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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Lisa Hardy
DATE: November 25, 2003
SUBJECT: MASTER CASE 03-435 - MODIFICATION TO MASTER CASE
97-212, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH PROJECT TO INCREASE
THE COMMERCIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE BY 7,829 SQUARE
FEET TO ALLOW FOR A MEZZANINE -LEVEL STORAGE
AREA AT THE PROPOSED KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORE TO
BE LOCATED ALONG THE FUTURE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
EAST OF SR 14 WITHIN THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH
PROJECT
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution to modify Master Case 97-212, Golden Valley Ranch Project, to increase the
commercial square footage by 7,829 square feet for a total of 618,759 square feet to allow for a
mezzanine -level storage area at the proposed Kohl's department store to be located along the
future Golden Valley Road east of SR 14 within the Golden Valley Ranch Project.
BACKGROUND
Original Project Overview
The Golden Valley Ranch Project (Master Case 97-212) and the associated entitlement requests
were approved by the Santa Clarita City Council on January 24, 2002. The Golden Valley Ranch
project contains residential, commercial, and institutional uses and open space. Development
will occur on the westernmost 285 acres of the total 1,259 -acre site. The 89.8 -acre commercial
component includes the development of 610,930 square feet of commercial uses on two major
superpads zoned Community Commercial immediately adjacent to State Route (SR) 14. Actual
commercial development will occur on approximately 50 net acres. Golden Valley Road, to
extend east from SR 14, and Lost Canyon Road, to extend south from the Fair Oaks Ranch
development, will provide direct access to the commercial properties.
The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Golden Valley Ranch Project evaluated a
commercial component that would have a maximum floor -to -area ratio (FAR) of 0.25, with a
total square footage of 610,930. City Council Resolution 02-13, which certified the Final EIR,
and City Council Resolution 02-16, which approved the tentative tract map, conditional use
permit, hillside review and oak tree permit for the Golden Valley Ranch Project (Master Case
97-212), also specify that the commercial component is to be a maximum of 610,930 square feet.
Proposed Project Modification
One change is proposed to the approved Golden Valley Ranch Project. The project applicant
seeks to increase the total allowable commercial square footage by 7,829 square feet from
610,930 square feet to 618,759 square feet to accommodate a mezzanine -level storage area at the
Kohl's department store to be located on the southern commercial superpad for an approximate
one percent increase in total square footage. The additional square footage will not be used for
retail or dining space at any other commercial facility on either the northern or southern pad. The
additional square footage will not alter the type of use of the overall commercial center, will not
increase the building footprint of the commercial structure, and will not require additional
grading work. The 0.25 FAR, as analyzed in the EIR, will be retained.
Parking and other components of the proposed Golden Valley Ranch Commercial Center will be
evaluated as part of the entitlement requests to be brought before the Planning Commission in
January 2004.
Environmental Analysis
An Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report was prepared to evaluate the proposed
change to the allowable commercial square footage for the commercial component of the Golden
Valley Ranch Project. The purpose of this report was to evaluate the environmental
consequences of the proposed change to the Golden Valley Ranch Project to determine whether
the change would modify the nature and significance of the environmental impacts of this
project, compared to those assessed in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the approved
Golden Valley Ranch Project.
The EIR Addendum concluded that, given that the additional square footage will be limited to a
mezzanine -level storage area for a department store anticipated as part of the original project
approvals for the Golden Valley Ranch commercial center, the additional square footage will not
generate new environmental impacts or exacerbate impacts identified in the Golden Valley
Ranch Environmental Impact Report.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Do not approve the request for increased commercial square footage.
Other actions as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the City's General Fund or FY 03-04 Budget is anticipated with this request.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Addendum to Golden Valley Ranch EIR
Final Golden Valley Ranch EIR available in the City Clerk's Reading File
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
A Public Hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita in the City
Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., ls` floor, Santa Clarita, California, on the 25`h
day of November, 2003, at or after 6:00 p.m. to consider an application, Master Case 03-435,
submitted by PacSun, LLC requesting approval to modify the commercial square footage from
610,930 to 618,759 to allow for a 7,829 square foot mezzanine -level storage area at the future
Kohl's department store located on the southern commercial superpad within the Golden Valley
Ranch Project, in the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed square footage will be used for
inventory storage and will not increase the building footprint or change the proposed commercial
uses on site.
