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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 16-2998RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN -15-00004 (TENTATIVE MAP NO. 72028 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW), THEREBY ALLOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF 104,960' SQUARE FEET OF LAND INTO FOURTEEN (14) CONDOMINIUMS AND A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AT 10361 FOSTER ROAD AND ZONED R-1 (SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On January 8, 2015, the Applicant filed a Land Use Permit Application requesting the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Map No. 72028, which proposes to subdivide a 104,960 square foot parcel into fourteen (14) condominiums with a private driveway, and Site Plan Review for an architectural review of the proposed dwellings. B. The land use designation of the property is Low Density Residential; however, the Applicant has requested a change of the subject property's land use designation to Medium Density Residential. C. The project site is currently zoned R-1 (Single -Family Residential); however, the Applicant has requested a change of zoning for the subject property to R-3 (Multiple - Family Residential). D. On June 25, 2015, notice of the public hearing for PLN -15-00004 was published in the Downey Patriot and it was mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject site. E. On July 15, 2015, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing on PLN -15- 00004 to a date uncertain, because staff identified additional concerns during its preparation of the report that required solutions before moving forth with the proposal. F. On October 29, 2015, the City obtained the services of Environ Architecture to perform architectural peer review of the site plan and the architectural design of the units. G. On May 3, 2016, the applicant submitted the remaining information needed to complete the application. Accordingly, staff deemed the application complete on June 7, 2016. H. On June 9, 2016, notice of the pending application was published in the Downey Patriot and mailed to all property owners within 500' of the subject site. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 6, 2016, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing adopted this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 2 SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares it has reviewed the project for compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Based on its own analysis and consideration, it was found that there will be no significant impact on the environment as a result of the proposed project. Accordingly, the Planning Commission adopted a Negative Declaration. SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings regarding Tentative Map 72028, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. The City of Downey Housing Element has adopted policies to provide adequate sites and zoning to encourage and facilitate a range of housing to address the regional fair share allocation (Policy 2.1) and encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites (Policy2.2). Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map 72028 will result in an increase to the City's housing inventory; consequently, approval of Tentative Parcel Map 72028 is consistent with the goals, policies, programs, and land uses of applicable elements of the General Plan. 2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. Program 1.3.1.5 of Downey Vision 2025, the Downey General Plan directs the City to encourage land uses consistent with the area's designation as properties recycle. The subject property is zoned R-1 (Single -Family Residential). The Applicant proposes to change the zoning to R-3 (Medium -Density Residential), which provides for the development of multiple -family residential living areas. The proposed project meets this requirement as it seeks to subdivide the subject property for fourteen (14) condominiums. Said dwelling units will embellish the residential character of the area. The proposed development will also be within the maximum density permitted by the General Plan and the Downey Zoning Code. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The subject site contains approximately 104,960 square feet of land (2.41 acres), which is sufficient area to subdivide the site for condominium purposes and comply with the standards for residential development as required by Section 9312.08 of the Downey Municipal Code for properties in the R-3 zone. The fourteen (14) condominiums Tentative Parcel Map 72028 proposes, will meet all development standards for the zone. 4. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The design of this project has been carefully laid out to avoid conditions that could result is serious public health problems. The Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts addresses the environmental issues and determined no significant impacts will occur because of project implementation. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 3 5. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. Several easements encumber the site: a twenty-five foot wide easement to the County of Los Angeles exists along the frontage of the property for road purposes; a Los Angeles County Flood Control District easement (a berm of varying widths) exists along the east side of the site for flood control channel purposes; an easement to the City of Downey exists along the frontage for bicycle trail purposes; and a twenty-five foot wide Cal Trans easement traverses the center of the site for flood control purposes. It extends down the center of the property in a north to south direction. The storm drain measures 10 - 0" x 5'-0". The majority of its length would travel beneath the proposed private driveway. Tentative Map 72028 states that Caltrans shall maintain the right to access the common areas of the project at all times, for the purpose of maintaining the public health, safety, and general welfare. No structures will exist within these easement areas, and the homes are placed fifteen feet (15') away from the Edison transmission lines to avoid potential harmful effects caused by EMF (electromagnetic frequencies) emanating from them. General Order 95 set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission established a horizontal distance of at least fifteen feet (16) between the Edison transmission lines and an adjacent building. This standard is intended to address the public's concerns about cancer causing effects of EMF's, even though studies have shown little or no correlation that power line fields cause or contribute to cancer. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure wildlife or their habitat. The subject property exists in the southernmost section of the City. It is located on the north side of Foster Road, which marks the border between the cities of Downey and Bellflower. The site is surrounded by public utility uses, including the Southern California Edison easement and the San Gabriel River Flood Control Channel. Although the proposed fourteen -unit condominium project will introduce new light and traffic into the area, it is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure wildlife or their habitat because there are no known areas within the City that host wildlife or their habitat, most particularly species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species. As such, it is staff's opinion that the proposed project will not impact wildlife resources. SECTION 4. In consideration of the Site Plan Review request, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey further finds, determines and declares that: 1. That the site plan is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the General Plan and other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Council. Those goals and policies of the Downey General Plan (Vision 2025) are addressed as follows: Goal 2.5 of the Circulation Element is, "Address the impacts from the lack of parking," while Policy 2.5.1 seeks to provide for adequate parking to meet parking demands. Multiple -family dwellings require two parking spaces within an enclosed garage plus '/z parking space per unit for guest parking. Therefore, the fourteen -unit condominium development requires 35 off-street parking spaces. PLN -15-00004 RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 4 proposes two -car garages for each unit, 18 spaces on the driveway in front of the garages on Lots 1-9, plus six (6) spaces along the private driveway. Consequently, the proposed site plan exceeds the minimum quantity of off-street parking spaces required for this multiple -family residential development by providing 52 off-street parking spaces. Goal 8.1 of the Design Element is "Promote quality design for new, expanded and remodeled construction" and Policy 8. 1.1 seeks to promote architectural design of the highest quality. The applicant proposes to construct fourteen condominiums in a contemporary architectural style. 2. That the proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this article and the zone in which the site is located. The proposed development requires a change of zone to allow multiple dwellings on the subject property. The proposed change of zone from R-1 to R-3 is consistent with the intent and purpose of the City's residential zone regulations because the change is simply from one type of residential use to another. The R-1 zone seeks to maintain and stabilize the residential character of such areas, whereas the R-3 Zone provides for the development of multiple -family residential living areas compatible with the neighborhood environment and outdoor recreation potential of the community. Such areas are envisioned as being located and designed to be complementary to adjacent uses and at the same time provide suitable space for multiple -family living quarters. The proposed change of zone from R-1 to R-3 allows the subject property to maintain its compatibility with surrounding uses. 3. That the proposed development's site plan and its design features, including architecture and landscaping, will integrate harmoniously and enhance the character and design of the site, the immediate neighborhood, and the surrounding areas of the City. The proposed project locates all fourteen condominiums along the west side of the property. This configuration allows the structures to avoid existing easements on and around the site. The units will be fifteen feet (15') away from the Edison transmission lines to avoid potential harmful effects caused by EMF (electromagnetic frequencies) emanating from them. General Order 95 set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission established a horizontal distance of at least fifteen feet (15') between the Edison transmission lines and an adjacent building. This standard is intended to address the public's concerns about cancer causing effects of EMF's, even though studies have shown little or no correlation that power line fields cause or contribute to cancer. All fourteen condominiums will face the bicycle/pedestrian path along the San Gabriel River Flood Control Channel, which will enhance the character and design of the site, the immediate neighborhood, and the surrounding areas. 4. That the site plan and location of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries, and other site features indicate that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effects of the development from the view of the public streets. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 5 A twenty-five foot wide Caltrans easement traverses the center of the site for flood control purposes. It extends down the center of the property in a north to south direction. The storm drain measures 10 - 0" x 6-0". The majority of its length will travel beneath the proposed private driveway. The site plan locates all fourteen condominiums along the west side of the property to avoid the Caltrans easement and to utilize irregularities of this deep and narrow lot to its full advantage. 