CITY OF CITRUS HEIGHTS Planning Department 6237 Fountain Square Drive Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 725-2448 DATE: May 17, 2005 TO: Mike Evans Mike Williams 3111 Sunset Blvd. Suite One Baker-Williams Engineering Group P.O. Box 5099 6020 Rutland Dr. Suite 19 El Dorado Hills, CA 95672 Carmichael, CA 95608 FROM: Planning Department FILE #: PM-04-08 and TP-05-09 On May 12, 2005, the Planning Commission APPROVED a TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP to subdivide an existing parcel of 1.2 acres in size, for the creation of five single-family residential lots; the Planning Commission also APPROVED a TREE PERMIT to allow encroachment into the dripline of several Ordinance size Oak trees and removal of one Oak tree subject to the conditions ofapproval contained herein. EXPIRATION DATE You have three (3) year from the date of the Planning Commission approval in which to effectuate the recording of the Parcel Map, before the Planning Commission s actions become null and void. The expiration date of this request is May 12, 2008. EXTENSION OF PERMIT You may request that a permit be extended for a period up to a maximum of one (1) year. An application for an extension shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the expiration date indicated above. No notice will be sent to you prior to the date of permit expiration. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REQUESTING ANY EXTENSION. APPEAL PROCEDURE Any person dissatisfied with an act or determination of the Planning Commission relating to provisions of the Code may appeal the action by filing a written notice and payment of the appropriate appeal fee with the Secretary of the Planning Commission not later than ten (10) calendar days after the day on which the determination was made. TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Notice to Applicant - Page 2 1) Comply with all adopted City of Citrus Heights Codes and regulations, including but not limited to the Citrus Heights Municipal Code & Zoning Ordinance, Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code and Sacramento County Environmental Health Department Standards. 2) The development approved by this action is the creation of five (5) residential lots as described in the staff report and all associated Exhibits and Attachments. [Planning] 3) The tentative subdivision map is valid for three (3) years from the date of approval by the Planning Commission; expiration of the map would be three (3) years after the Planning Commission s approval, May 12, 2008, unless a time extension has been granted. [Planning] 4) The applicant shall provide proof of payment of Quimby Act fees, in-lieu of land dedication, to the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District prior to the final recordation of the final map. [Park and Recreation] 5) The applicant shall dedicate, by final map, all street right-of-way and all necessary easements, as shown on the Tentative map, including a 15 storm drain easement for the benefit of APN 204-0190- 016. Location of the mentioned storm drain easement shall consider preservation measures to minimize impacts of the protected Oak trees currently on site. [Engineering/Planning] 6) The applicant shall construct the following missing street improvements on Van Maren Lane and Calvin Drive: curb, gutter and sidewalks. Required street improvements on Calvin Drive shall be designed to mitigate construction impacts on the protected Oak trees. [Engineering/Planning] 7) The applicant shall provide all utility services to each lot including sanitary sewers, 1 inch minimum water service, electrical power, gas, telephone, cable T.V. (if applicable). All utilities, including any existing overhead lines, must be under grounded at the expense of the developer unless deemed to be infeasible by the City. [Engineering] 8) The applicant shall submit a hydrology report, prepared in accordance with the City s standards, for subject development and adjacent streets, to determine storm runoff and disposal recommendations. The hydrology study, including method of disposal of storm water runoff, shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to final map approval. Additional flood control improvements may be required as a condition of the final map approval as a result of findings of the hydrology report. The study parameters include the drainage shed for the pipe through the new lots. The 100-year overland release of the area in the study and the ultimate gutter line profiles to meet the drainage requirements for the street on this lot and the church lot next door. If pipe for the church through these lots needs relocating, the new pipe must be 12 inches in diameter, PVC SDR 35 or RCP. Relocation of the drainage pipe shall consider the least disruptive location to the projected Oak trees currently on site.[engineering/planning] 9) The applicant shall implement pre and post construction best management practices to minimize pollutants entering the storm system. The plan must be submitted to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to any grading work. [Engineering] 10) The applicant shall be required to provide common access and drainage easements/agreements for all drives and drainage facilities which cross proposed or existing lot lines. [Engineering] 11) The applicant shall apply to annex the subdivision to the City s Street Light Maintenance District (contact CSA-1). [Engineering] 12) The applicant shall obtain approval by the City Engineer of all new street lights (three type A street light poles). The applicant shall install one street light between lots 1 and 2 on Van Maren Lane, install one at the side of lot 2 near the curb end return and install one at the center of lot 5 with approximately 220
