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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2023 AGENDA: 5.b.
TO: Chair Bashirtash and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Paul Johnson, Planning Director
DATE: September 15, 2023
FILE: Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 (Phased)
WARD: 3
STAFF PLANNER: Courtney Camps, Associate Planner
REQUEST: A proposed vesting tentative tract map to subdivide 95.21 acres into 299 single-family
residential lots, 9 landscape lots, 1 sump lot, and 1 existing drainage basin in the R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
and R-1-HD (One Family Dwelling – Hillside Development) zones, including a request for alternate lot and
street design, and to waive mineral rights signatures pursuant to BMC 16.20.060 A.1.
APPLICANT: OWNER:
McIntosh and Associates Vista Montaire, LLC
P.O. Box 21687 532 Camino Mercado
Bakersfield, CA 93390 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
PROJECT LOCATION: Northeast corner of Paladino Drive and Masterson Street in northeast Bakersfield
APN: 386-050-62
PROJECT SIZE: 95.21 acres CEQA: Section 15162 (MND)
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LR (Low Density Residential)
EXISTING ZONE CLASSIFICATION: R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-1-HD (One Family Dwelling – Hillside
Development)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution and suggested findings APPROVING Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 7431 (Phased) with conditions.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The project site is vacant land. Surrounding properties are primarily developed
as: north – 10-acre future City Park, vacant land, and single family residential; east - vacant land and single
family residential; south – Cal Water Booster Pump and vacant land; and west - vacant land and single
family residences.
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BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE:
• August 24, 1977 - This site was annexed into the City as part of a larger annexation (Annexation
240, Rio Bravo Annexation) (Ordinance No. 2370).
• March 26, 2003 - City Council approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 6137 on an appeal by
the Sierra Club (appeal denied). VTTM 6137 consists of 316 single-family lots and various open space
lots. It should be noted that VTTM 6137 contained one large lot that was intended to be further
subdivided for single family development with a separate tentative map. VTTM 7431 is the
proposed subdivision of that lot (Resolution No. 055-03).
• August 6, 2020 - Planning Commission approved TPM 12334 to subdivide 596 acres into two parcels
for future single family residential development. The two parcels consisted of one parcel containing
the land area of VTTM 7431 and the second parcel consisted of the remaining unrecorded portion
of VTTM 6137. This created a separate legal lot to facilitate the tentative map application for VTTM
7431 (Resolution No. 43-20)
• July 19, 2023 - The application for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 was deemed complete.
PROJECT ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a vesting tentative tract to subdivide 95.21 acres into 299 single-family
residential lots, 9 landscape lots, 1 sump lot, and 1 existing drainage basin. The residential lots range in
size from 6,572 square feet to 35, 497 square feet, and the typical lot size is approximately 60 feet wide
by 110 feet deep (6,600 square feet). The net density is 4.77 units per net acre which is consistent with
the LR designation of the project site of less than or equal to 7.26 dwelling units per net acre.
Circulation. Access to this subdivision would be from Paladino Drive (collector street) on the subdivision's
south boundary, Masterson Street (arterial street) to the west, and Grand Canyon Drive (collector street)
to the north. Along the northeast boundary Marquis Drive (local street) is proposed to be extended
through this subdivision to provide circulation within the neighborhood.
Park Land. The City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department provides park and recreational
services to the project site. The nearest existing City park is City in the Hills Park located approximately
one mile south of the project site. In 2007, the City acquired 10-acres along this subdivision’s north
boundary for a future park. The park land requirement for VTTM 7431 is not addressed in the 2007
agreement (Agreement No. 07-413); therefore, staff recommends payment of in-lieu fees to satisfy the
park land requirement of Bakersfield Municipal Code (“BMC”) Chapter 15.80 (Condition No. 15).
Geohazard (Alquist-Priolo Seismic) Areas
There are two separate but known Alquist-Priolo (Seismic) zones located on the western side of VTTM
7431. Each zone traverses in a northwest to southeast direction. State law requires these zones be
investigated by a specific geological report prepared by a qualified geologic professional. Soils
Engineering, Inc. conducted a Geological Investigation and recommended the following two items that
have been incorporated as conditions of approval/mitigation measures (Condition No. 33 and 34):
1. Require a 50-foot setback from the identified fault locations for structures of human occupancy.
2. If structures for human occupancy are proposed for other areas within the fault zones and outside
the areas studied by this report, additional geological investigation needs to be conducted.
