CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2017 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Blair called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Commission Present: Blair, Cox, Lagomarsino, Middleton, Schaefer, Weiland. Absent: Duncan Staff Present: Bermudez, Flores, McDuffee, Mog, Ramsay 3. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Schaefer led the flag salute. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT None 5. CONSENT CALENDAR None 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 8053 HOLLY DRIVE: Project Planner Project Planner Bermudez presented a request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to create three (3) parcels from a single parcel located on the west side of Holly Drive, approximately 475 feet north of Cedar Drive. This Project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Project Planner Bermudez noted that Condition of Approval number 31 has been revised and the Commission was given a copy of the revised condition of approval. There was Planning Commission and staff discussion. Chair Blair opened the public hearing. Applicant Steve Norman, CNA Engineering, explained the design and how it will work. Christine Cahill asked that consideration be given to specific birds such as the yellow-billed magpie and said that the residents want to keep the area
as rural as possible. They don t want sidewalks and they want to protect the oak trees. Commissioner Schaffer asked for clarification on plans for sidewalks and curbs. Planning Manager McDuffee said that the Pedestrian Master Plan has planned sidewalks for Holly Drive on the east side only, however, that would be many years down the road. Project Planner Bermudez suggested that an additional condition of approval be added to include an environmental nesting survey. Chair Blair closed the public hearing. Planning Commission Comments Commissioner Schaffer said he can identify with the concerns. Commissioner Cox encouraged communication with the neighbors as the project progresses. Vice Chair Lagomarsino spoke on importance of defining property lines as it is challenging to determine where private property ends and public property begins. Commissioner Middleton said that protecting the environment is very important. Chair Blair said he is in support of this project and likes that the city is keeping the area as rural as possible. Chair Blair called for a motion. A. Motion to find that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under Class 15 of the CEQA Guidelines as a minor land division; and B. Motion to approve the Tentative Parcel Map creating three (3) lots subject to the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report as amended. M/S: Weiland/Middleton AYES: 6 (Blair, Cox, Lagomarsino, Middleton, Schaefer, Weiland) ABSENT: 1 (Duncan) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL General Conditions 2
1) The Tentative Parcel Map shall be exercised within a two (2) year period from the date of the approval. Extensions in time shall be subject to 106.64.070 of the Zoning Code and in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. [Planning] 2) The development approved by this action is the creation of three (3) residential lots as described in the staff report and all associated Exhibits and Attachments. [Planning] Prior to Recordation of Map 3) The applicant shall make efforts to abandon the existing access easement and cul-de-sac on Parcels 2 and 3. In the event that the property owner is unsuccessful in abandoning the easement, building setbacks shall be measured from the edge of any access easements. [Planning] 4) The Parcel Map shall have the following note: IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS The following improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Citrus Heights Standards within a reasonable time following approval of the Parcel Map and prior to issuance of any permit or other grant of approval for the development hereon created parcels. STREET: Class A Required (no sidewalks) SEWERS: Required DRAINAGE: Required WATER/HYDRANTS: As Required by Water and/or Fire Districts STREETLIGHT: Required 5) Prior to the recordation of the said parcel map, the applicant shall record, at the owner s expense, an agreement between the owner of the real property and the City. The agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the City and shall require that deed restrictions be placed on Parcels 1, 2, and 3 upon recordation of said parcel map. The agreement and the deed restrictions shall: a. Acknowledge the requirement of street improvements (Class A without sidewalks) along Holly Drive on Parcels 1 and 2 to be completed before approval of the Certificate(s) of Occupancy for any of Parcels 1, 2, or 3. b. Acknowledge that the entire cost of the required street frontage improvements shall be borne by the owner(s) of Parcels 1, 2, and 3. If the lots are held by separate owners at the time construction is 3
required, such costs shall be divided equally between all three parcels (Parcels 1, 2, and 3). c. Provide that the City, in the event of a default by the owner(s), is authorized but not obligated to cause construction of the street improvements to occur and to charge the entire cost and expense to the owner(s), including interest from the date of notice of the cost and expense until paid. If the parcels are under separate ownership at the time, the owners shall be jointly and severally liable for the City s costs and expenses. [GSD] 6) Prior to recording the map, applicant must pay the Quimby Act fees as determined by Sunrise Recreation and Parks District. [SRPD] 7) Any easements granted to the District for the water facilities will be prepared by the developer at the developer s expense. 8) Dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement for underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to all public street rights of ways. [SMUD] 9) Dedicate any private drive, ingress and egress easement, or Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and 10 feet adjacent thereto as a public utility easement for underground facilities and appurtenances. All access roads shall meet minimum SMUD requirements for access roads. [SMUD] 10) Any necessary future SMUD facilities located on the customer s property will require a dedicated SMUD easement. This will be determined prior to SMUD performing work on the customer s property. [SMUD] 11) A public sewer easement will be required to service to Parcel 3. All public sewer easements will be dedicated to SASD in a form approved by the District Engineer. All public sewer easements will be at least 20 feet in width and requires continuous access for installation and maintenance. SASD will only provide maintenance in public right-of-ways and dedicated sewer easements. [SASD] Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 12) The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures contained in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report, including the measure requiring bird nesting surveys if construction occurs between during the nesting season (Feb 1 Aug 31). [Planning] 13) Prior to issuance of a Building or Grading Permit, the applicant shall receive approval of a Tree Permit. The development of the parcels shall consider the existing protected trees that are located onsite during the design of the 4
