HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2003 439 0304RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2003 -439
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2002 -02
ON TWO PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 0.98 ACRES,
LOCATED AT 98 & 100 LETA YANCY ROAD, ON THE
APPLICATION OF KESTLY BUILDING COMPANY. (ASSESSOR
PARCEL NOS. 506 -0- 050 -400 & -410)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on March 4, 2003,
the Planning Commission considered Commercial Planned
Development Permit (CPD) No. 2002 -02 on the application of
Kestly Building Company for the conversion of existing
residences to commercial office use on property located at 98 &
100 Leta Yancy Road. (Assessor Parcel Nos. 506 -0- 050 -400 & -
410) ; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of March 4, 2003, the Planning
Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements
thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing
and took and considered public testimony both for and against
the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that this project is
Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to
Section 15303 as a Class 3 exemption for construction and
conversion of small structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying
studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings in accordance with City
of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030:
A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and
provisions of the City's General Plan, and any applicable
specific Plan and Title 17 of the Moorpark Municipal Code,
in that the General Plan Land Use designation and Zoning
designation for the subject property both reflect
commercial use. The project proposes to begin the
conversion from a residential use to a commercial one in
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keeping with the goals of the General Plan.
B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of
surrounding development in that the property to the north,
east and west are developed with commercial uses.
Properties to the south are residentially developed.
Development of this site with commercial office uses will
provide a buffer between the retail uses which front on Los
Angeles Avenue and the residences south of the subject
property.
C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or
impair the utility of neighboring property or uses, in that
commercial office uses are among the least intense of
commercial uses. These uses frequently operate quite well
adjacent to residential uses because traffic generation is
relatively low in comparison to other commercial uses and
office uses are typically not in use during evening hours
and on weekends.
D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, in that
this project is consistent with the types of uses
contemplated by the C -2 designation of the General Plan and
the CPD zoning designation of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
Further, the small size of the subject property and the
access to the site's parking lot from Leta Yancy Road, help
to ensure that the impacts of the project due to traffic
and noise are focused away from the residences to the
south.
E. The proposed project 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 structures have design features
which provide visual relief and separation between land
uses of conflicting character, in that the conversion of
existing residential buildings to office uses will ensure
that the project is compatible with the scale, visual
character and design of the adjacent residential
neighborhood. As adjacent commercial uses are also of
single story scale, the proposed project will be compatible
visually with them as well.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Planning
Commission hereby approves Commercial Planned Development Permit
No. 2002 -02 subject to the special and standard conditions of
approval included in Exhibit A (Special and Standard Conditions
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of Approval), attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 3. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community
Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in
the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Lauletta, Peskay, Pozza, Vice Chair
DiCecco and Chair Landis
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2003.
Exhibit A - Special and Standard Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2002 -02
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Within thirty (30) calendar days of approval of this
project, the applicant shall sign and return to the
Community Development Department an Affidavit of Agreement
for Conditions of Approval of Commercial Planned
Development No. 2002 -02. The City Clerk shall record the
Affidavit against the property. The recording fee shall be
paid by the applicant. Failure to comply with this
condition shall render this project null and void.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any
building permit the applicant shall provide a Landscape
Plan showing the location, size, and species of plantings
to be placed on site. This plan must be approved by the
Community Development Director prior to planting. Planting
must be complete prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any
subsequent modification of the proposed commercial
building, beyond that which is proposed under this Permit,
or for a proposal for shared parking between this the
proposed commercial building and the adjacent lot with the
nonconforming residential building, or conversion of the
other residential structure to a commercial use to be
operated in conjunction with the proposed commercial
building, the applicant shall file and record a lot line
adjustment to merge the two (2) subject lots.
4. All landscaping shall be installed, and maintained,
substantially as shown on the approved landscape plan, free
of weeds, trash and debris. Any significant changes to the
plantings shall be submitted for approval to the Community
Development Director prior to implementation. The
residential site at 100 Leta Yancy Road, to include the
frontage along Unidos Road, shall be brought up to the
standards of the neighborhood and maintained free of weeds,
trash, and debris. This work shall include, but not be
limited to, the trimming of the pepper trees, the removal
of dead or dying plant materials and the addition of
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appropriate ground cover and other plant materials to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
5. Any addition of commercial space on the subject properties
or the future conversion of the existing residential
structure at 100 Leta Yancy Road to office commercial use
shall be approved with an appropriate modification to this
Commercial Planned Development.
6. Prior to approval of the Building Permit improvements and
right -of -way dedications shall be required along Leta Yancy
Road along the project boundary to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. Since there is a street width and right -of-
way transition along the length of the 98 Leta Yancy Road
project site, the intent of the dedications and
improvements shall be to provide a smooth transition from
the improvements existing to the north of the project to
those found south of Unidos Avenue. Sidewalk and parkway
improvements shall be similar to those existing north of
the project. Any required dedication shall be completed by
separate document to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
7. Prior to the issuance of any Zoning Clearance or
Certificate of Occupancy, and within 30 days of the
approval date of this permit, the applicant shall come into
compliance with the provisions of the "Assignment and
Assumption Agreement" dated October 23, 2002, to the
satisfaction of the City Manager.
8. Prior to the issuance of applicable permits, plans shall be
redrawn to reflect the requirements of these conditions of
approval and shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director and the City Engineer.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. The following conditions shall be required of all projects:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. This permit is granted for the land and project as
identified on the entitlement application and as shown on
the approved site plan and elevations on file in the
Community Development Department. The location of all site
improvements shall be as shown on the approved site plan
and elevations except or unless otherwise indicated herein
in the following conditions. Some uses may require
additional discretionary approval. A Zoning Clearance from
the Community Development Department shall be required of
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all uses in any building. Based upon potential impacts, the
Community Development Department may determine that certain
uses will require additional environmental documentation.
2. This development is subject to all applicable regulations
of the City's Municipal Code, including Title 17, Zoning,
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.
3. In the event that the uses for which Commercial Planned
Development Permit are approved is determined to be
abandoned, the City of Moorpark may, at its discretion,
initiate revocation procedures for cause per the provisions
of Section 17.44.080. For purposes of this condition,
"abandoned" shall mean a cessation of a business or
businesses which would render the center unavailable to the
public for a period of 180 or more consecutive days.
Initiation of revocation procedures may result in the
revocation of the Permit or modification of the Permit
based upon the evidence presented at the hearing.
4. 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 March 4, 2005. The Community
Development Director may, at his /her discretion, grant one
(1) additional one (1) year extension for project
inauguration if there have been no changes in the adjacent
areas and if the applicant can document that he /she has
diligently worked towards inauguration of the project
during the initial two (2) 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.
5. Conditions of this Permit shall not be interpreted as
permitting or requiring any violation of law or any
unlawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized
governmental agency. In instances where more than one (1)
set of rules apply, the stricter ones shall take
precedence.
6. 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.
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7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding against the City or its agents,
officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul
any approval by the City or any of its agencies,
departments, commissions, agents, officers, or employees
concerning the subdivision, which claim, action or
proceeding is brought within the time period provided
therefore in Government Code Section 66499.37. The City
will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim,
action or proceeding, and, if the City should fail to do so
or should fail to cooperate fully in the defense, the
applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the City or its agents,
officers and employees pursuant to this condition.
a. The City may, within its unlimited discretion,
participate in the defense of any such claim, action
or proceeding if both of the following occur:
i. The City bears its own attorney fees and
costs;
ii. The City defends the claim, action or
proceeding in good faith.
b. The applicant shall not be required to pay or
perform any settlement of such claim, action or
proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the
applicant. The applicant's obligations under this
condition shall apply regardless of whether a Final
Map is ultimately recorded with respect to the
subdivision.
8. Prior to commencement of any use approved under this Permit
a Certificate of Occupancy, issued by the Building and
Safety Division, shall be required. A Certificate of
Occupancy shall not be issued until all on -site
improvements specified in this Permit have been completed,
or applicant has provided a faithful performance surety.
At the discretion of the Community Development Director and
the posting of surety by the applicant, said on -site
improvements shall be completed within one - hundred - twenty
(120) days of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Upon completion of the required improvements to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director, the
surety may be exonerated. In case of failure to comply
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with any term or provision of this agreement, the Community
Development Director shall declare the surety forfeited.
9. 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 Community
Development Director 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.
10. 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, the applicant, owner, or each
prospective tenant shall file a project description prior
to the initiation of the use. Prior to the approval of any
use not described in the Permit a Zoning Clearance shall be
required to determine if the proposed use is compatible
with the surrounding area 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.
