HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-24 - RESOLUTIONS - MC 06 276 APPROVAL (2)RESOLUTION NO 09-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 06-276,
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 06-013, RIDGELINE ALTERATION
PERMIT 07-002 AND RETROACTIVE OAK TREE PERMIT 06-047 AND ADOPTING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO ALLOW FOR CORRECTIVE GRADING ON
PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN JOSEL DRIVE AND WARMSPRINGS DRIVE
(APN 2848-003-023) 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 16, 2006, an entitlement application was filed by Erasmo Dominguez (the
"applicant") with the Planning Division which included the following requests: a Hillside
Development Review for corrective grading on a property with an average slope greater
than 10 percent, a Ridgelme Alteration Permit to allow for development activities in the
Ridgeline Preservation Zone in the upper two-thirds of the slope and a Retroactive Oak
Tree Permit to allow for grading activities within the protected zone of four oak trees and
an Initial Study to determine the enviromnental effects of the proposed project;
b. On January 23, 2007, a Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held during
which staff provided direction to the applicant regarding the proposed development;
c. The application was deemed complete on April 16, 2007;
d. The project site is located approximately 240 feet east of the terminus of Warm Springs
Drive in the Canyon Country community of the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
County, California (Assessor Parcel Number 2848-005-028),
e. The General Plan and zoning designation for the project site is RE (Residential Estate).
The RE zone is intended to ensure that the rural character of certain portions of the City
of Santa Clarita are maintained. Residential development is expected to consist of large
custom single-family homes on uniquely configured lots which are designed to be
sensitive to topographic and environmental considerations. The minimum lot size is two
(2) gross acres. The keeping of horses and related animals as an accessory use is generally
found in this zone;
f. The surrounding land uses consist of single-family residences to the north, east and west
of the subject property and the undeveloped, Angeles National Forest to the south;
g. This 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;
h. The project was duly noticed in accordance with the noticing requirements for a Hillside
Development Review, Ridgeline Alteration Permit and Retroactive Oak Tree Permit on
October 28, 2008;
i. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue commencing
on November 18, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa
Clanta;
j. At the November 18, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission
considered the staff presentation, the staff report, the applicant presentation, public
testimony on the proposal, and the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the
project. The Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the project
subject to the removal of a proposed gazebo and walkways leading up to the proposed
structure;
k. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the project on March 24, 2009, at
City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, at 6:00 p.m. At this meeting the City
Council received a presentation on the project from staff and the applicant, and received
public testimony regarding the project; and
1. The documents and other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the decision of the City Council is based, are located in the Master Case 06-276
project file within the Community Development Department and are in the custody of the
Director of Community Development.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds 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 govenunental
agencies and the public, and all comments received, if any, have been considered. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted and advertised on October 28, 2008, in
accordance with CEQA. The public review period was open from October 28, 2008
through November 18, 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;
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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 06-276
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. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. That the natural topographic features and appearances are conserved by means of land
form grading so as to blend any manufactured slopes or required drainage benches into
the natural topography,
b That natural, topographic prominent features are retained to the maximum extent
possible; and
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 preservation of trees, other natural vegetation and prominent landmark.features
and are compatible with existing neighborhoods.
The property owner performed approximately 11,000 cubic yards of unpermitted grading
which exposed adverse bedding planes in the on-site bedrock and thus created an
unstable/unsafe condition. In order to stabilize the slope, the geotechnical engineer of
record recommends a buttress fill be graded to mitigate the adverse condition. Once
complete the slope will be stabilized. The corrective grading will require 13,637 cubic
yards of cut and fill material which will be balanced on-site. The natural topographic
features and appearances of the hillside are being conserved by means of landform
grading to blend the manufactured slope and drainage benches into the natural
topography. The proposed project consists of corrective grading, a detached garage and a
landscaping area. The project will be used for ancillary residential uses and will be in
conformance with the visual character of the surrounding area. The project does not
request the approval of additional residential units. The project site will only be used for
ancillary residential uses and will be in conformance with the visual character of the
surrounding area.
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 project requests the approval of one accessory structure. The accessory structure is
required to meet minimum setback requirements and will not be able to exceed the
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maximum height for an accessory structure in the RE (Residential Estate) zone without
approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
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 preliminary landscape plan submitted by the applicant makes use of native
landscaping material intended to minimize the visual effect of the corrective grading on
the hillside. The project does not require the removal of any of the four oak trees on the
site. In addition, the installation of 35 additional Coast Live Oaks will be required on the
property as identified in the preliminary landscape plans and Conditions of Approval.
f. That curvilinear street design and improvements that serve to minimize grading
alterations and emulate the natural contours and character of the hillsides are utilized.
