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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2004 0707 CC REG ITEM 09FMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM q . F. TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo Prepared By: Scott Wolfe, Principal Planner DATE: June 30, 2004 (CC Meeting of 7/7/04) SUBJECT: Consider Approval of an Implementation Plan for the Improvements of Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5187 (William Lyon Homes) BACKGROUND As a requirement of the Development Agreement for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5187, the applicant is required to submit for approval to the City Council an implementation plan for the construction of on -site and off -site improvements, prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The current applicant for the project, William Lyon Homes, has submitted a plan (attached) to the City Council and requests approval at this time. DISCUSSION The intent of an implementation plan is to identify responsibility for grading and improvements associated with the development of Tract 5187 and Tract 5405. In support of this, the plan establishes a method for ensuring that sureties remain in place and improvements are provided in the event that the developer sells portions of the project to other developers prior to the installation of these improvements. While the current applicant has indicated a desire to complete the construction of improvements, as well as, the construction of homes, without selling off portions of the project, the required implementation plan will ensure a smooth transition of rights and responsibilities in the event that an unforeseen change results in the sale of any or all of the project to another entity. SACommunity Development \DEV PMTS \R P D \1999 -02 West Pointe \cc agenda report implementation plan.doc 000266 Honorable City Council June 30, 2004 Page 2 Staff has reviewed the draft implementation plan and finds it to be consistent with established construction phasing practices. In addition, it adequately provides for the transfer of development responsibilities and associated sureties without leaving a period during which no sureties would be in place. The construction schedule has been developed in such a way as to ensure that the required off -site improvements, particularly the widening and re- alignment of Walnut Canyon Road and the construction of a regional flood control basin, will be completed early in the process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the implementation plan for improvements to Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5187, subject to final language revisions by the City Manager and City Attorney. Attachment: Draft Implementation Plan 0®026'7 William Lyon Homes, Inc. Tract No. 5187 & 5405 Implementation Plan Introduction Subsection 6.13 of the Development Agreement for Tract 5187 states: Prior to approval of the first grading permit for the Property, or approval of the first final map+ of Tract 5187, whichever occurs first, Developer shall submit and gain approval from City Council of an Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan shall address the requirements for phasing and construction responsibilities of Developer and any successors including sureties for performance for all grading, construction of storm drains and utilities, private and public streets, and other private and public improvements on or offsite required by Tract 5187, RPD 99 -2, and this Agreement. The Implementation Plan shall also address the entities responsible and method and timing of guarantee for each component of Developer's obligations pursuant to Tract 5187, RPD 99 -2, and this Agreement and Developer's obligation for a Trail Staging area as referenced in Subsection 6.9 of this Agreement. The approval of the Implementation Plan and any Amendments thereto shall be at the City Council's sole discretion. Prior to sale or transfer of ownership of any portion of Tract 5187 (except individual lots after construction of houses), Developer shall seek City approval of an amendment to the Implementation Plan to address the responsibilities of each entity. This implementation plan for Tract No. 5187 addresses the following matters as required by subsection 6.13 of Development Agreement between the City of Moorpark and West Pointe Homes, Inc. dated January 23, 2003: • Construction Phasing and Responsibilities by William Lyon Homes, as successor to West Pointe Homes, and any subsequent single successor • Sureties for performance for all grading, construction of storm drains, sewer, water and other utilities, private and public streets and other private and public improvements on or offsite as required by the Development Agreement and Conditions of Approval for Tract 5187 and Tract 5405 • Entities responsible, method and timing of guarantee for each component of Tract 5187 and Tract 5405 and RPD Permits 1999 -02 and 2003 -01 (Project) S: \Community Development \DEV PMTS \R P D \1999 -02 West Pointe \Implementation Plan.doc Page 1 of 2 000268 William Lyon Homes, Inc. Tract Nos. 5187 & 5405 Implementation Plan Sureties for the performance of all grading, storm drain, sewer, water, street improvements and other utilities will comply with the Development Agreement, City Engineering approved cost estimates, and bond amounts. Surety Bonds will be completed on applicable City approved forms and will be delivered at the time required by City (at permit). If William Lyon Homes chooses to sell all or a portion of the Project, the Surety Bonds securing completion of the noted improvements are to remain the obligation of William Lyon Homes or a single assignee. Transfer of Responsibility In the event of a sale of all or a portion of the Project to another entity, William Lyon Homes or a single assignee shall hold sole responsibility for the completion of required improvements for Tract 5187 and Tract 5405, including, but not limited to: (a) Required improvements to Walnut Canyon Road. (b) Required improvements associated with the construction of "A" Street. (c) Required Open Space dedications. (d) Required Common Landscaping throughout the Project. (e) Grading within the Project area, to establish areas graded to an average elevation, consistent with the approved plans, in preparation for fine grading prior to construction of structures, and a spine network of streets to serve those areas. (f) Required Trail improvements. (g) Public Trailhead. (h) Utility installation within phase 1 of Tract 5187 of sufficient capacity, and including "stub- outs," to serve phase 2 of Tract 5187 of that tract. (i) Required completion and maintenance of EIR mitigation measures for the Project. (j) Establishment of Homeowner's Association and interim maintenance of common areas. (k) Construction and maintenance of required flood control and other drainage improvements. (1) Design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of facilities to meet NPDES requirements. (m) All public improvements in Tract 5405 including but not limited to streets, soil nail wall, retaining walls, and sound walls. (n) Any additional improvements associated with the development of the Project, as deemed necessary by the City Engineer or Community Development Director. S: \Community Development \DEV PMTS \R P D \1999 -02 West Pointe \Implementation Plan.doc Page 2 of 2 000269