5. That the proposed development will improve the community appearance by preventing extremes of dissimilarity or monotony in new construction or in alterations of facilities. The proposed condominiums will convey a contemporary architectural design. Each structure has two stories and will incorporate the standing -seam metal roofs, wood siding, metal railings, and smooth and rough -finished stucco. The Applicant proposes stucco finishes in tan or dark orange, while all of the window and door trims will be painted white. Ten buildings will contain two units that share a common wall, while four buildings will feature only one dwelling. The proposed dwellings will incorporate common materials and features found on many buildings in the vicinity. 6. That the site plan and design considerations shall tend to upgrade property in the immediate neighborhood and surrounding areas with an accompanying betterment of conditions affecting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare. The subject property exists in the southernmost section of Downey, somewhat isolated from the rest of the City It is an irregular-shaped lot that is relatively flat and vacant. It is approximately 137 wide along the street frontage and narrows to a width of approximately 80 feet at its northerly portion. The subject site is surrounded by chain-link fences and it is covered by annual grasses. A vacant parcel abutting the north end of the subject property is an underdeveloped extension of a Caltrans easement. The San Gabriel River Flood Control Channel, which includes a paved levee that serves as a bicycle trail and a pedestrian path, borders the east side of the property and a Southern California Edison easement with electrical transmission towers exists along the west boundary. All of these aspects of the property contribute to the reduced interest in the site and are contributing factors for it remaining undeveloped. Approval of the project PLN -15-00004 proposes will facilitate construction of a fourteen -unit condominium development, which will upgrade the visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings and enhance the streetscape on Foster Road. 7. That the proposed development's site plan and its design features will include graffiti -resistant features and materials in accordance with the requirements of Section 4960 of Chapter 10 of Article IV of this Code. The Conditions of Approval for PLN -15-00004 will include a condition stating that the design features will incorporate graffiti resistant materials. SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 4 of this Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves PLN -15-00004 subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, which are necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and enable the Planning RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 6 Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October kfatias Flores, Chairman City Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a meeting held on the 5th day of October, 2016. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Flores, Rodriguez, Morales, Lujan and Owens NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None f Mary Capanagh, Secretary c_ City Planning Commission EXHIBIT A — CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 7 PLN -15-00004 (Tentative Map No. 72028 and Site Plan Review) PLANNING 1) The approval of this Tentative Map No. 72028 and Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00004) ' allows for the construction of a of 14 -unit condominium development. This approval also includes all common open space areas and the accessary structures contained therein. 2) Tentative Map No. 72028 and Site Plan Review (PLN -15-00004) shall not be construed to mean any waiver of applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City of Downey Municipal Code shall apply. 3) The Owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of the obligations of this condition. 4) The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions. 5) Prior to the final of any building permits or occupancy of any of the units, the Final Tract Map shall be approved by the City and recorded with the County of Los Angeles. 6) Construction hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays. There shall be no construction on the site outside of these hours. 7) All exterior lights on the property shall be LED and shall be directed, positioned, and/or shielded such that they do not illuminate surrounding properties and the public right-of- way. 8) Exterior lights shall be un -switched and photo -sensor controlled. Lights shall be on from dusk until dawn. Porch, patio, and deck lights for the individual units shall be excluded from this condition. 9) The approved architectural style shall be as noted in the approved plans. Changes to the facades and/or colors shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Planner. 10) There shall be no roof -mounted equipment including, but not limited to, HVAC equipment. All exterior HVAC equipment shall be ground mounted and screened from RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 8 view. There shall be no window or wall mounted HVAC equipment. This condition shall not be interpreted to restrict photovoltaic panels mounted to the roof. 11) All buildings and walls shall be finished with graffiti resistant materials. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Planner, that the finished materials will comply with this requirement. 12) Any graffiti applied to the site shall be removed within 48 hours. 13) The applicant shall comply with the art in public places requirements set forth in Downey Municipal Code 8950 et seq. This shall include payment of all required fees prior to the issuance of building permits. Should the applicant exercise their right to install public art on site, the public art application (including payment of all deposits) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 14) Drought tolerant landscaping shall be used in all landscape areas of the site. All landscape shall be installed and permanently maintained as approved by the Planning Commission. Synthetic turf is not permitted. 15) Prior to the final of building permits, the surface of all private patios shall be finished with either hardscape, landscape, or a combination thereof. 