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The applicant designed the lot layout to comply with the 50-foot structure setback. Each of these
residential lots subject to the seismic zone are over-sized to accommodate a development envelope to
meet zoning setbacks. Nonetheless, staff recommends that the subdivider record a covenant on these
lots to disclose to the property owner habitable structures are prohibited within the seismic zones
(Condition No. 30).
Mineral Rights. The applicant is requesting the Planning Commission approve waiver of mineral rights
signatures on the final map pursuant to BMC 16.20.060 A.1. as the party’s right of surface entry has been
waived by recorded document prior to recordation of any final map. Staff has received evidence of surface
waiver; therefore, the final map shall have a statement indicating the mineral owner’s name and nature
of his or her interest. Nonetheless, should ownership change, staff is recommending a condition of
approval requiring that prior to recordation of the first final map, the subdivider shall provide evidence
verifying surface waiver from mineral interests otherwise the subdivider must return for a public hearing
for a revised tentative map before the Planning Commission in accordance with BMC Section
16.20.060. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve waiver of these signatures on the final
map, subject to the condition (Condition No. 27).
The applicant submitted a letter stating that the California Department of Conservation’s Division of
Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) stated that the project site is beyond their administrative
boundaries of any oil or gas fields. There are no known wells on the property and no known active
operators of record. If a well is uncovered, the subdivider must consult with CalGEM regarding proper
abandonment of the well, in accordance with the municipal code (Condition No. 26).
Consistency/Deviation from Design Standards. The applicant requested five (5) deviations from City
standards as listed below in Table A. Except as otherwise described in this staff report, the proposed
project, subject to the conditions of approval, complies with the ordinances and policies of the City of
Bakersfield.
Table A. Deviation Requests
REQUEST APPLICANT’S
REASON/JUSTIFICATION
STAFF COMMENT/
RECOMMENDATION
1) Double frontage lots for
Phase 1 Lots 16-40
Phase 2 Lots 14-18, 45-55
Phase 3 Lots 15-31
Phase 4 Lots 5-18
Common lot and street
layouts throughout the
City utilize this lot and
street layout.
Proposed double frontage lots are
reasonable due to such controlling
factors as traffic, safety, appearance
and setback. The request for
modification is consistent with
subdivision design features - APPROVE
2) Reversed corner lots for
Phase 2 Lots 11, 12, 29, 30, 32,
33, 34, 44, 45, 55, 57, 61, 67,
68, 74 & 83
Phase 3 Lots 1, 2, 12 &14
Phase 4 Lots 48, 49, 50 & 56
Unique shape and
dimensions of property
limit ability to adhere
strictly to City standard.
Proposed configuration of the lots will
allow for best usage of the property
with uniform lot size - APPROVE
3) Block Length to exceed
1,000 feet on Black Opal
Avenue between Goldstone
Street and Chalcedony Avenue
for Phases 1 & 3.
Development of the
subdivision is restricted by
the existing tract
boundary and future road
alignments.
Proposed block length is 1,032 feet.
This has been reviewed by Public Works
and Fire Department with no objection
- APPROVE
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4) Walls along side yards
adjacent to Collector or
Arterial Streets for Phase 2
Lots 42, 43, 55 & 57
Development of the
subdivision is restricted by
the existing tract
boundary and future road
alignments.
This has been reviewed by the Public
Works Department with no objection -
APPROVE
5) Reduction to 460 foot
radius on Fossil Creek Drive
(local street)
Development of the
subdivision is restricted by
the existing tract
boundary and future road
alignments.
This has been reviewed by the Fire
Department with no objection -
APPROVE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND DETERMINATION:
Based upon an initial study, Staff determined the proposed project, with mitigation, would not have a
significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) was prepared
for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The MND was
circulated for public and agency review from August 7, 2023 to September 5, 2023. The following special
studies were submitted: biological resources, cultural resources, air quality analysis, seismic and
geohazard resources. No comments related to the proposed MND were received by staff.
Environmental Conclusion. The State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Bakersfield’s CEQA Implementation
Procedures have been followed in the evaluation of the environmental effects of this project. With
mitigation, significant environmental impacts were not identified for the proposed project.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Public notice for the proposed project and environmental determination was advertised in The Bakersfield
Californian and posted on the bulletin board in the City of Bakersfield Development Services Building,
1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California. All property owners within 300 feet of the project site were
notified by United States Postal Service mail regarding this public hearing in accordance with city
ordinance and state law. Signs are required as part of the public notification process and must be posted
between 20 to 60 days before the public hearing date. Photographs of the posted signage and the
Declaration of Posting Public Hearing Notice signed by the applicant are on file at the Planning Division.
