RES-1989-123RESOLUTION NO. 89R-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-1.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter
18.93 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, the City Council of the City
of Anaheim has heretofore adopted its Resolution No. 88R-69
approving Specific Plan No. 88-1 ("Specific Plan") and Resolution
No. 89R-64 amending Specific Plan No. 88-1; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the subject property has filed on
application to further amend Specific Plan No. 88-1; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing upon
said application, notice of which hearing was given in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration of all
evidence, testimony and reports offered at said public hearing
does hereby find with respect to said proposed amendment that:
1. The property covered by the specific plan and said
amendment has unique site characteristics including topography,
location and surroundings which will be enhanced by the special
land use and developments standards of the specific plan;
2. The plan as amended will be consistent with the goals and
policies of the General Plan and with the purposes, standards and
land use guidelines therein;
3. The specific plan as amended will result in development
of a desirable character which will be compatible with existing
and proposed development in the surrounding area;
4. The specific plan as amended contributes to a balance of
land uses; and
5. The specific plan as amended respects environmental and
aesthetic resources consistent of economic realities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim that Specific Plan No. 88-1 as approved by
Resolution No. 88R-69 and heretofore amended by Resolution No.
89R-64, be, and the same is hereby, amended as set forth in
Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan No. 88-1, Amendment No. 1, dated
February, 1989, on file in the Planning Department of the City of
Anaheim and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth
in full.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the conditions of approval of
Specific Plan No. 88-1, as heretofore set forth in Resolution No.
88R-69, be, and the same are hereby, amended in their entirety to
read as follows:
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Notwithstanding any provision of the conditions of approval
contained herein to the contrary, the property
owner/developer may process and (upon approval in accordance
with the Subdivision Map Act and Title 17 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code) record Tentative Parcel Map No. 87-Z10 for
the limited purpose of conveyances for financing without
complying with any of the conditions of approval contained
herein which, by their terms, must be complied with prior to
submittal of an application for, approval of, or recordation
of, a tentative or final tract or parcel map provided:
(a)
Parcel Map No. 87-210 shall contain a note to the
effect that this map is being filed for financing and
conveyance for financing purposes only and will have
no public improvement requirements; no building
permits are to be issued for the lots or parcels
created by this map; and, the recording of a
subsequent map is required before building permits can
be issued; and, a covenant in the form approved by the
City Attorney is recorded against the entire site
reflecting same;
(b)
A covenant in the form approved by the City Attorney
is recorded against the entire site to the effect that
the property owner/developer and all successive owners
of all portions of the site agree: (i) not to contest
the formation of any of the special districts, benefit
districts or other financing mechanisms set forth
elsewhere in these conditions of approval; (ii) to
cooperate fully in the formation process; and (iii) to
reserve only the right to contest the spread or amount
of any assessment against a particular portion of the
property;
(c)
Irrevocable offers of dedication for right-of-way for
all arterial highways (with adjoining slope easements)
and all park and other public facility sites
identified in these conditions of approval are made
prior to the recordation of Parcel Map No. 87-210; and,
(d)
Parcel Map No. 87-210 otherwise complies with the
Subdivision Map Act and the Anaheim Municipal Code.
That the property owner/developer shall be responsible for
implementation of all applicable stipulations in the
amended Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan, Amendment No. 1
(Exhibit A); and, that all future grading and development
of the Sycamore Canyon project shall display the quality
standards represented by the applicant in conjunction with
the Specific Plan process and in the Specific Plan document
for any zoning and development standards other than the
minimum standards as defined in the Zoning Code (Title 18).
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With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first tentative tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall establish a mechanism,
acceptable to the City of Anaheim, to provide on-going
monitoring and transmittal to the City of Anaheim of
information concerning fiscal impact of all developments
within Sycamore Canyon; provided, however, that the
subsequent on-going fiscal monitoring may consist of a
letter, subject to the City's approval, if there are no
changes proposed to the assumptions in the fiscal impact
report or development plan, but if there are changes,
detailed documentation addressing those fiscal impacts
affected would be required.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that in
conjunction with the submittal of all residential tentative
tract or parcel maps and prior to the issuance of any
building permits for commercial parcels, the following
information and/or plans shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for Planning Commission review and approval in
conformance with Section 18.85.060 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code:
(a)
Location map - drawn to the same scale as the maps in
Exhibit A (Specific Plan) and relating the tract to
the overall Sycamore Canyon Project.
(b) Topographic map.
(c)
Lot dimensions and pad sizes of all lots - sufficient
to indicate the relationship of the proposal to the
nature and extent of the cut and fill earthwork
involved.
(d)
Landscaping plans - indicating the extent and type of
proposed landscaping and including any existing
vegetation which is to be retained.
(e)
(f)
Vehicular circulation and parking plan - indicating
the nature and extent of public and private streets,
alleys and other public accessways for vehicular
circulation, off-street parking, and vehicular storage.
Fence and wall plans - indicating the type of fencing
along any lot line of a site abutting a street, creek,
lake or open storm drain. The specific fence or wall
location shall be shown in addition to the color,
material and height. Any fencing located in a manner
which may obstruct the view from a public right-of-way
shall consist of decorative open-work materials·
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(g)
Signing plans - indicating the proposed signing
program and including, but not limited to, any
identification, business or other signs; and
specifying the size, height, location, color, material
and lighting of such signs. Development area
identification signs shall be constructed in
compliance with the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan.
The developer shall provide signs to identify the
Eastern Transportation Corridor Area within one-half
(1/2) mile of the corridor. In addition, signs shall
be provided to identify proposed future land uses,
such as the commercial sites, future park/school
sites, residential land uses, etc. All signage shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City
Traffic Engineer for vehicular and pedestrian
visibility and the Planning Department for Specific
Plan conformance·
That except as otherwise provided for in the Sycamore Canyon
Specific Plan, all development shall comply with the
requirements of the "Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone", as
outlined in Chapter 18.84 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
each residential tentative tract or parcel map approval, and
prior to the issuance of any building permits for commercial
parcels, the petitioner shall submit preliminary site plans,
floor plans and building elevations to the Planning
Commission for review and approval; said plans shall include
building materials and colors. Final site plans, floor
plans and building elevations ultimately approved by the
City shall be in substantial conformance with said
preliminary plans.
That any proposed parking area lighting fixtures for
commercial development shall be down-lighted with a maximum
height of twelve (12) feet. Said lighting fixtures shall be
directed away from adjacent property lines to protect the
residential integrity of adjacent and nearby residential
properties.
That any specimen tree removal shall comply with the tree
preservation regulations in Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter
18.84 "Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone".
That, in accordance with the requirements of Anaheim
Municipal Code Section 18.02.047 pertaining to the initial
sale of residences in the City of Anaheim Planning Area "B",
the seller shall provide each buyer with written information
concerning the Anaheim General Plan and the existing zoning
within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of subject
tract.
That as specified in Anaheim Municipal Code Sections
18.84.041.012 and 18.84.062.032, no roof-mounted equipment
whatsoever shall be permitted.
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With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
the time that a building permit is issued, or prior to final
tract or parcel map approval, or within a period of six (6)
months from the date of this resolution, whichever occurs
first, the owner(s) shall execute and record a
unsubordinated covenant running with the land in a form
approved by the City Attorney wherein such owner(s) agree
not to contest and to participate in the formation of any
assessment district(s) which may hereafter be formed for
maintenance or public service/facility purposes, which
district(s) could include the owner's property.
12.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, prior to the
approval of the first final tract map or parcel map for the
Sycamore Canyon project, the owner/developer will enter into
an agreement with the City to form an assessment district to
assure the project generates revenues to meet the assigned
cost of City services on a year-by-year basis. Such
assessment district shall be formed prior to approval of the
first final tract or parcel map, or at such other later time
as may be approved by the City Council, and initial
assessment implemented prior to issuance of the first
certificate of occupancy for Sycamore Canyon. The City
shall have the right to monitor said revenues and costs.
Annual assessment revenues shall not exceed an amount
necessary to offset the yearly difference between costs
associated with said project and the revenues generated
therefrom; and when revenues reach equilibrium (defined in
this case by annual taxable sales revenue to the City from
sources within the Sycamore Canyon Project reaching $182,617
in 1986/87 dollars) with allocated costs and recovery of any
prior unfunded costs for two consecutive years, said
mechanism(s) shall be terminated by the City. The costs to
establish the financial mechanism(s) shall be borne by the
owner/developer by means of reimbursement to the City prior
to the first final tract or parcel map approval or at such
other later time as may be approved by the City Council.
AESTHETIC/VISUAL
13.
14.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that in
conjunction with the submittal of each tentative tract or
parcel map, the owner/developer shall submit documentation
which confirms that development is in conformance with the
Landscape Concept Plan shown in the Specific Plan document.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that in
conjunction with the submittal of each tentative tract or
parcel map, the owner/developer shall submit documentation
which describes how the development is in conformance with
the guidelines and ordinances established by the Specific
Plan.
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WATER
15.
That prior to the approval of each final tract map, the
property owner/developer shall make provisions for design
features that conserve water such as controlled irrigation
systems which employ drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors,
and automatic systems that minimize runoff and evaporation,
and use of mulch on top of soil to improve water holding
capacity of public landscaped areas; and, use of xeriscape
and drought-tolerant species for landscaping. Plans
indicating such conservation measures shall be reviewed and
approved by the Public Utilities Department.
16.
That the water supply system for the Sycamore Canyon
Development shall be funded, designed and constructed in
accordance with the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan and Public
Facilities Plan included therein which includes the Water
Master Plan as Exhibit A.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
17.
That all building construction shall comply with the
California Energy Commission conservation requirements and
the standards outlined under Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code.
18.
That subdivision, architectural and landscaping design plans
for the project shall promote, to the extent possible,
opportunities for maximizing solar exposure, shading and
natural cooling (prevailing breezes), and solar hot water
heating either directly with system installation or
indirectly with provisions for accommodating future
retrofitting.
19.
That prior to issuance of any building permit, the property
owner/developer shall confer with the Southern California
Gas Company and the City of Anaheim Building Division during
the building design phases for the purposes of including
further methods of energy conservation to the extent
feasible for natural gas service.
LIBRARY
20.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall enter into an agreement with
the City of Anaheim Library Department to provide the
Sycamore Canyon project's proportionate share of costs for
provision of a library facility to be located on the Bauer
Ranch. Written proof of said agreement shall be furnished
to the Planning Department and shall be subject to approval
by the Library Director and City Attorney's Office.
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POLICE
21.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract map or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall enter into an agreement with
the City of Anaheim to provide property owner/developer's
proportionate share of costs to the City for the provision
of an on-site satellite police facility at the location
shown in Exhibit 13 of the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan;
provided, however, that the City may require an irrevocable
offer of dedication for the site in conjunction with the
approval of Parcel Map No. 87-210. The Agreement shall
provide that the owner/developer shall irrevocably offer for
dedication said facility site as an in-kind land
contribution. Said site shall be graded to Police
Department specifications in substantial conformance with
Exhibit 15 of the Specific Plan and all necessary utilities
shall be stubbed to the site and shall be sized to Police
Department specifications. The value of such land,
including cost of stubbing utilities, shall be determined by
a qualified appraiser selected and paid for by the property
owner/developer and approved by the City or another mutually
acceptable method. If such value exceeds the property
owner/developer's proportionate share of the total costs for
the facility (including the value of the land), the property
owner/developer shall be entitled to receive reimbursement
from other surrounding benefitting properties, through
developer fees imposed by the City, provided that said
reimbursement shall be paid only upon payment by benefitting
developments. If such value is less than property
owner/developer's proportionate share, property
owner/developer shall pay to the City a fee which represents
the difference between the value of the site and said
proportionate share. In no event shall the Agreement
provide for payment of the fee at a time later than as
called for in a Police Protection Facility Plan adopted by
the City Council as provided in Section 17.08.434 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code.
22.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each final map, plans shall be submitted to the
Police and Fire Departments for review and approval for
defensible space concepts and safety features (i.e. access,
visibility, surveillance, etc.).
SOLID WASTE
25.
That project solid waste handling provisions shall be in
accordance with City codes for the screening of trash
receptacle areas and access for trash pickup.
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UTILITIES - GENERAL
24.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall provide documentation, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, of acquisition of
easements for any public facility (including, but not
limited to, water, electrical, sewers, drainage) that will
be necessary to cross the Oak Hills Ranch or Highlands
Development in order to serve the needs of the Sycamore
Canyon Project, as required by the City Engineer and the
Public Utilities General Manager. Land or easements shall
be acquired and dedicated to the City at the sole expense of
the property owner/developer.
REIMBURSEMENTS
25.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall post a bond to secure
reimbursement to the City for Sycamore Canyon's
proportionate share of costs for providing Fire Station No.
10 and electrical facilities located in the Bauer Ranch but
which will also serve the Sycamore Canyon project, which
proportionate share of cost will be paid by property
owner/developer prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy or Use for the first unit in the Sycamore Canyon
project. The amount of said proportionate share of costs
shall be determined by the adoption by the City Council of
the applicable benefit area plans and related reimbursement
agreements.
STREET MAINTENANCE
26.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final map, the property
owner/developer shall enter into an agreement with the City
of Anaheim Maintenance Department to provide its
proportionate share of the costs to the City for provision
of an off-site street maintenance facility to serve the
easterly portion of the City as determined by the Director
of Maintenance. Written proof of said agreement shall be
furnished to the Planning Department and the Maintenance
Department and shall be subject to approval by the
Maintenance Department and City Attorney's Office.
27.
That prior to final building and zoning inspections, "No
parking for street sweeping" signs shall be installed as
required by the Department of Maintenance and in accordance
with specifications on file with said department.
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28.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
recordation of each final tract or parcel map, the
owner/developer shall record a covenant requiring the seller
to provide the purchaser of each residential dwelling with
written information concerning Anaheim Municipal Code
Section 14.52.500 pertaining to "Parking restricted to
facilitate street sweeping." Such written information shall
clearly indicate when on-street parking is prohibited and
the penalty for violation.
29.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of any final map that incorporates a private
street, a financial mechanism, acceptable to and approved by
the City, for maintenance of private streets shall be
established at the expense of the owner/developer.
SANITARY SEWER
50.
51.
That the sewer system located within public streets and
easements shall be dedicated to the City concurrent with the
recordation of each final map with the exception of Parcel
Map No. 87-210.
That the 10-inch lines located within the Weir Canyon Road
right-of-way shall be financed, designed and constructed by
the owner/developer.
52.
55.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each final tract or parcel map, the property
owner/developer shall submit plans, including sizing
requirements for the sanitary sewer systems within the tract
or parcel boundaries, for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The sewer system for the project shall be funded,
constructed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Anaheim Engineering Department.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final map, the location, phasing, and
bonding details of the sewer facilities shall be determined
by street configurations, lot layouts and gravity flow.
54.
That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible
for the following sanitary sewer-related items:
(a) The acquisition of any required permits.
(b)
(c)
The design and construction of ail local sewer line
extensions and related facilities as part of the
improvements for each tract or parcel map, as approved
by the City Engineer.
A Special Maintenance District, or other financial
mechanism acceptable to and approved by the City of
Anaheim, for maintenance of sewer lines in private
streets shall be established at the expense of the
owner/developer.
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QUALITY
55.
That the owner/developer shall implement regular ground
watering and other forms of construction dust control in
accordance with City standards.
PARKS
36.
That the owner/developer shall provide an irrevocable offer
to dedicate 7 acres of parkland as shown in Bxhibit 4A of
the amended Specific Plan (Amendment No. 1) as provided in
Condition No. 1 in lieu of fees required for park
acquisition costs. The dedication offer shall provide that
the site be graded flat (5% slope or less), based on the
requirements of the City's parkland dedication ordinance and
adopted City policies at the time of Specific Plan
approval. The park dedication and development requirement
shall be for the full ?-acre requirement (based upon the
current population projections); however, adjustments may be
made with the first tentative tract map submittals should
less than the anticipated population in the development
actually be realized.
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58.
That the proposed parks shall be graded and developed by the
Sycamore Canyon owner/developer to City park development
standards, subject to City Park Department approval. The
improvements will include, but shall not be limited to,
irrigation, landscaping (including turf, trees and
ground-covers), walkways, a children's play equipment area
and picnic improvements.
Park Department approval for the park site development shall
consist of the £ollowing'
(a)
Approval of Landscape Architect and other consultants
used to design the park and prepare the construction
documents;
(b)
Approval of Master Plan, schematic plans, preliminary
plans and final plans, specifications, and other
construction documents; and
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(c)
Approval of all project materials and products used in
constructing the park and the right of inspection by
City staff.
That the developer/owner shall provide consultant(s) who
prepared construction documents for construction observation
to insure that the parks are constructed as intended.
40.
That the parks shall be developed in accordance with the
following time frames'
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The owner/developer shall complete development of the
park site within Tentative Tract No. 12995 within one
(1) year from the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the 560th residential unit.
The owner/developer shall complete development of the
park site within Tentative Tract No. 12992 within one
(1) year from the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the lllgth residential unit, or shall
begin park construction within 30 days after the start
of the Sycamore Canyon/Oak Hills Park construction by
the Oak Hills Ranch developer and complete development
of the park site within one (1) year from the start of
park development. The owner/developer of Sycamore
Canyon shall enter into a reimbursable agreement with
the owner/developer of Oak Hills Ranch for the grading
and development of the Sycamore Canyon/Oak Hills Park
area adjacent to Oak Hills Ranch should the
construction of the Sycamore Canyon/Oak Hills Park
begin prior to the time the owner/developer of
Sycamore Canyon is prepared to begin park grading and
development of their portion of the Sycamore
Canyon/Oak Hills Park obligation. Said reimbursement
agreement shall reimburse the owner/developer of Oak
Hills Ranch for any costs associated with the grading
and development of the 5.6 acres of park area adjacent
to the Oak Hills Ranch required for the Sycamore
Canyon development, as approved by the Department of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
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Bonding for development of each park shall be provided
in conjunction with the recordation of final tract
maps containing the 560th and lllgth residential
units, respectively.
That all utilities to the park sites be provided by the
owner/developer in conjunction with any required street,
sewer or other infrastructure improvements within the
subdivision improvements. Park maintenance will be provided
by the City for the 7 acres of park, exclusive of any park
perimeter slopes outside the net park acreage accepted by
the City.
That in-tract slopes (including slopes outside the park
boundaries approved by the City) shall be maintained by a
special maintenance district or other financial mechanism
approved by the City and established prior to the issuance
of the first certificate of occupancy for the development.
That the 7 acres of developed public parkland shall be
developed by the owner/developer at two locations as shown
in Exhibit 4A of the amended Speci£ic Plan (Amendment No.
1).
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(a)
3.0-acre park at the northwest corner of the property
adjacent to the East Hills park site. Access to this
park shall be available through Tract No. 12995 and
include pedestrian access, with vehicular access
provided, if feasible. Any right-of-way or
encroachments permits for said park shall be provided
by the City.
(b)
4-acres of parkland in the southern portion of the
property, contiguous with park facilities proposed
within The Sumlit of Anaheim Hills development area,
identified herein as the Sycamore Canyon/The Sulmit
Park.
Final grades and configuration shall be in substantial
conformance with the proposed revision to Tentative Tract
No. 12992 (shown for informational purposes only on the
composite tract map - Exhibit 5A of the amended Specific
Plan (Amendment No. 1), unless otherwise approved by the
City Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
As required by Condition No. 1 hereof, park sites shall be
irrevocably offered for dedication prior to recordation of
Parcel Map 87-210. Any changes in the precise configuration
of both park areas required for dedication and development
by the owner/developer shall be determined prior to the
approval of subsequent final maps in which the park sites
are located.
The owner/developer shall submit grading feasibility studies
for each park area to the Department of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services and the Engineering Department for
approval prior to the recordation of the final tract maps
for Tract Nos. 12992 and 12995. The grading feasibility
studies shall insure that both developed park areas provided
by the owner/developer are graded at a 5% or less gradient.
Final grading plans for both parks shall be approved by the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services to
insure the parks are consistent with the standards provided
by the City's Park Dedication Ordinance, and adopted City
policies at the time of Specific Plan approval, prior to
the approval of final maps (with the exception of Parcel Map
No. 87-210) in which the park sites are located.
That permanent, paved vehicular access to the park sites
shall be acceptable to the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department and shall be approved by the City
Traffic Engineer and be in conformance with Exhibit 4A of
the amended Specific Plan Public Facilities Plan (Amendment
No. 1).
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52.
That the Sycamore Canyon Project will incorporate the
alignment and other necessary provisions for development of
the trail system improvements within the development. The
development of the 5-acre park adjacent to Tract No. 12995
will include the relocation and improvement of part of the
East Hills Trail which abuts said park. Any right-of-way or
encroachment permits shall be provided by the City. Said
relocation along the perimeter of the 5-acre park shall be
considered within the park dedication acreage requirements.
That prior to approval of the first tentative tract map, the
property owner/developer shall submit a plan showing the
general alignment and locations of the equestrian and hiking
trail system within the Sycamore Canyon development to the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department for
review and approval. With the exception of Parcel Map No.
87-210, prior to the approval of each final tract or parcel
map, the property owner/developer $hall submit the final
alignment of the equestrian and hiking trail within that
tract or parcel map to the City Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department for final review and
approval. The owner/developer shall dedicate (in
conjunction with the recordation of the final tract maps for
tracts in which the trails are located) the trail
rights-of-way and construct the trails (including trail
access points, street crossings and signals, if necessary,
signage, furnishings and other related features per City
standards). Bonding for trail improvements shall be
furnished as a part of in-tract improvements. All trail
improvements shall be subject to the approval of the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services prior
to the release of bonds.
That the equestrian trail crossing of Weir Canyon Road shall
be reviewed and coordinated with the County of Orange CMA.
The owner/developer shall provide written proof that CMA has
been provided the opportunity to review the Weir Canyon Road
equestrian trail crossing prior to recordation of the first
final tract map. The City shall have final review and
approval of the trail crossing.
That development of the riding and hiking trail system
including planning, design, grading and all necessary trail
improvements including those improvements mentioned in
Condition No. 50 shall be the financial responsibility of
the owner/developer. Trail improvements shall be installed
according to plans approved by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department. Construction of the trail
system shall occur simultaneously with the tract in which
the trail is located.
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54.
That the trail systems shall be maintained by a special
maintenance district or other financial mechanism acceptable
to and approved by the City prior to the issuance of the
first certificate of occupancy for development. The special
maintenance district or other financial mechanism shall be
established at the expense of the owner/developer.
That the trail to be dedicated and developed along the Four
Corners Pipeline be coordinated with the Four Corners
Pipeline Company to ensure their review of the improvement.
Written proof of this submittal must be provided to the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services prior
to the recordation of the final tract maps for adjacent
tracts.
55.
That the owner/developer provide written proof that any
trail alignment is consistent with Orange County EMA's
Master Plan of Riding and Hiking Trails and has been
coordinated with the representatives from that County
Agency. Written proof shall be provided in the form of a
letter from the owner/developer indicating Orange County
EMA's review of the trail system.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
56.
That a certified paleontologist shall be retained during
grading operations to provide a monitoring program for
bedrock grading activities. If sufficient concentrations o£
signi£icant £ossils are encountered during monitoring,
salvage operations shall be initiated and coordinated with
the developer and grading contractor as determined
appropriate by the consulting paleontologist. Should
grading of the site expose subsurface archaeological
remains, development shall cease until a qualified
archaeologist has been contacted and appropriate mitigation
measures are undertaken.
LANDSCAPING
57.
58.
That in conjunction with the submittal of each precise
grading plan, the property owner/developer shall provide
landscape plans specifying an Irrigation Management Program
for the on-site landscaped areas, said plans to be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Department. The system shall
ensure that irrigation rates do not exceed the infiltration
of local soils and that the application of fertilizers and
pesticides does not exceed appropriate levels and
frequencies. The Irrigation Management Program shall
specify methods for monitoring the irrigation system, and
shall be designed by an irrigation engineer.
That prior to approval of each precise grading plan, the
property owner/developer shall submit to the Planning
Department for review and approval, a landscape and
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irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect
to integrate and phase the installation of landscaping with
the proposed grading and construction schedule. Prior to
occupancy of any structure, the licensed landscape architect
shall certify to the City of Anaheim Planning Department
that the landscaping has been installed for the individual
development area in accordance with the prepared plan. The
plan shall include heavy emphasis on drought resistant and
fire retardant vegetation and be in conformance with City
requirements and standards.
That reasonable landscaping, including irrigation
facilities, shall be designed, financed and installed by the
developer in the uncemented portions of the parkways along
any arterial highway. The responsibility for maintenance of
said landscaping shall be financed through a special
maintenance district or another financial mechanism
acceptable and approved by the City of Anaheim and shall be
established at the expense of the owner/developer prior to
the approval of the first final tract or parcel map (with
the exception of Parcel Map 87-210) or such other later time
as may be approved by the City Council.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
the approval of first final tract or parcel map, or at such
later time as may be approved by City Council, the
owner/developer shall make provision, acceptable to the City
of Anaheim, for landscaping and maintenance of the slopes
within and/or created by the development of this property.
That if landscape maintenance is to be financed through a
Homeowner's Association, which association has been found to
be acceptable to the City of Anaheim, the owner of subject
property shall execute and record a covenant obligating the
Homeowners Association to (1) maintain the landscaped
portion of parkways of any arterial street parkways adjacent
to Association maintained slopes and/or common areas, and
all median islands installed in conjunction with said
subdivision except those located within arterial streets;
(2) indemnify and hold the City of Anaheim harmless for
damages resulting therefrom; and (3) maintain liability
insurance for said parkways and median islands naming the
City as an additional insured. The form of said covenant
shall be approved by the City Attorney's Office and shall be
recorded concurrently with the first final tract or parcel
map with the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210 or such
other later time as may be approved by the City Council.
The developer of each tract or parcel shall improve and
maintain the hereinabove described parkways and median
islands, including providing the above specified insurance,
until such time as the Homeowners
Association becomes legally obligated therefore as
hereinabove provided. The developer shall post a bond in an
amount and form satisfactory to the City of Anaheim to
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euarantee performance of the developer's obligations herein
described. Evidence of the required insurance and bond
shall be submitted to and approved by the City Attorney's
Office prior to approval of the first final tract or parcel
map with the exception o£ Parcel Map No. 87-210 or such
other later time as may be approved by the City Council.
ELECTRICAL
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That the developer shall have the financial responsibility
for the installation of underground conduit, substructures,
retaining walls and for street lighting installations on all
streets, public and private, at no cost to the City in
accordance with the City of Anaheim Rates, Rules and
Regulations.
That the developer shall provide and construct for the City
all necessary trenches, backfill, conduits, manholes,
vaults, handholes and pull boxes per City of Anaheim Rates,
Rules ~ Regulations. The scheduling and funding for the
backbone system utility costs shall be determined during the
preparation and prior to improvement plan(s) approvals. The
developer shall also advance this fee to the City to
complete the backbone system upon billing by the City.
That the electrical system and related improvements shall be
installed as development occurs. Bonding for the required
electrical facilities shall be provided in accordance with
City codes.
That all facilities shall be located within public
rights-of-way and easements dedicated with the recordation
of final maps with the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210.
The conduit system with associated concrete manholes and
vaults shall be installed underground. Switches and/or
capacitors shall be in metal cabinets mounted above ground
on concrete pads.
With the exception o£ Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each final parcel or tract map, the property
owner/developer shall provide grading, sewer, water, storm
drain and street improvement plans for review and approval
by the Public Utilities Department so that Utilities'
facilities plans are designed and coordinated with site
development.
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That the developer shall advance prior to final tract map
approval a non-refundable fee for lots as determined by the
Public Utilities Department. The developer shall also
provide and construct all necessary trench, backfill,
conduit and manholes, vaults, handholes and boxes per City
of Anaheim Rates, Rules and Regulations.
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That all electrical service planning for the Sycamore Canyon
project shall be closely coordinated with the City of
Anaheim Public Utilities Department.
NOISE
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That construction activities shall be limited to normal
daytime hours in accordance with the City of Anaheim Noise
Ordinance. Construction equipment shall be equipped with
effective muffling devices to further reduce the project's
short-term construction noise effects.
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That prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant
shall present evidence satisfactory to the Chief Building
Inspector that the proposed project is in conformance with
Council Policy Number 542 "Sound Attenuation in Residential
Projects" and with Noise Insulation Standards specified in
the California Administrative Code, Title 25, except when
preservation of the viewshed is involved as detailed in the
Specific Plan; in such instances, additional attenuation
measures such as increased window glass thickness, reduction
of window area and/or location of attic vents away from
roadways shall be implemented.
HYDROLOGY
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That the storm drain system for the project shall include an
underground pipe for the main drainage facility. The
underground pipe shall be designed consistent with City of
Anaheim Engineering Department Standards as approved by the
City Engineer.
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That the design and installation of project drainage
facilities shall be in accordance with the flow criteria,
design standards and construction requirements of the City
of Anaheim Engineering Department. The phasing of
construction and final design, including erosion control
measures shall be approved by the City Engineer. The
backbone (Weir Canyon Road) storm drain system shall be
designed for the 100-year frequency storm and the in-tract
storm drains shall be designed for the 10-year frequency
storm.
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That erosion control measures shall be incorporated into the
final grading plans for the project to minimize potential
increases in short-term erosion and sediment transport both
on-site and downstream. Such measures will be provided in
accordance with City requirements, including timely seeding
of graded slopes and the use of temporary control devices,
e.g. sediment traps, desilting basins, berms and perimeter
sandbagging.
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That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible
for the following items:
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FIRE
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(a)
Advancement of funds for and construct the Master Plan
drainage facilities. These funds shall serve to
off-set the payment of drainage fees.
(b)
The construction of in-tract and local storm drain
system improvements.
That the local and Master Plan storm drain system located in
public streets and public easements shall be offered for
dedication to the City at the time of final map recordation
with the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each final parcel or tract map, the property
owner/developer shall provide sizing requirements for storm
drain systems within the tract or parcel boundaries, as
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
That bonding for the local storm drain facilities shall be
provided in conjunction with the various phases that may be
approved.
That the phasing of in-tract improvements shall occur as
final tract maps are approved for each development areas.
That local storm drains shall be constructed as part of the
improvements for each tract.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
the approval of the first final tract or parcel map, or such
other later time as may be approved by the City Council, a
special maintenance district or other funding mechanism
acceptable to and approved by the City shall be established
at the expense of the owner/developer for the maintenance of
all open or natural channel storm drain facilities
necessitated by the Sycamore Canyon development.
That in conjunction with the submittal of the first final
tract map, the property owner/developer shall submit plans
delineating temporary emergency vehicular access through the
Highlands Ranch from Fire Station No. 9 for paramedic
service.
That in conjunction with the submittal of the first final
tract map, the property owner/developer shall provide the
City with proof of an easement across the Highlands
development for a temporary emergency vehicular access road;
said temporary access road shall be constructed to provide
emergency vehicular access to the Sycamore Canyon
development from Fire Station No. 9 prior to the placement
of any combustible materials for structural framing on-site.
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That prior to the issuance of each building permit, the
owner/developer shall submit detailed design plans for
accessibility of emergency fire equipment, fire hydrant
location and other construction features to the Fire Marshal
for review and approval. Prior to the placement of
combustible materials for structural framing on the building
site, an all weather driving surface must be provided from
the roadway system to and on the construction site. Every
building constructed must be accessible to Fire Department
apparatus. The width and radius of the driving surface must
meet the requirements of Section 10.207(a) of the Uniform
Fire Code as adopted by the City of Anaheim.
That the water supply system for Sycamore Canyon shall be
designed to provide sufficient fireflow pressure and storage
in accordance with Fire Department requirements as
identified in the Specific Plan.
That prior to commencement of structural framing on each
parcel or lot, accessible fire hydrants shall be installed
and charged within one hundred fifty (150) feet of all
portions of the exterior walls of the first floor of each
building, in conformance with City standards. Specific
information on the design and implementation of the required
hydrant system network for the Sycamore Canyon development
may be obtained from the Fire Department.
That buildings shall be constructed in conformance with the
fire safety provisions of the Uniform Building Code. This
includes the use of fire resistant roofing and construction
materials as required by the City of Anaheim for Fire Zone 4
(Fire Administrative Order No. 76-01). Such further
requirements include, but are not limited to: chimney spark
arrestors, protected attic and under floor openings, Class C
or better roofing material and one hour fire resistive
construction of horizontal surfaces when located within two
hundred (200) feet of adjacent brushland. Built-in fire
protection such as sprinkler systems shall also be provided
where applicable in accordance with City standards for
commercial and/or residential buildings.
That fuel breaks shall be provided as determined to be
necessary by the Chief of the Fire Department, and that the
fuel modification program shall be implemented as outlined
in the Specific Plan.
That native slopes adjacent to newly constructed residences
shall be landscaped with a low fuel combustible seed mix.
Such slopes shall be temporarily sprinklered and weeded as
required to establish a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of
separation between flammable vegetation and any structure.
That all lockable pedestrian and vehicular access gates
shall be equipped with a "knox box" device to the
satisfaction of the Chief of Police and the City Fire
Marshal.
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That prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the
property owner/developer shall provide its proportionate
share of the cost of the construction of permanent Fire
Station No. 9 as determined by the Director of Maintenance.
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The Sycamore Canyon project is within a Benefit Area that
will benefit from Fire Protection Facilities (City of
Anaheim Fire Station #10), constructed and financed by the
East Hills development (Kaufman fi Broad of Southern
California); as such property owner/developer shall pay to
City a fee established heretofore or hereafter by the City
Council pursuant to Section 17.08.455 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code which represents the portion of the Fire
Station costs attributable to the Sycamore Canyon project.
GRADING/SOILS/LANDSCAPING
92.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each final parcel or tract map, the property
owner/developer shall submit a final grading plan prepared
by a civil engineer based on recommendations of a soils
engineer and an engineering geologist subsequent to
completion of detailed soils and geologic investigations for
each subdivision map area. Site-specific geotechnical
studies shall provide specific feasible recommendations for
mitigation of landslides, slope stabilization, liquefaction
potential, soils engineering, and appropriate drains and
subdrains in each area. Grading plans shall be approved by
the City Engineer and shall be subject to a grading permit.
Furthermore~ grading operations in the vicinity of the Four
Corners Pipeline shall include procedures proposed by the
property owner/developer to ensure that pipeline operation
is not interrupted or jeopardized. Said procedures shall be
reviewed by the Four Corners Pipeline Company and approved
by the City Engineer prior to approval of any grading plan
that could possible affect said pipeline. These procedures
may include avoiding placement of fill over the pipeline,
providing bridging or support to the pipe, and providing
temporary stablilization on slopes as required.
Furthermore, grading plans shall include an erosion,
siltation, and dust control plan to be approved by the City
Engineer. The plan shall include provisions for measures
such as immediate planting of vegetation on all exposed
slopes, temporary sedimentation basins and sandbagging, if
necessary, and a watering and compaction program. The plan
shall ensure that discharge of surface runoff from the
project during construction activities shall not result in
increased erosion of siltation downstream.
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That prior to approval of any grading plan within a
development area wherein the Four Corners Pipeline exists,
the property owner/developer shall submit a safety plan to
the City Engineer. Said plan shall analyze the feasibility
of developing adjacent to the pipeline in its present
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location and identify potential problems or hazards which
may be involved and acceptable mitigation measures including
relocation if deemed necessary. The plan shall be reviewed
by the Four Corners Pipeline Company and approved by the
City. Costs associated with the relocation of the pipeline
or other measures necessary to permit development, including
any necessary easements and/or permits associated therewith,
shall not be the responsibility of the City.
That any grading or development of the site shall conform to
the general recommendations of the geotechnical consultant,
City Council Policy 211 (Hillside Grading) and the Anaheim
Grading Code. Said recommendations shall include
specifications for site preparation, landslide treatment,
treatment of cut and fill, slope stability, soils
engineering, and surface and subsurface drainage, and
recommendations for further study. Ail excavations shall be
observed by the geotechnical engineer during grading and any
necessary modifications made in the event unanticipated
geologic conditions are revealed.
That in connection with the submittal of each precise
grading plan, the property owner/developer shall provide
information showing that the overall shape, height and grade
of any cut and fill slope shall be developed in accordance
with City Council Policy 211.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first tentative tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall identify the location of
slopes adjacent to roadways which provide access to Sycamore
Canyon (and which roadways may be located in the Oak Hills
Ranch or Highlands development), and furthermore shall,
prior to the approval of said first final tract or parcel
map (with the exception of Parcel Map 87-210), or such other
later time as may be approved by the City Council, provide
for a maintenance mechanism for said slopes acceptable to
the City Engineer.
That drainage of subject property shall be disposed of in a
manner satisfactory to the City Engineer. If, in the
preparation of the site, sufficient grading is required to
necessitate a grading permit, no work on grading shall be
permitted between October 15th and April 15th unless all
required off-site drainage facilities have been installed
and are operative. Positive assurance shall be provided to
the City that such drainage facilities will be completed
prior to October 15th. Necessary right-of-way for off-site
drainage facilities shall be dedicated to the City, or the
City
Council shall have initiated condemnation proceedings
therefor (the costs of which shall be borne by the
developer) prior to the commencement of grading operations.
The required drainage facilities shall be of a size and type
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sufficient to carry runoff waters originating from higher
properties through subject property to ultimate disposal as
approved by the City Engineer. Said drainage facilities
shall be the first item of construction and shall be
completed and be functional throughout the tract and from
the downstream boundary of the property to the ultimate
point of disposal prior to the issuance of the first final
building inspection or occupancy permit. To the extent the
developer/ owner may qualify for reimbursement from
surrounding or other benefited properties, he may petition
the City Council for the establishment of reimbursement
agreements or benefit districts. Costs associated with the
establishment of any such districts shall be at the expense
of the owner/developer.
98.
That prior to the commencement of grading activities in
affected areas, a transplanting program for Dudleya
multicaulis plants shall be provided for review and approval
to the Planning Department and implemented.
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
99.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
the approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
owner/developer of Sycamore Canyon shall prepare a
comprehensive biological restoration and enhancement plan.
As described in EIR No. 283 and shown on Exhibit 22 of the
Specific Plan, the plan proposes a program of planting,
salvage, drainage enhancement and habitat restoration to
achieve stabilization within the central drainage corridor,
enhance woodland habitat and compensate for tree losses.
This program and related details shall be finalized during
the subsequent permit processes with the Department of Fish
and Game prior to the approval of the final roadway design
plan, and shall also be subject to review by the City
Engineer and the review and approval by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
TRAFFIC
100. That the developer shall pay the Bridge Thoroughfare Fee for
the Eastern Transportation Corridor in compliance with City
Council Resolution No. 85-R-423.
101. With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each tentative tract or parcel map, the
owner/developer shall reach agreement with the City Traffic
Engineer regarding on-site vehicular circulation. Such
agreement shall consider the following:
(a)
Access to each phase of development shall be evaluated
by the City Traffic Engineer to ensure adequacy of
driveways, entrances and median configurations;
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(b)
Private-gated communities shall include the following
on-site features: separate lanes for residents and
visitors, turn-arounds, and parking spaces designated
for visitor cars (if full time security guards are not
provided); and
(c)
All improvements shall conform to City of Anaheim
Standards and shall be subject to the approval of the
City Traffic Engineer.
(d)
No residential front-ons shall be allowed on any
public through streets (Serrano Avenue, west of Weir
Canyon Road, "A" Street and Weir Canyon Road).
102. That the property owner/developer shall provide traffic
signals, in lieu of the payment of traffic signal assessment
fees, at the intersections of Serrano Avenue and Weir Canyon
Road; and Serrano Avenue and "A" Street; at the four corner
pipeline equestrian trail on Serrano Avenue as required by
the City Traffic Engineer; and, if left-turn access is
approved for the intersection approximately 1500' south of
Serrano Avenue on Weir Canyon Road, the City Traffic
Engineer may require a traffic signal at this intersection.
103. The precise location and phasing of these signals shall be
subject to review and approval by the City Traffic Engineer
prior to the issuance of building permits or as deemed
necessary by the City Traffic Engineer. Ail signals shall
be interconnected with the City system.
104. That the property owner/developer shall provide the Orange
County Transit District (OCTD) the opportunity to review
site plans with respect to identification of appropriate bus
stop locations and other transit amenities such as
pedestrian accessibility and passenger waiting areas. The
owner/developer shall provide proof that OCTD has been
provided the opportunity to review site plans prior to
approval of the first final map, with the exception of
Parcel Map No. 87-210; and, that prior to the approval of
the first final tract map, the property owner/developer
shall agree to construct bus bays as deemed necessary by the
OCTD and the City Traffic Engineer at no cost to the City.
Written proof of said agreement shall be furnished to the
Planning Department.
105. With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
property owner/developer shall, in cooperation with the City
of Anaheim and Orange County Transit District, prepare a
coordinated study to examine methods of implementing a
Transportation Systems Management program with specific
guidelines indicating strategies to reduce the amount of
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trips and increase the amount of non-vehicular
transportation. Strategies may include, transit service,
park and ride turnouts, carpool and vanpool facilities),
bikeways, and other transportation demand management
strategies applicable to the development site.
106. With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of each tentative tract or parcel map, the property
owner/developer shall provide a traffic impact study to
assess the Level of Service (LOS) and Intersection Capacity
Utilization (ICU) at the intersection of Weir Canyon Road
and Santa Aha Canyon Road if the Eastern Transportation
Corridor has not yet been constructed. Said study shall be
prepared at the property owner's expense and shall be
reviewed for adequacy by the City Traffic Engineer. If
traffic impacts are unacceptable and unmitigated,
development may be halted until mitigation measures to bring
the intersection to an acceptable level of service are
identified by the Sycamore Canyon property owner/developer
and approved by the City.
107. That all private streets shall be developed in accordance
with the City of Anaheim's Standard Detail No. 122 for
private streets, including installation of street name
signs. Plans for the private street lighting, as required
by the standard detail, shall be submitted to the Building
Division for approval and included with the building plans
prior to the issuance of building permits.
108. That the private street system design shall include
provisions for accommodating the collection of refuse in
accordance with City requirements.
109. That prior to final tract map approval, street names shall
be approved by the City Planning Department.
110. That temporary street name signs shall be installed prior to
any occupancy if permanent street name signs have not been
installed.
111. That no public or private street grades shall exceed 10%
except by prior approval of the Chief of the Fire Department
and the Engineering Division.
112. That all emergency parking bays be provided in conformance
with City Engineering Standards No. 114 and 115.
115. That gates shall not be installed across any driveway or
private street in a manner which may adversely affect
vehicular traffic in the adjacent public street(s).
Installation of any gates shall conform to Engineering
Standard Plan No. 402 and their location shall be subject to
the review and approval of the City Traffic Engineer prior
to the approval of each tentative tract or parcel map with
the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210.
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114. With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the general
alignment of the Sycamore Canyon road system shall be
submitted for review and approval by the City, and prior to
approval of each final tract or parcel map, with the
exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, the engineering drawings
for street improvements shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Engineer.
115. That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible
for the following design, financing and construction of the
following:
(a)
Design and construction of the public and private road
system.
(b)
Design and construction associated with landscaping of
the parkways adjacent to public and private roads.
(c)
Maintenance of the private street system and all
public and private street parkways, unless maintained
by another financial mechanism approved by the City.
116. With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
the approval of the first final tract or parcel map, the
developer shall pay for and the City shall be responsible
for conducting a study to determine a financial plan for
circulation improvements listed below. Said study shall
determine the cost of the improvements and assign those
costs among the Highlands, Oak Hills Ranch and the Sycamore
Canyon property; any undeveloped parcels of land located
within the study area from Imperial Highway to Weir Canyon
Road and from the southerly City limits to Orangethorpe
Avenue, and including all of Sycamore Canyon Ranch, the
Highlands and Oak Hills Ranch; and, the City. The findings
of the study, showing proportionate share of cost
distribution, shall become binding upon the developments and
shall be paid for at the time of issuance of building
permits. Proportionate share will be determined based on
impact on Santa Ana Canyon Road:
(a)
Widen Santa Ana Canyon Road to its ultimate six-lane
configuration between Imperial Highway and the Bauer
Ranch (East Hills) improvements.
(b)
Restripe the eastbound off-ramp from the 91 Freeway at
Weir Canyon Road to provide one right-turn lane and
one optional left-turn and right-turn lane.
117. That Weir Canyon Road shall be constructed to Scenic
Expressway standards (6 lanes and 52-foot center median
within a 148-foot right-of-way).
118. That the Weir Canyon Road/Serrano Avenue intersection shall
incorporate double northbound, southbound and eastbound
left-turn lanes.
119. That Serrano Avenue south of Weir Canyon Road shall be
constructed to Hillside Secondary standards (4 lanes,
78-foot right-of-way).
120. That Serrano Avenue, north of Weir Canyon Road, shall be
constructed to Hillside Collector standards (2 lanes,
54-foot right-of-way).
121. That the east-west trending roadway ("A" Street) which
provides access to residential neighborhoods and commercial
uses from Serrano Avenue and connects to the Highlands
street system, shall be constructed to Hillside Collector
standards. Access shall be provided from "A" Street into
Tract No. 12995, Tract No. 12994 and Development Area 2 as
shown in Exhibit 2 in the Specific Plan.
122. That public residential streets provided in ail
single-family residential areas shall consist of 2 lanes and
SO-foot rights-of-way per the City's Hillside Interior
Street standards.
123. That private streets shall serve all other residential areas
of the site which are not accessed by the public street
system. These streets shall be designed in accordance with
City standards.
124. That ali private streets shall be maintained by the
owner/developer unless maintained by another financial
mechanism approved by the City.
The following condition applies to the construction of the Serrano
Avenue/Weir Canyon Road connection between Canyon Rim Road and the
Bauer Ranch.
125. Concurrent with the recordation of the first final tract or
parcel map, the owner/developer of the Sycamore Canyon
Project shall irrevocably offer for dedication all of the
right-of-way, including any slope easements, for Serrano
Avenue and Weir Canyon Road and (with the exception of
Parcel Map 87-210) shall post security in an amount and form
approved by the City to guarantee the completion of grading
and construction of these two arterial highways within the
boundary of the Sycamore Canyon Ranch. Said construction
for the Weir Canyon/Serrano connection shall be completed
prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for
the 601st dwelling unit. Complete construction of Weir
Canyon Road south of Serrano Avenue to the southerly
boundary of the Sycamore Canyon Ranch shall be completed
prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for
the 601st dwelling unit or concurrently with construction of
Weir Canyon Road on the Oak Hills Ranch whichever occurs
first.
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As established in previous development approvals, prior to
or at the time Sycamore Canyon records the final tract map
which includes the 601st dwelling unit, the owner/developer
of the Highlands Project may post security in an amount and
form approved by the City for on-site grading and
construction of Serrano Avenue on the Highlands property.
The owner/developer of the Oak Hills Project may also post
security in an amount and form approved by the City for
on-site construction of Serrano Avenue on the Oak Hills
property.
In the event the Oak Hills Ranch fails to post security, the
owner/developer of the Sycamore Canyon Project shall post
security in an amount and form approved by the City at the
earlier of the approval of the final tract map containing
the 601st dwelling unit on the Sycamore Canyon Project or
the posting of similar security by the owner/developer of
the Highlands Project as noted below to guarantee the
construction of one-half of the construction of Serrano
Avenue within the Oak Hills Ranch prior to the occupancy of
the 601st residential unit on the Sycamore Canyon Project,
provided that the owner/developer of the Highlands Project
has posted similar security in an amount and form approved
by the City prior to approval of the final tract map on the
Sycamore Canyon Project containing the 601st unit to
guarantee the construction of Serrano Avenue between Canyon
Rim Road and the easterly boundary of the Highlands Project
as well as for one-half of the cost of construction of
Serrano Avenue within the Oak Hills Ranch within the same
time frame as set forth above.
In the event the Highlands Project fails to post security as
set forth above, the owner/developer of the Sycamore Canyon
Project shall post security in an amount and form approved
by the City at the earlier of the approval of the final
tract map containing the 601st dwelling unit on the Sycamore
Canyon Project or within 50 days of posting of a similar
security by the owner/developer of the Oak Hills Ranch as
noted below to guarantee the cost of construction of
one-half of Serrano Avenue from its present terminus at
Canyon Rim Road to the easterly boundary of the Highlands
Project prior to the occupancy of the 601st residential unit
on the Sycamore Canyon Project, provided that the
owner/developer of the Oak Hills Project posts similar
security in an amount and form approved by the City prior to
approval of the final tract map containing the 601st
dwelling unit on the Sycamore Canyon Project to guarantee
the construction of Serrano Avenue within their property as
well as for one-half of the cost of construction of Serrano
Avenue between Canyon Rim Road and the easterly boundary of
the Highlands Project within the same time frame as set
forth above.
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To the extent permitted by law, the City Council shall
establish reimbursement agreements or benefit districts to
provide reimbursement to the Sycamore Canyon Project and
either the Oak Hills Ranch or the Highlands for the cost of
construction within the third ranch. Costs associated with
the establishment of any such districts shall be at the
expense of the Sycamore Canyon property owner/developer.
That in the event either Oak Hills or Highlands bond or
construct the required Serrano Avenue/Weir Canyon Road
connection on their property subsequent to Sycamore Canyon
having posted security for said improvement, the security
posted by Sycamore Canyon may be released or reduced,
provided that Sycamore Canyon has made proportionate share
reimbursement for the benefit provided by said construction.
126. Bonding and an irrevocable offer to dedicate all public
interior streets shall be required on a tract-by-tract basis.
127. That construction of the backbone roads shall be phased in
conjunction with the development of adjacent residential
tracts. The property owner/developer shall submit a phasing
plan for both roadway construction and traffic signalization
in the Sycamore Canyon project to the City Traffic Engineer
for his review and approval prior to approval of the first
final tract map.
128. That prior to the approval of the first final tract or
parcel map, the property owner/developer shall dedicate
sufficient right-of-way for the ultimate widening of Santa
Ana Canyon Road and the associated slopes.
129. All public and private street parkways shall be maintained
by the owner/developer unless maintained by another
financial mechanism approved by the City.
130. That prior to approval of the first final tract map, the
property owner/developer shall submit a phasing plan for
both traffic signalization and roadway construction in
Sycamore Canyon to the City Traffic Engineer for his review
and approval.
131. That all parking requirements including size, location and
number of required spaces shall be in conformance with City
Engineering standards and City Codes, except as provided by
Specific Plan No. 88-1 (Amendment No. 1).
MISCELLANEOUS
132. That all Special Maintenance Districts or other financial
mechanisms referenced in previous conditions and necessary
to implement provisions of the Specific Plan shall be
established at the expense of the owner/developer.
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133. That the owner/developer shall coordinate cable facilities
with the cable company which provides the cable television
network system in the City.
134. That the developer shall coordinate with Pacific Bell
Telephone Company to ensure timely construction and
placement of necessary telephone facilities.
135. That within one hundred and twenty days (1Z0) days of final
approval of the Specific Plan by the City Council or prior
to the filing of any tentative tract or parcel map,
whichever occurs first, the developer/owner shall record a
covenant against the entire property acknowledging that
those conditions of approval set forth above which require
completion of certain tasks prior to either submission or
approval of the first tentative or final parcel or tract map
are tied to said maps for purposes of carrying out
completion of the purposes of the Specific Plan and are not
necessarily based upon the content of said first map. The
covenant shall further provide that the developer/owner
shall waive for itself, its successors and assigns any
objection to imposition of said conditions upon the first
tentative or final parcel or tract map otherwise assertible
based upon permitted conditions, exactions and fees set
forth in the Subdivision Map Act.
156. That within 30 days of the City Council's action on the
Specific Plan, the owner/developer shall provide the
Planning Department with three copies of an amended Specific
Plan document reflective of the City Council's action. Upon
review and approval by the Planning Department, S0 copies of
the final document shall be provided by the owner/developer
to the Planning Department.
137. The obligations of the developer as set forth in Condition
Nos. 20, 21, 26, 57 and 104 shall be secured by a
performance bond, letter of credit, or other form of
security in an amount and form approved by the City. Said
security shall be provided and approval thereof by the City
required contemporaneous with the approval of any agreement
creating such obligation or at the time such obligation
otherwise is established.
138. That any proposal for development of a church facility on
subject property shall be subject to the requirements of
application for a conditional use permit as outlined in
Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
159. Any decision or action required of the Planning Commission
by any of the above conditions shall be subject to appeal to
or review by the City Council within 22 days following the
date of such decision or action.
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140. The developer shall be required to construct a deceleration
lane, 300 feet long, on southbound Weir Canyon Road at the
access point to the sixty-one proposed single-family homes
(Development Area 10).
141. The owner/developer of Sycamore Canyon shall be responsible
for, and shall provide for the necessary changes in the
electrical system required to provide service to the
residential development of proposed Tract 12992 (Revision
No. 1).
142. That prior to the recordation of each final tract or parcel
map, the owner/developer of Sycamore Canyon shall either
execute and record a covenant on the tract or include a
statement in the tract CC&R's (Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions), that the 2 1/2 foot wide right-of-way area
between the back of the sidewalk and the residential lot
property line may not be improved by the residential lot
homeowner (an "improvement" may include, but is not limited
to, the construction of fences or walls, the planting of
trees or plants other than a lawn, or the obstruction of
said 2 1/2 foot wide right-of-way in any way which would
preclude access by the City for maintenance of public
utilities within said area.
145. That the property owner/developer shall install and dedicate
to the City of Anaheim cable conduit sufficient to
accommodate the City's cable television network system,
including lateral access facilities to the property line for
each residential unit in the development."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, except as expressly
amended herein, Specific Plan No. 88-1 as amended, shall remain in
full force and effect.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Anaheim this llth day of April,
1989.
ATTEST:
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CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 89R-123 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the llth day of April, 1989, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES-
COUNCIL MEMBERS- Daly, Ehrle, Pickler, Kaywood and Hunter
NOES'
COUNCIL MEMBERS- None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS' None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said
Resolution No. 89R-123 on the 18th day of April, 1989.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal
of the City of Anaheim this 18th day of April, 1989.
($ EAL)
6~CITY CLERK OF THE CI' OF ANAHEIM
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 89R-123 duly passed and
adopted by the Anaheim City Council on April 11, 1989.
· ~,~.CITY CLERK OF THE CI~f OF ANAHEIM