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CITY OF SAN LUIS 0 B I S P 0
FROM: John Mandeville,Community Development Director��X0,7
Prepared By: Pam Ricci,Senior Planner f;F,
SUBJECT: ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR FILING THE FINAL MAP FOR.
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2420 A 23-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 1636 WOODLAND
DRIVE (TE 11-01)
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt attached Resolution "A" (Attachment No. 5) approving a one=year time extension to file
the final map for Vesting Tentative Tract.Map No. 2420, based on findings, and subject to all of
the original findings, conditions, and mitigation measures associated with the tentative map
approval.
DISCUSSION
Situation
The tentative map for vesting Tract Map 2420 was approved by the City Council on October 7,
2003 by Resolution No. 9490 (2003 Series) (Attachment No. 3). The map allows for the
development of a 23-lot subdivision project at the. end of Woodland Drive near the old junior
high ;school. Consistent with the State of California's Subdivision Map Act (§66452.6), a
tentative map approval is valid for two years under the City's Subdivision Ordinance
(§16.16.160-190).
On September 20, 2005, prior to the map expiration date of October 7, 2005, the City received
the time extension request. Under Section 16.16.180 of the City's subdivision regulations, the
City may grant time extensions for filing final maps totaling no more than three years. This is
the applicant's fust requested time extension. With approval of the time extension;the map will
remain valid until October 7, 2006.
Data.Summary
Address: 1636 Woodland Drive
Applicant: Bowden Ranch, LP
Representative: Oasis Associates, Inc., Carol Florence
Zoning: R-1-S, Low-Density Residential With the Special Consideration Overlay .
General Plan: Low-Density Residential
Environmental status: A Final EIR was certified by the City Council through Resolution No.
9489 (2003 Series) on October 7, 2003.
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Site Description
The project site is located at 1636 Woodland Drive, near the terminus of Lizzie Street and at the
intersection of Woodland Drive and Wilding Lane. The project site is situated on a moderately
sloping hillside, with elevations ranging from approximately 340 to 465 feet above mean sea
level. Grasslands cover the upper elevations. Oak woodlands, stands of eucalyptus, cactus, and
riparian vegetation are found on the lower elevations. The site includes one perennial stream that
is fed by two ephemeral tributaries, all of which drain down the slopes and converge on the
central and western portion of the site.
The project site is bordered by urban development on the north, west, and south, and by the open
space areas of.the Santa Lucia Foothills to the east. The urban development surrounding the site
includes single-family detached homes (west and south); and the San Luis Obispo High School,
San Luis Coastal Unified School District administration buildings, and the adult school campus
(west and north).
Proiect Description
The Bowden Ranch Development proposes the subdivision of an undeveloped, 40-acre parcel
within the City limits into 23 custom, single-family residential lots and one'27=acre open space
lot. The proposed tentative tract map is a vesting map. Approval of a vesting tentative map
confers a "vested right" to development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies
and. standards in effect when the application is determined complete (March 1, 2001). The
project includes the construction/installation of typical residential infrastructure (e.g. streets,
sewer lines, water lines).
Conclusion
It has been the City's policy to support time extensions if the subdivider has made reasonable
progress toward fulfilling tract conditions, or if there are extenuating circumstances that have
delayed the filing of the final map. In this case, the required subdivision improvements are well
underway, but not yet completed. The extension request (Attachment 4) indicates that the
developer needs additional time to complete the improvements before the final map can be
scheduled before the Council for approval. This is the developer's initial request for an
extension. There does not appear to be issues with the City Council granting the one-year time
extension for filing the final map.
CONCURRENCES
The Public Works Department concurs with the recommendation to allow the one-year time
extension as provided for in the Subdivision Map Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
If the map extension is approved, then the vested rights of the approved Vesting Tentative Map
are retained. This means that the developer is responsible for paying the fees in effect at the time
the planning application was deemed to be complete, which was March 1, 2001.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Deny the requested one=year time extension.
If the Council denies the time extension, the tentative tract map becomes null and void.
NOTE: The City Council may approve or deny the request for an extension of time.
However, the City Council may not change, delete or add conditions of
approval (El Patio v, Permanent Rent Control Board of the City of Santa
Monica, Court of Appeals, 2nd District Division 1, October 6, 1980).
2. Continue consideration. of the request with direction on information needed to render a
decision.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Vicinity-map
Attachment 2: Vesting Tentative Tract Map (reduction)
Attachment 3: Resolution No. 9490(2003 Series)
Attachment 4: Time Extension Request
Attachment 5- Resolution "A" approving time extension
Attachment 6: Resolution 'B" denying time extension
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Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. 9490(2003 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR A RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION AT 1636 WOODLAND DRIVE,
CREATING 23 RESIDENTIAL LOTS,
AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT TOTALING 27 ACRES
(TR 11-01; COUNTY TRACT MAP NO.2420)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 27, 2003
and recommended approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 11-01; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on October 7, 2003 and has
considered testimony of interested parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearing and
action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan, the Zoning Regulations, and other applicable City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the subdivision will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment, subject to the mitigation measures of the Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and listed in Exhibit "A" and "B", being incorporated into
the project, and the adopted mitigation monitoring program being followed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the certified Final EIR
adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the proposed project, and
reflects the independent judgment of the City Council..
SECTION 2. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of the Vesting Tentative
Tract. Map 11-01, and the Planning Commission's recommendations, staff recommendations,
public testimony, and reports thereof, makes the following findings:
1. The design of the tentative map and proposed improvements are consistent with the,general
plan..
2. The site is physically suited for the type and density of development allowed in an R-I-S
zone.
3. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious
health problems, substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat due to mitigation measures designed into the project or added.
as conditions to the subdivision approval.
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4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvement will not conflict with easement for
access through (or use of property within)the proposed subdivision.
5. The subdivision is in compliance with the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified
by the City Council on October 7, 2003, and incorporating by reference the findings as
contained in City Council Resolution No. 9489 (2003 Series).
SECTION 3. Conditions. The tentative map for Tract 11-01 (County Tract Map No.
2420)is approved subject to the following conditions and code requirements:
Conditions
Streets
1. Street improvements as shown. on the vesting tentative map shallbe constructed in
accordance with the City regulations, Engineering Standards and Specifications in effect on
the date the vesting map was deemed complete (March 1, 2001) which include integral curbs,
gutters and sidewalks, full width street pavement, signing, striping, barricades, street lights,
etc.
2. The final map shall accommodate the City-adopted street cross-sections for Woodland Drive
(between Wilding Lane and Woodland Court) and for Wilding Lane. [16.45 m (54 ft.) R/W
and 10.4m(34 ft.)curb to curb and 1.5 m(5 ft.)wide detached sidewalks.
3. Any additional rights of way or easements needed on project streets to accommodate the
Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA) sidewalk requirements behind driveway ramps shall
be dedicated on the final map.
4. The proposed Wilding Lane right of way abandonment, as shown on the tentative map, is not
approved. However, any "excess" right of way along Woodland Drive, between Wilding
lane and Woodland Court will be abandoned as part of the final map .process, rather than
under the California Streets &Highways Code procedures.
5. The subdivider shall provide necessary signage along the southern curb lines of Lizzie Court
(except parking turnout) and Woodland Court as 'No Parking —Fire Lane," to the approval
of the Public Works Director and Fire Marshall per City standards.
6. Common driveway and utility agreements are required for the three private driveways, to the
satisfaction of the Community Development and Public Works Directors, per City standards
and regulations. The driveways and utility extensions shall be done as subdivision
improvement requirements. Concrete pavement is required for "common driveways" with
greater than 15% slope (unless approved otherwise by the Public Works Director and Chief
Building Official) and individual driveways greater than 20%o slope. Suitable tum around
areas shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and Fire
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Marshall.
7. The subdivider shall dedicate a 2m wide public utility easement across the frontage of each
lot. Said easement shall be adjacent to and contiguous with all public right-of-way lines
bordering each lot.
8. The subdivider shall dedicate a 3m wide street tree easement across the frontage of each lot.
Said easement shall be adjacent to .and contiguous with all public right-of-way lines
bordering each lot.
9. The subdivider shall install street lighting and all associated facilities (conduits, sidewalk
Vaults, fusing; wiring, luminaires, etc.) per City standards, including off-site street lighting
along roadways adjacent to the proposed development, as determined by the City Engineer.
10. Street trees are required along all public street frontages per City standards, to the satisfaction
of the City Arborist, with building permits on the respective lots. Species are to be approved
by the City Arborist and Natural Resources Manager (in creek areas) and consistent with the
Master Subdivision Planting Plan to be approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
11. All tree removals necessary to construct the public streets, private driveways and grading
certain rear yards adjacent to creeks, are subject to a master tree removal permit, to the
satisfaction of the City Arborist. Tree removals have been identified on the Tree Removal
Plan as identified in the EIR. All other trees within the development areas, not specifically
approved for removal, shall remain and be protected during the construction process, to the
satisfaction of the City Arborist and Natural Resources Manager.
12.If the City Arborist determines any trees require safety pruning, all pruning shall be
performed by a certified Arborist,to the satisfaction of the City Arborist.
13.The City and subdivider shall explore other alternatives to the parking arrangement for public
access. Use of perpendicular parking either on the northerly or southerly.side of Lizzie Court
may provide a superior parking arrangement that would help resolve possible neighborhood
impacts. Final design shall be to the approval of the Natural Resources Manager and Public
Works Director.
