CC 2021-01-12_08h Adopt Resolution_Accept Public Improvements_Tract 3045
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER / ACTING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: ROBIN DICKERSON, PE, CITY ENGINEER
PATRICK HOLUB, ASSISTANT PLANNER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 3045 LOCATED AT 1051 HUASNA
ROAD
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2021
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Acceptance of public improvements for Tract 3045, located at 1051 Huasna Road.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
The estimated value of the public improvement for Tract 3045 is $1.2 million.
Maintenance of the new public improvements will add to the overall costs of the City
infrastructure maintenance program.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements
for Tract 3045, located at 1051 Huasna Road.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13-001 and Planned
Unit Development 13-001 on October 15th, 2013. This decision was appealed to the City
Council and on December 10, 2013, the Council adopted Resolution 4560 denying the
appeal and approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13-001 and Planned Unit
Development 13-001. Located at 1051 Huasna, the project site is approximately 4.85
acres in size. It is zoned Residential Suburban (RS) and includes 12 residential lots and
2 drainage basins.
As a condition of approval of the tentative tract map, 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 $1.2 million. Improvements
constructed included utility connections, water and sewer mains, three (3) new fire
hydrants, a new public residential street (Ralph Beck Lane), two (2) new ADA compliant
ramps, curbs, gutters, drive approaches, sidewalks, striping, and signage within and
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 3045 LOCATED AT 1051 HUASNA ROAD
JANUARY 12, 2021
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surrounding the development. The project also completed concrete and asphalt repairs
and replacement on Huasna Road.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Improvement plans for the project were approved on November 13, 2015. The
improvements were substantially completed by the developer in October 2017 and
remaining issues with completion of the improvements were resolved in March 2020. “As-
built” improvement plans were received by the City on December 9, 2020, and approved
on December 12, 2020. Approval of the “as-built” plans was the final requirement before
acceptance of the improvements could be considered. Because the tentative tract was
approved prior to April 2014, an operation and maintenance agreement for storm water
post construction requirements was not required.
Acceptance of the public improvements allows City staff to release the Faithful
Performance and Material and Labor bonds and hold a warrantee bond. This process
begins the one-year maintenance period during which the developer will be responsible
for maintenance and repair of the public improvements. After the one-year maintenance
period, the City will take over the maintenance of the public improvements. Maintenance
of the public improvements would become part of future Capital Improvement Projects
and budgets. Typically, maintenance work begins to occur 10 to 15 years after the project
is completed.
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 and within the easements.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration evaluating Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13-001 and
Planned Unit Development 13-001 was adopted by the City Council on December 10,
2013, 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.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 3045 LOCATED AT 1051 HUASNA ROAD
JANUARY 12, 2021
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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 3045,
LOCATED AT 1051 HUASNA ROAD
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13-001 and Planned
Unit Development 13-001 on December 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the project was conditioned to complete certain public improvements
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4560 adopted by the Arroyo Grande City Council
on December 10, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the developer has constructed the improvements required by the conditions
of approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13-001 and Planned Unit Development 13-
001; and
WHEREAS, City staff has inspected the improvements and find they are constructed in
accordance with the approved plans for the project; and
WHEREAS, as required by the conditions of approval, the developer has provided and
City approved the “as-built” improvement plans on December 12, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby accepts public improvements and easements for Tract 3045, located at
1051 Huasna Road, including paving, curb, gutter, drive approaches, Americans with
Disabilities Act-compliant ramps, sidewalks, striping and signage on Huasna Road and
Ralph Beck Lane, utility connections, fire hydrants, water lines, and sewer lines.
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 12th day of January, 2021.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANNAMARIE PORTER, INTERIM CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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