11. The applicant'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.
12. The applicant agrees not to protest the formation of an
underground Utility Assessment District.
13. The continued maintenance of the permit area and facilities
shall be subject to periodic inspection by the City. The
applicant shall be required to remedy any defects in ground
or building maintenance, as indicated by the City, within
five (5) days after notification.
14. No noxious odors shall be generated from any use on the
subject site.
15. All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the
building(s) unless otherwise authorized by the Community
Development Director and consistent with applicable City
Code provisions.
16. The applicant and his /her successors, heirs, and assigns
shall remove any graffiti within five (5) days from written
notification by the City of Moorpark. All such graffiti
removal shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director.
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17. The Community Development Director 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).
18. The applicant shall pay all outstanding case processing
(Planning and Engineering), and all City legal service fees
prior to Community Development Department or City
Engineer's office initiation of work on Condition
Compliance. The applicant shall be required to pay a
Condition Compliance deposit pursuant to the requirements
of the latest adopted resolution Establishing Schedule of
Land Development Preliminary Processing Fee Deposits and
shall be required to pay all outstanding condition
compliance costs prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance
for building permit.
19. 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.
20. All contractors doing work in Moorpark shall obtain a valid
Business Registration Permit.
21. 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.
22. Prior to occupancy, the applicant, shall pay a fee to the
City Clerk's Department to scan building permit file,
landscape, public improvement, site plans and other plans
as determined necessary by the Community Development
Director into the City's electronic imaging system.
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23. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction, a
Zoning Clearance shall be obtained from the Community
Development Department.
24. All final construction working drawings, grading and
drainage plans, site plans, building colors and materials,
sign programs, and landscaping and irrigation plans (three
full sets) shall be submitted to the Community Development
Director for review and approval.
25. The Building Plans shall be in substantial conformance to
the plans approved under this permit and shall specifically
reflect the following:
a. Transformer and cross connection water control devices
shall be shown on the site plan and landscaping and
irrigation plan and screened from street view with
masonry wall and /or landscaping as determined by the
Community Development Director.
b. Fences and walls.
C. Bicycle racks or storage facilities, in quantities as
required by the Community Development Director.
26. Ground - mounted equipment is preferred. Roof - mounted
equipment that cannot be ground- mounted may be approved by
the Community Development Director. In no event shall roof -
mounted equipment (vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning
equipment, etc.) be allowed unless architecturally screened
on all four sides by view obscuring material(s). All
screening shall be maintained for the life of the permit.
27. Any outdoor ground level equipment and storage (such as
loading docks, cooling towers, generators, etc.) shall be
architecturally screened from view by a masonry wall, the
design of which shall be approved by the Community
Development Director.
28. Final exterior building materials and paint colors shall be
consistent with the approved plans under this permit. Any
changes to the building materials and paint colors are
subject to the review and approval of the Community
Development Director.
29. Parking areas shall be developed in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code. The parking area shall include adequate provisions
for drainage, striping and raised concrete curbs in lieu of
wheel stops, or posts in parking areas adjacent to
landscaped areas. All parking and loading areas shall be
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maintained at all times to insure safe access and use by
employees, public agencies and service vehicles. Parking
space and loading bay striping shall be maintained so that
it remains clearly visible for the life of the development.
A Zoning Clearance shall be required for any restriping of
the parking area.
30. Trash disposal and recycling areas shall be provided in a
location which will not interfere with circulation, parking
or access to the building. The final design and location of
the trash enclosures shall be subject to review and
approval of the Community Development Director prior to the
issuance of a building permit. Trash areas and recycling
bins shall be depicted on the final construction plans, the
size of which shall be approved by the Community
Development Director and the City's Solid Waste Management
staff. All trash disposal and recycling areas shall be
designed in accordance with City standards and shall meet
the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination Systems (NPDES).
31. Prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit, a Waste Reduction
and Recycling Plan shall be submitted to the city's Solid
Waste Management staff and the Community Development
Department for review and approval. 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.
32. The building manager or designee will conduct a routine On-
site Waste Management Education Program 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 staff.
B. Please contact the PLANNING DIVISION for questions
regarding compliance with the following condition(s)
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS
33. The final landscape and irrigation plans shall be in
substantial conformance with the conceptual landscape plan
approved as part of this permit. The applicant shall bear
the cost of the landscape and irrigation plan review,
installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and
of final landscape and irrigation inspection. The submitted
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plans shall be accompanied by a deposit to cover the cost
of plan check and inspection as specified by the City of
Moorpark. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director. Prior to recordation of the map or building
occupancy as determined by the Community Development
Director, final inspection shall be completed. 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.
34. The Landscape Plan shall include the final design of all
sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban
landscaping and pedestrian paths, as well as, transformer
boxes and other utilities within the project limits and
street rights -of -way.
35. Plant species utilized for landscaping shall predominantly
consist of drought tolerant, low water using species.
36. 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.
37. Plantings in and adjacent to parking areas shall be
contained within raised planters surrounded by six inch
(6 ") high concrete curbs.
38. Landscaping shall be designed not to obscure the view of
any exterior door or window from the street.
39. Trees shall not be placed directly under any overhead
lighting, which could cause a loss of light at ground
level.
40. 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.
41. Fifty percent •(50 %) canopy 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 fifty percent (50 %) maturity.
42. A sufficiently dense tree - planting plan emphasizing tall
growing trees and /or shrubs shall be designed. Fifty
percent (500) 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
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planting incorporated into the environmental document shall
be incorporated into the screening plan as determined
necessary by the Community Development Director.
43. Automatic controlled 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.
44. All perimeter and /or garden walls shall be constructed
prior to installation of any sidewalks or concrete slabs.
45. Elevations of proposed hardscape treatment (such as the
building entrance, window and door treatments) shall be
submitted with the final construction plans.
46. Prior to final landscape inspection, the areas to be
landscaped, as shown on the landscape and irrigation plans,
shall be landscaped and irrigation system installed. The
City's landscape architect shall certify in writing that
the landscaping and irrigation system were installed in
accordance with the approved Landscape and Irrigation
Plans.
47. The applicant shall be responsible for maintenance of the
Parkway Landscaping. If the City, at its sole discretion,
determines that the maintenance of the Parkway Landscaping
is unsatisfactory, the City may invoke the aforementioned
offer of dedication and assume responsibility for such
maintenance at the applicant's expense. The total city cost
for such maintenance shall be borne by the applicant
through the city levy of an annual landscape maintenance
assessment.
C. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT for
questions regarding compliance with the following
condition (s)
48. An onsite access road width of twenty -five feet (25') and
off - street parking shall be provided.
49. All driveways shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 13
feet 6 inches (13' -6 ").
50. Prior to combustible construction, an all weather access
road / driveway suitable for use by a twenty (20) ton Fire
District vehicle shall be installed.
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51. Any gates to control vehicle access are to be located to
allow a vehicle waiting for entrance to be completely off
the intersecting roadway. A minimum clear open width of
fifteen feet (15') in each direction shall be provided for
separate entry / exit gates and a minimum twenty feet (20')
for combined entry / exit gates. If gates are to be
locked, a Knox system shall be installed. The method of
gate control, including operation during power failure,
shall be subject to review by the Fire Prevention Division.
Gate plan details shall be submitted to the Fire District
for approval prior to installation. A final acceptance
inspection by the Fire District is required prior to
placing any gate into service.
52. Approved walkways shall be provided from all building
openings to the public way or fire department access road /
driveway.
53. Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit plans to
the Fire District for placement of fire hydrants. On
plans, show existing hydrants within 300 feet of the
development. Indicate the type of hydrant, number and size
of outlets.
54. Fire hydrant(s) shall be provided in accordance with
current adopted edition of the Uniform Fire Code, Appendix
III -B and adopted amendments. On -site fire hydrants may be
required as determined by the Fire District.
55. 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.
56. A fire hydrant capable of providing the
and duration shall be installed and in
access road / driveway at a location aF
District, but no further than 250 feet
site. The applicant is responsible for
installation.
required fire flow
service along the
proved by the Fire
from the building
the cost of this
57. The minimum fire flow required shall be determined as
specified by the current adopted edition of the Uniform
Fire Code Appendix III -A and adopted Amendments. Given the
present plans and information, the required fire flow is
approximately 1,500 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a
minimum two (2) hour duration.
58. Address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches (6 ") high, shall be
installed prior to occupancy, shall be of contrasting color
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to the background, and shall be readily visible at night.
Brass or gold plated numbers shall not be used.
59. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
the Uniform Fire Code. The placement of extinguishers
shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire
District.
60. 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.
61. Plans for any fire alarm system shall be submitted, with
payment for plan check, to the Fire District for review and
approval prior to installation.
62. Building plans of all A, E, I, H, R -1 or R -2 occupancies
shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to the
Fire District for review and approval prior to obtaining a
building permit.
63. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with
the Uniform Fire Code. The placement of extinguishers
shall be subject to review by the Fire District.
64. Commercial trash dumpsters and containers with an
individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or greater shall not
be stored or placed within five (5) feet of openings,
combustible walls, or combustible roof eave lines unless
protected by approved automatic fire sprinklers.
65. All grass or brush exposing any structure(s) to fire
hazards shall be cleared for a distance of 100 feet prior
to construction of any structure and shall be maintained in
accordance with VCFPD Ordinance.
66. Applicant shall obtain VCFD Form #126 "Requirements for
Construction" prior to obtaining a building permit for any
new structures or additions to existing structures.
D. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1
for questions regarding compliance with the following
condition (s)
67. In addition to the District's questionnaire, the applicant
shall comply with the applicable provisions of the
District's standard procedures for obtaining domestic water
and sewer services for applicant's projects within the
District.
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E. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
for questions regarding compliance with the following
condition (s)
68. The project shall control and manage storm runoff to
prevent any potential impacts downstream which might arise
from the effect of the development.
F. Please contact the POLICE DEPARTMENT for questions
regarding compliance with the following condition(s)
69. 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.
70. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permit, all new construction shall comply with public
safety measures as determined necessary by the Moorpark
Police Department.
G. Please contact the MOORPARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT for
questions regarding compliance with the following
condition (s)
71. 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.
H. Please contact
the BUILDING &
SAFETY
DEPARTMENT for
questions regarding compliance
with
the following
condition (s)
72. No asbestos pipe
or construction materials
shall be used.
73. 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.
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I. Please contact the ENGINEERING DIVISION for questions
regarding compliance with the following conditions)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
74. The project shall control and manage storm runoff to
prevent any potential impacts downstream which might arise
from the effect of the development.
75. The applicant shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing
completion of all on and off -site civil and landscaping
site improvements within the development and offsite
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 improvements, landscaping,
fencing, bridges, etc.) in a form acceptable to the City.
Onsite lighting facilities need not be bonded.
76. Prior to any work being conducted within any State, County,
or City right of way, the applicant shall obtain all
necessary encroachment permits from the appropriate
Agencies. Copies of these approved permits shall be
provided to the City Engineer.
77. 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.
78. 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.
GRADING REQUIREMENTS
79. If the amount or nature of the grading proposed requires a
Grading Permit based on the definition under the California
Building Code Section 3306, the applicant shall submit to
the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a rough
grading plan prepared by a California Registered Civil
Engineer consistent with the approved Commercial Planned
Development, shall enter into an agreement with the City of
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Moorpark to complete all on -site and off -site public
improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing
the construction of all public improvements. A final
grading certification shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer prior to Zoning Clearance for occupancy.
80. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for occupancy
all permanent NPDES Best Management Practices facilities
shall be operational.
81. All development areas shall be designed and graded so that
surface drainage is directed to acceptable locations or
natural or improved drainage courses as approved by the
City Engineer. Altered drainage methods and patterns onto
adjacent properties shall not be allowed without
mitigation.
82. ROC, NOx and dust during construction grading shall be
suppressed in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of
the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
83. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation
operations the applicant shall maintain regular watering
operations to control dust, in accordance with the
regulations of the City of Moorpark City Engineer.
84. 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.
85. Temporary erosion control measures shall be used during the
construction process to minimize water quality effects.
Specific measures to be applied shall be identified in the
project storm water pollution prevention plan. The water
quality assurance techniques shall be included as required
by Ventura Countywide Storm Water Quality Management
Program, NPDES Permit No. CAS004002.
86. To minimize the water quality effects of permanent erosion
sources Best Management Practice design features shall be
incorporated into the project - grading plan to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
87. The applicant shall prepare a storm water pollution
prevention plan to address construction and long term
operational impacts from the project on downstream
facilities, environments and watersheds. A qualified Civil
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Engineer shall prepare this plan. The proposed plan shall
also address all relevant NPDES requirements, maintenance
measures, estimated life spans of Best Management Practices
facilities, operational recommendations and recommendations
for specific Best Management Practices technology. The use
of permanent dense ground cover planting approved by the
City Engineer shall be required for all graded slopes.
Methods of protecting the planted slopes from damage shall
be included. Proposed management efforts during the
lifetime of the project shall include best available
technology. The avoidance of the use of mechanical storm
water treatment facilities such as clarifiers, separators,
filters, absorbents, adsorbents or similar patented devices
is strongly encouraged. Should there be no alternative to
their use, the applicant shall permanently indemnify the
City from all liability or costs that it may incur through
use or maintenance failure, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, City Engineer, and City Manager at their
discretion. The use of biological filtering, bio-
remediation, infiltration of prefiltered storm water and
similar measures that operate without annual maintenance
intervention, that are failsafe, that, when maintenance is
needed, shall present the need for maintenance in an
obvious fashion and which shall be maintainable in a cost
effective and non - disruptive fashion, is required. The
storm water pollution prevention plan shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for review and shall gain the City
Engineer's approval prior to issuance of grading permits
for grading.
a. The applicant shall comply with all of the Moorpark
Municipal Code requirements for construction
activities throughout build out of the project
88. The final grading plan shall meet all UBC and City of
Moorpark standards including slope setback requirements at
lot lines, streets and adjacent to offsite lots. The site
shall be graded, planted and landscaped to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director and City Engineer.
89. Soil testing for trench compaction shall be performed on
all trenching and shall be done not less than once every
two feet (2') of lift and 100 lineal feet of trench
excavation. Backfill of any pipe or conduit shall be in
four inch (4 ") fully compacted layers unless otherwise
specified by the City Engineer.
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90. Observe a 15 -mile per hour speed limit for the construction
area.
GEOTECHNICAL /GEOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
91. If the amount or nature of the grading proposed requires a
Grading Permit based on the definition under the California
Building Code Section 3306, then the applicant shall submit
to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a 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
applicant shall also provide a report that discusses 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(s) by the
City's Geotechnical Engineer shall be required. The
applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs including
the City's administrative fee for this review. 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). An as-
Graded geotechnical report and rough grading certification
shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and
Geotechnical Engineer prior to Zoning Clearance for
Building Permit.
STREET REQUIREMENTS
92. The applicant shall submit to the City of Moorpark for
review and approval, plans for any street improvements as
needed for the intended use of the property and by those
required by these conditions. An encroachment permit shall
be required for any work within the pubic street right -of-
way. Street improvement plans if necessary, shall be
prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer and the
applicant 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.
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93. The street right -of -way improvements, if necessary, shall
include controlled project ingress and egress, under
grounding of all above ground utilities, reconstruction of
deteriorating or damaged sidewalk and curb and gutter,
street striping, in addition to new concrete curb and
gutter, parkways, new streetlights and street signing to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The City Engineer
and the Community Development Director shall approve all
driveway sizes, locations and configurations and "line of
site" exhibits showing all improvements, including
landscaping and signing. The applicant shall acquire and
dedicate any additional right -of -way necessary to make all
of the required improvements.
94. For ingress and egress at the driveway and within the site
the applicant shall demonstrate the project can accommodate
the California Truck turning requirements.
95. The applicant shall submit wall and landscaping plans
showing that provisions have been taken to provide for and
maintain proper sight distances. The plans shall be
required with the site grading plans for the review by, and
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
96. Monuments shall meet the City of Moorpark, County of
Ventura Standards and shall be to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. All street centerline intersections shall be
monumented.
97. Pedestrian facilities shall meet all City and Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and shall be safe
and visible from vehicle and pedestrian traffic along all
streets. Applicant shall demonstrate by providing an
exhibit that the site meets all these requirements.
TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS
98. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permit, the applicant shall pay the City a Transportation
Systems Management Program (TSM) Fee in effect at the time.
99. As a condition of the issuance of a building permit for
each commercial use, the applicant shall be required to pay
the City, the Los Angeles Area of Contribution (AOC) Fee.
The AOC Fee shall be the dollar amount in effect at the
time of the payment of the fee. Institutional uses shall
pay on the same basis as commercial uses, except that
institutional uses which are exempt from secured property
taxes shall be exempt from the fee.
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DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
100. The applicant 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 demonstrate that the project
meets the standards of the City of Moorpark City Engineer's
Office.
101. Landscaped areas shall be designed with efficient
irrigation to reduce runoff and promote surface filtration
and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides, which
can contribute to urban runoff pollution. Parking and
associated drive areas with five (5) or more spaces shall
be designed to minimize degradation of storm water quality.
Best Management Practices landscaped areas for infiltration
and biological remediation or approved equals, shall be
installed to intercept and effectively prohibit pollutants
from discharging to the storm drain system. The design
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and
approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
102. 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. On -site aisles,
parking areas, curb, gutter sidewalk, drainage facilities
and all other civil facilities shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the requirements for public
streets and public facilities. Facilities, as conceptually
approved by the City, shall be delineated on the final
drainage plans. Either on -site detention basins or storm
water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners shall
be specified and provided on the plans.
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM ( NPDES)
REQUIREMENTS
103. Prior to approval of plans for NPDES Facilities, the
applicant shall provide to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer, engineering and geotechnical reports to prove,
that all NPDES facilities meet their intended use and
design. These facilities shall meet the minimum
requirements relating to water detention and clarification.
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104. Prior to the issuance of any construction /grading permit
and /or the commencement of any clearing, grading or
excavation, the applicant shall submit a Storm Water
Pollution Control Plan ( SWPCP) to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer. The SWPCP shall identify potential pollutant
sources that may affect the quality of discharges to storm
water 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. The SWPCP shall be developed
and implemented in accordance with requirements of the
Ventura Countywide Storm Water Quality Management Program,
NPDES Permit No. CAS004002.
105. Prior to Building Permit approval, applicant shall provide
facilities to comply with NPDES objectives as outlined in
the "Storm Water Pollution Control Guidelines for
Construction Sites." Runoff from developed areas shall be
diverted to detention basins, "passive- devices" or other
passive Best Management Practices (BMP's) to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. A California Registered
Civil Engineer shall propose and design these devices as
part of the drainage improvement plans for the project.
Provisions shall be made by the applicant to provide for
maintenance in perpetuity.
106. The project construction plans shall state that the
applicant shall comply with the "California Storm Water
Best Management Practice Handbooks" - Best Management
Practices (BMPs) applicable to the development and to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
UTILITIES
107. All existing, relocated and new utilities shall be placed
underground.
ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAY
108. Any right -of -way acquisition necessary to complete the
required improvements shall be acquired by the applicant at
his /her expense.
109. Applicant shall obtain approval from the Planning and
Engineering Departments for all structures and walls in
excess of six feet (6') in height.
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110. Prior to Zoning Clearance and /or Occupancy, the Department
of Community Development and the City Engineer shall ensure
that the conditions have been satisfied.
111. The applicant shall file for a time extension with the City
Engineer's office at least six (6) weeks in advance of
expiration of the agreement to construct subdivision
improvements. The fees required shall be in conformance
with the applicable ordinance section.
112. All surety guaranteeing the public improvements shall
remain in place for one (1) year following acceptance by
the City. Any surety that is in effect three (3) years
after Zoning Clearance approval or issuance of the 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.
Applicant shall complete the improvements no later than two
(2) years after start of work but in no event prior to
occupancy. All improvements shall be completed to City's
satisfaction prior to City acceptance and
reduction /exoneration of sureties.
113. Original "as built" plans shall be certified by the
applicant's civil engineer and submitted with two (2) 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 ", they must be
resubmitted as "as built" in a 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 shall be scheduled. Electronic files shall
be submitted for all improvement plans in a format to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. In addition, applicant
shall provide an electronic file update on the City's
Master Base Map electronic file, incorporating all storm
drainage, water and sewer mains, lines and appurtenances
and any other utility facility available for this project.
114. The following shall be included in the requirements for the
permitted use of the property. The City shall periodically
review the site for conformance. Repeated violations of
these requirements shall be cause of revocation of the
permit use.
a. All property areas shall be maintained free of
litter /debris.
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b. All on -site storm drains shall be cleaned at least
twice a year, once immediately prior to October lst
(the rainy season) and once in January. The City
Engineer may require additional cleaning.
C. Parking lots and drive - throughs shall be maintained
free of litter /debris. Sidewalks, parking lots and
drive - throughs shall be swept regularly to prevent the
accumulation of litter and debris. When swept or
washed, debris shall be trapped and collected to
prevent entry to the storm drain system. No cleaning
agent shall be discharged to the storm drain. If any
cleaning agent or degreaser is used, wash water shall
not discharge to the storm drains; wash water shall be
collected and discharged to the sanitary sewer.
