RES-9291 Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 14550RESOLUTION NO. 9291
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ORANGE UPHOLDING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO ALLOW THE
SUBDMSION OF 18.9 ACRES OF PROPERTY INTO 126
LOTS IN THE PERALTA HILLS, EAST OF THE
INTERSECTION OF SERRANO AVENUE AND ORANGE
PARK BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF SANTIAGO CREEK
AND SANTIAGO OAKS REGIONAL PARK, BETWEEN
SIERRA VISTA DRIVE AND APACHE CREEK ROAD, IN
AN AREA GOVERNED BY THE SERRANO HEIGHTS
SPECIFIC PLAN.
Tentative Tract Map 14550
Applicant: SunCal Companies
RECITALS:
After report thereon by the Planning Commission and after due public hearing as required
by law, the City Council of the City of Orange considered a recommendation of the Planning
Commission recommending by Resolution No. PC 4-00 that Tentative Tract Map 14550
be approved to allow the subdivision of 18.9 acres of property into 126 lots, in the Peralta Hills,
east of the intersection of Serrano Avenue and Orange Park Boulevard and north of Santiago
Creek and Santiago Oaks Regional Park, between Sierra Vista Drive and Apache Creek Road, in
an area governed by the Serrano Heights Specific
Plan.After finding and determining the hereinafter described facts, the City
Council deternlined that the environmental impacts of the proposed project were adequately addressed
by Environmental Impact Report 954 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1305,
as certifiled by the City in 1986 and 1990, and as amended in February of 1997 by addendum;
that the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, the Serrano Heights
Development Agreement and the Serrano Heights Specific Plan, and that Tentative Tract Map 14550 should
be approved, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
I""The real property which is the subject of Tentative Tract Map 14550 is
generally described as Development Area 2 in the Serrano Heights Specific Plan and Lot 85 of
Tract
15695.During its public hearing, the City Council found the facts more particularly set forth
as
1.The applicant, SunCal Companies, is proposing this project, in compliance with proposed
rc;:visions to the development standards in the approved Specific Plan, as a less-
intensive alternative to the maximum number of units allowed in the Specific Plan.
2. The project will consist of 126 single-family residential
parcels.3. The environmental impacts of the proposal have been previously examined and
said impacts are adequately
addressed.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Orange that Tentative Tract Map 14550 be approved for the following
reasons:1. The foregoing recitals are true and
correct.2. The design of the subdivision and proposed improvements will not
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat, c:ause serious public health problems, or conflict with any easements for public
access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision.3. The project environmental impacts were adequately addressed in
Environmental Impact Report 954 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1305 and as amended
in February of 1997 by
addendum.4. The proposed subdivision, including its provisions for design and improvement,
is consistent with the City's General Plan, the Serrano Heights Development Agreement, and
the Serrano Heights Specific
Plan.5. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type and density of
residential
development.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Tentative Tract Map 14550 be approved subject
to the following
conditions:1. Prior to the City Council hearing on this matter, regulations for Development Area No.
2 will be revised to include a provision that the maximum permitted building height is
two and one-half stories or 32 feet, whichever is less. Refer to O.M.C. ~ 17.04.038
for a dc~finition of "half story". Regulations will prohibit future additions or
expansion of habitable space above the second story unless new construction is
entirely contained within roof of
originally-
permitted structure.Reso No.
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2. The tentative tract map will be revised so that one ofthe individually-numbered parcels
is eliminated as a housing site and developed with a children's playground or
swimming pool as a recreational amenity for use by residents of the respective tract. The
recreation facility shall be located upon lot
95.3. Prior to the City Council hearing on this matter, references to the "RMM"
zoning classification will be changed to "R-4" in regulations for Development
Area 2.4. A sound attenuation study will be conducted by a certified noise analyst
and submitted for review by the city. The study will identify parcels that are vulnerable to
noise levels exceeding the city standard and include recommendations to reduce
noise within buildings, such as upgraded window glazing, sound wall construction, installation
of a mechanical ventilation system constructed of sound attenuating
materials, etc.5. "No Parking Anytime" restrictions will be placed on both sides of Apache
Creek Road,extending north from Serrano Avenue, to a minimum distance of200 feet beyond
A Street.6. A traffic signal shall be designed and constructed by the developer (and to the
satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer) at the intersection of Serrano Avenue and Apache
Creek Road.Conditions 7 through 19 will be completed to thesatisfaction of the
City Engineer:7. Subject to conditions of addendum sheet
no. 1.8. A final tract map shall be recorded within 24 months after tentative approval and prior
to the sale or lease of
any parcel.9. Monuments shall be set based on a
field survey.10. A street lighting system will be provided for private residential streets, with
an average minimum lighting output of
one-third foot-candle.11. Dedicate to the city the right to enter private streets for
maintenance of public utilities,emergency
access,
trash collection, etc.r-12. Cable television facilities shall be installed as required by the
franchise cable TV company,including easement rights
to buildings being served.13. CC&R's shall be prepared by the developer, and submitted for review
and approval by the city. CC&R's will provide for maintenance and repair of
private streets, common recreation facilities and landscape areas not covered by the
master
Serrano Heights community association.14. Construct A, B, C, D, E and F streets according to city standards for
private streets. To satisfy ADA requirements, the 4Y2-foot sidewalks must be widened
where obstructed by fire hydrants and other utilities. F Street should have
a sidewalk on both
15. Provide for adequate sight distance at the intersection of A and C streets and Apache Creek
Road. Deed restrictions will have to be recorded on lots 87, 103 and 126. Sight distance
rc;:quirements will be determined upon consultation with the City Traffic Engineer, and may
include locations other than those identified in this condition.
16. Dedicate and construct storm drain and sanitary sewer systems to city standards, including
easements. The storm drain system must be designed to accommodate a I OO-year storm
event at cul-de-sacs of A, B
and C Streets.17. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, notice of intent must be filed with
the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy provided to the city, along with a copy
of the Storm Vater
Pollution Prevention Plan.18. Tract entry gates will not be constructed, nor permitted, for any
street intersecting with
Apache Creek Road.19. Sight.distance lines will be shown upon grading plans (and landscaping plans)
for Lot 126.Plans will be reviewed and approved by the
City Traffic Engineer.Conditions 20 through 25 will be completed tothe satisfaction of the
Water Division Manager
and City Engineer:20. An on-site dedicated water system shall be installed by the
developer, as designed and approved
by the Water Manager.21. The developer shall satisfy all water main plan check
and inspection charges determined by the Water Division, prior to the approval of
the final tract map.22. Each dwelling unit shall be metered separately unless otherwise
approved
by the Water Manager.23. The developer shall furnish and install individual pressure
regulators on all services where the incoming
pressure exceeds 80 psi.24. The developer shall dedicate to the city a minimum 15-
foot water utility easement to include water main, meters,
detector checks and fire hydrants.25. If any streets are improved with decorative
pavement, a construction access agreement will
be submitted to the city.Other conditions shall be completed to
the satisfaction of City staff.26. Sltructures shall comply with the requirements of Municipal
Code chapter 15.52 (Building S'~curity Standards), which relates to use of
security
hardware, doors, windows and
27.
All structures shall display the required address devices to satisfy Ordinance 7-79. All
structures that fail to meet visibility and legibility requirements (such as those built on
flag lots) shall display an additional similar address device at a location approved by the
Crime Prevention Bureau.
28. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City, its officers, agents
and employees from any and all liability or claims that may be brought against the Csity
arising out of its approval of this permit, save and except that caused by City's active
negligence.
29. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws. Violation of any of
those laws in connection with the use will be cause for revocation of this permit.
301. Prior to the City Council hearing on this matter, regulations for Development Areas 2 will
be revised to include a requirement that a common recreation facility, such as a recreation
building or swimming pool, will be integrated within the design of any residential project
which utilizes the standards contained therein. The facility will not be located at the
perimeter of the tract, and must be situated near the center of the community. Pedestrian
access will be provided between the facility and residential units, via sidewalks on all
public or private streets.
31. Conditions related to approval of this map are not intended to supersede any of the
conditions attached to the approved Development Agreement, nor those related to the
Serrano Heights Specific Plan, nor Tentative Tract Map 14359. The developer is also
required to prepare plans or conduct development activities according to mitigation
measures contained in the project's Environmental Impact Reports and Addendum.
ADOPTED the 13th day of June, 2000.
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ATTEST:
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ofOrange I
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council
of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 13th day of June, 2000, by the
following vote:AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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CILMEMBERS: MURPHY, SLATER, COONTZ, SPURGEON, ALVAREZ CO~
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AAAf2u 1f-/l~~Cassandra,
J. Cathcalv,' CityClerkof the City of Orange Reso
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