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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2001 1205 CC REG ITEM 11Ic _ _ _12 -5 ZOc) 1 AC-.* ,, . - AalopfPc! Reso _ 2cpe l 7. !4 It. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL BY: A AGENDA REPORT To: The Honorable City Council n% From: Kenneth Gilbert, Director of Public Works l( Date: November 15, 2001 (Council Meeting: 12/5/01) SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2001- Rescinding Resolution No. 2000 -1784 and Adopting New and /or Revised Engineering Policies and Standards DISCUSSION A. Background On October 18, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -1784 approving a new set of Engineering Policies and Standards. B. Revisions and Additions Attached as Exhibit 1 is a draft Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2000 -1784 and adopting a revised set of Engineering Policies And Standards. The subject of the changes proposed in this new Resolution are listed as follows: • dimension of speed limit signs; • street light banners; and • slough walls. C. Speed Limit Siqns [Section E] One of the dimensions for Speed Limit signs is not compatible with the dimensions approved by Caltrans or available from the manufacture. The proposed change would make those dimensions compatible with industry standards. En std 0111a Engineering Standards November 15, 2001 Page 2 D. Banners on Street Liqht Poles [Section L] In August of 2001, the City Council approved a set of policies and standards pertaining to the temporary installation of banners on street light poles owned by the Southern California Edison Company (SCE). These policies have been incorporated (unchanged) into the Engineering Policies and Standards. F. Slouqh Walls [Section M] For a number of years now the City has required slough walls to be installed at the back of sidewalks where the toe of a high slope was to be meet the sidewalk. Relevant standards and specifications were developed by the City Engineer. The adoption of this policy makes such walls a design requirement, to be constructed in accordance with design specifications to be developed and maintained by the City Engineer. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No 2001- Attachments: Exhibit 1: Resolution Eng_std_0111a °i4? RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -1784 AND ADOPTING NEW AND /OR REVISED ENGINEERING POLICIES AND STANDARDS WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -1784, rescinding certain prior City Council actions pertaining to Engineering Policies and Standards, and establishing a then new set of Engineering Policies and Standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to amend the Engineering Polices and Standards of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Resolution No. 2000 -1784 is hereby rescinded. SECTION 2. The Engineering Policies and Standards rescinded by Sections 1 and 2 of Resolution No. 2000 -1784 shall remain rescinded and deleted. SECTION 3. A new set of Engineering Policies and Standards are hereby approved and adopted, said Policies and Standards being set forth in Exhibit 'A' attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2001. ATTEST: Patrick Hunter, Mayor Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit 'A': Engineering Policies and Standards Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 1] Date: December 5, 2001 Engineering Policies and Standards Table of Contents Section Page A Placement of Above Ground Structures in the Sidewalk 2 B Public Notification of Street Projects 2 C Grading 3 D Utility Trench Backfill Requirements 10 E Size of Speed Limit Signs 10 F Traffic Control Plans 10 G Street Improvements on a State Highway 10 H Repair of Damaged Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters 11 1 Rear Yard Access Through Block Walls 11 J Street Improvement Plans: U -Turns 12 K Second Driveways 13 L Placement of Banners on Street Light Poles 13 M Slough Walls 14 Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 2] Date: December 5, 2001 A. PLACEMENT OF ABOVE GROUND STRUCTURES IN THE SIDEWALK: The following guidelines shall be followed in determining the location of above ground structures in the sidewalk. Such structures include, but are not limited to, facilities owned by the City, any utility company or district, and the U.S. Postal Service. The location of such structures should be consistent with these guidelines unless unique circumstances require other action. In any case, the placement of such structures shall be consistent with minimum requirements for handicap access. 1. Whenever possible, traffic control signs should be placed on street light poles instead of separate sign poles. 2. Sidewalks having widths greater than five feet (6) and sidewalks with parkways: a. All signs, poles, mailboxes, etc. should be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback. b. Fire hydrants shall be placed five feet (5') from the curb face. 3. Sidewalks having a width of five feet (6) or less: a. All stop signs, yield signs, turn prohibition signs, large guide signs, traffic signal poles and similar traffic signs shall be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback. b. Except as noted in Item #1 above, all other traffic control and traffic warning signs shall be placed behind the sidewalk, provided adequate visibility is maintained. Parking restriction signs placed behind the sidewalk may require placement at shorter intervals. c. Mailboxes may be placed behind the curb with the minimum setback, provided additional sidewalk width is constructed sufficient to provide a sidewalk width consistent with the width of the sidewalk adjacent to the mailbox. d. All other facilities shall be placed behind the sidewalk. B. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF STREET PROJECTS: When deemed necessary and appropriate, City staff shall provide those affected with written notice of the City's intent to construct a street improvement project. Such notice shall only be given when and if the City Engineer and /or Public Works Director determine that a given project could adversely impact certain properties. When given, such notice shall be mailed to the owners and /or residents of properties which could be adversely affected by the project. Any such notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the date the City Council is scheduled to consider the approval of the plans and specifications for such project and /or authorization to advertise for receipt of bids for the construction of such project. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 3] Date: December 5, 2001 C. GRADING: The following guidelines shall be followed by the City Engineering Department in the review and approval of grading plans and the administration of grading operations: 1. Conceptual Grading Plans: On all tentative tract maps, parcel maps, and applications for land development where grading quantities will be equal to or greater than fifty cubic yards (50 cu. yds.), obstruct a drainage course or impact another property owner's property, a conceptual grading plan shall be a part of the submittal to the City. The conceptual grading plan shall show pad elevations, tops and toes of slopes and walls, borrow and fill quantities, and the general drainage pattern. The location of any anticipated siltation, retention or debris basins shall be shown. As a condition of approval, surety shall be provided for the full cost of the grading operations. On projects where the grading quantities do not exceed twenty thousand cubic yards (20,000 cu. yds.) and where all grading is in an isolated self contained area (such as agricultural land) and where the actual limits of proposed grading will have a significant buffer from and have no drainage impact to adjacent properties, and the grading creates no adverse aesthetic impacts to views or hillsides, the City Engineer in consultation with the Director of Community Development after review of a plot plan and supporting information concerning drainage and buffer areas, may determine that a grading plan is unnecessary. 2. Contour Grading: a. Findings: The Council hereby finds that the terrain of certain areas of the City provides a unique and substantial character to the area and forms an integral part of the City's total environment. Due to their physical dominance on the City's landscape, development of the hillside areas will definitely affect the visual and environmental character of the community. The City's primary objective regarding hillside development is to preserve the natural terrain and aesthetic character of the City while encouraging creative, innovative, and safe residential development with a variety of housing types. Such characteristics will only be achieved when special consideration is given to those developments, subdivisions, and lot splits within hillside areas, on an individual basis and proper consideration of the variations in conditions, design criteria, and other factors. All contour grading shall be in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 17.38 Hillside Management of the Moorpark Municipal Code. b. Slope Design Standards: Where the creation of cut and fill slopes is approved, they shall be rounded at the edges and contoured as r• Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 4] Date: December 5, 2001 necessary to blend with existing topography. All cut and fill slopes shall conform to the following standards: 1) All cut and fill slopes in excess of five feet (5') vertical height shall be rounded with vertical curves from the crest of the slope and from any surface drains constructed on the face or top of the slope and must keep concentrated water from roofs, drives or pads from going over slopes or onto adjacent properties; 2) Where cut or fill slopes intersect the ends of each graded slope, the slope shall be horizontally rounded and blended with a minimum radius of twenty -five feet (25'). A smaller radius may be permissible for short slope lengths; 3) Where a cut or fill slope intersects a natural slope, the horizontal contours of the slope shall be curved so as to blend with the natural slope; 4) Where any cut or fill slope exceeds seventy feet (27') in horizontal length, the horizontal contours of the slope shall be curved in a continuous undulating fashion with radii no greater than three hundred feet (300') nor less than twenty feet (20'); 5) Slope rounding shall be designed in proportion to the total height of the slope. The top and toe of each slope in excess of ten feet (10') height, excepting the toe of any slope within twenty -five feet (25') of a dwelling, shall be vertically rounded with radii equal to one -fifth of the height of the slope and no less than five feet (5'). This shall not apply to the toe of any cut slope that is supported by a retaining wall; 6) All engineered slopes shall be contour graded to achieve a natural appearance. Borders of cut slopes and fills are to be rounded to blend with the existing terrain; 7) Road and utility construction will not be approved until improvement plans have been approved for the area in accordance with discretionary approvals and City standards; and 8) Slope height shall be measured to the intersection of the slant of the slope with existing ground before rounding. c. Architectural Treatment: Architectural innovation shall be utilized rather than extensive grading so that the natural landform is disturbed to the least extent possible. d. Development Area Interfaces: Where approved by the Planning Commission or City Council, the slope grading requirements may be applied to limited portions of an adjacent zone to permit the extension or transition of a logical design concept. These requirements do not preclude satisfying requirements for slope benching, drainage facilities, and maintenance access or fire apparatus access roads. '41c ; Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 5] Date: December 5, 2001 e. Development Guidelines for Natural Slopes: Areas within the following ranges of natural (pre - development) slope percentages shall be developed in accordance with the following criteria: 1) The "Percent Natural Slope" on a site will be calculated as the average gradient of the entire site as determined by the elevation differentials measured orthographically between each node of a north -south and east -west one hundred foot interval grid extending over the entire developed portion of the project site. 2) Areas having an average slope of less than ten percent (10 %) [10' horizontal to 1' vertical) are not a hillside condition. Mass grading with conventional fully padded lots and terracing are acceptable. 