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PC R 92-139225� RESOLUTION NO. 92-1392 A RFSOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COr�IlVIISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECONIlV�NDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ORIGINAL RANCHO GRANDE PARK PLAN BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND RECOMMENDING THAT Tf1E CITY CLERK FII.E A NOTICE OF DETERNIINATION WHEREAS, on February 11, 1992, the City Council requested the Planning Commission to review and make recommendations on an Expanded Initial Study for the Original Park Plan and the Parks and Recreation Commission Alternative Park Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted four (4) public hearings on the Expanded Initial Study on the Original Park Plan and the Alternative Park Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received public testimony regarding the Expanded Initial Study during public hearings; and � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande, California as follows: 1. The Planning commission recommends that the City Council adopt the negative declaration with the mitigation measures outlined in Attachment "A", in.compliance with CEQA; 2. The Planning commission hereby further states that the information contained in the Expanded Initial Study has been reviewed and considered by the members of the Planning Commission. On motion of Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Carr, Moore, Souza, and Chairman Brandy NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Reilly the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 17th day of November, 1992. ATTEST; � \ Oac�e�..� � h ..-►.� Nancy Brovd�, Commission Clerk Drew randy, Chairm �� .�':'`�: �. 25� ATTACHMENT "A" RANCHO GRANDE PAItK ORIGINAL PLAN Mri'IGATION MEASURES GRADING a. The project shall be subject to the City's grading ordinance (303�C.S.) and other regulations and policies regarding grading and erosion. Timing: Prior and during construction Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Public Works b. The report entitled "Rancho Grande Park Grading Plan Review" shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. All erosion control measures included in the report as revised by the City Engineer sha11 be incorporated into the project. Timing: Prior to grading permit approval; during construction Responsible Dept: Parks and Recreation, Public Works c. The slope at the corner of Collado Corte and Avenida de Diamante shall be redesigned to use variable slope ratios and undulation of tops and toes of the slope. Timing: Prior to grading permit submittal Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation d. Grading shall be prohibited between October 31 and April 1; Timing: During construction Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Public Works AIR QUALITY Short-term Construction a. Water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used 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 would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. b. All dirt stock-pile areas shall be sprayed daily as needed. At a minimum, stockpiles should be watered once in the morning and once in the afternoon. In order to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site, increased watering would be required if wind speeds exceed 15 mph. c. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation and landscape plans shall be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities. d. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading shall be sown with a fast-germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. e. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using approved chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD. f. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction site. g. A comprehensive construction activity management plan designed to minimize the amount of large construction equipment operating during any given time period. �- -. . ,.� _ ,,; �.. . -. � �; .,, . 1 ,, 2 5���'; h. Construction truck trips shall be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions. Timing: During construction Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation NOISE a. Construction shall occur only between the hours of 7 a. m. and 5 p. m. Timing: During construction of Phase I and Phase II Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation b. The noise nuisance shall be reduced by implementing the following midgation measures: 1. Ytevise conduit plan to preclude installation of public address system. Timing: Prior to construction of Phase I Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation 2. Prohibit amplified musical instruments or live bands in amphitheater, unless otherwise authorized by the City Council. Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II Responsible Dept.: City Manager 3. Park maintenance in Rancho Grande Park is to be performed between the hours of 8 a. m, and 6 p. m, only Timing:On-going � Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation 4. Athletic lights, if installed, shall not be used after 9:00 p. m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 p. m. Friday and Saturday. Strictly enforce park closing at 10:00 p. m. Timing: On-going after park opens Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation c. Implement a park scheduling system where the following facilities could not be used by large groups at the same time: Ball fields and Recreation Building Picnic area and Recreation Building Picnic area and ball fields Timing: Prior to opening of Phase II of park I�esponsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation LIGHT/GLARE a. Security Lights - A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Director and approved by the City Council, subject to a public hearing, prior to construction of Phase II of the pazk. The lighdng plan shall be compatible with existing and proposed residential uses, serve to reduce or eliminate glare onto neighboring land uses and direct lighting downward and not into the sky. The plan shall illustrate the methods to be used to shield and direct light away from residential uses. Lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles beyond the property line and shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of unusually high intensity of brightness. Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation Director, City Council b. Athletic Lights - A lighdng plan shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreadon Director and approved by the City Council, subject to a public hearing, prior to construction of Phase II of the park. If the lighting plan is not approved, then no athletic lighting shall be permitted. The lighting plan shall be compatible with existing and proposed residential uses, serve to >reduce� or eliminate glare onto neighboring land uses and direct lighting downward and nct.,�nto the sky. The plan shall specify the light levels in initial and maintaineti footcandles, uniformity, and efficiency. Athletic lighting shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the property line. Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II �� .° Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, City Council 2 25�8� c. Glare - Tennis and basketball courts shall be surfaced with material that reduces reflection from any lighting. Section 9-10.110 F. of Development Code prohibits direct or reflected glare so as to be visible from any property line on which the same is produced. Timing: During Phase II construction Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation Diamante at the northwest boundary with lot 30 of Tract 1132. Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation LAND USE a. The master plan shall be revised to eliminate the driveway on Avenida de b. The master plan shall be redesigned to include a 3 foot high wall or berm along the parking areas facing James Way and Avenida de Diamante. Timing: Prior to approval of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Park and Recreation c. The master plan shall be redesignerl to increase the landscaping setback to ten feet along the northwest boundary with lot 30 of Tract 1132. This will require elimination of two parking spaces. Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II Responsible Dept.: Park and Recreation TRANSPORTATION/CIItCULATION Project Access and Internal Circulation a. Redesign the plan so that full service access to the park site is provided via only one driveway onto James Way in approximately the location of the proposed eastern driveway. The full service driveway should be rerlesigned to the satisfaction of .the Public Works Director to provide for a 50 foot tangent section back from James Way, then a 50 foot radius curve and another 50 foot tangent section before parking is provided. A median should also be constructed in the driveway throat to separate ingressing and egressing driveway vehicles. Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire, Public Works Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire, Public Works b. Redesign the plan so that secondary full service access onto Avenida de Diamante is reduced to only one driveway in approximately the location of the proposed southern driveway. Bicycle and pedestrian access shall be included along Avenida de Diamante. c. All driveways and drive aisles shall be designed to meet Fire Department turning radius standards. The corner defined by the basketball court should be redesigned for better sight distance and ease of circulation between parking areas. The redesign of this area shall include a safe pedestrian crossing from the parking area to the basketball court. Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire Bicycles a. Designate an area on the plan for parking and locking of bicycles. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation Transit - None required. .. �..,� rt .. �TuT��C �F�tVICFS . � . .. Water � . � a. All plumbing fixtures shall be of an ultra-low flush and flow nature including, but not limited to: 3 1) Toilets designed to use a maximum of 1.5 gallons of water per flush, 2) I.avatory and kitchen sinks designed to use a maximum of 2 gallons of water per minute, and 3) Urinals and associated flushometer valves designeti to use a maximum of 1 gallon of water per flush. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building b. Water heating systems shall be designed to conserve water by the installation of "on demand hot water" type heaters, recirculating hot water systems or other designed water conserving systems meeting the approval of the Building Official. All hot water pipes shall be fully insulated. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits, during construction Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building c. Systems designed to use greywater for irrigation of landscaping shall be installed. The design of such systems shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of building permits. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building prior to the issuance of building permits. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building d. Rainwater collection systems for the imgation of on site landscaping shall be installed. The design of such systems shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval e. All on site water pipes shall include valves to reduce water pressure to 50 or less pounds of pressure per square inch. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building f. The manufacturer's name and model of each type of water saving fixture to be utilized shall be submitted to the building department for approval before installation. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building g. Drought tolerant landscaping shall be utilized in any area not requiring turf at build out. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be revised accordingly. An automadc landscape irrigation system incorporating time clocks and/or moisture sensors shall be installed. Tnming: Prior to installakion of imgation system Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation Sewer None required Fire None required. Police None required. AESTH]ETICS a. Restrict height of all buildings not to exceed one story and 15 feet in height. Timing: At time of building plan preparation. Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building b. Picnic shelters and play area are to be constructed of materials and colors similar to the homes irr the surrounding neighborhoods. Timing: Prior to .Phase II construction Respons�ble Dept.: Pazks and Recreation 4 259 ,�,.,,.� .�,, 260 c. The City Architectural Advisory Committee and the Rancho Grande Homeowner's Architectural Committee shall review elevations for the recreation building, score/restroom building, play area, amphitheater, maintenance building, and picnic shelters. The Rancho Grande Homeowner's Architectural Committee shall have no authority other than what already may be present in the current covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Timing: Prior to approval of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation � d. All mechanical equipment, whether on the ground or elsewhere, shall be screened from public view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure. Timing: Prior to approval of building permits Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building e. Surface elevation of the tennis courts shall be reduced to no more than 10 feet above the lowest adjacent street elevation or relocated to another area of the park. Timing: Prior to approval of grading permit Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation RECREATION a. Review building plans for barrier free access. Timing: Prior to issuance of building permit. Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building b. Provide suitable ramps in any outdoor area where steps are to be constructed (i.e., bleachers). � Timing: Review prior to beginning of construction of Phase II, during construction of Phase II Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation � • ` ,.�w ` ^:,: .,, . : .. , . . ` 5