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AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented VV
Lynn H. Harris IN
PUBLIC HEARING 6e
DATES October 9, 1990 -
SUBJECTS TONE CHANGE 89-31 A-2-1 (HEAVY AGRICULTURAL, 1 ACRE MINIMUM
LOTS) TO A -1-20,0W (SINGLE FAHILY RESIDENTIAL, 20,000 SQ FT
HINU M LATS) FOR'10 ACRES IN PIACERITA CANYON.
DEPARTMENTi Community Development
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Richard and Helen Smith, requests a change of zone from the
existing A-2-1 zoning to A-1-20,000. The proposed project is located in:_
Placerita Canyon, and is bounded by Placeritos Boulevard, North Cast Avenue,
Oak Orchard Road, and Aden Avenue. At its meeting on August 7, 1990, the
Planning Commission unanimously approved Tentative Tract Map 46878 and Oak
Tree Permit 89-18 and recommended approval -of the zone change to the City
Council in Planning Commission Resolution P90-36. A number of people
testified at the Planning Commission Hearing and two letters, as of the date
of this report, were received. The issues raised in the public testimony
included:
1. The traffic from the subdivision should not empty onto Aden Avenue.
2. No oak trees should be removed.
3. Noroadwidenings or improvements should take place.
4. No street lights or sidewalks should be included.
5. Limit the homes to one (1) story.
6. Require architectural review for the homes visible from Placeritos.
Of the two letters received, one reiterated the above concerns, while another
expressed concern regarding the storage.of trucks and trailers on the site.
The owner has indicated in two letters, which are attached, that these will be
removed.
when they unanimously approved the project, the Commission modified the
conditions that the staff originally drafted to reflect their concerns and
those raised ,by the Public. As a result, the revised conditions approved by
the Commission include language to mandate that:
1. "A" Street shall take access off of Placeritos Boulevard. All the lots
shall take access to Placeritos Boulevard via "A" Street, except lots
15 and 16, which shall take access via Aden Avenue.
2. Placeritos Boulevard is to be improved only as necessary to accommodate
the intersection with the proposed "A" Street.
3. Aden Avenue is to be improved only as necessary to accommodate the
driveways for lots 15,and 16 and to address drat gec s.
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ORDINANCE 90-31; ZONE CHANGE 89-3
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4. The applicant is to pay in -lieu costs for all the road improvements on
all four sides of the project not built at this time.
S. No oak tree removals are permitted.
6. The residences are limited to a height of one (1) story.
7. The homes visible from Placeritos Boulevard are subject.to
architectural review, including the side and rear faces.
S. The applicant must reach mitigation agreements with the applicable
school districts.
9. No sidewalks, curbs or street lights are required or permitted.
The map included in the packets implements the changes required by the
Planning Commission. The staff report for the Commission, the negative
declaration; the conditions of approval (as amended by the Planning
Commission) for the tract map and the oak tree permit, and other related
materialhasalso been included in the packet for your review.
The site is 10.00 acres net in size. The approved tract map includes sixteen
(16) single-family lots, and there are four (4) oak trees on the site. The
project is consistent with the draft map under consideration by the General
Plan Advisory Committee. A more complete discussion and evaluation of the
project is availablein the staff report prepared for the Commission, a copy
of which has been included for your review. The Commission approved the
project unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the attached Negative Declaration with the finding that the
proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. Approve Zone Change 89-3 based on the required findings.
3. Introduce the attached ordinance, waive further reading, and pass to the
second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance No. 90-31
Adopted Planning Commission Resolution P90-36
Exhibit B -Conditions of Approval as adopted by the Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes, Autust 7, 1990, meeting, Page 3
Staff Report to the Planning Comm. dated August 7, 1990
Vicinity Map & Project Proximity Map
Land Use Map/Parcel Size Comparison, 700' radius
School District Agreement
Negative Declaration - Page 1
Financial Interest Disclosure
Transit Impact Fee Agreement
ORDINANCE 90-31;.ZONE CHANGE 89-3
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE
1. Mayor Opens Hearing
a. States Purpose of Hearing
2. City Clerk Reports on Hearing Notice
3. Staff Report
(City Manager)
or
(City Attorney)
or
(RP Staff)
4. Proponent Argument (30 minutes)
5. Opponent Argument (30 minutes)
6. Five-minute Rebuttal (Proponent)
a. Proponent
7. Mayor Closes Public Testimony
8. Discussion by Council
9. Council Decision
10. Mayor Announces Decision
0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 89-3 FROM
A-2-1 TO A-20,000 FOR THE PROPERTY
BOUNDED BY PLACERITOS BOULEVARD, NORTH CAST AVENUE,
OAK ORCHARD ROAD AND ADEN AVENUE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of' Santa
Clarita to consider a request for approval of Zone Change 89-3 from A-2-1 to
A-1-20,000 for the property bounded by Placeritos Boulevard, North Cast
Avenue, Oak Orchard Road and Aden Avenue. The City Planning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change to the City Council on August 7, 1990,
while approving Tentative Tract 46878 and Oak Tree Permit 89-18 for the same
site. The proposal calls for a division of a ten (10) acre, lot into sixteen
(16) single family lots. No oak tree removals are permitted. ,Trimming and
deadwooding are approved for two of the trees.
The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, the 9th day of
October, 1990, at or after 6:30 p.m.
Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on
this matter at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting
the City Clerk's Office, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita, Ca.
If you wish to challenge this order in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issued you or someone else raised at the public hearing described.
in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council,
at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Dated: September 17, 1990
Donna M.Grindey
City Clerk
Publish Date:, September 19, 1990
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLSAM
AHENDING THE 02PFICIAL.ZONn1G HAP
(ZONE CHANGE CASE .90. 89-3)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF•SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS s
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows:
a. Applications for a Zone Change 89-3, Tentative Tract Hap 46878, and
Oak Tree Permit 89-18 were filed at the City of Santa Clarita by
Richard and Helen Smith on April 5, 1989. The applications relate
to approximately 10.00 acres, which are currently vacant. The
site, which has been used for equestrian events in the past year,
is located in Placerita Canyon and is bounded by Placeritos
Boulevard, North Cast Avenue, Oak Orchard Road, and Aden Avenue.
The purpose of the tract.map is to subdivide the property into
sixteen (16) lots for future single-family residences. The oak
tree permit allows the deadwooding, trimming, and pruning of the
two oaks on the northwest section of the property. There are four
(4) California native oaks on the site. The zone change
application requests a change in zone from A-2-1 to A-1-20,000.
The Assessor's Parcel Number for the site is 3834-032-002.
This project was last reviewed by the Development Review Committee
of the City of Santa Clarity on Hay 10, 1990, and the applicant
was provided with draft conditions of approval.
A duly noticed public hearing was held on Tuesday, August 7, 1990
at the City of Santa Clarita City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6130 p.m. At that meeting, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution P90-36 approving the
tentative tract map and the oak tree permit and recommending
approval of the zone change to the City Council.
d. The City Council .held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
zone change application on October 9, 1990, at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6130 p.m.
SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the
public hearing, and upon studies and investigation made by the City Council,
and on its behalf, the City Council further finds.and determines as followsi
a. The City of Santa Clarita 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 currently being considered or studied, that there is
little or no probability of substantial detriment to or
interference with the future adopted general plan if the proposed
resolution is ultimately inconsistent with that plan, and that the
proposed project complies with all other applicable requirements of
state law and local ordinances.
b. The subject property is of a size and shape which lends itself to
the proposed zone designation. The proposed zoning of A-1-20,000,
if approved, would allow the proposed lots within the subdivision.
c. Hodified conditions warrant a revision from the existing A-2-1 zone
(heavy agricultural) as it pertains to this area. The proposed
zoning is compatible with the single-family residential development
and lot sizes already existing.. A heavy agricultural use, as
permitted in the A-2-1 zone, would not be appropriate for this site
because of the presence of single-family homes.
d. The proposed zoning of A-1-20,000 is appropriate for this area.
Host of the property within a 500' radius of the site is already
zoned A-1-20,000. The proposed zoning is compatible with the draft
General Plan designation for the area.
e. The placement of the proposed zones at this location will be in the
interest of public health, safety, and general welfare, and in
conformity with good zoning practice.
f. The change of zone will not result in a significant negative
environmental effect. Implementation.of this proposal will cause
no adverse effects in the environment which cannot be adequately
mitigated through the application of available controls. The
design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not
cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable
injury to fish or wild life or their habitat, since the project.
site is not located in a significant ecological area.
g. The proposed subdivision does not contain or front upon any public
waterway, river, stream, coastline, shoreline, lake or reservoir.
h. The housing needs of the region were considered -and balanced
against the public service needs of local residents.
i. The site has four (4) California native .oak trees. No oak tree
removals or encroachments into the protected zones of the oak trees
are permitted. Trees no.'s 1 and 2 will require trimming, pruning
and deadwooding.
SECTION 3. In making the recommendation contained.in this resolution,
the Planning Commission has considered certain principles and standards, and
finds and determines as follows
ORDINANCE 90-31; ZONE CHANGE 89-3
a. The requested change in zoning will note
Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of
persons residing or working in the surrounding area; or
2. Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of
property of other persons located in the vicinity of the
subject property; or
Jeopardize, endanger orotherwise constitute a menace to the
public health, safety or general welfare.
b. The proposed site is adequately served by highways or streets of
sufficient width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic such use would generate, and by other public or
private service.facilities as are required.
c. No oak tree removals or encroachments into the protected zones of
the oak trees are required or permitted. Trimming, deadwooding and
pruning will be necessary to enhance the health of oak trees (Tree
no.'s 1 and.2).
d. The approval of the request will not be contrary to or in conflict
with the general purpose and intent of the Oak Tree Preservation
Ordinance.
e. Based upon a review of the submitted plan, the subject property is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate the development features
prescribed in the City's Hunicipal Code and otherwise required in
order to integrate the proposed use of the subject property with
the uses in the surrounding area.
SECTION 4. The City of Santa Clarita City Council has reviewed and
considered the environmental information contained -in the Initial Study, which
was approved by the Planning Commission, and determines that it is in
compliance with CEQA and that the proposed project will not have a significant
impact on the environment. A mitigated negative declaration was prepared for
this project. Based upon the findings stated above, the City Council hereby
approves the mitigated negative declaration.
SECTION S. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council does hereby
ordain that the application for a zone change from A-2-1 to A-1-20,000 is
approved. The zoning boundaries shall conform to the attached Exibit "A",
Tentative Tract Hap 46878. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance, and shall transmit a copy to the followings the applicant; the
Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks and Recreation; the City
Engineer; and shall give notice of this recommendation in the manner
prescribed by Section 22.60.190 of the City's Planning and Zoning Code.
ORDINANCE 90-31; ZONE CHANGE 89-3
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this.9th day of October 1990.
Jo Anne Darcy, MOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF SANTA CIARITA)
I, Donna Grindey, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 90 -31 -was regularly introduced
and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of'the City Council on
the 9th day of October, 1990, by the following -vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL tEKBERS
NOES: COUNCIL HEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL HEHBERS
ORDINANCE 90-31; ZONE CHANGE 89-3
THE PLANNING COHMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CIARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine as
follows:
a. Applications for a zone change, tentative tract map, and oak tree
permit were filed at the City of Santa Clarity by Dick Smith on
April 5, 1989. The applications relate to approximately 10.00
acres, which are currently vacant. The site, which has been used
for.equestrian events in the past year, is located in Placerita
Canyon and is bounded by Placeritos Boulevard, North Cast Avenue,
Oak Orchard Road, and Aden Avenue. The purpose of the applications
is to subdivide the property into sixteen (16) lots for future
single-family residences. The application requests a change in
zone from A-2-1 to A-1-20,000. The site also contains four (4)
California native oaks, two (2) of which will have to be removed if
Staff recommended road improvements on Placeritos Boulevard are
implemented. Other road improvements require encroachment into the
protected zone of a third oak tree. Pruning and deadwooding are
necessary for the two trees remaining. The Assessor's Parcel
Number for the site is 3834-032-002.
b. This project was last reviewed by the Development Review Committee
of the City of Santa Clarita on Nay 10, 1990, and the applicant
was provided with draft conditions of approval.
c. 'A duly noticed public hearing was held on Tuesday, August 7, 1990
at the City of Santa Clarity City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6130 p.m.
-SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the
public hearing, and upon studies and investigation made by the Planning
Commission, and on its behalf, the Commission further finds and determines as
follows:
a. The City of Santa Clarita 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 currently being considered or studied, that there is
little or no probability of substantial detriment to or
interference with the future adopted general plan if the proposed
resolution is ultimately inconsistent with that plan, and that the
proposed project complies with all other applicable requirements of
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Zone Change 89-3, Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
state law and local ordinances.
b. The division and development of the property in the manner set
forth on the subject tentative tract map will not unreasonably
interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity
and/or public utility right-of-way and/or easements within the
tentative tract map. Neither the design of the subdivision nor the
type of improvements will conflict with public easements for access
through the use of property within the proposed subdivision, since
the design and development as set forth in the conditions of
approval and on the tentative map, provides adequate protection for
easements.
c. Approval of this tentative tract map and oak tree permit will
expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval.
d. The subject property is of a size and shape which lends itself to
the proposed use.
e. The recommended subdivision will not result in a significant
negative environmental effect.
f. Implementation of this proposal will cause no adverse effects in
the environment which cannot be adequately mitigated through the
application of available controls. The design of the subdivision
and the proposed improvements will not cause substantial
environmental damage or substantial and avoidable injury to fish or
wild life or their habitat, since the project site is not located
in a significant ecological area.
g. The proposed development is consistent with other proposed and
existing developments.
h. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for
future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities given
the size and shape of the lots and their intended use.
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. The proposed zoning of A-1-20,000, if approved, would allow the
proposed lots within the subdivision.
1. The applicant has submitted a tentative sap which depicts the area
proposed for the sixteen (16) lots within the subject property;
along with future public streets, recreational facilities, oak
trees and other typical details.
m. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not
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Zone Change 89-3, Tentative Tract Hap 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
cause serious public health problems, since sewage disposal, storm
drainage, fire protecton, and geological and soils factors are
addressed in the recommended conditions of approval. The discharge
of sewage from the subdivisioin into the public sewer system will
not violate the requirements prescribed by the California Regional
Water Qaulity Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with
Section 13000) of the Water Code.
n. The site has four (4) California native oak trees. No oak tree
removals or encroachments into the protected zones of the oak trees
are permitted. Trees no.'s 1 and 2 will require pruning and
deadwooding.
o. Hodified conditions warrant a revision from the existing A-2-1 zone
(heavy agricultural) as it pertains to this area. The project is
compatible with the residential development and lot sizes already
existing. A heavy:agricultural use, as permitted in the A-2-1
zone, would not be appropriate for this site because of the
presence of single-family homes.
p. The proposed zoning.of A-1-20,000 is appropriate for this area.
Host of the property within a 500' radius of the site is already
zoned A-1-20,000. The proposed zoning is compatible with the draft
General Plan designation for the area.
q. The subject site is a proper location for the proposed zoning
designations. The use, single-family homes, and the proposed lot
sizes are compatible with the existing development pattern.
r. The placement of the proposed zoned at this location will be in the
interest of public health, safety, and general welfare, and in
conformity with good zoning practice.
s. The Los Angeles County Fire Department reviewed this project and
their recommendations are included in the attached conditions of
approval.
t. The development program and attached conditions of approval provide
the necessary safeguards to insure completion of the proposed
development by the applicant.
SECTION 3. In making the recommendation contained in this resolution,
the Planning Commission has considered certain principles and standards, and
finds and determines as followsi
a. Based upon a review of the submitted plan, the subject property is
adequate in size and shape to accomodate the development features
prescribed in the City's Hunicipal Code and otherwise required in
order.to integrate the proposed use of the subject property with
the uses in the surrounding area. The requested uses at the
property will not:
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Zone Change 89-3, Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of
persons residing or working in the surrounding area; or
Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of
property of other persons located in the vicinity of the
subject property; or
3. Jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the
public health, safety or general welfare.
b. The proposed site is adequately served by highways or streets of
sufficient width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and
quantity of traffic such use would generate, and by other public or
private service facilities as are required.
c. No oak tree removals or encroachments into the protected zones of
the oak trees will be required or permitted by this approval.
Deadwooding and pruning will be necessary to enhance the health of
oak trees (Tree no.'s 1 and 2).
d. The approval of the request will not be contrary to or in conflict
with the general purpose and intent of the Oak Tree Preservation
Ordinance.
SECTION 4. The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission 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 mitigated
negative declaration was prepared for this project. Based upon the findings
stated above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approvaX of the
mitigated negative declaration. Pursuant to this, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends approval of the zone change to.the City Council, and
approves the tentative tract map (Exhibit A) and subject to the attached
conditions of approval (Exhibit B).
SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify to
the adoption of this resolution, and shall transmit a copy to the followings
the applicant; the Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks and
Recreation; the City Engineer; and shall give notice of this recommendation in
the manner prescribed by Section 22.60.190 of the City's Planning and Zoning
Code.
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Zone Change 89-3, Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 1990.
Rita G , airwoman
Planning Commission
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting
thereof, held on the 7th day of August, 1990, by the following vote of the
Commission:
AYES: Commissioners: Garasi-.Brathwaite - Cherrington - Modugno
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ESEIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT HAP 46878 and
GENERAL OAK TREE PERMIT 89-18
I. The approval of this Tentative Tract Map and Oak Tree Permit shall expire
24 months from the date of conditional approval.
2. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved
Map and Oak Tree Permit prior to the date of expiration for a period of
time not to exceed one (1) 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 Department of
Community Development in writing of any change in ownership, designation
of a new engineer, or a change in the status of the permittee, 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 proceeding against the City or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, 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 occurs (1) the City bears its own attorney8' 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.
5. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance
and the proposed A-1-20,000 zoning designation, if approved. If the City
Council does not approve the change of zone to A-1-20;000, the applicant
shall comply with all requirements of the existing A-2-1 zone.
PUBLIC WORKS
6. 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 such as the Building Code; Plumbing.Code, Grading
Code, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance,
Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial
Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code and Fire Code.
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Conditions: Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
7. The applicant shall note all offers of dedication by certificate on the
face of the final map.
S. The applicant shall file a final map which shall be prepared by or under
the direction of a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.
9. Condition deleted.
10. The applicant shall process a final tract or parcel map through the City
Engineer prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
11. The subdivider shall be required to install distribution lines and
individual service lines for community antenna television service (CATV)
for all new development.
12. The applicant shall place above ground utilities including, but not
limited to, fire hydrants, and junction boxes to minimize and/or
eliminate impacts on the equestrian trails/easements to the satisfaction
of the Departments of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community
Development. Street lights are not required and shall not be installed
within the project site.
13. The applicant shall install mailboxes and posts per City standards. The
applicant shall secure the approval of U.S. Postal Service prior to
installation.
14. The applicant.shall provide letter(s) of slope easements(s) and drainage
acceptance as directed by the City Engineer or Director of Public Works.
15. The applicant shall obtain approval of the Director of Community
Development and the City Attorney for proposed homeowner's association
maintenance agreements prior to recordation of the final map or a phase
thereof.
16. The applicant shall construct drainage improvements and offer easements
needed for street drainage or slopes.
17. Condition deleted.
18. The applicant shall repair any broken or damaged pavement on streets
within or abutting the subdivision.
19. The applicant shall provide and install street name signs prior to
occupancy of buildings.
20. The applicant shall offer Private and Future Right -of -Ways 30 feet from
center line on Aden Avenue, Oak. Orchard Avenue and Cast Avenue.
21. Whenever there is an offer of Private and Future Right -of -Way, the
applicant shall provide a Drainage Statement/letter.
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Conditions, Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
22. The applicant shall dedicate the right to restrict vehicular access on
Cast Avenue, Oak Orchard Road,.Placeritos Boulevard, and Aden Avenue,
except lots 15 and 16 shall take access off of Aden Avenue. Lots 1
through 14 shall take access to Placeritos Boulevard directly via "A"
Street.
23. The applicant shall use concrete flowline where street grades are less
than 1%.
24. The applicant shall construct the following road improvements:
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Full Inverted
Street Width Shoulder
Name Improvements Paving
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"A" Street 58 ft. X
As directed by the Planning Commission, "A" Street shall connect directly
to Placeritos Boulevard and the cul-de-sac for "A" Street shall be
adjacent to Aden Avenue. A 12' equestrian/pedestrain easement shall
connect -the "A" Street cul-de-sac to Aden Avenue.
As directed by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall pay an in -
lieu fee, equal to the cost of designing and constructing all the road
improvements described below that are not built out as part of this
project, prior to approval of the final map and to the satisfaction of
the Department of Public Works.
However, the applicant, at their cost, may be directed to design and
construct the following road improvements prior to.the approval of the
final map to the satisfaction of the Department df Public Works:
a. Aden Avenue% as necessary, following Public Works review of.the
revised drainage study, and to accommodate the driveways for lots 15
and 16.
b. Placeritos Boulevard, as necessary at the proposed intersection with
"A" Street.
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Inverted
Street
Width
Shoulder
Name
Improvements
Paving
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Placeritos
Bouleveard
64 ft.
X
Aden Ave.
60 ft.
X
Oak Orchard
60 ft.
X
R. Cast Ave.
60 ft.
X
However, the applicant, at their cost, may be directed to design and
construct the following road improvements prior to.the approval of the
final map to the satisfaction of the Department df Public Works:
a. Aden Avenue% as necessary, following Public Works review of.the
revised drainage study, and to accommodate the driveways for lots 15
and 16.
b. Placeritos Boulevard, as necessary at the proposed intersection with
"A" Street.
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WATER
25. The applicant shall file 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 necessary
quantities of water will be available, the system will meet the
requirements for the land division, and that water service will be
provided to each lot/parcel.
26. The applicant shall serve all lots with adequately sized water system
facilities, including fire hydrants, of sufficient size to accommodate
the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division.
Domestic flows required for the land division are to be determined by the
City Engineer or Director of Public Works. Fire flows are to be
determined.by the Fire Chief.
SEWERS (PUBLIC WORKS AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES)
27. The subdivider shall install and dedicate main line sewers and serve each
lot/unit with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer
plans on file with. the Department of Public Works.
28. The subdivider shall send a print of the land division map to the County
Sanitation District, with the request for annexation. If applicable,
such annexation must be assured in writing.
29. 'Off-site improvements are tentatively required. The applicant shall
extend the available public sewer to serve all lots.
30. The applicant shall pay a deposit as required to review documents and
plans for final map clearance in accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of
the Subdivision Ordinance.
GRADING, DRAINAGE AND GEOLOGY
31. The applicant shall submit a grading and drainage plan which must be
approved prior to approval.of the final map.
32. The applicant shall submit drainage plans and necessary support documents
to comply with Engineering requirements. These must be approved to the
satisfaction oftheDirector of Public Works prior to filing of the final
map. Portions of the property are subject -to sheet overflow and ponding
and high velocity scouring action. Portions of the property lying in and
adjacent to natural drainage courses and the Placerita Canyon Wash are
subject to flood hazard.because of overflow, inundation, and debris
flows. As indicated in Condition No. 24, road improvements may be
required on Aden Avenue to address drainage concerns.
33. The applicant shall place a note of flood hazard on the final map and
delineate the areas subject to flood hazard. Dedicate to the city the
right to restrict the erection of buildings in the flood hazard area.
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34. The applicant shall provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
35. The applicant shall show and label all natural drainage courses on lots
where a note of flood hazard is allowed.
a. No building permits will be issued for lots/parcels subject to flood
hazard until the buildings are adequately protected. Finished floors
must be elevated 1'0" above the projected surface of the water
elevation.
b. The applicant shall notify the State Department of Fish and Game
prior to commencement of work within any natural drainage course.
c. The applicant shall contact the Corps of Engineers to determine if a
404 permit is required for any proposed work with the major
watercourse.
d. The applicant shall submit a completed Elevation Certificate to the
Building Department upon completion of the foundation.
36. The applicant shall provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties and return drainage to its natural conditions or secure off-
site drainage acceptance letters from affected property owners.
37. The applicant shall submit a detailed engineering Geotechnical and Soils
Report which must be approved 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.
38. The applicant .shall adjust, relocate, and/or eliminate lot lines, lots,
streets, easements, grading, geotechnical.protective devices, and/or
physical improvements to comply with ordinances, policies, and standards
in effect at the date the City determined the application to be complete
all to the satisfaction of this Department.
PUBLIC WORKS% ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/REQUIRED m,
39. 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.
40. The agreement shall include the following provisions:
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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.
The factor for development units is as followss
Development Unit
Factor
Single Family per unit 1.0
The project is in the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District.
41. The street and grading plans shall comply with the requirements of the
approved oak tree permit. No oak tree removals or encroachments are
permitted by this grant.
42. The applicant shall underground utilities and eliminate telephone poles
on Aden Avenue.
43. The applicant shall provide for the maintenance of equestrian areas which
are not part of the master trails system by covenant and agreement, home
owners association or other method which is acceptable to the City
Engineer, Community Development Department, and Parks and Recreation
Department.
44. The applicant shall provide a 12'0" pedestrian/equestrian easement at the
end of the "A" Street cul-de-sac westward to Aden Avenue.
45. Equestrian easements are tentatively approved to fall within the right-
of-way. Additional easements shown on the tentative map are not required
unless specifically requested by the Parks and Recreation Department
prior to final map approval.
46. The applicant shall resolve any survey errors or boundary disputes at the
southeast corner of the property which may affect the location of Cast
Avenue or the easterly tract boundary prior to approval of the final map.
There is a concern about the location of the house on the adjacent
Property to the east and that it may encroach onto Cast Avenue. The
applicant shall submit an exhibit showing the location of those houses
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and Cast Avenue.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. Provide Fire Department and City approved street signs, and building
address numbers prior to occupancy.
50. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior
to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
51. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 1250
gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, over and above
maximum daily domestic demand.
52. Fire hydrant requirements are as.follows: Install 1 Public Fire
Hydrants and upgrade 2 Public Fire Hydrants.
53. All hydrants shall measure 6"x4"x2.5" 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 (2) two
hour fire wall as per map on file with the Fire Department.
54. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior
to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
55. The applicant shall provide fire flow data. If theexisting hydrants
meet the stipulated requirements, the upgrade will not be required.
56. All hydrants shall be installed in conformance with Title 20, L.A. County
Government Code or appropriate City regulations. This shall include
minimum six-inch diameter mains. Arrangements to meet these requirements
must be made with the water purveyor serving the area.
NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
57. The applicant shall make separate arrangements for water service with the
Newhall County Water District.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
58. The applicant shall apply to the -Sanitation District to annex into
District No. 32 for sewerage service. This shall be approved before
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sewerage service can be provided to.the proposed development.
59. The Sanitation Districts are empowered by the California Health and
Safety Code to charge a fee for the privilege of connecting to the
Sanitation District's sewerage system or increasing the existing strength
and/or quantity of wastewater attributable to a particular parcel or
operation already connected. The applicant shall pay a connection fee to
the County Sanitation District in order to construct an incremental
expansion of the sewerage system to accommodate the proposed project,
which will mitigate the impact of this project on the present sewerage
system. Payment of a connection fee will be required before a permit to
connect to the sewer is issued.
60. Provide the Sanitation District and the City of Santa Clarita with
information regarding the construction and/or build out schedules for the
proposed projects so that the timing of the Districts' expansions may be
coordinated with the increased demand.
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61. To fulfill park dedication requirements for 16 units of single-family
lots the applicant shall pay the appropriate Quimby fee to the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
62. Street trees shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Parks and
Recreation Department. Use trees from the Department's preliminary
Master Street Tree List, which can be obtained from the City Arborist.
63. Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the satisfaction of the Parks
and Recreation and Community Development Departments. Landscape plans
should depict sewer line locations with street trees planted a minimum of
15' away to avoid future problems, or provide a detail showing this.
64. Private trees shall not be placed in the public right-of-way.
65. The applicant shall construct an equestrian trail along Oak Orchard Road
to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Department. '
66. The applicant shall provide 12'0" easements for equestrian trails along
Oak Orchard Road, Aden Avenue, Placeritos Boulevard, and North Cast
Avenue to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Department. The
applicant shall also provide a pedestrian/esquestrian easement from the
end of the cul-de-sac on "A" street to Aden Avenue.
67. The following language must be shown for trail dedications on the final
maps
Title Pager
We hereby dedicate to the City of Santa Clarita an easement for
Riding and Hiking along Oak Orchard Road, Aden Avenue, Placeritos
Boulevard, and North Cast Avenue.
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Conditionst Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
12'0" wide easements to the City of Santa Clarita for Riding and
Hiking along Oak Orchard Road, Aden Avenue, Placeritos Boulevard,
and North Cast Avenue.
COMMUNITY
68. A landscape plan and a fence plan, incorporating wrought iron fences
along the perimeter of the project, shall be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and
Public Works Departments.
69. The applicant shall agree to immediately notify the Department of
Community Development and suspend construction if a cultural resource or
artifact is encountered during development of the site, and leave the
resource in place until it can be examined by a qualified archaeologist,
approved by the City, who shall determine appropriate mitigation
measures. The applicant shall agree to comply with mitigation measures
recommended by the archaelologist and approved by the Community
Development Department.
OAK TREES
70. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee has
filed at the office of the Department of Community. Development their
affidavit stating that they are aware of; and agree to accept, all of the
conditions of this grant.
71. The applicant is not permitted to remove any oak trees or encroach into
the protected zones of any of the oak trees on site. The applicant shall
adjust the lot lines so that the lot line does not directly cross through
the trunk of oak tree no. 2. The applicant is approved to trim,
deadwood, and prune oak tree no.'s 1 and 2 by a City approved licensed
tree trimmer under the care of a licensed arborist. No trimming,
pruning, or deadwooding is permitted to tree no.'s 3 and 4 unless a
revised oak tree permit is submitted and approved by the Department of
- Comwanity Development.
72. The applicant shall comply with the City's Oak Tree Ordinance and
Preliminary Guidelines, which can be obtained at the Community
Development Department. The applicant shall also comply with the care
and maintenance recommended by the applicant's oak.tree report, except
where superceded by these conditions or the City's Oak Tree Ordinance and
Preliminary Guidelines.
73. No oak tree removals or encroachments are allowed by this permit.
74. Condition deleted.
75. The applicant shall provide fencing along the protected zone of all oak
trees on the site during all phases of construction and grading. No
grading.or construction activity is permitted within the protected zones
of the oak trees.
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76. The applicant shall provide evidence documenting, to the satisfaction of
the Department of Community Development, that mitigation agreements have
been completed with the Hart High School and Newhall Elementary School
.Districts.
77. The project shall implement the following elements, which shall be
specified by covenant and agreement, home owners association or other
method which is acceptable to the Community Development and Public Works
Departments. These elements shall not be changed without the approval of
the Community Development Department:
a. All new residences and accessory structures shall be limited to one
(1) story in height.
b. The footprints of the future home sites shall be off -set, which
shall require the imposition of varying front yard setbacks for the
proposed sites. Prior to the approval of the final map, the
applicant shall provide an exhibit, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department, depicting building envelopes for
the primary residence on each lot incorporating varying front yard
setbacks.
C. All primary residences and accessory structures on lots 9, 10, 11,
15, and 16, which are visible from Placeritos Boulevard, shall
incorporate the architectural themes, details, and embellishments
established on the front face of the structure on all sides,
including the side and rear faces. All primary residences and
accessory structures on lots 9, 10, 11, 15, and 16 shall be subject
to plot plan review and approval, which shall include architectural
review, by the Department of Community Development. Architectural
elevations shall be required.
file:46878con.dit
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Proponent for this item was:
Anthony Rd., Agua Dulce, CA.
photos of walls which had been
Commission's review.
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3.
Richard Howe, 35100
Mr. Howe submitted
n revegetated for the
Opponent was: Cynthia Neal -Harris, P. 0. Box 520,
Saugus, CA 91350. Ms. Neal -Harris expressed
concern over the removal of oak trees.
The public hearing was closed at 8:52 P.M. After
discussion, it was moved by Modugno, seconded by
Brathwaite, and voted 3-0 (with Cherrington
abstaining) to deny approval of this item.
The meeting was recessed at 9:05 and reconvened at
9:15.
ITEM 4 Chairwoman excused herself from the meeting, citing
TENTATIVE PARCEL a potential conflict of interest. Vice Chairman
MAP 22004 Brathwaite conducted the meeting. Staff report was
presented by Chris Kudija. The public hearing was
opened at 9:20.
Proponents for this item were: Lou Garasi, 26737
Gwenalda Lane, Canyon Country, CA; John D. Mullen,
510 Castillo, Santa Barbara, CA. There being no
opponents to this item, the public hearing was
closed at 9:40.
After discussion, upon motion by Modugno and second
by Cherrington, the Commission approved this item
3-01 with Garasi absent and abstaining.
ITEM 5 Chairman Brathwaite continued as Chair of the
TENTATIVE PARCEL meeting. Dan Powers presented the Staff report.
MAP 22028 Chairwoman Garasi opened the public hearing at ,
10:03. After a brief discussion, upon motion.by
Modugno, second by Garasi, the Commission
unanimously approved this item.
ITEM 6 Kevin Michel presented the staff report. Chairman
TENTATIVE TRACT Brathwaite opened the public hearing at 10:19.
MAP 46878, ZONE
CHANGE 89-03 AND Those speaking in support of this item were: Don
OAK TREE PERMIT Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Santa Clarita, CA
89-018 91321 and Tom Stephens, 24749 Aden Ave., Newhall,
CA. Mr. Hale requested in lieu fees for road
improvements. He also requested the following
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conditions be deleted: 9, 12 -delete sidewalks and
street lights, 17, 67 -street name.changes,
73 -change if two trees are to remain; 75 -state
.fencing is during construction. Garasi recommended
that a condition be added -regarding school
mitigation fees and that Lots 15 and 16 should take
access off Aden.
Mr. Stephens requested that the cul-de-sac be
punched through to Placeritos and that no oaks be
removed.
Persons speaking in opposition were: Donald J.
Rendall, 21926 Placeritos Blvd., Newhall, CA;
William Youngquist, 24759 Aden Ave., Newhall, CA;
Cynthia Neal -Harris, P. O. Box 520, Saugus, CA
91380 Speakers were opposed to removal of oak
trees, street widening, street lights, paving, two
story.houses, and wished to preserve rural flavor
of community. Ben Curtis, listed on form as
"other", also spoke in opposition to the item. He
wished to see no oak trees removed and no street
lights installed.
Don Hale spoke in rebuttal and stated that he was
in agreement with one story houses and paying in
lieu fees for road widening, paving, street lights,.
sidewalks, and would plant two additional oak trees
on the property. City Engineer Jim Van Winkle
indicated approval.
Following discussion, Commissioner Garasi
recommended adoption of the Negative Declaration,
Tentative Tract Map, Oak Tree Permit, and Zone
Change; and that conditions be amended to reflect:
1) That we accept in lieu of fees for all the road
improvements that are not built out for this
project; 2) that there be no additional pavement
improvements on Placeritos except those necessary
to accommodate the driveway for the new open cul de
sac; 3) that Condition 9 be deleted; 4) that the
reference to sidewalks and street lights be deleted
from Condition 12; delete Condition 17; amend
Condition 67 to reflect appropriate street names;
motion includes denial of oak tree removal but
allows project to go forward any other necessary
steps in fencing which will only be used in
construction; add condition to state that applicant
will enter into agreement with school district; the
project to be -conditioned to be limited to one
story; that the footprint for the houses be offset
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so that it will not have a straight line appearance
from the street; that the exterior of backs of
houses be enhanced if seen from the street. The
motion was seconded by Cherrington, and unanimously
approved by the Commission.
The Commission then unanimously approved Resolution
P90-36 following a motion by Commissioner Modugno,
second by Garasi.
A motion for continuance to August 21 of Items 7
and 8 on the Agenda was made by-Modugno, seconded
by Garasi, and unanimously approved by the
Commission. It was requested that staff retain
their agenda material for the meeting of August 21.
DIRECTOR'S
Mike Haviland has begun work as the City Economic
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Development -Coordinator.
The four vacancies in Community Development are
anticipated to be filled in one to two weeks.
COMMISSION
The Commission requests a study session be held on
AGENDA
the first available date.
PUBLIC BUSINESS
There was no public business from the floor.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
LOUIS BRATHWAITE, Chairman
Planning Commission
ATTEST:
LYNN M. HARRIS, Director
Community Development
City of Santa Clarita
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CITY OF SANTA CiARITA
STAFF REPORT
Zone Change 89-3
Tentative Tract Hap 46878
Oak Tree Permit 89-18
DATE: August 7, 1990
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T0: Chairwoman Garast and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:
Lynn M. Harris, Director of Community
Development
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PLANNER:
Kevin Michel, Associate Planner
APPLICANT: Richard L. and Helen F. Smith
LAXATION: In Placerita Canyon, bounded by Placeritos Boulevard, Aden
Avenue, North Cast Avenue, and Oak Orchard Road.
REQUEST: Zone change from A-2-1 to A-1-20,000 to create sixteen (16)
single-family residential lots. Two (2) oak trees would have to
be removed if road widening is approved. Additional road
improvements, if approved, may encroach into the protected zone
of a third oak tree.
PROJECT
The applicant proposes to create sixteen single-family lots on approximately
ten (10) acres. To accomplish this, the applicant also requests a change of
zone from the -existing A-2-1 to A-1-20,000. The applicant originally
requested to encroach into the protected zone of tree no. 1 to accomodate road
improvements on Aden Avenue. The applicant subsequently revised the burden of
proof and requested the removal of.tree no. 2 because of poor health and the
removal of tree no.'s 3 and 4 to accommodate recommended road improvements on
Placeritos*Boulevard and North Cast Avenue.
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
Though.the City did not adopt the Santa Clarita_Valley Area -Wide Plan .
prepared by Los Angeles County, staff has used the plan while the City's own
general plan is under preparation. The County Plan Designations are U1 -Urban
1 (1.1 to 3.3 dwelling units per gross acre) and W-Floodway/Floodplain.
On the Draft General Plan, the General Plan Advisory.Comnittee (GPAC) has
designated the area as LR -Low Residential. The proposed density for the area
is the same as the County --1.1 to 3.3 du/ac. The density proposed by the
applicant is 1.6 dwelling units per acre.
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(PROJECT I Vacant, Storage I A-2-1
INORTH I Equestrian Ranch
(EAST I Single-family
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ISOUTH I Private school
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IWEST I Single-family
I W, U1 I LR
I A-2-1, A-1-20,000 I W I LR
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A-1-20,000 I U1 I LR
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The site, approximately 10 acres in area, is located in Placerita Canyon,
south of the wash. Presently,.there are no structures on the site. In the
northeast corner, various farm implements are being stored. In the southeast
corner, there are several flat bed trailers and a tractor -trailer, along with
pallets and used tires. The site was recently used to host equestrian shows.
In the southeast corner, bounded by the black locust trees, the foundation and
parking lot of an old dairy remain. The site is flat with little
topographical relief. The elevation imperceptively slopes downward from east
to west, declining approximately 7 feet in elevation over a distance of 700
feet. There are two oak trees in the southeast corner of the site, and two
others in the northwest corner of the site.
STATUS
A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study were prepared by
staff. The -Initial Study identified the environmental impacts and recommends
mitigation measures to address those impacts. The mitigation measuresare
included as part of the conditions of approval. Staff believes that this
project, with the attached mitigation measures, will not have a significant
effect on the environment.
1.
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL/AGENCY REVIEW
The City circulated the project for review and received comments from the
following outside agencies and groups: the Eire Department, the County
Sheriff, the Department of Health Services, the Placerita Canyon Property
Owners Association, the Hart High and Newhall -Elementary School Districts,
Pacific Bell, the Newhall County Water District, the County Sanitation
District, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The following City Departments and Sections commented on the projects the
Departments of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Traffic, and Community
Development.
The Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association made the following comments
in response to the projects
a. Oak trees should not be removed.
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b. Sewers should be required.
c. Change "N. Cast Avenue" to "River Oak Avenue."
d. Use the prototype trail drawing.
The applicant has reached agreement with the applicable school districts to
mitigate the project's impacts on the local school districts.
Most of the concerns of the various departments and agencies can be understood
by reviewing the recommended conditions of approval (Exhibit "B"), which are
attached. The conditions are divided into sections for each respective
agency. Some of the concerns, however, will be dealt with in the analysis
section of the report.
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The applicant originally proposed a more conventional subdivision, also of
sixteen lots. (See Attachment 1) That proposal called for an east -west
driveway through the middle of the site. Eight lots would have taken access
off of the driveway= four would have taken access off of Placeritos Boulevard,
and four would have taken access off of Oak Orchard Road. This would have
resulted in a conventional, grid pattern of development. This resulted in
concerns similar to those voiced regarding Tentative Tract 45979, which had a
similar grid design when it was first proposed. In response to Community
input, the Commission recently approved the revised design for Tract 45979,
which now provides the model for the applicant's current proposal. (See
Attachment 2) The current proposal also calls for sixteen (16) lots. With
the revised plan, fourteen of the lots will take.access off of "A" Street and
lots 15 and 16 will take access off of Aden Avenue. Some advantages of the
new design ares
None of the lots take direct access off of Placeritos Boulevard, N. Cast
Avenue, or Oak Orchard.
This design works well with equestrian uses as it serves to limit the
potential points of conflict between horses and vehicles. Prospective
riders will only have to be concerned with vehicle conflicts at the
driveways for lots 15 and 16 and the intersection of "A" Street and Aden
Avenue, rather than 16 individual points of conflict.
The redesigned lots are narrower and deeper, which will provide more
useful exercise area for those new homeowners who desire to keep horses.
The proposed zone change and lot sizes are compatible with the existing
development pattern already in evidence in the area. -As indicated in the land
use chart above, there are substantial areas already zoned A-1-20,000, and
this proposal coincides with the lot size proposal espoused by the Placerita
Property Owners Association as well as the draft General Plan Nap prepared by
the General Plan Advisory.Committee. There are two land uses, an equestrian
ranch to the north, and a private children's school to the south, that while
not residential, should not be negatively impacted by the proposed
development. It is also staff's judgement that the proposed development will
be able to co -exist with these previously existing uses, particularly since
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individual lots will not be able to take access along the border of and no
front yards face either of these uses. One disadvantage of this development
pattern is that, because of its limited access points, the development
isolates itself from the existing development. This may be mitigated to some
extent by the provision of a pedestrian/trail easement at the end of the cul-
de-sac near Placeritos Boulevard.
Staff is recommending that the applicant fully improve the road system on all
four sides of the project. Portions of Aden are dirt, which are deeply
rutted. Oak Orchard is not improved along the project's border, and North
Cast is improved with gravel. The Sheriff's Department has raised serious
concerns regarding emergency vehicle access,.particularly in adverse
conditions, if the roads are not improved. The Sheriff was -also concerned
that poorly maintained roads could damage emergency vehicles and create slow
response times. In staff's opinion, it appears that it will be necessary to
remove oak trees no.'s 3 and 4 near Placeritos Boulevard and N. Cast Avenue if
the recommended road improvements are approved. There is not room to.jog the
roadway or fully improve it without adverselyaffecting the health of the
trees. Because of the trees' close proximity to the roadway, it would be
advisable, in staff's judgement, to remove the trees if the improvements are
approved.
Staff recognizes the concern that proposed road improvements and oak tree
removals can evoke in Placeritos Canyon. Such concerns regard the
maintainance of an equestrian/rural lifestyle and growth inducing impacts.
However, all of the proposed road improvements would implement a rural cross
section, which includes 28 feet of pavement with a rolled curb which
accommodates two lanes of travel. Staff believes that these road improvements
will be compatible with an equestrian lifestyle. To date, the community has
not expressed concerns to staff regarding the potential road improvements as
was the case with Tract 45979, though concerns regarding oak tree removals has
been expressed. In that case, the Commission recommended that the applicant
only improve the roadway improvements necessary to provide access to the new
lots being created. If the Commission took a similar approach in this case,
the only road improvements necessary would be'the improvement of Aden Avenue
northward from Placeritos to the intersection with the proposed "A" Street,
and "A" Street itself.
Equestrian trail easements are included within the street dedications required
on all.four sides of the project. In addition, the Parks and Recreation
Department has required the applicant to fully improve a portion of the
equestrian trail along Oak Orchard Road. The applicant has also been
conditioned,.by Public Works, to maintain the future potential equestrian
trails on the other three sides of the project. This project could provide an
important link in the trails system.
Staff, including the Departments of Public Works, Community Development, and
the Los Angeles.County Department of Health Services recommend that the
project connect to the sewer system. The applicant has the opportunity to do
this in conjunction with the developer of Tract 45979, which was also
conditioned to connect to the sewer system. In a related issue, there was a
concern that the project was within the mapped floodway. While the entire
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site is subject to flood hazard, the applicant was able to demonstrate that
the project is not within the floodway, and an exhibit demonstrating this will
be presented at the hearing. Building pads will have to be elevated to
mitigate the flood hazard.
There are four oak trees on the site. Some encroachment into the protected
zone of tree no. 1 will be required to accommodate proposed road improvements.
Tree -no. 1 is just short, by an inch or two of diameter, of the heritage
classification. According to the survey map prepared by the applicant, the
tree should be able to accommodate this encroachment. The applicant may also
be able to jog the roadway in this location. Prior to road construction
and/or grading, staff recommends that an additional oak tree report be
prepared depicting the precise alignment and location of the roadway. This
portion of Aden has already been paved, so the tree was impacted in the past.
Tree no. 2 is in poor health and is aesthetically degraded; however, the
applicant has agreed to save this tree and to adjust the lot lines away from
the trunk of the tree so that a future fence will not impact it. This is a
multi -trunk tree that again, just barely misses the heritage classification.
Tree no.'s 3 and 4, located in the southeast section of the property near
Placeritos and N. Cast, have health problems and are in a slow decline. They
are both aesthetically pleasing, though neither approached the heritage
classification according to the applicant's data. As indicated, staff
believes these trees should be removed for necessary road improvements. The
trees are in close proximity to the right-of-way and both cause sight -line
problems at the proposed intersection of N. Cast Avenue and Placeritos
Boulevard. Since the impacts on the trees, if allowed, would be at the City's
request to enable the construction of necessary public improvements, staff
does not believe that a punitive replacement ratio is in order. Staff
recommends replacing the trees at a four -to -one ratio with 15' box trees if
any of the trees.are removed.
In response to recent Council action on other projects, staff has prepared a
draft agreement, obligating the applicant to pay a transit impact fee, if such
a fee is adopted within a year. This would be implemented at the Council's
discretion. The applicant has indicated &.willingness to participate in such
an agreement.
