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Phil Burns, Buildiing Director
Building Division
Phone: (661) 326-3720
FAX: (661) 325-0266
August 22, 2012
5551 District Boulevard
Bakersfield, CA 93313
RE: Notice of Decision - Site Plan Review (Project No. 12-0280)
To Whom It May Concern:
Jim Eggert, Planning Director
Planning Division
Phore: (661) 326-3733
FAX: (661) 852-2135
The Planning Director, upon recommendation of the Site Plan Review Committee,
has approved your plans to add a 6,600 square foot warehouse building to an existing
manufacturing facility in an M-2 (General Manufacturing) zone district • District
Boulevard.
Your proposal, with corrections as noted, meets 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 chainges 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 who 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, of 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.
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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 or 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 llaw firm or attorney chosen by another entity or party.
Approval of this site plan expires on August 21, 2014 (2 years from the decision
date), unless building permits have been issued, or on projects not requiring a building
permit, the use has commenced. 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,
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This site plan review has been found to be exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to Section 15332. Thin project is
exempt because it is an infill development that is consistent with the general plan and
zoning regulations, is within an area predominantly developed with urban, uses, is not
identified as critical habitat for endangered or threatened species, will not significantly
affect traffic noise, air or water quality, and will be adequately served by appropriate
utilities and public services, A Notice of Exemption has been prepared and is available for
review at the Planning Division (see cover sheet for address).
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, include a $700 filing fee, and must be filed within 10
AM 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.
Sincerely,
cc: All Interested Agencies - For your records.
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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)1, With the grading plain, if the project is subject to the provisions of
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), a Notice of
lntenf (NCI) 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.
2. A grading permit is required prior to final plan approval. The developer shall
submit 4 copies of grading plans and 2 copies of the preliminary soills report
to the Building D�Mslon, A final soils report shall allso be submitted to the
Building Division before they can issue a building permit. Please note that
grading plans must be consistent with the finall building site plans and
landscaping plans. Building permits will not be issued, until the grading
permit is approved by the Buflding Division, Planning Division (HCP), and
Public Works Department.
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4, Show on the finial buildings plan how and where water will be drained from
the property.
5. Show
• the final building plan pedestrian access from the public way and
handicap parking, Private streets are not the public way.
& 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.
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7. lnclude with or show on the final building plans information necessary to
verify that the project complies with all disability requirements of Title 24 of
the California Building Code.
8. Buildings or structures shall require installation of an automatic fire sprinkler
system where required by current California Building Code and City
ordinance.
Commercial coaches shall be installed upon a permanent foundation.
M The Building Division will calculate and collect the appropriate school district
Impact fee at the time they issue a building permit.
11. Final Building plans shall show pedestrian access pathways or easements for
persons with disabilities from public rigihts-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.
12. Prior to granting occupancy, the Building Division will verify that a water
meter serving the development is in place. Therefore, if is recommended
that the developer contact the applicable water purveyor to inquire about
their process for obtaining water s�ervic�e for the development as soon as
possible. To determine who the water purveyor for the development is, you
may c�onfact the City of Bakersfield Water Resources Department (1000
Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA, phone: 661-326-3715).
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The minimum parking required for this project has, been computed based on
use and shall be as follows-,
Square Parking Required
Use Footane Ratio Parking
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Manufactu(hg
9,260 sq. ff.
1 /500 sq. ff.
19 spaces
Warehouse
6,837 sq. ff
11/1,000 sq. ft,
7spaces
Office
1,100 sq. ft.
1/3010 sq, ft,
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30 spaces
Proposed
Warehouse
6,600 sq. ft.
1/1.f7 7 sq. ft.
7' spaces
Total Required:
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2. Minimum parking stall dimensions shall be 9-feet wide by 18-feet long.
Vehicles may haing aver 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.
ty. All parking lots, driveways, drive aisles, loading areas, and other vehicula=
access ways, shall be paved with concrete, asphalltic concrete (A. C.), or
other paved street surfacing material in accordance with the Bakersfield
Municipal Code (Sections 15.76,020 and 17.58.060 A.).
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. Please note that staff can require additional adjustments to installed
lighting after occupancy to resolve glare or other lighting problems if f hey
negatively affect adjacent properties.
