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R 4261 RESOLUTION NO. 4261 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09 -012; LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST BRANCH STREET AND RODEO DRIVE; APPLIED FOR BY THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for a Conditional Use Permit 09 -012 to construct a new 14,500 square -foot police facility on property located at the northwest corner of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit 09 -012 at a public hearing on February 2, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Development Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered approval of Conditional Use Permit 09 -012 at a public hearing on February 9, 2010 in accordance with the Municipal Code of the City of Arroyo Grande; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has reviewed the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that the following circumstances exist: 1. The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions of this section and complies with all the applicable provisions of this title, the goals, and objectives of the Arroyo Grande general plan, and the development policies and standards of the city. The property is located in the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, which explicitly allows for police facilities with approval of a conditional use permit; the proposed use meets all applicable development standards for the PF zoning district. 2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located. The proposed use is consistent with the character of the PF zoning RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 2 district, which exists to provide for public - serving uses; the proposed use would not impair the integrity of the PF zoning district. 3. The site is suitable for the type . and intensity of use or development that is proposed. The site provides a highly visible, easily accessible location for a new police facility. The site is more than adequate to support the proposed facility, including landscaping and parking. 4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure public health and safety. All necessary utilities and services will be provided to the proposed use. 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. The proposed police facility will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, nor will it be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves Conditional Use Permit 09 -012 with conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion by Council Member Costello; seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Costello, Guthrie, Arnold, Fellows, and Mayor Ferrara NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 23 day of February 2010. RESOLUTION NO. 1 0- ( Q 1 PAGE 3 TONY M. FE MAYOR ATTEST: JJ i�i� / � a Ill1h /0.D/LL - KELLY W MO �+ , CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: l STEVEN -AD M , CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: TI OTHY J. MEL, CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 4 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09 -012 NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST BRANCH STREET AND RODEO DRIVE This approval authorizes the construction of a new police facility at the property located at the northwest corner of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive: PLANNING DIVISION 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 09 -012. 3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the City Council at its meeting of February 23, 2010 and marked Exhibit "B" unless otherwise modified by the Planning Commission. 4. Development shall conform to all applicable development standards for the Public Facility (PF) zoning district except as otherwise approved. 5. All conditions of approval for the project shall be included in construction drawings. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan shall be submitted, subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), Recreation and Maintenance Services Director and Community Development Director. 7. The applicant shall implement a mitigation monitoring program based on the mitigation measures prescribed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. ENGINEERING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS 8. Clean all streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks at the end of the day's operations or as directed by the Director of Community Development or the Director of Parks, recreation and Maintenance. 9. Perform construction activities during normal business hours (Monday through RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 5 Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 5 PM) for noise and inspection purposes. The developer or contractor shall refrain from performing any work other than site maintenance outside of these hours, unless an emergency arises or approved by the Community Development Director. The City may hold the developer or contractor responsible for any expenses incurred by the City due to work outside of these hours. IMPROVEMENT PLANS 10. All project improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Arroyo Grande Standard Drawings and Specifications. 11. Submit three (3) full -size paper copies and one (1) full -size mylar copy of approved improvement plans for inspection purposes during construction. 12. Submit as -built plans at the completion of the project or improvements as directed by the Community Development Director. One (1) set of mylar prints and an electronic version on CD in AutoCAD format shall be required. 13. The following Improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Community Development Department: a. Grading, drainage and erosion control, b. Street paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk, c. Public utilities, d. Water and sewer, e. Landscaping and irrigation, f. Any other improvements as required by the Community Development Director 14. The site plan shall include the following: a. The location and size of all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities within the project site and abutting streets or alleys. b. The location, quantity and size of all existing and proposed sewer laterals. c. The location, size and orientation of all trash enclosures. d. All existing and proposed parcel lines and easements crossing the property. e. The location and dimension of all existing and proposed paved areas. f. The location of all existing and proposed public or private utilities. 15. Improvement plans shall include plan and profile of existing and proposed streets, utilities and retaining walls. 16. Landscape and irrigation plans are required within the public right of way, and shall be approved by the Community Development and Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Departments. Utilize the City's "Sustainable Plant" list for a palette of RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 6 street trees and other required landscape. WATER 17. The fire sprinkler system shall have individual service connections. A fire sprinkler engineer shall determine the size of the water meters. 18. Water connections shall be made to the Rodeo Drive waterline. 19. The irrigation system shall be served by a separate water meter. SEWER 20. The new sewer lateral shall connect to an existing lateral stub -out on West Branch Street. PUBLIC UTILITIES 21. Underground all new public utilities in accordance with Section 16.68.050 of the Development Code. 22. Submit all improvement plans to the public utility companies for approval and comment. Utility comments shall be forwarded to the Director of Public Works for approval. 23. Prior to approving any building permit within the project for occupancy, all public utilities shall be operational. 24. Install a street light at the intersection of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive. STREETS 25. All trenching in City streets shall utilize saw cutting. Any over cuts shall be cleaned and filled with epoxy. 26. All street repairs shall be constructed to City standards. 27. Street structural sections shall be determined by an R -Value soil test, but shall not be less than 3" of asphalt and 6" of Class II AB. CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK 28. Install new concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the project frontages in accordance with City Standards. RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 7 29. Install ADA compliant facilities where necessary, but at a minimum at the intersection of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive. 30. Install tree wells for all trees planted adjacent to curb, gutter and sidewalk to prevent damage due to root growth. GRADING 31. Perform all grading in conformance with the City Grading Ordinance. 32. Submit a preliminary soils report 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. 33. Submit all retaining wall calculations for review and approval by the Community Development Director. DRAINAGE 34. All drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate a 100 -year storm flow. 35. The applicant shall provide detailed drainage calculations (prepared by a civil engineer) indicating that increased run -off can be accommodated by existing off - site and proposed on -site facilities, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 36. The applicant shall also provide detailed drainage calculations (prepared by a civil engineer) comparing the pre - development and the post - development run -off hydrograph for a range of events from 1 year to 10 years. Any increased run -off must be retained on site. 37. The use of the bioswale and "storm water harvesting system' is encouraged. However, detailed design plans and calculations for sizing will be required and must be approved by the Community Development Director. 38. The use of pervious pavement shall be accompanied by design calculations showing infiltration rates that clearly demonstrate that percolation will occur rather than eventual seepage of water onto City right of way. 39. The proposed connection to the existing 30" RCP will require a City Standard storm drain manhole prior to the connection point and an Inserta Tee connection to the concrete pipe; or a connection approved by the Community Development Director. Details of the connection shall be provided. RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 8 DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENTS 40. 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, except that street tree easements shall exclude the area covered by public utility easements. 41. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) shall be reserved a minimum 6 feet wide adjacent to all street right of ways. The PUE shall be wider where necessary for the installation or maintenance of the public utility vaults, pads, or similar facilities. PERMITS 42. Obtain an encroachment permit prior to performing any of the following: a. Performing work in the City right of way, b. Staging work in the City right of way, c. Stockpiling material in the City right of way, d. Storing equipment in the City right of way. 43. Obtain a grading permit prior to commencement of any grading operations on site. FEES 44. Pay all required City fees at the time they are due. 45. Fees to be paid prior to plan approval: a. Plan check for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate. b. Plan check for improvement plans based on an approved construction cost estimate. c. Permit Fee for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate. d. Inspection fee of subdivision or public works construction plans based on an approved construction cost estimate. PRIOR TO ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 46. All utilities shall be operational. 47. All essential project improvements shall be constructed prior to occupancy. BUILDING DIVISION 48. Provide fire flow and hydrants per California Fire Code, and locate one hydrant RESOLUTION NO. 4261 PAGE 9 on Branch Street frontage and one hydrant on Rodeo drive frontage so as to be within 50 feet of the fire department connection. 49. Provide fire sprinklers per NFPA 13 and the California Fire Code, include an appropriate coverage for the dispatch area. 50. Provide a remote Fire Department connection so as to be within 50 feet of a hydrant. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE 51. The plans shall be revised to utilize a darker base color on the exterior of first - floor of the building. 52. All retaining walls that face West Branch Street shall be segmented and utilize plant material in the offset space to soften their visual impact. 53. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall be reviewed by the ARC prior to review by the Planning Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION 54. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall include alternative exterior building materials and colors and shall be reviewed and subject to approval by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit. 55. The plans shall be revised to lower the overall height of the tower element (Option 'B'). 56. The final plans shall be revised to reduce the required height of the retaining walls along the western property line. 57. The final plans shall be revised to replace the roll -up doors to the sally port and automotive evidence rooms with a more architecturally suitable option. 58. The final plans shall be revised to modify the required walls and fences, utilizing different colors and materials and design to soften their visual impact. 59. The final plans shall incorporate a bio -swale at the front of the site (West Branch Street frontage), even if doing so precludes the inclusion of a 3' berm to screen the parking lot. CITY COUNCIL 60. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall be reviewed and subject to review by the City Council. OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached Resolution No. 4261 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 23 day of February 2010. WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 25 day of February 2010. -lam' I. _A A _ KELLY ET ORE, CITY CLERK