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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - CMTY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented,by: �7�"� CONSENT CALENDAR Lynn M. Harrlsy DATE: April 13, 1993 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 93-2; Update of the Application Submittal Requirements of the Community Development Department DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND Resolution No. 93-2 proposes non -substantive "housekeeping" changes to previously approved Resolution No. 90.118, which established the City's development application submittal requirements. The proposed resolution will ensure propercase review and filing In accordance with the Unified Development Code, which became effective on December 24, 1993. Specifically, the Unified Development. Code (UDC) established several new permit procedures (Including minor use permits, development review, adjustments, and home occupations) and requirements (for example, applications for uses having more than 50 full-time employees must Include a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program). An update of the application requirements established In Resolution No. 90-118 is needed to implement the new procedures and requirements mandated In the UDC. Proposed Resolution No. 93-2 also establishes submittal requirements for hillside development (pursuant to the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Ordinance), oak tree permits, sign plan reviews, temporary use permits, certificates of compliance and lot line adjustments; which were not Included in Resolution No. 90-118. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution No. 93-2. Proposed Resolution No. 93-2 LMH:KMK council\azaubrga.kmk Adopted: Agenda Item: RESOLUTION NO. 93-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ESTABLISHING THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby make the following findings of fact: 1. The Community Development Director has directed staff to revise the application submittal requirements to ensure proper case review and filing In accordance with the Unified Development Code. This resolution amends Resolution No. 90- 118; 2. The adoption of this resolution will assist the orderly and effective Implementation of proper land use in the City of Santa Clarita; and 3. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to assume all reasonable costs associated with the processing of applications. SECTION 2. ENTITLEMENTS REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING. The application submittal requirements for all discretionary requests, Including but not limited to general plan amendments, development agreements, specific plans, zone changes and amendments, tentative subdivision maps, conditional use permits, variances and planned developments are hereby established to read as follows: 1. APPLICATION PACKET Submit a signed, completed application packet, including the appropriate application forms and "Environmental Questionnaire" (Form A). All questions must be answered. The "Certified Property Owners List Affidavit" must be signed by the owner(s) of record; the purchaser in escrow is not acceptable. 2. PROCESSING FEE Submit a check for the total amount of the required fee for the entitlement(s) and environmental assessment, made payable to the City of Santa Clarlta. If a check Is returned, case processing will be suspended until payment Is made In cash or by cashier's check. 3. STANDARD MAP EXHIBITS Submit two copies of each of the following: a. Land use map (700' radius) (1) Draw at a scale of 1 Inch to 100 feet; (2) Indicate the applicant's property (with dimensions); all surrounding property within the radius (measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject property); all streets, highways, alleys, rights-of-way, current lot lines; and all tract, lot and house Resolution No. 93-2 Page 2 numbers; (3) Indicate existing uses (house, apartment, store, vacant, etc.) on all lots, parcels and portions thereof within the radius; and (4) Distinguish the applicant's property from surrounding property. b. Property ownership map (500' radius) (1) Draw at a scale of 1 Inch to 100 feet; (2) Indicate the applicant's property (with dimensions); all surrounding property within the radius (measured from the exterior boundaries of the subject property); all streets, highways, alleys, rights-of-way, current lot lines; and all tract, lot and house numbers; (3) Indicate ownership of property within the radius (number lots to correspond to the property owners list described below); and (4) Distinguish the applicant's property from surrounding property. C. Property proximity map (8 1/2 x 11) indicating surrounding property within a radius of 300 feet and 2500 feet from the exterior boundaries of the subject property. 4. PROPERTY OWNERS LIST a. Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of the current owners of each parcel or lot within, or partially within, a 500' radius of the subject property. This Information must be as it appears on the latest available assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor, 25129 The Old Road, Newhall, and.shatl be certified as true and correct; b. Assign a number to each name on the list, and Indicate corresponding numbers on the parcels or lots on the "Ownership Map;' C. Submit a "Certified Property Owners List Affidavit" to verity completeness and accuracy of the names and addresses. An Inaccurate or Incomplete list shall constitute cause for removal of the case from the agenda or necessitate a rehearing of the case after proper noticing of affected property owners; and d. Include a.typed, complete legal description of the subject property on (or attached to) the "Certifled Property Owners List Affidavit " 5. PROPERTY OWNERS MAILING LABELS AND ENVELOPES Submit three complete sets of mailing labels for all of the property owners within a 500' radius of the exterior boundaries of the subject property, including the following: Resolution No. 93.2 Page 3 a. Name and address of the property owner(s) of the proposed subdivision; b. Name and address of the applicant and/or subdivider if they are different from the property owner; C. Name and address of the applicant's engineer and/or surveyor; r d. Name and address of the manager of any mobilehome park, or portion thereof, within a 500' radius of the property. Such label shall Include the letters "MHP" apart from the address so that such notices contain a request to post the notice in a public area or within the park; and Submit two sets of blank envelopes, with the correct amount of postage on each envelope, sufficient to complete two mailings of public hearing notices. Notices will be mailed by the Department of Community Development. Upon completion of the case, the applicant may request the return of any unused envelopes. 6. SITE PLAN Submit 35 legible bluellne copies of the site plan, FOLDED to approximately 8"x12". Pians for tentative maps must be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. Prior to submitting a tentative map, the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall obtain a map number from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Lettering must be legible and a minimum size of 1/a inch. The site plan shall contain the following: a. A title block containing the project name or the proposed land use (with letters and numerals not less than one Inch In height In bold face type); b. Name and address of the legal owner and persons preparing the plan; C. Sufficient legal description to define the boundary of the proposed subdivision; d. Date, north arrow (orient the plan so that north Is to the top), scale (use an engineer's scale, such as 1"-20') and contour interval; e. In a legend format, indicate the lot area calculation from the identified dimensions, existing and proposed land use, and zoning. Include a summary of the required development standards of the zone and the proposed standards (height, density, floor area ratio, setbacks, parking spaces, area and percentage of landscaping, area and percentage of open space, etc.). Break down required and proposed parking spaces by type of space (handicapped, compact, full size, covered, and uncovered); f. Vicinity map outlining the subject property and showing major surrounding streets within a square mile (reproducing commercially produced maps or USGS topographical maps is not acceptable); Resolution No. 93-2 Page 4 g. Distance from the property line to the centerline of an existing street; h. Existing topography of the subject site as follows: 2' contour Intervals If the existing slope Is less than 10%, 5' Intervals if the existing slope Is 10- 50%, and 10' Intervals If the existing slope Is greater than 50%; I. Location of all existing fire hydrants within 300' of the front property line; J. if a phased development Is proposed, indicate the proposed phases and their proposed sequence of construction; . k. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements; The location, height (In feet), and area (in square feet) of existing and proposed structures, identified by type (indicate structures to be removed); M. Areas remaining once the required setbacks have been subtracted; n. The location, area and design of other development features anticipated within the subdivision, Including site access, parking areas, parking spaces, and landscaped and recreational areas; o. The proposed uses of lots created by the subdivision; P. Proposed buildings with dimensions, setbacks from property lines, and a breakdown of proposed gross (and net rentable) floor area(s); q. Location and dimensions of proposed off-street parking spaces, loading docks, and maneuvering areas. Indicate direction of Internal circulation; r. Proposed pedestrian, vehicular, and service points of Ingress and egress; paths and walkways; driveway widths and distances between driveways; S. Location and dimensions of proposed freestanding light standards, fences, walls, carports, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment, utility meters, transformers, and backflow preventers; t. Location and dimensions of proposed landscaped and open space areas; U. The proposed grades, direction of drainage, centerline radii, arc length of curves, pavement, right-of-way widths, and names of all streets. Typical sections of all streets must be shown; V. The location and radius of all curb returns and cul-de-sacs; W. The angle of Intersecting streets, If such angle deviates from a right angle by more than four degrees; X. The approximate dimensions, areas and layout of the proposed lots and building sites. Engineering data must show the approximate finished Resolution No. 93-2 Page 5 grading, the elevation of proposed building pads, and the top and toe of cut and fill slopes (including benches where required); Y. Proposed