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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - ZC HEAVY AGRICULTURE (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approva Item to be presented PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 8, 1991 SUBJECT: Zone Change.90-004 from A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture, one acre lot size) to RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development, 5,000 square foot lot size, 3.5 units per acre) DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND The applicant, Monteverde Development, Mr Jay Rodgers Principal, is requesting a zone change of the existing zoning of A-2-1 (Light Agricultural one acre minimum lot size) to RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential.Planned Development, 5,000 square foot lot size, 3.5 units per acre). This proposal, is consistent with the proposed General Plan, as the site is classified as Residential Moderate (6.7 to 15 units per acre). On December 4, 1990, the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49426, Conditional Use Permit 90-022 and recommended approval of Prezone 88-01. The development would consist of 24 multiple family condominiums on 7.7 acres with a 34 acre remainder parcel and is located on the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road approximately 1,000 feet north of Soledad Canyon Road. During the Planning Commission Public Hearings on the project there were no issues that were raised by either the Planning Commission or the members of the audience. After the public hearing was closed the item was unanimously approved. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation and: 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 90-004 based' on the required findings; and 3. Introduce Ordinance 91-4, waive further reading, and pass to the second reading. ATTACHMENTS 0rdinance-91-4 Planning Commission Staff Report Resolution No. P90-55 Negative Declaration / Agenda Item: -JE. • 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) S. 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 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT. MAP 49426 ZONE CHANGE 90-004 FROM A-2-1 (HEAVY AGRICULTURE) TO RPD -5,000-3.5U (RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 3.5 UNITS PER ACRE) LOCATED ON THE WESTERNSIDEOF OAK SPRINGS CANYON RD. 1,000 FEET NORTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of The City of Santa Clarita regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49426 Zone Change 90-004 from A-2-1 (Heavy, Agriculture) to RPD -5,000-3:5U (Residential Planned Development, 3.5 units per acre) to allow for 24 multi -family units on 7.7 acres with one 34.3. acre .remainder. parcel. The location is on the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road, 1,000 feet north of Soledad Canyon Road, project proponents, Jay Rodgers, Monteverde Development. The hearing will be held by the City Council in the City Halle Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor,. Santa Clarita, the 8th of January, 1991, 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, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 3rd Floor, Santa Clarita. If you wish to challenge this order in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues 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: December 12, 1990 Donna M. Grindey City Clerk Publish Date: December 19; 1990 0 0 ORDINANCE NO. 91-4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF -SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-004) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows: a. An application for a zone change was filed with the City of Santa Clarita, March 26, 1990 by Monteverde Development ("the applicant"). The property for which this entitlement has been filed is a 42 acre parcel located at the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road, 1,000 north of Soledad Canyon Road. The site is zoned A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture, 1 acre lot size) and the applicant is requesting RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development 3.5 units per acre) on a.7.7 acre parcel with a 34.3 remainder parcel remaining A-2-1. Assessor Parcel No. 2839-006-020. b. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the application on Tuesday December 3, 1990. At that time, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P90-55 recommending approval to the City Council of the requested zone change. C. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider this ordinance on Tuesday, January 8, 1991 at the City of Santa Clarita City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:30 p.m. SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the public hearing, and upon the study and investigation made by the Planning Commission and the City Council, and on their behalf, the City Council 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 the plan, and that the proposed project complies with all other applicable requirements of state law and local ordinances. b. The recommended zone change.will not result in a significant negative environmental effect. c. The subject property is of a size and shape which lends itself to the proposed zone. d. The proposed development is consistent with other properties in the surrounding area. e. The existing zone for the subject property is A-2-1 (Light Ariculture, 1 acre minimum lot size). The revised zone for this project is RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development, 5,000 square foot lot size, 3.5 units per acre). 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 change in zone will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantial and avoidable injury to fish or wild life on their habitat, since the project site is not located in a significant ecological area. g. The placement of the proposed zones at this location will be in the interest of public health, safety, an general welfare, and in conformity with good zoning practice. h. In taking this action, the City Council has considered the effects of the decision on the housing needs of the region in which the City is located and balanced those needs against the public service needs of the City residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. SECTION 3. 