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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0106 CC REG ITEM 09BTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ?.'-'�. /Do (3S-) MOORPARK ITEM 9• 1 3,0, 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529��OARK, cALIF02`:!A AGENDA REPORT The Honorable City Council Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Paul Porter, Senior Planner C; ,y Council Meeting of / 1993 ACTION: Developme By !St-L December 17, 1992 (CC meeting of January 6, 1993) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NAP NO. 4773 ON THE APPLICATION OF A13E GUNY Background: This matter was heard by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on November 16, 1992. At that meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 subject to modified Conditions of Approval. The Planning Commission's recommended modifications to the conditions are contained as an attachment to Planning Commission Resolution No. 92 -270 which was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of December 7, 1992. Discussion: At the Planning Commission hearing on November 16, 1992, two issues were discussed which resulted in a recommended change of the standard conditions of approval. The first concerned Condition No. 23 requiring the undergrounding of utilities. This Condition as written reads as follows: 23. Prior to recordation, all proposed utility lines within and immediately adjacent to the project site (as determined by the Director of Community Development) shall be placed undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole. The Community Development Director may approve the use of a financial mechanism such as a bond in lieu of the actual work. All existing utilities shall also be undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole with the exception of 66 KVA or larger power lines. This requirement for undergrounding includes all above- ground power poles on the project site as well as those along the frontage of the site along the Walnut Canyon Road right -of -way. The subdivider shall propose in writing how this condition will be satisfied and approved by the Community Development Department. PP12:17 :9115:39pmA:\CC1.X M PAUL W.LAWRASON JR. BERNARDO M.PEREZ Mayor Mayor Pro Tern 1 SCOTT MONTGOMERY ROY E. TALLEY JR. JOHN E. WOZNIAK Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember After considerable discussion regarding this matter, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council (Commissioners Torres, May and Miller voting with and Commissioner Brodsky dissenting), the following modification to condition 23, which requires the undergrounding of the utilities from the existing power poles to each of the proposed lots: ............................. ............................. 23. Prior to recordation, all proposed utility lines Q}tjii by the Bireeter of Gemmunity Pe e' p -'- ` shall be placed undergrounded to -ire- nearest cff site utility pe e The fina�inela! meehaiit�$tiit"�4e 1...,.....a lieu of the actual utility te r-- er - the prejeet site as well as these aleng the frentage ef the site aleng the Walnut Ganyen Read right ef way. The subdivider shall propose in writing how this condition will be satisfied and approved by the Community Development Department. This modified Condition is inconsistent with the standard that has been imposed on previous subdivisions which is to place all on -site utilities underground. An argument made by the applicant at the Planning Commission hearing to not underground utilities was that the utility poles could not be seen from Walnut Canyon Road and that having a requirement for undergrounding of utilities is more appropriate for urban projects. Staff went to the site on December 1, 1992 to take pictures of the site for this Council meeting. The pictures demonstrate that several utility poles could be seen from Walnut Canyon Road. Changing a standard condition not requiring a subdivider to underground utilities could set a precedent for future subdivisions that would be inconsistent with the City's policy since incorporation. On March 7, 1988, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC -88 -164 to allow this applicant to subdivide 64.7 acres into 3 separate parcels on an adjacent subdivision. Condition No. 8 of this subdivision required the undergrounding of all utilities on -site, and the applicant complied. This fact subverts his argument that undergrounding should be required for urban areas only. The second issue related to the Fire Department's requirement to provide a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute. According to the applicant, the Fire Department informed him that the required fire flow could be met by allowing storage tanks on the property. Staff contacted the Fire Department prior to the Planning Commission PP12:17:9215 :34pmA :\CC1.K M 2 hearing on this matter and was informed by Shonna Perry that if the applicant could not meet the required fire flow that other options could be made available to the applicant to reduce the required flow such as sprinkling of buildings, increasing the size of the existing lines, etc. The Planing Commission unanimously recommended to the City Council that the use of Water Storage tanks not be allowed on this property and recommended that condition No. 72 be modified to not allow the use of water tanks. The modified condition reads as follows: Recommendations: 1. Open the public hearing and accept public testimony. 2. Review and consider the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 2). 3. Review and consider the proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment 2). 4. Make the appropriate findings (Attachment 2). 5. Determine that the City's policy to underground all on- site utilities for discretionary projects such as IPD's, CPD's, RPD's, TT's and PM's should be imposed on this subdivision. 6. Direct staff prepare a resolution for adoption at the City Council's January 6, 1993 meeting approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 based on the project findings, the attached conditions of approval found in the Planning Commission staff report dated November 16, 1992 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Resolution 2. Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments dated November 16, 1992 3. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 PP12:17:9215:34pmA: \CCI.Maf 3 RESOLUTION NO. 92- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 ON THE APPLICATION OF ABE GUNY Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on November 16, 1992, the Planning Commission considered the application filed by Abe Guny requesting approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 to allow a four lot subdivision of a 20.68 -acre site located west of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and north of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel No. 511- 0- 24 -18) and zoned Rural Exclusive - 5 acre minimum (RE -5 acre) into 4 single- family lots of 5.00, 5.00, 5.20 and 5.00 acres; and Whereas, the Planning Commission after review and consideration of the information contained in the staff report dated November 16, 1992 and the Mitigated Negative Declaration has found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and Whereas, at its meeting of November 16, 1992, the Planing Commission opened the public hearing and took testimony from all those wishing to testify, closed the public hearing and reached its decision on this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resources Code of the State of California (beginning at Section 21000) the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark recommends that the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 with the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigating Monitoring Program for said project. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby adopts the findings contained in the staff report dated November 16, 1992, and said report is incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth. SECTION 3. The Planning Commission does hereby find that approval of the requested Vesting Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the City's General Plan. PP11:19:91 /10:34amA: \PC.IZES 1 SECTION 4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council conditionally approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 subject to compliance with all of the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and the Mitigated Negative Declaration in conjunction with the Mitigating Monitoring Program attached hereto as Exhibit 2. The action with the foregoing direction was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1992. Vice Chairman ATTEST: Celia La Fleur Secretary Exhibits: Exhibit 1: Conditions of Approval Exhibit 2: Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring Program PP11:19:92110 :39amA:\PC.RBS 2 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS GENERAL REOUIREMENTS 1. The conditions of approval of this Vesting Tentative Parcel Map supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be shown on said map; and that all provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Ordinance and adopted City policies apply. 2. Recordation of this subdivision shall be deemed to be acceptance by the subdivider and his heirs, assigns, and successors of the conditions of this Map. A notation which references approved conditions of approval shall be included on the Final Map in a format acceptable to the Director of Community Development. 3. All applicable requirements of any law or agency of the State, City of Moorpark and any other governmental entity shall be met, and all such requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become conditions of this entitlement. 4. The developer's recordation of this map and/or commencement of construction as a result of this map shall be deemed to be acceptance of all conditions of this map by the subdivider. 5. No condition of this entitlement shall be interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of law, or any lawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized governmental agency. In instances where more than one set of rules apply, the stricter ones shall take precedence. 6. If any of the conditions or limitations of this subdivision are held to be invalid, that holding shall not invalidate the remaining conditions or limitations set forth. 7. The development shall be subject to all applicable regulations of the zoning designations on this property. 8. The Tentative Tract Map shall expire three years from the date of its approval unless the subdivider is granted an extension by the City. The approving authority may, at it's discretion, grant up to two, one (1) year extensions of the Vesting Tentative Map if there have been no changes in the adjacent areas and if applicant can document that he has diligently worked towards condition compliance during the initial three year period. PP11:19:92112:1Jp=A: \PCapp 1 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 The request for a time extension of this Vesting Tentative Map shall be made in writing, at least 30 -days prior to the expiration date of the permit. Failure to record a Final Map with the Ventura County Recorder prior to expiration of the Vesting Tentative Map shall terminate all proceedings, and any subdivision of the subject land shall require the filing and processing of a new Vesting Tentative Map. 9. 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 County Waterworks District No. 1. 10. As of the date of recordation of the Final Tract Map, the lots /parcels depicted thereon shall meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan then applicable to the property at the time the application is deemed approved by the City. 11. No asbestos pipe or construction materials shall be used within this subdivision without prior approval of the City Council. 12. The subdivider 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. 13. Building standards for residential structures as provided under Chapter 2 -53 of Part 2 and Chapter 4 -10 of Part 41 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code or successor Chapter or Title of the California Administrative Code, shall be imposed on any future residential units constructed in this subdivision. FISH AND GAME REQUIREMENT 14. Within two days after the City Council adoption of a resolution conditionally approving the Vesting Tentative Map, the subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark a check for $1.250 plus a $25.00 filing fee, payable to the County of Ventura, to comply with Assembly Bill 3158, for the management and protection of statewide fish and wildlife trust resources. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21089 (b) and Fish and Game Code section 711.4 (c), the project is not operative, PP11:19:92 /12-IIpmA : \pc cND 2 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 vested or final until the filing fees are paid. GRADING 15. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval prior to Final Map approval, a Tree Report /Survey (unless otherwise waived by the Director of Community Development or his designee), prepared by a qualified arborist, landscape architect, or other professional specializing in the morphology and care of trees. 16. In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. Prior to recordation, the subdivider shall place a deed restriction on the property requiring a) that the location and elevations of the pads shall be built as shown on the elevations submitted with the Vesting Tentative Map; and b) no construction will be allowed on that portion of lot No. 4 located westerly of the existing access road. 17. A complete landscape plan (2 sets), together with specifications and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, generally in accordance with the Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval prior to grading permit approval. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over three (3) feet in height, and all common areas proposed to be maintained by the Homeowners, Association. The purpose of the landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three (3) feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees lost as a result of construction. All plant species utilized shall be drought tolerant. The subdivider shall bear the cost of the landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and of final landscape inspection. The landscaping shall be in place and receive final inspection prior to recordation of the map. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping specifications, planting details, and design specifications and subject to the following: a. The final design of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban landscaping, and pedestrian PP11:19:92112:11pwA: %PC.CND 3 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 paths within the project limits are subject to approval of the Director of Community development. b. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed utilities shall be shown on the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with landscaping and /or a wall. C. All landscaped pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape appearance. All pedestrian walkway plans shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. d. Any turf plantings associated with the project shall be drought tolerant, low water using variety. e. Landscaping at site entrances and exits and at any intersection within the development shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver from another moving vehicle or pedestrian. f. Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent landscaping identified in the approved landscape plan. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining the irrigation system and all landscaping. The subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. g. The subdivider shall agree to provide the necessary maintenance easements to the City for those designated common landscape areas. The subdivider shall maintain the right to protest the amount and spread of any proposed assessment in relation to the formation of a landscape maintenance assessment district, if and when created by the City. The subdivider shall record a covenant to this effect. h. The subdivider shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of easements adjacent to public and private roads for all slope areas adjacent to roadways that are proposed to be landscaped. i. The use of native and /or drought- tolerant shrubs and trees shall be utilized for landscaping purposes in order to stabilize graded slopes and encourage the return of some wildlife species displaced from the project site as a result of grading activities. Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their original plantings and PPI1. 19: 92112. 11p".- N pc. clm 4 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 invade native habitats such as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall not be used. PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF GRADING AND CERTIFICATION OF BUILDING PADS, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: 18. All tree replacement, common area landscaping, and erosion control landscaping shall be installed and receive final inspection. 19. Temporary irrigation shall be provided for all landscaping (tree replacement, common area landscaping, and erosion control landscaping) . The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining any irrigation system and all landscaping until such time as permanent irrigation and landscaping is installed. Prior to property owner's acceptance of responsibility for the permanent landscaping, the subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL 20. No Zone Clearance shall be issued for construction until the final map has been recorded. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, a zoning clearance shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development and a Building Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety after the granting of a Zoning Clearance. Approval and recordation of this map does not supersede the requirement to obtain an approved discretionary permit or Development Allotment under the provisions of Measure F as amended prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance or a Building Permit for the property, if applicable. 21. Prior to approval of a Final Map, the developer shall demonstrate by possession of a District Release from the Calleguas Municipal Water District that arrangements for payment of the Construction Charge applicable to the proposed subdivision have been made. Subdivider shall be required to comply with Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 Rules and Regulations, including payment of all applicable fees. 22. Prior to approval of a Final Map, an unconditional availability letter shall be obtained from the County Waterworks District No. 1 for water service for each lot. Said letter shall be filed with the Department of Community Development or, if said Unconditional Availability Letter in PP11 :19:92 112 :I1ryAr \PC.c[m 5 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 a form satisfactory to the City cannot be obtained from the County Waterworks District No. 1, the developer shall execute a Subdivision Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City. Said agreement shall permit deferral of unconditional guarantee for water service until issuance of a building permit for each lot in the subdivision. Said agreement shall include language holding the City harmless against damages in the event of the ultimate lack of adequate water service. 