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Planning & Development Department
2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Nick P. Yovino
Fresno, California 93721-3604 Director
(559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 488-1020
June 25, 2004 Please reply to:
Paul Bernal
(559) 621-8073
Ron Greenwood
R.W. Greenwood Associates, Inc.
2558 East Olive Avenue
Fresno, California 93701
Dear Applicant:
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-13
DATED May 26, 2004, PROPOSING A TWO (2) LOT"PLANNED DEVELOPMENT"
PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH
GOLDEN STATE BOULEVARD BETWEEN WEST ASHLAN AND WEST SHAW
AVENUES.
The City of Fresno Planning Division has completed its review of the subject parcel map dated May
26, 2004. Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code FMC Section 12-1205(c), this letter is written to advise
that the Conditions of Approval dated June 24, 2004, are as noted on the attached document.
If you have any questions regarding the conditions you must notify either Louis Rocha or Paul Bernal
at 621-8073 no later than June 30, 2004, to request a review of the conditions. Otherwise, the
stipulated conditions of approval are in effect as of that date. No further notice will be sent.
Appeal: The divider or any aggrieved person may file an appeal regarding to conditions of approval
within fifteen (15) days from the date of approval.
To protest the Director's decision regarding the conditions of approval, you must appeal by filing a
written appeal with the Director of the Development Department. Appeal must include the appellant's
interest in/or relationship to the subject property, the decision or action appealed, and specific
reasons why the appellant believes the decision or action appealed from should not be upheld
Appeals must be submitted to the Director of the Development Department prior to 5 p.m. on July 12,
2004.
EXPIRATION: The approval or conditional approval of this tentative Parcel Map expires two years
from the date of approval. The expiration shall terminate all proceedings and a final Parcel Map may
not be filed without first processing a new Tentative Parcel Map.
Modification of a Tentative Parcel Map after approval or conditional approval does not extend the two
year time limit.
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R.W. Greenwood Associates Inc.
TPM-2004-13
June 25, 2004
Page 2
EXTENSION: The divider may request an extension of the tentative map expiration date by filing a
written application together with the fee set forth in the Master Fee Schedule at the time of the
request with the Director of the Development Department at least thirty days before the expiration
date of the map. The applicant must state the reasons for the requesting the extension. New
conditions may be imposed if an extension is granted.
An extension may not exceed an aggregate of five years.
If you wish additional information, please contact the City of Fresno Development Department,
Planning Division, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721-3604; phone, 621-8277. Your
inquiry should be directed to either Mr. Louis Rocha (engineering or improvements issues) or Paul
Bernal (planning or zoning issues).
Sincerely,
MG DIVISION
Paul Bernal
Planner II
Current Planning
Enclosures
City of
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: June 25, 2004
TO: NICK YOVINO, Director
Planning and Development a ment
THROUGH: GILBERT J. HARD, Planning Manage V�
Planning Division
FROM: PAUL BERNAL, Planner
Planning Division
SUBJECT: REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 2004-13, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH GOLDEN
STATE BOULEVARD BETWEEN WEST ASHLAN AND WEST SHAW
AVENUES.
BACKGROUND
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13, filed by R. W. Greenwood Associates, Inc. on May 10,
2004, and accepted for processing on May 26, 2004, proposes the creation of two (2) parcels for a
"Planned Development" on 12.82 acres of property located on the west side of North Golden State
Boulevard between West Ashlan and West Shaw Avenues. The parcel map site is zoned C-M
(Commercial and Light Manufacturing) zone district and designated for light industrial land uses by
the 2025 Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan. Pursuant to Table 2 "Planned
Land Use and Zone District Consistency Matrix" of the 2025 Fresno General Plan the C-M zone
district conforms to the light industrial land use designation. The proposed configuration of the
parcels has required the applicant to file a revised site plan to reflect the creation of a "Planned
Development' and to show the adjusted parcel lines as proposed by Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
No. 2004-13. Site Plan Review No. S-01-218 which was approved by staff is the site plan that shall
be revised to a "Planned Development' and shall reflect the property lines as proposed by Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13. Approval of this tentative parcel map is subject to the Planning
and Development Director finding that the map is consistent with the officially adopted plans and
policies of the City of Fresno. Staff has reviewed the proposed design and improvements of Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13 and has determined that the map is consistent with adopted plans
and policies as described below.
REQUIRED FINDINGS
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) -The California Environmental Quality Act (Public
Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) permits a public agency to determine whether a particular
project is exempt from CEQA.
A determination of a Class 15 Categorical Exemption (Section 15315/Minor Land Divisions) from
CEQA was made and Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2004-13 (Categorical Exemption) was
completed for this project and dated on June 25, 2004; and, filed with the Fresno City Clerk on
June 25, 2004.
NICK YOVINO
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 2
June 25, 2004
STATE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT- The Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section
66410 et. seq.) requires that a proposed parcel map not be approved unless the map, together with
its design and improvement, is found to be consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan (Finding No. 1 below). State law further provides that the proposed parcel map be
denied approval if any one of the Finding Nos. 2-5, below, is made in the negative.
1. The proposed parcel.map, together with its design and improvements is consistent with the
City's 2025 General Plan and the West Area Community Plan which designates the site for
light industrial land uses.
2. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of development because of
the flat terrain of the site and adequate access and drainage on and off the site.
3. The proposed parcel map design and improvements are not likely to cause substantial and
considerable damage to the natural environment, including fish, wildlife or their habitat,
because of the urbanized nature of the area in which the site is located.
4. The proposed parcel map design and improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health and safety problems, because the conditions of approval have shown and will insure
that the subdivision conforms with City health and safety standards.
5. The proposed parcel map design will not conflict with public easements within or through the
site because conditions of approval will assure noninterference with any existing or proposed
public easements.
Staff, based on its own analysis, has determined that the parcel map, subject to the recommended
conditions of approval, otherwise complies with the design and property development standards of
the Zoning Ordinance and local Parcel Map Ordinance and recommends the approval of the parcel
map.
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION
1. Based upon the above analysis, the Planning and Development Director finds that Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13 is consistent with the applicable plans and policies of the
City of Fresno.
2. The Planning and Development Director hereby grants approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2004-13 dated May 26, 2003, subject to the conditions of approval dated June 25,
2004, and to become effective on June,2�2004.
is ovino, Director
City of
CftCd inka,I lid Planning and Development Department Cipw
2600 Fresno Street•Third Floor Nick P. Yovino
Fresno, California 93721-3604 Director
(559)621-8277 FAX (559)498-1012
June 24, 2004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-13
NOTICE TO PROJECT APPLICANT
In accordance with the provisions of Government Code §66020(d)(1), the imposition
of fees, dedications, reservations or exactions for this project are subject to protest
by the project applicant at the time of approval or conditional approval of the
development or within 90 days after the date of the imposition of the fees,dedications,
reservations or exactions imposed on the development project.
The City of Fresno Planning and Development Department has completed a review of the subject
tentative parcel map in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the Fresno Municipal
Code. The conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13 are as follows:
LEGAL STATUS OF SITE TO BE SUBDIVIDED
1. The parcel map site,was legally created as Parcel"A"of Parcel Map No. 99-25, in the
City of Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California, according to the map recorded
in Book 60, Pages 35 and 36 of Parcel Maps, Fresno County Records.
ZONING
2. Proposed parcels are consistent with the C-M/UGM, (Commercial and Light
Industrial/Urban Growth Management) zone district for the parcel map site.
3. Site Plan Review No. S-03-205 shall be revised to a"Planned Development and shall
reflect the proposed property lines as indicated by Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.
2004-13, dated May 26;2004. This site plan shall be submitted and approved prior
to the approval of the final map.
PLAN CONSISTENCY
4. The West Area Community Plan and 2025 Fresno General Plan designate the parcel
map for development with light industrial land uses subject to approval of an
entitlement for a planned development.
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 2
June 24, 2004
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT REQUIREMENTS
5. Concurrent with the filling of a final map and when the provisions of Section 66436 of
the Subdivision Map Act apply,the subdivider is responsible to send, by certified mail,
a sketch of the proposed final map, together with a copy of SMA Section
66436(a)(3)(A), to any public entity or public utility which has previously acquired a
right-of-way easement.
6. Comply with provision of the State of California Government Code Sections 66410 -
66499.58 (the Subdivision Map Act) and the City of Fresno Municipal Code Chapter
12, Article 10 (Subdivision of Real Property).
MODIFICATIONS TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
7. Proposed parcels must be consistent with the C-M, (Commercial and Light Industrial)
zone district for the parcel map site in terms of lot width, depth, height, and area
subject to approval of a special permit for a planned development project. All parcels
must provided access to a public street right-of-way under a planned development
special permit.
Site Plan Review No. S-03-205 shall be revised to reflect the creation of a "Plan
Development" and the creation of new property lines.
8. Submit draft copies of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions/Owners Association
documents (CC & R's) for review and approval. Final, executed and notarized
documents are to be recorded with the parcel map. CC & R's shall conform with the
provisions of Section 12-1026 FMC and address ingress, egress, sewer and water
service, maintenance, and access, fire protection, solid waste service, storm
drainage, parking and landscaping as follows:
• Cross Access for ingrees/egrees
• Cross Drainage as indicated per Flood Control District's Memo
• Covenant for Shared Parking
• Covenant to maintain water, sewer and all other utilities
• Covenant for fire protection underground water supplies and Covenant for
access to buildings
• Covenant to maintain all landscaping within the limits of the map
• Covenant for shared solid waste facilities
• Provide Covenant Agreement for access to land locked parcels
• Provide Covenant Agreement for maintenance of fire suppression water
system.
9. The placement of a parcel line in close proximity to any existing and/or proposed
structures requires the structures be found in compliance with the fire resistive
standards of the Uniformed Building Code, Chapter 5. In the event the structures do
not comply they must be modified so as to meet the requirement.
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 3
June 24, 2004
10. The proposed structure(s) on the site may be affected due to the location of the
proposed parcel line. Compliance with the prevailing Uniform Building Code as it
relates to the exterior wall protection,allowable area,etc. (as applicable to new parcel
line locations) must be demonstrated prior to final map submittal. Contact Planning
and Development Department, Building and Safety Services at 621-8200.
GENERAL PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS
Dedications
11. The subdivider shall dedicate public easements to facilitate the construction of curbs,
gutters, sidewalk, bus bays, right turn lanes, bike lanes, bike paths, multi-purpose
trail, wheelchair ramps and public utilities in accordance with City plans, ordinances,
resolutions and policies,the Standard Specifications of the Public Works Department
within the limits of the parcel map. Additionally, a minimum 4 foot wide clear path of
travel is required along the public sidewalk on all frontages of the property as required
by Title 24 of the California Administration Code as determined by the City Engineer.
An on-site pedestrian easement and construction of a path may be required if Title
24 provisions can not be met within the public rights of way. All such public
easements shall be identified and dedicated with the processing and recordation of
the Parcel Map or at the time of Special Permit reviews for the proposed development
of the parcels.
Street Improvements
12. The subdivider shall construct curb, gutters, curb returns and landings, wheelchair
ramps, sidewalks with street tree wells and irrigation systems (when applicable),
permanent pavement,street/safety lighting, bike lanes,bike paths,multi-purpose trail,
walls and fences in accordance with City plans, ordinances, resolutions, policies and
the Standard Specifications of the Public Works Department within the limits of the
parcel map.
13. Existing improvements that are not to the planned alignment shall be removed and
required improvements installed to the new street alignment and grade. Existing
improvements to remain in place shall be repaired if determined to be damaged
and/or off grade by the City Engineer. Existing driveway approaches not identified for
current or future utilization shall be removed and sidewalk(when applicable),curb and
gutter shall be installed to match existing or proposed street line and grade as
determined by the City Engineer.
Sanitary Sewer System
14. The subdivider shall connect each parcel being created to the City of Fresno's
sanitary sewer system with a separate sewer house branch unless other
arrangements are approved by the City Engineer. All sanitary sewer system
improvements shall be constructed in accordance with City plans, ordinances,
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 4
June 24, 2004
resolutions,policies and the Standard Specifications of the Public Works Department.
The connection to the City's sanitary sewer system requires the payment of all
applicable sewer connection charges in accordance with the provisions of FMC
Chapter 9, Article 5 prior to the approval of the map.
Water System
15. The subdivider shall connect each parcel being created to the City of Fresno's water
system with a separate water service and meter unless other arrangements are
approved by the City Engineer. All water system improvements shall be constructed
in accordance with City plans, ordinances, resolutions, policies and the Standard
Specifications of the Public Works Department. The connection to the City's system
requires the payment of all applicable water connection charges in accordance with
the provisions of FMC Chapter 14, Article 1 prior to the approval of the map.
Street. Sewer and Water Construction Plans
16. The subdivider shall provide street, sewer and water construction plans for the
required public improvements as determined by the City Engineer. Such plans shall
be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior
to the issuance of Street Work permits.
ON-SITE REQUIREMENTS
17. The subdivider may either construct the required off-site improvements prior to the
approval of the final parcel map; or enter into an agreement with the City of Fresno
providing for the construction of the required improvements and sufficient security
prior to the approval of the final parcel map.
18. All off-site and public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the
Public Works Department Standards, Specifications and Policies. Engineered
construction plans and estimates for all or part of the required work shall be required
prior to the issuance of Street Work Permits unless otherwise determined by the City
Engineer. The cost for such plan preparation, review and construction inspection
shall be at the subdivider's expense.
19. Any existing utilities, including but not limited to, street lights, traffic signals, fire
hydrants, poles(power, telephone, cable, etc),fire hydrants which must be relocated
or removed in conjunction with the construction of these off-site improvement
requirements, shall be the responsibility and at the expense of the subdivider.
20. All existing overhead utilities, including but not limited to, electrical systems,
communication systems and street lighting systems shall be placed underground in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12-1011 of the Fresno Municipal Code and
the policies of the Public Works Department.
Conditions oSApproval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 5
June 24, 2004
21. When street/safety lighting installations are required, street lighting plans shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Traffic Engineer prior to the issuance of
permits for the work. Services to street lighting installations shall be separated from
the electrical service(s) serving the development. The type, location and service for
street lighting installations shall be as determined by the Traffic Engineer. Street
lighting installations shall be dedicated to the City upon completion and acceptance
of the installations.
22. On-site Sewer and/or Water System(s). All on-site sewer and water systems shall be
"private". In the event the subdivider proposes to corjstruct "public" on-site sewer
and/or water systems facilities, written approval by the Public Utilities Department
shall be required and provided with the submittal of the initial final parcel map. Such
facilities shall placed in a dedicated easement and shall be included as public
improvement requirements for the parcel map.
23. Sidewalks (including wheelchair ramp landings) and driveway approaches, for
undeveloped parcels of this parcel map, shall be required as a condition of site
development.
24. Easements: Identify the location, type, size, and record information of easements on
and through the site must be shown on the final map.
25. If P.G. &E. has an existing pole line that serves the property and the existing pole line
crosses proposed property lines and is not covered by an existing easement, it is the
property owner's responsibility to provide adequate rights-of-way to P.G. & E.
If P.G. & E's. assistance is required to determine whether an easement will be
required contact Scott Combs, Senior Land Technician, Fresno Land Rights Office,
at 263-7375.
26. Unless otherwise noted, all covenants or agreements will be prepared upon receipt
of the fee indicated below. Covenants must be approved by the City Attorney's Office
prior to issuance of building permits.
27. Telephone, cable, and other public utilities which propose above-ground facilities
determined by the Planning and Development Director to be oversized shall be
located in an additional easement area outside of the landscape strips required along
major streets.
28. All work and engineered plans for public improvements shall conform to the 2002
Edition of the City of Fresno Standard Specifications and Drawings (City Council
Resolution No. 70-36 and Resolution No. 84-361) and any amendments thereto,
hereinafter referred to as the "Public Works Standards".
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 6
June 24, 2004
PARK SERVICE
29. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department has reviewed the site
plan, submitted to the Planning and Development on may 26, 2004. Parks has no
comments regarding the project.
FIRE SERVICE
30. Covenant agreement for cross access and for fire protection between properties shall
be required.
STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
31. All required signing and striping shall be done and paid for by the developer/owner.
The signing and striping plans shall be done per the current CalTrans standards and
shall be submitted as a part of the street construction plans for this tentative map to
the Public Works Department for review and approval.
32. Repair or replace any existing damaged off-site concrete improvement to Public
Works Standards.
33. Additional off-site improvements will be required at the time of future site plan review.
34. Underground all existing offsite overhead utilities within the limits of this map in
accordance with Fresno Municipal Code Section 12-1011, 8-801 and Resolution No.
78-522/88-229.
35. All survey monuments within the area of construction shall be preserved or reset by
a person licensed to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.
North Golden State Boulevard
36. Concrete curb,gutter,sidewalks,streetlights, and Permanent A.C. pavement exist to
Public Works Standards.
Urban Growth Management Requirements
37. The west 1157.35 feet of this parcel map is within U.G.M Major Street Zone E-4. Pay
UGM fee.
SANITARY SEWER
A 12-inch sanitary sewer main located in North Golden State Boulevard is currently available to
provide sanitary sewer service to the site subject following requirements:
38. Separate sewer house branches shall be provided to each lot created within the
subdivision.
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 7
June 24, 2004
39. No extensions required.
40. The project developer should contact Wastewater Management
Division/Environmental Services at(559)621-5100 regarding conditions of service for
special industrial users.
WATER SERVICE
A 14-inch main is located in North Golden State Boulevard and the West Gettysburg Alignment and
is currently available to provide water service to the site subject to the following requirements:
41. Installation of public fire hydrants along the North Golden State Boulevard frontage
and the West Gettysburg Avenue Alignment frontage in accordance with City
standards, specifications, and policies is required.
42. No extensions required.
Urban Growth Management Requirements
43. Upon connection of this Project to the City Sewer System the owner shall be subject
to payment of Sewer Facility charges per Fresno Municipal Code Section 9-505.1 and
9-505.2. Sewer Facility charges consist of two components, a Wastewater Facilities
Sewer Charge and Trunk Sewer Charge where applicable. Sewer Facility Charges
are collected after occupancy on a bi-monthly basis over time based on metered
(water or sewer effluent)usage. The developer may contact the Department of Public
Utilities (6559) 621-8554 to receive an estimated cost of the Sewer Facility Charges
applicable to the project (based on a constant sewer discharge and loading
(Biochemical Oxygen Demand [BOD] and Total Suspended Solids [TSS] levels
anticipated) at the current rates in effect, at the time per Fresno's Master Fee
Resolution. The developer shall provide data regarding estimated sewer discharge
rates [flow] and loading [BOD/TSS levels] required for calculating the estimated
charges.
44. Payment for installation of water service(s) and/or meter(s) is required. Water
Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the project.
FLOOD CONTROL AND DRAINAGE
45. The subdivider shall be required to pay any applicable storm drainage fees to comply
with Fresno Municipal Code Chapter 13, Article 13.
46. The subdivider shall be required to comply with the specific requirements imposed by
the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) for the subdivision or any
amendments or modifications to those requirements which may be granted by the
FMFCD Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 13-1307 of the Fresno Municipal
Code. These requirements are identified in the District's letter to the Planning and
Development Department dated June 14, 2004.
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 8
June 24, 2004
FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
47. FID's Lisenby No.45 pipeline traverses the subject property in an exclusive easement
recorded on August 20, 1981, as Document No. 74643, in Book 7773 Page 162,
Official Records of Fresno County.
48. FID requests that its easement be shown on the map with proper recording
information and that FID be made a party to signing all plans which affect its
easement and canal/pipeline facility and also be made party to signing final map.
CENTRAL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
49. Prior to issuance of a building permit, school fees must be paid. Contact the Central
Union School District for their requirements.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
50. Attached for your review is the memorandum from the Department of Transportation
dated June 4, 2004.
DEVELOPMENT FEES AND CHARGES
51. This project is subject to the following development fees and charges:
PARKS DEPARTMENT FEE / RATE
a. Street Tree Installation fee $129.00/tree
City installed tree
b. Street Tree Inspection fee $30.00/tree
Developer installed tree
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FEE / RATE
C. Metropolitan Flood Control District Fee $0
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES FEE RATE
1. Lateral Sewer Charge $0.10/sq. ft. (to 100' depth)
2. Oversize Charge $0.05/sq. ft. (to 100' depth)
3. Trunk Sewer Charge S.T.E.P
Service Area: Cornelia
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 9
June 24, 2004
4. Wastewater Facilities Charge S.T.E.P
'Upon occupancy of the project,the subdivider shall pay the appropriate sewer facility charge pursuant to the Simple Tiered
Equity Program(STEP)as determined by the Department of Public Utilities,Wastewater Division,Environmental Services
Section(559-621-5153).
5. Copper Avenue Sewer Lift Station Charge n/a
6. Fowler Trunk Sewer Interim Fee Surety n/a
7. House Branch Sewer Charge n/a
8. Millbrook Overlay Sewer n/a
WATER CONNECTION CHARGES FEE RATE
9. Service Connection Charge Fee based on service(s) and meter(s)
sizes specified by owner; fee for
service(s) and Meter(s) established by
the Master Fee Schedule.
10. Frontage Charge $6.50/lineal foot
11. Transmission Grid Main Charge $560/gross acre
12. Transmission Grid Main Bond Debt
Service Charge $243/gross acre
13. UGM Water Supply Fee $335/gross acre
Service Area: 132
14. Well Head Treatment Fee $192/living unit equivalent
Service Area: 301
15. Recharge Fee $0/living unit equivalent
Service Area: 301
16. 1994 Bond Debt Service $60/living unit equivalent
Service Area: 301
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
17. Northeast Fresno Policing Area n/a
Conditions of Approval
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13
Page 10
June 24, 2004
URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT FEE RATE/CHARGE*
18. UGM Fire Station Capital Fee $1094/gross acre (Parcel B)
Service Area: 14
19. UGM Park Fee $848/gross acre (Parcel B)
Service Area: 5
20. Major Street Charge $1930/adj. acre (Parcel B)
Service Area: C/D-2
21. Major Street Bridge Charge $65/adj. acre (Parcel B)
Service Area: C/D-2
22. Traffic Signal Charge $860/adj. acre (Parcel B)
23. UGM Grade Separation Fee n/a
24. Trunk Sewer Charge n/a
Service Area:
25. *Street Acquisition/Construction Charge n/a
File No. 210.41 l
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS
PUBLIC AGENCY DEVELOPER
Mr. Gil Haro, Planning Manager SAM F. IACOBELLIS
Planning & Development Department 5585 WELLESLEY DR.
City of Fresno CALABASAS, CA 91302
2600 Fresno Street -
Fresno, CA 93721
MAP NO. 2004-013 PRELIMINARY FEE(S) (See below)
DRAINAGEAR-kA(S) " AK " 11 DRAINAGE AREA it :AK " $1,111.00
DATE rlo/ 14M DRAINAGE AREA - it -
T— TOTAL FEE $1,111.00
The proposed development will generate storm runoff which produces potentially significant
environmental impacts and which must be properly discharged and mitigated pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The O
District in cooperation with the City and County has developed and adopted the Storm
Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan. Compliance with and implementation of this
Master Plan by this development project will satisfy the drainage related CEQA/NEPA impact
of the project mitigation requirements.
The proposed development shall pay drainage fees pursuant to the Drainage Fee Ordinance
prior to approval of the final map at the rates in effect at the time of such approval. The fee O
indicated above is based on the tentative map. Contact the FMFCD project engineer prior to
approval of the final map for the fee. O
Considerations which may affect the fee obligation(s) or the timing or form of fee payment: ■p
a) Fees related to undeveloped or phased portions of the project may be deferrable. O
b) Fees may be calculated based on the actual percentage of runoff if different than that j
typical for the zone district under which the development is being undertaken and if
permanent provisions are made to assure that the site remains in that configuration.
c) Master Plan storm drainage facilities may be constructed, or required to be
constructed in lieu of paying fees.
d) The actual cost incurred in constructing Master Plan drainage system facilities is
credited against the drainage fee obligation.
2004.01; 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS
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e) When the actual costs incurred in constructing Master Plan facilities exceeds the
drainage fee obligation, reimbursement will be made for the excess costs from
future fees collected by the District from other development.
Approval of this development shall be conditioned upon compliance with these District
Requirements.
1. X a. Drainage from the site shall be dir-eeted to drain westerly to the existing
on site system.
b. Grading and drainage patterns shall be as identified on Exhibit No. 1 // 2
c. The grading and drainage patterns shown on the.site plan conform to the
adopted Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan.
2. The proposed development shall construct and/or dedicate Storm Drainage and Flood Control
Master Plan facilities located within the development or necessitated by any off-site
improvements required by the approving agency:
Developer shall construct facilities as shown on Exhibit No. 1 as "Master Plan
Facilities to be constructed by Developer".
X None required.
3. The following final improvement plans shall be submitted to the District for review prior to
final development approval:
Grading Plan Storm Drain Plan Final Map
Street Plan Water& Sewer Plan Other
4. Availability of drainage facilities:
X a. Permanent drainage service is available provided the developer can verify
to the satisfaction of the City of Fresno that runoff can be safely conveyed
to the Master Plan inlet(s).
b. The construction of facilities required by Paragraph No. 2 hereof will
provide permanent drainage service.
C. Permanent drainage service will not be available. The District recommends
temporary facilities until permanent service is available.
Temporary service is available through
d. See Exhibit No. 2.
5. The proposed development:
Appears to be located within a _500 year 100 year flood prone
area as designated on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps available to the District,
necessitating appropriate floodplain management action. See attached Floodplain Policy
X Does not appear to be located within a flood prone area.
2004-013 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS
Page 3 of 4
6. The Federal Clean Water Act and the State General Permits for Storm Water Discharges
Associated with Construction and Industrial Activities (State General Permits) require developers
of construction projects disturbing five or more acres, and discharges associated with industrial 00
activity not otherwise exempt from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permitting, to implement controls to reduce pollutants, prohibit the discharge of waters other than
storm water to the municipal storm drain system, and meet water quality standards. These
requirements apply both to pollutants generated during construction, and to those which may be
generated by operations at the development after construction.
a.
State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities, approved August 1999, (modified December 2002.) A State General
Construction Permit is required for all clearing, grading, and disturbances to the ground
that result in soil disturbance of at least one acre (or less than one acre if part of a larger
common plan of development or sale). Permittees are required to: submit a Notice of
Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water Resources Control z
Board (State Board), develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan,
eliminate non-storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections, train employees O
in permit compliance, and complete an annual certification of compliance.
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b. State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities, O
April, 1997 (available at the District Office.) A State General Industrial Permit is
required for specific types of industries described in the NPDES regulations or by
Standard Industrial Classification(SIC) code. The following categories of industries
are generally required to secure an industrial permit: manufacturing; trucking; O
recycling; and waste and hazardous waste management. Specific exemptions exist for
manufacturing activities which occur entirely indoors. Permittees are required to:
submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water
Resources Control Board, develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention
plan, eliminate non-storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections, train
employees in permit compliance, sample storm water runoff and test it for pollutant
indicators, and annually submit a report to the State Board.
2004-013, 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS
Page 4 of 4
C. The proposed development is encouraged to select and implement storm water quality
controls recommended in the Fresno-Clovis Storm Water Quality Management
Construction and Post-Construction Guidelines (available at the District Office)to
meet the requirements of the State General Permits, eliminate the potential for non-
storm water to enter the municipal storm drain system, and where possible minimize
contact with materials which may contaminate storm water runoff.
7. A requirement of the District may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of the District within ten days of the date of this Notice of Requirements.
8. The District reserves the right to modify,reduce or add to these requirements, or revise fees,as
necessary to accommodate changes made in the proposed development by the developer or
requirements made by other agencies.
9. X See Exhibit No. 2 for additional comments,recommendations equirements.
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erald E. Lakeman, Project Engineer: Ri o
District Engineer,Assistant General Manager
C: R.W. GREENWOOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
2558 E. OLIVE AVE.
FRESNO, CA 93701
2004-013 5469 E.OLIVE - FRESNO,CA 93727 - (559)456-3292 - FAX(559)456-3194 Two sided document
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT NO. 2
The drainage system cost and fee schedule update is currently underway. The drainage system cost
and fee obligation indicated in this notice is the obligation which is valid at the date of this notice.
Contact the District for a final drainage fee obligation prior to issuance of a building permit or
recording of the final map.
There is an existing twenty-foot(20')wide storm drain easement along the western boundary of the
property line. No encroachments into the easement shall be permitted including,but not limited to,
foundations,roof overhangs, swimming pools, and trees.
The following paragraphs only apply towards development of the individual parcels and are not
conditions for the recording of the map.
In an effort to improve storm water runoff quality, outdoor storage areas shall be
constructed and maintained such that material which generates contaminants will not
be conveyed by runoff into the storm drain system.
The District encourages, but does not require that roof drains from non-residential
development be constructed such that they are directed onto and through a
landscaped grassy swale area to filter out pollutants from roof runoff.
Runoff from areas where industrial activities, product, or merchandise come into
contact with and may contaminate storm water must be directed through landscaped
areas or otherwise treated before discharging it off-site or into a storm drain. Roofs
covering such areas are recommended. Cleaning of such areas by sweeping instead
of washing is to be required unless such wash water can be directed to the sanitary
sewer system. Storm drains receiving untreated runoff from such areas that directly
connect to the District's system will not be permitted. Loading docks, depressed
areas, and areas servicing or fueling vehicles are specifically subject to these
requirements. The District's policy governing said industrial site NPDES program
requirements are attached.
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June 22, 2004
Mr. Paul Bernal
City of Fresno JUN 2 200ti
Planning & Dev. Dept. Planning Division
2600 Fresno Street-Third Floor Development Department,
Fresno, CA 93721-3604 -
CITY OF FRESNO
RE: Parcel Map No. 2004-13 —FID's Lisenby No. 45 Canal
Dear Mr. Bernal,
FID's comments and requests are as follows:
1. FID's Lisenby No. 45 pipeline traverses the subject property in an exclusive easement
recorded on August 20, 1981, as Document No. 74643, in Book 7773 Page 162, Official
Records of Fresno County.
2. FID requests that its easement be shown on the map with proper recording information,and
that FID be made a party to signing all plans which affect its easement and canal/pipeline
facility and also be made party to signing the final map.
Thank you for submitting this for our review. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns at 233-7161 extension 317 or bjohnsonafresnoirrigation.com.
Sincerely,
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DATE: June 23, 2004
TO: Paul Bernal, Planner II
Development Department, Planning Division, Current Planning
THROUGH: Louise Monroe, Traffic Planning Supervisor
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
FROM: Gregory A. Jenness, Senior Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 2004-13, at the southwest corner of West Gettysburg Avenue
and North Golden State Boulevard
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The Public Works, Transportation Planning Section, has completed its review of Tentative Parcel Map
2004-13, which was submitted by R. W. Greenwood Associates, Inc. on behalf of Sam F. lacobellis, the
property owner. The following requirements are to be placed on this Tentative Parcel Map as a
condition of approval by the Public Works Department.
General Conditions
• All survey monuments within the area of construction shall be preserved or reset by a person
licensed to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.
• Repair or replace all existing damaged and /or off-grade offsite concrete improvements in
accordance with the Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings of the City of Fresno,
Public Works Department.
• All required signing and striping shall be installed and paid for by the developer/owner. The
signing and striping plans shall comply with the current Caltrans standards and be submitted as
a part of the street improvement plans for this Tentative Parcel Map to the Public Works
Department for review and approval.
• Underground all existing offsite overhead utilities with the limits of this map in accordance with
Fresno Municipal Code Section 12-1011, 8-801 and Resolution No. 78-522/88-229.
• Additional offsite concrete improvements will be required at the time of future site plan review.
Maior Streets:
North Golden State Boulevard:
1. Concrete Curb, Gutter, sidewalk, permanent A.C. pavements and streetlights exist to Public Works
Standards.
UGM:
The west 1157.35 ft. of this Parcel Map is within U.G.M. Major Street Zone E-4. Pay UGM fee.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Date: June 02, 2004
To: PAUL BERNAL, Planner II
Planning and Development Department , Current Planning
From: DOUG HECKER, Engineer II
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Subject: SANITARY SEWER AND WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR PM-2004-13
General
PM-2004-13 proposes to create two parcels (aprox. 10.4 and 1.5 acres) from one parcel zoned M-3
with and existing industrial business. The site is located on the southwest corner of West Gettysburg
Avenue and North Golden State Boulevard.
Environmental Recommendations
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE ISSUED: The project may have adverse impacts but
impacts can be mitigated without further study or are not serious enough to warrant an Environment
Impact Report_
Sanitary Sewer RMuirements
A 12-inch sanitary sewer main located in North Golden State Boulevard is currently available to
provide sanitary sewer service to the site subject to the following requirements:
Separate sewer house branches are required for each lot.
No extensions required.
The project developer should contact Wastewater Management Division/Environmental
Services(559) 621-5100 regarding conditions of service for special industrial users.
Sanitary Sewer UGM
This project is located in the following Urban Growth Management Service Areas:
Sewer Oversize Reimbursement S.A. 20
Sanitary Sewer Fees
The following Sewer Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the Project:
Sewer Lateral Charge
Oversize Sewer Charge
Trunk Sewer Charge: Cornelia
Sewer Facility Charge (Non-Residential)
Upon connection of this Project to the City Sewer System the owner shall be subject to
payment of Sewer Facility charges per Fresno Municipal Code Section 9-505.1 and 9-
505.2. Sewer Facility Charges consist of two components, a Wastewater Facilities Charge
and Trunk Sewer Charge where applicable.
Sewer Facility Charges are collected after occupancy on a bi-monthly basis over time based
on metered (water or sewer effluent) usage. The developer may contact the Department of
Public Utilities (559) 621-8554 to receive an estimated cost 6Fthe Sewer Facility Charges
applicable to the project (based on a constant sewer discharge and loading(Biochemical
Oxygen Demand [BOD] and Total Suspended Solids [TSS] levels anticipated) at the
current rates in effect, at that time, per Fresno's Master Fee Resolution. The developer shall
provide data regarding estimated sewer discharge rates [flow] and loading [BOD/TSS
levels] required for calculating the estimated charges.
Water Requirements
14-inch mains located in North Golden State Boulevard and the West Gettysburg Avenue Alignment
are currently available to provide water service to the site subject to the following requirements:
Installation of public fire hydrants along the North Golden State Boulevard frontage and the
West Gettysburg Avenue Alignment frontage in accordance with City standards,
specifications, and policies are required.
No extensions required.
Water UGM
UGM Water Service Area Number 132
Water Fees
Payment for installation of water service(s) and/or meter(s) is required.
Water Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the Project.
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Planning & Development Department
2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Nick P.Yovino
Fresno, California 93721-3604 Director
(559) 621-8073 FAX (559)488-1020
DATE: May 26, 2004
TO: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Please Respond By: June 24,2004
Nick Yovino
Gil Haro(West Area Community Plan)
Sandy Brock(West Area Committee)
Alan Kawakami
Rick Sommerville
Jon Bartel
Jerry Bishop
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Plan Check and GIS Mapping
• Asst. Engineering Services Manager
John Allen
Special Districts/Projects and Rights of Way
Supervising Engineering Tech./Senior Engineering Tech
• Jim Polsgrove/Joe Paff
Transportation
• Jose Benavides/Louise Monroe
AIRPORTS PROJECTS SUPERVISOR
Danny Yrigollen
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Neil Montgomery
'Doug Hecker
PARKS,RECREATION,AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Hilary Kimber
Michael MacHatten
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Byron Beagles/Mike Schmidt
FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION(CALTRANS)
PACIFIC BELL,ATTN: Don Daily
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
FRESNO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
CENTRAL UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
FROM: PAUL BERNAL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
Current Planning
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF PROPOSED VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DESIGN FOR VESTING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-13
Location: WEST SIDE OF NORTH GOLDEN STATE BOULEVARD BETWEEN WEST
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Book 60 , " Pages 35 & 36 of Parcel Maps, Fresno County Recorders
Located on the West sidCOf Golden State Blvdbtw. W. Gettysburg & W. Ashlan
Assessor'S Parcel I4umbe ; 311-330-42
Zone District(S) M-3
Date Property was Purchased 12/26/00
Deed Recorded:Book Page /Document No
Square footage of Existing Parcel 12-83 Acres
Number of Proposed Parcels: 2
If over 4 parcels proposed, cite justification by Map Act Section No.
Fidsting Use of Parcel to be Divided: - industrial
SourceofWatW. City -of Fresno Method of Sewage Disposal: City of Fresno
Proposed Use of the New Parcels/Rdated Applications: land division
Sam F. Iacobellis and Helene Iacobellis, co-trustees of the Sam F. and Helene Iacobel-lie
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2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Please Reply To:
Fresno, California 93721-3604 Paul Bernal
(559) 621-8722 FAX (559)488-1020 621-8073
PARCEL MAP REVIEW
DATE: MAY 26, 2004
BYRON BEAGLES/MIKE SCHMIDT
PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-13
Please review the attached Tentative Parcel Map and make your comments below:
This a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
Return this for to: Paul Bernal,Planner II, Planning Division,Current Planning Section. If you have any questions,
please call.
COMMENTS:
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CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. TPM-2004-13
THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN IS DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.
APPLICANT: Sam lacobellis
PROJECT LOCATION: West side of North Golden State Boulevard between West Ashlan and
West Shaw Avenues.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-13 is a request to subdivide
12.82 acres into a two (2) lot parcel map. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
No. 2004-13 is consistent with the land use and circulation elements of
both the 2025 General Plan and the Wi~st Area Community Plan.
This project is exempt under Section 15315/Class 15 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines.
EXPLANATION: Section 15315/Class 15 consists of the division of property in urbanized
areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or
fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan
and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and
access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the
parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous
2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20
percent.
Date: June 25, 2004
Prepared By: Paul AQrnal, Planner II
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CITY OF FRESNO
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Sections 65090 and 65091 (Planning and Zoning Law) and
Section 66451.3 (Subdivision Map Act) of the Government Code, the Fresno City Planning Commission will
conduct a public hearing to consider Rezone Application No. R-03-78 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5196
filed by Synergy Golden Dawn, L.L.C, for 20 acres of property located on the southeast corner South Armstrong
Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road within the Roosevelt Community Plan Area.
1. Rezone Application No. R-03-78 proposes to rezone the subject site from the AE-20/UGM (Exclusive
Twenty Acre Agricultural/Urban Growth Management), zone district to the R-1/UGM (Single Family
Residential/Urban Growth Management) zone district.
2. Vesting Tentative Tract No. 5196 proposes to subdivide 20 acres of property into a 84-lot single-family
residential subdivision.
3. Environmental Assessment No. R-03-78/T-5196 recommending that a Finding of Conformity to the
2025 Fresno General Plan Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR No. 10130) be adopted for the
rezone and tract map applications.
FRESNO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Time: 6:00 p.m., or thereafter
Place: City Hall Council Chamber, Second Floor
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Any interested person may appear at the public hearing and present testimony in regard to this matter. If you
challenge any of the above applications in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues, you, or someone
else, raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Fresno City
Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
NOTE: Fresno Municipal Code Section 12-401-C-2 requires that this notice be sent to owners of property within
300 feet of the subject property. The City of Fresno Planning and Development Department mails this notice to
the property owners within 350 feet.
For additional information regarding the above projects, contact Paul Bernal, Planning and Development
Department, Planning Division, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721-3604, or by phone at (559) 621-
8073.
NICK P. YOVINO, Secretary
Fresno City Planning Commission
Dated: June 25, 2004
Assessor's Parcel No. 313-040-10
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CITY OF FRESNO
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL PERMIT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Application No. S-03-305 December 31 , 2003
PART A- PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Assessor's Parcel No. 311-330-42 - "Phase 3" (involving the undeveloped portion of
this APN, located at the southwest corner of North Golden
State Boulevard and the West Gettysburg Avenue alignment)
2. Job Address: 4395 North Golden State Boulevard
Street Location: The site is located on the west side of N. Golden State Blvd.
And on the south side of the alignment of W. Gettysburg Ave.
3. Existing Zoning: C-M (this portion of the APN) Zone Map No. 2045
4. Project Description: Construction of a 16,640 square foot single-story office building
with associated parking, landscaping, and infrastructure.
PART B - GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The Development Director on December 31, 2003, approved special permit application subject
to the enclosed list of conditions and Exhibits A, A-1, B, and L (dated June 25, 2003).
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This project may be subject to a variety of conditions of approval. These include
conditions based on adopted City plans, policies, ordinances, and public works
construction standards; those imposed by federal and state law/regulations and special
district Rules; those determined through site plan review and environmental assessment
as necessary to mitigate adverse effects on the environment (including protecting the
health, safety, and welfare of the community)—refer to the MEIR Mitigation Checklist
prepared for this project; and discretionary conditions which may not be essential to
protecting health, safety, and general welfare, but which are recommended to enhance
the project and its relationship to the neighborhood and environment.
All conditions based upon regulatory requirements are to be considered mandatory, except that
Fresno Municipal Code requirements may modified by variance, if a variance application is
approved pursuant to adequate findings as required by Fresno Municipal Code Section
12-405.A.
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Conditions of Approval '
Site Plan Review Application No. 03-205
December 31, 2003
Page 2
Discretionary conditions of approval, listed in Part F - Miscellaneous of these Special Permit
Conditions, may be appealed. However, discretionary conditions will ultimately be deemed
mandatory unless they are appealed in writing to the Development Director within 15 days. In
the event you wish to appeal the Director's decision or discretionary conditions of approval,you
may do so by filing a written appeal with the Director. The appeal shall include a statement of
your interest in or relationship to the subject property, the decision or action appealed and
specific reasons why you believe the decision or action appealed should not be upheld. Your
appeal must be filed by 5:00 p.m., January 27, 2004.
The Environmental Assessment for this project has resulted in a proposed Finding of Conformity
with Master Environmental Impact Report No. 10130 for the 2025 Fresno General Plan. All.
applicable mitigation measures from the mitigation checklist of this Environmental
Assessment shall be considered as conditions of this project. Notice of this proposed
finding is being published in the Fresno Bee, and the applicant or any member of the public may
appeal this finding provided they do so in writing, with specific reasons why they believe the
environmental finding should not be upheld, by January 27, 2004.
Pursuant to any appeal being filed by the applicant or by another party, a hearing shall be
scheduled before the Planning Commission so that they may make a determination in the
matter. At that hearing, the Commission may impose or modify conditions and mitigation
measures. The decision of the Commission may, in turn, be reviewed and modified by the
Fresno City Council under the provisions of Fresno Municipal Code Section.12-406-1.
Approval of this special permit shall be considered null and void in the event of failure by the
applicant and/or the authorized representative, architect, engineer, or designer to disclose and
delineate all facts and information relating to the subject property and the proposed development
including, but not limited to, the following:
1. All existing and proposed improvements including but not limited to buildings and
structures, signs and their uses, trees, walls, driveways, outdoor storage,and open land
use areas on the subject property and all of the preceding which are located on adjoining
property and may encroach on the subject property;
2. All public and private easements, rights-of-way and any actual or potential prescriptive
easements or uses of the subject property;
3. Existing and proposed grade differentials between the subject property and adjoining
property zoned or planned for residential use.
Approval of this special permit may become null and void In the event that development
Is not completed In accordance with all the conditions and requirements Imposed on this
special permit,the Zoning Ordinance,and all Public Works Standards and Specifications.
The Development Department shall not assume responsibility for any deletions or
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan Review Application No. 03-205
December 31, 2003
Page 3
omissions resulting from the special permit review process or for additions or alterations
to construction plan not specifically submitted and reviewed and approved pursuant to
this special permit or subsequent amendments or revisions.
No uses of land, buildings, or structures other than those specifically approved pursuant to this
site plan shall be permitted. (This note is on the corrected site plan.)
Transfer all red line notes, etc., shown on the Exhibits (dated June 25, 2003) to the final
corrected site plan, elevations,and landscape plans. CORRECTIONS TO BE SHOWN ON THE
FINALCORRECTED SITE PLAN, ELEVATIONS,AND LANDSCAPE PLANS SHALL INCLUDE
ALL THOSE LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT IN ADDITION TO THOSE WHICH ARE MADE ON
THE DRAWINGS AND LISTED IN THE CORRECTION LIST PROVIDED BY THE
CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECK PROCESS.
Copies of this final approved site plan, elevations, landscape, and irrigation plans stamped by
the Planning Division must be substituted for unstamped copies of same in each of the four
sets of construction plans submitted for plan check prior to issuance of building permits.
To complete the backcheck process for building permit relative to planning and zoning issues,
submit eight copies of this corrected final site plan, together with six copies of the elevations,
landscape, and irrigation plans. The planning Division must also receive any fees and
documentation required for preparation of covenants, and any documentation from outside
agencies, studies, and analyses required by project conditions or mitigation measures.
Corrected drawings and other supporting materials must be reviewed and approved before
building permits can be issued. Therefore, final corrected drawings and other materials
must be received by the Planning and Development Department at least ten days before
the applicant intends to secure building permits. To ensure that the backcheck process
occurs smoothly and permits can be issued, please make an appointment for final sign-off
for building permits following submittal of final corrected exhibits, etc. as noted above.
To make the appointment, please contact Sandra Brock at 559-621-8041.
Be advised that on-site inspections will not be authorized unless the final stamped approved
site plan, elevations, landscape, and irrigation plans are included in the plan check file copy
and other documentation is received timely.
NOTICE TO PROJECT APPLICANT
In accordance with the provisions of government Code Section 66020(d)(1), the imposition of
fees, dedication, reservations or exactions for this project are subject to protest by the project
applicant at the time of approval or conditional approval of the development or within 90 days
after the date of the imposition of the fees, dedications, reservation or exactions imposed on
the development project.
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This notice does not apply to those fees, dedications, reservations or exactions which were
previously imposed and duly noticed; or, where no notice was previously required under the
provisions of Government Code Section 66020(d)(1) in effect before January 1, 1997.
PART C - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT & PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are based on City records and the accuracy of the existing and
proposed on-site and off-site conditions depicted on the exhibits submitted by the applicant.
Requirements which may not have been addressed due to omission or misrepresentation of
information, for which this review process is dependent, will be imposed whenever such
conditions are discovered.
Questions relating to dedications,street improvements or parking lot geometrics may be directed
to the Development Department, Building and Safety Services Division, Land Division and
Engineering Section, David Padilla at 559-621-8073.
C.1. STREET ENCROACHMENT PERMITS, DEDICATIONS AND VACATIONS
a. Exhibits and A-1 are required to include the location of all existing and proposed
street furniture,'e.g.: public utility poles and boxes, guy wires, signs,fire hydrants,
bus stop benches, mail boxes, news stands, trash receptacles, tree wells, etc.,
within the existing and proposed public rights of way abutting the subject property.
• A minimum four- foot (4) wide path of travel is required along the public
sidewalk on the N. Golden State Blvd. frontage of the property, and will be
required along West Gettysburg Avenue if it is ever improved as a local street,
as required by Title 24 of the California Administration Code. An on-site
pedestrian easement and construction of a path may be required if Title 24
requirements cannot be met within the existing public rights of way.
b. ENCROACHMENT PERMITS. The construction of any overhead, surface or sub-
surface private structures and appurtenances extending within the public rights-of-
way is prohibited unless an encroachment permit is approved by the City Engineer.
For encroachment permit information, contact the Public Works Department,
Engineering Services Division at 559-621-8693. Encroachment permits must be
approved Rrior to the issuance of building permits.
c. DEDICATIONS. All required right of way shall be dedicated for North Golden
State Boulevard and its intersection with West Gettysburg Avenue (the alignment
of which is in separate ownership and, as a local street, is not required for access
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to this property so long as an approved alternate emergency access route is
improved and maintained for the warehouse and other buildings through the
subject property.
C.2. STREET IMPROVEMENTS
a. STREET WORK PERMIT. The performance of any work within the public street
rights-of-way (including pedestrian, water and sewer utility easements) requires a
Street Work Permit issued by the Public Works Department, Engineering Services
Division (Gary Witzel) at 559-621-8681, prior to commencement of the work. All
required street improvements must be completed and accepted by the City Prior
to final occupancy.
b. The property shall be improved in accordance with the provisions of Fresno
Municipal Code (FMC) Section 11-208 and in accordance with corrections noted
on Exhibits A and A-1, dated June 25, 2003. All public street improvements shall
be constructed in accordance with the Standard Specifications of the City of
Fresno, Public Works Department and the engineered street construction plans
required and approved by the City Engineer. The final corrected site plan exhibit(s)
(Exhibits A and A-1) shall incorporate all required dedications, striping of adjacent
streets, parking lot geometrics and improvements required as conditions of
approval for the development. (NOTE: The 2025 Fresno General Plan and West
Area Community Plan circulation elements amended the earlier Highway City
Neighborhood Specific Plan designation of the abutting segment of N. Golden
State Blvd. from arterial street status to collector street status]
c. Install, and repair as necessary, required permanent paving, paving transitions,
concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches, street tree wells and
irrigation, bike paths, bus bays, right turn lanes, etc. to standards as determined by
the City Engineer on all street frontages. Wheelchair ramps shall be installed at all
curb returns. Additional requirements are noted on the redlined Exhibits A and A-1,
dated June 25, 2003.
d. STREET CONSTRUCTION PLANS. Street construction plans, prepared by a
registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer, are required unless
otherwise determined by the City Engineer. Plans must be submitted to the Public
Works Department, Engineering Services Division, Design Section(559-621-8681).
e. Driveway approaches less than eight feet (8') in depth (refer to Public Works
Department Standard Drawing Nos. P-2 and P-3 for details) require the installation
of a concrete pedestrian walkway behind the driveway approaches to provide a
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four-foot(4')wide clear path. Asphalt concrete paving per Public Works Standard
Drawing No. P-34 may be substituted for concrete. A pedestrian easement is
required for the path area located outside the public street easement.
f. Existing concrete improvements to remain in place shall be repaired if damaged
and/or off grade as determined by the Public Works Department, Construction
Management Division 559-498-1451. Such repairs must be completed priorto final
occupancy.
g. Underground all existing off-site overhead utilities within the limits of this sites's
street frontage, per Fresno Municipal Code Sections 8-801, 12-1011 and Council
Resolutions Nos. 78-522 and 88-229. Contact Public Works Department,
Engineering Services Division, Design Section (559-621-8681).
