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January 3, 2022
Applicant
Gregg Maedo & Associates, Inc.
Attention: Gladys Makabenta
321 North Rampart Street, Suite 101
Orange, CA 92868
Property Owner
Eretz Kern Count Properties, LLC
400 Exchange, Suite 140
Irvine, CA 96202
RE: Notice of Decision - Site Plan Review (Project No. 20-0145) (Ward 5)
Dear Ms. Makabenta:
At the recommendation of the Site Plan Review Committee, the plans for construction of a single story 79,701
square foot skilled nursing facility in the C-2 (Regional Commercial Zone) district located at 114 Coffee Road,
have been reviewed and conditionally approved. This letter provides a list of items requiring your attention.
Staff notes that this approval is contingent on the approval of Zone Change No. 20-0055, which is a proposed
change from C-O (Professional and Administrative Office Zone) to C-2 (Regional Commercial Zone). Additionally,
due to the substantial changes, a new site plan review application and fees were processed on October 8, 2021;
however, the applicant elected to maintain the original Site Plan Review number (20-0145) for their record
keeping.
Once the corrections noted in the attached site plan compliance list have been made, the proposal will meet the
minimum required codes, policies and standards for development as adopted by the Bakersfield City Council.
Specific items have been identified (see attached Site Plan Compliance List) that you need to resolve before you
can obtain a building permit or be allowed occupancy. These items may include changes or additions that need
to be shown on the final building plans, alert you to specific fees, and/or are comments that will help you in
complying with the city’s development standards. Each item will note when it is to be completed and they have
been grouped by department so that you know whom to contact if you have questions.
Your next step is to either apply for necessary building permits to construct your project, or begin your business
activities depending on the request submitted. You must submit final building plans to the Building Division.
The Site Plan Review Committee will review these final plans while building plan check occurs to ensure that you
satisfy the items in the Site Plan Compliance List. Please read them carefully. Failure to satisfy an item may
delay your obtaining a building permit or commencing your project.
After construction of your project but before the City can allow occupancy, the Building Division must inspect
the development to find if it complies with the approved plans, and any other relevant permits and codes. If you
have satisfied all of the requirements, the Building Director will issue a certificate of occupancy; if not, the area
inspector will give you a correction notice. Once you have made all of the corrections, the Building Director can
issue a certificate of occupancy. You may not occupy a development until the Building Director has issued a
certificate of occupancy.
INDEMNIFICATION CONDITION
In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlements, including but not limited to related
environmental approvals related to or arising from this project, the applicant, and/or property owner and/or
subdivider (“Applicant” herein) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its
officers, agents, employees, departments, commissioners and boards (“City ” herein) against any and all liability,
claims, actions, causes of actions or demands whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or
judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this application,
including without limitation any CEQA approval or any related development approvals or conditions whether
imposed by the City, or not, except for City’s sole active negligence or willful misconduct.
This indemnification condition does not prevent the Applicant from challenging any decision by the City related
to this project and the obligations of this condition apply regardless of whether any other permits or
entitlements are issued.
The City will promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding, failing under this condition
within thirty (30) days of actually receiving such claim. The City, in its sole discretion, shall be allowed to choose
the attorney or outside law firm to defend the City at the sole cost and expense of the Applicant and the City is
not obligated to use any law firm or attorney chosen by another entity or party.
REVISIONS TO THE APPROVED PLAN
Any time after site plan approval but before the approval expires, you may submit revisions to the plan. We will
treat these revisions as a new site plan application subject to a new review and required fees. The Planning
Director can only approve minor changes to the original plan without a new application if they are necessary to
meet a condition, mitigation, or result from physical obstacles or other comparable constraints (See Section
17.08.080.c.3 of the Zoning Ordinance).
EXPIRATION OF PLANS
This site plan expires on January 3, 2024 (2 years from the decision date), unless building permits have been
issued, or where the use has commenced on projects not requiring a building permit. The project must be
completed within 5 years from the decision date. If the property is rezoned, site plan approval will expire upon
the effective date for the rezoning unless the use is permitted in the new zone.
The Planning Director may extend the expiration date up to one (1) year if you resubmit new plans for check
against the code requirements in effect at that time and include a written request for the extension. We must
receive this request before
expiration of the project approval. We will not require a fee for this extension
request; however, changes to the plans originally approved for purposes other than code requirements shall be
subject to a new site plan review, including payment of all required fees (See Section 17.08.080.D of the Zoning
Ordinance).