16) All above grade back-flow preventers and check valves shall be painted green and screened from view from the public right-of-way. 17) The transformer shall be wrapped in a screen print to mimic landscaping. The final design and the wrap shall be approved by the City Planner prior to installation. 18) The maximum height of all accessory structures shall not exceed 12'. 19) Prior to the final of building permits, the applicant shall record CC&R's on the property to govern the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all common areas. This shall include, but may not be limited to, the landscaping, all utilities, exterior of buildings, exterior lighting, internal streets and walkways, and pool area. The CC&R's shall establish a Home Owners Association (HOA) and provide authority for the HOA to enforce the CC&R's. Additionally, the CC&R's shall require the following: a) All trash receptacles to be stored in the garages of the units (except during pick up day), b) Require all garages be maintained in a manner to accommodate two vehicles at all times, C) Shall prohibit parking in any of the drive -aisles. CC&R's shall run with the land and shall not expire. Prior to the recording of the CC&R's, the applicant shall submit the CC&R'sto the City Attorney for review and approval. A copy of the recorded CC&R's shall be provided to the City Planner to be included with the project file. 20) All project entries shall have an enhanced paving (pavers or stamped color concrete). The City Planner shall review and approval final enhanced paving prior to installation, RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 9 21) All attic venting shall be architecturally consistent with the buildings, as determined by the City Planner. Dormer vents and/or turbine vents shall not be permitted. 22) Prior to the recording of the Final Tract Map, the applicant shall pay all Park in -lieu fees, as required by Municipal Code Section 9931.8. 23) The Army Corps of Engineers berm shall remain untouched. 24) Development of the subject property as proposed by PLN -15-00004 is subject to the approval of the Los Angeles County Department of Flood Control District (LADFCD) and Caltrans. 25) A qualified archaeologist shall be present for all initial ground -disturbing activities associated with the project. The archaeological monitor shall be responsible for the identification of cultural resources that may be impacted by project activities. The monitor may stop ground -disturbing activities in order to assess any discoveries in the field. Archaeological monitoring may be discontinued when the depth of grading and soil conditions no longer retain the potential to contain cultural deposits. The archaeologist shall be responsible for determining the duration and frequency of monitoring. 26) In the event that archaeological resources (sites, features, or artifacts) are exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring within 100 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified archaeologist, meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards can evaluate the significance of the find and determine whether additional study is warranted. Depending upon the significance of the find under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (14 CCR 15064.5(f); California Public Resources Code Section 21082), the archaeologist may exhaust the data potential of the find through the process of field -level recordation and allow work to continue. If the discovery proves significant under CEQA, additional work such as preparation of an archaeological treatment plan, testing, or data recovery may be warranted. 27) A qualified Native American monitor shall be present for all initial ground -disturbing activities associated with the project. The Native American monitor shall be responsible for the identification of tribal cultural resources that may be impacted by project activities. The Native American monitor may stop ground -disturbing activities in order to assess any discoveries in the field. Tribal monitoring may be discontinued when the depth of grading and soil conditions no longer retain the potential to contain cultural deposits. A qualified archaeologist will be retained to evaluate and appropriately treat any potentially significant discoveries. 28) In the event that paleontological resources (fossil remains) are exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring within 50 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified paleontologist, as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology's 2010 guidelines, can assess the nature and importance of the find. Depending on the significance of the find, the paleontologist may record the find and allow work to continue or recommend salvage and recovery of the resource. All recommendations will be made in accordance with the Society of RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 10 Vertebrate Paleontology's 2010 guidelines, and shall be subject to review and approval by the City of Downey. Work in the area of the find may only resume upon approval of a qualified paleontologist. 29) The Applicant shall implement any SFHA (Special Flood Zone Areas) mitigation measures into the design and development of the project deemed necessary by FEMA to ensure that buildings on the site will not be prone to flooding. The civil engineer for the project shall be responsible for contacting FEMA to determine what the base elevation for the project shall be and shall include that information on the grading plans to reflect the appropriate heights of the building pads. BUILDING 30) All construction shall comply with the most recent version of the California Building Code, as adopted by the City of Downey. 31) Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall obtain all required permits. Additionally, the applicant shall obtain all necessary inspections and permit final prior to occupancy of the units. FIRE 32) Install residential fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13d and California Residential Code. 33) Provide a separate fire water connection for on-site private fire hydrants required in accordance with CFC 2013). 