Res P-08-22
RESOLUTION NO P-08-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING HILLSIDE/RIDGELlNE MINOR
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION 08-47WCF
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 272-761-46
WHEREAS, Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review Application (MDRA)
08-47WCF, Bruce and Allison Dahlgren, Applicants, request approval to construct a
6-foot-high retaining wall and perform associated grading on a 2.6-acre property located
at 13210 Highlands Ranch Road, within the Rural Residential C zone, and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2008, the City Council held a duly advertised
public hearing to solicit comments from the public, both pro and con, relative to this
application
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
as follows
Section 1 The City Council finds that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt
as a Class 4 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA
Guidelines, in that the project involves the minor alteration of land
Section 2. The findings, in accordance with Section 1752 of the Poway Municipal
Code (PMC), to approve Hillside/Ridgeline MORA 08-47WCF as shown on the
conceptual grading/site plan dated July 31,2008, on file with the Development Services,
are made as follows
A. That the approved project is consistent with the General Plan as it proposes the
construction of a retaining wall and associated grading in connection with the
construction of a single-family residence on property that is designated for
residential use Therefore, the proposed use respects the interdependence of
land values and aesthetics to the benefit of the City
B That the approved project will not have an adverse affect on the aesthetics,
health, safety, or architecturally related impact upon adjoining properties, as the
grading and retaining wall are consistent with surrounding residential
development. Therefore, the proposed design, size, and scale of the proposed
retaining wall is compatible with and will not adversely affect, or be materially
detrimental to adjacent uses, residents, buildings, structures, or natural
resources
C That the granting of the MDRA would not be materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare since the proposed use will complete improvements as
deemed necessary
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D That the approved development encourages the orderly and harmonious
appearance of structures and property within the City, as the neighboring
properties consist of low-density residential lots. Therefore, the proposed
development respects the public concerns for the aesthetics of development.
E That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity nor be
contrary to the adopted General Plan
F That the proposed development will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan
Section 3 The City Council hereby approves Hillside/Ridgeline MDRA 08-47WCF,
to allow the construction of a 6-foot-high retaining wall and associated grading in
connection with the construction of a two-story, replacement house on a 2.6-acre
Witch Creek Fire impacted property located at 13210 Highlands Ranch Road, within
the Rural Residential C zone, as shown on the conceptual grading/site plan dated
July 31,2008, subject to the following conditions.
A Approval of this Minor Development Review Application shall apply only to the
subject project, and shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Zoning
Ordinance and all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of
Building Permit issuance
B Within 30 days of approval the applicant shall submit in writing that all conditions
of approval have been read and understood
C Development on the site must comply with the Poway Noise Ordinance (Chapter
808 PMC) Construction work is specifically regulated by PMC 8 08 100, which
states that it is unlawful for the operation of any single or combination of powered
construction equipment at any construction site on Mondays through Saturdays
except between the hours of 7'00 a.m. and 5'00 p.m., or at any time on a Sunday
or holiday except as provided in PMC 8 08 100
D The applicants shall obtain a Grading Permit prior to grading Prior to issuance
of a Grading Permit:
(Engineering)
1 A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for the construction of the
retaining wall and slope setback for fire safety, prepared on a City of
Poway standard engineering D-sheet, to a scale of 1" = 20', shall be
submitted to the Engineering Division. The grading plan shall show the
following:
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a. A separate erosion prevention and sediment control plan for
construction activities. This plan shall provide for an on-site
de-silting basin with a volume based on 3,600 cubic feet per
tributary acre drained
b Locations of all utilities, together with the easements
c. All new slopes shall have a maximum 2 to 1 ratio (horizontal to
vertical).
d. Top of footing, top of wall, and finish grade elevations at retaining
wall. If the retaining wall is to be stepped, a profile shall be shown
on the grading plan. Rebar callout shall be per Regional Standard
Drawings. If there is a deviation from the Regional Standard
Drawings for the proposed wall, and a special design wall will be
required, structural calculations shall be provided to the Poway
Engineering Division, with a separate plan checking fee, for
approval.
e Typical wall cross-sections. Footing to daylight shall be at least
seven feet.
f A suitable drainage system for the retaining wall. This could
consist of a layer of waterproofing, weep holes, back drain, or
combination thereof
2. A soils/geological report shall be prepared by an engineer licensed by the
State of California to perform such work, and shall be submitted with the
grading plan
3 The report shall include design parameters for the proposed retaining wall,
as well as recommendations for wall backfill and preparation of ground for
wall footing. A foundation stability analysis is to be included with the
report.
4 Grading securities in the form of a performance bond and a cash deposit,
or a letter of credit shall be posted with the City prior to grading plan
approval. A minimum $2,000 cash secu rity deposit IS required
Additionally, the applicant shall submit payment for plan check, permit,
soils report review, and inspection costs. The payment schedule shall be
based on the fee schedule which existed as of October 23, 2007
5 The applicant shall attend a pre-construction meeting, at which time they
shall present an Action Plan that identifies measures to be implemented
during construction to address erosion, sediment, and pollutant control.
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Compliance for sediment control shall be provided using the following
guidelines, as directed by the City Inspector'
a. Provision of an onsite de-silting basin with a volume based on
3,600 cubic feet per tributary acre drained
b Covering of all flat areas with approved mulch
c Installation of an earthen or gravel bag berm that retains three
inches of water over all disturbed areas prior to discharge,
effectively creating a de-silting basin from the pad.
(Planning)
6 A Vegetation ManagemenULandscape Plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and approval. Said plan shall be prepared
pursuant to the City of Poway Guide to Landscape Requirements, as it
relates to Vegetative Fuel Management Zones for fire safety A $525
landscape plan check fee shall be submitted at the time of the landscape
plan submittal. All disturbed slopes of greater than 5 1 slope shall be
planted and irrigated with a variety of landscaping, including trees, shrubs
and ground cover, to ensure stability Groundcover shall be hydroseeded,
or hand-planted cuttings shall be appropriately spaced to eventually
control soil erosion
E. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the house currently under
construction.
1 All earthwork for the retaining wall is to be completed and meet the
approval of the City Inspector, and shall include submittal of the following
a. A certification of line and grade, prepared by the engineer of work.
b A final soil compaction report for review and approval by the City
2 Site drainage improvements, slope planting measures, retaining wall, and
all utility services shall be installed, and completed by the property owner,
and inspected by the Engineering Inspector for approval. All new utility
services shall be placed underground An adequate drainage system
around the new building pad capable of handling and disposing all surface
water shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Engineering Inspector
3 The applicant shall repair, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, any and
all damages to the streets caused by construction activity from this project.
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4 Record drawings, signed by the engineer of work, shall be submitted to
Development Services prior to a request of occupancy, per Section
1652.130B of the Grading Ordinance Record drawings shall be
submitted in a manner to allow the City adequate time for review and
approval prior to issuance of occupancy and release of grading securities.
5 Brush Management and slope landscaping shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development Services and the Director of
Safety Services in accordance with the approved Brush Management
Plan.
Section 4 The approval of Hillside/Ridge Minor Development Review Application
08-47WCF shall expire on September 23, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. unless a Building Permit
has been issued, and construction or use of the property in reliance on this permit has
commenced prior to its expiration.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, this 23rd day of September 2008
ATTEST
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
I, L. Diane Shea, Interim City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify, under
the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No P-08-22, was duly adopted by
the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 23rd day of September
2008, and that it was so adopted by the following vote
AYES BOYACK, EMERY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD, CAFAGNA
NOES NONE
ABSTAIN NONE
DISQUALIFIED' NONE Jz;/)~Wi~
L. Diane Shea, Interim City Clerk
City of Poway