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This site plan review has been found to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) according to Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect
on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because this is a permitted use in the C-2 zone, the
activity qualifies for this categorical exemption. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared and is available for
review at the Planning Division.
APPEAL
Any person may appeal this decision. An appeal is limited to whether or not an adopted development standard,
zoning regulation, mitigation, or policy applied or not applied to the project, was done consistent with the
authority granted by city ordinances or the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The appeal must be in
writing stating the precise basis or issue as noted, must include the appropriate filing fee, and must be filed
within 10 days of the decision date to the City of Bakersfield Planning Commission (c/o Bakersfield Planning
Director, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301). The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on
the appeal and their decision will be final unless their decision is appealed to the City Council.
Site plan approval is based on the statements made in the application and the plans you submitted. Any errors
or omissions on these plans could alter the compliance list and/or void this decision. If you have questions
about any of the items noted in the Site Plan Compliance List, you must speak to the contact person
representing the department requiring that item.
Correspondence will continue to be sent to the applicant on record. Should the applicant change, it is the
property owner’s responsibility to update the contact information with the Planning Division. If you have other
questions regarding general information about the site plan review process, please contact the Planning Division
at (661) 326-3733.
DECISION DATE: January 3, 2022
Sincerely,
Paul Johnson
Planning Director
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CONDITIONS AND ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
The following are specific items that you need to resolve before you can obtain a building permit or be
allowed occupancy. These items include conditions and/or mitigation required by previous site entitlement
approvals (these will be specifically noted), changes or additions that need to be shown on the final building
plans, alert you to specific fees, and other conditions for your project to satisfy the City’s development
standards.
The items listed below will usually need to be shown on the final building plans or completed before a
building permit is issued. As part of the building permit submittal, identify the location of your response by
using the APPLICANT’S RESPONSE line provided directly below the item (example: sheet number, detail, etc.).
A. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - BUILDING (1715 Chester Avenue)
(Staff contact - Oscar Fuentes; 661-326-3676 or OFuentes@bakersfieldcity.us)
1. Prior to review of improvement plans by the City, the developer shall submit a grading plan for
the proposed site to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Building Official
(Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 16.44.010). With the grading plan, if the project is subject
to the provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), a Notice of
Intent (NOI) to comply with the terms of the General Permit to Discharge Storm Water
Associated with Construction Activity (WQ Order No. 99-08-DWQ) must be filed with the State
Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento before the beginning of any construction activity.
Compliance with the general permit requires that a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) be prepared, continuously carried out, and always be available for public inspection
during normal construction hours.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. A grading permit is required prior to final plan approval. The developer shall submit four (4)
copies of grading plans and two (2) copies of the preliminary soils report to the Building Division.
A final soils report shall also be submitted to the Building Division before they can issue a
building permit. Please note that grading plans must be consistent with the final building site
plans and landscaping plans. Building permits will not be issued until the grading permit is
approved by the Building Division, Planning Division (HCP), and Public Works Department.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
3. An approved site utilities plan is required prior to final plan approval.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. Show on the final building plan pedestrian access from the public way and accessible parking.
Private streets are not the public way.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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5. The developer shall include fire resistive wall construction details with the final building plans for
all exterior walls of any building that is within the distance as set forth in Table 602 of the
California Building Code.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. Include with or show on the final building plans information necessary to verify that the project
complies with all accessibility requirements of Title 24 of the California Building Code.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
7. The developer shall obtain all required approvals from the Kern County Environmental Health
Services Department (2700 “M” Street, Bakersfield, CA., 93301; PH 661-862-8700) for any food
handling facility (i.e.: market, delicatessen, café, concession, restaurant) before building permits
can be issued.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
8. Buildings or structures shall require installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system where
required by current California Building Code and City ordinance.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
9. The Building Division will calculate and collect the appropriate school district impact fee at the
time they issue a building permit.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
10. Final Building plans shall show pedestrian access pathways or easements for persons with
disabilities from public rights-of-ways that connect to all accessible buildings, facilities,
elements, and spaces in accordance with the California Building Code. These pedestrian access
ways shall not be parallel to vehicular lanes unless separated by curbs or railings.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
11. Prior to granting occupancy, the Building Division will verify that a water meter serving the
development is in place. Therefore, it is recommended that the developer contact the
applicable water purveyor to inquire about their process for obtaining water service for the
development as soon as possible. To determine who the water purveyor for the development
is, you may contact the City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department (1000 Buena Vista
Road, Bakersfield, CA, phone: 661-326-3715).
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
12. Show on the final building plan, electric vehicle supply equipment to facilitate future installation
as required by the California Green Code.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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B.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - PLANNING (1715 Chester Avenue)
(Staff contact - Wayne Lawson; 661-326-3976 or WLawson@bakersfieldcity.us)
1. The minimum parking required for this project has been computed based on use and shall be as
follows:
Proposed UseSquare FootageParking RatioRequired Parking
2
Skilled nursing facility (155beds)79,701ft½ space per bed78spaces
22
Offices12, 721 ft1 space / 200 ft64 spaces
Required Parking:142 spaces
(Note: 210 parking spaces are shown on the proposed site plan; Staff notes 80 employees are
proposed on the largest shift. By ordinance, compact and tandem spaces cannot be counted
towards meeting minimum parking requirements. For commercial development containing a
multi-tenant pad, any change in use where 50 percent or more of the pad requires additional
parking pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Section 17.58.110, the Planning Director may require
parking commensurate with the new use.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. Minimum parking stall dimensions shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long and shall be designed
according to standards established by the Traffic Engineer. Vehicles may hang over landscape
areas no more than 2-1/2 feet provided required setbacks along street frontages are
maintained, and trees and shrubs are protected from vehicles.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
3. All parking lots, driveways, drive aisles, loading areas, and other vehicular access ways, shall be
paved with concrete, asphaltic concrete, or other paved street surfacing material in accordance
with the Bakersfield Municipal Code (Sections 15.76.020 and 17.58.060.A.).
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. Lighting is required for all parking lots, except residential lots with four units or less (Section
17.58.060.A.). Illumination shall be evenly distributed across the parking area with light fixtures
designed and arranged so that light is directed downward and is reflected away from adjacent
properties and streets. Use of glare shields or baffles may be required for glare reduction or
control of back light. No light poles, standards and fixtures, including bases or pedestals, shall
exceed a height of 40 feet above grade. However, light standards placed less than 50 feet from
residentially zoned or designated property, or from existing residential development, shall not
exceed a height of 15 feet. The final building plans shall include a picture or diagram of the light
fixtures being used and show how light will be directed onto the parking area.
(Note 1: Staff can require additional adjustments to installed lighting after occupancy to resolve
glare or other lighting problems if they negatively affect adjacent properties.)
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(Note 2: Call out the height of the light poles and fixtures on buildings. Fixtures must be in a
sealed box.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. Because parking and/or access is being shared with adjacent properties, the developer shall file
with the Planning Division before any building permits are issued a copy of a recorded map,
CC&Rs, or other instrument that ensures that drive aisles, parking, and access is legally shared in
common with adjoining properties as depicted on the site plan for the life of the project.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. The developer shall include a copy of a final landscape plan with each set of the final building
plans submitted to the Building Division. Building permits will not be issued until the Planning
Division has approved the final landscape plan for consistency with approved site plans and
minimum ordinance standards. Please refer to the landscaping requirements in Chapter 17.61.
Landscape plans shall include, but are not limited to, data on: gallon/box size, spacing, species
(reference approved parking lot tree list), ratio of deciduous vs. evergreen, shade calculations,
ground cover calculations, etc.
(Note 1: At the time a final site inspection is conducted, it is expected that plants will match the
species identified and be installed in the locations consistent with the approved landscape plan.
Changes made without prior approval of the Planning staff may result in the removal and/or
relocation of installed plant materials and delays in obtaining building occupancy.)
(Note 2: No mature landscaping shall be removed without prior approval by the Planning
Director.)
(Note 3: Upon approval of the final landscape plan, a digital copy shall be submitted to the
Planning staff contact listed above.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
7. A solid masonry wall shall be constructed adjacent to residentially zoned and/or designated
property. This wall must be shown on the final building plans and shall be constructed a
minimum height of 6 feet as measured from the highest adjacent finished property grade. If the
parking lot, including drive aisles, delivery areas, loading and unloading areas are within 10 feet
of residentially zoned property, a 7-foot-wide landscape strip that includes landscaping
consistent with Chapter 17.61 shall be installed between the wall and parking/drive areas.
(Note: In the building plan set, include an elevation that shows the required information to the
site plan and grading plan. Only fencing that allows view of the landscaping beyond it are
allowed within the 15-ft street frontage planter.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
8. Evidence is required to determine that your parcel was legally created. Please provide a copy of
a parcel map, tract map, or certificate of compliance.
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(Note: An Assessor’s map is not acceptable since it is only for tax purposes and does not verify
legal parcel status. If a map is not available, a copy of a deed that includes the parcel’s current
legal description dated March 4, 1972, or earlier is acceptable; however, you may be required to
apply for a Certificate of Compliance before a building permit can be issued. If you need
additional information, please contact the Public Works Department at 661-326-3566 regarding
this application.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
9. Street addresses for the project shall be designated by staff. These numbers will be the only
addresses assigned by the city unless you wish to have a different address program. Internal
building unit addresses will be only by suite number and will be the responsibility of the owner
or developer to assign to each tenant. Please contact Karl Davisson at 661-326-3594 for further
information.
(Note: It is recommended that you assign suite numbers beginning with 100, 200, 300 etc.
instead of an alphabetic character. If in the future a tenant space were split, you would then be
able to assign a suite number between the existing numbers, which would keep your suites in
numerical order. Keeping an orderly numbering system will make it easier for customers,
emergency personnel, and mail delivery to find the business.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
10. Business identification signs are neither considered nor approved under this review (e.g., wall,
monument, pylon, etc.). A separate sign permit reviewed by the Planning and Building Divisions
and issued by the Building Division, is required for all new signs, including future use and
construction signs.
(Note: Signs must comply with the Sign Ordinance; Chapter 17.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code. Review this Chapter as part of due diligence.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
11. The following conditions are required as part of a grading permit:
a. Habitat Conservation fees shall be required for this project and will be calculated based
on the fee in effect at the time we issue an urban development permit (includes grading
plan approvals) as defined in the Implementation/Management Agreement (Section
2.21) for the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. Upon payment of the
fee, the applicant will receive acknowledgment of compliance with Metropolitan
Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (Implementation/Management Agreement
Section 3.1.4). This fee is currently $2,145 per gross acres, payable to the City of
Bakersfield (submit to the Planning Division). This fee must be paid before any grading
or other site disturbance occurs.
Forms and instructions are available at the Planning Division or on the city’s web site at
www.bakersfieldcity.us(go to Development Services Department).
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The current Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP) expires in year
2023. Projects may be issued an urban development permit, grading plan approval, or
building permit and pay fees prior to the 2023 expiration date under the current
MBHCP. As determined by the City of Bakersfield, only projects ready to be issued an
urban development permit, grading plan approval or building permit before the 2023
expiration date will be eligible to pay fees under the current MBHCP. Early payment or
pre-payment of MBHCP fees shall not be allowed. The ability of the City to issue urban
development permits is governed by the terms of the MBHCP. Urban development
permits issued after the 2023 expiration date may be subject to a new or revised Habitat
Conservation Plan, if approved, or be required to comply directly with requests of the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
b. Burrowing Owl Notification: The burrowing owl is a migratory bird species protected by
international treaty under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703-
711). The MBTA makes it unlawful to take, possess, buy, sell, purchase, or barter any
migratory bird listed in 50 C.F.R. Part 10 including feathers or other parts, nests, eggs, or
products, except as allowed by implementing regulations (50 C.F.R. 21). Sections 3503,
3503.5, and 3800 of the California Fish and Game Code prohibit the taking, possession,
or destruction of birds, their nests or eggs. To avoid violation of the provisions of these
laws generally requires that project related disturbance at active nesting territories be
reduced or eliminated during critical phases of the nesting cycle (March 1- August 15,
annually). Disturbance that causes nest abandonment and/or loss of reproductive effort
(e.g., killing or abandonment of eggs or young) may be considered “taking” and is
potentially punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.
c. Prior to ground disturbance, the developer shall have a California Department of Fish
and Wildlife approved MBHCP biologist survey the location for kit fox, and comply with
the provisions of the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan. Survey
protocol shall be recommended by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Developer shall be subject to the mitigation measures recommended by the biologist.
Copies of the survey shall be provided to the Development Services Department,
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to
ground disturbance.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
12. A Park Development and Improvement Fee shall be paid at the time of the building permit being
issued for each independent residential unit. We will base the fee at the rate in effect at the
time the permit is issued.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
13. Rooftop areas of commercial buildings (e.g., office, retail, restaurant, assembly, hotel, hospital,
church, school), and industrial buildings adjacent to residentially zoned properties, shall be
completely screened by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height
of the highest equipment, unfinished structural element or unfinished architectural feature of
the building.
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APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
14. Refuse collection bin enclosures and container areas are subject to all required structural
setback from street frontages, and shall not reduce any parking, loading or landscaping areas as
required by the Zoning Ordinance.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
15. In the event a previously undocumented oil/gas well is uncovered or discovered on the project,
the developer is responsible to contact the California Geologic Energy Management Division
(CalGEM). The developer is responsible for any remedial operations on the well required by
CalGEM. The developer shall also be subject to provisions of BMC Section 15.66.080.B.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
16. The developer shall meet all regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
(Regulation VIII) concerning dust suppression during construction of the project. Methods
include, but are not limited to; use of water or chemical stabilizer/suppressants to control dust
emission from disturbed area, stock piles, and access ways; covering or wetting materials that
are transported off-site; limit construction-related speed to 15 mph on all unpaved
areas/washing of construction vehicles before they enter public streets to minimize
carryout/track out; and cease grading and earth moving during periods of high winds (20 mph or
more).
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
17. Prior to receiving final building or site occupancy, you must contact the Planning Division (staff
contact noted above) for final inspection and approval of the landscaping, parking lot, lighting
and other related site improvements. Inspections will not be conducted until all required items
have been installed. Any deviations from the approved plans without prior approval from the
Planning Division may result in reconstruction and delays in obtaining a building or site
occupancy.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL PLANNING COMMENTS
19. This project must comply with conditions of approval and mitigation measures set forth in Zone
Change No. 20-0055.
C. FIRE DEPARTMENT (2101 H Street)
(Staff contact - Ernie Medina; 661-326-3682 or EMedina@bakersfieldfire.us)
1. Show on the final building plans the following items:
a. All fire lanes. Any modifications shall be approved by the Fire Department. Fire lane
identification signs shall be installed every 100 feet with red curbing when curbing is
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required. All work shall be completed before occupancy of any building or portion of
any building is allowed.
b. All fire hydrants, both offsite (nearest to site) and on-site. Include flow data on all
hydrants.Hydrants shall be in good working condition and are subject to testing for
verification. Fire flow requirements must be met prior to construction commencing on
the project site. Please provide two (2) sets of the water plans stamped by a licensed
Registered Civil Engineer to the Fire Department and two (2) sets to the Water
Resources Department (1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA. 93311; 661-326-3715).
(Note: Show: 1) distance to the nearest hydrant; and 2) distance from that hydrant to
the farthest point of the project site.)
c. All fire sprinkler and/or stand pipe systems, fire alarms and commercial hood systems.
These suppression systems require review and permits by the Fire Department. The Fire
Department will issue guidelines for these various items as they may apply to this
project.
d. Project address, including suite number if applicable. If the project is within a shopping
or business center, note the name and address of the center.
e. Name and phone number of the appropriate contact person.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. The developer must pay required fees to and request an inspection from the Water Resources
Department (1000 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA, phone: 661-326-3715) for any
underground sprinkler feeds at least 2 full business days before they are buried. The Prevention
Services Division (2101 H Street, Bakersfield CA, Ph. 661/326-3979) must complete all on-site
inspections of fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems before any building is occupied.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
3. Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection are required to be
installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of
construction.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire
department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt,
concrete or other driving surface approved by the fire chief. Must be capable of supporting the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced with the
first lift of asphalt as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. All access (Permanent and
temporary) to and around any building under construction must be a least 20 feet wide (26 feet
wide where building height exceeds 30 feet), with an overhead clearance of 13 feet 6 inches,
and contain no obstruction. The fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 150 feet of all
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portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. Turning Radius: The minimum turning radius shall be thirty-seven feet.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet and a minimum vertical clearance of thirteen (13) feet
six (6) inches is required when the gate is at full open position. Where there is more than one
gate and two or more driveways separated by islands, a minimum horizontal clearance of fifteen
(15) feet for each driveway and a minimum vertical clearance of thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches
is required when gates are at full open position. Horizontal distance shall be measured
perpendicular to the direction of travel on the driveway. Vertical distance shall be measured
from the highest elevation of the driveway to the lowest overhead obstruction.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
7. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel
for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.
All new construction of access gates shall be equipped with an automatic opening device which
is activated through the wireless activation system utilized on City of Bakersfield owned vehicles
for traffic preemption. Installation and maintenance of the wireless activation system on access
gate(s) shall be completed by the gate owner. The gate opening device shall have a disconnect
feature for manual operation of the gate when the power fails.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
8. The developer shall submit two (2) sets of plans for permits and approvals from the Fire
Department for fuel tanks or related facilities before they are installed on the site. Please
contact the Prevention Services Division at 661-326-3979 for further information.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
9. If you handle hazardous materials or hazardous waste on the site, the Prevention Services
Division may require a hazardous material management and/or risk management plan before
you can begin operations. Please contact them at 661-326-3979 for further information.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
10. If you store hazardous materials on the site in either an underground or a permanent
aboveground storage tank, a permit from the Prevention Services Division is required to install
and operate these tanks. The Prevention Services Division may also require a Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasure Plan for storage of petroleum products above ground in quantities
of 1,320 gallons or more. Please contact them at 661-326-3979 for further information.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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11. All projects must comply with the current California Fire Code and current City of Bakersfield
Municipal Code.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
D.WATER RESOURCES (1000 Buena Vista Road)
(Staff contact -Ivan C. Rodriguez; 661-326-3715 or ICastaneda@bakersfieldcity.us)
1.Developer shall submit two (2) sets of utility plans signed by a California Registered Civil
Engineer to the Water Resources Department showing all offsite and onsite improvements,
including connections to the existing water main and underground fire waterlines and related
apparatuses. Include any existing nearby on or off-site hydrants on the plans. Plans shall be
submitted along with applicable plan check fees and any other associated fees per the current
fee schedule. Plans shall comply with current City Standards and Specifications, California Fire
Code, and City of Bakersfield Municipal Code. City Standards and Specifications and the current
Fee Schedule are available for download from the City’s website at
www.bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/water_resources/fees.htm
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. The Contractor responsible for construction of waterlines and appurtenances within the City’s
right of way or easement, shall have an active Class “A” or “C-34” License from the State of
California.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
3. Developer shall complete and submit to the Water Resources Department the Application for
Water Service. The application is available for download from the City’s website at
www.bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/water_resources.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. Developer shall submit to the Water Resources Department the Contractor’s itemized construct
cost for all off-site water improvements within the City’s right of way or easement. Inspection
fees are calculated as five percent (5%) of the approved Contractor’s water construction cost.
The construction costs are subject to review and approval by the Water Resources Department.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. Developer shall pay the required domestic inspection fees and request an inspection from the
California Water Company at least two (2) full business days before permanent construction
within the City’s right of way or easement. The California Water Company may be contacted at
661-837-7200.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. Developer shall pay the required Water Resources Fire Service Inspection Fees and submit an
Inspection Request Form for any underground fire waterlines and their apparatuses at least two
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(2) full business days before permanent construction. The form is available for download from
the City’s website at www.bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/water_resources/fees.htm
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
E.PUBLIC WORKS -ENGINEERING (1501 Truxtun Avenue)
Staff contact - Susanna Kormendi; 661-326-3997 or skormendi@bakersfieldcity.us)
1. The developer shall install streetlights along Stockdale Highway and Coffee Road. The developer
shall be responsible for providing the labor and materials necessary to energize all newly
installed streetlights before occupancy of the building or site. These improvements shall be
shown on the final building plans submitted to the Building Division before any building permits
will be issued. Contact the Public Works Department at 661-326-3584 for street light location
and street light number.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. The developer shall install new connection(s) to the public sewer system. This connection shall
be shown on the final building plans submitted to the Building Division before any building
permits will be issued.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
3. Show on the final building plans all existing connection(s) to the public sewer system.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. All on-site areas required to be paved (i.e., parking lots, access drives, loading areas, etc.) shall
consist of concrete, asphaltic concrete (Type B. A. C.) or other paved street material approved by
the City Engineer. Pavement shall be a minimum thickness of 2 inches over 3 inches of approved
base material (i.e., Class II A. B.) if concrete is used, it shall be a minimum thickness of 4 inches
per Municipal Code Section 17.58.060.A. This paving standard shall be noted on the final
building plans submitted to the Building Division before any building permits will be issued.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. If a grading plan is required by the Building Division, building permits will not be issued until the
grading plan is approved by both the Public Works Department and the Building Division.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. All storm water generated on the project site, including the street frontage shall be retained
onsite unless otherwise allowed by the Public Works Department (please contact the Public
Works Department – Subdivisions at 661-326-3576). If any project runoff is allowed to drain to
an existing city-maintained sump, a note shall be placed on the grading plan “Prior to Notice of
Completion, the entire storm drain system, including the sump, shall be inspected and fully
cleaned to the satisfaction of the Water Resources Department.”
