HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2000 0391 0612RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2000 -391
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 99 -4 ON THE APPLICATION OF
F &A INVESTMENTS FOR ONE INDUSTRIAL /WAREHOUSE
BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 8 OF TRACT NO. 3492 ON THE
EASTERLY SIDE OF CONDOR DRIVE BETWEEN ITS TWO
INTERSECTIONS WITH LOS ANGELES AVENUE (ASSESSOR
PARCEL NO. 513 -0- 060 -095)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on June 12, 2000,
the Planning Commission considered Industrial Planned Development
Permit No. 99 -4 on the application of F &A Investments for a
72,460 square foot (65,486 sq. ft. ground floor, 6,974 sq. ft.
second floor) tilt -up industrial /warehouse building located on
lot 8 of Tract No. 3492 located on the easterly side of Condor
Drive between its intersections with Los Angeles Avenue (Assessor
Parcel No. 513 -0- 060 -095; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 12, 2000, the Planning
Commission opened the public hearing, took testimony from all
those wishing to testify, and closed the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission after review and
consideration of the information contained in the staff report,
the Negative Declaration and public testimony, has reached a
decision on this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the
following findings:
INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS:
Based upon the information set forth above, it is determined that
this application with the attached conditions meets the
requirements of the City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section
17.44.030 in that:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the intent and
provisions of the City's General Plan and Title 17 of the
Municipal Code.
2. The proposed use is compatible with the character of the
surrounding development.
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3. The proposed use will not be obnoxious or harmful or impair
the utility of the neighboring properties or uses.
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare.
5. The proposed use is compatible with the scale, visual
character and design of the surrounding properties, designed
so as to enhance the physical and visual quality of the
community, and the structure has design features which
provide visual relief and separation between land uses of
conflicting character.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission does hereby find that
the aforementioned project is consistent with the City's General
Plan.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission has received and
considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration
prior to acting on the proposed project and has found that this
document adequately addresses the environmental effects of the
proposed project.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Division 13) of the Public Resources
Code of the State of California {beginning at Section 210001, the
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council:
1. That the Negative Declaration prepared for this project
has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State Guidelines.
2. That the Negative Declaration be adopted.
SECTION 4. That the Planning Commission recommends to the
City Council approval of Industrial Planned Development Permit
No. 99 -4 subject to the following conditions:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 99 -4
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
General Requirements
Permitted Uses
CDD -1. The permit is granted for the land and project as
identified on the entitlement application form and as
shown on the approved plot plans and elevations. The
location of all site improvements shall be as shown on
the approved plot plans and elevations except or unless
otherwise indicated herein in the following conditions.
All proposed uses of these buildings shall be required
to receive a Zoning Clearance from the Department of
Community Development. The Department may determine
that certain uses will require other types of
entitlements or environmental assessment.
Other Regulations
CDD -2. The development is subject to all applicable
regulations of the M -1 Zone, and all requirements and
enactment's of Federal, State, Ventura County, City
authorities, and any other governmental entities, and
all such requirements and enactment's shall, by
reference, become conditions of this permit.
Discontinuance of Use
CDD -3. The Industrial Planned Development Permit shall expire
when any of the uses for which it is granted is
abandoned for a period of 180 consecutive days.
Submittal of Plans to Department of Community Development
CDD -4. All final construction working drawings, grading and
drainage plans, plot plans, sign programs, and
landscaping and irrigation plans (three full sets)
shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval.
Use Inauguration
CDD -5. Unless the project is inaugurated (building foundation
slab in place and substantial work in progress) not
later than two (2) years after this permit is granted
this permit shall automatically expire on that date.
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The Director of Community Development may, at his or
her discretion, grant up to one (1) additional one (1)
year extension for project inauguration if there have
been no changes in the adjacent areas, and if Applicant
can document that he has diligently worked towards
inauguration of the project during the initial two year
period. The request for extension of this entitlement
must be made in writing, at least thirty (30) -days
prior to the expiration date of the permit.
Abandonment of Use
CDD -6. Upon expiration of this permit, or failure to
inaugurate the use, the premises shall be restored by
the permittee to the conditions existing prior to the
issuance of the permit, as nearly as practicable.
Other Regulations
CDD -7. No conditions of
as permitting or
unlawful rules
authorized govern
than one set of
take precedence.
Severability
this entitlement
requiring any vic
or regulations
Zmental agency. In
rules apply, the
shall be interpreted
> lation of law or any
or orders of an
instances where more
stricter ones shall
CDD -8. If any of the conditions or limitations of this permit
are held to be invalid, that holding shall not
invalidate the remaining conditions or limitations set
forth.
Permittee Defense Costs
CDD -9. The permittee agrees as a condition of issuance and use
of this permit to defend, at his or her sole expense,
any action brought against the City because of issuance
(or renewal) of this permit. Permittee will reimburse
the City for any court costs and /or attorney's fees
which the City may be required by the court to pay as a
result of any such action or in the alternative to
relinquish this permit. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate in the defense of any such
action, but such participation shall not relieve
permittee of his or her obligation under this
condition.
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Zoning Clearance Prior to Building Permit
CDD -10. Prior to approval of construction plans for plan check
or initiation of any construction activity, a Zoning
Clearance shall be obtained from the Department of
Community Development. If an Applicant desires,
construction plans may be submitted to the Building and
Safety Department prior to approval of this development
permit with a City approved Hold Harmless Agreement.
Zoning Clearance Required for Occupancy
CDD -11. Prior to initial occupancy or any subsequent change of
tenant occupancy, the owner of the subject building, or
the owners representative shall apply for a Zoning
Clearance from the Community Development Department.
The purpose of the Zoning Clearance shall be to
determine if the proposed use(s) are compatible with
the zoning and terms and conditions of the permit.
Certificate of Occupancy Requirement
CDD -12. No use for which this permit is granted shall be
commenced until a Certificate of Occupancy has been
issued by the Building and Safety Department. In
addition, no Certificate of Occupancy may be issued
until all on -site improvements specified in this permit
have been completed or the Applicant has provided a
faithful performance bond. At the discretion of the
Director of Community Development, said on -site
improvements shall be completed within 120 days of
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. In case of
failure to comply with any term or provision of this
agreement, the City Council may by resolution declare
the surety forfeited. Upon completion of the required
improvements to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development, the surety may be exonerated by
action of the City Council.
Tenant Occupancy
CDD -13. Prior to the occupancy, applicable proposed uses shall
be reviewed and approved by the Ventura County
Environmental Health Division to ensure that the
proposal will comply with all applicable State and
local regulations related to storage, handling, and
disposal of potentially hazardous materials, and that
any required permits have been obtained. If required by
the County Environmental Health Division, the Applicant
shall prepare a hazardous waste minimization plan.
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Change of Ownership Notice
CDD -14. No later than ten (10) days after any change of
property ownership or change of lessee(s) or
operator(s) of the subject building, there shall be
filed with the Director of Community Development the
name(s) and address(es) of the new owner(s), lessee(s)
or operator(s) together with a letter from any such
person(s) acknowledging and agreeing with all
conditions of this permit.
Other Uses
CDD -15. If in the future, any use or uses are contemplated on
the site differing from that specified in the Zoning
Clearance approved for the occupancy, either the
permittee, owner, or each prospective tenant shall file
a project description prior to the initiation of the
use. A review by the Director of Community Development
will be conducted to determine if the proposed use is
compatible with the M -1 Zone and the terms and
conditions of this permit, and if a Minor or Major
Modification to the Planned Development Permit is
required. All applicable fees and procedures shall
apply for said review.
Business Registration
CDD -16. 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.
Acceptance of Conditions
CDD -17. The permittee's acceptance of this permit and /or
commencement of construction and/ or operations under
this permit shall be deemed to be acceptance of all
conditions of this permit.
Fish and Game Requirement
CDD -18. Within two days after the City Council adoption of a
resolution approving this Industrial Planned
Development Permit, the Applicant shall submit to the
City of Moorpark a check for a single fee of $1,250
plus a $ 25.00 filing fee payable to the County of
Ventura, to comply with Assembly Bill 3158, for the
management and protection of Statewide Fish and
Wildlife Trust Resources. Pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21089; and (b)Fish and Game Code Section
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711.4; (c) the project is not operative, vested or
final until the filing fees are paid.
On -site Improvements
CDD -19. No Zoning Clearance may be issued for building
occupancy until all on -site improvements specified in
this permit have been provided or the Director of
Community Development approves the acceptance of a
Performance Bond to guarantee the construction and
maintenance of exterior improvements not related to
grading, etc. Said on -site improvements shall be
completed within 120 days of issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy. In case of failure to comply with any
term or provision of this condition, the City Council
may by resolution declare the surety forfeited. Upon
completion of the required improvements to the
satisfaction of the City, the City Council may reduce
the amount of the bond; however, the bond must be kept
in full force and effect for one year after occupancy
to guarantee that improvements not related to grading
are maintained.
APCD Review of Uses
CDD -20. Prior to occupancy, Ventura County, Air Pollution
Control District (APCD) shall review all applicable
uses to ensure compliance with the California Health
and Safety Code (Section 65850.5 et seq.) regarding the
use, storage and disposition of hazardous materials.
Final Certificate of Occupancy shall be withheld until
compliance with these provisions from the Ventura
County, Air Pollution Control District is provided.
Utilities Assessment District
CDD -21. The Applicant agrees not to protest the formation of an
underground Utility Assessment District.
Continued Maintenance
CDD -22. The continued maintenance of the permit area and
facilities shall be subject to periodic inspection by
the City. The permittee shall be required to remedy any
defects in ground or building maintenance, as indicated
by the City within five (5) days after notification.
a) The exterior brushed stainless steel shall be
maintained so as to retain it's original luster
throughout the life of this Industrial Planned
Development Permit.
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Repair or Maintenance of Trucks
CDD -23. No repair or maintenance of
shall occur on site, except
enclosed building.
Noxious Odors
trucks or any other vehicle
completely within a wholly
CDD -24. No noxious odors shall be generated from any use on the
subject site.
Uses and Activities to be Conducted Inside
CDD -25. All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the
building(s) unless otherwise authorized by the Director
of Community Development and consistent with applicable
Zoning Code provisions.
Graffiti Removal
CDD -26. The Applicant and his 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 Director of Community Development.
Prior to the Issuance of Zoning Clearance for Construction
Landscaping
Submittal of Landscape Plans
CDD -27. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, a complete
landscape plan (3 sets), together with specifications
and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State
Licensed Landscape Architect in accordance with the
Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development for
review and approval prior to Grading Permit approval.
The landscape plan shall include planting and
irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over
three (3) feet in height. The purpose of the
landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent
aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate
the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three (3)
feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees
lost as a result of construction. The final landscape
plans shall also be in substantial conformance with the
conceptual landscape plan submitted with the
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application. The Applicant shall bear the cost of the
landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping
and irrigation system, and of final landscape
inspection. The landscaping and planting plan submitted
for review and approval shall be accompanied by a
deposit as specified by the City of Moorpark.
Additional funds may subsequently need to be deposited
to cover all landscape plan check and inspection fees.
The landscaping shall be approved by the Director of
Community Development and in place and receive final
inspection prior to recordation of the map or occupancy
as determined by the Director of Community Development.
All landscaped areas shall have an irrigation system.
The City's landscape architect shall certify in writing
that the landscape and irrigation system was installed
in accordance with the approved Landscape and
Irrigation Plans. The final landscape plans shall
include landscaping specifications, planting details,
and design specifications consistent with the following
requirements:
a) The permittee shall provide for additional
enhanced landscaping equal to or greater than the
cost of any trees to be removed as determined by
the Director of Community Development. Additional
trees, which form a canopy, shall be provided to
shade parking, driveway areas and other areas as
determined by the Director of Community
Development to offset the value of the trees
removed from the site as specified in the Tree
Report prepared by Tree Life Concern dated March
2, 2000. The landscape plan shall also incorporate
extensive tree landscaping including specimen size
trees as approved by the Director of Community
Development along Condor Drive, and as otherwise
determined by the Director of Community
Development.
b) The landscaping along Condor Drive shall be bermed
as approved by the Director of Community
Development.
c) Trees shall be added along the western property
line adjacent to Countrywide. The size, type and
number of trees to be planted shall be subject to
the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development.
d) The landscape plan shall include the final design
of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape
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elements, urban landscaping and pedestrian paths
within the project limits.
e) All plant species utilized shall be drought
tolerant, low water using variety.
f) Landscaping at site entrances and exits and any
intersection within the parking lot shall not
block or screen the view of a seated driver from
another moving vehicle or pedestrian.
g) Plantings in and adjacent to parking areas shall
be contained within raised planters surrounded by
six -inch high concrete curbs.
h) Landscaping shall be designed to not obstruct the
view of any exterior door or window from the
street.
i) Landscaping (trees) shall not be placed directly
under any overhead lighting, which could cause a
loss of light at ground level.
j) Earthen berms, hedges and /or low walls shall be
provided to screen views of parked vehicles from
adjacent streets.
k) Backflow preventers, transformers, or other
exposed above ground utilities shall be shown on
the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with
landscaping and /or a wall.
1) A sufficiently dense tree - planting plan
emphasizing tall growing trees and /or shrubs shall
be designed. Fifty (50) percent (or as otherwise
determined by the Director of Community
Development) of all trees shall be a minimum of 24
inch box size in order to provide screening in a
three ( 3 ) to five ( 5 ) year time period. All other
trees shall be a minimum 15- gallon in size.
Recommendations regarding planting incorporated in
the environmental document shall be incorporated
to the degree feasible into the screening plan.
M) Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent
landscaping, as identified in the approved
landscape plan. The Applicant shall be responsible
for maintaining the irrigation system and all
landscaping. The Applicant shall replace any dead
plants and make any necessary repairs to the
irrigation system consistent with the landscape
plan approved for the development.
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n) The transformer and cross connection water control
devices shall be shown on the plot plan and
landscaping and irrigation plan and screened from
street view with masonry wall or landscaping as
approved by the Director of Community Development.
o) All perimeter and /or garden walls shall be
constructed prior to installation of any sidewalks
or concrete slabs.
P) Elevations of proposed hardscape treatment (such
as the building entrance, window and door
treatment) shall be submitted with the final
construction plans.
q) Prior to Final Inspection, the areas to be
landscaped, as shown on the irrigation plan, shall
be landscaped and irrigation system installed. The
City's landscape architect shall certify in
writing that the landscape and irrigation system
was installed in accordance with the approved
Landscape and Irrigation Plans.
r) Riparian vegetation appears to exist at the rear
of the property adjacent to the Arroyo Simi. An
exhibit shall be provided with the landscape plan
to show the relationship of the site to the
adjacent riparian drainage to insure the drainage
will be protected.
s) Any conflicts between light standard locations and
tree locations in the parking lot shall be
resolved.
Offer of Dedication
CDD -28. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction, the Applicant shall provide an
irrevocable offer of an easement to the City for
maintaining all landscaping of the site adjacent to
Condor Drive. The area referred to shall be all
landscaped portions of the required setback area
adjacent to the public right -of -way along the street
frontages. The Applicant shall be responsible for
maintenance of the aforementioned area as well as the
landscaping within the public right -of -way adjacent to
the project. If the City at it's sole discretion
determines the landscape maintenance is determined to
be unsatisfactory in any of the aforementioned areas,
the City may invoke the offer of dedication and assume
responsibility at the owner's expense for any or all of
the aforementioned areas. The total cost of maintenance
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for the areas noted above shall be borne by the
Applicant. The City may at its sole discretion place
the aforementioned areas in a Landscape Maintenance
Assessment District. The Applicant shall record a
covenant to this effect. The Applicant shall maintain
the right to protest the amount and spread of any
proposed assessment, but not the formation of, or
annexation to a maintenance Assessment District.
FEES
Case Processing Costs
CDD -29. The Applicant shall pay all outstanding case processing
(Planning and Engineering), and all City legal service
fees prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction. In addition, the Applicant shall be
required to pay a Condition Compliance deposit pursuant
to the requirements of the most recently adopted
Resolution Establishing Schedule of Land Development
Preliminary Processing Fee Deposits.
Current and Future Park Svstem Contribution
CDD -30. Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for construction,
the Applicant shall contribute to the City of Moorpark,
Current and Future Park System Contribution fund of an
amount of $.25 per square foot for 680 square feet not
previously paid to support the City's current and
future park system. The total required fee is $170.00.
Art and Public Places Contribution
CDD -31. The Applicant shall contribute to the City of Moorpark
Art in Public Places Fund, an amount of $.10 per square
foot for 680 square feet not previously paid of
building area prior to the issuance of a Zoning
Clearance for construction. The Applicant may create a
public art project on or off -site in lieu of paying the
Art in Public Places fee. The artwork must have a value
corresponding to the fee and must receive approval from
the City Council. The total required fee is $68.00.
Traffic Svstem Manaaement Contribution
CDD -32. Prior to issuance of the first Zoning Clearance for
construction, the permittee shall make a contribution
to the Moorpark Traffic Systems Management Fund of $.15
per square foot of floor area for 680 square feet not
previously paid to fund Traffic System Management
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programs for the total square footage approved for the
project. The total required fee is $102.00.
