PC R 98-1665RESOLUTION NO. 98-1665
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, INSTRUCTING THE
SECRETARY TO F1LE A NOTtCE OF
DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 98-567, APPLIED FOR BY
JAMES PANKEY, AT WEST BRANCH STREET AND
WESLEY AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has
considered Conditional Use Permit Case No. 98-567, filed by James Pankey,
for construction of six (61 commerciat buildings with a total of 27,649 square
feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this
application in accordance with City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent
with the General Plan and the environmental documents associatPd therewith;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the Final Negative
Declaration under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and
Procedures for Implementation to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and
public hearing, the following circumstances exist:
Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to the
provisions of Section 9-03.050 of the Development Code, and complies
with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, the goals and
objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the development
policies and standards of the City.
2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the
district in which it is to be established or located because the proposed
use is similar to surrounding uses and is located in the Village
Commercial District.
3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that
is proposed because all the necessary easements, circulation, parking
and setbacks would be provided.
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4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities
and services to ensure the public health and safety.
5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the
vicinity because drainage improvements will be made to accommodate
existing and post development flows.
Architectural Review Findings:
1. The proposal is consistent with the "Village Commercial Design
Guidelines" for the City of Arroyo Grande.
2. The proposal is consistent with the text and maps of the Arroyo Grande
General Plan, and the City of Arroyo Grande Development Code.
3. The proposal will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and
general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood
of the proposed project.
4. The general appearance of the proposed building is consistent with the
character of the neighborhood because its size and design are consistent
with other buildings in the vicinity.
5. The proposal is not detrimental to the orderly and harmonious
development of the City.
6. The proposal will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation
in the neighborhpod.
California Environmental Quality Act and Department of Fish and Game
Required Findings of Exemption:
1. The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared an initial study pursuant to
Section 15063 of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 98-567.
2. Based on the initial study, a negative declaration was drafted for public
review. The Planning Commission has considered the Negative
Declaration togetfier with any comments received and considered during
the public review process. The Negative Declaration reflects the �
independent judgment of the Planning Commission.
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3. The Planning Commission finds that through feasible conditions placed
upon this project, the significant impacts on the environment have been
eliminated or substantially mitigated to a, level of insignificance.
4. The documents and other materials which constitute the records of
proceedings upon which this decision is based are in the custody of the
Secretary of the City of Arroyo Grande Planning Commission, City Hall,
Arroyo Grande, California.
5. Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 requires the City to adopt a
reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project it has
adopted or made a condition of approval in order to mitigate or avoid
significant effects of the approval, and such changes, with their
corresponding permit monitoring requirements, are hereby adopted as
the monitoring program for the project. The monitoring program is
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
6. After holding a public hearing pursuant to State and City Codes, and
considering the record as a whole the Planning Commission considered
the negative declaration and found that there is no substantial evidence
of any significant adverse environmental effect, either individually or
cumulatively on wildlife resources as defined by Section 711.2 of the
Fish and Game Code or on the habitat upon which the wildlife depends
as a result of development of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby adopts a Negative Declaration, instructs the Secretary
to file a Notice of Determination, and approves Conditional Use Permit Case
No. 98-567, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth
in Attachment "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion of Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Haney,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Parker, Keen, Greene, Haney and Chair Lubin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resotution was adopted this 1 st day of September, 1998.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County
and City requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for
Conditional Use Permit 98-567.
3. This application shall automatically expire on September 1, 2000 unless
a building permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of
the approval, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year
from the original date of expiration.
4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans
presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of September 1,
1998 and marked Exhibit "A".
5. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action
brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or
employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in anyway
relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish
such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which
the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to
pay as a result of such .action. The City may, at its sole discretion,
participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under
this condition.
6. Prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, the developer shall
provide mail receptacfes for the units as required by the Postmaster of
the Pismo Beach Post Office.
LIGHTING
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an exterior lighting plan and site
lighting footcandle plan shatl be prepared subject to the review and
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approvai of the Community Development and Police Departments which
shall comply with the provisions of Development Code Sections 9-
10.080, 9-12.070 C(3), and 9-15.040.
