RES-10024 Tentative Tract Map 16514 ApprovalI
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RESOLUTION NO. 10024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 16514 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 426
ACRES OF LAND FOR A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD PERMIT UP TO 1,018
DWELLING UNITS, ALONG WITH TWO (2) LOCAL
PUBLIC PARK SITES, A 20.1 ACRE COMMUNITY
SPORTS PARK SITE AND PERMANENT OPEN SPACE
ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SR
241/261, NORTH OF SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD AND
SOUTH OF THE NCCP BOUNDARY
APPLICANT: THE IRVINE COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority per Orange Municipal Code Sections 16.12.01O.C
and 17.08.020.A to take action on Tentative Tract Map 16514 pertaining to the subdivision of
approximately 426 acres for a residential development that includes two local park sites, a 20.1 acre
community sports park site and permanent open space; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 16514 was filed by the applicant in accordance with the
provisions of the City of Orange Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 16514 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by
state and local law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Director analyzed the proposal and determined that
the project will have a potentially significant adverse effect on the environment. A Draft Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR 1278/DEIR 1716) was prepared and circulated for public review for a period of at
least 45 days, from October 20, 2004 through December 6, 2004. The Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Santiago Hills II and East Orange Planned Communities and required discretionary
permits is complete and adequate for the consideration of the Tentative Tract Map. Resolution 10018
has been passed, approved and adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2005, certifying Final SEIR
1278/Final EIR 1716, SC#1988110905 and adoption ofa Statement of Overriding Considerations and a
Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Santiago Hills II and East Orange Planned Communities and all
required discretionary permits; and
WHEREAS, affected City Departments have reviewed Tentative Tract Map 16514 and
submitted conditions related to the subject Department; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the SHII/EOPC project
on July 18, 2005, continued the item to August 15,2005 and adopted Planning Commission Resolution
No. PC 33-05 on August 15, 2005, recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 16514, subject to
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing on September 27,
2005, continued the item to October II, 2005, to October 25, 2005 and again to November 8, 2005, at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the
proposal and for the purpose of considering Tentative Tract Map 16514, upon property generally
described as follows:
Being portions of blocks 18 and 39 of Irvine's Subdivision as shown on a map filed in
Book I, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Record Maps, together with parcels 3 and 4 of Lot
Line Adjustment LL- 2000-4 recorded as instrument No. 20000643926 of Official
Records, both in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map
16514 to allow subdivision of approximately 426 acres located on the east side of SR 241/261, north of
Santiago Canyon Road, and south of the NCCP boundary for a residential development, along with two
2) local park sites, a 20.1 acre community sports park site and permanent open space based on the
following findings:
SECTION 1 - FINDINGS
I. The proposed subdivision map and the design and improvements are consistent with City of
Orange General Plan, providing housing for a variety of income groups, promoting quality
urban design, recognizing the need to maintain open space resources for aesthetic or
conservation purposes, ensuring that adequate infrastructure is in place to serve the proj ect,
ensuring that the circulation capacity is not exceeded, coordinating planning efforts with
other jurisdictions in the region, conserving plant and animal resources and mineral
resources, identifying and mitigating environmental hazards that may exist in the project
area, and providing opportunities for active and passive recreational facilities.
2. The proposed subdivision complies with the development standards contained in the
approved East Orange Planned Community Development Plan and City's Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed residential uses are compatible with existing residential uses located in the
vicinity of the subject site.
4. The project is subject to conditions that will preserve the public welfare and insure that the
project will not have an adverse impact on adjacent land uses, and local and regional
transportation systems.
5. City departments have reviewed the proposed project and found that City services are
available and adequate to serve the needs of the proposed use.
6. The proposed subdivision furthers the goals of the City's Housing Element by providing a
variety of housing types.
7. The proposed subdivision allows implementation of local and regional recreational
opportunities as indicated by the East Orange Planned Community and the Open
Space/Conservation Element of the City's General Plan.
8. The proposed subdivision provides for safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian
circulation, both on and off-site.
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9. The City has considered the contents of Final SEIR 1278/Final EIR 1716 and mitigation
measures have been applied to the conditions associated with this Tentative Tract Map.
10. The proposed subdivision furthers the goals of the City's Open Space/Conservation Element
by providing sites for local public parks.
11. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density of
development.
12. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
13. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
14. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
15. A sufficient water supply is available to the project as documented through water supply
assessments submitted to the city by affected water districts.
16. In accordance with the requirements oflocal CEQA Guidelines, State CEQA Guidelines and
the California Environmental Quality Act, a statement of overriding consideration has been
adopted for this project and is shown in Final SEIR 1278/Final EIR 1716.
17. The data and analysis upon which these findings of fact are based are set forth in the staff
report and associated documents for Final SEIR No. 1278/Final EIR 1716, General Plan
Amendment No. 2003-0001, Pre Zone Change No. 1218 & 1219, ROMPS, Design
Guidelines, Tentative Tract Maps 16199,16201 and 16514, Conditional Use Permit 2488-03,
and Development Agreement by and between the City of Orange and The Irvine Company,
staffs oral presentation, public testimony, and Planning Commissioner comments, and
Council comments which constituted the City Council's review of this application.
SECTION 2 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed with approval:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Approval of this application is for the subdivision of 426 acres into 277 numbered lots and 59
lettered lots, as shown on Maps (dated November 8, 2005), in an area generally located easterly
of SR241/261, northerly of Santiago Canyon Road and southerly of the boundary of the NCCP.
All subsequent filings shall be in substantial compliance with this approval.
2. This approval constitutes approval of the proposed subdivision only to the extent that the project
complies with the City of Orange's Subdivision Ordinance and any other applicable zoning
regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of
the project regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
3. The term "applicant" shall refer to the person that requests approval of this action or any
successor in interest to this approval.
4. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including all City regulations.
Violation of any of those laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this
permit.
5. Applicant shall defend, indemnity, and hold harmless the City of Orange, its officers, agents, and
employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officers, agents, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annual an approval of the Planning Commission or City
Council concerning this subdivision, which action is brought within the time period provided for
in Government Code Section 66499.37. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any such
claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. This condition is imposed
pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.9(b).
6. Applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures and project design features applicable to
this tract map as described in final SEIR 1278/EIR 1716 whether or not such requirements are
identified herein.
7. Applicant shall comply with the provisions contained within the East Orange Development
Agreement applicable to this tract map, whether or not such requirements are identified herein.
Timing for the payment of some fees in the approved East Orange Development Agreement may
differ from City ordinances.
8. A tentative tract map shall expire unless recorded within 24 months after tentative map approval
final City Council Resolution date) and prior to the sale or lease of any parcel, unless the
tentative map is extended pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6 or pursuant to the East
Orange Development Agreement applicable to this tract.
9. Approval of this tentative tract map shall not be effective until annexation of the property has
been completed. Annexation shall be completed within 24 months after tentative tract map
approval or this approval shall be null and void.
10. The project approval includes certain fees, dedications, reservations, and/or other exactions.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, these conditions or requirements constitute written
notice of the fees and/or descriptions of the dedication, reservation, or other exaction. The
applicant is hereby notified that the ninety (90) day protest period cornmencing from the date of
approval of the project has begun. If the applicant fails to file a protest regarding these
conditions or requirements, the applicant is legally barred from later challenging such exactions
per Government Code Section 66020.
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11. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.7 (b)(1), a sufficient water supply shall be
available to the subdivision.
12. Model Homes shall comply with the following standards
a. Within ninety (90) days after the close of escrow of the last unit within the tract, restore
the model homes, and remove the parking lots, signs, all temporary fencing, and the sales
office as necessary to comply with the current applicable zoning regulations.
b. A maximum of ten (10) on-site pennants are permitted in connection with the model
home sales use.
c. The applicant shall submit a plan identifying the model homes and parking areas and to
reflect exact size, location, and copy of signs associated with the model home sales
complex. The sign copy shall be limited to matters relating to the recorded tract within
which the signs are located. Such signs shall have a time limit of existence concurrent
with the use if the permitted temporary offices within the recorded tract.
d. Signage whose purpose is to direct people to the development that is the subject of this
permit shall conform to the requirements of the adopted East Orange Planned Community
regulations.
e. The model home sales office shall be used solely for the first sale of dwelling units
approved under this permit.
13. The concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design shall be incorporated into the
project, including structure orientation, and placement, access and visibility of common areas,
addressing and landscaping.
14. All residential fencing along common areas, public spaces, etc. shall be of open construction to
provide natural surveillance from residences to the surrounding area except where solid walls are
required for sound attenuation or along side yard areas.
15. Those lots having reduced street frontage flag lot configuration shall have additional illuminated
monument addressing at the street.
16. Group or gang mailboxes shall be located in an area having high volume of activity within the
respective development.
17. These conditions shall be reprinted on the cover sheet or first page of construction plans,
including grading plans.
18. All appropriate cable television systems shall be entitled and allowed to place and locate wires,
conduits, appurtenances, and any and all equipment necessary to extend cable television service
to each residential parcel in the subdivision.
19. This approval does not provide for gated entrances to private streets. If gated entries are
proposed in the future, they shall be designed per the requirements of the Public Works Traffic
Division.
20. All streets less than thirty-six (36) feet wide shall be signed as a fire lane. The signs shall be
provided and installed per the City of Orange Fire Departments Fire Lane Standards.
21. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. Dead-end fire department access
roads shall not exceed 600 feet unless the Fire Chief approves alternate means of protection.
22. The fire department access roadway shall be provided with adequate turning radius for fire
department apparatus. (A 45 foot outside and 25 foot inside radius.) UFC Section 902.2.2.3.
23. Every building shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by an access roadway of not less
than twenty (20) feet of unobstructed width having a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical
clearance. The access roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of any building. UFC Sections 901 and 902.
24. Prior to issuance of a fire service (detector check) the required water supplies for hydrants and
fire sprinkler systems shall be determined and the water supplies shall be approved by the Fire
Department.
25. No landscape irrigation system sleeves shall be allowed under public streets unless service to
medians is required.
26. Water meters shall be installed on the side of the roadway requiring service for landscaping to
eliminate the need for street sleeves.
27. All landscape irrigation sleeves within the public right-of-way street crossing, sidewalks and
trails shall be encased in 2-sack slurry.
28. Each building shall be metered separately unless otherwise approved by Irvine Ranch Water
District (IRWD).
29. The applicant shall furnish and install remote read meters for all domestic and landscape services
of a manufacturer as approved by the Water Division.
30. The applicant shall enter into a Decorative Improvement Agreement with the City prior to
approval of the final Public Works system plan.