34) Provide lighted addressing for each residential unit. Light on the proposed private street might hinder efficient fire department emergency response. 35) Provide an address marquee at entrance of development. Marquee shall identify the address range of all residential units. (CFC 2013 Section 505). 36) Additional private hydrants may be required depending upon required fire flows, street width, center dividers or other physical barriers, existing or anticipated traffic volume. (DMC 3610). 37) Fire lane shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with CFC 2013 Section 503, and Appendix A. 38) Installation of approved Fire Department access for main access gates. — Knox Box [CA Fire Code 506]. 39) Additional required fire code requirements may be required at time of plan review and/or field inspection. PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 11 40) The owner/applicant hereby consents to the annexation of the property into the Downey City Lighting Maintenance District in accordance with Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, and to incorporation or annexation into a new or existing Benefit Assessment or Municipal Improvement District in acdordance with Division 10 and Division 12 of the Streets and Highways Code and/or Division 2 of the Government Code of the State of California. 41) Construct the following improvements: a) Reconstruct existing corrugated metal storm drain pipe b) Road pavement along the property frontage C) Installation of street trees 42) All public utilities shall be installed underground. 43) Complete a construction & demolition (C&D) waste management plan per Article V, Chapter 8 of the Downey Municipal Code. 44) Proposed public improvements shall comply with the latest edition of Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of Downey standards. 45) Obtain permits form Public Works Department for all public improvements within the public right of way. 46) Remove and replace damaged, uneven or sub -standard curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, disabled ramps, and pavement to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Contact Public Works Inspector at (562) 904-7110 to identify construction areas to be removed and replaced. 47) Submit public improvement plan(s) for review and approval by Public Works Department. 48) Submit an engineered grading plan and/or hydraulic calculations and site drainage plan for the site (prepared and sealed by a registered civil engineer in the State of California) for approval by the Engineering Division and Building and Safety Division. Lot(s) shall not have less than one (1 %) percent gradient on any asphalt or non -paved surface, or less than one quarter (1/4%) percent gradient on any concrete surface. Provide the following information on plans: topographic site information, including elevations, dimensions/location of existing/proposed public improvements adjacent to project (i.e. street, sidewalk, parkway and driveway widths, catch basins, pedestrian ramps); the width and location of all existing and proposed easements, the dimensions and location of proposed dedications; the location, depth and dimensions of potable water, reclaimed water and sanitary sewer lines. 49) All unused driveways shall be removed and constructed with full -height curb gutter, and sidewalk. 50) Construct onsite pavement, consisting of a minimum section of 4" thick aggregate base, and a minimum 2-1/2" thick asphalt concrete pavement. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 12 51) Comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); Ordinance 1142 of the Downey Municipal Code (DMC); and the Low Impact Development (LID) Plan. Furthermore, the applicant shall be required to Certify and append Public Works standard "Attachment A" to all construction and grading plans as required by the LACoDPW Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP). A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be required for the site. 52) Remove all construction graffiti created as part of this project within the public -right-of- way in a timely manner. a. The owner/applicant shall install a sewer main and sewer lateral (to the front property line) for each lot in the subdivision, and shall provide that the design and improvements of sewers shall be to the standards of the City Engineering Division. Septic systems are not acceptable. b. The owner/applicant shall provide that all construction graffiti created as part of this project in the public right of way to be removed. c. The owner/applicant shall provide that no easements of any type be granted over any portion of the subdivision to any agency, utility or organization (private or public), except to the City of Downey prior to recordation of the tract map. The owner/applicant shall grant easements in the name of the City shall include: * Vehicular easements * Walkway easements * Drainage easements * Utility easements d. The owner/applicant shall submit a recorded mylar copy of the final map, a digital AutoCAD format file (AutoCAD 2012 or later) and scanned, uncompressed TIFF images of final map on a portable media for city's GIS system data updates and maintenance. 53) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install a new (min. 1 -inch) dedicated potable water service line, meter, and meter box for each unit. 54) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install backflow device in accordance with the Department of Public Works and the State and County Department of Health Services requirements. 55) The owner/applicant shall provide and use recycled water for all landscape Irrigation and other non -potable water needs (if approved by LA County DPH and City of Downey). 56) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install the public potable water improvements, including extension and/or replacement of existing mains and associated facilities, necessary to provide adequate fire flow and pressure to the site. RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 13 57) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install private fire hydrants and dedicated fire protection lateral including backflow devices, fire department connections and other appurtenances (refer to Blanket Easement Notes below) as required by the Department of Public Works and the Downey Fire Department. Such improvements may include removal and/or replacement/retrofit of existing fire hydrants, laterals, backflow devices, and associated facilities with new facilities to current Downey standards and materials. Backflow devices, fire department connections, and associated appurtenances are to be located on private property and shall be readily accessible for emergency and inspection purposes. Backflow devices shall be screened from street view by providing sufficient landscaping to hide it. BLANKET EASEMENT NOTES: On-site domestic and fire water mains, services, fittings, fire hydrants, Fire Department connections, backflow devices and related appurtenances shall be privately owned and maintained. On-site domestic water meters, meter boxes and associated appurtenances will be owned and maintained by the City. The on-site landscape irrigation water system and the off-site landscape irrigation water system from the meter box to the site shall be privately owned, operated and maintained. A blanket easement shall be reserved to the City of Downey for ingress and egress for purposes of inspection, operation, testing and maintenance of water meters and boxes, services, fire protection devices, backflow devices, and related appurtenances, excluding building areas. 58) The owner/applicant shall provide and record utility easement(s) for access to, and inspection and maintenance of, public water lines, meters and appurtenances, and backflow devices. 59) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install sanitary sewer lateral(s) and associated facilities within the public right of way in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works. 60) The owner/applicant shall identify the point(s) of connection for the sanitary sewer lateral(s) and confirm that sufficient capacity exists in the publicly owned facilities in conformance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works and the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (CSDLAC). 61) The owner/applicant shall furnish and install the public sanitary sewer improvements, including extension and/or replacement of existing mains and associated facilities, necessary to provide adequate capacity for the site as approved by the Department of Public Works and CSDLAC. 62) The owner/applicant is responsible for coordinating with Building & Safety permit fees and payment(s) to the City and CSDLAC for all sanitary sewer connection and capacity charges. 63) The owner/applicant shall obtain all necessary plan approvals and permits. 64) The owner/applicant shall provide improvement plan mylars, record drawing mylars, and record drawing digital (AutoCAD — latest edition) files in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works that have been signed by a civil engineer licensed in RESOLUTION NO. 16-2998 PAGE 14 the State of California. Final approval of new utilities shall be dependent upon submittal and approval of record drawing mylars and scanned, uncompressed TIFF images of record drawings on a CD/DVD-ROM media per City's GIS Requirements. 65) Utility plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of the grading plan permit. Submit plans to Building & Safety and Planning Divisions regarding the following: a) The use of drought tolerant plants b) Drip irrigation c) Latest Green Code standards for water fixtures, etc. 66) Obtain proper permits and approvals from Los Angeles County Flood Control District. 67) Proposed development shall comply with Flood Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) building regulations. 68) Obtain proper permits or approvals from CALTRANS regarding building over and use of storm drain and easement. Attachment A Storm Water Pollution Control Requirements for Construction Activities Minimum Water Quality Protection Requirements for All Development Construction Projects/Certification Statement The following is intended as an attachment for construction and grading plans and represent the minimum standards of good housekeeping which must be implemented on all construction sites regardless of size. ❑ Eroded sediments and other pollutants must be retained on site and may not be transported from the site via sheetflow, swales, area drains, natural drainage courses or wind. ❑ Stockpiles of earth and other construction related materials must be protected from being transported from the site by the forces of wind or water. ❑ Fuels, oils, solvents and other toxic materials must be stored in accordance with their listing and are not to contaminate the soil and surface waters. All approved storage containers are to be protected from the weather. Spills must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in a proper manner. Spills may not be washed into the drainage system. ❑ Non -storm water runoff from equipment and vehicle washing and any other activity shall be contained at the project site. ❑ Excess or waste concrete may not be washed into the public way or any other drainage system. Provisions shall be made to retain concrete wastes on site until they can be disposed of as solid waste. ❑ Trash and construction related solid wastes must be deposited into a covered receptacle to prevent contamination of rainwater and dispersal by wind. ❑ Sediments and other materials may not be tracked from the site by vehicle traffic. The construction entrance roadways must be stabilized so as to inhibit sediments from being deposited into the public way. Accidental depositions must be swept up immediately and may not be washed down by rain or other means. ❑ Any slopes with disturbed soils or denuded of vegetation must be stabilized so as to inhibit erosion by wind and water. ❑ Other As the project owner or authorized agent of the owner, I have read and understand the requirements listed above, necessary to control storm water pollution from sediments, erosion, and construction materials, and I certify that I will comply with these requirements. Project Name: Project Address: Print Name Signature (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) Date (Owner or authorized agent of the owner) .v l: