HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 130-89 HansenHillTentMap RESOLUTION NO. 130 - 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP 5766
CONCERNING PA 89-062 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO.
WHEREAS, the Bren Co. has requested approval of a Tentative
Map, Planned Development Prezoning, and Annexation of 147 acres
to allow 180 single-family lots on approximately 51 acres and
approximately 96 acres of open space, in unincorporated Alameda
County, west of Silvergate Drive, north of Hansen Drive and South
of Winding Trails} and
WHEREAS, the State of California Subdivision Map Act and the
adopted City of Dublin Subdivision Regulations require that no
real property may be divided into two or more parcels for purpose
of sale,.lease or financing unless a tentative map is acted upon,
and a final map is approved consistent with the Subdivision Map
Act and City of Dublin subdivision regulations} and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings to
consider the request on November 6, 1989 and November 20, 1989}
and
WHEREAS, proper public notice of this request was given in
all respects as required by law for the Planning Commission
hearings} and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the Tentative Map
subject to conditions prepared by Staff} and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all
said reports, recommendations and written and oral testimony
submitted at the public hearing and recommended City Council
approval of the Tentative Map} and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a noticed .public hearing to
consider the request on November 27, 1989} and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State law (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance has been prepared} and
WHEREAS, the Staff report was submitted recommending City
Council approval of the Tentative Map} and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 127-89
approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 89-062} and
WHEREAS, approval of any pads on the Valley Christian Center
site is not construed to authorize any building on the proposed
pads} and
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WHEREAS, the City Council heard and considered all said
report, recommendations, written and oral testimony submitted at
the public hearing as hereinabove setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City Council does
hereby find:
Tentative Map 5766, as modified, is consistent with the
intent of applicable subdivision regulations and City
Zoning and related ordinances.
Tentative Map 5766, as modified, is consistent with the
City's General Plan as they apply to the subject
property.
Tentative Map 5766 will not result in the creation of
significant environmental impacts.
Tentative Map 5766 will not have substantial adverse
effects on health or safety or be substantially
detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to
property or public improvements.
The site is physically suitable for the proposed
development in that the site is indicated to be
geologically satisfactory for the type of development
proposed in locations as shown, provided the geological
consultant's recommendations are followed; and the site
is in a good location regarding public services and
facilities.
The request is appropriate for the subject property in
terms of being compatible to existing land uses in the
area, will not overburden public services, and will
facilitate the provision of housing of a type and cost
that is desired, in the City of Dublin.
General site considerations, including unit layout,
open space, topography, orientation and the location of
future buildings, vehicular access, circulation and
parking, setbacks and similar elements have been
designated to provide a desirable environment for the
development.
This project will not cause serious public health
problems in that all necessary utilities are, or will
be, required to be available and Zoning, Building and
Subdivision Ordinances control the type of development
and the operation of the uses to prevent health
problems after development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves
Tentative Map 5766 - PA 89-062 - subject to the conditions listed
below:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be
complied with prior to the recordation of the Final Map. Each
item is subject to review and approval by the Planning Department
unless otherwise specified.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Approval of Tentative Map is subject to the
subdivider/developer securing final approval from the
Dublin City Council for the Planned Development (PD)
Prezoning request covering the subject property. Any
modifications to the project design approved by the
Planned Development (PD) Prezoning action shall
supersede the design on the Tentative Map and shall be
· considered as an approved modification on the Tentative
Map. Site Development Review approval for the project
shall be secured prior to the recordation of the Final
Map. Site Development Review and Final Map recordation
may occur in phases.
Comply with the "Typical Public Works Conditions of
Approval for Subdivisions" (see Attachment 1).
The Developer shall comply with applicable Fire
Department, Flood Control District, and Public Works
requirements. Written statements from each such agency
or department approving the plans over which it has
Jurisdiction shall be submitted to the Planning
Department prior to issuance of building permits on
lots of the subdivision or the installation of any
improvements related to this project.
Should the developer wish to file a master.Tract Map
separating or phasing the project, all off-site work
shall be guaranteed and constructed as part of the
agreement for this tract. In addition, all streets
necessary to keep from landlocking any parcel shall be
offered for dedication and the construction guaranteed
by the Subdivision Agreement.
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall
be established for this development. The CC&R's shall
be approved by the Planning Director prior to the
recordation of the Final Map.
The CC&R's shall be reviewed and approved by the City
to assure that:
There is adequate provision for at least the
maintenance, in good repair, of all commonly owned
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GRADING
facilities, property and landscaping, including
but not limited to open space areas, lighting,
recreation facilities, landscape and irrigation
facilities, fencing, and drainage and erosion
control improvements.
Payment of dues and assessments shall be both a
lien against the assessed land and a personal
obligation of each property owner. An estimate of
these costs shall be provided to each buyer prior
to the time of purchase.
The Association shall keep the City Planning
Department informed of the current name, address
and phone number of the Association's official
representative.
Payment of the water and street lighting bills
(maintenance and energy) and maintenance and
repair of storm drain lines, are the obligations
of the Homeowner's Association, unless paid. for
through a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance
Assessment District.
Each buyer is to sign an acknowledgement that he
has read the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Homeowner's Association and the Conditions,
Covenants and Restrictions applying to the
development.
The Homeowner's Association shall contract with,
or be advised (as in handling maintenance
operations) by, a professional management firm·
The CC&R's shall include a statement outlining the
obligations of the property owner to be
responsible for public liability in case of injury
in connection with public utility easements, and
for maintenance of private vehicle access ways and
utility trenches in public utility easements.
The Homeowner's Association shall maintain a list
of plant materials acceptable for landscaping
subject to review and approval of the Planning
Director and Fire Department.
AND DRAINAGE
Landslides and erosive areas as outlined in the
Geotechnical Investigation Report for Hartsen Hill Ranch
project by Harlan Miller Tait shall be shown on the
Grading and Improvement Plans. Proposed repairs shall
beoutlined on these same plans.
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Long term maintenance of these landslide repairs and
unrepaired landslides in the open space shall be the
responsibility of the Homeowner's Association and
incorporated in the CC&R's.
Prior to approval of grading plans, Applicant shall
conform to the recommendations outlined in the
Geotechnical Investigation Report for Hansen Hill Ranch
project by Harlan Miller Tait as a minimum. Stricter
controls, particularly on landslide repairs, retaining
structures, subdrains, and surface drainage, may be
imposed by the Public Works Director.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the City shall
contract for a third party soil's engineer to review
and recommendation of the Applicant's submitted
Geotechnical Investigation Report as related to
landslide repair. The Applicant/Developer shall pay
the City the cost of the third party review.
A minimum of 6" subdrains shall be installed in all
swales that are to be filled.
All concentrated storm drain flow shall be discharged
into the established drainage channels, not onto the
slopes.
All inlets and outlets of storm drain flow from or into
natural drainage channels shall be constructed with
rock slope protection to eliminate erosion and
undercutting.
A registered civil engineer shall design all retaining
walls over three feet in height (or over two feet in
height with a surcharge) and a building permit shall be
required for their construction. A maintenance/
inspection program shall be implemented by the
developer/homeowners' association for the periodic
inspection and maintenance of all retaining walls that
could possibly affect the public right-of-way.
The Applicant/Developer shall submit for Public Works
Director review and approval, a detailed
hydrology/hydraulic report for this project. In
particular, the report shall include the effects on the
creek and the downstream drainage facilities of the
ultimate development of the entire watershed that this
project is a part of. The hydraulic capacity of the
creek and existing culvert under Silvergate to carry
the 100 year design flow at ultimate upstream
development should be demonstrated. The report shall
address the possible need for creek improvements
including, but not limited to, realignment, widening,
bank repair/reinforcement, and drop structures.
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Moreover, the report shall look at the possible need
and location for detention basins. These improvements
shall be made as part of this subdivision, subject to
review and approval of the Public Works Director.
A profile of the creek and cross sections at 200-foot
(maximum) intervals and at changes in creek cross
sections should be determined by field survey as part
of the hydraulic investigation and for verification of
the required setbacks. These x-sections shall show the
10 and 100 year water service levels.
Creek velocities should not exceed 6-7 fps to avoid
erosion problems.
A soils report and/or investigation should address the
stability of the existing creek banks. Any recommended
repairs should be implemented.
Each lot that drains to the street shall be provided
with two 3" drains through the curbs and the roof
leaders shall be tied into them.
No drainage shall be directed over a slope.
Drainage in all concrete ditches shall be picked up and
directed to the bottom of an approved drainage channel.
The slope on these ditches shall not be less than .5%.
All cut and fall slopes shall be contoured to appear
natural and blend with the existing natural contours.
The soils report for the project shall include
recommendations 1) for foundations, decks, and other
miscellaneous structures, 2) for design of swimming
pools, and 3) for setbacks for structures from top or
toes of slopes. Additionally, the soils report shall
include a professional opinion as to safety of the site
· from the hazards of land slippage, erosion, settlement
and seismic activity.
A declaration by the soils engineer that he has
supervised grading and that such conformance has
occurred shall be submittedto the Public Works
Director.
Prior to final preparation of the subgrade and
placement of base materials, all underground utilities
shall be installed and service connections stubbed out
behind the sidewalk. Public utilities, Cable TV,
sanitary sewers, and water lines will be installed in
manner which will not disturb the street pavement,
curb, gutter and sidewalk when future service
connections or extensions are made.
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Grading shall be completed in compliance with the
construction grading plans and recommendations of the
proJect's soils engineer and/or engineering geologist,
and the approved erosion and sedimentation control
plan, and shall be done under the supervision of the
proJect's soils engineer and/or engineering geologist,
who shall, upon its completion, submit a declaration to
the Public Works Director that all work was done in
accordance with the recommendations contained in the
soils and geologic investigation reports and the
approved plans and specifications. Inspections that
will satisfy grading plan requirements shall be
arranged with the Public Works Director.
Any grading on adjacent properties will require written
approval of those property owners affected.
'Where soil or geologic conditions encountered in
grading operations are different from that anticipated
in the soil and geologic investigation report, or where
such conditions warrant changes to the recommendations
contained in the original soil investigation, a revised
soil or geologic report shall be submitted for review
by the Public Works Director. It shall be accompanied
by an engineering and geological opinion as to the
safety of the site from hazards of land slippage,
erosion, settlement and seismic activity.
The developer and/or his representatives shall submit
to the State Department of Fish and Game, for review
and approval, final designs'of flood and erosion
control structures, road crossings, bridges and
culverts or any construction activity proposed in
conjunction with this project that may affect Martin
Canyon Creek in accordance with Sections 1601-03 of the
Fish and Game Code. A Streambed Alteration Agreement
shall be secured by the developer from the Department
of Fish and Game.
Prior to commencement of construction activity
affecting Martin Canyon Creek, the Applicant/Developer
shall submit to the Planning Director proof of
compliance with Condition #29.
Grading within the designated open space area in the
northwestern portion of the site and in the
southeastern portion of the site shall be limited to
'that grading which is necessary for construction of the
roadways traversing the open space, subject to review
and approval of the Planning Director and Public Works
Director.
The cut and fill slope area in the vicinity of the two
existing knolls in the southwestern portion of the site
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STREETS
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shall substantially conform to 3:1 slopes and shall be
'contoured to appear natural and blend with the existing
natural slope as viewed on and off site, subject to
review and approval of the Public Works Director.
All cut and fill slopes shall be revegetated with
native shrubs, trees and grasses subject to review and
approval of the Planning Director and Public Works
Director.
Sidewalks shall be located on both sides of the public
streets, except for the west side of "A" Street between
"B" Streets and Lot 119 Streets and the west side of
the Valley Christian Center access road between "D"
Street and Dublin Boulevard and the south side of "E"
Street between "E" Court and Silvergate Drive.
The reverse curves on "A" Street in the vicinity of its
intersection with "B" Street shall be straightened out
to increase sight distance at this intersection.
Minimum sight distance for public streets shall be as
described in the CalTrans Highway Design Manual.
All public streets shall drain into storm drain systems
before being discharged into established drainage
channels.
The landscaped median area shown at the Silvergate
Drive entrance shall be owned by the City of Dublin,
but maintained by the homeowners within this
development. This median shall be installed to not
less than City of Dublin standards, including moisture
barriers and subdrains.
The minimum uniform gradient of streets shall be 1.0%
and 2% on soil drainage. The street surfacing shall be
asphalt concrete paving. The Public Works Director
shall review the proJect's soils engineer's structure
design. The subdivider shall, at his sole expense,
make tests of the soil over which the surfacing and
base is to be constructed and furnish the test reports
to the Public Works Director. The subdivider's soils
engineer shall determine a preliminary structural
design of the road bed. After rough grading has been
completed, the developer shall have soil tests
performed to determine the final design of the road
bed.
An encroachment permit shall be secured from the Public
Works Director for any work done within the public
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right-of-way where this work is not covered under the
improvement plans.
Street width standards shall be not less than the
Alameda County standards. "A", "B", "D" and "E"
streets shall be considered 2-lane collectors. "C"
Street shall be considered a 2-lane minor street, for
these purposes.
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Street names shall be submitted and processed through
the Planning Department and shall be indicated on the
Final Map.
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The Developer shall furnish and install street name
.signs, in accordance with the standards of the City of
Dublin, bearing such names as are approved by the
Planning Director. The subdivider shall furnish and
install traffic safety signs in accordance with the
standards of the City of Dublin.
OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Prior to release of occupancy, the developer shall be
responsible for the construction of an additional
right-turn lane and related signal modifications on the
west leg of eastbound Dublin Boulevard at the San Ramon
Road intersection. This cost shall be split between
this development and the development of the Blaylock,
Gleason, Fletcher property immediately to the west, on
a pro rata basis based on the amount of traffic
generated by each development.
Prior to approval of the improvement plans and Final
Map, the Applicant/Developer shall submit documents
satisfactory to the City of Dublin evidencing
irrevocable public access on the proposed road across
the Valley Christian Center property. Said documents
shall be subject to City Attorney review and approval.
Prior to release of occupancy of any units, the
Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the
proJect's proportionate share (23.7%) of the cost for
the widening of the existing Dublin Boulevard roadway,
approximately 15 feet, all on the south side, between
Silvergate Drive and Mansen Drive to accommodate four
12-foot traffic lanes, two five-foot bike lanes, and a
five-foot sidewalk, as generally shown on the proposed
lwidening plans prepared by TJKM and dated received
August of 1988 and described in the study prepared by
TJKM in memo dated September 27, 1989. The costs shall
be determined prior to release of occupancy.
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Prior to release of occupancy of any units, the
Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the
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UTILITIES
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WATER
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proJect's proportionate share (23.7%) of the cost of
the redesign of the existing Dublin Boulevard/
Silvergate Drive intersection to form a "T"
intersection with Dublin Boulevard becoming the through
road and Silvergate Drive becoming controlled by a
"Stop" sign as generally shown on the plans prepared by
TJKM dated received August 1988and described in the
study prepared by TJKM in memo dated September 27,
1989. The cost shall be determined prior to release of
occupancy.
Developer shall prepare legal descriptions for the
application to annex Dublin Boulevard into the City of
Dublin between Silvergate Drive and the west end of
Dublin Boulevard, and for the State of California to
relinquish Dublin Boulevard to the City.
Electrical, gas, telephone, and Cable TV services,
shall be provided underground to each lot or building
in accordance with the City policies and existing
ordinances. All utilities shall be located and
provided within public utility easements, sized to meet
utility company standards, or in public streets.
Prior to filing of the grading and improvement plans,
the developer shall furnish the Public Works Director
with a letter from Dublin San Ramon Services District
(DSRSD) stating that DSRSD has agreed to furnish water
and sewer service to the development.
Secure DSRSD agreement to maintain the on-site sanitary
sewer collection system excluding individual laterals.
The system shall be designed as acceptable to DSRSD.
All utilities to and within the project shall be
undergrounded.
Water facilities must be connected to the DSRSD system,
and must be installed at the expense of the developer,
in accordance with District standards and
specifications. All material and workmanship for water
mains, and appurtenances thereto, must conform with all
of the requirements of the officially adopted Water
Code of the District, and will be subject to field
inspection by the District.
Any water well, cathodic protection well, or
exploratory boring shown on the map, that is known to
exist, is proposed or is located during the course of
field operations, must be properly destroyed,
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EASEMENTS
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backfilled, or maintained in accordance with applicable
groundwater protection ordinances. Zone 7 should be
contacted for additional information.
The Developer/Applicant shall comply with all
applicable DSRSD and City of Dublin Public Works
requirements, particularly regarding:
The elevation of the storm drain relative to the
sewer lines.
The location of the sewer man-holes. They shall
be in parking or street areas accessible by
DSRSD's equipment.
C. Dedication of sewer lines.
D. Location and design of the water system valves.
The Applicant/Developer shall submit plans for all
DSRSD facilities within the project to DSRSD for review
· and approval.
The Applicant/Developer shall submit a water system
analysis showing pressures and elevations throughout
the development, including a water main linking the
Black Reservoir to the development subject to DSRSD
review and approval.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the Applicant/
Developer shall submit to the City of Dublin Planning
Director proof that Conditions #55, 56 and 57 have been
met.
Where the Applicant/Developer does not have easements,
he shall acquire easements, and/or obtain
rights-of-entry from the adjacent property owners for
improvements required outside of the property.
Original copies of the easements and/or rights-of-entry
shall be in written form and shall be furnished to the
Public Works Director.
Existing and proposed access and utility easements
shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Public Works Director prior to the grading and
improvement plan. These easements shall allow for
practical vehicular and utility service access for all
lots.
A 10-foot public utility easement shall be shown on the
Final Map along all street frontages, in addition to
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all other easements required by the utility companies
or governmental agencies.
Where the sidewalk deviates from the curb at the
Silvergate Drive entrance, a pedestrian easement shall
be dedicated over that sidewalk, subject to review and
approval of the Public Works Director.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AGREEMENTS AND SECURITY
All improvements within the public right-of-way,
including curb gutter, sidewalks, driveways, paving and
utilities, must be constructed in accordance with
approved standards and/or plans subject to approval of
the Public Works Director.
Prior to filing for building permits, precise plans and
specifications for street improvements, grading,
drainage (including size, type and location of drainage
facilities both on and off-site) and erosion and
sedimentation control shall be submitted and subject to
the review and approval of the Public Works Director.
The subdivider shall enter into an Improvement
Agreement with the City for all public improvements.
Complete improvement plans, specifications and
calculations shall be submitted to, and approved by,
the Public Works Director and other affected agencies
having Jurisdiction over public improvements prior to
execution of the Improvement Agreement. Improvement
plans shall show the existing and proposed improvements
along adjacent public street(s) and property that
relate to the proposed improvements. All required
securities, in an amount equal to 100% of the approved
estimates of construction costs of improvements, and a
labor and material security, equal to 50% of the
construction costs, shall be submitted to, and approved
by, the City and affected agencies having Jurisdiction
over public improvements, prior to execution of the
Improvement Agreement.
The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or
employees, to attack, set aside, void, or annul, an
approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory agency,
appeal board, or legislative body concerning a
subdivision, which action is brought within the time
period provided for in Section 66499.37 of the
Government Code of the State of California. The City
of Dublin shall promptly notify the subdivider of any
claim, action, or proceedings and shall cooperate fully
in the defense.
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Prior to release by the City Council of the performance
and labor and materials securities~
All improvements shall be installed as per the
approved Improvement Plans and Specifications.
All required landscaplng along public streets
shall be installed and established.
An as-built landscaping plan for landscaping along
public streets prepared by a Landscape Architect,
together with a declaration that the landscape
installation is in conformance with the approved
plans shall be submitted to the Public Works
Director.
The following shall have been submitted to the
Public Works Director:
An as-built grading plan prepared by a
registered civil engineer, including original
ground surface elevations, as-graded ground
surface elevations, lot drainage, and
locations of all surface and subsurface
drainage facilities.
A complete record, including location and
elevation of all field density tests, and a
summary of all field and laboratory tests.
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A declaration by the project geologist or
soils engineer that all work was done in
accordance with the recommendations contained
in the soil and geologic investigation
reports and specifications, and that
continuous monitoring was performed by a
representative of~the soils engineer.
A declaration by the project civil engineer
or land surveyor that the finished graded
building pads are within ~ 0.1 feet in
elevation of those shown on the grading plan
(or to any approved modified grades).
DEDICATIONS
Park land shall be dedicated or in-lieu fees shall be
paid, or a combination of both shall be provided prior
to issuance of building permits or prior to recordation
of the Final Map, whichever occurs first, in accordance
with the Subdivision Ordinance. The park land
dedication required is approximately 1.98 acres (.011
acres/dwelling units x number of dwelling units).
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The offer of dedication of "B" Street shall be separate
from the other offers of dedication.
The offer of dedication of "C" Street shall be separate
from the other offers of dedication.
All street dedications shall include working easements
for slopes.
OPEN SPACE/COMMON AREAS/LANDSCAPING
Prior to release of building permits, the Applicant/
Developer shall prune out all deadwood in the trees to
be saved and clean up ground of all deadwood and debris
to keep this material from getting into the
watercourse. This pruning and removal shall be done in
the area lying between the creek (property line to the
north) and 50 feet uphill (to the south) of the new
chain link barrier. The CC&R's for the project shall
establish a program to provide this service at least
once a year, occurring prior to October 15th of that
year.
All building pad elevations'shall be above the 100-year
water surface level for Martin Canyon Creek.
All permanent structures shall be set back a minimum of
20 feet from (a) the top of the bank of Martin Canyon
Creek or (b) a 2 (horizontal) to a 1 (vertical)
projection from the toe of the creek bank to the top of
ground (whichever is greater) as required by the
Watercourse Protection Ordinance. Maintenance easement
shall be recorded over any portion of lots that
encroach within this setback area and potential
purchasers of the lots shall be made aware that the
City has the right to remove, and not replace, any
improvements that are constructed within the easement
area.
All common area landscaping, landscaped medians, and
open space shall be maintained by the Homeowner's
Association.
The Applicant/Developer shall construct an access road
along the existing creek bank. The road shall be
approximately located as shown on the Tentative Map.
The exact location shall be laid out in the field by
the developer and approved by the Public Works
Director. The road shall extend from "E" street in the
vicinity of Silvergate Drive to the western property
line (lands of Blaylock, Gleason & Fletcher). If the
road and creek are dedicated to the City, then this
road shall be 12 feet wide compacted aggregate base
with drainage improvements as necessary at retaining
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walls and swales. No less than one foot uphill from
the road, the developer shall construct a 4 to 6 foot
high barrier fence subject to review and approval of
the Public Works Director. This maintenance road shall
have a longitudinal slope of not greater than 20% and
shall have a centerline radius of not less than 100
feet. Minimum 12-inch CMP cross-culverts shall be
installed under this access road where necessary. The
strip of land that lies between the chain link barrier
and the northern property line shall be offered to the
City of Dublin for public access and maintenance
purposes. If the road and creek are to be private,
then the road shall be graded a minimum of 8 feet wide
with 6 foot wide aggregate base subject to Public Works
Director approval.
Maintenance of common areas including ornamental
landscaping, graded slopes, erosion control plantings
and drainage, erosion and sediment control
improvements, retaining walls, and landslide repair
improvements shall be the responsibility of the
developer during construction stages, and until final
improvements are accepted by the City, and the
performance guarantee required is released; thereafter,
maintenance shall be the responsibility of a
· Homeowner's Association, which automatically collects
maintenance assessments from each owner and makes the
assessments a personal obligation of each owner and a
lien against the assessed property.
Street trees, of at least a 15-gallon size, shall be
planted along the street frontages. Trees shall be
planted in accordance with a planting plan, including
tree varieties and locations, approved by the Planning
Director. Trees planted within, or adjacent to,
sidewalks or curbs shall be provided with root shields.
Prior to issuance of grading permit visually important
trees shall be tagged in the field for protection and
preservation and appropriately fenced subject to
approval of the Public Works Director.
DEBRIS/DUST
Measures shall be taken to contain all trash,
construction debris, and materials on-site until
disposal off-site can be arranged. The developer shall
be responsible for corrective measures at no expense to
the City of Dublin.
The developer shall keep adjoining public streets and
driveways free and clean of project dirt, mud,
materials and debris, and clean-up shall be made during
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the construction period, as determined by the Public
Works Director.
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Areas undergoing grading and all other construction
activities shall be watered or other dust-palliative
measures used to prevent dust, as conditions warrant.
ARCHAEOLOGY
If, during construction, archaeological remains are
encountered, construction in the vicinity shall be
halted, an archaeologist consulted, and the City
Planning Department notified. If, in the opinion of
the archaeologist, the remains are significant,
measures, as may be required by the Planning Director,
shall be taken to protect them.
FIRE
All materials and workmanship for fire hydrants, gated
connections, and appurtenances thereto, necessary to
provide water supply for fire protection, must be
installed by the developer and conform to all
requirements of the applicable provisions specified by
.the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (DRFA). All such
work will be subject to the Joint field inspection of
the Public Works Director and DRFA.
The developer shall comply with all applicable
requirements of DRFA including, but not limited to,
those related to the following:
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Fire Trail Access
Fire Buffer Zone
Weed Abatement
Fire Sprinklers in Structures outside the 1-1/2
mile distance from the nearest fire station.
Street Grades
Fire Impact Fee
Fire Hydrants and Roads
MISCELLANEOUS
Any relocation of improvements or public facilities
shall be accomplished at no expense to the City.
Copies of the project plans, indicating all lots,
streets and drainage facilities, shall also be
submitted at 1" = 400' scale, and 1" = 200' scale for
City mapping purposes.
This property shall be annexed to the Street Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District No. 83-1.
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All construction traffic may be subject to specific
routing as determined by the Public Works Director.
The Developer shall provide unit address information to
the satisfaction of DRFA, U.S. Postal Services, and
City of Dublin Planning Department.
All construction/grading activity at the site shall be
restricted to the hours between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except as may be approved
in advance in writing by the Public Works Director.
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In submitting subsequent plans for review and approval,
each set of plans shall have attached an annotated copy
of these conditions of approval. The notations shall
clearly indicate how all conditions of approval will be
complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted
without the annotated conditions attached to each set
of plans. The Applicant will be responsible for
~obtaining the approvals of all participating non-City
agencies prior to the issuance of building permits.
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The Applicant/Developer shall work with the
Applicant/Developer of the adjacent property Donlan
Canyon project site Tentative Map 5962 to provide
ladequate access and utility connections, to the
satisfaction of Public Works Director.
The cut and fill pads on the Valley Christian Center
site shall be rounded to create a more natural
appearance blending with the natural contours of the
site subject to approval of the Public Works Director.
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The approval or creation of any pads on the Valley
Christian Center site shall not be construed to
authorize any building on the proposed pads.
PASSED, APPROVEDANDADOPTED this 27th day of November,
1989.
AYES:
Councilmembers Hegarty, Snyder, Vonheeder and
Mayor Moffatt
NOES: None
ABSENT:
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CITY OF DUBLIN
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin CA 94568
(415) 833-6630
In order to assist Applicants in the preparation of Subdivision Plans (Tentative
Maps and Parcel Maps), the City of Dublin has prepared the followinglist of
Subdivision Conditions of Approval that have typically been applied to
subdivisions. This list should not be considered all-inclusive.
This list should be used as a ~uide only.
Each application is analyzed separately and only Conditions that apply to a
specific application will be recommended as Conditions of Approval for that
application. Additional Conditions maybe imposed as deemed necessary by the City.
Prior to the actual preparation of Subdivision plans, it is highly recommended that
Applicants meet with City Planning and Engineering Staff members to discuss Zoning
and Engineering design requirements, submittal requirements and processing
procedures.
TYPICAL PUBLIC WOPd(S CONDITIONS OF APPEOVAL FOE SUBDIVISIONS
AKCHAEOLOGY:
1. If, during construction, archaeological remains are encountered, construction
in'the vicinity shall be halted, an archaeologist consulted, and the City Planning
Department notified. If,. in the opinion of the archaeologist, the remains are
significant, measures, as may be required by the Planning Director, shall be taken
to protect them.
BONDS:
2. Prior to release by the City Council of the performance and labor and
materials securities:
a. All improvements shall be installed as per the approved Improvement Plans
and Specifications.
b. All required landscaping shall be installed and established.
3. An as-built landscaping plan prepared by the project Landscape Architect and a
declaration by the Project Landscape Architect that all work was done under his
supervision and in accordance with the recommendations contained in the landscape
and soil erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be submitted to the Public
Works Director/City Engineer .
4. Grading of the s~bject property must conform with the approved Grading Plan
and the recommendations of the soils engineer to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Director/City Engineer.
5. The following shal~ have been submitted to the Public Works Director/City
Engineer:
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An as-built grading plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, including
original ground surface elevations, as-graded ground surface elevations,
lot drainage, and locations of all surface and subsurface drainage
facilities.
A complete record, including location and elevation of all field density
tests, and a summary of all field and laboratory tests.
A declaration by the Project Civil Engineer and Project Geologist that all
work was done in accordance with the recommendations contained in the soil
and geologic investigation reports and the approved plans and
specifications.
6. Performance, labor, and material securities to guarantee the installation of
subdivision improvements, including streets, drainage, grading, utilities and
landscaping, shall be provided and approved by the Public Works Director/City
Engineer prior to approval of the Final Map.
CREEK:
7. Buildings shall be no closer than 20 feet from top of the bank along the
Creek, where the top of bank is either the existing break in topography, or a point
at the existing ground line which is the intersection of a line on a two-
horizontal-to-one-vertical slope begun at the toe of the slope in the Creek
(whichever is more restrictive.)
DRAINAGE:
8. Each lot shall be so graded as not to drain on any other lot oradjoining
property prior to being picked up by an approved drainage system.,
9. Roof drains shall empty onto paved areas, concrete swales, or other approved
dissipating devices.
10. A minimum of 12" diameter pipe shall be used for all public storm drains to
ease maintenance and reduce pgtential blockage.
11. Under-sidewalk drains shall be provided to allow on-site drainage to be 'tied
in, should the need arise.
DEBRIS:
12. Measures shall be taken to contain all trash, construction debris, and
materials on-site until disposal off-site can be arranged. Subdivider shall be
responsible for corrective measures at no expense to City of Dublin.
DUST:
13. Areas undergoing grading, and all other construction activities, shall be
watered, or other dust-pallative measures maybe used, to prevent dust, as
conditions warrant or ~s directed by the Public Works Official..
14. Dust control measures, as approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer
shall be followed at all times during grading and construction operations.
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EASEMENTS:
15./The land divider shall acquire ~asements, and/or obtain rights-of-entry from
the adjacent property owners for improvements required outside of the land
division. Copies of the easements and/or rights-of-entry shall be in written form
and be furnished to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
16. Existing and proposed access and utility easements shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Public Works Director/City Engineer prior to Final Map
approval. These easements shall allow for practical vehicular and utility service
access for all lots.
EROSION:
17. Prior to any grading of the site, and in any case prior to filing a Final Map,
a detailed construction grading/erosion control plan (including phasing); and a
drainage, water quality, and erosion and sedimentation control plan, for the post-
construction period, both prepared by the Project Civil Engineer and/or Engineering
Geologist; shall be approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. Said
plans shall include detailed design, location, and maintenance criteria, of all
erosion and sediment control measures. The plans shall attempt to insure that no
increase in sediment or pollutants from the site will occur. The post-construction
plan shall provide for long-term maintenance of all permanent erosion and sediment
control measures such as slope vegetation. The construction grading/erosion
control plan shall be implemented in place by October 15th and shall be maintained
in place until April 15th unless otherwise allowed in writing by the City Engineer.
It shall be the developer's responsibility to maintain the erosion and sediment
control measures for the year following acceptance of the subdivision improvements
by the City Council.
FINAL MAP:
18. Prior to filing the Final Map, precise plans and specifications for street
improvements, grading, drainage (including size, type, and location of drainage
facilities both on- and off-site), and erosion and sedimentation control, shall be
approved bythe Public Works Director/City Engineer.
FIRE:
19. Install fire hydrants at the locations approved by the Dougherty Regional'Fire
Authority in accordance with the standards in effect at the time of development. A
raised blue reflectorized traffic marker shall be epoxied to the center of the
paved street opposite each hydrant.
20. All materials and workmanship for fire hydrants, gated. connections, and
appurtenances thereto, necessary to provide water supply for fire protection, must
be installed by the developer and conform to all requirements of the applicable
provisions of the Standard Specifications of Dublin San Ramon Services District and
Dougherty Regional Fire Authority. All such work will be subject to the joint
field inspection of the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Dublin San Ramon
Services District.
21. The improvement plans must be approved by the Dougherty Regional Fire
Authority, as indicated by their signature on the title sheet.
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FLOOD CONTROLi
22.,' Comply with Alameda County Floo~ Control District requirements.
23. In the 100-year Flood Hazard Zone, all residential units shall have their
finished floor elevation be above the 100-year flood level. Commercial buildings
shall either provide flood-proofing, or have their finished floor elevation above
the 100-year flood level.
FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS:
24. Dedication of land shall be made to the City of Dublin such that it conveys
land sufficient for the approved streets' right-of-way. Improvements shall be
made, by the applidant, along all streets within the development and as required
off-site, to include curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, drainage, and work on the
existing paving, if necessary, from a structural or grade'continuity standpoint.
FUTURE CONFORMANCE:
25. The design and improvements of the Tract shall be in conformance with the
design and improvements indicated graphically, or as modified by the Conditions of
Approval. The improvements and design shall include street locations, grades,
alignments, and widths, the design and storm drainage facilities inside and outside
the Tract, grading of lots, the boundaries of the Tract, and shall show compliance
with City standards for roadways.
GRADING:
26. The minimum uniform street gradient shall be 1.0 percent. Parking lots shall
have a minimum gradient of 1.0 percent, and a maximum gradient of 5.0 per cent. No
cut or fill slopes shall exceed 2:1, unless approved by the project's Soils
Engineer and reviewed and approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Slopes shall be graded so that there is both horizontal and vertical slope
variation, where visible from public areas, in order to create or maintain a
natural appearance.
27. Prior to final preparation of the subgrade and placement of base materials,
all underground utilities shall be installed and service connections stubbed out
behind the sidewalk. Public utilities, Cable TV, sanitary sewers, and water lines,
shall be installed in a manner which will not disturb the street pavement, curb,
gutter and sidewalk, when future service connections or extensions are made.
28. Grading shall be completed in compliance with the construction grading plans
and recommendations of the Project Soils Engineer and/or Engineering Geologist, and
the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan, and shall be done under the
supervision of the Project Soils Engineer and/or Engineering Geologist, who shall,
upon its completion, submit a declaration to the Public Works Director/City
Engineer. that all work was done in accordance with the recommendations contained in
the soils and geologic investigation reports and the approved plans and
specifications. Inspections that will satisfy final subdivision map requirements
shall be arranged wit~ the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
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29. If grading is commenced prior to .filing the Final Map, a surety or guarantee,
as determined suitable by the Public Works Director/City Engineer, shall be filed
with' the City of Dublin to insure restoration of the site to a stable and erosion
resistant state if the project is terminated prematurely.
30. Any grading on adjacent properties will require written approval of those
property owners affected.
31. Street grades shall be no more than 12% maximum, with 6% grades at
intersections, unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director/City
Engineer.
32. The developer shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project
dirt, mud, materials, and debris during the construction period, as is found
necessary by the Public Works Official.
33. Where soil or geologic conditions encountered in grading operations are
different from that anticipated in the soil and geologic investigation report, or
where such conditions warrant changes to the recommendations contained in the
original soil investigation, a revised soil or geologic report shall be submitted
for approval by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. It shall be accompanied by
an engineering and geological opinion as to the safety of the site from hazards of
land slippage, erosion, settlement, and seismic activity.
HANDICAPPED ACCESS:
34. Handicapped ramps and parking shall be provided as required by State of
California Title 24.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND SECURITIES:
35. Obtain copies of and comply with conditions as noted on "City of Dublin
General Notes on Improvement Plans" and "City of Dublin Improvement Plan Review
Check List."
36. All improvements within the public right-of-way, including curb gutter,
sidewalks, driveways, paving, and utilities, must be constructed in accordance with
approved standards and/or plans.
37. The Applicant/Developer shall enter into an improvement agreement with the
City for all improvements/
38. Complete improvement plans, specifications, and calculations shall be
submitted to, and be approved by, the Public Works Director/City Engineer and other
affected agencies having jurisdiction over public improvements, prior to execution
of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Improvement plans shall show-the
existing and proposed improvements along adjacent public street(s) and property
that relate to the proposed improvements.
39. Allrequired securities, in an amount equal to 100% of the approved estimates
of construction costs nf improvements, and a labor and material security, equal to
50% of the construction cost, shall be submitted to, and be approved by, the City
and affected agencies having jurisdiction over public improvements, prior to
execution of the Subidvision Improvement Agreement.
Rev: 5/17/89
MAINTENANCE OF COMMON AREA:
40..' Maintenance of common areas, inciuding ornamental landscaping, graded slopes,
erosion control planrings and drainage, erosion and sediment control improvements,
shall be the responsibility of the developer during construction stages and until
final improvements are accepted by the City Council and the securities are released
(one year after improvements are accepted). Thereafter, maintenance shall be the
responsibility of a homeowners' association or individual property owners,
depending upon how maintenance is to be handled.
MISCELLANEOUS:
41. Copies of the Final Map and improvement plans, indicating all lots, streets,
and drainage facilities within the subdivision shall be submitted at 1''= 400-ft.
scale, and 1"- 200-ft. scale for City mapping purposes.
42. The subdivider/developer shall be responsible for controlling any rodent,
mosquito, or other pest problem due to construction activities.
NOISE:
43. Construction and grading operations shall be limited to weekdays (Monday
through Friday) and the hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except as approved in
writing by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
PARKLAND DEDICATION:
44. The subdiVider shall dedicate land or pay fees in lieu of park dedication to
the City of Dublin as is required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
45. Any relocation of improvements or public facilities shall be accomplished at
no expense to the City.
STREETS:
46. The street surfacing shall be asphalt concrete paving. The Public Works
Director/City Engineer shall review the project's Soils Engineer's structural
pavement design. The subdivider shall, at his sole expense, make tests of the soil
over which the surfacing and base is to be constructed and furnish the test reports
to the Public Works Director/City Engineer. The Developer's soils engineer shall
determine apreliminary structural design of the road bed. After rough grading has
been completed, the developer shall have soil tests performed to'determine the
final design of the road bed. In lieu of these soil tests,:the road may be
designed and constructed based on an R-value of 5.
47. An encroachment permit shall be secured from the Public Works Director/City
Engineer for any work done within the public right-of-way, where this work is not
covered under the Subdivision Improvement plans.
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STREET LIGHTS:
48.' Install street light Standards and luminaries of the design, spacing, and
locations, approved by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
STREET SIGNS:
49. The subdivider shall furnish and install street name signs, bearing such names
as are approved by the Planning Director, and traffic safety signs in accordance
with the standards of the City of Dublin. Addresses shall be assigned by the City
Building Official.
STREET TREES:
50. Street trees, of at least a 15-gallon size, shall be planted at the minimum
ratio of two trees per lot along the street frontages. Trees shall be planted in
accordance with a planting plan, including tree varieties and locations, approved
by the Planning Director. Trees planted within, or adjacent to, sidewalks shall be
provided with root shields.
TITLE:
51. A current title report and c~pies of the recorded deeds of all parties having
any record title interest in the property to be divided and, if necessary, copies
of deeds for adjoining properties and easements, thereto, shall be submitted at the
time of submission of the Final Subdivision Map for the Public Works Director/City
Engineer.
UTILITIES:
52. Electrical, gas, telephone, and Cable TV services, shall be provided
underground to each lot in accordance with the City policies and existing
ordinances. All utilities shall be located and provided within public utility
easements, sized to meet utility company standards.
53. Prior to the filing the Final Map, the subdivider shall furnish the Public
Works Director/City Engineer with a letter from Dublin San Ramon Services District
(DSRSD) stating that the District has agreed to furnish water and sewer service to
each of the dwelling units and/or lot included on the Final Map of the subdivision.
54. The Dublin San Ramon Services District shall review and approve the
improvement plans as evidenced by their representative's signature on the Title
Sheet.
WATER:
55. Water facilities must be connected to the DSRSD system, and must be installed
at the expense of the developer, in accordance with District standards and
specifications. All material and workmanship for water mains, and appurtenances
thereto, must conform with all of the requirements of the officially adopted Wa~er
Code of the District ~nd will be subject to field inspection by the District.
Rev: 5/17/89
56. Any water well, cathodic protect~gn well, or exploratory boring shown on the
map., that is known to exist, is propoped, or is located during the course of field
operations, must be properly destroyed, backfilled, or maintained in accordance
with applicable groundwater protection ordinances. Zone 7 should be contacted (at
443-9300) for additional information.
ZONING:
57. Comply with all zoning provisions, including Zoning Ordinance and rezoning
Conditions of Appreval.
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