NOISE
8. Construction shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. on Saturday or Sunday.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
9. Development shall conform with the City of Arroyo Grande zoning
requirements except as otherwise approved.
10. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of Development Code
Chapter 9-13. Prior to issuance of a building permit or recordation, any
illegal signs shall be removed.
11. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all ducts, meters, air
conditioning equipment and all other mechanical equipment, whether on
the ground, on the structure or elsewhere, shall be screened from public
view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure.
It is especially important that gas and electric meters, electric
transformers, and large water piping systems be completely screened
from public view. All roof-mounted equipment which generates noise,
solid particles, odors, et cetera, shall cause the objectionable material to
be directed away from residential properties.
12. Setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area ratios shail be as shown on the
development plans, Attachment 2, Site Plan, except as specifically
modified by these conditions.
13. All parking spaces adjacent to a wall, fence, or property line shall have
a minimum .width of 11 feet.
14. The developer shall comply with Development Code Chapter 9-14,
"Dedications, Fees and Reservations."
15. Prior to issuance of grading or building permits, the developer shall
comply with Development Code, Chapter 9-12, "Parking and Loading .
Requirements".
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LANDSCAPING
16. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, a landscaping and
irrigation plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect
subject to review and approval by the Community Development, Police,
Building and Fire, and Parks and Recreation Departments and the
Planning Commission. The landscaping plan shall include the following:
a. Tree staking, soil preparation and planting detail;
b. The use of landscaping to screen ground-mounted utility and
mechanical equipment;
c. The required landscaping and improvements. This includes:
(1) Deep root planters shall be included in areas where
trees are within five feet (5') of asphalt or concrete
surfaces and curbs;
(2) Water conservation practices incfuding the use of
low flow heads, drip irrigation, mulch, gravel,
drought tolerant plants and mulches shall be
incorporated into the landscaping plan; and
(3) All slopes 2:1 or greater shall have jute mesh, nylon
mesh or equivalent material.
(4) An automated irrigation system.
SOLID WASTE
17. Solid waste pick-up location as identified is acceptabie.
18. In cases where trash bin enclosures are to be installed abutting
structures, the common wall shall be of a noncombustible masonry type
material with no openings for vents or windows.
19. Trash enclosures shall be reserved excfusively for dumpster storage.
Miscellaneous boxes, bins, racks, etc., will not be allowed within the
enclosure.
20. Interior vehicle travelways shall be designed to be capable of
withstanding loads imposed by trash trucks.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
TREE PRESERVATION/TREE REMOVAL PLAN
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21. Prio� to issuance of grading permit and during construction the applicant
shall comply with the provisions of Ordinance 431 C S., the Community
Tree Ordinance.
22. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the developer shall
submit a tree preservation and tree removal plan to the Director of
Parks and Recreation/City Arborist for undeveloped parcels or lots with
trees. The plan shall include the location, size and specie of all trees
located on the lot or on adjoining lots, where development could affect
the roots or limbs on trees or adjacent property.
23. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, all trees to remain on site shall be
marked with paint/ribbon and protected by a five (5') foot vinyl or chain
link fence. The fence shall be located at a minimum of eight (8') foot
radius from the trunk of the tree.
24. Street Planting Fee: The developer shall pay the current street planting
fee/deposit. One 15-gallon size or larger street tree is required for every
fifty-feet (50') of project frontage. Prior to issuance of the certificate of
occupancy, the developer, with the approval of a Park and Recreation
Director, may install all 15-gallon trees and receive a refund of deposit.
All plantings to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance, in accordance with Ord. 431 C.S.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
25. Prior to issuance of building permit, applicant to submit exterior lighting
plan for Police Department approval.
26. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall post
handicapped parking, per Police Department requirements.
27. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall install
a burglary [or robbery] alarm system per Police Department guidelines,
and pay the Police Department alarm permit application fee of (530.00►.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
UBC/UFC
28. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California
State Fire and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes
as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande.
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FIRE LANES
29. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shali post
designated fire lanes, per Section 22500.1 of the California Vehicle
Code.
30. All fire lanes must be posted and enforced, per Police Department and
Fire Department guidelines.
FIRE FLOW/FIRE HYDRANTS
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Project shall have a fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute using 75%
reduction allowable for sprinklers for a duration of 4 hours.
Prior to bringing combustible materials on site, fire hydrants shall be
installed, per Fire Department and Public Works Department standards.
SECURITY KEY BOX
33. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, applicant must provide
an approved "security key vault," per Building and Fire Department
guidelines.
FIRE SPRINKLER
34. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all buildings must be
fully fire-alarmed per Building and Fire Department guidelines.
ABANDONMENT/NON-CONFORMING
35. Prior to issuance of a grading permit or building permit, whichever
occurs first, applicant shall provide proof of properly abandoning all
non-conforming items such as septic tanks, wells, undergrour�d piping
and other undesirable conditions.
OTHER PERMITS
36. Any review costs generated by outside consultants shall be paid by the
applicant.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
37. Special Conditions
a. Project to comply with all California Title 24 accessibility
requirements.
b. Abandon lot lines under proposed buildings.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
All Pubiic Works Department conditions of approval as listed
below are to be complied with prior to recording the map or
finalizing the permit, unless specifically noted otherwise.
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
38. All project improvements shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with City standards and specifications. Plans within the
right-of-way shall include profile drawings. Improvement plans
(including the following) shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer
and approved by the Public Works Department:
a. Grading, drainage and erosion control.
b. Street paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk.
c. Striping and signage plan. -
d. Public utilities. °
39. The developer shall be responsible during construction for cleaning city
streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project
site. The flushing of dirt or debris to storm drain or sanitary sewer
facilities shall not be permitted. The cfeaning shall be done after each
day's work or as directed by the Director of Public Works or the
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40. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an encroachment permit
for all work within a public right-of-way (City or Caltrans).
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
41. Wesley Street shall be improved as follows:
a. The street shall be widened along the property frontage and
extending south to the existing full width improvements near West
Branch Street. The new curb and gutter shall match the alignment of
the existing improvements at West Branch Street (approximately 22 �
feet from centerline to face of curb.) The existing pavement shall be
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resurfaced or replaced as necessary to provide a crowned street �
surface.
b. Concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed on the east side of
the street, along the property frontage and extending south to the
existing curb and gutter.
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c. A 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be constructed from
Larchmont Drive to the existing sidewalk near West Branch Street.
d. A handicapped access ramp shall be constructed across from the
Larchmont curb return.
e. The traffic index for structural design shall be 5.5.
42. Prior to finaling a building permit, if approved by Caltrans, the applicant
shall install a traffic signal at the intersection of West Branch Street and
Grand Avenue. The signal design and construction shall be subject to
the approval of the City and Caltrans. The signal shall include Opticom
controllers, and shall be interconnected with nearby signals as required
for proper operation. A time space diagram shall be required for
adjacent signals to coordinate timing.
It is the intent of this condition that the developer's obligation be equal
to the obligation normally required via the traffic signalization fee.
Therefore, the expenses shall be applied as a credit against the
signalization fees to be paid by the developer. Should the expenses
exceed the cost of the signalization �fee, the City will reimburse the
applicant for the excess. If the expenses do not exceed the fee, then
the signalization fee shall be reduced by the amount spent by the
developer on the signalization. The City Engineer shall approve the
amount of the expenses as submitted by the applicant related to the
traffic signal installation.
Compliance with this condition is subject to the intersection meeting
signal warrant levels as approved by the Director of Public Works.
Issuance of an enc�oachment permit from Caltrans will be required,
which may also require offsite easements. Should the signal not meet
appropriate signal warrants, or should the terms of the Caltrans
encroachment permit be unacceptable to the Director of Public Works,
the requirements of this condition shall be waived, and the developer's
obligation shall be to pay the traffic signalization fees.
43. The parking lot shall be designed so that the cross-fall slope of the
driving lanes does not exceed five per cent (5%).
44. An easement shall be reserved for access to parking lots and parcels
adjoining the project to the east. The easement shall be a minimum of
24 feet wide, and ,shall utilize the parking tot driving lanes to connect
the adjoining parcels to the driveway access to Wesley Street. The
pedestrian stairs shall be located outside of the easement area.
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DEDICATiONS AND EASEMENTS
45. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall offer
for dedication to the public right-of-way for West Branch Street,
consisting of that area within the project property and within 8-feet of
the existing curb face.
46. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a minimum 6-foot wide public
utility easement (PUE) shall be dedicated adjacent to all street right-of-
ways. The PUE shall be adjusted where necessary for the installation or
� maintenance of the public utility vaults, pads, or similar facilities, as
approved by the Public Works Department
47. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, street tree planting and
maintenance easements shall be dedicated adjacent to all street right of
ways. Street tree easements shall be a minimum of 10 feet beyond the
right of way.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
48. All grading shall be done in accordance with the City Grading
Ordinance.
49. All drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate a 100-year
storm flow.
50. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a revised preliminary soils r.eport
for the project shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and
supported by adequate test borings. All earthwork design and grading
shall be performed in accordance with the approved soils report.
51. Street structural sections shall be determined by an R-Value soil test.
52. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an
engineering study regarding flooding related to the project site. The
study shall be prepared for the approval by the Director of Public
Works. Any portions of the site subject to flooding from a 100-year
storm shall be shown on the recorded map or other recorded document,
and shall be noted as a building restriction.
53. Prior to increasing the amount of impervious surface on the site, the
applicant shall construct an on-site storm water basin designed to
Public Works Department requirements, and the following:
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The basin shall be sized to facilitate debris removal, and to
limit outflow to a rate that will allow the downstream
culvert system to convey a 100-year storm flow;
The basin design shall include freeboard of 12-inches.
54. The property owner shall privately maintain all onsite drainage
facilities, including the storm water basin and its outlet facilities up to
the connection with the drop inlet in Wesley Street.
55. Prior to the finaling a building permit or placing any pavement onsite,
the applicant shall construct a storm drain syste,m connecting the
basin outlet to the existing 36-inch drainage system in West Branch
Street.
56. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare
an erosion control plan for review and approval by the Public Works.
The plan shall demonstrate the manner in which runoff will be directed
to avoid impacts to downstream properties during and after grading.
WATER
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A Double Detector Check (DDC) backflow device is required on the
water service line to the onsite fire sprinkler system.
Existing water services to the site which are not utilizad by the project
shall be properly abandoned.
WASTEWATER
59. All sewer mains or laterals crossing or parallel to public water facilities
shall be constructed in accordance with California State Health
Agency standards.
60. Existing sewer laterals to the site which are not utilized .by the project
shall be properly abandoned.
PUBLIC UTILITfES
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All new public utilities shall be installed as underground facilities.
62. Prior to approving any building permit within the project for occupancy,
all public utilities shall be operational.
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63. All improvement plans shall be submitted to the public utility
companies for and comment. Utility comments shall be forwarded to
the Director of Public Works for approval.
CONDITIONS FOR THE LOPEZ LINE
64. Improvement plans which include construction over or near the Lopez
supply line shall be reviewed by the San Luis Obispo County Flood
Control Water Conservation District (SLOFCWCD). All construction
shall protect the Lopez Line from damage. The developer shall be
responsible for all costs associated with protecting the Lopez Line
during his activities and for all costs associated with correcting
problems related to project construction.
65. The existing easement for the Lopez water supply shall remain in
effect.
66. In lieu of the water neutralization program, the applicant may pay a
water mitigation fee. The payment shall be a deposit of 52,200.00 for
each amount of use equivalent to a single family residence. The
deposited funds may be partially refunded if the City Council adopts a
lesser fee amount for the water neutralization program.
FEES AND BONDS FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS
The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees, as specified below:
67. FEES TO BE PAID PRIOR TO PLAN SUBMITTAL
a. Plan check for grading plans.
Based on an approved earthwork estimate
(Chapter 33 of 1994 Uniform Building Codel.
b. Plan check for improvement plans.
Based on an approved construction cost estimate
(1 % of construction costs up to 5100,000), plus
t%z % of construction costs over S 100,0001.
c. Permit Fee for grading plans.