23. Prior to recordation, all proposed utility lines within and immediately adjacent to the project site (as determined by the Director of Community Development) shall be placed undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole. The Community Development Director may approve the use of a financial mechanism such as a bond in lieu of the actual work. All existing utilities shall also be undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole with the exception of 66 KVA or larger power lines. This requirement for undergrounding includes all above - ground power poles on the project site as well as those along the frontage of the site along the Walnut Canyon Road right -of -way. The subdivider shall propose in writing how this condition will be satisfied and approved by the Community Development Department. 24. Prior to approval of a Final Map, or issuance of a grading permit, grading plans shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer for review to insure that such plans meet with the intent expressed in the Subdivider's conceptual grading plans and /or the Tentative Parcel Map, and to ensure compliance with any approved Mitigation Monitoring Program. A Grading Permit may not be issued prior to recordation of a Final Map. 25. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the subdivider shall pay fees consistent with Moorpark Municipal Code Section 8279 -4 et. seq. in lieu of parkland dedication. 26. Prior to Map approval, the subdivider shall submit a deposit for condition compliance review. 27. Prior to Map approval or Recordation, the subdivider shall pay all outstanding costs due to the City including, but not limited to case processing, environmental documentation costs, and all City legal service fees. PP11 :19:92112:J1p":\PC.CXD 6 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 ACCESS 28. Prior to recordation, the access easement(s) shown on the tentative map shall be recorded as a nonexclusive easement(s) insuring for all property owners the right of ingress and egress at all times. 29. The subdivider shall submit to the Department of Community Development and the City Engineer for review a current title report which clearly states all interested parties and lenders included within the limits of the subdivision as well as any easements that affect the subdivision. SEPTIC SYSTEM OR SEWER SYSTEM AVAILABILITY 30. Prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall either provide a sewer will serve letter from Waterworks District No. 1, or written verification from the Ventura County Division of Environmental Health that each proposed parcel is capable of supporting a private septic system. CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS POLLUTION CONTROL 31. During the smog season (May - October) the subdivider 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. 32. The subdivider shall ensure that contractors properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines or gasoline powered engines if feasible,. 33. Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and /or erosion control measures, if required by the City Engineer, shall be implemented on all temporary grading. Temporary grading is defined in this section to be any grading partially completed and any disturbance of existing natural conditions due to construction activity. These measures will apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than sixty days or the beginning of the rainy season, whichever comes first. 34. Dust generation produced during grading shall be suppressed by the following activities: PP11:19:92 /12:11L=A : \PC.CHD 7 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 a. All active portions of construction site shall be watered sufficiently to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Complete coverage watering shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and after work is done for the day. b. All material excavation or grading shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. c. All trucks importing or exporting fill to or from the Tract shall use tarpaulins to cover the load. d. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 miles per hour (mph) averaged over one hour. e. All unimproved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically and the vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph. f. Streets adjacent to the area being graded shall be swept as needed to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. g. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: GRADING 35. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be PP11 :19 :92 /12:11pun. \Pc.cHD VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 required within 60 days of completion of grading (see Condition No. 33). b. All off -site haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. 36. At the subdivider's written request, a staged Grading Plan may be submitted for approval by the City Council. Such staged Grading Plan must be reviewed by the City Engineer prior to being submitted to the City Council. 37. No grading activities shall take place within at least 100 feet along the perimeter of blue line stream channels before giving proper notification to the California Department of Fish and Game, Ventura County Flood Control District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 38. All construction activities of any kind shall be limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday. No work is to be accomplished on Sunday, pursuant to Ord. #149. Truck noise from hauling operations shall be minimized by using the City Engineer approved hauling routes for grading and /or construction activities.) GEOLOGIC AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 39. The subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, detailed Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports. Each report shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Geology or Geotechnical Engineer certified in the State of California. The geotechnical report shall include a investigation with regard to liquefaction, expansive soils, and seismic safety. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils and Geology Reports. Review of the reports by the City's consultant will be required. In addition to standard grading plan check fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs related PP11.19.92112:11p": \PC.CND 9 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 to the consultant reviews, including the City's overhead and administrative costs. STREET IMPROVEMENTS 40. The common driveway shall be indicated as a "Private Drive" on the Final Map. An agreement shall be prepared stating that the private drive shall not be conveyed to the City as a public street or road unless it is improved to meet City standards. Said document shall be referenced on the map and recorded in conjunction with said map. Any improvements to the driveway shall be for driveway aprons and drainage improvements for the 4 lot subdivision in addition to any drainage improvements in Walnut Canyon which are necessary to mitigate the additional flows resulting from this subdivision. The drainage improvements shall be installed so as to also protect the existing PCC driveway and Walnut Canyon Rd. STORM RUN -OFF 41. The subdivider shall provide for each building pad to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows: a. Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency storm; b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County Standards. 42. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development: a. Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses. Hydrology shall be per the current applicable Ventura County Standards except as follows: b. All catch basins in sump locations shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm; PP11:19:92 112:1JpnA: \PC.cHD 10 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 C. All catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 50- year storm; d. All catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that depth of water at intake shall equal the depth of the approach flows; e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm; f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or secondary roadways; g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, the common driveway shall be provided with a minimum of one 10 foot travel lane. h. Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be increased or concentrated by this development. All drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm water flows shall be provided by the subdivider. i. If the land is to be occupied is in an area of special flood hazard, the subdivider shall notify all potential buyers of this hazard condition. j. All flows from brow ditches shall be deposited into the storm drain system or other approved drainage device prior to entering the driveway. If necessary, the storm drain shall be extended beyond the public right -of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow between lots, both storm drain and any required easements outside right -of -way shall be maintained by the Homeowners' /Property owners' Association or as required by the City Engineer. k. All bench drains shall be constructed of tan colored concrete as approved by the Director of Community Development. 1. Drainage shall be designed and installed with all necessary appurtenances to safely contain and convey storm flows to their final point of discharge subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 43. The subdivider shall provide for all necessary on -site and off -site storm drain facilities required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. Facilities, as PP11:19:92 112.11p=A. \PC.CXD 11 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 approved by the City, shall be as delineated on the tentative map or as shown on the final plans. Either on -site retention basins or storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners must be specified. These facilities must also be acceptable to the Ventura County Public Works Agency as required if determined necessary by the City Engineer. 44. The subdivider shall demonstrate legal access for each parcel to the satisfaction of the City of Engineer. The subdivider shall also prepare at the applicant's expense for the City's costs, a quitclaim easement for review and approval by the City. Said document shall quitclaim access rights to the subdivider at the proposed driveway connection to Walnut Canyon Road. AREA OF CONTRIBUTION DEPOSITS 45. The applicant shall execute a covenant running with the land on the behalf of itself and its successors, heirs and assigns agreeing to participate in the formation of an assessment district or other financing technique including, but not limited to, the payment of traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or adopt, to fund public street and traffic improvements directly or indirectly affected by the development. The covenant is to be approved by the Director of Community Development prior to recordation. 46. Prior to recordation, the applicant shall deposit with the City of Moorpark a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution rate applicable at the time of payment. If previous payment of this contribution can be demonstrated as previously paid to the City's satisfaction, upon concurrence of the City Manager, the applicant will not have to pay the Area of Contribution fee. OTHER 47. The subdivider shall indicate in writing to the City of Moorpark, the disposition of any water well(s) and any other water that may exist within the site. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if they are abandoned and have not been properly sealed, they must be destroyed per Ventura County Ordinance No. 2372 and any applicable Division of Oil and Gas requirements. PPI1:19 :92/12.11p": \PC CND 12 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 48. The subdivider shall execute a covenant running with the land on the behalf of itself and its successors, heirs, and assigns agreeing to participate in the formation of an assessment district or other financing technique including, but not limited to, street and sewer improvements necessitated by this project and other projects within the assessment district, as approved by the City Engineer. The subdivider shall retain the right to protest the amount and the spread of any proposed assessment. 49. If any of the improvements which the subdivider is required to construct or install is to be constructed or installed upon land in which the subdivider does not have title or interest sufficient for such purposes, the subdivider shall do all of the following at least 60 days prior to the filing of the final or parcel map for approval pursuant to Governmental Code Section 66457. Notify the City of Moorpark (hereinafter "City ") in writing that the subdivider wishes the City to acquire an interest in the land which is sufficient for the purposes as provided in Governmental Code Section 66462.5. Supply the City with (i) a legal description of the interest to be acquired, (ii) a map or diagram of the interest to be acquired sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (e) of Section 1250.310 of the Code of Civil procedure, (iii) a current appraisal report prepared by an appraiser approved by the City which expresses an opinion as to the fair market value of the interest to be acquired, and (iv) a current Litigation Guarantee Report. Enter into an agreement with the City, guaranteed by such cash deposits or other security as the City may require, pursuant to which the subdivider will pay all of the City's cost (including, without limitation, attorney's fees and overhead expenses) of acquiring such an interest in the land. 50. For any Final Map, or a Parcel Map (containing five or more parcels) , or any Parcel Map whereupon dedications are required to be offered, the subdivider shall transmit by certified mail a copy of the conditionally approved Vesting Tentative Map together with a copy of Section 66436 of the State Subdivision Map Act to each public entity or public utility that is an easement holder of record. Written compliance shall be submitted to the City of Moorpark. PP11:19:92111:111aA: \PC CND 13 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 51. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, evidence that the CC &R's will include provisions for maintenance of the "Private Drive" and any Storm Drain facilities required in conjunction with development of the site. Said CC and R's must be reviewed and approved by the City at the applicant's expense. 52. The subdivider shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion of all improvements which revert to the City or which require removal (ie., model homes, temporary debris basins, etc.). IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED• 53. The-- subdivider shall ef- €er to dedleate —te ---the -r' ty of s 54. Lot to lot drainage easements and secondary drainage easements shall be delineated on the final map. Assurance in the form of an agreement shall be provided to the City that these easements will be adequately maintained by property owners to safely convey storm water flows. 55. For subdivisions with private roads. The subdivider shall make an irrevocable dedication on the Final or Parcel Map of easements to the City of Moorpark over all private streets shown on the Vesting Tentative Map (or Parcel Map) for the purpose of providing access to: a) all governmental agencies that provide public safety, health and welfare purposes or that enforce laws and ordinances; and b) all members of the public who reasonably need to be vacated over the private streets because of a state of emergency declared by a representative of the City or of the Ventura County Fire Protection District. The irrevocable offer of dedication shall include a subordination clause regarding all interested parties, in favor of the City. The subordination agreement shall also encumber all future successors in interest, assigns, heirs, and the like. DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY: 56. That prior to any work being conducted within the State, County or City right of way, the subdivider shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the appropriate Agency. 57. That the subdivider shall construct any necessary drainage facility, including brow ditch and slope bench drainage PPll:l9:92 /12:117aA: \PC_Clm 14 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 channels, with a permanent earth tone color(s) so as to minimize visual impacts. Said color(s) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community Development as part of the grading plans. 58. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Ventura County Environmental Health Department, the fire Department, the Sheriff's Department, and the City Inspector shall be notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued by all of these agencies. Contaminated or hazardous soil as defined by Department of Health Services may not be used for on -site fill or roadway subgrade unless the Department of Health Services determines in writing, that said material has been treated to a level that is no longer considered a public health risk or requires public disclosure by the Department of Real Estate. Any contaminated or hazardous soil shall be removed to an approved landfill. 59. Original "as- built" plans will be certified by the subdivider's Civil Engineer and submitted with two sets of blue prints to the City Engineer's office. Although grading plans may have been submitted for checking and construction on sheets larger than 22" X 36 ", they must be resubmitted as "as- builts " in a series of mylars (made with proper overlaps) with a title block on each sheet. Submission of "as- built" plans is required before a final inspection will be scheduled. 60. During the grading operation all asphalt or other roadway spoils shall be removed from the site and shall be disposed of according to the applicable City, County or State regulations. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT: 61. Prior to the issuance of building permits for construction of any structures containing domestic plumbing fixtures, the builder shall obtain a permit from the Ventura County Environmental Health Department for the design and installation of an on -site sewage disposal system. VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 62. That prior to combustible construction, all weather access road /driveway, suitable for use by a 20 ton Fire District vehicle, shall be installed. This improvement, or provisions to guarantee its installation, shall be completed prior to recordation. PP11:19 :92 /12:11p=A: \PC.cND 15 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 63. That all private or public driveways shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (13' 6 "). 64. That the access roads) / driveway(s) shall be in accordance with Fire District Private Road Guidelines. This improvement shall be made off -site from Walnut Canyon Road to Lot 3 and on site from Walnut Canyon Road to Lot 3. 65. That the access road(s) /driveway(s) shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer as having an all weather surface in conformation with Public Works Standards. This certification shall be submitted to the Fire District prior to occupancy. 66. That the access road shall be of sufficient width to allow for a 40 foot turning radius at all sharp turns in the road. 67. That the private road(s) shall be named if serving more than two (2) parcels or is longer than 299 feet. Prior to recordation of street names, proposed names shall be submitted to the Fire District's Communications Center for review and for approval by the City Council. 68. That street name signs shall be installed in conjunction with the road improvements. The type of sign shall be in accordance with Plate F -4 of the Ventura County Road Standards. 69. That if the water purveyor certifies that the system cannot provide the required fire flow, or there is no water purveyor, automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in all building hereafter constructed and adequate water storage for fire protection shall be provided prior to construction (for parcel maps with four or less parcels, each 20 acres or more in size). 70. That prior to combustible construction on any parcel, the water mains shall be extended to within 250 feet of the building site. A fire hydrant shall be installed at this location on the access road to the site, and it shall be capable of providing the required fire flow. The owner of the combustible construction is responsible for the cost of this protection installation. 71. That if the subject parcel is not within or not annexing to a water purveyor district, an acceptable private water system for fire protection shall be provided prior to combustible construction. PP11:19 :92/12 11pmA: \PC CND 16 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 72. That if the subject parcel is within a water purveyor district, water mains capable of providing a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi shall be installed from the public right -of -way, or from the purveyor point of connection to the south side property line of Parcel No. 4. The cost of engineering, installation and maintenance of these mains shall be that of the applicant of this parcel map division. This improvement, or provisions to guarantee its installation, shall be completed prior to recordation. 73. That when the water purveyor certifies the system cannot provide the full fire flow, but can provide a minimum flow of 500 gallons per minute at 20 psi, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in each structure built on the parcels (for parcel map with 4 or less parcels). 74. That prior to recordation, the applicant shall provide to the Fire District verification from the water purveyor that the purveyor can provide the required fire flow for the project. VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 75. Applicant for service shall comply with the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 "Rules and Regulations" including all provisions of or relating to the existing Industrial Waste Discharge Requirements and subsequent additions or revisions thereto. Ultra low plumbing fixtures are required in all new construction. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - HEARING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1992: 8. The Tentative Tract Map shall expire three years from the date of its approval unless the subdivider is granted an extension by the City. The app -e - .ng k.he rtmay , -a at it's d i sezetTen, grant up te two, ene (1) year extensiens ef the Vest' Tentative Map if there have been -- -11 ------ z werked- tewardseniti-en eefflplianee during the iaal free year peried. The request fer a-- t- ixfe- exten-sien ef - this - shall: be made in least Vesting Tentative Ma writing, at -3; days -�prier- to tie with the Ventura Geun-ty eeerder prier Vesting Tentative Ma shall to -te expira-tien -e -tine r ate- nlpreeeedings ' ;- aid -any `erg ec�' acrd- srat�gH preeessing ef a new Vesting Tentative Map. ire -t aid PP11:19:92112:11pnA: \pC CxD 17 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 16. In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. Prior to recordation, the subdivider shall place a deed restriction on the property requiring a) that the location and elevations of the pads shall be built as shown on the elevations submitted with the Vesting Tentative Map; and b) no construction will be allowed on that portion of lot No. 4 located westerly of the existing access road or and portion! o. f t 4: Parcel a have . I 20 . percent : ar greater .slope':' as 'howzx :on the s lope map -1 ted . as Exhibit:: "A" ' in the . Tentative '.Tract file . The ,deed . restrieti on .shad : also. regt �.i that there :be ' no parking along the pri te access. road: 23. Prior to recordation, all proposed utility lines from he exi sting utility 61 t* the .proposed :},ads within and . ... _ • .... • l_ _ _ _ L _ _ i L _ shall be placed undergrounded to the nearest eff site itility pele. T#e Ganyen Read right ef way—. The subdivider shall propose in writing how this condition will be satisfied and approved by the Community Development Department. 35. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading (see Condition No. 33). PP11 :19: 92JI2:11p": \PC.cAto 18 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 b. All off -site haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. 44. The subdivider shall demonstrate legal access for each parcel to the satisfaction of the City of Engineer. The subdivider shall also prepare at the applicant's expense for the City's eestss sig tore, a quitclaim easement for review and approval by the City. Said document shall quitclaim access rights to the subdivider at the proposed driveway connection to Walnut Canyon Road. 72. That if the subject parcel is within a water purveyor district, water mains capable of providing a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi shall be installed from the public right -of -way, or from the purveyor point of connection to the south side property line of Parcel No. 4. Water storage tanks 'shall , not be permitted on the site for the purpose of ,satisfying the required ,fire flow. The cost of engineering, installation and maintenance of these mains shall be that of the applicant of this parcel map division. This improvement, or provisions to guarantee its installation, shall be completed prior to recordation. PP11:19.92 /12:11p": \FC_CYD 19 MITIGATION /MONITORING PROGRAM FOR VTT 4773 Geotechnical /Grading Mitigation: * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. b. All haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. * The subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, detailed Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports. Each report shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Geology or Geotechnical Engineer certified in the State of California. The geotechnical report shall include a investigation with regard to liquefaction, expansive soils, and seismic safety. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils and Geology Reports. Review of the reports by the City's consultant will be required. In addition to standard grading plan check fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs related to the consultant reviews, including the City's overhead and administrative costs. Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the Community Development Department and the City Engineer's Office will review the submitted grading PP11:19:92 /11:97amA: \MITMON.POM 1 plan, soils and geotechnical report, and the comments from the City's geotechnical consultant and shall ensure that all aspects of grading including site preparation, grading and fill placement, keying and benching will be done in accordance with the City of Moorpark Grading Ordinance and in accordance with Building Code requirements. Erosion Control Mitigation: An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. Monitoring: Prior to approval of the grading permit, the City Engineer will make a determination as to whether this condition shall be imposed. Air Quality Mitigation: During the smog season (May - October) the subdivider 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 subdivider shall ensure that contractors properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines or gasoline powered engines if feasible. * Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and /or erosion control measures, if required by the City Engineer, shall be implemented on all temporary grading. Temporary grading is defined in this section to be any grading partially completed and any disturbance of existing natural conditions due to construction activity. These measures will apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than sixty days or the beginning of the rainy season, whichever comes first. Dust generation produced during grading shall be suppressed by the following activities: a. All active portions of construction site shall be watered sufficiently to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Complete coverage watering shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and after work is PP11 :19:92 1II:97amA:\mXTM0N_PGN 2 done for the day. b. All material excavation or grading shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. C. All trucks importing or exporting fill to or from the Tract shall use tarpaulins to cover the load. d. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 miles per hour (mph) averaged over one hour. e. All unimproved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically and the vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph. f. Streets adjacent to the area being graded shall be swept as needed to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. g. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. Monitoring: Dust control mitigation measures are enforced by the Air Pollution Control District and by the City Engineer's Office during the grading and infrastructure construction period. Drainage Mitivation * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development: a. Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses. Hydrology shall be per the current Ventura County Standards except as follows: b. All catch basins in sump locations shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm; PP11:19:92111:47amA:\MITMON.PGX 3 C. All catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 50- year storm; d. All catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that depth of water at intake shall equal the depth of the approach flows; e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm; f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or secondary roadways; g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, the common driveway shall be provided with a minimum of one 10 foot travel lane. h. Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be increased or concentrated by this development. All drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm water flows shall be provided by the subdivider. i. If the land is to be occupied is in an area of special flood hazard, the subdivider shall notify all potential buyers of this hazard condition. j. All flows from brow ditches shall be deposited into the storm drain system or other approved drainage device prior to entering the driveway. If necessary, the storm drain shall be extended beyond the public right -of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow between lots, both storm drain and any required easements outside right -of -way shall be maintained by the Homeowners' /Property owners' Association or as required by the City Engineer. k. All bench drains shall be constructed of tan colored concrete as approved by the Director of Community Development. 1. Drainage shall be designed and installed with all necessary appurtenances to safely contain and convey storm flows to their final point of discharge subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. * The subdivider shall provide for all necessary on -site and off -site storm drain facilities required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. Facilities, as approved by the City, shall be as delineated on the tentative map or as shown on the final plans. Either on -site retention basins or storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners must be specified. These facilities must also be PP !1:19:92 111:97amA:\HITXON.f'GX 4 acceptable to the Ventura County Public Works Agency as required. Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the City Engineer will ensure that drainage plans are adequate, that required contributions have been received, and that the CC &R's include provisions for adequate maintenance of on -site drainage facilities. Storm Water Mitigation: * The subdivider shall demonstrate for each building pad to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows: a. Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency storm; b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County Standards. Monitoring: Prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the City Engineer that each building pad meets the above stated requirements. Transportation /Circulation Mitigation: * Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall deposit with the City a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution rate at the time of final map approval. If previous payment of this contribution can be demonstrated to the City's satisfaction, this condition shall be waived. Monitoring: Required contributions for funding circulation improvements will be collected by the City Engineer's Office prior to final map approval. Aesthetic Mitigation: * In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. PP11 :19:92 /11:97amA:\MITMON.PGM 5 * A complete landscape plan (2 sets), together with specifications and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, generally in accordance with the Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval prior to grading permit approval. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over three (3) feet in height, and all common areas proposed to be maintained by the property owner. The purpose of the landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three (3) feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees lost as a result of construction. All plant species utilized shall be drought tolerant. The subdivider shall bear the cost of the landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and of final landscape inspection. The landscaping shall be in place and receive final inspection prior to recordation of the map. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping specifications, planting details, and design specifications and subject to the following: a. The final design of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban landscaping, and pedestrian paths within the project limits are subject to approval of the Director of Community development. b. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed utilities shall be shown on the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with landscaping and /or a wall. C. All landscaped pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape appearance. All pedestrian walkway plans shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. d. Any turf plantings associated with the project shall be drought tolerant, low water using variety. e. Landscaping at site entrances and exits and at any intersection within the development shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver from another moving vehicle or pedestrian. f. Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent landscaping identified in the approved landscape plan. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining the irrigation system and all landscaping. The subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary PP11 :19:92 111:97amA: \MJTNON.PGM 6 repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. g. The subdivider shall agree to provide the necessary maintenance easements to the City for those designated common landscape areas. The subdivider shall maintain the right to protest the amount and spread of any proposed assessment in relation to the formation of a landscape maintenance assessment district, if and when created by the City. The subdivider shall record a covenant to this effect. h. The subdivider shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of easements adjacent to public and private roads for all slope areas adjacent to roadways that are proposed to be landscaped. i. The use of native and /or drought- tolerant shrubs and trees shall be utilized for landscaping purposes in order to stabilize graded slopes and encourage the return of some wildlife species displaced from the project site as a result of grading activities. Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their original plantings and invade native habitats such as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall not be used. Monitoring: Prior to grading permit approval, the Community Development Department will ensure that the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved. PP11:19:92 111:97amA:\MITMON.PGM 7 OPPK -Cyr /J� F�\ ITEM 1. MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 6864 CITY OF MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT - NOVEMBER 16, 1992 The proposed project is the subdivision of a 20.68 -acre property into 4 single - family lots zoned Rural Exclusive - 5 acre minimum) RE -5 acre. The proposed parcel sizes are: Lot 1 - 5.00 net acres, Lot 2 - 5.25 gross acres (5.00 net acres) . Lot 3 - 5.20 net acres and Lot 4 is 5.24 gross acres (5.00 net acres). This subdivision is a resubdivision of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 4278 (corrected to P.M. 4281, as per map recorded in Book 49, Pages 39 and 40 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder's Office. The project site is located just west of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and just north of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel No. 511- 0- 24 -18). The address of the existing dwelling located on Lot No. 3 is 7250 Walnut Canyon Road. A location map of this proposed subdivision is on the following page. PP10:20:9211:18PMA:\STFRPT.PC 1 PAUL W LAWRASON JR. JOHN E WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTOOME RY BERNARDO M PERE7 HOY E ?AIA EY JR Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councdmember Counc,Imember Councdmembar P,,ntea Co tiecyc:ecj SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION A. HEARING DATE: B. HEARING TIME: November 16, 1992 7:00 p.m. C. HEARING LOCATION: D. CASE NO.: City Council Chambers Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 E. STAFF CONTACT: F. APPLICANT: Paul Porter Abe Guny Senior Planner G. PROPOSED PROJECT AND LOCATION: The proposed project is the subdivision of a 20.68 -acre property into 4 single - family lots zoned Rural Exclusive - 5 acre minimum) RE -5 acre. The proposed parcel sizes are: Lot 1 - 5.00 net acres, Lot 2 - 5.25 gross acres (5.00 net acres) . Lot 3 - 5.20 net acres and Lot 4 is 5.24 gross acres (5.00 net acres). This subdivision is a resubdivision of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 4278 (corrected to P.M. 4281, as per map recorded in Book 49, Pages 39 and 40 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder's Office. The project site is located just west of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and just north of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel No. 511- 0- 24 -18). The address of the existing dwelling located on Lot No. 3 is 7250 Walnut Canyon Road. A location map of this proposed subdivision is on the following page. PP10:20:9211:18PMA:\STFRPT.PC 1 PAUL W LAWRASON JR. JOHN E WOZNIAK SCOTT MONTOOME RY BERNARDO M PERE7 HOY E ?AIA EY JR Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councdmember Counc,Imember Councdmembar P,,ntea Co tiecyc:ecj SECTION II - PROJECT SITE BACKGROUND A. SITE ZONING: RE -5 Acre B. SITE GENERAL PLAN: Rural Low (5 acre /du) C. VICINITY ZONING: North: RE -5 Acre South: RE -5 Acre East: RE -5 Acre West: RE -5 Acre D. E. F. VICINITY GENERAL PLAN: North: Rural Low South: Rural Low East: Rural Low West: Rural Low PROJECT SITE HISTORY: On May 13, 1992, the City Council approved a Land Use Element of the General Plan. With the adoption of the revised Land Use Map, this property received a Land Use Designation of Rural Low allowing a minimum of five acre parcels. On September 22, 1992, the applicant applied for Lot Line Adjustment No. 92 -17 to obtain a lot line adjustment to allow the existing parcel to receive the sufficient amount of acreage for a minimum of four, five acre parcels on this site. SITE DESCRIPTION: The project site is currently developed with an existing custom single family residence on Lot No. 3 with a poured concrete access driveway. The vegetation on the project site consists of native chaparral, grassland, and trees. It is topographically situated on south - southwesterly facing slopes in the terraced and rolling hill area to the north of the City of Moorpark. Lots 1, 2, and 4 are in essentially natural condition. Much of the project site consists of 20 percent and greater slopes. The existing surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Single family residence is located approximately 1,600 feet from the site South: Single family residence approximately 500 feet from the site PP10 :20 :92 /1:28pM :\sTFRPT.pC 3 A. C. East: Single family tract approximately 4,000 feet from the site West: Single family residence approximately 600 feet from the site SECTION III - PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT FEATURES The proposed project is the subdivision of a 20.68 acre property into 4 single - family lots zoned Rural Exclusive (5 acre minimum) . The minimum lot size of the 4 proposed lots is 5.0 acres. CIRCULATION The applicant is proposing that the roads within the project limits be private. The primary access is proposed to be an existing 20 foot private roadway from intersection of Walnut Canyon Road. Pursuant to City and Fire Prevention requirements, the existing road is sufficient to provide access to the four proposed lots. GRADING According to the Geologic /Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by Gold Coast GeoServices, the rough grading to create the building pads will expose cut and filled ground at the proposed grade level. It was recommended that the entire building area within the area of the proposed residences be over excavated a minimum of three feet below the proposed pad grade or down to dense native soils or bedrock, whichever is greater, and replaced with engineered fill up to finished grade. According to the project Description Questionnaire for this project, the creation of building pads for the subdivision will require approximately 2,500 cubic yards of cut and the same in fill and will require a graded area of approximately 3,000 square feet. The maximum depth of cur will be 20 feet with an average cut of 5 feet, with a maximum depth of fill of 20 feet and average depth of fill of approximately 5 feet. No mature trees are planned to be removed as a result of the grading operations. In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the Department of Community Development has conditioned the project to round off the top and toe of the slopes. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. PP10:20:92 11 :2BpmA:\STFRPT.Pc 4 The City Engineer has required that the subdivider submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. D. DRAINAGE A natural drainage channel exists along the easterly and southerly portion of the property. The existing drainage flows east, south and west. Site drainage if by topographically controlled sheet flow runoff to the south. A southwesterly drainage course (tributary of Walnut Canyon) traverses the entire easterly side of Lot 1. The proposed building sites are not located in areas subject to concentrated flows. According the Geotechnical report, final drainage shall be provide positive drainage away from the footings and from each of the proposed lots. All pad and roof drainage should be collected and transferred away from the slopes and footings in non - erosive devices. The City Engineer has required that any improvements to the drive shall be for driveway aprons and drainage improvements in addition to any drainage improvements in Walnut Canyon which are necessary to mitigate the additional flows resulting from this subdivision. The drainage improvements shall be installed so as to protect the existing access and Walnut Canyon Road. The subdivider is also required to provide a drainage study and to provide all necessary drainage improvements on and off -site as required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. SECTION IV - ANALYSIS A. CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN The requested subdivision of the project site into 4 single - family residential lots is consistent with the General Plan land use designations of Rural Low (5 acre /du) Density Residential. The Planning Commission will need to make a recommendation as to whether or not the project is consistent with the Land Use Element goal and policy language related to protection of hillsides and ridgeline areas. Following are the applicable physical environment /hazard areas goals and Policies and a discussion regarding consistency. PP10:10:9211:28pM :\STF"T.PC 5 1. Physical Environment /Hazard Areas Goals and Policies: Goal 2: To provide for the protection of hillsides and ridgeline areas within the Moorpark Sphere, with due consideration to minimizing visual and environmental impacts. Policy 1: Development should be strongly discouraged on areas of natural or human -made hazards or on hillsides above 20 percent slope or on ridgelines, or in hazard areas where hazards cannot be mitigated without significant adverse environmental effects and where public expenditures for mitigating would not be cost effective. 2. Discussion: The above listed goal and policy strongly discourage development on hillsides above 20 percent slope or on ridgelines. The proposed pad locations for each of the parcels is located in areas of less than 20 percent slope. Also, staff has conditioned the subdivider to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes by rounding off the top and toe of these slopes during grading. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. B. ZONING CONSISTENCY: The City has zoned the property to RE -5 Acre as part of the General Plan Consistency program. C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: 1. Traffic /Circulation: At total future cumulative demand levels, the Los Angeles Avenue /Gabbert Road /Tierra Rejada Road and the Los Angeles Avenue /Moorpark Avenue intersections would operate in excess of capacity during either morning or evening peak travel periods (LOS E). The impacts of site - generated traffic from this four lot subdivision at these locations would be insignificant. Based on the fact that various roadway and intersection improvements are needed in the City to handle existing and cumulative traffic, conditions of approval are proposed to minimize future level of service problems. These traffic mitigation measures are identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program and include a contribution to the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution and a contribution for the City -wide traffic impacts. PP10:20:9211:26PmA:\STFRPT.PC 6 2. Grading: Grading issues related to impacts to 20 percent and greater slopes have been previously discussed under General Plan Consistency in this Report. 3. Drainage: Full mitigation of on -site drainage will be required. In regard to off -site drainage, the applicant will be required to deposit with the City a contribution for the Walnut Canyon Local Drainage Area. In addition, a condition of approval is proposed to require that drainage to adjacent, off -site parcels shall not be increased or concentrated. The proposed City Engineer on -site and off -site drainage conditions of approval are expected to minimize the potential for a significant drainage impact. 4. Public Services: The Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 has identified that they will be able to provide water service to the proposed project. The applicant would be required to install all necessary on -site and off -site water facilities to meet the District's standards. In order a assure that each lot has the capability of having adequate sewer capabilities, staff has imposed a requirement on the tentative map that prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall either provide a sewer will serve letter from Waterworks District No. 1, or written verification from the Ventura County Division of Environmental Health that each proposed parcel is capable of supporting a private septic system. No significant impact to schools, parks, law enforcement, or fire protection services is expected since standard conditions of approval require payment of the appropriate development fees. D. PUBLIC EASEMENTS AND ACCESS: Based upon an examination of a preliminary Title Report, the City of Moorpark has an easement for ingress, egress, utility and incidental purposes for all government agencies providing for the public safety, health and welfare over a strip of land 20 feet in width over the southwesterly portion of parcel 2. Also, the subdivision does not contain or front upon any designated public waterway, river, stream, coastline, shoreline, lake, or reservoir. The proposed subdivision design and improvements would not conflict with established public easements. E. HOUSING NEEDS: The Subdivision Map Act requires that each local agency shall consider the effect of approval of a subdivision on the housing needs of the region and balance those needs against the public service needs of its residents and available fiscal PP10:20:92 11:28pM :�STFRPT.PC 7 and environmental resources. The majority of existing housing in the City is on lots smaller than 10,000 square feet. Therefore, the proposed project is considered necessary to provide for a variety of housing within the City, consistent with the General Plan. In regard to balancing housing needs versus public service needs and available fiscal and environmental resources, no significant impacts to public services or fiscal and environmental resources are expected to result from the proposed subdivision. F. AGENCY REVIEW: Agencies and Departments which reviewed the application for Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 include the City Engineer, County Fire Protection District, County Flood Control and Water Resources Department, Moorpark Police Department, County Waterworks District No. 1, Caltrans District 7, and the Moorpark Unified School District. Staff has included the recommended conditions and /or requirements generated through this agency review as conditions of project approval. Prepared by: CD Paul Porter Senior Planner Attachments: Approved by: aime Aguilera Director of Community Development Attachment 1 - Findings Attachment 2 - Draft Conditions of Approval Attachment 3 - Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Initial Study Attachment 4 - Tract Map No. 4773 PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 8 SECTION VI - FINDINGS Based upon the information set forth in this report and in the attached Negative Declaration, it is determined that the application, in conjunction with the attached conditions of approval, meets the findings requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, Government Code Sections 66412.3, 66473.1, 66473.5, 66474, 66474.6, and 66478.1 et seq. Required findings are as follows: 1. The proposed vesting tentative map is consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. The design and improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. 4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. 5. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements would not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 8. Discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing community sewer system would not result in violation of existing water control requirements under California Water Code Section 13000 et seq. 9. The proposed subdivision does not contain or front upon any public waterway, river, stream, coastline, shoreline, lake or reservoir. 10. The design of the subdivision provides to the extent feasible future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities. 11. The effect of this action upon the housing needs of the region has been considered and balanced against the public service needs of City residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. ATTACHMENT 1 PP10 :20 :91 11:28pmA: \5TFRPT.PC 9 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS GENERAL REOUIREMENTS 1. The conditions of approval of this Vesting Tentative Parcel Map supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be shown on said map; and that all provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Ordinance and adopted City policies apply. 2. Recordation of this subdivision shall be deemed to be acceptance by the subdivider and his heirs, assigns, and successors of the conditions of this Map. A notation which references approved conditions of approval shall be included on the Final Map in a format acceptable to the Director of Community Development. 3. All applicable requirements of any law or agency of the State, City of Moorpark and any other governmental entity shall be met, and all such requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become conditions of this entitlement. 4. The developer's recordation of this map and /or commencement of construction as a result of this map shall be deemed to be acceptance of all conditions of this map by the subdivider. 5. No condition of this entitlement shall be interpreted as permitting or requiring any violation of law, or any lawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized governmental agency. In instances where more than one set of rules apply, the stricter ones shall take precedence. 6. If any of the conditions or limitations of this subdivision are held to be invalid, that holding shall not invalidate the remaining conditions or limitations set forth. 7. The development shall be subject to all applicable regulations of the zoning designations on this property. 8. The Tentative Tract Map shall expire three years from the date of its approval unless the subdivider is granted an extension by the City. The approving authority may, at it's discretion, grant up to two, one (1) year extensions of the Vesting Tentative Map if there have been no changes in the adjacent areas and if applicant can document that he has diligently worked towards condition compliance during the initial three year period. ATTACHMENT 2 PP10:20:91 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 10 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 The request for a time extension of this Vesting Tentative Map shall be made in writing, at least 30 -days prior to the expiration date of the permit. Failure to record a Final Map with the Ventura County Recorder prior to expiration of the Vesting Tentative Map shall terminate all proceedings, and any subdivision of the subject land shall require the filing and processing of a new Vesting Tentative Map. 9. 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 County Waterworks District No. 1. 10. As of the date of recordation of the Final Tract Map, the lots /parcels depicted thereon shall meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan then applicable to the property at the time the application is deemed approved by the City. 11. No asbestos pipe or construction materials shall be used within this subdivision without prior approval of the City Council. 12. The subdivider 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. 13. Building standards for residential structures as provided under Chapter 2 -53 of Part 2 and Chapter 4 -10 of Part 4, of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code or successor Chapter or Title of the California Administrative Code, shall be imposed on any future residential units constructed in this subdivision. FISH AND GAME REQUIREMENT 14. Within two days after the City Council adoption of a resolution conditionally approving the Vesting Tentative Map, the subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark a check for $1,250 plus a $25.00 filing fee, payable to the County of Ventura, to comply with Assembly Bill 3158, for the management and protection of statewide fish and wildlife trust resources. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21089 (b) and Fish and Game Code section 711.4 ( c) , the project is not operative, vested or final until the filing fees are paid. PP10:20:9211:28pmA : \STFRPT.Pc 11 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 GRADING 15. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval prior to Final Map approval, a Tree Report /Survey (unless otherwise waived by the Director of Community Development or his designee), prepared by a qualified arborist, landscape architect, or other professional specializing in the morphology and care of trees. 16. In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. Prior to recordation, the subdivider shall place a deed restriction on the property requiring a) that the location and elevations of the pads shall be built as shown on the elevations submitted with the Vesting Tentative Map; and b) no construction will be allowed on that portion of lot No. 4 located westerly of the existing access road. 17. A complete landscape plan (2 sets), together with specifications and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, generally in accordance with the Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval prior to grading permit approval. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over three (3) feet in height, and all common areas proposed to be maintained by the Homeowners, Association. The purpose of the landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three (3) feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees lost as a result of construction. All plant species utilized shall be drought tolerant. The subdivider shall bear the cost of the landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and of final landscape inspection. The landscaping shall be in place and receive final inspection prior to recordation of the map. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping specifications, planting details, and design specifications and subject to the following: a. The final design of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban landscaping, and pedestrian paths within the project limits are subject to approval of the Director of Community development. PP10:10:92 11:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 12 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 b. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed utilities shall be shown on the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with landscaping and/or a wall. C. All landscaped pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape appearance. All pedestrian walkway plans shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. d. Any turf plantings associated with the project shall be drought tolerant, low water using variety. e. Landscaping at site entrances and exits and at any intersection within the development shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver from another moving vehicle or pedestrian. f. Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent landscaping identified in the approved landscape plan. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining the irrigation system and all landscaping. The subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. g. The subdivider shall agree to provide the necessary maintenance easements to the City for those designated common landscape areas. The subdivider shall maintain the right to protest the amount and spread of any proposed assessment in relation to the formation of a landscape maintenance assessment district, if and when created by the City. The subdivider shall record a covenant to this effect. h. The subdivider shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of easements adjacent to public and private roads for all slope areas adjacent to roadways that are proposed to be landscaped. i. The use of native and /or drought - tolerant shrubs and trees shall be utilized for landscaping purposes in order to stabilize graded slopes and encourage the return of some wildlife species displaced from the project site as a result of grading activities. Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their original plantings and invade native habitats such as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall not be used. PP10:20 :92 11:28pmA : \STFRPT.PC 13 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF GRADING AND CERTIFICATION OF BUILDING PADS, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: 18. All tree replacement, common area landscaping, and erosion control landscaping shall be installed and receive final inspection. 19. Temporary irrigation shall be provided for all landscaping (tree replacement, common area landscaping, and erosion control landscaping). The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining any irrigation system and all landscaping until such time as permanent irrigation and landscaping is installed. Prior to property owner's acceptance of responsibility for the permanent landscaping, the subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL 20. No Zone Clearance shall be issued for construction until the final map has been recorded. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, a zoning clearance shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development and a Building Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety after the granting of a Zoning Clearance. Approval and recordation of this map does not supersede the requirement to obtain an approved discretionary permit or Development Allotment under the provisions of Measure F as amended prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance or a Building Permit for the property, if applicable. 21. Prior to approval of a Final Map, the developer shall demonstrate by possession of a District Release from the Calleguas Municipal Water District that arrangements for payment of the Construction Charge applicable to the proposed subdivision have been made. Subdivider shall be required to comply with Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 Rules and Regulations, including payment of all applicable fees. 22. Prior to approval of a Final Map, an unconditional availability letter shall be obtained from the County Waterworks District No. 1 for water service for each lot. Said letter shall be filed with the Department of Community Development or, if said Unconditional Availability Letter in a form satisfactory to the City cannot be obtained from the County Waterworks District No. 1, the developer shall execute a Subdivision Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City. Said agreement shall permit deferral of unconditional guarantee for water service until issuance of a building PP10:20:92 11:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 14 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 permit for each lot in the subdivision. Said agreement shall include language holding the City harmless against damages in the event of the ultimate lack of adequate water service. 23. Prior to recordation, all proposed utility lines within and immediately adjacent to the project site (as determined by the Director of Community Development) shall be placed undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole. The Community Development Director may approve the use of a financial mechanism such as a bond in lieu of the actual work. All existing utilities shall also be undergrounded to the nearest off -site utility pole with the exception of 66 KVA or larger power lines. This requirement for undergrounding includes all above - ground power poles on the project site as well as those along the frontage of the site along the Walnut Canyon Road right -of -way. The subdivider shall propose in writing how this condition will be satisfied and approved by the Community Development Department. 24. Prior to approval of a Final Map, or issuance of a grading permit, grading plans shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer for review to insure that such plans meet with the intent expressed in the Subdivider's conceptual grading plans and /or the Tentative Parcel Map, and to ensure compliance with any approved Mitigation Monitoring Program. A Grading Permit may not be issued prior to recordation of a Final Map. 25. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the subdivider shall pay fees consistent with Moorpark Municipal Code Section 8279 -4 et. seq. in lieu of parkland dedication. 26. Prior to Map approval, the subdivider shall submit a deposit for condition compliance review. 27. Prior to Map approval or Recordation, the subdivider shall pay all outstanding costs due to the City including, but not limited to case processing, environmental documentation costs, and all City legal service fees. ACCESS 28. Prior to recordation, the access easement(s) shown on the tentative map shall be recorded as a nonexclusive easement(s) insuring for all property owners the right of ingress and egress at all times. 29. The subdivider shall submit to the Department of Community Development and the City Engineer for review a current title PP10:20:92 /1:28pmA: \STPRPT.PC 15 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: report which clearly states included within the limits easements that affect the 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 all interested parties and lenders of the subdivision as well as any subdivision. SEPTIC SYSTEM OR SEWER SYSTEM AVAILABILITY 30. Prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall either provide a sewer will serve letter from Waterworks District No. 1, or written verification from the Ventura County Division of Environmental Health that each proposed parcel is capable of supporting a private septic system. CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS POLLUTION CONTROL 31. During the smog season (May - October) the subdivider 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. 32. The subdivider shall ensure that contractors properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines or gasoline powered engines if feasible. 33. Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and /or erosion control measures, if required by the City Engineer, shall be implemented on all temporary grading. Temporary grading is defined in this section to be any grading partially completed and any disturbance of existing natural conditions due to construction activity. These measures will apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than sixty days or the beginning of the rainy season, whichever comes first. 34. Dust generation produced during grading shall be suppressed by the following activities: a. All active portions of construction site shall be watered sufficiently to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Complete coverage watering shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and after work is done for the day. b. All material excavation or grading shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. C. All trucks importing or exporting fill to or from the PP10:10:9211:28PmA : \STFRPT.PC 16 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 Tract shall use tarpaulins to cover the load. d. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 miles per hour (mph) averaged over one hour. e. All unimproved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically and the vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph. f. Streets adjacent to the area being graded shall be swept as needed to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. g. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: GRADING 35. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading (see Condition No. 33). b. All off -site haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located PP10:20 :92 11:28pmA:\STF"T.PC 17 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. 36. At the subdivider's written request, a staged Grading Plan may be submitted for approval by the City Council. Such staged Grading Plan must be reviewed by the City Engineer prior to being submitted to the City Council. 37. No grading activities shall take place within at least 100 feet along the perimeter of blue line stream channels before giving proper notification to the California Department of Fish and Game, Ventura County Flood Control District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 38. All construction activities of any kind shall be limited between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday. No work is to be accomplished on Sunday, pursuant to Ord. #149. Truck noise from hauling operations shall be minimized by using the City Engineer approved hauling routes for grading and /or construction activities.) GEOLOGIC AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 39. The subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, detailed Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports. Each report shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Geology or Geotechnical Engineer certified in the State of California. The geotechnical report shall include a investigation with regard to liquefaction, expansive soils, and seismic safety. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils and Geology Reports. Review of the reports by the City's consultant will be required. In addition to standard grading plan check fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs related to the consultant reviews, including the City's overhead and administrative costs. STREET IMPROVEMENTS 40. The common driveway shall be indicated as a "Private Drive" on the Final Map. An agreement shall be prepared stating that the private drive shall not be conveyed to the City as a public street or road unless it is improved to meet City standards. Said document shall be referenced on the map and recorded in conjunction with said map. PP10:20 :92 11:28PMA: \STFRPT.PC 18 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 Any improvements to the driveway shall be for driveway aprons and drainage improvements for the 4 lot subdivision in addition to any drainage improvements in Walnut Canyon which are necessary to mitigate the additional flows resulting from this subdivision. The drainage improvements shall be installed so as to also protect the existing PCC driveway and Walnut Canyon Rd. STORM RUN -OFF 41. The subdivider shall provide for each building pad to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows: a. Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency storm; b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County Standards. 42. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development: a. Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses. Hydrology shall be per the current applicable Ventura County Standards except as follows: b. All catch basins in sump locations shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm; C. All catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 50- year storm; d. All catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that depth of water at intake shall equal the depth of the approach flows; e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm; f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or secondary roadways; PP10:20:92 11:281aaA: \STFRPT.PC 19 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, the common driveway shall be provided with a minimum of one 10 foot travel lane. h. Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be increased or concentrated by this development. All drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm water flows shall be provided by the subdivider. i. If the land is to be occupied is in an area of special flood hazard, the subdivider shall notify all potential buyers of this hazard condition. j. All flows from brow ditches shall be deposited into the storm drain system or other approved drainage device prior to entering the driveway. If necessary, the storm drain shall be extended beyond the public right -of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow between lots, both storm drain and any required easements outside right -of -way shall be maintained by the Homeowners' /Property owners' Association or as required by the City Engineer. k. All bench drains shall be constructed of tan colored concrete as approved by the Director of Community Development. 1. Drainage shall be designed and installed with all necessary appurtenances to safely contain and convey storm flows to their final point of discharge subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 43. The subdivider shall provide for all necessary on -site and off -site storm drain facilities required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. Facilities, as approved by the City, shall be as delineated on the tentative map or as shown on the final plans. Either on -site retention basins or storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners must be specified. These facilities must also be acceptable to the Ventura County Public Works Agency as required if determined necessary by the City Engineer. 44. The subdivider shall demonstrate legal access for each parcel to the satisfaction of the City of Engineer. The subdivider shall also prepare at the applicant's expense for the City's costs, a quitclaim easement for review and approval by the City. Said document shall quitclaim access rights to the subdivider at the proposed driveway connection to Walnut Canyon Road. PP10:20:9211:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 20 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 4773 APPLICANT: ABE GUNY DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 AREA OF CONTRIBUTION DEPOSITS 45. The applicant shall execute a covenant running with the land on the behalf of itself and its successors, heirs and assigns agreeing to participate in the formation of an assessment district or other financing technique including, but not limited to, the payment of traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or adopt, to fund public street and traffic improvements directly or indirectly affected by the development. The covenant is to be approved by the Director of Community Development prior to recordation. 46. Prior to recordation, the applicant shall deposit with the City of Moorpark a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution rate applicable at the time of payment. If previous payment of this contribution can be demonstrated as previously paid to the City's satisfaction, upon concurrence of the City Manager, the applicant will not have to pay the Area of Contribution fee. 47. The subdivider shall indicate in writing to the City of Moorpark, the disposition of any water well(s) and any other water that may exist within the site. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if they are abandoned and have not been properly sealed, they must be destroyed per Ventura County Ordinance No. 2372 and any applicable Division of Oil and Gas requirements. 48. The subdivider shall execute a covenant running with the land on the behalf of itself and its successors, heirs, and assigns agreeing to participate in the formation of an assessment district or other financing technique including, but not limited to, street and sewer improvements necessitated by this project and other projects within the assessment district, as approved by the City Engineer. The subdivider shall retain the right to protest the amount and the spread of any proposed assessment. 49. If any of the improvements which the subdivider is required to construct or install is to be constructed or installed upon land in which the subdivider does not have title or interest sufficient for such purposes, the subdivider shall do all of the following at least 60 days prior to the filing of the final or parcel map for approval pursuant to Governmental Code Section 66457. PP10 :20:92 11:18pmA : \STFRPT.PC 21 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 Notify the City of Moorpark (hereinafter "City ") in writing that the subdivider wishes the City to acquire an interest in the land which is sufficient for the purposes as provided in Governmental Code Section 66462.5. Supply the City with (i) a legal description of the interest to be acquired, (ii) a map or diagram of the interest to be acquired sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subdivision (e) of Section 1250.310 of the Code of Civil procedure, (iii) a current appraisal report prepared by an appraiser approved by the City which expresses an opinion as to the fair market value of the interest to be acquired, and (iv) a current Litigation Guarantee Report. Enter into an agreement with the City, guaranteed by such cash deposits or other security as the City may require, pursuant to which the subdivider will pay all of the City's cost (including, without limitation, attorney's fees and overhead expenses) of acquiring such an interest in the land. 50. For any Final Map, or a Parcel Map (containing five or more parcels), or any Parcel Map whereupon dedications are required to be offered, the subdivider shall transmit by certified mail a copy of the conditionally approved Vesting Tentative Map together with a copy of Section 66436 of the State Subdivision Map Act to each public entity or public utility that is an easement holder of record. Written compliance shall be submitted to the City of Moorpark. 51. The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, evidence that the CC &R's will include provisions for maintenance of the "Private Drive" and any Storm Drain facilities required in conjunction with development of the site. Said CC and R's must be reviewed and approved by the City at the applicant's expense. 52. The subdivider shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion of all improvements which revert to the City or which require removal (ie., model homes, temporary debris basins, etc.). IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED• 53. The subdivider shall offer to dedicate to the City of Moorpark, public service easements as required. 54. Lot to lot drainage easements and secondary drainage easements shall be delineated on the final map. Assurance in the form PP10:10:92 11:18PmA: \STFRPT.PC 22 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 of an agreement shall be provided to the City that these easements will be adequately maintained by property owners to safely convey storm water flows. 55. For subdivisions with private roads. The subdivider shall make an irrevocable dedication on the Final or Parcel Map of easements to the City of Moorpark over all private streets shown on the Vesting Tentative Map (or Parcel Map) for the purpose of providing access to: a) all governmental agencies that provide public safety, health and welfare purposes or that enforce laws and ordinances; and b) all members of the public who reasonably need to be vacated over the private streets because of a state of emergency declared by a representative of the City or of the Ventura County Fire Protection District. The irrevocable offer of dedication shall include a subordination clause regarding all interested parties, in favor of the City. The subordination agreement shall also encumber all future successors in interest, assigns, heirs, and the like. DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY: 56. That prior to any work being conducted within the State, County or City right of way, the subdivider shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the appropriate Aaencv. 57. That the subdivider shall construct any necessary drainage facility, including brow ditch and slope bench drainage channels, with a permanent earth tone color(s) so as to minimize visual impacts. Said color(s) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community Development as part of the grading plans. 58. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Ventura County Environmental Health Department, the fire Department, the Sheriff's Department, and the City Inspector shall be notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued by all of these agencies. Contaminated or hazardous soil as defined by Department of Health Services may not be used for on -site fill or roadway subgrade unless the Department of Health Services determines in writing, that said material has been treated to a level that is no longer considered a public health risk or requires public disclosure by the Department of Real Estate. Any contaminated or hazardous soil shall be removed to an approved landfill. 59. Original "as- built" plans will be certified by the subdivider's Civil Engineer and submitted with two sets of PP20:20:91 12:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 23 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 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- builts" in a series of mylars (made with proper overlaps) with a title block on each sheet. Submission of "as- built" plans is required before a final inspection will be scheduled. 60. During the grading operation all asphalt or other roadway spoils shall be removed from the site and shall be disposed of according to the applicable City, County or State regulations. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT: 61. Prior to the issuance of building permits for construction of any structures containing domestic plumbing fixtures, the builder shall obtain a permit from the Ventura County Environmental Health Department for the design and installation of an on -site sewage disposal system. VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 62. That prior to combustible construction, all weather access road /driveway, suitable for use by a 20 ton Fire District vehicle, shall be installed. This improvement, or provisions to guarantee its installation, shall be completed prior to recordation. 63. That all private or public driveways shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (13' 6 "). 64. That the access roads) /driveway(s) shall be in accordance with Fire District Private Road Guidelines. This improvement shall be made off -site from Walnut Canyon Road to Lot 3 and on site from Walnut Canyon Road to Lot 3. 65. That the access roads) /driveway(s) shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer as having an all weather surface in conformation with Public Works Standards. This certification shall be submitted to the Fire District prior to occupancy. 66. That the access road shall be of sufficient width to allow for a 40 foot turning radius at all sharp turns in the road. 67. That the private road(s) shall be named if serving more than two (2) parcels or is longer than 299 feet. Prior to recordation of street names, proposed names shall be submitted to the Fire District's Communications Center for review and for approval by the City Council. PP10:20:9211:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 24 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 68. That street name signs shall b e the road improvements. Th accordance with Plate F -4 Standards. 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 installed in conjunction with The type of sign shall be in of the Ventura County Road 69. That if the water purveyor certifies that the system cannot provide the required fire flow, or there is no water purveyor, automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in all building hereafter constructed and adequate water storage for fire protection shall be provided prior to construction (for parcel maps with four or less parcels, each 20 acres or more in size). 70. That prior to combustible construction on any parcel, the water mains shall be extended to within 250 feet of the building site. A fire hydrant shall be installed at this location on the access road to the site, and it shall be capable of providing the required fire flow. The owner of the combustible construction is responsible for the cost of this protection installation. 71. That if the subject parcel is not within or not annexing to a water purveyor district, an acceptable private water system for fire protection shall be provided prior to combustible construction. 72. That if the subject parcel is within a water purveyor district, water mains capable of providing a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi shall be installed from the public right -of -way, or from the purveyor point of connection to the south side property line of Parcel No. 4. The cost of engineering, installation and maintenance of these mains shall be that of the applicant of this parcel map division. This improvement, or provisions to guarantee its installation, shall be completed prior to recordation. 73. That when the water purveyor certifies the system cannot provide the full fire flow, but can provide a minimum flow of 500 gallons per minute at 20 psi, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in each structure built on the parcels (for parcel map with 4 or less parcels). 74. That prior to recordation, the applicant shall provide to the Fire District verification from the water purveyor that the purveyor can provide the required fire flow for the project. VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 75. Applicant for service shall comply with the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 "Rules and Regulations" including PP10:20:92 11:28pmA: \sTFRPT.PC 25 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. APPLICANT: DATE: 4773 ABE GUNY NOVEMBER 16, 1992 all provisions of or relating to the existing Industrial Waste Discharge Requirements and subsequent additions or revisions thereto. Ultra low plumbing fixtures are required in all new construction. PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 26 Entitlement: MOORPARK 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 CITY OF MOORPARK DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Date of Initial Study: Name of Applicant: Location of Project: Assessor's Parcel No(s).: General Plan Land Use Designation: Proposed General Plan Land Use Designation: Present Land Use: Existing Zoning: Proposed Zoning: Agency Staff Contact: INITIAL STUDY Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 October 16, 1992 Abe Guny Just east of Walnut Canyon Road and north of Casey Road in the City of Moorpark 511- 0 -24 -18 Rural Low Residential (5 acre /du) No change Developed on one residential uses RE -5 Acre No change parcel with City of Moorpark Paul Porter, Senior Planner 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 529 -6864 PAUL W LAWRASON JR JOHN F WOZNIAK SCOTT MONIGOME.RY BERNARDO NI PEREZ ROY E EAE I EY JR Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councdmember Printed On Recyae^ fart- I. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: Location: The project site is located just east of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and north of Casey Road in the City of Moorpark, California (Assessor Parcel Number: 511 -0- 24-18 The address of the existing dwelling located on Lot No. 3 is 7250 Walnut Canyon Road. A location map is attached as Exhibit 1. Project: The proposed project is the subdivision of a 20.68 - acre property into 4 single - family lots zoned Rural Exclusive - 5 acre minimum) RE -5 acre. The proposed parcel sizes are: Lot 1 - 5.00 net acres, Lot 2 - 5.25 gross acres (5.00 net acres). Lot 3 - 5.20 net acres and Lot 4 is 5.24 gross acres (5.00 net acres). This subdivision is a resubdivision of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 4278 (corrected to P.M. 4281, as per map recorded in Book 49, Pages 39 and 40 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder's Office. Site Description: The project site is currently developed with an existing custom single family residence on Lot No. 3 with a poured concrete access driveway. The vegetation on the project site consists of native chaparral, grassland, and trees. It is topographically situated on south - southwesterly facing slopes in the terraced and rolling hill area to the north of the City of Moorpark. Lots 1, 2, and 4 are in essentially natural condition. Much of the project site consists of 20 percent and greater slopes. The existing surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Single family residence is located approximately 1.600 feet from the site South: Single family residence approximately 500 feet from the site East: Single family tract approximately 4,000 feet from the site West: Single family residence approximately 600 feet from the site PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFUT.PC 28 II. IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH: Yes No N/A Moorpark General Plan X Applicable Specific Plan: X Moorpark Zoning Ordinance X III. ARE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIES REQUIRED: Noise Study Tree Study Archaeological Report Biology Report X Geotechnical Report Soil borings and assessment for liquefaction potential Traffic Study Hydrology Study Other (identify below) IV. INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST AND RESPONSES: A. Earth 1. Does the parcel contain slopes of 20% or greater which will be affected by project construction? Yes Maybe No N/A X According to the Geologic / Geotechnical Engineering Report prepared by Gold Coast GeoServices, the rough grading to create the building pads will expose cut and filled ground at the proposed grade level. It was recommended that the entire building area within the area of the proposed residences be over excavated a minimum of three feet below the proposed pad grade or down to dense native soils or bedrock, whichever is PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 29 greater, and replaced with engineered fill up to finished grade. According to the project Description Questionnaire for this project, the creation of building pads for the subdivision will require approximately 2,500 cubic yards of cut and the same in fill and will require a graded area of approximately 3,000 square feet. The maximum depth of cur will be 20 feet with an average cut of 5 feet, with a maximum depth of fill of 20 feet and average depth of fill of approximately 5 feet. No mature trees are planned to be removed as a result of the grading operations. In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the Department of Community Development has conditioned the project to round off the top and toe of the slopes. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. The City Engineer has required that the subdivider submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. Geotechnical /Grading Mitigation: * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. b. All haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 30 import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. * The subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, detailed Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports. Each report shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Geology or Geotechnical Engineer certified in the State of California. The geotechnical report shall include a investigation with regard to liquefaction, expansive soils, and seismic safety. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils and Geology Reports. Review of the reports by the City's consultant will be required. In addition to standard grading plan check fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs related to the consultant reviews, including the City's overhead and administrative costs. Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the Community and the City Engineer's Office will review plan, soils and geotechnical report, and City's geotechnical consultant and shall ens grading including site preparation, gradir keying and benching will be done in accorc Moorpark Grading Ordinance and in accordai requirements. Development Department the submitted grading the comments from the ure that all aspects of ,g and fill placement, lance with the City of ice with Building Code 2. Is any significant modification of proposed? Yes X Refer to Response No. 1, above. major landforms Maybe No N/A 3. Will the project result in the exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Yes Maybe No N/A X A Geotechnical Report prepared by Gold Coast GeoServices, Inc. PP10:20:9211:28PMA:\STFRPT.PC 31 dated July 8, 1992, provides evidence that active and potentially active faults are known to be underlain by any seismically active or potentially active faults, and the property is not situated within a Fault Rupture Special Studies Zone of the State of California. Ancient or recent landslides were not observed on the property. In addition, the geologists examination of the slopes on the property did not reveal the presenceof past surficial slope failures. 4. Does the site include any unique geological features or paleontological resources of significance? Yes Maybe No N/A X Based on a field investigation and the Geotechnical Report, indicates that the underlying sedimentary bedrock is thickly bedded to massive. Bedding planes done at shallow angles are typically less than ten degrees so that daylighted bedding planes are not anticipated to affect the existing slopes or cut slopes. Jointing planes within the bedrock were not observed within the bedrock exposed in the exploratory excavations. 5. Will the project result in a significant increase in wind or water erosion or siltation either off- or on -site beyond the construction phase of the project? Yes Maybe No N/A X There is a potential for erosion or siltation due to the proposed grading which is proposed. However, standard site preparation and grading conditions of approval will ensure that no significant impacts result. In addition, the following mitigation measure is proposed to ensure that the proposed project will not result in erosion impacts: Erosion Control Mitigation: * An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 32 Monitoring: Prior to approval of the grading permit, the City Engineer will make a determination as to whether this condition shall be imposed. 6. Will the project result in changes in siltation, deposition, or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 5, above. B. Air 1. Will the project result in a significant adverse air quality impact (based on the estimated date of project completion), as identified in the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District's Guidelines for the Preparation of Air Quality Impact Analyses? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project is not expected to result in substantial deterioration of the ambient air quality. The anticipated movement of vehicles and trucks to and from the site would not generate enough air emissions to degrade the ambient air quality. Criteria for determining if a project exceeds an air quality threshold are provided in the Ventura County Air Quality Impact Analyses Guidelines. The proposed project is considered consistent with the AQMP. Consistency is assured by the City of Moorpark residential growth limitation ordinance and the fact that this project is consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. Will the project result in a significant cumulative adverse air quality impact based on inconsistency with the Ventura County_ Air Quality Management Plan? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 1, above. PP10:20:92 11:28PmA:\STFRPT.PC 33 3. Will the project result in the creation of objectionable odors? Yes Maybe No N/A X Since the project is a residential subdivision, it is not expected to result in the creation of objectionable odors. 4. Will the project result in the exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Yes Maybe No N/A X Grading improvements necessary to prepare the project site for construction would generate a considerable volume of total suspended particulates. This is not considered a potentially significant impact due to the short duration of the effect and because measures similar to the following will be imposed as conditions of project approval: Air Quality Mitigation: * During the smog season (May - October) the subdivider 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 subdivider shall ensure that contractors properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines or gasoline powered engines if feasible. * Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and /or erosion control measures, if required by the City Engineer, shall be implemented on all temporary grading. Temporary grading is defined in this section to be any grading partially completed and any disturbance of existing natural conditions due to construction activity. These measures will apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than sixty days or the beginning of the rainy season, whichever comes first. * Dust generation produced during grading shall be suppressed by the following activities: a. All active portions of construction site shall be watered PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 34 sufficiently to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Complete coverage watering shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and after work is done for the day. b. All material excavation or grading shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. c. All trucks importing or exporting fill to or from the Tract shall use tarpaulins to cover the load. d. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 miles per hour (mph) averaged over one hour. e. All unimproved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically and the vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph. f. Streets adjacent to the area being graded shall be swept as needed to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. g. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or �/ excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. l�ionitorin. _ / J Dust control l- mitigation ymesures are enforced by the Air,,,/, Pollution Control District and by the City Engineer's Office / during the grading and infrastructure construction period. C. water 1. Does the project involve a major natural drainage cour e se I or flood control channel? Yes Maybe No N/A X A natural drainage channel exists along the easterly and southerly portion of the property. The existing drainage flows east, south and west. Site drainage if by topographically controlled sheet flow runoff to the south. A southwesterly drainage course (tributary of Walnut Canyon) traverses the entire easterly side of Lot 1. The proposed building sites are not located in areas subject to concentrated flows. According the PP10:20:91 11:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 35 Geotechnical report, final drainage shall be provide positive drainage away from the footings and from each of the proposed lots. All pad and roof drainage should be collected and transferred away from the slopes and footings in non - erosive devices. 2. Will the project result in changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? Yes Maybe No N/A X Full mitigation of on -site drainage will be required. In regard to off -site drainage, the applicant will be required to deposit with the City a contribution for the Walnut Canyon Local Drainage Area. In addition, a condition of approval is proposed to require that drainage to adjacent, off -site parcels shall not be increased or concentrated. The proposed City Engineer on -site and off -site drainage conditions of approval are expected to minimize the potential for a significant drainage impact. The following mitigation measures will be imposed on the project: * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development: a. Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses. Hydrology shall be per the current Ventura County Standards except as follows: b. All catch basins in sump locations shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm; C. All catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 50- year storm; PP10:10:91 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 36 d. All catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that depth of water at intake shall equal the depth of the approach flows; e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm; f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or secondary roadways; g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, the common driveway shall be provided with a minimum of one 10 foot travel lane. h. Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be increased or concentrated by this development. All drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm water flows shall be provided by the subdivider. i. If the land is to be occupied is in an area of special flood hazard, the subdivider shall notify all potential buyers of this hazard condition. j. All flows from brow ditches shall be deposited into the storm drain system or other approved drainage device prior to entering the driveway. If necessary, the storm drain shall be extended beyond the public right -of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow between lots, both storm drain and any required easements outside right -of -way shall be maintained by the Homeowners' /Property owners' Association or as required by the City Engineer. k. All bench drains shall be constructed of tan colored concrete as approved by the Director of Community Development. 1. Drainage shall be designed and installed with all necessary appurtenances to safely contain and convey storm flows to their final point of discharge subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. * The subdivider shall provide for all necessary on -site and off -site storm drain facilities required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. Facilities, as approved by the City, shall be as delineated on the tentative map or as shown on the final plans. Either on -site retention basins or storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners must be specified. These facilities must also be acceptable to the Ventura County Public Works Agency as required. PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STF"T.Pc 37 Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the City Engineer will ensure that drainage plans are adequate, that required contributions have been received, and that the CC &R's include provisions for adequate maintenance of on -site drainage facilities. 3. Is the project within a 100 -year flood hazard area as identified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map for the City of Moorpark? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project site is not within a 100 -year flood hazard area. The following mitigation measure has been imposed by the City Engineer to insure that the proposed subdivision will be protected from storm water flows: * The subdivider shall demonstrate for each building pad to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows: a. Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency storm; b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County Standards. Monitoring: Prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the City Engineer that each building pad meets the above stated requirements. 4. Will the project result in alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Responses Nos. 1, 2, and 3, above. 5. Will the project result in a change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or PP10:20:9211:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 38 withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? Yes Maybe No N/A X The Geotechnical Report identifies that ground water was not observed on the property during susurface investigation. The property is not known to be in an area of high groundwater levels. 6. Will the project result in degradation of ground or surface water quality? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to response No. 5, above, in regard to ground waters. No impacts to surface water quality water will result because drainage improvements will be designed so as to divert excess onsite drainage into appropriate drainage facilities. Refer to response No. 2, above. 7. Will the project change the amount of surface water in any water body? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 6, above. 8. Will the project result in substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Yes Maybe No N/A X Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 has issued a water availability letter for the proposed project. PP10:20:92 11:28W:\STFRPT,PC 39 D. Plant Life 1. Will the project result in a substantial change in the diversity or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? Yes Maybe No N/A X No rare or endangered plant or animal species were observed or are expected to occur on the project site. Project impacts include removal of coastal sage scrub and grassland vegetation. 2. Are any unique, rare, or endangered species of plants present on the project site? (See State and Federal listings and California Native Plant Society, Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants.) Yes Maybe No N/A Refer to Response No. 1, above. 3. Will the project result in the introduction of invasive species of plants into the area? Yes Maybe No N/A X 4. Will the proposal result in the reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project site is not used for the growing of any agricultural crop and is not considered prime or statewide important farmland. E. Animal Life 1. Will the project result in a reduction in the diversity or numbers of any species of animals (birds; land PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 40 animals, including reptiles; fish and shellfish, benthic organisms; or insects)? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to response No. D.1. 2. Will the project restrict the range of or otherwise affect any rare or endangered animal species? Yes Maybe No N/A X No rare or endangered animal species have been identified within the project limits or within the immediate vicinity of the project site. 3. Will the project result in a deterioration of any significant wildlife habitat? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. D.2. F. Noise 1. Will the project result in increases to existing noise levels? Yes Maybe No N/A X While the proposed subdivision of the property into 4 single family residential lots would result in additional residential related noise, the change in noise levels is not expected to be significant. PP10:20:92 11:2BpmA:\STFRPT.PC 41 2. Will the project result in the exposure of people to conditionally acceptable or unacceptable noise levels based on Figure 3 in the City's Noise Element? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project will not result in the exposure of people to conditionally acceptable or unacceptable noise levels. The proposed single - family homes would be set back a sufficient distance from Walnut Canyon Road so as to not be impacted by vehicular noise. G. Light and Glare 1. Will the project result in new light or glare? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project will result in new light and glare once additional residences are built; however, no significant impacts are expected due to the fact that only three new single - family homes will be constructed and residential lighting for this type of project is expected to be low intensity. H. Land Use 1. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? Yes Maybe No N/A X No land use impacts are expected to result from the proposal since it is consistent with the current General Plan land use designation and the current zoning. 2. Are adjoining or planned land uses incompatible with the proposed project, so that a substantial or potentially substantial interface problem would be created? Yes Maybe No N/A X The closest residence is located approximately 500 feet to the PP10:10:91 11:18pmA :\STFRPT.PC 42 I. J. south of the proposed subdivision. Therefore, no interface problem is expected. 3. Could the project serve to encourage the development of presently undeveloped areas or result in increases in the development intensity of existing developed areas (examples include the introduction of new or expanded public utilities, and new industrial, commercial, or recreational facilities)? The project would not encourage undeveloped areas or result in intensity of existing developed of public utilities is required. Natural Resources Yes Maybe No N/A X- the development of presently increases in the development areas. Only minor expansion 1. Will the project result in substantial depletion of any nonrenewable resource? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project will not result in substantial depletion of any nonrenewable resource. No conversion of agricultural land would result; the project site is not considered prime or statewide important agricultural land. 2. Will the project result in the conversion of agricultural land to nonagricultural use or impairment of the agricultural productivity of agricultural land? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to response No. 1, above. Risk of Upset and Human Health 1. Will the project involve or be subject to a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radioactive materials) in the event of an PP10:20:92 11:28PMA:\STFRPT.PC 43 accident or upset condition? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed single - family residential project is not expected to result in any accident, health hazard, or upset condition which would affect human health. 2. Is the project within or adjacent to a high fire hazard area as defined by the Ventura County Fire Protection District? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project site is not considered a high fire hazard area. The Ventura County Fire Protection District has identified that the proposed primary and secondary access to the project site will allow for adequate fire protection. 3. Will the proposal result in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard and /or the exposure of people to potential health hazards? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 1, above. R. Population 1. Will the project alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project is not expected to significantly alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population in Moorpark (refer also to Public Services discussion in this Initial Study). The proposal would provide 3 -M additional homes, consistent with existing zoning and the General Plan. PP10:10 :91 11:18PmA :\STFRPT.PC 44 L. Housing 1. Will the proposal require the removal of any housing unit(s)? Yes Maybe No N/A X There are no existing residential units on the project site; therefore, no demolition or displacement is required. 2. Will the proposal reduce currently available low and very -low income housing through changes in use or demolition? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 1, above. 3. Will the proposal require the displacement of people from the project site? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to Response No. 1, above. M. Transportation /Circulation 1. Will the proposal result in the generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? (Identify estimated a.m. and p.m. peak hour trips and average daily vehicle trips generated by the project.) Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project would not result in the generation of substantial additional vehicular trips due to the fact that only 4 single - family residential lots will be created. PP10:20:91 11:28pmA:\5TFRPT.PC 45 2. Will the proposal result in a cumulative impact to the existing or planned transportation systems? Yes Maybe No N/A X According to the traffic study prepared by Thomas Montgomery and Associates, for Tentative Tract Map No. 4652, the street system in the vicinity of the study site is now operating at acceptable levels of service (LOS) at six of the seven existing study area intersections. The intersection of Spring Road, High Street, and Los Angeles Avenue is currently operating in excess of design capacity during the morning peak travel period; however, the addition of site- generated traffic would not alter these conditions to any significant degree at this time, and the Highway 118 /Highway 23 direct connection will reduce peak hour traffic at this intersection in the future. (Significant adverse impact is defined as an increase in ICU values of two points or more at intersections operating at, or in excess of, design capacity.) At total future cumulative demand levels, the Los Angeles Avenue /Gabbert Road /Tierra Rejada Road and Los Angeles Avenue /Moorpark Avenue intersections would operate in excess of capacity during either morning or evening peak travel periods (LOS E). The traffic study concludes, however, that the impacts of site - generated traffic at these locations would be insignificant. If State Route 118 is extended west to Gabbert Road or beyond, all intersections analyzed in the traffic study for this project would operate at acceptable levels of service with or without site - generated traffic demands. The Traffic Study also identifies that due to total future cumulative daily traffic demands at Broadway and Walnut Canyon Road, this intersection should be redesigned to facilitate the eastbound -to- southbound and the northbound -to- westbound movements. Transportation /Circulation Mitigation: Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall deposit with the City a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution rate at the time of final map approval. If previous payment of this contribution can be demonstrated to the City's satisfaction, this condition shall be waived. PP10:20:9211:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 46 Monitoring: Required contributions for funding circulation improvements will be collected by the City Engineer's Office prior to final map approval. 3. Will the proposal result in an increased demand for off - site parking? Yes Maybe No N/A X Parking will be provided for the residential structures consistent with City Code requirements. No increased demand for off -site parking is expected. 4. Will the proposal result in an increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians? Yes Maybe No N/A X The addition of three additional dwelling units is not expected to result in a significant increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians N. Public Services Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services such as police and fire protection, schools, parks or recreational facilities, or other governmental services? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project would not require additional fire protection or police protection personnel, and schools are not expected to be affected. Fees related to fire and police protection and school fees would have to be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. The project is also not expected to impact park and recreational facilities. The City imposes a park and recreational fee as a standard residential subdivision condition of approval. PP10 :20:92 11:28pmA: \STF"T.PC 47 O. Enemy Will the proposal result in the use of excessive amounts of fuel or energy? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposed project would only result in 4 single - family residential lots and, therefore, is not expected to use substantial amounts of fuel or energy, substantially increase demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy. P. Utilities Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to utilities, including power or natural gas, communications systems, water, sewer, storm water drainage, solid waste disposal, and street lighting annexation and /or improvements? Yes Maybe No N/A X The proposal may result in the need for new connections to existing electrical, natural gas, telephone, water, and sewer facilities, but would not create excessive demands on the existing systems. Solid waste collection and disposal would be by the private collection service which has a franchise agreement with the City for that area of Moorpark. Drainage issues are discussed under Item C.2. in this Initial Study. Ventura County Waterworks District 1 has identified that there are 8 -inch and 16 -inch water lines in Walnut Canyon Road. The applicant would be required to install all necessary on -site and off -site water facilities that will meet the District's standards. Q. Aesthetics 1. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Yes Maybe No N/A X PP10:20:9211:28PmA:\STFRPT.PC 48 The proposal is not expected to result in negative aesthetic impacts due to the imposition of the following mitigation measure. Aesthetic Mitigation: * In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. * A complete landscape plan (2 sets), together with specifications and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, generally in accordance with the Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval prior to grading permit approval. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over three (3) feet in height, and all common areas proposed to be maintained by the property owner. The purpose of the landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three ( 3 ) feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees lost as a result of construction. All plant species utilized shall be drought tolerant. The subdivider shall bear the cost of the landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and of final landscape inspection. The landscaping shall be in place and receive final inspection prior to recordation of the map. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping specifications, planting details, and design specifications and subject to the following: a. The final design of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban landscaping, and pedestrian paths within the project limits are subject to approval of the Director of Community development. b. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed utilities shall be shown on the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with landscaping and /or a wall. C. All landscaped pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape appearance. All pedestrian walkway plans shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. PP20:20:92 12:28pmA: \STPRPT.PC 49 d. Any turf plantings associated with the project shall be drought tolerant, low water using variety. e. Landscaping at site entrances and exits and at any intersection within the development shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver from another moving vehicle or pedestrian. f. Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent landscaping identified in the approved landscape plan. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining the irrigation system and all landscaping. The subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. g. The subdivider shall agree to provide the necessary maintenance easements to the City for those designated common landscape areas. The subdivider shall maintain the right to protest the amount and spread of any proposed assessment in relation to the formation of a landscape maintenance assessment district, if and when created by the City. The subdivider shall record a covenant to this effect. h. The subdivider shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of easements adjacent to public and private roads for all slope areas adjacent to roadways that are proposed to be landscaped. i. The use of native and /or drought- tolerant shrubs and trees shall be utilized for landscaping purposes in order to stabilize graded slopes and encourage the return of some wildlife species displaced from the project site as a result of grading activities. Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their original plantings and invade native habitats such as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall not be used. Monitoring: Prior to grading permit approval, the Community Development Department will ensure that the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved. PP10:10:9211:28pmA :\STF"T.PC 50 2. Will the project result in the loss, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical features such as a natural canyon, rock outcrop, ridgeline, or hillside with a slope in excess of 25 percent? Yes Maybe No N/A X As discussed under Item No. A of this Initial Study, the project does involve grading of slopes in excess of 20 percent; however areas to be graded will predominantly not be visible from off -site. Mitigation is proposed to minimize grading and erosion impacts. Refer to Responses A.1 and A.5. 3. Will the project result in the loss of a distinctive landmark tree or stand of mature trees? Yes Maybe No N/A X The project will not result in the loss of mature trees. R. Archaeological /Historical 1. Is there a potential that the proposal will result in the alteration or destruction of an archaeological or historical site? Yes Maybe No N/A X No archaeological or historical sites have been identified within the vicinity of the project site. 2. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to an archaeological site or historic building, structure, or object? Yes Maybe No N/A X Refer to response No. 1, above. S. Mandatory Findings of Significance 1. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the PP10:10:92 11:28pmA:\5TFRPT.PC 51 habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Yes Maybe No N/A X Based on the responses to the checklist questions, and the proposed mitigation measures, the project will not result in a significant effect on the environment. 2. Does the project have the potential to achieve short- term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long -term impacts will endure well into the future.) Yes Maybe No N/A X Based on the responses to the checklist questions, and the proposed mitigation measures, the project will not result in a significant effect on the environment. 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant. The term "cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Yes Maybe No N/A X PP10:20:91 11:18pmA: \STFRPT.PC 52 Based on the responses to the checklist questions, and the proposed mitigation measures, the project will not result in a significant cumulative impact. 4. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Yes Maybe No N/A X Based on the responses to the checklist questions, and the proposed mitigation measures, the project will not result in a significant effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly. V. REFERENCES: The references used in responding to this questionnaire include the following: 1. Gold Coast GeoServices, Inc., Geologic /Geotechnical Engineering Report, July 8, 1992. 2. EIR for Ventura County General Plan- -Land Use Element for the Moorpark Area. 3. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map, Community Panel Number 060712 0005 A, September 29, 1986. 4. General Plan of the City of Moorpark. 5. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trio Generation, 1987. 6. Thomas S. Montgomery and Associates, Tract 4652 Traffic St_ udy, February 5, 1991. 7. U.S.G.S. Topographic Quadrangle Maps for Moorpark. 8. Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, Guidelines for the Preparation of Air Quality Impact Analyses, 1989. 9. Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, Ventura County Air Quality Management Plan, 1988. 10. Zoning Ordinance of the City of Moorpark. PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 53 VI. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures, described on an attached page, could be applied to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION should be prepared. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ADDENDUM to an existing certified ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. October 20, 1992 Date o zJ Zr Z' Date Paul Porter, Senior Planner Ja Aifuilera, Director of mmunity Development PP10:20:92 11:28pmA:\STFRPT.PC 54 CITY OF MOORPARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 799 MOORPARK AVENUE MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA 93021 NEGATIVE DECLARATION % MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1. Entitlement: Tentative Tract Map No. 4773 2. Applicant: Abe Guny 3. Proposal: The proposed project is the subdivision of a 20.68 -acre property into 4 single - family lots zoned Rural Exclusive - 5 acre minimum) RE -5 acre. The proposed parcel sizes are: Lot 1 - 5.00 net acres, Lot 2 - 5.25 gross acres ( 5.00 net acres) . Lot 3 - 5.20 net acres and Lot 4 is 5.24 gross acres (5.00 net acres). This subdivision is a resubdivision of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 4278 (corrected to P.M. 4281, as per map recorded in Book 49, Pages 39 and 40 of Parcel Maps in the Ventura County Recorder's Office. 4. Location & Parcel Numbers l: The project site is located just west of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and just north of Casey Road (Assessor Parcel No. 511- 0- 24 -18). The address of the existing dwelling located on Lot No. 3 is 7250 Walnut Canyon Road. 5. Responsible Agencies: Caltrans II. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS: An initial study was conducted by the Community Development Department to evaluate the potential effects of this project upon the environment. Based upon the findings contained in the attached initial study, it has been determined that this project could not have a significant effect upon the environment. Mitigated Negative Declaration Only: Potentially significant impacts identified in the Initial Study can be satisfactorily mitigated through adoption of the mitigation measures listed in the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program as conditions of approval. III. PUBLIC REVIEW: 1. Public Notice: Publication of a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area. PP10:20:9211:28pmA: \STFRPT.PC 2. Document Posting Period: November 5 to 26, 1992 3. Mailing of notices to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the project site. Prepared by: October 20, 1992 Date Approved by: ,Time Aguilera, Director of Community Development 1012V y Date PP20 :20:921I:28p .- \STFRPT.PC 56 Paul Porter Senior Planner October 20, 1992 Date Approved by: ,Time Aguilera, Director of Community Development 1012V y Date PP20 :20:921I:28p .- \STFRPT.PC 56 MITIGATION /MONITORING PROGRAM FOR VTT 4773 Geotechnical /Grading Mitigation: * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan consistent with the tentative map, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. Cut and fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2:1 (horizontal /vertical). Contour grading of all slopes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the City Engineer. a. An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. b. All haul routes shall be approved by the City engineer. On -site haul routes shall be limited to graded areas only. C. All borrow /fill sites outside of the subdivision's boundaries shall be identified on the approved Grading Plan. The City shall be notified two days prior to any import /export operation and the route to be used shall be approved by the City Engineer. Borrow /fill sites located within different phased grading areas must be approved by the City Council. * The subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, detailed Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Reports. Each report shall be prepared by a Registered Professional Geology or Geotechnical Engineer certified in the State of California. The geotechnical report shall include a investigation with regard to liquefaction, expansive soils, and seismic safety. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils and Geology Reports. Review of the reports by the City's consultant will be required. In addition to standard grading plan check fees, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs related to the consultant reviews, including the City's overhead and administrative costs. Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the Community Development Department and the City Engineer's Office will review the submitted grading PP11:19:92111:47arM:\X1TN0N.PGN 1 plan, soils and geotechnical report, and the comments from the City's geotechnical consultant and shall ensure that all aspects of grading including site preparation, grading and fill placement, keying and benching will be done in accordance with the City of Moorpark Grading Ordinance and in accordance with Building Code requirements. Erosion Control Mitigation: * An erosion control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with the grading plan. Erosion control measures shall be in place and functional between October 15th & April 15th. Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. Monitoring: Prior to approval of the grading permit, the City Engineer will make a determination as to whether this condition shall be imposed. Air Ouality Mitigation: * During the smog season (May - October) the subdivider 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 subdivider shall ensure that contractors properly maintain and operate construction equipment and use direct injection diesel engines or gasoline powered engines if feasible. * Temporary irrigation, hydroseeding and /or erosion control measures, if required by the City Engineer, shall be implemented on all temporary grading. Temporary grading is defined in this section to be any grading partially completed and any disturbance of existing natural conditions due to construction activity. These measures will apply to temporary grading activity that remains or is anticipated to remain unfinished or undisturbed in its altered condition for a period of time greater than sixty days or the beginning of the rainy season, whichever comes first. * Dust generation produced during grading shall be suppressed by the following activities: a. All active portions of construction site shall be watered sufficiently to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Complete coverage watering shall occur at least twice daily, preferably in the late morning and after work is PP11:19:91 11I:97amA:\MITM0N.PGM 2 done for the day. b. All material excavation or grading shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. c. All trucks importing or exporting fill to or from the Tract shall use tarpaulins to cover the load. d. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds greater than 20 miles per hour (mph) averaged over one hour. e. All unimproved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically and the vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph. f. Streets adjacent to the area being graded shall be swept as needed to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. g. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized at all times. Monitoring: Dust control mitigation measures are enforced by the Air Pollution Control District and by the City Engineer's Office during the grading and infrastructure construction period. Drainaae Mitigation * The subdivider shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, drainage plans, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development: a. Quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses, drainage areas and patterns, diversions, collection systems, flood hazard areas, sumps and drainage courses. Hydrology shall be per the current Ventura County Standards except as follows: b. All catch basins in sump locations shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm; PP11:19:92111:47aM: \MITX0N.PGM 3 C. All catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 50- year storm; d. All catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that depth of water at intake shall equal the depth of the approach flows; e. All culverts shall carry a 100 -year frequency storm; f. Drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or secondary roadways; g. Under a 50 -year frequency storm, the common driveway shall be provided with a minimum of one 10 foot travel lane. h. Drainage to adjacent parcels shall not be increased or concentrated by this development. All drainage measures necessary to mitigate storm water flows shall be provided by the subdivider. i. If the land is to be occupied is in an area of special flood hazard, the subdivider shall notify all potential buyers of this hazard condition. j. All flows from brow ditches shall be deposited into the storm drain system or other approved drainage device prior to entering the driveway. If necessary, the storm drain shall be extended beyond the public right -of -way through easements to eliminate surface flow between lots, both storm drain and any required easements outside right -of -way shall be maintained by the Homeowners' /Property owners' Association or as required by the City Engineer. k. All bench drains shall be constructed of tan colored concrete as approved by the Director of Community Development. 1. Drainage shall be designed and installed with all necessary appurtenances to safely contain and convey storm flows to their final point of discharge subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. * The subdivider shall provide for all necessary on -site and off -site storm drain facilities required by the City to accommodate upstream and on -site flows. Facilities, as approved by the City, shall be as delineated on the tentative map or as shown on the final plans. Either on -site retention basins or storm water acceptance deeds from off -site property owners must be specified. These facilities must also be PP11:19:92 /11 :47amA :�MITMON.PGM 4 acceptable to the Ventura County Public Works Agency as required. Monitoring: Prior to final map approval, the City Engineer will ensure that drainage plans are adequate, that required contributions have been received, and that the CC &R's include provisions for adequate maintenance of on -site drainage facilities. Storm Water Mitigation: * The subdivider shall demonstrate for each building pad to the satisfaction of the City Engineer as follows: a. Adequate protection from a 100 -year frequency storm; b. Feasible access during a 50 -year frequency storm. Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County Standards. Monitoring: Prior to Final Map approval, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the City Engineer that each building pad meets the above stated requirements. Transportation /Circulation Mitigation: * Prior to final map approval, the applicant shall deposit with the City a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. The actual deposit shall be the then current Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution rate at the time of final map approval. If previous payment of this contribution can be demonstrated to the City's satisfaction, this condition shall be waived. Monitoring: Required contributions for funding circulation improvements will be collected by the City Engineer's Office prior to final map approval. Aesthetic Mitigation: * In order to reduce the visual impact of constructed slopes, the top and toe of these slopes shall be rounded off. Also, the grading plan shall indicate the manner in which the graded slopes shall be blended with the natural slope of the site. PP11 :19:92 /11:97amA: \MITMON.PGM 5 * A complete landscape plan (2 sets), together with specifications and a maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, generally in accordance with the Ventura County Guide to Landscape Plans, and shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval prior to grading permit approval. The landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation specifications for manufactured slopes over three (3) feet in height, and all common areas proposed to be maintained by the property owner. The purpose of the landscaping shall be to control erosion, prevent aesthetic impacts to adjacent property owners, mitigate the visual impacts of all manufactured slopes three ( 3 ) feet or more in height, and to replace mature trees lost as a result of construction. All plant species utilized shall be drought tolerant. The subdivider shall bear the cost of the landscape plan review, installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, and of final landscape inspection. The landscaping shall be in place and receive final inspection prior to recordation of the map. The final landscape plans shall include landscaping specifications, planting details, and design specifications and subject to the following: a. The final design of all sidewalks, barrier walls, streetscape elements, urban landscaping, and pedestrian paths within the project limits are subject to approval of the Director of Community development. b. Backflow preventers, transformers, or other exposed utilities shall be shown on the landscape plan(s) and shall be screened with landscaping and /or a wall. C. All landscaped pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing streetscape appearance. All pedestrian walkway plans shall be subject to approval of the Director of Community Development. d. Any turf plantings associated with the project shall be drought tolerant, low water using variety. e. Landscaping at site entrances and exits and at any intersection within the development shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver from another moving vehicle or pedestrian. f. Irrigation shall be provided for all permanent landscaping identified in the approved landscape plan. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining the irrigation system and all landscaping. The subdivider shall replace any dead plants and make any necessary PPII:I9 :92 1II:47amA :\NITNON.PGM repairs to the irrigation system consistent with the landscape plan approved for the subdivision. g. The subdivider shall agree to provide the necessary maintenance easements to the City for those designated common landscape areas. The subdivider shall maintain the right to protest the amount and spread of any proposed assessment in relation to the formation of a landscape maintenance assessment district, if and when created by the City. The subdivider shall record a covenant to this effect. h. The subdivider shall provide an irrevocable offer of dedication of easements adjacent to public and private roads for all slope areas adjacent to roadways that are proposed to be landscaped. i. The use of native and /or drought - tolerant shrubs and trees shall be utilized for landscaping purposes in order to stabilize graded slopes and encourage the return of some wildlife species displaced from the project site as a result of grading activities. Exotic plants which are known to spread beyond their original plantings and invade native habitats such as Pampus Grass, Spanish Broom, and Tamarisk shall not be used. Monitoring: Prior to grading permit approval, the Community Development Department will ensure that the landscape plan has been reviewed and approved. PP11 :19:91 /11:47amA: \MITMOM.PGM 7 D S m z -I A 1 �E 1 I` A/PIF, rrf v rr t e if ,w(/ /4:F�oGN 'B r 1/4i1f' m.• wA.., ww 1 ff 4 - �^ t TY ;a :p c;=rP3H- OT9S: TOIAL AREA: 20 b8 ACRES iOiAL I;tJ)'F3EA OF I.ols: 4 SE1;En F' )"FIlVPfE SEF T1C Sl'STEI S W"Tpj: VE1 f llflk � jlo Y i A IER'nCRh.S I:l ST. S GAS. 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