Resolution - 2008-55RESOLUTION NO.2008-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ORANGEWOOD PARK MASTER
PLAN NO.4
ORANGEWOOD PARK MASTER PLAN NO. 4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
APPLICANT: City of West Covina
LOCATION: Orangewood Park
WHEREAS, the City is proposing to adopt a master plan amendment to construct soccer
fields at Orangewood Park. Two new soccer fields are proposed to replace the existing ball
field; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to establish a master plan to determine improvements
for the park; and
WHEREAS, the Community Services Commission and Planning Commission, upon
giving the required notice, did on the 81h day of July, 2008, conduct a duly advertised public
hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, upon giving the required notice, on the 19th day of
August, 2008, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said
request; and
WHEREAS, based on the evidence presented to the City Council, both oral and
documentary, the City Council finds as'follows:.
1. The proposed master plan is consistent with the City's General Plan policy for development
of a neighborhood park.
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan Environmental Quality
Element, which adopts as goals the provision of "adequate recreational facilities and
programs for the citizens of West Covina" and "the periodic evaluation of the facilities in
parks.
3. The project is a Categorical Exemption, Class 4 (Section 15304: Minor Alteration to Land)
pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA)
in that it consists of the installation of park improvements on land owned by the City for the
development of two soccer fields.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
1. On the basis of the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council approval of Orangewood Park Master Plan,
subject to the following conditions:
a. Final plans for the soccer fields shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Planning Department, Public Works Department, and Community Services Department
and shall be in substantial conformance with the location specified on the plans
reviewed by the Planning Commission, and Community Services Commission on July
8, 2008.
b. Prior to the commencement of construction, landscape plans shall be submitted to the
Planning Department and Maintenance Division for review and approval. The
landscaping plan., shall conform to the approved site plan and shall include the location
of existing tress and all new plant materials. No trees shall be removed unless
specifically enumerated on the proposed landscape plan.
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c. ' Plans for the park building shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review
and approval by the Planning Director.
d. Plans shall indicate 12' turnaround at the end of dead-end drive aisles.
e. Prior to the commencement of construction, all proposed light fixture specifications
shall be provided to the Planning Department. The Lighting Plan shall comply with the
Lighting Standards established in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2513, Revision
No. 6. Any new lighting shall be shielded and directed so as to prevent light from
shining into surrounding properties. If new lighting fixtures over ten feet in height are
proposed, a photometric plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Department and Engineering Division.
f. Plans for colors, materials and construction of any park equipment shall be reviewed by
the Planning Department and Building Division for compliance with applicable
regulations.
g. Grading and construction shall be designed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of the City Engineer Department and the Building Department. In
addition, grading and construction shall be completed in accordance with the West
Covina Municipal Code and the Uniform Building Code.
h. The grading and drainage is required to be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and
the project will .be required to comply with Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plans (SUSWMPS), as determined by the Public Works Department. In addition the
grading shall be completed in accordance with the West Covina Municipal Code and
the Uniform Building Code.
Grading plans required by Public Works shall be submitted to the Planning Department
for review. The grading plans shall identify all trees to be removed from the site.
Grading and construction activities shall comply with the City's grading and noise
ordinance. Requirements include, but are not limited to, restricting excavation, grading,
and other construction activities to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All
construction equipment shall have properly operating and maintained muffle.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6th day of June, 2008.
ATT S Mayor Sherri Lane
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ty Clerk Lai4ic - ii
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting held thereof on the 19th day of August 2008, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Hernandez, Sanderson, Touhey, L e
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Laurie Carrico
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