HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1986 111 1008RESOLUTION NO. PC -86 -111
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE APPLICATION
FILED BY U.S. CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION REQUESTING
APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. TR -3049.
ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 500 - 281 -13, -14.
WHEREAS, at a duly notice public hearing on September
24, 1986, the Planning Commission considered the subject application
requesting approval of a vesting tentative tract map to subdivide
the property into 93 single family lots and 4 common area lots.
Located west of the terminus of Loyola Street and Fordham Street
and just north of the CalTrans right -of -way. Happy Camp Canyon
drainage channel parallels the east boundary of the site. The
undeveloped Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park is located to the
north of the site. Property to the west is undeveloped and desig-
nated OS -1. Property to the east is developed with single family
homes. The assessors parcel map number for the project site is
500 - 281- 13 -14.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after review and consider-
ation of the information contained in the staff report dated September
24, 1986, and information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
has found that this project will not have a significant affect on
rv1 the environment; and has reached its decision in the matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the findings contained in the staff
report dated September 24, 1986, which report is incorporated by
reference as though fully set forth herein are hereby approved;
SECTION 2. That at its meeting of September 24, 1986,
the Planning Commission took action to direct staff to prepare
a Resolution with the attached recommended conditions, recommending
approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Permit No. TR -3049; said
Resolution to be presented for consent calendar action at the
next scheduled meeting. The action with the foregoing direction
was approved by the following roll call vote;
AYES: Commissioners Keenan, Claffey, LaPerch
and Rosen;
NOES: None;
ABSENT: Commissioner Holland.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED
1986
ATTEST:
Acting Secretary
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15 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA 91362
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MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Moorpark Planning Commission
FROM: Carol Waldrop, Consultant to the City of Moorpark
DATE: September 24, 1986
SUBJECT: vesting Tentative Tract 3049, Residential Planned
Development 1057, U.S. Condominiums
The following provides a project summary and review of prior
action on Vesting Tentative Tract 3049, RPD 1057. A
detailed discussion and analysis of the project and its
conformance to the subdivision map act and City Code
requirements is contained in the attached staff report.
Project:
Subdivide 58 acres into 97 lots
for 93 single family units and
4 common area lots.
Location:
West of terminus of Loyola Street
and of Fordham Drive.
Surrounding uses:
North - Happy Camp Canyon Regional
Park
South - Cal Trans Right of Way
East - Developed single family
residential
West - Open space
History:
Tentative map approved by County
in 1979 with park site. Map not
recorded and expired.
Zone change to RPD 1.6 approved
in October 1985.
Tentative Map for 93 clustered
townhome units recommended for
denial by the Planning Commission
on June 25, 1986. Applicant directed
by the
City Council to resolve
remaining issues with neighbors.
Applicant agreed to a 90 day
time extension for action on the
Tentative map. Time extension
expires, Nov. 4, 1986.
Project 93 single family units, 56 accessed
description from an extension of Loyola Street
and 37 from an extension of
Fordham Drive.
Lots 1 - 93 single family,-ranging
from 6000 to 18000 square feet
lots, four floor plans, I and 2
story, 2,3,and 4 bedrooms.
Homeowners Association
1.0 Prior Action
On June 25, 1986 the Planning Commission reviewed the
original proposed project for 93 townhome units in a
clustered development. Following discussion of the project,
considerations of conditions recommended by the Parks and
Recreation Commission, and hearing testimony -from neighbors
on Loyola Street, the three members present at the Com-
mission meeting voted two to one to deny the project,
stating that the primary concern with the project was with
the amount of grading intrusion into the 20% slope.
The proposed project was reviewed by the City Council in a
public hearing on July 21, 1986. The Council voted to
approve the project. At the next meeting of the Council on
August 4, 1986, the Council voted to reconsider the action
Of July 21 approving Tentative Tract 3049 and Planned
Development 1057 subject to findings and conditions, and
then voted to rescind the action of July 21_ The primary
concern was that of additional traffic on Loyola Street.
The applicant consented to an extension of the time required
for the City to take action on the subdivision map. The
time period was extended by mutual consent for 90 days,
expiring November 4, 1986. The applicant was directed to
work with representatives of the concerned neighbors
and return to the Council, or to the Planning Commission if
the project were changed substantially, when an acceptable
solution has been agreed upon between neighbors and the
project applicant_
1.1 Summary of Major Issues
The citizens who attended the public hearings to speak in
Opposition to the project were concerned that the increase
in daily vehicle trips associated with the 93 unit townhouse
project would impact the livability of their residential
street. Even though several conditions were recommended by
both the Planning Commission and the City Council members,
the concern regarding traffic on Loyola and the
concentration of traffic added to SR 118 remained unresolved
to the extent that the Council acted to rescind their
approval and direct the applicant to work with neighbors to
reach a mutually acceptable solution.
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2.0 Revised Project
In order to address the concerns of the neighbors and those
expressed at both the-Planning Commission and City Council
meetings, the applicant has redesigned the project, changing
both the unit type and the siting of those units.
Therefore, it is the determination of staff that the project
should be reviewed_. by the Planning Commission for their
recommendation prior to. returning to the Council. The
Planning Commission, at he September 24 meeting will
action on the tentative map take
and negative declaration.
Development plans for the Planned Development Permit are in
progress. The applicant will return to the Planning com-
mission at a later date for final review of Residential
Planned Development 1057. The revised project concept has
been reviewed by the neighbors who have expressed their
support. It should be noted that their support is
contingent upon the installation of traffic control devices
(stop signs) at specific locations in the neighborhood. The
request is being reviewed by the City traffic engineer. The
requirement for street maintenance during and after
construction, requested by the neighbors, is enforced in
connection with issuance of building permits. A letter from
the neighbors' representative indicating that the revised
project addresses their concern with traffic issues will be
presented at the Commission meeting.
2.1 Summary of Project Features
The project, as revised, consists of single family homes in
two clusters. A cluster of 57 units is proposed at the
north portion of the site at the extension of Loyola Street.
