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Resolution - 5777n �J RESOLUTION N0. 5777 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 33835 (Southcoast Pacific Corporation) 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: south of Cameron. Avenue, and west of Grand Avenue in the unincorporated County territory, east of Tentative Tract No. 33656. 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 proposed subdivision consists of 246 lots of which 240-are to be used for single residences and 6 are common open space lots. 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 sidewalks on local streets: 3. The design or improvements 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 motably, 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 improve- ments is not likely to cause serious public health prob- lems.. 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 improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public for access through or use of property within the pro- posed subdivision. An existing easement to Southern California Gas Company has been relocated and approved by Southern California.Gas Company. 9. An Environmental Impact Report encompassing Tenta.tive Tract No. 33835 has been prepared and any significant adverse impacts on 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. 7-78-2881 recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 33835 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. -2_ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. Pursuant to the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 7--78-2881 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. 33835. B. The physical development of the property encompassed by Tentative Tract Map No. 33835 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. 33835, dated May 17, 1978, as set forth in the State Subdivision Map Act. 2. Integrate any necessary grading with the adjoining topography 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 pro- posed units shall be filed for review with the Planning 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 blend with the existing topog- raphy. 9. Any use 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. Recreational develop- ment in these open space areas will be permitted if approved by the Planning Commission and will be subject • to any conditions, thereto. 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 of said trail shall be 25 feet. Icla 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 1 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. 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. 13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, landscaping and irrigation plans for all common area, 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 build- ing permits. Jute matting may be required on certain lZ to 1 slopes to stabilize the soil during the land- scaping 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 min- imum 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. . 14. The two cut slopes bordering Hillside Drive just west of Grand Avenue shall receive extraordinary landscaping treatment with specimen size plant material to minimize the visual impact of the road cut. The 2 to 1 slopes shall be graded in an undulating, contoured manner so as to appear natural. 15. Prior to issuance of building permits, landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted for open space lots 241, 242 and 248. The plant regimen shall consist of hardy natives and adaptable exotic species that are drought-resistant,.fire-retardant, require a very low level of maintenance, and that supplement the existing, native material on.the site. Such landscaping shall be planted prior to the issuance of any building permits on the subject tract. The applicant/developer will be responsible for the.maintenance of these landscaped areas for a period of 12 months after the initial planting has been approved by the Planning Director. 16. A paved walkway will be provided from the sidewalk on East Hills Drive through open space lot No. 248, down the graded slope to the edge of the future neighborhood park. Such walkway shall be constructed within a 12- month period following final map approval. 17. A performance and maintenance bond covering the full cost of improvements plus contigencies shall be provided for the improvements required in Condition Nos. 11 thru 16. Life of the bond shall be for a period of 12 months following final map approval after installation of planting and irrigation. -4- 18. Development of the downslope areas in Lots 231 to 240, inclusive, shall be prohibited in a recorded deed restriction, with authority vested in the:City of West Covina to enforce the restriction. 19. Prior to approval of a final map, plans and improvements bonds insuring completion of a backbone system for • streets, water, storm drains and sewers within the sub- ject tract will be submitted to the City Engineer. The improvements bonds shall guarantee 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. 20. Site plans and elevations for the future -construction of any reservoir facilities shall be submitted to the Plan- ning Director for design considerations. Adequate screen- ing of such facilities will be required. 21. A copy of the C.C. & R.'s shall be submitted to the Planning Director and the City Attorney for' their review and approval. 22. 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. 23. Open Space Lot No. 245 will be expanded to a minimum .dimension of.25 feet adjacent to the southerly portions of Lot Nos. 38 -.44, and adjacent to Lot Nos. 94 and 95. • 24. 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. 25. 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 Drive, East Hills Drive, and "A" through "K" Streets contiguous to subject prop- erty; in addition, applicant shall pay his fair share of the cost of constructing the Aroma connector. d. The required street dedications shall include those portions of Hillside Drive (60'), East Hills and "A" through "K" Streets (52') contiguous to subject prop- erty. • e. 4.0 foot wide sidewalks shall be constructed along Hillside Drive, East Hills Drive and Cameron Avenue adjacent 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 building permit. -5- 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. The proposed subdivision shall conform to Article IX, Chapter 1 - Subdivisions of the West Covina Municipal Code. k. Applicant shall be responsible for construction if any off -site street, sewer and storm drain improve- ments are required. 1. Applicant shall guarantee to the satisfaction of the City Council for construction of an adequate water system prior to the issuance of building permits. m. 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. n. The developer shall construct all portions of Hill- side Drive located within the boundary of the Tenta=. tive Tract prior to occupancy of 100 units. Appli- cant shall bond for costs to construct the entire alignment of Hillside Drive contained in Tentative Tract No. 33835 prior to the approval of any final map o. The developer shall construct an adequate storm drain system including any facilities outside the boundaries of the tentative tract necessary to con- nect to the City's existing storm drain system. The required storm drain system shall be built in accord- ance 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 land in each direction. bb. 25 year storm - maintain 1/2 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"). Ct� 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 top 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 may enter into an agreement with the City to form an assessment district under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1911 for the purpose of constructing storm drain facilities and the Aroma connection. 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 Municipal Code including any needed off -site facili- ties. The required sewer system shall be completed prior to the occupancy of any dwelling units. s. The developer shall construct or arrange for the construction of an adequate water system conforming to Article VII, Chapter 9 of the West Covina Munici*- pal 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 sub- division. 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. Era v..'Rail guards along Hillside Drive shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. 26. Fire Department Requirements: a. Applicant to provide forty-six steamer fire hydrants (James Jones Model 3700 or approved equal), in loca- tions specified by the Fire Department. b. Water system to be eight -inch minimum mains connected to a total looped system with a required fire flow of 2500 GPM. C. Fire hydrants to be flushed and painted by contractor or developer prior to acceptance by the 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. Water main plans for fire hydrants to be submitted and approved before Fire Department will "sign off" building permit. . i. Prior to rough grading permit being issued fire road access shall be delineated on the rough grading plan. • 27. Police Department Requirements: No requirements. 28. 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 AU ­4- w- Mayor I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 5777 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 APPROVED AS TO FORM: J - 1, A - � City Attorney 0 City C1d k