HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1996 326 0826RESOLUTION NO. PC -96 -326
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. 96 -3 ON THE APPLICATION OF WEST
AMERICA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (ASSESSOR
PARCEL NO. 511 -0 -061 -115)
Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on August 26, 1996,
the Planning Commission considered the application for approval of
Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 96 -3 filed by West
America Construction Corporation for a 10,092 square foot concrete
tilt -up building with approximately 2,000 square feet of office
space and 8,092 square feet of warehouse area on a 1.07 acre parcel
which is located on the east side of Gabbert Road and second lot
south of Poindexter Avenue; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission after review and
consideration of the information contained in the Planning
Commission staff report dated July August 26, 1996, the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and
testimony, has determined that any adverse impacts will be
mitigated to an insignificant level by the imposition of conditions
of approval; and
Whereas, at its meeting of August 26, 1996, the Planning
Commission opened the public hearing, took testimony from all those
wishing to testify, and closed the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the
following findings:
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS:
1. That any potential adverse impacts have been mitigated to an
insignificant level.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration/ Initial Study for the
project is complete and has been prepared in compliance with
CEQA, and City policy.
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3. The contents in the Mitigated Negative Declaration/ initial
Study have been considered in the various decisions on the
proposed entitlement request.
4. In order to reduce the potential for adverse impacts,
mitigation measures discussed in the Mitigation Monitoring
Program have been imposed as conditions of project approval.
5. A Mitigation Reporting and Monitoring Program has been
prepared in compliance with Assembly Bill 3180 and considered
in the various decisions regarding the proposed project.
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.
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 adopts the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission does hereby find that the
aforementioned project is consistent with the City's General Plan.
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SECTION 4. That the Planning Commission hereby approves
Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 96 -3 subject to the
following Conditions of Approval:
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.
2. The development is subject to all applicable regulations of
the M -2 Zone, and all requirements and enactments of Federal,
State, Ventura County, the City authorities and any other
governmental entities, and all such requirements and
enactments shall, by reference, become conditions of this
permit.
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 or more consecutive days.
4. All final construction working drawings, grading and drainage
plans, plot plans, final parcel map (if requested by the
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Director of Community Development), sign programs, and
landscaping and irrigation plans (three full sets) shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development for review
and approval.
5. That 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. The Director of Community
Development may, at his 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.
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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.
7. No conditions of this entitlement shall be interpreted as
permitting or requiring any violation of law or any unlawful
rules or regulations or orders of an authorized governmental
agency. In instances where more than one set of rules apply,
the stricter ones shall take precedence.
8. If any of the conditions or limitations of this permit are
held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that
holding shall render this permit null and void at the
discretion of the City.
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9. The permittee agrees as a condition of issuance and use of
this permit to defend, at his 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 obligation under this condition.
10. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a Building Permit,
the applicant must have submitted construction plans to the
Department of Community Development which indicate how the
project will comply with the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Standards (NPDES).
11. 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 a 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.
12. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for tenant
occupancy, the prospective tenant shall obtain a Business
Registration Permit from the City.
13. 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
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person(s) acknowledging and agreeing with all conditions of
this permit.
14. 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 -2 Zone and the terms and
conditions of this permit and if a minor or major modification
to the Planned Development is required. All applicable fees
and procedures shall apply for said review.
15. 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.
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Fish and Game Requirement.
16. Within two days after the City Council adoption of a
resolution approving the Planned Development Permit, the
applicant shall submit to the City of Moorpark a check for
$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 (b) and Fish
and Game Code section 711.4 (c) , the project is not operative,
vested or final until the filing fees are paid.
17. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the builder
shall provide to the City an image conversion of building,
landscape, public improvement and site plans into an optical
format acceptable to the City Clerk.
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18. 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 including, but not
limited to perimeter tract walls (including stucco treatment) ,
fences, slope planting or other landscape 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
the last occupancy to guarantee that items such as perimeter
tract walls, including stucco treatment; landscaping; fences;
slope planting or other landscape improvements not related to
grading; private recreational facilities, etc. are maintained.
Tenant Occupancy
19. Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance for tenant
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.
20. Prior to occupancy, Ventura County APCD 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 Occupancies shall
be withheld until compliance with these provisions from the
Ventura County APCD is provided.
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21. The applicant agrees not to protest the formation of an
underground utility assessment district.
22. No use for which this permit is granted shall be commenced
until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the
building and safety division. 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 wit
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.
Zoning Clear an ce Required fo r Occ=ancy
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. No repair or maintenance of trucks or any other vehicle shall
occur on site, except completely within a wholly enclosed
building.
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Noxious Odors
26. No noxious odors shall be generated from any use on the
subject site.
27. All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the
building(s) unless otherwise authorized by the Director of
Community Development consistent with applicable Zoning Code
provisions.
28. 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.
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29. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance, a complete landscape
plan (3 sets) , together with specifications shall be submitted
to the Director of Community Development.
a. A maintenance program shall be prepared by a State
Licensed Landscape Architect, generally 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 issuance of
a grading permit.
b. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation
specifications for manufactured slopes and all common
areas.
C. Earthen berms shall be provided along the front of the
building adjacent to Gabbert Road. Additional dense
massed landscaping subject to approval of the Director of
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Community Development shall be provided in front of the
of the building.
d. In the area of future buildings not under construction,
turf and irrigation shall be installed.
e. The final landscape plans shall be in substantial
conformance with the conceptual landscape plan submitted
with the application, as modified by these conditions and
provide screening of parking areas and additional variety
of landscape materials along the building frontage and
areas visible to public view.
f. The applicant shall bear the cost of the landscape plan
review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation
system, and of final landscape inspection.
g. 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.
h. The landscaping shall be approved by the Director of
Community Development and in place and receive final
inspection prior to occupancy as determined by the
Director of Community Development.
i. 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.
j. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping
specifications, planting details, and design
specifications consistent with the following
requirements:
i. 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. The sidewalk shall
meander consistent the rest of the sidewalk along
Gabbert Avenue.
ii. A 50 percent shade coverage shall be provided
within all open parking areas. shade coverage is
described as the maximum mid -day shaded area
defined by a selected specimen tree at 50 percent
maturity.
iii. All plant species utilized shall be drought
tolerant, low water using variety.
iv. 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.
V. Plantings in and adjacent to parking areas shall be
contained within raised planters surrounded by six-
inch high concrete curbs.
vi. Landscaping shall be designed so as to not obstruct
the view of any exterior door or window from the
street.
vii. Trees shall not be placed directly under any
overhead lighting which could cause a loss of light
at ground level.
viii.Earthen berms and /or low walls shall be provided to
screen views of parked vehicles from access roads.
ix. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed
above grade utilities shall be shown on the
landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with
landscaping and /or a wall.
X. A sufficiently dense tree planting plan emphasizing
tall growing trees and /or shrubs shall be designed.
The size of trees shall be as determined by the
Director of Community Development.
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xi. A coordinated tree planting program shall be
developed which will provide a dominant theme tree
within the components of the proposed development.
xii. Irrigation shall
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for maintaining
landscaping. The
plants and make
irrigation system
plan approved for
be provided for all permanent
identified in the approved
ie applicant shall be responsible
;he irrigation system and all
applicant shall replace any dead
any necessary repairs to the
consistent with the landscape
the development.
xiii.Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their
original plantings and invade native habitats such
as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall
not be used.
xiv. Prior to final inspection of the buildings,
permanent irrigation shall be provided for all
permanent landscaping (tree replacement, common
area landscaping, and erosion control landscaping).
The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining
any 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
project.
30. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction, the
applicant shall provide an irrevocable offer of an easement to
the City for the purpose of maintaining all landscaping of the
site adjacent to Gabbert Road. The area referred to shall be
all landscaped portions of the required setback area adjacent
to the public right -of -way on Gabbert Road. 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
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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 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.
31. The applicant shall pay all outstanding case processing
(planning and engineering), and all City legal service fees
prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance. 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 ".
32. The applicant shall contribute to the City of Moorpark an
amount of $.25 per square foot of gross floor area prior to
the issuance of a Zoning Clearance. The funds shall be used
to support the City's current and future park system.
