HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-28 - RESOLUTIONS - MC 06 157 TM 67310 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 09-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 06-157, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 67310, OAK TREE
PERMIT 06-026 AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF ONE RESIDENTIAL PARCEL INTO FOUR RESIDENTIAL PARCELS
FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23327 8TH STREET (APN: 2830-037-004)
ZONED RS (RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN), 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 July 3, 2006, an entitlement application was filed by Norris and Tori Whitmore (the
"Applicant") with the Planning Division, which included the following requests:
Tentative Tract Map 67310 to subdivide the subject property for future residential uses;
and Oak Tree Permit (OTP06-026) to allow encroachment into the protected zone of two
(2) off property oak trees and two (2) oak trees located on the subject property;
b. On September 21, 2007, the applicant filed with the County Recorder, a Certificate of
Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment No. 06-007 for APNs 2830-037-012 and
2830-037-004 (the subject property);
C. The subject property is located on at 23327 8th Street, Assessor Parcel Number
2830-037-004 (hereafter the "subject property"). The subject property is approximately
43,807 square feet in area (1 acre) and located on the north side of 8th Street, five parcels
east of Valley Street in the Happy Valley neighborhood of the Newhall community, City
of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles;
d. The General Plan land use designation and zoning classification of the subject property is
RS (Residential Suburban);
e. The surrounding land uses consist of single-family residences to the north, east, south,
and west with a General Plan land use and zoning designation of RS (Residential
Suburban);
f. The project was reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The City of Santa Clarita prepared an Initial Study for the project,
which determined that the proposed mitigation measures will reduce the impacts
associated with the project to a less than significant impact to the environment;
g. The project was duly noticed in accordance with the noticing requirements for a
subdivision and oak tree permit on March 25, 2008 and the Planning Commission held a
duly noticed public Bearing on this issue on April 15, 2008. This public hearing was held
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita;
h. At the April 15, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing and, in a 5-0 vote, directed staff to prepare a resolution of
denial for the proposed five -lot subdivision, and continued the public hearing to June 3,
2008;
At the June 3, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission, in a 4-0
vote (with one Commissioner being absent), denied, without prejudice, Master Case No.
06-157, a request to subdivide one residential parcel at 23327 8th Street into five parcels;
j. On June 17, 2008, the applicant appealed the Planning Commission's decision to the City
Council;
k. On October 28, 2008, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the
appeal of the Planning Cormnission's decision to deny the original five -lot subdivision.
In a 5-0 vote, the City Council directed the applicant to reduce the original project to
include four single-family lots. The City Council continued the public hearing to a future
date to consider a reduced project consisting of four lots with enhanced architecture and
landscaping;
1. The revised project was duly noticed in accordance with the noticing requirements for a
subdivision and oak tree permit on April 6, 2009 and the City Council held a duly noticed
public hearing on this issue on April 28, 2009. This public hearing was held at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and
in. Public participation and notification requirements pursuant to Sections 65090, 65391, and
65854 of the Government Code of the State of California were duly followed; and
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 Enviromnental Quality Act;
b. The Initial Study has been circulated for review and comment by affected governmental
agencies and the public, and all conunents received, if any, have been considered. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on March 25, 2008, in
accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from March 25, 2008,
through April 15, 2008;
C. There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
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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 No. 06-157
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. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts
and findings (Section 17.03.030 of the Unified Development Code) for Tentative Tract Map
67310, the City Council hereby determines as follows:
a. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions. for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the Santa Clarita General Plan, this Code, and/or any specific plan.
The subject property maintains a General Plan land use designation of RS (Residential
Suburban) with an implementing zoning classification of RS (Residential Suburban). As
defined by the City's Unified Development Code, the RS zone "corresponds to the
single-family detached tract home at a density of up to five and no tenths (5.0) dwelling
units per gross acre. Additional uses are permitted that are complementary to, and can
exist in harmony with, a residential neighborhood (Section 17.11.020.E)."
The proposed project implements the policies and goals of the City's General Plan, more
specifically, Policy 6.2 of the Land Use Element, which states, "Continue to provide for
the development of new housing while ensuring that the character, scale, and density of
new residential development is sensitive, compatible, and complimentary to existing
residential neighborhoods; " and, Policy 6.3 of the Land Use Element, which states,
"Provide for the retention and maintenance of existing residential neighborhoods, which
are primarily developed with single-family homes and ensure that new development is
compatible with and complementary to existing development in terms of scale,
architecture, and density. "
The proposed tentative tract map is consistent with the General Plan because the
residential parcels created would support the development and construction of four
single-family residences, which would be complimentary to, support, and ensure
compatibility with the existing surrounding single-family residential neighborhood. The
proposed parcels are consistent with the surrounding parcels regarding the General Plan
land use designation, zone classification, lot areas, and land uses. The future development
of the parcels would be residential uses consistent with the scale of development in the
surrounding neighborhood and will comply with the development standards as set forth in
the Unified Development Code.
b. The site is physically suitable.for the type of development.
The subject property is zoned RS and is physically suited for the subdivision of one
residential parcel into four residential parcels. The proposed subdivision will comply with
the RS development standard requirements regarding density, minimum gross lot area,
and minimum net lot areas and widths. Future construction and development of
single-family residences for the subject parcels shall comply with the Unified
Development Code development standards pursuant to the RS zone at the time of
building permit approval. Site preparation for TTM 67310 includes grading, drainage,
and street improvements.
There are no physical constraints on the site which would prohibit the creation of four
parcels. The four parcels created by this map will range in net lot size from 6,657 square
feet to 8,600 square feet. The minimum net lot size in the RS zone is 5,000 square feet.
C. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
TTM 67310 proposes the subdivision of one residential parcel into four residential
parcels and would comply with the City's development standards for residential
development in the RS zone regarding maximum allowable density, minimum gross and
net lot area, lot widths, property line setbacks, existing services, and improvements
surrounding the site. The project site is located in the Happy Valley neighborhood of
Newhall and is flat in topography and is not located on or near a hillside. The proposed
subdivision consists of one (1) key lot and three (3) flag lots off of 8th Street, which is
consistent with other flag lot subdivisions on adjacent 8th Street and Valley Street and
throughout the Happy Valley neighborhood.
d. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and vi,ildlife
or their habitat.
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed
project and concluded the design of the subdivision will not cause substantial
enviromnental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and/or wildlife species
or their habitat. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies project mitigation
measures regarding Biological Resources. All potential impacts related to biological
resources are reduced to a level of less . than significant with the incorporation of the
mitigation measures as identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
e. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious health.
problems.
The design of the subdivision is consistent with the development surrounding the subject
property and will not cause serious health problems with the proposed development. The
proposed subdivision will not introduce hazardous material or other harmful substances
on the subject property that will create health problems with the proposed project. All
future improvements shall be required to meet all necessary development standards and
building and safety codes at time of fonnal submittal. Future structures built on the
proposed parcels would meet UDC standards, such as setbacks, height, etc. All potential
impacts related to biological resources are reduced to a level of less than significant with
the incorporation of the mitigation measures as identified in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Therefore, the proposed tentative tract map will not cause serious health
problems.
f. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of,' property within the
proposed subdivision.
The submitted tentative tract map proposes to subdivide one residential parcel into four
residential parcels and will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large,
for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
Currently, there are two easements of record that traverse the subject property, more
specifically proposed Parcel No. 4. These include an easement to Los Angeles County
Flood Control District and an easement to Los Angeles County for sanitary sewer
purposes. The proposed subdivision would not conflict with these easements as the
proposed building pad location on Parcel No. 4 would not be located over or encroach
onto these easements. In addition, prior to recordation of the final tract map, reciprocal
ingress/egress, utility, landscape and common area easements within the proposed
subdivision shall be granted to all property owners and maintained by the HOA.
SECTION 4. OAK TREE PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and
findings, the City Council hereby determines as follows:
a. The conditionn or location of the oak tree(s) requires cutting to maintain or aid its health,
balance or structure.
No oak trees are proposed to be removed with this subdivision. Pursuant to Section
17.17.090 of the Unified Development Code, the City of Santa Clarita requires the
preservation of all healthy oak trees unless compelling reasons justify the removal of such
trees. The policy shall apply to the removal, pruning, cutting and/or encroachrrnent into the
protected zone of oak trees.
There are two native oak trees (Coast Live Oak) on-site with two native oak trees located
on adjacent properties to the west and to the north.
Encroachment impacts into the protected zone and minor pruning of these four oak trees
located on or adjacent to the subject property are a result of proposed roadway and grading
as identified in the Oak Tree Report for TTM 67310 prepared by Jan C. Scow Consulting
Arborists, LLC. Mitigation measures are identified in the Oak Tree Report and the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed
project and concluded the design of the subdivision and the roadway and drainage
construction will not cause environmental damage to the oak trees and existing vegetation
on the subject property. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies project mitigation
measures regarding the oak trees located on the subject property. All potential impacts
related to the oak trees are reduced to less than significant with the incorporation of the
mitigation measures as identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The condition of the tree(s) with respect to disease, danger of falling, proximio� to existing
lots, pedestrian walk -Ways or interference with utility, services cannot be controlled or
remedied through reasonable preservation and/or preventative procedures and practices.
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed
project and concluded the design of the subdivision and the roadway construction will not
cause environmental damage to the oak trees and existing vegetation on the subject
property. At the time of project submittal, Oak Tree No. 73 was identified as an oak
removal. As directed by the City, the applicant has revised the proposed driveway to be
five feet further away from the trunk of Oak Tree No. 73, thereby eliminating any safety
concerns and preserving the oak tree. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies
project mitigation measures regarding the oak trees located on the subject property. All
potential impacts related to the oak trees are reduced to less than significant with the
incorporation of the mitigation measures as identified in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
C. It is necessary to remove, relocate, prune, cut or encroach into tlae protected zone of an
oak tree to enable reasonable use of the subject propero) 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.
No oak trees are proposed to be removed with this subdivision. Encroachment impacts
into the protected zone of four oak trees Iodated on or adjacent to the subject property are a
result of proposed driveway, grading and drainage construction as identified in the Oak
Tree Report for TTM 67310 prepared by Jan C. Scow, Consulting Arborists, LLC.
Mitigation measures are identified in the Oak Tree Report and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed
project and concluded the design of the subdivision and the roadway construction will not
cause enviromnental damage to the oak trees and existing vegetation on the subject
property. The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies project mitigation measures
regarding the oak trees located on the subject property. All potential impacts related to the
oak trees are reduced to less than significant with the incorporation of the mitigation
measures as identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
d. 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.
No oak trees are proposed to be removed with this subdivision. An Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration were prepared for the proposed project and concluded the
design of the subdivision and the driveway construction will not cause environmental
damage to the oak trees and existing vegetation on the subject property. The Mitigated
Negative Declaration identifies project mitigation measures regarding the oak trees located
on the subject property. All potential impacts related to the oak trees are reduced to less
than significant with the incorporation of the mitigation measures as identified in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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.
e. No heritage oak tree shall be removed unless one or more of the above findings are made
and the decision maker also finds that the heritage oak tree's continued existence would
prevent any reasonable development of the property and that no reasonable alternative
can be accommodated due to the unique physical constraints of the property. It shall
further be found that the removal of such heritage oak. tree will not be unreasonably
detrimental to the community and surrrounding area.
No oak trees are proposed to be removed with this subdivision. There are four native oak
trees on-site or adjacent to the subject property. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration were prepared for the proposed project and concluded the design of the
subdivision and the driveway construction will not cause environmental damage to the oak
trees and existing vegetation on the subject property.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies project mitigation measures regarding the
oak trees located on the subject property. All potential impacts related to the oak trees are
reduced to less than significant with the incorporation of the mitigation measures as
identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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.
SECTION 5. Based upon the testimony and other evidence, if any, received at the public
hearing, and upon studies and investigations made by the City Council and on its behalf, the City
Council further finds and determines that this proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan,
including the land use designation for the project site of Residential Suburban (RS), subject to
approval of the entitlements.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 06-157 consisting of
Tentative Tract Map 67310 and Oak Tree Permit 06-026 for the subdivision of one residential
parcel into four parcels and adopts the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration, subject to the
conditions of approval as referenced herein as Exhibit A.
SECTION 7. This resolution will take effect upon the adjourmnent of the City Council's
April 28, 2009, City Council meeting.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and certify
this record to be a full, complete, and correct copy of the action taken.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2009.
G.,..
AYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 28th day of April, 2009, by the following vote of the City Council:
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FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GCI. The approval of this project shall expire if the Tract Map is not recorded within two (2)
years from the date of conditional approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the
terms and provisions of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC).
GC2. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved project prior to the
date of expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than sixty
(60) days prior to expiration.
GC3. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Director of Community Development,
in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or change in the
status of the developer, within thirty (30) days of said change.
GC4. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the
applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant.
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers, or employees to attach, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
Project by the City, which action is provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37.
In the event the City becomes aware of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the City
shall promptly notify the applicant, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense,
the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless
the City. Nothing contained in this Condition prohibits the City from participating in the
defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, if both of the following occur: 1) The City
bears its own attorneys' fees and costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith.
The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the settlement
is approved by the applicant.
GC5. The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the
approvals granted by the City. Any modifications shall be subject to further review by the
City.
GC6. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspection requirements as
deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita.
EXHIBIT A OF RESOLUTION 09-22
MASTER CASE 06-157
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 67310
OAK TREE PERMIT 06-026
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
GCI. The approval of this project shall expire if the Tract Map is not recorded within two (2)
years from the date of conditional approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the
terms and provisions of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC).
GC2. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved project prior to the
date of expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than sixty
(60) days prior to expiration.
GC3. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Director of Community Development,
in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or change in the
status of the developer, within thirty (30) days of said change.
GC4. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the
applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant.
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers, or employees to attach, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
Project by the City, which action is provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37.
In the event the City becomes aware of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the City
shall promptly notify the applicant, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense,
the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless
the City. Nothing contained in this Condition prohibits the City from participating in the
defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, if both of the following occur: 1) The City
bears its own attorneys' fees and costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith.
The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the settlement
is approved by the applicant.
GC5. The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the
approvals granted by the City. Any modifications shall be subject to further review by the
City.
GC6. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspection requirements as
deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita.
Resolution — Exhibit A
Master Case Number 06-157
Conditions of Approval
Page 2 of 16
GCT The owner, at the time of issuance of permits or other grants of approval agrees to
develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances
such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Code, Highway Permit Ordinance,
Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Under grounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary
Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Ordinance and Fire Code.
GCB. The applicant must sign and notarize the attached affidavit to confirm acceptance of the
conditions of this grant. The notarized affidavit must then be returned to the Planning
Division before approval is granted.
GC9. The applicant is responsible for the underground placement of utilities for future
development of the subject properties and repair of all damages to public improvements
in the public right-of-way resulting from construction -related activities, including, but not
limited to, the movement and/or delivery of equipment, materials, and soils to and/or
from the site.
GC10. 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
proceeding to revoke this approval.
PLANNING DIVISION
PLI. All Final Maps shall be in substantial conformance with the tentative tract map approved
by the City Council on April 28, 2009.
PL2. The applicant shall be in conformance with the .conditions of approval and all mitigation
measures as stated in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Master Case No. 06-157, as
approved by the City Council on April 28, 2009.
PL3. This approval shall not supersede the approval of any other affected agencies
requirements.
PL4. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspection requirements as
deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita.
PLS. All requirements of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and of the implementing zone
classification of RS (Residential Suburban) for the subject property must be complied
with unless set forth in the permit and/or shown on the tentative map.
PL6. The applicant shall provide a minimum net lot area of 5,000 square feet required for
parcel subdivision within the RS (Residential Suburban) zone.
PL7. The applicant shall provide a minimum lot width of ten (10) feet for the access strip of
each proposed flag lot, where the strip is situated contiguous to other such access strips.
The proposed common driveway shall be at least 26 feet in width, as required by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department.
Resolution — Exhibit A
Master Case Number 06-157
Conditions of Approval
Page 3 of 16
PLB. The applicant shall provide a minimum lot width of fifty (50) feet for proposed Lot 1,
pursuant to Section 17.15.010 of the UDC for the RS zone.
PL9. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall record a reciprocal access and
maintenance agreement and reciprocal access easement for all shared driveways and
drive aisles within the project site.
PL10. Pursuant to Section 17.15.020 of the Unified Development Code, the applicant shall
adhere to the minimum building setback requirement for the proposed flag lots.
PL11. The applicant shall be required to maintain a twenty (20) foot front yard setback, five (5)
foot side yard setback, and fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback for the proposed key lot,
Parcel 1.
PL12. The applicant shall comply with all applicable regulations and fees of affected agencies at
the building permit stage, including Los Angeles County Fire Department fees.
PL13. No residential construction is approved with this application. Prior to issuance of building
permits, the future development and construction of single-family residences shall
comply with the subject property's implementing zone at the time of building permit
approval. Individual site plans, floor plans, and elevation plans for each parcel to be
developed with one single-family residence shall be submitted separately for review by
the Planning Division.
PL14. The maximum height of any future residential structures shall not exceed 35 feet or two
stories. Structures exceeding 35 feet or two stories shall require approval of a conditional
use permit.
PL15. Power lines and overhead cables less than 34 KV shall be installed underground pursuant
to Section 17.15.020 of the UDC.
PL16. The applicant is subject to pay the Library Fees in effect at the time of building permit
issuance for the proposed project at the time of map recordation.
PL17. All construction related work shall comply with Chapter 11.44 Noise Limits of the Santa
Clarita Municipal Code. Section 11.44.080 of the Municipal Code, which limits
construction -building between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. No work shall be performed on the
following public holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
PL18. The applicant and their contractors shall comply with all recommendations and
mitigation measures set forth in the Oak Tree Report and Addendum for TTM 67310
prepared by Jan C. Scow Consulting Arborists, LLC dated May 25, 2006 and August 28,
2006 unless waived by the City Oak Tree Specialist.
Resolution — Exhibit A
Master Case Number 06-157
Conditions of Approval
Page 4 of 16
PL19. The subject property shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, the Subdivision Code, City codes and other applicable ordinances
at the time of approval.
PL20. Upon approval of the tentative tract map, the property owner(s) shall develop the
parcel(s) in accordance with the development standards identified in the City of Santa
Clarita Unified Development Code.
PL21. The applicant shall provide additional landscaping along the northerly property line to
provide a headlight hedge to buffer car lights from spilling over onto adjacent properties,
to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. In addition, the applicant
shall provide added height to the property line, as permitted by the Unified Development
Code.
Landscape Conditions
PL22. Prior to issuance of grading permit(s), the applicant shall provide final landscape, lighting
and irrigation plans for Planning Department/Landscape Review Consultant review and
approval. The plan must be prepared by a California -registered landscape architect who
is familiar with the plant palette suitable for Santa Clarita (USDA Zone 9a, Sunset
Western Garden Book Zone 18, minimum winter night temperatures typically 20° to 30°
F; maximum summer high temperatures typically 105° F to 110° F).
PL23. The applicant shall be required to provide a minimum of fifty (50) trees per gross acre as
part of the landscaping requirement. A minimum of thirty percent of the trees shall be
24 -inch box size or larger and up to seventy percent may be 15 -gallon size or larger.
PL24. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate plant material that is complementary to the
natural landscape and environmental conditions of the Santa Clarita Valley. Minimizing
the use of common and over planted landscape plants such as Agapanthus spp.,
Rhaphiolepis spp. , Photinia spp., Phormium tenax, and Dietes spp. will help promote a
strong sense of place and identity for your project. This is in accordance with the City of
Santa Clarita's Landscape Development Guidelines stating that "planting design shall
develop a landscape character that supports and strengthens the landscape image of the
City of Santa Clarita as a unique identifiable place as well as the individual development
project".
PL25. Required Landscape Plan Elements. Landscape plans shall contain all elements required
by the Development Review checklist for preliminary landscape plans, shall be materially
similar to those approved by the Director, Planning Commission and/or City Council, and
shall conform to the following:
Landscape plans shall show at least one minimum 15 -gallon or 24" box tree in the
required front yard of each single-family residence (Municipal Code/Unified
Development Code § § 17.15.020(A)(3);17.15.020 (D)(1-3)).
Resolution —
Exhibit A
Master Case
Number 06-157
Conditions of
Approval
Page 5 of 16
ii.
Landscape plans shall show front yard landscaping if front yards will be maintained
by a homeowners' association.
iii.
Prior to the recordation of an applicable final tract/parcel map, a homeowner's
association (HOA) shall be formed to have responsibility and authority for all
maintenance, including but not limited to landscaping, irrigation, slopes and
drainage devices.
iv.
The plant palette shall not include any plants listed as invasive exotic pest plants by
the California Invasive Plant Council (lists available at
http://groups.ucanr.org/ceppc/), or other plants determined to be invasive by a
competent botanist or biologist.
V.
Trees visible from the property's public street frontage and/or in the property's
street -facing common area for a residential project shall be a minimum 24" box
size, and shall include a proportionate number of 36," 48," and 60" box -size
specimens (Santa Clarita Architectural Design Guidelines, adopted December
2002).
vi.
Landscape plans shall show plant material to screen at maturity all trash enclosures,
transformer boxes, vault boxes, backflow devices, and other exterior mechanical
equipment. Screening material may include trees, shrubs (15 gallon minimum
size), clinging vines, etc. Masonry block (concrete masonry unit) trash enclosures
shall be screened with both shrubs and clinging vines (Municipal Code § §
17.15.040(B)(1-4).
vii.
The applicant shall design all irrigation systems for water conservation.
viii.
The applicant shall place water -conserving mulching material on all exposed soil in
planting areas not covered by turfgrass. Mulching material may include, and is not
limited to, shredded bark, river rock, crushed rock, pea gravel, etc., and must be at
least three (3) inches deep.
ix.
Trees planted within fourteen (14) feet of the paved road section along Eighth Street
shall conform to Municipal Code § 13.76.110 et seq (Parkway Tree Influence Area)
and City Ordinance 92-38 (Parkway Influence Area). The property
owner/manager/homeowners' association shall irrigate and maintain these trees
according to City standards.
X.
Trees planted within City right-of-way shall conform to Municipal Code § 13.76 et
seq (Parkway Trees).
xi.
Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install all proposed irrigation and
landscaping, including irrigation controllers, staking, mulching, etc., to the
satisfaction of the Community Development, The Director may impose inspection
fees for more than one landscape installation inspection.
xii.
Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Community
Development a letter from the project landscape architect certifying that all
landscape materials and irrigation have been installed and function according to the
approved landscape plans.
ENGINEERING
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GENERAL REQ UIREMENTS — MAPPING
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
map prepared by or under the direction of a registered civil engineer or licensed land
surveyor in the State of California. The map must be reviewed and approved the
City Engineer. The applicant shall note all offers of dedication by certificate on the face
of the map. The applicant shall pay a deposit as required to review documents and plans
for final map clearance in accordance with Section 16.26.060 of the Unified
Development Code.
EN3. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall record a covenant of easement for
reciprocal access on the shared driveway, as directed by the City Engineer.
EN4. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall label driveways as "Private Driveway and
Fire Lane" on the map, as directed by the City Engineer.
EN5. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall remove existing structures.
EN6. At map check submittal, the applicant shall provide a preliminary subdivision map
guarantee. A final subdivision map guarantee is required prior to final map approval.
ENT Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall establish a Home Owners' Association
(HOA), or similar entity, to ensure the continued maintenance of all shared/common lots
and drainage devices not transferable to the County Flood Control District.
EN8. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall obtain approval from the City Engineer
and the City Attorney for Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for this
development. The applicant shall reimburse the City for the City Attorney's review and
approval fee. The CC&Rs shall include a disclosure to comply with the Geologist's
recommendations in the Geology Report for restrictions on watering, irrigation, and
planting, and recommend types of plants.
EN9. Prior to final map approval, the applicant is tentatively required to grant easements on the
final map. The easements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
EN 10. Prior, to final map approval, the applicant shall provide a Will Serve Letter stating that
Community Antenna Television service (CATV) will be provided to this project.
ENI 1. Prior to occupancy, the applicant is required to install distribution lines and individual
service lines for Community Antenna Television service (CATV) for all new
development.
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Conditions of Approval
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GRADING, DRAINAGE & GEOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
EN 12. Prior to issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit a grading plan consistent
with the approved tentative map, oak tree report (if applicable) 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.
EN13. The site plan indicates an import of 392 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.
EN14. The applicant shall comply with the following requirements for the dirt hauling
operation:
a) Obtain an encroachment permit for the work.
b) The hours of operation shall be between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
c) 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.
d) Provide traffic control and flagging personnel along the haul route to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
EN 15. 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.
EN 16. Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for
grading over all easements.
ENIT Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a notarized Letter of Permission for
grading outside of the property lines/tract boundary from the adjacent property owner(s).
EN18. The site plan shows connection of the on-site storm drain system to a public storm drain
system. Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant shall obtain approval from Los
Angeles County Flood Control District for the connection.
EN 19. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall indicate by note on the map, that lot
owners are prohibited from interfering with the established drainage and from erecting
concrete block walls or similar solid constructions, except as approved by the
City Engineer.
STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
EN20. All streets shall be designed in accordance with the City's Unified Development Code
and street design criteria; construction shall be completed prior to occupancy.
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EN21. 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 tentative
map, oak tree report and conditions of approval and obtain encroachment permits from
the Engineering Division.
EN22. 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.
EN23. Prior to the final map being filed with the County Recorder, the applicant shall not grant
or record easements within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for
dedication for public streets or highways, access rights, building restriction rights, or
other easements; unless subordinated to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements
are granted after the date of tentative map approval, subordination must be executed by
the easement holder prior to the filing of the final map.
EN24. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall construct the following street improvements along
the frontage of the project site, as directed by the City Engineer:
EN25. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install mailboxes and posts in accordance with
U.S. Postal Service standards and secure approval from the Postal Service prior to
installation.
EN26. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall refurbish the half section of pavement on 8th Street
along the frontage of the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
SEWER IMPR O VEMENT REQ UIREMENTS
EN27. The on-site sewer shall be a publicly maintained sewer. Prior to final map approval, the
applicant shall dedicate all necessary sewer easements. The sewer plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (Sewer
Maintenance Division), Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and the City Engineer.
EN28. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall send a print of the land division map to the
County Sanitation District with the request for annexation in writing.
EN29. Prior to sewer plan approval, the applicant shall provide a sewer area study in accordance
with City policies for review and approval by the City Engineer.
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EN25. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install mailboxes and posts in accordance with
U.S. Postal Service standards and secure approval from the Postal Service prior to
installation.
EN26. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall refurbish the half section of pavement on 8th Street
along the frontage of the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
SEWER IMPR O VEMENT REQ UIREMENTS
EN27. The on-site sewer shall be a publicly maintained sewer. Prior to final map approval, the
applicant shall dedicate all necessary sewer easements. The sewer plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (Sewer
Maintenance Division), Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and the City Engineer.
EN28. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall send a print of the land division map to the
County Sanitation District with the request for annexation in writing.
EN29. Prior to sewer plan approval, the applicant shall provide a sewer area study in accordance
with City policies for review and approval by the City Engineer.
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EN30. Prior to first occupancy, the applicant shall construct all sewer upgrades per the approved
sewer area study, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
EN31. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall construct main -line sewers with
separate laterals to serve each lot/parcel.
BONDS, FEES AND MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS
EN32. Prior to issuance of encroachment permits for public improvements (Street, Sewer, Storm
Drain, Water), the applicant, by agreement with the City Engineer, . shall guarantee
installation of the improvements through faithful performance bonds, letters of credit or
any other acceptable means. Occupancy shall be withheld if the improvements are not
completed.
EN33. Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall pay the applicable Bridge and
Thoroughfare (B&T) District Fee to implement the highway element of the General Plan
as a means of mitigating the traffic impact of this project.
This project is located in the Via Princessa B&T District. The current rate for this
District is $17,430. The B&T rate is subject to change and is based on the rate at the time
of payment.
The B&T Fee shall be calculated as follows:
Single family = the number of units (4), times the district rate ($17,430); which is equal
to $69,720.00 until June 30, 2009.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
TEL Adequate sight visibility is required at all intersections (street -street intersections or
street -driveway intersections) and shall follow the latest Caltrans manual for
applicable requirements. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance
of first building permit.
TE2. Access shall intersect with 8`h Street at 90 degrees or as close to 90 degrees as
topography permits (no less than 80 degrees). This shall be shown on all applicable
plans prior to issuance of first building permit.
TE3. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall post "No
Parking— Fire Lane" signs along all private roads/driveways with a curb -to -curb width
of less than 34 feet. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of
first building permit.
TE4. Minimum width of all interior two-way driveways shall be 26 feet and shall be shown
on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first building permit.
TES. Prior to issuance of the first building occupancy permit, the applicant shall obtain
approval from the L.A. County Fire Department for the private road/driveway
sections.
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TE6. The location, width and depth of all project access roads/driveways shall conform to the
approved site plan. This shall be shown on all applicable plans prior to issuance of first
building permit. No additional access roads/driveways shall be permitted.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
GENERAL COMMENTS
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. 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 submitted plans shall
include architectural and structural plans, structural and energy calculations, soil/geology
report, truss drawings and calcs, etc.
BS3. A complete soils and geology report will be required for the project. The report shall be
formally submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval.
BS4. Prior to issuance of building permits: rough grading and/or recompaction shall be
completed; a final compaction report and rough grading or pad certification shall be
submitted to and approved by the Engineering Division.
BSS. The building(s) requires connection to a public sewer.
BS6. DWV and on-site sewer lines and laterals shall have a minimum 2% slope per CPC. Set
your pads accordingly.
BST All utilities for a lot shall remain within their easement when connected to the street
utilities.
BSB. Prior to issuance of building permits, additional clearances from agencies shall be
required from:
a. William S. Hart School District and appropriate elementary school district,
b. Castaic Lake Water Agency,
c. L. A. County Sanitation District,
An agency referral list is available at the Building and Safety public counter.
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BS9. Prior to submitting plans to Building and Safety, the applicant shall contact Deanna
Hamrick, (661) 255-4935, for addresses. An application, site plan and floor plan will be
required.
BS 10. The Building and Safety Division is scanning plans for permanent storage. The applicant
shall 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. ICBG, UL and other outside agency reports for products or materials, when those
reports contain information required by the contractor for construction or installation.
e. The Recommendation Section of the Soils Report.
BS 11. A thorough review of plans shall be performed and specific comments will be generated
when the final plans are submitted to Building and Safety.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FDL Access shall comply with Section 902 of the Fire Code, which requires all weather
access. All weather access may require paving.
FD2. Fire Department access shall be extended to within 150 feet distance of any exterior
portion of all structures.
FD3. Where driveways extend further than 150 feet and are of single access design,
turnarounds suitable for fire protection equipment use shall be provided and shown on the
final map. Turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to insure their
integrity for Fire Department use. Where topography dictates, turnarounds shall be
provided for driveways that extend over 150 feet in length.
FD4 Private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "Private Driveway and Firelane"
with the widths clearly depicted and shall be maintained in accordance with the Fire
Code. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested, and accepted prior to
construction.
FDS. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to
all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested, and
accepted prior to construction.
FD6. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall provide Fire Department or City approved street
signs and building access numbers.
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FD7. As noted on the tentative tract map, the applicant shall provide a minimum unobstructed
driveway width of 26 feet, clear -to -sky, to be posted "No Parking — Fire Lane". The
turnaround is required to be posted "No Parking — Fire Lane".
FD8. The applicant shall provide water mains, fire hydrants and fire flows as required by the
County of Los Angeles Fire Department, for all land shown on map which shall be
recorded.
FD9. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 1500 gallons per minute
at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, over and above the maximum daily domestic demand.
Two hydrants flowing simultaneously may be used to achieve the required fire flow.
FD10. The applicant shall comply with the fire hydrant requirements as follows,:
• Upgrade/verify 1 existing public fire hydrant.
FD11. All hydrants shall measure 6"x 4"x 2 ''/z" brass or bronze, conforming to current AWWA
standard C503 or approved equal. All on-site hydrants shall be installed a minimum of
25 feet from a structure or protected by a two hour rated firewall.
s Location: As per map on file with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department
FD12. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted or bonded for prior to
final map approval. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable
throughout construction.
FD13. Upgrade is not necessary if existing hydrants meet fire flow requirements.
FD14. The applicant shall provide an additional three (3) copies of the tract map for fire hydrant
locations to the Fire Department's Land Development Unit. The applicant shall submit
the original copy of the fire flow availability for (Form 195) to the Fire Department's
Land Development Unit for review.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
ES 1. All single family residential dwellings shall be designed with space provided for three
90 -gallon trash bins.
ES2. All demolition and renovation projects valuated greater than $100,000 must comply with
the City's Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance.
ES3. If the project is valuated above $100,000 the applicant shall:
a) Divert a minimum of 50% of the entire project's inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste
and 50% of the remaining C&D materials.
b) Have a Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&DMMP)
approved by the Environmental Services Division prior to obtaining permits.
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c) 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.
ES4. All projects within the City that are not self -hauling their waste materials must use one of
the City's 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.
PARKS AND RECREATION
PRI. Prior to the recordation of an applicable final tract/parcel map, the applicant shall pay the
required Park Dedication Fee equal to the value of the amount of land established per the
City's General Plan, "Parks and Recreation Element." The applicant shall be required to
provide a certified MAI real estate appraisal to establish the fair market value (FMV) of
an acre of land within this project.
TRANSIT
TRI. The Transit Impact Fee does apply. Currently the fee is $200 per residential unit. The
applicant is advised that the fee is currently under revision. The fee in place at the time
of issuance of building permits shall be paid.
URBAN FORESTRY
UF1. The applicant and their contractors are permitted to encroach into the protected zone of
(3) three Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) trees to allow for the installation of a new
driveway necessary to provide access to four new single family residences.
U172. The applicant and their contractors shall be in compliance with the City of Santa Clarita
Oak Tree Ordinance and Preservation and Protection Guidelines at all times throughout
the said project. Failure to comply shall result in the immediate issuance of a Stop All
Work Notice until all non compliant issues have been corrected.
UF3. The applicant and their contractors shall adhere to all recommendations set forth in the
applicant's oak tree report prepared by Jan Scow dated May 25, 2006, the addendum to
the original report dated August 28, 2006 and any/all recommendations issued on site
during construction monitoring by the project arborist or a qualified associate. Failure to
comply shall result in the immediate issuance of a Stop All Work Notice until all
recommendations have been properly addressed.
UF4. The applicant shall be required to install temporary chain link protective fencing around
the protected zone of oak tree numbers 73, 74 and OP -3 during demolition of existing
structures and grading. The protective fencing shall remain in the upright position at all
times until the applicant is ready to begin the fine grading and installation of the proposed
driveway. At this time the applicant shall contact the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree
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Specialist for permission to relocate the fence to allow for the installation of the
driveway.
UF5. The protective fencing shall include one protective fencing sign installed near the center
which reads "THIS FENCE IS FOR THE PRESERVTION AND PROTECTION OF
THESE TREES AND SHALL NOT BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED WITHOUT
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT".
U176. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall contact the City Oak Tree Specialist
for a preconstruction meeting with the contractor(s) and project arborist to review the
Conditions of Approval. At this time the protective fencing may be inspected for
approval.
UFT The applicant shall be required to install permeable landscape pavers throughout the
protected zone of oak tree numbers 73, 74 and OP -3 as detailed in the applicant's site
plan. Base material shall consist of approved sand and gravel without the use of any
bonding agent such as mortar or concrete. Aeration tubes which allow for the natural .
exchange of gasses from the trees root system and air and water to reach the oak trees
root system shall be installed throughout the pavers and spaced at a minimum distance of
five (5') feet on center and not exceeding seven (7') feet on center. Drain pipes shall be a
minimum 3" diameter, perforated drain pipe back-filled with 3/ inch gravel and wrapped
with a permeable landscape fabric. Grates shall be approved for heavy vehicles.
UF8. The proposed driveway shall be installed at a minimum of 10' feet from the outer edge of
the trunk on oak tree numbers 74 and OP -3 and a minimum of 5' feet from the edge of
number 73 as indicated in the applicant's oak tree report.
UF9. No landscaping shall be permitted below the canopy of oak tree number 73, 74 and OP -3.
Upon completion of the driveway, a 3" to 4" inch layer of natural woodchips (mulch)
shall be applied below the canopy of the oak trees between the edge of the driveway and
the property line. Landscaping may begin outside the edge of the drip line.
UF10. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape plan
which addresses condition number #9 and all landscape recommendations issued by the
applicant's project arborist.
UFI 1. All grading , excavation and construction which takes place within the protected zone of
an oak tree shall be completed by hand and monitored by the applicant's project arborist
at all times. The applicant shall be required to submit daily monitoring reports prepared
by the project arborist at the end of each week to the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree
Specialist. Monitoring reports shall include documentation and photos of all work which
has taken place within the protected zone during the designated week. Reports may be
submitted electronically through e-mail.
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U1712. All roots encountered that are 2" inches in diameter or larger shall be preserved at all
times unless waived by the City Oak Tree Specialist. Any root approved for removal or
cutting shall be performed by or monitored by the applicant's project arborist (AOR).
Any root that is exposed during construction shall be immediately wrapped in moistened
layers of burlap to preserve the root during construction. Only proper pruning devices
shall be used to prune or cut any oak tree root.
OF 13. At no time shall the use of heavy equipment be permitted to enter the protected zone of
any oak tree. The applicant shall install 3/ inch sheets of plywood or another approved
anti -compaction devise below the canopy of the oak trees until the installation of the
required pavers has been completed.
OF 14. At no time shall the storage of any tools, equipment, and construction or employee
vehicles be permitted within the protected zone of an oak tree.
UF15. The applicant shall be required to raise trim the oak tree as needed to obtain the required
clearance as needed for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Clearance pruning
shall not exceed 14 vertical feet unless waived by the City of Santa Clarita Oak Tree
Specialist. The applicant shall obtain and submit to the City Oak tree Specialist written
authorization from the property owner to trim any off site oak tree prior to beginning
work.
UF16. All pruning shall be completed by an approved ISA Certified Tree Trimming Contractor.
All pruning shall be in accordance with the ISA Pruning Standards and the ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) A-300 Companion Publication Best
Management Practices Tree Pruning.
UF17. The applicant shall be required to have a designated concrete rinse -out station for all
cleansing of tools and equipment. The concrete rinse out station shall be staged at a
minimum distance of 50 feet and down hill from the any oak tree. At no time shall any
rinsing or cleansing of any tools equipment or vehicles or any other form of liquid
contaminate be permitted to enter the protected zone of an oak tree.
U1718. The applicant shall be required to install a minimum of one parkway tree within the
public right of way pending the removal of the existing 11" inch and 24" trees shown on
the applicant's site plan.
U1719. All trees planted within the public right of way shall be planted according to the City of
Santa Clarita Tree Planting and Staking Detail Sheet.
U1720. All tree planted within the public right of way shall meet the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection Specification Guidelines for Container -Grown Landscape
Trees.
UF21. The applicant and/or their contractors shall not deviate from the scope of work submitted
to the City of Santa Clarita at any time throughout the said project. The Conditions of
Approval herein have been prepared for the applicant based upon the information
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submitted by the applicant at time of submittal. These conditions do not authorize any
other form of impact to any on site or off site oak trees not outlined in the proposed
proj ect.
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