Water,Sewer&Utilities
14.The subdivider shall be responsible for necessary adjustments to existing fire hydrants,public
and private utility and drainage services and any other affected facilities within or adjacent to
the proposed tract boundary,to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Utilities Directors.
15. Final grades and alignments of all public water, sewer and storm drains (including service
laterals and meters) shall be subject to change to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director
and Utilities Engineer.
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16. The subdivider shall place underground, all existing overhead utilities adjacent to the tract
boundary along the public street frontage(s), to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director
and utility companies.
Grading &Drainage
17. Any necessary clearing of existing creek and drainage channels within the tract boundary,
including tree pruning or removals; and any necessary erosion repairs shall be to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Director, the City's Natural Resources Manager and the
Dept: of Fish &Game.
18. All lots shall be graded to preclude crms-lot drainage, or, appropriate easements and drainage
facilities shall be provided,to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
19. Any required individual or common stormwater retention facilities shall be designed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.. All drainage facilities shall be maintained. If
the use of underground retention or the creation of "common" or centralized drainage
facilities is proposed, a Homeowners Association or other ta_aintenance entity shall be
formed.
Mapping & Miscellaneous Requirements
20. All boundary monuments, lot corners and centerline intersections, BC's, EC's, etc:; shall be.
tied to the City's Horizontal Control Network. At least two control points shall be used and a
tabulation of the coordinates shall be submitted with the final map or parcel map. All
coordinates submitted shall be based on the City coordinate system. A 3:5" diameter
computer floppy disk, containing the appropriate data compatible with Autocad (Digital
Interchange Format, DXF) for Geographic Information System (GIS) purposes, shall be
submitted to the Public Works Director.
21. Prior to acceptance by the City of public improvements,the developer's engineer shall submit
a digital version of all public improvement plans & record drawings, compatible with
Autocad (Digital Interchange Format, DXF) for Geographic Information System (GIS)
purposes,to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
22.The final map, public improvement plans and specifications shall use the International
System of Units (metric system). The English System of Units may be used on the final map
where necessary (e.g. - all record data shall be entered on the map in the record units, metric
translations should be in parenthesis), to the approval of the City Engineer.
Fire Department Requirements
23. Fire hydrants shall be installed to City standards; locations to be determined by the Fire
Marshall during the subdivision improvement plan check process, in accordance with City
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regulations. Additional hydrants will be required at the end of Lizzie Court and near the
intersection of Woodland Drive and Woodland Court.
24. The proposed fire hydrants shown on the tentative map, within Lot 23 and near Lot 12 shall be
private and incorporated into the required common driveway and utility easements," which
shall include an agreement for common maintenance and operation of the private fine line and
hydrants,as well as,the driveway,to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshall.
Open Space
25.The open space lot shall be dedicated to the City as part of the final map.
26. The swale in the northeast corner of Lot 14 shall be added to the open space lot.
27.The subdivider shall dedicate a biological open space easement over.
• The area within Lots 8-10 along the creek between the building envelopes and the
southern boundary of the subdivision; and
• The creek corridor between lots 4-5.
The purpose of this easement is to regulate vegetation activities and access for wildlife
habitat and for fuel management purposes.
28.The final map shall show a pedestrian trail in the open space lot, extending east from Lizzie
Court in the alignment shown on the vesting tentative map to provide access to other lands of
the developer in the unincorporated area, where access has been permitted, and ultimately to
City-owned lands further east.
29.Fencing along the trail within the project site around the sanctuary, and delineating the
biological easement areas will generally be wood rail. Those fences that form side or back
yard boundaries adjacent to the open space, or that form the boundaries of the biological
easement areas, shall be designed so that they will prevent dogs from getting out of the
fenced areas and into open or protected areas. The specific design will be finalized as part of
the subdivision improvement plans and subject to the approval of the Natural Resources
Manager and Architectural Review Commission. The fence design and construction will be
the responsibility of the subdivision developer.
30. Informational signs about the sanctuary and other aspects of site shall be finalized as part of
the trail and fence design plan identified in the above condition. Signage shall be subject to
the approval of the Natural Resources Manager and the responsibility of the subdivision
developer to install.
31.The applicant shall submit plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect and a qualified
plant restoration ecologist for tree planting in accordance with the specifications detailed in
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Mitigation Measure 3.3-16 of the Final EIR. The Natural Resources Manager will require the
use of bay trees along creek, and oaks and toyons elsewhere. The Master Tree Planting Plan
will be subject to the approval of the Natural Resources Manager, City Arborist, and
Architectural Review Commission. Said plan shall be approved prior to acceptance of
subdivision improvements.
32.Water from the existing cistern served by the existing spring requires adjudication;
adjudication will (1) keep the diversions from,the well no more than they are at this time and
(2) a reasonable portion of said diversion will accrue to the benefit of the open space parcel to
be dedicated to the public trust.
Planning Requirements
33. Individual lot development shall be subject to the review and approval of the Architectural
Review Commission (ARC). Planning staff may make the determination upon submittal of
complete plans if the minor or incidental architectural review process is appropriate.
34. A .15-foot street yard shall be allowed for homes and a 20-foot street yard for garages with
doors facing the street
35. A 20-foot rear yard setback shall be maintained along the southwesterly property line of lots
19-21.
36. Subdivider shall prepare conditions,covenants, and restrictions (CC&R's) to be approved by
the City Attorney and Community Development Director prior to final map approval.
CC&R's shall contain the following provisions that pertain to all lots:
a. Creation of a homeowners'association..
b. No parking except in approved,designated spaces.
c. No change in city-required provisions of the CC&R's without prior City Council
approval.
d. Homeowners'association shall file with the City Clerk the names and addresses of all
officers of the homeowners'association within 15 days of any change in officers of the
association.
e_. Provision for those certain maintenance responsibilities for specific lots outlined in the
various mitigation measures of the Final EIR.
f. Provision for maintenance of any underground or common stormwater retention facilities.
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g. Advising property owners that the project is located adjacent to a school facility including
lighted sports fields and that occasional noise and glare may occur as a result of the
School District's use of these facilities. A declaration to this effect shall also be included
in the California Department of Real Estate documents alerting potential buyers to this
situation.
37.The subdivider shall submit a common driveway agreement for Lots 9-12 and 13-23,
including maintenance provisions, to the approval of the Community Development Director
at the time of final map approval.
38.Pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.9(b), the subdivider shall defend,indemnify
and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers or employees to attack,set aside,.
void or annul, the approval by the City of this subdivision, and all actions relating thereto,
including but not limited to environmental review.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
A. Traffic impact fees are required to be paid as a condition of issuance of building permits.
B. A water allocation is required, due to the additional demand on the City's water supplies.
The City currently has water to allocate, and does so on a "first-come, first-served' basis.
Water is allocated at the time building permits are issued and the Water Impact Fee is paid.
Both the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees are charged on a"per residential unit"basis.
C. Each parcel is to have its own separate water and wastewater service laterals.
D. Plans shall show an appropriately sized USG approved backflow prevention device at the end
of each of the cul-de-sacs serving the private fire hydrants on the private driveways.
E. An earlier version of the development plan indicated a looped connection between the two
dead-end water mains. The dead-end water mains now being proposed with this project
require the approval of both the Utilities Department and the Fire Department. City standards
dictate that,if approved,the 8" diameter dead-end mains shall be no longer than 210 meters.
F. By ordinance, the applicant is required to prepare a recycling plan for approval by the City to
address the recycling of construction waste for projects valued at over$50,000 or demolition
of structures over 1000 square feet. The recycling plan shall be submitted to the Building
Department with the building plans. The City's Solid Waste Coordinator can provide some
guidance in the preparation of an appropriate recycling plan.
G. Appropriate backflow prevention will be necessary on any connection to the City water
system if the property includes an active well.
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H. EPA Requirement: General Construction Activity Storm Water Permits are.required for all.
storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading and
excavation results in land disturbance of five or more acres. Storm water discharges of less
than five acres, but which is part of a larger common plan of development or sale;, also
require a permit. Permits are required until the,construction is complete.. To be covered by a
General Construction Activity Permit, the owner(s) of land where construction activity occurs
must submit a completed "Notice of Intent" (NOI) form, with the appropriate fee, to the State
Water Board.
L The applicant shall pay an affordable housing in-lieu fee equal to 5% of the total building
valuation of the new dwelling units;consistent with Chapter 17.91 of the Zoning Regulations,
prior to final subdivision map approval.
On motion of Council Member Schwartz,seconded by Council Member Ewan, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Schwartz and Settle
NOES: Vice Mayor Mulholland_
ABSENT: Mayor Romero
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 7's day of October 2003.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Lee Price,C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jo . an P.Lowell,City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Memo
Date September 16, 2003
To Ron Whisenand
From Dain Anderson
Subject Bowden Ranch Development Final Environmental Impact Report- Errata
We have reviewed the comments expressed by the Planning Commission and the project
proponent at the Commission's August 27"' meeting. Based on thatreview, we recommend
modifications (errata) to Section 7 (Response to Comments)of the Final Environmental Impact
Report(FEIR)for the Bowden Ranch Development.The following presents a brief summary
introduction to the Response to Comments for the benefit of the reader:
INTRODUCTION
Each comment letter received during the Draft EIR's review, including those comments received
at the Planning Commission's August 27'"meeting; is numbered according to the numbering
system identified above (PC-X, A-X, P-X, and M-X). Each comment in each letter received has
a number(PC-1). Responses are provided to each written comment.Where a response to a
comment has been provided in another response, the reader is referred to the previous
response.
The CEQA Guidelines indicate that the Final EIR should receive and consider comments on the
Draft EIR.This section presents responses to environmental issues raised regarding the
environmental effects of the proposed project. Comments that state opinions about the overall
merit of the project or comment on the project description are generally not responded to unless
a specific environmental issue is raised within the context of the specific comment made.
Comments on the project are referred to the decision-maker(City of San;Luis Obispo).
All changes to the Final EIR are described in the response and referenced by the page number
on which the original text appears in the Final EIR. Added text is underlined deleted text is
s�iskea}:
PC SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
PC-60 Errata:The Commission expressed concern that the future residential units to be
constructed at Bowden Ranch could potentially result in the generation of
significant levels of night-time lighting, which could be considered a potentially
significant impact.The following mitigation measure addresses that concern:
Mitigation.Measure.3.1-9. Prior to issuance of buildina permits for each
lot..An exterior lighting shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval.The plan shall indicate the use of
low level liahtind only.The plan shall also indicate the use of-exterior
lightina fixtures that are shielded so as to ensure that the_re;i_s.no glare off
of each individual lot.
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Ron Whisenand
September 16,2003
PC-61 Errata: The Commission expressed concern that the community may not know
What to do or who to call should there be significant levels of dust generated
during grading activities associated with the projects initial development.The
FEIR includes mitigation measures designed to minimize the generation of
fugitive dust in accordance with recommendations of the San Luis Obispo air
Pollution Control District. To further enforcement of those measures,the
Commission recommended addition of either a new mitigation measure or
modification of an existing measure designed to provide enforcement information
to the community, as follows:
Mitigation Measure 3.2-1.Prior to issuance of the Grading Permit, or
approval of Improvement Plans,whichever occurs first,the applicant shall
submit to the imity DevelepFA air Pollution Control
District for review and approval a plan for the control of fugitive dust
during and after construction.The plan shall include,but not be limited to,
the following measures:
• To the extent possible, minimization of the amount of area disturbed
during construction.
• Limitation of construction vehicles.
• The speed of all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any
unpaved surface.
• Should airborne dust be observed to leave the construction site area,
water from water trucks or another source shall be applied in sufficient
quantities to reduce those emissions.
• The designation of a person or persons to monitor the dust control
program and to order increased waterina or other measures as
necessary to prevent tran`soort of dust offsite.-Their duties should
include holiday and weekend Deriods when work may not be in
progress.
• The name and telephone number of such persons.shall be provided to
the APCD and all adjacent residents within 1.000 linear feet of the
proiect site prior to the commencement of construction.
• Compliant handling procedures shall be identified..this shall include,
but shall not be limited to the posting of-signs at the project perimeters
identifying the APCD as the enforcement agencv and oitind their
address and telephone number,and furthdr.indicatina that all
complaints with regard to 6roiect related air quality shall be forwarded
to the District:
• A daily dust observation log shall be completed and submitted weekly
to the APCD and the Director of Community Development:
PC-62 Errata:The Planning Commission commented that there may be opportunities to
refine the proposed alignments of all on-site roadways to further minimize
encroachment into existing on-site tree stands and areas of biological resources.
The following mitigation measure addresses that opportunity:
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Ron Whisenand
September 16,2003
Mftiaation Measure 3.3-21..Prior to recordation of the FinaLMan.the
applicant shall submifa revised tentative subdivision map.to.the.Director
of Community Development The revised map shall-reflect a refinement of
the alignment of all on-siteto minimize to the extent possible
the_roadways'_encroachment into existing tree stands and areas of
biolodical resources:.
AP3 OASIS LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
AP3-29 Errata: The project proponent commented that the language of Mitigation
Measure 3:10-3 could be interpreted as assuming that construction of the
Bowden Ranch project would affect the structural integrity of the La Loma Adobe.
This was not the intent of the.Measure, which has been modified as follows to
reflect the potential affect and to identify a strategy to ensure the Adobe's
protection(NOTE: Mitigation Measure 3.1.0-3 was newly added with publication
of the FEIR. Only changes to that Measure are reflected.below):
Mitigation Measure 3.10-3. Prior to the first ground disturbing activity on
the project site the applicant shall fund an structural engineering analysis
of the La Loma Adobe.fer-#the expFess purpose of the analvsis.would_b_e
to et ete determine_if therewould-be anv.00ssbilitv.of
ground Home vibration cenerated.during aradind and construction
activities nedativelv.affecting the-Adobe's nee-oonsthuction structural
intecift.If.the analysis were to conclude that gradind and constniction
activities could& ade the Adobe..then a plan to protect the Adobe shall
tie funded tiv the applicant, and
shall be implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities.
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Aesthetics
Potential Impact 3.1-2:Potential for Mitigation Measure 3.1-1.Prior to the start of Director of Community.
adverse effect on a scenic vista. any grading and concurrent with submittal of Development
improvement plans;the applicant shall submit
to the Director of Community Development for
review and approval a Landscape Screening
Plan that illustrates the introduction of
landscape materials to help obscure views of
the project from areas to the north and west A
goal of the plan shall be to provide partial
screening of the project and to create a visual
transition from the developed character of the
site to the adjacent natural hillside.The
Landscape-Screening Plan shall include the
following elements:
• A minimum 30-foot wide swath of native
trees planted in'a natural-appearing form
along the northern perimeter of Lots 14
through 17,and Lots 20 and 21.This
planting shall avoid the appearance of a
linear row by undulating its vertical and
horizontal form and by mixing plant
varieties.Native shrubs shall be included
In the planting.Where this Mitigation
Measure conflicts with the Fire
Management Plan,the applicant shall
develop an alternative screening plan that
achieves the same goal.The City shall
have the sole responsibility to determine if
this Measure and the Fre Management
Plan are in conflict and to adjudicate the
adequacy of an alternative screening plan.
Trees shall be planted within the interior
of the project along all proposed
roadways and access easements.The trees
shall be planted after all project grading is
complete and prior to acceptance of
public improvement and building permit
issuance.The applicant shall maintain
trees-for oneYear after the project is
completed,or until the fronting lots have
been sold and the homes occupied,
whichever occurs last.
• A long-term maintenance program that
describes maintenance responsibilities,
protection measures,guaranteed access
to the planting areas,and vegetation
replacement measures shall be
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developed.The program shall be
incorporated as part of the development
CC&Rs.
• A proposed strategy that ensures the
long-term survival and preservation of the
planting.The proposal strategy shall
consider mechanisms such as easements,
deed restrictions,reconfiguring of lot
lines,homeowner associations,and public
dedication as a means to guarantee the
success of the planting.The strategy shall
avoid placing the responsibilityof long-
term maintenance in the hands of the
individual property owners.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-2.Prior to Issuance of Director of Community
the Grading Permit;the applicant shall submit Development and City Engineer
to the Director of Community Development for
review and approval subdivision improvement
plans and utility plans that demonstrate that
the proposed placement of utilities and
drainage structures and channels do not
conflict with or preclude implementation of
the proposed planting plan required in
Mitigation Measure 1.1-1.The improvement
plans shall place all drainage conveyance
systems underground to the greatest extent.
possible.If above-surface channels and
retention areas are unavoidable;grass-lined
channels,natural materials,and colored
surfaces shall be used to reduce visibility.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-3.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map,the applicant Development
shall submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language to be recorded against each lot as a
Deed Restriction.This language shall state that
future development of each of the lots require
that site grading be minimbW to the greatest
extent possible.-Floor elevations should
generally follow the natural landform .Stepped
foundations,drilled-pier and grade beams,and
other methods shall be used to -minimize
grading and reduce hillside scarring.
Unavoidable grading shall be contou-graded
where possible to avoid engineered,angular _
iandfonns. .
Mitigation Measure 3.1-4.Improvement. Director of Community
plans shall demonstrate that site development Development and City Engineer
grading for roads,access easements,utilities,
drainage,and other project features is
minimized to the greatest extent possible.
Required grading shall be contour-graded
where possible to avoid engineered,angular
landforms.All disturbed areas shall be
vegetated with appropriate seed or other
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plants to reduce erosion and to blend with the
surroundings,and shall be consistent with
applicable biological resource mitigation.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-5.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map,the applicant Development
shall submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language to be incorporated into a Deed
Restriction for each of the.lots and the project-
wide Covenants,Codes,and Restrictions
(CC&Rs).This language shall disclose that prior
to issuance of building permits for each of the
lots respective builders that the applicant shall
submit an application for and receive approval
of an Administrative Use Permit and
architectural review.The Deed Restriction or
project CC&Rs shall state that City review of
elevations is required and shall outline the
parameters specified below.Review shall
include any proposed retaining walls.The
elevations shall show at a minimum forms,
dimensions,exterior finish materials and colors,
as follows:
• Roofs shall be articulated and follow the
general shapes of the hills and avoid flat
planes which project against the
background in long straight lines or acute
,angles which may be considered intrusive
to the existing natural character of the
His and vegetation.
• Building colors shall be similar to
surrounding natural colors and no
brighter than a value of 6 in chroma and
on the Munsell Color Chart
• Exterior wall colors shall be limited to
muted earth tones.The use of white paint
shall be prohibited.
• Roof colors shall be limited to deep,
muted earth tones,deep muted reds,
browns,and grays and no brighter than a
value of 6 in chroma and on the Munsell
Color Sale Chart Shiny metal roofs,or
roofs colored bright orange,red or blue
shall be prohibited.
• Retaining walls shall be similar in color to
adjacent natural soil color and,shall
include landscaping if possible to reduce
visibility.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-6.Prior to Directorof Community"
recordation of the final Map,the applicant Development
shall submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language to be incorporated Into a Deed
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Restriction for each of the lou and the project-
wide Covenants,Codes,and Restrictions
(CC&Rs).This language shall require that lot-
specific landscape plans be submitted as part
of the Administrative Use Permit and
Architectural Review application for each
individual lot.The Deed Restriction and project
CC&Rs-shall outline the parameters specified
below.
The following requirements apply to all lou.
• Existing trees and vegetation shall be
e
preserved to the maximum extent
possible and shall adequately blend the
new development,including driveways
and outbuildings,to the existing
landscape.
Irrigated turf areas shall not be allowed
under the root zone of oak trees(rhe
outer edge of the root zone is one and
one-half times the distance from the trunk
to the drip-line of the tree).
In addition,the following requirements apply
to Lots 13 through 20.
• The plans shall delineate all proposed
fencing.Fencing'shall not be constructed
of solid,flat planes.Fence colors shall be
similar to surrounding natural colors and
no brighter than a value of 6 in chroma
and on the Munsell Color Scale.White
paint or other white materials shall be
prohibited.
• Palm trees and Italian Cypress are
prohibited.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-7.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map,the applicant Development
shall submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language to be incorporated into a Deed
Restriction for each of the lou and the project
wide Covenants,Codes,and Restrictions
(CC8d1).This language shall require that prior
to issuance of building permits for Lou 13
through 23 the applicant shall submit a
lighting plan to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval.The
Deed Restriction and project CC&Rs shall state
that City review of the lighting plan is required
and that the point source of all exterior lighting
shall be shielde_d_ from views to the north and
west
Potential impact 3.1-3:Potential for Mitigation Measure 3.1-8.Prior to Director of Community
degradation of the visual character or recordation of the Final Map and approval of Development
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quality of the site. Improvement Plans,the applicant shall submit Development
with the Improvement Plans a landscape and
revegetation plan which includes landscape
materials to help obscure views of the project
from areas within and near the site.The
landscape plan shall be in conjunction with
Mitigation Measure 1.1-1 and shall include the
following:
• Street trees shall be planted adjacent to
the development along the project side(s)
of Lizzie Street,Lime Court,Wilding Lane,
Woodland Drive;and Woodland Court.
Street trees shall be spaced'at irregular
intervals in keeping with naturally
occurring vegetation patterns.Trees
planted along Lizzie Street shall be
compatible with any applicable cultural
resource mitigation measures regarding
the historic setting of the La Loma Adobe.
• A revegetation plan shall be prepared for
the undeveloped portions of the site.The
plan shall address the long-tens
rehabilitation of the creek areas to a more
natural state,be consistent with any
historic plantings on the site,and maintain
the skyline value of the existing tree mass
as seen from off-site locations.The
revegetation plan shall be a collaborative
effort balancing'resources such as
aesthetics,biology and habitat,historic
values,recreational hiking opportunities,
erosion and sedimentation control,fire
protection,storm water and flooding,
maintenance and preservation.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-9.Prior to issuance of Director of Community
building permits for each lot an exterior Development
lighting shall be submitted to the Director of
Community Development for review and
approval.The plan shall indicate the use of low
level lighting only.The plan shall also indicate
the use of exterior lighting fixtures that are
shielded so as to ensure that there is no glare
off of each individual lot
Air Qualltlr
Potential Impact 3.2-1:The potential Mitigation Measure 3.2-1:Prior to issuance Air Pollution Control District
to generate a nuisance or increase air of the Grading Permit or approval of
emissions from on=and off-site sources Improvement Plans,whichever occurs first
associated with the project the applicant shall submit to the Air Pollution
Control District for review and approval a plan
for the control of fugitive dust during and
after construction.The plan shall include,but
not be limited to,the following measures:
• To the extent possible,minimization of the
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amount of area disturbed during
construction.
• Limitation of construction vehicles.
• The speed of all construction vehicles shall
not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved
surface.
• 'Should airborne dust be observed to leave
the construction site area,water from
water trucks or another source shall be
applied in sufficient quantities to reduce
those emissions.
• The designation of a person or persons to
monitor the dust control program and to
order increased watering or other
measures as necessary to prevent
transport of dust offsite.Their duties
should include holiday and weekend
periods when work may not be in progress.
• The name and telephone number of such
persons shall be provided to the APCD and
all adjacent residents within 1,000 linear
feet of the project site prior to the
commencement of construction.
• Compliant handling procedures shall be
identified.This shall include,but shall not
be limited to the posting of signs at the
project perimeters identifying the APCD as
the enforcement agency and citing their
address and telephone number,and
further indicating that all complaints with
regard to project related air quality shall be
forwarded to the District.
• A daily dust observation log shall be
completed and submitted weekly to the
APCD and the Director of Community
Development..
Mitigation Measure 32-2:Prior to the Air Pollution Control.District
Issuance of a Grading Permit,or approval of
Improvement Plans,whichever occurs first,the
applicant shall submit to the Air Pollution
Control District the name and telephone
number of a designated person or Persons to
monitor the dust control program and order
increased watering as necessary to prevent
transport of dust off site.Their duties shall
include holidays and weekend periods when
work may not be in progress.
Mitigation Measure 3.2-3:All diesel poweredDirector of Community
construction equipment including mobile and Development
.stationary equipment,"shall adhere to the
following:
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• All construction equipment shall be
maintained in proper tune according to
manufacturer's specifications.
• All off-road and portable diesel-powered
equipment shall be fueled with CARE-
certified motor diesel fuel.
• The use of diesel construction equipment
meeting,as a minimum,the California Air:
Resources Board's 1996 certification
standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel
engines shall be maximized.
Mitigation Measure 3.24:Prior to the Air Pollution Control District
issuance of a Grading Permit,or approval of
Improvement Plans,whichever occurs first,the
applicant shall submit to the Air Pollution
Control District a project site geological
evaluation.The study shall comply with the
requirements of the Air Resources Board's Air
Toxics Control Measure(ATOM)for
Construction,Grading,Quarrying,and Surface
Mining Operations.Alternatively,the applicant
shall comply with the ATCM for dust control.
Biological Resources
Paten"Impact 33-1.Potential to Mitigation Measure 3.3-1.The applicant shall Director of Community
directly impact sensitive habitats. offer to dedicate,that portion of the property Development
identified as 'Open Space Lot',as such lot is
ultimately configured by the development
approval process, to the City of San Luis
Obispo,or to an entity designated by the City
of San Luis Obispo, for permanent
conservation to protect serpentine bunch"grass,
grassland habitat among other things.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-2.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall Development and Manager of
submit to the Director of Community Natural Resources
Development for review and approval a revised
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.The Vesting
Tentative Map shall be revised to eliminate
encroachments into the creek setback areas
defined by the City of San Luis O_bispo's Creek_
Setback Ordinance,and into the identified
wetland area on Lot 8 plus an appropriate
buffer.Prior to recordation of the Final Map the
applicant shall also submit to the Director of
Community Development and the Natural
Resources Man ager for review and approval an
Enhancement Plan for the drainage crossing
Lots 4 and S.This plan shall,at a minimum,
Indicate a grading,planting,and maintenance
schedule far the drainage that would enhance
the drainage by the addition of riparian
plantings.This Enhancement Plan shall also
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include the transplanting of spreading rush
found on Lot 3 and elsewhere within the
development envelope to appropriate
locations within said drainage.
Potential lmpact 33-2.Potential to Mitigation Measure 3,3-3 Prior to recordation Director of Community
indirectly impact sensitive habitats of the Final Map,the applicant shall submit an Development
Environmental Education and Awareness
Program to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval.The
Program shall be recorded as a deed restriction
against each of the individual lots.The
applicant shall develop an Environmental
Education and Awareness Program in
consultation and coordination with the City to
distribute to prospective project site residents.
The program shall include a list of sensitive
resources at and near the project site,the
biological Importance of these resources,their
legal status and protection afforded under
various acts and policies,and penalties for
Violations of the noted acts and policies The
program shall also stress the importance of
resource avoidance and stewardship through
trail fidelity and trail maintenance.The
program shall be implemented at the time that
Individual lots are sold..
Mitigation Measure 33-4.The applicant shall Manager of Natural Resources
develop Interpretive and restrictive use
signage for the trail system linking the project
site and Reservoir Canyon via the Santa Lucia
Range.Signage shall summarize the Items as
part of Mitigation Measure 33-3.The City shall
install the signage at the time that project lots
Are sold..Appropriate fencing(e.g,split-rail)
should also be considered to restrict off-trail
usage and minimize impacts to sensitive
habitat near trails.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-5.All construction Director of Community
activity on lots 7,9,22,and 23(adjacent to the Development
butterfly over wintering habitat)shall be
avoided during the monarch over-wintering
period of November through February.The
overwintering area should be managed as a
natural biotic community complete with a
normalcomplement of insects.Covenants,
Codes,and Restrictions(CC&Rs)shall be
developed by the applicant and recorded prior
to the Final Map,in coordination with the City
of San Luis Obispo,to minimize the impacts of
pesticide and/or biocides on monarch habitat
Within individual lots during and after
development
Potential Impact 33-3.Potential to Mitigation Measure 33.6.The applicant shall Manager of Natural Resources
directly impact sensitive plant species work with a qualified restoration specialist,in
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directly impact sensitive plant species coordination with the City,to identify potential
off-site restoration sites for the propagation of
San Luis Obispo County morning glory and
Hoffmann's sanide.Potential sites may include
those open space areas containing physical.
characteristics appropriate for the species.
Holland(2001)suggested a3 to 1 mitigation
ratio(e.g.,plant for plant,or acre for acre)fo"r
San Luis Obispo County morning glory:Similar
ratios may be acceptable for Hoffmann's
sanide:The applicant shall retain an approved
restoration specialist to monitor the mitigation
site for a period of 3 years.Terms and
conditions of the off-site mitigation effort shall
be detailed within a Mitigation and Monitoring
Plan prepared by the applicant and approved
by the City.
Potential Impact 334.Potential to Mitigation Measures 3.3-3 and 33-. Director of Community
indirectly impact sensitive plant Development and Manager of
series, Natural Resources
Potential Impact 33-5.Potential to Mitigation Measure 33-7:Not more than 72 Manager of Natural Resources
directly impact sensitive wildlife hours prior to the start of any on-site grading,a
speam qualified wildlife biologist,approved by the
City,shall trap and translocate woodrats from
non-grassland habitats(riparian,oak
woodland,scrub)to be graded The qualified
biologist shall determine receptor sites,with
consideration given to habitat suitabilityand
proximity to the project site.Animals may be
held in captivity,at the discretion of the
qualified biologist until such time that site
grading is complete.Animals would then be
released to the projectsite within suitable
habitat,as determined by the qualified
biologist
Mitigation Measure 33-8.Not more than one Manager of Natural Resources
week prior to the start of any on-site
construction,the applicant shall retain a
qualified biologist,approved by the City,to
conduct a.nighttime survey for CRLF within
those portions of the project site planned for
d_iisturbance(Le,grading).If CRLF are found
Within the planned project site disturbance
areas during the survey,the applicant shall not
proceed with site development until such time
that the USFWS has been contacted consulted,
and all recommendations of the USFWS
implemented to mitigate impacts to the
species.Measures required by the U%WS to
Mitigate potential impacts to CRLF and/or CRLF
habitat might include avoidance,seasonal
activity restrictions,or on-site habitat
enhancement or protection or off-site habitat
acquisition and/or enhancement
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Mitigation Measure 33-9.Not more than one Manager of Natural Resources
week prior to the start of any on-site
construction,the applicant shall retain a
qualified biologist approved by the City,to
conduct a survey for western spadefooi toads
within those portions of the project site
planned for disturbance(ice,grading).If toads
are found within the planned project site
disturbance areas during the survey,the
applicant shall not proceed with.site
development until such time that the CDFG
has been contacted,consulted;and all
recommendations of the CDFG implemented
to mitigate impacts to the species.Measures
required by the CDFG to mitigate potential
impacts to toad and/or toad habitat might
include avoidance,seasonal activity
restrictions,or on-site habitat enhancement or
protection or off4lte habitat acquisition and/or
enhancement
MitigationMeasure 33-10;If any on-site Manager of Natural Resources
grading is to occur within the months of March
through mid-August the applicant shall retain
a qualified biologist,approved by the City,to
conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting
birds within the project site no more than 1
week prior to planned grading.All active nests
found shall be marked(flagged,staked)by the
biologist.Nests shall not bedirectly disturbed
(e.g,by grading within a certain proximity of
tree removals)until such time.that nestlings
have fledged from(left)the nest as
determined by the monitoring biologist
'Mitigation Measure 33-11.If project site tree Manager of Natural Resources_
removal is to occur within the months of
January through August the applicant shall
retain a qualified biologist to conduct pre-
construction surveys,for nesting birds within
the trees to be removed All trees supporting
active nests shall be dearly flagged by the
qualified biologist These trees may not be
removed until such time that the qualified
biologist determines that the nest is no longer
active,and that nestlings have fledged from
the nest
Mitigation Measure 3.3-12.Prior to Manager o(Natural Resources
recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval a revised
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.The Map
shall be revised to completely avoid the
locations of live MSS,MSS shell fragments,and
MSS habitat together with appropriate buffers
to protect these areas and ensure their
connection to the Open Space of the project
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for MSS dispersal purposes.The Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map shall also be revised
to identify portions of Lot 13 for use as MSS
habitat and enhancement thereof.The
feasibility of this mitigation shall be
determined solely by the City of San Luis
Obispo.However,prior to the onset of any
clearing or grading activities,the applicant
shall obtain any needed approvals from the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service,and
submit evidence of said permit(s)to the
Director of Community Development
Mitigation Measure 3.3-13.Covenants, Manager of Natural Resources
Codes,and Restrictions(CC&Rs)shall be
developed by the applicant and recorded prior
to recordation of the Final Map,in coordination
With appropriate City of San Luis Obispo staff,a
qualified biologist,and USFWS staff,to
minimize the impacts of post-development
land use and alteration,grassland mowing
activities,and property-owner pesticide and/or
biocide use,on MSS and MSS habitat within
individual,project-site lots during and after
development
Mitigation Measure 33-14.The applicant Manager of Natural Resources
shall develop information on MSS for the
Environmental Education and Awareness
Program(identified in Mitigation Measure 33-
3)In consultation and coordination with the
City and USFWS to distribute to prospective
project site residents.Program information
shall Include information on MSS and MSS
habitat at and near the project site,the
biological importance of such resources,their
legal status and protection afforded under
various acts and policies,and penalties for
violations of these noted acts and policies.This
program shall also stress the importance of
MSS and MSS habitat avoidance and
stewardship through trail fidelity and trail
maintenance.
As part of Mitigation Measure 33-4,the
applicant shall develop interpretive and
restrictive use signage,which protects MSS and
MSS habitat,for the trail system linking the
project site and Reservoir Canyon via the Santa
Lucia Range.The City shall install the signage
at the time that project lots are sold.
Appropriate fencing(e.g.,split-rail)should also
be considered to restrict off-trail usage and
minimize impacts to MSS and MSS habitat near
trails.
Mitigation Measure 33-15.Prior to Manager of Natural Resources
recordation of the Final Map,and as part of
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Mitigation Measures 3.3-3 and 3.3-4,the
applicant shall submit the Environmental
Education and Awareness Program information
and MSS signage information to the Director of
Community Development for review and
approval This program shall be implemented
at the time individual lots are sold.
Potential Impact 33-6.Potential to Mitigation Measures 3.3-13,33-4,11.3-5,33- Director of Community
indirectly impact sensitive wildlife 14. Development and Manager of
species. Natural Resources
Potentiai Impact 3:3-7.Potential to Mitigation Measure 3.3-16.Prior to Director of Community
directly impact on-site trees. recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall Development and Manager of
submit to the Director of Community Natural Resources
Development for review and approval a tree
mitigation plan.The tree,mitigation plan shall
identifying a palette,planting locations and
methods,and specifying monitoring and
contingency measures.The plan shall identify
the reply i ng of a minimum of 140 individual
trees and shrubs on the project site of
indigenous species suited for the site
conditions.The palette may include,but shall
not tie limited to,western sycamore;coast rive
oak and California bay.This measure is
supported by the applicant's proposed
mitigation of the planned removal of a
minimum of 48 trees.The timing of
replacement planting shall be as approved by
the Director of Community Development..
Mitigation Measure 33-17.Prior to any Director of Community
ground disturbing activity within the project Development and Manager of
site,the applicant shall erect exclosure fencing Natural Resources
around all significant trees(defined here as all
native trees in excess of 3 inches dbh)with a
reasonable chance for damage during site
development.The trees to be saved shall also
be marked by a qualified biologist.Fencing
shall be highly visible(e.g,orange snow fence
or similar),and shall completely encircle the
drip line(i.e,lateral extent of tree's leaves)of
each fenced tree.No vehicular traffic or
construction equipment shall be allowed
within any of the exclosed areas.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-1&The applicant Director of Community
shall retain a qualified biologist,botanist,or Development and Manager of
arborist to periodically inspect the form and Natural Resources
function of each erected exclosure fence
required by.Mitigation Measure 33-17.The
qualified biologist,botanist,or arborist shall
have the authority to require the applicant's
contractor to repair or reconfigure enclosure.
fencing to best protect tree resources.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-19.Excavation, Director of Community
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including trenching and boring,shall not be Development and Manager of
allowed within the enclosed areas of significant Natural Resources
trees.
Mitigation Measure 3-3-20.1 f Mitigation Director of Community
Measure 3.3-18 and 3.3-19 are not feasible,the Development and Manager of
applicant(or contractor)shall minimize root Natural Resources
zone and other tree impacts within enclosure
zones by implementing the mitigation
measures and best management practices
detailed by Holland et al.(2000).
Recommendations include.
• Boring through root zones,rather than
trenching;
• Minimizing the number of trenches
• Conserving topsoll for replacement
following site work
• Irrigating trees prior to root zone work
• Temporarily covering exposed roots with
wet burlap;
• Cutting rather than ripping tree roots;
• Preserving drainage patterns around trees.
The feasibility of Mitigation Measure 33-20
shall be-determined solely by the City.
Mitigation Measure 33-21.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall Development and Manager of
submit to the Director of community Natural Resources
Development Covenants,Codes,and
Restrictions(CC&Rs).The CC&Rs shall.be
recorded concurrently with the Final Map and
shall include provisions to ensure protection of
significant tree resources within individual lots
during and after all construction activities.
Mitigation Measure 33-22.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map the applicant Development and Manager of
shall submit a revised tentative subdivision Natural Resou_rtes
map to the Director of Community
Development The revised map shall reflect a
refinement of the alignment of all on-site
roadways to minimize to the extent possible
the roadways'encroachment into existing
tree stands and areas of biological resources.
Cultural Resources
Potential Impact 3.4-1.Potential to Mitigation Measure 34-1.All design-)evel Director of Community
disturb,destroy,or adversely affect the engineering and construction drawings"shall Development
integrity of cultural(pfehistoric, be prepared in consultation with an
historic)resources on or adjacent to the archaeologist,acceptable to the City.Facilities,
project site. staging areas,and any activity involving
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project site.. ground disturbance shall be located to avoid
resources determined to be significant.To
ensure that no inadvertent damage occur to
cultural resources,the cultural resource
boundaries shall be marked as exclusion zones
both on construction drawings and on the
ground.Construction supervisory personnel
shall be notified bf the existence of these
resources and shall be required to keep
personnel and equipment away from these'
areas.The qualified archaeologist,acceptable
to the City,shall be notified prior to initiation of
construction activities.periodic monitoring of
cultural resources to be avoided shall be
completed by the qualfied archeologist to
ensure that no inadvertent damage to the
resources occur as a result of construction or
construction-related activities.The timing and
frequency of this monitoring shall be at the
discretion of the qualified archaeologist.
Mitigation Measure.3A-2.The Gibson Report, Director of Community
an archaeological survey,was prepared forth_the Development
proposed project and recommended,"a.
historic archaeologist...review the grading
plans and possibly conduct archaeological
monitoring during grading.Historic review,
documentation including photographs and
mapping will need to be done priorto grading
[accomplished by Chattel Report].The historic.
review may also identify areas where
archaeological monitoring may be necessary of
construction grading"(Gibson Report,page 6):
The Gibson Report continues:
In the rare event,if during construction
excavation,any intact prehistoric or historic
cultural materials are unearthed work in that
area should halt until they an be examined by
a qualified archaeologist and appropriate
recommendations made as outlined in
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.In
such an event,contact the San Luis Obispo City
planning Department or a qualified historic
archaeologist
Mitigation Measure 3A-3.If feasible,road Director of Community
sections,including street width,curb,gutter Development
and sidewalk,should be designed to preserve
and enhance the rural character of the existing
project site.Use of the narrowest possible,
asphalt-paved road width,rolled concrete
curb-and-gutter,and elimination of sidewalks
further addresses potential impacts to the
setting of the La Loma Adobe by retaining,to
the extent feasible,the rural character of the
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existing project site.
Energy and Minerals
Potential Impact 35-1.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.5-1:Landscaping plans Director of Community
to conflict with adopted energy for individual lou shall include shade trees Development
conservation plans. along the southwestern side of the houses to
reduce summer cooling needs.in addition,the
following measures would betaken:
a. All glazing shall be dual-paned.
b. Wall and ceiling insulation shall exceed
Title 24 energy standards to the
satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
c. Appliances, furnaces; water heaters; and
lighting shall be high-efficiency and
energy conserving to the satisfaction of
the Director of Community Development.
d. The project shall use energy efficient
lighting.
Potential Impact 3.54.The potential Mitigation Measure 3S-1. Director of Community
to use non-renewable resources in a Development
wasteful and inefficient manner.
Geology,Soils,and Seismicity
Potential Impact 3.6-1.The exposure Mitigation Measure 3.6.1.Groundshaking City Engineer
of people or structures to potential hazards to people,strictures,and property
substantial adverse geologic or soil cannot be eliminated;however,they can be
effects;including risk of loss,injury,or reduced through implementation of the
death. following mitigation
• Cut and fill operations at the project site
shall be consistent with all
recommendations made by the project
geotechnical engineer,and City
regulations.Only clean material
recommended and approved by the
geotechnical engineer and approved by
the City shall be used..
• Structures shall be designed in
accordance with all building design
requirements as established by the
Uniform Building Code(UBC)of 1997,
which has been adopted by the City of
San Luis Obispo in the Building and
Construction Ordinance,Title IS,Chapters
15.02&1 S.04.
Design and construction of foundations
and paved areas shall conform to all
relevant seismic regulations and
recommendations made by state-licensed
civil,geotechnical,and structural
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engineers for the specific project.
• New utilities shall be designed to
withstand the expected ground motion of
an earthquake in the vicinity of the project
site.
Potential Impact 3.6.2.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.6-2.Erosion control City Engineer
for substantial soil erosion. Best Management Practices(BMPs)must be
implemented during the construction period
to prevent extensive"soil erosion and loss'of
topsoil during the construction period.Erosion
control BMPs are required under the statewide
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System(NPOES)General Construction Permit.
NPDES permit requirements are further
described in Section 3.8,Hydrology,of this EIR.
Erosion control practices to be implemented
during the construction period include the
prohibition of grading and earthwork during
the wet season(typically October 15 through
April 15)and the utilization of soil stabilization
techniques such as photodegradable erosion
control blankets and hydro seeding.The
Measure shall be implemented in conjunction
with Mitigation Measure 3.8-1.
Mitigation Measure 3.6-3.Immediately Director of Community
following construction of all subdivision Development and City Engineer
Improvements,all remaining bare areas with
exposed soils shall be planted with grass or
appropriate vegetation to Promote the natural
stabilization of site soils and reduce soil loss.
For purposes of this mitigation measure site
improvements include rough grading,
installation of all utility and infrastructure
systems,and construction of all streets and
sidewalks.
Potential Impact 3.6-3.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.6.4.Foundations, City Engineer
construction of buildings and pavement,and sidewalks shall be designed in
structures atop expansive soils. accordance with 511 recommendations made.
by the project soil engineer and geotechnical
engineer including the placement of non-
expansive material beneath slabs and
increasing the depth and reinforcement of
foundation elements.
Potential Impact 3.6-4.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.&S.Foundations, City Engineer
construction of buildings or structures pavements;underground utilities,and
atop settlementprone soils. sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance
with'all recommendations made by project
soils and geotechnical engineers.
Recommendations made In the project Soils
Engineering report include the complete
removal of all fill material and the
recompaction of building and improvement
areas prior to construction.
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Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potential impact 3.7-1.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.7-11.Prior to issuance of City Engineer
to cause injury or harm to employees the Grading Permit the applicant shall submit.
or the public from construction to the Director of Community Development for
operations at the site,including review and approval a site construction safety
operation of construction equipment, plan.The purpose of the plan shall be to ensure
movement of soil,and public access public safety during all phases of project
construction areas. construction through:
• The installation of safety signage,placed
as appropriate within the project area,
that warns of risks associated with on-site
construction activities and outlines
measures to be taken to ensure safe use of
on-site trails near construction areas and
avoidance of active construction
equipment
The installation of temporary safety
fencing to restrict or prevent public access
to active on-site construction sites or
equipment,as well as to'funnel'hikers
directly_ to hillside trails and trail access
points
• The temporary restriction of public access
to site trails when heavy equipment is
being used or particularly dangerous
construction operations are being
conducted
Potential Impact 3.7-2.The potential Mitigation Measure 3.7-2.Prior to issuance of City Engineer
to cause injury or harm to employees, the Grading Permit the applicant shall submit
the public or the environment from to the Director of Community Development for
construction activities which may review and"approval a safety plan.The purpose
release hazardous substances that may of the pian is to minimize the ogmure of the
be already present in the soils at the public to potentially hazardous materials
project siteduring all phases of project construction
through:
Appropriate methods(e.g,Best
Management Practices)and approved
containment and spill-control practices
(e.g.,spill control plan)for construction
chemical and materials on-site
• Safety signage,placed as appropriate
within the project area,that warns of risks
associated with on-Ate construction
materials and outlines measures to be
taken to ensure safe use of on-site trails
near construction areas and avoidance of
construction materials
• Temporary safety fencing to restrict or
prevent public access to active on-site
construction materials or chemicals,as
well as to'funnel'!hikers directly to
hillside trails and trail access points
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• Temporary restriction of public access to
site trails when fueling or chemicals are in
use
Potential Impact 3.7-4.Potential to Mitigation Measure 3.7-3.Prior to Director of Community
increase the risk to project site homes recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall Development
and homeowners from falling trees and submit to the Director of Community
tree limbs. Development for review.and approval,a copy
of the proposed Covenants,Codes,and
Restrictions(CC&Rs)for the project The CC&Rs
shall include a provision for the on-going
minimization of on-site dangers from falling
trees and tree limbs.On-going minimization of
on-site dangers from falling tees and tree limbs
shall be the responsibility of the projects
homeowners'association.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Potential Impact 3.8-7.Alterations in Mitigation Measure 3.8-1.Prior to issuance of City Engineer
drainage pattems and grading during the Grading Permit or approval of
the construction period could result in improvement plans,the applicant shall submit,
construction-related erosion problems. to the Director of Public Works for review and
approval a detailed erosion control plan(ECP)
ero
to mitigate sion and sedimentation impacts
during the construction period.The detailed
ECP shall be accompanied by a written .
narrative and 6e approved by the Director of
Public Works.At a minimum,the ECP and
written narrative should include the following:
• A proposed schedule of grading activities,
monitoring,and infrastructure milestones
In chronological format;
• Identification of critical areas of high
erodibility potential and/or unstable
slopes;
• Soil stabilization techniques such as short-
term biodegradable erosion control
blankets:and hydroseeding should be
utilized.Silt fences should be installed
downslope of all graded slopes.Straw
wattles or another appropriate BMP
should be installed in the flow-path of
graded areas receiving concentrated
flows,as well as around storm drain inlets-,
Description of erosion control measures
on slopes;lots,and streets;
Contour and spot elevations indicating
runoff patterns before and after grading;
• Filter systems at catch basins(drop inlets)
In public streets as a means of sediment
control;and
a The post-construction inspection of all
drainage facilities for accumulated
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sediment and the clearing of these
drainage structures of debris and
sediment
Mitigation Measure 3.8-2.The applicant shall City Engine_er
comply with NPDES General Construction
Activities Storm Water Permit Requirements
established by the CWA.Pursuant to the
NPDES Storm Water Program,an application
for coverage under the statewide General
Construction Activities Storm Water Permit
(General Permit)must be obtained for project
development.It is the responsibility of the
project applicant to obtain coverage prior to
.site construction.
The applicant can obtain coverage under the
General Permit by filing a Notice of Intent(N01)
with the State Water Resource Control Board's
(SWRCB)Division of Water Quality.The filing
shall describe erosion control and storm water
treatment measures to be implemented during
and following construction and provide a
schedule for monitoring performance.These
BMPs would serve to control point and non-
point source(NPS)pollutants in storm water
and constitute the project's SWPPP for
construction activities.While the SWPPP would
include several of the same components as the.
ECP,the SWPPP would also include BMPs for
preventing the discharge of other NPS
pollutants besides sediment(such as paint
concrete,etc.)to downstream waters.
Potential Impact 3.8-2.Development Mitigation Measure 3.8-3.Prior to City Engineer
of the proposed project could result in recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall
an increase in peak discharge at submit to the Director of Public Works for
downstream drainage facilities. review and approval a plan to mitigate
increases in peak discharge.All drainage
improvements must be constructed in
accordance with Section 7.2 of the City s
Drainage Design Manual.The plan shall adhere
to one of several design alternatives:
Alternative 1:Improve the entrance to the
Lizzie Court culvert entrance so that l 0-year
event or greater would not over top the culvert
headwall and/or creek banks(this
improvement is proposed by the project
applicant).
Alternative 2:Demonstrate.with more detail
to the City's satisfaction that Individual
detention tanks are appropriate on.the site
(this alternative is proposed by applicant).
Alternative 3:Construct off-channel open
detention basin(s)on the project site to reduce
flows to the culvert entrance.These ponds
differ from the individual detention tanks in
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that they capture runoff from several lots
rather than just one,and are.open as opposed
to subsurface.
The applicant shall confer with the Director of
Public Works prior to preparation of the plan
for the purpose of receiving specific direction
regarding which alternative would be
acceptable to the City.
Alternative l:Improve the Uzzie Court
Storm Drainage Entrance Structure.The
applicant has proposed.raising the head wall at
the Lizzie Court culvert entrance to increase:
capacity:The 1 0-year post project flow in Sub-
basin C is 119 ds(3.37 m'/sec).In order for the
culvert entrance under inlet control conditions
to carry this flow it has been estimated that the
headwall must be raised a minimum of 15 feet
on all sides of the creek If possible the
headwall should be raised between 2 and 3
feet to gain additional capacity and account for
possible debris problems.The design for the
extension of the headwall shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Public Works
Department
Alternative 2:Demonstrate Viability of the
Detention Tank System to the Caty.The
detention tank system shall be designed in
detail with the subdivision improvement plans
and submitted to the City for approval.At a
minimum,the detention tanks should have the
following features:
• All outlets for each tank shall be shown.A
gravity line with a slope of no less than 1
percent must drain each tank
• Each tank must have an emergency
spillway or outlet in case of dogging.
The tanks must be shown to have enough
volume over the duration of longer period
storms such as a 12-hour rainfall event
The applicant shall require that alegal
document be recorded against each lot
that relieves the City of San Luis Obispo
from any maintenance or other
responsibilities in the event that these
systems fail and/or cause any flooding
downstream.
Alternative 3:Off Channel Open Detention
Ponds.The off-channel open detention ponds
Would be constructed adjacent to proposed
Lots 3,4,and 5,and possibly within open space
lot 24.The pond(s)would serve to temporarily
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detain runoff and decrease peak discharge at
downstream drainage facilities so_ that a 25--
year event does not overtop the existing
channel bank or culvert headwall.The
detention ponds may also function to improve
water quality by allowing sediments and
particulates to settle out of storm water prior to
discharge to downstream drainage facilities
(please refer to Impact 3.8-3 and Mitigation
Measure 3.8-4 for more details on the water
quality aspects of the ponds).The detention
ponds shall be designed to comply with
applicable City drainage design standards and
at a minimum have the following features:
• Each pond should include an outlet
structure to allow the basin to drain.
completely within 24 hours.
• Each pond shall be designed with an
emergency spillway that can pass the 100-
year storm event with i-foot freeboard
between the design water surface
elevation and the top of the embankment..
• The detention ponds shall be elongated to
maximize the flow length between inlet
and outlet structures.
• The ponds shall be designed to prevent
frequent resuspension of deposited
sediments and have a storage volume
sufficient to detain average seasonal flows
for about five minutes:
• All storm drain outfalls shall be equipped
with energy dissipaters to avoid erosion of
the ponds.
• The ponds shall be planted with grass or
appropriate emergent vegetation.
• An easement reservation for the
homeowners association would be
necessary to ensure maintenance access.
Potential impact 34-3.Project Mitigation Measure 3.8.4.It is recommended City Engineer
development could result in an that storm water detention ponds,rather than
Increase in non-point source(NPS) underground detention tanks,be incorporated
Pollutant to receiving water$. into the project drainage system(Mitigation
Measure 3.8w3).These ponds should be
designed to improve water quality by allowing
sediments and particulates to settle prior to
discharging to downstream waterways.By
detaining runoff,the detention ponds would
allow for some pollutant removal through
infiltration and vegetative uptake.Many
pollutants in storm water,including lead,
copper,zinc,phosphorus,and hydrocarbons
are associated with sediment and fine
particulates.Thus,the ability of a storm water
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practice to remove many nutrients,trace
metals,and hydrocarbons is largely related to
its ability to remove suspended sediment and
particulates.Refer to Mitigation Measure 3.83
for-general detention pond design guidelines.
Mitigation Measure 3.8-5.Prior to issuance of City Engineer
the Grading Permit the applicant shall submit
to the Director of Public Works for review and
approval a plan that incorporates grassed
swales(bMiilters)into the project drainage
system for runoff conveyance and filtering of
pollutants.The preliminary project grading and
drainage plan indicates that runoff would be.
conveyed from each parcel to roadside ditches
via a series of drainage swales.Rather than.
have concrete drainage swales to transport the.
runoff to roadside ditches,these swales shall
be lined with grass or appropriate vegetation
to encourage the biofiltration of sediment,
phosphorus,trace metals,and pevoleum from
runoff prior to discharge into the formal
drainage network General design guidelines
relevant to optimizing the pollutant removal
mechanisms of grassed swales are:1)a dense,
uniform growth of fine-stemmed herbaceous
plants for optifn filtering of pollutants,2)
vegetation that is tolerant to the water,
climatological,and soil conditions of the
project site is preferred;3)grassed swales that
maximize water contact with the vegetation
and soil surface have the potential to
substantially.improye removal rates,
particularly of soluble pollutants;and 4)
pollutant removal efficiency is increased as the
flow path length is increased.General
maintenance guidelines for biofilters are
discussed in Mitigation Measure 3.8-6.
Mitigat[on•Measure 3.84.Prior to issuance of City Engineer
the Grading Permit or approval of
improvement plans,the applicant shall submit
to the Director of Community Development
and Director of Public Works for review and
approval a long-term storm water pollution
prevention plan(SWPPP)to protect storm
water quality after the construction period.
The SWPPP shall include the following
additional BMPs to protect storm water
quality:
• Proper maintenance of parking lots and
other paved areas can eliminate the
majority of litter and debris washing into
storm drains and thus,entering local
waterways.Regular sweeping is a simple
and effective BMP aimed at reducing the
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amount of litter in storm drain inlets(to
prevent clogging)and public waterways
(for water quality).The project applicant
shall enter into an agreement with the
City of San Luis Obispo to ensure this
maintenance is completed prior to
approval of improvement plans or final
maps.
• Proper maintenance of biofilters is
essential to maintain functionality.The
maintenance of biofhers on the project
site would be the responsibility of a
homeowner's association for the
proposed project The homeowner's
association would be responsible for the
following biofilter maintenance:1)Regular
mowing to promote growth and increase
density and pollutant uptake(vegetative
height should be no more than 8 inches,
cuttings must be promptly removed and
properly disposed of);2)Removal of
sediments year-round when they build up
to 6 inches at any spot,cover biofilter
Vegetation,or otherwise interfere with
biofilter operation;and 3)Reseeding of
biofilters as necessary,whenever
maintenance or natural processes create
bare spots.
If storm water detention ponds or
underground detention tanks are
incorporated into the project drainage
system,proper maintenance is necessary
to ensure their effectiveness at preventing
downstream drainage problems and
promoting water quality.The
maintenance of the detention ponds or
underground detention tanks would be
the responsibility of the homeowner's
association.Necessary detention
pond/tank maintenance includes:1)
Regular inspection during the wet season
for sediment buildup and dogging of
inlets and outlets;2)Regular
(appro)dmately once a year)removal of
basin sediment and 3)if an open
detention basin is used,mowing and
maintenance of pond vegetation(replant
or reseed as necessary to control erosion.
Maintenance reports shall be submitted
annually to City's Public Works
Department.
• The applicant shall prepare informational
literature and guidance on residential
BMPs to minimize pollutant contributions
from the proposed development.This
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information shall be distributed to all
residences at the project site.At a
minimum the information should cover.l)
General information on biofilters and
detention ponds for residents concerning
their purpose and importance of keeping
them free of yard cuttings and leaf litter;2)
Proper disposal of household and
commercial chemicals;3)Proper use of
landscaping chemicals;4)Clean-up and
appropriate disposal of yard cuttings and
leaf litter,and 5)Prohibition of any
washing and dumping of materials and
chemicals into storm drains.
Land Use and Planning
Potential Impact 3.9-1:Potential to Mitigation Measure 3.9-1.Prior to Director of Community
conflict with adopted policies of the recordation of the final map the applicant shall Development
General Plan. submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval a
landscape plan for those portions of Lots 11
through 16.The plan shall provide for a
landscape palette that ensures a gradual visual
transition from the urban residential
development to the adjacent open space on
Lot 24.Installation and maintenance of the
landscape materials identified in the plan shall
be the responsibility of the future owners of
the subject lots and shall be governed by the
project's Covenants,Codes,and Restrictions
(CC&Rs)
Mitigation Measure 3.9-2.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall Development
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language for a deed restriction to be recorded
against each of the residential lots.The Deed
Restriction shall specifically allow the use of
Class A rated materials only.
Mitigation Measure 3.9-3.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the final map the applicant shall Development and Fire Marshall
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval
language for a deed restriction to be recorded
against each of the residential lot.The Deed
Restriction shall specifically require the
provision of adequate defensible space around
each of the homes to be built in accordance
with the Citys Fire Marshal.
Mitigation Measure 3.9-.Prior to Director of Community
recordation of the final map the applicant shall Development
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval a
graphic depiction of building envelopes for
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each of the residential lots that includes or is
adjacent to Eucalyptus trees.The map shall
indicate that no buildings may be sited closer
than 15 feet from the outside edge of the
canopy of any Eucalyptus tree.
Noise
Potent[al Impact 3.10-1.Construction Mitigation Measure 3.1.0-1.,Construction- Director of Community
noise at the project site. related noise impacts to sensitive receptors at Development
or near the project site would be minimized
and/or reduced using the following methods:
• Grading and construction work shall occur
during the weekdays only and not on
Saturday,Sunday,of Kolidays,consistent
With established City ordinances.
Feasible,appropriate noise-reducing
technology shall be used for on-site
machinery and equipment.
Mitigation Measure 3.10-3.Prior to the first Director of Community
ground disturbing activity on the project site Development
the applicant shall fund a structural,
engineering analysis of the La Loma Adobe.
The purpose of the analysis would be to
determine if there would be any possibility of
ground borne vibration generated during
grading and construction activities negatively
affecting the Adobe's pre-construction
structural integrity.If the analysis were to
conclude that grading and construction
activities could damage.the Adobe,then a
plan to protect the Adobe shall be funded by
the applicant,and shall be implemented prior
to any ground disturbing activities.
Population and Housing No"potentially significant impacts.
Public Services No potentially significant impacts.
Recreation
Potential impact 3.13-1.The potential Mitlgadon Measure 3.13-1.Prior to issuance Director of Community
to increase the use of existing of the Grading Permit the applicant shall Development
recreational facilities resulting in submit Site Improvement Plans to the Director
accelerated deterioration or the of Community Development for review and
construction of recreational facilities approval.The Plans shall provide for temporary
that could result in significant signage,to be installed during active project
environmental effects. construction and development operations,and
peimanent trail signage,which would tie
placed as appropriate.in the project area.The
signage would be posted at each of the
informal trailheads or trail access points on
Lizzie Street/COUM Wilding Lane,and
Woodland Drive/Court and would:
• Identify the trailhead,access points,and
trail path(s)ascending the foothills east of
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the project site
• Provide phone numbers and information
for hiker use,including City Police,Fire,
and Parks and Recreation Department.
contact phone numbers
• Provide appropriate safety and emergency
information for hiker use
Provide direction for responsible,safe,and
quiet use and access of trails,including
hours of operation
• Provide info about avoiding and
respecting on-'site natural resources such
as creek areas;wetlands,sensitive
vegetation,animal nests and habitat
• Describe the sensitive on-site wildlife,
plant,and habitat resources;such as
woodrat nests,wetlands areas,and
monarch butterfly habitat
Mitigation Measure 3.13-2.Prior to issuance. Director of Community
of the Grading Permit,the applicant shall Development
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval Site.
Improvement Plans.The Plans shall provide fo"r
the installation of small,environmentally
friendly and/or neutral waste bins for hiker
trash at the traiihead or trail access point(s),as
well as at appropriate points along the trails
accessing the foothills.The City(or community
association)would be designated to collect
garbage from these bins on a time schedule to
be determined as part of a mitigation and
monitoring plan.
Mitigation Measure 3.13-3.Prior to issuance Director of Community
of the Grading Permit the applicant shall Development
submit to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval Site
Improvement Plans.The Plans shall provide for
short-term bicycle parking at the trailheads or
trail access points to encourage hikers to bike
rather than drive to the site,and to alleviate
vehicle-parking concerns.
Transportation and Traffic No potentially significant Impacts.
Utilities and Service Systems
Potential impact 3.15-2.Potential for Mitigation Measure 3.1S-1.Prior to City Engineer
constructed homes to have water recordation of the Final Map or prior to
pressure at a level lower than that approval of improvement plans,whichever
required by the Uniform Building Code. occurs first,the applicant shall submit to the
Director of Community Development for
review and approval a plan to ensure that a
minimum of l S pounds per square inch(psi)of
water pressure will be attained within all future
homes to be constructed on the project site.All
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fixtures in all homes at all floor levels must
have a minimum of 15 psi.If required,
individual pressure booster pumps shall be
installed at each residential unit where the
minimum 15 psi cannot be met using the City's
water delivery system pressures.All booster
pumps required by this mitigation measure
must be permanently connected to PG&E
electrical service or another reliable source of
electricity.All booster pumps required by this
mitigation measure must also have installed
and maintained in operating condition an
alternative,automatically switched,electrical
supply to take over during periods of PG&E or
other reliable source system outages.
Altematidely,if portions of homes cannot
receive water at the minimum 40 psi,then
those portions of the homes shall not be
constructed..
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LAND5CAPE
ARCHITECTURE
AND PLANNING
22 September 2005
COMMU1'=.DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo,CA 93401
RE:Tentative Tract 2420 Map Extension Request,Resolution 9490,October 7,2003
To Whom It May Concern,
Based upon the October 7, 2005 date of expiration of the Tentative Tract Map for Tract 2420
Bowden Ranch Estates APN 002-352-018, this correspondence and accompanying application
represents the applicant's request for a map extension pursuant to the provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act
The extension request will simply.allow us adequate time to finalize the map and have it
scheduled before the City Council for their consent.
We appreciate your time and consideration, and.especially your positive response. Please let me
know if you have any additional questions, as we would be more than happy-to accommodate
,your request.
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BOWDEN RANCH,LP
Attachments: Planning Application
Oasis Associates,Inc.Check#8080$2,999.00
c: Bowden Ranch,LP
00-0083
805.541.4509
FAX 805.546.0525
3427 MIGUELITO CT
SAN LUIS'OBISPO
CAUFORNIA 93401
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Attachanent 5
Resolution "A"
RESOLUTION NO. (2005 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR FILING THE FINAL MAP
FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.2420 AT 1636 WOODLAND DRIVE'
(TE11-01)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION L Findings. That this.Council, after consideration of public testimony,
the subdivider's request, staff recommendations and reports thereon, found that the one-year time
extension is justified because:
1. The subdivider has made reasonable progress toward fulfilling tract
conditions.
2. This is the applicant's initial request for an extension, which is consistent with
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code, Section 16.16.180 that allows the
Council to extend the time for filing the final tract map for periods up to and
not exceeding three years.
3. The time extension is subject to the condition that the final map shall be.
prepared and improvements shall be constructed and installed in compliance
With the approved tentative tract map.
SECTION 2. Action. That a one-year time extension for filing the final map for
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2420 is granted to October 7; 2006, subject to the original
findings, conditions, and mitigation measures of tentative map approval, as specified in City
Council Resolution No. 9490(2003 Series).
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Machment 5
Resolution No. (2005 Series)
Page 2
On motion of , seconded by , and on
the following roll call vote:
APES:
NOES:
ABSENT:.
The foregoing-resolution was passed and adopted this 18`h day of October 2005.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:--
City Clerk Audrey Hooper
APPROVED`.
C orney Jonathan Lowell
PRicci\Res\TR2420 Time Ent rmiion Approve(TE 11-01)
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Attachment 6
Resolution "B"
RESOLUTION NO. (2005 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
.DENYING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR FILING THE FINAL MAP
FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2420 AT 1636 WOODLAND DRIVE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of public
testimony, the subdivider's request, staff recommendations and reports thereon, found that the
one-year time extension is not-justified because:
1: The subdivider has not made reasonable progress toward fulfilling tract
conditions; and
2. There are not extenuating circumstances that justify delays in proceeding
with the,final map.
SECTION 2. Action. That a one-year time extension for filing the final map for
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2420 is denied.
On motion of seconded by , and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES`
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Attachment 6
City Council Resolution No. (2004 Series)
Page 2
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 18`h day of October 2005.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
City C1erk.Audrey Hooper
APPROVED:
City Attorney Jonathan Lowell
PRicci\Res\TR2Q0 Time Extension Deny(TE 11-01)
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