5. The developer shall include a copy of a final landscape plain with each se
of: the final building plans submitted to the Building Division. Building permi
will not be issued until the Planning Division has approved the final
landscape plan for consistency with approved site plans and minimum
ordinance stainclards (please refer to the landscaping requirements in
Chapter 17.611). 1
6. Business identification signs are neither considered nor approved under this
review. A separate sign permit reviewed by the Planning and Building
Divisions and issued by the Building Division, is required for a!ll new signs,
including future use and construction signs. Signs must comply with the Sign,
Ordinance (Chapter 17.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.)
7. Open storage of materials and equipment shall be surrounded and
screened with a solid wall or fence (screening also applies to gates). This
fence shall be at least 6 feet in height and materials, shall not be stacked
above the height of the fence. (Note: Fences taller than 6 feet are allowed
in commercial and industrial zones but they will require a building permit).
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8. Areas used for outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust
binder or other permanent dust control measure consistent with the
regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. (Note- All
passenger vehicle-parking areas must be paved.)
1. 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.
10, The developer shall meet all regulations of the Son Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District (Regulation V111) 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 movingi,
during periods of high winds, (20 mph or more).
11, Prior to receiving; final building or site occupancy, you must contact the
Planning Division (staff contact noted above) for final inspection and
approval • the landscaping, parking lot, lighting and other related it-
a a _ s. nspections will not be conducted until all required items
have been installed. Any deviations from the approved pil• out prior
approval from the Planning Division may result in reconstruction and delays
in obtaining a building or site occupancy.
a. 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 2 sets of the engineered water plans to Dave Weirather.
(Note: Ali new fire hydrants must be purchased from the Water
Resources Department.)
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2. The developer must 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 24 hours before they are buried.
The Prevention Services Division (1501 Truxtun Avenue, 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.
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3. The developer shall show on the final building plans a minimum 20-foo,t wide
alkweather emergency access with an overhead clearance of 13 feet 6
inches within 150 feet of all buildings on the projec�t site. The Fire Department
must approve the final location and design of the access prior to building
permits being issued. This access shall be constructed before building
occupancy will be granted.
4. All access (permanent and, temporary) to and around any building under
construction must be at least 20 feet wide, contain no vehicle obstruction,
and be graded to prevent standing water. Barricades must be in place
where ditches and barriers exist in or cross roadways, Emergency vehicle
access must always be reliable.
5. If: you haindle hazardous materials or hazardous waste on the sit e, 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.
6, If you treat hazardous waste on the site, the Prevention Services Division may
require a hazardous waste "Tiered" permit before you can begin operations.
Please contact them at 661-326-3979 for further information.
7. 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.
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lf 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 Buflding Division.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. A transportation impact fee for regional facilities shall' be paid at the time a
building permit is issued, or if no building permit is required, before
occupancy of the building or site. This fee willl be based at the rate in effect
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at the time the building Ipermit is issued. The Public Works Department will
calculate an estimate of the total fee when you submit construction plans
for the project.
The developer shall form a new maintenance district.
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 - Subdivisicns at
661 -326 3576) .
Cart service I cubic yard/week or less I time per week
Front loader bin services I cubic yard/week - 12 cubic yards/day
Roll-off compactor service More Chain 12 cubic yards/clay
2. Show on: the final building plans refuse bin enclosures. Each enclosure shall
be designed according to adopted city standard (Detail #ST25 A and B), at
the size checked below IRL Before occupancy of the building or site is
allowed, two 3 cubic yard front loading type refuse bin(s) shall be placed
within the required enclosure(s). Show dimensions,
0 6'deep x 8'wide (1 bin) 0 8'deep x l5wide, (3 bins)
N 8' deep x I O'wide (2 bins) 0 8'de,,#4# x 20'wide (4 bins)
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anclosure. 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).
3. 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,
4. 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.
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5. Facilities that participate in recycling operations must provide a location that
is separate from the refuse containment area.
6. Facilities with existing refuse service must improve the service location
area(s) to current adopted city standards (in accordance with Detail #ST
A and B). These improvements shall be clearly shown on the finial building
plans,
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