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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - SOLEDADCYN FINANCING ASMT (2)U45 11! 71, 1.1429111 R City Manager approva Item to be presented by: AnthonKJ. Nislcf� PUBLIC HEARING 1" DATE: September 22, 1992 SUBJECT: SOLEDAD. CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 Ordinance No. 92-16 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND This item was continued from August 25, 1992, in order to address the protest letters received at the Public Hearing. The concept for this project began over two years ago when a single developer was conditioned to establish a financing mechanism to widen Soledad Canyon Road to accommodate the increased traffic which was indicated in the traffic study for the project. The history from that time to the current proposed. assessment district is attached for your further information. On February 25, 1992, along with the award of bid for the construction of Soledad Canyon Road, the City Council adopted Resolution 92-46, directing preparation of this District. At that time, the developers of Tract 45148 requested thatthe City immediately pursue the formation of the District so that they could begin construction. This prompted the District to be initiated on July 14, 1992 with the Public Hearing set for August 25, 1992. On August 25, 1992, the Public Hearing regarding Assessment District No. 92.4 was held (see attached). Five protest letters were received. Two from developers, and three from homeowners. This was followed by public testimony at the hearing. The issues raised by these letters of protest are summarized as follows: When is this assessment due and payable? Are the small property owners responsible for this assessment? • The method of spreading the assessment is not fair, since a few of the parcels are unbuildable. Why is there interest on the unpaid assessment, and when is it due and payable? The City Council then agreed to continue the Public Hearing to the 22nd of September, in order to respond both in writing and orally to the issues raised by the developers and homeowners. Oct. Agenda Item: Page 2 During this period, staff is required by the Integrated Financing Act to respond in writing to the protests. This will be in the form of a report titled, "Report Referencing Protests,' and has been mailed to all property owners and developers that have an approved tentative map and option to purchase one or more of the parcels who submitted protests in writing. (See copy of report included in the agenda.) In addition, all property owners and developers having an interest in property in the district were contacted and briefed on the details of the District, and staff discussed their additional questions and/or concerns. As mentioned previously, the major concerns are what this District will do to the enjoyment or future sale of the properties. Staff has provided assurances in the District Report and the hearing minutes that allow the property owners to pay the liens only when and if the property is subdivided. Moreover, if less future lots are developed than indicated in the report, the payoff of the lien will be for only the number developed, i.e., if only 50 lots can be constructed instead of 100, their payoff is only 50% of the lien amount. No payments are necessary if additions or improvements are made . to a single lot. Finally, this District was a direct result of a Planning Commission requirement that these developments contribute to the widening of Soledad Canyon Road which is necessary as a result of that future development. It is emphasized that the City Attorney has advised staff that this Assessment District cannot be adopted once construction of the current Soledad widening project is completed. Since this would result in a loss of revenue to the City in excess of $2 million, staff recommends that the District and all participants remain in place and that the assessments be levied on the parcels involved. The attachments to this agenda item include various documents in support of the assessment district that trace the history of the project. Also included Is a sample notice of assessment lien showing the actual wording. This information is intended to demonstrate that this is not a spur-of-the- moment assessment to be placed on the properties but rather is a direct result of the development review process and the satisfaction of requirements placed on that development and any future development. At this Public Hearing, the Council is asked to address the Report Referencing Protests, the amended Engineer's Report and introduce Ordinance No. 91.16. Conduct the continued Public Hearing regarding Assessment District No. 92-4, and introduce Ordinance No. 92-16. Waive all further readings, and pass to second reading. ATTACHMENTS Ordinance No. 92-16 Engineer's Report (In Council Reading.Fiie in City Clerk's Office) Report Referencing Project (In Council Reading File in City Clerk's Office) Protest Letters from August 25 Sample Assessment Lien Project History August 25, 1992 Agenda July 14, 1992 Agenda February 25, 1992 Agenda March 26, 1991 Agenda Actual Condition Placed on Developers in 1990 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 3 1. Mayor Opens Hearing a. States Purpose of Hearing • Z. City Clerk Reports on Hearing Notice 3. Staff Report (City Manager) or (City Attorney) or (RP Staff) a. 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 L� 0 NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (the 'City Council') held on July 14, 1992, Resolution of Intention No. 92-143 was adopted which stated the City Council's intention to order creation of the City of Santa Clarita'@ (the 'City') Soledad Canyon Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4 (the 'District') to finance the construction of certain improvements, including widening Soledad Canyon Road (the •laproveaent'). At the July 14, 1992 meeting the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 92-144 which preliminarily passed on and 'approved the Engineer's Report related thereto prepared by Villdan i Associates (the 'Engineer's Report'). Please refer to said Resolutions and the preliminary Engineer's Report, both on file with the City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita. California (the 'City'), for more detailed information. The proceedings were instituted for the construction of certain public works of the Improvement under provisions of the Integrated Financing District Act (California Government Code Sections 33173 through 33197 and the 'Municipal. Improvement Act Of 1913', being Division 12 of the California Streets and Highways Code. A HEARING VILL U HELD OI TUESDAY, AUGUST 23. 