3) Areas having an average slope of between ten percent (10 %) [10' horizontal to 1' vertical] and nineteen and nine -tenth percent (19.9 %) [5' horizontal to 1' vertical]: Mass grading may occur in this slope zone. Existing landforms must retain their natural character. Padded building sites are permitted on these slopes, but split -level architectural structures with stacking and clustering are preferred. A cut and fill map is required to verify maximum heights of cut and fill. 4) Areas having an average slope of between twenty percent (20 %) [5' horizontal to 1' vertical] and thirty -three percent (33 %) [3' horizontal to 1' vertical]: Special hillside architectural and design techniques are required within this slope zone. Architectural designs are to conform to the natural landform. Mass grading is discouraged except on a case -by -case basis as permitted by the Planning Commission. Mass grading is particularly discouraged where development is proposed within a high -risk landslide area. This does not preclude grading necessary to mitigate slide hazards. A cut and fill map is required to verify maximum heights of cut and fill. 5) A Conditional Use permit is required for grading on areas having an average slope of thirty -four percent (34 %) or more [greater than 3' horizontal to 1' vertical). Approval of any Conditional Use permit for development within this slope zone is contingent that the Planning Commission make findings that such grading and development: a) Has been clearly demonstrated to minimize safety, environmental and aesthetic impacts. b) Includes the minimum amount of grading. c) Includes the grading necessary to mitigate slope instability or slide hazards that may exist on the site. d) Has had thorough geotechnical investigation. e) Has had a detailed grading plan prepared as well as a cut and fill exhibit that shows maximum heights of cut and fill. f) Will require no import or export of soils. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 6] Date: December 5, 2001 3. Import/Export: On all required conceptual grading plans where the total on -site borrow and fill yardages differ by one thousand cubic yards (1,000 cu. yds.) or more, plans for handling the import/export shall be part of the conceptual grading plan. a. The import/export plan shall show quantity of import/export, location of borrow /stockpile sites, temporary and final grading of the site, height of fill /depth of cut, visibility of the site from public roads and lands, vegetation and screening for sites located within the City of Moorpark. b. Unanticipated off -site import/export operations requiring an excess of one thousand (1,000) total truck loads or ten thousand cubic yards (10,000 cu. yds.), whichever is less, shall require Council approval prior to the commencement of hauling or staged grading operations. A haul route shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval. c. If the borrow /fill site(s) are within the City limits, a grading plan for such sites, showing the before and after condition, shall also be shown. 4. Stockpiles: The temporary placement of soil on any property prior to its placement as imported certified fill (herein "Stockpile "), shall comply with the following requirements: a. Design: All Stockpile shall: 1) not exceed five feet (5') in height; 2) have side slopes which do not exceed 3:1 b. Approval: 1) Development Entitlement: For any property having an approved development entitlement (CPD, IPD, RPD), requests for placement of a Stockpile are to be reviewed and conditionally approved, or denied, by the City Engineer and the Director of Community Development as a discretionary action. The conditions and requirements for any approval of a Stockpile shall be consistent with an approved grading plan for the property and the conditions of approval for the development entitlement. Such approval shall also require the deposit of adequate and appropriate bonds to guarantee the removal of the Stockpile within the prescribed time limits of subsection 4c. In addition, the City Engineer and the Director of Community Development shall require appropriate conditions relative to the placement and maintenance of the Stockpile, including but not limited to: a) distance and screening from public rights -of -way and adjacent properties, with fencing or landscaping as determined necessary; b) erosion control; c) weed abatement; Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 71 Date: December 5, 2001 d) construction of public improvements as required by the conditions of approval of the development entitlement, if said public improvements are determined to be needed at the time the Stockpile approval is requested; and, e) payment of applicable fees for processing of the request for the placement of the Stockpile(s). The quantity of soil for any approved Stockpile(s) being placed upon any such approved property or project, shall not exceed 5,000 cubic yards per acre, unless prior approval of a greater amount is granted by the City Council. 