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 the California Environmental Quality Act and that the proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project. Based upon the findings stated above, the City Council hereby approves the Negative Declaration. SECTION 4. Based upon the forgoing, the City Council does hereby ordain that the application for a zone change from A-2-1 (Light Ariculture, 1 acre minimum lot size) to RPD-5,000-3.SU (Residential Planned Development, 5,000 square foot lot size, 3.5 units per acre) is approved. The zoning boundaries shall conform to Exhibit •A," which is the site plan for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49426. ATTEST: L-1 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS _ DAY:OF , 1991. City Clerk Carl Boyer, MAYOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA) I, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 91-4 was regularly introduced and place upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 8th day of January, 1991, that thereafter, said ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the _ day of , 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS E CITY CLERK CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STAFF REPORT Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 49426 Conditional Use Permit No. 90-022 and Zone Change 90-004 DATE: December 4, 1990 TO: Chairman Braithwaite and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Lynn M. Harris, Director of Community Development} CASE PLANNER: Fred Follstad, Assistant Planner II / APPLICANT: Monteverde Development, Mr. Jay Rodgers LOCATION: On the western side of Oak Springs. --Canyon Road, 1,000.feet north of Soledad Canyon Road. REQUEST: Subdivision to create 24 condominium units on one 7.7 acre lot and one 34.3 acre remainder parcel. A Zone Change from A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture) to RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development) for the 7.7 acre lot. A Conditional Use Permit to allow for the implementation of the RPD zone for the 7.7 acre lot. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposal is to subdivide an undeveloped 42 acre parcel into one 7.7 acre condominium lot containing 24 units and one remainder parcel containing 34.3 acres on which the applicant has submitted another tract map (VTTM 32519), Conditional Use Permit (88-424) and Zone Change (88-424). The condominium lot would have a density of 3.1 units per acre. The condominiums are proposed to be developed with four two-plexes and four four-plexes. The condominium project would be developed on approximately 30 percent of the 7.7 acre lot, with the remaining 70 percent of the lot to remain an open space area. The topography consists of four graded pads on the easterly portion, which transitions abruptly to a sheer cliff as you move westward. Grading for the proposed private driveways and building pads would be minimal (approximately 7,000 cubic yards) and would conform to the natural topography of the site to the maximum extent possible. Though the site contains over four acres of slopes over 25 percent, these would remain virtually untouched. The applicant has stated that only minimal grading is necessary to the existing pads which were created during the construction • of the developments to the south and the east. The existing slopeswouldbe preserved.. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The City of Santa Clarita has not adopted the County general plan, however these designations are used as a guide in reviewing new project proposals. The land use designation for the site is Urban 2 (3.4 to 6.6 units per acre). The preliminary general plan being prepared by the City shows this site as Residential Moderate (6.7 to 15 units per acre) and Residential Very Low (.5 to 1 unit per acre). The proposal is consistent with the referenced and proposed general plans. 3— I 0 0 ZONING AND SURROUNDING LAND USE: The subject site is a vacant 42 acre parcel. .The zoning for the site is A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture -1 acre required area). The applicant is seeking a change of zone to RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development -3.5 units per acre) on the 7.7 acre lot only. The following table sets forth information as it pertains to the project site and surrounding areas including planning categories (Santa Clarita Valley), zoning and land use designations. . SCV Areawide Plan proposed City Plan Zonin Land Use PROJECT Urban 2 Residential Moderate A-2-1 Vacant Residential Very Low Surrounding area North Hillside Mgmt Residential Very Low A-2-1 Vacant East Urban 2 Residential Moderate RPD -5,000-10U Condominiums Open Space Park Site South Urban 2 Residential Moderate RPD -5,000-10U Condominiums West Hillside Mgmt Residential Very Low A-2-1 Vacant The site is located in an area of recent and proposed development. The area adjacent to the south of the proposal, tract 43114, has been developed with 101 multiple family residential units on ten acres (density of 10.1 du/acre). The development to the east, tract 43115, consists of 114 units on 20 acres (density of 5.7 du/acre). The City has received applications for the properties to the west and north of the site. The project to the north is the Wes Thompson Ranch, a proposed development by American Beauty Homes of 595 units on 219 acres (density of 2.7 du/acre). The project to the east is the remainder parcel of this tract consisting of 147 single family residences on 34.3 acres (density of 4.3 du/acre). STATUS: State.law requires that all "projects" receive an environmental review and determination. An "Initial Study" (attachment "A") prepared for the 7.7 acre condominium lot identified possible impacts to the environment and mitigation measures. The determination of insignificant impacts was made and a negative declaration was prepared for this proposal. INTER DEPARTMENT/AGENCY REVIEW: The comments received from City departments were limited to conditions from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Traffic Division regarding road improvements and road signage. The applicant would be conditioned to participate with other nearby projects to widen Soledad Canyon Road from Sand Canyon to Oak Springs Canyon Road. The school districts (William S. Hart and Sulphur Springs) and the applicant have signed agreements pertaining to mitigation of school impacts associated with this project. a -a ANALYSIS Consistency The 7.7 acre site is of a proper size and configuration to accommodate the proposed subdivision. The topography where development is proposed was previously graded and the steep hillsides are to remain. The site requires a zone change to allow for the development of the condominiums which as proposed, is less intensive than the existing units to the south and east. The request is compatible with the surrounding residential developments located within the area. The remainder parcel is on the oppisite (west) side of the ridge and will be reviewed for General Plan consistency and neighborhood compatibility as that project undergoes revisions and approaches a public hearing date. Approve the attached Negative Declaration with the.finding that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Approve Tentative.Tract Map 49426 and Conditional Use Permit 90-022 based on the required,findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval. Recommend approval of Zone Change 90=004 to the City Council. Adopt the attached Resolution P90-55. 33 E RESOLUTION NO. P90-55 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CONDITIONALLY APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 49426 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-022 AND RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 90-004 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission does hereby find and determine as follows: a. An application for a vesting tentative tract map, zone change and conditional use permit were filed with the City of Santa Clarita, March 26, 1990 and July 18, 1990, by Monteverde Development ("the applicant"). The property for which this entitlement has been filed is a 42 acre parcel located at the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road, 1,000 north of Soledad Canyon Road. The site is zoned A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture, 1 acre lot size) and the applicant is requesting RPD -5,000-3.5U (Residential Planned Development 3.5 units per acre). The purpose of the vesting tentative tract map application is to create one 7.7 acre condominium lot for the establishment of 24 condominium units, and one 34.3 acre remainder parcel. The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit is to implement the requested zoning. Assessor Parcel No. 2839-006-020. b. The City of Santa Clarita Development Review Committee (DRC) met on April 20, 1990 and reviewed the project. C. A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on December 4,1990, at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 7:00 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 state law and local ordinances. b. The division and development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject tract map will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/or public utility right-of-vay and/or easements within the tract map. P90-055 C. Approval of this vesting tentative tract map will expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval. d. The applicant has submitted a vesting tentative tract map which depicts the area proposed for.one 7.7 acre condominium lot for the establishment of 24 condominium units, and one 34.3 acre remainder parcel within the subject site. e. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems, since sewage disposal, storm drainage, fire protection, and geological and soils factors are addressed in the recommended conditions of approval. The discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system will not violate the requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code. f. The subject property is of a size and shape which lends itself to the proposed use. g. The recommended subdivision will not result in a significant environmental effect as identified in the.initial study for the project. h. 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 mapped significant ecological area. i. The proposed lot sizes are consistent with surrounding lot sizes. j. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision given the size and shape of the lots and their intended use. k. The proposed subdivision does not contain or front upon any public waterway, river, stream, coastline, shoreline, lake or reservoir. 1. The housing needs of the region were considered and balanced against the public service needs of local residents. M. 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. n. The subject property is in a proper location for multiple family residential units. P90-055 0 0 o. The design of the subdivision has allowed for a Residential Planned Development which allows multiple family dwelling units. SECTION 3. 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 negative declaration was prepared for this project. Based upon the findings stated above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the negative declaration. SECTION 4. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the application for the vesting tentative tract map and conditional use permit subject to following conditions attached hereto as "Exhibit B" and incorporated herein by reference allowing the creation of 24 additional multiple family residential dwellings. SECTION 5. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval to the.City Council of the request for a zone change from A-2-1 to RPD -5,000-3.5U zone classification. SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and shall transmit a copy to the applicant, the Departments of Public Yorks, Fire, and Parks and Recreation. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED t is 4th day of cember 1990. JERRY CH RRINGTON, Vice C airman 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 4th day of December, 1990, by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: Modugno, Woodrow and Cherrington NOES: None EXCUSEDIGarasi, and Brathwaite L M. Marri , Director CcObunity Development FLF:198 P90-055 r� 9 EXHIBIT B CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 49426 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-022 GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The approval of this Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Conditional Use Permit shall expire two years from the date of conditional approval. 2. The subdivider may file for an extension of the conditionally approved map prior to thedateof expiration for a period of time not to exceed one year. If such an 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 developer, within 30 days of said change. 4. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Subdivision by the City, which action is provided for in the 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, 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 the following occur: (1) the City bears its own attorneys' fees and costs; and (2) the City defends the action in good faith. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the entitlement is'approved by the applicant. 5. Details shown on the Vesting Tentative Tract Map are not necessarily approved. Any details which are inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City policies must be specifically approved. 6. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public streets or highways, access rights, building restriction rights, or other easements, until after the final map is filed with the County Recorder unless such easements are subordinated to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements are granted after the date of the tentative approval, a subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the final map. 7. The final map shall be prepared by or under the direction of a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer. RESO P90-55 8. The Applicant is hereby advised that this project is subject to fees at the time of building permit issuance which may include, but not limited to, the following as applicable: (1) Los Angeles County Residential Sewer Connection Fee; (2) Interim School Facilities Financing Fee; (3) Installation or Upgrade of Traffic Signals Fees and/or Road Improvement Fees; and (4) Planned Local Drainage Facilities Fee. 9. Upon development, a stop -work order shall be considered in effect upon the discovery of any historic artifacts and/or remains, at which time the City shall be notified. 10. In lieu of establishing the final'specific locations of structures on each lot at this time, the owner, at the time of issuance of a building permit, agrees to develop the property in conformance with the City Code and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Ordinance, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Water Ordinance, Oak Tree Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code. Improvements and other requirements may be imposed pursuant to such codes and ordinances. 11. A final tract map must be processed through the City Engineer prior to being filed with the County Recorder. 12. A grading permit shall be required for any and all off-site grading to occur for the purposes of this project. PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING MAP REQUIREMENTS 13. 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. 14. The applicant shall place the following note on all parcel maps with parcel sizes of five acres or more: "Further division of this property to parcel sizes less than five acres will require improvements." 15. The applicant shall note all offers of dedication by certificate on the face of the final map. 16. 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. RESO P90-55 0 i 17. The applicant shall label driveways as "Private Driveway and Fire Lane" and delineate on the final map to the satisfaction of the Department. 18. The applicant shall process a final tract map through the City Engineer prior to being filed with the County Recorder. 19. The applicant shall show the remainder of the last legally created parcel as a "Remainder Parcel" on final map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. CONDOMINIUM/LEASE 20. Prior to final approval of the tract map, the applicant.shall submit a notarized affidavit to the City Engineer, signed by all owners of record at the time of filing of the map with the County Recorder, stating that any proposed condominium building has not been constructed or that all buildings have not been occupied or rented and that said building will not be occupied or rented until after the filing of the map with the County.Recorder. 21. The applicant shall place standard condominium notes on the final map to the satisfaction of the Department. 22. The applicant shall dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the construction of structures within open space/common lots. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 23. The subdivider is required to.install distribution lines and individual service lines for community antenna television service (CATV) for all new development. 24. The applicant shall place above ground utilities including, but not limited to, fire hydrants, junction boxes and street lights outside sidewalk. 25. The applicant shall install mailboxes and posts per City standards. Secure approval of U.S. Postal Service prior to installation. 26. The applicant shall obtain approval of the Director of.Community Development and the City Attorney for proposed homeowners association maintenance agreements prior to recordation of the final map. 27. The applicant shall construct drainage improvements and offer easements needed for street drainage or slopes. 28. The applicant shall replace driveways to be abandoned with standard curb, gutter, and sidewalk. 29. The applicant- shall provide and install street name signs prior to occupancy of building(s). RESO P90-55 30. The.applicant shall offer future right-of-way 50 feet from centerline on Sand Canyon Road. 31. The applicant shall dedicate slope easements along Sand -Canyon Road. 32. 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 building. 33. The applicant shall pay ordinance frontage charges before filing this land division map. 34. The subdivider shall install separate house laterals to serve each building in the land division. Installation and dedication of main line sewers may be necessary to meet this requirement. 35. The applicant shall pay sewer reimbursement charges as determined by the Director of Public Works.to the County of Los Angeles before the filing of this land division map. 36. 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 6 GEOLOGY 37. The applicant shall submit a grading plan which must be approved prior to approval of the final map (if applicable). 38. The applicant shall eliminate all geologic hazards associated with this proposed development, or delineate a restricted use area approved by the consultant geologist to the satisfaction of the Geology and Soils Section and dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the erection of buildings or other structures within the restricted use areas. 39. The applicant shall submit a geology and/or soil engineering report prior to approval of building or grading plans if required. 40. The applicant shall show on the final map the City's/Flood Control District's right-of-way for storm drain facilities. A permit will be required for any construction affecting the right-of-way or facilities. 41. The applicant shall provide for the proper distribution of drainage. 42. No building permits will be issued for lots/parcels subject to flood hazard until the buildings are adequately protected. 1 *1*01 :IIII.Y.i 0 43. 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. a. A hydrology study shall be submitted and approved prior to the filing of the final map. 44. 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 impact of this and other subdivisions in the area. The form of security for performance of said agreement shall be as approved by the City. The agreement shall include the following provisions: a. Upon establishment of the District and the area of benefit, the fee shall be paid to a special Department of Public Works fund. b. 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. C. 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. d. The Director of Public Works may require the developer to submit a traffic report periodically that addresses traffic congestion and the need to mitigate the problems prior to issuing building permits. Factors for development units are as follows: Development Unit Factor Single Family per unit 1.0 Townhouse per unit 0.8 Apartment per unit 0.7 Commercial per unit 5.0 Industry per unit 3.0 The project is in the Route 126 Bridge and Thoroughfare District. 45. Applicant shall provide for the maintenance of slopes by the Homeowners Association in the CC&R's. The CC&R's must be approved by the City Attorney prior .to approval of the Final Map. Access is required to slopes which are to be maintained by the Homeowners Association. i7*giiSl115&1 FIRE DEPARTMENT 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. Provide Fire Department and City approved street signs, and building address numbers prior to occupancy. 49. Fire Department access shall extend to within 150 feet distance of any portion of structures to be built. 50. Access shall comply with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code which requires all weather access. All weather access may require paving. 51. Where driveways extend further than 300 feet and are of single access design, turnarounds suitable for fire protection equipment use shall be provided and shown on the final map. Turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to insure their integrity for Fire Department use. Where topography dictates, turnarounds shall be provided for driveways which extend over 150 feet. 52. The private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "FIRE LANES" and shall be maintained in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fire Code. 53. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction. 54. Private driveways shall be 26 feet paved width clear to the sky - posted no parking -fire lane. 55. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 2,250 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, over and above maximum daily domestic demand. 56. Fire Hydrant requirements are as follows: Install 2 public fire hydrants, and install 1 private on-site fire hydrant. 57. All hydrants shall measure 6"x4"x2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to.current AWWA standard C503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall be installed a minimum of 25 feet from a structure or protected by a two (2) hour fire wall. Location is as per map on file with this office. 58. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction. RESO P90-55 0 • 59. Provide fire flow data once hydrants have been installed. 60. The applicant shall pay fees, if established by the City, to provide funds for fire protection facilities which are required by new commercial, industrial or residential development prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT 61. Develop a funding mechanism, if not in place at time of recordation, and contribute a proportionate share of the cost for construction of traffic signals and associated roadway.improvements at Soledad Canyon Road and the southbound State Route 14 ramps. 