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DATE: March 13, 1990
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Mark Scott
SUBJECT: Appeal from Planning.Commission Denial Without Prejudice --
Tentative Tract Map 41812 and Oak Tree Permit 89=016
Resolution 90-43
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
BACKGROUND
This item was on the agenda of February .27, 1990, as a public hearing to
appeal a denial without prejudice by the Planning Commission. At that
hearing, the City Council voted to approve the project with several
modifications and directed staff to bring this item back to the March 13,
1990, meeting.
Attached you will find the- revised map, resolution and conditions of
approval. The changes in the conditions include a reduction to 10 lots,
preservation of the oak tree slated for removal, the applicant's agreement not
to protest any future flood improvement district. Additionally, the applicant
has agreed to Provide $10,000 to the City towards park improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve 1) the attached negative declaration;
2) the revised tract map 41812 (Exhibit A); and
3) the revised conditions of approval (Exhibit B).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 90-43
2. Conditions of Approval
3. Negative Declaration
4. Revised tract 41812 map
Agenda Item:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 41812
AND
OAR TREE PERMIT 89-016
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as
follows:
a. An application for a Tentative Tract Map 41812 and Oak Tree Permit
89-016 was filed by Linda Sherlock and Larry Stevens (the
"applicant") on April 3, 1989. The application relates to the real
property located at 15516 Iron Canyon Road. (Assessors parcels
2848-003-038, 2848-005-027,028).
b. The Tract Map was reviewed by the Community Development and.Building
and Safety Departments of the City of Santa Clarita and has been
deemed consistent with the required standards.
C. A duly noticed'public hearing was held on the application by the
Planning Commission on January 2, 1990 at the City Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, Ca.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at
the public hearing, and upon studie's and investigation made by the City
Council and on its behalf, the Council further finds and determines as follows:
a. This tract map is for the subdivision .of the subject property,
consisting of three lots in the A-1-2 Light Agricultural Zone in the
City of Santa Clarita, for the creation of ten parcels for the
development of ten (10) single-family residences on approximately
33.93 acres. The property is presently developed with one single
family residence. The rest of the subject property is undeveloped.
b. The City is proceeding in a timely fashion with the preparation of a
,general plan. There is a reasonable probability that this project
will be consistent with the general plan proposal which will be
studied within a reasonable time. There is little or no probability
of substantial detriment to or interference with the future adopted
general plan if this project is ultimately inconsistent with the
plan. This project complies with all applicable requirements of
state law and local ordinances.
c. Though the -City of Santa Clarita has not adopted the Santa Clarita
.Valley Area Plan as prepared by Los Angeles County, the proposed
subdivision is consistent with the Area Plan designation of N1
(Non -Urban Residential) and W (Floodway).
d. The site is physically suitable for the type of proposed development
and density since the site has, or will have as a result of
conditions imposed by this resolution, proper access, proper water
system facilities, proper drainage and consistency with the
densities and uses specified in the Zoning Ordinance.
e. The development of the property as apporved by this Resolution and
as set forth on the subject tract map will not unreasonably
interfere with the free and complete exercise of public utility
rights- of -way and/or easements on the subject property whether
served by the City of Santa Clarita and/or any public utility
serving said parcel.
f. The design and improvement of the subdivision will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, because the site is not
within a sensitive habitat area and all potential impacts are
insignificant as noted in the environmental review section of the
staff report.
g. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not
cause serious public health problems, since sanitary requirements,
geologic hazards, expansive properties of soils, sheet overflow and
ponding conditions as well as contributory drainage from adjoining
properties will be mitigated prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
h. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for
future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the
subdivision.
i. The proposed subdivision does not contain or front upon any public
waterway, river, stream, coastline, shoreline, lake or reservoir.
j. The housing needs of the region were considered and balanced against
the public service needs of local residents.
k. No discharge of waste from the subdivision into an existing
community sewer system will occur which would result in a violation
of existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
1. The design and improvement of the subdivision will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or
use of property within the proposed subdivision, because all such
easements have.been incorporated into the proposed public streets.
