RES-9297 Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 15656RESOLUTION NO. 9297
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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 SUBDIVISION OF
16.1 ACRES OF PROPERTY INTO 100 LOTS IN THE
PERALTA HILLS, EAST OF THE INTERSECTION
OF SERRANO AVENUE AND APACHE CREEK
ROAD AND NORTH OF SANTIAGO OAKS
REGIONAL PARK, IN AN AREA GOVERNED BY
THE SERRANO HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN.
Tentative Tract Map 15656
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 5-00 that Tentative Tract Map 15656
be approved to allow the subdivision of 16.1 acres of property into 100 lots in the Peralta Hills,
east of the intersection of Serrano Avenue Apache Creek Road and north of Santiago Oaks
Regional Park, :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 certified 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 15656 should
be approved, as recommended by the Planning
Commission.The real property which is the subject of Tentative Tract Map 15656 is
generally described as Development Area 4 in the Serrano Heights Specific Plan and Lot 77 in Tract
14359.
During its public hearing, the City Council found the facts more particularly set forth as
follows:
1. The applicant, SunCal Companies, is proposing this project, in compliance with proposed
rf: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 tOO 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 15656 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, cause 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 15656 be approved
subject to the
following conditions:1. The tentative tract map will be revised so that one of the 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
facility shall be located
on
lot 88.2. Prior to the City Council hearing on this matter, references to the "
RMM" zomng classification will be changed to "R-4" in regulations for
Development Area 4.Reso
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3. 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.
4. "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.
5. 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 6 through 15 will be completed to the satisfaction ofthe City Engineer:
6. Subject to conditions of addendum sheet no. 1.
7. A final tract map shall be recorded within 24 months after tentative approval and prior to the sale
or lease of any parcel.
8. Monuments shall be set based on a field survey.
9. Install street lighting to city requirements, per layout approved by City Traffic Engineer.
10. Cable television facilities shall be installed as required by the franchise cable TV company,
induding easement rights to buildings being served.
11. 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.
12. D(xlicate and construct storm drain and sanitary sewer systems to city standards. The storm drain
system located in the easement between Lots 26 and 27 must be designed to accommodate a 100-
ye.ar storm event. Also, all terrace drains north of the tract must drain into the storm drain system
at the tract boundary.
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13. 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 Water Pollution
Prc~vention Plan.
14. Raised pavement markers, centerline striping and red curbs shall be provided at all street knuckles,
per City Traffic Engineer.
15. Serrano Avenue shall be designed and constructed with a left turn pocket and right turn lane for
access to the new tract entry at A Street. Additional right of way will be dedicated and improved
for the right turn lane.
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Conditions 16 through 21 will be completed to the satisfaction of the Water Division Manager
and City Engineer:
16. An on-site dedicated water system shall be installed by the developer, as designed
and approved by the Water
Manager.17. The developer shall satisfy all water main plan check and inspection charges determined
by theVttr ater Division, prior to the approval of the final tract
map.
18. Each dwelling unit shall be metered separately unless otherwise approved by the Water
Manager.
19. The developer shall furnish and install individual pressure regulators on all services where
the incoming pressure exceeds 80 psi.
20. The developer shall dedicate to the city a minimum I5-foot water utility easement to
include water main, meters, detector checks and fire
hydrants.21. 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:22. Structures shall comply with the requirements of Municipal Code Chapter 15.52 (
Building Security Standards), which relates to use of security hardware, doors, windows and
lighting.23. 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
theCrime PrevE:
ntion Bureau.24. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City, its
officers, agents and e:mployees from any and all liability or claims that may be brought against
the city arising out of its approval of this permit, save and except that caused by City'
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active negligence.25. 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.26. Prior to the City Council hearing on this matter, regulations for Development Area 4 will
be revisl~d to include a requirement that a common recreation facility, such as a
playground,recreation building or swimming pool, will be integrated within the design of any
residentialproje'ct 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.Reso No. 9297
27.
Conditions related to approval ofthis 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.ATT]~
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A'--t?~&-A~Cassandra
J. Ca art, CIty Clerk ofthe CIty of Orange 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
foUowing vote:AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
MURPHY, SLATER, COONTZ, SPURGEON, ALVAREZ COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE lJ;
t'-d/AIA~Cassandra
J. Ca art, City Clerk of the City of Orange I"""
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