Notice to Applicant - Page 3 feet of spacing. [Engineering] 13) The applicant shall ensure that any existing street lights cut for new service or finish with curb and gutter may require an asphalt concrete overlay (1.5 inches overlay of Calvin Drive of the affected area). [Engineering] 14) The applicant shall contact CSD-1 for development fees that will be due prior to recordation of the final map. [Engineering] 15) The applicant shall dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement for underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to all public street rights-of-ways. [SMUD] 16) The applicant shall install a separate connection for each parcel to the public sewer system; connection to the public sewer system must be to the satisfaction of CSD-1. Sacramento County Improvement Standards apply to sewer construction as well. [CSD- 1] 17) The applicant shall not be permitted to connect sewer service laterals to the Van Maren Lane 33 inch trunk line. Private sewer laterals will only be permitted to connect directly to collector sewer lines. [CSD -1 18) The applicant shall provide water service to each lot as part of the water system to the satisfaction of the Water District. Installation of the water distribution system shall be by the developer s contractor at the developer s expense [CHWD] 19) The applicant shall meet the requirements of the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District prior to approval of any building permits. [Fire] 20) The applicant shall submit and receive approval of a quitclaim request to the County which currently holds title and interest of APN 211-0331-003 and 211-0331-004 in order to merge the mentioned parcels with the subject property prior to approval of a final map [Planning and Engineering] 21) The applicant shall provide first floor elevations two feet above the flood plain elevation as depicted in Exhibit A for lots 3, 4 and 4. [Planning and Engineering] 22) The applicants shall obtain a Development Plan Review Permit (DPR) if the all lots are constructed under one development project prior to the release of any building permits. [Planning] 23) The applicant shall construct a solid masonry wall or woodcrete fence six (6) feet in height within the interior side of the north boundaries of lots 1, 3, 4 and 5 prior to final approval of any building permits. The design of the wall shall require approval by the Community Development Director or designee. [Planning] 24) The applicant shall ensure that if during excavation or construction activities any cultural resources are encountered, the City shall be immediately notified. In addition, if any human remains are discovered, the Sacramento County Coroner must also be immediately notified. The construction activities shall also be periodically monitored by an archaeologist. [Planning] PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT 25) The applicant shall contact PG&E prior to any work on their facilities. [PG&E]
Notice to Applicant - Page 4 26) The applicant is required to pay all appropriate City Development Fees and Special District development fees at the time of Building Permit issuance. 27) 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 Map challenging the validity of the Tentative Map or any Project Approval or any Subsequent Project Approval, or otherwise arising out of or stemming from this Tentative 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] TREE PERMIT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1) The applicant shall submit a tree impact assessment report. The tree impact assessment report shall include all preservation measures, including details for modified sidewalks and driveways that the applicant shall undertake during construction to ensure the long-term health and safety of the trees. The impact assessment report shall take into account improvement plans that show any encroachment into the driplines of any protected native Oak trees. [Planning] 2) No activity within the dripline of any oak tree beyond that identified within this report is permitted without approval from the Planning Department. Only those trees identified as appropriate for removal, in accordance with Exhibit A are authorized for removal, in accordance with the information provided earlier in this staff report. Tree species other than Oaks identified for removal are approved for removal in accordance with Exhibit A: [Planning] 3) All recommendations contained in the Arborist Report shall be incorporated as part of these conditions except as modified herein. This includes: Maintenance pruning to remove deadwood and excessive weight and minor clearance pruning; Regrading and mulching as indicated; Deep root fertilization; and Installation of cable system when called for. [Planning] 4) The conditions of approval shall be distributed to all contractors and subcontractors who have access to the site. It is the responsibility of the property owners and contractor to inform all subcontractors of the native oak tree preservation requirements. [Planning]