SECTION 3. The City of Santa Clarita Cuty Council has reviewed and
considered the environmental information contained in the Initial Study, and
determines that it is in compliance with CEQA and that the proposed project
will not have a significant impact on the environment. A negative declaration
was prepared for this project. Based upon the findings stated above, the City
Council hereby approves the negative declaration.
SECTION 4. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby
approves the application for the vesting tentative tract map and oak tree
permit subject to the .conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and Exhibit
"B".
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall .certify the adoption of this
Resolution and shall transmit a copy to the applicant,. the Department of
Public Works and the City Engineer..
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13thday of March 1990.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CIty Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of 'a Resolution adopted by
the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 13th day of March 1990, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT °B°
Tentative Tract Map 41812
and
Oak Tree Permit 89-016
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General
1. The approval of this Tentative Tract Map shall expire two years from
the date of conditional.approval.
2. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally
approved map prior to the date of expiration for a period of .time
not to exceed one .year: If such extension is requested, it must be
filed no later than 60 days prior to expiration.
3. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Community
Development Department in writing of any change .in ownership,
designation of a new engineer, or a change in the status of the
developer, within 30 days of said change.
4. 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 permit. The applicant shall defend,
indemnify, and hold.harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or preceding against
the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attach, set aside,
void, or annul, the approval of this subdivision by the City, which
action is brought within the time period provided for in Government
Code Section 66499.37. In the event the City becomes aware of any
such claim, .action, or proceeding, the City shall promptly notify
the .applicant and shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City
fails to promptly 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 entitlement is approved by.the applicant.
Public Works Department
5. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the A-1-2 Light
Agriculture Zone.
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6. Details and notes shown on the tentative map are not necessarily
approved. Any details or notes which may be inconsistent with
requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City
policies must be specifically approved in other conditions, or
ordinance requirements are modified to those shown on the tentative
map upon approval by the Advisory Agency.
7. All easements existing at the time of final map approval must be
accounted for on the approved tentative map. This includes the
location, owner, .purpose, and recording reference for all existing
easements. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate in nature, a
statement to that effect must be shown on the tentative map in lieu
of its location. If all easements have not been accounted for,
submit a corrected tentative map to the Department of Community
Development for approval.
8. Prior to submitting the tract or parcel map to the City Engineer for
his examination pursuant to Sections 66442 and/or 66450 of the
Government Code, obtain clearances from all affected departments and
divisions, including a clearance for the following mapping items:
mathematical accuracy; survey analysis; and correctness of
certificates, signatures, etc.
9. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, a
preliminary guarantee is needed. A final guarantee will be
required. If said signatures do not appear on the. final map, a
title report/guarantee is needed showing all fee owners and interest
holders and this account must remain open until the final parcel map
is filed with the County Recorder.
10. Permission granted to eliminate existing offer of dedication for
Warm Springs Road where it does not fall within approved alignment.
11. Applicant shall have proposed alignment of Warm Springs Road
approved by the Engineering Department prior to submitting street
plans for plan check.
12. The minimum centerline radius is 350 feet on all local streets with
40 feet between curbs and on all streets where grades exceed 10%.
13. Construct- drainage improvements and offer easements needed for
street drainage or slopes.
14. Repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement on
streets within or abutting the subdivision.
15. Provide and install street name signs prior to occupancy of
building(s).
16. Whenever there is an offer of a future street or a private and
future street, provide.a.drainage statement/letter.
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17. Whenever the centerline of the existing pavement does not coincide
with the record centerline, provide a new centerline to the
satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
18. Make an offer of private and future right-of-way 30 feet from
centerline on Iron Canyon Road.
19. Make an offer of private and future right-of-way 32 feet from
centerline on Warm Springs Road.
20. Construct inverted shoulder pavement 14 feet (lane width) and 4 feet
(shoulder width) on all streets.
21. Approval from the Health Department required for septic systems.
22. Prior to final approval, enter into a written agreement with the
City of Santa Clarita whereby the subdivider agrees to pay to the
City a sum (to be determined by the City Council) times the factor
per development unit for the purpose of contributing to a proposed
Bridge and Thoroughfare Benefit District to implement the highway
element of the General Plan as a means of mitigating the traffic
impacts of this and other subdivisions in the area. The form of
security for performance of said agreement shall be as approved by
the City.
The agreement shall include the following provisions:
Upon establishment of the district and the area of benefit,
the fee shall be paid to a special Department of Public
Works fund.
In the event funds are required for work prior to formation
of the District, the Director of Public Works may demand a
sum of $1,000 (or greater as determined by the City
Council), times the factor per development unit to .be
credited toward the final fee established under the
District.
The subdivider may construct improvements of equivalent
value in lieu of paying fees established for the district
subject to approval of the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works may require the developer to
submit a traffic report periodically that addresses traffic
congestion and the need to mitigate the problems prior to
issuing building permits.
Factors for development units are as follows:
Development Unit
Factor
Single Family per unit 1.0
The Project is in the Route -126 Bridge and Thoroughfare District.
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23. Construct a water system with appurtenant facilities to serve all
lots/parcels in the land division. The system shall include fire
hydrants of the type and location as determined by the Fire Chief.
The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and
fire flows.
24. The final map must be approved by the Geology and Soils Section to
assure that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
25. A grading plan must be approved by the Geology and Soils Section.
This grading plan must be based on a detailed engineering geology
report and/or soils engineering report and must be specifically
approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer and show all
recommendations submitted by them. It must also agree with the
tentative map and conditions as approved by the Advisory Agency.
All buttresses over 25 feet high must be accompanied by calculations.
26. A detailed engineering geologic report and soils engineering report
must be approved.
27. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must
be eliminated or delineate a restricted use area approved by the
consultant geologist to the satisfaction of the Geology and Soils
Section and dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the erection
of buildings or other structures within the restricted use areas.
28. Portions of the property lying in and adjacent to natural drainage
courses are subject to flood hazard because of overflow, inundation,
and debris flows.
29. Portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow and ponding
and high velocity scouring action.
30. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the
following requirements must be approved to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works prior to filing of the final map:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard and
dedicate and show necessary easements and/or rights-of-way on
the final map.
b. Place a note of flood hazard as required on the final map and
delineate the areas subject to flood hazard. Dedicate to the
County the right to restrict the erection of buildings in the
flood hazard areas. '
c. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
d. Show and label all natural drainage courses on lots where a note
of flood hazard is allowed.
e. No building permits will be issued for lots/parcels subject to
flood hazard until the buildings are adequately protected.
f. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
31. Portions of the site are located in flood zone A0.
32. A preliminary soil report must be submitted prior to approval of the
final map. The report, based upon adequate test borings or
excavations, shall (1) describe any soil or geologic condition(s)
which, if not corrected might lead to structural damage or slope
failure, and (2) recommend action likely to prevent structural
damage or slope failure. A soil expansion index test is required
and shall be done in accordance with the procedures of UBC Std. No.
29-2.
33. Portions of the project may be within a 1,000' radius of a landfill
area. Comply with Building Code requirements in Section 308(A).
34. Label common driveways as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" and
delineate on the final map to the satisfaction of the Department of
Community Development. Provide for the paving and accessibility of
this driveway prior to recordation, to the satisfaction of the
Department of Community Development and Fire Department.
35. A final tract map must be processed through the City Engineer prior
to being filed with the County Recorder.
36. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, a
preliminary guarantee is needed. A final guarantee will be
required. If said signatures do not appear on the final map,. a
title report/guarantee is needed showing all fee owners and interest
holders and this account must remain open until the final parcel map
is filed with the County Recorder.
37. Ordinance frontage charges as determined by the Director of Public
Works shall be paid before filing this land division map.
38. A deposit is required to review documents and plans from final map
clearance in accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of the Subdivision
Ordinance.
39. There shall be filed with the City Engineer a statement from the
water purveyor indicating that the water system will be operated by
the purveyor and that under normal operating conditions, the system
.will meet the requirements for the land division, and that water
service will be provided to each lot/parcel.
40. Postal delivery receptacles shall be installed in groups to serve
two or more residential units to meet City and Post Office standards.