Citywide Traffic Mitigation Fee
CDD -33. The Applicant shall pay a traffic mitigation fee of
$.50 per gross square foot of building area for 680
square feet not previously paid to fund public street
and traffic improvements directly or indirectly
affected by the development. The total required fee is
$340.00.
Calleguas Municipal Water District Release
CDD -34. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant
shall demonstrate by possession of a District Release
from the Calleguas Municipal Water District that
arrangements for payment of the construction charge
applicable to the proposed project have been made.
Applicant shall be required to comply with Ventura
County Waterworks Rules and Regulations, including
payment of all applicable fees.
School Assessment Fees
CDD -35. If applicable, prior to the issuance of a Building
Permit, the Applicant shall pay all school assessment
fees levied by the Moorpark Unified School District.
Code Enforcement Costs
CDD -36. The Director of Community Development may declare a
development project that is not in compliance with the
Conditions of Approval or for some other just cause, 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).
Revisions to Plot Plan and Reauirement for Lot Line Adjustment
CDD -37. The plot plan shall be revised to reflect any
additional requirements for right -of -way dedications,
if additional right -of -way is required by the City
Council.
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a) Galvanized sheet metal as shown on the material
and colors board which is to be utilized for
doors, gates or other purposes shall be painted to
match the building. The colors are subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Community
Development.
b) The parking lot shall have no more than ten (10)
percent of the total number of parking spaces as
"compact parking spaces ".
c) Additional building articulation and glazing
(spandrel glass) shall be incorporated along the
portions of the building along the easterly and
westerly elevations that can be seen from Condor
Drive to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development. The location of the
additional design elements along the easterly and
westerly elevations shall be based on a line of
site study to determine what portions of the
building can be seen from Condor Drive.
Utility Room
CDD -38. A utility room with common access to house all meters
shall be provided within the building.
Skylights
CDD -39. If skylights are to be utilized, the material utilized
shall be designed so as to minimize the light from the
inside of the building to the exterior. Skylights are
subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development
Use of Asbestos
CDD -40. No asbestos pipe or construction materials shall be
used.
Exterior Access
CDD -41. Exterior access ladders are not permitted. There shall
not be any easy exterior access to the roof area, i.e.
ladders, trees, high walls, etc.
Plot Plan Requirements
CDD -42. The following shall be depicted on the plot plans and
shall be subject to approval by the Director of
Community Development:
a) The transformer and cross connection water control
devices shall be shown on the plot plan and
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landscaping and irrigation plan and screened from
street view with masonry wall or landscaping.
b) All fences and walls shall be shown on the plot
plan and landscaping and irrigation plan.
CDD -43. Bicycle racks or storage facilities shall be provided
on -site.
a) All required loading areas and turning radius
shall be depicted on the plot plan. A 45 -foot
turning radius shall be provided for loading zones
consistent with the AASHO WB -50 design vehicle.
b) Elevations of proposed hardscape treatment (such
as the building entrance, window and door
treatment) shall be submitted with the final
construction plans.
Parapet Wall Requirement
CDD -44. Roof design and construction shall include a minimum
18 -inch extension of the parapet wall above the highest
point of the flat roof area.
Liahtina Plan
CDD -45. For all exterior lighting, a lighting plan shall be
prepared by an electrical engineer registered in the
State of California and submitted to the Department of
Community Development with the required deposit for
review and approval. The lighting plan shall achieve
the following objectives: avoid interference's with
reasonable use of adjoining properties; minimize on-
site and off -site glare; provide adequate on -site
lighting; limit electroliers height; provide structures
which are compatible with the total design of the
proposed facility and minimize energy consumption.
Ornamental lighting fixtures to complement the
architectural style of the building are required.
The lighting plan shall include the following:
a) A photometric plan showing a point -by -point foot
candle layout to extend a minimum of twenty (20)
feet outside the property lines. Layout plan to be
based on a ten (10) foot grid center. Down
lighting and accent, landscape and building
lighting shall be employed throughout the project.
b) Maximum overall height of fixtures shall be
twenty -five (25) feet, unless otherwise approved
by the Director of Community Development.
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c) Fixtures must possess sharp cut -off qualities with
a maximum of one -foot candle illumination at or
beyond property lines.
d) Energy efficient lighting devices shall be
provided.
e) A minimum of one and a maximum of two -foot candle
illumination with a 1.5 -foot candle average or as
otherwise approved by the Director of Community
Development.
f) No light shall be emitted above the 90 degree or
horizontal plane. No direct light source shall be
visible from the street.
g) Lighting devices in the parking lot shall be
shielded and directed downward to avoid light and
glare on neighboring properties.
h) Lighting devices shall be high enough as to
prohibit anyone on the ground from tampering with
them unless tamper proof fixtures are approved by
the Director of Community Development. All
exterior lighting devices shall be protected by
weather and breakage resistant covers.
i) Lighting at all exterior doors shall be
illuminated with a minimum maintained two foot
candles at ground level.
CDD -46. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, a copy of
the lighting plans shall be submitted to the Police
Department for review.
Location of Property Line Walls
CDD -47. All property line walls shall be no further than one
inch from the property line.
Downspouts
CDD -48. No downspouts shall be permitted on the exterior of the
building.
Roof Mounted Equipment
CDD -49. Roof mounted equipment is prohibited, except for
equipment that cannot be mounted on the ground and
approved to be roof mounted by the Director of
Community Development. No roof mounted equipment
(vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning equipment,
etc.) may extend above any parapet wall, unless
screened on all four sides by view obscuring material
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that is an integral design element of the building.
Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction, the final design and materials for the
roof screen and location of any roof - mounted equipment
must be approved by the Director of Community
Development. All screening shall be tall enough to
block all ground level views as well as those from the
street and shall be maintained during the life of the
permit. Construction material shall match the color and
material used in the construction of the buildings.
Colors, materials and building appendages (such as
mechanical equipment on the roof, etc.) of the proposed
building shall be compatible with the existing building
and adjacent development and non - reflective in nature.
Exterior Ground Level Equipment
CDD -50. Any outdoor ground level equipment and storage (such as
loading docks, shelter docks, cooling towers,
generators, etc.) shall be screened from view by a
masonry wall, the design of which shall be approved by
the Director of Community Development or his designee.
The wall shall be constructed of materials and colors
consistent with the main building.
Building Materials and Colors
CDD -51. All exterior building materials and paint colors shall
be as submitted.
Noise Generation Sources
CDD -52. All roof mounted equipment and other noise generation
sources on -site shall be attenuated to 45 decibels
(dBA) at the property line, or to the ambient noise
level at the property line measured at the time of the
occupant request. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning
Clearance for initial occupancy or any subsequent
occupancy, the Director of Community Development may
request that a noise study be submitted for review and
approval which demonstrates that all on -site noise
generation sources will be mitigated to the required
level. The noise study must be prepared by a licensed
acoustical Engineer in accordance with accepted
engineering standards.
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Parking
Striping of Spaces
CDD -53. The striping for parking spaces and loading bays shall
be maintained so that it remains clearly visible.
Parking Lot Surface
CDD -54. All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or
concrete and shall include adequate provisions for
drainage, 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.
Disposal Areas on Plot Plan
CDD -55. All trash disposal and recycling areas shall be
provided in a location which will not interfere with
circulation, parking or access to the building, and
shall be totally covered and screened with a six foot
high solid wall enclosure with metal gates. The final
design and location of the trash enclosures shall be
subject to review of the Director of Community
Development prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance
for construction. Trash areas and recycling bins shall
be depicted on the final construction plans, the size
of which shall be approved by the Director of Community
Development and the City employee responsible for
recycling /solid waste management programs.
a) Rubbish disposal areas shall include adequate,
accessible and convenient areas for collecting and
loading recyclable materials. The dimensions of
the recycling area shall accommodate containers
consistent with current methods of collection in
the area in which the project is located.
b) Adequate number of bins or containers shall be
provided to allow for the collection and loading
of recyclable materials generated by the
development. For commercial (general, office, or
retail), developments, space allotment for 2 three
cubic yard bins (107" x 84 or 168" x 53.5 ") , or a
space allotment for one 40 cubic yard bin (288" x
120 ") and one 3 cubic yard bin (84" x 53.5) . The
intended use for this space is to hold two side -
by -side 3 cubic yard containers (one for refuse,
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one for recyclables), or one 40 cubic yard bin for
refuse and one 3 cubic yard for recyclables.
c) The design of the refuse disposal areas shall be
compatible with the development and the
surrounding area.
d) Disposal areas shall be protected from weather
conditions, which might render collected
recyclable materials unmarketable.
e) Driveways or travel aisles shall provide
unobstructed access for collection vehicles and
personnel, and provide the minimum vertical
clearance of 30 feet, or other specified clearance
required by the collection methods and vehicles
utilized by the hauler.
f) A sign, approved by the Director of Community
Development, clearly identifying all recycling and
solid waste collection and loading areas, and the
materials accepted therein shall be posted
adjacent to all points of access to the recycling
areas.
g) Refuse disposal areas shall not be located in any
area required by the Municipal Code to be
constructed or maintained as unencumbered,
according to fire and other applicable building
and /or public safety laws.
h) Recycling area shall be located so they are
convenient and adjacent to regular refuse
collection areas.
i) The design of the refuse and recycling enclosures
shall be subject to the approval of the Director
of Community Development, prior to the issuance of
a Zoning Clearance for construction. All rubbish
disposal areas and recycling areas shall be
screened with a six -foot high, solid wall
enclosure with metal gates.
i) In cases where space for 2 three cubic yard bins
is required ( 107" x 84 or 168" x 53.5 ") , the
opening of any bin enclosure must be at least 84
inches (the size of a three cubic yard bin) . This
requirement applies to the amount of space exposed
when the gate is fully opened.
ii) Each refuse \recycling enclosure shall have gates
and should be designed with cane bolts to secure
the gates when in the open position.
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iii) Space allocation for rubbish and recycling
enclosures shall be designed in a manner that
complies with the equal access requirements of
Title 24 and the American Disabilities Act.
iv) The enclosure shall have a separate indirect
pedestrian access way, which does not require
doors or gates.
Franchise Hauler
CDD -56. The franchised hauler designated to service this
location will be determined prior to construction.
Recvclina Plan
CDD -57. Prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit, a Waste
Reduction and Recycling Plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department prior to occupancy of
the building. The plan shall include a designated
building manager, who is responsible for initiating on-
site waste materials recycling programs. This shall
include the acquiring of storage bins for the
separation of recyclable materials and coordination and
maintenance of a curbside pickup schedule.
Waste Management Education Program
CDD -58. The on -site building manager or designee will conduct a
routine waste management education program on -site to
alert employees to any new developments or requirements
for solid waste management. This measure shall be
coordinated through the City's Solid Waste Management
Department.
Enforcement of Vehicle Codes
CDD -59. Prior to Occupancy, the Applicant shall request the
City to enforce appropriate vehicle codes on subject
property as permitted by Vehicle Code Section 21107.7.
Unconditional Will -Serve Letter
CDD -60. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, an
"Unconditional Will Serve Letter" for water and sewer
service will be obtained from the Ventura County
Waterworks District No. 1.
Water Service Connection
CDD -61. At the time water service connection is made for each
project, cross connection control devices shall be
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installed for the water system in accordance with the
requirements of the Ventura County Environmental Health
Department.
CITY ENGINEER CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
General:
CED -1. The Applicant shall demonstrate legal access to the
parcel to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Grading:
CED -2. The Applicant shall submit to the City of Moorpark for
review and approval, a rough grading plan, consistent
with the approved preliminary grading plan, prepared by
a Registered Civil Engineer, shall enter into an
agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete public
improvements and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing the construction of all improvements.
CED -3. Concurrent with submittal of the rough grading plan an
erosion control plan shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval by the City Engineer. The design
shall include measures for hydroseeding on all graded
areas within 30 days of completion of grading unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Reclaimed
water shall be used for dust control during grading, if
available from Waterworks District No. 1 at the time of
grading permit approval.
CED -4. Project proposes 100 cu. yds. of cut and 11,500 cu.
yds. of fill. On all required rough grading plans where
the total on -site borrow and fill yardages differ by
one thousand cubic yards (1000 cu yd) or more, plans
for handling the import /export shall be part of the
rough grading plan.
a) The import /export plan shall show the quantity of
import /export, location of borrow /stockpile sites,
temporary and final grading of the site, height of
fill /depth of cut, visibility of the site from
public roads and lands, vegetation and screening
for sites located within the City of Moorpark.
b) Approximately 13,000 cubic yards of soil is
anticipated to be imported. Unanticipated off -
site import /export operations requiring an excess
of one hundred (100) total truck loads or one
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thousand cubic yards, whichever is less, shall
require Council approval prior to the commencement
of hauling or staged grading operations. A haul
route is to be submitted to the City Engineer for
review and approval.
c) If the borrow /fill site(s) are within the City
limits, a grading plan for such sites, showing the
before and after condition, shall also be shown.
Borrow /fill sites outside, but within 2 miles of
the City limits, shall be approved by the Director
of Community Development.
CED -5. On the required rough grading plans that require
import /export of more than 100 truckloads or one
thousand cubic yards, whichever is less, the following
information shall be made a part of the rough grading
plan: haul routes, hours of hauling, numbers and
frequency of trucks and other information necessary to
define hauling impacts. It is anticipated that the
majority, if not all of the import, will come from
outside the City limits. The approved haul route shall
be from the 118 Freeway Princeton Avenue/ Los Angeles
Avenue off -ramp to Condor Drive. Soil imported along
other haul routes, exceeding 1,000 cubic yards or 100
truckloads, shall be approved in advance by the City
Manager. Additional surety for the cleaning and /or
repair of the streets may be required as directed by
the City Engineer.
CED -6. All requests for staged grading must be submitted in
writing to the City Engineer for review and approval by
the City Council.
CED -7. Temporary stockpiling of soil in excess of one thousand
(1000) cubic yards shall require approval of the City
Council. Lesser amounts may be administratively
approved by the Director of Community Development and
City Engineer subject to the following:
a) The height of the stockpile may not exceed five
(5) feet.
b) Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
c) Duration of the temporary stockpile shall not
exceed six (6) months.
d) Applicant shall submit a surety equal to the cost
of export and disposal plus ten (10) percent.
CED -8. Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and erosion control
measures shall be implemented on all temporary grading.
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Temporary grading is defined to be any grading
partially completed and any disturbance of existing
natural conditions due to construction activity. These
measures will apply to temporary grading activity that
remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or
undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of
time greater than thirty (30) days or the beginning of
the rainy season whichever comes first.
CED -9. The maximum gradient for any slope shall not exceed a
2:1 slope inclination except where special
circumstances exist. In the case of special
circumstances where steeper slopes are warranted, plans
will be reviewed by a certified soil engineer and their
recommendations will be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer and the Director of
Community Development.
CED -10. All graded slopes shall be planted in a timely manner
meeting the approval of the Director of Community
Development with groundcover, trees and shrubs that
will stabilize slopes and minimize erosion.
CED -11. All development areas and lots shall be designed so
that surface drainage is collected by the on -site storm
drain system prior to connecting to the existing 30"
CMP storm drain at the southeast corner of the
property.
CED -12. So as to reduce debris from entering sidewalk and
streets, the approved grading plan shall show a slough
wall, approximately 18 inches high, with curb outlet
drainage to be constructed behind the back of the
sidewalk where slopes exceeding 4 feet in height are
adjacent to sidewalk. The applicant shall use the
City's standard slough wall detail during the design
and construction. All material for the construction of
the wall shall be approved by the City Engineer and
Director of Community Development.
CED -13. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
compliance with the approved rough grading plan. The
City Engineer and Director of Community Development
shall make the determination as to substantial
compliance with the approved rough grading plan. The
City Engineer may administratively approve minor
changes from the rough grading plan. Minor changes are
defined as:
a) changes in elevation of three (3) feet or less
from the rough grading plan;
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b) changes in total borrow /fill quantities which do
not exceed one thousand cubic yards (1000 yd3);
c) additional import /export quantities not exceeding
one thousand cubic yards (1000 yd3);
d) changes which cause no adverse impacts to slope
stability, drainage, and erosion control; and,
e) changes which, in the view of the Director of
Community Development, do not result in any
adverse impact on aesthetics or viewshed.
Geotechnical /Geology Review
CED -14. The applicant shall submit to the City of Moorpark for
review and approval, detailed Geotechnical Engineering
Report certified by a California Registered Civil
Engineer. The geotechnical engineering report shall
include an investigation with regard to liquefaction,
expansive soils, and seismic safety. In addition, the
report shall discuss the contents of the soils as to
the presence or absence of any hazardous waste or other
contaminants in the soils.
Note: Review of the geotechnical engineering report, by
the City's Geotechnical Engineer, is required. The
applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs
including the City's administrative fee for this
review.
CED -15. All recommendations included in the approved
geotechnical engineering report shall be implemented
during project design, grading, and construction in
accordance with the approved project. The City's
geotechnical consultant shall review all plans for
conformance with the soils engineer's recommendations.
Prior to the commencement of grading plan check, the
applicant's geotechnical engineer shall sign the plans
confirming that the grading plans incorporate the
recommendations of the approved soils report(s).
Storm Water Runoff and Flood Control Planning:
CED -16. The applicant shall submit to the City for review and
approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic
calculations prepared by a California Registered Civil
Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City
to complete public improvements and shall post
sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of all
improvements.
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Page No. 25
The plans shall depict all on -site and off -site
drainage structures required by the City.
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, sump
locations, detention facilities, and drainage courses.
Hydrology shall be per the current Ventura County
Standards except as follows:
a) All storm drains shall carry a 10 -year frequency
storm;
b) All catch basins shall carry a 10 -year storm;
C) All catch basins in a sump condition shall be
sized such that depth of water at intake shall
equal the depth of the approach flows;
d) All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency
storm;
e) Drainage facilities shall be provided such that
surface flows are intercepted and contained in a
storm drain system prior to entering collector or
secondary roadways;
f) Under a 10 -year frequency storm, local,
residential and private streets shall have one dry
travel lane available on interior residential
streets. Collector streets shall have a minimum of
one dry travel lane in each direction;
g) Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be
increased or concentrated by this development. All
drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm
water flows shall be provided by the Applicant;
h) All drainage grates shall be designed and
constructed with provisions to provide adequate
bicycle safety to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer;
i) If the land to be occupied is in an area of
special flood hazard, the Applicant shall notify
all potential buyers in writing of this hazard
condition. The grading plan shall also show
contours indicating the 50- and 100 -year flood
levels.
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j} All flows from brow ditches, ribbon gutters and
similar devices shall be deposited into the storm
drain system prior to entering streets or other
approved locations. If necessary, the storm drain
system shall be extended beyond the public right -
of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow
between parcels. Both storm drain and easements
outside the right -of -way are to be maintained by
the owners unless otherwise approved by the City
Council.
k) Concrete drainage structures shall be tan colored
concrete, as approved by the Director of Community
Development, and to the extent possible shall
incorporate natural structure and landscape to
reduce their visibility.
1) Drainage for the development shall be designed and
installed with all necessary appurtenances to
safely contain and convey storm flows to their
final point of discharge, subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
m) A hydraulic /hydrology study shall be prepared
which analyzes the hydraulic capacity of the
drainage system, with and without the storm drain
system for the proposed development. The Applicant
shall make any downstream improvements, required
by Ventura County Flood Control and the City of
Moorpark, to support the proposed development.
n) Improvements shall be constructed to detain
drainage on -site when the drainage amount is
between the ten -year and fifty -year storm event. A
rainfall intensity Zone K shall be utilized in the
design unless an alternate design intensity is
approved by the City Engineer.
CED -17. The Applicant shall demonstrate that surface drainage
from the site shall not drain over the sidewalk or
driveways.
CED -18. The Applicant shall demonstrate for each building pad
within the development area that the following
restrictions and protections can be put in place to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer:
a) Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency
storm.
b) Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm.
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c) Hydrology calculations shall be per current
Ventura County Standards.
d) All structures proposed within the 100 -year flood
zone shall be elevated at least one foot above the
100 -year flood level.
CED -19. The Applicant shall provide for all necessary on -site
and off -site storm drain facilities required by the
City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows.
Facilities, as shown on existing drainage studies and
approved by the City, shall be delineated on the final
drainage plans. Either on -site retention basins or
storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property
owners must be specified. These facilities (if
applicable) must also be acceptable to the Ventura
County Flood Control District.
National Pollutant Discharqe Elimination System ( NPDES)
CED -20. Prior to the issuance of any construction /grading
permit and /or the commencement of any clearing, grading
or excavation, the Applicant /owner shall submit a
Stormwater Pollution Control Plan ( SWPCP), on the form
provided by the City for the review and approval of the
City Engineer.
CED -21. The SWPCP shall be developed and implemented in
accordance with requirements of the Ventura Countywide
Stormwater Quality Management Program, NPDES Permit No.
CAS063339.
CED -22. The SWPCP 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 Practices (BMPs) to
effectively prohibit the entry of pollutants from the
construction site into the storm drain system during
construction.
CED -23. The Applicant shall obtain a permit from the State
Water Resources Control Board for "All storm water
discharges associated with a construction activity
where clearing, grading, and excavation results in land
disturbances of five or more acres." The
Applicant /owner shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI)
to the California State Water Resources Control Board,
Storm Water Permit Unit in accordance with the NPDES
Construction General Permit (No. CASQ00002): Waste
Discharge Requirements for Discharges of Storm Water
Runoff Associated with Construction Activities. The
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Applicant /owner shall comply with all additional
requirements of this General Permit including
preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). The Applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent
(NOI ) to the City Engineers office as proof of permit
application.
CED -24. The Applicant shall also comply with NPDES objectives
as outlined in the "Stormwater Pollution Control
Guidelines for Construction Sites." This handout is
available at the City Engineers office and a copy will
be attached to the approved grading permit.
CED -25. Development shall be undertaken in accordance with
conditions and requirements of the Ventura Countywide
Stormwater Quality Management Program, NPDES Permit No.
CAS063339.
CED -26. The project construction plans shall note and
incorporate that the contractor shall comply to the
"California Storm Water Best Management Practice
Handbooks" - Best Management Practices (BMPs)
applicable to the development for the review and
approval of the City Engineer. Said requirements shall
include the following:
a) All on -site storm drain inlets shall be labeled
"Don't Dump - Drains to Arroyo ".
b) No outdoor vehicle maintenance shall be allowed.
c) All common area property shall be maintenance free
of litter and debris.
d) All on -site storm drains shall be cleaned, using
approved methods, at least twice a year, once
immediately prior to October 1, the rainy season,
and once in January.
e) All common sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas
shall be swept regularly to prevent the
accumulation of litter and debris from entering
the storm drain. No cleaning agent must be
discharged into a storm drain system. If any
cleaning agent or degreaser is used, wastewater
shall not be discharged to the storm drain but
shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer.
Discharges to the sanitary sewer are subject to
the review and approval of the County Waterworks
District No. 1.
f) If required by the BMP's, grease interceptors
shall be installed in all on -site and off -site
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storm drain inlets. In the event, such grease
traps are required to be installed in any on -site
inlet; the Applicant shall provide the City with a
maintenance program for such devices. The
owner /manager of the development shall maintain
such grease interceptors in a manner consistent
with requirements of the Maintenance Program.
Street Improvement Requirements:
CED -27. The Applicant shall submit to the City for review and
approval, street improvement plans prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer; and shall post sufficient
surety guaranteeing the construction of the
improvements.
CED -28. Publicly dedicated streets shall conform to the design
requirements of the Ventura County Road Standards (most
recent revision).
CED -29. The street improvements shall include concrete curb and
gutter, parkways, street lights, and signing, striping,
interim striping and traffic control, paving, and any
necessary transitions, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. All driveway locations shall be approved by
the City Engineer and the Director of Community
Development. The Applicant shall dedicate any
additional right -of -way necessary to make all of the
required improvements.
Condor Drive
a) Driveways shall be designed in accordance with the
latest Ventura County Road Standards.
b) The plans shall provide for removal and
replacement of all damaged sections of curb and
gutter.
CED -30. The Applicant shall provide slope easements for road
maintenance purposes only along all roads where the top
of cut plus 5 feet or the toe of fill plus 5 feet is
beyond the dedicated right -of -way. Said slope easements
shall include the area covered by the cut slope plus 5
feet and fill slope plus 5 feet.
CED -31. Streetlights shall be provided on the improvement plans
per Ventura County Standards and as approved by the
City Engineer.
CED -32. The Applicant shall pay all energy costs associated
with public street lighting for a period of one year
from the acceptance of the street improvements.
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CED -33. Above ground obstructions (utility cabinets, mailboxes,
etc.) are to be placed within the right -of -way
landscaping areas whenever possible. When above ground
obstructions are to be placed within the sidewalk, a
minimum five (5) foot clear sidewalk width must be
provided around the obstruction. Cabinets with screen
planting to approved by Public Works, Community
Development and City Engineering Departments.
CED -34. Additional surety shall be provided for resurfacing
and /or repair of the full width portion of Condor Drive
located adjacent to the project. The surety shall be
used to secure the curb replacement and overlay or
slurry of the street, as a result of damage from
construction work or utility trenching. The City may
require restoration of the streets before occupancy of
the building. Surety will be returned upon the City
Engineer accepting the condition of the street.
CED -35. The Applicant shall indicate in writing to the City the
disposition of any wells that may exist within the
project. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or
if they are abandoned and have not been properly
sealed, they must be destroyed or abandoned per Ventura
County Ordinance No. 2372 or Ordinance No. 3991 and per
Division of Oil and Gas requirements. Permits for any
well reuse (if applicable) shall conform with Reuse
Permit procedures administered by the County Water
Resources Development Department.