1992. AT 7130 P.M.. AT THE SANTA CLARIT► CITY HALL, 23920 VALENCIA BOULEVARD, SANTA CL►RITA. CALIPORNIAS At any time prior to this public hearing, any owner of property liable to be assessed under the proposed contingent assessment may make a written protest against the proposed Improvement or contingent asses Anent, the extent of the District, or. any agreements entered into in connection with the proposed contingent assessment and may appear and show cause why the Improvement should not be done or carried out im accordance with the Resolution of Intention and the Engineer's Report. Protests pertaining to the proposed contingent assessment must be in writing and contain a description of the property in which the signer of the protest is interested sufficient to identify the property, and if the signers are not shown on the last equalised assessment roll as the owners of the property, the protest must also contain, or be accompanied by, written evidence that the signers are the owners of the property. All protests must be delivered to the City Clerk at or before the time set for public hearing. No other protest or objection will be considered. for additional information you may contact Donna M. Grindey. City Clerk at (803) 233=4391. DATZDs July 23, 1992 n4 u/7 ➢ nna M. Grindq, CHC City Clerk City of Santa Clarita, California 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ® ORDINANCE NO. 92-16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING FORMATION OF ITS SOLEDAD CANYON INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council ("City Council") of the City of Santa Clarita, California, {"City") on July 14,1992, adopted its Resolution No. 92.143 (the "Resolution of Intention") declaring it intention to proceed with the construction of certain Improvements and payment of incidental expenses by creation of its Soledad Canyon Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92.4 ("District"), as shown on that certain map designated "Proposed Boundaries of Soledad Canyon Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4," attached to the Resolution of Intention and Incorporated therein as 'Exhibit "A"'; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has considered all matters relating to the proposed financing and construction of certain public improvements in the vicinity of Soledad Canyon Road pursuant to the Integrated Financing District Act ("Financing District Act") and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 ("Improvement Act"), and specifically for the levy of contingent assessments ("Assessments") against properties within the District, a description of the rate and method of apportionment for such Assessments being attached to the Resolution of Intention and Incorporated therein as 'Exhibit "B"; and WHEREAS, as City previously provided funds to finance said improvements by the execution and delivery of "Certificates of Participation (Capital Improvement Projects) Evidencing A Proportionate Interest Of The Owners Thereof In Lease Payments To Be Made By the City of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County, California) to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita" ("Certificates") dated October 1, 1991, In the original Principe+ amount of $22,940,000; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of Intention, the City has determined that the public interest and convenience require construction of certain improvements described in 'Exhibit "C"' attached to the Resolution and Intention and incorporated therein atan estimated cost of $3,000,000, and proposes to proceed with construction of said improvements with a portion of the proceeds of the Certificates; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of Intention, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City, is in the pubic interest and is for the public benefit that the City seek full or partial payment or reimbursement of certain lease payments related to the Certificates from the proceeds of the Assessments; and WHEREAS, the Financing District Act provides an alternative method of financing the improvements, by authorizing the Assessments which are contingent upon the development of land and which may be made payable at the time of approval of a tentative subdivision map, vesting tentative subdivision map, final subdivision map, zoning change, or upon receipt of a building permit for any parcels which have already received all other required approvals for development; and ORDINANCE NO. 92.16 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Financing District Act authorizes proceedings to create an integrated financing district to be combined with formation proceedings under the Improvement Act; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on August 25, 1992, the City Council did not receive protests from owners of more than one-half (112) of the area of the property within the District; SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby find, a. The above recitals are true and correct. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53184, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita hereby determines to proceed with formation of the District as set out in the Resolution of Intention, as modified herein. c. The total amount of the principal sum of all unpaid special assessments levied against the parcels proposed to be assessed, plus the principal amount of the contingent assessment proposed to be levied in the instant proceedings, does not exceed one-half of the total value of the parcels proposed to be assessed. d. The Engineer's Report as modified (the "Final Engineer's Report"), the assessment, and the diagram are hereby confirmed and approved. The Final Engineer's Report shall stand as the report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings for Assessment District No. 92-4 and shall govern all details thereof: A true and correct copy of the Final Engineer's Report is is attached hereto and Incorporated herein as Exhibit "A". e. The Improvements be constructed in accordance with the Resolution of Intention and the Final Engineer's Report for Assessment District No. 92-4. f. The Negative Declaration respecting Assessment District No. 924 is hereby approved and the City Clerk shall record the Notice of Determination in the office of the County Recorder. g. The Resolution of Intention is modified to state that pursuant to a reimbursement agreement (the "Agreement"), the City shall repay advances of funds from the proceeds' of the Certificates made to finance Improvements within the District The Agreement shall provide that the City Issue a warrant pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 53190.5(b). The general fund of the City, its credit, or its taxing power shall not be liable for any obligation arising out of the Agreement. The City shall not be compelled to exercise Its taxing power or forfeit any of its property to satisfy any obligation arising out of the Agreement. SECTION 2. The Mayor shall sign this ordinance and the City Clerk shall attest to such signature. The City Clerk Is directed to cause the title and summary of the same, together with the vote thereon, to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in the Newhall Signal, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City and to post at the offices of the City a certified copy of the full text of the adopted ordinance along with the names of the councilmembers voting for and against the ordinance. 