access from a properly
spaced public fire hydrant.
c. Additional hydrants will be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified distances.
d. When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 200 feet on a commercial street, hydrants shall be
required at the corner and mid -block.
e. A cul-de-sac shall not be more than 500 feet in length when serving land zoned for
commercial use.
FD10. Turning radii shall not be less than 32 feet. This measurement shall be determined at
the centerline of the road. A Fire Department approved turning area shall be provided
for all driveways exceeding 150 feet in -length and at the end of all cul-de-sacs.
FD 11. All on -site driveways/roadways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28
feet clear -to -sky. The on -site driveway is to be within 150 feet of all portions of the
exterior walls of the first story of any building. The centerline of the access driveway
shall be located parallel to and within 30 feet of an exterior wall on one side of the
proposed structure.
FD 12. Driveway width for non-residential developments shall be increased when any of the
following conditions will exist:
a. Provide 34 feet in -width when parallel parking is allowed on one side of the
access roadway/driveway. Preference is that such parking is not adjacent to the
structure.
b. Provide 42 feet in -width when parallel parking is allowed on each side of the
access roadway/driveway.
c. Any access way less than 34 feet in -width shall be labeled "Fire Lane" on the final
recording map and final buildingplans.
d. For streets or driveways with parking restrictions: The entrance to the
street/driveway and intermittent spacing distances of 150 feet shall be posted with
Fire Department approved signs stating, "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" in three-
inch high letters. Driveway labeling is necessary to ensure access for Fire
Departmentuse.
FD 13. Fire hydrant spacing shall be 300 feet and shall meet the following requirements:
a. No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet via vehicular access from a
public fire hydrant.
b. No portion of a building shall exceed 400 feet via vehicular access from a
properly spaced fire hydrant.
.r c. When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 200 feet hydrants will be required at the corner
and mid -block.
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d. Additional hydrants will be required if the hydrant spacing exceeds specified
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distances.
FD 14. Turning radii shall not be less than 32 feet. This measurement shall be determined at
the centerline of the road. A Fire Department approved turning area shall be provided
for all driveways exceeding 150 feet in -length and at the end of all cul-de-sacs.
FD 15. All on -site driveways shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28 feet clear -to -
sky. The 28-foot width does not allow for parking and shall be designated as a "Fire
Lane" and have appropriate signage. The centerline of the on -site driveway shall be
located parallel to and within 30 feet of an exterior wall on one side of the proposed
structure. The on -site driveway is to be within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of any building.
FD16. The 28 feet in -width shall be increasedto:
a. 34 feet in -width when parallel parking is allowed on one side of the access way.
b. 36 feet in -width when parallel parking is allowed on both sides of the access way.
c. Any access way less than 34 feet in -width shall be labeled "Fire Lane" on the final
recording map and final buildingplans.
d. For streets or driveways with parking restrictions: The entrance to the
street/driveway and intermittent spacing distances of 150 feet shall be posted with
Fire Department approved signs stating, "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" in three-
inch high letters. Driveway labeling is necessary to ensure access for Fire
Department use.
FD17. When serving land zoned for residential uses having a density of more than four units
per net acre:
a. A cul-de-sac shall be a minimum of 34 feet in -width and shall not be more than
700 feet in -length.
b. The length of the cul-de-sac may be increased to 1000 feet if a minimum of 36
feet in -width is provided.
c. A Fire Department approved turning area shall be provided at the endof a cul-de-
sac.
FD 18. Fire hydrant spacing shall be 600 feet and shall meet the following requirements:
a. No portion of lot frontage shall be more than 450 feet via vehicular access from a
public fire hydrant.
b. No portion of a structure should be placed on a lot where it exceeds 750 feet via
vehicular access from a properly spaced public fire hydrant.
c. When cul-de-sac depth exceeds 450 feet on aresidential street, hydrants shall be
required at the corner andmid-block.
d. Additional hydrants will be required if hydrant spacing exceeds specified
distances.