C.3. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTION CHARGES
a. Connection to City of Fresno water system is required, and fire hydrants supplied
by the City of Fresno water system shall be installed along the North Golden State
Boulevard frontage of the subject property. Water mains shall be installed as
required per City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities and Public Works
Department Engineering Division Design Services(see corrected memorandum of
requirements from the Department of Public Utilities). Please also refer to water
service-related Urban Growth Management (UGM) requirements which were
imposed when entitlements for the Saladino's warehouse and maintenance
buildings were. approved on the. C-M/UGM zoned portion of APN 311-330-42
(Phases 1 and 2 of development on this APN).
b. Connection to the City of Fresno sewer collection system is required(see corrected
memorandum of requirements from the Department of Public Utilities). Please also.
refer to sewer service-related Urban Growth Management (UGM) requirements
which were imposed when entitlements for the Saladino's warehouse and
maintenance buildings were approved on the C-M/UGM zoned portion of
APN 311-330-42 (Phases 1 and 2 of development on this APN).
c. Water and sewer connection charge obligations applicable to this project will be
computed during the building construction plan check process and shall be payable
at time of issuance of building permit unless other arrangements have been
approved to defer such payments to a later date. For information relating to City
of Fresno water and sewer service requirements and connection charges, contact
Frank Saburit at 559-621-8077.
d. Open street cuts are not permitted. All utility connections must be bored.
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e. CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL. A backflow prevention device may be
required on the water service. Contact Department of Public Utilities, Water
Division (559-498-4671) and Pinedale County Water District (559-439-2362) for
requirements relating to approved devices, locations,testing and acceptance. This
requirement must be satisfied prior to final occupancy. (This note is included on
Exhibit A, dated June 25,2003; however,the correct contact telephone number
for Water Division must be included in the final corrected exhibit.)
f. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. On June 17, 1997 the City Council
took action to implement incentives that may substantially encourage industrial
development through the potential lowering of the cost of development. Effective
January 9, 1999, Ordinance No. 98-97 also amended certain sewer connection
charges. Fresno Municipal Code Article 15, Section 12 provides property owners
the following incentives and deletes certain sewer connection charges pursuant to
the Simple Tiered Equity Program (STEP) and the Employment Development
Program (EDP):
Fee Reduction. Allows potential further reduction of water units assessed based
on the submittal of operations information, certified flow estimates and an
agreement with the City. Note: The sewer fee reductions are still available through
the STEP and EDP, and apply within the Pinedale Public Utilities District.
Fee Waiver. Waived the Trunk Sewer and Major Facilities Trunk Sewer fees for
projects within trunk sewer service areas where the Trunk Sewer exists (Herndon,
Cornelia, Fowler). Note: These fees are no longer applicable pursuant to
Ordinance No. 98-97
Fee Financing. Allowed financing of the Wastewater Facilities Charge over a five
year period from permit or after occupancy under an agreement with the City.
Note: This fee is no longer applicable pursuant to Ordinance No. 98-97.
Improvement Postponement. Allows postponement of certain improvements, by
agreement, if the appropriate finding is made by the Public Works Director.
For additional information on the STEP and EDP, contact the Department of Public
Utilities, Administration Division at 559-621-8600.
g. SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES (FMC Section 9-503):
• Oversize Sewer Charge
• Sewer Lateral Charge
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• Sewer Facility Charge (Non-Residential): upon connection of this project to
the City sewer system, the .owner shall be subject to payment of Sewer
Facility Charges per FMC Section 9-505.1 and 9-505.2. Sewer Facility
Charges consist of two components, a Wastewater Facilities Charge and
Trunk Sewer Charge (this project is in the Cornelia Trunk Sewer area).
New sewer connection charges adopted by the Council prior to the issuance of
building permits may also be applied.
Effective January 9, 1999, Ordinance No. 98-97amended certain sewer connection
charges. Fresno Municipal Code Article 15, Section 12 provides property owners
the incentives and deletes certain sewer connection charges pursuant to the
Simple Tiered Equity Program(STEP)and the Employment Development Program
(EDP):
For additional information on the STEP and EDP, contact the Department of
Public Utilities, Administration Division at 559-621-8600.
h. WATER CONNECTION CHARGES (FMC Sections 14-107 to 14-110). This
project requires payment for installation of water service(s) and meter(s). Water
connection charges are required and shall be payable prior to issuance of building
permits.
C.4. POLICE SUB-STATION FEE FOR NORTHEAST FRESNO
a. None. This property is not located in the Northeast Fresno Police sub-station
service area.
C.S. OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES AND GEOMETRICS
a. Off-Street (on-site) parking facilities and geometrics shall conform to the City of
Fresno, Public Works Department, Parking Manual, Standard Specifications and
requirements as noted on Exhibits A and A-1 (dated June 25, 2003), and shall
conform to parking space requirements noted in Part D of these special permit
conditions.
b. The applicant shall provide access and directional signs (e.g. "Entrance," "Exit,"
"Right Turn Only," "One Way," handicap signs, etc.) as determined necessary by
the City Traffic Engineer and as may be noted on Exhibits A and A-1 (dated
June 25, 2003).
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c. Parking lot pavement and drainage design shall be in accordance with Public
Works Department Standard Drawing Nos. P-34, P-35 & P-36 and incorporated
into the site drainage plan. Site drainage to alleys requires approval by the City
Engineer. A site drainage plan is required to be reviewed and approved by the
Development Department, Building & Safety Services Division prior to the
commencement of work.
C.6. SURVEY MONUMENTS AND PARCEL CONFIGURATION
Existing survey monuments shall be preserved; and, if disturbed, they shall be reset
by a registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor. If new survey monuments
are required pursuant to dedications which must be made for this project, they shall
be set by a registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor.
C.7. IRRIGATION DITCH/CANAL REQUIREMENTS
a. No requirements at this time.
C.B. URBAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT (UGM) REQUIREMENTS AND FEES
a. While the portion of APN 311-330-42 involved in this Phase 3 development project
for the subject property is not located in the UGM area, please also refer to Urban
Growth Management (UGM) requirements which pertain to the C-M/UGM zoned
portion of APN 311-330-42 and were imposed per previous entitlements for the
Saladino's warehouse and maintenance buildings(Phases 1 and 2 of development
on this APN). These requirements include UGM charges for Water Service Area
No. 132; water transmission grid main installation/frontage charges along abutting
public streets; charges pertinent to Sewer Oversize Reimbursement Area S.A. 20;
sewer main and lateral installation/frontage charges along abutting public streets;
and UGM Parks Zone 4 charges. Any UGM improvements/charges assessed but
not collected shall be made/paid as necessary before issuance of construction
permits for this Phase 3 development on APN 311-330-42.
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PART D - PLANNING AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS
D.I. PLANNING
a. Development is subject to the following plans and policies:
Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan
West Area Community Plan
The property's Land Use Designation is Light Industrial
b. Zoning
Designation is C-M, Commercial and Manufacturing District _
The development and use proposed is in accordance with existing C-M zoning.
c. Addressing
Separate buildings require separate addresses, even though the buildings may be
on the same parcel. Submit a copy of the corrected site plan to the Public Services
Counter of the Planning and Development Department if no address plan has been
approved for APN 311-330-42. Once all buildings are assigned individual official
addresses by the Planning and Development Department, these addresses must
be shown on the final corrected site plan exhibit. (Exhibits submitted, dated
June 25, 2003 show an address of 4397 N. Golden State Blvd, whereas the
application was corrected by Planning and Development public counter staff to
show the address as 4395 N. Golden State Blvd.)
D.2. BUILDING HEIGHT
a. The maximum allowable building height is 75 feet. Exhibit B, elevations (dated
June 25, 2003) indicates a maximum height of 24 ft for the office building in
Phase 3 of property development for APN 311-330-42.
D.3. BUILDING SETBACK, OPEN SPACES AND LANDSCAPING
a. Provide the following minimum building setbacks:
■ Fifteen feet (16) along North Golden State Boulevard (per West Area
Community Plan Policy No. W-3-c, applicable to collector street landscape
strips). Exhibit A-1,dated June 25,2003,which shows a 10'setback,and
requires correction..
■ Ten feet (10') feet along the alignment of West Gettysburg Avenue
(per FMC Section 12-225.5-E.2.a).
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b. Provide the following minimum landscaped strips:
■ Fifteen feet (16) feet along North Golden State Boulevard (per West Area
Community Plan Policy No. W-3-c, as noted above). Exhibits A, A-1, and
L, dated June 25, 2003 show most of this frontage with a twenty-foot (20')
landscaped area, although the note on Exhibit A-1(dated June 25,
2003) states 10' and shall be corrected.
■ Five feet(6) along W. Gettysburg Avenue is depicted on Exhibits A, A-1 and
L (dated June 25, 2003); HOWEVER, a wider landscape strip may be
deemed necessary by Parks Division in order to support long-term growth of
parking lot shading trees planted in the landscape strip along the alignment
of West Gettysburg Avenue (along the subject property's northern boundary).
When and if West Gettysburg is developed, a sidewalk will also need to be
incorporated along this property boundary. Please consult with the Public
Works Department and Parks Division before preparing final corrected
landscape plans in order to determine the appropriate minimum width of this
landscape strip (or street tree well dimensions, if that option is selected).
c. No structures of any kind may be installed or maintained within the above-noted
setbacks or landscaped setback areas. No exposed utility boxes, transformers,
meters, piping (excepting the backflow prevention device), etc., are allowed to be
located in the landscape areas or setbacks or on the street frontages of the
buildings. All transformers, etc., shall be shown on the site plan. The backflow
device shall be screened by landscaping or such other means as may be approved.
(This note is on Exhibit A, dated June 25, 2003.)
d. The following parking lot shading standards applies because this property fronts on
a major street: One medium size tree shall be provided for every two parking
spaces.
NOTE: A medium-sized tree is defined as one which attains a height of 30 to 60
feet at maturity. Two small trees, up to 30-feet high at maturity may be
substituted for one medium sized tree.
Refer to the City's "Performance Standards for Parking Lot Shading" guide for the
approved tree list and further details.
Based on Exhibits A and A-1 (dated June 25, 2003), it appears that 33 medium-
sized trees will be required on-site in order to achieve 50% parking lot shading.
The minimum number of trees required may be adjusted upon receipt of the final
corrected exhibits in order to determine the parking area shading plan.
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Trees shall be dispersed over the parking lot area to provide 50 percent shading
of the parking area surface within 15 years. This on-site requirement may be
modified by the Planning and Development Director if the standards for parking lot
shading are met, or partially met, through perimeter landscape strip planting that
incorporates street trees.
Exhibit L, dated June 25, 2003, shows 54 medium-sized trees including the street
trees in the landscape strips along N. Golden State Blvd. and W. Gettysburg Ave.
(Refer to Parks Division memorandum dated July 30, 2003 for correct street tree
species designated for N. Golden State Blvd.) However, 29 of these trees appear
to be located too far from parking spaces to provide shading for the parking
spaces.
Trees shall also be planted in the landscaped area along the perimeter of the site
in order to shade and enhance adjacent property and public rights-of-way.
It is noted that the 29 trees shown in Exhibit L(dated June 25, 2003)which are not
shading parking spaces are located so as to shade portions of W. Gettysburg
Avenue, sidewalk along N. Golden State Blvd., and the private access drives
within, and adjacent to, this Phase 3 development of APN 311-330-42.
e. Trees shall be maintained in good health. Trees may not be trimmed or pruned to
reduce the natural height or overall crown of the tree, except as'necessary for the
health of the tree and public safety; or as may otherwise be approved by the
Development Department. (This note is on Exhibits A and L,dated June 25,2003.).
f. Submit six corrected copies of landscaping and irrigation plans prepared by a
landscape professional, showing the number and types of trees, to the Planning
Division. These plans must be reviewed and approved prior to obtaining building
permits and original stamped, signed copies of these plans shall be inserted into
the construction plan sets prior to obtaining building permits.
g. Prior to final construction inspection, a written certification, signed by a landscape
professional approved by the Director, shall be submitted stating that the required
landscaping and irrigation system has been installed in accordance with the
landscaping and irrigation plans approved by the Planning Division, Development
Department. (A note reflecting the requirement for landscape installation prior to
issuance of certificate.of occupancy is on Exhibits A and L, dated June 25, 2003)
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D.4. FENCES, HEDGES, AND WALLS
a. Temporary fences to secure projects under construction are allowed. Any
temporary fence shall be adequately secured and constructed to prevent
overturning due to wind, vandalism, and/or casual contact by the general public.
The construction shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize any potential
safety hazard which may occur as a result of improper fence installation or damage
to the fence.
b. Exhibits A and A-1 (dated June 25, 2003) appear to show a solid chain link fence
along the north side of the access road to the Saladino's warehouse. It appears
that this fence would block the on-site driveway entrance to this Phase 3 office
building development. If it is intended to keep this fence in place and install a gate
across the driveway opening to the access road, consult with the Fire Department,
public Works Traffic Engineering Division, and Planning and Development
Department regarding gate location,vehicle stacking provisions,construction detail,
and lock arrangements. Show the resulting fencing/gate configuration on the final
corrected site plan exhibit.
D.S. OFF-STREET PARKING
a. As per Section 12-222.6-1 the minimum automobile parking spaces required are:
45 parking spaces (derived by dividing building square footage by the 370 square
feet required for a standard parking space). Exhibits A and A-1, dated June 25,
2003, show 65 parking spaces.
c. Provide handicapped-accessible parking stalls in accordance with the State of
California Building Code(referto the"Development Requirements for Handicapped
Accessibility" in this Code). All handicapped parking stalls shall provide at least
fourteen feet (14') of usable width.
d. All handicapped stalls shall be marked with the international symbol of spaces and
a sign warning that vehicles in violation of Section 10-1017 of the Municipal Code
shah be towed away. The international symbol and tow-away warning shall be
posted conspicuously on seven-foot poles. (This note is included on Exhibit A,
dated June 25, 2003.)
e. All handicapped parking stalls shall be placed adjacent to facility access ramps or
in strategic areas where the handicapped shall not have to wheel or walk behind
parked vehicles while traveling to or from handicapped parking stalls and ramps.
(This note is included on the corrected site plan.)
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f. Lighting where provided to illuminate parking, sales or display areas shall be
hooded and so arranged and controlled so as not to cause a nuisance either to
major street traffic or to any adjacent living environment. The amount of light shall
be provided according to the standards of the Department of Public Works. .(This
note is included on the corrected site plan.)
D.6. LOADING SPACES
a. Per Section 12-306-L of the Fresno Municipal Code, loading space requirements
will apply when a use involves pick-up and delivery of materials(other than normal
solid waste collections) from trucks and tractor-trailers weighing more than two
tons. The standard loading zone is required to be twelve feet (12') by forty feet
(40') with vertical clearance at least thirteen feet (13'). If the proposed use will
involve deliveries by tractor-trailers weighing more than two tons, indicate the
location and dimensions of the loading zone on the final corrected site plan
exhibits.
D.7. ACCESS
a. Vehicular and pedestrian access to a public street for this Phase 3 office building
shall be provided via the access road shown on Exhibits A and,A-1 (dated June 25,
2003). Permanent maintenance of this access route shall be ensured by any
necessary recordation of cross-access easements (or lease provisions) through
any subsequent subdivision (or leasing) of APN 311-330-42 or portions thereof.
b. The emergency access route to North Golden State Boulevard shall be
constructed, maintained, and.secured according to the requirements of the Fresno
Fire Department. This emergency access to North Golden State Boulevard is very
close to the intersection of the West Gettysburg Avenue alignment and North
Golden State Boulevard. This emergency access driveway shall not be used for
non-emergency access to the subject property, unless the West Gettysburg
Avenue alignment is subsequently vacated or re-aligned.
D.B. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
a. Signs are not approved for installation as part of this special permit. Submit for
separate Sign Review. (This note is to be included on the final corrected site plan.)
Contact Planning & Development Public Services Counter, Fresno City Hall
Room 3043 for information, 559-621-8277.
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D.9. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
a. No sales merchandise, equipment or other materials shall be displayed or stored
outside, except that a revised site plan exhibit application may be filed to request
parking lot sales or similar special events.
PART E - CITY AND OTHER SERVICES
E.1. FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
a. Comply with the attached City of Fresno Fire Department memorandum dated
July 7, 2003, and with redline corrections on Exhibits A and A-1. Contact the
Fresno Fire Department at 559-621-4115 if you have any questions.
E.2. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
a. Comply with the attached project review requirement notes from the Department
of Public Utilities Solid Waste Division, dated July 9, 2003; with that Division's
redline corrections on Exhibit A-1, dated June 25, 2003; and with "Requirements
to be Reviewed During Site Plan Applications" guidance document (note
highlighted paragraph Nos. 6, 8, and 9). Copies of these documents are attached.
For questions or further information, please contact the Solid Waste Division at
559-621-1452.
E.3. STREET TREE REQUIREMENTS
a. Comply with the attached City of Fresno Parks Division memorandum dated
July 30, 2003. Contact Parks Division (559-621-2927) for any questions.
b. A fee of $56 is due and payable for street tree plan review. Street tree inspection
fees in the amount of$30.00 per tree are required to be collected for trees planted
in the public right of way and for required street trees which are being planted in
landscape strips along major streets. Street tree inspection fees and street tree
plan check fees must be paid prior to obtaining building permits.
c. The Fresno Municipal Code requires three (3) street trees in the parkway space or
tree well between curb alignment and property line along N. Golden State Blvd.;
HOWEVER, these street trees may be integrated into the required landscape strip
along N. Golden State Blvd. instead of being placed in tree wells in the ten-foot
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monolithic sidewalk along this collector street. The Parks Division specifies the
designated tree species for North Golden State Boulevard as Celds australis
(European Hackberry). Exhibit L, dated June 25, 2003, shows "plstache,
celtis" along N. Golden State Blvd. and needs to be corrected.
d. The Fresno Municipal Code would require at least three (3) street trees along the
proeprty's West Gettysburg Avenue frontage (one per 60' of lineal frontage).
Exhibit L (dated June 25, 2003) shows nine medium-sized trees proposed to be
planted on the subject property along the West Gettysburg Avenue alignment(and
along the northern edge of the emergency access route through the property,which
parallels the West Gettysburg Avenue alignment). This exhibit does not show any
future sidewalk along West Gettysburg Avenue, and may need to be revised per
Public Works Engineering Division Design Section street work plan check.
e. Trees in the landscape strip that are being planted within four feet of the sidewalk
or curb shall be furnished with root barriers to protect the concrete from damage.
(Include root barriers in the final corrected Exhibit L).
f. Notify Parks Division 72 hours prior to pouring sidewalk concrete if street tree wells
are to be placed in the sidewalk.
E.4. FLOOD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
a. Comply with the attached Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District memorandum
dated July 11, 2003. Contact Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District at 559-
456-3292 for further information.
NOTE: The U.S.-Environmental Protection Agency requires that a Notice of Intent
for a general national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit be filed for all
industrial uses listed in Attachment C provided by FMFCD and for any construction
site of one or more acre of land. It is the property business owner's responsibility
to ensure that the Notice of Intent if filed in accordance with the regulations
published in Volume 55. No. 222 of the Federal Register and to ensure that the
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is prepared, certified, and
implemented.
E.S. COMMUNITY HEALTH
a. Fresno County Human Services System Environmental Health Services had no
comments or requirements for this proposed project
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E.6. PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
a. This site is located within Central Unified School District. Please contact Central
Unified (David Deel, 559-276-5203) regarding any school construction fees which
may be due for this nonresidential project.
E.7. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
a. Comply with the applicable San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Rules
as outlined in the District's memorandum dated July 8, 2003. Contact the San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District at 559-230-6000 for further information.
E.B. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
a. Attached for informational purposes is correspondence received from the District 6
office of the California Department of Transportation ("Cal-Trans") regarding this
project. The City's Public Works Department Transportation Division evaluated the
projected trip generation from this project and concluded that a full traffic study is
not required. The Planning and Development Department Director is not imposing
state highway facility fees as a condition of approval, nor has the environmental
assessment (EA) initial study for this project found that a traffic study or mitigation
fees for state facilities to be as a mitigation measure. It was the conclusion of the
EA that this project would not result in any significant adverse impact to the City's
street network nor to state transportation facilities, since the project's peak trip
generation does notexceed the threshold established bythe Master Environmental
Impact Report prepared for the 2025 Fresno General Plan. It is the position of the
Planning and Development Department that any condition(s) of deficiency at
Shaw/99 and Ashlan/99 interchanges is/are not caused by, and is/are not
materially exacerbated by, this project. Therefore, no public scoping meeting has
been deemed necessary. There has been no published fee study as is required
by the California Mitigation Fee Act; there is no agreement between Cal-Trans and
the City of Fresno for collection of state highway facility improvement fees.
Therefore, the Planning and Development Department is not imposing the
mitigation fee that Cal-Trans is requesting in its correspondence regarding this
project. (See Cal-Trans District 6 letters dated July 14 and September 26, 2003).
E.9. HIGHWAY CITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
a. This Council-appointed committee is chartered by the Highway City Neighborhood
Specific Plan and is charged with reviewing all proposed development projects
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan Review Application No. 03-205
December 31, 2003
Page 18
within the specific plan area. This committee's comments/requirements, attached
hereto, relate to striping a left turn lane in the middle of North Golden State
Boulevard(this requirement is also imposed by the Public Works Traffic Division).
E.10 WEST AREA COMMUNITY PLAN COMMITTEE
a. This Council-appointed committee is chartered by the West Area Community Plan
adopted concurrently with the 2025 Fresno General Plan. It is charged with
reviewing all proposed development projects within the West Area. This
committee's comments/requirements, attached hereto, relate primarily to aesthetic
treatment of the property and their comments reflect West Area Community Plan
language.
PART F- MISCELLANEOUS
F.1. Include the colors on the material/finish schedule notes provided on final corrected
elevations (see redlined Exhibit B, dated June 25, 2003)
F.2. Roof-mounted and detached mechanical equipment for commercial and office uses shall
be screened from view and acoustically baffled to prevent the noise level rating for the
equipment from exceeding 70 Ldp measured at the nearest property line. (Include the
70 L.dn sound level limit for industrial property abutting industrial property in the
appropriate note on the final corrected site plan.)
These discretionary conditions of approval will ultimately be deemed mandatory unless
appealed In writing to the Development Department Director by January 27, 2004.
Attachments: MEIR Mitigation Checklist prepared for EA No. S-03-205, dated December 31,
2003
Copy of redlined Corrected Exhibits A, A-1 and B, dated June 25, 2003
Corrected Department of Public Utilities memorandum regarding sewer and
water service (with redline note regarding UGM requirements)
Fresno Fire Department Memorandum, dated July 7, 2003
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan Review Application No. 03-205
December 31, 2003
Page 19
Department of Public Utilities Solid Waste Division project review comments
(dated July 9, 2003) with redlined Exhibit A-1 (dated June 25, 2003) and
highlighted paragraphs in "Requirements to Be Reviewed During Site Plan
Applications"
Parks, Recreation, and Community Service Department memorandum,
dated July 30, 2003 (with redline note regarding street tree fees)
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Notice of Requirements, dated
July 11, 2003
Letter from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District letter,
dated July 8, 2003
Letters from Cal-Trans District 6, dated July 14 and September 26, 2003
Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan Implementation Committee project
review comments/requirements
West Area Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes for the July 14,
2003 meeting
City of
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Date: January 08, 2004
To: SANDRA BROCK,Planner II
Planning and Development Department,Advance Planning
From: DOUG HECKER, Engineer II-D F�
Public Utilities Department,Planning and Engineering Division
Subject: S-03-205 PROPOSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL 16,640 SF
OFFICE BUILDING AT A SITE TOTALING 12.82 ACRES ZONED C-M
Environmental Comments
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAY BE ISSUED: The project may have adverse impacts
but impacts can be mitigated without further study or are not serious enough to warrant an
Environment Impact Report.
Sanitary Sewer Environmental Comments
It has been determined that the Project will contribute an.estimated average daily discharge to
the sanitary sewer system of 2,625 gallons and capacity is available in the Sanitary Sewer
System to serve the Project, subject to the following:
Sanitary Sewer Requirements
Sanitary Sewer facilities are currently or would be available to provide sanitary sewer service 3�
to the site subject to the following requirements:
• Separate sewer house branches are required for each lot.
Sanity Se r UGM n� -
This prof s located in the following Urban Growth Management Service Areas: D'` ,0
• Sew ' ersize Reimbursement S.A. 20 ` f�
San' a Sewer'Fees
The following Sewer Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the Project:
• Sewer Lateral Charge
• Oversize Sewer Charge
• Trunk Sewer Charge: Cornelia ,
• Sewer Facility Charge(Non-Residential) Pull
• Upon connection of this Project to the City Sewer System the owner shall be subject to
payment of Sewer Facility charges per Fresno Municipal Code Section 9-505.1 and 9- �{►9 O r
505.2. Sewer Facility Charges consist of two components, a Wastewater Facilities Charge o r v
and Trunk Sewer Charge where applicable. 0-0—
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• Sewer Facility Charges are collected after occupancy on a bi-monthly basis over time based
on metered (water or sewer effluent) usage. The developer may contact the Department of
Public Utilities (559) 621-8554 to receive an estimated cost of the Sewer Facility Charges
applicable to the project (based on a constant sewer discharge and loading (Biochemical
Oxygen Demand [BOD] and Total Suspended Solids [TSS] levels anticipated) at the
current rates in effect, at that time, per Fresno's Master Fee Resolution. The developer shall
provide data regarding estimated sewer discharge rates [flow] and loading [BOD/TSS
levels] required for calculating the estimated charges.
Sanitary Sewer Comments
Trunk Service Basin Cornelia
Water Environmental Comments
It has been determined that the projected peak water demand for the Project has been estimated
at 16 gallons per minute and an adequate source of potable water is available to meet City,
State, and Federal standards during periods of peak demand in the City Water System serving
this project, subject to the following:
Water Requirements
Water facilities are currently or would be available to provide water service to the site subject
to the following requirements:
• Installation of public fire hydrants along the North Golden State Avenue frontage and
Gettysburg Avenue Alignment frontage in accordance with City standards, specifications,
and policies are required. � M
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• Payment for installation of water service(s) and/or meter(s) is required. 1 1
• Water Connection Charges are due and shall be paid for the Project.
FRESNO FIRE DEPARTM9NT FPS-42
FIRE HYDRANT AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION NO. — 0 3 -ZOSS DATE r� tv 7 L0�3
LOCATION 4345 IJ Cno 1 den S REVIEWED BY C fkytt�
HYDRANTS
1. ❑ Developer must install on-site hydrent(s). See plan for location(s). Provide fire hydrant flow of[]1500 GPM
[]2600 GPM 8"water main minimum.
2. X--Public street hydrent(s)must be installed. Coordinate street hydrant locations with Public Works.
3. ).Fire hydrants shall be tested and approved,and all surfaceaccess roads shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and
during the time of construction. The 4-1/2"outiet shall face the access lane.
ACCESS
GENERAL:
4. ❑ Two means of Ingress/egress must be provided. This access must be maintained during all phases of development.
5. ❑ All constriction work on this project is subject to Intoruption If the road system becomes Impassable for fire apporabu due to
rain or other obstacles.
6. ❑ All openings in the perimeter of a building shall be accessible from within 150 feet of a public street or private driveway.
7. ❑ Loading zones shall not be located in required fire lanes.
8. ❑ Where buildings or portions thereof are more than 35 feet In height,access drives shall be located adjacent to at least one
side of such buildings. Drives shall be minimum width of 30 feet for aerial truck access.
9. ❑ Access shall be provided adjacent to at least two sides of buildings more than 35 feet in height that exceed 150 feet in length
or width.
10. ❑ All private streets and driveways that are provided for common access,and are required for Fire Department access,shall be
constructed to a minimum unobstructed.width of 20 feet. For drives separated by a median,15 foot minimum lanes are
required.
11. ❑ Streets highlighted on plan shall be identified as fire lanes as provided in the California Vehicle Code,Section 22500.1.
Designate highlighted curbs as fire lanes(red curb with"Fire Lane'M 3"white letters every 50 feet or approved signs every
50 feet).
12. ❑ Provide sign(s)(17"x 22"minimum)at all public entrance drives to the property,which states"Warning-Vehicles stopped,
parked,or left standing in fire lanes will be immediately removed at owner's expense-22858 California Vehicle Code
-Fresno Police Department 498-1414
13. Tums In private drives and Intersecting drives shall have a minimum 34 foot center line turning radius.
14. ❑ Tums in private drives for aerial truck access required in No.8 above,shall have a minimum 44 foot center line tum radius.
(OVER)
15. 0 Dual entry drives require intermediate tum-arounds when length exceeds 700 feet.
16. 0 All gates on common access drives shall be equipped with approved Police/Fire bypass locks('Best"locks;Padlock 21 8700
series or Cylinder lock 1 W762). Gates/fences shall not obstruct the minimum width required for fire lanes.
17. 11 The entire width of a required access way shall remain unobstructed to a vertical height of 13 feet,6 inches.
SINGLE-ENTRY PRIVATE STREETS:
18. 11 Turn-arounds required if the length exceeds 150 feet.
19. 0 The maximum allowable length of a single entry roadway is 450 feet.
20. Required turn-arounds shall be identified as fire lanes(See No. 11).
21. The entire width of a required access way shall remain unobstructed to a vertical height of 13 feet,-6 inches.
"EMERGENCY ACCESS ONLY" ROADWAYS:
22. 0 Emergency accesses are required to be dedicated fire protection easements.
23. Road surface shall be of all weather construction.
24. Gates, posts,or other barriers suitable to the Fire Department are required to be installed at the entrance to an'emergency
access only"roadway.
25. The entrance to all emergency accesses shall be posted with permanent signs:'FIRE ACCESS(6"letters)VEHICLES
REMOVED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE(2"letters)FRESNO POLICE DEPARTMENT 498-1414(1"letters)
26. All gates on the'emergency access'roadway shall be fitted with a Police/Fire bypass lock(See No. 16 above).
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS:
27. Pedestrian access shall be provided to all exterior areas of buildings where necessary to assure compliance with the'150
foot rule."
28. All pedestrian gates,where required for compliance with the'150 foot rule;shall remain unlocked or be provided with
Police/Fire bypass locks(See No.16 above).
29. Required pedestrian access ways shall be designed to facilitate the carrying of ground ladders and the advancing of fire hose
lines.
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CITY OF FRESNO
REQUEST FCR COMMENTS.CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS REVIEW OF
S-03-205
Return Completed Form to:
Stan Dilbeck
LFIII-SOLID WASTE DIV Planning & Dev. Department
2600 Fresno St., 3rd Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
(559)621-8058
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION: Requests authorization for construction of a 16,640 square-foot
single-story office building at Saladino's, Inc. The site is located on the west side of North Golden State Blvd, north of
West Ashlan Avenue.
AWN: 311-330-42 ZONING: C-M and C-M/UGM ADDRESS: 4395 N. Golden State Blvd.
DATE ROUTED: July _ , 2003 RETURN FORM BY: July/..2, 2003
WILL THIS PROJECT AFFECT YOUR AGENCY/JURISDICTION? (If yes,
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SUGGESTION(S)TO REDUCE IMPACTS/ADDRESS CONCERNS:
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REVIEWED BY:
Name Title elephone Number
PLEASE CHECK IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE FINDING. I Q I o�
SHOULD YOU NOT RESPOND BY THE DATE INDICATED ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THIS FORM,IT WILL
BE ASSUMED THAT THE PROJECT'S IMPACTS ARE NOT OF A MAGNITUDE TO MERIT RESPONSE.
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REQUIREMENTS TO BE REVIEWED DURING
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
We have established a process of reviewing commercial, multi-dwelling, and
similar-use construction site plans to ensure that they conform to the Fresno
Municipal Code and the State of California Solid Waste Management Board
Regulations, (Administrative Code Division 7)pertaining to container
placement and design requirements. All site plans must have the signature
approval of a Solid Waste Management Division representative.
Fresno Municipal Code Article, Section 9-404 (d) (3): `Containers
used at all places not served from alleys shall be placed for collection
at service locations approved by the Public Works Director, but shall
not be stored in the public right-of-way.
State of California Administrative Code, 71de 14, Chapter 19
Article S, Section 17313:
Design Requirements- °The design of any new, substantially
remodeled or expanded building or other facility shall provide for
proper storage or handling which will accommodate the solid waste
loading anticipated, and which will allow for efficient and safe waste
removal or collection. "
State of California Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 19
AyWcle S, Section 17314:
Operator S-Responsibility- The operator shall plan with the property
owner and/or occupant as to placement of storage containers to
minimize trafflc, aesthetic and other problems both on the property,
and for the general public.
Below is a checklist'of requirements reviewed for a site plan:
1. Refuse, recyclables, and grease barrels shall be stored for later removal
from the premises in an area that is screened from view of the public
streets by a sight barrier. Such sight barriers are to be built using (8"�
eight inch concrete block at a height of(61) sig feet.
2. Enclosures built in (Industrial zones) M-1, M-2, M-3, and CM zones
requiring director approval may eliminate walls as long as it is not
visible from a main street. For this design the curbing will be 112")
twelve inches wide on both sides, (18") eighteen inches deep along
the rear with a (3211) thirty two inch wide curb separating the two
compartments. Curbing must be reinforced with rebar and at a height
of(10") ten inches. All enclosures must be a minimum of 1811)
eighteen inches from the nearest curb. All other Public Works design
requirements must be met during review.
3. The storage area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate enough
containers to handle the accumulation of waste and recyclables
generated between collections. For a single bin up to (6) sig cubic
yards in capacity, a storage area with inner dimensions 10' ten feet
by (10') feet is the minimum There should be wheel stops (1211)
twelve inches from side walls and (1811) eighteen inches from rear
wall and at a height of(10") ten inches. These features are included
in order to reduce the possibility of damage to the enclosure itself.
4. Service access to enclosure shall be a minimum-unencumbered
opening of(81) eight feet. The gate to be used, shall be built of metal
so that bins cannot be seen when gates are closed and shall be mounted
on the outer surface of enclosure as not to protrude into service access
opening. Hardware latches should be a heavy gauge locking gate
latch: NO SLIDE BOLTS.
5. The floor or bottom surface of the collection area shall be made of
concrete, (SLOPED) (1%) one percent to the front, and there shall
not be any drainage gutter in front of entrance. The floor shall not
slope to the back or sides of the enclosure to allow drainage to the rear
of the area or cause any standing water within the enclosure. It shall be
constructed so the collection vehicle can drive directly into the pockets
of the containers without any obstructions.
6. Ingress and egress shall have an unobstructed overhead clearance of
(161) sixteen feet and shall be not less than (189) eighteen feet wide
and capable of accommodating a truck with a (250") two hundred
fifty inch wheelbase, a (44') forty four foot turning radius and a
support weight of 2 twenty seven tons. Area shall be unobstructed
and so configured that a truck will be able to make a round trip from
the public right-of-way to the collection area and return without
excessive backing into a traffic lane or a public thoroughfare. Backing
around a building IS Not allowed. At no time shall a truck be required
to back in excess of(45') forty-five feet.
7. Bin enclosure gates and service area should not open into or be a part
of a parking stall or loading zone.
8. Service sites shall be at least (401) forty feet away from entrance and
exits to eliminate trucks from sticking out into the roadway while
waiting to access enclosure and allow trucks enough space to clear
gate on exiting while waiting to merge with traffic.
9. The enclosure(s), shall accommodate refuse bins, recycle bins and a
grease barrel when applicable. Neither the waste nor recycling container
should be required to be moved in order to service the other. Grease
barrels may not be placed in the same area of the enclosure with refuse
or recyclables.
10. Signage is required to clearly identify all recycling, solid waste
collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein. This
signage shall be placed at all points of direct access to recycling, solid
waste, and loading areas on, or adjacent to, the recyclable and solid
waste material containers.
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2. Grout all cells.
18" 3. All masonry units shall comply with the latest
adopted California Building Code and U.B.C. standard
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8. approved by the City of Fresno.
10' S. Depth of footings are Into natural undisturbed
soil or tested and approved compacted fill.
6. All masonry units shall be minimum f m-1500 pal.
A A 7. Reinforcing steel shall be deformed bar.
minimum Grade 40.
Ui 8. Footing concrete shall be a minimum 2000 psi
at 28 days.
9. Mortar shall be type—S (minimum 1800 psi at
28 days).
One (1) part cement. Type-1
One—half (1/2) part lime putty or hydrated lime.
Minimu .specmcaton for • losur� openings Four and one—half (4 1/2) parts sand (maximum).
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Note:Alldlmenslons are measured from Three (3) parts sand.
imide surface oT enclosure walls. Two (2) parts pea gravel.
11. Finish pad elevation to be flush with grade
Plan View of access pavement.
12. Any gats hinges should be located on the outside.
13. Gates ars required on all encloeuro&
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GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS
L ALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMPLY VITH THE FRESNO MUNICIPAL CODE. I0. MORTAR SHALL BE TYPE -S (MINIMUM 1800 PSI AT 28 DAYS)
DNECJ) PART CEMENT , TYPE - I
L GROUT ALL CELLS CONTAINING REIMF13RCIM STEEL CSEE NOTE 9). ONE-HALF U/2) PART LIME PUTTY OR HYDRATED LIME
FOUR AND ONE-HALF C4 1/2) PARTS SAND (MAXIMUM).
3. ALL MASONRY UNITS SHALL COMPLY VITH THE LATEST ADOPTED
CBC, CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE IL GROUT SHALL BE A MINIMUM 2000 PSI AT 20 DAYS
ONE CI) PART CEMENT
4. ALL MASONRY WALLS SHALL BE INSPECTED BY AN AGENCY THREE CI) PARTS SAND
APPROVED BY THE CITY OF FRESNO. TVO CE) PARTS PEA GRAVEL.
S DEPTH OF FOOTINGS ARE INTO NATURAL UNDISTURBED SOA. OR
TESTED AND APPROVED COMPACTED FILL
6. ALL. MASONRY UMTS SHALL BE MINIMUM , fn - 13M PSL
7. REV FORCING BARS SHALL BE DEFORMED BARS MINIMUM GRADE 40.
8. FOOTING CONCRETE SHALL BE A MINIMUM 2000 PSI AT 28 DAYS.
9. ALL CELLS SHALL BE GROUTED SOLID IN CONDITIONS SUCH AS IN FRONTAGE
ROAD ISLANDS OR AGAINST UNOCCUPIED AREAS.SUCH AS RAILROAD RIGHTS OF
WAY OR OTHER AREAS AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
REF. do REV. CfTY OF FRESNO
6 INCH MASONRY WALL AUG. 2002 P -35
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Stan Dilbeck, Planner
Planning Division
FROM: Nancy Morrison,Parks Planning Coordinator(559.621.2927)
DATE: July 30, 2003
SUBJECT: 5.03.205, located at 4395 North Golden State Blvd.
The Parks,Recreation and Community Services Department has reviewed the landscape plan,dated May
15, 2003 prepared by Riverside Landscaping. The Parks Division offers the following comments
regarding the ,off-site,conditions as proposed on the landscape plan. . .
STREET TREES:
1. Fresno Municipal Code requires one tree per each 60 lineal foot of street frontage which will result in
a minimum of 3 street trees within the right of way on North Golden State Blvd. The street tree species
designated for North Golden State Blvd is Celtis australis,(European Hackberry).
2. The property owner is required to provide a drip irrigation system to each street tree before occupancy.
The irrigation system shall comply with FMC 12-306-N-23.
3. The landscape plan indicates the property owner's intent to plant street trees in the public right of way.
An inspection fee will be due,based on the number of trees to be planted in the public right of way at the
rate of in effect for the fiscal year in which it is collected(FY2002,$30.00 per tree).
4. The following notes shall be added to the landscape plan:
Street Tres shall be planted by the property owner. The approved landscape plan shall serve as a street tree planting
permit and shall be at the Job site at all times.Notify the Paries Division to verify tree planting locations 72 hours prior to
any excavation(821.2027). The property owner Is required to provide an Irrigation system.
Trees planted In the right of way shall be located with the following minimum setbacks. The following spacing standards
shall be Included as a note on the landscape plan:
30'from street comers for visibility 315'from driveways,,stop signs,alleys,light poles and power poles
10'from fire hydrants 3 8'from sewer lines
5'from building overhangs and 2'from adjacent concrete and adjoining property lines
3'from gas,electrical,and water lines,and roof drains
Drilling to pierce hardpan shall be required prior to planting each street tree. Notify Parks Inspector(5511.408.4008)two
working days In advance of drilling date for Inspection of drilling operations and to check backfilling procedures and safety
barriers.
Drilling shall be completed within the 14 days for which clearance was obtained for approved locatlorm Holes shall be 2
fest In diameter and drilled to a depth where visual evidence of the subsurface sand or gravel drainage stratum Is apparent;
the drainage hole shall be drilled to a minimum of 10 feet deep. Immediately following drilling,the hole shall be backfilled
with soil drilled from the hole,using sufficient water to thoroughly saturate the backfill material. Immediately following
backfilling,the white spot designating the planting site Is painted black to Indicate the site has been drilled. The drilled
sites are barricaded and checked dally for 5 working days for soil settling. Soil levels are adjusted as necessary during this
time. After 7 days,the barricades and excess soil are removed. Soil shall be allowed to settle for a minimum of 20 days
prior to planting.
4. PLANS SHOW TREES BEHIND SIDEWALK: This requirement will be met by tree planting on
private property immediately behind the sidewalk. When the building permit is issued, street tree
Parks,Recreation and Community Services comments on 5.03.205,dated July 30,2003
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inspection fees will be collected.
UGM ZONE:
5. This project is located in UGM Parks Zone 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
6. This project is consistent with the Parks Master Plan.
FEES:
7. As a reminder,please verify that the following administrative/plan check fees are collected:
STREET TREES FEES:
Collect the street tree landscape plan review fee of$56.00(Acct#39599,Fund#24001,Org#179900)
Collect the Street Tree Inspection total fee of$90.00(for tree plantings by private party) @
$30.00 per tree (Acct#34859,Fund#24001,Org#179900)
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FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS
PUBLIC AGENCY DEVELOPER
Mr. Rayburn Beach, Planning Manager TRIAD ARCHITECTURE
Development Services Department ATTN: JIM SCHAFFER
City of Fresno 516 W. SHAW AVE., STE 206
2600 Fresno Street FRESNO, CA 93704
Fresno, CA 93721
PROJECT NO. 2003-205 PRELIMINARY FEE(S) (See below)
DRAINAGE AREA It AH It - DRAINAGE AREA AH " $0.00
DATE 7- 11-03 DRAINAGE AREA - -
APN 311-33042 TOTAL FEE $0.00
ADDRESS 4395 N.GOLDEN STATE BLVD.
The proposed development will generate storm runoff which produces potentially significant
environmental impacts and which must be properly discharged and mitigated pursuant to the Z
California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. The District O
in cooperation with the City and County has developed and adopted the Storm Drainage and
Flood Control Master Plan. Compliance with and implementation of this Master Plan by this
development project will satisfy the drainage related CEQA/NEPA impact of the project
mitigation requirements.
The proposed development shall pay drainage fees pursuant to the Drainage Fee Ordinance prior O
to issuance of a building permit at the rates in effect at the time of such issuance. The fee
indicated above is valid through February 29,20 04 based on the site plan submitted to O
the District on 07/07/03 Contact FMFCD for a revised fee in cases where changes are
made in the proposed site plan which materially alter the proposed impervious area.
Considerations which may affect the fee obligation(s) or the timing or form of fee payment:
a) Fees related to undeveloped or phased portions of the project may be deferrable. O
b) Fees may be calculated based on the actual percentage of runoff if different than that
typical for the zone district under which the development is being undertaken and if
permanent provisions are made to assure that the site remains in that configuration.
c) Master Plan storm drainage facilities may be constructed, or required to be constructed
in lieu of paying fees.
d) The actual cost incurred in constructing Master Plan drainage system facilities is
credited against the drainage fee obligation.
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e) When the actual costs incurred in constructing Master Plan facilities exceeds the
drainage fee obligation,reimbursement will be made for the excess costs from future
fees collected by the District from other development.
Approval of this development shall be conditioned upon compliance with these District
Requirements.
1. X a. Drainage from the site shall be ireeted to drain westerly to the existing
on site system.
b. Grading and drainage patterns shall be as identified on Exhibit No. 1 // 2
C. The grading and drainage patterns shown on the site plan conform to the
adopted Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan.
2. The proposed development shall construct and/or dedicate Storm Drainage and Flood Control
Master Plan facilities located within the development or necessitated by any off-site
improvements required by the approving agency:
Developer shall construct facilities as shown on Exhibit No. 1 as "Master Plan Facilities
to be constructed by Developer".
X None required.
3. The following final improvement plans shall be submitted to the District for review prior to final
development approval:
X Grading Plan Storm Drain Plan Final Map
Street Plan Water&Sewer Plan Other
4. Availability of drainage facilities:
X a. Permanent drainage service is available provided the developer can verify to the
satisfaction of the City of Fresno that runoff can be safely conveyed to the
Master Plan inlet(s).
b. The construction of facilities required by Paragraph No. 2 hereof will provide
permanent drainage service.
C. Permanent drainage service will not be available. The District recommends
temporary facilities until permanent service is available.
Temporary service is available through
d. See Exhibit No. 2.
5. The proposed development:
Appears to be located within a _500 year 100 year flood prone
area as designated on the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps available to the District,
necessitating appropriate floodplain management action. See attached Floodplain Policy.
X Does not appear to be located within a flood prone area.
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6. The Federal Clean Water Act and the State General Permits for Storm Water Discharges
Associated with Construction and Industrial Activities(State General Permits)require developers
of construction projects disturbing five or more acres, and discharges associated with industrial 0
activity not otherwise exempt from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)
permitting, to implement controls to reduce pollutants,prohibit the discharge of waters other than
storm water to the municipal storm drain system,and meet water quality standards. These
requirements apply both to pollutants generated during construction, and to those which may be
generated by operations at the development after construction.
a.
State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities, approved August 1999, (modified December 2002.) A State General
Construction Permit is required for all clearing,grading, and disturbances to the ground
that result in soil disturbance of at least one acre(or less than one acre if part of a larger
common plan of development or sale). Permittees are required to: submit a Notice of
Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water Resources Control Z
Board(State Board), develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention plan,
eliminate non-storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections, train employees in O
permit compliance,and complete an annual certification of compliance.
. O
b. State General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities, O
April, 1997 (available at the District Office.) A State General Industrial Permit is
required for specific types of industries described in the NPDES regulations or by
Standard Industrial Classification(SIC)code. The following categories of industries are
generally required to secure an industrial permit: manufacturing;trucidng; recycling;
and waste and hazardous waste management. Specific exemptions exist for O
manufacturing activities which occur entirely indoors. Permittees are required to:
submit a Notice of Intent to be covered and must pay a permit fee to the State Water
Resources Control Board,develop and implement a storm water pollution prevention
plan,eliminate non-storm water discharges, conduct routine site inspections,train
employees in permit compliance, sample storm water runoff and test it for pollutant
indicators,and annually submit a report to the State Board.
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C. The proposed development is encouraged to select and implement storm water quality
controls recommended in the Fresno-Clovis Storm Water Quality Management
Construction and Post-Construction Guidelines(available at the District Office) to meet
the requirements of the State General Permits, eliminate the potential for non-storm
water to enter the municipal storm drain system,and where possible minimize contact
with materials which may contaminate storm water runoff.
7. A requirement of the District may be appealed by filing a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of the District within ten days of the date of this Notice of Requirements.
8. The District reserves the right to modify,reduce or add to these requirements, or revise fees, as
necessary to accommodate changes made in the proposed development by the developer or
requirements made by other agencies.
9. X See Exhibit No. 2 for additional comments, recommendatio an requirements.
AeraladLakeman, District Engineer Project Engineer. c
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT NO.2
In an effort to improve storm water runoff quality, outdoor storage areas shall be constructed and
maintained such that material which generates contaminants will not be conveyed by runoff into the
storm drain system.
The District encourages,but does not require that roof drains from non-residential development be
constructed such that they are directed onto and through a landscaped grassy swale area to filter out
pollutants from roof runoff.
Runoff from areas where industrial activities,product,or merchandise come into contact with and
may contaminate storm water must be directed through landscaped areas or otherwise treated before
discharging it off-site or into a storm drain. Roofs covering such areas are recommended. Cleaning
of such areas by sweeping instead of washing is to be required unless such wash water can be
directed to the sanitary sewer system. Storm drains receiving untreated runoff from such areas that
directly connect to the District's system will not be permitted. Loading docks,depressed areas,and
areas servicing or fueling vehicles are specifically subject to these requirements. The District's
policy governing said industrial site NPDES program requirements are attached.
Development No. SPR 2003-205
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San .Joaquin Valley
Air Pollution Control District
July 8, 2003 345DEV2003
'911VED
Stan Dilbeck J 4'
Planning &Dev. Dept. 4
2600 Fresno St.,3rd Floor DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Fresno CA 93721-3604 CITY QP PRESNIo
Subject: S-03-205 (4395 N. Golden State Boulevard)
Dear Mr. Dilbeck:
The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the project referenced
above and offers the following comments:
The entire San Joaquin Valley is non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter (PM10). Although this
project alone would not generate significant air emissions, the increase in emissions from this project, and
others like it, cumulatively reduce the air quality in the San Joaquin Valley. A concerted effort should be made
to reduce project-related emissions as outlined below:
The construction phase of this project will be subject to certain aspects of District Regulation VIII. District
Regulation =VIII - Fugitive Dust Rules is a series of rules designed to reduce PM10 emissions generated by
human activity, including construction, road construction, bulk materials storage, landfill operations, etc. An
assistance bulletin has been enclosed for the applicant. Current District rules can be found at
http://www.vallevair.org/rules/1 ruleslist.htm.
The District encourages the applicant and fleet operators using the facility to take advantage of the District's
Heavy-Duty Engine to reduce project emissions. The Heavy Duty program provides incentives for the
replacement of older diesel engines with new,cleaner,fuel-efficient diesel engines. The program also provides
incentives for the re-power of older, heavy-duty trucks with cleaner diesel engines or alternative fuel engines.
New alternative fuel heavy-duty trucks also qualify. For more information regarding these programs contact the
District at(559)230-5858. A brochure has been included for the applicant.
There are a number of mitigation measures that should be incorporated into the design of this project to reduce
the overall level of emissions. (Note: Some of the mitigation measures may already exist as City development
standards. All other measures should be implemented to the fullest extent possible.) This list should not be
considered all-inclusive. The District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts.
.• Trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the building(s) from energy sapping
environmental conditions. A brochure has been included for the applicant.
See httr)://www.coolcommunities.org htto://www.energy.ca.aov/coolcommunity/strate-gies.html
htto://www.lgc.ora/bookstore/energy/downloads/siv tree quidelines.pdf, htto://www.urbantree.org
:• If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to encourage its use. If
transit service is not currently available, but is planned for the area in the future, appropriate easements should
be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas and shelters.
Appropriations made to facilitate public or mass transit will help mitigate trips generated by the project. Direct
pedestrian access to the main entrance of the project from existing or potential public transit stops and provide
appropriately designed sidewalks. Such access should consist of paved walkways or ramps and should be
physically separated from parking areas and vehicle access routes.
Mr.Dilbeck July 8, 2003
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4• Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be
connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools,residential areas, commercial
areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. Pedestrian and bike-oriented design reduces motor vehicle
usage and their effects on air quality. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to separate pedestrian and
bicycle pathways from vehicle paths by use of a barrier or'green' buffer strip. Sidewalks and bikeways should
be designed to be accommodating and appropriately sized for anticipated future pedestrian and bicycle use.
Such pathways should be easy to navigate, designed to facilitate pedestrian movement through the project,
and create a safe environment for all potential users (pedestrian, bicycle and disabled) from obstacles and
automobiles. Walkways should be installed to direct pedestrians from the street sidewalk to the building(s).
Sidewalks should be designed for high visibility (brightly painted, different color of.concrete, etc.) when
crossing parking lots, streets and similar vehicle paths. Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses
create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles.
•:• As many energy conserving and well-designed features as possible should be included in the
design/construction of the project. Examples include (but are not limited to): increased.wall and ceiling
insulation (beyond building code requirements); energy efficient widows (double pane and/or coated); high-
albedo (reflecting)roofing material; install"cool paving', energy efficient lighting and high efficiency appliances;
awnings or other shading mechanism for windows; ceiling :fans; bicycle parking.facilities for patrons and
employees in a covered secure area; employee shower and locker areas for bicycle and pedestrian
commuters; orient the unit(s)to maximize passive solar cooling and heating when practicable; install electrical
outlets around the exterior of the unit(s)to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment; exits
to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site,etc.
More information can be found at: httD://www.sustainable.doe.00v/
htto://www.consumerenemycenter.omrindex.html
htto://www.eneray.ca.raov/coolcommunity/stratmies.htmi
htto://www.loc.om
The applicanthenant(s) should implement programs that further reduce air pollution in the valley such as
encourage employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and
from the project area. Check out the"Spare the Air"section of our website www.vallevair.om
❖ The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy self-
sufficiency. Examples include(but are not limited to):photovoltaic cells,solar thermal electricity systems,small
wind turbines, etc. There are rebate and incentive programs for alternative energy equipment. More
information can found at httr)://www.dsireusa.ora/
htti):/thomeoow2r.com
httr)://www.eneray.ca.ciov/renewables/
-:• Require construction equipment used at the site be equipped with catalysts/particulate traps to reduce
particulate and NOx emissions. These catalysts/traps require the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm).
Currently, California Air Resources Board (ARB) has verified a limited number of these devices for'installation
in several diesel engine families to reduce particulate emissions. At the time bids are made, have the
contractors show that the,consttuction equipmentused is"egUipped with particulate filters and/or-catalysts or
prove why it is infeasible.
❖ The applicant/tenant(s) should require that all diesel engines be shut off while on the premises to reduce
emissions from idling.
District staff is available to meet with you and/or the applicant to further discuss the regulatory requirements
that are associated with this project. If you have any questions or require further information, please call me at
230-5800.
Sincerely,
Chrystal Lf Meier
CEQA Commenter
Central Region
Enclosures
San Joaquin Valley
Air Pollution Control District
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE .BULLETIN
September 2002
(Update from June 2002)
Fugitive Dust Control at Construction. Sites
Regulation-VIII Fugitive M0 Prohibitions, of the District's Rules and Regulations
regulates activities.that generate fugitive dust. Fugitive dust is emitted to the air*from.open.
ground or caused by activities such as excavation, transporting bulk materials, or travel on
unpaved surfaces. "PM10" is a term applied to small.sized particulate matter - microscopic
dust particles - in the air. The San Joaquin Valley currently exceeds the air quality
standards for particulate matter.. Itis for this're.a_son that the District adopted Regulation VIII
in 1993, Significant amendments`to Regulation VIII were adopted in 2001 and became
effective May 15, 2002.:The following dust control and administrative requirements are
applicable at construction sites:
Visible Dust Emissions.(VDE). Visible dust.emissions may not exceed 20% opacity. .
during periods when soil.is being disturbed by equipment or wind at.any time. Dust control.
maybe achieved by means.of applying water before and during earth work and on traffic
areas, phasing work to limit.dust, and setting up wind fences to limit wind blown dust. VDE
opacity of 20% means.the amount of dust-that would obstruct the view of an object by 20%.
Soil stabilization. Soil stabilization is required at any construction site after normal working
hours and on weekends, and holidays. This requirement also applies to inactive
construction areas, such as phased projects where disturbed land is left unattended. .
Applying.water to form.a visible,crust on the soil is an effective method for stabilizing'a
disturbed surface area. Long-term.methods include applying:dust suppressants or
establishing vegetative cover. Restricting vehicle access from.the area will help to maintain
a stabilized surface. Information regarding stabilization standards and test methods are in
Rule 8011 — General Requirements.
Carryout and Trackout. These requirements are found in Rule 8041 — Carryout and
Trackout' Carryout and trackout are'rriaterials adhered to vehicle tires and transport
vehicles carried from a construction site and deposited onto a paved public road. Should
carryout and trackout occur, it must be cleaned up at least-daily, and immediately.if it
extends more than 50 feet from the exit point onto a paved road. The recommended clean-
up methods include manually sweeping, sufficiently wetting the area prior to mechanical
sweeping to limit VDE or using a PM10-efficient street sweeper. A blower device, or dry
sweeping with any mechanical device other than a PM10-efficient street sweeper is
prohibited.
Northern Region Office Central Region Office Southern Region Office
4230 Kiernan Avenue,Suite 130 1990 East Gettysburg Avenue 2700"M" Street, Suite 275
Modesto,CA 95356-9321 Fresno, CA 93726-0244 Bakersfield, CA 93301-2370
(209) 557-6400 ♦ FAX(209) 557-6475 (559)230-6000 ♦ FAX(559) 230-6062 (661) 326-6900♦ FAX (661) 326-6985
Access and Haul Roads.. Dust control is required on all unpaved access and haul roads,
and unpaved vehicle and equipment traffic areas at construction sites, per Rule 8021 —
Construction, Demolition, Excavation,-Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities.
Storage Piles and Bulk-Materials. The handling, storage, and transportation requirements
for bulk materials are"found in Rule 6031 -Bulk Materials. These requirements include:
applying water as materials are handled, stabilizing or covering stored materials, and
Installing wind barriers to limit VDE. .Limiting vehicle speed, loading haul trucks with a
freeboard six inches or greater, covering haul trucks, or applying water to the top of the load
are options for'reducing VDE from vehicle transportatibn of bulk materials.
Demolition. Wetting of the exterior of a building to be demolished isIrequired. Demolition
debris and the.area around the demolition must also be controlled to limit VDE. Cleaning
up.carryout and trackout must be completed according to Rule 8041. Demolition activities
are also subject to the District's asbestos rule, Rule 4002-National Emission Standards for
Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Dust Control-Plans. For large construction projects; Rule 8021 requires the owner or
contractor to submit a Dust Control Plan to the District for approval at least 30'days.prior to
commencing construction activities.. This requirement ,applies to projects that include 40 or .
more acres of disturbed.surface area or.wili involve moving more than 2,500 cubic yards per
day Qf material on at least three days during.the'project. "
Record kseptng. . I sites.subject to the regulation that employ dust control measures iinust
keep.records for each day.any dust contrgls are used.-TheUstrict-has developed record;- '
keeping forms for water application', street sweeping,'and for"permanent" controls such as
applying:long terra dust palliatives, vegetation, ground cover materials, paving, or other
durable materials. Pursuant to Rule 8011, records must.be kept for one year afterthe end
of dust generating activities.
Exemptions. ActiVIti6s In areas above 3,000 feet elevation are.exempt from all'Regulation
VIII requirements. The following.exemptions•in Rule 8021 apply,to constriction activities;
• Blasting activities
• Maintenance and remodeling of existing buildings-if the'addit'ion is less than 50°!0 of
the size of the existing building or 10,000 square feet. These activities, however, are
subject'to the-District's asbestos rule, Rule 4002.
• Additions to single family dwellings
• Mowing, disking or other weed control on sites less than % acre.
Nuisance.'.Whetheror not.the construction activity is exempt from the Regulation Vill
requirements, any activity that creates fugitive'dust must not cause a nuisance,.per Rule
4102 Nuisance. Therefore, it is important to monitor the dust generating activities and, if
necessary,.plan for and implement the appropriate dust control measures to limit'the
public's exposure.to.fugitive dust.
This is a basic summary-of Regulation VIII as it applies to the construction industry. For
more information contact the Compliance Division of the District office nearest to you-.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE
P.O.BOX 12616
FRESNO,CA 93778-2616
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July 14, 2003 J U L 17 2003
Planning Division 2131-IGFJCEQA
Development Department 6-FRE-99-26.5
CITY OF FR.7 S,N0 S-03-205
SALADINO'S, PHASE THREE
Mr. Stan Dilbeck
City of Fresno Development Department
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721-3604
Dear Mr. Dilbeck:
Caltrans has reviewed the site plan for the proposed office building at the existing
Saladino's warehouse facility located on the west side of Golden State Boulevard at
the Gettysburg Avenue alignment, adjacent to State Route (SR) 99. Caltrans has
the following comments:
Please note that Caltrans was not provided with an opportunity to review Phases 1
and 2, even though this project is adjacent to SR 99, making Caltrans the adjacent
property owner. We will therefore take this opportunity to review the entire project.
This project will have a significant impact on the environment and will negatively
impact SR 99. Under CEQA this necessitates an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) unless impacts are mitigated to a level of insignificance. The project needs to
provide appropriate project-specific as well as cumulative analyses and mitigation
of these impacts to the transportation/circulation system as per CEQA.
We note that a mitigated negative declaration could be an option for a project such
as this. However, if the project's direct as well as cumulative impacts (including
impacts to the State Highway System) cannot be reduced to a level of insignificance,
a mitigated negative declaration is an inappropriate environmental document. If
impacts cannot (or will not) be mitigated, the City needs to require an
Environmental Impact Report and then make a finding of overriding consideration
in order to be in compliance with CEQA. The environmental assessment included
with this project application fails to provide an adequate evaluation of the impacts
to the transportation/circulation system and does not include any information on
the proposed operations. Partial analysis, like that included with this application,
does not provide sufficient information of the environmental impacts of
implementing the project. We must point out to the City that the primary
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July 14, 2003
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responsibility for disclosing all project-related environmental impacts lies with the
lead agency. Without full disclosure, the decision-making body cannot make an
informed determination as to a project's impacts. Full disclosure includes impacts
to State Highways, not just impacts to local roads.
Caltrans requests a full operational statement, including Phases 1 & 2, to fully
evaluate this project's impacts to the State Highway system. Please provide this
information at your earliest convenience.
While this project appears to be consistent with the City's General Plan, mere
consistency does not alleviate a project from providing an environmental review of
the project's impacts. We would like to bring the City's attention to the "Thresholds
of Significance" handout in the October 23, 2001 Fresno City Council Workshop on
CEQA, presented by City Planning Staff. This handout states that:
"Accordingly, at least two courts have held that conformity with a
general plan does not insulate a project from EIR review where it can be
fairly argued that the project will generate significant environmental
effects (Oro Fino Gold Mining Corp. v. County of El Dorado (1990 225
Cal.App.3d 872, and City of Antioch v. City Council (1986) 187
Cal.App.3d 1325.)"
In addition, consistency with the 2025 General Plan does not insulate a project from
EIR review due to the type of EIR used for the General Plan Update. The City
utilized a "Master" EIR (MEIR) to support the General Plan Update. That MEIR
failed to provide any analysis of the implementation of the policies within the new
Plan and was completely devoid of any cumulative analysis. As we stated in our
comments on the General Plan Update, the MEIR prepared to support the update
was of insufficient detail to make even the most basic assumptions as to the ability
of the City to address its environmental issues with regard to
transportation/circulation and air quality. No analysis on what transportation
modes would work, how they would inter-act, etc. was provided.
Caltrans has noted problems with the City's use of MEIRs in the past. With a
MEIR, each subsequent project needs to be individually analyzed to determine if its
impacts have been fully evaluated and mitigated within the MEIR, or if additional
review is needed. It is Caltrans' experience that the City views virtually any
subsequent project as having been fully analyzed in the MEIR when this is not the
case, particularly in light of the lack of specificity provided in the recent General
Plan Update MEIR. It is now incumbent on subsequent development to provide
project-specific analysis of development impacts at the time such development is
proposed.
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Mr. Stan Dilbeck
July 14, 2003
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It appears that the City agreed with Caltrans that project-specific analysis would be
needed as the City responded to Caltrans comments on the draft MEIR as follows:
"The urban transportation planning process, which relies heavily on computer
models, is a macroscopic tool that uses an abstract computerized representation of the
street and highway network in the traffic assignment. It can not be used at the
microscopic or site planning level because it does not provide the following:
• Reliable projections of turn movements at individual intersections or access drives;
• Reliable directional projections of the traffic volumes on individual street
segments;
• Reliable estimates of traffic volumes for different access locations and or designs;
• The effect of numerous access points to an arterial as opposed to only a few direct
access points;
• Effects of modest changes in the location of activities; e.g., the positioning of
250,000 square feet of retail floor area on each of the four quadrants of an
intersection versus the location of all I million square feet in one quadrant;
• Reliable estimates of the traffic on the frontage roads separate from that of the
main lanes of a freeway or at-grade arterial.
Site planning involves analysis of the traffic impact of specific proposed development,
the adequacy of the access drives and the suitability of the on-site circulation and
parking. Such analyses are site-specific and micro-scale. Consequently, different
analytical procedures are involved. The site specific nature of traffic analyses of
individual proposed development projects requires more detailed methods and
techniques than those that are suitable for the evaluation of transportation-land use
alternatives, which is the objective of the urban transportation study."
Caltrans agrees that site planning involves analysis of the traffic impact of specific
proposed development, the adequacy of the access drives and the suitability of the
on-site circulation and parking. Such analyses are site-specific and micro-scale. As
the City states, additional project-specific analysis of subsequent development will
be necessary. Caltrans reiterates the need for this project to prepare the necessary
transportation analysis and fully address mitigation.
Due to the traffic generated by the extensive development in this region of Fresno,
Caltrans design of the SR 99/Ashlan Avenue interchange is no longer capable of
meeting the demand. In order to accommodate this additional growth, capacity
enhancing upgrades are currently being designed for the interchange. In the
absence of the City of Fresno including State facilities in the City's Urban Growth
Management (UGM) Fee Program, it has been the consistent practice of this office
to recommend that the applicant contribute the project's proportionate fair share for
improvements to the interchange. While we are under the understanding that it is
the City's responsibility under CEQA to conduct any necessary nexus study via the
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July 14, 2003
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environmental process, we acknowledge that this has not been the City's practice.
Caltrans has therefore been preparing a nexus study for each project that we
review. The following calculation demonstrates both nexus and proportionality
(Nollan/Dolan) of the project's impacts to State Facilities.
NEXUS STUDY
The project site is located approximately 0.5 mile north of the SR 99/Ashlan Avenue
interchange. Caltrans estimates that this development could generate '
approximately 74 trips (Phase 1 and Phase 2) and 19 trips (Phase 3) during peak
PM travel times. It is further estimated that 15 trips (20% Phase 1 and Phase 2)
and 4 trips (20% Phase 3) would impact the SR 99 northbound off-ramp to Ashlan
Avenue. It is therefore recommended that this project contribute its proportional
share for the planned improvements to this off-ramp.
Trip Distribution: (percentage of trips impacting the State Route interchange)
SR 99/Ashlan Avenue = 20%
Average Cost per Trip per Interchange
Average Cost for Improvement Interchange (CT) = $1,000,000 (From. previous
Caltrans projects)
Peak-hour volume (TB) = 1,202 (From North Blythe Apartment's TIS)
Forecasted volume (TB) = 2,524 (From Planning, year 2025)
Percent for 1 trip (P) T — 1 = 0.000756
TB - TE 2,524-1,202 1
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Cost for 1 trip (C) = P(CT) = (0.000756)($1,000,000) = $756;
Mitigation
SR 99/Ashlan Avenue = (15 Trip)($756/Trip) = $11,340 (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
SR 99/Ashlan Avenue = (4 Trip)($756/Trip) = $3,024 (Phase 3)
It is thus estimated that the project's total proportional share to mitigate for
cumulatively significant project-related impacts would be $14,364. A Traffic
Impact Study may be performed to further evaluate this development's impacts on
the SR 99/Ashlan Avenue interchange if the project proponent does not concur with
this estimate. Please reference the Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic
Impact Studies, dated December 2002.
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Mr. Stan Dilbeck
July 14, 2003
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According to our Transportation Concept Report (TCR), this segment of SR 99 is
planned for 8 lanes. The segment is now 4 lanes. An irrevocable offer of dedication
to Caltrans of 24 feet of right-of-way is needed to accommodate the ultimate
configuration of SR 99. This should be shown on a revised site plan and forwarded
for our review. A summary of the requirements for right-of-way dedications is
enclosed.
Site runoff is not allowed into the State right-of-way without approval from the
Department.
Are advertising signs proposed? No advertising signs are allowed in or over the
State right-of-way. Advertising signs within the immediate area outside the State
right-of-way need to be cleared through the Caltrans Right-of-Way Division, Office of
Outdoor Advertising. The project proponent must construct and maintain the
advertising signs without access to the State Routes. Contact Susan Swenssen at
(209) 948-7869 or (209) 948-7641 for additional information or to obtain a sign
permit application. Additional information on Caltrans Outdoor Advertising Permit
requirements may also be found on the Internet at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oda.
The project site is adjacent to access control right-of-way. Access from the State
right-of-way is prohibited. The right-of-way fence shall remain unmodified and
undisturbed. An encroachment permit is required to repair the fence if damaged or
modified.
An encroachment permit must be obtained for all proposed activities for placement
of encroachments within, under or over the State highway rights- of-way. Activity
and work planned in the State right-of-way shall be performed to State standards
and specifications, at no cost to the State. Engineering plans, calculations,
specifications, and reports (documents) shall be stamped and signed by a licensed
Engineer or Architect. Engineering documents for activity and work in the State
right-of-way shall be submitted using Metric Units. However, dual units may be
used for activity and work in the right-of-way costing $1,000,000 or less, or by an
exception approved by the Director. The preferred method of delineating dual units
is by showing the English unit first then the Metric unit next to it in parenthesis.
The Permit Department and the Environmental Planning Branch will review and
approve the activity and work in the State right-of-way before an encroachment
permit is issued. Encroachment permits will be issued in accordance with Streets
and Highway Codes, Section 671.5, "Time Limitations."
It is the City's responsibility under CEQA, as lead agency, to mitigate projects
creating impacts to resources, including the State Highway System. Because these
impacts are development-driven, the City should collect mitigation towards
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July 14, 2003
Page 6
necessary improvements in the form of proportional, fair share contributions
consistent with Nollan/Dolan. We note that the City regularly conditions mitigation
for local streets through the City's UGM fee program. Unfortunately, the UGM fee
program does not currently include State facilities. The City of Fresno has disputed
the legality of mitigating for project-related impacts to State Facilities. However,
other jurisdictions regularly condition projects to provide mitigation to the Stats
Highway System. To address traffic congestion impacts, the County of Fresno has
established a level of service policy for all roadways in the County. The Policy is
enacted through Implementation Measures to address traffic impacts by requiring
new development to identify and construct or fund improvements that mitigate their
traffic impacts (Policy TR-A.5). Implementation Measure TR-A.7 includes the
development of traffic impact fees for both the local and regional transportation
systems (State facilities). The City has apparently confused mitigation fees with the
City's obligations under CEQA. Failure to require mitigation for project-related
impacts to the transportation system will increase congestion and further exacerbate
the valley's air quality issues.
CEQA Guidelines identify five categories of mitigation: measures that avoid,
minimize, rectify, reduce or eliminate, or compensate for the , significant
environmental effect of the proposed project (Guidelines Section 15370). As .this
project will result in cumulatively significant impacts to transportation, Caltrans'
requests for a proportionate, fair share (having demonstrated both nexus and
proportionality) to mitigate project-related impacts falls into the categories of
"rectify" for the traffic impacts to State facilities and "reduce" for the project's
potential impacts to air quality.
Caltrans would also like to remind the City of the following policies and objectives
contained within the 2025 Fresno General Plan:
E-1-g. Policy: Support the construction of the planned freeways serving the
metropolitan area and advocate to Caltrans and the County Transportation
Authority the City's priorities for completion of segments.
E-3. OBJECTIVE: Provide for efficient fiscal management and administration of
the streets and highways service delivery system.
E-9-t. Policy: Coordinate with City, County, and regional agencies to promote
efficient transportation policies. Continue to work with the Council of
Fresno County Governments, Caltrans, Madera County, and other
jurisdictions to encourage regional land use and transportation policies.
Caltrans requests a scoping meeting for this project. The following CEQA Section
supports our request:
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July 14, 2003
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21083,9: Lead Agency shall call scoping meeting, if Caltrans requests one.
(a)Notwithstanding Section 21080.4, 21104, or 21153, a lead agency shall
call at least one scoping meeting for either of the following: (1) A proposed
project that may affect highways or other facilities under the jurisdiction of
the Department of Transportation if the meeting is requested by the
department. The lead agency shall call the scoping meeting as soon as
possible, but not later than 30 days after receiving the request from the
Department of Transportation.
Please let us know as soon as possible as to when the City would like to hold this
scoping meeting.
We noted in the General Plan Update that a number of Policies were to be developed
at a later date. One of these is:
Policy A-1-a: Within 90 days of the adoption of the 2025 Fresno General
Plan, the mayor and city council shall jointly convene to develop a general
plan implementation program. The program must be approved by the
mayor and city council within 180 days of adoption of the general plan and
consist of a prioritization of plan objectives and accompanying
implementation measures, and a procedure to annually review,
incorporate, and allocate the priority implementation measures into the
city's budget.
The 90-day deadline has passed; has the implementation program been developed?
We are now also past the 180-day deadline for the prioritization of plan objectives
and accompanying implementation measures. Has the City met these deadlines?
Will a fiscal analysis, the type of analysis needed to determine if these concepts are
even feasible, be included? Will either of these documents and/or programs be
available for public and agency review and comment? We have asked for this
information numerous times, and have had no response from staff. In addition, we
also request clarification on the following:
1. What actual timeframe does the new General Plan cover?
2. Is it anticipated that full build-out of the General Plan will occur within this
timeframe?
3. What is the estimated timeframe to achieve the population estimate as included
in the General Plan?
4. Will the Mid-Rise/High-Rise Corridor exist within the estimated timeframe to
reach the above population estimate?
5. Is the Mid-Rise/High-Rise Corridor necessary to accommodate the estimated
population?
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Mr. Stan Dilbeck
July 14, 2003
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Please respond in writing to our request at your earliest possible convenience.
Please be advised that any future development adjacent to a State Route, whether the
entitlement is deemed by the lead agency to be discretionary or ministerial should be
sent to Caltrans for review. Please send a response to our comments prior to staffs
recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Questions
regarding the fair share calculation need to be directed to John Liu at (559) 488-4331.
If you have any other questions, please call me at (559) 445-6666.
Sincerely,
MOSES STITES
Office.of Transportation Planning
District 6
Enclosure j
C: Ms. Barbara Goodwin, Council of Fresno County Governments
"Ca/trans improves mobility across California"
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS.TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY GRAY DAVIS Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE =
P. 0. BOX 12616
FRESNO, CA 93778-2616
PHONE (559)445-6666 Flex your power!
FAX (559)488-4088 Be energy efficient!
TTY (559)488-4066
September 26, 2003
2131-IGFJCEQA
6-FRE-99-26.5
SALADINO'S, PHASE THREE
Mr. Stan Dilbeck
City of Fresno Development Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3043
Fresno, CA 93721
Dear Mr. Dilbeck:
Caltrans commented on the above-named project on July 14, 2003. We requested a
scoping meeting for this project on July 14, 2003 and again on August 13, 2003, as
per the following CEQA Section:
21083.9: Lead Agency shall call scoping meeting, if Caltrans requests
one. (a)Notwithstanding Section 21080.4, 21104, or 21153, a lead
agency shall call at least one scoping meeting for either of the following:
(l) A proposed project that may affect highways or other facilities under
the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation if the meeting is
requested by the department. The lead agency shall call the scoping
meeting as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days after receiving
the request from the Department of Transportation.
The thirty days have passed and we have not heard from the City. Is this project
still moving forward? If so, please contact us with a time and date for the requested
scoping meeting. If the project has been withdrawn and will not be moving forward,
please let us know. This is our third request for a scoping meeting.
If you have any questions, please call me at (559) 445-6666.
Sincerely,
MOSES STITES
Office of Transportation Planning
District 06
C:Mr. Nick Yovino, City of Fresno
Ms. Barbara Goodwin, Council of Fresno County Governments
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• CITY OF FRESNO
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS/CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS REVIEW OF
S-03-205
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2600 Fresno St., 3rd Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
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ROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION: Requests authorization for construction of a 16,640 square-foot
ngle-story office building at Saladinds, Inc. The site is located on the west side of North Golden State Blvd, north of
lest Ashlan Avenue.
PN: 311-330-42 ZONING: C-M and C-WUGM ADDRESS: 4395 N. Golden State Blvd.
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West Area Citizen Advisory Committee
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2600 Fresno Street,Rm 3066 • Fresno,CA 93721-3604
MEETING MINUTES
FOR
Monday,July 14,2003 at 4:00 P.M.
FRESNO CITY HALL-SECOND FLOOR-MEETING ROOM"C"
I. ROLL CALL
II. ACTION ITEMS
A. OLD BUSINESS
• Rezonine Application No.R-03-027 and Conditional Use Permit Application
No.C-03-078:
Project Proposal:Rezoning Application No.R-03-027 requests authorization to
rezone a site located on the east side of North Blythe Avenue,south of West Ashlan
Avenue(3626 N.Blythe Ave.)from the AE-5/UGM zone district to the R-2/UGM
zone district. Related Conditional Use Permit Application No.C-03-078 requests
authorization to construct a two-story townhouse development(104 units)with a 6-
foot high wrought-iron fence within the required landscaped setback area along both
the westerly and southerly property-lines ofthe proposed project.(Special Note:
The Committee initially reviewed and approved the project with conditions on
May 12,2003)
Current Planned.Land Use:Medium High Density Residential
Existing Zoning:AE-51 UGM(Exclusive Five Acre Agricultural/Urban Growth
Management)zone district
Proposed Zoning:R-2/UGM(Low Density Multiple Family Residential)zone
district
Assessor Parcel No.:311-210-22,-23,-24 and-30
Area of site:8.98 acres .
Staff analyst:Gene Grinstead
Action:The Committee approved the latest version of the proposed project—refer to
site plan dated July 2,2003-{Rick Ginder abstained)subject to the West Area
Community Plan(WACP)policies W-3-b,W-5-a,W-5-b,W-5-c and W-6-d. A copy
of the text of these policies was provided the applicant as part of the committee's
initial review of the proposed development on May 12,2003. Relative to the latest
site plan for this project,the applicant/developer shall appropriately consider or
apply as required,attached policies W-5-c and W-6-0 of the WACP to the final
design of the project Please contact Donn Beedle(621-8037)for additional
information regarding this recommendation.
...�.� ( B. ) NEW BUSINESS
Site Plan Review Application No.S-03-205:
Project Proposal:Requests authorization to construct a 16,640 square-foot single-
story office building at the existing Saladino's,Inc site. The 1.5 acre site is located
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Meeting Minutes of July 14,2003
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on the west side of North Golden State Blvd.,north of West Ashlan Avenue(4395
North Golden State Blvd.).
Current Planned Land Use:Light Industrial
Existing Zoning:C-M/UGM(Commercial and Light Manufacturing)zone district
Assessor Parcel No.:311-330-42
Area of Site: 12.82 acres
Staff Analyst:Stan Dilbeck
Action:The committee unanimously gR2MXrd the proposed development subject to
the following West Area Community Plan(WACP)policies:Per W-3-b,provide a
15-foot landscaped building setback along-the N.Golden State Blvd.frontage of the
site;per W-7-e,all loading spaces shall be located not less than 150-feet from the
boundary of residential property;and per W-7-g,within 100 feet of abutting property
zoned or planned for residential use,exterior lighting shall be shielded. The
following WACP policies shall also apply to the proposed development:per W-7-h.
the design of exterior trash pad and recyclable storage areas shall be compatible with
the architectural style of the main building,and where possible these features shall be
located at least 150-feet from property planned or zoned for residential uses;and per
W-7-i,buildings shall have an attractive appearance on all sides—no monolithic walls.
IQ. REPORTS
IV. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dirk Poeschel(applicant's representative)requested committee consideration(in concept)
regarding the potential development of an automobile wrecking facility on a site located along the
south side of Belmont Avenue,east of Marks Avenue. Mr.Poeschel indicated that the proposed
facility would be developed in accordance with the Roeding Business Park development standards
and that the facility would not operate during times that would adversely impact nearby residential
development. W.Poeschel also indicated that the site would be screened with an eight-foot high
solid metal panel fence and would have extensive peripheral landscaping. After discussing the
project,the committee members unanimously approved(in concept)the proposed development
and requested that the submittal of a site plan for the project include a sample of the proposed
fence for committee review.
V. ADMWISTRATIVE MATTERS
• Upcoming meeting with Nick Yovino to discuss staW citizen advisory committee issues.
Staff member Beedle indicated that a meeting with Nick Yovino(Planning and Development
Dept.Director)was being scheduled for sometime during the later part of August to discuss
common administrative and staff servicing issues affecting the Department's citizen advisory
committees. A representative from each of the committees would be asked to attend as well as
City support staff.
• Report from staff regarding expanding committee membership,update.
Staff member Beedle informed members regarding the status of efforts to expand the
committee's membership. He stated that the paper work(staff memorandums)
pertaining to this issue was on his supervisors desk for review.
VL ADJOURNMENT