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RESOLUTION NO. 2469
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 90.04 AND
VESTING TENT A TIVE TRACT MAP NO. 1997, FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTHWEST OF JAMES WAY IN THE "RANCHO GRANDE"
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Ordinance 186
C.S. in 1978 which approved the Rancho Grande Planned Development; and
WHEREAS, said Planned Development included approximately 163 acres which
were denoted as "unplanned areas" and for which more detailed development plans were
required; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Ordinance 302
C. S. in 1983 which approved a development agreement for the later phases of the Rancho
Grande Planned Development, including the portion which is the subject of these
applications; and
WHEREAS, said development agreement limits the regulations, requirements and
restrictions which may be placed on future phases of the Planned Development, including the
portion which is the subject of the current applications, to those regulations, requirements and
restrictions which were in effect at the time the agreement was adopted; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 186 C.S. designated the entire "unplanned areas" for 133
residential units; and
WHEREAS, OTISE, Inc. has applied for a general development plan for all the
unplanned areas, and said general development plan designates the portion corresponding to
Tract 1997 for 56 residential lots; and
WHEREAS, OTISE, Inc. has applied for a specific development plan and vesting
tentative tract map for a 56-lot residential subdivision within the a portion of the unplanned
areas in accordance with the proposed general development plan, Ordinance 186 C.S. and
Ordinance 302 C.S. for this portion of the Rancho Grande Planned Development; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared pursuant to the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande have considered the Specific Development Plan No. 90-04 and Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 1997, in accordance with applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance and
with Chapter 3 of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did conduct a duly noticed public hearing
on subject applications on January 29, 1991, continued to March 5, March 18, March 27, and
April 2, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend to the City Council
approval of said applications, subject to various conditions and mitigations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly noticed public hearing on April 9,
1991, continued to April 23, 1991, and did, with the Planning Commission, also visit the
subject site on February 5,1991, at a duly noticed public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did certify the EIR and did consider the EIR in the
review and analysis of the subject applications; and
WHEREAS, said Specific Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract was
referred to the Planning Commission, various City Departments and the Staff Advisory
Committee for recommendation; and
WHEREAS, based on the Planning Commission recommendations, staff reports,
oral and written testimony, and the draft and final EIR, the City Council finds, after due
study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist:
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l. The proposed map, design and improvement of this subdivision is consistent
with the General Plan land use designation, "Development Plan Required", and
the applicants have provided that plan; furthermore, based on an analysis by staff
and included in the EIR, the proposed plan and map are consistent with
applicable provisions of the General Plan and City ordinances in effect at the
time the development agreement was adopted.
2. The mitigations recommended by the EIR have been included as conditions of
approval.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of development
because it meets or exceeds the development standards contained in the
Ordinance 186 C.S. and other applicable requirements.
4. The proposed subdivision is not likely to cause substantial and considerdble
damage to the natural environment, including fish, wildlife or their habitat,
provided that the proposed conditions and mitigation measures are adopted and
implemented.
5. The proposed design of the subdivision or proposed improvements are not likely
to cause public health problems.
6. The proposed subdivision design, will not conflict with public easements within
or through the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Specific Development Plan No. 90-04 and Tentative
Tract Map No. 1997, subject to the conditions and mitigations measures as set forth on
Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council member Smith, seconded by Councilmember Dougall and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council members Smith, Dougall, Moots and Mayor Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council member Olsen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 30th day of April, 1991.
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Mark M. Millis, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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"Exhibit A"
Conditions of Approval
Specific Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract 1997
General Conditions
1. The development of the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Ordinance 186 C.S. and all other City ordinances and
policies in effect at the time the Development Agreement (302 C.S.)
was approved, except as expressly modified herein.
2. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all applicable
requirements of the State, County and other local agencies.
3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474.9, the City
hereby requires, as a condition of approval for this tentative map, the
subdivider to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or 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 this approval. The City shall promptly notify the
subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the
defense.
4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans and
exhibits approved by the City Council at its meeting of April 30, 1991
and marked as Exhibits "D-1" through "D-3" on file with the Planning
Department.
5. An EIR has been prepared for this project. Mitigation measures are
listed as Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. Said mitigations shall be implemented as conditions of
approval and shall be monitored by appropriate City departments and
other responsible agencies as indicated in Exhibit "B". The Developer
shall be responsible for verification in writing by the monitoring
department or agency that the mitigation measures have been
implemented.
Fire Department
6. The construction site shall be kept free of fire hazards from the start of
construction until final inspection and individual lots shall be
maintained as outlined in City of Arroyo Grande Ordinance No. 394
C.S. regarding construction job-site maintenance and cleanliness. No
burning of construction materials shall be allowed. Where feasible,
wood waste shall be segregated from other waste and salvaged for
biomass conversion. Containers shall be provided for glass and
aluminum collection and recycling. The CC & R's shall expressly
prohibit backyard burning of tree prunings and other waste products.
7. The subdivider shall provide on-site fire protection as determined
necessary by the Fire Chief and Utilities Supervisor. Minimum fire
flows of 1250 gallons per minute shall be provided with minimum
residual flow pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. All fire hydrants
shall have one, four and one-half (4112") inch outlet and two, two and
one-half (2112") inch outlets. The center of the lowest "spud" (water
valve that opens hydrant) shall not be less than eighteen (18") inches
from the pad using a center line measurement. All fire hydrants shall
be installed in accordance with City standards. Fire hydrants and City
approved fire flows shall be installed by the subdivider, and inspected
and approved by the fire Chief, prior to the storage of framing materials
on the job site.
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8. The emergency phone number of the Fire Department shall be posted
near all telephones on the site immediately following the beginning of
construction.
9. Street numbers of all buildings shall be posted so as to be easily read
from the street at all times, day and night.
10. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall contribute a fee
of $100.00 per lot which shall be placed in a special fund to be used
toward the development of a Fire Master Plan and related activities.
Said plan will help identify the long-term needs of the Fire Department,
including possible sites for a future station and associated equipment
needs.
Building Department
11. Temporary restroom and sanitation facilities shall be on the job-site and
be properly maintained until finish of all construction, as per City of
Arroyo Grande Ordinance No. 393 C.S.
12. All dwelling units in the development shall be designed and
constructed to meet PG&E Energy Conservation Home Standards
promulgated by PG&E, most recent edition.
Parks and Recreation Department
13. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall submit three
copies of a landscaping plan for all newly created slope banks,
common areas, public right-of-way and for all street trees. Said plan
shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and subject to the
approval of the Parks and Recreation Director and the Planning
Director. The plan shall include:
a. The location, type and size of all plant materials; native and low-
water use and drought resistant species shall be emphasized;
b. The extent and method of irrigation, emphasizing low-water use
techniques wherever feasible.
c. Erosion control systems during the period when plants are
becoming established.
d. Soil preparation, staking techniques and planting methods for all
trees.
e. Street trees provided at a rate of one tree per 50 feet of street
frontage.
14. Prior to recordation of the final map, developer shall submit a master .
fence and signa.ge plan for the tract which shall be subject to the review
by the Architectural Advisory Committee and approval of the Parks and
Recreation Director and Planning Director. Said master plan shall
indicate the type, size, design, color and location of all fencing and
signing proposed for common areas and street frontages, both public
and private, in the subject tracts. Furthermore, said fencing plan shall
also provide standards for the type, size, design, color and location for
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fencing on all private lots in the subdivisions. Said standards shall be
incorporated into the Design Manual.
In developing a master fence plan, the following guidelines shall be
considered:
a. Fencing should avoid obstructing views.
b. Fencing should complement a large lot, rural ambience and
should help retain a feeling of openness.
c. Fencing may allow for reasonable privacy for yards on the smaller
lots.
15. The developer shall install all common area signs, fences, street trees
and landscaping materials according to the approved plans and in
conjunction with other subdivision improvements, unless an alternative
schedule is approved by the Planning Director and adequate security
for same has been deposited in a manner approved by the City
Attorney. The subdivider shall maintain and replace, when necessary,
all plantings and fencing until ownership is assumed by the
Homeowners' Association.
In lieu of installing street trees, the subdivider may pay a fee equal to
the cost of a 15-gallon tree and its installation, as determined by the
Parks and Recreation Director.
16. Unless and until the City explicitly accepts the responsibility,
maintenance and replacement of street trees and landscaping on any
City right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the subdivider until
assumed by the Homeowners Association. The Association may
assign the responsibility for maintenance and replacement of street
trees and landscaping to the adjacent lot owner pursuant to the
approved CC&R's.
17. All common areas and amenities shall be administered and maintained
by a Homeowners' Association composed of all the residents in the
project area. The CC & R's shall address, at a minimum, oak tree
preservation standards, design guidelines and review processes,
setbacks and height limits, access, parking, maintenance of common
areas including drainage facilites, fence maintenance and repair, sign
maintenance and repair and other issues associated with common lots
and maintenance. The CC &R's shall prohibit any further re-
subdivision of any lot/unit. Said CC &R's shall be subject to the review
and approval of the City Attorney and the Planning Department prior to
recordation of the final map. Said CC &R's shall be recorded prior to or
concurrently with the recordation of the final map.
18. In conjunction with the final map, the developer shall record open
space easement over Lot 57.
Said easement shall be in favor of the public and the City of Arroyo
Grande, and shall prohibit all structures, grazing, grading, filling or
vegetation removal except as may be required for City-approved trails,
walkways, drainage facilities or other City-approved infrastructure.
Said easements shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Director and the City Attorney.
An enhancement plan shall be prepared for the open space area,
subject to the approval of the Planning Director, which shall include
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recommended plantings and other features intended to improve the
aesthetic and habitat value and to minimize futher erosion in these
areas. Said plan shall be implemented as part of the subdivision
improvements.
19. The developer shall install pedestrian, bike and equestrian trails on-
site, in accordance with the approved Master Plan as part of the
subdivision improvements. Plans for said trails shall be included in the
improvement plans for the subdivision and shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Parks and Recreation Director. If the Master
Plan is not approved when the other subdivision improvement plans
are submitted, the developer may post a bond or other security for the
cost of the design and construction of said trails.
Said trails shall be opened to the public only upon the City or other
responsible public agency accepting responsibility for maintenance
and liability.
Public Works Department
20. The improvement plans for this subdivision shall be prepared by a
California Registered Civil Engineer and shall be approved by the
Public Works Director prior to recordation of the final map.
21. Said improvement plans shall include, but not be limited to, grading,
erosion control, street, drainage, sewer, water, and appurtenant
improvements and shall be submitted concurrently for the tract unless
otherwise permitted by the Public Works Director. In addition, a master
utility plan for the tract shall be submitted showing the layout and
location of all the on-site and off-site utility facility improvements of the
subdivision. This plan must bear approval signatures by appropriate
representatives from each utility company (including Cable T.V.) unless
otherwise permitted by the Public Works Director. The plan submittal
shall also include construction cost estimates, plan check fees, soils
and geologic reports, and all pertinent engineering design calculations.
The final map may not be recorded unless all said improvement plans
and utility master plan have been approved by the Public Works
Director.
22. "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", latest edition,
and any modifications thereto by the City, including City of Arroyo
Grande Standard Land Development Specifications and all applicable
City standard plates, shall be the project specifications, except as noted
otherwise on the approved improvement plans.
23. The City of Arroyo Grande reserves the right to upgrade or add to City
Standard Plates and Standard Land Development Specifications. If
the required subdivision improvements are not completed within one
(1) year from date of approval of the improvement plans, the subdivider
shall be responsible for conformance to any and all upgraded or
revised City Standard and Specifications, provided, however, that any
improvement installed at the time of the specification revisions shall not
be required to be removed unless necessary, in the judgement of the
City Council, to address a significant public health or safety problem.
24. The subdivider shall provide all necessary on-site easements for
streets, alleys, sewers, water facilities, utilities, drainage facilities, and
other facilities as required by the City, prior to or in conjunction with the
final map. Said easements shall be subject to the review and approval
of the Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
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25. The developer shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the City prior
to construction adjacent to any City right-of-way.
26. The subdivider shall enter into a contract agreement with the City of
Arroyo Grande to perform the installation and construction of all
improvements as contained in the conditions of approval of the
subdivision and those required by the subdivision sections of the
Arroyo Grande City Code; and shall post bond, cash deposit,
instrument of credit, or such other security which conforms with State
law and as approved by the City Attorney, guaranteeing the installation
and construction of all required improvements within 12 months from
recordation of the final map or within an approved time extension in
accordance with the provisions of the Arroyo Grande City Code.
27. No construction shall commence and no grading shall be performed
prior to the recording of the final map, unless special permission is
granted by the City Council.
28. A licensed Engineer in the State of California shall be retained by the
developer to assure that the construction work conforms to the
approved improvement plans and specifications, as well as to provide
certified as-built plans after project completion. Submittal of the
certified as-built plans will be required prior to and as a condition of the
final acceptance of the tract improvements by the City.
29. Cost of all inspections related to on-site and off-site improvements shall
be borne by the subdivider per City Ordinance.
30. The subdivider shall designate in writing, before issuance of any City
permits, an authorized representative who shall have complete
authority to represent and to act for the subdivider. Such written
authorization shall be provided to the City. Said authorized
representative shall be reasonably available at all times while work is
actually in progress on the development. A representative with written
authorization to represent the subdivider in emergency situations shall
be on site at all times that work is in progress. During periods when
work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the City shall be made
for any emergency work which may be required.
31. The subdivider shall be responsible to the City for all actions of his
contractors and subcontractors until such time as the improvements
have been accepted by the City.
32. Whenever orders are given by the City to the subdivider's
representative, or superintendent, or foreman, to do the work required
for the convenience and safety of the general public because of
inclement weather or any other similar cause related to public health or
safety, and said orders are not immediately acted upon by such person,
the City may do or have such work done by others at the Subdivider's
expense. This shall not be interpreted to require additional significant
changes to the approved improvement plans.
33. Subdivision construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. .
No construction activity shall be permitted on Sundays. Exceptions to
these limits may be granted by the Public Works Director for emergency
situations.
34. The subdivider shall set all monuments required by the Subdivision
Map Act before subdivision improvement bond or security is released.
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35. No request for occupancy shall be approved until all conditions are
completed and accepted or approved or in suitable condition
satisfactory to the Public Works Director.
36. Complete grading and drainage plans shall be submitted to and
approved by the Public Works Director prior to recordation of the final
map.
37. The subdivider shall deposit with the City, at time of first plan check
submittal, adequate funds to cover the costs to review grading and
drainage improvement plans and to inspect the site prior to and during
all major site preparation and grading. The City may use in-house
personnel, or other temporary starr or consultants, to assist in the
review and inspections. A qualified Soils Engineer shall submit tests
and reports to certify each of these lots as ready for construction prior to
issuance of a building permit thereon.
38. Except as otherwise required by these conditions and mitigations, all
grading performed shall conform to the City of Arroyo Grande
Ordinance No. 303 C.S., Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code,
and/or as recommended by the Soils Report, with prior review and
approval by the Public Works Director.
39. Where the difference in average elevations between adjacent lots is in
excess of six inches, slope shall not exceed 2 to 1 grade or a grade
found reasonable in the soils report, or a retaining wall shall be
required. Any required wall shall extend at least six inches above the
higher finished grade.
40. Prior to any site grading or construction, an erosion control plan and
program shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works
Department. Said plan and program shall address specific temporary
and permanent erosion control measures associated with the project.
41. Section 7-1.13 of the City's Grading Ordinance shall be followed in
order to control erosion and sedimentation.
42. Site grading shall be restricted to the spring or summer season, April
1 st through October 31 st, unless otherwise approved by Council; and
required replanting for erosion control in accordance with plans
prepared by a landscape architect, shall be implemented during
October - November and maintained during at least one wet season,
November through March, following grading, to assure minimum
siltati 0 n.
43. It is the contractor's responsibility to use watering, dust fences, or other
methods as directed by the City, to control dust throughout the
construction operation. No water from the City's potable supply shall
be used for construction or dust control purposes, except for irrigation of
plantings. This condition shall not be interpreted as prohibiting the use
of City water supplies for the irrigation of street trees and landscaping
required in common areas.
44. All grading construction debris materials shall be removed and
disposed into an approved dump site prior to any excavation or fill
operations and/or as directed by the City.
45. The subdivider or his agents or employees shall be responsible for
removal and clean-up of any spill on public streets during his entire
grading operations.
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46. In the event phased grading is permitted by the City Council, the
subdivider shall install the required drainage facilities concurrently with
the rough grading operations or provide an interim drainage and
erosion control plan, and construct interim improvements, with prior
approval from the Public Works Director, for mitigating any potential
flooding and erosion that may adversely affect adjacent properties and
public rights-of-way.
47. Drainage facilities, as required by the approved drainage plan, shall be
provided and constructed as directed and approved by the Public
Works Director, prior to acceptance of tract improvements by the City
Councilor sooner at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
48. Lots shall drain into a street or approved drain in such a manner that
there will be no undrained depressions. The design of all such drains
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works
Director.
49. Drainage structures should be designed in a manner to minimize the
need for continuing major maintenance, and interim work must include
programs on-site to protect the downstream facilities from effects of
erosion.
50. A retarding basin will be required on the applicant's property south of
the James Way - La Canada intersection. This basin will be located
within the drainage channel adjacent to James Way and it and other
onsite drainage facilities shall be maintained by the Homeowners'
Association. Alternatively, the City may maintain the basin and other
onsite drainage facilities at the expense of the Homeowners'
Association. An agreement and mechanism for funding such
maintenance shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public
Works Director and City Attorney. Prior to recordation of the tract map,
the applicant shall ensure that the Homeowners' Association or owner
shall enter into an agreement with the State Department of Fish and
Game, to assure implementation of a maintenance program with
appropriate inspection by the Department. Construction of the
retarding basin will require a streambed alteration permit from the
Department of Fish and Game, and may also require a permit from the
Corps of Engineers, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Proof of
receiving such permits shall be provided to the Public Works
Department.
The materials and design of the basin and associated facilities,
excluding trails, shall be subject to the review by the Architectural
Advisory Committee and approval by the Planning Director, prior to
recordation of the final map. Fencing of the retarding basin is
discouraged.
51. The subdivider shall procure easements or consents from all affected
landowners for any diversion of historical flows, changes in drainage
conditions, or acceptance of any additional water flowing over their
property, as determined by the Public Works Director and according to
law.
52. Drainage fees may be required in conformance with adopted City
drainage plans. .
53. All public street improvements shall be as required in the Arroyo
Grande City Code or in any duly adopted sections of the General Plan,
unless otherwise specified herein, and shall be constructed as directed
by the Public Works Director. The location and design of all private
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streets and alleys shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Public Works Director. All street names are to be approved by the City.
54. All streets shall be be 32-feet curb-to-curb, with two 12-foot travel lanes
and one eight-foot parking lane; the side of the street with no parking
shall be maintained with a red curb and signed as a fire lane.
A concrete sidewalk shall be included on one side of each side of each
street. Such sidewalks shall generally be integral with the curb;
provided, however, that the sidewalk may be located apart .from the
curb when necessary to save trees. On the other side of the street, a
pedestrian path, which may meander to avoid damage to trees, shall be
provided, unless deemed unnecessary by the Public Works Director in
consultation with the Parks and Recreation Director and the Planning
Director. Curb and gutter shall be provided on both sides of all streets.
The location and design of all streets and related curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks shall be included in the subdivision plans, and shall be
subject to the approval of the Public Works Director.
Said streets shall be dedicated to the City prior to final acceptance of
the tract improvements by the City Council, or sooner, at the discretion
of the Public Works Director.
55. All streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters adjacent to the
subdivision shall be improved as necessary to provide safe vertical and
horizontal transitions to connect improvements constructed within this
subdivision to existing improvements, as directed by the Public Works
Director. Any street, alley, sidewalk, or curb damaged by the subdivider
or its agents or employees shall be repaired, prior to final acceptance of
tract improvements by the City Councilor sooner at the discretion of the
Public Works Dire.ctor.
56. The developer shall install street frontage improvements per ordinance
to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. These
improvements may include, but are not limited necessarily to, grading,
curb and gutter, sidewalk, paving, storm drain, sanitary sewer, and
water facilities.
57. The stub ends of all streets planned for future continuation shall be
temporarily protected with warning barricades, redwood headers or
equivalent, and bars, as required by the Public Works Director.
58. The subdivider shall pay for, and the City shall install, street name
signs, traffic regulatory and warning signs, and any necessary street
striping and markings as required by the Public Works Director. The
signs shall conform to the City's requirements and shall be purchased
by the subdivider. Striping and signing shall be paid for by the
developer subject to review and approval of the City, and made a part
of the improvement plans.
59. The paving sections for the public and private streets shall be designed
on the basis of an R Value Test, and Traffic Index to carry the
anticipated traffic loads, but shall be no less than 2" of AC over 6"
C I 2/ Base for local streets and 3" AC over 8" C I 2/ Base for collectors.
This design shall be subject to the approval for the Public Works
Department.
60. A master utility map shall be prepared by the subdivider and made a
part of the improvement plans. The map shall indicate the relative
location of all the public and private utilities as directed by the Public
Works Director. (Gas, electric, telephone, and cable television lines
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may be shown on the plan prior to obtaining the encroachment permits
of installation of these utilities.)
61. All water, gas, sewer, underground electrical power, cable T.V., or
telephone lines, or conduits, or underground drain lines shall be
installed before any paving is placed. Utility stub connections to
property boundaries of each lot may be omitted only with the express
and written permission of the Public Works Director.
62. All utility facilities shall be placed underground in accordance with the
City Ordinance.
63. The subdivider shall install adequately sized utility services and
laterals, if appropriate, to each lot prior to final acceptance of tract
improvements.
64. Except as the utility companies may otherwise agree, the developer
shall provide cable T.V., without charge, the reasonable opportunity to
utilize and jointly occupy for the same purpose a trench provided by the
developer to a utility for the purpose of connecting the utility to service
the development.
65. The home builder shall pay the standard sewer, water and connection
fees, as required in the Arroyo Grande City Code, prior to obtaining any
building permits.