41. Repair any broken or damaged pavement on streets within or abutting
the subdivision.
Fire Department
42. This property is located within the area described by the Forester
and Fire Warden as Fire Zone 4 and future construction must comply
with applicable Code requirements.
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43. Provide water mains, fire hydrants, and fire flows as required by
the County Forester and Fire Warden for all land shown.on the map to
be recorded.
44. Provide Fire Department and City approved street signs, and building
address numbers prior to occupancy.
45. Fire Department access shall extend to within 150 feet distance of
any portion of structures to be built.
46. Where driveways extend further than 300 feet and are of single
access design, turnarounds suitable for fire protection equipment
use shall be provided and shown on the final map. Turnarounds shall
be designed, constructed and maintained to insure their integrity
for Fire Department use. Where topography dictates, turnarounds
shall be provided for driveways which extend over 150 feet.
47. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted
prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and
maintained serviceable throughout construction.
48. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is
1,000 gallons per minute @ 20 psi for a duration of two hours, over
and above maximum daily domestic demand.
49. Fire Hydrant requirements are as follows: Install two Public Fire
Hydrants and upgrade 1 Public Fire Hydrant.
50. All hydrants shall measure 6"x4"x2 1/2" brass or bronze, conforming
to current AWWA Standard C503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall
be installed a minimum of 25' from a structure or protected by a two
hour fire wall.
51. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted
prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and
maintained serviceable throughout construction.
52. If required fire flow can be met, upgrade will not be required.
Health Department
53. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services requires that
the subdivider notify the State of California, Division of Real
Estate that:
a. Sanitary sewers are not available and the tract will be
dependent upon the use of individual, private sewage disposal
systems.
b. The private sewage disposal systems shall be installed in
compliance with Los Angeles County Health Codes and. Building and
Safety Codes.
c. Issuance of building permits shall be subject to compliance with
the requirements of the Plumbing Code and subject to review and
approval by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
d. The usage of the lots may be limited by the size and type of
sewage systems that can legally be installed.
e. The issuance of buiding permits are subject to "Will Serve"
letters for domestic water supply from the Santa ClaritaiWater
Company.
Department of Recreationand Parks
54. Prior to map recordation, the applicant shall pay the City $10,000
to be used on private safety and beautification improvements at the
entry to Iron Canyon Road at Sand Canyon Road. The project will be
administered by the private homeowners association in this larea,
pursuant to plans which shall be approved by the Directors of
Community Development and Public Works. The City shall collect such
funds and disburse them toward the construction of said improvements
as actual construction costs are incurred and verified by the City.
If said funds are not encumbered within two years of receipt by the
City, the City may at its discretion apply the funds to City park
improvements at other locations.
Department of Community Development
55. All sections of Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance 89-10 apply to this
permit.
56. There is to be no grading or construction activities within the
protected zones of any oak trees including those trees off site
(except tree 124.).
57. The oak tree that is to be encroached upon (124 on the "Exhibit A"),
is be approved by the Department of Community Development.l, The
applicant shall submit detailed drawings depicting the encroachment
prior to any work within the protected zone.
58. During all construction work on the site, a protective fencing is to
be installed around the protected zone of all oak trees on the
site. A four foot high chain-link fence is acceptable.
59. There shall be no storage of materials or parking of any vehicles
under any of the oak trees on or off site.
60. Provisions shall be taken to maintain the existing trees of various
types of lots 2 and 3.
61. The applicant shall enter into a written agreement prior to1final
approval with the Sulpher Springs and William S. Hart School
Districts to assist in mitigating the lack of available classroom
space.
62. The applicant shall vacate the easements of record which is
traversing a building pad. This easement is shown as item 9 of your
Exhibit A.
63. Upon development, a stop -work order shall be considered in effect
upon the discovery of any historical artifacts and/or remains., at
which time the city shall be notified.
64. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the
permittee and the owner of the property involved (if other than the
permittee) have filed with the Director of Community Development
their affidavit stating that they are aware of, and agree .to accept,
all of the conditions of this grant.
65. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant shall record a
document which shall include all lots and be binding upon alllheirs
or successors in interest. Said document shall state that when a
drainage assessment district for the Iron Canyon area is formed,
that the subject property will be included within the district and
that the owners of the property will not object to the formation of
said Drainage Assessment District. The document shall be approved
by the City Attorney and shall meet with the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
66. Iron Canyon Road shall not be used by the applicant for hauling or
other heavy equipment construction access.
67. Warm Springs Road shall be improved as a cul-de-sac as shown on the
tract map and no further dedications beyond the termination of the
cul-de-sac shall be required by the City as condition of this map.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
N E G A T I V E D E C L A R A T I O N
CERTIFICATION DATE:
APPLICANT: Linda Sherlock and Larry Stevens
TYPE OF PERMIT:
Tentative Tract Map No. 41812 and
FILE NO.: Oak Tree Permit No. 89-016
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: 15516 Iron Canyon Road
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: 12 single family lots on +33.93 acres
[ ] City Council
It is the determination of the [ ] Planning Commission
[X] Director of Community Devllopment
upon review that the project will not have a significant
effect upon the environment.
Mitigation measures [X] are attached
[ ] are not attached
Form completed by:
(Signature)
(Name and Title)
Date of Public Notice: December 8. 1989
[X] Legal advertisement.
[X] Posting of properties.
[X] Written notice.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Initial Study Form B)
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Tentative Tract Map No. 41812
CASE NO. Oak Tree Permit 89-016 Prepared by: Fred Follstad
Project Location: 15516 Iron Canyon Road
Project Description and Setting: The project is a 12 -lot subdivision on
approximately 34 acres The site is currently vacant with one structure
and several oaks on flat to steer hillsides.
Santa Clarita Valley
General Plan Designation W (Floodway) and N1 (Non -Urban .5 units per acre)
Zoning: A-1-2
Applicant: Linda Sherlock and Larry Stevens
Environmental Constraint Areas: Oak trees, Firezone 4. Flood Hazard Areas
A. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a- Unstable earth conditions or in changes
in geologic substructures? .................. [ J [X] [ ]
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction.
or overcovering of the soil?. [ ] [XJ [ ]
C. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features? [X] [ ] [ ]
d. The destruction, covering or modification
of any unique geologic or physical
features? ............. _4 .................. [ ] [ ] [X]
e. Any increase in wind.or water erosion of
soils, either on or off the site? .......... [ ] [X] [ ]
f. Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or similar
hazards? ................................... [ ] (X] ( ]
g. Changes in deposition, erosion or
siltation7................................. ( ] (X] ( ]
h. Other modification of a wash, channel,
creek, or river? ........................... [ ] [X] ( ]
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YES MAYBE NO
i. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000
cubic yards or more? ....................... [X] [ ] [ ]
j. Development and/or grading on a slope
greater than 25Z natural grade? ............ [X]
k. Development within the Alquist-Priolo
Special Studies Zone? ...................... [ ]
1. Other? [ ]
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a... Substantial air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality? .................... [ ]
b. The creation of objectionable odors? ....... [ ]
C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
temperature, or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally? .............. [ ]
d. Development within a high wind hazard
area? ...................................... [ J
e. Other? [ ]
I. Yater. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff? ............................ [ ]
b. Alterations to the course or flow of
floodwaters? .............................. [ ]
C. Change in the amount of surface water
in any water body? ......................... ( ]
d:. Discharge into surface waters, or in any
alteration of surface water quality, in-
cluding but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity? ............. [ ]
e. Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of ground waters? ..................... ( ]
f. Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations? ............ [ ]
g. Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies? [ J
[ J [XJ
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[XJ [ J
[ J [XJ
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YES MAYBE NO
h.
Exposure of people or property -to -water
related hazards such as flooding? ..........
[ ] [ ] [X]
i.
Other?
[ ] [ ] [ )
4.
Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Change in the diversity of species or number
of any species of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grasses..,. crops, and microflora)? ...
[ ] [X] [ ]
b.
Reduction of thenumbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants? ......
[X] [ ] [ ]
C.
Introduction of new species of plants into
an area, or in a barrier to the normal re-
plenishment of existing species? ...........
[ ) [X] [ ]
d.
Reduction in acreage of any agricuItural
crop? ......................................
[ ) [ ) [X)
5.
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Change in the diversity of species, or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals.including reptiles, fish and
insects or microfauna)? ....................
[ ] [X] [ ]
b.
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare_or endangered species of animals? .....
[ ] [ ] [KJ
C.
Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to
the migration or movement of animals? ......
[ ] [ ] [X]
d.
Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat and/or migratory routes? ...........
[ ) [ ] [X]
6.
Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Increases in existing noise levels? ........
[ ] ( ) (X]
b.
Exposure of people to severe or
unacceptable noise levels? .................
[ ) [ ) [X]
C.
Exposure of people to severe vibrations? ...
[ ] [ J [XJ
7.
Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
substantial new light or glare? .................
[ ) (XJ [ ]
8.
Land
Use. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Substantial alteration of the present
land use of an area? .......................
(XJ [ ) [ ]
b.
A substantial alteration of the
planned land use of an area? ...............
[ J [ J [X)
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12. Housing. Will the proposal:
a. Remove or otherwise affect existing
housing, or create a demand for
additional housing? ........................ [ ] [ ] [X]
b. Other? [ j [ ] [ ]
13. Trans.po.rtation/.Circulation. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement? ........................ [ ] ( j [X]
.YES
.MAYBE NO
C.
A use that does not adhere to existing
zoning laws? ............................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
d.
A use that does not adhere to established
development criteria? ...................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Increase in the rate of use of.any natural
resources? ................................. [ ]
[ ] [X]
b.
Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resources? ......................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
10. Risk
of Upset/Man-Made Hazards. Will the proposal:
a.
Involve a risk of an explosion or the release
of hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident or
upset conditions? .......................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
b.
Use, store, transport or dispose of hazard-
ous or toxic materials (including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation)? ................................ [ ]
[ ] [X]
C.
Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan? ........................................ [ ]
[ ] [X]
d-
Otherwise expose people to potential.safety
hazards? ................................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
11. Population. Will the proposal:
a.
Alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the human
population of an area? ..................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
b.
Other? [ ]
[ ] [ ]
12. Housing. Will the proposal:
a. Remove or otherwise affect existing
housing, or create a demand for
additional housing? ........................ [ ] [ ] [X]
b. Other? [ j [ ] [ ]
13. Trans.po.rtation/.Circulation. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement? ........................ [ ] ( j [X]
or: Or
YES MAYBE NO
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking? ................. [ ] [ ) [X]
C. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems, including public
transportation? ............................ ( ] [ ] [X]
d.
Alterations to present patterns of
b. Communications systems? .................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
circulation or movement of people
( ) [X)
d. Sanitary sewer systems? .................... ( )
and/or goods? .............................. ( )
( ) [X)
e.
Increase -in traffic -hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? ....... [ ]
( ] (XJ
f.
A disjointed pattern of roadway
improvements? .............................. [ )
[ ) [X)
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect
upon,
or result in a need for new or altered govern-
mental services in any of the following areas:
a.
Fire protection? ........................... ( ]
1XI [ ]
b.
Police protection? ......................... [ )
[ ) [X)
C.
Schools? ................................... [X)
[ ) [ )
d.
Parks or other recreational facilities? .... [ ]
[ ) [XI
e.
Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads? ........................... ( ]
[ ) [XJ
f.
Other governmental services? ............... ( )
[ J (X]
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in?
a.
Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy. .................................... [ )
[ ) (X)
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of energy? .. [ ], [ ] .[X]
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need
for new systems, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? ...................... [ ]
[ ] [X)
b. Communications systems? .................... [ ]
[ ] [X]
C. Water systems? ............................. [ ]
( ) [X)
d. Sanitary sewer systems? .................... ( )
[ J [X)
e. Storm drainage systems? .................... ( J
( ] [XJ
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20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
YES MAYBE NO
f. Solid waste and disposal systems7 ..........
( ] [ ] [X]
g. Will the proposal result in a disjointed
or inefficient pattern of delivery system
improvements for any of the above? .........
[ ] [ ] [XJ
17. Human Health.. Will.the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)? ...
[ J [ ] [X]
b. Exposure of people to -potential health
hazards? ...................................
( J [ J [X]
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in:
] [ ] [X]
a. The obstruction of any scenic vista or
view open to the public? ...................
[ J [XJ [ ]
b. Will the proposal result in the creation
of an aesthetically offensive site
open to public view? .......................
[ ] [X] [ ]
C. Will the visual impact of the proposal
be detrimental to the surrounding area? ....
[ ] ( ] 1XI
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities? .....................
[ ] ( J [X]
20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site? .............. [
] [X] [ ]
b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure, or object? ... [
] ( ] [X]
C. Does the proposal have the potential to
cause a physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values? ............. [
] ( ] [X]
d. Will the proposal restrict existing
religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ..................... [
] [ ] [X]
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Discussion of Impacts.
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la,b,
The applicant is proposing to grade 40,000 cubic yards of
soil,
c,e,
including slopes of over 50Z. The applicant is proposing
to grade
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within a flood hazard areas.
2a.
Construction vehicles will produce substantial emissions.
3a,b
The project will be removing natural watershed and introducing
e,f
impervious covering. There is also proposed grading
and
structures within the Flood Hazard Zone.
4a,b
The applicant is proposing _to remove one oak tree and
the
introduction of non-native plants.
5a
The removal of natural plants also introducing housing
will
decrease the amount of natural habitats.
7.
The amount of light naturally associated with residential
development.
8a. The present land use is vacant.
14a, c. The site is within Fire Zone 4. All schools within the City are
impacted.
18a,b. Construction..of...residences on natural hillsides.
20a. No sites are known at this time.
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B. DISCUSSION OF PAYS TO MITIGATE THE SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS IDENTIFIED
1. Mitigation measures can include the elmination of Lots 11 and 12 which
would greatly reduce the amount of required earth work. The
prohibition of grading within the Flood Hazard Zone would reduce the
amount of erosion in the wash. All grading of slopes should
incorporate hillside plantings.
2. The effect is only short term during construction phase.
3. Mitigation measures include a reduction in the amount of required
grading installation -of ground cover immediately after construction,
reduction - of_grading.within the flood hazard areas and installation of
minimal impervious materials. Improvements to the storm drainage
system will also help to mitigate this concern.
4. The applicant is required to plant 4-15 gallon Oaks to replace the one
tree removed. The applicant shall save all remaining trees on the
property.
5. The reduction of grading by eliminating the proposed flag lots will
preserve the natural habitat.
7. The light impact would be that which is normally associated with a
residential development.
8. The current land use will be changed from vacant to single family
residences on two acre lots, which is identical to the parcels of land
to the east, west and north. The parcels to the south are undeveloped
and vacant.
14. The applicant will have to use appropriate building techniques and
brush clearance as required by the Fire Department. The applicant will
be required to provide the school districts with some form of
mitigation measures to the schools satisfaction.
18.. The residences should not be built on hilltops which would detract from
the view of surrounding property owners.
20. The applicant would have to stop all construction if any artifacts are
,,-found and notify the City of any finds.
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C. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Section 15065 of the California Environmental_Quality Act states, in
part, that if any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the
project may have a significant effect on.the environment and an
Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared.
YES MAYBE NO
1., Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a
fish or wildlife population to drop below self sus-
taining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory? ................. [ J [ J [XJ
2. Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the future.) ........... [ J [ J [XJ
3. Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited but cumulatively considerable?
(A project may impact on two or more separate
resources -where the impact on each resource is
relatively small, but where the effect of the total
of those impacts on the environment is significant.) .. ( ] ( ] [XJ
4. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly? ......... [ ] [ ] [X]
D. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this Initial Study, it is determined that:
The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WILL BE PREPARED. .................................... [ ]
Although the proposed project COULD have a significant
effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a
significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described in this Initial Study
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
WILL BE PREPARED ..................................... [XJ
The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on
the environment, and'an'ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
isrequired. ......................................... [ J
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
Date
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Fred Follstad, Assistant Planner
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