Comments Received. One comment was received from a property owner in the nearby Vista Montaire
community. The commenter states that when they were being sold their home, no mention of this tract
[VTTM 7431] was made. As such, the builder constructed a black aluminum see through fence that
maximizes the views of Grand Canyon, Paladino and Masterson; a selling point for the home. Now that
the home will no longer have the view that was paid for, nor privacy from the new homes and traffic, the
builder, at their own expense, should install a cinderblock fence with see through fencing on top along
Grand Canyon Avenue to no obstruct the entire views. The commenter stated that it seems unfair that
they paid for a view that the builder knew was not going to last. A copy of the letter is attached.
In response, Staff recommended the commenter contact their original developer/seller.
CONCLUSIONS:
Consistency with General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The proposal is consistent with land use goals and
policies as contained in the General Plan, which provides for accommodations of new development which
channels land uses in a phased, orderly manner and is coordinated with the provision of infrastructure
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and public improvements (Goal No. 4); and encourages continuity of existing development and allows
incremental expansion of infrastructure (Policy No. 79). Additionally, the proposed project is consistent
with the Zoning Ordinance and any future development onsite will be required to comply with all
applicable regulations and design standards as identified in the Zoning Ordinance.
Recommendation. Staff finds that the applicable provisions of CEQA have been complied with, and the
proposal is compatible with the existing land use designation and land uses in the surrounding area. Staff
finds the proposed subdivision is reasonable and the request to waive mineral rights is consistent with
BMC Section 16.20.060 A.1. Based on information in the record, Staff recommends your Commission
adopt the Resolution and findings APPROVING Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 as outlined in this staff
report subject to the recommended conditions.
ATTACHMENTS:
Map Set
• Aerial
• Zone Classification
• General Plan Designation
• VTTM 6137, 7431 and TPM 12334 Overlay
• Geologic Map
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 (Phased)
Mitigated Negative Declaration with Attachments
Public Comments
Planning Commission Draft Resolution
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ATTACHMENT A DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. ________ RESOLUTION OF THE BAKERSFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 7431 (PHASED) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PALADINO DRIVE AND
MASTERSON STREET.
WHEREAS, McIntosh and Associates representing Vista Montaire, LLC (property
owner), filed an application with the City of Bakersfield Planning Department requesting a
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 (Phased) (the “Project”), consisting of 299 lots on 95.21 acres
for single family residential development, as shown on attached Exhibit “C”, located at the
northeast corner of Paladino Drive and Masterson Street as shown on attached Exhibit “B”; and
WHEREAS, the application was deemed complete on July 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, an initial study was conducted that determined the Project would not
have a significant effect on the environment, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Commission, did set, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield,
California, as the time and place for a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Project, and notice of the
public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to CEQA and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning
Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Planning Department (1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, California) is the custodian of all documents and other materials upon which the
environmental determination is based; and WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report, environmental review, and special
studies (if any), and evidence received both in writing and by verbal testimony at the above
referenced public hearing support the following findings:
1. All required public notices have been given. Hearing notices regarding the
Project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the Project area and
published in the Bakersfield Californian, a local newspaper of general
circulation, 20 days prior to the hearing.
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2. Staff determined that the proposed activity is a project, and an initial study was prepared for the project Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 (Phased) and
a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and duly noticed for a public review between August 7, 2023 and September 5, 2023.
3. A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project is the appropriate
environmental document to accompany its approval. In accordance with
the State CEQA Guidelines, staff prepared an initial study and indicated that
because mitigation measures relating to cultural resources, seismic,
geohazard resources and traffic have been incorporated into the Project, the
Project will have a less than significant impact on the physical environment.
4. Urban services are available for the proposed development. The Project is
within an area to be served by all necessary utilities and waste disposal
systems. Improvements proposed as part of the Project will deliver utilities to
the individual lots or parcels to be created.
5. The application, together with the provisions for its design and improvement,
is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan. (Subdivision Map
Act Section 66473.5) The proposed density and intensity of development are
consistent with the LR (Low Density Residential) land use classification on the
property. Proposed road improvements are consistent with the Circulation
Element. The overall design of the project, as conditioned, is consistent with
the goals and policies of all elements of the General Plan.
6. Mineral right owners' signatures may be waived on the final map pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 16.20.060 A.1. The applicant has provided
evidence with the Project application that it is appropriate to waive mineral right owners’ signatures because in accordance with BMC Section 16.20.060
A.1., the party’s right of surface entry has been by recorded document prior to recordation of any final map.
7. In accordance with BMC 16.28.170 H, Paladino Drive, Grand Canyon Drive
and Masterson Street function as major streets as shown on the Project,
therefore the abutting double frontage lots are reasonable due to
controlling factors as traffic, safety, appearance, and setback, and are
approved with construction of a 6-foot-high masonry wall separating the
residential lots and the major streets.
8. The conditions of approval are necessary for orderly development and to provide for the public health, welfare, and safety.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is hereby approved.
3. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 is hereby approved with conditions of approval
and mitigation measures shown on Exhibit “A”.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
September 21, 2023, on a motion by Commissioner _____and seconded by Commissioner
______, by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
Zachary Bashirtash, CHAIR
City of Bakersfield Planning Commission Exhibits (attached):
Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval Exhibit A-1: Geohazard – Plate 2A
Exhibit B: Location Map Exhibit C: Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7431 (Phased)
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EXHIBIT “A” VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 7431
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
NOTE to Subdivider/Applicant: It is important that you review and comply with requirements and deadlines listed in the “FOR YOUR INFORMATION” packet that is
provided separately. This packet contains existing ordinance requirements, policies, and departmental operating procedures as they may apply to this subdivision.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. In a letter dated June 22, 2023, the applicant requested deviations from the following ordinance and policy requirements:
1.1. Title 16.28.170.H – Request Double frontage lots as follows: Lots 16-40 of Phase 1, Lots 53-55 of Phase 2, Lots 15-31 of Phase 3 & Lots 5-18 of Phase 4.
Recommendation: APPROVE 1.2. Title 16.28.170.I – Request walls along side yards adjacent to Arterial Streets as
follows: Lots 42, 43, 55 & 57 of Phase 2. Recommendation: APPROVE 1.3. Title 16.28.170.P – Request reversed corner/key lots as follows: Lots 11, 12, 29, 30,
32, 33, 44, 45, 55, 57, 61, 67, 68, 74, & 83 of Phase 2, Lots 1, 2, 12 & 14 of Phase 3, and Lots 48-50 & 56 of Phase 4. Recommendation: APPROVE
1.4. Title 16.28.160.A – Request for block length exceeding 1000 feet.
Recommendation: APPROVE
1.5. Section 5.4.2.1b – Request 490 foot radius on local street Fossil Creek Drive.
Recommendation: APPROVE
2. Approval of this tentative map does not indicate approval of grading, drainage
lines and appurtenant facilities shown, or any variations from ordinance, standard,
and policy requirements which have neither been requested nor specifically
approved.
3. Prior to grading plan review submit the following for review and approval:
3.1. A drainage study for the entire subdivision, or a revision to the approved
study.
3.2. A sewer study to include providing service to the entire subdivision, including
the future park, and showing what surrounding areas may be served by the
main line extensions.
3.3. If the tract is discharging storm water to a canal, a channel, or the Kern
River: In order to meet the requirements of the City of Bakersfield’s NPDES permit, and to prevent the introduction of sediments from construction or
from storm events to the waters of the US, all storm water systems that ultimately convey drainage to the river or a canal shall have a mechanical
device in the storm drain system to remove or minimize the introduction of oil, grease, trash, and sediments. This device shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Engineer and shall provide the greatest benefit to the storm drain system with the least maintenance cost.
Exhibit “A” VTTM 7431
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4. The following conditions must be reflected in the design of the improvement plans: 4.1. Final plan check fees shall be submitted with the first plan check submission.
4.2. Per Resolution 108-2023 the area within the Tract shall implement and comply with the “complete streets” policy. Complete streets will require pedestrian
and bicycle access to the Tract from existing sidewalks and bike lanes. If there is a gap less than ¼ mile then construction of asphalt sidewalks and
bike lanes to the tract will be required. 4.3. Install traffic signal interconnect conduit and pull rope for the frontage in all
arterials and collectors. Install conduit and pull ropes in future traffic signal locations.
4.4. In addition to other paving requirements, on and off-site road improvements
may be required from any collector or arterial street to provide left turn and
right turn channelization into each street (or access point) within the
subdivision (or development), where warranted and as directed by the City
Engineer. Said channelization shall be developed to provide necessary
transitions and deceleration lanes to meet the current CalTrans standards for
the design speed of the roadway in question.
4.5. Off-site pavement and striping construction will be required to transition from
the proposed/ultimate on-site improvements to the existing conditions at the
time construction commences. Transitions must be designed in accordance
with City Standards and/or the Caltrans Highway Design Manual. If existing
conditions change during the period of time between street improvement
plan approval and construction commencement, the street improvement
plans must be revised and approved by the City Engineer.
4.6. The storm drain system will need to adhere to current City of Bakersfield
standards. Per City of Bakersfield Standard 3.5.3, no cross gutter will be
allowed to be used within 300 feet of a storm drain system, unless specifically
allowed by the City Engineer.
5. The subdivider shall either construct the equivalent full width landscaped median island in Masterson St for the site’s frontage or pay $100 per Linear Feet (their
proportionate share of the cost for the future construction of the median). Median islands shall be designed by the first tract or development to be approved on a side.
6. The subdivider is responsible for implementing the following:
6.1. Right turn deceleration lanes are required on arterials at all streets and access points if the 85th percentile speed is less than 45 mph and the peak
hour turning volumes is over 200, or if the 85th percentile speed is 45 mph or greater and the peak hour turning volumes is over 25.
6.2. Expanded intersections are required at all intersections with collectors and arterials.
6.3. The phasing map as submitted may be unbalanced with respect to the required improvements along the tract frontages. Therefore, to promote
orderly development, each phase shall be responsible for an equal dollar amount of frontage improvement. Prior to recordation of each final map for
any phase that does not construct its share of the improvements, the difference between the cost of the frontage improvements constructed and
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the phase share shall be placed into an escrow account. The money deposited in this account would be for the use of the developer of any future
phase responsible for more than its share of improvements. The final per lot share will be based upon an approved engineer’s estimate. In lieu of the use
of an escrow account, the developer may choose to construct with each phase its proportionate share of the frontage improvements, with approval of
the City Engineer. 6.4. The following conditions are based upon the premise that filing of Final Maps
will occur in the order shown on the map with Phase 1 first, then Phase 2, etc. If recordation does not occur in that normal progression, then, prior to
recordation of each final map, the City Engineer shall determine the extent
of improvements to be done with that particular phase.
6.4.1. The following shall occur with Phase 1:
6.4.1.1. Construct the sidewalk along the North side of Paladino per
Arterial standards, from Masterson to Grand Canyon Dr.
6.4.1.2. Construct the landscaping and block wall along Paladino,
from Masterson St to the Phase 1/3 boundary.
6.4.1.3. Construct the block wall around the remainder of the sump.
6.4.2. The following shall occur with Phase 2:
6.4.2.1. Construct Masterson St ½ width to City arterial standards,
from Paladino Dr to Grand Canyon Dr.
6.4.2.2. Construct Grand Canyon Dr ½ width to City collector
standards, from Masterson St to the phase 4 boundary, including
the park frontage.
6.4.3. The following shall occur with Phase 3:
6.4.3.1. Construct Grand Canyon Dr ½ width to City collector
standards, from Paladino Dr to the Phase 3/4 boundary.
6.4.3.2. Construct a temporary asphalt sidewalk, from the phase 3/4
boundary to the park site, if the park site has been developed
6.4.4. The following shall occur with Phase 4: 6.4.4.1. Construct Grand Canyon Dr ½ width to City collector
standards, from the phase 3/4 boundary to the phase westerly phase 4 boundary.
If the number of phases or the boundaries of the phases are changed, the
developer must submit to the City Engineer an exhibit showing the number and configuration of the proposed phases. The City Engineer will review the
exhibit and determine the order and extent of improvements to be constructed with each new phase. The improvement plans may require
revision to conform to the new conditions.
6.5. The subdivider is responsible for verifying that existing streets within the boundary of the tract are constructed to city standards and he will
reconstruct streets within the boundary if not to standard.
6.6. Where streets do not have curb and gutter, construct a minimum section of
36 feet wide consisting of 2-12’ lanes, 2-4’ paved shoulders and 2 additional
feet per side of either AC or other dust proof surface.
Exhibit “A” VTTM 7431
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6.7. The use of interim, non-standard drainage retention areas shall be in accordance with the drainage policy adopted by letter dated January 24,
1997, and update letter dated October 20, 2000. 6.8. In order to preserve the permeability of the sump and to prevent the
introduction of sediments from construction or from storm events, Best Management Practices for complying with the requirements of the Clean
Water Act are required. 6.9. All lots with sumps and water well facilities will have wall and landscaping to
the appropriate street standards, at the building setback with landscaping as approved by the Public Works and Parks Directors. Public access to public
sumps for maintenance shall be provided by public streets unless otherwise
approved.
6.10. Drainage basins shall be reviewed and approved by both the Public Works
Department and the Water Resources Department.
6.11. Prior to acceptance of the sump, the following items shall be required:
6.11.1. Current Boring Logs
6.11.2. 7-day percolation test
6.11.3. Adequate access to the sump, to the satisfaction of the Water
Department
6.11.4. A current drainage study
6.11.5. Block Walls shall be constructed per current City Standards
6.11.6. Approval of the outlet structures and locations.
6.12. Install blue markers in the street at the fire hydrants per the Fire Department
requirements.
7. The following must be reflected in the final map design:
7.1. A waiver of direct access shall be required for all lots abutting any arterials
and collectors.
8. Prior to the recordation of the first final map within this project site, subdivider shall make written notification to the City Engineer of any public improvements required
to be financed or constructed outside the boundaries of the tentative map(i.e., “offsite improvements”), as defined in BMC 16.16.080(E), and the cost of such offsite
improvements. The notice shall include an engineer’s estimate or other documentation as required by the City Engineer that outlines by line item the
specific offsite improvements for purposes of verifying extension of time eligibility pursuant to Government Code Section 66452.6(a). The written notification and
documentation are subject to approval by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
9. Prior to recording the first final map: 9.1. The City Council must have taken final action for inclusion of this tract within
the Consolidated Maintenance District. 9.2. The developer is required to construct an improvement which is on the
facilities list for the Metropolitan Bakersfield Transportation Impact Fee
Masterson St. The developer shall receive credit against his traffic impact
fees for constructing this project. The developer must submit an appraisal, to
be approved by the City Engineer, verifying the cost of the right-of-way to be
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acquired. This credit is not available until the improvement has been constructed by the developer and accepted for maintenance by the City.
Any building permit issued prior to this acceptance shall pay the full impact fee.
9.3. If it becomes necessary to obtain any off site right of way and if the subdivider is unable to obtain the required right of way, then he shall pay to
the City the up-front costs for eminent domain proceedings and enter into an agreement and post security for the purchase and improvement of said right
of way.
10. Prior to recording each final map:
10.1. All facilities within the boundaries of this subdivision identified by the
approved drainage study shall be constructed in accordance with the plans
approved by the City Engineer, and all easements required shall be
provided.
10.2. The subdivider shall submit an enforceable, recordable document approved
by the City Attorney to be recorded concurrently with the Final Map which
will prohibit occupancy of any lot until all improvements have been
completed by the subdivider and accepted by the City.
10.3. The subdivider shall submit an enforceable, recordable document approved
by the City Attorney to be recorded concurrently with the Final Map
containing information with respect to the addition of this subdivision to the
consolidated maintenance district. Said covenant shall also contain
information pertaining to the maximum anticipated annual cost per single
family dwelling for the maintenance of landscaping associated with this tract.
Said covenant shall be provided to each new property owner through
escrow proceedings. If the parcel is already within a consolidated
maintenance district, the owner shall update the maintenance district
documents, including a Proposition 218 Ballot and Covenant, which shall be
signed and notarized.
11. Prior to Notice of Completion: 11.1. The storm drain system, including the sump, shall be inspected and any debris
removed.
12. This subdivision is located within the Breckenridge Planned Drainage area per Resolution 136-05 and is subject to fees. Pay such fees prior to building permit
issuance.
FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
13. Pipeline Easements. 13.1Concurrently with recordation of any phase that includes the pipeline
easements or portions thereof, subdivider shall show the easements on the final map with a notation that structures including accessory buildings, habitable
portion of a structure, garage, deck/patio, swimming pools or unoccupied
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permanent structure, are prohibited within the setback and record a corresponding covenant.
13.2 Prior to or concurrently with recordation of any phase that includes the pipeline easements or portions thereof, subdivider shall show on the final map that no
habitable portion of a structure, garage, deck/patio, swimming pools or unoccupied permanent structure may be built within 50 feet of a gas main, or
transmission line, or refined liquid product line with 36 inches of cover and record a corresponding covenant.
13.3 No structure may be within 40 feet of a hazardous liquids pipeline bearing refined product, within 48 inches or more of cover. If a pipeline meets these criteria, the
40-foot setback line shall be shown in the final map and a corresponding
covenant shall be recorded prior to or concurrently with recordation of any phase
that is affected.
13.4 No habitable portion of a structure may be built within thirty (30) feet of a crude oil
pipeline operating at twenty percent (20%) or greater of its design strength.
13.5 Prior to or concurrently with recordation of any phase within 250 feet of the
pipeline easements, subdivider shall record a covenant disclosing the location of
the pipelines on all lots of this subdivision within 250 feet of the pipelines.
American Petroleum Institute Standards and Guidelines for property development
14. Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Hydrants
14.1 When fire protection, including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for
protection, is required to be installed, such shall be installed and made serviceable
prior to any building permit issuance and throughout the time of construction.
14.2 Dead-End fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with
width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4
(California Fire Code)
Table D103.4
Requirments for Dead-End Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Length
(Feet)
Width
(Feet)
Turnaround Required
0-150 20 None required
151-500 20 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 96-foot
diameter cul-de-sac
501-750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot "Y" or 96-foot
diameter cul-de-sac
Over 750 Special Approval Required
14.3 Fire Apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds and shall be
surfaced with the first lift of asphalt to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
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RECREATION AND PARKS
15. Prior to recordation of each final map, the subdivider shall pay an in-lieu fee based on
a park land dedication requirement of 2.5 acres per 1000 population in accordance with Chapter 15.80 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. If the number of dwelling units
increases or decreases upon recordation of a final map(s), the park land requirement will change accordingly. Refer to BMC Chapter 15.80 and the Planning Information
Sheet regarding calculation and payment of in-lieu fee. In accordance with Government Code Section 66020 (d), you are hereby notified that the 90-day period in
which you may protest the imposition of this fee has begun.
BMC Chapter 15.80 requires the Planning Commission to determine if a subdivider is to
dedicate park land, pay an in-lieu fee, reserve park land or a combination of these in
order to satisfy the City’s park land ordinance subject to Government Code Section
66020(d). Staff is recommending this condition in accordance with BMC Chapter
15.80.
16. Subdivider shall be responsible for improving streets adjacent to the park site to City
standards.
Orderly development.
17. Prior to recordation of final map, the subdivider shall construct a 7-foot masonry wall
along the park boundary adjacent to residential lots as shown on the tentative tract.
Wall to be measured from the highest adjacent grade.
Orderly development
18. Subdivider shall provide utility services to the park site, including electrical, water line, sewer lateral and storm drain. Confirm with City for required sizes.
Orderly development
19. Subdivider shall provide detailed grading cross-sections for park-site for perimeter
boundaries.
Orderly development
20. Subdivider shall provide an acceptable leveled surface grade of park site approved by grading plan. Park site shall not be used for dump site of exported fill from grading
operations.
Orderly development
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21. Final park site shall be clear of debris and any deleterious materials. Orderly development
CITY ATTORNEY
22. 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 action 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, falling
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.
PLANNING
23. This subdivision shall comply with all provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, and
applicable resolutions, policies and standards in effect at the time the application for
the subdivision map was deemed complete per Government Code Section 66474.2.
24. The subdivision shall be recorded in no more than 5 phases. Phases shall be identified
numerically and not alphabetically.
Orderly development
25. Prior to recordation of each final map, subdivider shall submit a “will serve” or “water
availability” letter or other documentation acceptable to the Planning Director from
the water purveyor stating the purveyor will provide water service to the phase to be
recorded.
Required for orderly development and provide for the public health, welfare and
safety by ensuring water service to the subdivision at the time of final map recordation because the water purveyor has included an expiration date in the initial
“will serve” letter.
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26. In the event a previously undocumented well is uncovered or discovered on the project
site, the subdivider is responsible to contact the Department of Conservation’s Division of Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM). The subdivider is responsible for any
remedial operations on the well required by CalGEM. Subdivider shall also be subject to provisions of BMC Section 15.66.080 (B.)
Police power based on public health, welfare and safety.
27. Mineral Rights: Prior to recordation of the first final map, the following shall apply:
a. Subdivider shall submit written evidence that waiver(s) of surface entry has been
obtained from 100% of the mineral right interest(s) for the entire area of this tract.
Written evidence shall be submitted to the Planning Director in the form of a
recorded document such as a grant deed or other instrument approved by the
City Attorney. The proposed lots shown underlying the drill site shall be allowed to
record subject all other conditions of approval of the tentative map.
Required to verify compliance with BMC Section 16.20.060 A. and orderly
development.
28. Prior to recordation of Phase 2, subdivider shall construct a masonry wall and
landscaping that match the subdivision’s perimeter wall along Masterson Street and
Grand Canyon Drive adjacent to these side yards:
• Phase 2, Lots 42, 43, 55 and 57
Orderly development
29. Prior to recordation of Phase 1, subdivider shall construct a minimum six (6) foot high masonry wall between the residential lots abutting the Cal Water Booster Pump lot.
Wall shall be measured from highest adjacent side.
Police power based on public health, welfare and safety.
30. Prior to recordation of a phase containing the Alquist-Priolo (Seismic) zone, subdivider shall record a covenant on a lot within the Alquist-Priolo (Seismic) zone to a) disclose a
portion of the lot has been identified as an Alquist-Priolo (Seismic) area and b) all habitable structures are prohibited within areas identified as Alquist-Priolo (Seismic)
zones.
Police power based on public health, welfare and safety. Cultural Resources Impact Mitigation Measures:
31. During construction, if cultural resources are encountered during construction or ground
disturbance activities, all work shall immediately cease, and the area cordoned off until
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a qualified cultural resource specialist can evaluate the find and make recommendations. Project is subject to any recommendations of the qualified
specialist.
32. During construction, if human remains are discovered, further ground disturbance shall be prohibited pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. and Public
Resources Code Sections 5097.94, 5097.98 and 5097.99. Geology and Soils Impact Mitigation Measures:
33. Development of the project site shall comply with the setback of a minimum of 50-feet
from each of the two faults identified on Plates 2 and 2A of “Geological Hazard Report
for Lot 38, Tract 6137 (SEI, 2019)” (attached) where no structures for human habitation
may be located.
34. If structures for human occupancy are proposed for other areas within the fault zones
and outside the areas studied by this report, additional geological investigation needs
to be conducted.
Traffic/Circulation Impact Mitigation Measures:
35. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/developer shall pay the Regional
Transportation Impact Fee Program.
36. Prior to issuance of building permits and if necessary, as determined by the City
Engineer, the applicant/developer shall obtain a street permit or get approved a Traffic
Control Plan from the City Public Works Department.
City In The HillsResidentialGeologic MapLot 38, Tract 6137 Northeast of Paladino Dr. & Masterson St.Bakersfield, CASEI File No. 17222September 2019Plate 2AFrom Geolabs, Grading Plan Review and Updated Seismic, Foundation, and Retaining Wall Design Criteria, dated April 4, 2008 Setback BorderSetback BorderSetback BorderSetback BorderSITE BORDER100’0’25’100’ 50’ 200’ 300’Scale
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R-1 One Family Dwelling 6,000 sq.ft. min lot sizeR-1-4.5 One Family Dwelling 4,500 sq.ft. min lot size
E Estate
10,000 sq.ft. min lot size
R-S Residential Suburban
24,000 sq.ft./dwelling unit
R-S-( ) Residential Suburban
1, 2.5, 5 or 10 min lot size
R-2 Limited Multiple Family Dwelling
4,500 sq.ft. min lot size (single family)
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size (multifamily)
2,500 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
1,250 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-4 High Density Multiple Family Dwelling
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
600 sq.ft. lot area/dwelling unit
R-H Residential Holding
20 acre min lot size
A Agriculture
6,000 sq.ft. min lot size
A-20A Agriculture
20 acre min lot size
PUD Planned Unit Development
TT Travel Trailer Park
MH Mobilehome
C-O Professional and Administrative Office
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
C-2 Regional Commercial
C-C Commercial Center
C-B Central Business
PCD Planned Commercial Development
M-1 Light Manufacturing
M-2 General Manufacturing
M-3 Heavy Industrial
P Automobile Parking
RE Recreation
Ch Church Overlay
OS Open Space
HOSP Hospital Overlay
AD Architectural Design Overlay
FP-P Floodplain Primary
FP-S Floodplain Secondary
AA Airport Approach
DI Drilling Island
PE Petroleum Extraction Combining
SC Senior Citizen Overlay
HD Hillside Development Combining
WM- West Ming Specific Plan
LEGEND
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
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