public storm drain Improvements, Including catch basins and . any private drainage Improvements; Z. Location of sanitary sewers and water mains (proposed slopes and approximate elevations of sanitary sewers and stone drains may also be required); aa. Proposed recreation sites, common areas, trails, parks (private or public) and areas to be dedicated to permanent open space; bb. Type and location of existing oak trees over 2" In diameter when measured at a point four and one half feet above the tree's natural grade. Indicate any oak trees proposed to be removed; CC. Approximate location of all areas subject to Inundation or storm water overflow and the location, width, and direction of flow of each water course, floodway, or flood fringe as Indicated on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; dd. Location, pavement, right-of-way width, grade, and name of existing streets or highways; ee. Applications for vesting tentative maps shall have the words "VESTING TENTATIVE MAP" printed conspicuously on the map with letters not less than 1/2" in height In bold face type. 7. PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT or title policy (not more than 60 days old); 8. ELEVATIONS for all proposed structures, Including. front, rear and side elevations, depicting design features, building materials, and height (in feet). 9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW All discretionary applications are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and City adopted guidelines; a completed Initial study (Form A) shall be required at the time of application submittal. 10. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PROGRAM Any application for a use with more than 50 full time employees shall Include a TDM program including, but not limited to, carpooling, vanpooiing, public and/or private transit, alternative work hours, walk to work, and telecommuting. 11. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT For discretionary applications Involving hillside development, the applicant shall submit the following additional Information (pursuant to Unified Development Code Chapter 17.80): Resolution No. 93-2 Page 6 a. Four copies of the base topography map with the boundary plotted on the base, as follows: up to 50 acres, 1" = 40' scale; 50 to 500 acres, 1" = 100' scale; and greater than 500 acres, 1" = 200' scale. b. Site Photographs: (1) On site photographs of major landforms and site features; (2) Off site photographs of the site from arterial roads; (3) Map showing where photographs were taken from. C. Average slope calculations (including formula and data), engineering submittal with signature, and a map depicting subareas (if applicable); d. Regional and site specific significant ridgeline maps (use City map as base), showing site location in relation to significant ridgelines; e. Four copies of the conceptual grading plan, as follows: (1) Use 2' contour Intervals on the recontoured grading plan on up to 10% slope; (2) Use 5' contour Intervals on maximum contours; (3) Identify all drainage structures and cut and fill daylight lines; (4) Indicate the height and type of all proposed retaining walls; (5) Indicate proposed pad elevations and existing pad elevations surrounding the site, if applicable; (6) Identify all trees on the site and survey the location of all oak trees within 200' of the proposed grading. I. Four copies of the cut and fill map, as follows: (1) Denote fill in blue and cut in red; (2) Indicate the total volume of cut and fill in cubic yards and surface area In square feet; (3) Include grading quantity calculations and amount of proposed import or export, if applicable; (4) Indicate the height above/below existing grade of all existing and proposed manufactured slopes. Differentiate existing and proposed manufactured slopes. g. A minimum of three cross sections through the project, indicating maximum cut and fill compared with existing topography, and maximum future cut and fill heights. 11. REQUIREMENTS FOLLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) MEETING a. If modifications are required, 35 blueline copies of the revised site plan, folded to approximately 6" x 12'; b. One mounted, high-contrast blackline copy of the elevation plans, delineating all views and heights of structures, colored as close as Resolution No. 93-2 Page 7 possible to the proposed construction materials; and C. One mounted, colored, high-contrast blackline copy of the site plan. 12. OTHER REQUIREMENTS a. The Director of Community Development may require additional Information he/she deems necessary to process the application(s); b. The Director of Community Development may waive any requirement that he/she deems unnecessary to process the application(s); and C. Completion of the environmental assessment may result In a requirement for additional information and/or studies. 13. SIGN POSTING REQUIREMENTS In addition to mailings to property owners and a notice in the newspaper, development proposals subject to a public hearing must also display a sign on the subject site containing relevant information about the proposed project and public hearing. The following Is required for sign posting: a. The sign face shall be 4' x.8'; b. The sign shall be six feet In height; C. The sign shall be a minimum of 1/2 Inch thick plywood; d. The sign shall be located In the area of the subject site most visible to the public (and not less than five feet Inside the property line in residential zones or less than one foot Inside the property line in commercial and Industrial zones); e. The sign shall have a white background with black lettering. Lettering shall be block style with four inch major letters and two Inch minor letters; f. The sign shall not be Illuminated; g. Only one sign may be displayed per street frontage of the site: A site which is not visible from an existing street or not adjacent to an existing development may be exempted from the sign posting requirement at the discretion of the Director of Community Development; h. The sign shall Include only the Information provided by the assigned planner at the "Development Review Committee" (DRC) meeting. If It becomes necessary to revise the Information required on the sign (such as the number of lots or square footage of buildings), It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain approval for such revision(s) from the project planner; Resolution No. 93.2 Page 8 Where there are multiple entitlement applications on a site, the Information for each shall be Included on the sign; Signs shall be constructed with 4" x 4" supporting posts placed at a minimum depth of two feet with 2" x 4" cross supports (see diagram); k. Signs shall be posted no less than 14 days prior to the hearing date. it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Department of Community Development to obtain the appropriate date and time; The hearing date on the sign shall be changed for Items continued by the Commission or Council or following the Commission hearing and prior to the Council hearings. The date shall be changed a minimum of 11 days prior to the hearing; and M. Signs shall be removed 16 days after the Planning Commission hearing date or immediately after final City Council action. It is recommended that the cost of sign removal be Included In a sign contract with a sign company. 14. BUILDING PERMITS Following approval of the project and expiration of the 15 day appeal period without an appeal, submit three sets of all site, architectural, landscape and Irrigation plans, and building permit application to the Building and Engineering Division. Staff will review these plans for conformance with the approved plans. SECTION 3. ENTITLEMENTS NOT REQUIRING A PUBLIC HEARING. The application submittal requirements for entitlement requests not requiring a public hearing, Including but not limited to minor use permits, development reviews, temporary use permits, adjustments, sign plan reviews, oak tree permits, lot line adjustments and certificates of compliance are hereby established to read as follows. The Director of Community Development may require additional Information he/she deems necessary to process the application(s) and/or waive any requirement that he/she deems unnecessary to process the application(s). 1. MINOR USE PERMITS, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENTS The applicant shall submit the following: a. Completed application form; b. Processing fee; C. 15 copies of the site plan, FOLDED to approximately 8"x12", Including the following: (1) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number; (2) Address, legal description of the property, property lines (do not use the edge of the paper for property lines), and vicinity map (oriented in the same direction as the site plan); Resolution No. 93-2 Page 9 (3) Scale (use an engineer's scale, such as 1" = 20') and north arrow (orient the plan so that north Is to the top); (4) All existing and proposed structures, walls, fences, setbacks, landscaping, and any other development features (Indicate all dimensions, In feet or square feet, including height and number of stories); (5) All landscaping and/or open space (including total area In square feet); (6) Street names, widths, distance(s) to center line(s), and nearest cross streets; (7) All existing and proposed parking areas (indicate number of stalls, broken down by type, and dimensions of stalls, aisles, turning areas, and driveways); d. Four copies of the elevation plans delineating each view (front, side, and rear) and height of structures, Including rooftop equipment and screening; e. Completed initial study (Form A), If required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or City adopted guidelines; f. Site plans for commercial and Industrial projects shall contain the following additional Information: (1) The gross floor area and floor area ratio (FAR); (2) Eating establishments, entertainment uses (bars and nightclubs), churches, auditoriums, and other public assembly uses, If applicable; (3) If the applicant proposes to lease parking spaces on an adjacent lot sharing common side lot lines, a copy of the notarized lease shall be submitted, pursuant to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 22.52.1020; (4) If the proposed use Is In a shopping center, the plan shall also show: (a) All other uses In the shopping center, including their addresses and business names; (b) All parking spaces in the shopping center. (5) If the proposed use will have more than 50 full time employees, the application shall Include a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program including, but not limited to, carpooling, vanpooling, public and/or private transit, alternative Resolution No. 93.2 Page 10 work hours, walk to work, and telecommuting. (6) For industrial uses, indicate areas devoted exclusively to office, manufacturing, and/or. warehousing (Including area in square feet), and the number of employees on the largest shift. g. Applications for minor use permits and adjustments shall Include the following additional Information (see Sections 2.4 and 2.5 of this resolution for details on noticing requirements): (1) A property owners list for adlacent and across the street property owners only; (2) Two complete sets of mailing labels and one set of envelopes with correct postage; (3) One ownership map; and (4) A "Certified Property Owners List Affidavit." h. Applications for hillside development shall Include the following additional information (pursuant to Unified Development Code Ch. 17.80): (1) Average slope calculations (including formula and data), engineering submittal with signature, and a map depicting subareas (If applicable); (2) Four Copies of the conceptual grading plan, as follows: (a) Use 2' contour Intervals on the recontoured grading plan on up to 10% slope; (b) Use 5' contour Intervals on maximum contours; (c) Identify all drainage structures and cut and fill daylight lines; (d) Indicate the height and type of all proposed retaining walls; (e) Indicate proposed pad elevations and existing pad elevations surrounding the site, if applicable; (f) Identify all trees on the site and survey the location of all oak trees within 200' of the proposed grading. (3) Four copies of the cut and fill map, as follows: (a) Denote fill in blue and cut in red; (b) Indicate the total volume of cut and fill In cubic yards and surface area In square feet; (c) Include grading quantity calculations and amount of proposed Import or export, if applicable; (d) Indicate the height above/below existing grade of all existing and proposed manufactured slopes (differentiate existing and proposed manufactured slopes). Resolution No. 93-2 Page 11 2. SIGN PLANS, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND HOME OCCUPATIONS a. Completed application form; b. Processing fee; and C. Four copies of the site plan, Including elevations for sign plans. Site plans are not required for home occupations. 3. OAK TREE PERMITS a. Completed application form; . b. Processing fee; C. Four copies of the she and/or grading plan with tree locations and dripiines; d. Oak tree report prepared by a City -approved oak tree consultant (a list of approved consultants can be obtained in the Community Development Department); and e. Photographs (3" x 5") of each tree. The above Items shall meet the criteria established in the Oak Tree Preservation and Protection Guidelines. 4. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE a. Completed application form; b. Processing fee; C. Grant deed, showing the current owner of record; d. Chain of title, dating back to September of 1967. This Information may be obtained from the title company. If the property was sold by means of a land sales contract, then three copies of the contract shall be required; e. Proof of access to the parcel, if it does not front on a dedicated street; f. Preliminary title report or title policy; and g. County Assessor's Map. 5. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS a. Completed application form; b. Processing fee; Resolution No. 93-2 Page 12 C. Grant deeds for all lots Involved, showing the current owner(s) of record; d. County Assessor's Map for all lots Involved; e. Preliminary title reports or title policies for all lots Involved; f. Four copies of the site plan (FOLDED to. approximately 8" x 12"), containing the following: (1) A title block in bold letters located In the lower right corner; (2) Name and address of the legal owner(s) and persons preparing the plan; (3) Date, north arrow (orient the plan so that north is to the top), and scale (use an engineer's scale, such as 1"-20'); (4) Dimensions, record.boundaries.and area of the total ownership, existing lots and proposed lots (show existing lot lines In red and proposed lot lines In green); (5) Existing topography at five foot contour Intervals; (6) Number each tot (do not tetter); (7) Vicinity map outlining the subject property and showing major surrounding streets within a square mile (reproducing commercially produced maps or USGS topographical maps is not acceptable); (8) Existing and proposed zoning; (9) Distance from the property line to the centerline of an existing major street; (10) Location of all existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the front property line; (11) Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements; (12) Location of existing structures or Improvements and their distance from property lines. (If any of the parcels are Improved with a structure requiring a building permit, an Inspection report from the Building and Safety Division of the Department of Community Development shall be required, certifying any ordinances or regulations administered by that department); (13) Names (or Identifying letters for proposed streets), locations, widths and Improvements (within the rights-of-way) of.all adjoining highways and streets; Resolution No. 93.2 Page 13 (14) Approximate location and flow of all defined water courses; (15) Location of existing sewage disposal systems; g. A subordination agreement to notify the fender, if applicable. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1993 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Clerk Ioouw11V*9 Zkmk