The project calls for corrective grading intended to mitigate instability on the slope due to
unpermitted grading and does not require any street improvements.
g. That site design and grading that provide the minimum disruption of view corridors and
scenic vistas from and around any proposed development are utilized
Although the project proposes no dwelling units, it will be used for ancillary residential
uses including a landscaped area and a detached garage, thus keeping with the existing
aesthetic quality of the area. The natural topographic features and appearances are being
conserved by means of landform grading to blend any manufactured slope or drainage
benches into the natural topography and will not damage any scenic resources.
SECTION 4. RIDGELIKE ALTERATION PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the
foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
a. The proposed use is in conformance with the various goals and policies of the General
Plan;
b. The use or development will not be materially detrimental to the visual character of the
neighborhood or community, nor will it endanger the public health, safety or general
welfare;
c. The appearance of the use or development will not be different than the appearance of
adjoining ridgeline areas so as to cause depreciation of the ridgeline appearance in the
vicinity,
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d. The establishment of the proposed use or development will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property, nor encourage
inappropriate encroachments to the ridgeline area;
e. It has been demonstrated that the proposed use or development will not violate the visual
integrity of the ridgeline area through precise illustration and depiction as required in
Section 17.80 030,
f. The use or development should minimize the effects ofgradtng to the extent practicable to
ensure that the natural character of the ridgeline is preserved,-
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reserved;
g. The proposed use or development maintains the appearance of natural ridgelines with
uses and development consistent with density requirements established in Section
17.80.035;
h The proposed use or development utilizes or creates minimally invasive grading
techniques, imaginative project site design and spacing of development that significantly
exceeds the minimum standards identified in the City of Santa Clarita Hillside
Development Guidelines,
i The proposed use oi- development is designed to mimic the existing topography to the
greatest extent possible through the use of landform contour grading;
j. The proposed use or development demonstrates creative and imaginative site design
resulting in a project that will complement the community character- and provide a direct
benefit to current and future community residents of not only the proposed use or
development, but the residents of the City of Santa Clarita as a whole;
k. The proposed use or development does not alter natural landmarks and prominent
natural features of the ridgelines, and
1. The provisions and implementation of this section does not create an undue economic
hardship or deny the minimal use of the land.
The property owner performed approximately 11,000 cubic yards of unpermitted grading
which exposed adverse bedding planes in the on-site bedrock and thus created an
unstable/unsafe condition In order to stabilize the slope, the geotechnical engineer of
record recommends a buttress fill be graded to mitigate the adverse condition. Once
complete the slope will be stabilized. The corrective grading will require 13,637 cubic
yards of cut and fill material which will be balanced on-site.
The Significant Ridgeline near the proposed project runs generally east to west and is
located approximately 100 feet south of the subject property. The Significant Ridgeline
reaches an elevation of approximately 2,200 feet above mean sea level and the base of the
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slope is at an elevation of approximately 1,840 feet. As such, the upper two-thirds of the
slope begins at an elevation of approximately 1,960 feet. The required corrective grading
extends into the upper two-thirds of the slope to an elevation of 1,995 feet. However, as
shown in the cross section provided by the applicant, the proposed grading would not
reach the top of the Significant Ridgeline and will not affect this ridgeline's silhouette. As
shown in the cross-section provided by the property owner's engineer, the corrective
grading is approximately 600 feet away from the Significant Ridgeline and 205 feet lower
in elevation than the Significant Ridgeline.
In addition, the natural topographic features and appearances are being conserved by
means of landform grading to blend the manufactured slope and drainage benches into the
natural topography. Once complete, the repaired slope will be landscaped with native
plant materials intended to blend with the surrounding slopes and stabilize the soil. The
project does not require the construction of any infrastructure that would encourage
development or inappropriate encroachment to the ridgeline area.
The project site currently designated as Residential Estate (RE) within the City of Santa
Clarita's General Plan. Although the project proposes no dwelling units, it will be used
for ancillary residential uses including a landscaped area and a garage, thus keeping with
the existing aesthetic quality of the area in addition to the goals and policies of the
General Plan. The project does not request the approval of additional residential units.
The project site will only be used for ancillary residential uses and will be in conformance
with the visual character of the surrounding area.
SECTION 5. OAK TREE PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts and
findings, the City Council hereby finds 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
This applicant is required to obtain a retroactive Oak Tree Permit due to unpermitted
grading on the subject property. The four on-site oak trees were not negatively impacted
as a result of the unpermitted grading which has taken place. In addition, the corrective
grading and the construction of a garage will not require the encroachment into the
protected zone of an oak tree and will be required to adhere to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
SECTION 6. 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 Estate (RE), subject to
approval of the entitlements.
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SECTION 7. The City Council hereby approves Master Case 06-276 consisting of
Hillside Review 06-013, Oak Tree Permit 06-047, and Ridgeline Alteration Permit 07-002, to
allow for corrective grading, landscaping, and a detached garage and adopts the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration subject to the conditions of approval.
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 24th day of March, 2009.
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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 Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the 24th day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS• Ender, Kellar, Weste, Ferry
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK
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. 09-18, adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on March 24, 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
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Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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Resolution Exhibit A
MASTER CASE 06-276
HILLSIDE REVIEW PERMIT 06-013, OAK TREE PERMIT 06-047,
AND RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 07-002
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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GC1. The approval of this project shall expire if the approved use is not commenced 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. To the extent the use approved with this project is a different use than previously
approved for the property, the prior approval shall be terminated along with any
associated vested rights to such use, unless such prior approved use is still in operation,
or is still within the initial pre -commencement approval period. Once commenced, any
discontinuation of the use approved with this project for a continuous period of one
hundred eighty (180) calendar days or more shall terminate the approval of this use along
with any associated vested rights to such use. The pre-existing legal use shall not be re-
established or resumed after the one hundred eight (180) day period. Discontinuation
shall include cessation of a use regardless of intent to resume.
GC3. The applicant may file for an extension of the approved project prior to the date of
expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than 60 days prior
to expiration.
GC4. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Department of Community
Development, in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or
change in the status of the developer, within 30 days of said change.
GC5. 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 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 any settlement unless the settlement
is approved by the applicant.
Master Case 06-276
HR 06-013, OTP 06-047, RAP 07-002
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GC6. 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.
GC7. The applicant shall sign and have notarized the attached "Acceptance Form". This form
shall be returned to the City's Planning Division.
GC8. It is further 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. The applicant is granted approval to perform corrective grading on property with an
average cross -slope of 42 percent within the Ridgeline Preservation Overlay and shall be
developed in substantial conformance with the approved site plan on file with the
Planning Division. Any changes shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Community Development.
PL2. The applicant shall preserve the natural character of the adjacent Significant Ridgeline by
grading the slope in conformance with the approved plans on file with the Community
Development Department. As shown on the approved plans, the applicant shall ensure
that the natural topographic features and appearances of the hillside are conserved by
means of landform grading so as to blend the manufactured slopes and required drainage
benches into the natural topography.
Landscaping Requirements
PL3. The applicant shall re -naturalize the site to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development by incorporating plant materials in the landscape plan that were on the site
prior to the unpermitted grading.
PL4. The applicant shall remove all palm trees on the site and shall not be permited to install
any new palm trees. However, the applicant shall be permitted to maintain any existing
Sago Palms currently located on the site.
PL5. The applicant shall install plant materials that will protect slopes from slippage and soil
erosion and minimize visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas in
accordance with the approved Preliminary Landscape Plans on file with the Community
Development Department
PL6. The project shall be developed in accordance with the City of Santa Clarita Unified
Development Code (UDC).
PL7. The applicant shall review, if needed, "Fuel Modification Guidelines," County of Los
Angeles Fire Department (available online), pertaining to any vegetation existing or
proposed at the site perimeter.
Master Case 06-276
HR 06-013, OTP 06-047, RAP 07-002
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PL8. Coniferous Evergreen' selection must produce limited dead and fine material, be resistant
to drought, have low levels of volatile oils and resins.
PL9. The landscape plan shall conform to all current Municipal Code /Unified Development
Code requirements for landscaping (available at http://www.santa-
clarita.com/cityhall/admin/code/). Applicable code sections include but are not limited to
a. § 17.28 (drainage and terracing/erosion control);
PL10. Standard Landscape Requirements and Conditions
b. All projects
i. 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.
ii. The applicant shall apply jute netting to all graded slopes five feet (5') and
higher in vertical elevation and elsewhere where needed for erosion
control, and shall landscape graded slopes (Municipal Code §
17.28.020(B)).
iii. Slope planting shall consist of at minimum one (1) tree per 150 square feet
of slope area and one (1) shrub per 100 square feet of slope area
(Municipal Code § 17.80.040(K)(3)). Should this requirement become
impossible or impracticable because of fuel modification requirements, the
applicant may substitute a proportionate number of appropriate larger
specimen trees to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Economic Development.
iv. 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.
V. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install all proposed irrigation and
landscaping, including irrigation controllers, staking, mulching, etc., to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Economic Development,
The Director may impose inspection fees for more than one landscape
installation inspection.
vi. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Planning
and Economic 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.
Master Case 06-276
HR 06-013, OTP 06-047, RAP 07-002
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
General Requirements - 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 grading permits, the applicant shall file with the County Recorder, a
Certificate of Compliance to determine if the parcel(s) comply with the provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act and local ordinances. Prior to being filed with the County
Recorder, the Certificate of Compliance shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Engineer.
Grading, Drainage & Geology Requirements
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. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall acquire permits from the Army
Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, and the Regional Water
Control Board. For any work within any natural drainage course.
EN5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall eliminate all geologic hazards
associated with this proposed development, or delineate restricted use areas on the
grading plan as approved by the consultant geologist, as directed by the City Engineer.
EN6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall dedicate to the City the right to
prohibit the erection of buildings and other structures within all restricted use areas by
separate document.
ENT All construction plans and activities must be in compliance with the provisions of the
storm water permit and associated Standard Urban Storm water Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) as required by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES),
including all applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs), both permanent and
construction -related. The permanent BMPs shall be in place prior to acceptance of the
associated improvements. Construction -related BMPs shall be on the SUSMP plan and
shall be in place during all phases of the construction.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
BSL All structures shall comply with the detailed requirements of the 2007 California
Building, Mechanical, Plumbing Codes, and Electrical Code, 2007 California Energy
Code, and the 2008 City of Santa Clanta amendments to the California codes. A copy of
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HR 06-013, OTP 06-047, RAP 07-002
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the City amendments is available at the Building and Safety public counter and on the
city's website.
URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION
Retro -active Conditions:
UF1. A retro -active permit fee was required and has been paid in full to the City of Santa
Clarita.
UF2. The property owner shall remove all container -grown plant material which is located on
the uphill side of any on-site oak tree and/or within 20' feet of the trunk all existing oak
trees.
UF3. The property owner shall remove any/all unapproved irrigation which has been installed
around the base of any existing on-site oak trees.
UF4. The property owner shall remove all excess soil which has been added or placed around
the trunk of an oak tree or within the protected zone of an oak tree and restore this area
back to natural grade. This work shall be completed by hand.
UF5. The property owner shall install a 3-4 inch layer of natural wood chips below the canopy
of all oak trees on site.
UF6. The property owner shall redirect all supplemental irrigation from entering the protected
zone of an oak tree. Only natural rain water shall be permitted to enter the protected zone
of an oak tree.
UFT The final landscape plans shall identified the location of the 34 additional oak trees
required for hillside development and the required native vegetation to be planted on the
slope(s). The site plan also included a detailed description of the irrigation system which
is proposed to be installed on the slopes. The applicant shall not deviate from the
submitted site plans and all oak trees and irrigation shall be installed per the submitted
landscape development plan dated June 09, 2008.
UF8. The property owner shall install chain link protective fencing around the protected zone
of all existing oak trees on site. Protective fencing shall consist of five (5') foot high
chain link material supported by steel post driven directly into the ground and evenly
spaced 8" feet on center. Installed around the base of the protective fencing shall be 36"
inch silt material to keep all run off soil from entering the protected zone of the tree.
UF9. The natural flow of water shall be maintained and/or restored during all grading
activities. No cut or fill soil in excess of two (2') feet (twenty-four inches) deep shall be
permitted within 50 feet of any oak tree unless waived by the City Oak tree Specialist.
Master Case 06-276
HR 06-013, OTP 06-047, RAP 07-002
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Construction Conditions:
UF10. 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 proposed project.
UFI1. At no time shall any form of construction materials, equipment or vehicles be placed or
stored within the protected zone of an oak tree.
UF12. At no time shall any form of hazardous material including but limit too concrete, mortar,
stucco, salt, ammonium sulphate, herbicides, fuel, oil, paint, thinner or any other form of
liquid contaminate be placed, stored or allowed to leach into the protected zone of an oak
tree.
OF 13. The Conditions of Approval contained in this document are for the retro -active grading
and the proposed garage as submitted. These Conditions of Approval do not authorize the
property owner permission to build, construct or install any other structures or utilities in
and around the protected oak trees that are not listed in the above.
UF14. Upon completion of the project and before final approval, the applicant shall be required
to submit a letter of compliance prepared by the Arborist of Record (AOR) for all work
which has taken place near the protected zone of the oak trees.
U715. These conditions and the related documents shall be required to remain on site at all
times through the said project. For any questions related to the above conditions, please
contact the City Oak Tree Specialist at (661) 294-2548.
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