CC 2020-03-10_08e Accept Public Improvements _Elderberry and CourtlandMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY MCDONALD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: ROBIN DICKERSON, CITY ENGINEER
PATRICK HOLUB, ASSISTANT PLANNER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 3072, LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ELDERBERRY COURT AND COURTLAND STREET
DATE: MARCH 10, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Acceptance of public improvements for Tract 3072, located at the intersection of
Elderberry Court and Courtland Street.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Maintenance of the new public improvements will add to the overall costs of the City
infrastructure maintenance program. Over time, the improvements would be repaired or
replaced as part of the City’s Capital Improvements Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements
for Tract 3072, located at the intersection of Elderberry Court and Courtland Street.
BACKGROUND:
Tract 3072 was part of the Berry Gardens Specific Plan. Located on the south west corner
of Grand Avenue and Courtland Street, the project site is approximately 4.47 acres in size
and is zoned Gateway Mixed Use (GMU). The project includes 3 commercial lots totaling
15,600 sq. ft. of commercial floor space on the north side, 36 single family residential
townhomes and a common area.
This project was reviewed by Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee,
Traffic Commission and Staff Advisory Committee prior to being approved by the City
Council. The City Council approved General Plan Amendment 14-002, Specific Plan
Amendment 14-001, Conditional Use Permit 14-009, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
14-001 on October 8, 2015.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 3072, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELDERBERRY COURT AND
COURTLAND STREET BY WATHEN CASTANOS HOMES
MARCH 10, 2020
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
As a condition of approval, the applicant was required to construct a number of public
improvements. The engineer of work for the project estimated the cost of the
improvements for this project as $3,317,396.00. Improvements constructed included
utility connections, water and sewer mains, six (6) new fire hydrants, various storm drain
mains of different sizes, curbs, gutters and sidewalks within and surrounding the
development, and concrete and asphalt repairs and replacement.
The improvement plans were approved on September 21, 2016. The public
improvements were completed by the developer in December 2019. The City Engineering
Division inspected the improvements and found them to be in substantial conformance
with the approved plans on January 29, 2020. “As-built” improvement plans were
approved by the City on January 14, 2020. A Storm Water Operation and Maintenance
Agreement has been recorded in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.24.110.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
1. Approve staff’s recommendation;
2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation;
3. Modify as appropriate and approve staff’s recommendation; or
4. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
By accepting the public improvements, the City will have ownership of facilities in the
public right of way.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the project by the City Council on
October 8, 2015, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
CEQA Guidelines and the City of Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for
implementation of CEQA. No further CEQA action is required.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments have
been received.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 3072,
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELDERBERRY COURT AND
COURTLAND STREET BY WATHEN CASTANOS HOMES
WHEREAS, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment 14-002, Specific Plan
Amendment 14-001, Conditional Use Permit 14-009, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
14-001 on October 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the project was conditioned to complete certain public improvements
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4690 adopted by the Arroyo Grande City Council
on October 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the developer has constructed the improvements required by the conditions
of approval for Tract 3072 in December 2019; and
WHEREAS, staff has inspected the improvements on January 29, 2020 and find they are
constructed in accordance with the approved plans for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby accepts public improvements for Tract 3072, located at the intersection
of Elderberry Court and Courtland Street, including public curb, gutter, drive approach,
sidewalk on East Grand Avenue and Courtland Street, water lines, sewer lines and
drainage improvements.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of March, 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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