0 • ORDINANCE NO. 92.16 Page 3 SECTION 3. This ordinance relating to the levy of contingent assessments -tak. A copy of this ordinance Assessor effect and shall be in force from and after thirty (30) days from the date of final passage shall be transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, and the Assessor and the Treasurer•Tax Collector of Los Angeles County. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City. Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California at a regular meeting held on the CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk • STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITY OF SANTA CLARITA § COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 1, Donna , City Clerk of the City of Santa foregoing Ordinance No. 92! t 16 was regularly Introducedplaced upon is lifornia, do firs el d first at regular meeting of the City Council. on the That thereafter, said ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Councll on the day of 1992, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk DMORD92-18 AGN 0 M "fillWY 01:11M W1 31JY o 1:131tl :lM 0"M 31 Dili 3 181 We• Carl K. Newton, Esq. City Attorney, City of Santa Clarita c/o Burke, Williams & Sorensen 611 West Sixth Street, Suite 2500 Los Angeles, California 90017 This transaction is exempt from California Documentary Transfer Tax pursuant to Section 11922 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. This document is recorded for the benefit of the City of Santa Clarita, California and recording is fee -exempt under Section 6103 of the California Government Code. NOTICE OF CONTINGENT ASSESSMENT FOR INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 92-4 (SOLEDAD CANYON) • OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Pursuant to the requirements of Streets and Highways Code Section 3114, the undersigned clerk of the legislative body of the City of Santa Clarita (the "City"), State of California, hereby gives notice that a diagram and contingent assessment were recorded in the office of the City Clerk of the City as provided for in Streets and Highways Code Section 3114, and relating to the following described real property: Reference is made to the contingent assessment diagram of Integrated Financing District No. 92-4 (Soledad Canyon) of the City of Santa Clarita, California recorded , 1992, at Book of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts at Page in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder which contingent assessment diagram is now the final map of Integrated Financing District No. 92-4 (Soledad Canyon) of the City of Santa Clarita. Notice is further given that upon the recording of this notice in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, the several contingent assessments assessed on the lots, pieces, and parcels shown on the filed contingent assessment diagram shall become a lien upon the lots or portions of lots contingently assessed, respectively. Reference is made to the Engineer's Report, contingent assessment diagram and contingent assessment roll recorded in the Office of the City Clerk of the City. • City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California 09/14/92 11:56 $92132362700 BW&S LA MAIN --- CTY SNTA CLARITA 0002/002 BURKE, WILLIAMS, SORENSEN & GAAR FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY DRAFT NO, 1. SEPTEMBER i4. 1992 WEEN RECORDED RETURN TO: Carl K. Newton, Esq. City Attorney, City of Santa Clarita c/o Burke, Williams & Sorensen 611 West Sixth Street, Suite 2500 Los Angeles, California 90017 This transaction is exempt from California Documentary Transfer Tax pursuant to Section 11922 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. This document is recorded for the benefit of the City of Santa Clarita, California and recording is fee -exempt under Section 6103 of the California Government Code. NOTICE OF CONTINGENT ASSESSMENT FOR INTEGRATED FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 92-4 (SOLEDAD CANYON) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Pursuant to the requirements of Streets and Highways Code Section 3114, the undersigned clerk of the legislative body of the City of Santa CMta (the "City"), State of •. California, hereby gives notice that a diagram and contingent assessment were recorded in the office of the City Clerk of the City as provided for in Streets and Highways Code Section 3114, and relating to the following described real property: Reference is made to the contingent assessment diagram of Integrated Financing District No. 92-4 (Soledad Canyon) of the City of Santa Clarita, California recorded 11992, at Book of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts at Page in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder which contingent assessment diagram is now the final map of Integrated Financing District No. 92-4 (Soledad Canyon) of the City of Santa Clarita. Notice is further given that upon the recording of this notice in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, the several contingent assessments assessed on the lots, pieces, and parcels shown on the filed contingent assessment diagram shall become a lien upon the lots or portions of lots contingently assessed, respectively. Reference is made to the Engineer's Report, contingent assessment diagram and contingent assessment roll recorded in the Office of the City Clerk of the City. City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, California Tina, Bow Enterprizes, Inc. 45148 United Investment Partnership 10535 Wilshire Blvd. No. 808 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Santa Clarita Properties, Inc. 46005 18988 Soledad Canyon Road Canyon Country, CA 91351 Canyon Country Dev. 46005 3215 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 No 2840-013-005 17.50 $ 11,017 No 2854-006-013 18.74 $ 0 Yes 2854-006-002 29.55 $ 24,865 Mary J. Dapas 47324 Yes 2840-013-013 1.66 $ 973 17429 San Fernando Road 2840-013-014 4.29 2,515 Granada Hills, CA 91344 2840-013-015 5.72 3,354 11.67 $ 6,842 Clement K. & Paula P. Cox 47324 Yes 2840-014-022 27-42 $ 16,078 16093 Live Oak Spgs Cyn Rd. Canyon Country, CA 91351 EXPRESSED OWNER TRACT CONCERN ASSESSOR # ACRES ASSESSMENT James & Joyce Rodgers 32519/ No 2839-005-030 42.03 $ 166,000 27054 Jacama Court 49426 27.168 Valencia, CA 91355 T193,168 Canyon Breeze Village Co. 45113 No 2839-006-021 27.54 $ 491,084 5509 Oakdale Avenue 2839-006-052 5.18 92,368 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 2839-006-053 7.55 134,629 2839-006-054 10.77 192.047 51.04 $ 910,128 F.N. Projects, Inc. 34466 No 2848-015-031 126.70 $ 239,593 c/o Rob Jebsen 2848-001-111 38.56 74,388 9800 S. Sepulveda Blvd. 2848-015-032 2.28 4,160 Los Angeles, CA 90045 2848-015-033: 2:61 4,916 2848-015-035 8.15 15.411 (c/o American Beauty Homes) 178.30 $ 338,468 Tina, Bow Enterprizes, Inc. 45148 United Investment Partnership 10535 Wilshire Blvd. No. 808 Los Angeles, CA 90024 Santa Clarita Properties, Inc. 46005 18988 Soledad Canyon Road Canyon Country, CA 91351 Canyon Country Dev. 46005 3215 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 No 2840-013-005 17.50 $ 11,017 No 2854-006-013 18.74 $ 0 Yes 2854-006-002 29.55 $ 24,865 Mary J. Dapas 47324 Yes 2840-013-013 1.66 $ 973 17429 San Fernando Road 2840-013-014 4.29 2,515 Granada Hills, CA 91344 2840-013-015 5.72 3,354 11.67 $ 6,842 Clement