Discharges to the sanitary sewer are subject to the
review, approval and conditions of the wastewater
treatment plant receiving the discharge.
d. All exterior metal building surfaces, including
roofing, shall be coated or sealed with rust
inhibitive paint to prevent corrosion and release of
metal contaminants into the storm drain system.
e. Landscaping shall be properly maintained with
efficient irrigation to reduce runoff and promote
surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers
and pesticides which can contribute to urban runoff
pollution.
f. Trash enclosures and /or recycling area(s) shall be
covered. All litter /waste material shall be kept in
leak proof containers. The area shall be paved with
impermeable material. No other area shall drain onto
these areas including rainwater. There shall be no
drain connected from the trash enclosure area to the
storm drain system. However, the drain from the trash
enclosure shall be connected to the sanitary sewer and
have an automatic seal that shall preclude any escape
of gases or liquids from the sewer connection.
SURETY BONDS
115. All of the obligations of applicant under this Agreement
shall be met to the satisfaction of City prior to
exoneration of all of the bonds. All premiums and costs
related to provision of the bonds required by this
Agreement shall be the responsibility of applicant.
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FINAL INSPECTION
116. The City Engineer or his /her duly authorized
representative, upon request of applicant, shall inspect
the improvements. As the City determines improvements have
been constructed in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, City shall accept the improvements as complete.
117. Applicant agrees to pay for all inspection services
performed on behalf of City and for the consulting soils
engineer and geologist hired by the City. Applicant agrees
that no final inspection shall be made by the City Engineer
until City receives full payment for all related City
inspection services, consulting soils engineer and
geologist services together with the cost of the time
incurred by the City Engineer, City Attorney, Public Works
Director, and other City staff in connection therewith.
GUARANTEE OF IMPROVEMENTS
118. Applicant shall guarantee against defective plans, labor
and materials for a period of one (1) year following City
acceptance of the improvements as complete.
119. In the event any of the improvements are determined to be
defective within the time provided herein, applicant shall
repair, replace, or reconstruct the defect without delay
and without cost or expense to City and shall pay all City
costs for plan check, inspection and the city's
Administrative Costs related to this requirement within
thirty (30) days after receipt of City's invoice. Should
applicant fail to act promptly or in accordance with the
requirements of this paragraph, or should the exigencies of
the situation require that repair, replacement or
reconstruction work be performed before applicant can be
notified, City may, at its option, make or cause to be made
the necessary repair, replacement or reconstruction.
Applicant and its surety shall be obligated to pay City for
the actual cost of such work together with the city's
Administrative Costs.
120. Applicant shall keep accurate records on a set of blue
lined prints of all City approved additions to and
deletions from the work, and of all changes in location,
elevation and character of the work, not otherwise shown or
noted on the Plan. Prior to the City's inspection and
acceptance of the Improvements, applicant shall transfer
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this information to a final set of record drawings and
deliver them to the City Engineer for final approval and
retention.
121. In the event that the applicant fails to perform any
obligations hereunder, applicant agrees to pay all costs
and expenses incurred by City in securing performance of
such obligations, in addition to cost of any resulting
legal action and reasonable attorney's fees.
122. City may serve written notice upon applicant and
applicant's surety of any breach of any portion of these
conditions of approval for this project regarding grading
and construction of improvements prior to Zoning Clearance
for occupancy and the default of applicant if any of the
following occur:
a. Applicant refuses or fails to prosecute the Work, or
any severable part thereof, with such diligence as
shall insure its completion within the time specified
b. Applicant fails to complete said work within the
required time
C. Applicant is adjudged a bankrupt
d. Applicant makes a general assignment for the benefit
of applicant's creditors
e. A receiver is appointed in the event of applicant's
insolvency
f. Applicant or any of applicant's officers, agents,
servants or employees violates any of the provisions
of this Agreement.
123. No waiver of any provision of the conditions of approval
regarding grading and construction of improvements prior to
Zoning Clearance for occupancy shall be deemed, or shall
constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not
similar; nor shall any such waiver constitute a continuing
or subsequent waiver of the same provision. No waiver
shall be binding, unless executed in writing by the party
making the waiver.
124. Unless otherwise changed, notices required to be given to
Surety Company shall be addressed to the Surety on file
with the City at the time they are accepted by the City.
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