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APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
7. If the project generates industrial waste, it shall be subject to the requirements of the Industrial
Waste Ordinance. An industrial waste permit must be obtained from the Public Works
Department before issuance of the building permit. To find out what type of waste is
considered industrial, please contact the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent at 661-326-
3249.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
8. Before any building or site can be occupied, the developer must reconstruct or repair
substandard off-site street improvements that front the site to adopted city standards as
directed by the City Engineer. Please call the Construction Superintendent at 661-326-3049 to
schedule a site inspection to find out what improvements may be required prior to submitting a
grading plan. Any off-site/frontage improvements or repairs required during the site inspection
shall be shown on the grading plan.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
9. A street permit from the Public Works Department shall be obtained before any work can be
done within the public right-of-way (streets, alleys, easements). Please include a copy of this
site plan review decision to the department at the time you apply for this permit.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
10. A sewer connection fee shall be paid at the time a building permit is issued. We will base this
fee at the rate in effect at the time a building permit is issued.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
11. If the project is subject to the provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES), a “Notice of Intent” (NOI) to comply with the terms of the General Permit to Discharge
Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (SWRCB Order No. 2009-009-DWQ as
amended by Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ) must be filed with the State
Water Resources Control Board in Sacramento before the beginning of any construction activity.
Compliance with the general permit required that a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) be prepared, continuously carried out, and always be available for public inspection
during normal construction hours.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
12. Prior to the issuance of each building permit, or if no building permit is required, the first
required City approval prior to construction, the developer/owner shall pay a Transportation
Impact Fee (TIF) for regional facilities. This fee will be based on the rate in effect at the time the
applicable approval is issued or in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, as applicable. The
Public Works Department will calculate an estimate of the total fee upon submittal of
construction plans for the project.
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APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
13. The developer shall form a new Maintenance District. Undeveloped parcels within an existing
Maintenance District are required to update Maintenance District documents. Updated
documents, including Proposition 218 Ballot and Covenant, shall be signed and notarized. If
there are questions, contact If there are questions, contact Louis Rodriguez at 661-326-3571.
(Note: If already within a maintenance district, may need to update the maintenance district
form.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
14. The developer shall install a full-sized manhole in each sewer line except residential
development before it connects to the sewer main. This manhole is to be located within the
property being developed and must be easily accessible by City workers.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
15. This project may be located within a Planned Sewer Area. Please contact the Public Works
Department – Subdivisions at 661-326-3576 to determine what fees may apply.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
16. This project may be located within a Planned Drainage Area. Please contact the Public Works
Department – Subdivisions at 661-326-3576 to determine what fees may apply.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
17. This project may be subject to Bridge and Major Thoroughfare fees. Please contact the Public
Works Department – Subdivisions at 661-326-3576 to determine what fees may apply.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
F.PUBLIC WORKS -TRAFFIC (1501 Truxtun Avenue)
(Staff contact - Susanna Kormendi; 661-326-3997 or skormendi@bakersfieldcity.us)
1. Street return type approaches, if used, shall have 20-foot minimum radius returns with a 25-foot
throat width. All dimensions shall be shown on the final building plans.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. Two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum width of 24 feet. If perpendicular (90º) parking spaces
are proposed where a vehicle must back into these aisles, the minimum aisle width shall be 25
feet. All drive aisle dimension shall be shown on the final building plans.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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3. Show the typical parking stall dimension on the final building plans (minimum stall size is 9 feet x
18 feet and shall be designed according to standards established by the Traffic Engineer).
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4. Walls, fences, or trash enclosures within 10 feet of a sidewalk at an alley or driveway shall not
exceed 3 feet in height above the curb flow line. You must either revise the circulation design or
show on the final building plans that the maximum fence/wall height will not exceed three feet.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. The developer shall dedicate any sidewalk extending out of the right of way to the City of
Bakersfield for the pedestrian way along all arterial streets. This must be conducted with a
separate instrument or final map.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
G. PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE (4101 Truxtun Avenue)
(Staff Contact - Jesus Carrera; 661-326-3114 or jcarrera@bakersfieldcity.us)
1. You must contact the staff person noted above before building permits can be issued or work
begins on the property to establish the level and type of service necessary for the collection of
refuse and/or recycled materials. Collection locations must provide enough containment area
for the refuse that is generated without violating required zoning or setback restrictions (see
Planning Division conditions). Levels of service are based on how often collection occurs as
follows:
Cart service -- 1 cubic yard/week or less 1 time per week
Front loader bin services -- 1 cubic yard/week - 12 cubic yards/day
Roll-off compactor service -- More than 12 cubic yards/day
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
2. Show on the final building plans refuse/recycle bin enclosures. Each enclosure shall be designed
according to adopted city standard (Detail # ST-27 and ST-28), at the size checked below .
Before occupancy of the building or site is allowed, 8, 3-cubic yard front loading type
refuse/recycle bin(s) shall be placed within the required enclosure(s).
____________6' deep x 8' wide (1 bin) ____________8' deep x 15' wide (3 bins)
____________8' deep x 10' wide (2 bins) two, 8' deep x 20' wide (4 bins)
____________8' deep x 10' wide; on skids for direct stab only (1-6 yard recycling bin)
(Note: All measurements above are curb-to-curb dimensions inside the enclosure. If both
refuse and recycling containers are to be combined in the same enclosure area, this area must
be expanded in size to accommodate multiple containers/bins - contact the staff person above
for the appropriate enclosure size.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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3. Examples of enclosure styles can be found on (Detail # ST-32).
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
4.Optional Item: Show on the final building plans onecompactor roll-off bin location(s), designed
according to adopted City standards (Detail # ST-30 and ST-31). Please contact staff for
additional information on compactor requirements and placement.
(Note: Even with the use of a compactor, the facility will still need to provide bins for recycling
and organic materials.)
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
5. Facilities that require infectious waste services shall obtain approval for separate infectious
waste storage areas from the Kern County Health Department. In no instances shall the refuse
bin area be used for infectious waste containment purposes.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
6. Facilities that require grease containment must provide a storage location that is separate from
the refuse bin location. This shall be shown on the final building plans. If a grease interceptor is
to be used instead of a grease containment bin, the plans must still show the location of an
adequately sized enclosure should a grease containment bin be required at a future date. The
grease containment bin shall not share the same enclosure as the refuse/recyclable/organic bin
enclosure.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
7. Facilities with existing refuse service must improve the service location area(s) according to
adopted City standards (Detail # ST-27 and ST-28). These improvements shall be clearly shown
on the final building plans.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
8. If utilities are incorporated into the enclosure design, they shall not interfere with space
provided for refuse bins and must provide sufficient protection measures to guard the utilities
from damage.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
9. Enclosures shall not be located in an area that would cause refuse trucks to interfere with drive
thru traffic flow entering or exiting the site, drive thru lanes, etc.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
10. Businesses are required to have sufficient capacity of refuse/recycling/organic material storage
to go without service for 1 day (Sunday). At any time, refuse/recycling/organic services become
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an issue, businesses shall construct a second refuse enclosure to meet the demand. The second
enclosure shall be approved by the City prior to construction.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
11. Revise the site plan to make the trash enclosure accessible to the refuse truck. City trucks may
not drive down dead-end corridors, nor back-up long distances; therefore, a turn-around area
shall be provided.
APPLICANT’S RESPONSE:__________________________________________________________
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BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
114 COFFEE ROAD,
CARE CENTER
STOCKDALE TRANSITIONAL
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
114 COFFEE ROAD,
CARE CENTER
STOCKDALE TRANSITIONAL
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
114 COFFEE ROAD,
CARE CENTER
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