2) All Other Properties: For any property which has not been granted a development entitlement (including any property located within any One Hundred (100) Year Flood Boundary as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map [FIRM]), requests for a Stockpile shall require approval by the City Council. Any application for such approval shall be accompanied by an adequate and appropriate Environmental Document assessing and addressing any potential environmental impacts associated with the placement and removal of the Stockpile. Such application shall be accompanied by appropriate conditions of approval as recommended by the City Engineer, including a requirement for the deposit of bonds to guarantee the removal of the Stockpile site(s) if deemed necessary. c. Duration: The duration of the placement of a Stockpile shall not exceed the following time limits: 1) Development Entitlements: For any property having an approved development entitlement, the duration of the placement of any Stockpile shall not exceed the time limits specified in said entitlement or two years whichever is less. 2) All Other Properties: For any other Stockpile approved by the City Council [see subsection 4.b.2], the duration of the placement of any Stockpile shall not exceed the time limits set forth in the conditions of approval as determined by the City Council. 5. Haul Routes: On all required conceptual grading plans that require import/export of more than one hundred (100) truckloads or one thousand cubic yards (1,000 cu. yds.), whichever is less, the following information shall be made a part of the conceptual grading plan: haul routes, hours of hauling, numbers and frequency of trucks and other information necessary to define hauling impacts. Additional surety for the cleaning and /or repair of streets used as haul routes may be required as determined by the City Engineer. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 81 Date: December 5, 2001 6. Director of Community Development Review: On all grading plans, the Director of Community Development shall provide comment to the City Engineer concerning: contour grading, aesthetics, viewshed and consistency with the Hillside Management Ordinance where applicable and Moorpark General Plan. With said comments, the City Engineer shall develop and provide to the Director of Community Development, appropriate recommendations relative to those matters plus slope stability, drainage, erosion protection and related issues, before approval of any conceptual or final grading plan. 7. Final Grading Plan: The final grading plan shall be in substantial compliance with the approved conceptual grading plan. The City Engineer and the Director of Community Development shall make the determination as to substantial compliance with the approved conceptual grading plan. The City Engineer may administratively approve minor changes from the conceptual grading plan. Minor changes are defined as: a. changes in elevation of five (5) feet or less from the conceptual plan; b. changes in total borrow /fill quantities which do not exceed one thousand cubic yards (1,000 yd3); c. additional import/export quantities not exceeding one thousand cubic yards (1,000 yd3); d. changes which cause no adverse impacts to slope stability, drainage, and erosion control; and, e. changes which, in the view of the Director of Community Development, do not result in any adverse impact on aesthetics or viewshed. If the City Engineer finds that the final grading plan is not in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual grading plan, the City Engineer shall submit a report with recommendations to the City Council. The City Engineer shall not issue a grading permit for those final grading plans that are not in substantial conformance with the conceptual grading plan without approval of the City Council. 8. Erosion Control: Concurrent with submittal of the final grading plan, an erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. The design shall include measures for erosion control to be implemented on all graded areas. These measures shall apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than thirty (30) days or for a period of time which extends into the wet season defined as that period between October 15th of a given year and April 15th of the following year. . 0 i4'. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 9] Date: December 5, 2001 9. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES): As part of each final grading plan, NPDES regulations shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. As a minimum the following shall be included: a. A Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) shall be developed and implemented in accordance with requirements of the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, NPDES Permit No. CAS063339. b. The project construction plans shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) applicable to the development for the review and approval of the City Engineer. If the site is 5 acres or more in size, the following items shall also be included: c. A permit shall be obtained from the State Water Resources Control Board. A Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be submitted to the City Engineer and to the California State Water Resources Control Board, Storm Water Permit Unit in accordance with the NPDES Construction General Permit No. CASQ00002. d. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared and approved by the City Engineer consistent with the requirements of the City's Stormwater Quality standards and regulations. 10. Dust Control: Dust control measures shall be identified to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. These measures shall include, but not be limited to, minimization of ground disturbance, application of water /chemicals, temporary/permanent ground cover /seeding, street sweeping, and covering loads of dirt. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall cease during periods of high winds (greater than 15 mph averaged over one hour). 11. Field Changes: During grading operations, changes to the approved final grading plan may be authorized by the City Engineer, when such changes are in conformance with the approved Final Grading Plan and result in an "equal to" or "improved" final graded condition, provided the Director of Community Development concurs that the changes do not result in any adverse impact to aesthetics or viewshed within or adjacent to the graded area. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 10] Date: December 5, 2001 D. UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS: The following guidelines shall be followed by the City Engineering Department in the review and approval of plans and the inspection of work related to the backfill and compaction of utility trenches: 1. Except as noted below, all utility trenches within any street right -of -way or easement shall be backfilled from the top of the pipe zone to the bottom of the pavement structural section with a one sack cement and sand slurry mix. A maximum of one percent (1%) of calcium chloride may be added when a faster cure is required. 2. All utility trenches within a parkway, median or sidewalk area shall be backfilled from the top of the pipe zone to a point one foot (1') below the finished grade. 3. Upon written request to the City Engineer this requirement may be waived for specific special conditions such as excessively wide or deep (in excess of eight feet) trenches. E. SIZE OF SPEED LIMIT SIGNS: The following guidelines shall be followed in determining the size of Speed Limit signs: Less than 45 MPH: 24" x 30" W; 45 MPH or more: 36" x 45 ". The City Engineer or Director of Public Works may determine that a different size of speed limit sign may be warranted or may be more suitable at certain locations. F. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: Where streets are to be dedicated to the City in conjunction with the recordation of a final map, a regulatory traffic signing and striping plan shall be submitted to, and approved by the City Council, along with City Council review and approval of the final map. The traffic signing and striping plan shall show, as a minimum, all proposed regulatory signing and striping, such as stop signs, speed limit signs and parking restriction signs. G. STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON A STATE HIGHWAY: The construction of street improvements on a State Highway by a private developer, may require the City to act in the role of facilitator. To that end the City Engineer and /or the Public Works Director are authorized to take certain actions as follows: 1. Sign Caltrans Encroachment Permit Applications, if required, provided the developer provides the City with appropriate hold harmless indemnification. 2. Take all steps necessary and appropriate to provide for City acceptance of additional street right -of -way and /or easements within and /or adjacent to a State Highway. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 11] Date: December 5, 2001 3. Take all steps necessary and appropriate to convey such additional street right -of -way, easements and improvements to Caltrans upon completion and acceptance of said improvements. H. REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS: The responsibility for undertaking the repair of damaged sidewalks, curbs and gutters, shall be as follows: Damage Caused by: Responsible Part y 1 Street trees or other landscaping located within City a parkway maintained by the City. 2 Street trees or other landscaping located within HOA a parkway maintained by a Home Owners' Association. 3 Street trees or other landscaping within a City Parkway located within the street right -of -way or a City -owned landscape easement adjacent thereto. 4 Trees or other landscaping located on private property: First Repair: City Subsequent Repairs: Owner of the property fronting the damage 5 Any activity of the owner of the property fronting Owner of the the damage, including an agent of the owner property fronting (e.g. renter, contractor, etc.) the damage REAR YARD ACCESS THROUGH BLOCK WALLS: In order to maintain and preserve the structural integrity and the aesthetic quality of Perimeter Walls throughout the City, such walls shall not be altered or removed and reconstructed to provide temporary access to a work site, unless a Wall Access Permit is issued in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. 1. Building Permits: Identification of Work Access: The plot plan attached to any building permit issued for the construction of improvements or modifications to any property, shall identify, on the plot plan, the method or location of the access to the work site. `id. . •v Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 12] Date: December 5, 2001 2. Prohibited Access: Any requested access which requires the removal and reconstruction of a wall located along a rear of side property line shared with any street, SHALL NOT BE APPROVED. 3. Exceptions: Wall Access Permit: A Perimeter Wall Access Permit may be issued by the City Engineer, when and if the contractor or property owner can adequately demonstrate that it is not possible to construct the desired improvements or modifications without the removal and reconstruction of the Perimeter Wall in order to gain rear access to the property. Exemptions (Wall Access Permit) shall not be granted for the purpose of facilitating the work (i.e. avoid damage to existing landscaping, make the project easier, reduce the cost of the project, etc.). Exemptions may only be granted when there is no way to construct the project without access through the wall. Prior to the approval of any Wall Access Permit, a representative of the City Engineer shall visit the site to confirm that access to the work site is not possible without the removal and reconstruction of a perimeter wall. 4. Conditions of Approval: Any Wall Access Permit issued by the City Engineer shall include Conditions of Approval designed to assure that the wall is restored to its "pre- project" condition. Such Conditions may include any of the following: a) a block wall restoration plan shall be provided; b) block samples shall be provided to the City prior to the approval of the Permit, to assure that the "match" between the existing block wall and the new block is adequate; c) all approved block shall be procured and delivered to the site prior to the issuance of the final permit and the commencement of construction, in order to assure that the final block material "matches" the approved sample [Note: a conditional permit may be issued setting forth all requirements and advising of the City's intent to issue a Wall Access Permit upon delivery and approval of the block material]. d) [if new block does not adequately match the existing wall] the restoration plan shall provide for the removal and reconstruction of the block wall for an entire wall section (pilaster to pilaster). J. STREET IMPROVEMENT PLANS: U- TURNS: During the review and approval of the Tentative Tract Map and /or the review and plan checking of street improvements plans for the development of proposed new arterial streets, consideration shall be given to the geometirc design for proposed new intersections; and, unless conditions preclude such installation, the final design shall adequately provide for "U- Turn" traffic movements at such intersections. In the event the City Engineer finds that conditions exist which Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 13] Date: December 5, 2001 preclude the need or necessity to provide for "U- Turn" traffic movements, the City Engineer shall prepare a report to the City Manager setting forth the reasons why such provisions should not be included in the final design, prior to making a final determination. K. SECOND DRIVEWAYS: Street Encroachment Permits for the construction of a second driveway on a residential lot, shall not be approved unless and until the applicant has obtained a Zone Clearance approved by the Director of Community Development. Such approval shall be consistent with the requirements of the Moorpark Municipal Code [Section 17.32.011]. L. PLACEMENT OF BANNERS ON STREET LIGHT POLES This policy shall govern the placement of vertical banners on light poles owned by Southern California Edison during City- sponsored or City Co- sponsored community events such as .Country Days, Independence Day Celebrations or similar events with a maximum of two events per year with no overlap permitted. Requests to place banners will be considered only for 60 -day time periods prior to and during said City Sponsored or Co- sponsored events. Requests will be considered only from Moorpark based, non - profit groups recognized as religious, educational, civic or cultural. Such requests will be considered pursuant to the following criteria and subject to the City's License Agreement with Southern California Edison. 1. One million dollar insurance coverage must be provided by the applicant organization, with such insurance subject to approval by the City Risk Manager. 2. Applicant organizations are required to execute a defense, indemnity and hold harmless agreement with the City on a form prescribed by the City. 3. Applicant organizations are responsible for all labor (including installation, maintenance, and removal) of the banners and attaching hardware, as well as any claims arising out of their use. 4. Applicant organization must obtain an encroachment permit and sign permit from the City. , IA :. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 141 Date: December 5, 2001 5. All requests must be received 60 days in advance of the proposed date for placement of banners. 6. Banners may be in place no longer than 60 days. Only one organization shall have banners in place for any such period. 7. Banners may contain only the following: a. Logo or identification of the event to be promoted. b. One sponsorship on each side of the banner c. If an individual or family is the sponsor only the family name may appear on the banner. d. Sponsorship of a banner is restricted by the following: • Banners may be sponsored only by City of Moorpark businesses /organizations and residents. • Banners are not to display product symbols, product names, phone numbers or addresses. Banners are not to include name -brand advertising. Banners are not to include any political statements or sponsorship (i.e., no elected officials or officials appointed to an elected office, official candidates, candidate /ballot measure committees, etc.). 8. Requests for the placement of such banners must be accompanied by a sample or rendering of the proposed banner and indicate the size and shape. A sample of the material and colors of the proposed banners must be submitted at the time of application. 9. All requests will be administered by the City Manager or his /her designee whose decision will be final. M. SLOUGH WALLS: 1. Criteria: Slough Walls shall be required at the back of the sidewalk when there is a slope of more than four feet (4') in height, immediately adjacent to the sidewalk. Slough Walls shall not be required if there is an area at least five feet (5') wide between the back of sidewalk and the toe of slope. 2. Standards: The City Engineer shall develop and maintain a set of design standards and specifications for the construction of Slough Walls. Resolution No. 2001- _ Exhibit 'A' [Page 15] Date: December 5, 2001 3. Implementation: The City Engineer shall require the construction of Slough Walls, in a manner consistent with current design standards and specifications, when ever the above criteria exist. 4. Materials: the materials used for the construction of the slough walls shall be approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Community Development.