88-070RESOLUTION NO. 88R-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM APPROVING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS RELATING TO SPECIFIC PLAN 88-01 FOR
SYCAMORE CANYON.
WItEREAS, the Anaheim City Planning Commission did receive
a request from RICHARD ALLAN WALLACE, ER' AL, c/o THE REGISTER, 62S
N. Grand Avenue, Santa Aha, CA 92711, owners and FRANK ELFEND,
ELFEND AND ASSOCIATES, 1151 Dove Street, Suite 130, Newport Beach,
CA 92660, agent, for adoption of a Specific Plan including zoning
and development standards for the Sycamore Canyon Development to
provide for the development of up to 1,119 residential units, 20
acres of commercial uses, 135 acres of general open space
(including 2 parks) and a junior high school. The property is
approximately 325 acres located southeast of the southerly terminus
of Weir Canyon Road and southwest of Santa Ana Canyon Road, bounded
on the northwest by the East Hills Planned Community, on the
northeast by Santa Ana Canyon Road, on tile southeast by Oak Hills
Ranch, and on the southwest by the Highlands at Anaheim Hills and
further described as Sycamore Canyon (formerly Wallace Ranch), and
the legal description of subject property is contained in City
Council Resolution No. 88-69, in which the City Council adopted
Specific Plan No. 88-1, including conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission did hold a public
hearing upon said application, notices of which public hearing were
duly given as required by law; and
WHEREAS, said Commission, after due inspection,
investigation and studies made by itself and in its behalf and
after due consideration of ail evidence and reports offered at said
hearing, did adopt its Resolution No. PC88-22 recommending the
adoption of Specific Plan No. 88-1, Exhibit A and Resolution No.
PC88-23 recommending approval of the zoning and development
standards contained in Specific Plan 88-1 at Sections 6.0 - 6.5,
thereof; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, within the time prescribed by law,
the City Council caused the review of said Planning Commission
action at a duly noticed public hearing; and
WHEREAS, at the time and place fixed for said public
hearing, the City Council did duly hold and conduct such hearing
and did give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be
heard and did receive evidence and reports, and did consider tile
same; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does find, after careful
consideration of the recommendations of the City Planning
Commission and all evidence and reports offered at said hearing
concerning the zoning and development standards, that:
1. The property covered by the specific plan 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 is consistent with the goals and policies of the
General Plan and with the purposes, standards and land use
guidelines therein;
3. Implementation of the specific plan zoning and
development standards will result in development of a desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed
development in the surrounding area and land uses;
4. The specific plan contributes to a balance of land uses;
and
5. The specific plan respects environmental and aesthetic
resources consistent with economic realities.
AND WHEREAS, the City Council does further find, after
careful consideration of the action of the City Planning Commission
and all evidence and reports offered at said public hearing before
the City Council regarding said specific plan, that all of the
conditions set forth in Section 18.93.040 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code as they apply to zoning and development standards are present;
and
WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Environmental Impact Report No. 283 was
prepared and submitted in connection with Specific Plan No. 88-1
for the proposed development of the property referred to as the
Sycamore Canyon, and City Council certified said Environmental
Impact Report No. 283 and adopted the Statement of Overriding
Considerations in tEeir approval of Specific Plan No. 88-1
(Resolution No. 88R~69).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval of, and exercise
of any rights under, the Specific Plan Zoning and Development
Standards as herein adopted or under the Zoning and Development
Standards ordinance as hereinafter adopted shall be subject to the
following conditions:
PLANNING-RELATED
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. 87-210 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:
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(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
tile entire site reflecting same;
(b)
A covenant in tile 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 ally 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 approved
Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan (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).
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 tile 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.
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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.
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)
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.
(f)
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.
(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 tile Planning
Department for Specific Plan conformance.
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That except as otherwise provided for in the Sycamore Canyon
Specific Plan, ail 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 tentative tract or parcel map approval, the petitioner
shall submit preliminary site plans, floor plans and building
elevations to tile 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 tile 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 (500) 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.
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 d/strict(s) could include the owner's property.
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 shatl 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 $182,017 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
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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.
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 ~ater 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.
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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.
POLICE
21.
With the exception of Parcel Map No. 87-210, that prior to
approval of tile 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 tile 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 13 of the Specific Plan
and ali necessary utilities shall be stubbed to tile site and
shall be sized to Police Department specifications. The value
of such land, including cost of stubbing utilities, shall be
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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
accordance with City codes for the screening
receptacle areas and access for trash pickup.
shall be in
of trash
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
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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.
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 tile purchaser of each residential dwelling with
written information concerning Anaheim Municipal Code Section
14.32.500 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 tile 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 tile
expense of the owner/developer.
SANITARY SEWER
30.
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.
31.
That the 10-inch lines located within the Weir Canyon Road
right-of-way shall be financed, designed and constructed by
the owner/developer.
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~ith 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.
33.
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.
34. That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible for
the following sanitary sewer-related items:
(a) The acquisition of any required permits.
The design and construction of all local sewer line
extensions and related facilities as part o£ the
improvements for each tract or parcel map, as approved
the City Engineer.
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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.
AIR QUALITY
35.
That the owner/developer shall implement regular ground
watering and other forms of construction dust control in
accordance with City standards.
PARKS
56.
That the owner/developer shall provide an irrevocable offer to
dedicate 6.6 acres of parkland as shown in Exhibit 15 of the
Specific Plan 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 6.6-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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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 following:
(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
(c)
Approval of ail 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.
That the parks shall be developed in accordance with the
following time frames:
~he 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 lll9th residential unit, or shall begin park
construction within 50 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
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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.
Bonding for development of each park shall be provided in
conjunction with the recordation of final tract maps
containing the 560th and lll9th 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 6.0 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 6.6 acres of developed public parkland shall be
developed by the owner/developer at two locations as shown in
Exhibit 15 of the Specific Plan.
(a)
5.0-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.
3.6-acres of parkland in the southern portion of the
property, contiguous with park facilities proposed within
the Oak Hills Ranch, identified herein as the Sycamore
Canyon/Oak Hills Park.
Final grades and configuration shall be in substantial
conformance with Tentative Tract No. 12992 as shown on the
composite tract map as shown on Exhibit 15 of the Specific
Plan, unless otherwise approved by the City Department of
Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
The precise configuration of both park areas required for
dedication and development by the owner/developer shall be
determined prior to the approval of final maps in which the
park sites are located.
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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. Tire 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 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 13 of the Specific Plan.
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 3-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 3-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 shall 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 iii 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. Ail trail
improvements shall be subject to the approval of the
Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services prior
to the release of bonds.
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That the equestrian trail crossing of ~eir Canyon Road shall
be reviewed and coordinated with the County of Orange EblA.
The owner/developer shall provide written proof that EMA has
been provided the opportunity to review the Heir 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.
52.
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.
53.
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.
54.
That the trail to be dedicated and Oeveloped 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 of
significant fossils 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.
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.
58.
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 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.
59.
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 or such other later time
as may be approved by the City Council.
60.
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.
61.
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
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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 guarantee
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 £inal 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.
ELECTRICAL
62.
That the developer shall have the financial responsibility for
the installation of underground conduit, substructures,
retaining walls and for street lighting installations on ail
streets, public and private, at no cost to the City in
accordance with the City of Anaheim Rates, Rules and
Regulations.
65.
That the developer shall provide and construct for the City
ail necessary trenches, backfill, conduits, manholes, vaults,
handholes and puli 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.
64.
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.
65.
That ail 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.
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66.
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 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.
67.
That the developer shall advance prior to final tract map
approval a non-re£undable fee for lots as determined by the
Public Utilities Department. lhe 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.
68.
That all electrical service planning
project shall be closely coordinated
Public Utilities Department.
for the Sycamore Canyon
with the City of Anaheim
NOISE
69.
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.
70.
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, ~itle 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
71.
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.
72.
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 lO-year frequency storm.
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70.
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79.
80.
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.
That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible for
the following items:
(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 locateO 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.
~ith 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 ali open or
natural channel storm drain facilities necessitated by the
Sycamore Canyon development.
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FIRE
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
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.
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 ail 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 ali portions of
the exterior wails 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.
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87.
That fuel breaks shall be
necessary by the Chief of
fuel modification program
the Specific Plan.
provided as determined to be
the Fire Department, and that the
shall be implemented as outlined in
88.
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.
89.
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.
90.
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.
91.
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 Bills
development (Kaufman & 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
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94.
95.
96.
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.
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 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 an7
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 ~ills Ranch or
Highlands development), and furthermore shall, 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, provide for
a maintenance mechanism for said slopes acceptable to the City
Engineer.
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97.
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. ]he required drainage
facilities shall be of a size and type 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 budleya
multicaulis plants shall be provided for review and approval
to the Planning Department and implemented.
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
99.
With the exception of Parcel Hap 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.
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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-425.
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;
(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
City Traffic Engineer.
the
(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 1300' 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
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105.
106.
107.
108.
109.
110.
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 uo cost to the City. Written proof
of said agreement shall be furnished to the Planning
Department.
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 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.
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 Ana 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.
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.
That the private street system design shall include provisions
for accommodating the collection of refuse in accordance with
City requirements.
That prior to final tract map approval, street names shall be
approved by the City Planning Department.
That temporary street name signs shall be installed prior to
any occupancy if permanent street name signs have not been
installed.
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112.
113.
114.
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1t6.
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.
That all emergency parking bays be provided in conformance
with City Engineering Standards No. 114 and 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 ally 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.
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.
That the owner/developer shall be financially responsible
the following design, financing and construction of the
following:
for
(a) Design and construction of the public and private road
system.
(b)
(c)
Design and construction associated with landscaping of
the parkways adjacent to public and private roads.
Maintenance of the private street system and all public
and private street parkways, unless maintained by another
financial mechanism approved by the City.
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 ^nm Canyon Road:
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(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
Weir Canyon Road to provide one right-turn
optional left-turn and right-turn lane.
Freeway at
lane and one
117.
That Weir Canyon Road shall be constructed to Scenic
Expressway standards (6 lanes and 32-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 tlighlands 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 all 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.
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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 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 tile 001st 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.
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
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127.
128.
129.
130.
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.
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 irt 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.
Bonding and an irrevocable offer to dedicate all public
interior streets shall be required on a tract-by-tract basis.
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.
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.
Ali public and private street parkways shall be maintained by
the owner/developer unless maintained by another financial
mechanism approved by the City.
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 kngineer for his review and
approval.
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131. 1'hat 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. 88-01.
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.
133.
That the owner/developer shall coordinate cable
with the cable company which provides the cable
network system in the City.
facilities
television
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 (120) 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.
136.
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, 50 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, 37 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.
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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.
139.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Anaheim does hereby find and determine that the adoption of this
Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance with
each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any
condition or any part thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable
by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, then
this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be
deemed null and void.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Anaheim th~ 9th d~ of February, 1988.
A
M YOR' OF THE CITY ~F ANAHEIM
CITY CLEgK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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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. 88R-70 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting provided by law, of the City Council of the City of Anaheim held on
the 9th day of February, 1988, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ehrle, Hunter, Kaywood, Pickler and Bay
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER certify that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said
Resolution No. 88R-70 on the 19th day of February, 1988.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of A~aheim this 19th day of February, 1988.
(S .EAL)
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that
the foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 88R-70 duly passed and adopted
by the Anaheim City Council on February 9, 1988.