K. & Paula P. Cox 47324 Yes 2840-014-022 27-42 $ 16,078 16093 Live Oak Spgs Cyn Rd. Canyon Country, CA 91351 EXPRESSED OWNER TRACT CONCERN ASSESSOR # ACRES ASSESSMENT Sand Canyon Estates, Ltd. 47324 Yes 2840-016-002 20.00 $ 11,675 18988 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country, CA 91351 Edith Palmer 47324 Yes 16087 Live Oak Spgs Cyn Rd. (See Cox) Canyon Country, CA 91351 Vojiscav Vujicic 47803 No 13030 Inglewood Avenue Hawthorne, CA 90250 2840-016-021 80.00 $ 46,909 2840-016-032 159.55 $ 158,480 John & Kathleen Maxey SP89-122 No 2840-007-023 34.76 $ 566,000 5509 Oakdale Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91364 KCV BY:WILLOAN LA.NOASTcR 8-28-92 ;10:01AM 0 805 259 8125y 8057230854;: 2 AMERICAN BEAUTY HOMES, INC. 16830 Vuutura Boulevard/SWh FloorfEncino. Cal ifnrnia 91436 (8181981.4900 Fax (81819F11-4821 August 25, 1992 Mayor Jill Klajic City of Santa Clazita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 City of Santa Clarta, CA 91355 Re: Soledad Canyon Integrated Financing Assessment District No, 92-4 Dear Mayor Klajic, As the developer of Tract No. 34466, we received written notification of the Public Hearing concerning the creation of the Soledad Canyon Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4. I. -have had the opportunity to review the Bnoneer Report that details the project scope, construction estimate, the properties to be assessed and the individual assessments. What concerns me is that certain parcels of land in the unincorporated County territory that are currently in the entitlement process which will derive a significant benefit by this project are not being assessed. I understand the difficulty ofthe City assessing property in the unincorporated area. However, I believe one way of addressing this inequity is through the Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fee District (B&:T). As you know, the improvement of Soledad Canyon Road is included for financing by the Route 126 B&T District, and participants in the Assessment District can receive credit from the B&T District. As these unincorporated parcels develop and contribute to the B&T district, there contributions will reimburse those that have participated in the Assessment District. KV 9Y:WILLOAN LANCASTER ; 6-26-82 ;10:01AM ; 805 258 B125 -o 8057230854;4 3 Mayor Jill xlajic Page 2. This method of reimbursement has been discussed from the beginning with city staff and we were assured that 8&T District credits would be applied. T would like confirmation that 8&T credits will he available for the total amount of the assessment. Very truly yours, Gregory P. Medeiros Development Manager GPM/kr R v 6Y:WILLDAN LANZASTER 8-21-92 . 51-43pm i 805 259 8125y 8057230554;# SAND CANYON ESTATg9LFrWTACLARITA 18988 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD • SANTA CLARITA. CALIFORNIA-. 91351 Clarita Blvd. Ste CA 91355 300 of Resolution. of Assessment Dist. p 47324 - Hunters We wish to inform the concern/disagreement Engineer Report: 251-�?,5pmA FAX (805) 251-0253 Intent 92-143, 92-144, 92-4, Parcel 2840-016-002 Green July 28, 1992 City of the following items of with the proposed Resolutions and We request that certain phrase "Final Subdivision Map" being located in par. 1, page 2 of Res. 92-143 be revised as follows; "Final Subdivision Map.as a whole or prorated the basis of Unit (phased) recordation," Same paragraph as identified above The statement "Contingent upon the land." is of utmost importance and further discussion. on (1). development of the necessitates To require payment at the time of a Tentative or Vesting Tentative approval and zone change, contradicts the "development contingency" identified in the prior statement. The approval Of a Tentative (or vesting) map or zone change does not insure its development and should therefore not be required to be paid until the development is atleast insured via a final map (or unit final map). For example - what would happen to a land owner who paid these costs at Tentative approval and was consequently faced with a no growth ordinance? The presumption exists within these documents that all properties will develop and contribute. Presuming the worst case scenario (ie.) all projects expept ours, default on their development agreements and/or loose their entitlement. Are we then to assume 1005 liability for Zone A improvements? KVV BY:WILLOAN LANCAST:R : 5-21-$2 ; 5:44PN : 805 255 8125y 8057230654;# 6 The "benefit" received would obviously fall far short of the cost incurred. We therefore request the inclusion of some formula or warding to identify an upper limit cost (excluding carrying costs) which may be expected. It must also be made clear that 1. The total numbers of dwelling units as identified are subject to extensive fluctuation. and consequently so too is the prorata fee. 2. These resolutions are not intended to insure the right to develop the identified number of dwelling units. 3. It must be noted that, in the event any land owner should loose their property entitlements, that Property shall not be subject to -this ordinance until such:titne as the property may be re -entitled. This issue is of specific concern as it relates to page 2 of t:;e Engineering Report, item 6, regarding an annual assessment. Some protection must be given to the small unentitled land owner to insure that they do not receive a yearly "payme:it due" note from the city. 4. The fees incurred must be identified as being "in lieu of Bridge and Thoroughfare fees" up to the amount of said BET fees as established. 5. Tract 47324 has only 70 dwelling units not 72 as shown. (2 lots are park lots not contributing to increased roadway usage), 6. We also note -that this District will satisfy our Conditions of Approval X77, 78 and 80. To date, w t consider the above list to be partial, subject cher r iew. Yours tru 1. / Y Ueras Partner EstT es Ltd. RW SY:M'1LLDAN LANCASTER 8-21-32 ; 5:42PV. 5D5 258 8125• Mary Dapas 17429 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills, CA 91344 818 363-4969 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd.. Ste 30C Santa Clarita, cA 91355 Attn: City Clerk 8057230954;*" 2 CITY OF SANTA CLAWA An 17 1 l5 p;{ 'gj Protest of Resolution cf intent 92-143, 92-144, Scledad Assessment Distr. 92-4 Parcels 2840-13-11, 14, 15,-' August 13, 1992 As the current Title Holder to the above parcels, being located fully within approved Tentative Tract 47324 (Hunters Green), I am deeply concerned that the City will be adding an annual Assessment and payment due to my Property until the time at which the map may record. As a small property owner I am unable to meet any additional yearly obligations. I also note that in the event that the entitlements to Map 47324 should terminate for any reason, my property should not be subject to this Assessment District. My property would revert back to it's originally entitled three lots, as established per parcel map 10561 (rec. 4/4/79). As such, the City would have no legal authority to levy additional encu b ra,rces upon these three legally created, entitled lots. These documents require further clarification and revision to be considered acceptable. Sincerely, Mary J"n-'Dapas, as Trustee of the Mary Charity Barbour Trust RCV BY:WILLDAN LANCASTER ; E-21-52 ; 5:42PM ; Citv of Santa Clarita =7-920 Valencia Elva. St. ;1:10 Santa Clarita. CA glZt5 TO: City Murk 805 255 8125- .8057280854;4 August "•Ea. Protest c�.