CC 2019-08-13_08g Acceptance of Public Improvements_Tract 3054 Oak Arbors
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BILL ROBESON, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BY: ROBIN DICKERSON, CITY ENGINEER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 3054 - OAK ARBORS - BY S&S HOMES
DATE: AUGUST 13, 2019
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Accepting easements and public improvements for Tract 3054 allows the City to release
the bonds and start the one-year warranty period.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
As previously approved, the maintenance of the new public improvements will add to the
overall costs of the City infrastructure maintenance program.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting easements and public
improvements for Tract 3054.
BACKGROUND:
The project site is approximately 2.15 acres in size, zoned Single Family Residential (SF)
and is comprised of two (2) parcels, one with an existing residence. The project site is
surrounded on all sides by single family residential use, is fairly flat, contains
approximately 20 oak trees and a 240’ long row of eucalyptus trees. The neighborhood
is characterized by the presence of large oak trees located throughout neighboring lots.
The Planning Commission approved Tract 3054, consisting of seven (7) residential lots,
on May 5, 2015. The Final Tract Map 3054 was recorded on June 6, 2016.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The improvement plans were approved in April 26, 2016. The improvements were
completed by the developer in June 2019. The City Engineer inspected the improvements
and found them to be in substantial conformance to the approved plans on July 2, 2019.
“As-built” improvement plans were submitted to the City on June 20, 2019. Operation
and Maintenance Agreements have been recorded for all 7 lots in accordance with City
Municipal Code 13.24.110.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 3054
AUGUST 13, 2019
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
1. Approve staff’s recommendation;
2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation;
3. Modify as appropriate and approve staff’s recommendation; or
4. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The acceptance of public improvements is required to release bonds.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission on May 5,
2015, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA
Guidelines and the City of Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for implementation of
CEQA.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments have
been received.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 3054 -
ARBOR OAKS - CONSTRUCTED BY S&S HOMES
WHEREAS, Arroyo Grande Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map
3054 on May 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the project was conditioned to complete certain public improvements
pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 15-2224 adopted by the Arroyo Grande
Planning Commission on May 5, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Final Tract Map 3054 was recorded on June 6, 2016 with the San Luis
Obispo County Recorder’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the developer constructed the improvements required by the conditions of
approval for Tract 3054 in June 2019; and
WHEREAS, staff has inspected the improvements on July 2, 2019 and find they are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby accepts public improvements for Tract 3054 including public curb, gutter,
sidewalk on Ash Street, water lines, and sewer lines.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of August, 2019.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HEATHER WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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