Resolution - 577640
RESOLUTION NO. 5776
A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA,
TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
opment Corporation)
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
33656 (Guardian Devel-
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, there was filed with the Planning Commission
of the City of West Covina a verified application on the forms
prescribed in Section 9100 of the West Covina Municipal Code, for
the physical development of that certain property generally
described as follows:
72 acres southeast of Cirtus Street, east
of Tentative Tract No. 32324, west of
Tentative Tract No. 33835, and north of
the main San Jose Hills Divide within the
City of West Covina.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upon giving the required
notice did on the 3rd day of May, 1978, conduct a duly advertised
public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said application;
and
WHEREAS, said hearing was continued and renoticed to
May 17, 1978, and subsequently continued to June 7, 1978, June 21,
1978 and'July 19, 1978; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations made by the Planning
• Commission and in its behalf reveal the following findings:
1. The subject site shall be divided into 73 lots which
include 71 residential lots and two common open space
lots on 72 acres.
2. The proposed map is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans. The number of residential lots,
circulation system and public improvements proposed are
consistent with the General Plan and the East Hills
.Specific Plan which call for a residential land use
with a density ranging from .1 to 1.0 dwelling units
per acre, and all public improvements except for side-
walks on local streets.
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3. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision
is consistent with applicable general and specific plans.
The density transfer design that is employed in the de-
sign of the subject tract realizes the economic, social,
aesthetic and environmental goals that are set forth in
the General Plan and the proposed East Hills Specific
Plan. Most notably, the design preserves much of the
Hillside in its natural state, while providing a quality
residential environment.
. 4. The site is physically suitable for the type of develop-
ment. The land most suited for development will be de-
veloped while the land that is least suitable for devel-
opment or that possesses outstanding physical character-
istics is being preserved.
5. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development. The density -transfer design concept is
being employed,coupled with an over-all density of
1 DU/AC. This flexibility allows a development pattern
.that develops on the most suitable land, and that spares
development in areas requiring most preparation.
• 6. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improve-
ments are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish, wild-
life or their habitat. The density -transfer concept
that is being employed preserves sizable areas in their
natural state.
7. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements
is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
The usual hillside problem areas (i.e., fire, landslides,
inadequate water pressure) have been taken into account
in the design of the tentative tract. City codes and
standards, and conditions of Map approval will further
insure that no public health problems will arise from
the construction or the habitation of the subject tract.
8.. The design of the subdivision or the type of improve-
ments will not conflict with easements acquired by the
public for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision. The Planning Commission may
approve a map if it finds alternate easements will be
provided if substantially equivalent to previously ac-
quired easements by the public.
9. An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared encom-
passing this subdivision and any significant adverse
impacts to the environment have been mitigated.
WHEREAS, said tentative tract had a zone change appli-
cation pending in connection with said map; and approval of said
zone change rests solely with the City Council; and said tentative
map was part of a project involving areas outside of the City of
West Covina requesting annexation to the City; and said tentative
map is an integral part of an overall project consisting of four
separate tentative maps, all to be developed pursuant to and con-
sistent with City adopted General and Specific Plans; and, there
was serious public controversy concerning said project and its
impacts.before the Planning Commission; all of the above factors
requiring the Planning Commission to recommend that the City
Council review and make final disposition of said tentative map
and.project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on July 19, 1978,
adopted.Resolution No. 7-78-2879 recommending that the City Council
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 32323 subject to certain conditions
contained therein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council upon giving the required notice
did on the 28th day of .August, conduct a duly advertised public
hearing to consider said application and subsequently continued
said hearing to September 11, 1978; and
• WHEREAS, testimony and staff reports received at said
hearings affirmed the findings made by the Planning Commission
during its hearings of May 17, 1978, June 7, 1978, June 21, 1978,
and July 19, 1978, and set forth in this resolution.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A. Pursuant to the findings made in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 7-78-2879 and reaffirmed by this Council;
and those findings contained in City Council Resolution
No. certifying the Environmental Impact Report, and
the findings in the staff reports dated May 17, 1978 and
• supplements dated July.19, 1978 and August 28, 1978 for
said tentative tract map which are hereby incorporated
herein, the City Council does hereby approve Tentative
Tract Map No. 33656.
B. The physical development of the property.encompassed
by Tentative Tract Map No. 33656 shall conform to the
following conditions which, except as otherwise expressly
indicated, shall be fully performed and completed shall
be secured by bank or cash deposit satisfactory to the
Planning Director, and the violation of any of which shall
be grounds for revocation of said tentative tract map by
the Planning Commission.
Conditions of approval:
1. Conform to Tentative Tract Map No. 33656, dated May 17,
1978, as set forth in the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. Integrate any necessary grading with the adjoining topog-
raphy of adjacent properties.
3. Park fees shall be paid to the City of West Covina as
provided by Section 9134 of the Municipal Code.
4. Conform to all requirements of the R-1 Zone, Hillside
Overlay Zone.
5.- Prior to the issuance of any building permits, site
plans and elevations showing types and locations of all
proposed units shall be filed for review with the Plan-
ning.Director.-
6. The developer shall draft a Prospective Homebuyer's
Awareness Package (PHAP) pursuant to Section 9135 of
the Municipal Code.
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits all test pits,
trenches and other man-made "scars" (other than fire
roads) will be restored to their natural contour in the
ungraded areas of the site.
8. All manufactured slopes that rise or fall into a
natural area shall be contoured to the existing topog-
raphy.
9. Any uses other than recreational uses in the common,
open space areas shall be prohibited in a recorded deed
restriction, with authority vested in the City of West
Covina to enforce the restriction.
• 10. Legal instruments shall be recorded concurrently with
recordation of the final map that will establish future
_easements through irrevocable offer of easement for
riding and hiking trails through the common, open space
lots. Such instruments shall be submitted to the
-Planning Director and the City.Attorney prior to final
map approval for their review and approval. Maximum
width shall be 25 feet for the trail.
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11. Prior to the issuance of building permits, landscaping
and irrigation plans for all private, manufactured
slopes shall be submitted to the Planning Director for
his review and approval. Jute matting may be required
on certain 12 to l slopes to stabilize the soil during
the landscaping establishment period. All planting
shall be completed and all irrigation shall be operative
• prior to final approval of the grading. The developer
will be responsible for the maintenance of these land-
scaped slopes until such time as the residences these
slopes are appurtenant to, are sold.
12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, landscaping
and irrigation plans for all common areas,.manufactured
slopes shall be submitted to the Planning Director for
his review and approval. Said slopes shall also be
planted and irrigated prior to the issuance of any
building permits. Jute matting .may be required on cer-
tain 12 to 1 slopes to stabilize the soil during the
landscaping establishment period. The plant regimen
shall consist of hardy natives and adaptable, exotic
species that are drought -resistant, fire -retardant, and
that require a.relatively low level of maintenance. The
applicant/developer shall assume the responsibility for
maintenance of these common, landscaped areas for a mini-
mum of 12 months after the initial planting and irriga-
tion installation has been approved, after which time
the tract's residents will assume responsibility pursuant
to a duly formed Homeowners Association.
13. A method of maintaining all surface drainage facilities
in the common open space and private areas shall be
approved by the City and set forth in the C.C. & R.'s.
14. A performance and maintenance bond covering the full cost
of improvements plus contingencies shall be required for
the landscaping and irrigation improvements required on
the common, manufactured slopes. Life of the bond shall
be contingent on the maintenance period for the land-
scaping improvements.
15. Site plans and elevations for the future construction of
any reservoir facilities shall be submitted to the Plan-
ning Director for design considerations. Adequate
screening of such facilities will be required.
16. A copy of the C.C. & R.'s shall be submitted to the Plan-
ning Director and the City Attorney for their review and
approval.
17. Fire -retardant roofing material shall be used in the con-
struction of all residences. Should said material con-
sist of treated woodshake or equivalent, the C.C. & R.'s
shall establish a period for periodic retreatment to the
satisfaction of the Fire Department.
18. Open Space Lots A and/or B will be expanded to a minimum
dimension of 25 ft. adjacent to the southerly portions of
• Lot Nos. 54 and 55.
19. The City of West Covina and its citizens deem the natural
environment of the Hillsides to be of critical importance_
and mandate that the physical development of these Hill-
sides shall..proceed with the maximum possible maintenance
of the natural areas within the parameters of the approved
maps and plans.
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20. Engineering Department Requirements:
a. Applicant to comply with all conditions contained in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 567.
b. Sanitary sewers shall be provided.
• c. The required street improvements shall include those
portions.of Hillside, Citrus, "A" and "B" Streets
contiguous to subject property. In addition, appli-
cant shall pay his fair share of the cost of con-
structing the Aroma connection.
d. The required street dedications shall include those
portions of Hillside (60'), Citrus (601), "A" and "B"
Streets (52') contiguous to subject property.
e. 4.0 foot wide sidewalks with trees behind sidewalks
shall be constructed along Hillside and Citrus adja-
cent to curb.
f. A final grading and drainage plan showing existing
and proposed elevations and drainage structures shall
be submitted for the approval of the Building and
Engineering Departments prior to issuance of a build-
ing permit.
g. Adequate provision shall be made for acceptance and
disposal of surface drainage entering the property
from adjacent areas.
h. Parking lot and driveway improvements on private
property shall comply with Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2513 and be constructed to the City
of West Covina Standards.
i. Applicant shall install street lights with under-
ground wiring and provide the necessary trenching
and backfill.
j. No manufactured slope shall be steeper than 2 hori-
zontal to 1 vertical unless substantiated by a soils
and geology report and approved by the City Engineer,
Planning Director and Building/Safety Director.
k. The proposed subdivision shall conform to Article IX,
Chapter 1 - Subdivisions of the West Covina Municipal
Code.
1. Applicant shall be responsible for construction of
any required off -site sewer, street and storm drain
improvements.
M. Applicant shall guarantee to the satisfaction of the
City Council the construction of an adequate water
system prior to the issuance of building permits.
n. The developer shall construct all portions of Hill-
side Drive located within the boundary of the tenta-
tive tract with the first phase of construction and
shall have these improvements completed prior to the
occupancy of any dwelling units.
o. The developer shall construct an adequate storm drain
system including any facilities outside the boundar-
ies of the tentative tract necessary to connect to
the City's existing storm drain system. The required
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storm drain system shall be built in accordance with
the requirements of the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District. The design of the storm drain
shall be based upon the following criteria:
i. Hillside Drive, Citrus Street, East Hills Drive
• aa. 10 year storm - maintain one 11-foot un-
flooded traffic lane in each direction.
bb. 25 year storm - maintain 2 of one 11-foot
unflooded traffic lane in each direction.
CC. 50 year storm - prevent water from ponding
beyond the property line.
dd. 25 year storm, or less - depth -velocity
product (expressed in feet and feet per
second) shall not exceed 6. (Ref. L. A.
County. Road Department "Highway Design
Manual").
ii. Local collector streets (2-lane streets with
actual or projected traffic volumes of 1,000
ADT or more).
iii. Cul-de-sac loop streets and minor collector
streets (annual or projected volumes of less
than 1,000 ADT).
aa. 25 year storm - maintain flow at tope of
8-inch curb.
bb. 50 year storm - prevent water from ponding
• beyond the property line.
CC. 25 year storm, or less.- depth -velocity
shall not exceed 6.
p.. The developer shall construct all portions of Hill-
side Drive located within the boundary of the tenta-
tive tract with the first phase of construction and
shall have these improvements completed prior to the
occupancy of any dwelling units.
q. The developer constructing storm drain improvements
also benefiting property not within his subdivision
shall enter into a reimbursement agreement with the
City pursuant to Section 66487(c) of the Subdivision
Map Act. The required storm drain system shall be
completed prior to the occupancy of any dwelling
units.
r. The developer shall construct a sewer system con-
forming to the requirements of the West Covina Munic-
ipal Code including any needed off -site facilities.
The required sewer system shall be completed prior
to the occupancy of any dwelling units.
• S. The developer shall construct or arrange for the con-
struction of an adequate water system conforming to
Article VII, Chapter 9 of the West Covina Municipal
Code, including but not limited to pump stations,
reservoirs, transmission mains, distribution mains
and appurtenant facilities. Such water system shall
be completed and fully operational before the occu-
pancy of any dwelling units. No occupied dwelling
units shall be served by hydropneumatic tanks or
any type of temporary water system. The developer
shall construct or provide for the construction of
any off -site water facilities needed to serve his
subdivision.
t. An irrevocable offer to dedicate appropriate ease-
ments for storm drains shall be made to the City
prior to the approval of any final map.
U. Prior to the final map approval, plans and improve-
ments bonds insuring completion of a "backbone" sys-
tem for streets, water, storm drains and sewers
within the subject tract will be submitted to the
City Engineer. The improvements bonds shall guaran-
tee completion of said "backbone" system within a
12-month period following final map approval. Bonds
for completion of Hillside Drive will not be released
until all development within the subject tract has
been completed.
21. Fire Department Requirements:
a. Applicant to provide forty-six steamer fire hydrants
(James Jones Model 3700 or approved equal), in loca-
tions specified by Fire Department.
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b. Water system to be eight -inch minimum mains con-
nected to a total looped system with a required
fire flow of 2500 GPM.
C. Fire hydrants to be flushed and painted by con-
tractor or developer prior to acceptance by West
Covina Fire Department.
d. On -site hydrants to be provided by developer before
framing is started.
e. Both hydrant openings shall form a 450 angle with
curb face.
f. Center of hydrant head outlet openings to be 30 to
36 inches above finish grade.
g. Water mains and hydrants to be installed as per City
of West Covina Water Department Standards or AWWA
Standards.
h. 20-foot free and clear widths are required for
private drives.
i. Water main plans for fire hydrants to be submitted
and approved before Fire Department will "sign off"
building permit.
j. Engineering Department to inspect water main and
fire hydrant installation before ground covering.
• k. Prior to rough grading permit being issued, fire
access road shall be delineated on the rough grading
plan.
22. Police Department Requirements:
No requirements.
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23. Building Department Requirements:
Comply with requirements of Uniform Building Code.
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall certify to
the adoption of this resolution.
• APPROVED and ADOPTED this llth day of September, 1978.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 5776
was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the llth day of September,
• 1978, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Shearer, Browne, Chappell, Tice.
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk
_APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney