HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2008 530 2008 0226RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2008 -530
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2007 -02 TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A HUMAN SERVICES CENTER WITHIN
TWO (2) BUILDINGS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 25,000
SQUARE FEET, FOR NON - EMERGENCY MEDICAL /DENTAL
SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE SERVICES,
LOCATED ON 2.05 ACRES AT 612 SPRING ROAD ON THE
APPLICATION OF THE MOORPARK REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on February 26, 2008, the Planning
Commission considered Commercial Planned Development 2007 -02 on the application
of the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency for construction of a human services center
within two (2) buildings, totaling approximately 25,000 square feet, for non - emergency
medical /dental services, educational and charitable services, located on 2.05 acres at
612 Spring Road; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of February 26, 2008 the Planning Commission
considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public
comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both
for and against the proposal; and reached a decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Planning Director's
determination that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA
pursuant to Section (15332) as a Class 32 exemption for Infill Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report, accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030:
A. The site design, including structure location, size, height, setbacks, massing,
scale, architectural style and colors, and landscaping, is consistent with the
provisions of the general plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinance,
and any other applicable regulations;
B. The site design would not create negative impacts on or impair the utility of
properties, structures or uses in the surrounding area; and
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C. The proposed uses are compatible with existing and permitted uses in the
surrounding area.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of
COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2007 -02 subject to the
special and standard Conditions of Approval included in Exhibit A (Special and
Standard Conditions of Approval), attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 3. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Planning Director shall cause a
certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Di Cecco, Landis, Taillon, Vice Chair Hamous, and
Chair Peskay
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of February, 2008.
Robe Peskay, Chair
David A. Bobard
Planning Director
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. 2007 -01
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5743
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The landscape plan must incorporate specimen size trees and other substantial
features subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director, with
enhanced landscaping west of the building. Where feasible, the applicant shall
use native California trees in the landscaping of the project. Specific tree type,
species, size and location shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
None of the prohibited plants indicated in the Provisionally Acceptable Plant List
and the Invasive and Prohibited Plant List contained in the City's Landscape
Guidelines may be used in this development
2. All landscaping and irrigation must be installed prior to occupancy.
3. Lighting fixtures must be architecturally compatible with the buildings and
landscaping. Security and parking lot lighting shall not be attached to the
buildings.
4. Visible roof ladders, equipment, vents, exterior drains and scuppers are not
permitted.
5. Ground - mounted utility boxes and equipment must be screened with landscaping
subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director.
6. All gas, electric, water and any other utility meters or boxes must be screened to
the degree allowable by the utility companies, and subject to the review and
approval of the Planning Director.
7. All signage must conform to the City's sign requirements and an approved sign
program. A monument sign may be constructed consistent with the sign
requirements and a sign program as approved by the Planning Director.
8. During construction, perimeter lighting must be installed at a minimum of 150 foot
intervals and at height not less than fifteen (15) feet from the ground. The light
source used must have a minimum light output of 2,000 lumens, be protected by
a vandal resistant cover, and be lighted during the hours of darkness.
Construction lighting is subject to review and approval of the Planning Director
and Chief of Police.
9. Prior to the commencement of construction, including grading, fencing not less
than six (6) feet in height, which is designed to preclude human intrusion, must
be installed along the perimeter boundaries of the construction site and shall be
secured with chain and Fire District padlocks for emergency vehicle access.
Alternatively, a uniformed security guard, licensed pursuant to Chapter 11 of the
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Business and Professions Code of the State, shall be utilized to continually patrol
the construction site during the hours when construction work has ceased.
10. On -site water detention area(s) may not be so deep, or the sides so steep, as to
require fencing, as determined by the Planning Director and City Engineer, prior
to issuance of a grading permit.
11. No specific hours of operation are established for the uses in this project;
however, the Planning Director shall have the authority to establish hours of
operation through a Permit Adjustment when in his /her opinion limits on hours of
operations are necessary to maintain compatibility with the across the street
residential uses. Any exterior maintenance, cleaning, sweeping and landscape
work may only be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday.
12. Loading and unloading operations are allowed only between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. More restrictive hours for loading
and unloading may be imposed by the Planning Director if there are noise and
other issues that make the loading and unloading incompatible with the adjacent
residential uses. Idling of trucks while loading or unloading is prohibited.
13. Final architectural and site plan design and detailing, including parking lot,
landscaping and lighting design is subject to review and approval of the Planning
Director.
14. Non - reflective glass must be used on all exterior walls of the building, with
specific glass locations to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
15. The applicant shall prohibit truck parking or storage overnight in the parking lot
area. Limited truck parking, when in association with a permitted use, is allowed,
but in no case shall there be overnight parking.
16. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a building, the applicant shall submit
a fencing /wall plan for review and approval of the Planning Director for the
walls /fencing of the east, north and west perimeters of the property.
17. The applicant shall submit all of the proposed colors, materials and building finish
textures for review and approval to the satisfaction of the Planning Director prior
to the issuance of building permits. Prior to painting the entire building, paint
swatches of the proposed color must be painted on each building, large enough
to make a determination as to the appropriateness of each color. The Planning
Director shall review and approve the final building colors.
18. The applicant shall submit several full -sized samples of differing varieties of block
veneer for review prior to installation for review and approval subject to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director.
19. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a final
hardscape plan to include the treatment of the decorative hardscape areas with
integral color and texture at all predominate pedestrian areas, and prominent
drive aisles.
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20. Prior to installation of hardscape and building materials, a field check and
approval by the Planning Director is required.
21. Air conditioning handling units may be no higher than the lowest parapet on the
roof and must be painted the same color as the roofing material. There may not
be any piping, visible roof ladders, equipment, vents, exterior drains and
scuppers or any other exposed equipment on the roof.
22. Prior to Zoning Clearance, the applicant shall make a special contribution to the
City representing the project's pro -rata share of the cost of intersection
improvements at Spring Road and High Street/Princeton Avenue and Spring
Road and Los Angeles Avenue. The actual contribution (pro -rata share shall be
based upon the additional traffic added to the intersection). The applicant's traffic
engineer shall provide the City Engineer a "Fair Share Analysis" of the projects
added traffic for calculation of the pro -rata ( "fair share ") amount.
23. In conjunction with the preparation of precise grading and landscape plans, the
sight distance shall be reviewed and approved at project access points per City
standards.
24. The applicant shall install stop signs, stop bars, and stop legends at project
access points.
25. The south elevation of Building "A" shall be enhanced with the same strong
visual details as the rest of the building, subject to the review and approval of the
Planning Director.
26. The applicant shall provide decorative anti - skateboard devices at several points
along the planter walls subject to the review and approval of the Planning
Director.
27. All parking within the thirty (30) foot setback area must be removed and those
areas replaced with landscaping. Required parking spaces shall be replaced
along the southern boundary of the site.
28. Consistent with the 2007 California Building Code, at least one accessible
entrance shall be protected from the weather by canopy or roof overhang,
incorporating a passenger loading zone. The ultimate design subject to the
approval of the Building Official and Planning Director.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR
COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 2007 -01
A. The following conditions shall be required of all projects:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Conditions of Approval of this entitlement and all provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Municipal Code and adopted City policies
at the time of the entitlement approval, supersede all conflicting notations,
specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be shown on
said Map and /or plans.
2. Conditions of this entitlement shall not be interpreted as permitting or requiring
any violation of law or any unlawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized
governmental agency.
3. If any archeological or historical finds are uncovered during grading or excavation
operations, all grading or excavation shall cease in the immediate area and the
find shall be left untouched. The applicant shall assure the preservation of the
site and immediately contact the Planning Director informing the Director of the
find. The applicant shall be required to obtain the services of a qualified
paleontologist or archeologist, whichever is appropriate to recommend
disposition of the site. The paleontologist or archeologist selected shall be
approved by the Planning Director. The applicant shall pay for all costs
associated with the investigation and disposition of the find.
4. Paleontological Mitigation Plan: If required by the Planning Director, prior to
issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a grading permit, a paleontological mitigation
plan outlining procedures for paleontological data recovery shall be prepared and
submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval. The development
and implementation of this Plan shall include consultations with the Applicant's
engineering geologist as well as a requirement that the curation of all specimens
recovered under any scenario will be through the Los Angeles County Museum
of Natural History (LACMNH), that unless a written directive is issued by the City
of Moorpark within thirty (30) days of receipt of a report on the resources found
all specimens will remain the property of LACMNH, and subject to their
discretion. The monitoring and data recovery should include periodic inspections
of excavations to recover exposed fossil materials. The cost of this data
recovery shall be limited to the discovery of a reasonable sample of available
material. The interpretation of reasonableness shall rest with the Planning
Director.
5. If any of the conditions or limitations of this approval are held to be invalid, that
holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
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6. All facilities and uses, other than those specifically requested in the application
and those accessory uses allowed by the Municipal Code, are prohibited unless
otherwise permitted through application for Modification consistent with the
requirements of the zone and any other adopted ordinances, specific plans,
landscape guidelines, or design guidelines.
FEES
7. Condition Compliance: Prior to the issuance of any Zoning Clearance, building
permit, grading permit, or advanced grading permit, the applicant shall submit to
the Community Development Department the Condition Compliance review
deposit.
8. Capital Improvements and Facilities, and Processing: Prior to the issuance of any
Zoning Clearance, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development
Department, capital improvement, development, and processing fees at the
current rate in effect. Said fees include, but are not limited to building and public
improvement plan checks and permits. Unless specifically exempted by City
Council, the applicant is subject to all fees imposed by the City as of the issuance
of the first permit for construction and such future fees imposed as determined by
City in its sole discretion so long as said fee is imposed on similarly situated
properties.
9. Parks: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant
shall submit to the Community Development Department Park and Recreation
Fees of $0.50 per square foot of building area.
10. Tree and Landscape: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building
permit the Tree and Landscape Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety
Division. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Tree and
Landscape Fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
11. Fire Protection Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building
permit, current Fire Protection Facilities Fees shall be paid to the Building and
Safety Division. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted
Fire Protection Facilities Fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit
application.
12. Library Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit
the Library Facilities Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety Division. The
fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Library Facilities Fee
requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
13. Police Facilities: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit the
Police Facilities Fee shall be paid to the Building and Safety Division. The fee
shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Police Facilities Fee
requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
14. Traffic Systems Management: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
each building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development
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Department the established Moorpark Traffic Systems Management (TSM) Fee
for the approved development consistent with adopted City policy for calculating
such fee.
15. Citywide Traffic: Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for each building permit,
the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department the
Citywide Traffic Fee. The fee shall be calculated per dwelling unit for residential
projects, or by use for commercial and industrial projects, based upon the
effective date of approval of the entitlement. Commencing on the first of the year
of this approval, and annually thereafter, the fee ($39,042.00 per acre) shall be
increased to reflect the change in the Caltrans Highway Bid Price (OR
Engineering News Record Construction Index) for the twelve (12) month period
available on December 31 of the preceding year ( "annual indexing "). In the
event there is a decrease in the referenced Index for any annual indexing, the
current amount of the fee shall remain until such time as the next subsequent
annual indexing which results in an increase. In the event the Bid Price Index
referred to above in this condition is discontinued or revised, such successor
index with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain substantially the
same result as would otherwise have been obtained if the Bid Price Index had
not been discontinued or revised.
16. Area of Contribution: Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for each
building permit, the applicant shall pay to the Community Development
Department the Area of Contribution (AOC) Fee for the area in which the project
is located. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted AOC
fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
17. Street Lighting Energy Costs: Prior to recordation of Final Map, or issuance of a
building permit, whichever occurs first the applicant shall pay to the Community
Development Department all energy costs associated with public street lighting
for a period of one year from the acceptance of the street improvements.
18. Schools: Prior to issuance of building permits for each building, the applicant
shall provide written proof to the Community Development Department that all
legally mandated school impact fees applicable at the time of issuance of a
building permit have been paid to the Moorpark Unified School District.
19. Art in Public Places: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning
Clearance for building permit, the applicant shall contribute to the Art in Public
Places Fund in the amount of one percent (1 %) of the building valuation, to be
submitted to the Community Development Department. If the applicant is
required to provide a public art project on or off -site in lieu of contributing to the
Art in Public Places Fund the art work shall have a value corresponding to or
greater than the contribution, and shall be constructed prior to Final Occupancy
of the first building. All art shall require approval by the Arts Committee prior to
construction.
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20. Electronic Conversion: In accordance with City policy, the applicant shall submit
to the Community Development Department, City Engineer and the Building and
Safety Division the City's electronic image conversion fee for
entitlement/condition compliance documents; Final Map/ engineering
improvement plans /permit documents; and building plans /permit documents,
respectively.
21. Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee: Prior to or concurrently with the
issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permit, the applicant shall pay to the
Community Development Department citywide Storm Drain Discharge
Maintenance Fee. The fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted
Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee requirements in effect at the time of
building permit application.
B. Please contact the PLANNING DIVISION for compliance with the following
conditions:
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
22. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any building, the applicant
shall submit a Master Sign Program to the Planning Director for review and
approval. The Master Sign Program shall be designed to provide comprehensive
on -site sign arrangement and design consistent with the commercial /industrial
center architecture and the City's Sign Ordinance requirements.