Notice to Applicant - Page 5 PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT 5) A fencing plan shall be shown on the approved site plan demonstrating the dripline for the affected trees. The fencing plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to the placement of the protective fencing. [Planning] 6) The applicant shall install a minimum of a five-foot high chain link fence (or acceptable alternative) at the outermost edge of the dripline of the oak trees. Signs must be installed by the applicant on the temporary fence at least two (2) equidistant locations to be clearly visible from the front of the lot. The size of each sign shall be a minimum of two feet (2 ) by two feet (2 ) and must contain the following language: WARNING THIS FENCE SHALL NOT BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT (Planning) 7) The applicant shall contact the Planning Department to inspect and approve the temporary fencing and signs around the protected zones before beginning any construction. [Planning] 8) All pruning shall be completed prior to the beginning of construction. Pruning shall be done by an Arborist or under the direct supervision of a Certified Arborist, in conformance with International Society of Arboriculturalists (I.S.A.) standards. [Planning] 9) Any watering or deep root fertilization which the arborist deems necessary to protect the health of the trees due to the construction impacts shall be completed by the applicant, prior to occupancy. [Planning] 10) A utility trenching plan shall be submitted which demonstrates that the trenching-pathway for all utilities will be located outside the dripline of all retained oak tree. If this mitigation is not feasible other mitigation measures offered by a certified arborist and accepted by the Community Development Director must be made. [Planning] 11) Replacement planting of Oak trees shall be completed so that for each inch of Oak tree removed that is greater than 6 in diameter, a replacement 15-gallon size Oak tree shall be planted in its place within a the subject property. The applicants must submit a planting plan to the City to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or pay into the City s tree preservation fund. [Planning] DURING CONSTRUCTION AND PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF AN OCCUPANCY PERMIT 12) The following information must be located on-site during construction activities: Arborist s report Approved site plan including fencing plan Conditions of approval for the Tree Permit 13) To avoid root injury, any excavation within the dripline shall be conducted with hand tools. [Planning] 14) A certified arborist shall monitor any excavation within the dripline of any oak tree. [Planning] 15) All finished grading shall ensure that no water will collect within the dripline of any native oak tree. [Planning] 16) Submit and receive approval of a Landscape and Irrigation Plan for any landscaping within the dripline of any oak tree. Only low-water usage plantings may be planted under the dripline of any oak tree. [Planning]
Notice to Applicant - Page 6 17) If any native ground surface fabric within the dripline must be removed for any reason, it shall be replaced within forty-eight (48) hours. [Planning] 18) Storage of materials, equipment and vehicles is not permitted within the dripline of any oak tree. Vehicles and other heavy equipment shall not be operated within the dripline of any oak tree. [Planning] 19) The certified arborist shall immediately treat any severed or damaged roots (NOTE: Without exception, all digging shall be done using hand tools, no machine trenching shall be allowed in the dripline of any oak tree). Minor roots less than one (1) inch in diameter may be cut, but damaged roots shall be traced back and cleanly cut behind any split, cracked or damaged area. Major roots over one (1) inch in diameter may not be cut without approval of an arborist and any arborist recommendations shall be implemented. [Planning] 20) The temporary fencing shall remain in place throughout the entire construction period and shall not be removed without obtaining written authorization from the Planning Department. In no event shall the fencing be removed before the written authorization is received from the Planning Department. [Planning] 21) Within 5 days of the completion of the construction, a Certification Letter from a certified arborist shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department. The certification letter shall attest to all of the work (regulated activity) which was conducted in the dripline of the trees, either being in conformance with this permit or of the required mitigation still needing to be performed. [Planning] 22) 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 Permit challenging the validity of the Map or any Project Approval or any Subsequent Project Approval, or otherwise arising out of or stemming from this Permit. 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] NOTICE TO PROJECT APPLICANT All materials introduced at a public hearing or included with the project s staff report, including but not limited to exhibits, photographs, video or audio tapes, plan sets, architectural drawings, models, color and materials palettes, and maps must be retained by the Planning Department as a part of the public record for one year following the City s final action on the project. Official project file materials will be kept in conformance with the Department s adopted retention schedule. Color renderings and material boards will be disposed of after the project is built and the project receives a certificate of occupancy or at the end of one year, whichever is later.