Res P-09-23
RESOLUTION NO. P-09-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING HILLSIDE/RIDGELlNE
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION 08-53
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 278-210-31
WHEREAS, Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review Application (MDRA)
08-53; George Meyer, Owner, requests approval to construct a new two-story, 9,337-
square-foot residence, attached four-car garage, detached two-car garage, and a
682-square-foot recreation room located at 15450 Highway 67, within the Rural
Residential A zone; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2009, 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 3 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to Sections 15303 the CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves the
construction of a single-family home.
Section 2: The findings, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020 for the public
improvements, and needed as a result of the proposed development to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare, are made as follows:
A. The design and improvements of the proposed development are consistent with all
elements of the Poway General Plan, as well as City Ordinances, because all
necessary facilities will be available to serve this project. The construction of
public improvements is needed as a result of the proposed development to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare as identified below:
1 In accordance with the Poway General Plan, the project requires the
payment of drainage, park, affordable housing, and traffic fees, which are
assessed on a pro-rata basis to finance public infrastructure improvements,
which promote a safe and healthy environment for the residents of the City.
Section 3: The findings, in accordance with Chapter 17.52 of the Poway Municipal
Code (PMC), to approve Hillside/Ridgeline MDRA 08-53 as shown on the project plans
dated May 20, 2009, on file with the Development Services Department, are made as
follows:
A. That the approved project is consistent with the General Plan as it proposes the
construction of a single-family residence on property that is designated for
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residential use. Therefore, the proposed use respects the interdependence of
land values and aesthetics to the benefit of the City; and
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 residence
is consistent with surrounding residential development. Therefore, the proposed
design, size and scale of the proposed residence is compatible with and will not
adversely affect, or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, residents, buildings,
structures, or natural resources; and
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; and
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; and
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; and
F. That the proposed development will comply with each of the applicable provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan.
Section 4: The City Council hereby approves Hillside/Ridgeline MDRA 08-53;
George Meyer, Owner, a request for approval to construct a new two-story, 9,337-
square-foot residence, attached four-car garage, detached two-car garage, and a
682-square-foot recreation room located at 15450 Highway 67, within the Rural
Residential A zone, as shown on the site plan dated May 20, 2009, subject to the
following conditions:
A. Approval of this MDRA 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
8.08 PMC). Construction work is specifically regulated by PMC 8.08.100, which
states that it is unlawful to operate any single or combination of powered
construction equipment at any construction site before 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.
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Monday through Saturday, or at any time on a Sunday or holiday except as
provided in PMC 8.08.100.
D. The applicant shall obtain a Grading Permit prior to site grading. Prior to issuance
of a Grading Permit:
1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved site plans
dated Received on May 20, 2009, on file in the Development Services
Department and the conditions contained herein.
(Engineering)
2. Submit a precise grading plan for the development of the lot prepared on a
City of Poway standard sheet at a scale of 1" = 20', unless otherwise
approved by the City project engineer, in accordance with the submittal
and content requirements listed herein. Submittal shall be made to
the Development Services Department, Engineering Division for review
and approval. The grading design shall be 1 00% complete at the time
of submittal, ready for approval and issuance of permit. Incomplete
submittals will not be accepted. The first submittal of the plans shall be
by appointment only.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Transmittal letter.
b) Plan check fees (contact City project engineer).
c) Completed Grading Permit application, signed by the property
owner.
d) EiQht copies of the grading plans.
e) Three copies of a preliminary soils/geotechnical report, prepared by
an engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work.
f) Two copies of Preliminary Cost Estimate.
g) Two copies of the project's Drainage Study.
h) One copy of the approved project conditions of approval.
i) One copy of reference maps or plans used for design of the site.
D One copy of a current Preliminary Title Report (must be dated within
six months of the plan submittal date) and one copy of all easement
documents referenced in the report. All copies must be clear and
legible, faxed copies are usually not sufficient.
k) Two copies of a Water Quality Technical Report (also referred to as
Water Quality Management Plan Report) based on the final design.