23. For all flat roofed portions of buildings, a minimum eighteen inch (18 ") parapet
wall above the highest point of the flat roof shall be provided on all sides.
24. Exterior downspouts shall not be permitted unless designed as an integral part of
the overall architecture and approved by the city as part of the planned
development permit.
25. Ground - mounted equipment is preferred. Roof - mounted equipment that cannot
be ground- mounted may be approved by the Planning Director. In no event shall
roof - mounted equipment (vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning equipment,
etc.) be allowed unless architecturally screened from view on all four sides and
painted to match the roof. All screening shall be maintained for the life of the
permit.
26. Roof - mounted equipment and other noise generation sources on -site shall be
attenuated to 45 decibels (d BA) or to the ambient noise level at the property line
measured at the time of the occupancy, whichever is greater. Prior to the
issuance of a Zoning Clearance for initial occupancy or any subsequent
occupancy, the Planning Director may request the submittal of a noise study for
review and approval. The noise study would need to show that the current project
attenuates all on -site noise generation sources to the required level or provide
recommendations as to how the project could be modified to comply. The noise
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study must be prepared by a licensed acoustical engineer in accordance with
accepted engineering standards.
27. Any outdoor ground level equipment, facilities or storage areas including, but not
limited to loading docks, trash enclosures, cooling towers, generators, shall be
architecturally screened from view with masonry wall and /or landscaping as
determined by the Planning Director.
28. A utility room with common access to house all meters and the roof access
ladder shall be provided unless an alternative is approved by the Planning
Director.
29. No exterior access ladders of any kind to the roof shall be permitted.
30. Parking areas shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of the Moorpark Municipal Code. All parking space and loading
bay striping shall be maintained so that it remains clearly visible during the life of
the development.
31. Prior to any re- striping of the parking area a Zoning Clearance shall be required.
All disabled parking spaces and paths of travel shall be re- striped and maintained
in their original approved locations unless new locations are approved by the
Planning Director.
32. All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and shall include
adequate provisions for drainage, National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) compliance, striping and appropriate wheel blocks, curbs, or
posts in parking areas adjacent to landscaped areas. All parking and loading
areas shall be maintained at all times to insure safe access and use by
employees, public agencies and service vehicles.
33. The Building Plans shall be in substantial conformance to the plans approved
under this entitlement and shall specifically reflect the following:
a. Transformer and cross connection water control devices (subject to
approval by Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1) shall be shown on
the site plan and landscaping and irrigation plan and screened from street
view with masonry wall and /or landscaping as determined by the Planning
Director.
b. Bicycle racks or storage facilities, in quantities as required by the Planning
Director.
C. Required loading areas with forty -five foot (45') turning radii shall be
provided for loading zones consistent with the AASHO WB -50 design
vehicle and as required by the Planning Director. If drains from the
loading area are connected to the sewer system, they are subject to the
approval of Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
d. Final exterior building materials and paint colors shall be consistent with
the approved plans under this permit. Any changes to the building
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materials and paint colors are subject to the review and approval of the
Planning Director.
e. All exterior metal building surfaces, including roofing, shall be coated or
sealed with rust inhibitive paint to prevent corrosion and release of metal
contaminants into the storm drain system.
f. Trash disposal and recycling areas shall be provided in a location which
will not interfere with circulation, parking or access to the building. Exterior
trash areas and recycling bins shall use impermeable pavement, be
designed to have a cover and so that no other area drains into it, The
trash areas and recycling bins shall be depicted on the final construction
plans, the size of which shall be approved by the Planning Director, City
Engineer and the City's Solid Waste Management staff. When deemed
appropriate, drains from the disposal and recycling areas shall be
connected to the sewer system, and are subject to the approval of Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 1. Review and approval shall be
accomplished prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permit.
34. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for final building permit (occupancy), the
applicant shall install U.S. Postal Service approved mailboxes in accordance with
the requirements of the local Postmaster.
35. Any expansion, alteration or change in architectural elements requires prior
approval of the Planning Director. Those changes in architectural elements that
the Director determines would visible from abutting street(s) shall only be
allowed, if, in the judgment of the Planning Director such change is compatible
with the surrounding area. Any approval granted by the Director shall be
consistent with the approved Design Guidelines (if any) for the planned
development and applicable Zoning Code requirements.
36. When required by Title 15 of the Moorpark Municipal Code, rain gutters and
downspout shall be provided on all sides of the structure for all structures where
there is a directional roof flow. Water shall be conveyed to an appropriate
drainage system, consistent with NPDES requirements, as determined by the
City Engineer.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
37. All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the building(s) unless otherwise
authorized by the Planning Director and consistent with applicable Zoning Code
provisions.
38. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any use which requires handling
of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials, the applicant shall provide proof
that he /she has obtained the necessary permits from Ventura County
Environmental Health Division. Should the Planning Director determine that a
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compatibility study is required; the applicant shall apply for a Modification to the
entitlement.
39. No noxious odors shall be generated from any use on the subject site.
40. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for tenant occupancy, the
prospective tenant shall obtain a Business Registration Permit from the City of
Moorpark. All contractors doing work in Moorpark shall have or obtain a current
Business Registration Permit.
41. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for occupancy of
any of the buildings, the applicant shall request that the City Council approve a
resolution to enforce Vehicle Codes on the subject property as permitted by the
Vehicle Code.
42. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a grading
permit, the applicant shall submit the construction phasing plan for approval by
the Planning Director and City Engineer. Phasing shall avoid, to the extent
possible, construction traffic impacts to existing adjacent residential, commercial
and industrial areas, if any.
43. Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for the first building permit, the applicant
shall submit a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan to the City's Solid Waste
Management staff and the Planning Director for review and approval. The Plan
shall include a designated building manager, who is responsible for initiating on-
site waste materials recycling programs, including acquiring storage bins for the
separation of recyclable materials and coordination and maintenance of a
curbside pickup schedule.
44. The building manager or designee shall be required to conduct a routine on -site
waste management education program to educating and alerting employees
and /or residents to any new developments or requirements for solid waste
management. This condition shall be coordinated through the City's Solid Waste
Management staff.
LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
45. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permits the applicant
shall submit to the Planning Director for review and approval, with the required
deposit, three full sets of Landscaping and Irrigation Plans prepared by a
licensed landscape architect and drawn on a plan that reflects final grading
configuration, in conformance with the City of Moorpark Landscape Standards
and Guidelines, policies and NPDES requirements; including, but not limited to,
all specifications and details and a maintenance plan. Fences and walls shall be
shown on the Landscape and Irrigation Plans, including connection, at the
applicant's expense, of property line walls with existing fences and or walls on
any adjacent residential, commercial or industrial properties. The plan shall
maintain proper vehicle sight distances subject to the review of the City Engineer,
and encompass all required planting areas consistent with these Conditions of
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Approval. Review by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant and City
Engineer, and approval by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a Zoning
Clearance for building permit, is required.
46. Prior to or concurrently with the submittal of the landscape and irrigation plan, a
lighting plan, along with required deposit, shall be submitted to the Planning
Director for review and approval. The lighting plan, prepared by an electrical
engineer registered in the State of California, shall be in conformance with the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
47. Tree pruning, consisting of trimming to limit the height and /or width of tree
canopy and resulting in a reduction of required shade coverage for the parking lot
area, is prohibited and will be considered a violation of the Conditions of
Approval.
48. When available, use of reclaimed water shall be required for landscape areas
subject to the approval of the Planning Director, the City Engineer and Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 1.
49. Landscaped areas shall be designed with efficient irrigation to reduce runoff and
promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides, which
can contribute to urban runoff pollution. Parking and associated drive areas with
five (5) or more spaces shall be designed to minimize degradation of storm water
quality. Best Management Practice landscaped areas for infiltration and
biological remediation or approved equals, shall be installed to intercept and
effectively prohibit pollutants from discharging to the storm drain system. The
design shall be submitted to the Planning Director and City Engineer for review
and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
50. All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of
weeds, litter and debris.
51. Prior to the issuance of Zoning Clearance for occupancy all fences /walls along lot
boundaries shall be in place, unless an alternative installation is approved by the
Planning Director.
C. Please contact the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT for compliance with the
following conditions:
GENERAL
52. Grading, drainage and improvement plans and supporting reports and
calculations shall be prepared in conformance with the "Land Development
Manual" and "Road Standards" as promulgated by Ventura County; "Hydrology
Manual" and "Design Manual" as promulgated by Ventura County Watershed
Protection District; "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction" as
published by BNI (except for signs, traffic signals and appurtenances thereto; for
signs, traffic signals and appurtenances thereto, the provisions of Chapter 56 for
signs and Chapter 86 for traffic signals, and appurtenances thereto, of the
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"Standard Specifications," most recent edition, including revisions and errata
thereto, as published by the State of California Department of Transportation);
"Engineering Policies and Standards" of the City of Moorpark, "Policy of
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets," most recent edition, as published by
the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. In the
case of conflict between the standards, specifications and design manuals listed
above, the criteria that provide the higher lever of quality and safety shall prevail.