31. The applicant shall satisfy all water main connection, fees as required by IRWD and all plan
check, and inspection charges as determined by the IRWD and the City of Orange Water
Division.
32. The applicant shall submit plans for review and approval of all proposed water facilities to the
Public Works Division for approval at least fourteen-calendar days prior to construction.
33. The applicant shall pay water and sewer connection fees to Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)
in accordance with their regulations and available options.
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34. The applicant shall investigate the available companies and requirements for installing a
remotely operated landscape irrigation system for single-family dwellings, multiple-family
housing, and attached housing. At a minimum, the research and available options will be
incorporated into the information packet that is made available to potential homebuyers.
35. The applicant shall provide continuous access to the existing bridge over SR 241 when Santiago
Canyon Road is realigned.
36. A permanent all-weather access shall be provided to the former Santiago Landfill through Lot
GGG, meeting the specifications and criteria of the County of Orange.
PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP
37. The applicant shall cause to be prepared a Final Map in substantial compliance with the tentative
tract map and conditions of approval, to the satisfaction ofthe Public Works Director.
38. The applicant shall pay any applicable fees for the processing of the final map, as established at
the time the map is filed.
39. The following improvements shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications
meeting the approval of the Director of Public Works. At the discretion of the Public Works
Director, security may be provided to the City in lieu of constructing facilities:
a. All required streets, overpasses, and street improvements appurtenances street names,
street signs, streetlights, roadway striping, redcurbing and stenciling on roadways within
the map and outside the map boundaries, if required. All street lighting shall be designed
to maximize downward throw, and minimize upward losses into the atmosphere.
b. All required surface drainage, storm drain facilities, and water quality improvements,
including any offsite improvements, extended to a satisfactory point of disposal for the
proper control and disposal of storm runoff. Sump conditions shall be designed to
handle lOO-year frequency storms. Semi-sump conditions shall be designed to handle
25-year frequency storms. Main line storm drains that serve sumps and semi-sumps shall
be designed to handle 25-year frequency storms.
c. A water distribution system and appurtenances which shall conform to the adopted
regulations of the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), and where applicable, Santiago
Canyon Water District.
d. Sewer system and appurtenances which shall conform to the IRWD, and if applicable,
Santiago Canyon Water District regulations.
e. Monumentation shall be set, based on a field survey.
f. Undergrounding of utilities.
g. Public parkland.
h. Public trails and bikeways, including private trail systems that will be open to the general
public.
1. Landscaping for public areas. All landscaping shall include the installation of Root
Barriers on the sidewalk side of tree, or where conditions warrant, the installation of a
Deep Root box as directed by the Community Services Department.
J. Improvements to Santiago Canyon Road shall be constructed at the same time as the first
phase oftract improvements.
k. Santiago Canyon Road shall be designed outside the ultimate widening slope easements
of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR241/261).
I. The medians and the parkways in Street D and Santiago Canyon Road from SR 241/261
to the boundary of the Tentative Tract Mapl6514 shall be landscaped with trees and
ground cover (no turf grass) and the median noses under three (3) feet paved with
stamped concrete per City standards.
40. The applicant shall prepare an improvement plan for the anticipated public improvements for this
tract map, and submit the plans for review an approval with the Public Works Department. All
applicable plan check and permit fees shall be paid by the applicant, as established at the time the
plan is submitted.
41. If Santiago Canyon Road is annexed to the City of Orange, it shall be designed to City of Orange
standards.
42. Codes Covenants and Restrictions (CC & R's) shall be designed and approved by the City for the
entire site and address specific responsibilities of the Homeowners Association (HOA). A few
specific areas include, but are not limited to:
a. Any aspect that is zoning in nature shall be structured so they cannot be rescinded or
modified without City concurrence.
b. Maintenance responsibilities for any private drainage or water quality features.
c. Maintenance responsibilities for fuel modification areas.
d. Maintenance responsibilities for landscape areas, including parkway, median roadway
areas, arterial roadway landscaping, common slopes, or native open space.
e. Identification of HOA community trail or bikeway systems that will be open to the
general public through public pedestrian easements, and maintenance ofthese community
trails and bikeways.
f. Detailing enforcement options available to the City to ensure that maintenance is
continuously undertaken for common slopes, drainage and water quality, fuel
modification zones, trails that are open to the public or other zoning aspects.
g. Maintenance of any applicable private streets.
h. Maintenance of any applicable private recreation facilities.
Identification of common open space lots that will be owned or under the control of the
HOA and maintenance for open space lots
J. Ensure, in perpetuity, that private trails and bikeways open to the general public shall not
be blocked through the construction of any fencing, gates or other devices that would
limit or restrict access to the general public.
k. Maintenance of open space lots BB, Z, CC, DD, C, D, R, LLL, III, and GGG as native
open space.
r. Until Caltrans accepts these two lots, maintenance responsibilities for Lots Wand T,
located on the southerly side of Santiago Canyon Road.
m. A method to distribute the cost of required maintenance in an equitable mauner among
the owners of the dwelling units within the subdivision.
n. Ownership and maintenance of common slope areas, including down drain and terrace
drains.
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o. The CC&R's shall contain a provision that the Fire Chief can, at his discretion, require
further street markings for fire lanes (including red curbing) if signage fails to keep fire
lanes clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
43. The CC & R's shall be subject to a joint review by the Community Development Director,
Public Works Director, and City Attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay for the review
of the CC & R's by the City Attorney, Public Works Director and the Community Development
Director at City's hourly billing rate.
44. The CC & R's shall be recorded prior to or at the same time as the first Final Map.
45. The preparation of CC & R's shall include, as applicable, a Master Association and procedures
for establishment of sub-associations.
46. All lettered parcels not specifically assigned to and accepted by a governmental entity shall
remain under common ownership, maintenance, and liability of the HOA. No lettered lot may be
sold separately. Private park facilities within a development area shall be a maintained as
designed and approved in the Development Agreement, and shall not be altered or removed
without specific approval from the City of Orange. These provisions shall be reflected in the CC
R's.
47. For any public improvement that will not be completed by the approval of the final map, the
applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City to ensure completion of the public
improvements at the applicant's expense. This agreement can also include offsite improvements
under the control of other agencies, as may be necessary. (66462.5(c)) The agreement will
include that either the agency will initiate and consummate proceedings under an appropriate
special assessment district or Mello-Roos Community Facilities District or that improvements
would be completed at the applicant's expense. The performance of the agreement shall be
guaranteed by a security as specified in the City's local ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act.
All agreements shall be approved by the City Council.
48. If the City of Orange maintains the water quality facilities built into this tract, maintenance costs
shall be incorporated into a Community Facility District or another appropriate public financing
district established in accordance with local ordinances and State law.
49. A provision shall be added to the title of each lettered or numbered lot that includes a water
quality facility of any type that accepts water from a public storm drain, stating that such water
quality facility has been designed to accept storm drainage from the surrounding area, including
from public storm drains, in accordance with accepted engineering standards, and therefore the
City shall not be liable for damages to the storm water quality facility that may result to such
facility due to storm water from the public storm drain system. This tile provision does not apply
to the extent any such damage is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its
employees. Title provision shall be in the favor of the City of Orange.
50. The applicant shall submit "will serve" letters from the applicable water and sewer district.
51. A revised water service agreement between the City of Orange and IRWD shall be approved by
the City Council.
52. The applicant shall enter into a water and sewer agreement with Santiago Canyon Water District
prior to any Final Map within its District boundaries.
53. The final map shall show all existing water easements owned or under the control of Santiago
Canyon Water District.
54. The final map will describe all private community trails and bikeways that will be open to the
general public and shall detail that these facilities shall be public pedestrian easements, open for
public ingress and egress in perpetuity.
55. The applicant shall offer to the County of Orange dedication of County Regional Hiking and
Riding Trail as shown in the TTM. The applicant or successor HOA shall undertake
maintenance of the trail until the County of Orange accepts dedication.
56. The applicant shall offer for dedication in fee to the City of Orange a Community Park site on
Lot 278, in accordance with the local subdivision code and consisting of not less than 20.1 acres
of creditable local park land. hnprovement plans and timing for improvements to the
Community Park shall be governed by the East Orange Development Agreement. Such offer
shall be free and clear of money and other encumbrances, liens, leases, fees, easements (recorded
or unrecorded), assessments and unpaid taxes except those meeting the approval of the Director
of Public Works except for other easements shown on Tentative tract Map 16514.
57. The applicant shall offer for dedication in fee to the City of Orange local park sites on Lots 277
and Lot 279, in accordance with the local subdivision code and consisting of not less than 6.3
acres and 3.9 acres, respectively of creditable local park land. Such offer shall be free and clear
of money and other encumbrances, liens, leases, fees, easements (recorded or unrecorded),
assessments and unpaid taxes except those meeting the approval of the Director of Public Works
except for other easements shown on Tentative tract Map 16514.
58. The applicant shall complete final improvement plans for the two local public parks and receive
approval from the City.
59. The applicant shall coordinate with Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) and the City and
shall offer to dedicate land, if applicable, for transit facilities, including bus turnouts, benches
and shelters in accordance with City of Orange and the Orange County Transit Authority
regulations.
60. The surveyor or engineer preparing the map shall submit to the Public Works Department a
digital graphics file containing such information and data and in such format as shall be
acceptable to the Public Works Director.
61. The applicant shall receive approval from the Director of Community Services for a
comprehensive tree removal permit in accordance with the City's Tree Preservation ordinance.
For purposes of tree removal and replacement of trees, the applicant shall utilize the Tree
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Management and Preservation Plan prepared for Santiago Hills II completed by Dudek and
Associates dated April 19, 2004.
62. The Final Map shall detail all easements, public or private, that will be abandoned, dedicated to
the City, created and/or maintained in-place.
63. An easement for vehicular access shall be offered to the County of Orange to the former
Santiago Landfill through Lot GGG.
64. The applicant shall furnish access and utility easement to meet IRWD standards to be dedicated
to IRWD.
65. The applicant shall receive approval from Caltrans for the acquisition and/or relinquishment of
right-of-way on the SR2411261 as shown on the Tentative Tract Map. All easements for the
SR/2141261 for slope and drainage shall be shown on the final map, ifany.
66. If determined necessary by the City, a letter of consent, in a form approved by the City, suitable
for recording, shall be obtained from the upstream and/or downstream property owners
permitting drainage diversion and/or unnatural concentrations.
67. The applicant shall participate in the applicable Master Plan of Drainage in a manner meeting the
approval ofthe City, including payment of fees and the construction of the necessary facilities.
68. The applicant shall not grant any easements over any property subject to a requirement of
easement, dedication, or irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of Orange, unless such
easements are expressly made subordinate to the easements to be offered for dedication to the
City of Orange. Prior to granting any of said easements, the applicant shall furnish a copy of the
proposed easement to the Planning Manager and Public Works Director for review and approval.
Further, a copy of the approved easement shall be furnished to the Planning Manager and Public
Works Director prior to the issuance of any certificate of use and occupancy.
69. Vehicular access rights along Santiago Canyon Road, Chapman Avenue, Jamboree Road and
Handy Creek streets shall be dedicated to the City of Orange except at street intersections and
access easements as shown on the tract map.
70. The applicant shall construct all public and private streets to City standards, except for specific
deviations shown on the tentative tract map and approved by the City. All streets shall meet
current American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
71. All sidewalks shall be designed to City of Orange standards. Transverse slope must not exceed
2%.
72. The applicant shall install traffic signals or post surety at the following locations: Santiago
Canyon Road/Street "D" (with CCTV capabilities) and Santiago Canyon Road/Lot 278
Community Park access).
73. All underground work necessary to provide for a traffic signal (conduits, pole foundations, etc.)
shall be constructed at the intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access.
74. Provided that Caltrans will approve an encroachment permit for the future extension of an
interconnection conduit across the SR241/26l interchange within the Caltrans bridges for
Chapman Avenue and Santiago Canyon Road and provided that Santiago Canyon Road will be
annexed into the City of Orange, the applicant shall provide an underground fiber optic conduit
on Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon Road between the intersection of SR24l southbound
Chapman Avenue off-ramp/Chapman Avenue and the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road/Lot
278 (Community Park access) and northerly along Street "D" from Santiago Canyon Road to the
intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. Provided that Caltrans agrees to
interconnect their signals at the Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon Road on and off ramps with
SR 241/261 with the City of Orange's signal system and Santiago Canyon Road is annexed into
the City of Orange, the applicant shall provide an underground fiber optic traffic signal
interconnection along Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon from the intersection of Chapman
Avenue/Street "A" to the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road/Lot 278 (Community Park
access) and northerly along Street "D" from Santiago Canyon Road to the intersection of Street
D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. This fiber optic interconnection shall be as specified by the
Director of Public Works and shall contain all necessary fiber modems and communications
hardware, and shall be capable to connect all traffic signals facilities along the route.
75. All existing or new traffic signals that adjoin an equestrian trail shall include an activation device
that is located at equestrian height.
76. Dedicate to the City of Orange the right to enter private streets, if applicable, for maintenance of
public utilities, emergency access, trash collection, etc.
77. With the exception of Lots Wand T, open space or common lots A through MMM shall be
conveyed to the HOA. The final map shall detail which lettered lots will become the ownership
and responsibility of a Master HOA and which ones will be the responsibility of one of the sub-
associations. Lots W and T will be conveyed to Caltrans.
78. A Conservation Easement shall be placed over native open space Lots E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK,
and HHH in favor of the City of Orange. Specific wording for the conservation easement shall
be approved by the Director of Community Development and the City Attorney.
79. Native open space Lots E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK, and HHH shall be offered to a non-profit
organization that specializes in and has the expertise to provide appropriate stewardship in order
to maintain the lots as native open space. The specific components of the offer shall be detailed
in an agreement between the applicant and the City of Orange.
80. The applicant shall prepare a final hydraulic and hydrology report, prepared by a qualified
engineer, for review and approval by the Public Works Director.
81. The applicant shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), subject to review and
approval from the Building Official, Planning Manager and Assistant City Engineer. The
WQMP shall specifically identify Best Management Practices (BMP) that will be used on-site to
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control predictable pollutant runoff. This WQMP shall identify, at a minimum, the routine,
structural, and non-structural measures specified in the Countywide NPDES Drainage Area
Management Plan (DAMP) Appendix which details implementation of BMP's whenever they
are applicable to a project, the assigmnent of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying
the developer, parcel owner, maintenance association, lessee, etc...); and, shall reference the
locations of structural BMP's.
82. The applicant shall prepare an operations and maintenance (O&M) manual for the structural
components of the WQMP. Examples of typical components may include extended detention
basins, treatment swales, or hydrodynamic separator systems. The O&M manual will address
anticipated maintenance procedures and scheduled timing for maintenance. The O&M manual
shall be utilized by the HOA to maintain water quality basins and other BMP facilities in their
ownership, and shall be incorporated into the CC&R's.
83. The applicant shall prepare a final geotechnical and soils classification report to the satisfaction
ofthe Building Official and Public Works Director.
84. The number and location of hydrants shall be submitted to the Fire Department and IRWD for
review and approval.
85. Provide on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. The hydrant
model and on-site locations shall be approved by the Fire Department and have a three foot
minimum clearance around the circumference of the fire hydrant.
86. The applicant shall prepare a landscaping plan for the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development and the Public Works Director. The landscaping plan will utilize the
principals detailed in the landscape design chapter of the East Orange Area I Design Guidelines.
The landscape plan shall also recognize and adhere to the tree removal and replacement
provisions in the Tree Preservation Study prepared by Dudek Associates dated April 19, 2004.
87. The landscape plan shall show that open space Lots BB, Z, CC, DD, C, D, R, LLL, III, and GGG
that will be disturbed through grading operations shall be relandscaped with a native plant palette
that generally matches adjoining protected native open space lots, in keeping with the East
Orange Area I Design Guidelines chapter on landscape design. Provisions shall be included to
recognize impacts from fuel modification, water quality detention facilities or roadways and
trails.
88. The landscape plan shall address offsite grading along the northern side of Santiago Canyon
Road and easterly of the eastern boundary of the Tentative Tract Map. Landscaping principles
employed on areas graded in conjunction with this tract shall match provisions noted for
Santiago Canyon Road in the East Orange Area I landscape design chapter.
89. The landscape plan shall also include Lot Wand Lot T in the plan, and recognize the use of
native drought tolerant landscaping, in keeping with the Design Guidelines East Orange Area I
chapter on landscape design.
90. The landscape plan shall also include a fencing plan for the use of common tract wall fencing
and fencing that will be required for detention or water quality basins. Any fencing enclosing a
detention basin and visible to the general public shall utilize decorative materials, subject to
review and approval of the Director of Community Development.
91. An Operations and Maintenance manual shall be prepared for the HOA that details requirements
for the ongoing maintenance of native open space areas.
92. The applicant shall prepare a final acoustical analysis report to the Building Official for
approval. The report shall describe in detail the exterior noise environment and preliminary
mitigation measures. The report will precisely detail noise barrier location and height needed to
achieve the 65CNEL exterior standard.
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT
93. The applicant shall submit a grading plan in compliance with City standards, for review and
approval by the Public Works Director. All grading and improvements on the subject property
shall be made in accordance with the Manual of Grading and Standard Plans and Specifications
to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
94. Any soil imported or exported from the Tentative Tract boundaries shall require a separate
permit.
95. No grading permit shall be issued until final annexation ofthe property to the City of Orange has
been completed, unless the County of Orange specifically allows the City of Orange to issue the
grading permit and conduct inspections.
96. During the grading operation, the applicant shall maintain vehicular road access to the former
Santiago Landfill, to the satisfaction ofthe County of Orange.
97. The grading plan shall contain provisions to protect in-place native open space lots that will not
be disturbed by grading operations. Specific Lots include Lot E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK, and
HHH.
98. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees to cover plan check and inspection services related to
grading activities.
99. The grading plan shall detail all of the locations where retaining walls will be constructed,
including height and engineering for each wall, and obtain a building permit for walls over three
3) feet in height prior to construction.
100. Any grading outside of the tract boundaries shall require the applicant to either obtain slope
easements or off-site grading permits in a form suitable to the Public Works Director.
101. The applicant shall comply with all current requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
SWPPP) and a Notice of Intent from the State Water Resources Control Board shall be
required.
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102. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans for any work within their
right-of-way.
103. The applicant shall obtain any required grading or encroachment permits from the County of
Orange for work required within County owned and operated facilities.
104. The applicant shall prepare a dust control plan for review and approval by the Public Works
Director.
105. The applicant shall exercise special care during the construction phase of the project to prevent
any off-site siltation. The applicant shall provide erosion control measures and shall construct
temporary desiltationldetention basins of a type, size, and location as approved by the Public
Works Director. The basins and erosion control measures shall be shown and specified on the
grading plan and shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director prior to
the start of any grading operations. Prior to removal of any basins or erosion control devices
so constructed, the area served shall be protected by additional drainage facilities, slope erosion
control measures and other methods as may be required by the Public Works Director. The
applicant shall maintain the temporary basins and erosion control devices until the Public
Works Director approves removal of said facilities.
106. The applicant, in coordination with the contractor, shall ensure that grading and construction
activities comply with the following requirements:
a. All construction vehicles or equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly
operating and maintained mufflers;
b. All operations shall comply with City ordinances with respect to hours of construction
activity to minimize noise impacts;
c. During construction, best efforts shall be made to locate stockpiling and/or vehicle
staging areas as far as practicable from surrounding residences.
107. If a grading permit is issued prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicant shall comply
with the following conditions: (61) Tree Removal Permit; (66) Drainage Consent Form; (80)
Hydraulic and Hydrology Report; (83) Geotechnical and Soils Report; (84) Fire Department
Requirements; (92) Noise Report.
108. All manufactured on-site slopes shall not exceed a grade of2:1.
109. All manufactured slopes shall have terrace drains at twenty-five (25) foot intervals per City
Standard 333 regardless of slope ratio.
110. The applicant shall provide adequate sight distance at all street intersections, in a manner
meeting the approval ofthe Public Works Director.
III. All drainage devices shall conform to requirements in the Planned Community regulations,
design guidelines, mitigation measures, or Landform Grading and Planting Guidelines. The
applicant shall utilize colored concrete and/or landscaping to make drainage facilities in slope
areas blend into surroundings. Decorative methods will be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development.
112. The applicant shall implement all provisions and mitigation measures related to archeological
and paleontological sites or potential finds.
113. The applicant shall prepare a monitoring plan detailing timing, implementation and
responsibility for all conditions of approval, applicable mitigation measures in the final EIR
and applicable provisions of the East Orange Development Agreement related to this tract map.
The plan shall include, but not limited to, an implementation date and responsible party for
each provision and condition. The Development Phasing Plan states that construction of
transportation improvements, or the payment of mitigation fees with respect to such
improvements, required for the Santiago Hills WEast Orange Planned Communities project
Project") shall be timed as set forth in the Traffic Analysis prepared for the Project, the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, and the Pre-Annexation
Development Agreement.