`zeti of F'e,olLtl rticn i gi'' 144 l.c(T��a CZnvon 4GSe!Ssment Dist. FF.,r�_cor'. F .reel Plo. :'t •1r-CI'r-ii :1. We. v. Stephen tln p d Cathy i::raea r. i;,,^e writing to prote=st the. eLbDve e.s assment of the pror,erty cf !hrs. Edith l Pa .. mer. Mrs. Falmer passed .way las+ March and left her ,property to cr granda!_Ighttr, Path;. ,..raeger, in Z% trr.i.:t.G 'i hi._ assessment C:Ii S:tri Ct. 5eE'>?i ;a E::; tl"c"_mP_ly uhfarir. First. e1ervane in the dl Stri Ct is not ball -Ig a36eSsed , which 1 S ' !zE+l ect l ye. Only a few Of LIS east o•F Sand Canyon Road arE being a5Ef5=.BU, while those w ect of Mand Canyon Road. Who L:SC Sbledad Canyon asmu-rr l as thaw east of the road. are not assessed, -he district also assumes that if ;you i have lot of property, you are able tC uav the assescment . fee. his s not the case, rhe assessment of mrs. Palmer's property as :r46,90g.00. which is more than 1 (Cathy Kraeger) ma4.:e in an entire year as _1 school tencher. Finally,this s ass essment is based on acreagc, bLct rr.nst of Mrs. Flal.mer•s property is hills. and canrirt be velOpcd because of Other city ordinances concerning ridgL=lines. This assessment district« is 61a.antiv unfair. as :t cssesSeS Only a minute percer•tace Of the area that benefits From the wxder•il,q of Soleded Canyon Road, and does not matte e:,csot:ions for land th,,t cannot be developed. We strongly urge you to reconsider this unfair r••esolutierl and come up with one that is more egLl:itablt for all. sincerely, % _ ^ v . _pl,en 1Cr aeg r e,nd. Cathy Kraeele F C3 q z b 0 r a Y RW aY:W-'ILLDANI LANCASTER ; 5-21-32 ; 5t43PM ; City of Santa CI ari ti =7Q0 Valencia St. Cj%) anti, C,Iarlta, Att: City Clerk 805 259 81254 8057230654:9 4 AUOUSt le. 199-1 mend lil eL-, rid. k. A -d PIBLL I a P. Cnx . zAt 0-F Our rr,::,,pP.rtv, th:v are the owners: .:).f ;HUnLer- i.;r-en) . TheCOLAntrV Miiv not all -3-,j tn�, le deV21 OQMj2nt, t.3 7t We an OPticrl acreement with Sand Canvon Est6tws Pa-qaon) to L1c�•,k21Lir_ 'rpr_--tv. He can his L. )L -r n-,,.:.,, Z)"t- -at arIV time. 'We do nrt Wan -C a lian * rjL(t on cur property. When A devoloper b4,vs-it. he can rerwive, the Lill. I (Mr. Cc:,) have lived on this Property -mr &C veers and we have worj.:ed ve-v hard to met it +r-ee Of any anc:umbrancps. Consequently, we do nct want A 1 Pn Put on our property until It 4- sold. We stronmiv protest the Dropceed Improvement assessment of our prcDer,ty and ur-qc- you to reconsider it. Lir.czvrel y, Clement K. C UJ C, P. Cc:, R CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 SUMMARY 1990 A condition to develop a reimbursement mechanism for Soledad Canyon Road is placed on Tracts 34466, 45148, 47324, 47803 and 49476. Late 1990 This condition was added to Tracts 32519, 49426, 49621, 46005, 45113 and Zone Change 89-122. January 1991 An action plan for Soledad Canyon Road was developed. One step Is to meet with developers regarding the funding mechanism. March 1, 1991 Memorandum from John Medina to George Caravalho indicating an assessment district is being investigated as a funding mechanism for Soledad. Still no response from the developers. March 16, 1991 Council action authorizing staff to proceed with the district. April 17, 1991 The City Attorney is asked to review possible funding acts for use with this project. April 29, 1991 A meeting with developers about the proposed construction of Soledad . Canyon Road and subsequent assessment district. No concerns were raised at this time. May 10, 1991 Another developer meeting focusing on Soledad Canyon Road construction, not the district. June 19, 1991 Meeting with developers to discuss the district. All parties appear to be in agreement and would like to see it proceed quickly. November 20, 1991 Letter to City Attorney stating the status of the participants. February 15, 1992 City Council adopts Resolution No. 9246, directing City Attorneyto institute proceedings for an assessment district. July 14, 1992 Preliminary Engineer's Report and Resolution of Intention 92-143 are heard by the City Council. The Public Hearing is set for August 25, 1992. July 17, 1992 The boundary map is recorded with the Los Angeles County recorder. July 23, 1992 Notice of the Public Hearing was published and mailed to all property owners within the District. August 5, 1992 Phone calls were placed to all property owners within the district explaining . the project to them. Assessment District No. 924 -Summary Page 2 August 5, -1992 A Letter of Protest from Sand Canyon Estates is received. There concerns August 6, 1992 are: • More clarity on when the assessment is due and payable. • What happens if other parties default. • Have more detail in the report concerning properties that backout. BM:hds/no92-4.bm • Add Bridge and Thoroughfare credit. August 17, 1992 Letter of protest from May Dapas. This is a property owner which is part of a larger subdivision. They are concerned that: . • They will be assessed. • We have no legal authority to levy assessments. This property; since it is part of a large development, will not be assessed. The developer is responsible for the lien. August 20, 1992 Letters of Protest from Steve and Cathy Kraeger and Clement and Paula Cox. Their situation and complaints are to the same as that of Mary Dapas. August 25, 1992 A letter from American Beauty came in expressing concern about the district, but not really protesting. August 25, 1992 The Public Hearing was held, and the five letters were presented along with a verbal presentation of each letter. For more information on each protest, refer to the enclosed report referencing protests. September 1992 Per the Integrated Financing Act, a response to the protests will be mailed to all parties who wrote in letters. This will be presented at the Public Hearing in the form of a report referencing protests. BM:hds/no92-4.bm PUBLIC HEARING DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND City Manager Item to be pr August 25, 1992 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92.4 Ordinance No. 92-16 Community Development As part of the conditions of approval, for various new developments in the area of Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road, a funding mechanism is required so that each of the developers would share in the cost of widening Soledad Canyon Road from Sand Canyon Road to the eastern City boundary in the vicinity of Shadow Pines Boulevard. Since none of the developers has decided to establish the funding mechanism to construct the Improvements at this time, the City decided to move ahead with the project. The City is funding and constructing the street improvement and will be reimbursed as each development proceeds through the establishment of an integrated financing district. The proposed reimbursement district, using the Integrated Financing Act and the Municipal Improvement Act of 19134111 be formed to place these construction costs on the undeveloped properties mentioned above and any others which as they develop would be conditioned to install the improvements. These properties are specifically indicated on "Sheet 1 of 6 sheets" entitled, "Diagram Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4" in the attached Engineer's Report. The contract for these improvements was awarded February 25, 1992. The initial phase of the district began by adopting a resolution which authorizes the work to proceed and directing the assessment engineer and legal counsel to prepare the necessary documents. The cost for establishment of the district has been included in the budget for the project and will be reimbursed to the City as development proceeds. This public hearing Is being held to hear the first reading of the ordinance determining to proceed and ordering formation of Assessment District No. 92.4. This ordinance will also approve the final engineer's report and present the results of the initial study pertaining to CEGA requirements. Further steps include a second reading and approval of the ordinance creating the district, and placing the assessments of the individual properties. The costs placed on the individual properties will be reimbursed to the City through the building permit process and are not due and payable until development occurs. Continudd-lo: q --4j, - 6Z Agenda Item: AGENDA REPORT Soledad Canyon Road Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4 August 25, 1992 Page 2 Introduce Ordinance No. 92 16, waive all further readings and pass to second reading. Ordinance No. 92-16 Engineer's Report — Available in Council Reading file in the City Clerk's office. DMORD92-MAGN CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: July 14, 1992 AGENDA REPORT Citganager Appr va -;Ite to be presented b—p _ thonv J. Nisich, 45n SUBJECT: SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 Resolution Numbers: 92-143 6 92-144 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND As a part of the conditions of approval, for various new developments in the area of Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road, a funding mechanism is required so that each of the developers would share in the cost of widening Soledad Canyon Road from Sand Canyon Road to the eastern City boundary at Shadow Pines Boulevard. Since none of the developers has decided to establish the funding mechanism to construct the improvements at this time, the City has opted to move ahead with the project. The City may fund and construct the street improvements and be reimbursed as each development proceeds through the establishment of an integrated financing district. The proposed reimbursement district, using the Integrated Financing Act and the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, will be formed, to place these construction costs on the undeveloped properties which benefit from this project. The contract for these improvements was ,awarded February 25, 1992. The initial phase of the district has begun by adopting a resolution which authorizes the work to proceed and direct Willdan Associates to provide assessment engineering and Burke, Williams, and Sorensen as special counsel for these proceedings. The cost for establishment of the district have been included in the budget for the project and will be reimbursed to the City as development proceeds. The Engineer's Report, expected to be heard at this meeting, gives details concerning the boundaries, improvements, costs and method of assessment. Further steps include a public hearing, ordinance creating district, and final recording of assessments. The costs placed on the individual developers will be reimbursed to the City through the building permit process. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 92 -143, -which declares the City's intention to form Soledad Canyon Road Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-4. Adopted: -7-14 ,,9- Agzada Item: SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-4 Page 2 Adopt Resolution No. 92-144, which gives tentative approval to the Engineer's Report, sets the 'required public hearing, directs the recording of the boundary map and provides for the various notices of hearing required by law. Resolution No. 92-143 Resolution No. 92-144 Engineer's Report DLS:662 NEW BUSINESS DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT City Manager Item to be p February 25, 1992 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT NO. 91-04 CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS Resolution Number: 92-34 Community Development City staff was instructed to make an offer to purchase the road easement required to be obtained for public street purposes, located on the north side of Soledad Canyon Road, 970 feet westerly of Oak Springs Canyon Road, in the City of Santa Clarita, as shown on the attached map marked Exhibit "B". This road easement is necessary to install the improvements along Soledad Canyon Road east of Sand Canyon which are currently out for bids. The City made an initial offer of $1,470 to purchase the road easement pursuant to Section 7267.2 of the California Government Code. This offer was the full amount determined by an appraisal to be just compensation for the road easement across the property. Although discussions have been amicable with the property owners, a settlement agreement has not been reached for the acquisition of the road easement and, therefore, the City must initiate eminent domain proceedings at this time in order to construct the public improvements, to wit: a public street. On February 4, 1992, the City notified the property owners, Canyon Breeze Village Company, of the condemnation hearing to be held on February 25, 1992. The letter was received by Canyon Breeze Village Company on February 7, 1992. ANALYSIS As to the findings of the proposed Resolution of Necessity, City staff have the following comments: Necessity: The City has heretofore approved a public street improvement project involving the widening of Soledad Canyon Road. Obtaining possession of the right-of-way by March 15, 1992 is necessary for the project to proceed on schedule. The road easement to be acquired is essential for the implementation of the project. Adopted: A.,u a Item: Z. /_-ems Soledad Canyon Road Widening Project No. 91-04 Condemnation Proceedings February 11, 1992 Page 2 Public Good Versus Private Injury It has been determined by the City staff that the public interest, convenience, and necessity require the acquisition of the road easement interest in and to the property for the construction of the project; that the project is planned and located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury, and that the road easement to be acquired is necessary for the project. The area in which the street improvements are to be constructed is vacant and will not be adversely affected. The street improvements will enhance the property by solving the surface erosion and adverse drainage condition that exists. Open the hearing, review, facts, accept comments, close the hearing and adopt the Resolution of Necessity to initiate eminent domain proceedings against the property on the north side of Soledad Canyon Road, 970 feet westerly of Oak Springs Canyon Road to allow construction of Soledad Canyon Road which will require widening of the existing pavement. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 92-34 Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" hds:601 CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: March 26, 1991 AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval J Item to be presented John E. Medina SUBJECT: SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DEPARTMENT: Public Works BACKGROUND In 1990, the Community Development Department placed conditions of approval on Tracts 34466, 45148, 47324, 47803 and 49476 to develop a reimbursement mechanism to install street improvements on Soledad Canyon Road from Sand Canyon Road to Oak Springs Canyon Road. In addition, the City will include in the reimbursement district road improvements from Oak Springs Canyon Road east to Shadow Pines Boulevard. These improvements will widen Soledad Canyon Road to its full width, and improve the flow of traffic generated by the numerous developments from the surrounding areas. The improvements consist of the widening and realignment of Soledad Canyon Road, curb, sidewalks, street lighting, left turn lanes where needed, and signalization of Soledad Canyon Road at the off -ramp of Highway 14 and also at Oak Springs Canyon Road. This project would require a facilities benefit assessment district be formed to spread the total cost over all the developers conditioned for the improvements. Currently, a mechanism exists under City ordinances that would allow implementation of this program entitled, "Procedural Ordinance for Financing of Public Facilities." A meeting has been held with the developers that have been conditioned to participate in the funding for widening this section of Soledad Canyon Road and other potential developers in the area. Some developers have indicated a willingness to receiving soil from the hill removal for the roadway widening, which would reduce the construction cost of the project. Other developers have indicated an interest in advancing the funding necessary for the roadway widening and actual construction as part of a development agreement. Those developers are planning to meet amongst themselves to determine if this is feasible, and will submit a proposal to the Public Works Department within the next few weeks. That proposal will be reviewed by the staffs of the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department ,prior to submittal to Council for consideration. Other possible funding options will also be submitted to Council for consideration. A Facilities Benefit Assessment District will be required regardless of the funding mechanism to assure that all developments in the area are properly assessed for their appropriate share of the project cost. Upon direction by the City Council, staff will proceed to implement this program with an application to be signed by all parties involved. Upon receipt of this application and a fee deposited with the City from the developers, further steps will be initiated including a Resolution of Intention and Engineer's Report. This fee will fund the initial process, establish the district and will be credited towards the developers final assessment. A en�a Item: c;;' SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Page 2 City Council authorize staff to proceed with the formation of a facilities benefit assessment district for improvements to Soledad Canyon Road. ATTACHMENT Map /ce-408 i 71. The applicant shall provide access to any adjacent parcels which bec--me: landlocked due to this subdivision. 72. Provide adequate access and/or easements for access across private ai,G future streets for the Flood Control District and provide access over "E" and "T" streets to Tract 37038. 73. No building permits will be issued where more than 150 lots have only point of access. A secondary access must be provided prior to issuance of permits. 74. The applicant is responsible for acquiring off-site easements and. permission from the Southern Pacific Railroad as required. Speciiic provisions for acquiring the easements and property must be made prior to recordation of the final map. 75. Property must be annexed into the City prior to approval of the final map. 76M. The applicant shall construct sound attenuation walls/berms as shown in the Final Environmental Impact Report (exhibits 4 -18a -c). 77M. Residential structures shall be approved in conformance with the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the State of California Building Code, Title 24, CCR. 78M. Windows in structures exposed to CNEL values in excess of 65 dB shall. be glazed with 1/4 -inch laminated glass or other acceptable alternatives approved by the Director of Public Works 79M. All second floor windows and sliding glass doors in houses abutting the railroad shall have a minimum STC rating of 32. The window supplier' shall be required to submit an ASTM E90 test report prepared in an independent, accredited laboratory. 80M. The applicant shall discontinue construction activities during all first and second stage smog alerts. 81, All lots in this subdivision must be equal to or greater than 15,000 square feet per minimum Equestrian requirements. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT X82. Develop a funding mechanism which ensures that the improvements are installed and operational within two years after the first occupancy, 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. >1,83. Develop a funding mechanism which ensures that the improvements are installed and operational within two years after the first occupancy, 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. RESO P90-047 7/, 24�416 6 rR 4?q,26 9. Provide fire flow data once hydrants have been installed. 0. 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 0ak 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 �'C, their affidavit stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. RESo P90-55 T�%�{�G aw A, � �3 62. Flood control permits required for construction of storm drains and channels. 63. Applicant shall offer easements and construct improvements for the equestrian trails to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Parks and Recreation Department and Flood Control District. 64. Applicant shall indicate restricted building areas due to the National Forest and mining buffers on the final map. 65. The applicant shall post boundary markers every 100 feet along the National Forest boundary. These markers are available through the National Forest Service. 66. Combine lots 141 and 142 as a single open space lot with a Flood Control easement. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT -�,-67. 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. This is to be installed and operational within two years after the first occupancy. >168. 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. This is to be installed and operational two years after the first occupancy. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 69. Prior to recordation, all recreation facilities including the staging area are subject to the approval of the Director of the City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. 70. A homeowner's association (HOA) shall be formed to have responsibility and authority of all slope maintenance, including, but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, and street trees. In order to facilitate this requirement, the tentative map shall be redesigned so that the slopes within the tract are part of an outlot or outlots which will remain in common ownership, owned and maintained by the HOA. 71. All bicycle and equestrian trails are to be constructed to the satisfaction of the City of Santa Clarita Department of Parks and Recreation. FIRE DEPARTMENT 72. This property is located within Forester and Fire Warden as Fire must comply with applicable Code the area described by the Zone 4 and future construction requirements. T� 4-70463 C� liy 48. If the private drivevay is to be gated, than provide a minimum 50 foot (2 car lengths) and provide a vehicular turnaround area. ® , 49. Develop a funding mechanism 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. This funding mechanism shall be in place prior to the first occupancy. X 50. Develop a funding mechanism and contribute a proportionate share of the cost for construction of Soledad Canyon Road to its ultimate width from Sand Canyon Road to the easterly existing City boundary in the vicinity of Oak Springs Canyon Road, including the appropriate transition. This funding mechanism shall be in place prior to the first occupancy. 51. Contribute "fair share" of funding for the modification of the traffic signal system to provide left turn phasing (east -west) at Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road. This is to be installed and operational prior to occupancy. Water 52. 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. 53. 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 required are to be determined by the Fire Chief. Severs 54. The applicant shall install and dedicate main line sewers and serve each lot with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer plans on file with the Department of Public Works. -- 55. The applicant shall submit an area study to determine whether capacity is available in the sewerage system to be used as the outlet for the sewers in this land division. If the system is found to have insufficient s _ capacity, the problem must be resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. d` 56..The applicant shall pay a deposit as reauired to review documents and :... .. :".plans for final map clearance in accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of ;..the Subdivision Ordinance. jP:#¢ x-57:=The applicant shall submit a grading plan which must be approved prior to approval of the final map. r 7302 ® 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: 81. Prior to recordation, all recreation facilities including the staging area are subject to the approval of the Director of the City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. T- z� 73,;�� 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''pro3ect-,is=in the Route, 126 Bridge and Thoroughfare District. TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT 75. Construct at least two 12 -foot lanes of pavement for access road from Live Oak Springs Road northerly to tract boundary. 76. Construct street improvements within project and adjacent to project along Live Oak Springs Canyon Road, north side within limits of project. % 77. Develop a funding mechanism 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. This is to be installed and operational within two years after the first occupancy. 78. Develop a funding mechanism and contribute a proportionate share of the cost for construction of Soledad Canyon Road to its ultimate width from Sand Canyon Road to the easterly existing City boundary in the vicinity of Oak Springs Canyon Road, including the appropriate transition. This is to be installed and operational two years after the first occupancy. 79. Provide sufficient pavement on Sand Canyon Road at Live Oak Springs Canyon Road to allow the installation of a left turn lane (southbound to eastbound) with appropriate transition areas. This is to be installed and operational prior to occupancy. y80. Contribute "fair share' of funding for the modification of the traffic signal system to provide left turn phasing (east -vest) at Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road. This is to be installed and operational prior to occupancy. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 81. Prior to recordation, all recreation facilities including the staging area are subject to the approval of the Director of the City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department. T- z� 73,;�� --Ek SAND CANYON ESTATES LTD. 18988 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD • SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA • 91351 • [805] 251-9990 • FAX [6051251-0293 Santa Clarita City Council 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Re: City Council Agenda Item #1 Soledad Assessment District APN # 2840-016-002 Sand Canyon Estates Ltd. September 22, 1992 Dear Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council, Following the 8/25/92 Council Meeting, we were pleased to understand that the City had acknowledged the fact that the proposed Soledad assessments would continue to be considered as a credit toward required Bridge and Thoroughfare Fees. We find, however, that according to the latest Engineers Report, that this may in fact not be the case. Reference should be made to page 22 of that Report (dated 9/22/92), in which the following statement is made; "IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE B&T DISTRICT, THEN THERE WILL BE NO CREDIT." This statement clearly identifies the future intent of the City to remove Soledad Canyon Road from the B&T District. In so doing, the City will have substantially increased those "fixed" costs identified within our Conditions of Approval which were agreed upon and relied upon some 2 years ago. It must be clearly understood that our agreement to pay for our proportionate. share of Soledad as identified in our Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tract Map 47324, was based upon -receiving B&T credit. Unless the City can assure our right to receive B&T credit, we continue to find this Assessment District and ordinan92-16 un acc table. Sincerer, //7 Stap,-- #rVeon, Gyneral Partner CANYON COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT Tel. No. (805) 251-9990 18988 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita, California 91351 City of Santa Clarita City Council 9/22/92 Re: City Council Agenda Item #1 Soledad Assessment District APN 4 2854-003-003,013, 2854-006-002 Canyon Country Development Dear Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council, In light of our recent withdrawal of Tentative Tract 46005 and related filings, we request that the above properties be removed from the Soledad Assessment District. This property remains unentitled with no known future intent to develop. As such, this vacant land must be excluded from the District as has all similar, regional, vacant unentitled parcels.