Any standard specification or design criteria that conflicts with a Standard or
Special Condition of Approval of this project shall be modified to conform with the
Standard or Special Condition to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
53. The applicant and /or property owner shall provide verification to the City
Engineer that all on -site storm drains have been cleaned at least twice a year,
once immediately prior to October 1st (the rainy season) and once in January.
The City Engineer may require additional cleaning depending upon site and
weather conditions.
54. All paved surfaces; including, but not limited to, the parking area and aisles,
drive - through lanes, on -site walkways shall be maintained free of litter /debris.
Walkways, parking areas and aisles and drive - through lanes shall be swept,
washed or vacuumed regularly. When swept or washed, debris shall be trapped
and collected to prevent entry to the storm drain system in accordance with
NPDES requirements.
55. Prior to improvement plan approval the applicant shall obtain the written approval
on the improvement plans Mylar@ sheets for the location of fire hydrants by the
Ventura County Fire Prevention Division. (Water and Sewer improvements plans
shall be submitted to Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 for approval.)
56. Prior to any work being conducted within any State, County, or City right of way,
the applicant shall obtain all necessary encroachment permits from the
appropriate agencies and provide copies of these approved permits and the
plans associated with the permits to the City Engineer.
57. Reactive organic compounds, Nitrogen oxides (ozone /smog precursor), and
particulate matter (aerosols /dust) generated during construction operations shall
be minimized in accordance with the City of Moorpark standards and the
standards of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). When an
air pollution Health Advisory has been issued, construction equipment operations
(including but not limited to grading, excavating, earthmoving, trenching, material
hauling, and roadway construction) and related activities shall cease in order to
minimize associated air pollutant emissions.
58. The applicant shall comply with Chapters 9.28, 10.04, 12.24, 17.53 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code standard requirements for construction noise
reduction.
59. The applicant shall utilize all prudent and reasonable measures (including
installation of a 6 -foot high chain link fence around the construction sites or
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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.
60. The applicant shall post in a conspicuous location the construction hour limitation
and make each construction trade aware of the construction hour limitations.
GRADING
61. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit (should an early grading agreement be
approved for this project) or prior to Final Map the applicant shall post sufficient
surety, in a form acceptable to the City Engineer, guaranteeing completion of all
onsite and offsite improvements required by these Conditions of Approval or the
Municipal Code including, but not limited to grading, street improvements, storm
drain improvements, temporary and permanent Best Management Practice
(BMP) for the control of non -point water discharges, landscaping, fencing, and
bridges. Grading and improvements shall be designed, bonded and constructed
as a single project.
62. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit (should an early grading agreement be
approved for this project) or prior to Final Map, whichever occurs first, the
applicant shall provide written proof to the City Engineer that any and all wells
that may exist or have existed within the project have been properly sealed or
have been destroyed or abandoned per Ventura County Ordinance No. 2372 or
Ordinance No. 3991 and per Division of Oil and Gas requirements.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS
63. Prior to construction of any public improvement the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer, for review and approval, street improvement plans prepared by a
California Registered Civil Engineer, enter into an agreement with the City of
Moorpark to complete public improvements and post sufficient surety
guaranteeing the construction of all improvements. Unless specifically noted in
these Standard Conditions or Special Conditions of Approval.
64. Prior to issuance of the first building permit all existing and proposed utilities that
are less than 67Kv shall be under - grounded as approved by the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE AND HYDROLOGY
65. For a 10 -year frequency storm, local, residential and private streets shall be
designed to have one dry travel lane available on interior residential streets.
Collector streets shall be designed to have a minimum of one dry travel lane in
each direction.
66. Drainage and improvement plans shall be designed so that after - development,
drainage to adjacent parcels would not be increased above pre - development
drainage quantities for any stormwater model between and including the 10 year
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and 100 year storms, nor will surface runoff be concentrated by this project.
Acceptance of storm drain waters by the project and discharge of storm drain
waters from the project shall be in type, kind and nature of predevelopment flows
unless the affected upstream and /or downstream owners provide permanent
easement to accept such changed storm drainage water flow. All drainage
measures necessary to mitigate stormwater flows shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The applicant shall make any on -site and
downstream improvements, required by the City, to support the proposed
development.
