2003-02 RESOLUTION NO. 03 - -'02
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.02-01 (TTM 16474)
WHEREAS,the applicant,the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Grand Terrace,has applied for
the approval of Tentative Tract Map No.02-01 (TTM 16474)to subdivide a 4.65 acre parcel into 15 lots and
one remainder lot; and,
WHEREAS,a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on January 16,
2003;and
WHEREAS,under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),Article 19, Section 15332,
Class 32-Infill development,this request is Categorically Exempt; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 02-01
(TTM 16474)to the City Council at its meeting of January 16,2003; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on 02-13--, 2003
regarding the approval of Tentative Tract Map-02-01 (TTM 16474).
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and
improvements is consistent with the General Plan; and
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development;and
.3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially or avoidable injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat; and
4. The design ofthe subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious
public health problems; and
5. The proposed subdivision, its design, density and type of development and
improvements conform to the regulations of the City's Development Code and the
regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Tentative Tract Map No. 02-01 (TMM 16467)is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
General Conditions of Approval:
1. Details shown on the tentative tract map are not necessarily approved. Any details which
are inconsistent with requirements of ordinance,-general conditions of approval, or City
policies must be specifically approved in the final map or improvement plan approvals
(Condition No. 1 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
2. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Condition No. 6 of the
December 30,2003 memorandum from the City Engineer).
3. Approval for filing of this land division is contingent upon approval of plans and
specifications mentioned below. If the improvements are not installed prior to the filing of
this division, the developer must submit an Undertaking Agreement and a faithful
performance and labor and materials bond in the amount estimated by the City guaranteeing
the installation of the improvements (Condition No. 7 of the December 30, 2002
memorandum from the City Engineer).
Conditions Prior to Final Map Approval:
4. Upon approval of these conditions and prior to becoming final and binding,the applicant
must agree to and sign the"Acceptance of Conditions"letter. The letter form and content
to be prepared by the Community Development Department.
5. Provide a"will serve"letter from the Riverside Highland Water Company.
6. Monumentation of tract map boundaries, street centerline and lot boundaries is required
(Condition No.4 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
7. A final tract map prepared by,or under the direction of a registered civil engineer authorized
to practice land surveying,or a licensed land surveyor,must be processed through the City
prior to being filed with the County Recorder(Condition No. 2 of the December 30,2002
memorandum from the City Engineer).
8. A preliminary subdivision guarantee is required showing all fee interest holders and
encumbrances. An updated title report shall be provided before the final tract map is
released for filing with the County Recorder (Condition No. 3 of December 30, 2002
memorandum from the City Engineer's office).
9. Pay all required fees for the processing and approval of the final tract map.
10. Provide proof of final payment to San Bernardino County for sewer assessment(Condition
No. 1 of the, January 7, 2003 memorandum from the City's Building and Safety/Public
Works Department).
11. Submit to the City Council for acceptance; all agreements,bonds for performance, bonds
for labor and material for the following (Condition No. 2 of the January 7, 2003
memorandum from the City's Building and Safety/Public Works):
1. Grading
B Sanitary sewer improvements
C. Storm drain improvements
D. Water system improvements
E. Street, curb, gutter&sidewalks
F. Street lights
12. Submit a preliminary soils report prepared by a California registered civil engineer
Condition No. 4 of the January 7, 2003 memorandum from the City's Building and
Safety/Public Works Department.
13. Prior to the final map approval,developer shall make an offer of dedication, if not already
dedicated, that portion of the site within the 60,foot planned right-of-way of"A" Street,
Cardinal Street and Reed Avenue (Condition No. 19 of the December 30, 2002
memorandum from the City Engineer)
14. Prior to the final map approval,developer shall make an offer(s)of dedication of a corner
cut-off(s)with a 15 foot radius at the corners of Van Buren and Reed,Cardinal and Reed
and Cardinal and "A" street(Condition No. 20 of the December 30, 2002 memorandum
from the City Engineer).
15. Prior to final map approval, plans for street improvements and street light layout for the
proposed street shall be submitted to the City and must be approved prior to the filing of the
final map. Street improvement plans for"A"-Street,Cardinal Street,Reed Avenue and Van
Buren Street shall be included within a single set of plans for this project. Van Buren shall
be improved across the.entire frontage of Lots 14, 15 and 16 (Condition No. 16 of the
December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
16. Prior to the final map approval,the developer shall submit sewer plans to the City for review
and approval. All lots within the proposed subdivision shall be served by the public sewer
with each lot to be individually connected to the system. (Condition No.'s 24 and 25 of the
December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer). .
17. Prior-to final map approval, grading and drainage plans,which must be approved prior to
the final map, shall be submitted to the City to provide for contributory drainage from
adjoining properties as approved by the City,including dedication of necessary easements
(Condition No. 9 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer.).
18. Prior to final map approval,plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be
submitted for approval to the Riverside Highland Water Company. The subdivider shall
submit an agreement and other evidence, satisfactory to the City, indicating that the
subdivider has entered into a contract a contract with the water purveyor guaranteeing
payment and installation of the water improvements(Condition No.30 of the December 30,
2002 memorandum from the City Engineer.).
19. Prior to the final map approval,there shall also be filed with the City Engineer,a statement
from the water purveyor indicating subdivider compliance with the Fire Chief s fire flow
requirements (Condition No. 31 of the December 30,'2002 memorandum from the City
Engineer.).
Conditions After the Final Map Approval:
20. Final map shall be filed with the County recorder and one(1)Mylar copy of the filed map
shall be submitted to the City offices prior to the issuance of any building permits
(Condition No. 5 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
Conditions Prior to Grading:
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21. A grading and drainage plan must be provided for each lot having an independent drainage
system to the public street, to a public drainage facility, or by means of an approved
drainage easement(Condition No. 10 ofthe December 30,2002 memorandum from the City
Engineer).
22. Historical or existing storm water-flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by
gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement. The
grading plan shall reflect this requirement. (Condition No. 11 of the City Engineer's
memorandum dated December 30,2002.)
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23. Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall comply with the City of Grand
Terrace Stormwater System Ordinance(Ordinance No. 142, Subsection 1.010, 1993)and
the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board's NPDES Permit for San Bernardino
r County, as required under the Clean Water Act.
24. Geotechnical reports shall be filed with the grading plans for the-project. The Geotechnical
reports shall comply with the State Department of Mines and Geology guidelines for such
reports. The report shall include liquefaction studies and identify the seismic factors for the
structural design of the homes(Condition No. 13 of the December 30,2002 memorandum
from the City Engineer).
25. A detailed drainage study is required to verify that the existing drainage system that runs
from Pascal to Vivienda can safely carry the runoff from the subdivision as well as the
existing drainage. The study shall establish the contributory drainage area for the Pascal
drainage system, the reduction in time of concentration resulting from this proposed
improvement and shall verify the condition and capacity of the Pascal drainage system
(Condition No. 14 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
Conditions at the Time of Development:
26. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a site and architectural review for any proposed
single family residential uses shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Planning
Commission.
27. Developer shall construct a 36-foot public street,within a 60-foot dedicated right-of-way
for"A"-street,Cardinal Street and Reed Avenue and a 44-foot public street within a 66-foot
dedication for Van Buren Street, in compliance with the City's requirements. Public
sidewalks and streetlights shall be included as part ofthe required public improvements.The
developer shall also construct a wheelchair ramp per City standards at the corner of Van
Buren and Reed,Cardinal and Reed and Cardinal and"A"-Street. In the construction along
Van Buren Street,the developer shall overlay Van Buren from the curb to the length of the
longest utility cut to serve Lots 14 and 15. If utility connections are included for lot 16,the
overlay shall be extended to and cover the entire Van Buren frontage(Condition No.'s 15,
21 and 23 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
28. The structural section for the streets within this subdivision shall be based on the r-value of
sub grade material after streets are brought to rough grade. The geotechnical engineer shall
provide preliminary structural recommendations based on the City's design standards for
local streets (Condition No. 22 of the December 30, 2002 memorandum from the City
Engineer).
29. Construct standard driveway approaches for each lot per standards acceptable to the City
of Grand Terrace(Condition No.'s 17 and 18 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from
the City Engineer.)
30. Installation of local main line public sewer within the proposed public streets. Separate
house laterals shall be constructed to.serve each lot in the development(Condition No.24
of the December 30,2062 memorandum from the City Engineer.).
31. Provide that all utilities shall be run underground(Condition No. 26 of the December 30,
2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
32. Any utilities that are in conflict with the proposed development shall be relocated at the
developer's expense(Condition No. 27 of the December 30,2002 memorandum from the
City Engineer).
33. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities,which shall include fire
hydrants of the size,type and location as determined by the Fire Chief(Condition No. 28
of the December 30, 2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
34. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flow
required for the subdivision. Domestic flow required are to be determined by the City. Fire
flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief(Condition No. 29 of the December
30, 2002 memorandum from the City Engineer).
35. All requirements of the Riverside Highland Water Company in its letter dated January 2,
2003 regarding this division of land shall be met.
36. All requirements of the County of San Bernardino Fire Department in its letter dated
January 8,2003 regarding this division of land shall be met.
37. A perimeter wall or fence, subject to the review and approval of the Community
'Development Director, shall be constructed on the easterly, northerly and westerly
boundaries of the subdivision excepting for required front yard areas. In addition,said wall
or fence shall also be constructed on the northerly and easterly boundaries of Lot 16.
38. All plans shall be designed and improvements performed by person registered and licensed
to perform such work pursuant to the State of California Business and Professions Code,
which shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1997
U.B.C. and the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
39. Pay all required fees, obtain all permits, inspections and approval on all work to be done.
40. Payment of the Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement fees for each proposed
residence as established by Ordinance No. 190 of the City of Grand Terrace prior to the
issuance of building permits.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California at a
regular meeting held on the 13 th day of February .2003.
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Grand rrace and Mayd of the City of Grand Terrace and
of the City Council thereof of the City Council thereof
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Resolution 2003-02
I,BRENDA STANFILL,CITY CLERK of the City of Grand Terrace,do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Grand Terrace held on the 13`h day of February, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hilkey,Larkin,and Cortes;Mayor Pro Tem Ferre
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Garcia
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
- Approved as to form:
City AtVmey