CONTENT REQUIREMENTS:
As a minimum, the grading plan shall show the following:
a) Driveways, in compliance with the specifications provided in PMC
17.08.170D, and including minimum structural sections together with
their elevations and grades.
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b) A separate erosion control plan for prevention of sediment run-off
during construction.
c) Low Impact Development (LID) measures and strategies that will
emphasize conservation and the use of onsite natural features
combined with engineered hydrologic controls to more closely reflect
pre-development hydrologic functions. This includes maximizing
infiltration, providing retention, slowing runoff, minimizing impervious
footprint, directing runoff from impervious areas to landscaping, and
constructing impervious surfaces to minimum possible widths.
d) All utilities (proposed and existing), together with their appurtenances
and associated easements. Encroachments are not permitted upon
any easement without an approved Encroachment AgreemenU
Permit.
e) Locations of all utility boxes, clearly identified in coordination with the
respective utility companies, and approved by the City prior to any
installation work.
f) All new slopes, with the maximum allowable slope of 2:1 (horizontal
to vertical). Tops and toes of graded slopes shall be shown with a
minimum five-foot setback from open space areas and property
lines. Building setbacks from slopes shall conform to PMC
16.50.090.
g) The location of environmentally sensitive areas or other areas that
are to be protected during grading operations.
h) Method of roof drainage for any proposed buildings.
3. Water Quality Control - Drainage and Flood Damage Prevention
a. Provide three copies of a Drainage Study prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer, with demonstrated expertise in drainage analysis and
experience In fluvial geomorphology and water resources
management. A storm drainage conveyance system shall be
designed to adequately convey storm water runoff without damage
or flooding of surrounding properties or degradation of water quality.
The study shall use the 100-year storm frequency as the design
frequency for the drainage conveyance system. The drainage
system, based on this design criteria, shall be capable of handling
and disposing all surface water within the project site and all surface
water flowing onto the project site from adjacent lands. Said system
shall identify all easements, on and offsite, required to properly
handle the drainage. Concentrated flows across driveways are not
permitted.
b. The drainage study shall identify and calculate storm water runoff
quantities expected from the site and upstream of the site, and verify
the adequacy of all onsite or offsite facilities necessary to discharge
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this runoff. The drainage system design shall be capable of
collecting and conveying all surface water originating within the site,
and surface water that may flow onto the site from upstream lands, in
accordance with City of Poway standards, and be based on full
development of upstream areas.
c. The drainage study shall evaluate the project's pollutants and
conditions of concern in accordance with Chapter 16.103 PMC,
Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Ordinance.
The analysis shall consider the project area's location (from the
larger watershed perspective), topography, soil and vegetation
conditions, percent impervious area, natural infrastructure drainage
features, wet season groundwater depth, and any other relevant
hydrologic and environmental factors to be protected specific to the
project area's watershed.
d. As part of the drainage study, a qualified, licensed professional shall
provide a report on proposed infiltration techniques (trenches,
basins, dry wells, permeable pavements with underground reservoir
for infiltration) regarding any potential adverse geotechnical
concerns. Geotechnical conditions, such as: slope stability,
expansive soils, compressible soils, seepage, groundwater depth,
and loss of foundation or pavement subgrade strength, should be
addressed, and mitigation measures provided.
e. As part of the drainage study, a field reconnaissance to observe and
report on downstream conditions, including undercutting erosion,
slope stability, vegetative stress (due to flooding, erosion, water
quality degradation, or loss of water supplies) and the area's
susceptibility to erosion or habitat alteration as a result of an altered
flow regime.
f. The drainage study shall compute rainfall runoff characteristics from
the project area, including, at a minimum, peak flow rate, flow
velocity, runoff volume, time of concentration, and retention volume.
