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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.