66. Street lights shall be required in accordance with PG&E standards on
omamental (non-wooden) poles. Design of said poles shall be subject
to the review by the Architectural Advisory Committee and approval by
the Planning Director.
67. All water wells within the tract shall be filled, capped, and abandoned in
conformance with the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health
Department's standard requirements.
68. The subdivider shall install water mains, fire hydrants, and services in
conformance with the Water Department Standard Design and
Specifications.
69. All lots shall be sewered to publicly maintained mains. Developer shall
be responsible to assure City that downstream facilities are
appropriately sized to accommodate the subdivision prior to
improvement plan approval or concurrently with improvement plan
preparation. System reinforcements may be required.
Police Department
70. A fee of $100.00 per lot shall be required by the home builder, prior to
issuance of a building permit. Said fee shall be deposited in a special
account and used exclusively for police services.
Planning Department
71. The following uses, and only said uses, may be permitted on the lots in
these subdivisions:
a. Single family dwellings, not more than one per lot.
b. Gardening, orchards, vineyards and other non-commercial
horticulture not exceeding 20,000 square feet in area.
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c. Home occupations, subject to provisions of the Municipal Code.
d. Keeping of small animals or fowl for FFA, 4-H or similar projects,
only. Keeping of large animals, such as horses, is expressly prohibited.
e. Other structures or uses normally consider~d accessory to single
family houses except that no private swimming pools, tennis courts or
second residential units ("Granny Units") shall be allowed unless and
until a Conditional Use Permit has been approved by the City.
72. Outdoor storage of recreational vehicles or boats is prohibited. Said
items may be stored only in covered and enclosed buildings.
73. Detached guest houses shall be prohibited; plumbing shall be
prohibited in any detached structure, except for any otherwise
allowable greenhouse, pool cabana or unenclosed barbecue area.
74. In areas where streets have 32-foot wide curb-to-curb paving,
additional parking shall be provided on said road section. Prior to
recordation of the final map, and as part of the subdivision improvement
plans, the developer shall submit a parking plan illustrating the location
and design of the necessary parking. Spaces should be grouped
together in areas where tree loss is avoided and grading can be
minimized. The amount, location and design of said parking shall be
subject to the approval of the Planning Director and Public Works
Director.
75. Maximum building size shall be determined by application of the
following formulae:
a) If the area of the lot is less than or equal to 10,000 square feet, the
maximum building area shall be given by:
Maximum Building Size = (Lot Size - 6,000) x (.275) + 2,400 square
feet.
b) If the area of the lot is greater than 10,000 square feet, but less than
or equal to 20,000 square feet, the maximum building area shall be
given by:
Maximum Building Size = (Lot Size - 10,000) x (.05) + 3,500 square
feet.
c) If the area of the lot is greater than 20,000 square feet, the maximum
building area shall be given by:
Maximum Building Size = (Lot Size - 20,000) x (.04) + 4,000 square
feet, but in no case shall any building exceed 6,000 square feet in area.
d) A minimum building size of eighty six percent (86%) of the maximum
building size derived under sub-sections a) through c) above shall be
allowed for houses on every lot.
e) In the event that 86% of the maximum building site cannot be
achieved without relieving yard setback requirements, oak tree
setbacks, or height limitations, exceptions to one or more of said
requirements may be granted to achieve the minimum building size.
Which requirements may be excepted and the extent of each exception,
as long as the minimum building size is achieved, shall be determined
at the discretion of the City. Requests for relief under this condition
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shall be reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee and
approved by the Planning Director.
The intent of this condition is to allow creative and sensitive
development while minimizing tree loss and adverse aesthetic impacts.
In general, the following priority shall be considered when analyzing
options for exceptions:
1. Setbacks.
2. Encroachment into oak tree drip lines provided that the mitigations
recommended by a qualified arborist are implemented so that such
encroachment will still enable the long-term viability of the tree.
3. Removal of isolated oak trees, mitigated with a three-to-one
replacement as outlined in the mitigation measures.
4. Height limit.
This priority list is to be used as a guideline only.
"Building Size" includes all covered and enclosed structures on a site,
except for a two car garage, not greater than 500 square feet. Any
portion of a garage larger than 500 square feet shall be included in the
building size calculations.
The following table demonstrates the application of these formulae over
common lot size ranges.
Lot Size Maximum Building Minimum Building
Size Size"
6,000 2,400 2,064
10,000 3,500 3,010
15,000 3,750 3,225
20,000 4,000 3,440
25,000 4,200 3,612
30,000 4,400 3,784
35,000 4,600 3,956
40,000 4,800 4,128
45,000 5,000 4,300
50,000 5,200 4,472
55,000 5,400 4,644
60,000 5,600 4,816
65,000 5,800 4,988
70,000 6,000 5,160
> 70,000 6,000 5,160
"The property owner is not required under any circumstances to build a
structure as large as this minimum size; rather this indicates the
minimum-sized house that the City must allow on a given site.
76. A 20-foot setback shall be required from the boundary of all open space
easements. No covered or enclosed structures may be permitted in
said setbacks; however, minor improvements including but not limited
to benches, observation decks and spas may be permitted. No such
permitted structure shall extend above any oak tree canopy nor shall it
extend closer than 10 feet to any canopy. All landscaping in this
setback shall be limited to native species. This setback shall not apply
to the side yards of lots along narrow extensions of the easements,
which extend between lots and which are intended for drainage and/or
access purposes only and not for habitat protection, as determined by
the Planning Director.
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77. The following special setbacks shall be applied in accordance with the
following table:
A 30-foot setback from the boundary with "Oak Park Acres" shall be
required for all lots on the western edge of Tract 1997.
A map shall be prepared illustrating the above listed setbacks shall be
prepared by the developer and subject to the approval of the Planning
Director. Documentation noting these special setbacks, shall be
recorded with each of the affected lots, in a manner and form approved
by the City Attorney, and shall also be noted on the Final Tract maps.
78. Other setbacks shall be calculated as follows: sideyard setbacks shall
be 10 percent of the width of the lot, but in no case shall they be
required to exceed 10 feet; rear yard set backs shall be 20% of the
depth, but not more than 25 feet shall be required; front yard setbacks
shall be 20 feet. Prior to the recordation of the Final Tract maps, the
developer shall submit a diagram showing setbacks for all irregularly
shaped lots. Said diagram shall be subject to the review and approval
of the Planning Director and shall be recorded with each said lot;
further, the setbacks for irregularly shaped lots shall be noted on an
exhibit recorded with the Final Tract map.
79. On lots with an average slope of 12% or greater or in cases where in
the judgement of the Planning Director cutting, filling or tree loss can be
reduced, the street yard setback for a garage may be reduced to five
feet; the usual setback, however, shall apply to the main structure.
80. On the following lots, the maximum height limit shall be 19 feet,
measured parallel from the natural grade. For purposes of this
condition, natural grade shall mean the elevation of the ground after
tract improvements but prior to any grading or construction for
individual houses or related on-site improvements. The house builder
may apply to the City for buildings higher than this limit subject to
approval by the Architectural Advisory Committee. The Committee may
approve such height exceptions only upon a finding that such an
exception will not significantly block views, cause problems with privacy
or overlook onto adjacent properties, and will result in a more pleasing
aesthetic design, and/or better tree protection or less grading on the
site. Approval of such height exceptions is strictly discretionary with the
City and is not a right attached to the lot.
7-14, inclusive; 36-40, inclusive; 44-49, inclusive.
Notice of said height limits shall be recorded with each lot and shall be
noted on the final tract map.
81. The maximum height for residences on all lots except those listed
above shall be 27 feet. The height shall be measured parallel to the
natural grade (before cutting or filling) covered by the building footprint,
excluding eave overhangs. For purposes of this condition, natural
grade shall mean the elevation of the ground after tract improvements
but prior to any grading or construction for individual houses or related
on-site improvements.
82. Mitigation measures included in Exhibit "8" require the protection of oak
trees. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City such
that if any tree is destroyed during construciton of the tract
improvements, which was designated on the approved subdivision
plans to be retained, the developer shall pay a fee of $5,000.00 per tree
to the City. This payment shall be in addition to replacement
requirements in accordance with the mitigation measures. The form
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and content of said agreement shall be subject to the approval of the
City Attorney.
83. Prior to recordation of the final tract map, developer and City shall enter
into a written agreement approved by the City Attorney that upon
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residence on any lot in
the tract, that lot shall thereafter by governed by Ordinance No. 333
C.S. Said agreement shall also provide that upon City acceptance of
tract improvements, all common areas of the tract shall become
governed by Ordinance No. 333 C.S.
84. A notation shall be placed on the tract map and recorded with each lot
stating that penalties shall be imposed for the unauthorized removal or
destruction of oak trees.
85. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall install the
modifications to the Brisco Road underpass as illustrated on Exhibit "G"
and attached hereto, or shall submit engineering plans and post a bond
or other security approved by the City Attorney for the cost of said
improvements. The location, design and construction of said
improvements shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public
Works Director.
86. This approval shall not take effect unless and until Ordinance No. 438
C.S., approving the PD Rezone and General Development Plan for this
area becomes effective.
87. Prior to recordation of the final map for Tract 1834, 1994 or 1997, the
applicant shall contribute a one-time fee of $25,000 (only one such
contribution is required, not one per each tract) to the City which shall
be used to provide a grant to the San Luis Obispo County Land
Conservancy, or other suitable non-profit organization. Up to $15,000
of said grant shall be used to identify and establish a program for the
acquisition and maintenance of land for open space and as habitat for
badgers and other common animals. Said land should include
grassland and oak savanna areas similar to those found on the Rancho
Grande area. The program should include both short term acquisition
priorities as well as an on-going mechanism for identifying, purchasing
(in fee or easement or other mechanism), and maintaining open space
and habitat. The Land Conservancy or other non-profit organization
may recommend other organizations or agencies to implement the
program (eg: the Nature Conservancy). Said program shall be
reviewed by the City Planning Director, Parks and Recreation Director
and the Department of Fish and Game. At least $10,000 shall be used
to begin implementation of the program. Furthermore, prior to issuance
of the building permit for any house in the tract, a fee of $100.00 shall
be paid to the City, which shall be granted to the Land Conservancy (or
other non-profit organization) to be used for implementation of the open
space/habitat acquisition and mainentance program.
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EXHIBIT B
RECOMMENDED MITIGATION MEASURES AND MONITORING PROGRAM
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1997
Note: The numbering of the mitigation measures corresponds to the numbering in the FEIA.
The numbering may not be sequential because some of the recommended mitigation
measures do not apply to every application.
GEOLOGY
Mitiaation
1. All structures shall be designed for a peak bedrock acceleration of 0.28g from an 8.25
maximum probable earthquake.
2. If the earthquake regulations of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) are used for
structural design considerations, the site shall be assigned a Seismic Zone Factor (Z)
of 0.40 and a Site Coefficient (S) factor of 1.0 in accordance with Table No. 23-1 and
23-J of Chapter 23 (1988 Edition).
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 1 & 2:
Program Description: Construction drawings submitted for building permits shaN denote the
above listed standards. City staff shaN check plans, inspect site during
and after construction, sign off when completed.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Chief Building Official.
Timing: During building plan check and building inspection.
Funding: Plan check and inspection fees determined by the Chief Building Official.
Mitiaation
3. Not applicable.
4. Not applicable.
5. Recommendations contained in the "Soils Engineering and Engineering Geology
Report, Tract 1997, Rancho Grande, Arroyo Grande, Califomia", dated April 6, 1990 by
Pacific Geoscience, Inc. are incorporated herein by this reference and attached as
Exhibit F, and shall be applied to Tract 1997.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 3, 4, & 5:
Program Description: Building permit and subdivision improvement plans shaN reference the
requirements in Mitigation 5. City staff shaN check plans, inspect during
and after construction, sign off when completed.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Chief Building Official.
Timing: At plan check, and during and after subdivision construction and building
construction.
Funding: Applicant shaN reimburse to the City plan check and inspection fees as
determined by the Chief Building Official and Public Works Director.
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Mitiaation
6. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall provide an Erosion Control
Plan for the tract, prepared by a qualified person, which shall address potential erosion
issues. Said plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director
and Public Works Director. The plan shall include methods of revegetation of
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disturbed areas, grading and planting periods and maintenance provisions.
Except as otherwise permitted, grading shall be prohibited between October 31 and
April 1; all exposed cuts and fills shall be protected from erosion through appropriate
methods including but not limited to hydroseeding, straw bales, energy dissipators,
siltation ponds and other appropriate means. Said methods shall be described in the
Erosion Control Plan.
7. The Improvement Plans for the tract shall incorporate features designed to reduce
onsite erosion, such as energy dissipators at the ends of drainage pipes. and lined
drainage channels where appropriate. They shall also incorporate features which limit
erosion impacts to off-site areas, such as desilting basins.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 6 & 7:
Program Description: Applicant shall submit erosion control report for approval. City staff shall
check plans and inspect site per report's specifications.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Public Works Director and Planning Director.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for erosion control report, during
construction for on-site inspections.
Funding: Applicant shall pay for erosion control report. Applicant shall reimburse
direct cost of plan check and inspection fees as determined by the
Public Works Director and/or Planning Director,
DRAINAGE
Mitiaation
8. The project shall incorporate a drainage retarding basin to limit post-development
runoff to pre-development levels. The developer shall submit drainage calculations
that demonstrate that said basin will retain sufficient water to avoid downstream
flooding during a 100-year storm; these calculations, and the location and design of
said basin shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Director.
The drainage basin shall be installed and approved prior to the issuance of a building
permit for a new unit in any of the tracts.
Design of the retention basin shall include a riparian restoration plan which shall
include revegetation with native riparian species; said plan shall also extend upstream
to the areas above the culvert in Tract 1997 and downstream of the basin along the
intermittent stream corridor to the property boundary.
Plans for the retention basin and riparian restoration shall also be subject to the review
and approval of the California Department of Fish and Game; no grading or
construction shall take place unless and until a stream alteration permit is approved by
said agency.
9. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall contribute a one-time fee
toward enhancing the East Fork of Meadow Creek; said fee shall not exceed $1,960.
10. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the public Works Director that the
development will not adversely affect the triple 42" RCP under Highway 101, and that
the development will not contribute any additional runoff to the 36" CMP under
Highway 101 .
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 8 & 10:
Program Description: The applicant shall submit drainage plans and calculations to Public
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Works Director for review and approval. The applicant shall submit
riparian restoration plan to Planning Director for review and approval.
The applicant shall submit both drainage and riparian restoration plans
to the California Department of Fish & Game (DFG) for review and
approval. City staff shall inspect site during and after construction to
ensure adherence to approved plans.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Public Works Director, Planning Director, California Department of Fish
and Game.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for drainage plans, restoration
plans, and DFG Streambed Alteration Agreement; during and after
construction for site inspections.
Funding: Applicant shall reimburse direct cost of plan check and inspection as
determined by the Public Works Director.
Mitigation 9:
Program Description: Applicant shall produce evidence of payment of one-time creek
maintenance fee.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Public Works Director.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map.
Funding: Applicant.
BIOTIC RESOURCES
Mitiaation
11. Not applicable.
Mitiaation
12. All subdivision construction activity, including cutting or filling, shall be outside the drip
lines of oak trees, where possible. Attempts shall be made to avoid trees by making
adjustments in paths of the roads and driveways and areas of filling.
Prior to any grading or other construction, the developer shall submit a tree removal
and protection plan showing in detail the location of all trees, including the approximate
size and location of the trunks and drip lines, within 100 feet of any proposed roadway
or other cut, fill or trench. Said plan shall indicate which trees are intended to be
removed or pruned during construction. The developer shall mark in the field the trees
which are intended to be removed or pruned and those which may have construction
activity occur within their drip lines.
The plan shall also include protection measures for the trees which are not to be
disturbed, including but not limited to marking of trees to be saved, fencing of trees
which might be damaged during construction and other methods to help ensure the
survival of as many trees as practical. The plan shall be preparad by a qualified
botanist or licensed arborist, and shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Planning Director, in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Director.
13. On any lot that contains an oak tree over two inches in diameter, all construction,
grading and filling shall avoid the drip lines of said trees, to the extent possible. A
specific site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval
which will identify the location, both trunk and drip line, of all trees. If encroachment
into the drip line is unavoidable, a certified arborist shall be retained at the applicant's
expense, to determine the best way to mitigate such impact.
If building envelopes and recommended mitigation measures cannot be designed to
completely avoid tree removal, a tree replacement program shall be required, in
accordance with Mitigation 14, below.
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14. If it is impractical to retain any tree with a trunk diameter of greater than two inches but
less than six inches in its place, whether during construction of the subdivision
improvements or residences on the lot, the tree shall be dug carefully and boxed by an
experienced company or individual approved by the City Planning Director, set aside
and replanted in the same general area when filling or grading is complete, if deemed
feasible by a certified arboris!.
For any tree greater than two inches in diameter permanently lost, three replacement
trees shall be planted in the general vicinity for each tree removed. When practical,
two of the replacements should come from seeds of trees on the tract so that the new
trees are as genetically similar to the old as possible. One replacement shall be a 15-
gallon size or larger tree. Planting should be done in the fall so that the trees may
become established before the hot, dry summer. The developers shall retain a
qualified nursery or arborist to plant, grow and make available for at least five years,
oak trees from onsite acorns which can be used as replacements by lot owners for
trees that must be removed. The developer may grow replacement trees onsite, in a
location and manner recommended by a certified arboris!.
15. For both subdivision improvements and construction on individual lots, each tree or
group of trees designated to remain shall be protected by fencing prior to the beginning
of construction. The location of the fence shall be five feet beyond the drip line of the
tree, to the extent possible.
16. No parking of vehicles or equipment or storage of materials shall be permitted within
five feet of the drip line of the trees designated to remain.
17. In the event underground utilities must be placed within the drip line of the trees to
remain, the utilities shall be installed by auguring to twenty-four inches minimum depth
or by hand trenching. If roots over one-inch in diameter are encountered, the roots
shall be preserved without injury. No machine trenching shall be allowed within a
tree's drip line.
1a. Landscaping that requires permanent or ongoing irrigation shall be prohibited within the
drip lines of oak trees. Project CC & R's and the Design Guidelines shall include
measures for ongoing protection of oak trees on individual lots as part of future home
construction, including the prohibition of irrigated landscaping in drip lines and the
requirements of Mitigation Measures Nos. 13-17, above.
19. (Deleted.)
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 12 through 18, inclusive.
Program Description:
. Subdivider shall submit Tree Removal and Protection Plan for review
and approval by the Planning Director. Home builders must submit a
plan showing all trees on the site at the time of the permit application. If
the site includes a tree greater than 4 inches in diameter, a tree removal
and protection plan shall be required.
. Prior to grading or construction, City staff shall inspect the site to verify
tree flagging and fencing per Mitigations 12, 13, and 15.
. The subdivider shall enter into a contract with a qualified nursery or
arborist to germinate and grow oak seedlings for a period of five years,
at the applicant's expense, per Mitigation 14. Said contract shall include
a provision that the nursery or certified arborist conduct an annual
inspection of the transplanted trees to ascertain their health. Should any
deficient trees be identified, the applicant shall replace such trees from
the nursery's stock. Said contract sl1all be submitted to the Planning
Director for review prior to any grading or construction.
. City staff shall inspect the site prior to instal/ation of underground utilities
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to verify correct placement per Mitigation 17.
. Applicant shall submit CC&Rs to Planning Director for review and
approval per Mitigation 18. The CC&Rs shall include a provision for a
conformance inspection by City staff. with adequate advance notice, at
the City's discretion.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Planning Director.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for Tree Removal and Protection
Plan for subdivision improvement and for CC&R submission and
approval; during and after construction for on-site inspections. Prior to
issuance of building permit for house construction, during and after
construction for on-site inspections.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs incurred by
plan check and inspection, as determined by the Planning Director.
Mitiaation
20. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant shall have the project site surveyed
by a qualified botanist familiar with rare, threatened. and endangered species of San
Luis Obispo County during the flowering period of the Pismo Clarkia in May to
determine where it is actually present. Areas where the capsules were observed and
other likely habitat should be searched. If the plant is determined to be present. the
habitat of each site should be marked and protected from disturbance. A protection
plan, including the requirement of open space easements and buffers. shall be
required for all lots on which the plant is ascertained to be present. Said plan shall be
prepared by a qualified biologist and shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Planning Director. All recommendations of the protection plan shall be implemented in
the design, construction. and maintenance of houses and other improvements on such
lots.
This mitigation shall not be construed as to reduce the approved number of lots. In the
event that the recommended easements and buffers render a site unbuildabte. retief .
from yard and oak tree setback requirements and height limits may be considered to
provide the minimum building site. Offsite replanting, as recommended by a qualified
biologist. shall be the least preferred mitigation alternative to provide the site with the
minimum guaranteed building site specified in the conditions of approval.
20a. Development shall include drought resistant. native vegetation.
20b. Wildlife warning signs should be placed at appropriate distances on James Way east
and west of the La Canada intersection. The eastern sign (for traffic traveling west)
should be 600 feet east of the La Canada/James Way intersection and the western
sign should be placed 1600 feet west of the same intersection. This second sign
should also warn of deer moving down the riparian corridor 1200 feet west of La
Canada.
20c. Wildlife corridors should be included on the cluster housing site as shown in revised
Figure 9a of the FEIR.
Monitorina Proaram
Program Description: The applicant shall submit results of site survey to Planning Director.
including Protection Plan should Pismo Clarkia be found. The applicant
shall incorporate the plan's recommendations into the design guidelines
and CC&Rs fo implement the plan. The applicant shall record open
space easements on the final map showing locations of Pismo Clarkia.
The CC&Rs shall include a provision for a conformance inspection by
City staff, with adequate advance notice, at the City's discretion. The
Design Guidelines and CC & R's shall include provisions for planting
native drought resistant vegetation throughout developed areas. Wildlife
,
,
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warning signs described in Mitigation 20b shall be installed prior to
recordation of the final map. The approved Tentative Tract Map for
Tract 1998 shall include the wildlife corridor as described in Mitigation
20c.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Planning Director.
Timing: During the month of May for site inspection, prior to subdivision
construction for plan submission, approval, and incorporation into the
design guidelines and CC&Rs. Plan check and site inspection during
construction for compliance at house building stage. Prior to recordation
of the final map for Mitigation 20b. Upon approval of Tentative Tract
Map 1998 for Mitigation 20c.
Funding: Subdivider shall pay for the plan, guidelines, and CC&Rs and the direct
cost of City staff review. Subdivider shall pay for the cost of inspections
during subdivision improvements. Home builder shall pay for plan check
and site inspection for the individual lot as determined by the Planning
Director.
AESTHETICS
Mitiaation
21. Prior to recordation of the final map. the developer shall submit a design manual that
establishes site design, architectural and landscaping guidelines (including use of
drought resistant native California plants) to guide future development. Said manual
will incorporate the mass, height, setback, grading and tree protection requirements
contained in these mitigations measures as well as the other conditions of approval.
Said manual will also incorporate the recommendations listed on Exhibit C, attached
hereto. The manual will be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural
Advisory Committee and the Planning Director.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 21.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit design guidelines to the Planning Director
and Architectural Advisory Committee for review and approval.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Planning Director
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs of design
guideline review, as determined by the Planning Director.
Mitiaation
22. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any house, a site plan, landscaping plan,
preliminary grading plan, elevations and colors and materials shall be submitted to the
Planning Director for approval; the Director may approve said plans only upon a finding
that they are substantially in conformance with these conditions of approval and with
the approved Design Manual. Said plans may be submitted prior to or concurrently
with the construction plans for the house. The Director shall prepare a checklist of
items necessary for a complete submission to meet this requirement.
The developer shall record with each lot and shall incorporate by reference in the
CC&R's notice to all future lot owners that any grading or construction is subject to this
discretionary review and approval by the City.
22a. A lighting plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Arroyo Grande City
Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. Lighting plan shall be
compatible with existing rural residential uses, serve to reduce or eliminate glare onto
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neighboring land uses and directs outdoor lighting downward and not into the sky.
Monitorino Prooram
Mitigation 22 & 22a.
Program Description: The Planning Director shall develop a checklist, check plans, certify
compliance with the approved Design Manual. The applicant shall
Responsible submit the lighting plan to the Planning Director for review and approval.
Department/Agency: Planning Director.
Timing: Prior to building permit issuance.
Funding: The building permit applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs
incurred in building plan review, as determined by the Planning Director.
TRAFFIC
Mitiaation
23. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall enter into an agreement with
the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney, whereby the developer agrees, on
behalf of himself and his successors in interest, to pay the City a fee of Two Thousand
Six Hundred and Fifty-Six Dollars ($2,656) per residential unit for traffic mitigation.
This fee shall be paid for each residential unit. prior to issuance of each building permit
or within five (5) years of recordation of the final map. whichever is sooner.
23a. The applicant shall offer to dedicate to the City. or to another public entity as directed
by the City, a strip of land up to twenty (20) feet in width for construction of a shoulder
on the east side of Noyes Road. The City may restrict the use of said strip for such
purposes until after assessment of the environmental impacts is performed and the
feasibility of installation of the shoulder is evaluated to the satisfaction of the City. The
applicant shall have no responsibility for any such environmental assessment or
feasibility study, or for such shoulder construction unless the Specific Development
Plan for lots 10 and 11 allows for access to either of those lots directly from Noyes
Road.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 23 & 23a.
Program Description: The applicant shall develop agreement for payment of traffic fees, in a
form approved by the City Attorney. The Chief Building Official shall
sign off on the building permit that said fee has been paid prior to permit
issuance. The applicant shall offer to dedicate the shoulder referenced
in Mitigation 23a.
Responsible
Department/Agency: City Attorney/Chief Building Official.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map.
Funding: The applicant shall pay traffic mitigation fees.
Mitiaation
24. Developer shall provide transit stops andlor shelters at convenient locations after
consultation with the South County Area Transit District. Developer shall submit a .
letter or other documentation from the Transit District indicating that they have
reviewed and approved plans for such transit stops and/or shelters. Subdivision plans
shall also show the location and design of said stops andlor shelters.
25. The applicant shall prepare a Master Recreational Trails and Circulation Plan. The
Master Plan shall outline recreational trails. bike lanes. sidewalks, street widths and
right-of-way. Any trail system which utilizes the drainage area adjacent to James Way
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shall be constructed in a manner or a location which will not be adversely impacted by
such drainage improvements. The Master Plan shall be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. The applicant may
deposit with the City a sum as determined by the Parks and Recreation Director to
ensure completion of this task without unreasonably delaying the project.
26. Applicant shall provide dedicated bicycle lanes or separate path in areas of high traffic
density as along James Way, Rancho Parkway, the Branch Street frontage of the site
(from Rancho Parkway to Brisco Road), La Canada, and Vista Drive, as outlined in the
Master Recreational Trails and Circulation Plan referenced in Mitigation 25.
Manitorina proaram
Mitigations 24, 25, and 26.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit Master Recreational Trails and Circulation
Plan for review and approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Planning Commission, and City Council. The applicant shall submit a
letter from South County Area Transit district indicating approval of
revised subdivision improvement plans showing proposed transit
stops/shelters and bikeways, The applicant shall submit transit
improvement plans for review and approval by the Planning Director and
Public Works Director.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Soulh County Area Transit, Public Works Director, Planning Director,
Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and City
Council.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs incurred from
plan checking and inspection as determined by the Public Works
Director and/or Planning Director.
AIR QUALITY
Mitiaation
27. Construction equipment shall be equipped with Caterpillar pre-chamber diesel engines
(or equivalent) and shall be properly maintained and operated. Retardation of injection
timing and adjustment of air-to-fuel ratios shall be required of construction equipment,
where feasible.
28. A comprehensive construction activity management plan shall be developed and
designed to minimize the number of large construction equipment operating during any
given time period. Said plan should also include the following features: construction
truck trips shall be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak-hour emissions;
limiting the length of the construction work-day period, if necessary; phasing of
construction activities, if appropriate. Said plan shall be subject to the review and
approval of the APCD prior to the commencement of construction activity.
29. Prior to the start of construction, the developer shall submit a detailed dust control
program which shall be implemented during construction; said plan shall be subject to
the approval of the APCD. The plan shall incorporate the following features:
Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust
from leaving the site. Frequency of watering will vary with existing weather conditions,
but, at a minimum, should include the wetting of all actively worked areas at least once
in the morning and once in the afternoon. Increased watering frequency shall be
required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks,
etc. should be paved as soon as possible. All dirt stock-pile areas should be sprayed
daily as needed.
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Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project re-vegetation and
landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible following completion of
any soil disturbing activities. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked
at dates greater than one month after initial grading should be sown with a
fast-germinating grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. All disturbed
soil areas not subject to re-vegetation should be stabilized using approved chemical
soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 27, 28, & 29.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit a construction activity and dust controt plan to
the San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District for review and
approval.
Responsible
Department/Agency: San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District.
Timing: Prior to any construction activity.
Funding: To be determined by the APCD.
WATER
Mitiaation
30. Prior to recordation of the final maps. the developer shall submit a detailed water
conseNation/water efficiency plan which shall at a minimum incorporate the following
features:
. Maintaining an overall pressure of 50 psi or less through use of
pressure-reducing valves.
. Require installation of low-flow fixtures in all units (i.e., 2.5 gpm faucets. and 1.5
gallonlflush toilets).
. Limiting the area which can be devoted to turf to not more than 400 square feet
per lot.
. Building designs to maximize water efficiency (eg: short distances from water
heaters and water outlets).
. Ability to use "grey water" lor non-potable water use.
Said plan shall be subject to the approval 01 the Planning Director and Building Official.
The provisions 01 the plan shall be incorporated into the CC&R's for the project and
shall be noted as requirements for all homes in the tracts.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 30.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit water conservation/water efficiency plan to
Planning Director for review and approval. Upon approval. the applicant
shall incorporate said features into Design Guidelines and CC & Rs as
appropriate. Plans for home construction shall reference and
incorporate the approved standards.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Planning Director for plan and design guidelines and CC&Rs, Chief
Building Official for house plans.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for overall plan, guidelines, and
CC&Rs. at plan check for building plans.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs of reviewing
the overall plan. Building plan check fees will cover house plan review.
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Mitiaation
31. The Design Manual shall include information about water-efficient landscaping,
including but not limited to the following:
. Identification of drought-tolerant species appropriate to the area;
. Identification of efficient irrigation practices to reduce water use; and
. Identification of efficient landscaping practices to reduce water use. such as
grouping of plants with similar water use and use of mulch.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 31.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit the Design Manual to Planning Director for
review and approval. Building permit applications shall include a
detailed landscaping plan.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Planning Director.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for design manual submission.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs incurred, as
determined by the Planning Director.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Mitiaation
32. Applicant shall construct sewer collection system, including a sewer lift station if
deemed necessary by the Public Works Director, per the requirements of the City of
Arroyo Grande and to the approval of the Public Works Director. If the required lift
station creates additional capacity beyond the applicant's contribution to such need,
the City shall enter into a reimbursement agreement to repay the applicant for that
excess capacity.
Monitorino Prooram
Mitigations 32.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit proposed sewer construction plans for review
and approval by Public Works Director. City staff shall inspect during
and after construction to assure adherence to approved plans.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Public Works Director.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for construction plan submission,
during and after construction for on-site inspections.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for the direct costs incurred, as
determined by the Public Works Director.
Mitiaation
33. Applicant shall pay the SSLOCSD the required sewer treatment facilities impact fee.
Monitorino Prooram
Mitigation 33.
Program Description: The applicant shall submit documentation that required sewer
connection fees have been paid.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Chief Building Official.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits for each home.
Funding: Applicant.
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Mitiaation
34. A vegetation management program shall be prepared and submitted prior to the
recordation of the final map. Said plan shall indicate specific means for reducing the
risk from fire at the interlace between housing sites and open woodlands or savannas.
Said plan shall be sUbject to the review and approval of the Fire Chief. The plan shall
be submitted to the California Department of Fish and Game for review and comment.
The plan shall include a mechanism of annual maintenance at no cost to the City. The
provisions of the plan shall be incorporated into the CC&R's and shall be noted as a
requirement of all homes in the tracts.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 34.
Program Description: The appiicant shall submit vegetation management plan to Fire Chief for
review and approval. The applicant shall incorporate approved plan into
Design Manual and CC&Rs.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Fire Chief
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for direct costs of review of the
plan, manual, and CC&Rs, as determined by the Fire Chief.
Mitiaation
35. All proposed dwelling units accessed by roads whose width is less than 32 feet.
curb-to-curb, or located on flag lots, shall be constructed with automatic fire sprinkler
systems, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.
36. All dwellings and structures shall have roofs of non-combustible materials. subject to
the approval of the Fire Chief and Building Official. Wooden shake roofs, in any form.
are expressly prohibited in the project.
36a. Developer shall contribute to a fund toward the cost of conducting a fire protection
analysis 01 the City.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigations 35, 36, & 36a.
Program Description: The applicant shall record on the final map those lots subject to
Mitigation 35. For those lots, building permit applicants shall submit
building plans to Fire Department for review and approval. City staff, or
contract personnel retained by the Fire Department. shall inspect and
test installation of fire sprinklers after construction. The applicant shall
contribute to the fire protection analysis described in Mitigation 36a.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Fire Chief.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map and prior to building permit
issuance.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for direct costs of plan check and
system inspection and testing, as determined by the Fire Chief.
Mitiaation
37. The CC&R's shall include provisions that require future development to install
appropriate security hardware. implement construction techniques which comply with
the Model Security Ordinance and the UBC relating to residential security. and utilize
appropriate site design and building layout that provide crime prevention. Said
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provisions shall be reviewed and approved by the Police Chief.
37a. The developer shall install fencing around open space areas to limit access and
potential damage by vehicles in accordance with approved fence plan.
37b. The developer shall pay a one time fee per lot to the City to mitigate police costs.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 37, 37a & 37b.
Program Description: CC&Rs shall be reviewed by the Police Chief. Building plans shall be
checked by the Chief Building Official. City staff shall inspect and test
installations after construction. Applicant shall install fencing as
described in Mitigation 37a, and pay fees as described in Mitigation 37b.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Police Chief for review of CC&Rs, Chief Building Official for review of
house plans, Planning Director for inspection of fencing around open
space areas.
Timing: Prior to recordation of the final map for CC&R review, prior to building
permit issuance for house plan check.
Funding: The applicant shall reimburse the City for direct costs of reviewing the
CC&Rs, as determined by the Police Chief. Building plan review will be
covered by plan check fees.
Mitication
38. School impact fees shall be paid to the school district prior to the issuance of any
building permit for a house.
Monitorina Proaram
Mitigation 38.
Program Description: Building permit applicant shall provide evidence of payment of required
school fees.
Responsible
Department/Agency: Chief Building Official.
Timing: Prior to building permit issuance.
Funding: Applicant.
Exhibit "C"
Recommended Design Manual Standards
The following standards shall be incorporated into the required Design
Manual which shall control development in the tract. Conformance with
the Design Manual shall be a requirement of any construction in the tract.
This requirement shall be explicitly incorporated into the tract CC&R's and
shall be recorded with each lot; the CC&R's shall incorporate the Design
Manual by reference.
Format
1. The design manual shall be in booklet form, easily reproducible. It shall be
clearly written and illustrated, easily understood, and, to the extent
practical, shall avoid ambiguity or the use of standards based on non-
objective measures, to the extent feasible. The manual shall include
illustrations of the principal design concepts and should include examples,
both written and graphic, to clarify areas of possible confusion or otherwise
requiring interpretation. See also #25, below.
General Guidelines
2. The intent of the manual is to encourage buildings which are visually
compatible with the oak woodland, savanna and hillside context of the
tract. Houses should not over power or dominate their sites. In general,
houses should not extend over or above oak tree canopies on their sites or
nearby. The size, orientation, materials, colors and design of houses
should strive to blend or harmonize with the setting.
Other guiding principals should be site and building design which
contributes toward a rural ambience or character and which affords privacy
and separation among the homes.
To the greatest extent practical, grading should be minimized and oak
trees, native shrubs and special status plant species shall be protected.
Setbacks. and Height and Floor Area Limits
3. The manual shall state or reference the setbacks, and height and floor
area limits explicitly called out in the tract conditions.
4. A variety in front yard setbacks should be encouraged.
5. Where garages on steeply sloping lots are allowed reduced front yard
setbacks, the floor area of the garage shall not exceed 500 square feet.
6. Detached structures should not exceed 14 feet in height above the
average natural grade> of their footprints.
(> "natural grade" in the context of these guidelines means the surface of
the ground after subdivision improvements and tract grading is complete,
but prior to any other grading or construction for a house, private driveway
or accessory building.)
7. On the downhill side of a house, no vertical wall plane shall exceed 16 feet
in height above finished grade without a break in that plan in the form of an
upper level setback. Said setback must be at least eight feet in depth
before another vertical plane may be permitted in the design. Pitched
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roofs which do not exceed the overall height limit may be permitted in this
setback.
8. Exposed pole-type supports for buildings or decks or other structures
greater than six feet in height above finished grade shall be prohibited.
Accessory Structures
9. The fencing master plan shall be incorporated or referenced in the manual.
10. Satellite dish antennae shall be prohibited in front or side yard setbacks.
Satellite dish antennae, exceeding four feet in diameter, may be permitted
if they are located so as not to be visible from public or private roads.
Site GradinQ and Retaining Walls
11. Filling is discouraged. Fill pads greater than two feet above natural grade
shall be prohibited.
12. Except strictly within the building footprint, cutting deeper than three feet in
depth shall be prohibited; exceptions may be granted for driveways if there
is no practical alternative.
13. No retaining walls shall exceed four feet in height.
14. Individual residences shall be designed to avoid driveways steeper than
15 percent to the extent practical. In cases where driveways must exceed
15 percent in slope, the house shall be required to install fire sprinklers, as
approved by the Fire Chief.
15. In any grading operation, including tract grading, all top soil shall be stored
on site in a manner which controls dust and other erosion. After grading is
complete, top soil shall be redistributed over all scarred areas and
replanted.
16. All new banks or slopes shall be planted to aid erosion control and to
reduce the adverse visual impacts. Irrigation shall be provided for such
planted areas, at least until the planting is established.
Oak Tree Protection
17. All oak tree protection conditions and mitigations shall be incorporated or
referenced in the manual.
18. If grading, filling, trenching, paving or construction within a drip line is
unavoidable, mitigations recommended by a qualified arborist shall be
implemented to ensure the long-term viability of the tree.
Landscaoina
19. The manual shall incorporate or reference all conditions and mitigations
related to retention of native species and related to limits on turf and
irrigated landscaping.
20. A landscaping plan shall be included with the submission of all building
permit applications. Said plan shall include:
a. The location, type and size of all plant materials; native and low-water
use and drought resistant species shall be emphasized.
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b. The extent and method of irrigation, emphasizing low-water use
techniques wherever feasible.
c. Erosion control systems during the period when plants are becoming
established.
d. Soil preparation, staking techniques and planting methods for all trees.
The guidelines should provide a list of acceptable plant materials;
however, other plants may also be permitted, provided they meet the
overall intent.
Colors and Materials
21. The manual shall prescribe a color palette for the tract. In general, colors
shall reflect those predominant in the oak woodland and savanna:
browns, greys and dark greens. In general, darker colors will be preferred
to lighter ones, especially on roofs. Red, orange or other light-colored tHe
roofs shall be prohibited.
Large expanses of light-colored stucco shall be discouraged. The house
design should incorporate materials such as wood or stone, and should
not emphasize stucco, tHe or metal.
Mechanical EauiDment
22. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and all other mechanical
equipment, whether on the ground or elsewhere, or on the structure, shall
be reasonably screened from public view with materials architecturally
compatible with the main structure. It is especially important that gas and
electric meters be completely screened from public view.
23. All mechanical equipment shall be located and constructed in such a
manner that noise emanating from it will not be perceptible at or beyond
the property line of the subject property. Where necessary, noise
mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the design.
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24. All lighting shall be installed in a manner that avoids offsite glare.
Exceptions
25. The manual shall prescribe a procedure whereby the the Director may
grant exceptions to any of the standards if in his/her judgement such an
exception is necessary to ensure the reasonable use of the property or if
such an exception would reduce the overall grading or tree loss on the
property.
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Exhibits "D-1" through "D-3" are the following:
D-1 : General Lot Layout & Lot Areas
D-2: Proposed Water, Sewer and Grading Schematics
D-3: Supplemental Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan
(previously provided)
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I slopes. roads and building pads. The .~stabqshmc,nt of permanent vege,tativ.c .90ver on slopes
is recommended mitigate "the erosive potential of uncontrolled runoff over s,lope faces.
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I 10.0 ~ITE DEVELOP~:t:NT R~COMMENDATIO,~S
A. Site DeveloDment - BuildinlZ Areas
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1. It is, anticip~~ed,that :t~el~~~ v.:iH be developed through normal grading
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2. Over -.much of the' sH~.sQi!~ ar.e. thinly mantled over bedrock. Heavy
I equipment may, be req~i~c~,~o f~~ the bedrock in deeper cuts.
3. Prior to mass grading op~ra~i~qs. loo~c nlhivium _in drainage channels should
'I be removed. and subdrail1s ~hould QC installcd to control subsurface water.
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subdrains should be detennined in the field during grading.
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'I 4. Prior to placi~g fill. org~QiGs. debris ;1nd any other deleterious materials
~~ould be, removed. A representative of this firm should observe the
'I exca,vated area before pl~ce~ent offm.
S. Areas to receive fill shpuld, pc; scarified. moisture conditioned. and
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compacted. except in dr~ipage ch~nnel areas as discussed above.
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appropriate. cut portions of f'll/ fill transition lots (i.e.. where a cut/fm line
I crosses the building area or lies within 2 feet of the bottom of the footing)
should be overexcava~e~ to a depth of 2 feet below the planned foundation
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bottoms. This should also 1:>~ ~ccomplished if a soil/rock transition line
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'I.'~e resulting surface ~ho~l~ b~ sc~~ified 12 inches. moisture: conditioned.
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I: ~nd reco~pacted ba.ck to. grade. . This will help mitigate differential
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I: 7. Excavated soils which ,have becn cleared of debris and/or organics may be
I, used for struct1:lral fill whe~ p~a<;ed in thin, mechanically compacted layers
on ..s>rev iously tested su b~~adq. .
11 8. . __Slo~es exceeding 10 percent s~lo\1-ld be benched prior to fill placement. If fm
is. to be placed on slopes exceeding 20 percent, the toe of the fill should be
I.: keyed. Th~mi.nimum depth of the keyway should. be 2 feet; the minimum
width should be 10 feet. . Th~ bottoms o~ keyways and benches consisting or
Ii soil should. be scarified 12 inches, moisture conditioned, and recompacted
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I; prior to placement of fill.. ~f roc~ i~ exposed in the benches or keyway
b.ottom, no scarification or recompaction is necessary.
'I~ 9. To protect slabs from expanstve soil damage, the use of non expansive import
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Ii : ICit 'is elected to use nonexpansive import,
,. soils is recommended. the
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I:: thickness of nonexpansive;ma,ter~al. should be determined based upon the
r!=su1ts of expansion inQ~x test~n~ pcrrformed on individual lots. The import
I:. should be placed in lifts ~O~ e~ceeding 12 inches and compacted to a
minimum of 90 percent of max~mum dry density until finished grade is
11 reached.
B. Site DevcloDment - General
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1. Fill and' backfill" should, be CO~p:lctc;d to a minimum of 90 percent of
I~ maximum dry. density obtainable by the ASTM D 1557-78 test method.
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Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code contains specific considerations
for: grading and forms a part of this report.
2. A shrinkage factor dge to compaction is expected to be approximately
5 percent. Shrinkage and/o~ cxp;tnsion of bedrock materials is expected to be
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nominal. Loss due to. grub~ing and recompaction opprations m~y .affect
quantity calculations and sh~\1ld be taken into account. This estimate is
based on an average .relqt~ve compaction of 94 percent of maximum density
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~t the completion of gradrl1~ and ~s dependent upon contractor methods and
the final compaction attained.
3. Final site grade should be sucq that ~ll water is diverted away from the
structures and slopes, an~ p,o~ ~l~owed' to pond on or near paved surfaces. ,
4. I~ is recommended that ,this - firm be retained to provide testing and
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inspection services during _the ~rading, excavation, and foundation phases of
the work. This is to ob~er\'~ ~<?mpliance with the project Sl)ecifications and
the recommenda tions of - t~is repQrt, an'd 'to pro\iide additional
recommendations in the event that su~~urface conditions differ from those
anticipated. ,
C. Utilitv Trenches
Rock is very shallow in some t,lreas and will be encountered during trenching.
The upp~r horizons of the rock ar~ iQ a ~eathered condition, and it is expected that
excava,tion can ge~erall)' be accomplfshc<;1- l\sing backhoes. The rock becomes
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increasingly dense with depth, and ~~avier equipment may be necessary for deep
trenches.
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I.. Where necessary, and....:for. l:!1.ll .~r.~nch. depths pelo'w,:.:$.: rcet,pr.~vidci.~ither
I . ndcquatesh.oring .orslpP~'~he sidcwalls.:tQ mc.~t the. applicable State and
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.2,',;':::JJ,ac;l~rill of utilities wit~inr,q~d 1'i&ht$-or-way should be placed in strict
I conformance with. the rcquireQ1~n~~'of -the -governing -agency .(Water District.
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I ,3.: Use,' of a select; sru~H~~l:'~ :T~~~lY'-9o~pa~tc:d material is recommended for
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I trench backfiU imme9.jll:~~ly ~f9.~p~1 utiHties. While the material 1"ound. at the
site may be used for tten~~ 1?ackfiUQbove the select material. obtaining
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I adequatc' cO",lpaction f\1ay- b.~ ~~fPC4Jt due to the clay (:ontcnt. If .this is the
: casc. importation of a cl;~QC~~ rn.9~e ~a~il,Y compacted sand may be necessary.
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I Foundations, and slabs~on-gra~c. .~!~~~. b~ '~~Wpol.t(:d b~ either -eompactc~ soils or firm
bedrock. Determination of the apprQPriatc be~l~ing' r;'~t~rial should bC' acc-oinplishcd on an
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individual lot basis once plans .r9~' '~~'~~in~ ~~d construction have been developed.
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Expansion index tests should also.9er: 99~~~~S~~~ .pp: a lot-by-Iot bas'is as rough grading is
I completed. The following crHetiapa,~c_bccn ~cvf,Jopcd us genernl guidelines and may be
supplemented or modified by iudiyidual ~iteevalu:l~iqns.
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support orebe residences. Spre~d-'f()otin~~ pe~ll'ing in soils should b,; restrained with
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1. I=ootiOgs sh,<?,~ld :,bcar: i~ '~*11~r. nr~"~ ~e~rpck ,or 9o~p'i;\c.:tc~1 :s~il~ .plt\;ced. as
I, !:;)c~i,fie,d elsc'Y,here }~'LJ~1is r~P9rt, ~~t lli2.t in both. Footing depths und
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.; J;e~nrorceffi~nt. ,for, fpotings" ,beadng.. jn,,$O.u shQ,uld,. be. in accordance with
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ra;b!~ ~~ :fo~J~c!ap'pr<?~nM~ F~p'~n,~:i9.~~cr,tegory, or:,J>cT,. th,e r.~Q,uirement.s of
I ' "., ..th.c.::;tr.!lctural engineerT Fqo~in8s bCilring in rock should penetrate the rock a
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minin;\u,tn oJ ,6, incqc~. \y.jth iniiAi~l~~1}. overall dep~hs ,p,cr the u.n.c.
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I Reinforcemept should ,co:l1sist of :#.4 bars top and b.ottom. The minimum size
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of ~p.I:~ad footings s~qu~~, :pc 24inc~C!i square. Reinforcement for spread
I footings should be iQ ~~spr~~n~~ :w,iththc requir~ments of the structural
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2. Maximum allowable b~~rh)g 9a.p'a~it;~s f()r dead and sustained live loads arc
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.. compacted soils p1aced")n: ~~~qr4;n~~e \~ith the app1ic~1 bIe sections of this
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2. Slabs should have a ,minimum ,thickness 1'of 4 fuU,inc.hes and should be
reinforced '. in accordance with' Table 3 for thc appropriate expansion
category.
3. Slab,s and: .foo.tings s~ou~d: .\Je dowclcp together with: .rcbar extending to
~:in~hesrrom:t~e bottom .of the.,footing and a"minin)um of 18'.inches into .the
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sand is defined as a sanuor which le~s than 3 percent passes the #200 sieve.
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6. Six: inches of ~ gravel c.!1.piJI~ry break material can .be sub~tituted for the ;
sand 'and vapor barrier~ Capillary break; material should fulfiU the following .
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Sieve 8ize ,Percent Passin",
1" 100
#16 0-20
#200 0-3
7. To mini.mi.ze s~.rinkag~ cf~~~~i~ ~h~ concrete; contraction joints can be
installed if' desired. . J()int ~p~~~ng ~hould be specified by the project
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I s. To protect. exterior flat\Vol'k. SU~h as patios or walkways froi11 expansive soil
damage, it""is recommended that they be underlaid with a minimum of
I 8 inches of non.expansive ~at;da1. "
9. Please notc t'hat these arc n',jnimum requirements only and' that additional
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I C. Frictional and Lateral Coeffi~ient:;
1. Rd~ista~c~ to lateraIIQadin~g' m~Y"be p~qvided by friction acting on the base
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II of foundations. A .cQefqci.~n.~ ;~f f~ictiori as shown may be applied to dead
load forces.
_ 2. Passive resistance,' a.~ti v9 p'rcssur~, and coefficien t of friction for
.11 .. roundations in soils an~ rO~f arc \ls follows:
Material Pa~~iYe Active Coefficient
.'1 ~ R~sistn~~9,'{.'*~P Pressure (DCn of FrictiQJl
'Soit.": .;: '0' .300:.i..... .' . '.'45 ... . .35
. Bedrock 400 _ _ 35 .50
3. A one-thi~d increase 'in the passive value may be used ..when considering
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D. EX.Dansion
I. . 1. If, following grading, e11tP;1n~t~;esoils ~re present in slab a.reas. it will be
necessary. to. use a f~)fJ:n '~f ~~~b pr9t~~tion. If it is. elected to premoisten
.11 '~ubSlab; soils ,instead:'.:of u~itlg none~pansive import, premoistening should
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category~Please note ~~M f;~P~f,!~i~c s9il protection is not necessary if slabs
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I 2. Ifexp,ansive soils are present within the footing depths, the bottoms of the
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I "',,,rcco~mendations for the appropriate c;atpgory of Table 3.
.. ~(cmoisteningof slab and footing areas should be observed and tested by a
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~ rcprcsent!1tive of,this, firm for compliance with t!tesc, ,rccC?mmcnd.~tionsj)rior
I to placement of sand, reinforcing st\:cl, or concrete.
The recommendations presented in Table 3 arc minimums and should satisfy the
I requirements of most conventional anq government financing institutions and comply with
normally accepted geotechnical practices. FHA, HUD, or structural requirements may be
I morc stringent.
'I E. ' . Settlement Considera tions
1. Maximum expected 'sett~c",ent of less' than 1/2 inch is anticipated for
I foundations and floor slabs ~esi~nc~ ~s recommended.
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Sitework retaining wa'ls mar ~~ fo~n~~d either in 'soil or in rock. However,
I if the foundation of. t~e waH, w.ill spq~ both soil and I'ock, use of a construction
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12 inches. sign of retaining ~~psshould be ba:>ed on the 'fo:llo\ving' ~~'j:~in'~ters:'
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At restpressure.,I)a~ive baekfm. . .,.. .... .. . . . . . .. . . .:. . . . . . . . 60 pcf.
Activc prc::s'urc. granuiar baeki'm.. . . .... . .'. . . .'~ . . . . . . .'. . .. 35 per
I Atz:e:St pressure.'granular:.bae.~fill.. ..... . .. '0' .... .... . .. ". 50.peC
Passi ve pl;essurc. soiJ. . . . . . . ..': . .: . . . : . .: . . . . . .. . . .'. . . . ... 300 pcf
Pf1ssive"prcss~re. rock.,..... ~......... ........... ...'.....,.....40.0 pef.
I Maximum toe'pressure~'soi1. ..... .'~.... ~... ..........,...:..2000 psf
MaxiD:1um. tge. pressure. rock. .... . . . . . . . J '.' . '. . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . 3000. psf
Coefficient of sliding friction, soil. :. . .:. . . . . . . . ~ . .. . . . . .. . 0:35' '.
I Co~ffic~C;,nt of, slic:Hng friction, roe~. . . . .. . : . . . . . . . . , ... . . .. 0.50
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I .,' 1).' The above values ar~ aPP'qcable for walls retaining a horiz~nt~I surface.
Walls having a backfilJ th~H slopes upward away from the wall should be
designed for an additional equivalent fluid pressure for the active case of 1
pcf and 1.5pcf for the at-rest ca~e, for every 2 degrees of slope inclination.
I 2) No othersurcharge~. are ta,-<~n int~9onsideration. ip the above values. No
, factor of safety, has b~eJ.1i~~9q~or~tcd into the active' and at rest equivalent
I fluid pressure,s present~<;1 ~boye.
3) It is assumed that .:waI.1, h.eigbts wHI~ot exceed 10 feet.
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draining blanket of gravel. T~)~ pip,c ~~Quld be placed perforations downward and
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sh~ll ~ischarge in a noner9si~~ ;Ol\1nUer away' from founda tions and other
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shall extend upward approximatelY,18 inch~s. .To prevent infiltration of the native
soil into th.c gravel.. a, permeuble sy~the~ic nIter fabric should be placed between the "
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I Drainage System are acceptablea~~crnat,vcs to the use of gravel. Walls facing
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dcvclopment ~escribed herein. The iny~stigation was performed in a manner consistent ~:'
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If changes with respect to developptcrnt type 9r location become necessary, if items '.
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I propcrty of Pacific Geoscience, Inc, Tni~ r:~port ~hall be uscd in its entircty, with no ;-
individual sections reproduced or used ou't of cont~xt. Copies may be made only by Pacific "
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I project. Any other use is subject to fcder~l c9Pyright laws an'd the written 'approval of
Pacific Geoscience. Inc.
I Thank you for this opportunity to havc been of service. If you have any Questions
or if discussion or' alternate concepts is desired. please feci free to contact this office at
',I your convenience.
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88-9-418
II son liquefaction is the loss of son strength during a significant seismic
event. It occurs primar11y in loose, fine to medium grained, granular
material occurring below the groundwater. liquefaction occurs during
II re~rrangement of the so11 particles into a denser condition, resulting in
localized areas of settlement. Due to favorable groundwater conditions and
II a predomlnant1y bedrock site, the potential for 1tQuefactlon Is considered
very low.
II Shallow cracking of the ground at the site, due to shaking from seismic
events, is not considered a significant hazard an.d would have a minor
impact on the proposed development.
II BEDROCK/SOIL CONDITIONS
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II EvaluaUon of subsurface sHe characteristics Indicate so11s consist of sandy
s11ts overlying bedrock. The bedrock is comprised of the Pismo and Paso
II Robles Formations. Bedrock was general1y encountered at depths varying
from two to six (2-6) feet below existing grade. TypicaJJy, two to three (2-
3) feet of severely weathered bedrock was encountered in the exploratory
II borings. General1y, the transition from weathered bedrock to bedrock is ,
gradational.
.) sons were: found" to be relaUvely firm throughout the depths
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investigated. Penetration resistance was generally greater than
II' thirty (30) blows per twelye (12) inches of sompler penetration. In
bedrock formotions, blow counts often exceeded one hundred (100) for
twelve (12) inches of sampler penetration.
II B. The expansion characteristics of the materials encountered was .yery
low. in accordance with Table 29-A in Appendix B of this report.
c. Free ground water was not encountered In any of the borings.
I SITE DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS.
II Based on the resu1ts of this evaluation, it is our opinion that ~he site is . .
suitable for the intended development. Appendix C, .Standard Grading
II Specifications., contains specific suggestions for removal and disposal of
deleterious substances, and, as such, forms 6 part of these Site
,Development and Grading Recommendations.
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Distance From Probable Peak Bedrock Hi gh Ground
Fau1ts Site (MUes>' ~gnitude Acceleration 1 Acce 1 erat i on2
. San Andreas 38 H.E. 7.4 .169 .10g
Rlnconada 11 N. 7.3 .41g .27g
Hosgr1 18 W. 7.1 .28g .18g
. Edna 2.5 N.W. 5.5 .39g '.~ .25g
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A. Site Gradi n9 ~ .,'.' ~ '; .' _ " ".',. i'
II 1. It is anticipated that the property will be developed through
normal grading procedures using cut and fill methods.
II 2. Oyer much of the site, soi1s are a thin mantle oyer a severly
weathered bedrock. The rippabiJity of the bedrock units will
vary, as some of these materIals wi11 present difficu1ty ripping
II w1thin seyeral feet of the surface 1n areas of sha1Jow bedrock.
3. Prior ,to mass grading operations, loose a11uYium in drainage
II channels should be removed. Depth and extent of remoyals should
be deterfOined in the field during grading. Subdrains should be
installed as required to control subsurface waters.
II 4. Prior to placing fill, organics, debris, any non-complying fill,
topsoi1 and weathered bedrock should be remoyed to firm
competent bedrock. The sol1 engineer or his representat1ye
II should observe the excavated area before placement of fi11.
5. Areas to receive fi11 should be scarified, moisture conditioned
and cQmpacted.
II 6. In mQst areas where finished grade is entirely in cut, no
recompactionshould be necessary.
;11 7. Cut portions of cut/fi11 transition lots should be oyerexcayated
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to a. depth of one foot, below the foundation bottoms and. I
recompacted back to grode. This w111 help mItigate differential
II sett1emenfand provide a more un1form bearing layer.
6. Excavated soils- which have been cleansed of - debris and/or
organics maybe used for structural fill when placed in thin,
II mech~njca11y compacted layers on previously tested subgrade.
9. Import soils necessary to raise site grades should be equal to, or
belter than on-si te soi 1 s in strength, expansion and
II compressibility characteristics. Import should be submitted for
test1ng and revIew, by the so11 engineer prior to placement on the
II project. Import wUI not be prequal1fied by the sol1 eng1neer.
Acceptance of any import will be given after the material is on
the project, either in-place or in stockpiles of adequate quantity
II to complete the project. . .
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II B. ~ite Develooment - General!
1. Fill and backfill should be compacted to a minimum of ninety
(90) pe~cent of the maximum dry density obtainable by the ASTM
II D 1557 test method. Appendix C, "Standard Grading
Specifications", and Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code
contain specific considerations for grading and form a part of
II thi s report.
2. A shrinkage factor due to compaction is expected at about 8 to
II 10 percent of the affected soils. Shrinkage and/or expandion of
bedrock materials is expected to be nomina1. Loss due to
removal of non-complying fi11, grubbing and recompact ion
II operations may affect quantity calculations and should be taken
into account. This estimate is' based on an average relative
compaction of nInety-four percent (94~) of maxImum dry densay
II at the completion of gradIng and is dependent on contractor
methods and final compaction attained. :
3. Final site grade should be such that 011 water is diverted away ,
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near foundation areas or ar~as to be paved.
II 4. We recommend Buena Engineers, Inc., be retained to provide
continuous so11 engineering services during site development, r
gradlng and foundatlon construction phases of theworl< to
II observe compl1ance w1th the design conceptsl specif1ctitlons and
recommendations, and to aHow design changes in the event that
subsurface conditions differ from those anticipated prior to the
III stert of construction. Plans and specifications should be t
provided to Buena Engineers, Inc., prior to grading. Plans should
III' include the grading plans, foundations plans, and foundetion
detei I s. If possible, structural loads should be shown on
foundation plans.
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1. It is anticipated that utility trenches will be constructed
II throughout the site to service various utilities. Typico11y, moins
wi1l be located within road right-of-way and laterals will
extend from main to building connections.
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2. Backfill of utilities within road right-of-way should be placed in
strict conformance with the requirements of the governing
agency (Water District, Road Department, Sanitation District
etc.>. ' ,
3. Utility trench backfil1 within private property should be
governed by the provisions of this report relattng to minimum
compaction standards. In general, service 1tnes inside of the
property lines may be backfil1ed with native soils compacted to
ninety (90) percent of maximum dry density.
4. Trenching may be difficult in many areas due to the shallowness
of the bedrock units and -cap rock-.
5. Backfil1 operations should be observed and tested by the soit
engineer to monitor compliance with these recommendations.
STRUCTURES
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Based upon the results of this evaluation, it is our opinion that structure
foundations may be supported by either compacted soils or firm native soits
and that slabs-on-grade should bear on either compacted soils or firm
native soils, but not on both. Due to the variable expansive nature of the on-
$ite soils, reinforcement for both footings and slabs-on-grade will be
contingent upon results of expansion Index tests whtch should be conducted
on a lot by lot basis as rough grading Is completed.
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Conventional confinuous an~ spread footings may be used for support
of the buildings. Footings should bear into firm native soils or
compacted soils placed as specified elsewhere in this report.
Continuous and square pad footings should be founded a minimum of
twelve (12) Inches below finish grade or to depths necessitated by
expansive so11 cond1tlons. Allowable values for dead and sustained
live loads for twelve (12) inches deep, twelve (12) inches wide
continuous footings and 2 x 2 foot x 16 inch deep pad footings are by
soi 1 type:
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Bedrock 2500 2500-3500
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II Beoring pressures moy be increosed os indicoted in the following tob1e:
.Allowable Bearing Pressure Increase (pst)
II .' Per.6.Jncrease Per 1 foot Increase
Soi 1 Ty~ . In DeDth In Width
Al 125 100
II Bedrock ..250 200
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components are included.
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1. Concrete slabs should be supported by firm naUve so11 or
compacted sol1s placed 1n accordance w1th appl1cable sect10ns of
'11 this report.
2. Reinforcement is contingent .upon the resu1ts of expansion index
determinaU on for soi 1 s support i ng the slabs. These
II determinaUons should be made on a lot by lot basis.
3. We recommend perimeter slabs- (walks, patios, etc.) be designed
II relaUvely independent of footing stems (i.e., free f1oaUng) so 1
foundation adjustment will be less likely to cause cracking.
.. 4. Slabs that are to rece1ve carpet1ng or other floor cover1ng should
II be provided w1th m01sture protection such os a 6 mn v1sQueen
membrane and four (4) inches of rock or coorse sand (minimum
SE of 75).
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1. Design of structure foundations and slabs may be contingent on
, import so11 used for fill. It is important to qualify any import
source as to 1ts expans1ve Qual1ty and determ1ne the economic
, value assoc1ated w1th 1ts use.
2. It is expected thot import olong with the on-site soils will have
expansive classifications of .very low. (EI of 0 to 20) to .low.
II (EI of 21 to 50). So11s should be tested during grading on a lot by . .
lot basis for determination of expansion properties of bearing
II soils. Minimum design criteria for these ranges are as follows.
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. 3. Expansion Index 0_ to 20.
e. Foot i ngs t we 1 ve ( 12) inches below grede for si ngl e story end
eighteen (18) inches below grade for two story. '
. b. A1though reinforcement is not required per Table 29-A, we
recommend a minimum reinforcement of 1 #4 rebar top and
bottom.
. c. Concrete slabs-on-grade should be reinforced with a
minimum of 6" x 6" - 10/10 welded wire fabric placed at
mi d-depth.
. d. So11s should be mojstened prior to placing concrete.
4. Expansion Index 21 to 50. ;
. a. Footings fifteen (15) inches below grade for single story
and eighteen (la) inches below grade for two story.
b. Foot1ng reInforcement of two -4 bars, 1 top and 1 bottom.
. c. Concrete slab-on-grade reinforced with at least 6" x 6" -
- 10/10 welded wire fabric or #3 bars at thirty-six (36)
inches on center both ways.
. d. Presaturation to 12~~" optimum moisture; twenty-one (21)
.:." inches below adjacent grade.
. 'The above recommend~ilio'ns-:':are 'minimum>and should satisfy
requirements of most conventional and government financing
. Institutions and comply with normally accepted geotechnical practices.
-:- FHA, HUD or structural requirements may be more stringent.
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1. Frictional and lateral coefficient are provided below by so11 type.
2. Resistance to lateral loading may be provided by friction acting
.. on the base of foundations. The coefficient of friction may be
appl1ed to dead load_ forces.
II ' 3. Passive resistance 'act1ngon the sides of foundation stems.
(equivalent fluid weight) may be included for resistance to
lateral load; however, when used in conjunction with friction,
II the coefficient of friction should be reduced one-third for
application to dead load forces.
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4. Conventional cantilever retaining walls bacl<filled with native
I SOl~ may be deslgne~ for active pre~sures of an equivalent fluid'
we1ght for well-dnnned, level backf111 as given below.
I 5. Coefficients are:
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A 1 0.48 325 39 52
I Bedrock 0.65 450 30 45 ;
E. Settlement Considerations
I 1. Once grading plans have been submitted to our office showing
:'. anticipated cut and fills, settlement calculat10ns can be made,
as necessary.
I 2. We cmticipote the mojority of settlement should occur during
construction. Post-construction settlement should be minimal.
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I Both cut and fi11 slopes have been analyzed for the soils on the site. t
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I It is onticipated that cut slopes wi'll be of moderate height. Specific
.- analysis cannot be made until grading plans are developed. However,
. cut slope stabiHty was analyzed using stability charts and shear
" strength parameters from direct shear tests on relatively undisturbed I
samples. In general, cut slopes will be stable in the range of heights of
.1 thirty (30) feet without additional terraining.
Due to the potential for adverse bedding and other related problems, cut
I slopes should not be steeper than 1-1/2: 1.' Cut slopes should be
~.,' observed by a certified engineering geologist to checl< for adverse
I exposure or other geologic.~~a~~res of significance.
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