2022 PC 11-22 ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMYCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.3179-22
MINOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.1096-22
RESOLUTION NO. PC 11-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 3179-22 AND MINOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO. 1096-22 TO INCREASE STUDENT ENROLLMENT
FROM 420 TO 540 STUDENTS, INSTALL FOUR MODULAR
CLASSROOMS, EXPAND THE EXISTING PARKING LOT,
AND PERFORM MINOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
AT AN EXISTNG CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4100
E. WALNUT AVENUE
APPLICANT: ORANGE COUNTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY, MICHAEL DAVIS
Moved by Commissioner Simpson and seconded by Commissioner Trapesonian that the
following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has authority per Orange Municipal Code (OMC)
Sections 17.08.020, 17.10.030.C, and Table 17.13.030 to take action on Conditional Use Permit
No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1096-22 to allow increased enrollment from 420 to
540 students, install four modular classrooms, expand the existing parking lot, and perform minor
landscape improvements at an existing charter school, located at 4100 E. Walnut Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan
Review No. 1096-22 were filed by the applicant in accordance with the provisions of the OMC;
and
WHEREAS, the applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan
Review No. 1096-22 were processed in the time and manner prescribed by state and local law; and
WHEREAS, the applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan
Review No. 1096-22 are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guideline 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures) because the project consists of the installation of new, small (< 10,000 SF in
urbanized area) structures zoned for such use, not involving the significant use of hazardous
substances, where all necessary public services are available and where the area is not
environmentally sensitive; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2022, the City's Staff Review Committee reviewed the project
and recommended the applications proceed to the Planning Commission subject to certain
conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 20, 2022, at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of, or opposition to,
the proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1096-22
applications upon property described as follows:
The Land referred to herein below is situated in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California, and is
described as follows:
PARCELI:
THE NORTH 348 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK B OF THE LAND OF OGE AND BOND
AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGES 430 AND 431 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
PARCEL 2:
THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 2 OF BLOCK B OF THE LAND OF OGE AND BOND AS SHOWN ON A MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGES 430 AND 431 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS.
EXCEPTION THE NORTH 348 FEET THEREOF.
For conveyancing purposes only: APN 093-511-27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Orange hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No.
1096-22 to allow increased student enrollment from 420 to 540 students for TK through eighth
grade, install four modular classrooms, expand the existing parking lot, and perform minor
landscape improvements at an existing charter school located at 4100 East Walnut Avenue based
on the following findings:
SECTION 1— FINDINGS
General Plan Required Findings:
1. The project must be consistent with the goals and policies stated within the City's General
Plan.
The Land Use Element of the City's General Plan encourages "a well-balanced
community", "one which provides a broad range of housing and business opportunities as
well as recreational, institutional, and cultural activities that enhance the overall living
environment." The expanded enrollment at the existing charter school will include students
from TK through eighth grade and will be accommodated at the site with the installation
of four modular classrooms, and expansion of the existing parking lot to include additional
parking spaces and a new drop-off/pickup lane. The subject property will continue to
provide an opportunity to residents in the community desiring educational alternatives.
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Conditional Use Permit Required Findings:
1. A conditional use permit shall be granted upon sound principles of land use and in
response to services required by the community (OMC 17.10.030.F.1).
Public education facilities are basic services provided in all municipalities to ensure the
availability of education to its residents. As such, the community as a whole benefits from
both public and private schools developed in conformity with the land use and development
standards of the OMC. Schools are customarily found in residential areas, and are permitted
pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit in the R-1-7 zone. The location of the existing charter
school is consistent with the pattern of development for both public and private schools
throughout the city.
2. A conditional use permit shall not be granted if it will cause deterioration of bordering
land uses or create special problems for the area in which it is located (OMC
17.10.030.F.2).
The existing charter school site is located adjacent to single-family residential development
and a public school. The site has been operating as a private school since the early 1960's,
and OCCA has been operating a charter school at this location since 2020. The existing
school buildings will not be expanded; however, the applicant will be installing four
modular classrooms, expanding the existing parking lot to include additional parking
spaces and a new drop-off/pickup lane that will operate in conjunction with an existing
drop-off/pickup zone along Esplanade Street, and performing minor landscape
improvements to accommodate the additional 120 students. A Traffic Impact Analysis
conducted for the project concluded that traffic generated by the project would not result
in any significant impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the applicant has
submitted written Procedures for School Drop-off and Dismissal that will be distributed to
school staff members and parents/guardians which provide specific activities, systems, and
responsibilities to ensure timely and orderly school drop-off and dismissal, and to minimize
impacts to the surrounding residential community. The project as proposed will adequately
serve the current request to operate a school with a maximum of 540 students, and the
operation of the school will not cause the deterioration of the bordering residential land
uses nor create special problems for the area.
3. A conditional use permit must be considered in relationship to its effect on the community
or neighborhood plan for the area in which it is located (OMC 17.10.030.F.3).
The location of the school is not within an identified or specific community or
neighborhood plan. The project was considered in relationship to its effect on the
community, in that the subject property is located within the R-1-7 zone, which is an area
comprised of single-family residences and a school facility. The granting of this entitlement
would not contribute to changing the character of the surrounding area for the existing
school will continue operating as a school. The additional 120 students would be
accommodated with the installation of four modular classrooms and the parking lot
expansion. Furthermore, the project has the potential to help the City meet its long-term
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General Plan goals as related to coordinated planning for school facilities within the City.
The Land Use Element encourages the distribution of parks, schools, and churches
throughout the City near these types of residential neighborhoods. The proposed project
will not affect the established neighborhood or any long-range plan for this area.
4. A conditional use permit, if granted, shall be made subject to those conditions necessary
to preserve the general welfare, not the individual welfare of any particular applicant.
Planning Division staff has reviewed the project proposal and the manner in which the
school operates. Staff has determined that the site can accommodate the proposed increase
in students with the implementation of certain site modifications as described in the staff
report. The project includes conditions of approval for the purpose of preserving the
general welfare of the City and community. With compliance with all conditions of
approval, it is not anticipated that the project will create a negative impact on the existing
school property or surrounding community.
Minor Site Plan Review Required Findings:
l . The project design is compatible with surrounding development and neighborhoods (OMC
17.10.060. H.1).
The subject property is developed with an existing school campus, consisting of a circular
one-story school building configured around a common open courtyard, a smaller detached
one-story building adjacent to a large open playfield, and surface parking lot. A school use
has been operating at this site since the early 1960's. No exterior modifications or
expansion to the existing school buildings is proposed. In order to accommodate the
additional 120 students, the applicant proposes the installation of four modular classrooms
at the southeast corner of the open playfield, expansion of the existing parking lot, and
minor landscape improvements on the interior of the site. The new modular classrooms
will be located approximately 200 feet from the west property line, will be one-story in
height, and will display a utilitarian design. The installation of modular classrooms is
common practice and an economical option for schools to accommodate increased student
enrollment. The surrounding development and neighborhoods consist of single-family
residences and an adjacent elementary school, which also operates with modular
classrooms located on the southeast portion of the campus. The project as proposed will
provide adequate parking, improved functionality of their drop-off/pickup operations, and
is compatible with the surrounding development.
2. Minor Site Plan approval shall be granted if the project conforms to City development
standards and any applicable special design guidelines or specific plan requirements
(OMC 17.10.060. H. 2).
The proposed modular classrooms, parking lot expansion, and landscape improvements
comply with the development standards of the R-1-7 zone. No exterior modifications or
expansion to the existing school campus buildings is proposed. The project was reviewed
and approved by the City's Staff Review Committee with conditions of approval contained
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in this Resolution to ensure the project complies with all City development regulations.
3. Minor Site Plan approval shall be granted if the project provides for safe and adequate
vehicular and pedestrian circulation, both on- and off -site (OMC 17.10.060.H.3).
The project provides safe and adequate access and circulation for vehicles and pedestrians
on and off site. A Traffic Impact Analysis has been conducted for the project which
analyzed the additional traffic generated by the project in the vicinity of the site, as well as
access and circulation of vehicles and pedestrians at the designated student drop-off/pickup
zones. The analysis concluded that implementation of the proposed project would not result
in any significant project related impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, the
applicant has submitted written Procedures for School Drop-off and Dismissal that will be
distributed to school staff members and parents/guardians which outline specific activities,
systems, and responsibilities to ensure timely and orderly school drop-off and dismissal
and to minimize impacts to the surrounding residential community.
4. Minor Site Plan approval shall be granted if City services are available and adequate to
serve the project (OMC 17.10. 060.H.4).
A review of the project with all City Departments concludes that City services will be
available and are adequate to serve this site, including water, sewer, police and fire services.
5. Minor Site Plan approval shall be granted if the project has been designed to fully mitigate
or substantially minimize adverse environmental effects (OMC 17.10.060.H.5).
No environmental effects have been identified for the project. The OMC will adequately
manage construction and use regulation needs of the project.
SECTION 2 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No.
1096-22 are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guideline 15303 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) because the project consists of the installation of new, small (< 10,000 SF in
urbanized area) structures zoned for such use, not involving the significant use of hazardous
substances, where all necessary public services are available, and where the area is not
environmentally sensitive.
SECTION 3 — CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following conditions are imposed with project approval:
1. All construction shall conform in substance and be maintained in general conformance with
plans labeled as Attachment 7 in the staff report (date stamped received May 31, 2022),
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including modifications required by the conditions of approval, and as recommended for
approval by the Planning Commission.
2. 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 City
arising out of its approval of this permit, save and except that caused by the City's active
negligence.
3. The applicant, business owner, managers, successors, and all future assigns 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.
4. Except as otherwise provided herein, this project is approved as a precise plan. After any
application has been approved, if changes are proposed regarding the location or alteration
of any use or structure, a changed plan may be submitted to the Community Development
Director for approval. If the Community Development Director determines that the
proposed change complies with the provisions and the spirit and intent of the approval
action, and that the action would have been the same for the changed plan as for the
approved plan, the Community Development Director may approve the changed plan
without requiring a new public hearing.
5. Building permits shall be obtained for all construction work, as required by the City.
Failure to obtain the required building permits may be cause for revocation of this
entitlement.
6. These conditions shall be reprinted on the second page of the construction documents when
submitted to the Building Division for the plan check process.
7. If not utilized, project approval expires 2 years from the approval date. Extensions of time
may be granted in accordance with OMC Section 17.08.060. The Planning entitlements
expire unless Building Permits are pulled within 2 years of the original approval.
8. In conjunction with the operation of the school, no more than 540 enrolled TK through
eighth grade students may be on -campus at any given time.
9. The school shall operate drop-off/pickup of students in accordance with the applicant's
Procedures for School Drop-off and Dismissal in the Planning Commission staff report
(Attachment 5, date labeled April 2, 2022), as reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission as part of this Conditional Use Permit.
10. Any future expansion in area or in the nature and operation of the approved use in
Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1096-22, including
but not limited to, an increase in student enrollment, faculty, or building area, shall require
a new or amended application as required by the Orange Municipal Code.
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11. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay all applicable development fees
including but not limited to: City sewer connection, Orange County Sanitation District
Connection Fee, Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP), Fire Facility,
Police Facility, Park Acquisition, Sanitation District, and School District, as required.
12. In conjunction with the operation of the school, the applicant/property owner shall be
responsible to maintain the property to a level deemed adequate by the Community
Development Director. This includes, but is not limited to, the buildings, on -site
landscaping, trash areas, signage, utilities, fences/walls, and gates. The applicant shall
repair or replace existing damaged perimeter fencing.
13. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall pay any outstanding monies due to
the City of Orange for Planning Division entitlement activities related to this project.
14. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, all parking lot and landscaping improvements shall be
completed according to the approved plans and to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
15. Any graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours from the time the City of Orange Notice of
Violation is received by the applicant/property owner.
16. Prior to building permit issuance, all required parking spaces shall be shown on
construction documents as doubled striped to City standards at the time of approval.
17. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director that all mechanical and air conditioning equipment
shall be shielded and screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. The
screening shall be integrated architecturally with the building.
18. Any new lighting on the premise shall be installed in such a way to direct, control, and
screen the lighting to prevent off site light spillage onto adjoining properties and shall not
be a nuisance to any point beyond the exterior boundaries of the property.
19. Grading operations shall be restricted to Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with limited grading as necessary permitted on Saturdays between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mechanics may service the equipment up to two hours
after each shift.
20. All construction activities shall conform to the City's Noise Ordinance, OMC Chapter 8.24,
and shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. No construction activity will be permitted on Sundays and Federal holidays.
21. The school shall operate its vehicle drop-off/pickup operations and on -site circulation in
the manner as described in the Traffic Impact Analysis, dated April 2022 (Attachment 4 of
the Planning Commission staff report) and the applicant's Procedures for Drop-off and
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Dismissal, dated April 2, 2022 (Attachment 5 of the Planning Commission staff report). At
no time shall the operator allow vehicles of patrons to straddle the public right-of-way
(sidewalk, driveway, street) and shall employ measures to direct patrons from causing any
such conflict with keeping the public right-of-way clear.
22. School graduation ceremonies shall be coordinated with the adjacent Esplanade
Elementary School to avoid parking and circulation issues in the surrounding
neighborhood.
In conjunction with the operation of the school, should parking or queuing issues arise on
the site or the surrounding neighborhood, the applicant shall work with the Community
Development Department to resolve any issues. If such issues are not resolved to the City's
satisfaction, the Conditional Use Permit shall be presented to the Planning Commission for
its consideration of further conditions and modifications.
23. A minimum of one foot candle shall be maintained on all surfaces of the parking lot, from
dusk until the termination of business every operating day.
24. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall prepare a final landscaping and
irrigation plan for the review and approval of the Community Development Director or
designee. The landscape plan shall include a new 5-foot minimum wide landscape planter
along the south property line to accommodate existing mature trees, landscaping in the area
of the new bioswale along the southern edge of the open playfield, a new landscape planter
at the southeast corner of the site that does not encroach into the required 25-foot wide
drive aisle or Fire Department access roadway lane, and a new landscape planter located
on the west side of the new modular buildings (outside of the walkway providing access to
the building entrances), that runs in a north/south direction for the entire length of the
building frontages, that includes a variety of plant material, including trees and shrubs to
create a visual buffer as seen from the residential properties to the west.
25. Prior to building permit issuance, final landscaping plans for the project shall be designed
to comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines as described in Section
IX et al of the City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications. The project
landscape architect shall submit documentation certifying compliance with this
requirement for review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee
in coordination with the Public Works Director or designee.
26. Prior to building permit issuance, City required irrigation and landscape inspection notes,
in accordance with the City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications, shall be
placed on the final landscape plan, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director or
designee in coordination with the Community Services Director or designee.
27. Prior to certificate of occupancy, all landscaping improvements shall be completed
according to the approved plans, the City of Orange Water Efficient Landscape Guidelines,
and City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications. The project landscape
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architect shall submit documentation certifying compliance with this requirement
(Appendices B and E of City of Orange Landscape Standards and Specifications) for
review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee, in coordination
with the Public Works Director or designee.
28. Landscape maintenance shall be performed in such a manner as to allow all trees to retain
their full canopy height for screening and full canopy breadth for shade at point of maturity,
except as required for public safety purposes.
29. Prior to building permit issuance, the final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved
by the Public Works Director when landscaping is proposed within the public right-of-way
and/or the project is constructing Storm Water Quality Best Management Practices in
landscaped areas.
30. The final landscape plan shall include a note that a fully automated irrigation system will
be provided.
31. All landscape areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. Should the plant
material die, the property owner/operator shall replace it with similar new plant material.
32. Prior to building permit issuance, landscape plans shall include landscape area calculations
needed for State landscape water use reporting.
33. Prior to building permit issuance, a Tree Removal Permit shall be approved by the
Community Service Director in accordance with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance.
A plan is required for submittal to the City depicting all of the existing on -site trees, the
species of each tree, and the number of trees proposed for removal and replacement.
34. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall re -face the existing monument sign
with permanent signage, or provide new signage in compliance with Chapter 17.36 Sign
Regulations of the OMC.
35. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall demonstrate that the new trash
enclosure utilizes similar materials, colors, and finishes as the existing school buildings,
including any roofing.
Police:
36. Prior to building permit issuance, construction documents shall show that all structures
comply with the requirements of OMC Chapter 15.52 (Building Security Standards) which
includes, but is not limited to: hardware, doors, windows, and lighting. Specifications,
details, or security notes may be used to convey compliance.
37. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall include the following notes on the
building plans regarding the new modular classrooms:
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a. Exterior door shall be hollow metal, minimum 16-gauge or solid core wood with a
minimum thickness of 13/4 inches.
b. Exterior door to have 1-inch bolt protection. Deadbolt shall be single motion, lever
handled.
C. Non removable exterior hinge pins (NRP) required on out swinging doors.
d. Lighting at all exterior doorways required to be maintained at a minimum one foot-
candle. Light fixtures shall be weather and vandal resistant.
e. Lighting circuitry required to show operation during the hours of darkness, not
switched.
38. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide elevations and details of the
new vehicular gates. Vehicular gates shall be constructed of open/see-through material,
such as wrought iron. Gate material shall be approved by the Community Development
Director in coordination with the Police Department.
39. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide defensible landscaping in the
proposed landscape planter at the southeast corner of the site. Thorny vegetation will act
as a barrier against unwanted activity.
Fire:
40. Plans submitted for Building Plan Review shall comply with the California Fire Code as
amended by the City and as frequently amended and in effect at the time of application for
Building Permit. Onsite fire department access will require easement recording prior to
issuance of Rough Grading Permit and shall be reviewed by the Fire Department prior to
approval.
Traffic:
41. TSIP fees shall be paid to the City prior to building permit issuance.
Subdivision:
42. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall reconstruct the existing sidewalk
access ramp at the southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and Esplanade Street per City
Standard Plan 121.
43. Prior to grading permit issuance, all work within the public right of way and public utility
easements will require encroachment permits, including sidewalk and driveway
constructions and utility main and lateral constructions.
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44. Prior to grading permit issuance, all public infrastructures, including street sections,
sidewalk, driveway apron, and utilities shall comply with City of Orange Standard Plans
and Specifications.
45. Prior to certificate of occupancy, utilities serving the development, such as electric, cable
television, street lighting and communication shall be installed underground, completed,
and approved by the appropriate utility provider.
46. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall remove unused driveway approaches
and restore them to full height curb and gutter, including any sidewalk restoration at the
driveway aprons.
47. Prior to grading permit issuance, driveway aprons shall conform to Public Works Standard
Plan 115 for commercial driveways with ADA accessibility.
48. Prior to grading permit issuance, all driveway approaches shall conform to ADA standards
for wheelchair access conforming to Public Works Standard Plans 115 and 116.
49. Prior to certificate of occupancy, sanitary sewer system connecting from the buildings to
public mainline shall be private and maintained by the property owner.
50. Prior to grading permit issuance, 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. The applicant may be required to include Phased Erosion and Sediment Control
Plans, Site Demolition Plan, and Utility Plan as parts of the grading plan.
51. Prior to grading permit issuance, plan preparation and submittals shall be per Development
Services Plan Preparation Guidelines and Checklist, and Checklist for Submittal Packages.
52. Prior to grading permit issuance, a geotechnical report shall accompany the grading plan
review.
53. Prior to grading permit issuance, a Drainage Assessment Letter shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Public Works Department. The Hydrology Study/Report shall
comply with the Orange County Hydrology Manual and Addenda (OCHM). Design Storm
Frequency at a minimum, shall be 10-year storm (25-year in a sump condition), and 100-
year storm event. Proposed improvements shall comply with freeboard requirements per
OCHM and County Local Drainage Manuals.
54. The contractor shall obtain a grading permit from the Public Works Department prior to
start of any site demolition, clearing and grubbing, and grading.
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55. Prior to grading permit issuance, any soil imported or exported shall require a
Transportation Permit from the Public Works Traffic Division.
56. Prior to grading permit issuance, upon submittal of grading plan for plan check, the
applicant shall submit a deposit to cover plan check and inspection services related to
grading activities.
57. Prior to grading permit issuance, the grading plan shall detail all of the locations where
retaining walls will be constructed. Geometric details of retaining walls shall be shown on
the grading plan, including material type, dimensions, backfill, and subdrains. A building
permit is also required for retaining walls over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom
of the footing to the top of the wall prior to construction. Structural details and design
calculations shall be submitted as a separate document and will be reviewed and permitted
by the Public Works Department's Building Division.
58. Prior to grading permit issuance, any grading outside the owner's property boundary shall
require the applicant to either obtain a temporary construction easement or permission by
adjacent property owners in a form suitable to the Public Works Director.
59. Prior to grading permit issuance, trash receptacle locations and details shall be included on
the grading plan. The trash storage area shall be constructed per Public Works Standard
Plan 409.
60. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall show all sewer and storm drain lines
on the grading plan. Other utility lines, such as water lines, may also be shown on the
grading plan for reference.
61. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall show all structural best management
practices (BMPs)for water quality purposes on the grading plan.
62. Water quality features shown on the grading plan shall match the Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP).
63. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall maintain in good condition, all on -site
driveways where heavy-duty trucks would travel.
64. Prior to grading permit issuance, a Certificate of Letter of Line and Grade shall be
submitted to the Public Works construction Inspector demonstrating that the site grading
and pad elevation are completed according to the grading plan.
Trash:
65. Prior to building plan approval/permit issuance, the new trash enclosure shall
accommodate all required forms of recycling (trash/recycling/organics) of solid waste to
comply with City of Orange waste disposal requirements. The trash enclosure design and
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location shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division in coordination with the
Public Works Department, Trash Division.
Water Division:
66. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide a new separate service and
meter for irrigation.
67. Prior to building permit issuance, if the existing 4-inch fire service is being reused, then
the buried single check and by-pass meter will need to be removed and replaced with
straight pipe and an above ground backflow device.
68. All services shall have a lead-free City of Orange Water Division approved backflow
prevention device installed directly behind service within the nearest softscape behind the
sidewalk.
69. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit improvement plans to the
Water Division for review and approval for any new fire hydrants, domestic water services,
fire services, landscape services, and any other proposed improvements or relocations
affecting the public water system facilities.
70. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall be responsible for the installation of
necessary fire hydrants and fire services as approved by the Fire Department and Water
Division.
71. Prior to building permit issuance, the Water Division shall approve the type and location
of landscaping and fire service (backflow prevention) device for proposed City services.
72. Prior to building permit issuance, construction documents shall show that a six-foot
minimum horizontal clearance and a one foot minimum vertical clearance would be
maintained between City water mains, laterals, services, meters, fire hydrants and all other
utilities except sewer. The Water Division shall review and approve the construction
documents.
73. Prior to building permit issuance, construction documents shall show that an eight -foot
minimum clearance is provided between City water mains, laterals, services, meters, fire
hydrants, signs, or trees or other substantial shrubs and plants as required by the Water
Division. The Water Division shall review and approve the construction documents.
74. Prior to building permit issuance, construction documents shall show that permanent signs,
awning, surface water quality management features or other structures are not built over
water mains, laterals, services, meters, or fire hydrants as required by the Water Division.
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75. Prior to building permit issuance for the first phase of work, the applicant shall be
responsible for obtaining approval all of the necessary encroachment permits from affected
agencies for all public water construction work.
76. Prior to approval of a water improvement plan, the applicant shall satisfy all water main
connection, plan check, and inspections charges as determined by the Water Division.
77. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall construct all public and/or private
improvements to the satisfaction of the Water Division. The applicant may be required to
enter into an agreement with the City of Orange, and post security in a form and amount
acceptable to the City Engineer and/or Water Division to ensure construction of said
improvements.
78. Plans submitted during plan check shall show that the water improvement plans are
consistent with the fire suppression plans and or fire master plan. The applicant's
consultant preparing the water improvement plans shall coordinate its plans with the
consultant preparing the fire suppression plans and/or fire master plan so that their designs
concur.
79. Plans submitted during plan check shall show that the minimum separation requirements
are met and that each of the various designer's plan sets match. The applicant's consultant
preparing the improvement and utility plans shall coordinate its plans with the consultants
preparing the landscape, architectural, surface water quality management, fire master
and/or fire suppression plans so that their designs are consistent.
80. At least fourteen calendar days prior to commencing construction, the applicant's civil
engineer shall prepare and provide product material submittals consistent with the water
improvement plans for all proposed public water system facilities to the Water Division
per the City of Orange General Water Construction Notes for review and approval.
81. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall furnish and install individual pressure
regulators on new services where the incoming pressure exceeds eighty -pounds per square
inch.
Water Quality:
82. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a Priority Project WQMP for
review and approval to the Public Works Department that:
a. Prioritizes the use of Low Impact Development principles as follows: preserves
natural features; minimizes runoff and reduces impervious surfaces; and utilizes
infiltration of runoff as the method of pollutant treatment. Infiltration BMPs to be
considered include the use of permeable materials such as concrete and concrete
pavers, infiltration trenches, infiltration planters, and other infiltration BMPs as
applicable,
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b. Incorporates the applicable Site Design, Routine Source, Structural Control and
Low Impact BMPs as defined in the Model Water Quality Management Plan and
Technical Guidance Document,
c. Maintains the hydrologic characteristics of the site by matching time of
concentration, runoff, velocity, volume and hydrograph for a 2-year storm event,
d. Minimizes the potential increase in downstream erosion and avoids downstream
impacts to physical structures, aquatic and riparian habitat,
e. Generally describes the long-term operation and maintenance requirements for
structural and Treatment Control BMPs,
f. Identifies the entity or employees that will be responsible for long-term operation,
maintenance, repair and or replacement of the structural and Treatment Control
BMPs and the training that qualifies them to operate and maintain the BMPs,
g. Describes the mechanism for funding the long-term operation and maintenance of
all structural and Treatment Control BMPs,
h. Includes a copy of the forms to be used in conducting maintenance and inspection
activities,
i. Meets recordkeeping requirements (forms to be kept for 5 years).
j. Includes a copy of the form to be submitted annually by the project owner to the
Public Works Department that certifies that the proj ect's structural and treatment
BMPs are being inspected and maintained in accordance with the proj ect's WQMP.
83. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall demonstrate the following to the Public
Works Department:
a. That all structural and treatment control BMPs described in: the Project WQMP
have been constructed and installed in conformance 'with the` approved plans and
specifications,
b. That the applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMPs described in
the Project WQMP,
C. That an adequate number .of copies of the proj ect' g approved final Project WQMP
are available for the future occupiers.
84. Prior to certificate of occupancy or final signoff by the Public Works Department, the
applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of Public Works, that the preparer of the
WQMP has reviewed the BMP maintenance requirements in Section V of the WQMP with
the responsible person and that a copy of the WQMP has been provided to that person. A
certification letter from the WQMP preparer may be used to satisfy this condition.
85. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall review the approved WQMP and
grading plan to ensure the structure's downspouts or drainage outlet locations are
consistent with those documents. Copies of the building or architectural plans specifically
showing the downspouts and drainage outlets shall be submitted to the Public Works
Department for review.
86. The project applicant shall maintain all structural, treatment and low impact development
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BMPs at the frequency specified in the approved WQMP. Upon transfer of ownership or
management responsibilities for the project site, the applicant shall notify the City of
Orange Public Works Department of the new person(s) or entity responsible for
maintenance of the BMPs.
87. If food preparation occurs at the site, prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall
identify the location of the grease interceptor and provide evidence to the Building Official
that the design meets and is consistent with the City's latest adopted building codes.
88. Prior to City approval of the landscape plans, the applicant shall review the approved
WQMP and ensure the proposed landscape plans are consistent with the project grading
plans. The plans must show the proposed storm water treatment BMPs such as bioretention
planters, drywells, permeable pavers, and any other proposed surface water quality BMPs.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted on June 20, 2022, by the Planning
Commission of the City of Orange by the following vote:
Ayes: Glasgow, Simpson,, and Trapesonian
Noes: Martinez
Absent: Vazquez
Recused: None
David Vazque , Planning Commission Chair
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