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Ordinance - 2261ORDINANCE NO.2261 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO.13-04 ZONE CHANGE NO.13-04 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT APPLICANT: Brandywine Homes and the Irvine Asset Group (Brett Whitehead) LOCATION: 3228, 3238 and 3244 Holt Avenue WHEREAS, there was filed with this Commission a verified application on the forms prescribed in Section 26-153 and 26-199 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for the reclassification from: "Residential Agriculture" to "Specific Plan" on that certain property generally described as follows: Assessor's Parcel Number 8480-002-051, 8400-002-052 and 8400-002-053, in the records of the Los Angeles County Assessor; and WHEREAS, local governments are authorized by Government Code section 65450 et seq., to prepare specific plans for the systematic implementation of the general plan; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan implements the policies of the General Plan by providing an orderly, functional and compatible land use pattern; and WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a General Plan Amendment (No. 13-04) and East Hills Master Plan Amendment Revision (No.13) to change the designation of the Land Use Element on the subject properties from designation on the subject property from "Residential Suburban" to "Medium Residential," and WHEREAS, the proposed zone change is requested to provide consistency between the General Plan and Zoning Map, and to establish zoning standards for the subject project; and WHEREAS, said zone change application is requested to allow for the development of 48 residential town -home units; and WHEREAS, consistent with this request, a precise plan (No.13-07) for the site plan and architecture has been submitted for the development of the project; and WHEREAS, consistent with this request, the applicant has also requested a tentative tract map (TTM 72579) for the subdivision of the "Project Site" to consolidate three (3) contiguous parcels and to create residential condominium units for the development of 48 town -home units and a tree removal permit (TR No. 13-09) to remove significant trees; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 13" day of May, 2014, conduct a duly noticed public hearing to consider said application and did give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, in order to allow the applicant additional time to address the concerns raised by the residents in the vicinity of the project, at its regular meeting held on the 13th day of May, 2014 the Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing to their regularly scheduled meeting for May 27, 2014, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon continuation of the public hearing did on the 27t" day of May, 2014, conduct a duly advertised public hearing to consider said application and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 14-5614 recommending the approval of Zone Change No. 13-04; and Ordinance No. 2261 Page 2 WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 17'h day of June, 2014, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by the Planning Commission, Planning Department, and other interested parties; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the City Council and in its behalf reveal the following facts: 1. The project consists of a development plan for the construction of 48, two-story residential town -home units that include 38 three -bedroom units and 10 four - bedroom units on a 5.35-acre property. 2. The project includes a General Plan amendment to change the Land Use designation from "Residential Suburban" to "Medium Residential" to allow a multi -family development. 3. The project includes an amendment to the East Hills Master Plan to amend the land use designation from "Residential Suburban" to "Medium Residential." 4. The project includes a zone change requesting to change the zone from "Residential Agriculture" to "Specific Plan" that allows for 48 residential units. The specific plan will allow for maximum site coverage of 25 percent. 5. The project includes a precise plan for the architecture and site plan layout for the proposed project. 6. The applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract map to consolidate three lots and subdivide the site into 48 condominium lots and a tree removal permit. 7. Findings necessary for approval of a zone change are as follows: a. There are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective to warrant other or additional zoning. b. The proposed change of zone will not adversely affect adjoining property as to value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area. C. A change of zone will be in the interest or furtherance of the public health, safety, and general welfare. d. The approval of such a change of zone will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan so adopted by the City. e. The approval of such a zone change is consistent with the General Plan or applicable specific plans. 8. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, a MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT has been prepared indicating that although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect due to mitigating measures. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. Based on the evidence presented, and the findings set forth, the above Zone Change No. 13-04 is hereby found to be consistent with the City's General Plan and the land uses permitted within said zone classification as follows: Ordinance No. 2261 Page 3 a. The proposed zone change will facilitate the development of 48 residential town - home units. Most of the cities located within the San Gabriel Valley are built -out cities and developable land has become almost non-existent. As the population continues to grow, it becomes challenging in continuing the same land use pattern that the City had at the time it incorporated. As such, new housing opportunities are being provided through lot consolidation, vacant and excess parcels of land that are underutilized. The City of West Covina has not completed a comprehensive evaluation of land uses and growth projections for decades. As such, there are changed conditions since the existing zoning became effective to warrant a zone change to accommodate the growing housing demand. b. An environmental study, in compliance with CEQA, has been prepared determining that mitigation measures are required. The mitigation measures serve to prevent adverse impacts on surrounding land uses, and service systems. In addition, the proposed zone change will not adversely affect adjoining property value and will not be detrimental since the proposed project is residential and most of the surrounding uses are residential. The proposed project will replace the two existing single-family houses and redevelop the site. The proposed development will preserve the existing streambed and adjacent riparian vegetation, including mature Oak trees. The project incorporates common open space areas throughout the development and includes setbacks to provide separation from surrounding development. As such, the proposed change of zone will not adversely affect adjoining property as to value or precedent and will not be detrimental to the area. C. The City of West Covina's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for the 2014-2021 planning period had been determined by SCAG to be 831 units including 217 units for very -low income households, 129 units for low-income households, 138 units for moderate -low income households and 347 units for above moderate households. In recent years, the City has approved the development of higher density units primarily for senior citizens only. Although the units are not considered affordable units as units being subsidized by any public funding mechanism, the proposed 48 residential town -home units would be potentially more affordable than single-family residential dwelling units or detached condominium units that have a feel of a single-family unit but are built on smaller lots ranging from 3,500-5,500 square feet of land area. In addition, the project provides an additional housing type that can accommodate a segment of the population that does not desire to live in a single-family dwelling unit. The proposed project is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: Housing Element Goal 2: Provide a variety of housing types to accommodate all economic segments of the City. Policy 2.4: Provide high quality housing for current and future residents at all income level to achieve a "balanced" community. Goal 3: Minimize the impact of governmental constraints on housing production and affordability. Policy 3.1: Support innovative public, private and non-profit efforts toward the development of affordable housing. Goal 4: Promote equal housing opportunity for all residents. Policy 4.4: Encourage housing construction or alteration to meet the needs of residents with special needs such as large families, the elderly and disabled. Goal 5: Identify Adequate Sites to Achieve Housing Variety Ordinance No. 2261 Page 4 Policy 5.1: Provide for a range of residential development types in West Covina, including low density single-family homes, moderate density townhomes, higher density multi -family units, and residential/commercial mixed use in order to address the City's share of regional housing needs. Land Use Element: Goal 5: The City should continue to assure that residential development conforms to the policies and actions specified in its Housing Element. The project would provide housing that could accommodate larger families and those with disabilities. As such, the change of zone will be in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare. d. The proposed zone change requires a General Plan amendment. Since the market housing conditions have changed and the City's development standards do not reflect new housing trends, the applicant is proposing a Specific Plan to establish the development standards of the project. The proposed units will be two-story townhome units. The project has been designed to respect the neighborhood fabric in term of design, building orientation, and natural characteristic and features that are unique to the project site. To ensure the characteristics of the site are preserved, the applicant is being asked to reduce the allowable lot coverage of the site to 25 percent. In addition, the project will serve as buffer between the flood control channel and commercial uses, to the north of the site and existing residential uses. As such, the approval of zone change will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan so adopted by the City. e. With the approval of the General Plan, the proposed zone change would be consistent with the General Plan. The proposed project is consistent with the development standards set forth in the Specific Plan No. 28 (West Covina Holt Specific Plan). SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of West Covina hereby approves Zone Change No. 13-04, adopting the specific plan text as set forth in Exhibit A and changing the zoning designation for subject properties as set forth on Exhibit B and amending the Zoning Map of the City of West Covina. SECTION NO. 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance, which shall take full force and effect thirty (30) days from its adoption. APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this Is' day of July 2014. BY ATTEST: Ordinance No. 2261 Page 5 I, NICKOLAS S. LEWIS, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify that the forgoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 171h day of June 2014. That thereafter said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the I" day of July 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Spence, Sykes, Toma, Warshaw NOES: Herfert ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City Clerk Nic olas S .Lewis APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4Cty Attorney A6old Alvarez-Glasman EXHIBIT A West Covina Holt Specific Plan City of West Covina May 2014 West Covina Holt A Planned Community Prepared for: City of West Covina 1444, West Garvey Avenue West Covina, CA 91790 Applicant: Brandywine Homes 16580 Aston Street Irvine, CA 92606 Prepared by: D33 Design & Planning, Inc. 31866 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 Phone: (949) 230-4537 Fax: (.949) 544-0427 Specific Plan Consultant Team: DMS Consultants, Inc. Malefyt Land Planning West Covina Holt Specific Plan May 2014 Table of Contents Executive Summary ES.I Introduction ES-1 ES.2 Residential Area ES-1 ES.3 Specific Plan Components ES-2 Section 1.0 Plan Overview 1.1 Introduction 1 1.1.1 Project Context 1 1.2 Specific Plan Objectives 1 1.3 Project Location 1 1.4 Authority for the Specific Plan 2 1.5 General Plan Consistency 2 Section 2.0 Land Use 2.1 Land Use Plan 7 2.2 Land Use Summary 7 Section 3.0 Project Phasing 3.1 Phasing Policies 11 Section 4.0 Development Standards 4.1. General Provisions 13 4.2 Development Standards 13 4.2.1 Residential Development Standards 13 4.3 Residential Development Standards 13 4.3.1 Floor Plans 13 4.4 Residential Parking Requirements 13 4.4.1 Location of Parking Spaces 13, 4.4.2 Vehicle Access 14 4.4.3 Design and Improvements 14 4.5 Community Preservation/Maintenance 14 Section 5.0 Design Guidelines/Requirements 5.1 Purpose and Intent 30 5.2 Multi -Family Design Guidelines/Requirements 30 5.2.1 Architectural Style 30 5.2.2 Materials 30 5.2.3 Roofs 30 5.2.4 Windows 31 5.2.5 Balconies and Sundecks 31 5.2.6 Gutters and Downspouts 31 5.2.7 Exterior Lighting 31 5.3 Accessory Elements 31 5.3.1 Trash 31 West Covina Holt Table of Contents specific Plan May 2014 i Table of Contents 5.4 Non -Architectural Elements 5.4.1 Mechanical Equipment 5.4.2 Meters 5.5 Perimeter Security Section 6.0 Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines 6.1 Residential Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines 6.2 Valinda Avenue Landscape Character 6.3 Community Open Space Area 6.4 Landscaping 6.5 Entry Monument Lighting 6.6 Walls and Fences 6.7 Landscape Plans 6.8 Irrigation Design 6.9 Landscape Maintenance 6.10 Pedestrian Linkages (Street and Walkways) 6.11 Plant Palette Section 7.0 Signage 7.1 Signs 7.1.1 Sign Design Guidelines Section 8.0 Infrastructure, Utilities and Public Services 8.1 Purpose and Intent 8.2 Vehicle Circulation 8.3 Grading 8.4 Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) 8.5 Storm Drain Plan 8.6 Sewer Plan 8.7 Water Plan 8.8 Utilities 8.9 Public Services 8.10 Subdivision Section 9.0 Implementation and Administration 9.1 Infrastructure and Public Services Financing 9.2 Application Processing 9.3 Specific Plan Amendments/Minor Adjustments 9.4 Interpretation 32 32 32 .32 48 48 48 48 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 56 56 57 57 57 57 57 57 58 58 58 59 62 62 62 63 West Covina Holt Specific Plan May N14 ii LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Vicinity Map 2 Aerial Map 3 Proposed Land Use Plan 4 Existing Zoning Map 5 Conceptual Site Plan 6 Phasing Plan 7 Residential - Development Standards 8A Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 1 (1,535 Sq. Ft.) 8B Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 2 (1,625 Sq. Ft.) 8C Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 2a (1,625 Sq. Ft.) 8D Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 3 (1,773 Sq. Ft.) 8E Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 3a (1,747 Sq. Ft.) 8F Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 4 (1,949 Sq. Ft.) 9A Building Type `A' - First Floor 9B Building Type `A' - Second Floor 10A Building Type `B' -First Floor 1OB Building Type `B' - Second Floor 11A Building Type `C' - First Floor 11B Building Type `C' - Second Floor 12A Building Type `D' - First Floor 12B Building Type `D' Second Floor 13A Typical Front Elevation (Scheme 1) 13B Typical Side Elevations (Scheme 1) 13C Typical Rear Elevation (Scheme 1) 14A Typical Front Elevation (Scheme 2) 14B Typical Side Elevations (Scheme 2) 14C Typical Rear Elevation (Scheme 2) 15A Typical Front Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) 15B Typical Side Elevations - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) 15C Typical Rear Elevation Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) 16A Typical Front Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) 16B Typical Side Elevations - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) 16C Typical Rear Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) 17A Proposed Color Scheme (Spanish - 1) 17B Proposed Color Scheme (Spanish - 2) 17C Proposed Color Schemes - Matrix 18 Conceptual Landscape Master Plan 19A Typical Fencing and Signage Details 19B Holt Avenue Street Scene 19C Site Furniture and Materials Photos 20A Tentative Tract Map 20B Legal Description & Street Sections Page 5 6 8 9 10 12 15 16 17 .18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 52 53 54 55 60 61 West Covina Holt Table of Contents Specific Plan May 2014 iii Executive Summary ES.1 INTRODUCTION The West Covina Holt Specific Plan addresses approximately 5.35 acres of land located within the City of West Covina. The regional context and local setting of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan are illustrated in Exhibits 1 and 2, Vicinity and Aerial Maps, on pages 4 and 5 of the Specific Plan document. West Covina Holt is a multi -family attached community designed to create traditional development characteristics of West Covina. The Specific Plan as illustrated in the Site Plan (Exhibit 5) combines the 48 unit residential neighborhood with a passive open space areas offering opportunities for social gathering within an open space setting, along with the convenience of neighborhood commercial amenities to the north. The guiding design principles for the community include the following: • Traditional "Spanish" architectural design. • Sustainable development practices addressing energy efficiency. This document shall preserve everything within the limit of Federal Jurisdiction and every- thing within the California Department of Fish and Wildlife riparian zone and contiguous Oak canopy. The creek bisecting the site shall be cleaned up and preserved. West Covina Holt shall be developed in 5 phases: the developer shall complete all on and off site improvements, demolition of existing structures, grading, removal of trees and site preparation as Phase 1; Phase 2 shall be the construction of the Models (Building 8-A) as well as the infrastructure of the site; Phase.3 shall be the the construction of Buildings 4-C, 5-D, 6-A and 7-A; Phase 4 shall be the construction of Buildings 1=A, 2-A and 3-B and Phase 5 shall be the construction of Buildings 9-D, 10-C and 11-D. Phase 2 shall start development after Phase 1 completion or thereafter; and so forth. See Exhibit 6',for Phasing Plan. The project shall require a General Plan Amendment, Zone Changer', adoption of the Specific Plan, and Tentative Tract Map approvals. ES.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA Multi -family residential neighborhood areas are designed in keeping with the above principles resulting in the following: • Designed at a human scale and oriented to pedestrian activity. • Provide multi -family attached housing .within the City of West Covina. • Provide an enjoyable outdoor experience through the passive open space area. • Provide rich traditional "Spanish" design elements throughout the development. West Covina Holt Executive Summary Specific Plan May 2014 ES-1 ES.3 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPONENTS The West Covina Holt Specific Plan is organized into the following sections: • Section I - Plan Overview The plan overview provides information regarding the project setting, a general description of the project proposal, the goals and policies of the Specific Plan, the Specific Plan objec- tives, and General Plan consistency. • Section 2 - Land Use The Land Use section describes the existing zoning and land uses and what the specific plan is proposing to change them to. • Section 3 - Project Phasing This section describes the project phasing including location and order. • Section 4 - Development Standards This section provides the development standards. It covers the setbacks, parking require- ments, maximum lot coverage, maximum building height and minimum landscaping and open space requirements, as well as the permitted and prohibited uses. • Section 5 - Design Guidelines/Requirements The design guidelines include graphic representations and text to guide the architecture of the West Covina Holt community. • Section 6 - Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines This section provides graphic representation of the landscape design standards of the community, touching on every detail.. • Section 7 - Signs The signs section covers the signage throughout the community such as home address and entrance monumentation. • Section 8 - Infrastructure, Utilities and Public. Services This section discusses the technical information regarding necessary infrastructure such as vehicle circulation, grading of the site, storm drainage, water and sewer plans, public services, etc. West Covina Holt Executive Summary Specific Plan May 2014 ES-2 Section 9 - Implementation and Administration This section covers Specific Plan implementation through plan check, timing of improvements, maintenance responsibilities, and any amendments or adjustments that may be needed. Plan Overview 1.1 INTRODUCTION The West Covina Holt. Specific Plan is a 5.35 acre multi -family development. The purpose of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan is to ensure compatibility of the project with the existing neighborhood surrounding the site and propose a residential component to create a high quality environment. The current General Land Use Designation of the pro- posed site is classified as Residential Suburban (2.1 to 4.0 units per acre). The Specific Plan would like to change that classification to Medium Residential (8.1 to 15.0 units per acre). The project proposes a density of 9.2 units per acre. Future development shall be consistent with the Specific Plan regulations for land use, design standards,. infrastructure, utilities, and public services; and construction shall be consistent with the current California Building Code (CBC). 1.1.1 PROJECT CONTEXT . The project site consists of three parcels totaling 5.35 acres, currently zoned Residential Agriculture which allows one dwelling unit per acre. A single family home currently utilizes the most western parcel which uses the existing bridge on the property for access via Holt Avenue. The southern most parcel which spans between Holt Avenue and Oak Knoll Drive is also currently utilized by a single family home (access via Holt Avenue) and the remaining parcel to the north is currently vacant. 1.2 SPECIFIC PLAN OBJECTIVES The West Covina Holt Specific Plan is intended to fulfill the following objectives: • To provide a quality community with cohesive design To provide multi -family housing opportunities within the City of West Covina for the general population. 1.3 PROJECT LOCATION The project is located in the northeastern portion of the City of West Covina. Specifically at 3228, 3244 and 3238 Holt Avenue. Currently, the parcel is zone (R-A) Residential Agriculture and requires a minimum lot size of 14,400 square feet. The property is bordered by the Walnut Creek Wash (L.A.C.F.C.D.) to the north (beyond the wash is Neighborhood Commercial), existing single family residential to the east across Holt Avenue (zoned Spe- cific Plan), existing single family homes (zoned Residential Agriculture) to the south across Oak Knoll Drive and directly to the west. See Exhibits 3 and 4 for the Proposed Land Use Plan and the Existing Zoning Map. West Covina Holt I. Plan Overview Specific Plan May 2014 1 1.4 . AUTHORITY FOR THE SPECIFIC PLAN The West Covina Holt Specific Plan is established through the authority granted to the City of West Covina by California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457 (Specific Plans). A specific plan is a legislative planning tool, regulatory in nature, and serves as zoning law for the.property involved. Development plans, site plans, and tentative tract/parcel maps must be consistent with both the specific plan and the City's General Plan. According to the California Government Code (Section 65451), a specific plan shall contain the following elements: a. A specific plan shall include text and a diagram that specify all of the following detail: 1. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space within the area covered by the plan. 2. The proposed distribution, location and extent, and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drain- age, solid waste disposal, energy and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. 3. Standards and criteria by which .development will proceed and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable 4. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary paragraphs 1 and 2. A Specific Plan shall include a statement of its relationship to a general plan. Section 1.5 below discusses the relationship of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan to the City of West Covina's General Plan. 1.5 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY Per the California Government Code, Section 65580 "Consistency with the General Plan," the West Covina Holt Specific Plan must be consistent with the City of West Covina's General Plan. The Governor's Office of Planning and Research defines consistency with a General Plan as "a program or project that will further the objective and policies of the General Plan." West Covina Holt I. Plan Overview Specific Plan May 2014 2 As required by state law, this section provides an assessment of consistency with the City's goals and objective of the current General Plan. The framework for this assessment is the list of the City's goals and objectives drawn from.the'Housing Element and Land Use Ele- ment. The goals and objective are presented in upper case letter and italics. The discussion following the goals and objective outlines the Specific Plan's conformance to these goals and objectives. In conjunction with the proposed Specific Plan, the proposed project requests a General Plan Amendment to designate the site as Medium Residential Land Use Designation. The West Covina Holt Specific Plan .shall serve to implement the following General Plan - Housing and Land Use Element Goals: • Housing Element - Goal 1: "Maintain and enhance the quality of existing housing and residential neighborhoods in West Covina. " Strategies: • The City will promote housing that is developed exceeding Title 24 Standards of the California Building Code. The West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall implement this goal by providing multi- family homes in a well designed community, compatible with the surrounding neigh- borhoods, and design to meet all energy and building codes to create a decent, safe and sanitary community. • Housing Element - Goal 4: "Promote equal housing opportunity for all residents. Strategies: • The City shall continue to enforce fair housing laws prohibiting discrimination in the building, financing, selling, or renting of housing on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary factor. The West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall implement this goal by allowing anyone, regardless of sex, age, race, marital status, ethnic background, handicap, source of income, or any other characteristic to live within the community. • Housing Element - Goal 5: "Identify adequate sites to achieve housing variety. " Strategies: • The City shall provide for a range of residential development types in West Covina, including low density single-family homes, moderate density townhomes, .higher . density multi -family units, and residential/commercial mixed use in order to address the City's share of regional housing needs. West Covina Holt I. Plan Overview Specific Plan May 2014 3 The West. Covina Holt Specific Plan shall implement this goal by proposing a quality Medium Residential townhome neighborhood to address the regional housing needs. • Land Use Element- Goal 1: "Preserve the essential residential character of West Covina - a city of beautiful homes. " Strategies: The City has developed a series of action programs to implement housing construc- tion, preservation, and conservation goals. The West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall implement Residential Development Stan- dards to ensure that the West Covina Holt community is that of beauty. • Land Use Element - Goal 4: "Arrange land uses with regard to the health; safety, con- venience and welfare of the residents of the City. Strategies: • The City of West Covina's zoning map shows the land uses arranged.in regards to the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the residents of the City. The West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall implement this goal by rezoning the site from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to Specific Plan which will allow multi -family homes to be built. 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The property is bordered by the Walnut Creek Wash (L.A.C.F.C.D.) to .the north (beyond the wash is Neighborhood Commer- cial), existing single family residential to the east across Holt Avenue (zoned Specific Plan), existing single family homes (zoned Residential Agriculture) to the south across Oak Knoll Drive and directly to the west. See Exhibits 3 and 4 for the Proposed Land Use Plan and the Existing Zoning Map. The zoning shall be changed from Residential Agriculture to Specific Plan. 2.2 LAND USE SUMMARY The 5.35 acre development shall consist of a "Specific Plan" land use component. The resi- dential development shall consist of two-story multi -family buildings (3-plex, 5-plex and 6-plex) totaling 48 units, with a passive open space areas. West Covina Holt II. Land Use specific Plan May 2014 7 Proposed Land Use Plan Ik Legend Residential Commercial and Industrial Public Use Overlays R-A. Residential Agriculture N-C - Neighbohood Commercial P-B - Public Building - Outdoor Uses Overlay Zone R-1 -Residential Single Family S-C -Service Commercial `.°.�;�aC.. 0-S -Open Space L _ _ i Hillside Overlay Zone MF-8 - Residential 8 dulac ® R-C - Regional Commercial - _ _ 1_Civic Center Overlay Zone J":?I MF-15- Residential 15 dufac C-2 - Medium commercial Master Plans and Specific Plans h MF-20 - Residential 20 du/ac C-3 - Heavy Commercial PCD-1 - Planned Community Develoment MF-45 - Residential 45 dulac O-P - Office Professional SP -Specific Plan - —^ City Boundary M-1 - Manufacturing - a I-P- Planned Industrial EXHIBIT - 4 West Covina Holt II. Land Use Specific Plan May 2014 9 &µ •�` .. Al � � � 4 k'. � ��� alb: 1, �� � � � ,� �j�,�•iy���/+�',o-�, •:�'"�►�°'r�rj�� ' ' � a ••�`� 'ram 4-n•V,, •d r , � { Kr L� •�s xa �k ���l� 1 _ - 1 Project Phasing 3.1 PHASING POLICIES The following policies are intended to ensure that the West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall provide the essential infrastructure and services to support each phase of development. See Exhibit 6, Phasing Plan, (following page) for West Covina Holt Specific Plan project phasing. • All new development shall provide the appropriate level of public improvements, services and utilities to adequately serve the proposed uses for each phase of development. Confirmation by the Public Works department of adequate facilities shall be provided prior to the issuance of building permits. • West Covina Holt shall be developed in 5 phases: the developer shall complete all on and off site improvements, demolition of existing structures, grading, removal of trees and site preparation as Phase 1; Phase 2 shall be the construction of the Models (Building 8-A) as well as the infrastructure of the site; Phase 3 shall be the construction of Buildings 4-C, 5-D, 6-A and 7-A; Phase 4 shall be the construction of Buildings 1-A, 2-A and 3-B and Phase 5 shall be the construction of Buildings 9-D, 10-C and 11-D. • Phase 2 shall start development after Phase 1 completion or thereafter; and so forth. • To the maximum extent feasible, all backbone infrastructure for sewer, water, drainage facilities, and street improvements for Holt Avenue shall be provided for the entire project within the first phase of development. The existing 5' wide sidewalk along Holt Avenue shall also be maintained. The improvements shall be paid for by the developer. • If needed, temporary on -site private streets and drive aisles shall be provided subject to the approval. of the Public Works and Fire Departments. • Each undeveloped phase shall be maintained in a weed free condition. West Covina Holt III. Project Phasing Specific Plan May 2014 11 - - OAK KNOLL DR. . t = Pmpnsed fit" bk Unit Phase I - On 8 off site Improvements Phase 2 (Model Phase/Infrastructure) Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 - Street improvements shall be paid for bg the Developer and provided within the first phase of development. EXHIBIT - 6 West Covina Holt III. Project Phasing Specific Plan May 2014 12 Development Standards 4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Any situations not specifically addressed by the West Covina Holt Specific. Plan, shall be subject to the West Covina Municipal Code (Chapter 26, Zoning), as long as such regula- tions are not in conflict with the intent and the objectives of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan as defined in Section 1.2. 4.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The development standards for West Covina Holt is described in Exhibit 7 on page 15 4.2.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The development standards within Exhibit 7 shall be used in conjunction with the single family design guidelines/requirements contained in Section 4.3 and Exhibits 7 - 15C. 4.3 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4.3.1 FLOOR PLANS There shall be four minimum floor plan types, varying square footages; ranging from a mini- mum of approximately ±1,500 square feet to +2,000 square feet. Refer to Exhibit 8A - 8F for the conceptual floor plans. 4.4 RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS This section shall be considered the "Master. Parking Requirements" for the West Covina Holt Specific Plan. The project shall provide a minimum of 3.0 parking spaces on average per unit; 2 are attached garage spaces. Some units shall have 2 driveway spaces (where offered). The remaining units. shall share the guest parking spaces distributed throughout the site. Refer to Exhibit 5 (Conceptual Site Plan) for parking space locations. 4.4.1 LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES Each unit shall have a minimum of two designated covered parking space provided within an attached garage, plus additional driveway space (when provided) and guest parking shall.be evenly distributed throughout the site. Refer to Exhibit 7 for the Residential Development Standards and Exhibit 5 (Conceptual Site Plan) for parking space locations. West Covina Holt. IV. Development Standards Specific Plan May 2014. 13 4.4.2 VEHICLE ACCESS Access to the project site shall be from Holt Avenue. A gated entry is proposed off of Holt Avenue accessing the site. The entry shall comply with the Security Gate Standards. Inte- rior access shall be allowed via private streets and driveways. Emergency Vehicle Access is proposed via Oak Knoll Drive through metal gates with knox box, west of Building 1-A. 4.4.3 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS All parking areas shall be surfaced with or paved with porous asphalt concrete, concrete, or other surface approved by the City Public Works Department, and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition. 4.5 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION/MAINTENANCE West Covina Holt shall have a private Homeowner's Association. The association shall pro- vide maintenance of all roofs and exteriors of the dwelling units, private common area im- provements, landscape, entry gate, fence and wall repairs. West Covina Holt IV Development Standards Specific Plan May 2014 14 Residential - Development Standards CRITERIA SPECIFIC PLAN LOT SIZE 5.35 Gross Acres MINIMUM SETBACKS Holt Avenue Building Setback: 15' minimum Oak Knoll Drive Building Setback:* 10' minimum Perimeter Property Line Setback: 10' minimum Building Side to Side:** 10' minimum Building Front to Front: 20' minimum Building Front to Side 10' minimum Building Garage to Garage: 31' minimum Building to Top of Cal. Dept. of Wildlife Slope: 15' minimium Note: Buildings must not encroach into the Riparian Zone or Contiguous Oak Canopy Zone. Refer to the Holt, Tree Jurisdictional Map. Building Height: Building Lot Coverage (max. percent): Minimum Access Drive Aisle Width: Covered/Garage Parking Spaces:l Driveway Parking Spaces (Bldgs 7-A/10-C/11-D) Guest Parking Spaces:*** Garage Stall Dimension: Minimum Driveway Length: Standard Driveway Stall Dimension: Standard Parking Stall Dimension: Parallel Parking Stall Dimension: Permitted Uses: Prohibited Uses: 28'-0" maximum (finished grade to top of ridge line) 25% (Gross Area). 25'-0" 2.0 covered spaces per unit 2.0 spaces per unit with a driveway 1.5 spaces per unit w/out a driveway 20'-0" x 20'-0" 18'-0" (from garage door to drive aisle) 8'-0" x 18'-0" (16' x 20' for 2 spaces) 9'-0" x 18'-0" 8'-0" x 22'-0" Multi Family 10.0 du/ac. max. and Single Family residential units. All of which are not stated as Permitted Uses. 1 To be used for vehicle parking at all times - Refer to CC & Rs * = Porches may be T minimum and AC Units may be 6' minimum from Property Line. ** = Porches may be at a minimum 8' from Porch to Porch and Porch to Building. * * * = Total guest parking _ (Total units - Units w/ driveways) = Ratio Note: Additions and/or building modifications are prohibited after final construction. EXHIBIT - 7 West Covina Holt IV. Development Standards Specific Plan May 2014 15 Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 1 (1,535 Sq. Ft.) 21--0" - r�or�oordori?o�ro 10 . cie-°o�ii r pia-°c?i-o• b N YC:D) MASU aueo o 0 i oiwuc . 0E UURLEOM First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan 0 4 s e EXf�IT- 8A West Covina Holt IV. Development Standards - - Sp.aifl. Plan May 2014 16 Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 2 (1,625 Sq. Ft.) r�oalo�o�o�oo�o a N _ o - � _oo_ ' snaau I. �n�.c 91 o�w�w� ate, a 0 a., 0oAoo� First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan o a x e EXHIBIT _ 8B - West Covina Holt N Development Standards - - - specific Plea Mny 2014 17 Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 2a (1,625 Sq. Ft.) 22'_p„ - r�oriro�rooriro�roaroo 1 N 21,_4" v1 aw N O II Aix. �I 15lICffH �I Uj N� a o First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan o s =� : e Frr�arr-ac West Covina Holt N Development Standards Sp ifio Plan y 18 Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan.3 (1,773 Sq. Ft.) t 20_p..0 1 O IIIt i 7e, Li o"oau 0 I I. First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan o s 3 9 EMBIT - 8D West Covina Holt N Development Standards - - Speeifia Plan May 2014 19 Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 3a (1,747 Sq. Ft'.) 26'-0" 26'-0" .--------------� I/IOOI�OI/Idl/IOOlIlOI/I 0 First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan 0 4 � d EXHIBIT - 8E - - West Covina Holt N Development Standards - - specific Plan - Mq 2014 20 ©3i all ■ ml Conceptual Floor Plan - Plan 4 (1,949 Sq. Ft.) _L -25'—V —. L ata�p�a L E g o 00 i I a 0 o i First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan 0 _ 4 2 8 RXH__7_RIT-8F West Covina Holt N Development Standards - - - sPifl. PIm � Mey 2014 21 Building Type `A' - Second Floor EXHIIBIr- 9B West Covina Holt IV. Development Standards - Specific PI - My Zola 23 Building Type `B' - First Floor Building Type `B' - Second Floor Trash Bin OQ - AC Unit FXMRIT- HA West Covina Holt W. Development Standards - SP .M. Plan v 26 Building Type `C' - Second Floor Building Type `D' - First Floor ■ ■� ... ............. ...... III ��� J. '�.I� '�.I� NEW ��� I��► � -�--���■. IIIIIII� � � _ � � �III� .off �IIIII� _ •off pINI� -� �IIII �� �,IIIIIII •■�,,,,,,.\ H� nip -�- W EN ............... • Trash Bin 0 • AC Unit EXHIBIT -12A - - West Covina Holt IV. Development Standards sp ifia P1aa May 2014 28 F=IT-12B West Covina Holt IV. Development Standards _ - - spxific plea Mey 2014 29 Design Guidelines / Requirements 5.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this section is to ensure that all development within the West Covina Holt Specific Plan shall conform to high standards of design quality. The following guidelines/ requirements seek to establish a design framework for the project. They are intended to guide and inform to the same extent that they shall require or restrict. The architectural style used for the West Covina Holt Specific Plan incorporates a "Spanish" architecture and shall be mindful of the influence of this style in the surrounding areas of West Covina. Sections 5.2 through 5.4.2 below shall provide guidelines and requirements for the residential development. 5.2 MULTI -FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES / REQUIREMENTS The residential buildings within West Covina Holt are envisioned as traditional "Spanish" style. Access shall be through a gated entry off of Holt Avenue. The following design guidelines shall help create a cohesive community through architecture, landscaping, and site planning. The exhibits shall provide graphic examples incorporating the guidelines/require- ments into the project. Also refer to the Residential - Development Standards (Exhibit 7) for detailed information. 5.2.1 ARCHITECTURAL STYLE All elevations shall be compatible in design in terms of building forms, masses, roof design and authentic details and accent features that are consistent with the architectural style of the elevation. Refer to Exhibits 13A through 16C for conceptual elevations and Exhibits 17A - 17C for proposed color schemes. 5.2.2 MATERIALS All surface treatments or materials shall be designed to appear as an integral part of the design, and not merely applied. All materials and colors shall wrap architectural elements and terminate at inside corners. 5.2.3 ROOFS A variety in roof forms, ridge and eave heights, and direction of hips or gables shall be required to avoid a monotonous roofscape as viewed from neighborhood streets, open space, etc. Roof pitch shall range from 4:12 to 6:12. Secondary roof elements that accentuate special features of the building's architecture shall be a similar roof pitch but consist of a. raised eave line as compared to adjacent roofs and consistent with the architectural style. West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements Specific Plan May 2014 30 Roof overhangs shall be a maximum of twelve inches and shall comply with the California Building Code. Roof.materials shall consist of concrete S-tile and/or low profile "S" tile. Fascia elements should be consistent with the architectural style of the building. 5.2.4 WINDOWS Window details, including header, sill and trim elements shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building. Window shapes and mullion patterns shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building. The shape and size of shutters shall be compatible with the window opening. 5.2.5 BALCONIES AND SUNDECKS Balconies and/or sundecks shall be prohibited. 5.2.6 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS Exposed gutters and downspouts shall be colored to either match or complement the surface to which they are attached. 5.2.7 EXTERIOR LIGHTING Bollard lights shall be permitted in open space areas. Carriage lights could be permitted and shall be consistant with the architectural style of the building 5.3 ACCESSORY ELEMENTS 5.3.1 TRASH Resident trash containers shall be stored within the garage of each unit. The trash contain- ers shall be wheeled out to the designated area on the driveway apron on trash collection day. For those containers not reachable by the trash collection vehicle, the bins shall be placed on the nearest curb for trash collection day only. Outdoor trash enclosures are prohibited. West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements Specific Plan May 2014 31 5.4 NON -ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS 5.4.1 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT No mechanical equipment (air-conditioning, heating units, etc.) shall be mounted on, or at- tached to any pitched roof. They shall be located adjacent to the residental building it ser- vices. Mechanical devices such as exhaust fans, vents, and pipes shall be painted to match adjacent roof, and wall surfaces. All ductwork required, for mechanical equipment shall be placed within the attic. All other mechanical equipment appurtenance shall be screened. 5.4.2 METERS Natural gas meters shall be mounted onto the external wall of the building. Builder shall contact the utility provider for minimum clearances. Electrical meters shall be mounted onto the external wall of the building. Builder shall contact the utility provider for minimum clearances. 5.5 PERIMETER SECURITY On the southern portion of the site along Oak Knoll Drive, there is currently a wooden fence separating the site and Oak Knoll Drive. A new 6' high block wall is proposed for the property line along Oak Knoll Drive along the new right-of-way line and wrap around the southeastern property line between the existing single family home within the southern "triangle." The eastern property line along Holt Avenue currently has a 6' high chain link fence securing the existing residents with entry gates. A new entry gate to the community shall replace the existing 6'chain link fence in addition to a 42" high metal (tube steel) fence with pilasters located every 15 feet on center along .the remaining eastern boundary. The entry gate shall meet all City and Fire standards. The northern property line, adjacent to the Walnut Creek Wash, currently has a 6' chain link security fence. A new 6' high metal fence is proposed for the property line in between the Wash and project site. The western property line adjacent to existing single family residents currently has a 6' high wooden fence. The wooden fence along the southern half of the western boundary shall be replaced with a 6' high decorative block wall. The remaining existing boundary wall along the northern half of the western boundary shall be replaced with a 6' high metal fence so the existing residents can also enjoy the preserved riparian zone. Please refer to Exhibits 18, 19A.and 19B for details. West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements Specific Plan May 2014 32 Typical Front Elevation (Scheme 1) -'4, i £ dd rr Front Elevation EXIT- I3A West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements _ - - - speoifio Plea May iota 33 Left Side Elevation Right Side Elevation a 4 FA MZBIT- 13B - - Wes[ Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements SP.M. Plea May 2014 34 Typical Rear Elevation (Scheme 1) Typical Front Elevation (Scheme 2) Front Elevation 2 8 EXHIBIT - 14A - West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements §pacific Play May 2014 36 . Typical Side Elevations (Scheme 2) lug NUA 1 4 � A tr Left Side Elevation Right Side Elevation a 4 u .. 2 R. F.UMIT- I4B West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements _ specific Plea Mey 2014 37 Typical Rear Elevation (Scheme 2) s ��ti� X'��� .`�,,, +� .Sid_. ,�3 d�++r.;$✓'. R ` _ m Typical Front Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) ,z . x '}ff.4". . N,,,� •? a �,.'.r �1y' Front Elevation 0 4_ 2 9 West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirentents - specific Plan Mey 2014, 39 Typical Side Elevations - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) d Wc le 1 M��;°'�R'. d a ..si 3 Left Side Elevation Right Side Elevation 0 4 EXHIBIT-15B - West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements sp-ie. p1°° - hby 2014 40 Typical Rear Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 1) T F `A r 05,t#�%� try ttt 1'd' 4i-1�`i�r'p�'i Y:Y�. - 4 ,a Rear Elevation 0 4 REMIT-13C . West Covina Holt V. Desip Guidelines/Requirements - spadio ptm . May 2014 41 Front Elevation Typical Front Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) o�2 8 Typical Side Elevations - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) Left Side Elevation Right Side Elevation a 4 2 p: EXIflB/T-16B West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements - - - specific Plan Mey 2014 43 Typical Rear Elevation - Wrap Around Porch (Scheme 2) �t v v n5 r l z - p t ?� f v�aia Yaps t >t�'j ;n•,{r« #ii;3e! ti� r.<. ;° t k n.,. ,. Rear Elevation o z n EXIMIT-16C - West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements - - Sp ifl. Plea bey 2014 44 s Trim Roof Printed colors may not be 100% accurate 1 EXHIBIT -17A West Covina Holt. V. Design Guidelines/Requirements Specific Plan May 2014 45 Trim Roof Printed colors may not be 100% accurate EXHIBIT -17B West Covina Holt V. Design Guidelines/Requirements Specific Plan May 2014 46 Proposed Color Schemes - Matrix Color Scheme Merlex Stucco Merlex Stucco Merlex Stucco Trim Accent Garage Door Roof Tile Paint Crossover #1 Paint Crossover #2 Paint Crossover #T Spanish - 1 P-6 E1 Dorado P 40 Alabaster P-810Ironstone SW 7026 Griffin SW 6195 Rock Garden SW 7027 . Well -Bred Brown 3606 - Vallejo Range Capistrano SW 7035 Aesthetic White SW 7038 Tony Taupe SW 703.9 Virtual Taupe Spanish - 2 P-138 Haystack P-852 Lguna P-852 L a SW 6083 Sable SW 6048 . Terra Brown SW 6082 Cobble Brown 3606 - Vallejo Range Capistrano SW 6119 Antique White SW6122 Camelback SW 6124 Cardboard Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines 6.1 RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES All landscape.plans and graphic designs, such as the entry signage and fence details, shall conform to the guidelines as set forth herein, and shall be subject to review and approval by the City of West Covina. 6.2 HOLT AVENUE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER Holt Avenue Landscape Character shall consist of the following: • Enhanced Main Entry — The entrance into West Covina Holt via Holt Avenue shall feature enhanced plantings and project signage, with decorative entry paving. See Exhibits 18 - 19C for details. 6.3 COMMUNITY OPEN SPACE AREA The three Community Open Space Areas shall consists of the following: • Central picnic area and Tot Lot — This area shall be located near the center of the. site and shall provide a barbeque grill, two picnic tables and shade structure just south of a Tot Lot play structure, for the use of residents within the development. • Western picnic area — This paved picnic area shall be located north of the main Tot Lot and picnic area and shall provide a picnic table and barbeque adjacent to a turf area. • Southern picnic area —This paved picnic area shall be located in the southern portion of the site ,across the bridge and shall provide a picnic table and barbeque for use the of residents within the community. • All connecting walkways shall be minimum of 4'-0"wide and designed to meet ADA Accessibility Design Standards. 6.4 LANDSCAPING Planting designs shall be compatible between both the neighboring residential community and the nearby commercial environment. Trees shall help to create the structural backbone to the project. Tree selection shall help to set the landscape tone and shall be organized by primary function (i.e. Street tree, Streetscape, Entry specimen trees, Accent trees, Screen- ing trees etc.). Shrub and groundcover plantings shall also be organized using similar con- .cepts (i.e. background shrub, upright accent shrub, flowering perennial border, screening hedge, etc.). Low water use plants shall be utilized in the plant palette. All trees, shrubs and groundcovers shall be grouped based off of water requirements and irrigated appropriately. West Covina Holt VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines Specific Plan May 2014 48 Per the proposed site plan layout, existing trees shall be removed as identified in the tree survey and as approved by the City. For each Oak tree removed, the applicant will replace at a ratio of 2:1 within the project. Within the Oak canopy boundary and Sycamore riparian zone, all trees shall be saved. This area shall be hydro -seeded with a native seed mix. All replacement trees shall be located within this zone and shall have a temporary drip system. Both areas shall have a temporary shrub spray system, unitl the seed has become established. See Plant Palette and the Conceptual Landscape Master Plan (Section 6.11 and Exhibit 16) for more detailed information. 6.5 ENTRY MONUMENT LIGHTING Intensely "hot" or bright lighting shall be avoided at the entry monument. Lighting fixtures shall be selected and located appropriately to avoid unwanted glare. 6.6 WALLS AND FENCES The proposed fence along Holt Avenue shall be a 42" high metal fence with 16" pilasters with precast concrete caps. A 6' high block wall shall be along Oak Knoll Drive along the new right-of-way, except for the metal gates for fire access at the western boundary. All ex- isting and proposed 6' masonry walls facing the public way shall have vines or landscaping to deter graffiti. All proposed perimeter 6' masonry walls shall be precision cut or otherwise noted. Please refer to Exhibits 16- 17B for details. 6.7 LANDSCAPE PLANS All landscaping shall comply with Division 1 - Water Efficient Landscaping (Section 26- .750.1100) of the West Covina Municipal Code. A landscape architect licensed in California shall be retained to prepare planting and irrigation plans for all public areas. 6.8 IRRIGATION DESIGN Irrigation for both public and private landscapes shall be designed to water efficient. All irrigation systems shall be controlled using automatic controllers designed to properly ap- ply water to plant materials given the sites soil conditions, evapotranspiration rates, and shall have automatic rain shut off devices. Spray systems shall have low -volume, matched — precipitation nozzles fitted on pop-up bodies that are outfitted with pressure compensating devices and integral check valves. Hydrozones will be developed to control the water to specific plant material and adhere to environmental conditions. Pop-up. bodies will be speci- fied in areas that may experience pedestrian traffic such as walkways and separation between turf and shrub beds. Standard 12" high risers will be specified for areas next to building and where foot traffic will not be encountered. The on -site irrigation system being entirely private and maintained by the planned HOA. West Covina Holt. VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines Specific Plan May 2014 49 6.9 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE All landscaping with in the residential boundaries of West Covina Holt, including the common areas, street trees, lighting, and irrigation systems, shall be maintained. by the private Homeowner's Association. 6.10 PEDESTRIAN LINKAGES (STREET AND WALKWAYS) Pedestrian pathways are organized to promote hierarchy of circulation relative to location and use. These circulation paths lead users to front doors of the residence. A four foot sidewalk shall be provided adjacent to the curb and flanked by_a planting area that provides ample grow space for trees and enhanced landscaping. These walks are to be specified as concrete. • Pedestrian walkways shall be clearly marked where they cross vehicular drives and roadways. • Enhanced paving at the entry shall be designed to handle typical vehicle weight loads as well as be a porous material such as.interlocking paving. 6.11 PLANT PALETTE The following legend gives reference to possible species used for specific conditions shown on specific plan exhibits (i.e. Large accent tree). Other drought tolerant trees and shrubs shall be permitted; this is only a sample of drought tolerant planting that could be used. Aloe `Blue Elf' Agapanthus `Tinkerbell' Bougainvillea `Texas Pink' Bougainvillea rosenka Buxus japonica (Japanese Boxwood) Camellia japonica assorted with sprawling habit Camellia sasanqua assorted with sprawling habit Carissa `Green Carpet' (Natal Plum) Carpenteria californica (Bush Anemone) Coprosma kirkii Erigeron karvinskianus (Santa Barbara Daisy) Escallonia organiensis (Escallo,nia) Gaura lindheimeri `Pink Blush' (Pink Gaura) Lantana `Gold Rush' Liriope spicata ` Silver Dragon' Ligustrum texanum (Texas Privet) Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass) Hemerocallis aurantiaca (Day Lily) `Suntwist' West Covina Holt VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines Specific Plan May 2014 50 Plant Palette CONTINUED.... `Pink Parfait' `Russian Rhapsody' Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger) Mahonia aquifolia (Oregon Grape) Mahonia lomarifolia Mahonia repens (Creeping Mahonia) Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) Nandina `Harbor Dwarf' Pittosporum tobira Variegata' Pittosporum tenuifolium `Silver Sheen' Photonia fraseri Rhapiolepsis `Clara' Rhapiolepsis ballerina `Canyon Pink' Ruellia peminsularis (Purple Garmet Bush) Rosa `Sea Foam' (White Carpet Rose) or equal Rosa x noare (Red Carpet Rose) (Monrovia) or equal Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage) Senecio repens (Blue Pickle) Tecoma stans (Yellow Bells) Teucrium chamaedrys (Germander) Trachelospermum jasminiodes (Star Jasmine) Westringia rosemarinformis (Coast Rosemary) Xylosma congestum (Xylosma) Conceptual Landscape Master Plan n mNc LEOM CONC _ m.ome own � � -�� \�a�y'Y C� ♦1 a y� ��� -�— t 1f' �'� � •: -' - /// 'ice,'. ,u■Lv�-u 1�r q ¢ ,km.�•bj �'r� •�s,$ _ ��i�r: . �. y � it/III OR 'emu "��L ` ������ �`1� f" „' �►M ��P,••� �.-�. MIA-4 i, i�c`_'��^''i � =n'�= `°,� p � o �-' 11;�„/�T.rv�44[� �IYY+• -u iu Typical Fencing and Signage Details 8" TAN SPLIT —FACE BLOCK ON PUBLIC 16" SO STONE —FACED PRECAST CONCRETE SIDE ONLY . q" TAN FINISH SH PILASTER W/PRECAST OPEN METAL FENCE PRECAST STONE FACED CONCRETE CAP CAP SELECTED BY THE OWNER GRADE CONCRETE CAP CONCRETE CAP ® 2"SO FRAME/3" PICKETS CONCRETE BLOCK CONCRETE BLOC - ENTRY OPEN METAL FENCE FINISH GRADE RETAINING WALL WITH 2"SO FRAME/J" SMOOTH TROWEL FINISH PICKETS. - 8'-0" - FINISH .. GRADE GRADE FINISH GRADE 1NISH < POWDER COATED METAL Entry Signage R PHIC' BOTH SIDES Section thru Entry Signage - Public Wall Section Open Metal Fence HIGH Open Metal Fence WALL and Elevation Section and Elevation _ Section and Elevation along Holt =LT-19A - VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines - - West Covina Holt specific Plm May 2014 53 Holt Avenue Street Scene Elevation along Hollt • TT '"� � M1RT Y T nk am um 06YMAGH YLTK GI.R {,y�r , ® a• ,m na.a noms a mnw e r . a mom, w it s,oc-ram swae � b� Front Elevation of try EXfIIBIT- 19B ' West Covina Holt VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines - spwiHa Plan Myzot4 54 Site Furniture & Materials Photos EXHIBIT -19C West Covina Holt. VI. Landscape Design Standards and Guidelines Specific Plan May 2014 55 Signage 7.1 SIGNS The sign regulations shall apply to the entire residential component of West Covina Holt. The sign program for the project shall be intended to provide tasteful, consistent signage within the project. 7.1.1 SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES The residential addresses shall be displayed as backlit numbers. Exhibit 19A is a graphic representation of what the entry monument could look like. The entry monument shall be constructed per the construction documents submitted and per the West Covina Municipal Code. The street signage shall be mounted onto poles in the appropriate locations; preferably mounted to stop sign or light poles where permitted Infrastructure, Utilities and Public Services 8.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this chapter is to identify the infrastructure, utilities and public services required to serve the West Covina Holt Specific Plan. Any development within the specific. plan area shall pay it's fair share of traffic mitigation measures required by the traffic study. The following exhibits and text shall discuss infrastructure improvements for vehicle circulation, grading, storm drain, sewer, water, utilities, public services, perimeter security, site access and subdivision of the property. 8.2 VEHICLE CIRCULATION Exhibit 20A shows access and required improvements along Holt Avenue as well as the onsite private drive aisles needed for internal circulation throughout the project area. A 25- foot wide drive aisle will serve the majority of the site. 8.3 GRADING Conceptual grading of the site complies with City of West Covina requirements that the site contain retaining walls that do not exceed 3' in height. The site drains via a catch basin to an. outlet to the Walnut Creek Wash to the north. 8.4 STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN (SUSMP) The Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan shall be developed as part of the municipal stormwater program to address stormwater pollution from new developments and redevelopment projects. The proposed site improvements are intended to comply with the City of West Covina and County of Los Angeles' water quality Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan requirements. 8.5 STORM DRAIN PLAN A private storm drain system located within the project shall connect into the existing Walnut Creek Channel along the northern property line. All onsite flows shall be treated prior to entering the offsite public storm drain system. 8.6 SEWER PLAN Sewer service for the project shall be provided. through the City of West Covina. Facilities required to provide the necessary sanitary services shall be provided by the developer. The project shall convey sewage through onsite 8" PVC sewer lines and 4" PVC laterals. The sewer system for the portion of the project located east of the water course shall tie into the existing sewer along Holt Avenue and the portion located west of the water course shall tie into the existed sewer within Oak Knoll Drive. West Covina Holt VIII. Infrastructure, Utilities, and Public Services Specific Plan May 2014. 57 8.7 WATER PLAN Valencia Heights Water Company shall provide water to serve the project. The onsite water loop shall be a minimum 8" water line that shall provide both domestic and fire service to the site. Exhibit 18, shows the water line locations and fire hydrant locations proposed for the project combined with the sewer plan. 8.8 UTILITIES A. Electricity: Southern. California Edison (SCE) shall provide electric service to the project area and shall extend service to the project in accordance with rules and policies for extension of service on file with the California Public Utilities Commission. B. Natural Gas: The Southern California Gas Company shall provide natural gas service to the project at the time contractual arrangements are made in accordance with Gas Company policies and extension rules and policies for extension of service on file with the California Public Utilities Commission. C. Telephone Service: Verizon provides telephone service to the project area and shall extend service to the project in accordance with extension rules and policies for extension of service on file with the California Public Utilities Commission. D. Cable TV: Charter Communications provides cable service within the City of West Covina and shall provide service at the time contractual arrangements are made. E. Internet Access: Both Verizon or Charter Communications offer.Internet service within the project area and shall provide service at the time contractual arrangements are made. F. Solid Waste: Athens Services shall provide solid waste collection service for the project. The resident trash bins shall be wheeled out from the provided space within the unit's garage to the curb or driveway apron on trash collection day. Collection and disposal of solid waste within the City is operated and managed by Athens Services. Fees in the form of refuse collection rates are charged to cover the costs associated with the collection and disposal of the solid waste. 8.9 PUBLIC SERVICES A. Fire: The overall protection for the project site location shall be provided by Fire Station #2, located at 2441 East Cortez Street. The project shall be required to provide fire sprinklers, which will assist with fire prevention. West Covina Holt VIII. Infrastructure, Utilities, and Public Services Specific Plan May 2014 58 B. Police: The Police Department provides all operations and patrols out of the station located within the Civic Center, approximately 2.7 miles from the Specific Plan Area. The plan shall comply with the City of West Covina Police Department recommendations regarding safety and security. C. Schools: The project area is served by the Covina -Valley Unified School District (C-VUSD), which serves kindergarten to 12th grade. C-VUSD currently operates three comprehensive high schools, a continuation school, three intermediate schools, 13 elementary schools, and. three adult schools. The schools that will provide services to the Plan area are Mesa. Elementary, Sierra Vista Intermediate School and South Hills High School. Additional information can be obtained on the C-VUSD website http://www.cvusd.kl2.ca.us/. Government Code Section 65995, the project will be required to offset impacts to the school system by paying a mandatory fee per square foot. D. Public Library: The West Covina Library is part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library and is located near City Hall; at 1601 West Covina Parkway. E. Community & Recreation: The City of West Covina Community Services Department manages park facilities and provides recreation programs to City residents. Currently, there are 12 developed neighborhood parks and five developed community parks that have a total of 122 and 77 acres of park space, respectively. 8.10 SUBDIVISION Tentative Tract Map 72579 proposes one lot which shall be created in conjunction with this specific plan. West Covina Holt VIII. Infrastructure, Utilities, and Public Services specific Plan May 2014 59 i NO IPA �� �: �►� IC 7 , ir1 Yl.:r�l�l:t 4 ',•. /� ��/�///��/��. /. / ....✓i /i///ii :/ii/ii/ii/ii/is-%i" -. /i/i "iii/ /ii ii7ii/ )ii/J/.i7iiYi //i . .. � .r .. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 72579 EISENENT NOTES 3228, 3238 AND 3244 E. HOLT AVE. WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA m m •`^^ w� LEGAL oEsuovtroa © . Noo— A � r. wn�• ,o®r� .mn � alai J won lam K. m BEGiwON� BBO110N N�( � vudt�ww wr� vasm„ yt MMI�I� wwni v+i wa i� m YOA Yt< IIIIIr1Iw N I�NM J rn' uc rM1 �m rvOID Yxm - mm eecrp r-f wm mwv "` Kir -!s �-R°. �JI a-- actnN n-u nv. No. a -am -on 8v, m� _ CIrY OF WnT COVNA BRANDYL INOSUA RAII 1011 Y[tK fMS f -'9' ^N...s�� DMS'� rNE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 72676 CONCEPT GRADWO PLAN I�r.rl ar-+w � ltY 4U ]1w C. rlQt r+[ of mw14 WIWu Implementation and Administration 9.1 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICE. FINANCING Pursuant to the California Government Code, Section 65451(a) (4), the following describes the financing measures or programs necessary to finance the infrastructure and service requirements. to support the West Covina Holt Specific Plan. A. Infrastructure: All private infrastructure improvements shall be funded entirely by the developer of the. project. Public improvements shall be conditioned to be completed by the developer as determined appropriate by the City. The developer shall pay any applicable fees to the City of. West Covina or other agencies if required for connection and/or capacity expansion fees (or other similar fees). The City of West Covina shall ensure and the Developer shall install adequate facilities available to serve the project prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for any portion of the project consistent with the phasing policies described in Section 3.1 and Exhibit 6. B. Public Services: Consistent with the City of West Covina's requirements or mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the project developer shall be required to pay fees or contribute to public service facilities on a pro rata share based on the project impacts to public services. Confirmation that the project has met it's fair share contribution to public services shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit, as determined by the Public Works Director. 9.2 APPLICATION PROCESSING At the time of the adoption of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan, concurrent applications shall be approved for overall site development through General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Precise Plan and Tree Removal Permit. The Application Processing Section is intended to provide the regulatory framework for any subsequent entitlements that shall be required and that is consistent with the West Covina Municipal Code. All other ordinances and sections of the City of West Covina Municipal Code shall also apply, unless such standards are inconsistent with the provisions of the West Covina Holt Specific Plan in which case the Specific Plan shall apply. 9.3 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS / MINOR ADJUSTMENTS In order to provide flexibility to the project review process, the Planning Department, without a public hearing, may approve through a Planning Director's Modification any minor adjustments to the project of a development standard for yards and setback. West Covina Holt VIIII. Implementation and Administration Specific Plan May 2014 62 9.4 INTERPRETATION The Planning Director of the City of West Covina, or their designee, shall have the responsibility to interpret the provisions of the. West Covina Holt Specific Plan. West Covina Holt VIIII. Implementation and Administration Specific Plan May 2014 63 EXHIBIT B ZONE CHANGE NO. 13-04 143jjo�, 3164 31K 312p .t l'dp .tp30 22 F304Q3,\ '3051 .. ; 'p65 '3101 31p7 2113 I3110 3223 �. z Sub ect Site 3p d` 3040 3p54• 310p ,31p6 311E 3123 . 3244 ittt. 3110 811M= °30d0 3058 � Holcq�Q 316E 312p 312d �313p 3136 - 3142 :314$ 3,152 32p0. ,320D 3212's21$4 3224� 3230 3238 �2823293 . 3306 3314 3322 Caq.ga'OODMCwayAppaha%:Cmmm (1ya.Tah0itn:D�la111doaadu0.s 1.3:. 3144 3142 31A 32pss 321.1 3210 3227 3235' 324E 3261 3255 I j- r a27�1 237 t2t11 she 27 oz3'3292 33P?. %3330 '. 523, ti s ➢ Change the zoning from "Residential Agriculture" to "Specific Plan." CERTIFICATION I, Susan Rush, Assistant City Clerk of the City of West Covina, State of California, do hereby certify that a true and accurate copy of Ordinance No. 1 was duly enacted and passed by the West Covina City Council, and caused to be posted pursuant to law (G.C. 36933), at the following locations: West Covina City Clerk's Office (3rd floor) Los Angeles County Public Library (West Covina Branch) West Covina Police Department (front lobby) Susan Rush, Assistant City Clerk Posted: ���?/�-0/