HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-13 - RESOLUTIONS - APPROVE MC 07 225 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 08-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 07-225
(HILLSIDE REVIEW 07-011, OAK TREE PERMIT 08-004) TO ALLOW FOR THE
GRADING OF APPROXIMATELY 10,476 CUBIC YARDS TO CREATE A BUILDABLE
PAD TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND DETACHED GARAGE AT
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 2841-002-085 AND 2841-019-052, ZONED RVL
(RESIDENTIAL VERY LOW), IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following
findings of fact:
a. On November 13, 2007, the Department of Community Development, received
Master Case Number 07-225, Hillside Review 07-011, Oak Tree Permit 08-004,
entitlement application filed by Rocky and Paige Herman (the "Applicant"). The
proposed project consists of an 11,085 square foot single family residence, a
910 square foot garage, grading of 10,476 cubic yards of earth, and the encroachment
into the protected area of one heritage oak tree. The application is for Hillside
Review, Oak Tree Permit for the encroachment of one tree (heritage status), and a lot
line adjustment. The application was deemed complete on December 4, 2007;
b. The subject property consists of two lots and is located at APN's (Assessor Parcel
Numbers) 2841-002-085 and 2841-019-052. The project site is approximately 3.33
acres and is located at 26864 Sand Canyon Road in the Sand Canyon neighborhood.
The project is located within the Sand Canyon Special Standards District;
c. The subject property is in the RVL (Residential Very Low) zone with surrounding
land uses consisting of single-family residences to the north, south, east and west;
d. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue on
April 1, 2008. This public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita. At the hearing, the Planning Commission considered staff's
presentation, the staff report, and public testimony on the proposal;
e. The Planning Commission approved the project as proposed on April 1, 2008;
f. On April 14, 2008, Master Case 07-225 was appealed to the City Council;
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g. The City Council held a duly noticed hearing on this issue on May 13, 2008. This
public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa
Clarita. At the hearing, the City Council considered staff's presentation, the staff
report, and public testimony on the proposal; and
h. Public participation and notification requirements pursuant to Sections 65090, 65391,
and 65854 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, the City Council further finds
and determines as follows:
a. An Initial Study and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project have been
prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected
governmental agencies and the public, and all comments received, have been
considered. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on
March 11, 2008, in accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from
March 11, 2008 through April 1, 2008;
c. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment
of the City of Santa Clarita;
d. The location of the documents and other material which constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is the Master Case 07-225
project file within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of
the Director of Community Development; and
e. The City Council, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds that the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared in compliance with
CEQA.
SECTION 3. OAK TREE PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and the
findings listed Section 17.17.090(H) of the Unified Development Code, the City Council hereby
determines as follows:
a. It is necessary to remove, relocate, prune cut or encroach into the protected zone of
an oak tree to enable reasonable use of the subject property which is otherwise
prevented by the presence of the tree and no reasonable alternative can be
accommodated due to the unique physical development constraints of the property.
The applicant proposes to encroach upon one heritage oak tree on the subject site.
Parcel 1 is approximately 163' wide and it is the location of one heritage oak tree.
The proposed driveway and guest parking area would encroach into the protected
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zone of this tree. As part of the conditions of approval, the City's Oak Tree Specialist
is requiring the applicant to modify the proposed parking area to allow for an
increased protected zone along the east edge of the tree. The parking area shall be a
minimum of 20' feet away from the trunk of the oak tree. The protected zone of the
tree shall remain as natural as possible with very minimal impacts to both natural
drainage and landscape.
Due to the location of the heritage oak on Parcel 1 and the topographical constraints
of the property, the project, as proposed, preserves this oak tree in place while
allowing the property owner reasonable use of the site.
Oak trees #91 and #92 will not be encroached upon and will remain in their natural
state.
b. The approval of the request will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general
purpose and intent of the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance.
The purpose of the City's Oak Tree Ordinance is to "protect and preserve oak trees in
the City and to provide regulatory measures designed to accomplish this purpose"
(UDC §17.17.090(B)). As proposed, the oak tree preservation measures that are
included with this project meet the purpose, spirit, and intent of the Oak Tree
Ordinance. All oak trees will be preserved in place and permeable pavers will be used
for the driveway and parking area under the oak tree canopy of the heritage oak, and
special construction methods will be used to ensure that the tree is not injured in the
development of the property. The remaining two oak trees will not be encroached
upon. The City's Oak Tree Specialist supports the applicant's request. Upon
completion, the property's oak inventory will remain intact.
SECTION 4. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings (Section 17.80.030 of the Unified Development Code), the City
Council hereby determines as follows:
a. That the natural topographic features and appearances are conserved by means of
landform grading so as to blend any manufactured slopes or required drainage
benches into the natural topography.
The subject site is currently vacant. The proposed project requires 10,476 cubic yards
of grading, with 117 cubic yards of export to create a driveway and a buildable
residential pad for a single family home and detached garage on 3.33 acres. The site
has an average cross slope of 19.55%, therefore requiring a hillside development
review. Minor landform changes are proposed as part of this application and finished
grading design will blend in with the natural topography existing on the subject
property. Portions of the natural vegetation will be maintained, including the three
oak trees. Therefore, the natural topographic features and character will be preserved
on site.
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b. That natural, topographic prominent features are retained to the maximum extent
possible.
There are no significant topographic features on the project site as identified in the
City's General Plan. Minor landform changes are proposed and finished grading
design will blend in with the natural topography existing on the subject property.
Therefore, the topographic features will be retained to the maximum extent possible.
c. That clustered sites and buildings are utilized where such techniques can be
demonstrated to substantially reduce grading alterations of the terrain and to
contribute to the preservations of trees, other natural vegetation and prominent
landmark features and are compatible with existing neighborhoods.
No clustering is proposed with the project, and there are no prominent landmark
features on the project site. The Director of Community Development has reviewed
plans for the residential structure, garage, and driveway for consistency with setbacks
and height requirements.
There are three existing oak trees located on the project site. The applicant submitted
an Oak Tree Report, and the report concluded that one heritage oak tree is proposed
to be encroached upon for the intent of constructing the driveway for future access to
the subject property. The applicant is proposing to mitigate the oak tree encroachment
with pavers and special construction methods under a certified arborist's direction. In
addition, unaffected trees are required to have protective fencing around trees to
prevent any impact during grading activities and construction of any structures.
d. That building setbacks, building heights and compatible structures and building
forms that would serve to blend buildings and structures with the terrain are utilized.
The construction proposed and building pad location are consistent with the Hillside
Ordinance, the surrounding properties, and the Sand Canyon community. In addition,
all proposed structures meet UDC standards for the RVL zone, such as setbacks and
height, as well as meet building material and architectural design requirements as
outlined in the Santa Clarita Architectural Guidelines.
e. That plant materials are conserved and introduced so as to protect slopes from
slippage and soil erosion and to minimize visual effects of grading and construction
on hillside areas, including the consideration of the preservation of prominent trees
and, to the extent possible, reduce the maintenance cost to public and private
property owners.
The proposed grading is limited to areas on the project site that are needed for the
driveway and for the building pad. All grading is proposed to be completed in a
manner that will allow for the grading activities to blend into the natural topography.
The applicant is proposing to keep most of the project site in a natural state and leave
the vegetation undisturbed. In areas where grading is necessary and slopes are
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. created, the applicant is proposing to plant and provide irrigation for native/drought
resistant vegetation.
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There are three existing oak trees on site. All oak trees will remain and one will be
encroached upon. The proposed oak tree encroachment is to allow for the grading of
the driveway. Therefore, the project will preserve plant materials on site and will
minimize visual effects of grading and construction.
f That curvilinear street design and improvements that serve, to 'minimaze grading
alterations and emulate the natural contours and character�,of ;he hillsides are
utilized.
This project does not propose the construction of any puhlic br'pri vate-sireets, only a
private driveway. The driveway is proposed in a location date alfuli s for- minimal
disturbance to the site, and for the most direct access to the proposed resuience.
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g. That grading designs that serve to avoid disruption to adjacent properties utilized.
All proposed grading will be contained on-site. The proposed grading impacts will be
limited to match the natural topography of the site and the Sand Canyon community.
Therefore, no grading disruption will occur to adjacent properties.
h. That site design and grading that provide the minimum disruption of view corridors
and scenic vistas from and around and proposed development are utilized.
The proposed project would not damage any visual resources as identified in the
City's General Plan or on the City's planning maps. The future home and accessory
structure will be constructed on the newly created pad and will be subject to the
City's standards. The aesthetic details, including the site's architectural and landscape
plans are subject to the City's review. Additionally, the project site is in an area
planned for residential development. Residential developments are located on all
sides of the project site. The project would not damage or impact any view corridors
or scenic vistas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California:
Adopt Resolution 08-46, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and
approving Master Case No. 07-225, Hillside Review 07-011 and Oak Tree Permit 08-004, for the
grading of a buildable pad for the construction of a single family home and detached garage
subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A).
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2008.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE-PK-
STATE
LERKSTATE OF CALIV6kNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 13th day of May, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Ender, Weste, McLean, Ferry
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
DISQUALIFIED• COUNCILMEMBER: Kellar
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of the original Resolution No. 08-46, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on May 13, 2008, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
, 20
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
In
Susan Caputo
Deputy City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
MASTER CASE 07-225
HILLSIDE REVIEW 07-011; INITIAL STUDY 08-002; OAK TREE PERMIT 08-004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GCL The approval of this permit shall expire if not put into use within two (2) years from the
date of conditional approval.
GC2. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved permit prior to the
date of expiration, for a period of time not to exceed one year. If such an extension is
requested, it must be filed no later than 60 days prior to expiration of the permit.
GC3. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Community Development
Department in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or a
change in the status of the developer within 30 days of said change.
GC4. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include any entity
making use of this grant. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, and employees to attach, set aside,
void, or annul the approval of this permit by the City, which action is provided for in
Government Code Section 66499.37. In the event that the City becomes aware of any
such claim, action, or proceeding, the City shall promptly notify the applicant, of if the
City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be
responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Nothing contained in this
Condition prohibits the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or
proceeding, if both the following occur: 1) the City bears its own attorney's fees and
costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith. The applicant shall not be
required to pay or perform a settlement unless the entitlement is approved by the
applicant.
GC5. Details shown on the permit are not necessarily approved. Any details which are
inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City
policies must be specifically approved.
GC6. At any point in the development process, a stop -work order shall be considered in effect
upon the discovery of any historic or prehistoric artifacts and/or remains, at which time
the City shall be notified. The applicant shall hire a qualified consultant that the
Director of Community Development approves to study the site and recommend a
course of action, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
GC7. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and the owner of the
property involved (if other than permittee) have filed, with the Director of Community
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Development, their affidavit (Acceptance Form) stating that they are aware of, and agree
to accept, all of the conditions of this grant.
GC8. It is hereby declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is
violated, or if any law, statute or ordinance is violated, the City may commence
proceedings to revoke this approval.
PLANNING DIVISION
PL1. Approval is granted for the grading of approximately 10,476 cubic yards of earth on a
hillside with an average cross slope of 19.55%, for the encroachment of one oak tree,
and for the construction of a single-family residence and detached garage, as indicated
on the approved site plan for the subject property located at Assessor Parcel Numbers:
(2841-002-085) and (2841-019-052).
PL2. Development of single-family residences on any parcel shall comply with the UDC
standards of the applicable residential zone including but not limited to the following:
a) True property lines for each parcel shall be extended to the center of private and
future streets. Pursuant to Section 17.15.020, street setbacks shall be measured
from the ultimate street right-of-way or from the maximum required street width
if said street or proposed street is to be private. In residential zones where the
sidewalk is located adjacent to the curb, the building setback shall be measured
from six (6) feet from the curb. This allowance does not permit any
encroachment within any portion of such street by the underlying fee owner.
b) A minimum two car garage shall be provided for a single-family residence with
a minimum twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet of interior space unobstructed
by appliances, including, but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, washers,
dryers and water heaters. Garages shall be setback twenty (20) feet from all
public and private rights -of -ways. Garages can be setback five (5) feet away
from the property line (with the exception of flag lots) if no access is taken from
that elevation and does not front a street. (Section 17.07.010).
c) All new residential development shall require the planting of one twenty-four
(24) inch box tree in the required front yard area. (Section 17.15.020)
PL3. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall provide final landscape and
irrigation plans for any graded slopes exceeding 5' in height for review and approval by
the Director of Community Development. These slopes shall be landscaped to the
Hillside Development Standards outlined in the Unified Development Code. This
includes the planting 1 tree per every 150 square feet of slope area and one shrub per
every 100 square feet of slope area.
PL4. The applicant is required to comply with the City's Noise Ordinance during site
preparation, grading, and construction of the single-family residence.
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PL5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the lot line adjustment shall meet the following
criteria:
1. The existing parcels are contiguous.
2. The existing parcels comply with the provisions of the Subdivision Map
Act, as determined by the City Engineer.
3. A greater number of parcels than originally existed will not be created.
4. The adjusted parcels will comply with the goals and policies of the General
Plan, provisions of the unified development code and zoning, and any other
applicable statutes or regulations. Pre-existing, nonconforming lots or
parcels may be merged into a single nonconforming parcel at the discretion
of the Director of Community Development.
5. The adjusted configuration of the parcels will be in accord with the
established neighborhood lot design patterns and will not violate good
planning practices.
6. There will be no impairment of any existing access or creation of a need for
any new access to any adjacent parcels.
7. There will be no impairment to any existing easements or creation of a need
for any new easements serving any adjacent parcels.
8. There will be no need to require substantial alteration to any existing
improvements or create the need for any new improvements.
9. There is no adjustment of the boundary between existing parcels for which a
covenant of improvement requirements has been recorded and all required
improvements stated therein have not been completed unless the City
Engineer determines the proposed boundary adjustment will not
significantly affect said covenant of improvement requirements.
PL6. All requirements of the Unified Development Code and of the Sand Canyon Special
Standards District must be complied with unless set forth in the permit and/or shown on
the submitted site plan.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
EN 1. At issuance of permits or other grants of approval, the applicant agrees to develop the
property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances such as the
Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Code, Highway Permit Ordinance,
Mechanical Code, Unified Development Code, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance,
Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code.
EN2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file with the County Recorder, a
Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment to merge the parcels. Prior to being
filed with the County Recorder, the Lot Line Adjustment shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer.
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EN3. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit a grading plan consistent
with the approved site plan, oak tree report and conditions of approval. The grading plan
shall be based on a detailed engineering geotechnical report specifically approved by the
geologist and/or soils engineer that addresses all submitted recommendations.
EN4. The site plan shows an import 117 CY of dirt to the project. Prior to issuance of a
grading permit for this project, the applicant shall submit a copy of the grading permit
for the export site and an exhibit of the proposed haul route. The applicant is
responsible to obtain approval from all applicable agencies for the dirt hauling operation.
ENS. The applicant shall comply with the following requirements for the dirt hauling
operation:
Obtain an encroachment permit for the work.
• The hours of operation shall be between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• Provide non-stop street sweeping service on all City streets along the haul route
during all hours of work to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
• Provide traffic control and flagging personnel along the haul route to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
EN6. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall repair any pavement damaged by the dirt hauling
operation to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The limits of the road repairs shall be
consistent with the approved haul route.
ENT The site is located within a mapped liquefiable area, per the State of California Seismic
Hazard Zone Map. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit a
geotechnical report which adequately addresses the Seismic Hazard Zone. All required
mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the development plans.
EN8. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for
grading over all easements.
EN9. Prior to grading permit, if applicable, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of
Permission for grading outside of the property lines/tract boundary from the adjacent
property owner(s).
EN10. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Acceptance of Drainage
Form from adjacent property owners if drainage is being diverted to an adjacent
property.
ENI 1. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall show on the grading plan, a means of
collecting water on-site and draining it to the existing storm drain pipe in Mandalay
Road.
EN12. Prior to any construction (including, but not limited to, drive approaches, sidewalks,
curb and gutter, etc.), trenching or grading within public or private street right-of-way,
the applicant shall submit a street improvement plan consistent with the approved site
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plan, oak tree report and conditions of approval and obtain encroachment permits from
the Engineering Division.
EN13. Prior to occupancy, all new and existing power lines and overhead cables less than 34
KV within or fronting the project site shall be installed underground.
EN14. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall dedicate additional street right-
of-way for a total of 42 feet from centerline on Sand Canyon Road along the project
frontage, as directed by the City Engineer.
EN15. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install mailboxes and posts in accordance with
the US Postal Service, and secure approval of the Postal Service prior to installation.
EN16. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter and
sidewalk, and refurbish the half section of pavement on streets within or abutting the
project, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
ENIT The on-site sewer shall be a privately maintained system. All sewer lines shall have a
minimum 2% slope and pipe inverts shall be 6 feet below the curb grade. Private on-site
sewers are reviewed and approved by the City's Building & Safety Division.
EN18. Prior to building permit, the applicant shall pay the Sand Canyon Sewer User
Connection Fee ($1837.85 per parcel) and processing fee (currently $76.65 per parcel)
for a total of $3829.00. The processing fee is subject to change and is based on the rate
at the time of payment. The Sand Canyon Sewer User Connection Fee is not subject to
change.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FDI. The applicant shall submit a complete set of architectural plans shall be submitted for
Los Angeles County Fire Department plan review and approval.
FD2. The Fire Department access shall be taken from where the home is addressed from.
FD3. The fire hydrant location(s) will be set by the Santa Clarita Fire Prevention Office -
Engineering Unit.
FD4. The applicant shall provide a minimum, unobstructive paved driveway width of 20 feet,
clear -to -sky to be posted "No Parking - Fire Lane" to within 150 feet of all exterior
portions of a building.
FDS. An "approved" Fire Department turnaround is required.
FD6. Specific water system requirements will be set by the Santa Clarita Fire Prevention Office
- Engineering Unit.
FD7. The maximum allowable grade shall not exceed 15 percent except where the topography
makes impracticable to keep within such grade and then an absolute maximum of 20
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percent will be allowed for up to 150 feet in distance. The average maximum allowed
grade including topography difficulties shall be no more than 17 percent. Grade breaks
shall not exceed 10 percent in 10 feet.
FD8. This property is located within the area described by the Fire Department as "Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone" (formerly Fire Zone 4). A "Fuel Modification Plan" shall be
submitted and approved prior to final map clearance. (Contact Fuel Modification Unit,
Fire Station #32, 605 North Angeleno Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702-2904, Phone (626) 969-
5205, for details).
FD9. The applicant shall submit two complete set of architectural drawings to the Fire
Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Unit in Santa Clarita. Contact 661-
286-8821 for additional information and submittal location. Provide the following
information on the site plan:
• Cross -hatch any on-site Fire Department vehicular access
• Show any existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the lot frontage
• Show type of construction, occupancy classification, square footage of
structure per floor and number of floors
• Indicate address of subject property
FD 10. The applicant shall submit the original copy of the fire flow availability form (Form 195)
to the Fire Department's Santa Clarita Fire Prevention Office - Engineering Unit for
review.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
BSI. All structures shall comply with the detailed requirements of the 2001 California
Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes, 2004 California Electrical Code, 2005
California Energy Code, and the 2002 City of Santa Clarita amendments to the
California codes. A copy of the City amendments is available at the Building and Safety
public counter and on our website at www.santa-clarita.com.
BS2. Projects submitted for plan review after January 1", 2008, shall comply with the new
ICC Building and Mechanical Codes, new IAPMO Plumbing Code, and the new NFPA
Electrical Code.
BS3. The applicant shall submit two complete sets of plans prepared by a licensed Architect
or Engineer shall be submitted to Building and Safety for a building permit(s). The
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submitted plans shall include architectural and structural plans, structural and energy
calculations, soil/geology report, truss drawings and calculations, etc.
BS4. The applicant shall submit a complete soils and geology report for the project. The
report shall be formally submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval.
BSS. Prior to issuance of building permits: rough grading and/or recompaction must be
completed; a final compaction report and rough grading or pad certification shall be
submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division.
BS6. The property is located within 1000 feet of a natural hillside brush area and shall comply
with the City's Fire Hazard Zone Ordinance.
BST All structures (including pools and fences) shall be setback from any ascending and
descending slopes per section 1806.5 of the California Building Code. Depending on the
height of slopes, buildings may need to be setback up to 15 feet from the toe of slopes
and up to 40 feet from the top of slopes.
BSB. Drain Waste Vent and on-site sewer lines and laterals shall have a minimum 2% slope
per CPC. Set your pads accordingly.
BS9. Prior to issuance of building permits, additional clearances from the following agencies
will be required:
a. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district,
b. Castaic Lake Water Agency,
c. L. A. County Health Services, Water & Sewerage Control (for on-site
sewers).
An agency referral list is available at the Building and Safety public counter.
BS10. Prior to submitting plans to Building and Safety, please contact Deanna Hamrick,
(661) 255-4935, for addresses. An application, site plan and floor plan will be required.
BS 11. The Building and Safety Division is scanning plans for permanent storage. To facilitate
this effort, please incorporate the following information into the plans:
a. The Permit Number, Sheet Title, and the Sheet Number shall be located in
the lower right hand corner of each sheet of the drawings.
b. A copy of the Planning Conditions.
c. The Truss drawings.
d. ICBO, UL and other outside agency reports for products or materials, when
those reports contain information required by the contractor for
construction or installation.
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e. The Recommendation Section of the Soils Report.
BS12. These conditions are based on a review of conceptual plans submitted by the applicant.
A thorough review will be performed and specific conditions will be generated when the
final plans are submitted to Building and Safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL SER VICES DIVISION
ES 1. This project is a development planning priority project under the City's NPDES
Municipal Stormwater Permit as a single-family residence located on a graded hillside.
In lieu of a separate Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (USMP), "Special Provisions"
shall be addressed and included on the Grading Plan. These provisions are:
1) Conserve natural areas;
2) Protect slopes and channels;
3) Provide storm drain system stenciling and signage;
4) Divert roof runoff to vegetated areas before discharge unless the diversion would
result in slope instability; and
5) Direct surface flow to vegetated areas before discharge unless the diversion would
result in slope instability.
ES2. The surface area disturbed is greater than one acre; therefore, the project is subject to a
General Construction Permit under the City's Municipal Stormwater Permit. The
applicant must submit a State Notice of Intent (NOI) to the State and submit a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City for acceptance prior to
obtaining grading or building permits
ES3. The review fee for the SWPPP, currently $507, is due upon formal submittal of the
SWPPP documents (if needed). Contact the Environmental Services Division at (661)
284-1422 with any questions.
ES4. All single family residential dwellings shall be designed with space provided for three
90 -gallon trash bins.
ESS. All new construction projects valuated greater than $500,000 must comply with the
City's Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance.
ES6. If the project is valuated above $500,000 the applicant shall:
• Divert a minimum of 50% of the entire project's inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste
and 50% of the remaining C&D materials.
• Have a Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&DMMP)
approved by the Environmental Services Division prior to obtaining permits.
• Submit a deposit of 3% of the estimated total project cost or $50,000, whichever is
less. The deposit will be returned to the applicant upon proving that 50% of the inert
and remaining C&D waste was diverted.
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EST All projects within the City that are not self -hauling their waste materials must use one
of the City's nine franchised haulers for temporary and roll -off bin collection services.
Please contact Environmental Services staff for a complete list of franchised haulers in
the City.
TRANSIT DI VISION
TRI. The Transit Impact Fee does apply. Currently the rate is $200 per residential unit. This
fee is currently under revision. Applicant shall pay the current fee at the time of final
map recordation or building permit issuance, whichever comes first.
URBAN FORESTRY DIVISON
UFI. The applicant shall be required to apply for a separate oak tree encroachment permit for
this application. Additional impacts beyond the previous grading which has already
taken place are proposed and therefore must be addressed in a separate permit.
UF2. The applicant and their contractors shall remain compliant with the City of Santa Clarita
Oak Tree Ordinance and Preservation and Protection Guidelines at all times throughout
the said project. Failure to comply will result in a Stop All Work.
UF3. The applicant and their contractors shall adhere to all recommendations issued from the
project arbonst. Recommendations include those listed in the submitted oak tree report
and any recommendation issued on site during the required monitoring. Failure to
comply will result in a Stop All Work.
UF4. Prior to grading and/or any other form of construction, the applicant shall have installed
all required protective fencing. The applicant shall replace the existing 4' foot high
orange vinyl fencing around the heritage oak with five (5') foot high chain link material.
U175. A minimum of two signs that read "THIS FENCE IS FOR THE PROTECTION OF
THESE OAK TREES AND SHALL NOT BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED
WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OR THE CITY OAK TREE
SPECIALIST" shall be installed on the protective fence. This sign shall be visible from
all locations of the proposed construction. One facing the driveway, the other facing the
parking area.
U176. Prior to grading the applicant shall contact the City Oak Tree Specialist for a
preconstruction meeting to be held on site. At this time the protective fencing may be
approved for installation.
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UFT The applicant is given permission to encroach into the protected zone of one (1) coast
live oak (Quercus agrifolia) trees as proposed in the submitted application for the new
construction of a single family residence, parking area and driveway. This tree is
identified as oak tree number #93.
UF8. All work performed within the oak trees protected zone shall be conducted in the
presence of the applicant's oak tree consultant (project arborist). Daily monitoring
reports (including written documentation and photos) of all work within the protected
zone shall be submitted to the City Oak Tree Specialist at the end of each day. These
reports may be in the form of electronic mail (e-mail).
UF9. All work performed within the protected zone of any oak trees shall be performed by the
use of hand tools only. At no time shall any form of machine operated equipment be
used within the oak tree protected zone unless waived by the City Oak Tree Specialist.
UF10. The applicant shall be required to use permeable concrete pavers for all areas proposed
below the protected zone of the oak tree. Base shall consist of sand and gravel only.
Concrete may only be use for the outer edge/ribbon to secure the pavers.
UF11. Drainage of the proposed guest parking shall be directed away from the protected zone
of the oak tree and must be shown on all site plans including grading and general
construction plans.
UF 12. The applicant shall be required to install a 24" inch landscape wall along the edge of the
guest parking which separates the parking area from the protected zone of the heritage
oak tree. This wall will serve as a permanent protective barrier for the heritage oak tree.
The wall may be designed by the applicant to match and accommodate the proposed
driveway and additional hardscape as long as the footing does not exceed 12" x 12".
UF13. The applicant shall modify the proposed parking area to allow for an increased protected
zone along the east edge of the tree. The parking area shall be a minimum of 20' feet
away from the trunk of the oak tree. The protected zone of the tree shall remain as
natural as possible with very minimal impacts to both natural drainage and landscape.
UF14. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall be required to install a 3-4 inch layer
of natural wood chips below the canopy and throughout the protected zone.
UF15. No landscaping shall be permitted within the protected zone of oak tree number #93
unless approved by the City Oak Tree Specialist. At no time shall additional irrigation,
nuisance water or run off water other than natural rain fall be permitted to enter the oak
tree protected zone.
UF16. All roots 2"inches in diameter or larger shall be preserved at all times throughout
construction by wrapping moistened layers of burlap immediately around the root. All
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roots that are less than two (2") inches in diameter shall be properly pruned with an
appropriate pruning devise by the applicant's project arborist.
UF 17. All required trenching and/or footings within the protected zone of an oak tree shall be
back filled with surrounding onsite native soil only. All excess soil generated from
trenching, grading and excavation shall be hauled off site or kept a minimum distance of
100 feet away from any on site oak tree.
UF 18. At no time shall there be any storage of construction material or equipment within the
protected zone. Rinsing or cleansing of any tools or equipment or any other form of
liquid contaminate shall not be permitted to enter the protected zone of the oak tree at
any time. Setting up work stations for cutting of tiles or any form of construction
material is not permitted within the protected of the oak tree at any time.
UF19. Any necessary trimming of oak trees shall be performed by a qualified tree trimming
contractor and shall be compliant with the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)
Pruning Standards and the latest edition of the ANSI A300 Companion Publication Best
Management Practices Tree Pruning. A list of qualified tree trimmers may be obtained
from the City Oak Tree Specialist.
UF20. All wood chips generated from the pruning of the oak trees shall be evenly distributed
within the protected zone of remaining onsite oak trees. Additional mulch may be
applied at a depth of three to four inches thick within the protected zone of the tree.
UF21. The applicant shall be advised that pursuant to the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree
Ordinance and Preservation and Protection Guidelines, the property owner is responsible
to maintain all oak trees on said property within reasonable means. The applicant is
strongly encouraged to consult with the City Oak tree Specialist for all questions related
to the care and maintenance of onsite oak trees.
UF22. The applicant and their contractors shall not deviate from the scope of work as described
in the applicant's site plan. The above "Conditions of Approval" have been prepared for
the proposed work submitted by the applicant and do not authorize any additional
encroachments or removals not listed within this application.
UF23. The applicant and their contractors shall remain compliant with the City of Santa Clarita
Oak Tree Ordinance and Preservation and Protection Guidelines at all times throughout
the said project. Failure to comply may result in a "Stop All Work" until any/all
violations have been brought current.
UF24. The applicant and their contractor shall adhere to all recommendations set forth by the
project arborist Kerry Norman both within the contents of the oak tree report and any
recommendation issued verbally during the required monitoring. Failure to comply may
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result in a "Stop All Work" until the requested recommendation has been brought
current.
UF25. The applicant shall be advised that these Conditions of Approval are for the work
proposed with in this application only. Any additional proposals including but not
limited to barns, stables, perimeter fencing, detached garages, work shops, detached
covered patios or swimming pools are not permitted within this application.
UF26. Upon completion of the said project, the applicant shall contact the City Oak Tree
Specialist for a final inspection to verify compliance with the above conditions. The
applicant's project arborist shall submit a final letter of compliance for all work which
has taken place within the protected zone. At this time the protective fencing may be
approved for removal.
U1727. The applicant may contact the City Oak Tree Specialist at (661) 294-2548 for any
questions related to the above conditions or the proposed project.
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