HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2007 514 2007 0327RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2007 -514
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2006 -01 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2006 -07 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A 112 -ROOM HOTEL ON A 2.38 -ACRE
PARCEL, LOCATED AT 14350 WHITE SAGE ROAD, ON THE
APPLICATION OF MOORPARK HOSPITALITY, INC.
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on March 27, 2007, the Planning
Commission considered Commercial Planned Development Permit (CPD) No. 2006 -01
and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2006 -07 on the application of Moorpark
Hospitality, Inc. for construction and operation of a 112 -room hotel, located at 14350
White Sage Road; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of March 27, 2007 the Planning Commission
considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public
comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both
for and against the proposal; and reached a decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community Development
Director's determination that all potentially significant environmental effects of this
project have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Environmental Impact Report (SCH
No. 1995071057) that was prepared and certified for the Special Devices, Incorporated
project, and that no new information or impacts that requires preparation of a new or
subsequent EIR have been identified as a result of this proposed modification to the
project, therefore, no further analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report, accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.040(C):
A. The site design, including structure location, size, height, setbacks, massing,
scale, architectural style and colors and landscaping, is consistent with the
provisions of the general plan, zoning ordinance, and other applicable
regulations, as it meets or exceeds the Ordinance requirements and the
proposed project as conditioned enhances the physical and visual image of the
community.
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B. The site plan design would not create negative impacts nor impair the utility of
properties, structures or uses in the surrounding area as the property was
planned and graded to accommodate a commercial use such as a hotel.
C. The proposed hotel is compatible with existing and permitted uses in the
surrounding area as the area around the site is used, planned and zoned for
commercial and industrial uses.
SECTION 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report, accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.040(D):
A. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the general plan, zoning
ordinance, and any other applicable regulations, as it meets or exceeds the
Ordinance requirements and the proposed project as conditioned enhances the
physical and visual image of the community.
B. The proposed hotel is compatible with existing and permitted uses in the
surrounding area as the area around the site is used, planned and zoned for
commercial and industrial uses.
C. The proposed use is compatible with the scale, visual character and design of
surrounding properties in that it is in an area characterized by large commercial
structures and it shares compatible Mediterranean architectural elements with
newer development in the project vicinity.
D. The hotel use would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of
neighboring property or uses in the surrounding area as the property was
planned and graded to accommodate a commercial use such as a hotel, and it is
isolated from residential neighborhoods in the City.
E. The proposed hotel would not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
convenience, or welfare in that would be located on a site planned and designed
to accommodate a commercial use such as a hotel, has convenient freeway
access and is close to the Los Angeles Avenue commercial corridor.
SECTION 3. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2006 -01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07 subject to
the Special and Standard Conditions of Approval included in Exhibit A (Special and
Standard Conditions of Approval), attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
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SECTION 4. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community
Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a
certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Di Cecco and Hamous, Vice Chair Peskay
and Chair Taillon
NOES: Commissioner Landis
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 2007
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Mark Taillon, Chair
ATTEST:
Exhibit A — Special and Standard Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2006 -01 AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2006 -07
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2006-
01
1. Clay two -piece barrel tile with variegation and exposed mortar is required for all
areas of the building where tile roofing is proposed. Roof overhangs must extend
beyond all walls with decorative eaves, a minimum 5/12 roof pitch must be used
on all clay -tile roof elements, and dormer roof vents shall be incorporated into the
design to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
2. Stone veneer on the fagade of the first floor level must be a heavier, darker
material than that used for the tower elements, and must be transitioned with a
well- defined ledge stone cap from the stone veneer upward to the stucco. All
stone veneered sides must include returns to the next plane, with all corners
wrapped in stone without visible joints, with materials, colors, and design all to
the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
3. Colors on the various stucco planes and cornices must be distinct, but
compatible. The applicant shall submit all of the proposed colors, materials and
building finish textures for review and approval to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. Roof appurtenances are limited to necessary vents, must be located on the
southeast side of the building whenever possible, and must be the same color as
the roofing material to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
5. Downspouts must not be visible from the exterior of the building.
6. Retaining wall faces adjacent to the SR -23 freeway and White Sage Road must
be faced with a decorative veneer to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. Matching treatment must be provided to the retaining wall
surrounding the Southern California Edison electrical vault on the property along
White Sage Road.
7. Retaining walls with faces interior to the site must be constructed out of colored
decorative block to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
8. Enhanced landscaping is required for all areas surrounding and adjacent to the
north and west retaining walls. A three -party agreement between the applicant,
Caltrans, and the City is required, for the applicant to install and maintain
enhanced landscaping within the Caltrans right -of -way adjacent to the project
site.
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9. All ground mounted utility boxes must be screened with landscaping and all gas,
electric, and water meters shall also be screened to the degree allowable by the
utility companies, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
10. Any required railing at the top of retaining walls shall be decorative and a sample
shall be submitted for review and approval of the Community Development
Director.
11. The landscape plan shall incorporate specimen size trees subject to the review
and approval of the Community Development Director. In the transitional area
between this permit area and the adjacent open space the landscaping shall
consist of city approved native trees, shrubs and groundcover to provide a
blending and transition to the existing native plant material.
12. None of the prohibited plants indicated in the Provisionally Acceptable Plant List
and the Invasive and Prohibited Plant List contained in the city's Landscape
Guidelines shall be used in this development.
13. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall form an Assessment District [herein
"Back -Up District "] to fund future city costs, should they occur, for the
maintenance of parkway, slope, freeway frontage landscaping, and drainage
improvements previously maintained by a Private Responsible Party and then
assumed by the City. If a Back -Up District is formed, it shall be the intent of the
City to approve the required assessment each year, but to only levy that portion
of the assessment necessary to recover any past city costs or any anticipated
city costs for the following fiscal year. In the event the City is never required to
assume the maintenance of any such improvements maintained by a Private
Responsible Party, the amount of the annual assessment actually levied upon
the affected properties would be minor amount, possibly zero. The City shall
administer the annual renewal of the Back -Up District and any costs related to
such administration shall be charged to the Fund established for such district
revenues and expenses. The aforementioned backup district shall include an
irrevocable access easement given to the City.
14. Intersection Improvements: Prior to issuance of the first Zoning Clearance for a
building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development
Department a fair -share contribution for intersection improvements for the
following intersections:
• Los Angeles Avenue / SR -23 on -off ramps
• Los Angeles Avenue / Miller Parkway
• Los Angeles Avenue / Spring Road
• Los Angeles Avenue / Moorpark Avenue
The amount of the fair -share contribution shall be to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer /Public Works Director based on the traffic report prepared for the
project and the extent of the impact to these intersections.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006 -07
1. Guests may not occupy any individual room for a period exceeding thirty (30)
days. Records of registration must be maintained and provided for inspection as
required by Chapter 5.44 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Prior to occupancy, the hotel operator shall provide a signed statement indicating
that the operator is aware of and will comply with the provisions of Chapter 9.32
of the Moorpark Municipal Code (Social Host).
3. Any service of alcoholic beverages of any kind would be subject to a separate
permit or modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. The following conditions are required of all projects:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Within thirty (30) calendar days of approval of this entitlement, the applicant shall
sign and return to the Planning Division an Affidavit of Agreement and Notice of
Entitlement Permit Conditions of Approval, indicating that the applicant has read
and agrees to meet all Conditions of Approval of this entitlement. The Affidavit of
Agreement/Notice shall include a legal description of the subject property, and
have the appropriate notary acknowledgement suitable for recordation.
2. This planned development permit and conditional use permit will expire one (1)
year from the date of its approval unless the use has been inaugurated by
issuance of a building permit for construction. The Community Development
Director may, at his /her discretion, grant up to two (2) additional one -year
extensions for use inauguration of the development permit, if there have been no
changes in the adjacent areas and if the applicant can document that he /she has
diligently worked towards use inauguration during the initial period of time. The
request for extension of this planned development permit shall be made in
writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the permit and shall
be accompanied by applicable entitlement processing deposits.
3. The Conditions of Approval of this entitlement and all provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Municipal Code and adopted city policies
at the time of the entitlement approval, supersede all conflicting notations,
specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be shown on
said Map and /or plans.
4. Conditions of this entitlement shall not be interpreted as permitting or requiring
any violation of law or any unlawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized
governmental agency.
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5. All mitigation measures required as part of an approved Mitigation Monitoring
Report and Program (MMRP) for this project are hereby adopted and included as
requirements of this entitlement. Where conflict or duplication between the
MMRP and the Conditions of Approval occurs the Community Development
Director shall determine compliance.
6. If any archeological or historical finds are uncovered during grading or excavation
operations, all grading or excavation shall cease in the immediate area and the
find shall be left untouched. The applicant shall assure the preservation of the
site and immediately contact the Community Development Director informing the
Director of the find. The applicant shall be required to obtain the services of a
qualified paleontologist or archeologist, whichever is appropriate to recommend
disposition of the site. The paleontologist or archeologist selected shall be
approved by the Community Development Director. The applicant shall pay for
all costs associated with the investigation and disposition of the find.
7. Paleontological Mitigation Plan: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a
grading permit, a paleontological mitigation plan outlining procedures for
paleontological data recovery shall be prepared and submitted to the Community
Development Director for review and approval. The development and
implementation of this Plan shall include consultations with the Applicant's
engineering geologist as well as a requirement that the curation of all specimens
recovered under any scenario will be through the Los Angeles County Museum
of Natural History (LACMNH). Unless a written directive is issued by the City of
Moorpark within thirty (30) days of receipt of a report on the resources found all
specimens will remain the property of LACMNH, and subject to their discretion.
The monitoring and data recovery should include periodic inspections of
excavations to recover exposed fossil materials. The cost of this data recovery
shall be limited to the discovery of a reasonable sample of available material.
The interpretation of reasonableness shall rest with the Community Development
Director.
8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents,
officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval
by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, or
employees concerning this entitlement approval, which claim, action or
proceeding is brought within the time period provided therefore in Government
Code Section 66499.37 or other sections of state law as applicable. The City will
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and, if the
City should fail to do so or should fail to cooperate fully in the defense, the
applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City or its agents, officers and employees pursuant to this condition.
a. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of
any such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
The City bears its own attorney fees and costs;
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The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.
b. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of
such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the
applicant. The applicant's obligations under this condition shall apply
regardless of whether a Final Map is ultimately recorded with respect to
the subdivision or a building permit is issued pursuant to the planned
development permit.
9. If any of the conditions or limitations of this approval are held to be invalid, that
holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
10. All facilities and uses, other than those specifically requested in the application
and those accessory uses allowed by the Municipal Code, are prohibited unless
otherwise permitted through application for Modification consistent with the
requirements of the zone and any other adopted ordinances, specific plans,
landscape guidelines, or design guidelines.
FEES
11. Entitlement Processing: Prior to the issuance of any Zoning Clearance,
entitlement, building permit, grading permit, or advanced grading permit the
applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department all
outstanding entitlement case processing fees, including all applicable city legal
service fees. This payment shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days of
approval of this entitlement.
12. Condition Compliance: Prior to the issuance of any Zoning Clearance, building
permit, grading permit, or advanced grading permit, the applicant shall submit to
the Community Development Department the Condition Compliance review
deposit.
13. Capital Improvements and Facilities, and Processing: Prior to the issuance of any
Zoning Clearance, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development
Department, capital improvement, development, and processing fees at the
current rate in effect. Said fees include, but are not limited to building and public
improvement plan checks and permits. Unless specifically exempted by City
Council, the applicant is subject to all fees imposed by the City as of the issuance
of the first permit for construction and such future fees imposed as determined by
City in its sole discretion so long as said fee is imposed on similarly situated
properties.
14. Parks: Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant
shall submit to the Community Development Department Park and Recreation
Fees in the amount of $0.50 per square foot of building area, to the satisfaction
of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.
15. Tree and Landscape: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building
permit the Tree and Landscape Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety
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Division. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Tree and
Landscape Fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
16. Fire Protection Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building
permit, current Fire Protection Facilities Fees shall be paid to the Building and
Safety Division. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted
Fire Protection Facilities Fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit
application.
17. Library Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit
the Library Facilities Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety Division. The
fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Library Facilities Fee
requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
18. Police Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit the
Police Facilities Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety Division. The fee
shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Police Facilities Fee
requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
19. Traffic Systems Mana ement: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
each building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development
Department the established Moorpark Traffic Systems Management (TSM) Fee
for the approved development consistent with adopted city policy for calculating
such fee.
Citywide Traffic: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for the building permit,
the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department the
Citywide Traffic Fee. The fee shall be calculated per dwelling unit for residential
projects, or by use for commercial and industrial projects, based upon the
effective date of approval of the entitlement. Commencing on the first of the year
of this approval, and annually thereafter, the fee ($29,700.00 per acre) shall be
increased to reflect the change in the Caltrans Highway Bid Price (OR
Engineering News Record Construction Index) for the twelve (12) month period
available on December 31 of the preceding year ( "annual indexing "). In the
event there is a decrease in the referenced Index for any annual indexing, the
current amount of the fee shall remain until such time as the next subsequent
annual indexing which results in an increase. In the event the Bid Price Index
referred to above in this condition is discontinued or revised, such successor
index with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain substantially the
same result as would otherwise have been obtained if the Bid Price Index had
not been discontinued or revised.
20. County Traffic Fee: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for each building
permit, the applicant shall pay to the Community Development Department the
County Traffic Fee for County Traffic District No. 4 in which the project is located.
The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Reciprocal Traffic
Mitigation Agreement fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit
application.
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21. Area of Contribution: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for the building
permit, the applicant shall pay to the Community Development Department the
Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution (AOC) Fee. The fee shall be paid in
accordance with City Council adopted AOC fee requirements in effect at the time
of building permit application.
22. Street Lighting Energy Costs: Prior to recordation of Final Map, or issuance of a
building permit, whichever occurs first the applicant shall pay to the Community
Development Department all energy costs associated with public street lighting
for a period of one year from the acceptance of the street improvements.
23. Schools: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide written
proof to the Community Development Department that all legally mandated
school impact fees applicable at the, time of issuance of a building permit have
been paid to the Moorpark Unified School District.
24. Art in Public Places: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning
Clearance for building permit, the applicant shall contribute to the Art in Public
Places Fund in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 17.50. Contribution is
to be submitted to the Community Development Department. If the applicant is
required to provide a public art project on or off -site in lieu of contributing to the
Art in Public Places Fund, the art work shall have a value corresponding to, or
greater than, the contribution, and shall be approved, constructed and
maintained in accordance with Chapter 17.50.
25. Electronic Conversion: In accordance with city policy, the applicant shall submit
to the Community Development Department, City Engineer /Public Works Director
and the Building and Safety Division the city's electronic image conversion fee for
entitlement/condition compliance documents; Final Map/ engineering
improvement plans /permit documents; and building plans /permit documents,
respectively.
26. Fish and Game: Within two (2) business days after the City Council /Planning
Commission adoption of a resolution approving this project, the applicant shall
submit to the City of Moorpark two separate checks for Negative Declaration or
Environmental Impact Report, and Administrative Fee, both made payable to the
County of Ventura, in compliance with Assembly Bill 3158 for the management
and protection of Statewide Fish and Wildlife Trust Resources. Pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21089, and Fish and Game Code Section 711.4,
the project is not operative, vested or final until the filing fees are paid.
27. Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee: Prior to or concurrently with the
issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permit, the applicant shall pay to the
Community Development Department citywide Storm Drain Discharge
Maintenance Fee. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted
Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee requirements in effect at the time of
building permit application.
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B. Please contact the PLANNING DIVISION for compliance with the following
conditions:
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
28. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building, the applicant
shall submit a Master Sign Program to the Community Development Director for
review and approval. The Master Sign Program shall be designed to provide
comprehensive on -site sign arrangement and design consistent with the
commercial center architecture and the city's Sign Ordinance requirements.
29. For all flat roofed portions of buildings, a minimum eighteen -inch (18 ") parapet
wall above the highest point of the flat roof shall be provided on all sides
30. Skylights are prohibited unless approved through the Planned Development
Permit process or as a Modification to the Planned Development Permit.
31. Exterior downspouts shall not be permitted unless designed as an integral part of
the overall architecture and approved by the city as part of the planned
development permit.
32. Mechanical equipment for the operation of the building shall be ground- mounted
and screened to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The
Community Development Director may approve Roof - mounted equipment, in
which case, the height of roof mounted equipment (such as vents, stacks,
blowers, air conditioning equipment, etc.) shall be below the lowest parapet on
the roof; and shall be painted the same color as the roofing material; and there
shall not be any piping, visible roof ladders, equipment, vents, exterior drains and
scuppers or any other exposed equipment on the roof. (This Condition Applies
to Commercial /Industrial Projects)
33. Roof - mounted equipment and other noise generation sources on -site shall be
attenuated to 45 decibels (dBA) or to the ambient noise level at the property line
measured at the time of the occupancy, whichever is greater. Prior to the
issuance of a Zoning Clearance for initial occupancy or any subsequent
occupancy, the Community Development Director may request the submittal of a
noise study for review and approval. The noise study would need to show that
the current project attenuates all on -site noise generation sources to the required
level or provide recommendations as to how the project could be modified to
comply. The noise study must be prepared by a licensed acoustical engineer in
accordance with accepted engineering standards.
34. Any outdoor ground level equipment, facilities or storage areas including, but not
limited to loading docks, trash enclosures, cooling towers, generators, shall be
architecturally screened from view with masonry wall and /or landscaping as
determined by the Community Development Director.
35. A utility room with common access to house all meters and the roof access
ladder shall be provided unless an alternative is approved by the Community
Development Director.
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36. No exterior access ladders of any kind to the roof shall be permitted.
37. Parking areas shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of the Moorpark Municipal Code. All parking space and loading
bay striping shall be maintained so that it remains clearly visible during the life of
the development.
38. Prior to any re- striping of the parking area a Zoning Clearance shall be required.
All disabled parking spaces and paths of travel shall be re- striped and maintained
in their original approved locations unless new locations are approved by the
community development director.
39. All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and shall include
adequate provisions for drainage, National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) compliance, striping and appropriate wheel blocks, curbs, or
posts in parking areas adjacent to landscaped areas. All parking and loading
areas shall be maintained at all times to insure safe access and use by
employees, public agencies and service vehicles.
40. The Building Plans shall be in substantial conformance to the plans approved
under this entitlement and shall specifically reflect the following:
a. Transformer and cross connection water control devices (subject to
approval by Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1) shall be shown on
the site plan and landscaping and irrigation plan and screened from street
view with masonry wall and /or landscaping as determined by the
Community Development Director.
b. Bicycle racks or storage facilities, in quantities as required by the
Community Development Director.
C. Required loading areas with 45 -foot turning radii shall be provided for
loading zones consistent with. the AASHO WB -50 design vehicle and as
required by the Community Development Director. If drains from the
loading area are connected to the sewer system, they are subject to the
approval of Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
d. Final exterior building materials and paint colors shall be consistent with
the approved plans under this permit. Any changes to the building
materials and paint colors are subject to the review and approval of the
Community Development Director.
e. All exterior metal building surfaces, including roofing, shall be coated or
sealed with rust inhibitive paint to prevent corrosion and release of metal
contaminants into the storm drain system.
f. Trash disposal and recycling areas shall be provided in a location which
will not interfere with circulation, parking or access to the building. Exterior
trash areas and recycling bins shall use impermeable pavement, be
designed to have a cover and so that no other area drains into it, The
trash areas and recycling bins shall be depicted on the final construction
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plans, the size of which shall be approved by the Community
Development Director, City Engineer /Public Works Director and the city's
Solid Waste Management staff. When deemed appropriate, drains from
the disposal and recycling areas shall be connected to the sewer system,
and are subject to the approval of Ventura County Waterworks District No.
1. Review and approval shall be accomplished prior to the issuance of a
Zoning Clearance for building permit.
41. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for final building permit (occupancy), the
applicant shall install U.S. Postal Service approved mailboxes in accordance with
the requirements of the local Postmaster.
42. Any expansion, alteration or change in architectural elements requires prior
approval of the Community Development Director. Those changes in
architectural elements that the Director determines would visible from abutting
street(s) shall only be allowed, if, in the judgment of the Community Development
Director such change is compatible with the surrounding area. Any approval
granted by the Director shall be consistent with the approved Design Guidelines
(if any) for the planned development and applicable Zoning Code requirements.
43. When required by Title 15 of the Moorpark Municipal Code, rain gutters and
downspouts shall be provided on all sides of the structure for all structures where
there is a directional roof flow. Water shall be conveyed to an appropriate
drainage system, consistent with NPDES requirements, as determined by the
City Engineer /Public Works Director.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
44. Loading and unloading operations are allowed only between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless additional hours are approved by the City Council.
45. All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the building(s) unless otherwise
authorized by the Community Development Director and consistent with
applicable Zoning Code provisions.
46. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any use which requires handling
of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials, the applicant shall provide proof
that he /she has obtained the necessary permits from Ventura County
Environmental Health Division. Should the Community Development Director
determine that a compatibility study is required; the applicant shall apply for a
Modification to the entitlement.
47. The applicant agrees not to protest the formation of an underground Utility
Assessment District.
48. The continued maintenance of the subject site and facilities shall be subject to
periodic inspection by the City. The Applicant and his /her successors, heirs, and
assigns shall be required to remedy any defects in ground or building
maintenance, as indicated by the City within five (5) days from written
notification.
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49. No noxious odors shall be generated from any use on the subject site.
50. The applicant and his /her successors, heirs, and assigns shall remove any graffiti
within five (5) days from written notification by the City of Moorpark. All such
graffiti removal shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
51. Should continued compliance with these Conditions of Approval not be met the
Community Development Director may declare the project to be out of
compliance, or the Director may declare, for some other just cause, the project to
be a public nuisance. The applicant shall be liable to the City for any and all
costs and expenses to the City involved in thereafter abating the nuisance and in
obtaining compliance with the Conditions of Approval or applicable codes. If the
applicant fails to pay all city costs related to this action, the City may enact
special assessment proceedings against the parcel of land upon which the
nuisance existed (Municipal Code Section 1.12.080).
52. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for tenant occupancy, the
prospective tenant shall obtain a Business Registration Permit from the City of
Moorpark. All contractors doing work in Moorpark shall have or obtain a current
Business Registration Permit.
53. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for occupancy of
any of the buildings, the applicant shall request that the City Council approve a
resolution to enforce Vehicle Codes on the subject property as permitted by the
Vehicle Code.
54. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a grading
permit, the applicant shall submit the construction phasing plan for approval by
the Community Development Director and City Engineer /Public Works Director.
Phasing shall avoid, to the extent possible, construction traffic impacts to existing
adjacent residential, commercial and industrial areas, if any.
55. Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for the first building permit, the applicant
shall submit a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan to the city's Solid Waste
Management staff and the Community Development Director for review and
approval. The Plan shall include a designated building manager, who is
responsible for initiating on -site waste materials recycling programs, including
acquiring storage bins for the separation of recyclable materials and coordination
and maintenance of a curbside pickup schedule.
56. The building manager or designee shall be required to conduct a routine on -site
waste management education program to educating and alerting employees
and /or residents to any new developments or requirements for solid waste
management. This condition shall be coordinated through the city's Solid Waste
Management staff.
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LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
57. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permits the applicant
shall submit to the Community Development Director for review and approval,
with the required deposit, three full sets of Landscaping and Irrigation Plans
prepared by a licensed landscape architect and drawn on a plan that reflects final
grading configuration, in conformance with the City of Moorpark Landscape
Standards and Guidelines, policies and NPDES requirements; including, but not
limited to, all specifications and details and a maintenance plan. Fences and
walls shall be shown on the Landscape and Irrigation Plans, including
connection, at the applicant's expense, of property line walls with existing fences
and or walls on any adjacent residential, commercial or industrial properties. The
plan shall maintain proper vehicle sight distances subject to the review of the City
Engineer /Public Works Director, and encompass all required planting areas
consistent with these Conditions of Approval. Review by the city's Landscape
Architect Consultant and City Engineer /Public Works Director, and approval by
the Community Development Director prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
building permit, is required.
58. Prior to or concurrently with the submittal of the Landscaping and Irrigation Plans
the specific design and location of the neighborhood identification monument
sign shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development
Director. The sign shall be installed concurrent with perimeter project wall
installation.
59. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for final building permit (occupancy)
the applicant shall install front yard landscaping, including sod and an automatic
irrigation system, as approved on the landscape plans.
60. Prior to or concurrently with the submittal of the landscape and irrigation plan, a
lighting plan, along with required deposit, shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director for review and approval. The lighting plan, prepared by an
electrical engineer registered in the State of California, shall be in conformance
with the Moorpark Municipal Code.
61. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Conditions of Approval, the applicant
shall be responsible for the maintenance of any and all parkway landscaping
constructed as a requirement of the project, whether said parkway landscaping is
within the street right -of -way or outside of the street right -of -way. Any parkway
landscaping outside of the street right -of -way shall be within a landscape
easement.
62. All required landscape easements shall be clearly shown on the Final Map or on
other recorded documents if there is no Final Map.
63. Tree pruning, consisting of trimming to limit the height and /or width of tree
canopy and resulting in a reduction of required shade coverage for the parking lot
area, is prohibited and will be considered a violation of the Conditions of
Approval.
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64. When available, use of reclaimed water shall be required for landscape areas
subject to the approval of the Community Development Director, the City
Engineer /Public Works Director and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
65. Landscaped areas shall be designed with efficient irrigation to reduce runoff and
promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides, which
can contribute to urban runoff pollution. Parking and associated drive areas with
five (5) or more spaces shall be designed to minimize degradation of storm water
quality. Best Management Practice landscaped areas for infiltration and
biological remediation or approved equals, shall be installed to intercept and
effectively prohibit pollutants from discharging to the storm drain system. The
design shall be submitted to the Community Development Director and City
Engineer /Public Works Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
66. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of
weeds, litter and debris.
67. Prior to the issuance of Zoning Clearance for occupancy all fences /walls along lot
boundaries shall be in place, unless an alternative installation is approved by the
Community Development Director.
C. Please contact the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT for compliance with the
following conditions:
GENERAL
68. Grading, drainage and improvement plans and supporting reports and
calculations shall be prepared in conformance with the "Land Development
Manual" and "Road Standards" as promulgated by Ventura County; "Hydrology
Manual' and "Design Manual' as promulgated by Ventura County Watershed
Protection District; "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" as
published by BNI (except for signs, traffic signals and appurtenances thereto; for
signs, traffic signals and appurtenances thereto, the provisions of Chapter 56 for
signs and Chapter 86 for traffic signals, and appurtenances thereto, of the
"Standard Specifications," most recent edition, including revisions and errata
thereto, as published by the State of California Department of Transportation);
"Engineering Policies and Standards" of the City of Moorpark, "Policy of
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets," most recent edition, as published by
the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In the
case of conflict between the standards, specifications and design manuals listed
above, the criteria that provide the higher lever of quality and safety shall prevail.
Any standard specification or design criteria that conflicts with a Standard or
Special Condition of Approval of this project shall be modified to conform with the
Standard or Special Condition to the satisfaction of the City Engineer /Public
Works Director.
69. The applicant and /or property owner shall provide verification to the City
Engineer /Public Works Director that all on -site storm drains have been cleaned
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at least twice a year, once immediately prior to October 1st (the rainy season)
and once in January. The City Engineer /Public Works Director may require
additional cleaning depending upon site and weather conditions.
70. All paved surfaces; including, but not limited to, the parking area and aisles,
drive - through lanes, on -site walkways shall be maintained free of litter /debris.
Walkways, parking areas and aisles and drive - through lanes shall be swept,
washed or vacuumed regularly. When swept or washed, debris shall be trapped
and collected to prevent entry to the storm drain system in accordance with
NPDES requirements.
71. Prior to improvement plan approval the applicant shall obtain the written approval
on the improvement plans MylarO sheets for the location of fire hydrants by the
Ventura County Fire Prevention Division. (Water and Sewer improvements plans
shall be submitted to Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 for approval).
72. Prior to any work being conducted within any State, County, or City right of way,
the applicant shall obtain all necessary encroachment permits from the
appropriate agencies and provide copies of these approved permits and the
plans associated with the permits to the City Engineer /Public Works Director.
73. Reactive organic compounds, Nitrogen oxides (ozone /smog precursor), and
particulate matter (aerosols /dust) generated during construction operations shall
be minimized in accordance with the City of Moorpark standards and the
standards of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). When an
air pollution Health Advisory has been issued, construction equipment operations
(including but not limited to grading, excavating, earthmoving, trenching, material
hauling, and roadway construction) and related activities shall cease in order to
minimize associated air pollutant emissions.
74. The applicant shall comply with Chapters 9.28, 10.04, 12.24, 17.53 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code standard requirements for construction noise
reduction.
75. The applicant shall utilize all prudent and reasonable measures (including
installation of a 6 -foot high chain link fence around the construction sites or
provision of a full time licensed security guard) to prevent unauthorized persons
from entering the work site at any time and to protect the public from accidents
and injury.
76. The applicant shall post in a conspicuous location the construction hour limitation
and make each construction trade aware of the construction hour limitations.
GRADING
77. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit (should an early grading agreement be
approved for this project) or prior to Final Map the applicant shall post sufficient
surety, in a form acceptable to the City Engineer /Public Works Director,
guaranteeing completion of all onsite and offsite improvements required by these
Conditions of Approval or the Municipal Code including, but not limited to
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grading, street improvements, storm drain improvements, temporary and
permanent Best Management Practice (BMP) for the control of non -point water
discharges, landscaping, fencing, and bridges. Grading and improvements shall
be designed, bonded and constructed as a single project.
78. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit (should an early grading agreement be
approved for this project) or prior to Final Map, whichever occurs first, the
applicant shall provide written proof to the City Engineer /Public Works Director
that any and all wells that may exist or have existed within the project have been
properly sealed or have been destroyed or abandoned per Ventura County
Ordinance No. 2372 or Ordinance No. 3991 and per Division of Oil and Gas
requirements.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS
79. Prior to construction of any public improvement the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer /Public Works Director, for review and approval, street improvement
plans prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer, enter into an
agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete public improvements and post
sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of all improvements. Unless
specifically noted in these Standard Conditions or Special Conditions of
Approval.
80. Prior to issuance of the first building permit all existing and proposed utilities that
are less than 67Kv shall be under - grounded as approved by the City
Engineer /Public Works Director.
DRAINAGE AND HYDROLOGY
81. For a 10 -year frequency storm, local, residential and private streets shall be
designed to have one dry travel lane available on interior residential streets.
Collector streets shall be designed to have a minimum of one dry travel lane in
each direction.
82. Drainage and improvement plans shall be designed so that after - development,
drainage to adjacent parcels would, not be increased above pre - development
drainage quantities for any stormwater model between and including the 10 year
and 100 year storms, nor will surface runoff be concentrated by this project.
Acceptance of storm drain waters by the project and discharge of storm drain
waters from the project shall be in type, kind and nature of predevelopment flows
unless the affected upstream and /or downstream owners provide permanent
easement to accept such changed storm drainage water flow. All drainage
measures necessary to mitigate stormwater flows shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer /Public Works Director. The applicant shall make
any on -site and downstream improvements, required by the City, to support the
proposed development.
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM ( NPDES)
83. The applicant shall submit to the City Engineer /Public Works Director a
Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) and a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with requirements of the Ventura
Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, Technical Guidance
Manual for Stormwater Quality Control Measures, NPDES Permit No.
CAS004002. The Plans shall identify potential pollutant sources that may affect
the quality of discharges to stormwater and shall include the design and
placement of recommended Best Management Practice (BMP) to effectively
prohibit the entry of pollutants from the construction site into the storm drain
system streets and water courses. The Plans shall be implemented as part of
the grading, improvements and development of the project.
84. Prior to the issuance of any construction /grading permit and /or the
commencement of any clearing, grading or excavation, the applicant shall submit
a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the California State Water Resources Control Board,
Stormwater Permit Unit in accordance with the NPDES Construction General
Permit (No. CASQ00002): Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of
Stormwater Runoff Associated with Construction Activities). The applicant shall
also provide a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) to the City Engineer /Public
Works Director as proof of permit application. The improvement plans and
grading plans shall contain the WDID number for the project.
85. Prior to the starting of grading or any ground disturbance the applicant shall
identify a qualified superintendent for NPDES compliance. The NPDES
superintendent shall be present, on the project site Monday through Friday and
on all other days when the probability of rain is 40% or higher and prior to the
start of and during all grading or clearing operations until the release of grading
bonds. The NPDES superintendent shall have full authority to rent equipment
and purchase materials to the extent needed to effectuate Best Management
Practice. The NPDES superintendent shall provide proof of attendance and
satisfactory completion of courses satisfactory to the City Engineer /Public Works
Director totaling no less than 8 hours directed specifically to NPDES compliance
and effective use of Best Management Practice. In addition, an NPDES
superintendent shall be designated to assume NPDES compliance during the
construction of streets, storm drainage systems, all utilities, buildings and final
landscaping of the site.
MAINTENANCE
86. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Conditions of Approval, any median
landscaping constructed by the project shall be maintained by the City. An
Assessment District shall be formed to fund the city maintenance costs for any
such median landscaping.
87. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Conditions of Approval, parkway
landscaping shall be maintained by a Home Owners' Association, a Property
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Owners' Association or by the property owner [collectively herein "Private
Responsible Party "]. In such case, any required landscape easements, shall be
conveyed to the Private Responsible Party.
88. Unless otherwise stipulated in the Special Conditions of Approval, all required
on -site drainage improvements and /or stormwater quality [NPDES] features or
facilities shall be maintained by the Private Responsible Party.
89. When, and if stipulated in the Special Conditions of Approval, that certain
identified parkway landscaping and /or drainage improvements are to be
maintained by the City, an Assessment District shall be formed to fund city costs
for such maintenance. In such event, any required landscaping and /or drainage
improvements shall be conveyed to the City in easements for such purposes.
90. Any Final Map identifying any landscape easement or drainage easement
granted to a Private Responsible Party shall also be irrevocably offered for
dedication to the City and shown on said Final Map. The City reserves the right
to assume the maintenance of parkway landscaping, median landscaping or
drainage improvements being maintained by a Private Responsible Party, should
it be determined by the City, at its sole discretion, that the maintenance being
provided by the Private Responsible Party is inadequate.
91. If required by a Special Condition of Approval, an Assessment District [herein
"Back -Up District "] shall be formed to fund future city costs, should they occur, for
the maintenance of parkway landscaping, median landscaping or drainage
improvements previously maintained by a Private Responsible Party and then
assumed by the City. If a Back -Up District is formed, it shall be the intent of the
City to approve the required assessment each year, but to only levy that portion
of the assessment necessary to recover any past city costs or any anticipated
city costs for the following fiscal year. In the event the City is never required to
assume the maintenance of any such improvements maintained by a Private
Responsible Party, the amount of the annual assessment actually levied upon
the affected properties would be minor amount, possibly zero. The City shall
administer the annual renewal of the Back -Up District and any costs related to
such administration shall be charged to the Fund established for such district
revenues and expenses.
92. When it has been determined that it is necessary to form an Assessment District
(including a Back -Up District), the applicant shall be required to undertake and
complete the following:
a. At least one - hundred - twenty (120) days prior to the planned recordation of
any Final Map or the issuance of any zoning clearance for building permit,
which ever comes first:
i. submit the final draft plans for any irrigation, landscaping or
Drainage Improvements [herein "Maintained Areas "] to be
maintained by the Assessment District (including a required Back -
Up District), along with any required plan checking fees;
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ii. submit a check in the amount of $5,000 as an advance to cover the
cost of Assessment Engineering for the formation of the
Assessment District [Note: Developer shall be required to pay for all
final actual assessment engineering costs related to the
Assessment District formation along with city administrative costs.];
b. At least sixty (60) days prior to the planned recordation of any Final Map
or the issuance of any zoning clearance for building permit, which ever
comes first, submit to the City the completed, "City approved" plans for the
Maintained Areas (landscaping, irrigation and NPDES Drainage
Improvements);
C. Prior to the planned recordation of any Final Map or the issuance of any
zoning clearance for building permit, which ever comes first, submit to the
City a signed Petition and Waiver requesting formation of the Assessment
District [Note: The Petition and Waiver shall have attached to it as Exhibit
`A' the City approved final draft Engineer's Report prepared by the
Assessment Engineer retained by the City.]
D. Please contact the BUILDING DIVISION for compliance with the following
conditions:
93. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall provide written proof
that an "Unconditional Will Serve Letter" for water and sewer service has been
obtained from the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
E. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DISTRICT for compliance with the following conditions:
94. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permit, a Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District (APCD) "Authority to Construct" shall be obtained for all
equipment subject to APCD Permit (see APCD Questionnaire, AB3205). Final
Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted until compliance with all applicable
APCD Rules & Regulations has been satisfactorily demonstrated.
95. Facilities shall be operated in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, with emphasis on Rule 51,
Nuisance. Rule 51 states: "A person shall not discharge from any source
whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause
injury, detriment, nuisance or annoyance to any considerable number of persons
or to the public or which endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of any
such persons or the public or which cause or have a natural tendency to cause
injury or damage to business or property ".
F. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for
compliance with the following conditions:
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GENERAL
96. Prior to combustible construction, an all weather access road /driveway and the
first lift of the access road pavement shall be installed. Once combustible
construction starts a minimum twenty -foot (20') clear width access road /driveway
shall remain free of obstruction during any construction activities within the
development. All access roads /driveways shall have a minimum vertical
clearance of thirteen feet -six inches (13' -6 ") and a minimum outside turning
radius of forty feet (40').
97. Approved turnaround areas for fire apparatus shall be provided when dead -end
Fire District access roads /driveways exceed 150 -feet. Turnaround areas shall
not exceed a five percent cross slope in any direction and shall be located within
one - hundred -fifty feet (150') of the end of the access road /driveway.
98. The access road /driveway shall be extended to within one - hundred -fifty feet
(150') of all portions of the exterior wall of the first story of any building and shall
be in accordance with Fire District access standards. Where the access roadway
cannot be provided, approved fire protection system or systems shall be installed
as required and acceptable to the Fire District.
99. When only one (1) access point is provided, the maximum length shall not
exceed eight- hundred feet (800').
100. Public and private roads shall be named if serving more than four (4) parcels or
as required by the Fire District.
101. Approved walkways shall be provided from all building openings to the public
way or Fire District access road /driveway.
102. Structures exceeding three stories or forty- eight -feet (48') in height shall meet
current VCFPD Ordinance for building requirements. Structures exceeding
seventy- five -feet (75') in height shall be subject to Fire District high rise building
requirements.
103. Structures greater than 5,000 square feet and /or five (5) miles from a fire station
shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with
current Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance.
104. Commercial trash dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5
cubic yards or greater shall not be stored or placed within five feet of openings,
combustible walls, or combustible roof eave lines unless protected by approved
automatic sprinklers.
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
105. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division the
applicant shall submit a plan to the Fire District for review and approval indicating
the method by which this project will be addressed.
106. Minimum six -inch (6 ") high address numbers shall be installed prior to
occupancy, shall be contrasting color to the background, and shall be readily
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visible at night Brass or gold plated number shall not be used. Where structures
are set back more that one - hundred -fifty feet (150') from the street, larger
numbers will be required so that they are distinguishable from the street. In the
event a structure(s) is(are) not visible from the street, the address numbers(s)
shall be posted adjacent to the driveway entrance on an elevated post.
107. Prior to combustible construction, fire hydrants shall be installed to the minimum
standards of the City of Moorpark and the Fire District, and shall be in service.
108. Prior to occupancy of any structure, blue reflective hydrant location markers shall
be placed on the access roads in accordance with Fire District standards. If the
final asphalt cap is not in place at time of occupancy, hydrant location markers
shall still be installed and shall be replaced when the final asphalt cap is
completed.
109. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, building plans for all A, E, H, I, R -1 and
R -2 Occupancies shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to the Fire
District for review and approval.
110. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a phasing plan
and two (2) site plans (for the review and approval of the location of fire lanes) to
the Fire District.
111. Prior to occupancy the fire lanes shall be posted "NO PARKING FIRE LANE
TOW- AWAY" in accordance with California Vehicle Code and the Fire District.
112. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall
submit plans to the Fire District showing the location of the existing hydrants
within three - hundred feet (300') of the proposed project and showing the location,
type and number of proposed hydrants, and the size of the outlets. Fire
hydrant(s) shall be provided in accordance with current adopted edition of the
Uniform Fire Code, Appendix 111 -B and adopted amendments. On -site fire
hydrants may be required as determined by the Fire District. Fire hydrants, if
required, shall be installed and in service prior to combustible construction and
shall conform to the minimum standard of the Ventura County Waterworks
Manual and the Fire District.
113. Prior to installation of any fire protection system; including, but not limited to
sprinklers, dry chemical, hood systems, the applicant shall submit plans, along
with the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for review and approval.
Fire sprinkler systems with one - hundred or more heads shall be supervised by a
fire alarm system in accordance with Fire District requirements.
114. Prior to installation of the fire alarm system (if required), the applicant shall
submit plans, along with the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for
review and approval. The fire alarm system shall be installed in all buildings in
accordance with California Building and Fire Code.
115. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division the
applicant shall obtain all applicable Uniform Fire Code (UFC) permits.
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116. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall obtain a copy of
Ventura County Fire District Form No. 126 "Requirements for Construction ".
117. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division the
applicant shall install fire extinguishers in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code.
The placement of extinguishers shall be subject to review and approval by the
Fire District.
118. Prior to framing the applicant shall clear for a distance of one hundred feet all
grass or brush exposing any structure(s) to fire hazards.
G. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 for
compliance with the following conditions:
119. The applicant shall comply with the applicable provisions of Ventura County
Waterworks District No. 1 standard procedures for obtaining domestic water and
sewer services for applicant's projects within the District.
120. Prior to issuance of a building permit, provide Ventura County Waterworks
District:
a. Water and sewer improvement plans in the format required.
b. Hydraulic analysis by a registered Civil Engineer to determine the
adequacy of the proposed and existing water and sewer lines.
C. Copy of approval of fire hydrant locations by Ventura County Fire
Protection District.
d. Copy of District Release and Receipt from Calleguas Municipal Water
District.
e. Cost estimates for water and sewer improvements.
f. Plan check, construction inspection, capital improvement charge, sewer
connection fee and water meter charge.
g. Signed Contract to install all improvements and a Surety Bond.
121. At the time water service connection is made, cross connection control devices
shall be installed on the water system in a manner approved by the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 1.
H. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY WATERSHED PROTECTION
DISTRICT for compliance with the following conditions:
122. Direct storm drain connections to Ventura County Flood Control District facilities
are subject to Ventura County Watershed Protection District permit requirements.
I. Please contact the POLICE DEPARTMENT for compliance with the
following condition:
123. Prior to initiation of the building plan check process for the project, the applicant
shall submit plans in sufficient detail to the Police Department for review and
approval of defensible space concepts to reduce demands on police services. To
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the degree feasible and to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director and the Police Chief, public safety planning recommendations shall be
incorporated into the project plans. The applicant shall prepare a list of project
features and design components that demonstrate responsiveness to defensible
space design concepts.
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