RECOMHENDATION
Recommend to the City Council that they adopt the attached Negative
Declaration to the City Council with the finding that the proposed project
will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Recommend to the City Council that.they approve Zone Change 89-3 to change
the zone from the existing A-2-1 to A-1-20,000.
Approve Tentative Tract Hap 46878 and Oak Tree Permit 89-18 based on the
required findings and subject to.the attached conditions of approval.
Adopt the attached Resolution P90-36.
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CONDITIONS 01F APPROVAL FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT HAP 46879 and
OAR TREE PEMM 59-18
1. The approval of this Tentative Tract Hap and Oak Tree Permit shall expire
24 months from the date of conditional approval.
2. The applicant may.file for an extension of the conditionally approved
Hap and Oak Tree.Permit prior to the date of expiration for a period of
time not to exceed one (1) 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 Department of
Community Development in writing of any change in ownership, designation
of a new engineer, or a change in the status of the permittee, 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 proceeding against the City or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, 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 failsto 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 occurs (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.
S. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance
and the proposed A-1-20,000 zoning designation, if approved. If the City
Council does not approve the change of zone to A-1-20,000, the applicant
shall comply with all requirements of the existing A-2-1 zone.
PUBLIC WORKS
6. 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 such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading
Code, Highway Permit Ordinance, Hechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance,
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Conditions: Tentative Tract Map 46878, Oak Tree Permit 89-18
Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial
Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code and Fire Code.
7. The applicant shall note all offers of dedication by certificate on the
face of the final map.
8. The applicant shall file a final map which shall be prepared by or under
the direction of a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.
9. The applicant shall file a final map which shall be prepared by or under
the direction of a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer.
10. The applicant shall process a final tract or parcel map through the City
Engineer prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
11. The subdivider shall be required to install distribution lines.and
individual service lines for community antenna television service (CATV)
for all new development.
12. The applicant shall place above ground utilities including, but not
limited to, fire hydrants, junction boxes and street lights outside the
sidewalk.
13. The applicant shall install mailboxes and posts per City standards. The
applicant shall secure the approval of U.S. Postal Service prior to
installation.
14. The applicant shall provide letter(s) of slope.easements(s) and drainage
acceptance as directed.by the City Engineer or Director of Public Works.
15. The applicant shall obtain approval of the Director of Community
Development and the City Attorney for proposed homeowner's association
maintenance agreements prior to recordation of the final map or a phase
thereof.
16. The applicant shall construct drainage improvements and offer easements
needed for street drainage or slopes.
17. The applicant shall construct full -width sidewalk at all walk returns.
18. The applicant shall repair any broken or damaged pavement on streets
within or abutting the subdivision.
19. The applicant shall provide and install street name signs prior to
occupancy of buildings.
20. The applicant shall offer Private and Future Right -of -Way: 30 feet from
center line on Aden Avenue, Oak Orchard Avenue and Cast Avenue.
21. Whenever there is an offer of Private and Future Right -of -Way, the
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applicant shall provide a Drainage Statement/letter.
22. The applicant shall dedicate the right to restrict vehicular access on
Placeritos Boulevard, Cast Avenue and Oak Orchard Road.
23. The applicant shall use concrete flowline where street grades are less
than 13.
24. The applicant shall construct the following required road improvements:
WATER
25. The applicant shall file 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 necessary
quantities of water will be available, the system will meet the
requirements for the land division, and that water service will be
provided to each lot/parcel.
26. The applicant shall serve all lots with adequately sized water system
facilities, including fire hydrants, of sufficient size to accommodate
the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division.
Domestic flows required for the land division are to be determined by the
City Engineer or Director of Public Works. Fire flows are to be
determined by the Fire Chief.
SEWERS (PUBLIC WORKS AND DEPARn M OF HEALTH SERVICES)
27. The subdivider shall install and dedicate main line sewers and serve each
lot/unit with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer
plans on file with the Department of Public Works.
28. The subdivider shall send a print of the land division map to the County
Sanitation District, with the request for annexation. If applicable,
such annexation must be assured in writing.
29. Off-site improvements are tentatively required. The applicant shall
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Shoulder
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Paving
Lights
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Aden Ave.
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WATER
25. The applicant shall file 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 necessary
quantities of water will be available, the system will meet the
requirements for the land division, and that water service will be
provided to each lot/parcel.
26. The applicant shall serve all lots with adequately sized water system
facilities, including fire hydrants, of sufficient size to accommodate
the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division.
Domestic flows required for the land division are to be determined by the
City Engineer or Director of Public Works. Fire flows are to be
determined by the Fire Chief.
SEWERS (PUBLIC WORKS AND DEPARn M OF HEALTH SERVICES)
27. The subdivider shall install and dedicate main line sewers and serve each
lot/unit with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer
plans on file with the Department of Public Works.
28. The subdivider shall send a print of the land division map to the County
Sanitation District, with the request for annexation. If applicable,
such annexation must be assured in writing.
29. Off-site improvements are tentatively required. The applicant shall
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extend the available public sewer to serve all lots.
30. The applicant shall pay a deposit as required to.review documents and
plans for final map clearance in accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of
the Subdivision ordinance.
GRADING, DRAINAGE AND GEOLOGY
31. The applicant shall submit a grading and drainage plan which must be
approved prior to approval of the final map.
32. The applicant shall submit drainage plans and necessary support documents
to comply with Engineering requirements. These must be approved to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to filing of the final
map. Portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow and ponding
and high velocity scouring action. Portions of the property lying in and
adjacent to natural drainage courses and the Placerita Canyon Wash are
subject to flood hazard because of overflow, inundation, and debris
flows.
33. The applicant shall place a note of flood hazard on the final map and
delineate the areas subject to flood hazard. Dedicate to the city the
right to restrict the erection of buildings in the flood hazard area.
34. The applicant shall provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
35. The applicant shall show and label all natural drainage courses on lots
where a note of flood hazard is -allowed.
a. No building permits will be issued for lots/parcels subject to flood
hazard until the buildings are adequately protected. Finished floors
must be elevated VON above the projected surface of the water
elevation.
b. The applicant shall notify the State Department of Fish and Game
prior to commencement of work within any natural drainage course.
c. The applicant shall contact the Corps of Engineers to determine if a
404 permit is required for any proposed work with the major
watercourse.
d. The applicant shall submit a completed Elevation Certificate to the
Building Department upon completion of the foundation.
36. The applicant shall provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties and return drainage to its natural conditions or secure off-
site drainage acceptance letters from affected property owners.
37. The applicant shall submit a detailed engineering Geotechnical and Soils
Report which must be approved 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
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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.
38. The applicant shall adjust, relocate, and/or eliminate lot lines, lots,
streets, easements, grading, geotechnical protective devices, and/or
physical improvements to comply with ordinances, policies, and standards
in effect at the date the City determined the application to be complete
all to the satisfaction of this Department.
PUBLIC WORKS: ADDITIONAL COHHMM/REQUIREMENTS:
39. 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.
40. The agreement shall include the following provisionst
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.
The factor for development units is as follows
Development Unit
Factor.
Single Family per unit 1.0
The project is in the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District.
41. The street and grading plans shall comply with the requirements of the
approved oak tree permit.
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42. The applicant shall underground utilities and eliminate telephone poles
on Aden Avenue.
43. The applicant shall provide for the maintainance of equestrian areas
which are not part of the master trails system by covenant and agreement,
home owners association or other method which is acceptable to the City
Engineer, Community Development Department, and Parks and Recreation
Department.
44. The applicant shall provide a 12'0" pedestrian/equestrian easement at the
end of the cul-de-sac southward to Placeritos Boulevard.
45. Equestrian easements are tentatively approved to fall within the right-
of-way. Additional easements shown on the tentative map are not required
unless specifically requested by the Parks and Recreation Department
prior to final map approval.
46. The applicant shall resolve any survey errors or boundary disputes at the
southeast corner of the property which may affect the location of Cast
Avenue or the easterly tract boundary prior to approval of the final map.
There is a concern about the location of the house on the adjacent
property to the east and that it may encroach onto Cast Avenue. The
applicant shall submit an exhibit showing the location of those houses
and Cast Avenue.
FIRE DEPARTHEHT
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. Provide Fire Department and City approved street signs, and building
address numbers prior to occupancy.
50. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior
to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
51. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 1250
gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, over and above
maximum daily domestic demand.
52. Fire hydrant requirements area as.follows, Install 1 Public Fire
Hydrants and upgrade 2 Public Fire Hydrants.
53. All hydrants shall measure 6"x4"x2.5" brass or bronze, conforming to
current ANNA standard C503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall be
installed a minimum of 25'.from a structure or protected by a (2) two
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hour fire wall as per map on file with the Fire Department.
54. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior
to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained
serviceable throughout construction.
55. The applicant shall provide fire flow data. If the existing hydrants
meet the stipulated requirements, the upgrade will not be required.
56. All hydrants shall be installed in conformance with Title 20, L.A. County
Government Code or appropriate City regulations. This shall include
minimum six-inch diameter mains. Arrangements to meet these requirements
must be made with the water purveyor serving the area.
NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
57. The applicant shall make separate arrangements for water service with the
Newhall County Water District.
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
58. The applicant shall apply to the Sanitation District to annex into
District No. 32 for sewerage service. This shall be approved before
sewerage service and be provided to the proposed development.
59. The Sanitation Districts are empowered by the California Health and
Safety Code to charge a fee for the privilege of connecting to the
Sanitation District's sewerage system or increasing the existing strength
and/or quantity of wastewater attributable to a particular parcel or
operation already connected. The applicant shall pay a connection fee to
the County Sanitation District in order to construct an incremental
expansion of the sewerage system to accommodate the proposed project,
which will mitigate the impact of this project on the present sewerage
system. Payment of a connection fee will be required before a permit to
connect to the sewer is issued.
60. Provide the Sanitation District and the City of Santa Clarita with
information regarding the construction and/or build out schedules for the
proposed projects so that the timing of the Districts' expansions may be
coordinated with the increased demand.
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61. To fulfill park dedication requirements for M units of single-family
lots the applicant shall pay the appropriate Quimby fee to the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
62. Street trees shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Parks and
Recreation Department. Use trees from the Department's preliminary
Haster Street Tree List, which can be obtained from the City Arborist.
63. Submit landscape and irrigation plans to the satisfaction of the Parks
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and Recreation and Community Development Departments. Landscape plans
should depict sewer line locations with street trees planted a minimum of
15' away to avoid future problems, or provide a detail showing this.
64. Private trees shall not be placed in the public right-of-way.
65. The -applicant shall construct an equestrian trail along Oak Orchard Road
to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
66. The applicant shall provide 12'0" easements for equestrian trails along
Oak Orchard Road, Aden Avenue, Placeritos Boulevard, and North Cast
Avenue to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
67. The following language must be shown for trail dedications on the final
maps
Title Pages
We hereby dedicate to the City of Santa Clarita an easement for
Riding and Hiking along Oak Orchard Road, Aden Avenue, Placeritos
Boulevard, and North Cast Avenue
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12'0" wide easements to the City of Santa Clarita`for Riding and
Hiking along Oak Orchard Road, Hacienda Lane; Cleardale Street, and
Pinksand Road.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
68. A landscape plan and a fence plan, incorporating wrought iron fences
along the perimeter of the project, shall be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and
Public Works Departments.
69. The applicant.shall agree to immediately notify the Department of
Community Development and suspend construction if a cultural resource or
artifact is encountered during development of the site, and leave the
resource in place until it can be examined by a qualified archaeologist,
approved by the City, who shall determine appropriate mitigation
measures. The applicant shall agree to comply with mitigation measures
recommended by the archaelologist and approved by the Comunity
Development Department.
OAK TREES
70. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee has
filed at the office of the Department of Community Development their
affidavit stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the
conditions of this grant.
71. The applicant is not permitted to remove or encroach into the protected
zones of oak tree no.'s 1 and 2. The applicant shall adjust the lot
lines so that the lot line.does not directly cross through the trunk of
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oak tree no. 2. The applicant is approved to trim, deadwood; and prune
oak tree no.'s 1 and 2 by a City approved licensed tree -trimmer under the
care of a licensed arborist.
72. The applicant shall comply with the City's Oak Tree Ordinance and
Preliminary Guidelines, which can be obtained at the Community
Development Department. The applicant shall also comply with the care
and maintainance recommended by the applicant's oak tree report, except
where superceded by these conditions or the City's Oak Tree Ordinance and
Preliminary Guidelines.
73. The removal of oak trees 3 and 4 is approved to accommodate road
improvements on Placeritos Boulevard and North Cast Avenue. The trees
shall be replaced on a 4:1 basis with 15-gallon+native California oak
trees. A planting plan and maintance program, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department, shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department.
74. Permission is granted to jog pavement within the right-of-way to avoid
additional encroachment.to oak tree no. 1. If road improvements on Aden
Avenue are approved, the applicant shall submit roadway designs and an
updated Oak Tree Report, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and
Community Development Departments.
75. The applicant shall provide fencing along the protected zone of all oak
trees to be preserved. No grading or construction activity is permitted
within the protected zones of the oak trees unless expressly allowed by
this permit or subsequent oak tree permits, if approved.
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MITIGATION AGPXMWT BETWEEN RICHARD L. SMITH,
THE WILLIAM $. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND THE NEWHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is effective this 26th
day of
Jura ,
1990, by
and between the WILLIAM S. HART
UNION
HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT
("Hart"), the NEWHALL SCHOOL
DISTRICT ("Newhall") political subdivisions of the State of
California (collectively "School Distriots") and RICHARD L.
SMITH, ("Developer").
R E C I T A L S:
A. Developer is the .owner of certain undeveloped
property consisting of approximately 10 acres (the
"Property") within the boundaries of Hart and Newhall. The
Property is proposed to be developed into 16 residential
units of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square feet each,
Pursuant to Tract No. 46878 and Zone Change 89-003 (the
"Project"), The Project is currently located within the
boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita ("City"). Developer
proposes•approval of the Project by City:
B. -Development is currently occurring within the
boundaries of Hart and Newhall. which requires Hart and
Newhall to provide additional school facilities, including
classrooms, administrative and support buildings, as wall as
furniture, equipmant and buses for the students generated by
the development. As a result of the overcrowding in the
classrooms of Hart and Newhall, the School Districts have
urged and continue to urge the County of Los Angola& and
City not to approve development applications unless adequate
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school facilities are available.to serve the development
project. Developer recognizes Hart and Newhall's right to
object to the proposed development of Developer.
A G R E E M E N T:
1. Hart and Newhall agree not to oppose approval of
the Project by the City and agree to support its approval on
the basis of the performance by Developer of all of its
obligations under this Agreement.
2. Developer agrees to pay to Hart a minimum payment
Of $3,400.00 and to Newhall a minimum payment of $2,500 for
each residential dwelling unit to be constructed in the
Project, plus such additional sum, if necessary, in order
that said payment be equal to the amount required by
Government Code sections 83080 and 65995. said amount shall
be paid prior to the issuance of any building permit by the
city.
3. This Agreement constitutes a compromise between
the parties and is a full settlement of all disputes. This
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect notwith-
standing existing or future cage law or legislation which
may amend, revise ox be declaratory of the legislation
governing school fees as set forth in Government Code
sections 53080 and 65995 or other related sections. As a
material inducement for Hart and Newhall withdrawing
opposition to the project, Developer hereby waives any right
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to challenge er to seek to recover the payments made
heraunder, whether said payments be deemed fees or taxes.
4. All of the covenants, stipulations, promises and
agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf of,
or for the benefit of, any of the parties hereto, shall bind
and inure to the benefit of the successors of the respective
parties.
5. This Agreement shall be amended only by a written
instrument executed by the parties hereto or their
successors. all waivers of this Agreement must be in
writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of the
parties hereto.
6. If any provisiam of this Agreement shall be held
to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity,
legality or enforceability of the remaining portions hereof
shall not, in any way, be affected or impaired thereby.
7. This Agreement supersedes any and all other
agreements,. either oral or in writing, between the parties.
a` Formal notices, demands and communications between
Hart, Newhall and Developer hereunder shall be sufficiently
given if mailed by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, to the principal offices
Of Hart, Newhall or Developer, as set forth below. Such
written notices, demands and communications may be sent in
the same manner to such other addresses as either party may
from time to time designats by mail as provided in this
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Section. Such notices, eta., shall be deemed received upon
delivery it personally served, or upon the expiration of
three (3) businaas days if given by rogistarad or cartified
mail, return receipt requested.
If to Hart: William S. Hart union High
School District
24823 K. Walnut Street
Newhall, CA 91321
Attention: Superintendent
If to Newhall: Newhall School District
25375 Orchard Village Road
Valencia, CA 91355
Attentions Superintendent
If to Developer: Richard L. Smith
24524 Treasure Vista Drive
Newhall, California 91321
9. In any litigation arising out of the breach of
this Agreement by any party, the prevailing party in such
litigation, in addition to any other relief which may be
granted, whether legal or equitable, shall be entitled to
recover reasonable attorneysf fees and all .other riasonable
costs incurred in such litigation and allowed by the court.
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10. This Aqreement shall be executed in counterparts,
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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: Dick Smith
TYPE OF PERMIT: Zone Change 89-03: Tentative Tract
Man 46878: Oak Tree Permit 89-18
FILE NO.: Same as above
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: North of Placeritos Blvd., east of Aden
Avenue, west of N. Cast Avenue and south of
Oak Orchard Road. APN 3834-032-002.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Zone change from A-2-1 to A-1-20,000 to
create sixteen (16) single-family
residential lots. Two (2) oak trees would
have to be removed if road widening is
approved.
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[ ] City Council
It is the determination of the DQ Planning Commission
[X] Director of Community Development
upon review that the project will not have a significant
effect upon the environment.
Mitigation measures [X] are attached
Form completed by:
( ] are not attached
(Signature)
Kevin Michel Associate Planner
(Name and Title)
Date of Public Notice: July 18. 1990
[X] Legal advertisement.
[X] Posting of properties.
[X] Written notice.
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Suite 300
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Case No.
Dick Smith
Name,of Applicant (please print)
24524 Treasure Vista Newhall CA 91321 (805) 259-9631
Address City State Zip Code Phone number
Hale and Associates, Inc. RCE #23862
Name of Engineer/Architect Registration number
24303 San Fernando Road Newhall, CA 91321 (805) 259-9700
Address Phone number
22055 Placeritos Blvd., Newhall, CA 91321
Location of Project (address or vicinity)
Smith Tract #46878
Name of Proposed Project
A-2-1 3834-032-002
Existing Zoning Assessor's Parcel Number
(The answers to the following must be made complete.and full.)
1. GIVE EXACT LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. Use extra sheet if necessary.
Lot 170 of Tract No. 1274, as per Map recorded in Book 18,
Pages 110 and 111 of Maps, in the office of the Recorder of
Los Angeles County, State of California.
2. THE PETITIONER(S) REQUEST(S) THAT THE CITY ZONING -ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO
RECLASSIFY THIS PROPERTY FRCM ZONE A-2-1 TO ZONE A-1-20.000
NOTE: See instructions as to the preparation of maps and other data or information
pertinent to this particular petition before filing this.petition.
(For Staff Use Only)
Received by
Reference Case No. Date Filed
Petition for Change of Zone (page 2 of 4)
3. Said property has/had the following deed restrictions affecting the use thereof:
(If deed restrictions have expired, state what they were originally.)
Said deed restrictions will/have expire(d) on
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4. SUCH CHANGE IS WARRANTED BECAUSE: (State in detail wherein the conditions
applicable to this property establish the above statement.)
The property in question is surrounded by A-1-20,000
zoning area would result from thiszonechange.
S. SUCH CHANGE WILL BE IN THE INTEREST OF FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC WELFARE BECAUSE:
(State in detail wherein the conditions applicable to this property establish
the above statement.)
The Pxistina zoning does not allow for the type of residential
lots that are common to the immediate area. This Zone Change
would allow for residential lots of greater than 24,000
square feet suitable for horse corrals and other rural
uses A vacant unkempt lot presently exists at the site.
6. SUCH CHANGE WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE PROPERTY OF OTHER PERSONS
LOCATED IN THE VICINITY THEREOF BECAUSE: (State in detail wherein the conditions
applicable to this property establish the above statement.)
and the development of quality housing that would enhance the
property values of the surrounding area.
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PETITION FOR CHANGE OF ZC •page.3 of 4)
RECORD OWNER(S)
Richard L. Smith
Name (Please print)
24524 Terasure Vista Dr.
Address
Newhall, CA 91321 259-9631
City Zip Code Phone
Name (Please print)
Address
City Zip Code Phone
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Helen F. Smith
Name (Please print)
24S 4 easy;a;a i�riva
Address
Newhall.-CA-21-121—
City
ewhall CA91321City Zip Code Phone
Name (Please Print)
Address
City Zip Coae Phone
PROPERTY AUTHORIZATION: THE UNDERSIGNED STATES THAT THEY ARE'THE
OtlNeR(S) of the property ues�ciL23 herein and KERWi giv. author+-
zation for the filing of this application. Further, I/WE DO BY
MY/OQR SIGNATURES) ON THIS AGREEMENT, absolve the City of Santa
Clarita of all liabilities regarding any deed restrictions that
may be applicable to the property described herein. (Signature
of all property owners needed. OWNER IN ESCROW IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Use extra sheets if needed.)
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Signature
Date
uP'P» F Rmith
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Print name
Signature
Date
Print name
Signature
Date
Print name
Signature
Date
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signed � � Date_ 3 3C d
(Applicant or'cant's Age
• • REVISED JULY 1990
TRACT #46878
Z.C. #89-003
1. WILCOX. H;E, 11. RENDALL. D.J. 21. MORRISON, G.L. 6 C.A.
21917 W. PLACERITOS BL. 21926 W. PLACERITOS BL. 22118 W. PLACERITOS BL.
NEWHALL. CA 91321 NEWHALL. CA 91321 NEWHALL. CA 91321
2. ROBERTS, D,J, 12, SCHLANDER. R.R. 6 22. LAMBRECHT. T.
21915 W. PLACERITOS BL. LENGM. L. 22130 W. PLACERITA CYM RD.
NEWHALL. CA 91321 22040 W. PLACERITOS BL. NEWHALL. CA 91321
NEWHALL. CA 91321
3. CURTIS. B.W. 13. HAIRELL, M.W. 23. DAVIS. B. S
21925 W. PLACERITOS BL. 21901 W. PLACERITA CYN. RD. BENTLEY. D.
NEWHALL. CA 91321 NEWHALL, CA 91321 22131 W. PLACERITA CYN, RD.
NEWHALL, CA 91$21
4. NYERGES. P.G. 14. SCBAFHAUSIN, S.H. 24. BRYAN. C.E. IT AL
21907 W. PTACERITOS BL. 21911 W. PLACERITA CYN. RD. 22115 PLACERITA CYN. RD.
NEWHALL. CA 91321 NEWHALL, CA 91321 NEWHALL. CA 91321
5, STERN. L.H. 15. PARR. R. 25. DAVIS. J.C.
1030 N. MACLAY AVE. 21925 V. PLACERITA CYN. RD. 22131 W. PLACERITA CYN. RD.
SAN FERHANDO, CA 91340 NEWHALL, CA 91321 NEWHALL. CA 91321
6. MORRIS, R.B. 16, BBLAIM. R. TRUSTEE 26. BENITEZ. E.
21821 W. PLACERITOS BL. BELANGBR FAMILY TRUST 71136 V. PLACERITOS BL.
NEWHALL, CA 91321 16121 CELTIC STREET NETBALL. CA 91321
GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344
7. JONES. J.D. 17. GBRARDI. A. & 27. PATTEN, P.M.
21820 W. PLACERITOS BL. FREED, R.H. 22146 V. PLACERITOS BL.
NEWHALL, CA 91321 22107 V. PLACERITA CO. RD. NEWHALL, CA 91321
NEWHALL, CA 91321
8. IMUS. H.R. S.N.E. : 18. BEIANG&R, R.A. 28• BOELTER, J.
21832 W. PLACERITOS BL. BELANGER FAMILY TRUST 22115 W. PLACERITOS BL.
NEWHALL. CA 91321 24633 ADEN AVE. NEWHALL. CA 91321
NEWHALL, CA 91$21
9. PLANTS, E.R. 19. BREWER. N.D. 6 J.E. 29. HIM D.D.
21904 V. PLACERITOS BL. 24645 ADEN AVE. 21117 W. PLACERITA CYN. RD.
NEWHALL, CA 91321 NEWHALL,. CA 91321 NEWHALL, CA 91321
10. WCOD, D.L. 20. PALMIERI, J. 30. WARE, R.C. 6 N.N.
21916 W. PLACERITOS BL. 25225 VIA VALEWrIA 11622 SHELLY VISTA
NEWHALL, CA 91321 VALENCIA, CA 913% TUJUNGA, CA 91042
31. BELTRAN. L.C.
24715 ADEN AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
32. SPURLIN. G.J.
23929 W. VALENCIA B. #205
VALENCIA. CA 91355
33. FRYKLUHD. R.K.
24737 ADEN AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
34. STEPHENS, T.F.
P.O. BOX 506
NEWHALL. CA 91321
35. WARD. M.S. & M.E.
24759 ADEN AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
36. ZUBAL. K.N.
22126 OAK ORCHARD RD.
NEWHALL, CA 91321
37. ROWE. J. & H.
12000 MOORPARK ST. 15
STUDIO CITY. CA 91604
38.'BURBAHK CREAMERY, INC,
P.O. BCX 532
BURBANK, CA 91500
39. PAYNE. E.
24816 ADEN AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
40. MORGAN. L.F.
24835 MEADVIEW AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
41, CHASE. R.F.
24821 MEADVIEW AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91321
42. MEEKER. C.O.
24767 MEADVIEW AVE.
NEWHALL CA 91321
43. SCHULTZ. R.E. d M.E.
28411 MEADVIEW AVE.
NEWHALL, CA 91321
44. SPANDRI. J.A.
24823 MEADVIEW AVE.
NEWHALL. CA 91$21
45. RIDGEDALE JOINT VENTURE
2716 OCERA PARK BLVD.
SANTA MONICA. CA 90405
46. PARR. R. & P.M.
24330 SAN FERHANDO RD.
NEWHALL. CA 91321,
47. SMITH, R.
24524 TREASURE VISTA
NEWHALL, CA 91321
48. HALE 3 ASSOCIATES, INC.
24303 SAN FERNAHDO RD,
NEWHALL, CA 91321
• REVISED JULY 1990
TRACT #46878
Z.C. #89-003
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1990
Mr. Richard L. and Helen F. Smith
24524 Treasure Vista Drive
Newhall, California 91321
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Re: Transit Impact Fee: Tentative Tract Map 46878
Oak Tree Permit 89-18
Zone Change 89-03
Dear Hr. and Ms. Smith:
This letter confirms our understanding that the above-mentioned cases are
approved with the understanding that you, the project applicant, will pay
upon demand to the City of Santa Clarita a sum, not to exceed $200.00 per
unit, as a Transit Impact Fee, upon the adoption of a Transit Impact
Ordinance, provided that such ordinance.is adopted within one year of the
date the project was approved by the City Council. This one year period
will begin from the time that Ordinance 90-_ amending the official
zoning map of the City of Santa Clarita goes into effect. Ordinance 90 -
was introduced and passed to second reading at the City Council
meeting of , 1990. The Council will consider Ordinance 907_
for a second time on , 1990. Please indicate that you have
reviewed and will comply with the agreement outlined above regarding
Transit Impact Fees for your project by signing and dating this letter in
the spaces provided below. Please return the original to our office as
soon as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and please call me at
(805) 255-4351 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Lynn H. Harris,
Community Development Director
I have reviewed the agreement.outlined above regarding Transit Impact
Fees for the project described above and will comply as specified.
Applicant, Richard L. Smith
Date
CCI Hr. Don Hale
Hale and Associates
24303 San Fernando Road
Newhall, California 91321
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Applicant, Helen F. Smith
Date
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