This street extends in the same configuration as the
previously proposed emergency access road and connects to
the extension of Fordham Drive. A second cluster of 37
single family homes is located at the southerly end of the
property. A central recreation area will be provided,
linking the two clusters of homes. The recreation area
includes a recreation building, pool, jaeuzzi, full court
basketball area, tot lot and
10 picnic facilities. Parking for
cars is provided. The single family homes will be of
four different floor plans, one and two stories. The lot
sizes range from 6000 to 18,000 square feet with a
minimum pad size of 5000 square feet. The units themselves
range from 1800 to 2500 square feet and have two and three
car garages. The units are plaster and tile roof with wood
fascia, bronze and anodized windows, and metal balcony
railings. All rear yards will be fenced. Fifty eight
percent of the total site area will be developed, leaving
remaining
intrusion into 4 1 space.
the 20% slopeis reduced ainuthis p 9 ject as
revised from 348 to 21.88.
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2.2 Recommended Co:iditions
During the review of the original project, several
conditions were recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Those conditions which are applicable to the revised project
are summarized as follows and are included in the conditions
of approval attached as Exhibit C. The Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed the revised project on September 3,
1986. Their recommended conditions are included in Exhibit
C.
2.2.1. For the purpose of providing security for the
homeowners, the use of perimeter fencing shall be
evaluated by the Director of Planning and the Sheriff's
Department and an administrative determination be made
as to whether to require perimeter fencing. This
determination shall be made in writing by the Director
Of Community Development prior to the issuance of
building permits.
Comment: The question of perimeter fencing has been
reviewed with both the Fire Department and the
Sheriff's Department. Their recommendation is that
individual yards be fenced along the property line but
that the open space areas should remain unfenced. *40
2.2.2 No certificate of occupancy be granted for the
units north of the Loyola Street extension until the
signalization and intersection improvements at
Princeton and SR 118 are installed. If the signal is
not installed by June 1987, the City Council may waive
the requirement.
Comment: Should the Planning Commission and City
Council choose to retain this condition, staff
recommended that the wording be changed to read "no
certificate of occupancy be granted for the 37 unit
cluster at the southerly end of the project...", since
that is the developer's second phase as currently
planned.
2.2.3 The Planning Commission recommended deleting the
Parks and Recreation recommendation for a twelve to
fourteen person jacuzzi for both health and energy
conservation reasons.
Comment: The Parks and Recreation Commission, in the
September 3 review of the revised project, reiterated
their request for a jacuzzi. The applicant has agreed
to include the jacuzzi if so desired by the Planning
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Commission and City Council.
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2.2.4 In lieu of Los Angeles Avenue AOC funds, an
equivalent fee be paid to the Alternate Route Fund. By
a 4/5 vote of Council, these funds may go the the Los
Angeles Avenue AOC fund.
2.2.5 Oak tree protection. At the request of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, the applicant has
provided, on the tentative map, the identification and
location of oak trees on the project site. This oak
tree survey indicates that no oak trees are located in
the area of development. An additional condition
requires that a report be provided which specifies the
condition of oak trees and identifies measures to
protect the trees from damage due to grading.
3.0 Summary of Major Issues
The following provides a staff summary of the major project
issues regarding the revised project.
3.1 Park and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed
project on Sept 3, 1986. The Commissioners, consistent with
their prior action, recommended to the Planning Commission
that in lieu fees be required to satisfy the requirements of
/- the City's Parkland Dedication Ordinance in that the City's
Parks and Recreation. Commission policy is to not accept
parks of less than 6 acres because park development and
maintenance is not cost effective below the 6 acre size and
that, given the remote location of the park, events there
might create additional traffic on the neighborhood streets.
The Parks and Recreation Commission required a 1000 square
foot meeting room to be included in the facility providing
rest rooms, kitchen and storage for the 20' x 40' pool, and
reiterated their recommendation for a 12 to 14 person sized
jacuzzi. They deleted parking spaces from the proposed
parking lot to create a larger grassy area in the recreation
complex. The project also provides a full court basketball
area, 2500 square foot tot lot, and a picnic area in the
centrally located recreation area.The Parks and Recreation
Commission considered the potential need for an additional
tot lot and picnic area on the Fordham cluster in order to
satisfy the recreational needs of those residents. The
Commission determined that if the minimum pad size for the
single family lots is 5000 square feet or greater, such an
additional lot would not be necessary. The applicant has
provided verification of that minimum size. If the pad size
is reduced to less than 5000 square feet, the applicant will
be required to return to the Parks and Recreation Commission
for approval of the size and location of a second tot. lot,
picnic area.
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3.2 Traffic and Circulation
The revised project provides for an extension of Fordham
Drive over the existing bridge and continuing through the
project area in a similar configuration to the previously
proposed access road to connect with the extension of
Loyola. All streets will now be public. All units may be
accessed either from Fordham or Loyola, resulting in a more
equitable distribution of traffic through the surrounding
residential neighborhood. The revised traffic study
indicates that these units will generate approximately the
same site traffic as the previous design, and therefore the
impacts on the external study area arterial street system
(ie, at the two Princeton Avenue intersections) would remain
unchanged. The dispersion of the project into two clusters
not only reduces the amount of traffic utilizing Loyola
Street but also provides alternate access points to further
distribute traffic potentially generated from the 56 unit
cluster. The revised project will add some vehicle trips to
Westwood and Amherst, but by redistributing traffic in this
manner, it is the conclusion of the Traffic Study (Exhibit
B) that the project will not have any significantly adverse
effects on the operation of either the local street system
adjacent to the study site or the arterial street system
serving the study area.
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The revised project substantially reduces the amount of
grading which intrudes in the areas of greater than 208
slope from 348 to 21.88. The remaining areas of intrusion
are indicated by shading on Exhibit A -2.
The City's Land Use Element discourages development on
hillsides with slopes in excess of 208 or on ridgelines.
Analysis of the site and grading plan indicates that the
significant landforms and viewsheds are preserved. Section
4.1.1 of the staff report discusses specifically the
rationale of the grading plan. Given that 428 of the
project is in open space and the clustered single family
development respects the topography of the site to the
extent possible, the Council could find that the project
substantially meets the intent of the Land Use Element
Policy, a finding that is consistent with previous action of
the Commission and Council.
3.4 Summary
The revised project provides appropriate clustering of
units, and, in general, conformance to the natural surround-
ings and viewshed. Even though the project as designed has
areas of intrusion into 208 slope, 428 of the site is left
in open space. The redesigned project addresses both the
concern with grading intrusion expressed by the Planning
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r Commission and the issue of traffic on Loyola raised by the
existing neighbors and reiterated by the Council. Abundant
areas of open space surrounding the developed area, natural
landscaped buffers between the project site and the existing
developed area to the east, and softly contoured slopes at
the entry are additional positive features of the project.
4.0 Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission direct staff
to prepare a resolution to approve the tentative map and
negative declaration subject to the recommended conditions
and amended or additional ,conditions for consideration by
the Planning Commission at its next regular meeting.
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City of Moorpark Planning Commission
Staff Report and Recommendation
Meeting of September 24, 1986
Subject: Vesting Tentative Tract No. 3049, and
Residential Planned Development 1057
Applicant: U.S. Condominium, California Corporation
P. O. Box 233
Moorpark, CA
Request: The applicant is requesting approval of the
following:
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o a vesting tentative tract map to
subdivide the property into 93 single
family lots and 4 common area lots. The
applicant will return to the Planning
Commission at a future date requesting
the approval of:
o a residential planned development permit
for the construction of the single
family units.
1.0 LOCATION AND PARCEL NUMBER
The property is located west of the terminus of Loyola
Street and Fordham Street and just north of the Cal -Trans
Right of Way. Happy Camp Canyon drainage channel parallels
the east boundary of the site. The undeveloped Happy Camp
Canyon Regional Park is located to the north of the site.
Property to the west is undeveloped and designated OS -1.
Property to the east is developed with single family
homes. The assessors parcel map number for the project site
is 500- 281- 13 -14.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 Project History
In 1979, prior to the incorporation of Moorpark, a tentative
tract map for the project area was approved by the County
Board of Supervisors for single family home units. The map
was not recorded and has expired. Subsequently, in June
1985, the applicant requested a zone change to allow
clustering of the development to conform to the topography
of the site. The zone change was granted by the City
Council in October 1985. The application for this project,
involving a vesting tentative tract map and Planned
Development permit for 93 units, was filed in December of
1985_ The original project for 93 townhome units was
recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on June
25, 1986- The Project was approved by the City Council on
July 21, 1986 and then the Council at the August 4, 1986
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meeting rescinded that action and directed the applicant to
revise the project as necessary to address the remaining
concerns. A time extension was agreed upon extending the
period of time within which the City must take action on the
project until November 4, 1986.
2.2 vesting Tentative Map
In November of 1985 the City Council approved Ordinance 58
relative to provisions for vesting tentative maps. The
approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map
shall confer a vested right to proceed with development in
substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and
standards as described in-Government Code Section 66474.2.
The rights conferred by a vesting map shall last for an
initial period of one (1) year beyond the recordation of the
map. Such time period may be extended by action of the City
Council.
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Site Plan (Exhibit A -1)
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into
97 lots. Lots 94 -97 are common area lots. Fifty eight
percent of the total site area is proposed for development
Entry to the northern portion (56 units) of the development
is from an extension of Loyola Street which then connects to
the extension of Fordham Drive. Entry from the southern
portion (37 units) is from Fordham Drive. A recreation area
is centrally located at the southwester most portion of the
Loyola cluster. Lot sizes range from 6000 - 18,000 square
feet.
3.2 Project Design
The single family development will consist of 9 different
floor plans, both 1 & 2 story, with 2, 3 & 4 bedroom models.
The minimum pad size is 5000 square feet. The houses
average in size from 1800 to 2500 square feet.
The units are plaster and tile roof with wood fascia, and
metal balcony railings. All rear yards will be fenced.
Conditions of approval require that CC &R's be submitted to
the City for approval. CC &R's will specify standards
regarding accessory structures, patio covers and other
Potential owner -added property improvements.
3.3 Recreation and Open Space
The private recreation area will include a recreation
building, with a 1000 square foot meeting room, a 2500
r square foot tot lot, a picnic area, a 20' x 40' pool, a
12 -14 person jacuzzi and a full court basketball area. The
private recreational area will be provided for the use of
the residents of the tract, and will be maintained by a
homeowners' association.
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The open space area adjacent to the developed portion of the
property will also be owned and maintained by the
homeowners' association. Should the association neglect its
maintenance responsibilities, City Assessment District No.
85 -1 can provide back -up maintenance. Areas proposed to be
graded or cleared of brush for fire protection purposes are
to be planted with erosion control material.
Under the City's Parkland Dedication (Quimby) Ordinance and
assuming the current number of units proposed, the developer
is required to dedicate approximately 1.2 acres for public
park use, or pay in -lieu fees. The park area originally
shown on the tentative map was a County requirement based on
several hundred units. The Parks and Recreation Commission
recommended that the approximately 2 acre park, originally
proposed be deleted from the plan for the following reasons:
o The City's Park and Recreation Commission policy is to
not accept parks of less than 6 acres because park
development and maintenance is not cost effective below
the 6 acre size.
o The project site is adjacent to Happy Camp Canyon
Regional Park which will ultimately provide abundant
recreational facilities and playfields.
o Previous action by the Council and Parks and Recreation
Commission indicate a priority for directing funding to
developing existing community park areas rather than
creating additional park sites for which facility
development and ongoing maintenance may not be ensured
by the City's level of funds.
The project provides 428 of the site area in open space
which will be the responsibility of the homeowners
association. A private recreational area is provided
within the project. From the standpoint of the City's
overall plan for the location for parks and program of
funding for park development and maintenance, requiring
in lieu fees per the City's Park Land Dedication
Ordinance will further those goals whereas acquiring
additional acres at this location represents a cost
which is not justified by acreage or accessibility.
4.0 EVIDENCE REGARDING REQUIRED SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND
CITY ZONING ORDINANCE FINDINGS.
Certain findings must,be made in order to determine that the
proposed project�—is consistent with the State Subdivision
Map Act and the City Code. These findings, and the project
information and evidence to support them, are presented
below.
4.1 Consistency of Tentative Map Desi n and Improvements
with Applicable General Plan and . ninn
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4.1.1 General Plan Consistency
An analysis of the project's consistency with the policies
and goals of the City's General Plan (Land Use Element) is
as follows:
Policies and goals addressed under the Residential and
Physical Environment /Hazards sections of the Land Use
Element discourage urban development in mountainous areas,
on hillside with slopes in excess of 20 percent or on
ridgelines. The tentative map shows approximately 428
of the site retained in open space which preserves the
most significant land forms. However, a portion of the
project site will be developed on slopes greater than
20 percent.
Clustering the development and the revisions to the site
plan further reduces encroachment into slope areas. In cases
where intrusion occurs in the slope in excess of 208,
primarily only insignificant landforms are affected. The
revised project reduces the incursion from 348 to 21.88.
The natural slope that parallels the drainage channel will
remain, protecting the viewshed and buffering the visual
effect of new development: on the natural landscape. The
most prominent visual features, land forms, and sensitive
view areas on the site have been preserved. In order to
create a gradual incline at the entrance to Loyola and to
Fordham Drive, the plan shows a contoured variable face
slope which recreates the natural topography.
Development of the property at either the existing land use
designation or any urban density will most likely require
some grading of areas in excess of 20 percent slopes for
building pads or roadways. It should be noted that no
definition of "discourage" is provided in the Land Use
Element. As a result, the Planning Commission and the City
Council may determine that due to the large amount of open
space that will be retained, the relatively small percentage
of the site with excessive slopes that will be developed,
and the difficulty of developing the property without
grading some areas with slopes greater than 20 percent, the
proposed project substantially meets the intent of these
Policies and goals. This determination would be consistent
with previous action of the Commission and Council.
4.1.2 Zoning
The existing RPD 1.6 zone was adopted in October 1985. The
Project conforms to the RPD 1.6 zone.
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4.1.3. Existing Land Use
The property is presently undeveloped and covered with
non - native grass and native sage scrub with some introduced
plants and trees. Existing features on -site include a flood
control channel, two bridge crossings; dirt and gravel
access roads, power poles, fencing. A large drainage
course runs from northwest to southeast through the site.
There is also one Union Oil drill site located within the
property. This site is located where no development is to
occur. It should be noted that since the City incorporated
following the County approval of the entitlement permitting
drilling on the property, the City Council needs to take
Positive action approving a CUP for drilling to be
permitted.
4.1.9 Adjacent Land Uses
North: Undeveloped Happy Camp Canyon regional park
open space.
South: Cal Trans Right of Way
West: Undeveloped open space
East: Existing single family subdivision
The density and land use of the proposed project will
continue the urban land use pattern established to the south
and east of the site. The proposed residential development,
with a density of 1.6 units per acre, is compatible with the
adjacent developed residential tracts which have densities
of approximately 5.5 units per acre.
Implementation of the project will not in itself encourage
the urbanization of the adjacent property to the west, which
would require a general plan amendment from its open space
designation prior to development, or of the Regional park to
the north and Cal Trans right of way to south.
4.2 PHYSICAL SUITABILITY OF THE SITE FOR THE PROPOSED TYPE
AND DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT
4.2.1 Existing Natural Features
The property consists of a series of gently inclined,
southerly trending ridges and intervening drainage courses.
The property is bounded on the east by an improved drainage
control channel and by an existing residential subdivision.
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The site is presently vacant, with no signs of previous site
usage, and is covered with a moderate to heavy growth of
native grasses, weeds, and low shrubs. A few oak trees
exist at scattered locations. Oak trees are designated on
the tract map (Exhibit A -1). Natural side slopes on the
ridge flanks are predominately about 2:1 or flatter, but are
locally as steep as 1;1.
The site appears to be in its virgin condition with the
exception of a flattened (excavated) ridge line and a cut
slope descending to the improved channel at the northeast
corner of the site. Apparently, this area was used to
borrow soils for the adjoining tract development. No other
signs of grading or filled ground were noted.
The proposed development and related grading activities will
be confined primarily to the valley floor and northerly
upland areas of the project site. Approximately 42% of the
site, including the more prominent hillsides
steeply- sloped areas, and
open space. will be left ungraded and preserved in
In addition, visual impacts can be mitigated by retaining as
many mature trees as possible and by landscaping all
man -made slopes and open space areas. All man -made slopes
will also be required to be contoured to blend in with the
r natural topography. The open space areas retained on the
property will mitigate any visual impacts of the project by
forming buffers between on the on -site developed areas and
the undeveloped properties to the west and north.
Project development will necessitate the removal of a
Portion of the on -site grassland habitat. However 42% of
the site will be retained in open space, and similar habitat
is located within the undeveloped Happy Camp Canyon Regional
Park areas to the north and open space west of the project
site.
4.2.2 Drainage
The project site is located within the boundaries of the
Arroyo Simi watershed. Arroyo Simi is one of several
tributaries comprising the larger Calleguas Creek drainage
system through western Ventura County.
The site presently drains through a major drainage course in
a southeasterly direction into an improved County flood
control channel which parallels the site on the east
boundary. These drainages collect and convey runoff from
within the site and adjacent upstream areas for discharge.
No flooding problems exist on -site.
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The increase in impervious surfacing is not anticipated to VW
cause flooding by perceptibly increasing the drainage flow
and, therefore, no negative impacts are anticipated.
4.2.3 Traffic /Circulation - Issue
The project as revised provides 2 points of access to the
project site. One primary access to the project site will
be provided by the extension of Loyola Street west beyond
its current terminus at Westwood Street providing access
from Campus Park Drive. Loyola Street will extend to connect
with the other primary access, provided from the extension
of Fordham Drive beyond its current terminus at Westwood
Street.This access provides an alternate route to SR118 via
Fordham to Westwood to Amherst to Princeton.
4.2.4 Traffic Study for Revised Proiect.
A traffic study was prepared for this project in December
1985 by Thomas Montgomery and Associates and revised in
August of 1986 to reflect the proposed changes in the
project. The traffic study data was obtained by direct
count, field investigation, Cal Trans data and information
for the EIP, prepared for the recently approved Griffin Homes
development north of Campus Park Drive. Existing traffic
conditions are described in Exhibit B. The analysis of
traffic conditions on Princeton Avenue off Campus Park Drive
remain as stated in the original traffic study and indicate
that both are operating at high levels of service during
both commuter peak traffic periods. Princeton Avenue and
Los Angeles Avenue operate at level of service C which is an
acceptable level during the afternoon period. The morning
peak traffic exceeds design capacity by 23.5 percent as a
result of traffic on a westbound 118 being restricted to one
travel lane.
4.2.5 Traffic Generation
The analysis indicates that the 93 unit single family
project would generate less than 500 vehicle trips per day
(VPD) with maximum peak demands of 32 vehicle trips per hour
(VPH) outbound in the morning and inbound in the afternoon
on an average weekday. The diagram of the attached traffic
study indicates how these 32 (VPH) are anticipated to
distribute through neighborhood residential streets to reach
the intersection of Princeton and 118. The traffic study
concludes that traffic from the revised project will be
distributed at less impact on Loyola and more equitable
throughout the residential neighborhood.
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4.2.6 Future Traffic Conditions
The traffic analysis considered related future developments
in the determination of future traffic demand. The
resulting 1990 peak traffic volume estimates discussed on
Exhibit B page 5 indicate that by 1990 both the Campus
Park /Princeton Drive and Princeton Drive /Los Angeles Avenue
intersections would operate at high levels of service (B, C)
with the installation of intersection improvements and
traffic signal controls.
Traffic demands on Loyola Street west of Campus Park Drive
were analyzed (Exhibit B page 7). The carrying capacity of
a low speed two lane roadway is in excess of 5000 VPD.
However, in order to preserve the residential character of
the street an "environmental capacity" of 2000 VPD is a
maximum capacity figure which considers residents'
perceptions of congestion. Currently this residential
collector carries 990 VPD which would increase by 200 VPD to
1,190 VPD upon completion of the project.
Traffic demands of the Fordham , Westwood, Amherst route
were also analyzed. Amherst carries 900 trips per day which
would increase by 280 to 1,180 VPD upon completion of the
project. Westwood, between Loyola, would change from 500 to
590 VPD_
With these increases Loyola Street and Fordham /Westwood/
Amherst would still be operating at well below even the
"perceived" level of congestion. The analysis concludes
that the traffic generated by the proposed project will not
have any significantly adverse effect on the operation of
the local street system adjacent to the project or on the
arterial street system serving this area of the city.
The project site is at the end of the developable area
within this neighborhood. Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park
is located directly to the north and the CalTrans Right of
Way to the south. Property to the west which, if developed
in the future, would not be accessed through this project
site. Therefore this project represents the last addition
to traffic volumes through the neighborhood bounded by
Westwood, Princeton and Campus Park Drive.
4.3 LIKELIHOOD OF PROPOSED PROJECT TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE'.
The the impact of the proposed development on on -site
resources, drainage and traffic circulation has been
adequately mitigated by the project design and proposed
conditions of approval. The project will, therefore, not
�'- cause substantial environmental damage. The negative
declaration and initial study is attached as Exhibit D.
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4.4 LIKELIHOOD OF PROPOSED PROJECT YO CAUSE SERIOUS PUBLIC
HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Provisions for services to the subdivision are as follows:
4.4.1 Water and Sanitation.
The increased demand in connection with this project is not
anticipated to significantly impact existing water supply
availability, and sufficient water supply currently is
available to meet the demands of cumulative development in
the City.
It shall be the developer's responsibility to determine if
the existing facilities are capable of providing an adequate
supply of water for domestic and fire flow requirements.
Any upgrading of the existing facilities necessary to supply
the subject property shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
The District is in the early stages of planning a sewerage
treatment plant expansion project. Since the cumulative
increase of flow into the existing treatment plant is
directly related to the rate at which new connections to the
sewerage system are made, the currently available plant
capacity could be consumed prior to completion of any plant
expansion. This could cause a delay in issuance of a "will
serve" letter to the applicant to insure the plant expansion
will be complete when sewer service begins.
Any upgrading of the existing facilities necessary to
provide service to the subject property and surrounding
area, shall be the responsibility of the developer.
4.4.2 Fire Prevention.
The County Fire Prevention Department, which provides
service to the City of Moorpark under contract, has
indicated that adequate protection is available to the
project site. The project is proposed for a "high fire
hazard" area due to the topography and vegetation of the
site.
Fire prevention measures, such as clearing natural vege-
tation within 100 feet of any structure, and the use of fire
retardant materials in roofing shall be provided.
The provision of two primary access points to the
development, connected by a private road, satisfies the
County Fire Prevention Department access requirements.
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r Under the County Facility Fee Ordinance, fees are collected
from developers of residential, commercial and industrial
projects to offset the cost of additional fire stations and
equipment necessitated by the incremental demand from
additional development. However, the fees cannot be used
for operation and maintenance costs, which must be met by
the District's other revenue sources. The applicant will be
required to contribute facility fees.
4.4.3. Law Enforcement.
Police protection in Moorpark is provided by the County
Sheriff's Department under contract to the City. According
to the Sheriff's Department, the proposed project may
require service area adjustments, but is not expected to
significantly impact law enforcement capabilities, provided
that future staffing and equipment needs are met. The
Sheriff's Department reviewed the design of the revised
project, and recommended no additional measures. Their
original measures have been incorporated into the conditions
of approval.
Developer fees are also required to be contributed for
construction of law enforcement facilities and provision of
equipment. Similar to the fees collected by the Fire
Protection District, these fees cannot be used for
operations or maintenance costs. The developer also is
required to contribute these fees.
4.4.4 Education.
The proposed project is located within the Moorpark Unified
School District (MUSD) . Capacity is available at all
District schools, with the exception of the Peach Hill
Elementary School, Flory School and the High School.
Relocatable classrooms have been placed at the schools to
accommodate additional students. The MUSD is planning on
adding more relocatable classrooms at its elementary schools
and the high school to expand available capacity. Current
improvement plans also call for the construction of an
elementary school in Planned Community 3 by 1987 and an
elementary school within the Griffin Campus Village project
by 1988. State aid funding opportunities are presently
being explored to provide assistance in the development of a
relocated high school to be located in Planned Community No.
3. Completion of this school is proposed for 1988 or 1989
with an initial capacity of 885 students and expansion
capabilities to 1,500.
The proposed project is
46 elementary, 14 junior
expected to generate approximately
high, and 15 high school students.
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The developer will be required to contribute fees for the
future construction of school facilities. These fees are
based on an overall student generation, factor of .7
students per unit.
The Planning Commission and the City Council in reviewing
the impacts of the proposed project, must make one of the
following findings consistent with Section 8941 of the
School Facilities Fee /Dedication Ordinance. Findings (a)
and (c) can be made for the project, since school facility
fees will be paid by the developer.
a) That the school district has entered into an agreement
with the applicant or some other person which agreement
provides a feasible means for mitigating any
aggravation of such conditions of over - crowding which
would otherwise be caused by the residential
development;
b) Where the application is for a building permit, that
the applicant has paid the facilities fee specified in
Section 8942 and, where applicable, the land fee
specified in Section 8943;
C) Where the application is for an approval which does not
include the grant of a building permit, that such
approval is conditioned upon the dedication of land (if
any) required of the applicant pursuant to Section
8943, and, further, that the map, variance or permit so
approved contains notice that the issuance of any
building permit for residential development of the
property shall be subject to the payment for such fees
as may be required pursuant to this Chapter;
d) That there are specific, overriding physical, economic,
social or environmental factors which justify approval
of the residential development without requiring the
payment of fees or the dedication of land which would
otherwise be required pursuant to this Chapter;
e) Where the application is for a building permit, that
the permit will be for the repair, alteration or
replacement of a lawfully constructed residential unit
which was lawfully occupied as a residential unit at
some time within the one year period immediately
preceding the date on which the application is
accepted.