project. Placement of structures within the dripline or the removal of protected trees shall be minimized to the best extent possible. [Planning] 14) Storm water runoff for Parcels 1 and 2 shall drain towards Holly Drive. Parcel 3 may drain into the existing open channel along the west property line. Please note: any alteration into the exiting channel may require approval from state and/or federal agencies. [GSD] 15) Site shall meet the pre and post Best Management Practices (BMP s) for Stormwater Mitigation per State of California requirements. [GSD] 16) The applicant shall contact all service providers prior to any work on their facilities. [Various Providers] 17) All development impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of each building permit. [GSD & Building] 18) SASD requires each parcel with a sewage source to have a separate connection to the public sewer system. Therefore, future construction of buildings or sewer sources on the resultant parcels will require additional sewer service laterals. [SASD] 19) Any construction and/or modification to the sewer system shall be to the satisfaction of SASD. SASD Design Standards apply to any onsite and offsite sewer construction. [SASD] 20) SASD and the Regional Sanitation District will require additional sewer impact fee payments in accordance with each District s Ordinances. Fees are to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits. Applicant should contact Permit Services Unit at (916) 876-6100 for sewer impact fee information. [SASD] 21) SMUD has existing 12kV facilities along the Holly Drive Boundary. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining all CalOSHA and State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 95 safety clearances during construction and upon building completion. If the required clearances cannot be maintained, the Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation. [SMUD] 22) Structural setbacks of less than 14 feet from SMUD facilities may create clearance issues. The developer shall meet with all utilities to ensure adequate setbacks are maintained. [SMUD] 23) To maintain adequate trench integrity, building foundations must have a minimum horizontal clearance of 5 feet from any SMUD trench. Developer 5
to verify with other utilities (Gas, Telephone, etc.) for their specific clearance requirements. [SMUD] 24) In the event the Applicant requires the relocation or removal of existing SMUD facilities on or adjacent to the subject property, the Applicant shall coordinate with SMUD. The Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation or removal. [SMUD] 25) SMUD reserves the right to use any portion of its easements on or adjacent to the subject property that it reasonably needs and shall not be responsible for any damages to the developed property within said easement that unreasonably interferes with those needs. 26) The Applicant shall comply with SMUD siting requirements (e.g., panel size/location, clearances from SMUD equipment, transformer location, service conductors). Information regarding SMUD siting requirements can be found at: https://www.smud.org/en/business/customer-service/supportand-services/design-construction-services.htm 27) Fire protection facilities and requirements will need to be determined by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. [CHWD & SMFD] 28) Please note that CHWD s normal operating water pressure in this area may exceed 80 psi, which may require a pressure regulating valve installation to meet local building codes. [CHWD] 29) The installation of three (3) separate 1-inch domestic metered service for Parcels 1, 2 and 3 will be required. [CHWD] 30) Installation of the water distribution facilities will be at the developer's expense. [CHWD] Prior to Final of a Building Permit 31) SMUD equipment shall be accessible to a 26,000 pound service vehicle in all weather. SMUD equipment shall be no further than 15 feet from a drivable surface. The drivable surface shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. [SMUD] 32) Frontage improvements along Holly Drive are required. Improvements include additional paving, installation of curb/gutter (if needed), streetlight, and installation of a storm drain system (if needed). The streetlight (Type B) shall be placed near the north property line and shall be located at the back of curb. The luminaire shall meet the most current LED standards as approved by the City. [GSD] 6
33) When the frontage improvements are installed, the existing fire hydrant along Holly Drive will need to be adjusted and/or relocated. [CHWD] 34) When the frontage improvements are installed, the existing water meter box along Holly Drive will need to be adjusted and/or relocated. [CHWD] 35) Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and consultants from any and all administrative, legal or equitable actions or other proceedings instituted by any person not a party to this Tentative Parcel Map challenging the validity of the Tentative Parcel Map or any Project Approval or any Subsequent Project Approval, or otherwise arising out of or stemming from this Tentative Parcel Map. Developer may select its own legal counsel to represent Developer s interests at Developer s sole cost and expense. The parties shall cooperate in defending such action or proceeding. Developer shall pay for City's costs of defense, whether directly or by timely reimbursement on a monthly basis. Such costs shall include, but not be limited to, all court costs and attorneys' fees expended by City in defense of any such action or other proceeding, plus staff and City Attorney time spent in regard to defense of the action or proceeding. The parties shall use best efforts to select mutually agreeable defense counsel but, if the parties cannot reach agreement, City may select its own legal counsel and Developer agrees to pay directly or timely reimburse on a monthly basis City for all such court costs, attorney fees, and time referenced herein. [Planning] 7. REGULAR CALENDAR A. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2013-2015: Project Planner Bermudez Project Planner Bermudez presented the General Plan Annual Progress Report. Chair Blair called for a motion. Motion to accept the General Plan Annual Report and forward the report to the City Council for their acceptance. M/S: Lagomarsino/Schaefer AYES: 6 (Blair, Cox, Lagomarsino, Middleton, Schaefer, Weiland) NOES: 1 (Duncan) 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM to the next meeting of December 13, 2017. 7
Respectfully Submitted, Karen Ramsay Planning Commission Secretary 8