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HomeMy WebLinkAboutT-6246 - Conditions of Approval - Revised Condtions of approval 6.18.24 - ALICANTE - 6/27/2024 Page 1 of 5 T:\Traffic Planning\_CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL\TRACT MAPS\6200\T-6246 ALICANTE (P21-04697) (COPPER RIVER)\T-6246 ALICANTE (P23-04102) gates added-revised 6.18.24.doc DATE: June 25, 2024 TO: Michael Tran, Planner II Planning and Development Department THROUGH: Jill Gormley, TE, Assistant Director Public Works Department Traffic and Engineering Services FROM: Angela Reis, Chief Engineering Technician Public Works Department, Traffic Planning Section SUBJECT: Public Works Conditions of Approval T-6246 / P23-04102 and Planned Development Permit P23-04103 a 145-lot single family subdivision Public/Private unit development Alicante Drive McDonald Homes / Giannetta The Public Works Department, Traffic Operations and Planning Division, has completed its review and the following requirements are to be placed on this tentative map as a condition of approval by the Public Works Department. General Conditions: 1. Provide a revised Trip Generation letter. 2. Street Dedications: Provide corner cut dedications at all intersections for accessibility ramps. 3. Right of way: All right-of-way “outside” of the subdivision border shall either be acquired prior to recordation of Final Map, or a deposit equal to the value of the right-of-way and an estimate of the City staff time necessary to acquire the right-of-way shall be submitted prior to recordation of the Final Map. 4. Plan Submittal: Submit the following plans, as applicable, in a single package, to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to recordation of the Final Map. Street: construction, signing, striping, traffic signal and streetlight. 5. Traffic Calming: Traffic calming shall be provided for local street lengths exceeding 800’ and four-way intersections. Design to be approved on the street plans. 6. Outlots: If the subdivider seeks to dedicate to the City, in fee, an outlot for open space purposes, subdivider shall prove to the City that the outlot is free of toxic or hazardous materials pursuant to the requirements of City Administrative Order 8-1, including, but not limited to, performing a Phase I Soils Investigation. The soils Investigation report Page 2 of 5 T:\Traffic Planning\_CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL\TRACT MAPS\6200\T-6246 ALICANTE (P21-04697) (COPPER RIVER)\T-6246 ALICANTE (P23-04102) gates added-revised 6.18.24.doc shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The subdivider must obtain Public Works approval of the soils investigation report and complete any mitigation work identified by the soils investigation prior to subdivider’s submittal of the Final Map to the Public Works Department. Any and all costs associated of the soils investigation and any required mitigation work shall be performed at the sole expense of the subdivider. 7. Encroachment Covenants: The construction of any overhead, surface or sub-surface structures and appurtenances in the public right of way is prohibited unless an encroachment covenant is approved by the City of Fresno Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division, (559) 621-8681. Encroachment covenants must be approved prior to issuance of building permits. 8. Street widening and transitions shall also include utility relocations and necessary dedications. 9. Overhead Utilities: Underground all existing overhead utilities with the limits of this map in accordance with Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-4114. 10. Backing onto a major street: Backing onto a major street is prohibited. 11. The first order of work shall include a minimum of two points of vehicular access to the major streets for any phase of this development. 12. Intersection Visibility: Maintain visibility at all intersections as described in the Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2018. 13. Driveway Approaches: The throat of the driveway approaches shall be the same width as the driveway. Approach widths shall be built to Public Works Standard P-6. 14. Verify that the border is correct. Incorrect boundaries could result in extending timelines due to the need for separate processes, timelines and fees. 15. Provide cross section for entry along Alicante Drive. 16. Identify all easements on the map. · Identify the existing private pipe and provide a note if it is to remain or to be abandoned. If remaining, identify and dimension the easement. 17. Identify traffic calming for local street lengths exceeding 800’ and four- way intersections. 18. Visibility: Identify at the entrance. Frontage Improvement Requirements: Public Streets: Alicante Drive: modified 2-Lane Collector 1. Dedication Requirements: a. Dedicate 94’ of property, from centerline, for public street purposes, within the limits of this application, per Public Works Standards. b. Dedicate a 1’ pedestrian easement per Public Works Standards P-56A or P-56B. Page 3 of 5 T:\Traffic Planning\_CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL\TRACT MAPS\6200\T-6246 ALICANTE (P21-04697) (COPPER RIVER)\T-6246 ALICANTE (P23-04102) gates added-revised 6.18.24.doc c. Dedicate corner cuts for standard curb ramps per Public Works Standards at all intersections. d. Relinquish direct access rights to Alicante Drive from all lots within this subdivision. 2. Construction Requirements: a. Construct concrete curb, gutter and a 6’ sidewalk to Public Works Standard P-5. The curb shall be constructed to a 10’ residential pattern (5.5’ – 6’ - .5’). If trees are proposed a minimum of 5.5’ are required between the curb and walk. b. Construct standard curb ramps per Public Works Standards at all intersections. · Major street to major street: R=30’, dual ramps per P-30 · Major street to Local street: R=20’-25’ per P-24 and P-25 c. Construct 20’ of permanent paving per Public Works Standard P-50 (measured from face of curb) within the limits of this subdivision and transition paving, as necessary. d. Construct an underground street lighting system to Public Works Standard E-1 and E- 7A, E-7B major to local, E-8 signalized, within the limits of this subdivision. Street lights installed on major streets shall be fed from a service pedestal with a master photo control as detailed in Section 3-3.17 of the City Specifications and Standard Drawings E-15, E-17 and/or E-18 or as approved by the City Engineer. OR- As approved on the streetlight plans. Interior Streets: Public 1. Knuckles and cul-de-sacs: Provide a minimum of radius of 47’. 2. Dedicate, design and construct all driveways, ramps, curb, gutter, sidewalk, permanent paving, cul-de-sacs, easements and underground street lighting systems on all interior local streets to Public Works Standards P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5, P-6, P-18, P-28, P-50, P- 56A modified, P-56B wedge, [E-1 and E-9A, E-9B intersections and E-11 cul-de-sacs or as approved on the streetlight plans]. Pedestrian easements are required behind driveways with sidewalk patterns less than 10’. 3. All streets and pedestrian ways shall connect to other streets and pedestrian ways to form a continuous vehicular and pedestrian network with connections within the subdivision and to adjacent development. Pedestrian paths of travel must meet current accessibility regulations. Sidewalks are recommended on both sides of the street. Identify ramps within the proposed subdivision wherever sidewalks are provided. 4. Garages: Garage or carport setbacks are recommended to be a minimum of 18’ from the back of walk or curb, whichever is greater. 5. Provide a 12’ visibility triangle at all driveways. 6. Design local streets with a minimum of 250’ radius. Interior Streets: Private 1. Entry Gates: Provide a minimum of 34’ from the proposed gate to the back of walk, for vehicle stacking at all entrances and provide for an onsite turnaround for entrances along Alicante Drive. Where the entry is divided, each side shall provide for a minimum opening of 16’ each. Where it is not divided, the gate shall be a minimum of 20’ wide. Page 4 of 5 T:\Traffic Planning\_CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL\TRACT MAPS\6200\T-6246 ALICANTE (P21-04697) (COPPER RIVER)\T-6246 ALICANTE (P23-04102) gates added-revised 6.18.24.doc 2. Entry Streets: Provide a minimum of 5 ½’ from face of curb to walk. No parking is allowed within the limits, if proposing a median. 3. All streets and pedestrian ways shall connect to other streets and pedestrian ways to form a continuous vehicular and pedestrian network with connections within the subdivision and to adjacent development. Pedestrian paths of travel must meet current accessibility regulations. Sidewalks are recommended on both sides of the street. Identify ramps within the proposed subdivision wherever sidewalks are provided. 4. Garages: Garage or carport setbacks are recommended to be a minimum of 18’ from the back of walk or curb, whichever is greater. 5. Provide a 12’ visibility triangle at all driveways. Specific Mitigation Requirements: Comply with the mitigation measure requirements of the Traffic Operations and Planning Manager in the Development Departments FAASTER System. Reference the Revised review of the EIR for TIS 21-002 dated September 28, 2021. Outside of the subdivision border- 1. Dedicate and construct: · Alicante Drive: Dedicate and construct full off-site improvements from Crestview to Portofino Drive, if not existing. · Adjacent to parcels 65 and 75: Dedicate 47’ of full street right of way and construct all off-site improvements across Mazie Avenue, to connect to Tract No. 6126. · Dedicate 46’ of full street right of way and construct all offsite improvements to connect Cade Avenue to Portofino Drive. Provide a 4’ path of travel on the south side of Cade Avenue for connectivity. Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact (TSMI) Fee: This project shall pay all applicable TSMI Fees at the time of building permit. Contact the Public Works Department, Frank Saburit at (559)621- 8797. The fees are based on the Master Fee schedule. In some cases, traffic signals may be conditioned on multiple maps. If the signal is existing at the time of the final map, the applicant would be not be required to construct the signal but would be required to pay the applicable fee. TSMI fee is credited against traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements, provided that the improvements are; constructed at ultimate locations, contained within the build out of the General Plan circulation element and are included in the latest Nexus Analysis for TSMI fee. Project specific impacts that are not consistent with the General Plan, Public Works Standard Drawings or not incorporated in the TSMI fee infrastructure costs, are not reimbursable. Failure to pay this fee or construct improvements that are credited / reimbursable with this fee will result in a significant unmitigated impact as this fee is applied to all projects within the City Sphere of Influence. If the applicant is conditioned with improvements that are credited / reimbursable with this fee, they should work with the Department of Public Works and Page 5 of 5 T:\Traffic Planning\_CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL\TRACT MAPS\6200\T-6246 ALICANTE (P21-04697) (COPPER RIVER)\T-6246 ALICANTE (P23-04102) gates added-revised 6.18.24.doc identify, with a Professional Engineer’s estimate, the costs associated with the improvements, prior to paying the TSMI fee at time of building permit. 1. The intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Behymer Avenue shall be signalized to the City of Fresno Standards, complete with left-turn phasing, actuation, ITS, and signal pre- emption prior to the issuance of 100 building permits. This work is included in the fee program and is eligible for reimbursement. The applicant shall design the traffic signal and obtain City approval of the plans and the right of way dedications prior to recordation of the Final Map. The traffic signal installation shall include the following: poles, safety lights, oversize street name signs, conduits, detectors, service pedestal connected to a PG&E point of service, controller cabinet, ITS vault, ITS communication cabinet, and all pull boxes. Note: Conditions of approval for projects within Copper River have been identified and analyzed as part of the Copper River EIR (Dated January 29, 2021, P20-03995). Conditions have been phased based on the number of average daily traffic (ADT) generated by each component of the Copper River Project. Tract 6246 is the first entitled project subject to conditions of approval as described in the September 28, 2021 conditions letter from Traffic Operations & Planning Division. The project generates a total of 1,359 ADT and is conditioned with installation of the traffic signal at Chestnut Avenue and Behymer Avenue at 950 ADT to meet the City’s response to the Copper River EIR (TIS 21-002, P20-03995). Fresno Major Street Impact (FMSI) Fee: This Map is in the New Growth Area; therefore pay all applicable growth area fees and City-wide regional street impact fees. In some cases, center section improvements or bridges may be conditioned on multiple maps. If the improvements are existing at the time of the final map, the applicant would be not be required to construct them, but would be required to pay the applicable fee. Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (RTMF): Pay all applicable RTMF fees to the Joint Powers Agency located at 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721; (559) 233-4148 ext. 200; www.fresnocog.org. Provide proof of payment or exemption prior to certificate of occupancy.