Art and Puhlic PlarL-F; Contribution
33. The applicant shall contribute to the City of Moorpark's Art
in Public Places Fund, an amount of $10 per each 100 square
foot of building area prior to the issuance of a Zoning
Clearance. The applicant may create a public art project on
or off -site in lieu of paying the Art in Public Places fee.
The art work must have a value corresponding to the fee and
must receive approval from the City Council.
Ordinance No 102 lands 3p Feo
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34. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant
shall pay a fee established pursuant to Ordinance 102 in the
amount of $.05 per square ft. Of the building to be used to
install, maintain and replace landscape work on public
property for the purpose of mitigating the removal of the
natural landscape from the property of the new development.
35. 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 to fund Traffic System Management programs
for the total square footage approved for the project.
36. The applicant shall execute a covenant running with the land
(or pay a traffic mitigation fee) on the behalf of itself and
its successors, heirs and assigns agreeing to participate in
the formation of an assessment district or other financing
technique including, but not limited to, the payment of
traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or
adopt, to fund public street improvements affected by the
development.
37. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the developer 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.
38. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant
shall pay all school assessment fees levied by the Moorpark
Unified School District, if applicable.
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39. 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).
40. The plot plan shall not be revised to reflect any requirements
for right -of -way dedications, unless an appropriate
modification is approved by the City.
41. A utility room with common access to house all meters shall be
r,- provided within the building.
42. No asbestos pipe or construction materials shall be used.
43. All proposed utility lines within and immediately adjacent to
the project site (as determined by the Director of Community
Development) shall be placed underground to the nearest off -
site utility pole. All existing utilities shall also be
undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole with the
exception of 66 KVA or larger power lines. This requirement
for undergrounding includes all above - ground power poles on
the project site as well as those along the frontage of the
site. The developer 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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44. 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.
45. 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 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.
C. Bicycle racks or storage facilities shall be provided on-
site.
d. All required loading areas and turning radii shall be
�— depicted on the plot plan. A 45 foot turning radius
shall be provided for loading zones consistent with the
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e. Elevations of proposed hardscape treatment (such as the
building entrance, window and door treatment) shall be
submitted with the final construction plans.
46. Roof design and construction shall include a minimum 18 -inch
extension of the parapet wall above the highest point of the
flat roof area.
47. 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 for review and approval. The lighting plan shall
achieve the following objectives: Avoid interferences with
reasonable use of adjoining properties; minimize on -site and
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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.
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.
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.
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i. Lighting at all exterior doors shall be lighted with a
minimum maintained two foot candles at ground level.
48. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, a copy of the
lighting plans shall also be submitted to the Police for
review.
Location of Property Li_ ing Walls
49. All property line walls shall be no further than one inch from
the property line.
50. No downspouts shall be permitted on the exterior of the
building.
51. 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. All roof
mounted equipment (vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning
equipment, etc.) that may extend above any parapet wall shall
be enclosed on all four sides by view obscuring material.
Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance, 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 of equipment 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.
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52. 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
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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.
53. All exterior building materials and paint colors shall be as
submitted.
54. 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.
55. The striping for parking spaces and loading bays shall be
maintained so that it remains clearly visible.
56. 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.
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57. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance, the Franchise Hauler
Usage Form must be submitted by the Applicant to the Community
Development Department. The Moorpark Municipal Code Section
8.36.080 requires that only the City's franchised or permitted
haulers provide residential, commercial, and temporary drop
box /bin solid waste collection services. The applicant must
specify which franchised hauler is to be contracted for
ongoing or temporary solid waste collection services for this
project. The form is available at the Community Development
Department and the form contains a listing of the City's.
franchised haulers.
58. Prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit, a Waste reduction
and recycling plan shall be submitted to the City of Moorpark
Department of Community Development 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.
59. 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.
60. Rubbish and recycling disposal areas shall be depicted on the
final construction plans. The number and size of the bins
required, and the space allocation for areas of disposal with
enclosures 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
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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. All trash disposal areas shall be provided in a location
which will not interfere with circulation, parking or
access to the building, and shall be 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 approval of the Director of Community
Development prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance.
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.
C. Adequate number of bins or containers shall be provided
to allow for the collection and loading a 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 53.511), or a space allotment for one 40 cubic yard bin
(288" x 12011) 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, one for
recyclables), or one 40 cubic yard bin for refuse and one
3 cubic yard for recyclables.
d. The design of the refuse disposal areas shall be
compatible in design with the development and the
surrounding area.
e. Disposal areas shall be protected from weather conditions
which might render collected recyclable materials
unmarketable.
f. 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.
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g. 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.
h. 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.
i. Recycling area (s) shall be located so they are
convenient and adjacent to regular refuse collection
areas.
j. Enclosure. 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. 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 53.511), 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.
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.
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61. 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.
62. At the time water service connection is made for each project,
cross connection control devices shall be installed for the
water system in accordance with the requirements of the
Ventura County Environmental Health Department.
Enforcement of Vphiclp rndpg
63. 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.
Grading
64. The Developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review
and approval, a rough grading plan, consistent with the
approved site plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer.
65. All off -site import /export operations requiring an excess of
10 total truck loads shall require Council approval prior to
the issuance of a grading permit.
66. The developer 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)
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shall conform with Reuse Permit procedures administered by the
County Water Resources Development Department.
67. The maximum gradient for any slope shall not exceed a 2:1
slope inclination except where special circumstances exist and
a contoured appearance can still be provided. In the case of
special circumstances where steeper slopes are warranted, the
grading plans will be reviewed by a certified soils engineer
and their recommendations will be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer and the Director of Community
Development.
68. Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and erosion control
measures shall be implemented on all temporary grading.
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.
69. All development areas and lots shall be designed so that
surface drainage is directed to street frontages or natural or
improved drainage courses as approved by the City Engineer.
Geotechnical /Geology Review
70. The Developer 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. The report shall also 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, shall be required. The Developer
shall reimburse the City for all costs including the City's
administrative fee for this review.
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71. 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 Engineer shall review all plans for
conformance with the soils engineer's recommendations.
72. Concurrent with submittal of the rough grading plan an
Erosion, Debris, and Sediment Control Plan (EDSCP) shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval by the City
Engineer.
Storm Water Runoff and Flood Control Planning
73. The Developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark 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 of
Moorpark to complete public improvements and shall post
sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of all
improvements.
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:
a. 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:
b. All storm drains shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm;
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C. All catch basins shall carry a 50 -year storm;
d. 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;
e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm;
f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface
flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering
collector or secondary roadways;
g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, all streets shall be
provided with a minimum of one travel lane in each
direction. Local residential and private streets shall
have one dry travel lane available in each direction;
h. 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 Developer;
i. All drainage grates shall be designed and constructed
with provisions to provide adequate bicycle safety to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer;
j. If the land to be occupied is in an area of special flood
hazard, the Developer 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.
k. All flows from brow ditches, ribbon gutters and similar
devices shall be deposited into the storm drain system
prior to entering streets. If necessary, the storm drain
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.
1. Concrete drainage structures shall be tan colored
concrete, as approved by the Director of Community
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Development, and to the extent possible shall incorporate
natural structure and landscape to reduce their
visibility.
M. 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.
n. The hydraulic /hydrology study shall analyze the hydraulic
capacity of the drainage system, with and without the
storm drain system for the proposed development. The
Developer shall be responsible for obtaining City of
Moorpark approval of the analysis of this system, as it
relates to the downstream capacity, and shall make any
downstream improvements, required by the City of
Moorpark, to support the proposed development.
74. The Developer 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; and
b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm.
c. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura
County Standards.
75. The Developer 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 developer shall submit a Notice of Intent
(NOI) to the City Engineers office as proof of permit
application.
76. All structures proposed within the 100 -year flood zone shall
be elevated at least one foot above the 100 -year flood level.
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77. The developer 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.
Street Improvement Requirements:
78. The Developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review
and approval, street improvement plans prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer; and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing the construction of the improvements.
79. The street improvements shall include concrete curb and
gutter, sidewalk, parkways, street lights, striping and
signing, 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 developer shall
dedicate any additional right -of -way necessary to make all of
the required improvements.
80. Street lights shall be provided per Ventura County Standards
and as approved by the City Engineer.
81. If applicable, the Developer shall pay all energy costs
associated with public street lighting for a period of one
year from the acceptance of the street improvements.
82. The final design and location of all sidewalks, barrier walls,
streetscape elements, urban landscaping are subject to the
approval of the Director of Community Development.
83. 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.
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84. Any right -of -way acquisition necessary to complete the
required improvements will be acquired by the Developer at his
expense.
85. The Developer shall submit wall and landscaping plans showing
that provisions have been taken to provide for and maintain
proper sight distances.
86. The Developer shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing
completion of all improvements which revert to the City (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. The surety shall include provisions
for all site improvements within the development and other
offsite improvements required by the conditions as described
herein.
87. The Developer shall demonstrate legal access to the parcel to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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88. Grading may occur during the rainy season from October 15 to
April 15 if approved by the City of Moorpark and subject to
installation of debris and erosion control facilities.
Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional
between October 15th and April 15th. Along with the erosion
control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be
required within 30 days of completion of grading. Reclaimed
water shall be utilized, unless the City determines otherwise.
89. Prior to any work being conducted within the State, County, or
City right of way, the Developer shall obtain all necessary
encroachment permits from the appropriate Agencies.
90. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation opera-
tions, dust shall be controlled by regularly watering. In
addition the following measures shall apply:
a. Water all site access roads and material excavated or
graded on or off -site to prevent excessive amounts of
dust. Watering shall occur a minimum of at least two
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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
which 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 20
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. Face masks shall be used by all employees involved in
r . grading or excavation operations during dry periods to
reduce inhalation of dust which may contain the fungus
which causes San Joaquin Valley Fever.
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. On -site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph.
i. Use of petroleum -based petroleum -based dust palliatives
shall meet the road oil requirements of Ventura County
APCD Rule 74.4 (Cutback Asphalt).
j. Periodically 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
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construction activities. Additional street sweeping may
be required as directed by the City Engineer.
91. All diesel engines used in construction equipments shall use
high pressure injectors.
92. All diesel engines used in construction equipments shall use
reformulated diesel fuel.
93. 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.
94. During site preparation and construction, construct temporary
storm water diversion structures per City of Moorpark
standards.
95. Construction activities shall be limited to between the
r 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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96. Truck noise from hauling operations shall be minimized through
establishing hauling routes which avoid residential areas and
requiring that "Jake Brakes" not be used along the haul route
within the City. The hauling plan must be identified as part
of the grading plan and approved by the City Engineer.
97. The Developer shall ensure that construction equipment is
fitted with modern sound - reduction equipment.
98. Equipment not in use for more than ten minutes shall be turned
off.
99. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction
of this project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the
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Ventura County Environmental Health Department, the Fire
Department, the Sheriff's Department, and the City Con-
struction Observer shall be notified immediately. Work shall
not proceed until clearance has been issued by all of these
agencies.
100. The Developer 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.
101. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in
proper tune as set forth in manufacturers specifications.
102. Prior to issuance of a zoning clearance for a building permit
the applicant shall pay to the City the Los Angeles Avenue
Area of 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 developer would not have to pay the AOC fee.
103. 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.
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104. Reproducible centerline tie sheets shall be submitted to the
City Engineer's office.
105. Sufficient surety in a form acceptable to the City
guaranteeing the public improvements shall be provided.
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106. All surety guaranteeing the public improvements shall remain
in place for one year following acceptance by the City. Any
surety bonds that are in effect three years after final map
approval or issuance of the first building permit shall be
increased an amount equal to or greater than the consumers
price index (Los Angeles /Long Beach SMSA) for a period since
original issuance of the surety and shall be increased in like
manner each year thereafter.
107. Original "as built" plans will be certified by the Developer's
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 3611, they must be resubmitted as "as builts" in a
series of 22" X 36" mylars (made with proper overlaps) with a
title block on each sheet. Submission of "as builts" plans is
required before a final inspection will be scheduled.
108. Construction of the Gabbert Road street /parkway improvements
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Of
Moorpark. The design shall provide for a meandering sidewalk
to match adjacent streetscape.
109. Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit two (2) site
plans to the Fire District for 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.
110. Prior to combustible construction, all weather access
road /driveway suitable for use by a 20 ton Fire District
vehicle shall be installed.
111. The access roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of all
portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any
building. Where the access roadway cannot be provided,
approved fire protection system or systems shall be installed
as required and acceptable to the Fire District. All
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driveways shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet
6 inches (131611).
112. Approved turnaround areas or easements for fire apparatus
shall be provided where the access road is 150 feet or farther
from the main thoroughfare.
113. Any gates to control vehicle access are to be located to allow
a vehicle waiting for entrance to be completely off the public
roadway. The method of gate control shall be subject to
review of the Fire Prevention Division. A minimum clear open
width of 15 feet in each direction shall be provided. If
gates are to be locked, a Knox system shall be installed.
Gate plan details shall be submitted to the Fire District for
approval prior to installation.
114. Address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches (611) 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 (2501) 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.
115. A plan shall be submitted to the Fire District for review
indicating the method in which the buildings are to be
identified by address numbers.
116. Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit plans to the
Fire District for approval of the location of hydrants. On
plans, show existing hydrants within 300 feet of the
development.
117. Fire hydrants shall be installed and in service prior to
combustible construction and shall conform to the minimum
standard of the City of Moorpark Water Works Manual.
a. Each hydrant shall be a 6 inch wet barrel design and
shall have a 4 inch and two 2 % inch outlet(s).
b. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no less than
20 psi residual pressure.
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C. 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.
d. Fire hydrants shall be set back in from the curb face 24
inches on center.
118. 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 Unifnrm vire rnrIA Aupendix III -A and adnpt_Pd
Amendments. Given the Present plans and information, the
required fire flow is approximately 1,250 gallons per minute
at 20 psi. The applicant shall verify that the water purveyor
can provide the required volume at the project.
119. The building shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler
system. Plans shall be submitted, with payment for plan
check, to the Fire District for review and approval prior to
installation.
120. Any structure greater than 5,000 square feet in area and /or 5
miles from a fire station shall be provided with an automatic
fire sprinkler system in accordance with Ventura County
Ordinance No. 14.
121. Building plans of all A,E,I and H occupancies shall be
submitted to the Fire District for plan check.
122. Plans for any fire alarm system shall be submitted to the Fire
District for plan check.
123. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 10. The
placement of extinguishers shall be subject to review by the
Fire District.
124. 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.
125. Commercial 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 openings, combustible walls, or
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combustible roof save lines unless protected by approved
automatic fire sprinklers. (Uniform Fire Code, Article 11.)
126. Applicant shall obtain VCFD Form No. 126 "Requirements For
Construction" prior to obtaining a building permit for any new
structures or additions to existing structures.
127. Tenant shall obtain all applicable Uniform Fire Code Permits
prior to occupancy.
128. Applicant shall provide a minimum 3 foot wide exit gate from
the rear yard of the building site. The exit gate shall
comply with the requirements of an exit door and shall allow
egress from yard without the use of a key or special
knowledge /effort (The gate into trash enclosure is not
acceptable for this requirement).
�- 129. A licensed security guard is recommended during the off hours
of the construction phase, or a 6 foot high chain link fence
shall be erected around the construction site.
130. Construction equipment, tools, etc. will be properly secured
to prevent theft during non - working hours.
131. All 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.
132. 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.
133. The following standards shall apply to lighting, address
identification and parking areas:
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a. Addresses will be clearly visible to approaching
emergency vehicles. 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 parking lot shall also display the
same numbers on the rear of the building.
Address numbers will be placed on all buildings, in
an obvious sequenced pattern, top be reviewed by
the Community Services Officer prior to
designation.
b. All exterior commercial doors, during the hours of
darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of 5 foot
candle of light. All exterior bulbs shall be protected
by weather and vandalism resistant covers.
C. Open parking lots, and accesses 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.
(This project exceeds the minimum requirement.) Parking
lot lights shall be illuminated during hours of darkness.
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a. Landscaping shall not cover any exterior door or window.
b. 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.
C. Landscaping (trees) will not be placed directly under any
overhead lighting which could cause a loss of light at
ground level.
d. Landscaping on the east and south sides of the building
should be modified to include security plantings (Plants
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with thorns or sharp leaves). These walls have the
potential to become painting canvasses for graffiti
vandals.
By using a security planting access can be removed from
the vandals.
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a. Swinging exterior glass doors, wood or metal doors with
glass panels, solid wood or metal doors shall be
constructed or protected as follows:
i. 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 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.
ii. 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 used; or
(3) The glazing shall be covered with iron bars of
at 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.
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(4) Items 1 and 2 shall not interfere with the
operation of opening windows if such windows
are required to be open able by the Uniform
Building Code.
iii. All swinging exterior wood and stall doors shall be
equipped as follows:
(1) 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:
(a) Panic hardware is required; or
(b) An equivalent device is approved by the
enforcing authority.
(2) Double doors shall be equipped as follows:
(a) The inactive leaf of double door(s) shall
be equipped with metal flush bolts having
a minimum embedment of 5/8 inch and
threshold of the door frame.
(b) Double doors shall have an astragal
constructed of steel a minimum of .125
inch thick which will cover the opening
between the doors. The astragal shall be
a minimum of two inches wide, and
extended 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
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spaced apart on not more than 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 side.
iv. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall be equipped as
follows:
(1) 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 vertical distance of three inches and
a horizontal distance of one inch each side of
the strike.
(2) A single or double exterior door shall be
equipped with a double cylinder dead bolt with
a bolt 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.
V. Panic hardware, whenever required by the Uniform
Building Code or Title 19, California
Administrative Code, shall be installed as follows:
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(1) Panic hardware shall contain a minimum of two
locking points on each or; or
(2) 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 door
frame. The door shall have an astragal
constructed of .125 inch thick which shall be
attached with non - removable bolts to the
outside of the door. The astragel 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.
(3) 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.
vi. Horizontal sliding doors shall be equipped with a
metal guide track at the 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
the unlocked position.
vii. In office buildings (multiple occupancy), all
entrance doors to individual office suites shall
meet the construction and locking requirements for
exterior doors.
viii. Windows shall be deemed accessible if less
than twelve feet above the ground. Accessible
windows and all exterior transoms having a
pane exceeding 96 square inches in an area
with the smallest dimension exceeding six
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inches and not visible from a public or
private vehicular access way shall be
protected in the following manner:
(a) Fully tempered glass or burglary
resistant glazing; or
(b) The following window barriers may be used
but shall be secured with non - removable
bolts:
(i) Inside or outside iron bars of at
least % inch round or one inch by
1/4 inch flat steel material spaced
not more than five inches apart and
securely fastened.
(c) If a side or rear window is of the type
that it 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 tumble operation.
(d) The protective bars or grills shall not
interfere with the operation of opening
windows if such windows are required to
be open able by the Uniform Building
Code.
(1) 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:
(i) Rated burglary resistant glazing; or
(ii) Iron bars of at least % inch round
or one inch by 1/4 inch flat steel
material under the skylight and
securely fastened; or
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A steel grill of at least 1/8
inch material with a maximum
two -inch mesh under the
skylight and securely fastened.
(b) All hatchway openings on the roof of any
building or premises used for business
purposes shall be secured as follows:
(i) 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.
(ii) The hatchway shall be secured from
the inside with slide bar or slide
bolts.
Outside hinges on all hatchway
f. openings shall be provided with
non- removable pins when using
pin -type hinges.
(c) 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 1/8 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.
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The above (I and ii) must not
interfere with the 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.
(d) Permanently affixed ladders leading to
roofs shall be fully enclosed with sheet
metal to a height of ten feet. The
covering shall be locked against the
ladder with a case - hardened 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.
136. Applicant for service shall comply with the Ventura County
Waterworks District No. 1 Rules and Regulations.
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The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following
roll vote:
AYES: Acosta, May, Miller, Torres, Norcross.
NOES:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1996.
ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
C i man, John Torres
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