4.4.5 Air Quality.
Air quality impacts in connection with this development are V
considered to be an acceptable level.
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4.4.6 Noise.
Noise levels in the immediate project vicinity are presently
not significant. Further, noise from traffic generated by
the proposed development is not anticipated to significantly
impact existing noise levels.
4.5 POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF PROPOSED PROJECT WITH PUBLIC
EASEMENTS OR WATERWAYS
No public access easements exist on they
waterways. property. Further
the subdivision does not contain nor front on any public
5.0 SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND CODE COMPLIANCE:
Based upon the evidence and conclusions set forth above, it
is determined that the proposed project, with the attached
conditions, meets the requirements of Government Code
Section 66473.5 66474.6 and 66478.1 et. seq. and City Code
Section 8163 -3. The findings that were discussed in the
previous section are summarized below. The section of this
staff report in which the evidence supporting these findings
is presented is shown in parentheses.
1. Subdivision Map Act Findings
a. The proposed map is consistent with the applicable
general and specific plans (Section 4.1);
b. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision
are consistent with the applicable general and specific
plans (Section 4.1);
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of
development proposed (Section 4.2), in that the visual
impacts of grading on the project site are adequately
mitigated by the retention of 426 of the site in open
space and contour grading;
d. The design of the subdivision and the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitats (Section
4.3) ;
e. The design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems (Section 4.4);
f. The design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements would not conflict with easements,
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acquired by the public at large, for access through or *400
use of property within the proposed subdivision
(Section 4.5);
g. There would be no discharge of waste from the proposed
subdivision into an existing community sewer system in
violation of existing water quality control
requirements under Water Code Sections 13000 et seq.
(Section 4.5).
2. City Ordinance Code Find
a. The proposed use is compatible with existing and future
land use within the zone and the general area in which
the proposed use is to be located (Section 4.1 ); In
that the open space buffer area provided adjacent to
the undeveloped properties to the west and north, and
the proposed lot design adjacent to the property to the
east, renders the project compatible with these lands;
b. The proposed use would not be obnoxious or harmful to
adjacent properties (Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5);
C. The proposed use would not impact the integrity or
character of the zone in which it is to be located
(Section 4.1);
d. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety convenience or welfare
(Sections 4.2, 4.3 , 4.4, 4.5, 4.6).
6.0 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) COMPLIANCE:
SAGE Institute, Inc., under contract to the City of Moorpark
Department of Community Development, conducted an initial
study to evaluate the potential impact of this project upon
the environment. Based upon the findings contained in the
initial study, it was determined that the proposal would not
have a significant impact on the environment.
A Negative Declaration (Exhibit D) was prepared and publicly
noticed for fourteen (14) days. No comments have been
received.
7.0 DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A development Advisory Committee meeting was held during the
week of June 2, 1986 and again regarding the revised
project on September 3, 1986. Representatives of the City
Engineer, County Fire Department and Sage Institute Inc.
(consultant to the City Community Development Department)
met with a representative of U.S. Condo and the project
engineer to discuss the proposed conditions of approval.
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No written comments on the revised project have been
received to date.
9.0 RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Recommend to the City Council that it approve the
Negative Declaration.
2. Direct staff to prepare a resolution recommending
approval of the negative declaration, and the APPROVAL
of the tentative tract map, subject to the proposed
conditions of approval (Exhibit "C "), for consideration
by the Planning Commission at the next regular meeting.
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Carol Waldrop Michael A. Rubin
SAGE Institute, Inc. Senior Planner
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A -1 Tentative Tract
A -2 Shaded Areas of Slope Intrusion
2. Exhibit B Traffic Study
3. Exhibit C Conditions of Approval
4. Exhibit D Negative Declaration, Initial Study
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the
Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, on
Wednesday , the 24 day of September
beginning at the hour of 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers in the C tp6
Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark. Avenue, Moorpark, California- 93021
for the purpose of consideration of the proposed project hereinbeloW described,
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to California State law,
an evaluation has been conducted to determine if the proposed project could
significantly affect the environment;_ and that, based upon an unitial review,
it has been found that a significant affect would not occur; therefore,a Negative
Declaration has been completed -in compliance with State CEQA- Guidelines
issued thereunder.
Entitlement: Vesting Tentative Tract TR3049 Residential
Planned Development
Applicant: U.S. Condominium
Proposal: 93 Single family homes.
Location: West of the Terminus of Loyola Street, south
of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park, north of
Cal Trans right of way.
Assessor's Parcel No.: 500- 281- 12, -14.
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE
If you challenge the proposed action in Court, you may be limited
to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the • Planning Department at or prior to the public hearing.
JL you have any questions or comments regarding the project, contact the
Community Development Department at the City Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California 93021; Phone: (805) 529 -6864.
DATED: September 8 , 19 86'.
Title: Administrative Secretary
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CONDITIONS FOR: Tentative Tract Map 3049
APPLICANT: U.S. Condominiums
DATE: September 24, 1986
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
1. That the conditions of approval of this tract map
supersede all conflicting notations, specifications,
dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be
shown on said map and. that all of the provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Subdivision
Ordinance, and adopted City policies apply.
2. That all requirements of any law or agency of the
State, Ventura County, and City of Moorpark and any
other governmental entity shall be met and all such
requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become
conditions of this entitlement.
3. That no condition of this entitlement shall be
interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of
law, or any lawful rules or regulations or orders of an
authorized governmental agency. In instances where
more than one set of rules apply, the stricter ones
shall take precedence.
4. That if any of the conditions or limitations of this
entitlement are held to be invalid, that holding shall
not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or
limitations set forth.
5. That no zoning clearance shall be issued for the
companion entitlement until each phase of the final map
that includes the units for which the clearances have
been requested has been recorded. Prior to
construction, a zoning clearance shall be obtained from
the Community Development Department and a building
permit shall be obtained from the Building and Safety
Division.
6. That applicant agrees as a condition of issuance (or
renewal) for the use of this permit, to defend, at his
sole expense, any action brought against the City
because of issuance (or renewal) of this permit, or in
the alternative, to relinquish this permit. Applicant
will reimburse the City for any court costs and /or
attorney's fees which the City may be required by a
court to pay as a result of any such action. City may,
at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of
any such action, but such participation shall not
relieve applicant of his obligations under this
condition.
7. That applicant's recordation of this map shall be
deemed to be acceptance by applicant of all conditions
of this map.
8. That all on -site utilities shall be placed underground.
CITY ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
9. That prior to Recordation, the developer shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a
grading plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer;
shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post
sufficient surety guaranteeing completion.
10. Prior to recordation of the final maps, a Homeowner's
Association shall be created. Copies of the By -laws,
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC and R's)
shall be submitted to the Community Development
Director for approval. The purpose of the Homeowner's
Association shall be to oversee and maintain the
on -site private recreational facilities, the open space
area, on -site drainage facilities, with the exception
of the County Flood Control District channel; the
access road for fire protection, the construction of
accessory structures, patio covers or remodeling within
the project for its architectural compatibility with
the existing units. Lots 94 through - - -- shall be
dedicated to the Homeowner's Association, and shall be
preserved in undeveloped open space. These responsibilities
shall be indicated in the CC and R's. Upon approval by
both the Community Development Director and State
Department of Real Estate, the CC and R's shall then be
recorded.
11. That City Assessment District No. 85 -1 shall provide
for the maintenance of all on -site open space areas, to
be activated as necessary, should the Homeowner's
Association not maintain these areas. Total cost of
the maintenance shall be-borne by the lot owners within
the tract.
12. That in conjunction with recordation, the developer
shall offer to dedicate on the final map to the City
of Moorpark, a public service easement as required.
13. The tentative map shall expire three years from the
date of approval. Failure to record a final map with
the County Recorder prior to expiration of the
tentative map shall terminate all proceedings, and any
subdivision of the land shall require the filing and
r" processing of a new tentative map.
14. That at the time water service connection is made,
cross connection control devices shall be installed on
the water system in accordance with the requirements of
the Ventura County Division of Environmental Health.
15. Prior to recordation of the final map, an
" Unconditional" Will -Serve Letter shall be obtained
from County Waterworks District No. 1 for sewage and
water service for each lot created. Said letter shall
be filed with the Community Development Department. If
said "Unconditional" Will -Serve Letter in a form
satisfactory to the City cannot be obtained from the
County Waterworks District, the developer shall execute
proper disposition of the site; and shall obtain the
Community Development Director's written concurrence of
the recommended disposition before undertaking
development.
16. That prior to any work being conducted in Happy Camp
drain, the developer shall obtain a Ventura County
Flood Control District watercourse Encroachment Permit.
17. That in conjunction with recordation, the developer
shall offer to dedicate on the final map to the Ventura
County Flood Control District, a storm drain easement of
sufficient width to permit an ultimate right of way for
the Happy Camp drain in accordance with the approval of
the Flood Control District.
18. That lot to lot drainage easements and secondary
drainage easements shall be delineated on the final
map. Assurance shall be provided: to the City that
these easements will be adequately maintained by
property owners to safely convey storm water flows.
19. That the developer shall construct any necessary
drainage facilities, including brow ditch and slope
bench drainage channels, with a permanent earthtone
color(s) so as to minimize visual impacts. Said colors
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning as part
of the grading plan.
20. That in order to reduce the visual impacts of grading,
the developer shall construct all slopes with a
"rounded -off" top and toe and shall blend graded slopes
in the natural slopes and shall also undulate and vary
the angle of the slope faces so as to break up the
appearance of otherwise flat and uniform slope faces.
21. Site distances for turning movements into and out of
the intersection between lot numbers 93 and 76 shall
meet the City's requirements and are subject to
approval of the City Engineer.
22. No drainage water from a 50 year storm shall leave the
tract along Loyola Street or Fordham St.
23. An 18 inch slough wall shall be constructed directly
behind the sidewalk where toe of slopes are adjacent
to the back of the sidewalk so as to reduce debris from
entering streets. Said slough wall locations shall be
shown on grading plan and are subject to approval of
the City Engineer.
24. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the
construction of this project, all work shall be
immediately stopped and the Ventura County
Environmental Health Department, the Fire Department,
the Sheriff's Department and the City Inspector shall
be notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until
clearance has been issued by all of these agencies.
25. That if archaeological or historical artifacts are
uncovered during grading operations, the developers
shall ensure the preservation of the site; shall obtain
the services of a qualified archaeologist to recommend
proper disposition of the site; and shall obtain the
Community Development Director's written concurrence of
the recommended disposition before undertaking
development.
26. That during grading of on -site roads and building pads,
regular watering of unpaved areas shall occur to reduce
fugitive dust emissions.
27. That prior to recordation, the developer shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a
detailed soils report certified by a Registered Civil
Engineer in the state of California. The grading plan
shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved
soils report.
28. That prior to recordation, the developer shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, street
improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil
Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City
of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post
sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the
improvements.
The improvements shall include concrete curb and
gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, striping and signing,
and paving in accordance with the Ventura County Road
Standards. The applicable Road Standard Plates are as
follows:
o Plate B -5A: Between Loyola Street and Fordham
Street
o Plate B- SB:All remaining interior stree"
o Existing Bridges over Flood Control Channel shall
be improved to include concrete curb and gutter,
sidewalk, paving per Ventura County Standards.
All cul de sacs per Plate C -3.
o All cul de sacs per Plate c -2
29. That in conjunction with the recordation of the final
map, the developer shall offer to dedicate on the final
map to the City of Moorpark for public use, all the
public street right -of -way shown on the final map.
30. That in conjunction with recordation, the developer
shall dedicate on the Final Map to the City of Moorpark
the access rights adjacent to the road between Loyola
Street and Fordham Street.
31. That prior to any work being conducted within the State
or City right of way, the developer shall obtain an
encroachment permit from the appropriate agency.
32. That prior to recordation, the developer shall
demonstrate adequate protection from a ten year
frequency storm to the satisfaction of the City of
Moorpark.
33. That prior to recordation, the developer shall
demonstrate legal access for each parcel to the
satisfaction of the City of Moorpark.
34. That prior to recordation, the developer shall deposit
with the City of Moorpark a contribution for the Los
Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution.
The actual deposit shall be the then current Los
Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution
applicable rate at the time of recordation.
In lieu of Los Angeles Avenue AOC funds, an equivalent
fee be paid to the Alternate Route Fund. By a 4/5 vote
of the Council, these funds may go the the Los Angeles
Avenue AOC fund.
35. That prior to recordation, the developer shall indicate
in writing to the City of Moorpark, the disposition any
water wells that may exist within the site. If any
wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if they are
abandoned and have not been properly sealed, they must
be destroyed per Ventura county Ordinance No. 2372.
36. That prior to the submittal of the final map, the
developer shall transmit by certified mail a copy of
the conditionally approved tentative map together with
a copy of Section 66436 of the State Subdivision Map
Act to each public entity or public utility that is an
easement holder of record. written compliance shall be
submitted to the City of Moorpark.
37. That prior to recordation the developer shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval,
drainage plans, hydrologic, and hydraulic calculations
prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter
into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete
the improvements and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing the construction of improvements. The
drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the
following conditions before and after development:
Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water
courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions,
collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps, drainage
courses.
38. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review
and approval along with the grading plan. Along with
the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all
graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of
completion of grading. If any interim grading is to
remain longer than 60 days, interim slopes shall be
hydroseeded and irrigated until plantings are able to
survive.
39. That the developer shall pay all energy costs
associated with street lighting for a period of one
year from the initial energizing of the street lights.
40. That prior to recordation, the developer shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, an Oak
Tree Survey prepared by a qualified arborist, landscape
architect, or other professional specializing in the
morphology and care of oak trees.
VENTURA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CONDITIONS•
41. That the site is subject to acreage assessment fees for
flood control purposes. Prior to recordation of the
final map for each phase, the Ventura County Flood
Control acreage assessment fee requirement must be
satisfied.
r 42. That in conjunction with recordation, the developer
shall offer to dedicate on the Final (Parcel) Map to
the Ventura County Flood Control District a storm drain
easement of sufficient width to permit an ultimate
right of way for the Happy Camp Drain in accordance
with the approval of the Flood Control District.
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
43. That all drives shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of 13 feet, 6 inches (1316 ").
44. That access roads shall not exceed 15% grade.
45. That street signs within any phase of the project shall
be installed prior to occupancy of any unit within the
phase.
46. That prior to construction, the applicant shall submit
plans to the Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention
for the approval of the location of fire hydrants.
Show existing hydrants on plan within 380 feet of the
development.
47. That fire hydrants shall be installed and in service
prior to combustible construction and shall conform to
the minimum standards of the County Water Works
f- Manual.
a. Each hydrant shall be a 6 inch wet barrel design,
and shall have one 4 inch and one 2 -1/2 inch
outlet.
b. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no
less than 20 per square inch residual pressure.
C. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 500 feet on center,
and so located that no structure will be farther
than 250 feet from any one hydrant.
d. Fire hydrants shall be 24 inch on center, recessed
from the curb face.
48. That the minimum fire flow required shall be determined
by the type of building construction, fire walls, and
fire protection devices provided, as specified by the
I.S.O. Guide for Determining Required Fire Flow.
49. That all grass or brush exposing any structures shall
be cleared for a distance of 100 feet prior to framing,
according to the Ventura County Weed Abatement
Ordinance.
50. That an approved spark arrester shall be installed on
the chimney of any structure (California Administrative
Code, Title 24, Section 2- 1217).
51. That a plan shall be submitted to the Ventura County
Bureau of Fire Prevention for review indicating the
method in which buildings are to be identified.
/ 52. That'portions of this development may be in a hazardous
fire area that those structures shall meet fire zone 4
building code requirements.
53. That building plans of public assembly areas, which
have an occupant load of 50 or more, shall be submitted
to the Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention for
review.
54. That any structure greater than 5,000 square feet in
area and /or 5 miles from a fire station shall be
provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with Ventura County Ordinance #14.
55. That a 100 foot buffer zone shall be established and
maintained between the dwelling units and open space.
MOORPARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONDITIONS:
56. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any
dwelling unit, payment of School Facility Fees shall be
pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 9 of the Moorpark
Ordinance Code.
10— 57. If any of the improvements which the subdivider is
required to construct or install is is to be
constructed or installed upon land in which the
subdivider does not have title or interest sufficient
for such purposes, the subdivider shall do all of the
following at least 60 days prior to the filing of the
final map for approval pursuant to Government Code
Section 66457.
a. Notify the City of Moorpark (hereafter "City ") in
writing that the subdivider wishes the City to
acquire an interest in the land which is
sufficient for such purposes as provided in
Government Code Section 66462.5;
b. Supply the City with (i) a legal description of
the interest to be acquired, (ii) a map or diagram
of the interest to be acquired sufficient to
satisfy the requirements of subdivision (e) of
Section 1250.310 of the Code of Civil Procedure,
(iii) a current appraisal report prepared by an
appraiser approved by the City which expresses an
opinion as to the current fair market value of the
interest to be acquired, atFd (iv) a current
Litigation Guarantee Report;
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C. Enter into an agreement with the City, guaranteed
by such cash deposits or other security as the
City may require, pursuant to which the subdivider
will pay all of the City's cost (jUcluding,
without limitation, attorney's fees and overhead
expenses) of acquiring such an interest in the
land.
58. That a private recreational area shall be provided in
the location shown on the tentative, map. The private
recreation area shall include a recreation building
with a 1,000 sq.ft. meeting room, a 20 by 40 foot
pool, a 12 -14 person sized jacuzzi, a 2,500 square foot
fenced tot lot with equipment and sand base, and a
picnic area with two 6' aluminum picnic tables, a
double size family grill and two permanent 22 gallon
litter receptacles,a full court basketball area, a
parking lot for 10 cars and landscaped grassy area.
Security lighting shall be provided.
In the event that final pad sizes are less than a 5000
square foot minimum, the project will return to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for their review of the
need for a second tot lot and picnic area in the
Fordham cluster of 37 homes.
Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance for the
project, specifications for play equipment in the tot
lots shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for review and approval.
59. That a licensed security guard or fencing of the
construction area be provided during the construction
phase.
60. That for the purpose of providing security for the
homeowners, the use of perimeter fencing be evaluated
by the Director of Planning and the Sheriff's
Department and an administrative determination be made
as to whether to require perimeter fencing. This
determination shall be made in writing by the Director
of Planning prior to the issuance of building permits.
61. That no certificate of occupancy be granted for the 37
unit cluster at the southerly portion of the site until
the signalization and intersection improvements at
Princeton and SR 118 are installed. If the signal is
not installed by June 19878, the City Council may waive
the requirement.