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM ( NPDES)
67. The applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Stormwater Pollution Control
Plan (SWPCP) and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in
accordance with requirements of the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality
Management Program, Technical Guidance Manual for Stormwater Quality
Control Measures, NPDES Permit No. CAS004002. The Plans shall identify
potential pollutant sources that may affect the quality of discharges to stormwater
and shall include the design and placement of recommended Best Management
Practice (BMP) to effectively prohibit the entry of pollutants from the construction
site into the storm drain system streets and water courses. The Plans shall be
implemented as part of the grading, improvements and development of the
project.
68. Prior to the issuance of any construction /grading permit and /or the
commencement of any clearing, grading or excavation, the applicant shall submit
a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the California State Water Resources Control Board,
Stormwater Permit Unit in accordance with the NPDES Construction General
Permit (No. CASQ00002): Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges of
Stormwater Runoff Associated with Construction Activities). The applicant shall
also provide a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) to the City Engineer as proof of
permit application. The improvement plans and grading plans shall contain the
WDID number for the project.
69. Prior to the starting of grading or any ground disturbance the applicant shall
identify a qualified superintendent for NPDES compliance. The NPDES
superintendent shall be present, on the project site Monday through Friday and
on all other days when the probability of rain is 40% or higher and prior to the
start of and during all grading or clearing operations until the release of grading
bonds. The NPDES superintendent shall have full authority to rent equipment
and purchase materials to the extent needed to effectuate Best Management
Practice. The NPDES superintendent shall provide proof of attendance and
satisfactory completion of courses satisfactory to the City Engineer totaling no
less than 8 hours directed specifically to NPDES compliance and effective use of
Best Management Practice. In addition, an NPDES superintendent shall be
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designated to assume NPDES compliance during the construction of streets,
storm drainage systems, all utilities, buildings and final landscaping of the site.
D. Please contact the BUILDING DIVISION for compliance with the following
conditions:
70. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall provide written proof
that an "Unconditional Will Serve Letter" for water and sewer service has been
obtained from the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1.
E. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DISTRICT for compliance with the following conditions:
71. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building permit, a Ventura County Air
Pollution Control District (APCD) "Authority to Construct" shall be obtained for all
equipment subject to APCD Permit (see APCD Questionnaire, AB3205). Final
Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted until compliance with all applicable
APCD Rules & Regulations has been satisfactorily demonstrated.
72. Facilities shall be operated in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, with emphasis on Rule 51,
Nuisance. Rule 51 states: "A person shall not discharge from any source
whatsoever such quantities of air contaminants or other material which cause
injury, detriment, nuisance or annoyance to any considerable number of persons
or to the public or which endangers the comfort, repose, health or safety of any
such persons or the public or which cause or have a natural tendency to cause
injury or damage to business or property."
F. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for
compliance with the following conditions:
GENERAL
73. Prior to combustible construction, an all weather access road /driveway and the
first lift of the access road pavement shall be installed. Once combustible
construction starts a minimum twenty foot (20') clear width access road /driveway
shall remain free of obstruction during any construction activities within the
development. All access roads /driveways shall have a minimum vertical
clearance of thirteen feet -six inches (13' -6 ") and a minimum outside turning
radius of forty feet (40').
74. Approved turnaround areas for fire apparatus shall be provided when dead -end
Fire District access roads /driveways exceed 150 -feet. Turnaround areas shall not
exceed a five percent (5 %) cross slope in any direction and shall be located
within one - hundred -fifty feet (150') of the end of the access road /driveway.
75. The access road /driveway shall be extended to within one - hundred -fifty feet
(150) of all portions of the exterior wall of the first story of any building and shall
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be in accordance with Fire District access standards. Where the access roadway
cannot be provided, approved fire protection system or systems shall be installed
as required and acceptable to the Fire District.
76. When only one (1) access point is provided, the maximum length shall not
exceed eight- hundred feet (800').
77. Public and private roads shall be named if serving more than four (4) parcels or
as required by the Fire District.
78. Approved walkways shall be provided from all building openings to the public
way or Fire District access road /driveway.
79. Structures exceeding three stories or forty -eight feet (48') in height shall meet
current VCFPD Ordinance for building requirements. Structures exceeding
seventy -five feet (75') in height shall be subject to Fire District high rise building
requirements.
80. Structures greater than 5,000 square feet and /or five (5) miles from a fire station
shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with
current Ventura County Fire Protection District Ordinance.
81. Commercial trash dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5
cubic yards or greater shall not be stored or placed within five feet (5) of
openings, combustible walls, or combustible roof eave lines unless protected by
approved automatic sprinklers.
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
82. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division the
applicant shall submit a plan to the Fire District for review and approval indicating
the method by which this project will be addressed.
83. Minimum six -inch (6 ") high address numbers shall be installed prior to
occupancy, shall be contrasting color to the background, and shall be readily
visible at night Brass or gold plated number shall not be used. Where structures
are set back more that one - hundred -fifty feet (150') from the street, larger
numbers will be required so that they are distinguishable from the street. In the
event a structure(s) is(are) not visible from the street, the address numbers(s)
shall be posted adjacent to the driveway entrance on an elevated post.
84. Prior to combustible construction, fire hydrants shall be installed to the minimum
standards of the City of Moorpark and the Fire District, and shall be in service.
85. Prior to occupancy of any structure, blue reflective hydrant location markers shall
be placed on the access roads in accordance with Fire District standards. If the
final asphalt cap is not in place at time of occupancy, hydrant location markers
shall still be installed and shall be replaced when the final asphalt cap is
completed.
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86. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, building plans for all A, E, H, I, R -1 and
R -2 Occupancies shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to the Fire
District for review and approval. Prior to issuance of a building permit the
applicant shall submit a phasing plan and two (2) site plans (for the review and
approval of the location of fire lanes) to the Fire District.
87. Prior to occupancy, the fire lanes shall be posted "NO PARKING FIRE LANE
TOW- AWAY" in accordance with California Vehicle Code and the Fire District.
88. Prior to or concurrently with the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall
submit plans to the Fire District showing the location of the existing hydrants
within three - hundred feet (300') of the proposed project and showing the location,
type and number of proposed hydrants, and the size of the outlets. Fire
hydrant(s) shall be provided in accordance with current adopted edition of the
Uniform Fire Code, Appendix 111 -B and adopted amendments. On -site fire
hydrants may be required as determined by the Fire District. Fire hydrants, if
required, shall be installed and in service prior to combustible construction and
shall conform to the minimum standard of the Ventura County Waterworks
Manual and the Fire District.
89. Prior to installation of any fire protection system; including, but not limited to
sprinklers, dry chemical, hood systems, the applicant shall submit plans, along
with the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for review and approval.
Fire sprinkler systems with one - hundred (100) or more heads shall be supervised
by a fire alarm system in accordance with Fire District requirements.
90. Prior to installation of the fire alarm system (if required), the applicant shall
submit plans, along with the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for
review and approval. The fire alarm system shall be installed in all buildings in
accordance with California Building and Fire Code.
91. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division, the
applicant shall obtain all applicable Uniform Fire Code (UFC) permits.
92. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain a copy of
Ventura County Fire District Form No. 126 "Requirements for Construction."
93. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Division, the
applicant shall install fire extinguishers in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code.
The placement of extinguishers shall be subject to review and approval by the
Fire District.
94. Prior to framing, the applicant shall clear for a distance of one hundred feet all
grass or brush exposing any structure(s) to fire hazards.
G. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 for
compliance with the following conditions:
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95. The applicant shall comply with the applicable provisions of Ventura County
Waterworks District No. 1 standard procedures for obtaining domestic water and
sewer services for applicant's projects within the District.
96. Prior to issuance of a building permit, provide Ventura County Waterworks
District:
a. Water and sewer improvement plans in the format required.
b. Hydraulic analysis by a registered Civil Engineer to determine the
adequacy of the proposed and existing water and sewer lines.
C. Copy of approval of fire hydrant locations by Ventura County Fire
Protection District.
d. Copy of District Release and Receipt from Calleguas Municipal Water
District.
e. Cost estimates for water and sewer improvements.
f. Plan check, construction inspection, capital improvement charge, sewer
connection fee and water meter charge.
g. Signed Contract to install all improvements and a Surety Bond.
97. At the time water service connection is made, cross connection control devices
shall be installed on the water system in a manner approved by the Ventura
County Waterworks District No. 1.
H. Please contact the VENTURA COUNTY WATERSHED PROTECTION
DISTRICT for compliance with the following conditions:
98. Direct storm drain connections to Ventura County Flood Control District facilities
are subject to Ventura County Watershed Protection District permit requirements.
I. Please contact the POLICE DEPARTMENT for compliance with the
following condition:
99. Prior to initiation of the building plan check process for the project, the applicant
shall submit plans in sufficient detail to the Police Department for review and
approval of defensible space concepts to reduce demands on police services. To
the degree feasible and to the satisfaction of the Planning Director and the Police
Chief, public safety planning recommendations shall be incorporated into the
project plans. The applicant shall prepare a list of project features and design
components that demonstrate responsiveness to defensible space design
concepts.
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