Based on an approved earthwork estimate
(Chapter 33 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code1.
d. Inspection Fee of subdivision or public works construction �
plans.
Based on an approved construction cost estimate.
(4% of construction costs up to 5500,000), plus
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f3% of construction costs between 5500,000 and
51,000,000), plus (2% of construction costs over
$1,000,000?.
FEES TO BE PAID PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT
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Water Mitigation fee, to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of building permit issuance, involving
water connection or enlargement of an existing connection.
Water Distribution fee, to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of building permit issuance, in
accordance with Municipal Code 6-7.22.
Water Service charge to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of building permit issuance, in
accordance with Municipal Code 6-7.22.
Water Supply charge, to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of building permit issuance, in
accordance with Municipal Code 6-7.22.
Traffic Impact fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect
at the time of building permit issuance, in accordance with
Ord. 461 C.S., Res. 3021.
Traffic Signalization fee, to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of building permit issuance, in
accordance with Ord. 346 C.S., Res. 1955.
Sewer Permit fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect
at the time of building permit issuance, in accordance with
Municipal Code 6-6.405.
Park Development fee, the developer shall pay the current
parks development fee for each unit approved for
construction (credit shall be provided for existing housesl,
to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance in accordance with Ord. 313 C.S.
Street Tree Planting fee, the developer shall pay the current
street tree planting fee/deposit. One 15 gallon size or
larger street tree is required for every fifty feet (50') of
p�oject frontage. Prior to issuanca of the certificate of
occupancy, the developer, with the approval of the Park
and Recreation Director, may instatl all 15 gallon trees and
receive a refund of deposit. To be based on codes and
rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance, in
accordance with Ord. 431 C.S.
Construction Tax, the applicant shall pay a construction tax
pursuant to Section 3-3.501 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal
Code.
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k. Alarm Fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the
time of development in accordance with Ord. 435 C.S.
I. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) Fee, to be
based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
development in accordance with State mandate.
m. Building Permit Fee, to be based on codes and rates in
effect at the time of development in accordance with Title 8
of the Municipal Code.
OTHER CONDITIONS
69. Prior to land use clearance, the applicant shall submit an updated soils
report addressing any changes in the condition of the parcel which
may have occurred since the date of the Soils Report, October, 1998,
and identifying measures to respond to such changes, if identified. As
an alternative, the applicant may submit a new soils report which
adequately addresses the issues raised in the Soils Report. .
70. In the event debris is encountered during grading, the following
measures should be implemented:
-- A qualified engineer/contractor shall be contacted prior to the
start of grading to observe clearing and grubbing operations
onsite.
-- A qualified engineer/contractor shall be retained for intermittent
and or full-time testing and inspection services during grading, as
the site conditions dictate.
-- The building contractor shall be made aware of the possibility of
isolated pocket of debris onsite.
-- If any debris is uncovered during excavation and grading
operations, a qualified engineer/contractor shall be contacted
immediately for observation of conditions and to provide further
recommendations. The recommendations would include, in part,
cleaning out all debris areas to firm native soils as stated in the
soils engineering report.
-- The bottom of all excavations shall be observed by a qualified
engineer prior to fill placement.
71. The applicant shall provide a written plan for the importation of dirt to
the site acceptable to the Director of Public Works. The site shall
identify the source of all fill dirt proposed for importation to the site, .
including a name and telephone number for a person who can verify the
information. The plan shall also identify the routing of trucks from the
source to the project site.
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72. Dust generated by the development activities shall be kept to a
minimum with a goal of retaining dust on the site. Applicant shall
follow the dust control measures listed below:
a. During clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or
transportation of cut or fill materials, water trucks or
sprinkler systems are to be used to prevent dust from
leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's
activities cease.
b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems
shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp
enough to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a
minimum, this shall include wetting down such areas in
the�later morning and after work is completed for the day,
and whenever winds exceed 15 miles per hour.
c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered,
kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust
generation.
73. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to
monitor the dust control program and order increased watering as
necessary to prevent transport of dust off-site. Their duties shall
include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in
progress.