These characteristics shall be developed for the 2-year, 10-year and
100-year frequency six-hour storm event during critical hydrologic
conditions for soil and vegetative cover. Storm events shall be
developed using isopluvial maps and in accordance with the San
Diego County Hydrology Manual. The drainage shall report the
project's conditions of concern based on the hydrologic and
downstream conditions discussed above. Where downstream
conditions of concern are identified, the drainage study shall
establish that pre-project hydrologic conditions affecting downstream
conditions of concern would be maintained by the proposed project,
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satisfactory to the City, by incorporating in the site design source
control and treatment control requirements identified in the approved
SUSMP Project Plan.
4. Water Quality Control - Design and Construction
a. Provide two copies of a Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)
prepared to address the design requirements of the City of Poway's
Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) Ordinance.
The SUSMP requirements are applicable to the entire site and, as
such, the entire site shall be designed to accommodate water for
water quality treatment. All SUSMP requirements developed in the
approved WQTR shall be incorporated into the project design.
b. The project design shall incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
and site design Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize
directly connected impervious areas and to promote infiltration using
LID techniques as outlined in the County of San Diego's LID
handbook. Parking areas shall be designed to drain to landscape
areas. Private roads shall be designed to drain to vegetated swales
or landscaped areas
c. Develop and implement appropriate BMP's to ensure to the
maximum extent practicable (MEP) that the project does not
increase pollutant loads from the site. A combination of respective
storm water BMP's, including Site Design, Source Control, and
Structural Treatment Control after the pollutants and conditions of
concern have been identified, shall be implemented in accordance
with the approved SUSMP Project Plan. The pollutants and
condition of concerns shall be evaluated from the project's drainage
study report and included in the WQTR.
d. Design Structural Treatment Control BMP's in accordance with the
City of Poway's SUSMP. In accordance with the San Diego
Regional Water Quality Control Board Order No. R9-2007-0001 (San
Diego Municipal Storm Water Permit), volume or flow based BMPs
shall be designed infiltrate, filter or treat the volume of runoff
produced by the 85th percentile 24-hour rainfall or the maximum flow
rate of runoff produced by the 85th percentile hourly rainfall intensity.
Chapter 16.107 PMC addresses treatment control design'
requirements. Structural treatment control shall be of high or
medium removal efficiency for the primary pollutants of concern.
Controls that provide low removal efficiency should not be used.
e. Provide two copies of an Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan in
accordance with Chapter 16.108 PMC. A Storm Water Management
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Facilities Maintenance Agreement, accepting responsibility for all
structural BMP maintenance, repair and replacement as outlined in
said O&M plan, binding on the land throughout the life of the project
shall be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit.
5 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 cash security for erosion control of $2,000 is required.
6. Following approval of the grading plans, posting of securities and fees, and
receipt of three copies of the approved plans, the applicant shall attend a
pre-construction meeting at the Department of Development Services. The
scheduling request shall be submitted on a City standard form available
from the City's project engineer. The applicant's action plan that identifies
measures to be implemented during construction to address erosion,
sediment and pollution control will be discussed. Compliance for sediment
control shall be provided using the following guidelines, as directed by the
project inspector:
a. Provision of an onsite de-siltation basin with a minimum volume of
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 a minimum
of three inches of water over all disturbed areas prior to discharge,
effectively creating a de-siltation basin from the pad.
d. Covering of all disturbed slopes prior to a forecast rain event with a
50% or greater probability of precipitation.
7. Construction staking is to be installed and inspected by the Engineering
Inspector prior to any clearing, grubbing or grading. As a minimum, all
protected areas as shown on the approved grading plans are to be staked
under the direction of a licensed land surveyor or licensed civil engineer
and delineated with lathe and ribbon. As applicable, provide two copies
of a written certification, signed and sealed in accordance with the
Business and Professions Code, by the engineer of record stating that all
protected areas have been staked in accordance with the approved plans.