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 Department of Planning &
Building Services, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; (661) 255-4330,
Lisa Hardy, AICP, Senior Planner and Wendy Deats, Assistant Planner II.
If you wish to challenge this action 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: October 29, 2003
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
Publish Date: November 3, 2003
ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH PROJECT
November 25, 2003
INTRODUCTION
This report is an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR — SCH
No. 97121037) for the Golden Valley Ranch Project and the associated entitlement
requests approved by the Santa Clarita City Council on January 24, 2002. This
Addendum has been prepared for a proposed 7,829 square foot mezzanine -level storage
area that will increase the allowable commercial square footage for the commercial
component of the Golden Valley Ranch Project by approximately one percent. The
City's Addendum documents the City's decision not to require the preparation of a
subsequent EIR for this change to the project.
A subsequent EIR can be required only if
Substantial changes in the project are proposed which require major revisions to the
previous EIR due to new significant environmental increase in the severity of
previously identified significant effects (Section 15162 (a) (1));
Substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the
project is being undertaken which require major revisions to the previous EIR due to
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified effects (Section 15162 (a)(2)): or
New information of substantial importance has become available since the prior EIR
was certified that shows any of the following:
The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous
EIR;
Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than
shown in the previous EIR;
Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in
fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of
the project, but the project proponents decline to adoptthe measure or alternative ;
or
Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the
mitigation measures or alternative (Section 15162 (a) (3)).
Golden Valley Ranch Project — Addendum to EIR
November 25, 2003
Page 2
Since the Final EIR was approved in 2002, the circumstances under which the Golden
Valley Ranch Project are being developed have not changed substantially; nor has new
information of substantial importance come to light. Thus, the focus of this Addendum
are the effects that the mezzanine -level storage area will have on the environment. The
analysis shows that the storage area will not cause any new significant environmental
effects or a substantial increase in the severity of effects that were previously identified in
the Final EIR.
This Addendum constitutes an attachment to the Final EIR. The Final EIR and the
previously approved entitlements for the Golden Valley Ranch Project are available to
the public at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 302, Santa
Clarita, California. The contact persons regarding this EIR at the City's Department of
Planning and Building Services are Lisa Hardy, Senior Planner, and Wendy Deats,
Assistant Planner II, at (661) 255-4330.
ORIGINAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND
Project Location
The Golden Valley Ranch project area is located on 1,259 acres in the eastern portion of
the Santa Clarita Valley. As part of the Golden Valley Ranch Project, the site was
annexed into the City of Santa Clarita in November 2002. State Route 14 (Antelope
Valley Freeway) borders the northwestern edge of the site. Placerita Canyon Road
primarily runs along the site's southern edge. The Angeles National Forest is primarily
east and south of the site. Placerita Canyon State Park, located within the forest, is south
of the site. The Disney Company's Golden Oak Ranch is also located immediately south
of the site along the north side of Placerita Canyon Road. The 1,800 -unit Fair Oaks
Ranch development is located immediately north of the project site. The Canyon
Country community is located to the north and the Sand Canyon community is located to
the east.
Golden Valley Ranch Project Description
Approved by the City Council on January 24, 2002, the Golden Valley Ranch project
contains residential, commercial, and institutional uses and open space. Development
will occur on the westernmost 285 acres of the total 1,259 -acre site. The remaining 900+
acres will remain natural open space with a passive trail system connecting to the
residential neighborhood. Specifically, the residential component includes 498 single-
family units on 195 acres, of which 108 units would be designated for residents 55 years
or older. The remaining 390 units would be comprised of 76 5,000 square foot lots, 165
5,500 square foot lots, 96 6,000 square foot lots, and 53 10,000 square foot lots, all
clustered within a natural "bowl" in order to minimize disruption to ridgelines and
biological resources along the hillsides to the north, east and south.
Golden Valley Ranch Project — Addendum to EIR
November 25, 2003
Page 3
The 89.8 -acre commercial component includes the development of 610,930 square feet of
commercial uses on two major superpads immediately adjacent to SR 14. Actual
commercial development will occur on approximately 50 net acres. Golden Valley Road,
to extend east from SR 14, and Lost Canyon Road, to extend south from the Fair Oaks
Ranch development, will provide direct access to the commercial properties.
Other uses and facilities include a 10 -acre turnkey elementary school at the intersection
of Golden Valley Road and Via Princessa, the provision of a graded 1.6 -acre pad for a
Los Angeles County Fire Department station along Golden Valley Road, and an
improved three -acre trailhead staging area on the eastern edge of the residential
development.
A number of entitlements were approved by the City Council as part of the Golden
Valley Ranch Project. They include the following:
1. A General Plan amendment (GPA 97-003 "A") was approved to change the
previous Residential Estate land use designation on the 1,259 -acre Golden Valley
Ranch project site. Approximately 89.8 acres was changed to a Community
Commercial (CC) land use designation and 1,169.2 acres was changed to a
Residential Suburban (RS) land use designation. An additional 6.1 acres along
the east side of State Route 14, which the applicant is acquiring from Caltrans,
was also designated Community Commercial as part of this General Plan
amendment.
2. A General Plan amendment was approved (GPA 97-003 `B") to modify the
Circulation Element text and the Master Plan of Highway & Roadway System
Map for the purpose of eliminating the Golden Valley Road link between Via
Princessa and Placerita Canyon Road.
3. A Prezone request (PZ97-001) was approved to designate Residential Suburban
(RS) zoning on 1,169.2 acres, and Community Commercial (CC) zoning on 89.8
acres, to allow for annexation of the Golden Valley Ranch property (Annexation
1997-001) to the City of Santa Clarita. An additional 6.1 acres along the east side
of State Route 14, which the applicant is acquiring from Caltrans, was designated
Community Commercial as part of this prezone request.
4. The City of Santa Clarita initiated an annexation request with the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) to annex all of the proposed 1,259 -acre Golden
Valley Ranch prezone area, plus the 6.1 acres the applicant is acquiring from
Caltrans along SR 14. LAFCO approved the annexation of the Golden Valley
Ranch property to the City of Santa Clarita in November 2002.
Tentative Tract Map 52414 was approved to subdivide the subject site into the
following:
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November 25, 2003
Page 4
390 single-family residential parcels;
1 parcel (future condo map) to accommodate 108 age -restricted single-family
homes;
• two commercial parcels;
• one elementary school site;
• one trailhead staging area site;
• one water tank site;
• one fire station site; and
• numerous open space lots.
6. A Conditional Use Permit was approved to allow grading activity over 100,000
cubic yards and for the clustering of residential development.
7. An Oak Tree Permit was approved to allow the removal of up to 23 live oak trees.
The oak tree report indicates that the project would require the removal of three
dead trees and 18 live oak trees within the graded area. An additional five oak
trees located adjacent to the graded area may require removal. Of the 23 live oak
trees, three are heritage oak trees. The 1.259 -acre project site contains 3,616 oak
trees, of which 88 trees are heritage oaks.
8. A hillside review was approved to allow grading on slopes in excess of 10%.
CEQA Process / Environmental Impact Report
The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Golden Valley Ranch project was
circulated from August 9, 1999 to September 22, 1999. During the Planning Commission
hearing process, a number of issues were identified regarding traffic and circulation, risk
to upset/human health and safety, and geology. In addition, several alternatives (beyond
those included in the Draft EIR) to the proposed project were developed and
recommended for further environmental analysis. This warranted preparation and
circulation of a Revised Draft EIR, which includes revisions to five sections of the
original Draft EIR. The Revised Draft EIR was recirculated for a 45 -day review and
comment period from November 27, 2000 to January 10, 2001.
The Draft EIR identified three environmental areas that would have significant impacts
that could not be mitigated to a less -than -significant level. These are Air Quality (both
construction and operations -related), Biology, and Aesthetics/Light and Glare. Eight
environmental areas were identified where significant impacts would occur; however,
mitigation measures were recommended to reduce impacts to less than significant levels.
These are Hydrology, Noise, Land Use/Population, Traffic, Public Services, Public
Utilities, Hazards, and Cultural Resources.
On July 5, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended certification of the Final EIR
and adoption of a statement of overriding considerations, following circulation of the
Revised Draft EIR prior to City Council's consideration of the project. On January 24,
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November 25, 2003
Page 5
2002, the City Council certified the Final EIR (SCH No. 97121037) for the Golden
Valley Ranch Project and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
PROPOSED PROJECT MODIFICATION
As part of the original project approval, 610,930 square feet of commercial uses are
permitted on the 89.8 acres of the Golden Valley Ranch site (Exhibit A) zoned
Community Commercial. The Final Environmental Impact Report evaluated a
commercial component that would have a maximum floor -to -area ratio (FAR) of 0.25,
with a total square footage of 610,930. Resolution 02-13, which certifies the Final FIR,
and Resolution 02-16, which approves the tentative tract map, conditional use permit,
hillside review and oak tree permit for the Golden Valley Ranch Project (Master Case 97-
212) also specify that the commercial component is a maximum of 610,930 square feet.
One change is proposed to the original project approval for the Golden Valley Ranch
Project. The project applicant seeks to increase the total allowable commercial square
footage by 7,829 square feet from 610,930 square feet to 618,759 square feet to
accommodate a mezzanine -level storage area at the Kohl's department store to be located
on the southern commercial superpad. The additional square footage will not alter the
type of use of the overall commercial center, will not increase the building footprint of
the commercial structure, and will not require additional grading work. The 0.25 FAR, as
analyzed in the EIR, will be retained.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF PROJECT MODIFICATION
Analysis of potential environmental impacts associated with the addition of 7,829 square
feet to the total 610,930 square feet of allowable commercial space is provided below by
category.
Earth - The area of development and type of use will not change from the original
project approval. No additional change to soils, topography, and earth movement,
including grading on slopes, will occur. The increase of commercial square footage is
limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's department store
as part of a commercial center that was analyzed as part of the original project.
Therefore, no additional impacts associated with earth will occur as a result of the
proposed project change.
Air Quality - The area of development and type of use will not change from the original
project approval. The Final EIR concluded that the original project would result in
unavoidable, significant short-term air quality impacts, during the construction phases
and unavoidable significant impacts over the life of the project, due to ROC and NOx.
These conclusions remain valid for the project, as modified. The addition of 7,829
square feet for a mezzanine -level storage area at a department store will not contribute
adversely to air quality as the construction and operation of this commercial center was
anticipated as part of the original Golden Valley Ranch Project.
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November 25, 2003
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Hydrology - The area of development and type of use will not change from the original
project approval. No additional change to water quality, groundwater supplies, drainage
patters, stormwater runoff, surface water movement, or flood hazard will occur. The
increase of commercial square footage is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level
storage area for Kohl's department store, a component of the commercial center that was
previously analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. Therefore, no additional impacts
associated with hydrology will occur as a result of the proposed project change.
Biological Resources — No new impacts to biological resources will occur as a result of
this increase in commercial square footage. No additional change to plant and animal
habitat, sensitive plant and animal species, or oak trees will occur. The increase of
commercial square footage is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level storage
area for Kohl's department store, a component of the commercial center that was
previously analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. The area to be graded and used for
commercial development will not change as a result of this modification to the total
square footage of the commercial center.
Noise - The area of development and type of use will not change from the original project
approval and, for this reason, no change in on- and off-site noise levels (both short-term
construction -related noise and long-term operational noise) associated with the 7,829
square foot increase in commercial space would occur. The increase of commercial
square footage is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's
department store, a component of the commercial center that was previously analyzed in
the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. The grading and construction area will not change as a
result of this modification to the total square footage of the commercial center.
Aesthetics / Light and Glare - The area of development and type of use will not change
from the original project approval. No additional change to scenic resources, the existing
visual character, or daytime/nighttime views will occur. The Final EIR concluded that
the original project would result in an unavoidable, significant impact as it will alter a
scenic vista from public viewing locations and obstruct views of a City -designated
primary ridgeline to allow for the extension of Golden Valley Road. These conclusions
remain valid for the project, as modified. However, the increase of commercial square
footage is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's
department store, a component of the commercial center that was previously analyzed in
the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. The architectural design of the commercial center will
include the Kohl's department store to provide a cohesive, harmonious fagade from all
public views. Therefore, the visual character and architectural character of the
commercial center will not be adversely altered or compromised.
Land Use/Population - The area of development and type of use will not change from
the original project approval. No additional change to the General Plan land use
designation, zoning, or other applicable plan or policy is required. The project site is
currently designated Community Commercial (CC), which allows for the development of
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November 25, 2003
Page 7
a commercial shopping center. The increase of commercial square footage is limited to
the construction of a mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's department store, a
component of the commercial center that was previously analyzed in the Golden Valley
Ranch EIR. The project modification is consistent with intent of the original approvals
and in keeping with what was envisioned as part of the commercial development.
Traffic and Circulation - No additional change to trip generation, traffic patterns, or on-
site circulation will occur. The proposed commercial center will be developed in
compliance with the City's parking requirements. The increase of commercial square
footage is limited to the construction of a 7,829 square foot mezzanine -level storage area
for Kohl's department store, a component of the commercial center that was previously
analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. The storage area is not expected to generate
additional trips to the commercial center from either center employees or patrons.
Additional on-site parking (approximately seven spaces) will be provided to
accommodate the increased square footage of the storage area. Therefore, no additional
impacts or needs associated with traffic and circulation will occur as a result of the
proposed project change.
Public Services - The area of development and type of use will not change from the
original project approval. No additional change to fire protection, police protection,
schools and parks will occur. The increase of commercial square footage is limited to the
construction of a mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's department store, a component
of the commercial center that was previously analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR.
Therefore, no additional impacts or needs associated with public services will occur as a
result of the proposed project change.
Public Utilities - The area of development and type of use will not change from the
original project approval. No additional change to utilities and service systems will
occur. The increase of commercial square footage is limited to the construction of a
mezzanine -level storage area for Kohl's department store, a component of the
commercial center that was previously analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR.
Therefore, no additional impacts or needs associated with public utilities will occur as a
result of the proposed project change.
Risk of Upset / Human Health & Safety - The area of development and type of use will
not change from the original project approval. No additional exposure to hazardous
materials or other health hazards will occur. The increase of commercial square footage
is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level inventory storage area for Kohl's
department store, a component of the commercial center that was previously analyzed in
the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. Therefore, no additional impacts associated with risk to
upset/human health and safety will occur as a result of the proposed project change.
Cultural Resources - The area of development and type of use will not change from the
original project approval. No additional change to historical, archeological, or
paleontological resources, or to unique geologic features will occur. The increase of
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Page 8
commercial square footage is limited to the construction of a mezzanine -level storage
area for Kohl's department store, a component of the commercial center that was
previously analyzed in the Golden Valley Ranch EIR. Therefore, no additional impacts
associated with cultural resources will occur as a result of the proposed project change.
CONCLUSION
Given that the additional square footage is limited to a mezzanine -level storage area for a
department store anticipated as part of the original project approvals for the Golden
Valley Ranch commercial center, the additional square footage will not generate new
environmental impacts or exacerbate impacts identified in the Golden Valley Ranch
Environmental Impact Report.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 CITY OF ° HTA CLARITA
Santa Clarita, California 91355.
2001 NOV 2U A II. 52
Golden Valley Ranch, Master Case 97-212 `2ECEIv'ED
OITY CLERK OFFICE
unclosed please find documents labeled A/13/C/D/u* which I wish to submit as a formal petition to
revoke. An opportunity to speak of approx. 1 Omin will also be appreciated.
Sincerely
C'harl E J nekc, PE
26645 Yvan Lane
FOR/CA 91387-81
November 23, 2003
*Enclosures,
A. Petition to revoke date 11/22
B. Ridge -line & back -fill renderings
C. Princessa extention/back-fill map
D. Letter Mr Pluskamp 11/15
E. Letter Mr Bertoni 11/20
CA CS
City of Santa Clarita
2392 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Petition to Revoke: Master Case 03-435: Public Hearing Tuesday November 25, 2003
PI note following objections/questions to both zoning application & Master case generally:
I. Indefiniteness: Application being illusory inasmuch 3dimensional renderings of either the buildings, terrain, grading,
adjacent communities (inclusive of the Fair Oaks Ranch community) or infrastructure has been not been established
whereby the context/impact of the slated extension can be judged. Ditto asserting gross footage without specifics of
the structures/tenancy & sidelining County/POR impact as well as concurrent (County/POR) developments.
2. Pair Oaks RanchFOR : The Master case is flawed inasmuch that I both the _impact/interaction ,& salet /health with
of the FOR community, is not beim inferred inaway 2) that the residents of FOR is not being represented in ally
wTy ditto_havingan option, to exercise a vote) 3 that the developer has communicated with the residents of the FOR
community as sole proprietors of their holdings/welfare 4) that any negotiations/contact by the developer with the
FOR Homeowners Association would be moot in accordance with California law (as well as beim considered an
ab ro ation of the homeowner's rights 5 that the master case drawit "IYack Map 12928 a5 dated 10/13/97) shows
inks gements onto the FOR conununal space that has neither been disclosed at conveyance or arced tobNthc FOR
residents in any. way 6) that Pardee Construction (FOR developer & Golden Valley Partner)did not disclose the
ascent Golden Valle commercial develny time, as well as destruction_ or the hills &/or the making of
massive fit, lines/cuttings on the FOR borderline & (7) impact with the slated T'ARGFT/Pardee development.
3. Mitigation/Monitoring & Reporting Program report of January 2002: Please note the following flaws objections:
• Indefiniteness of the grading methodology without 1) design specifics 2) pertinent computational analysis 3) shear
management 4) buttress design 5) subsoil drainage 6) soil tests 7) onsite lab/skills 8) documentation & quality
control 9) pertinent codes/standards 10) 3"' party controls/certification I I ) warranty & 12) seismic compliance.
• Saturday 8-6iii& Monday/Frida lam-7pLn construction N -I d )
• Slope gradient of 1:2 (eg 27deg — E -3(f))
• Open trucking (OK 211 from top -- AQ -1(c))
• Off-site transportation of material ((AQ -1(d))
• Optimizing/controlling soil moisture content (E -3(d))
• Allowing substantial dusiSeg to prevent "excessive" dust only (AO -I (d))
• Illusory Ozone controls (eg "Future developments' (AQ -1(t)))
• Illusory diesel mufflers (eg factory "recommended" (N -I (a)))
• Back-fill/dirt bridges not allowed!! (BIO -2(a)) <please comply>
• Irrelevance ot" FOR with regards to "Traffic & Circulation" studies (f -I (a)/3(a))
• Oblivion to routing/limitations ofconstruction/gravel trucking generally (FOR A NO-GO ZONE!!).
4. Strict liability: Substance of 1) unreasonably high (1306) back -till 2) subterranean water 3) seismic predominance
(risk of subterranean fractures/fissure) 4) burden of quality control/supervision 5) underlying residences/freeway & 6)
"inability to eliminate risk whichever way" (519R2d) would render Commercial lot #2 specifically abnormally
dangerous as a matter of law. More specifically failure of Commercial lot #2 alone would result in a destructive force/
avalanche equivalent to 1,0001 oil TN'f leg 8x11^6x200/778/2000). Ditto (.interference with the lateral support of the
adjacent homes (eg grading) creating strict liability vis-a-vis & 2.probability of failure being a foreseeable event.
5. 3"" Party solicitation: Interference by developer's agents/licensee's at Public hearings/meetings.
6 Misrepresentation' Contriving, a sewer ramp/necessity as excuse to take FOR property, back -fill thc-canyon
& construct an obtrusive ramp as an extension to Via Princessa onto the hills ostensibly as a trucking route!!
Charl E Janeke 26645 Swan Lane, Fair Oaks Ranch CA 91387 (Nov/22, 2003) r4
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Attention Mr Pluskamp
Golden Oak // Shannon Ridge
We have previously met/communicated (eg Ruether crossing // TMC mine). A much more substantial
issue has surfaced however. 'fwo years ago when the City of Santa Clarita approved the Golden Oak
development we all (except Councilor West) though it was a bed of roses with the City making $1 m a
year & the CC residents being able to "spend more time at home". We have obviously not been properly/
miss -informed. Whereas I've never trusted the PacSun "sunshine' spin, it was however only subsequent
to a community meeting Wednesday the 12°i & reading the contours on some blueprints that I actually
realized what was really going on (eg a mile -long 100-25011 dirt wall/embankment tunneling the 114 &
blanking out the Pair Oaks Ranch community) that we have a disaster in the making.
Firstly it pretty much apparent that the City of Santa Clarita has been taken for a ride inasmuch that the
"1,000" homes never really existed & that the subsequent concession in exchange for the commercial
component was fraudulent. Secondly the gracious offer of allowing the City of Santa Clarita a I" shot was
equally a fast buck as PacSun most probably already had been given a cold shoulder at LA County. No
sensible planner/authority would under the most -sane circumstances allow such a monstrosity within its
boundary's. Not to mention the risk of liability/culpability in event of a disaster. Santa Clarita (& more so
the Shannon Ridge hills) is notwithstanding cool denials a seismic active region. We have just seen the
most devastating fires in California's history without recourse or remedy. In event of Golden Oak the
buck will however stop at the City/administrators of Santa Clarita inasmuch that approval of the project
within its present format would not only be considered criminally reckless but also a total abrogation of
feasance/conduct in tort.
Not to mention the unreasonable destruction of the habitat/ridge-lines & encroachment on the Pair Oaks
Ranch community as a second prong of action. Ditto substance of noise, vibrations,dw4jumes, �eig icral
nuisance fallout &_implosion of property values. 'File allure of `zero -out" is grading is obviously a total
illusion _& a contrived distracter to the real cause/impact of consequential back filline As a community &
individuals we will not only resist the development -forcibly but will have no choice to enjoin the C-ity;_of
Santa Clarita vis-a-vis. Ditto concedingto easements either via negotialion_or_imminent domain.
Trusting in your involvement in this matter. The Sim allusion may well become a Slbn liability at
the end of the day. 1 will hence be seeking council in this matter & will be in contact vis-a-vis.
Sincerely
C'arl F ,laneke, PF,
2 645 Swan Lane
November 15, 2003
Mr V Bertoni
Interim Director of Planning & Building Services
City of Santa Clarita
2392 Valencia Blvd
Santa Clarita 91355
Public Hearing <Master Case 03-435> Tuesday November 25, 2003
Please note that as a resident of the Pair Oaks Ranch community I will be opposing the above
mentioned application inasmuch as the being illusory at this instance as no access, roads, pads or
infrastructure has been established whereby the context/impact of the slated extension may be
judged. Ditto the availability of plans or perspective renderings of the development, grading,
buildings & pads by the City of Santa Clarita as the management agent & governmental
authority, as well as a warranty by the City of Santa Clarita that the cutting & grading, will not
by its making be abnormally dangerous to the Fair Oaks ranch community. Ditto also the air
quality impact ensuing from diesel fumes & fugitive dust, the pertinent compliance protocol/
sanctions as well as protecting/assuring the enjoyment, health & safety of the residents of the
Fair Oaks Community. Proclaiming simply an extension on substance of GROSS commercial
footage without specifics of the tenancy/structure should hence be considered void of substance
as a matter of fact.
As a final point kindly also assert 1) policy/protocol re 3rd party solicitation/interference at
City meetings 2) the Fair Oaks Ranch community being deprived of due process inasmuch
as not being incorporated with the City of Santa Clarita 3) the interference with lateral
support by virtue of abnormal cutting/grading 4) the substance of the contrived sewer
ramp & 5) taking of Fair Oaks Ranch property vis-a-vis.
Sincerely
Chrl 1' Janeke
266 , an Lane
FOR/CA 91387-8132
October 20, 2003