62. Develop a funding mechanism, if not in place at time of recordation and contribute a proportionate share of the cost for construction of Soledad Canyon Road to the easterly existing City boundary in the vicinity of Oak Springs Canyon Road, including the appropriate transition. 63. Develop a funding mechanism, if not in place at time of recordation and contribute a proportionate share of the modification of the traffic signal system to provide left -turn phasing (east -west) at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road. DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION 64. Prior to recordation, all recreation facilities are subject to the approval of the Director of the City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. 65. A Homeowner's Association (HOA) or other appropriate funding mechanisms approved by the City Attorney shall be formed to have responsibility and authority of all slope maintenance, including, but not limited to landscaping and irrigation. 66. The applicant shall pay the appropriate Quimby (park in lieu) fee. The current fee shall be $21,982 or greater as determined by the City Council. 67. The applicant shall have Parks and Recreation approval of all landscape and irrigation plans. The use of drought tolerant species on slope planting shall be incorporated into the landscape plans. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 68. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and the owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed with the Director of Community Development their affidavit stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. RESO P90-55 0 • 69. Pursuant to approval and agreement of the applicant, final map approval shall not be granted until the applicant enters into an agreement for school mitigation with the•William S. Hart Union High School District, and the Sulphur Springs Union School District. 70. It is further declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any law, stature, or ordinance is violated, the permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of 30 days. 71. All requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and of the specific zoning of subject.property must be complied with unless set forth in the permit and/or as shown on the approved plot plan. 72. The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the tentative map. 73. Three copies of a landscape plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Director of Community Development and the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to the issuance of building permits. The landscape plan shall show size, type, location of all plants, trees, and water facilities. 74. Within one year of the approval of this project, the applicant shall pay a Transit Impact Fee of $200.00 per residential unit; provided that the City has its Transit Impact Program in -effect. These fees shall be paid to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 75. Theapplicant shall obtain.the proper zoning for the site prior to the recordation of the map. FLF:lkl:182 RESO P90-55 12-04-90 . • 1 MEETING OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY December 4, 1990 7:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Cherrington, at 7:05 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California. FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chairman Cherrington led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. ROLL CALL: The Secretary called the roll. Those present were Commissioners Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington. Chairman Brathwaite and Commissioner Garasi were absent from the meeting. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Tim McOsker, Community Development Director Lynn Harris, Principal Planner Richard Henderson, City Engineer Jim Van Winkle, Assistant Planner II Fred Follstad.and Commission Secretary Lucy Furrows. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Vice Chairman Cherrington and seconded by Modugno to approve the November 20, 1990 Planning Commission minutes as corrected. On roll call vote: Ayes: Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington Noes: None Absent: Brathwaite and Garasi ITEM NO. 1 Community Development Director Harris reported CONTINUED PUBLIC that the item was published and posted in accordance HEARING ON TENTATIVE with the law, and therefore the Public Hearing was in PARCEL MAP NO. 20652 order. Principal Planner Henderson presented the report to the Commission stating that this. item was continued from the September 4, 1990 meeting. The applicant is proposing the subdivision of a five (5) acre parcel into two 2.5 acre parcels for single-family residential purposes. Mr. Henderson also gave a brief slide presentation on the subject property. With the conclusion of the Staff Report, Vice Chairman Cherrington opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. 0 0 12-4-90 ITEM NO. 1 (Continued) The proponent Joe Russo, 18316 Mr. Russo stated by staff. 2 addressing the Commission was: Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. that he accepts the conditions made There were no opponents addressing the Commission at this time. Vice Chairman Cherrington closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. It was moved by Modugno and seconded by Woodrow to adopt the Negative Declaration of Environmental Effect, approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 20652, Conditions of Approval and Adopt Resolution No. P90-39. On roll call vote: Ayes: Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington Noes: None Absent: Brathwaite and Garasi ITEM NO. 2 Community Development Director Harris reported TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP that the item was published and posted in accordance NO. 50151, ANNEXATION with the law, and therefore the Public Hearing was in & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT order. NO. 90-02 AND PREZONE CHANGE NO. 90-004 Community Development Director Harris statedthat subsequent to staff's mailing of the Public Hearing Notices, staff was unable to make available to the public the proposed Annexation and Development Agreement ten days prior to the meeting. Therefore, it was the recommendation of staff that the Planning Commission open the Public Hearing and continue the item to December 18, 1990 for action and consideration. Vice Chairman Cherrington opened the.Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. It was moved by Modugno and seconded by Woodrow to continue Item No. 2 to December 18, 1990. On roll call vote: Ayes: Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington Noes: None Absent: Brathwaite and Garasi Community Development Director Harris addressed the audience stating that the Planning Commission continued' Item No. 2 and that it would be the first item on the Agenda for December 18, 1990. 12-4-90 3 ITEM NO. 3 Community Development Director Harris reported VESTING TENTATIVE that the item was published and posted in accordance TRACT MAP NO. 49426, with the law, and therefore the Public Hearing was in CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT order. NO. 90-022 and ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-004 Assistant Planner II Follstad presented the report to the Commission stating that this item is located on the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road, 1,000 feet north of Soledad Canyon Road. The applicant is proposing the subdivision to create 24 condominium units on one 7.7 -acre lot and one 34.3 -acre remainder parcel. Mr. Follstad also gave a slide presentation on the proposed project outlining the surrounding area of the proposed project, proposed park- site south of the project, and densitiesof surrounding tracts. With the conclusion of the Staff Report; Vice Chairman Cherrington opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m. The proponent addressing the Commission was: James C. Rodgers, 27054 Jarana Court, Valencia, who stated that he concurred with the Staff Report and that it would be in his best interest to check into the certification of compaction. There were no opponents addressing the Commission at this time. Vice Chairman Cherrington closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.. Following discussion among commissioners regarding the value and profit of land as a result of zone changes and Commissioner Modugno's specific request that special language concerning this discussion be placed in the Housing Element and Land Use Element, it was moved by Modugno and seconded by Woodrow to approve the Negative Declaration, Vesting Tentative Tract No. 49426, Conditional Use Permit No. 90-022, Zone Change Case No. 90-004, and to adopt resolution No. P90-55. On roll call vote: Ayes: Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington Noes: None Absent: Brathwaite and Garasi Due to possible conflict of interest on Item No. 4, Commissioner Modugno left the hearing at 7:50 p.m. 0 0 12-4-90 4 RECESS At 7:56 p.m., Vice Chairman Cherrington called a recess. RECONVENE At 8:12 p.m., Vice Chairman Cherrington reconvened the meeting. During the recess, an attempt was made to contact Commissioner Garasi to no avail. Therefore, due to a lack of a quorum, Item No. 4 could not be heard by the Commission. Assistant City Attorney McOsker stated the meeting was considered a quasi-judicial hearing and that because of a lack of quorum the Commission was not empowered nor able to hear comments from the audience except in a public hearing setting which had been precluded by the absence of quorum. Community Development Director Harris addressed the commission stating that a renotice of the project wouldinvolve everyone who previously received a notice and anyone else who wished to be noticed. It was the recommendation of Ms. Harris that staff recirculate the Negative Declaration a minimum of another 30 days. and that the notices on the proposed project reflect the recirculation of the Initial Study. Vice Chairman Cherrington requested that staff take various informal comments from the audience regarding Item No. 4. at the adjournment of the meeting, after the commissioners leave. INFORMATION ITEM Community Development Director Harris addressed the Commission regarding a well -attended, open community meeting on the General Plan stating that staff will present the results of the comments at the December 18, 1990 meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Modugno and seconded by Woodrow to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m.. On roll call vote: Ayes: Modugno, Woodrow, and Vice Chairman Cherrington Noes: None Absent:-Brathwaite an GpLrasi / JERRY CHERRINGTON, Vice Chairman Planning Commission A TEST•, L LV M. HARRI D ector of Community Development City of Santa Clarita DLS:218 • 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NEGATIVE DECLARATION � y CERTIFICATION DATE: f m J APPLICANT: James Rodgers and Monteverde Development�j ♦u ..v 1 ti �:K f j �t.a: iM TYPE OF PERMIT: Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit FILE NO.: VTTM 49426. CUP 90-022 and ZC 90-004 Project Location: On the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Road approximately 1.00 feet north of Soledad Canyon Road Project Description and Setting: Subdivision of 42 acres into 1 condo- minium lot for the grading and construction of 24 condominium units on 7.7 acres and one 34.3 remainder parcel. Also. a zone change from A-2-1 to RPD -5.000-3.5U on the 7.7 acre condominium lot. [ ] City Council It is the opinion of [X] Planning Commission [X] Director of Community Development upon review that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Mitigation measures [ ] are attached [X] are not ttached 611 -1 - Form completed by: /Y ✓ �— (Signature) Fred Follstad, Assistant Planner II (Name and Title) Date of Public Notice: November 13. 1990 [X] Legal advertisement. [X] Posting of properties. 13 I (47 0 F-1 VICINITY MAP VTTM 4942.6 ZC 90-004 CUP 90-022 3 -IS. )ROJECT-PRQ),( i AIIc. JTM 49426 VUP90-0-0404 90-022 Ill�re • .. I �; i,