(Planning).
8. In accordance with Condition H of the Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation
Plan (PSHCP) Incidental Take Permit, a take of active California
Gnatcatcher nests, which includes harassment of the bird due to grading
noise and vibrations from February 15 through July 1, is not permitted.
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Therefore, any grading or clearing during this timeframe will only be
permitted subject to the following conditions having been met to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
The applicant is hereby advised that, during grading, if active nests are
found within 500 feet of the grading, the grading activity shall be stopped
until such time as mitigation measures to the satisfaction of the City and the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are implemented. There
is no guarantee that grading will be allowed to resume.
a. Before issuance of a Clearing/Grading Permit, if grading or clearing
is to occur between February 15 and July 1, the applicant shall
provide to the Planning Division a letter from a qualified biologist
retained by the applicant, with a scope of work for the Coastal Sage
Scrub (CSS) habitat and Gnatcatcher Survey and a map showing all
habitat areas including all CSS habitat within 500 feet of the area
to be graded. The biologist shall contact the USFWS to determine
the appropriate survey methodology. The purpose of the survey is to
determine if any active Gnatcatcher nests are located in the area
to be cleared or graded, or if CSS habitat is within 500 feet of such
area. To be considered qualified, the biologist must provide the City
with a copy of a valid Gnatcatcher Recovery Permit from the
USFWS. The scope of work shall explain the survey methodology
for the biological survey and the proposed Gnatcatcher nest
monitoring activities during the clearing/grading operation.
b. Should the survey show, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Development Services, that active Gnatcatcher nests are not present
within the area to be graded or cleared, or within 500 feet of said
area, approval may be granted to commence grading/clearing within
the Gnatcatcher nesting season between February 15 and July 1
with appropriate monitoring during that time.
c. If Gnatcatchers are present within the area to be graded/cleared, or
within 500 feet of that area, no grading will be allowed unless
appropriate mitigation is completed.
9. At a minimum, all dedicated open space areas immediately adjacent to the
project site, according to the recorded Conservation Easements as listed
in the title report and as shown on the site plan dated May 20, 2009, shall
be staked by a licensed surveyor, and delineated with orange construction
fencing prior to any grading/clearing or brush management activities. The
applicant shall have said staking inspected by the Engineering Inspector
prior to any grading, clearing, or grubbing. A written certification from
the engineer of work, or a licensed surveyor, shall be provided to the
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Engineering Inspector stating that all protected areas are staked in
accordance with the approved project plans.
10. The biologist shall provide the City with written confirmation that the limits of
clearing/grading and brush management are in accordance with the
project's Biological Resource Assessment.
11. The applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation plans, pursuant to the
City of Poway Guide to Landscape Requirements. The landscape and
irrigation plans shall identify plant species and sizes, automatic irrigation for
all manufactured slopes greater than a 5:1 slope, location and detail of
retaining walls, and Fire Fuel Management Zones consistent with the
approved Fire Fuel Management Zones and. the City of Poway Guide to
Landscape Requirements. A $525.00 plan check fee/deposit is required
with the landscape plan submittal package. The landscape plans must
show the following:
a. A permanent automatic irrigation system must be installed.
b. Trees shall be planted at the rate of one tree per 750 square feet of
slope area and shrubs shall be planted at the rate of one shrub per
100 square feet of slope area. Groundcover shall be hydroseeded
or hand-planted cuttings appropriately spaced to eventually control
soil erosion.
12. Grading plans shall be modified to show the recreation room in compliance
with the ten-foot setback for a detached habitable accessory building from
the main residence and Wildland Urban Interface structure setbacks, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Development Services and Fire Marshal.
E. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit prior to construction. Prior to issuance
of a Building Permit:
(Engineering)
1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved grading plans
on file in the Development Services Department and the conditions
contained herein. Grading of lots shall be in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code, the City Grading Ordinance, the approved grading plan, the
approved soils report, and grading practices acceptable to the City.
2 Erosion control, including, but not limited to, desiltation basins, shall be
installed and maintained by the developer from October 15 to April 15. The
developer shall maintain all erosion control devices throughout their
intended life.
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3. The applicant shall obtain a Grading Permit and complete rough grading
of the site. The grading shall meet the approval of the Engineering
Inspector and the project's geotechnical engineer. Following completion
of rough grading, please submit the following:
a) Three copies of certification of line and grade for the lot, prepared by
the engineer of work.
b) Three copies of a soil compaction report for the lot, prepared by the
project's geotechnical engineer.
The certification and report are subject to review and approval by the City.
4. Prior to start of any work within a City-held easement or right-of-way, a
Right-of-Way Permit shall be obtained from the Development Services
Department, Engineering Division. All appropriate fees shall be paid prior
to permit issuance.
5. The applicant shall pay all applicable development impact fees in effect at
time of payment.
6. The applicant shall execute and record a Storm Water Management
Facilities Maintenance Agreement accepting responsibility for all structural
BMP maintenance, repair and replacement, as outlined in the Operations
and Maintenance plan included in the agreement. The operation and
maintenance requirements shall be binding on the land throughout the life
of the project.
(Planning)
7. The maximum height of any fence or wall, or any combination thereof, shall
not exceed six feet. Retaining walls shall be of decorative block or finish
consistent with the exterior of the proposed residence. A minimum of five
feet is required between retaining walls.
8. The residence shall be equipped with low-flow plumbing fixtures.
9. The color of the exterior building materials shall be consistent with the light
tan stucco and brown/rust-colored concrete tile roof building material
samples on file in the Planning Division. The building plans shall note the
proposed exterior building materials and colors.
10. The exterior of the water tanks shall be painted an earth tone color so that it
will blend into the hillside setting. A sample of the proposed color shall be
submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval, and a note
referencing the color shall be added to the plans.
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11. The recreation room shall never be rented or leased as a separate unit and
no kitchen facilities shall ever be installed. A deed restriction stating these
limitations shall be recorded with the County Recorder. In the event that
the applicant would want to convert the recreation room to a second
dwelling unit, the existing permit shall be amended and comply with City
standards for second dwelling units.
(Building)
12. School impact fees shall be paid at the rate established at the time of
Building Permit issuance. Please contact the poway Unified School District
for additional information at (858) 679-2570.
13. A demolition permit shall be obtained for the existing structures to be
removed.
F. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
(Engineering)
1. All existing and proposed utilities or extension of utilities required to serve
the project shall be installed underground. No extension of overhead
utilities shall be permitted.
2 Record drawings, signed by the engineer of work, shall be submitted to
Development Services prior to a request of occupancy, per Section
16.52.130B 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. At least three
weeks prior to a request for occupancy is recommended.
(Planning)
3 Pursuant to the City of Poway Guide to Landscape Requirements and
the approved landscape plans, all landscaping shall be planted prior
to Certificate of Occupancy. All manufactured slopes greater than a 5:1
slope shall be in compliance with City landscaping guidelines in affect at the
time of landscaping plan check submittal and shall be provided with an
automatic irrigation system operational at the time of final inspection.
G. The applicant shall construct the following improvements to the satisfaction of the
Director of Safety Services:
1. Roof covering shall be fire retardant as per CBC Section 1505, and City of
Poway Ordinance No. 64 and its amended Ordinance No. 526.
2. Where the roof profile allows a space between the roof covering and roof
decking, the spaces shall be constructed to prevent the intrusion of flames
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and embers, be fire-stopped with approved materials, or have one layer of
No. 72 ASTM cap sheet installed over the combustible decking. Provide
note on plans.
3. When provided, valley flashings shall be not less than O.019-inch (0.48 mm)
(No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) corrosion-resistant metal installed over a
minimum 36-inch-wide (914 mm) underlayment consisting of one layer of
No. 72 ASTM cap sheet running the full length of the valley. Provide note
on plans.
4. Approved numbers or addresses measuring 4 to 6 inches in height shall be
placed on the building in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible
from the street fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their
background. The address shall be required at private driveway entrances.
5. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace shall be maintained
with a spark arrester.
6. Every building hereafter constructed shall be accessible to Fire Department
apparatus by way of access roadways with an all-weather driving surface of
not less than 16 feet of unobstructed width, with adequate roadway turning
radius, capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus, and
having a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance. The Fire Chief,
pursuant to the PMC, shall approve the road surface type.
7. Dead-end access roadways in excess of 150-feet long shall be provided
with approved provisions for the turning around of Fire Department
apparatus. Curves and topographical conditions could alter the
requirements for turnarounds and the width of access ways.
8. The structure is in the Wildland Urban Interface area; therefore, an interior,
automatic fire sprinkler system is required for each building. If a pressure
pump is required for fire sprinkler operation, auxiliary power is required.
All exterior, attached overhead covers four feet or greater in depth shall be
equipped with an approved, exterior fire sprinkler head (Teflon or wax
coated).
9 This dwelling is being built on a parcel size of greater than two acre(s) and
is beyond the maximum of 500 feet to the nearest fire hydrant. The size
of the proposed developmenUimprovement is 10,019 square feet excluding
a detached two-car garage.
a. The dwelling will be required to have 20,000 gallons of standby
water (water tank) for firefighting purposes and to support a
residential sprinkler system. The standby water will also require Fire
Department connection capability. As an option, with this project, the
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swimming pool could be used for standby water in lieu of water
tanks. The design must be approved by the Fire Department and in
place prior to combustible materials being brought on site.
b. Tank size, location in relation to house pad elevation and zoning
setbacks, type of construction, external color, location, and design
features will be required to be shown as part of the of the plan
check submittal. There is a separate fee for tank plan and inspection
submit/al. Residential sprinkler plans will be required as a separate
submittal by a licensed sprinkler contractor or fire protection
engineer.
c. Contact the Division of Fire Prevention at 858-668-4470 for details
prior to submitting building plans.
10. If an electric powered gate is installed across the access way to the
residence, it shall have a Knox override key switch that shall be ordered
through the Poway Fire Department.
11. The applicant shall comply with the City of Poway Guide to Landscape
Requirements as it relates to fuel management zones. The applicant shall
submit, and receive approval of, landscape and irrigation plans prepared
pursuant to the City of Poway Guide to Landscape Requirements prior to
Grading Permit issuance. 135 feet of fuel management will be required.
12. Show permanently wired smoke detectors, with battery backup, in each
sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor/hallway area
leading to each separated sleeping area. The smoke detectors shall be
hard-wired, with a battery backup, and shall be wired in such a manner that
if one detector activates, all detectors activate.
13. Doors leading from attached garages into the structure shall meet the
requirements for a 20-minute fire door assembly.
14. Propane tanks or containers up to 500 gallons shall maintain a minimum
10-foot clearance from structures, combustibles and property lines. Tanks
greater than 500 gallons shall maintain a 25-foot clearance. Tanks shall be
secured in an approved manner as per the California Fire Code.
Wildland Urban Interface Requirements:
15. Structure Setback (measured from the top of slope to the farthest projection
from the roof):
a. A 15-foot horizontal setback distance is required for single-story
structures (single-story structure shall be less than 12 feet above
grade).
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b. A 3D-foot horizontal setback is required for two-story structures, The
required structure setback shall be shown on the plot plan.
c. The plan set received by the City on May 22, 2009, demonstrates
adequate set back from slope.
16 Exterior wall finished material shall be noncombustible and comply with the
California Building Code (e.g.: stucco, masonry, cement fiber board, heavy-
timber, etc.). In addition, all exterior walls are required to be protected with
nominal two-inch solid blocking between rafters at all roof overhangs.
Wood shingle and shake wall coverings shall be prohibited.
a. Appendages and projections attached to a structure, such as exterior
balconies, carports, decks, and patio covers, shall be constructed to
maintain the fire-resistive integrity of the exterior walls. Such
appendages and projections shall meet the requirements for all
setbacks and fuel modification zones.
17. Exterior windows and glazing are restricted to multilayered glass (dual
glazed) and shall be tempered. Glazing frames made of vinyl materials
shall have welded corners and reinforcement in the interlock area, and
be certified AN81/AAMA/NWWDA 101/1.8.2-97 structural requirements.
Provide note on plans.
18 Skylights shall be tempered glass. Provide note on plans.
19 Exterior doors shall be of approved noncombustible construction or ignition-
resistant, solid core wood not less than 1"1. inches thick, or have a fire
protection' rating of not less than 20 minutes. Windows within doors and
glazed doors shall comply with exterior window and glazing requirements.
Provide note on plans.
20. All eave and soffit construction shall be ignition-resistant and in compliance
with PMC Chapter 15.05, Wildland Urban Interface Building Code. Provide
details and notes on plans for eave and soffit construction.
21 Eave and soffit ventilation shall be constructed in such a manner as to
provide for flame and ember penetration resistance. Alternate designs
and methods will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Provide details
showing size and location of attic ventilation and subfloor ventilation on
plans.
22. Roof and attic vents are prohibited in locations where embers are most
likely to accumulate. Provide details showing size and location of attic
ventilation on plans.
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23. Gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of noncombustible materials.
Roof gutters shall be provided with the means to prevent the accumulation
of leaves and debris in the gutter that contribute to roof-edge ignition.
24. The first ten feet of material for fences and other attachments, such as stair
risers, treads, landings, porches, and balconies, to structures shall be
constructed of noncombustible material or pressure-treated, exterior fire-
retardant wood. Gates are permitted, provided that a minimum five-foot
length section of noncombustible fencing material is installed as a firebreak
immediately adjacent to the gate.
25 Unenclosed, under-floor areas shall be enclosed to the ground or all
exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are to be
protected as required for one-hour, fire-resistive construction or heayy-
timber construction per the California Building Code.
26. All awnings attached to any structure shall meet the 15-foot, structure-
setback requirement and be identified as fire rated. Additionally, the awning
shall be contained in a metal, self-closing or box-protected cover.
27. Detached auxiliary structures (playground equipment, free-standing decks,
gazebos, sheds, palapas, and trellises) less than 250 square feet and 30
feet from the nearest structures and property lines are not required to meet
the fire-resistive requirements.
a. All thatched roofing materials shall be a minimum of 30 feet from any
structure and shall have an applied fire retardant chemical. Proof
of application and UL rating of the fire retardant chemical shall be
provided to the Fire Department upon request.
28. If solar panels are to be installed, they shall be located no closer than
20 feet from a combustible structure and shall have a metal frame. All
solar panels placed on a roof top shall comply with a Class "A" roof
assembly. Approval from the Development Services Department shall be
required prior to installation of the solar panels.
Section 5: The approval of Hillside/Ridgeline Minor Development Review Application
08-53 shall expire on July 7, 2011 , 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.
Section 6: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the 90-day approval period
in which the applicant may protest the imposition of any fees, dedications, reservations,
or exactions imposed pursuant to this approval shall begin on July 7, 2009.
Resolution No. P-09-23
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PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, this 7th day of July 2009.
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Don Higginson, ayor n
ATTEST:
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Resolution No. P-09-23
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMe, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. P- 09-23 was duly adopted by the
City Council at a meeting of said City Council, held on the 7th day of July 2009, and that
it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: BOYACK, CUNNINGHAM, REXFORD, KRUSE, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
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. (ja A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk
City of Poway