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FD 19. A Fire Department approved turning area shall be provided for all driveways
exceeding 150 feet in -length and at the end of all cul-de-sacs.
FD20. Fire Department access shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28 feet clear -
to -sky and be within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of
any single unit. If exceeding 150 feet provide 20 feet minimum paved width "Private
Driveway/Fire Lane" clear -to -sky to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior
walls of the unit. Fire Lanes serving three or more units shall be increased to 26 feet.
FD21. Streets or driveways within the development shall be provided with the following:
a. Provide 36 feet in -width on all streets where parking is allowed on both sides.
b. Provide 34 feet in -width on cul-de-sacs up to 700 feet in -length. This allows
parking on both sides of the street.
c. Provide 36 feet in -width on cul-de-sacs from 701 to 1000 feet in -length. This
allows parking on both sides of the street.
d. For streets or driveways with parking restrictions: The entrance to the
street/driveway and intermittent spacing distances of 150 feet shall be posted with
Fire Department approved signs stating "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" in three-
inch high letters. Driveway labeling is necessary to ensure access for Fire
Department use. Turning radii shall not be less than 32 feet. This measurement
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be determined at the centerline of the road.
FD22. All access devices and gates shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title
19, Articles 3.05 and 3.16.
FD23. All access devices and gates shall meet the following requirements:
a. Any single -gated opening used for ingress and egress shall be a minimum of 26
feet in-widthclear-to-sky.
b. Any divided gate opening (when each gate is used for a single direction of travel
i.e., ingress or egress) shall be a minimum width of 20 feet clear -to -sky.
c. Gates and/or control devices shall be positioned a minimum of 50 feet from a
public right-of-way and shall be provided with a turnaround having a minimum of
32 feet of turning radius. If an intercom system is used the 50 feet shall be
measured from the right-of-way to the intercom control device.
d. All limited access devices shall be of a type approved by the Fire Department.
e. Gate plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department prior to installation. These
plans shall show all locations, widths, and details of the proposed gates.
FD24. All proposals for traffic calming measures (speed humps/bumps/cushions, traffic
circles, roundabouts, etc.) shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review prior
r•, to implementation.
FD25. Disruptions to water service shall be coordinated with the County of Los Angeles Fire
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Department and alternate water sources shall be provided for fire protection during
such disruptions.
TRANSIT DIVISION
TD 1. There is fixed route bus service between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on
Soledad Canyon daily.
TD2. 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.
TD3. Applicant shall provide a bus stop/s at the location of. Northwest corner of Soledad
Canyon and "A" Street.
TD4. Applicant shall construct a pedestrian path from the bus stop/s to the development.
TD5. Bus stop/s may require additional right of way (ROW) as approved by the City Engineer.
TD6. At the location of the bus stop/s, the applicant shall provide a permanent stylized shelter
structure. The bus stops shall consist of. a 10' x 25' concrete pad placed behind the
sidewalk, a bench, a trash receptacle, and lighting. Proposed shelter structure and all bus
stop amenities shall be approved by City Transit staff prior to installation. All
specifications and appropriate paperwork shall be supplied to the Transit Division prior to
installation.
TD7. Applicant shall provide a site plan, showing amenities within a 100-foot radius of the bus
stop/s. This plan shall show the locations of all utility meters, utility structures,
landscaping, buildings, pedestrian walkways, and parking spaces. This plan shall also
show all other items not listed above located within the 100-foot radius of the bus stop/s.
TDB. Shelter design, structure and amenities shall be approved by appropriate city staff
including Transit, Planning, Building and Safety, and Engineering. All specifications and
appropriate paperwork for the bus stop shall be supplied to the Transit Division prior to
installation.
TD9. A color elevations and materials board for the proposed bus shelter shall be supplied to
Planning with project submittal.
TD10. The bus stop/s location shall be a minimum of 100 feet from the curb return or as
specified by city staff.
TD 11. At the location of the bus stop/s, the sidewalk shall meet the street for no less than 25
feet.
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TD 12. The bus stop/s shall comply with all ADA regulations as specified in the most recent
version of the California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook (CalDag). Proposed disabled
access shall be drawn on all plans.
TD 13. Bus stops shall be shown and labeled on the site plan.
TD 14. Prior to occupancy of the first building, the bus stop/s shall be installed to the satisfaction
of city staff.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
PR1. Prior to the recordation of an applicable final tract/parcel map, the applicant shall set 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". Private Park credit shall be
measured after the Multi -family requirement from UDC 17.57.030 Multifamily
Residential Standards, Section G Recreation Facilities has been calculated by the City's
Planning Department. The final park dedication fee calculation is attached. There is a
variance to the code requiring fees to be paid at Final Map currently in place by City
Council authority that allows fees to be paid at Building Permit for each phase.
PR2. The developer shall construct a Class II bike path with meandering sidewalk, on Sand
Canyon Road from Soledad Canyon Road north to the extent of the project boundary.
The Class II Trail shall be built to City standards.
PR3. The developer shall construct a Class II Bike Lane on Soledad Canyon Road.
PR4. All interior trails and paseos shall be HOA owned and maintained.
PR5. All open space parcels shall be owned and maintained by an HOA or POA.
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TOTAL FEES DUE WITH PRIVATE PARK C REDIT= $6.302,419
TOTAL FEES DUE WITHOUT CREDIT= $9.003.456
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ATTACHMENT A
Preliminary Landscape Plan — Fifteen (15) copies of a landscape plan drawn to scale (minimum
plan size 24' x 36") indicating:
❑ Project name and location, vicinity map, north arrow and scale (scale to match site
plan), property lines and dimensions; label all adjacent streets and provide dimensions
to centerline
❑ Date of preparation; date(s) of revisions, if applicable
❑ Name and contact information of the project landscape architect or designer
❑ Existing and proposed land use and zoning
❑ Lot square footage or acreage, proposed lot area for landscaping in square feet,
percentage of parking lot area proposed for landscaping,
❑ Location of buildings, parking areas, vehicular/pedestrian circulation, etc.
❑ Location and dimensions of doorways, windows and overhangs, where applicable
❑ Location and dimensions of retaining walls, including top -of -wall and base -of -wall
spot elevations
❑ Spot elevations indicating pad elevations, hardscape footing elevations, pathway
elevations, retaining walls, and all other places where grade change would affect
design implementation
❑ Location and dimensions of doorways, windows and overhangs, where applicable
❑ Location and dimensions of all ground -mounted mechanical, electrical, or other
equipment, if known (air conditioner condensers, Edison transformer boxes, cable TV
.•. boxes, backflow preventers, fire equipment/backflow preventers, gang mailboxes,
water, sewer, telephone, etc.)
❑ Location of existing and proposed easements
❑ Location and graphic dimensions of all existing and proposed trees and shrubs
❑ Location of all proposed and existing oak trees
❑ Location of all exterior light standards
❑ A Tree Legend in table form indicating symbol or abbreviation, botanical name,
common name, size, quantity, and water usage (low, medium, high)
❑ A Plant Legend in table form for all shrubs and ground cover, indicating: symbol or
abbreviation, botanical name, common name, size, quantity, water usage (low,
medium, high), height and canopy diameter for mature shrubs. Replace height and
width with typical spacing for groundcover plantings.
❑ Location, dimensions, and gradient (if applicable) of any turf area
❑ Notes indicating design intent at key locations (e.g. screening, entry treatment,
streetscape, property line treatment, etc.).
❑ Detail pedestrian plazas/site furniture and enhanced paving if not shown on the plans.
❑ The height and design of all fencing, walls, trash enclosures, and/or adjacent
development, including retaining walls, slopes, fences, etc., that could influence on -
site landscaping.
❑ Irrigation system point -of -connection
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