Res P-11-01RESOLUTION NO. P -11 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 10 -05
APN: 317- 540 -69
WHEREAS, Development Review (DR) 10 -05, submitted by Affirmed Housing
Group, is a request for approval of a new 1,800- square -foot community building, an
exterior remodel and a upgrades to onsite and adjacent offsite improvements at an
existing 52 -unit apartment complex located at 12510 Oak Knoll Road, in the Residential
Apartment (RA) zone; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2011, 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 : This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines, in that the project involves interior and exterior modifications to an existing
project, and a small addition to the project which will result in a negligible expansion of
the use.
Section 2 : The findings for DR 10 -05, in accordance with Chapter 17.52 of the Poway
Municipal Code, are made as follows:
A. The new building, exterior renovation, and upgrades to onsite and offsite
improvements is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan in that it
involves the renovation of an existing residential project that will bring the project
into closer compliance with City design standards; therefore, the project respects
the interdependence of land values and aesthetics to the benefit of the City.
B. The new building and exterior renovation will not have an adverse health, safety,
or aesthetic impact upon adjoining properties in that the project is in compliance
with all City development standards.
C. The exterior renovation is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance in that the
exterior renovation will bring the building into compliance with City design
standards.
D. The development encourages the orderly and harmonious appearance of
structures and property within the City.
Section 3 : The findings, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020 for the public
improvements for DR 10 -05, are made as follows:
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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 services and facilities will be available to serve this project.
Section 4 : The City Council hereby approves DR 10 -05 involving a new 1,800- square-
foot community building, an exterior remodel, and upgrade of onsite and adjacent offsite
improvements at an existing 52 -unit apartment complex located at 12510 Oak Knoll
Road, in the Residential Apartment (RA) zone, as shown on the approved plans on file
with the City, subject to the following conditions:
A. Approval of the project 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 the date of this approval or before submittal of a Building
Permit application, whichever occurs first, the applicant shall submit in writing
that all conditions of approval have been read and understood.
C. The conditions for the project shall remain in effect for the life of the subject
property, and shall run with the land and be binding upon future owners,
successors, heirs, and transferees of the current property owner.
D. The proposed site work will require a Grading Permit. The following is required
prior to the issuance of Grading Permit.
(Engineering)
1. The applicant shall incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) design
features into the site development. These shall be clearly shown and
identified on the site plan and be appropriately sized for the proposed level
of development.
2. Submit a precise grading plan, technical studies and plan check fees for
the redevelopment of the parking 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 Poway Municipal Code.
Submittal shall be made to the Development Services Department,
Engineering Division, for review and approval. The grading design shall
be 100% complete at the time of submittal; incomplete submittals will not
be accepted.
The grading plan shall show onsite and offsite improvements as shown on
the approved site plan on file with the City, including but not limited to the
resurfaced drive aisle with speed pillows and the new sidewalk, landscape
planter and lighting along the drive aisle.
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3. The project shall comply with the city's Jurisdictional Urban Runoff
Management Program (JURMP). The project will be considered a Priority
Project and will be subject to the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP), including the development of a Hydromodification
Management Plan (HMP).
4. Water Quality Control — Design and Construction
The project shall submit a Water Quality Technical Report (WQTR)
prepared by a registered civil engineer in conjunction with the
requirements listed in the SUSMP. A Hydromodification Management
Plan will be required as part of the project development unless the project
can demonstrate an exemption as outlined in the SUSMP.
For infiltration -based Best Management Practices (BMP), the report shall
include an assessment by a geotechnical engineer regarding the
infiltration potential of the native soils.
5. Water Quality Control — Drainage and Flood Damage Prevention
The project shall submit a drainage study to address the impacts of the
100 -year storm event on the project development. The study shall
address all items required by the Poway Municipal Code.
6. Water Quality Control — Construction Storm Water Management
Compliance
a. Provide proof of coverage under the General Permit for Discharges
of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction
General Permit, 99- 08 -DWQ) prior to start of construction.
b. Provide two copies of a Construction Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by the Construction General
Permit.
7. 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.
8. 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 Development Services
Department. The scheduling request shall be submitted on a City
standard form available from the City's Project Engineer. The applicant's
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action plan that identifies measures to be implemented during construction
to address erosion, sediment and pollution control will be discussed.
9. Provide a copy of an executed Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA)
or other legal document demonstrating an agreement between all
current easement holders for the shared private drive aisle. Maintenance
responsibilities for improvements shall be established in the REA. The
applicant shall be responsible for maintenance of improvements as
established in the executed REA.
E. Prior to construction, the applicant shall obtain a Building Permit. Prior to
issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall comply with the following:
(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 1 to April 30. The
developer shall maintain all erosion control devices throughout their
intended life.
3. 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 Engineering Division of the
Development Services Department. All appropriate fees shall be paid
prior to permit issuance.
(Planning)
4. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code,
National Electric Code, Chapter 17.07 of the Poway Municipal Code and
all other applicable codes and ordinances in effect at the time of
Electrical /Building Permit issuance.
5. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted and approved. The
landscape and irrigation plans shall demonstrate compliance with the City
of Poway Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual, Chapter 17.41 of the
Poway Municipal Code, and all other applicable standards and ordinances
in effect at the time of landscape and irrigation plan check submittal. The
landscape and irrigation plan submittal is a separate submittal from other
project plan check submittals, and is made directly to the Planning
Division. Landscape and irrigation plan review fees are required and are
the responsibility of the applicant. Onsite landscape maintenance is the
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responsibility of the property owner. Additionally, the property owner shall
be responsible for offsite landscaping improvements as specified through
the REA.
6. The applicant shall contact the Poway Unified School District to verify if
school impact fees for the additional building on the site are required. If
required, 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.
7. A detailed site lighting plan (which is a separate item from the Building
plan check submittal) shall be submitted for the review and approval of the
Director of Development Services. The plan shall show all project lighting
and generalized specifications /notes that show all new lighting complies
with the following:
a. All outdoor lighting fixtures including, but not limited to, illuminated
signage, decorative building or landscape lighting, illuminated
recreational facilities or common outdoor areas, and parking lot
lighting shall be turned off between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and
sunrise, except when used for security purposes. Automatic timing
devices shall be integrated into all new or modified lighting systems
to turn off at 11:00 p.m.
b. All lighting used in the parking lot shall be low- pressure sodium.
C. Lighting fixtures shall be designed to integrate with the project's
architectural design concept.
d. Freestanding lamp posts shall be no taller than 18 feet.
e. The intensity of light at the boundary of the housing project site
shall not create glare or otherwise shine onto nearby residential
properties.
8. Re- striping of the parking lot shall be in compliance with City standards.
Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the applicant is to submit an exhibit
showing typical striping for review and approval to include a detail clearly
demonstrating that the vehicular overhang on the parking stalls on the
west side of the site does not encroach into the abutting ADA path of
travel. Additionally, tire stops shall be provided on parking stalls in
situations where a tire stop is necessary to protect landscape areas, to
preclude a vehicle from hitting a wall or fence, or encroaching into the
required width for a pedestrian walkway. Striping and tire stop installation
shall be completed before issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.
9. Two -way drive aisles are to be a minimum of 25 feet wide. The drive aisle
width on the north side of the site needs to be increased by 1 foot. Show
the minimum width on the site plan with the building plan check.
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10. Any signs (wall- mounted, monument, onsite directional) are not a part of
this approval and require separate review and approval of a Sign Permit.
11. The existing wood fence located along the north property shall be
removed and a new 8- foot -high decorative masonry wall shall be installed
prior to final inspections. Wall details and specification are to be shown on
the building plans. Wall enhancements on both sides of the wall shall be
provided consisting of pilasters every 30 feet and a decorative wall cap
and shall be shown on the plans.
12. Roof mounted solar systems shall be screened from public view where
screening can be accommodated without impacting the system's
effectiveness. Building plans to show screening, or a line of sight
assessment which demonstrates screening, are not necessary to be
submitted for review.
F. The following improvements shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City
Fire Marshal:
1. The building shall display its numeric address in a manner visible from the
access street.
2. Speed pillows are to be provided within the drive aisle along the site which
connects Poway Road and Oak Knoll Road. Speed pillow design shall be
shown on the grading plan and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the
City Traffic Engineer and the Fire Marshal.
3. Each residential unit shall be equipped with an approved smoke
detector(s) that are hard wired with battery backup.
4. Permanent access roadways for fire apparatus shall be designated as
"Fire Lanes" with appropriate signs and curb markings.
G. Prior to the City's approval for occupancy and release of securities, unless other
timing is indicated, the following conditions shall be satisfied:
1. The site shall be developed and the building elevations shall be
constructed in accordance with the approved plans on file in the
Development Services Department and the conditions contained herein.
A final inspection from the appropriate City Departments will be required.
2. 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.
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3. No planting of trees shall be allowed within 3' of the existing sewer main.
All proposed landscaping adjacent to a sewer main shall be presented to
and approved by the City Engineer or Director of Public Works. Existing
sewer manholes shall be protected during construction and manhole
covers shall be adjusted to match finish grade.
4. The drainage facilities, driveway, slope planting measures, 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.
5. Provide pedestrian ramps at the southern driveway location along Oak
Knoll Road. The pedestrian ramps shall include enhanced crosswalk
striping which complies with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD).
6. Offsite storm drain pipes need to be shown on improvement plan sheets
and installed without conflicts to any existing utility systems.
7. 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.
8. 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 operations and
maintenance requirements shall be binding on the land throughout the life
of the project.
9. 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.
10. Record drawings, signed by the engineer of work, shall be submitted to
Development Services prior to a request of occupancy, per Section
16.52.1308 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.
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 January 18, 2011.
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Section 7 : The approval of Development Review 10 -05 shall expire on January 18,
2013, at 5:00 p.m., unless, prior to that time, a Building Permit has been issued and
construction on the property has commenced prior to its expiration.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, this 18th day of January 2011.
f
Don Higginson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lind . Tr an, MMC, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify, under
the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. P- 11 -01, was duly adopted by
the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 18th day of January 2011,
and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: BOYACK, GROSCH, MULLIN, CUNNINGHAM, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
a.Troyan, MMC, City Clerk
of Poway