114. The applicant shall prepare a conceptual Fuel Modification Plan to the satisfaction of the Fire
Chief. The plan shall include a minimum twelve (12) foot passage way from a public street to
the fuel modification zone to provide access for emergency personnel and maintenance
workers. Access ways are to be located not more than 500 feet apart with locations approved
by the Fire Department. The plan shall be prepared in compliance with the City's Fuel
Modification Guidelines.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
115. The final map and CC & R's shall be recorded (model homes excluded).
116. Rough grading shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer/Public Works
Director and the graded site shall be released by the City Engineer/Public Works Director for
construction.
117. The by-pass storm drain and access road shown on TTM 16201 shall be completed prior to
issuance of the first building permit.
118. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for Design Review from the Design Review
Committee in accordance with the requirements OMC Chapter 17.
119. A final wall and fencing plan for the entire tract, detailing location, height, and materials for
tract walls and fences shall be submitted for review and approval as part of the first Design
Review for the tract. Any manual gate secured by a locking device shall have a Knox box with
keys inside to the gate's locking mechanism. The Knox box shall be keyed for Police and Fire
access.
120. A final landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval for review
and approval by the Planning Division and Public Works. Plants and shrubbery chosen for
landscaping around common area fencing or public trails shall be such that when installed is of
a graduated height, from lower to higher away from the access area so as to prevent blind
comers and maintain maximum visibility of surrounding area for those using the access.
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121. As part of the landscaping and irrigation plan, the applicant shall prepare the final planting plan
as noted in the April 19, 2004 Dudek and Associates Tree Management and Preservation Plan.
The plan shall address the five-year monitoring plan and tree replacement criteria.
122. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall initiate project development
efforts with Caltrans to prepare final plans and specifications for the improvements to Santiago
Canyon Road to six lanes between the SR 261 northbound off-ramp to Chapman/Santiago
Canyon Road and a new southbound on-ramp onto the SR26l.
123. A precise fuel modification plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Chief.
The plan shall include the following information: a list of fire resistant plants to be selected
from the Fire Department List or as approved by the Fire Chief; Irrigation plans; and precise
delineation of each fuel modification zone.
124. The fuel modification requirements are based upon the assumption that the modification fuel
will be the only combustible vegetation in the zones. If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, native
plants or trees pose an increased fire risk to the development, such measures shall be taken to
achieve an equivalent level if fire safety. Such measures may include, but are not limited to: a.
thinning of tree canopies; b. increasing the fire resistance of the construction; and c. extending
the fuel modification zone.
125. The fuel modification requirements shall be maintained permanently. A copy of the fire master
plan, including a complete set of all fuel modification documentation shall be provided to the
HOA. All homeowners purchasing property impacted by the fire master plan, including
properties containing fuel modification within the property boundaries or buildings constructed
with an increased level of fire resistance per the fire master plan, shall receive a copy of the fire
master plan and all fuel modification documentation.
126. Buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, or moved within or into the High Hazard
area shall comply with the requirements of this section (OMC 15.36.020). There is established
the Climatic and Topographic High Hazard Fire Zone. Within this zone:
a. Roof coverings shall be a "Fire-Retardant", Class A as specified in subdivisions 1
through 4, and 6 through 10 of section 3202 (e). Fire-retardant roofs shall be fire stopped
and enclosed with approved material at the eave ends to preclude entry of flame or
embers under the roofing material.
b. Under floor Areas. Building or structures shall have all under floor areas enclosed to the
ground with construction as required or exterior walls.
c. Utilities, pipes, furnaces, water heaters, or other mechanical devices located in an
exposed under floor area of a building or structure shall be enclosed one-hour fire-
resistive construction. Adequate covered access-openings for servicing such utilities
shall be provided as required by appropriate codes.
d. Openings into attics, floors, or other enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion-
resistant wire mesh not less than one-fourth inch (114") nor more than one-half inch
1/2") in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or doors.
Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum one-half inch (1/2") screen.
127. All roof coverings installed on any new or existing building or structure shall be fire retardant
u.L. listed Class A.
128. The fuel modification zones shall be thinned per the respective zone requirements prior to any
combustible construction materials being moved onto that portion of the site where
combustible construction will take place.
129. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Chief evidence of the on-site fire hydrant system and
indicate whether or not it is public or private. Water shall be delivered to the site prior to
combustible materials delivered to the site.
130. The Fire Department access roadway shall be an all weather driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus, 20,000 per axle. The access shall be designed
for a three-axle vehicle (Engine Weight 36,050 lbs and Truck Weight 60,000 Ibs) U.F.C.
Section 902.2.2.2. The access road shall be completed prior to dropping lumber.
131. The applicant shall pay all applicable fire plan check and inspection fees.
132. Development impact fees shall be paid, including Fire Facility and Police Facility, III
accordance with the most current schedule.
133. The applicant shall pay all applicable development fees to other public agencies providing
services to the tract map.
134. The fire sprinkler system shall be designed per NFP A 13, UBC Chapter 9 and UBC Standards
9-1 and 9-2. This system requirement also applies to all single-family detached dwellings
within the tract that shall require a fire sprinkler system as shown on the final fuel modification
plan.
135. The applicant shall pay school district impact fees, unless a notice from Orange Unified School
District is provided that fees have been satisfied through an approved school mitigation
agreement.
136. The applicant shall provide to the Director of Community Services documentation that
provisions related to parkland dedication have been satisfied through either dedication and
improvement of parkland or payment of fees.
137. Transportation fees shall be paid, including the Transportation System Improvement Program
TSIP) and Foothill/Eastern Bridge and Thoroughfare fees.
138. A final acoustical report shall be prepared and approved by the City of Orange, showing that
dwelling units have been sound attenuated for interior and exterior standards. Evidence
prepared by a state certified acoustical consultant shall be submitted to the Building Official
describing the acoustical design features of the structures required to satisfy the exterior and
interior noise standards and that sound attenuation measures have been incorporated into the
design of the project. The applicant shall show all freestanding acoustical barriers on the
project's plot plan illustrating height, location, and construction in a manner meeting the
approval of the Building Official.
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139. A project specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared for each site
plan review approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Planning
Manager. The WQMP will address long term BMP's and construction BMP's to control
runoff.
140. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval for any exterior lighting of common
areas or parking areas. Lighting plan shall be designed to confine all direct lighting to the
property in a manner meeting the approval of the Planning Manager. Lighting shall be
included for any paved trail not adjoining a public street that will be utilized in evening hours.
141. The applicant shall coordinate with the City's solid waste provider for location and design of
service.
142. The applicant shall apply measures to reduce the amount of construction -generated waste by
preparing a construction waste reduction plan prior to construction. The applicant shall
coordinate with the City of Orange recycling coordinator in the preparation of the recycling
plan and the Community Development Director shall approve the plan.
143. The applicant shall submit construction documentations for plan check review and approval
from the Building Official, in accordance with the currently adopted set of Uniform Building
and Fire Codes.
144. The applicant shall prepare a notice statement about the development potential of the parcel
and a map denoting the existing and proposed land uses, arterial highways, and public facilities
including storm drains/water quality facilities within the surrounding area. Said statement and
map shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Manager and presented to each new
property owner as a Buyer Notification Program as part of the sales documents.
145. The applicant shall pay all plan check and building permit fees.
PRIOR TO CERTICATE OF OCCUPANCY
146. Certification shall be filed with the City of Orange Public Works that all final grading is in
compliance with the approved grading plan and City standards, to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Director.
147. Certification shall be filed from the Landscape Architect ofrecord that final landscaping was
completed in compliance with approved landscape and irrigation plan. City of Orange
Planning Staff shall inspect and approve the landscape prior to release.
148. The fuel modification plan shall be completely installed onto that portion of the site where
combustible construction will take place and approved by the Fire Chief.
149. All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant
location on the street or drive per the City of Orange Standard as approved by the Fire Chief.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 16514 TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF 426
ACRES OF LAND FOR A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD PERMIT UP TO 1,018
DWELLING UNITS, ALONG WITH TWO (2) LOCAL
PUBLIC PARK SITES, A 20.1 ACRE COMMUNITY
SPORTS PARK SITE AND PERMANENT OPEN SPACE
ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SR
241/261, NORTH OF SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD AND
SOUTH OF THE NCCP BOUNDARY
APPLICANT: THE IRVINE COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City Council has authority per Orange Municipal Code Sections 16.12.01O.C
and 17.08.020.A to take action on Tentative Tract Map 16514 pertaining to the subdivision of
approximately 426 acres for a residential development that includes two local park sites, a 20.1 acre
community sports park site and permanent open space; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 16514 was filed by the applicant in accordance with the
provisions of the City of Orange Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 16514 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by
state and local law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the Community Development Director analyzed the proposal and determined that
the project will have a potentially significant adverse effect on the environment. A Draft Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR 1278/DEIR 1716) was prepared and circulated for public review for a period of at
least 45 days, from October 20, 2004 through December 6, 2004. The Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Santiago Hills II and East Orange Planned Communities and required discretionary
permits is complete and adequate for the consideration of the Tentative Tract Map. Resolution 10018
has been passed, approved and adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2005, certifying Final SEIR
1278/Final EIR 1716, SC#1988110905 and adoption ofa Statement of Overriding Considerations and a
Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Santiago Hills II and East Orange Planned Communities and all
required discretionary permits; and
WHEREAS, affected City Departments have reviewed Tentative Tract Map 16514 and
submitted conditions related to the subject Department; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the SHII/EOPC project
on July 18, 2005, continued the item to August 15,2005 and adopted Planning Commission Resolution
No. PC 33-05 on August 15, 2005, recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 16514, subject to
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly advertised public hearing on September 27,
2005, continued the item to October II, 2005, to October 25, 2005 and again to November 8, 2005, at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the
proposal and for the purpose of considering Tentative Tract Map 16514, upon property generally
described as follows:
Being portions of blocks 18 and 39 of Irvine's Subdivision as shown on a map filed in
Book I, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Record Maps, together with parcels 3 and 4 of Lot
Line Adjustment LL- 2000-4 recorded as instrument No. 20000643926 of Official
Records, both in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map
16514 to allow subdivision of approximately 426 acres located on the east side of SR 241/261, north of
Santiago Canyon Road, and south of the NCCP boundary for a residential development, along with two
2) local park sites, a 20.1 acre community sports park site and permanent open space based on the
following findings:
SECTION 1 - FINDINGS
I. The proposed subdivision map and the design and improvements are consistent with City of
Orange General Plan, providing housing for a variety of income groups, promoting quality
urban design, recognizing the need to maintain open space resources for aesthetic or
conservation purposes, ensuring that adequate infrastructure is in place to serve the proj ect,
ensuring that the circulation capacity is not exceeded, coordinating planning efforts with
other jurisdictions in the region, conserving plant and animal resources and mineral
resources, identifying and mitigating environmental hazards that may exist in the project
area, and providing opportunities for active and passive recreational facilities.
2. The proposed subdivision complies with the development standards contained in the
approved East Orange Planned Community Development Plan and City's Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed residential uses are compatible with existing residential uses located in the
vicinity of the subject site.
4. The project is subject to conditions that will preserve the public welfare and insure that the
project will not have an adverse impact on adjacent land uses, and local and regional
transportation systems.
5. City departments have reviewed the proposed project and found that City services are
available and adequate to serve the needs of the proposed use.
6. The proposed subdivision furthers the goals of the City's Housing Element by providing a
variety of housing types.
7. The proposed subdivision allows implementation of local and regional recreational
opportunities as indicated by the East Orange Planned Community and the Open
Space/Conservation Element of the City's General Plan.
8. The proposed subdivision provides for safe and adequate vehicular and pedestrian
circulation, both on and off-site.
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9. The City has considered the contents of Final SEIR 1278/Final EIR 1716 and mitigation
measures have been applied to the conditions associated with this Tentative Tract Map.
10. The proposed subdivision furthers the goals of the City's Open Space/Conservation Element
by providing sites for local public parks.
11. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and the proposed density of
development.
12. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
13. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
14. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
15. A sufficient water supply is available to the project as documented through water supply
assessments submitted to the city by affected water districts.
16. In accordance with the requirements oflocal CEQA Guidelines, State CEQA Guidelines and
the California Environmental Quality Act, a statement of overriding consideration has been
adopted for this project and is shown in Final SEIR 1278/Final EIR 1716.
17. The data and analysis upon which these findings of fact are based are set forth in the staff
report and associated documents for Final SEIR No. 1278/Final EIR 1716, General Plan
Amendment No. 2003-0001, Pre Zone Change No. 1218 & 1219, ROMPS, Design
Guidelines, Tentative Tract Maps 16199,16201 and 16514, Conditional Use Permit 2488-03,
and Development Agreement by and between the City of Orange and The Irvine Company,
staffs oral presentation, public testimony, and Planning Commissioner comments, and
Council comments which constituted the City Council's review of this application.
SECTION 2 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed with approval:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Approval of this application is for the subdivision of 426 acres into 277 numbered lots and 59
lettered lots, as shown on Maps (dated November 8, 2005), in an area generally located easterly
of SR241/261, northerly of Santiago Canyon Road and southerly of the boundary of the NCCP.
All subsequent filings shall be in substantial compliance with this approval.
2. This approval constitutes approval of the proposed subdivision only to the extent that the project
complies with the City of Orange's Subdivision Ordinance and any other applicable zoning
regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of
the project regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement.
3. The term "applicant" shall refer to the person that requests approval of this action or any
successor in interest to this approval.
4. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including all City regulations.
Violation of any of those laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this
permit.
5. Applicant shall defend, indemnity, and hold harmless the City of Orange, its officers, agents, and
employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officers, agents, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annual an approval of the Planning Commission or City
Council concerning this subdivision, which action is brought within the time period provided for
in Government Code Section 66499.37. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any such
claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. This condition is imposed
pursuant to Government Code Section 66474.9(b).
6. Applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures and project design features applicable to
this tract map as described in final SEIR 1278/EIR 1716 whether or not such requirements are
identified herein.
7. Applicant shall comply with the provisions contained within the East Orange Development
Agreement applicable to this tract map, whether or not such requirements are identified herein.
Timing for the payment of some fees in the approved East Orange Development Agreement may
differ from City ordinances.
8. A tentative tract map shall expire unless recorded within 24 months after tentative map approval
final City Council Resolution date) and prior to the sale or lease of any parcel, unless the
tentative map is extended pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6 or pursuant to the East
Orange Development Agreement applicable to this tract.
9. Approval of this tentative tract map shall not be effective until annexation of the property has
been completed. Annexation shall be completed within 24 months after tentative tract map
approval or this approval shall be null and void.
10. The project approval includes certain fees, dedications, reservations, and/or other exactions.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, these conditions or requirements constitute written
notice of the fees and/or descriptions of the dedication, reservation, or other exaction. The
applicant is hereby notified that the ninety (90) day protest period cornmencing from the date of
approval of the project has begun. If the applicant fails to file a protest regarding these
conditions or requirements, the applicant is legally barred from later challenging such exactions
per Government Code Section 66020.
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11. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66473.7 (b)(1), a sufficient water supply shall be
available to the subdivision.
12. Model Homes shall comply with the following standards
a. Within ninety (90) days after the close of escrow of the last unit within the tract, restore
the model homes, and remove the parking lots, signs, all temporary fencing, and the sales
office as necessary to comply with the current applicable zoning regulations.
b. A maximum of ten (10) on-site pennants are permitted in connection with the model
home sales use.
c. The applicant shall submit a plan identifying the model homes and parking areas and to
reflect exact size, location, and copy of signs associated with the model home sales
complex. The sign copy shall be limited to matters relating to the recorded tract within
which the signs are located. Such signs shall have a time limit of existence concurrent
with the use if the permitted temporary offices within the recorded tract.
d. Signage whose purpose is to direct people to the development that is the subject of this
permit shall conform to the requirements of the adopted East Orange Planned Community
regulations.
e. The model home sales office shall be used solely for the first sale of dwelling units
approved under this permit.
13. The concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design shall be incorporated into the
project, including structure orientation, and placement, access and visibility of common areas,
addressing and landscaping.
14. All residential fencing along common areas, public spaces, etc. shall be of open construction to
provide natural surveillance from residences to the surrounding area except where solid walls are
required for sound attenuation or along side yard areas.
15. Those lots having reduced street frontage flag lot configuration shall have additional illuminated
monument addressing at the street.
16. Group or gang mailboxes shall be located in an area having high volume of activity within the
respective development.
17. These conditions shall be reprinted on the cover sheet or first page of construction plans,
including grading plans.
18. All appropriate cable television systems shall be entitled and allowed to place and locate wires,
conduits, appurtenances, and any and all equipment necessary to extend cable television service
to each residential parcel in the subdivision.
19. This approval does not provide for gated entrances to private streets. If gated entries are
proposed in the future, they shall be designed per the requirements of the Public Works Traffic
Division.
20. All streets less than thirty-six (36) feet wide shall be signed as a fire lane. The signs shall be
provided and installed per the City of Orange Fire Departments Fire Lane Standards.
21. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. Dead-end fire department access
roads shall not exceed 600 feet unless the Fire Chief approves alternate means of protection.
22. The fire department access roadway shall be provided with adequate turning radius for fire
department apparatus. (A 45 foot outside and 25 foot inside radius.) UFC Section 902.2.2.3.
23. Every building shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by an access roadway of not less
than twenty (20) feet of unobstructed width having a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical
clearance. The access roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior
walls of the first story of any building. UFC Sections 901 and 902.
24. Prior to issuance of a fire service (detector check) the required water supplies for hydrants and
fire sprinkler systems shall be determined and the water supplies shall be approved by the Fire
Department.
25. No landscape irrigation system sleeves shall be allowed under public streets unless service to
medians is required.
26. Water meters shall be installed on the side of the roadway requiring service for landscaping to
eliminate the need for street sleeves.
27. All landscape irrigation sleeves within the public right-of-way street crossing, sidewalks and
trails shall be encased in 2-sack slurry.
28. Each building shall be metered separately unless otherwise approved by Irvine Ranch Water
District (IRWD).
29. The applicant shall furnish and install remote read meters for all domestic and landscape services
of a manufacturer as approved by the Water Division.
30. The applicant shall enter into a Decorative Improvement Agreement with the City prior to
approval of the final Public Works system plan.
31. The applicant shall satisfy all water main connection, fees as required by IRWD and all plan
check, and inspection charges as determined by the IRWD and the City of Orange Water
Division.
32. The applicant shall submit plans for review and approval of all proposed water facilities to the
Public Works Division for approval at least fourteen-calendar days prior to construction.
33. The applicant shall pay water and sewer connection fees to Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD)
in accordance with their regulations and available options.
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34. The applicant shall investigate the available companies and requirements for installing a
remotely operated landscape irrigation system for single-family dwellings, multiple-family
housing, and attached housing. At a minimum, the research and available options will be
incorporated into the information packet that is made available to potential homebuyers.
35. The applicant shall provide continuous access to the existing bridge over SR 241 when Santiago
Canyon Road is realigned.
36. A permanent all-weather access shall be provided to the former Santiago Landfill through Lot
GGG, meeting the specifications and criteria of the County of Orange.
PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF FINAL MAP
37. The applicant shall cause to be prepared a Final Map in substantial compliance with the tentative
tract map and conditions of approval, to the satisfaction ofthe Public Works Director.
38. The applicant shall pay any applicable fees for the processing of the final map, as established at
the time the map is filed.
39. The following improvements shall be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications
meeting the approval of the Director of Public Works. At the discretion of the Public Works
Director, security may be provided to the City in lieu of constructing facilities:
a. All required streets, overpasses, and street improvements appurtenances street names,
street signs, streetlights, roadway striping, redcurbing and stenciling on roadways within
the map and outside the map boundaries, if required. All street lighting shall be designed
to maximize downward throw, and minimize upward losses into the atmosphere.
b. All required surface drainage, storm drain facilities, and water quality improvements,
including any offsite improvements, extended to a satisfactory point of disposal for the
proper control and disposal of storm runoff. Sump conditions shall be designed to
handle lOO-year frequency storms. Semi-sump conditions shall be designed to handle
25-year frequency storms. Main line storm drains that serve sumps and semi-sumps shall
be designed to handle 25-year frequency storms.
c. A water distribution system and appurtenances which shall conform to the adopted
regulations of the Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD), and where applicable, Santiago
Canyon Water District.
d. Sewer system and appurtenances which shall conform to the IRWD, and if applicable,
Santiago Canyon Water District regulations.
e. Monumentation shall be set, based on a field survey.
f. Undergrounding of utilities.
g. Public parkland.
h. Public trails and bikeways, including private trail systems that will be open to the general
public.
1. Landscaping for public areas. All landscaping shall include the installation of Root
Barriers on the sidewalk side of tree, or where conditions warrant, the installation of a
Deep Root box as directed by the Community Services Department.
J. Improvements to Santiago Canyon Road shall be constructed at the same time as the first
phase oftract improvements.
k. Santiago Canyon Road shall be designed outside the ultimate widening slope easements
of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR241/261).
I. The medians and the parkways in Street D and Santiago Canyon Road from SR 241/261
to the boundary of the Tentative Tract Mapl6514 shall be landscaped with trees and
ground cover (no turf grass) and the median noses under three (3) feet paved with
stamped concrete per City standards.
40. The applicant shall prepare an improvement plan for the anticipated public improvements for this
tract map, and submit the plans for review an approval with the Public Works Department. All
applicable plan check and permit fees shall be paid by the applicant, as established at the time the
plan is submitted.
41. If Santiago Canyon Road is annexed to the City of Orange, it shall be designed to City of Orange
standards.
42. Codes Covenants and Restrictions (CC & R's) shall be designed and approved by the City for the
entire site and address specific responsibilities of the Homeowners Association (HOA). A few
specific areas include, but are not limited to:
a. Any aspect that is zoning in nature shall be structured so they cannot be rescinded or
modified without City concurrence.
b. Maintenance responsibilities for any private drainage or water quality features.
c. Maintenance responsibilities for fuel modification areas.
d. Maintenance responsibilities for landscape areas, including parkway, median roadway
areas, arterial roadway landscaping, common slopes, or native open space.
e. Identification of HOA community trail or bikeway systems that will be open to the
general public through public pedestrian easements, and maintenance ofthese community
trails and bikeways.
f. Detailing enforcement options available to the City to ensure that maintenance is
continuously undertaken for common slopes, drainage and water quality, fuel
modification zones, trails that are open to the public or other zoning aspects.
g. Maintenance of any applicable private streets.
h. Maintenance of any applicable private recreation facilities.
Identification of common open space lots that will be owned or under the control of the
HOA and maintenance for open space lots
J. Ensure, in perpetuity, that private trails and bikeways open to the general public shall not
be blocked through the construction of any fencing, gates or other devices that would
limit or restrict access to the general public.
k. Maintenance of open space lots BB, Z, CC, DD, C, D, R, LLL, III, and GGG as native
open space.
r. Until Caltrans accepts these two lots, maintenance responsibilities for Lots Wand T,
located on the southerly side of Santiago Canyon Road.
m. A method to distribute the cost of required maintenance in an equitable mauner among
the owners of the dwelling units within the subdivision.
n. Ownership and maintenance of common slope areas, including down drain and terrace
drains.
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o. The CC&R's shall contain a provision that the Fire Chief can, at his discretion, require
further street markings for fire lanes (including red curbing) if signage fails to keep fire
lanes clear of vehicles or other obstructions.
43. The CC & R's shall be subject to a joint review by the Community Development Director,
Public Works Director, and City Attorney. The applicant shall be required to pay for the review
of the CC & R's by the City Attorney, Public Works Director and the Community Development
Director at City's hourly billing rate.
44. The CC & R's shall be recorded prior to or at the same time as the first Final Map.
45. The preparation of CC & R's shall include, as applicable, a Master Association and procedures
for establishment of sub-associations.
46. All lettered parcels not specifically assigned to and accepted by a governmental entity shall
remain under common ownership, maintenance, and liability of the HOA. No lettered lot may be
sold separately. Private park facilities within a development area shall be a maintained as
designed and approved in the Development Agreement, and shall not be altered or removed
without specific approval from the City of Orange. These provisions shall be reflected in the CC
R's.
47. For any public improvement that will not be completed by the approval of the final map, the
applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City to ensure completion of the public
improvements at the applicant's expense. This agreement can also include offsite improvements
under the control of other agencies, as may be necessary. (66462.5(c)) The agreement will
include that either the agency will initiate and consummate proceedings under an appropriate
special assessment district or Mello-Roos Community Facilities District or that improvements
would be completed at the applicant's expense. The performance of the agreement shall be
guaranteed by a security as specified in the City's local ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act.
All agreements shall be approved by the City Council.
48. If the City of Orange maintains the water quality facilities built into this tract, maintenance costs
shall be incorporated into a Community Facility District or another appropriate public financing
district established in accordance with local ordinances and State law.
49. A provision shall be added to the title of each lettered or numbered lot that includes a water
quality facility of any type that accepts water from a public storm drain, stating that such water
quality facility has been designed to accept storm drainage from the surrounding area, including
from public storm drains, in accordance with accepted engineering standards, and therefore the
City shall not be liable for damages to the storm water quality facility that may result to such
facility due to storm water from the public storm drain system. This tile provision does not apply
to the extent any such damage is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its
employees. Title provision shall be in the favor of the City of Orange.
50. The applicant shall submit "will serve" letters from the applicable water and sewer district.
51. A revised water service agreement between the City of Orange and IRWD shall be approved by
the City Council.
52. The applicant shall enter into a water and sewer agreement with Santiago Canyon Water District
prior to any Final Map within its District boundaries.
53. The final map shall show all existing water easements owned or under the control of Santiago
Canyon Water District.
54. The final map will describe all private community trails and bikeways that will be open to the
general public and shall detail that these facilities shall be public pedestrian easements, open for
public ingress and egress in perpetuity.
55. The applicant shall offer to the County of Orange dedication of County Regional Hiking and
Riding Trail as shown in the TTM. The applicant or successor HOA shall undertake
maintenance of the trail until the County of Orange accepts dedication.
56. The applicant shall offer for dedication in fee to the City of Orange a Community Park site on
Lot 278, in accordance with the local subdivision code and consisting of not less than 20.1 acres
of creditable local park land. hnprovement plans and timing for improvements to the
Community Park shall be governed by the East Orange Development Agreement. Such offer
shall be free and clear of money and other encumbrances, liens, leases, fees, easements (recorded
or unrecorded), assessments and unpaid taxes except those meeting the approval of the Director
of Public Works except for other easements shown on Tentative tract Map 16514.
57. The applicant shall offer for dedication in fee to the City of Orange local park sites on Lots 277
and Lot 279, in accordance with the local subdivision code and consisting of not less than 6.3
acres and 3.9 acres, respectively of creditable local park land. Such offer shall be free and clear
of money and other encumbrances, liens, leases, fees, easements (recorded or unrecorded),
assessments and unpaid taxes except those meeting the approval of the Director of Public Works
except for other easements shown on Tentative tract Map 16514.
58. The applicant shall complete final improvement plans for the two local public parks and receive
approval from the City.
59. The applicant shall coordinate with Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) and the City and
shall offer to dedicate land, if applicable, for transit facilities, including bus turnouts, benches
and shelters in accordance with City of Orange and the Orange County Transit Authority
regulations.
60. The surveyor or engineer preparing the map shall submit to the Public Works Department a
digital graphics file containing such information and data and in such format as shall be
acceptable to the Public Works Director.
61. The applicant shall receive approval from the Director of Community Services for a
comprehensive tree removal permit in accordance with the City's Tree Preservation ordinance.
For purposes of tree removal and replacement of trees, the applicant shall utilize the Tree
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Management and Preservation Plan prepared for Santiago Hills II completed by Dudek and
Associates dated April 19, 2004.
62. The Final Map shall detail all easements, public or private, that will be abandoned, dedicated to
the City, created and/or maintained in-place.
63. An easement for vehicular access shall be offered to the County of Orange to the former
Santiago Landfill through Lot GGG.
64. The applicant shall furnish access and utility easement to meet IRWD standards to be dedicated
to IRWD.
65. The applicant shall receive approval from Caltrans for the acquisition and/or relinquishment of
right-of-way on the SR2411261 as shown on the Tentative Tract Map. All easements for the
SR/2141261 for slope and drainage shall be shown on the final map, ifany.
66. If determined necessary by the City, a letter of consent, in a form approved by the City, suitable
for recording, shall be obtained from the upstream and/or downstream property owners
permitting drainage diversion and/or unnatural concentrations.
67. The applicant shall participate in the applicable Master Plan of Drainage in a manner meeting the
approval ofthe City, including payment of fees and the construction of the necessary facilities.
68. The applicant shall not grant any easements over any property subject to a requirement of
easement, dedication, or irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of Orange, unless such
easements are expressly made subordinate to the easements to be offered for dedication to the
City of Orange. Prior to granting any of said easements, the applicant shall furnish a copy of the
proposed easement to the Planning Manager and Public Works Director for review and approval.
Further, a copy of the approved easement shall be furnished to the Planning Manager and Public
Works Director prior to the issuance of any certificate of use and occupancy.
69. Vehicular access rights along Santiago Canyon Road, Chapman Avenue, Jamboree Road and
Handy Creek streets shall be dedicated to the City of Orange except at street intersections and
access easements as shown on the tract map.
70. The applicant shall construct all public and private streets to City standards, except for specific
deviations shown on the tentative tract map and approved by the City. All streets shall meet
current American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
71. All sidewalks shall be designed to City of Orange standards. Transverse slope must not exceed
2%.
72. The applicant shall install traffic signals or post surety at the following locations: Santiago
Canyon Road/Street "D" (with CCTV capabilities) and Santiago Canyon Road/Lot 278
Community Park access).
73. All underground work necessary to provide for a traffic signal (conduits, pole foundations, etc.)
shall be constructed at the intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access.
74. Provided that Caltrans will approve an encroachment permit for the future extension of an
interconnection conduit across the SR241/26l interchange within the Caltrans bridges for
Chapman Avenue and Santiago Canyon Road and provided that Santiago Canyon Road will be
annexed into the City of Orange, the applicant shall provide an underground fiber optic conduit
on Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon Road between the intersection of SR24l southbound
Chapman Avenue off-ramp/Chapman Avenue and the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road/Lot
278 (Community Park access) and northerly along Street "D" from Santiago Canyon Road to the
intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. Provided that Caltrans agrees to
interconnect their signals at the Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon Road on and off ramps with
SR 241/261 with the City of Orange's signal system and Santiago Canyon Road is annexed into
the City of Orange, the applicant shall provide an underground fiber optic traffic signal
interconnection along Chapman Avenue/Santiago Canyon from the intersection of Chapman
Avenue/Street "A" to the intersection of Santiago Canyon Road/Lot 278 (Community Park
access) and northerly along Street "D" from Santiago Canyon Road to the intersection of Street
D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. This fiber optic interconnection shall be as specified by the
Director of Public Works and shall contain all necessary fiber modems and communications
hardware, and shall be capable to connect all traffic signals facilities along the route.
75. All existing or new traffic signals that adjoin an equestrian trail shall include an activation device
that is located at equestrian height.
76. Dedicate to the City of Orange the right to enter private streets, if applicable, for maintenance of
public utilities, emergency access, trash collection, etc.
77. With the exception of Lots Wand T, open space or common lots A through MMM shall be
conveyed to the HOA. The final map shall detail which lettered lots will become the ownership
and responsibility of a Master HOA and which ones will be the responsibility of one of the sub-
associations. Lots W and T will be conveyed to Caltrans.
78. A Conservation Easement shall be placed over native open space Lots E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK,
and HHH in favor of the City of Orange. Specific wording for the conservation easement shall
be approved by the Director of Community Development and the City Attorney.
79. Native open space Lots E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK, and HHH shall be offered to a non-profit
organization that specializes in and has the expertise to provide appropriate stewardship in order
to maintain the lots as native open space. The specific components of the offer shall be detailed
in an agreement between the applicant and the City of Orange.
80. The applicant shall prepare a final hydraulic and hydrology report, prepared by a qualified
engineer, for review and approval by the Public Works Director.
81. The applicant shall prepare a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), subject to review and
approval from the Building Official, Planning Manager and Assistant City Engineer. The
WQMP shall specifically identify Best Management Practices (BMP) that will be used on-site to
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control predictable pollutant runoff. This WQMP shall identify, at a minimum, the routine,
structural, and non-structural measures specified in the Countywide NPDES Drainage Area
Management Plan (DAMP) Appendix which details implementation of BMP's whenever they
are applicable to a project, the assigmnent of long-term maintenance responsibilities (specifying
the developer, parcel owner, maintenance association, lessee, etc...); and, shall reference the
locations of structural BMP's.
82. The applicant shall prepare an operations and maintenance (O&M) manual for the structural
components of the WQMP. Examples of typical components may include extended detention
basins, treatment swales, or hydrodynamic separator systems. The O&M manual will address
anticipated maintenance procedures and scheduled timing for maintenance. The O&M manual
shall be utilized by the HOA to maintain water quality basins and other BMP facilities in their
ownership, and shall be incorporated into the CC&R's.
83. The applicant shall prepare a final geotechnical and soils classification report to the satisfaction
ofthe Building Official and Public Works Director.
84. The number and location of hydrants shall be submitted to the Fire Department and IRWD for
review and approval.
85. Provide on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow. The hydrant
model and on-site locations shall be approved by the Fire Department and have a three foot
minimum clearance around the circumference of the fire hydrant.
86. The applicant shall prepare a landscaping plan for the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development and the Public Works Director. The landscaping plan will utilize the
principals detailed in the landscape design chapter of the East Orange Area I Design Guidelines.
The landscape plan shall also recognize and adhere to the tree removal and replacement
provisions in the Tree Preservation Study prepared by Dudek Associates dated April 19, 2004.
87. The landscape plan shall show that open space Lots BB, Z, CC, DD, C, D, R, LLL, III, and GGG
that will be disturbed through grading operations shall be relandscaped with a native plant palette
that generally matches adjoining protected native open space lots, in keeping with the East
Orange Area I Design Guidelines chapter on landscape design. Provisions shall be included to
recognize impacts from fuel modification, water quality detention facilities or roadways and
trails.
88. The landscape plan shall address offsite grading along the northern side of Santiago Canyon
Road and easterly of the eastern boundary of the Tentative Tract Map. Landscaping principles
employed on areas graded in conjunction with this tract shall match provisions noted for
Santiago Canyon Road in the East Orange Area I landscape design chapter.
89. The landscape plan shall also include Lot Wand Lot T in the plan, and recognize the use of
native drought tolerant landscaping, in keeping with the Design Guidelines East Orange Area I
chapter on landscape design.
90. The landscape plan shall also include a fencing plan for the use of common tract wall fencing
and fencing that will be required for detention or water quality basins. Any fencing enclosing a
detention basin and visible to the general public shall utilize decorative materials, subject to
review and approval of the Director of Community Development.
91. An Operations and Maintenance manual shall be prepared for the HOA that details requirements
for the ongoing maintenance of native open space areas.
92. The applicant shall prepare a final acoustical analysis report to the Building Official for
approval. The report shall describe in detail the exterior noise environment and preliminary
mitigation measures. The report will precisely detail noise barrier location and height needed to
achieve the 65CNEL exterior standard.
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT
93. The applicant shall submit a grading plan in compliance with City standards, for review and
approval by the Public Works Director. All grading and improvements on the subject property
shall be made in accordance with the Manual of Grading and Standard Plans and Specifications
to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
94. Any soil imported or exported from the Tentative Tract boundaries shall require a separate
permit.
95. No grading permit shall be issued until final annexation ofthe property to the City of Orange has
been completed, unless the County of Orange specifically allows the City of Orange to issue the
grading permit and conduct inspections.
96. During the grading operation, the applicant shall maintain vehicular road access to the former
Santiago Landfill, to the satisfaction ofthe County of Orange.
97. The grading plan shall contain provisions to protect in-place native open space lots that will not
be disturbed by grading operations. Specific Lots include Lot E, G, S, Y, MMM, KKK, and
HHH.
98. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees to cover plan check and inspection services related to
grading activities.
99. The grading plan shall detail all of the locations where retaining walls will be constructed,
including height and engineering for each wall, and obtain a building permit for walls over three
3) feet in height prior to construction.
100. Any grading outside of the tract boundaries shall require the applicant to either obtain slope
easements or off-site grading permits in a form suitable to the Public Works Director.
101. The applicant shall comply with all current requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
SWPPP) and a Notice of Intent from the State Water Resources Control Board shall be
required.
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102. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans for any work within their
right-of-way.
103. The applicant shall obtain any required grading or encroachment permits from the County of
Orange for work required within County owned and operated facilities.
104. The applicant shall prepare a dust control plan for review and approval by the Public Works
Director.
105. The applicant shall exercise special care during the construction phase of the project to prevent
any off-site siltation. The applicant shall provide erosion control measures and shall construct
temporary desiltationldetention basins of a type, size, and location as approved by the Public
Works Director. The basins and erosion control measures shall be shown and specified on the
grading plan and shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director prior to
the start of any grading operations. Prior to removal of any basins or erosion control devices
so constructed, the area served shall be protected by additional drainage facilities, slope erosion
control measures and other methods as may be required by the Public Works Director. The
applicant shall maintain the temporary basins and erosion control devices until the Public
Works Director approves removal of said facilities.
106. The applicant, in coordination with the contractor, shall ensure that grading and construction
activities comply with the following requirements:
a. All construction vehicles or equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly
operating and maintained mufflers;
b. All operations shall comply with City ordinances with respect to hours of construction
activity to minimize noise impacts;
c. During construction, best efforts shall be made to locate stockpiling and/or vehicle
staging areas as far as practicable from surrounding residences.
107. If a grading permit is issued prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicant shall comply
with the following conditions: (61) Tree Removal Permit; (66) Drainage Consent Form; (80)
Hydraulic and Hydrology Report; (83) Geotechnical and Soils Report; (84) Fire Department
Requirements; (92) Noise Report.
108. All manufactured on-site slopes shall not exceed a grade of2:1.
109. All manufactured slopes shall have terrace drains at twenty-five (25) foot intervals per City
Standard 333 regardless of slope ratio.
110. The applicant shall provide adequate sight distance at all street intersections, in a manner
meeting the approval ofthe Public Works Director.
III. All drainage devices shall conform to requirements in the Planned Community regulations,
design guidelines, mitigation measures, or Landform Grading and Planting Guidelines. The
applicant shall utilize colored concrete and/or landscaping to make drainage facilities in slope
areas blend into surroundings. Decorative methods will be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development.
112. The applicant shall implement all provisions and mitigation measures related to archeological
and paleontological sites or potential finds.
113. The applicant shall prepare a monitoring plan detailing timing, implementation and
responsibility for all conditions of approval, applicable mitigation measures in the final EIR
and applicable provisions of the East Orange Development Agreement related to this tract map.
The plan shall include, but not limited to, an implementation date and responsible party for
each provision and condition. The Development Phasing Plan states that construction of
transportation improvements, or the payment of mitigation fees with respect to such
improvements, required for the Santiago Hills WEast Orange Planned Communities project
Project") shall be timed as set forth in the Traffic Analysis prepared for the Project, the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, and the Pre-Annexation
Development Agreement.
114. The applicant shall prepare a conceptual Fuel Modification Plan to the satisfaction of the Fire
Chief. The plan shall include a minimum twelve (12) foot passage way from a public street to
the fuel modification zone to provide access for emergency personnel and maintenance
workers. Access ways are to be located not more than 500 feet apart with locations approved
by the Fire Department. The plan shall be prepared in compliance with the City's Fuel
Modification Guidelines.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
115. The final map and CC & R's shall be recorded (model homes excluded).
116. Rough grading shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer/Public Works
Director and the graded site shall be released by the City Engineer/Public Works Director for
construction.
117. The by-pass storm drain and access road shown on TTM 16201 shall be completed prior to
issuance of the first building permit.
118. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for Design Review from the Design Review
Committee in accordance with the requirements OMC Chapter 17.
119. A final wall and fencing plan for the entire tract, detailing location, height, and materials for
tract walls and fences shall be submitted for review and approval as part of the first Design
Review for the tract. Any manual gate secured by a locking device shall have a Knox box with
keys inside to the gate's locking mechanism. The Knox box shall be keyed for Police and Fire
access.
120. A final landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval for review
and approval by the Planning Division and Public Works. Plants and shrubbery chosen for
landscaping around common area fencing or public trails shall be such that when installed is of
a graduated height, from lower to higher away from the access area so as to prevent blind
comers and maintain maximum visibility of surrounding area for those using the access.
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121. As part of the landscaping and irrigation plan, the applicant shall prepare the final planting plan
as noted in the April 19, 2004 Dudek and Associates Tree Management and Preservation Plan.
The plan shall address the five-year monitoring plan and tree replacement criteria.
122. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall initiate project development
efforts with Caltrans to prepare final plans and specifications for the improvements to Santiago
Canyon Road to six lanes between the SR 261 northbound off-ramp to Chapman/Santiago
Canyon Road and a new southbound on-ramp onto the SR26l.
123. A precise fuel modification plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Chief.
The plan shall include the following information: a list of fire resistant plants to be selected
from the Fire Department List or as approved by the Fire Chief; Irrigation plans; and precise
delineation of each fuel modification zone.
124. The fuel modification requirements are based upon the assumption that the modification fuel
will be the only combustible vegetation in the zones. If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, native
plants or trees pose an increased fire risk to the development, such measures shall be taken to
achieve an equivalent level if fire safety. Such measures may include, but are not limited to: a.
thinning of tree canopies; b. increasing the fire resistance of the construction; and c. extending
the fuel modification zone.
125. The fuel modification requirements shall be maintained permanently. A copy of the fire master
plan, including a complete set of all fuel modification documentation shall be provided to the
HOA. All homeowners purchasing property impacted by the fire master plan, including
properties containing fuel modification within the property boundaries or buildings constructed
with an increased level of fire resistance per the fire master plan, shall receive a copy of the fire
master plan and all fuel modification documentation.
126. Buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, or moved within or into the High Hazard
area shall comply with the requirements of this section (OMC 15.36.020). There is established
the Climatic and Topographic High Hazard Fire Zone. Within this zone:
a. Roof coverings shall be a "Fire-Retardant", Class A as specified in subdivisions 1
through 4, and 6 through 10 of section 3202 (e). Fire-retardant roofs shall be fire stopped
and enclosed with approved material at the eave ends to preclude entry of flame or
embers under the roofing material.
b. Under floor Areas. Building or structures shall have all under floor areas enclosed to the
ground with construction as required or exterior walls.
c. Utilities, pipes, furnaces, water heaters, or other mechanical devices located in an
exposed under floor area of a building or structure shall be enclosed one-hour fire-
resistive construction. Adequate covered access-openings for servicing such utilities
shall be provided as required by appropriate codes.
d. Openings into attics, floors, or other enclosed areas shall be covered with corrosion-
resistant wire mesh not less than one-fourth inch (114") nor more than one-half inch
1/2") in any dimension except where such openings are equipped with sash or doors.
Chimneys shall have spark arrestors of maximum one-half inch (1/2") screen.
127. All roof coverings installed on any new or existing building or structure shall be fire retardant
u.L. listed Class A.
128. The fuel modification zones shall be thinned per the respective zone requirements prior to any
combustible construction materials being moved onto that portion of the site where
combustible construction will take place.
129. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Chief evidence of the on-site fire hydrant system and
indicate whether or not it is public or private. Water shall be delivered to the site prior to
combustible materials delivered to the site.
130. The Fire Department access roadway shall be an all weather driving surface capable of
supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus, 20,000 per axle. The access shall be designed
for a three-axle vehicle (Engine Weight 36,050 lbs and Truck Weight 60,000 Ibs) U.F.C.
Section 902.2.2.2. The access road shall be completed prior to dropping lumber.
131. The applicant shall pay all applicable fire plan check and inspection fees.
132. Development impact fees shall be paid, including Fire Facility and Police Facility, III
accordance with the most current schedule.
133. The applicant shall pay all applicable development fees to other public agencies providing
services to the tract map.
134. The fire sprinkler system shall be designed per NFP A 13, UBC Chapter 9 and UBC Standards
9-1 and 9-2. This system requirement also applies to all single-family detached dwellings
within the tract that shall require a fire sprinkler system as shown on the final fuel modification
plan.
135. The applicant shall pay school district impact fees, unless a notice from Orange Unified School
District is provided that fees have been satisfied through an approved school mitigation
agreement.
136. The applicant shall provide to the Director of Community Services documentation that
provisions related to parkland dedication have been satisfied through either dedication and
improvement of parkland or payment of fees.
137. Transportation fees shall be paid, including the Transportation System Improvement Program
TSIP) and Foothill/Eastern Bridge and Thoroughfare fees.
138. A final acoustical report shall be prepared and approved by the City of Orange, showing that
dwelling units have been sound attenuated for interior and exterior standards. Evidence
prepared by a state certified acoustical consultant shall be submitted to the Building Official
describing the acoustical design features of the structures required to satisfy the exterior and
interior noise standards and that sound attenuation measures have been incorporated into the
design of the project. The applicant shall show all freestanding acoustical barriers on the
project's plot plan illustrating height, location, and construction in a manner meeting the
approval of the Building Official.
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139. A project specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared for each site
plan review approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Planning
Manager. The WQMP will address long term BMP's and construction BMP's to control
runoff.
140. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval for any exterior lighting of common
areas or parking areas. Lighting plan shall be designed to confine all direct lighting to the
property in a manner meeting the approval of the Planning Manager. Lighting shall be
included for any paved trail not adjoining a public street that will be utilized in evening hours.
141. The applicant shall coordinate with the City's solid waste provider for location and design of
service.
142. The applicant shall apply measures to reduce the amount of construction -generated waste by
preparing a construction waste reduction plan prior to construction. The applicant shall
coordinate with the City of Orange recycling coordinator in the preparation of the recycling
plan and the Community Development Director shall approve the plan.
143. The applicant shall submit construction documentations for plan check review and approval
from the Building Official, in accordance with the currently adopted set of Uniform Building
and Fire Codes.
144. The applicant shall prepare a notice statement about the development potential of the parcel
and a map denoting the existing and proposed land uses, arterial highways, and public facilities
including storm drains/water quality facilities within the surrounding area. Said statement and
map shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Manager and presented to each new
property owner as a Buyer Notification Program as part of the sales documents.
145. The applicant shall pay all plan check and building permit fees.
PRIOR TO CERTICATE OF OCCUPANCY
146. Certification shall be filed with the City of Orange Public Works that all final grading is in
compliance with the approved grading plan and City standards, to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Director.
147. Certification shall be filed from the Landscape Architect ofrecord that final landscaping was
completed in compliance with approved landscape and irrigation plan. City of Orange
Planning Staff shall inspect and approve the landscape prior to release.
148. The fuel modification plan shall be completely installed onto that portion of the site where
combustible construction will take place and approved by the Fire Chief.
149. All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant
location on the street or drive per the City of Orange Standard as approved by the Fire Chief.
150. The applicant shall construct traffic signals, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works
at the following locations:
a. Santiago Canyon Road/Street "D" (with CCTV capabilities)
b. Santiago Canyon RoadILot 278 (Park) Access
151. Traffic signal improvements include any required improvements of fiber optic traffic signal
interconnections, traffic signal interconnection conduit, and any requisite upgrades to existing
traffic signals.
152. All identified underground work necessary to provide for a traffic signal shall be completed at
the intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. Funding sufficient to construct
the remainder of the traffic signal shall be deposited with the Public Works Department prior to
the issuance of any use and occupancy permit for Lot 273.
153. All applicable mitigation measures as detailed in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been
completed to the satisfaction of the City of Orange.
154. All applicable provisions of the Development Agreement shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the City of Orange.
155. All public improvements and repairs shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public works.
156. The Street D overpass shall be completed and accepted by the City of Orange prior to the first
Certificate of Occupancy for any residential unit. In this instance, model homes shall not be
counted as the first certificate of occupancy.
157. All applicable fees and exactions shall be paid.
158. The entire Library fee for all dwellings contained within a final map shall be due at the time of
certificate of occupancy for the first dwelling unit within that final map. The East Orange
Development Agreement may affect timing for payment of fees.
159. The local parks on Lot 277 and Lot 279 shall be completed prior to the 600th certificate of
occupancy for Tentative Tract Map 16514. If the park is completed prior to this point, there is
no specific obligation on the part of the City of Orange to accept dedication or maintain the
park prior to 600th certificate of occupancy.
160. The regional trails identified in the Development Agreement shall be constructed and offered
for dedication to the County of Orange prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the
600th dwelling unit for Tentative Tract Map 16514. The local trail system identified in the
Development Agreement that will be available to the general public shall be completed and
opened to the public prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the 600th dwelling
unit.
161. Any required off-site improvements shown on the Tract Map have been completed to the
satisfaction of the public entity responsible for their inspection and acceptance of the
improvements. This includes both improvements to Caltrans facilities and water facilities
constructed by either IR WD or Santiago County Water District.
150. The applicant shall construct traffic signals, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works
at the following locations:
a. Santiago Canyon Road/Street "D" (with CCTV capabilities)
b. Santiago Canyon RoadILot 278 (Park) Access
151. Traffic signal improvements include any required improvements of fiber optic traffic signal
interconnections, traffic signal interconnection conduit, and any requisite upgrades to existing
traffic signals.
152. All identified underground work necessary to provide for a traffic signal shall be completed at
the intersection of Street "D" and Street "BB"/Lot 273 access. Funding sufficient to construct
the remainder of the traffic signal shall be deposited with the Public Works Department prior to
the issuance of any use and occupancy permit for Lot 273.
153. All applicable mitigation measures as detailed in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been
completed to the satisfaction of the City of Orange.
154. All applicable provisions of the Development Agreement shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the City of Orange.
155. All public improvements and repairs shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public works.
156. The Street D overpass shall be completed and accepted by the City of Orange prior to the first
Certificate of Occupancy for any residential unit. In this instance, model homes shall not be
counted as the first certificate of occupancy.
157. All applicable fees and exactions shall be paid.
158. The entire Library fee for all dwellings contained within a final map shall be due at the time of
certificate of occupancy for the first dwelling unit within that final map. The East Orange
Development Agreement may affect timing for payment of fees.
159. The local parks on Lot 277 and Lot 279 shall be completed prior to the 600th certificate of
occupancy for Tentative Tract Map 16514. If the park is completed prior to this point, there is
no specific obligation on the part of the City of Orange to accept dedication or maintain the
park prior to 600th certificate of occupancy.
160. The regional trails identified in the Development Agreement shall be constructed and offered
for dedication to the County of Orange prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the
600th dwelling unit for Tentative Tract Map 16514. The local trail system identified in the
Development Agreement that will be available to the general public shall be completed and
opened to the public prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the 600th dwelling
unit.
161. Any required off-site improvements shown on the Tract Map have been completed to the
satisfaction of the public entity responsible for their inspection and acceptance of the
improvements. This includes both improvements to Caltrans facilities and water facilities
constructed by either IR WD or Santiago County Water District.
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162. The Master HOA shall be responsible for maintenance of SR 261 landscaping for a period of
five (5) years after completion of installation of landscaping. After the five (5) year period,
maintenance of the slope areas shall transfer to Caltrans.
163. Removal and replacement of native trees shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of
Orange. In accordance with the final planting plan, the applicant shall be responsible for
monitoring native trees for a five year period after planting.
164. Any requisite private improvements to each individual area of development, including, but not
limited to, fencing, signage, lighting, landscaping, private recreational facilities, or structures
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Orange.
165. Utilities serving the development, such as electric, cable television, street lighting and
communications, shall be installed underground, completed and approved by the appropriate
utility provider.
166. Any utilities or easements constructed to serve the project or requiring relocation shall be
completed and accepted by the affected agency and the City of Orange.
ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 2005.
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ATTEST:
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City erk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and re~ular1y adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a
regular meeting therefore held on the 8' day of November, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mary E.ity Clerk, Cit