CED -36. The Applicant shall comply with all pertinent County of
Ventura Public Works Department water and sewer
connection regulations. These measures shall be
implemented by the County of Ventura Public Works
Department (Waterworks District No. 1).
CED -37. All proposed utility lines within and immediately
adjacent to the project site (as determined by the
Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer) shall be placed underground to the nearest
off -site utility pole. All existing utilities shall
also be underground to the nearest off -site utility
pole with the exception of 66 KVA or larger power
lines. This requirement for undergrounding includes all
aboveground power poles on the project site as well as
those along the frontage of the site. The Applicant
shall indicate in writing how this condition will be
satisfied. Any above grade utility fixtures shall be
placed adjacent to landscaped areas and screened on
three sides.
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CED -38. The final design and location of all walls and fences,
streetscape elements, urban landscaping are subject to
the approval of the Director of Community Development.
CED -39. In accordance with Business and Professions Code 8771
the street improvement plans shall, provide for a
surveyors statement on the plans, certifying that all
recorded monuments in the construction area have been
located and tied out or will be protected in place
during construction.
CED -40. Any right -of -way acquisition necessary to complete the
required improvements will be acquired by the Applicant
at his expense.
CED -41. The Applicant shall submit wall and landscaping plans
showing that provisions have been taken to provide for
and maintain proper sight distances. All fences, walls
and other structures over six (6) feet high are to be
submitted to and approved by the Director of Community
Development.
CED -42. The Applicant shall offer to dedicate access easements
to the City over all private streets to provide access
for all governmental agencies providing public safety,
health and welfare.
CED -43. The Applicant shall offer to dedicate to the City
public use, and all right -of -way easements for public
streets.
CED -44. The Applicant shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing
completion of all site improvements within the
development and other off -site improvements required by
the conditions as described herein (i.e., grading,
street improvements, storm drain improvements,
landscaping, fencing, bridges, etc.) or which require
removal (i.e., access -ways, temporary debris basins,
etc.) in a form acceptable to the City.
CED -45. The Applicant shall make a special contribution to the
City representing the Applicants pro -rata share of the
cost of improvements at the following intersection:
Los Angeles Ave. /Spring Road (estimated cost of
improvement $150,000)
The actual contribution (pro -rata share) shall be based
upon the additional traffic added to the intersection.
The Applicants Traffic Engineer shall provide the City
Engineer an estimate of the projected traffic numbers
for calculation of the pro -rata share.
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DURING GRADING, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
CED -47. Grading may occur during the rainy season from October
15th to April 15th subject to installation of erosion
control facilities. Erosion control measures shall be in
place and functional between October 15th and April 15th.
CED -48. Prior to any work being conducted within the State,
County, or City right -of -way, the Applicant shall obtain
all necessary encroachment permits from the appropriate
Agencies.
CED -49. During site preparation and construction, the contractor
shall minimize disturbance of natural groundcover on the
project site until such activity is required for grading
and construction purposes.
CED -50. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation
operations, dust shall be controlled by regular watering.
In addition the following measures shall apply:
a) Water all site access roads and material excavated
or graded on -site or off -site to prevent excessive
amounts of dust. Watering shall occur a minimum of
at least two times daily, preferably in the late
morning and after the completion of work for the
day. Additional watering for dust control shall
occur as directed by the City. The grading plan
shall indicate the number of water trucks that
will be available for dust control at each phase
of grading.
b) Cease all clearing, grading, earth moving, or
excavation operations during periods of high winds
(greater than 15 mph averaged over one hour). The
contractor shall maintain contact with the Air
Pollution Control District (APCD) meteorologist
for current information about average wind speeds.
c) Water or securely cover all material transported
off -site and on -site to prevent excessive amounts
of dust.
d) Keep all grading and construction equipment on or
near the site, until these activities are
completed.
e) Facemasks shall be used by all employees involved
in grading or excavation operations during dry
periods to reduce inhalation of dust, which may
contain the fungus, which causes San Joaquin
Valley Fever.
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f) The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth
moving, or excavation operations shall be
minimized to prevent excessive dust generation.
g) Wash off heavy -duty construction vehicles before
they leave the site.
h) All trucks that will haul excavated or graded
material off site shall comply with the State
Vehicle Code Section 23114, with special attention
to Sections 23114 (b) (2) (F) , (e) (2) and (e) (4) as
amended, regarding the prevention of such material
spilling onto public streets and roads.
CED -51. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation
operations, and during construction activities, fugitive
dust emissions should be controlled using the following
procedures:
a) Apply non - hazardous chemical stabilizers to all
inactive portions of the construction site. When
appropriate, seed exposed surfaces with a fast -
growing, soil- binding plant to reduce wind erosion
and its contribution to local particulate levels.
b) Periodically, or as directed by the City Engineer,
sweep public streets in the vicinity of the site
to remove silt (i.e., fine earth material
transported from the site by wind, vehicular
activities, water runoff, etc.) which may have
accumulated from construction activities.
CED -52. All diesel engines used in construction equipment shall
use reformulated diesel fuel.
CED -53. During smog season (May - October) the City shall order
that construction cease during Stage III alerts to
minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating,
lower ozone levels and protect equipment operators from
excessive smog levels. The City, at its discretion, may
also limit construction during Stage II alerts.
CED -54. Construction activities shall be limited to between the
following hours: a) 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and b) 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Construction work on Saturdays will require payment of a
premium for City inspection services, and may be further
restricted or prohibited should the City receive
complaints from adjacent property owners. No construction
work is to be done on Sundays, pursuant to Section
15.26.010 of the Municipal Code.
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CED -55. Truck noise from hauling operations shall be minimized
through establishing hauling routes that avoid
residential areas and requiring that "Engine Exhaust
Brakes" not be used along the haul route within the City.
The hauling plan must be identified as part of the
grading plan and shall be approved by the City Engineer.
CED -56. The Applicant shall ensure that construction equipment is
fitted with modern sound - reduction equipment.
CED -57. Equipment not in use for more than ten minutes shall be
turned off.
CED -58. 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 Construction Observer shall be
notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until
clearance has been issued by all of these agencies.
CED -59. 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.
CED -60. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition
and in proper tune as set forth in manufacturers
specifications.
CED -61. Backfill of any
compacted layers
Engineer.
CED -62. Soil testing for
all trenches for
of testing shall
and 100 lineal fE
pipe or conduit shall be in 4" fully
unless otherwise specified by the City
trench compaction is to be performed on
pipe or conduit placement. The interval
be less than once every 4 feet of lift
:et of trench excavated.
CED -63. Observe a 15 -mile per hour speed limit for the
construction area.
CED -64. During site preparation and construction, construct
temporary storm water diversion structures per City of
Moorpark standards.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE FOR A BUILDING PERMIT THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
CED -65. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant
shall pay to the City the Los Angeles Avenue Area of
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Contribution (AOC) Fee, which shall be the dollar amount
in effect at the time the fee is paid.
If previous payment of this contribution can be
demonstrated, to the City's satisfaction upon
concurrence of the City Manager, the Applicant would
not have to pay the AOC fee.
CED -66. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, all habitable
structures shall be designed to current UBC requirements
or the City approved geotechnical report requirements for
the project, whichever standard is most restrictive.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
CED -67. Construction of Condor Drive improvements and /or repairs
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City.
CED -68. If directed by the City, the Applicant shall have
repaired, overlayed or slurried that portion of Condor
Drive adjacent the development. The repairs, curb
replacement, parkways, sidewalks, and overlay or slurry
of the streets, as a result of damage from construction
work or utility trenching shall be along the entire
length of the project including transitions unless
otherwise approved and shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND BOND REDUCTION
AND /OR EXONERATION, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
CED -69. Reproducible centerline tie sheets shall be submitted to
the City Engineer's office. (Not applicable)
CED -70. Sufficient surety in a form and amount acceptable to the
City guaranteeing the public improvements shall be
provided, and shall remain in place for one year
following acceptance by the City.
CED -71. If necessary, the Applicant shall file for a time
extension with the City Engineer's office at least six
weeks in advance of expiration of the agreement to
construct subdivision improvements. The fees required
will be in conformance with the applicable ordinance
section.
CED -72. Original "as built" plans will be certified by the
Applicant's registered Civil Engineer and submitted with
two sets of blue prints to the City Engineer's office.
Although grading plans may have been submitted for
checking and construction on sheets larger than 22" x
36 1 they must be resubmitted as "record drawings" in a
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series of 22" x 36" mylars (made with proper overlaps)
with a title block on each sheet. Submission of "as
built" plans is required before a final inspection will
be scheduled.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
VFD -1. Where two -way traffic and off - street parking on both
sides occur, a 25 -foot street width shall be provided.
VFD -2. Access roads shall not exceed 15% grade.
VFD -3. All driveways shall have a minimum vertical clearance
of 13 feet 6 inches (13' 6 ") .
VFD -4. Gates used to control vehicular access shall be
designed as required by the Fire Department Gate
Guidelines. Design criteria includes, stacking method
of gate control, clear widths, and knox box systems for
secured gates. Gate plan details shall be submitted to
the Fire Prevention Division for review and approval.
VFD -5. Prior to construction, the Applicant shall submit two
(2) site plans to the Fire District for the review and
approval of the location of fire lanes. The fire lanes
shall be posted in accordance with California Vehicle
Code, Section 22500.1 and Article 10 of the Uniform
Fire Code prior to occupancy.
VFD -6. Prior to combustible construction, all weather access
road /driveway suitable for use by a 20 ton Fire
District vehicle shall be installed.
VFD -7. Approved turnaround areas or easements for fire
apparatus shall be provided where access road is 150
feet or farther from the main thoroughfare.
VFD -8. Building Plans for all A. E, H and I occupancies shall
be submitted to the Fire District for plan check.
VFD -9. Address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches (6 ") high, shall
be installed prior to occupancy, shall be of
contrasting color to the background, and shall be
readily visible at night. Where structures are set back
more than 250 feet (250') from the street, larger
numbers will be required so that they are
distinguishable from the street. In the event, the
structure(s) is not visible from the street; the
address number(s) shall be posted adjacent to the
driveway entrance.
VFD -10. Prior to construction, the Applicant shall submit plans
to the Fire District for approval of the location of
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hydrants, and show existing hydrants within 300 feet of
the development.
VFD -11. Fire hydrants shall be installed and in service prior
to combustible construction and shall conform to the
minimum standard of the Moorpark Water Works Manual.
VFD -12. Each hydrant shall be a 6 -inch wet barrel design and
shall have ( 2 ) 4 inch and (1) 2 112 inch outlet(s).
VFD -13. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no less
than 20 -psi residual pressure.
VFD -14. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 300 feet on center and so
located that no structure will be farther than 150 feet
from any one hydrant.
VFD -15. Fire hydrants shall be set back in from the curb face
24 inches on center.
a) The minimum fire flow required shall be determined
by the type of building construction, proximity to
other structures, fire walls, and fire protection
devices provided, as specified by the 1994 Uniform
Fire Code Appendix III -A and adopted Amendments.
Given the present plans and information, the
required fire flow is approximately 3000 gallons
per minute at 20 psi. The Applicant shall verify
that the water purveyor can provide the required
volume at the project.
b) This building is to be protected by an automatic
sprinkler system; plans shall be submitted, with
fees for plan review and approval, to the Fire
District for review.
c) Plans for any fire alarm system shall be submitted
with fees for plan review and approval to the Fire
District for plan check.
d) Fire extinguishers shall be installed in
accordance with National Fire Protection
Association Pamphlet #10. The placement of
extinguishers shall be subject to review and
approval by the Fire District.
e) All grass or brush exposing any structure(s) to
fire hazards shall be cleared for a distance of
100 feet prior to framing, according to the
Ventura County Fire Protection Ordinance.
f) Industrial trash dumpsters and containers with an
individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or greater
shall not be stored or placed within 5 feet of
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openings, combustible walls, or combustible roof
eave lines unless protected by approved automatic
fire sprinklers. (Uniform Fire Code, Article 11.)
g) The Applicant shall obtain and comply with the
provisions of VCFD Form #126 Requirements For
Construction prior to obtaining a Building Permit
for any new structures or additions to existing
structures.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Construction Site Security Provisions. All new construction,
shall comply with the following security measures until the
utilities have been released by the City:
MPD -1. Perimeter lighting shall be installed at a minimum of
150 -foot intervals and at a height not less than 15
feet from the ground. The light source used shall have
a minimum light output of 2000 lumens, be protected by
a vandalism resistant cover, and be lighted during the
hours of darkness. Additional lighting shall be
required if the construction site exceeds four acres in
area. Lighting shall be installed at locations
designated by the Chief of Police.
MPD -2. In addition to perimeter lighting previously described,
one of the following shall be used:
b) Fencing, not less than six feet in height, which is
designed to preclude human intrusion, shall be
installed along the perimeter boundaries of the
construction site.
c) A uniformed security guard, licensed according to
Business and Professions Code, Chapter 11, shall be
utilized to continually patrol the construction site
during the hours when construction work has ceased.
d) Construction equipment, tools and materials will be
properly secured to prevent theft during non - working
hours.
e) All computers and appliances (microwave ovens,
dishwashers, trash compactors, etc.) Will be properly
secured to prevent theft prior to installation during
non - working hours. All serial numbers will be recorded
for identification purposes.
f) If an alarm system is used, it should be wired to all
exterior doors, windows, roof vents or other roof
openings where access may be made.
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MPD -16. Security Guard. After occupancy, the Applicant shall
provide a security guard on -site, if required by the
Police Department.
MPD -17. Exterior Access. There shall not be any easy exterior
access to the roof area, i.e. ladders, trees, high
walls, etc.
MPD -18. Windows and Slidina Glass Doors.
The following requirements must be met for windows and
sliding glass doors:
a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, all
operable exterior windows and sliding glass doors shall
comply with the tests set forth in these conditions.
b) Louvered windows shall not be used, when a portion of
the window is less than 12 feet vertically or 6 feet
horizontally from an accessible surface or any
adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread,
platform, or similar structure.
MPD -19. Garage -type Doors. All garage doors shall conform to
the following standards:
a) Wood doors shall have panels a minimum of 5/16 inch in
thickness with the locking hardware being attached to
the support framing.
b) Aluminum doors shall be a minimum thickness of .0215
inches and riveted together a minimum of eighteen (18)
inches on center along the outside seams. There shall
be a full width horizontal beam attached to the main
door structure which shall meet the pilot, or
pedestrian access, door framing within three (3) inches
of the strike area of the pilot or pedestrian access
door.
C) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density of
six ounces per square foot from the bottom of the door
to a height of seven (7) feet. Panels above seven (7)
feet and panels shall have a density not less that
five- (5) ounce per square foot.
d) Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum
five -pin tumbler operation with the locking bar or bolt
extending into the receiving guide a minimum of one (1)
inch.
e) Doors that exceed 16 feet in width, but do not exceed
19 feet in width, shall have the following options as
to locking devices:
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1. Two lock - receiving points, or one garage -door-
type slide bolt may be used if mounted no
higher that 26 inches from the bottom of the
door;
2. A single bolt
center of the
located either
header;
may be used if placed in the
door with the locking point
at the floor or door frame
3. Torsion spring counter balance type hardware
may be used if such hardware substantially
complies with the requirements of this chapter.
4. Doors secured by electrical operation shall
have a keyed switch to open the door when in a
closed position, or shall have a signal locking
device to open the door.
5. Doors with slide bolt assemblies shall have
frames of a minimum of .120 inches in
thickness, with a minimum bolt diameter of one -
half inch and protrude at least 1 2 inches into
the receiving guide. A bolt diameter of 3/8
inch may be used in a residential building. The
slide bolt shall be attached to the door with
non - removable bolts from the outside. Rivets
shall not be used to attach slide bolt
assemblies.
6. Padlock (s) used with exterior mounted slide
bolt(s) shall have a hardened steel shackle
locking both at heel and toe and a minimum five
pin tumbler operation with non - removable key
when in an unlocked position. Padlock(s) used
with interior mounted slide bolts(s) shall have
a hardened steel shackle with a minimum four -
pin tumbler operation.
Landscaoin
MPD -20. Landscaping shall not cover any exterior door or
window. Landscaping shall not reduce the visibility
of passing motorists view of activities in the parking
area.
MPD -21. Landscaping at entrances /exits or at any intersection
will not block or screen the view of a seated driver
from another moving vehicle or pedestrian.
MPD -22. Landscaping (trees) will not be placed directly under
any overhead lighting, which could cause a loss of
light at ground level.
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Special Buildinq Provisions - Commercial.
MPD -23. Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with
glass panels, solid wood or metal doors shall be
constructed or protected as follows:
a) Wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a
minimum thickness of 1 3/4 inches. Wood panel doors
with panels less than one inch thick shall be covered
on the inside with a minimum sixteen U.S. gauge sheet
steel, or its equivalent, which is to be attached with
screws on minimum six -inch centers. Hollow steel doors
shall be of a minimum sixteen U.S. gauge and have
sufficient reinforcement to maintain the designed
thickness of the door when any locking device is
installed; such reinforcement being able to restrict
collapsing of the door around any locking device.
b) Except when double cylinder dead bolts are utilized,
any glazing in exterior doors or within 48 inches of
any door - locking mechanism shall be constructed or
protected as follows:
1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary
resistant glazing; or
2. Iron or steel grills of at least 1/8 inch
material with a minimum two -inch mesh secured
on the inside of the glazing may be utilized;
or
3. The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of
a least one -half inch round or one inch by 1/4
inch flat steel material, spaced not more than
five inches apart, secured on the inside of the
glazing;
c) All swinging exterior wood and steel doors shall be
equipped as follows:
d) A single or double door shall be equipped with a double
cylinder dead bolt. The bolt shall have a minimum
projection of one inch and be constructed so as to
repel cutting tool attack. The dead bolt shall have an
embedment of at least 3/4 inch into the strike
receiving the projected bolt. The cylinder shall have a
cylinder guard, a minimum of five pin tumblers, and
shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock by
connecting screws of at least 1/4 inch in diameter. The
provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply
where:
1. Panic hardware is required; or
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2. An equivalent device is approved by the
enforcing authority.
e) Double doors shall be equipped as follows:
1. The inactive leaf of double doors) shall be
equipped with metal flush bolts having a
minimum embedment of 5/8 inch into the head and
threshold of the doorframe.
2. Double doors shall have an astragal constructed
of steel a minimum of .125 thick, which will
cover the opening between the doors. The
astragal shall be a minimum of two inches wide,
and extend a minimum of one inch beyond the
edge of the door to which it is attached. The
astragal shall be attached to the outside of
the active door by means of welding or with
non - removable bolts spaced apart on not more
that ten -inch centers. The door to which such
an astragal is attached must be determined by
the fire safety codes adopted by the enforcing
authority.
3. Every single or double exterior door equipped
with lever- handled locking mechanism hardware
shall have an approved handicapped- accessible
threshold complying with provisions of Title 24
of the Uniform Building Code (as amended from
time to time) beneath the door. The opening
between the threshold and the door shall be
secured in a manner approved by the Crime
Prevention Bureau of the Moorpark Police
Department designed to prevent the passing of
rigid materials or mechanical devices between
the door and the threshold for the purposes of
unlocking the door from the interior side.
4. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped
as follows:
a. The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors
shall be so constructed or protected to
prevent pealing of the door frame around the
strike and withstand 1600 pounds of pressure
in both a vertical distance of three inches
and a horizontal distance of one inch each
side of the strike, so as to prevent
violation of the strike.
b. A single or double door shall be equipped
with a double cylinder dead bolt with a bolt
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projection exceeding one inch, or a hook
shaped or expanding dog bolt that engages the
strike sufficiently to prevent spreading. The
dead bolt lock shall have a minimum of five
pin tumblers and a cylinder guard.
c. Panic hardware, whenever required by the
Uniform Building Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code, shall be installed as
follows:
i. Panic hardware shall contain a minimum
of two locking points on each door; or
ii. On single doors, panic hardware may have
one locking point, which is not to be
located at either the top or bottom
rails of the doorframe. The door shall
have an astragal constructed of steel
.125 inch thick, which shall be attached
with non - removable bolts to the outside
of the door. The astragal shall extend a
minimum of six inches vertically above
and below the latch of the panic
hardware. The astragal shall be a
minimum of two inches wide and extend a
minimum of one inch beyond the edge of
the door to which it is attached.
iii. Double doors containing panic hardware
shall have an astragal attached to the
doors at their meeting point, which will
close the opening between them, but not
interfere with the operation of either
door.
f) Horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a metal
guide track at top and bottom and a cylinder lock
and /or padlock with a hardened steel shackle which
locks at both heel and toe, and a minimum five pin
tumbler operation with non - removable key when in an
unlocked position. The bottom track shall be so
designed that the door cannot be lifted from the track
when the door is in a locked position.
g) In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all entrance
doors to individual office suites shall meet the
construction and locking requirements for exterior
doors.
h) Windows shall be deemed accessible if less than twelve
feet above ground. Accessible windows and all exterior
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transoms having a pane exceeding 96 square inches in an
area with the smallest dimension exceeding six inches
and not visible from a public or private vehicular
access way shall be protected in the following manner:
i) Fully tempered glass or burglary resistant
glazing; or
ii) The following window barriers may be used but
shall be secured with non - removable bolts:
iii) Inside or outside iron bars of at least 2 inch
round or one inch by 1/4 inch flat steel material,
spaced not more than five inches apart and
securely fastened; or
iv) Inside or outside iron or steel grills of at least
1/8 inch material with not more than a two -inch
mesh and securely fastened.
i) If a side or rear window is of the type that can be
opened, it shall, where applicable, be secured on the
inside with either a slide bar, bolt, crossbar,
auxiliary locking device, and /or padlock with hardened
steel shackle, a minimum four pin tumbler operation.
j) The protective bars or grills shall not interfere with
the operation of opening windows if such windows are
required to be opened pursuant to the Uniform Building
Code.
MPD -24. Roof openings shall be equipped as follows:
a) All skylights on the roof of any building or premises
used for business purposes shall be provided with:
1. Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
2. Iron bars of at least 2 inch round or one inch
by 1/4 inch flat steel material under the
skylight and securely fastened; or
3. A steel grill of at least 1/8 inch material
with a maximum two -inch mesh under the skylight
and securely fastened.
4. All hatchway openings on the roof of any
building or premises used for business purposes
shall be secured as follows:
a. If the hatchway is of wooden material, it
shall be covered on the inside with at least
sixteen U.S. gauge sheet metal, or its
equivalent, attached with screws.
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b. The hatchway shall be secured from the inside
with slide bar or slide bolts.
c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall
be provided with non - removable pins when
using pin -type hinges.
b) All air duct or air vent openings exceeding 96 square
inches on the roof or exterior walls of any building or
premises used for business purposes shall be secured by
Covering the same with either of the following:
i) Iron bars of at least 2 inch round or one inch by
1/4 inch flat steel material spaced no more than
five inches apart and securely fastened; or
ii) Iron or steel grills of at least 1/8 inch material
with a maximum two -inch mesh and securely
fastened.
iii) If the barrier is on the outside, it shall be
secured with bolts, which are non - removable from
the exterior.
iv) The above (i and ii) must not interfere with
venting requirements creating a potentially
hazardous condition to health and safety or
conflict with the provisions of the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code.
MPD -25. Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall be
fully enclosed with sheet metal to a height of ten
feet. This covering shall be locked against the ladder
with a casehardened hasp, secured with non - removable
screws or bolts. Hinges on the cover will be provided
with non - removable pins when using pin -type hinges. If
a padlock is used, it shall have a hardened steel
shackle, locking at both heel and toe, and a minimum
five -pin tumbler operation with non - removable key when
in an unlocked position.
The following standards shall apply to lighting,
address identification and parking areas:
a) The address number of every commercial building shall
be illuminated during the hours of darkness so that it
shall be easily visible from the street. The numerals
in these numbers shall be no less than six inches in
height and be of a color contrasting to the background.
In addition, any business, which affords vehicular
access to the rear through any driveway, alleyway or
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parking lot, shall also display the same numbers on the
rear of the building.
b) All exterior commercial doors, during the hours of
darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of two -
foot candles of light. All exterior bulbs shall be
protected by weather and vandalism resistant covers.
c) Open parking lots, and access thereto, providing more
than ten parking spaces and for use by the general
public, shall be provided with a maintained minimum of
one foot candle of light on the parking surface from
dusk until the termination of business every operating
day.
MPD -26. Mechanical Parking Gates - Emergency Override Control
Devices Required:
a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, owners or
operators of controlled vehicle parking areas and
private streets which use mechanical parking gates to
control motor vehicle ingress or egress shall install
and maintain an emergency override control device on
each gate. Said device shall be a master key- operated
type switch, which shall comply with City Police
Department standards. Provisions of this Section shall
not apply to a vehicle parking area or private street
when emergency or other public service vehicles have
immediate access to said parking area or private street
without delay. Except as otherwise provided in this
section, emergency override control devices shall be
required for all said mechanical parking gates.
Additional Security Requirements.
MPD -27. Exterior Trash Enclosures:
The Exterior Trash Enclosures shall include locking
hardware which allows for the locking of the enclosures
during both business and non - business hours. Unlocked
trash enclosures provide an attractive hiding place for
the storage of merchandise during employee theft,
particularly those enclosures near employee parking
stalls. Unlocked trash enclosures provide attractive
targets for unwelcome individuals who search through
trash dumpsters for salvage items. Additionally, any
key or combination to a lock should be given to the
company providing trash service.
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Waterworks District No. 1
WWD -1. The applicant shall comply with the Waterworks District
No. 1 Rules and Regulations and subsequent additions or
revisions, thereto, and pay applicable fees and construct
needed improvements prior to receiving sewer service.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Otto, Parvin and Haller and Chair
DiCecco
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Landis
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE 2000.
ATTEST:
rry Ho a
C mm ity e lopment Director