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Jordan Penn
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RE: Notice of Decision - Site Plan Review (Project No. 13-0241)
Dear Mr. Penn:
Jim Eggert, Plannhg Director
Planning Division
Phion,e, (6�61) 326-3733
FAX: �661) 8i52-2136
The Planning Director, upon recommendation of the Site Plan Review Committee,
has approved your plans for a 62-unit affordable senior apartment complex in a C-C
(Commercial Center Zone) district at 1303 S, Street.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Approval of this site plan expires on June 26, 2015 (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. This 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 110
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. 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: June 27, 2013
Sincerely,
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I 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.
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 soils report
to the Building Division, A final it 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. Bulilding permits will not be issued until the grading
permit is approved by the Building Division, Planning Division (HCP), and
Public Works Department.
4. Show on the final building plan pedestrian access from the public way and
handicap parking. Private streets are not the public way.
S. 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.
6. Include 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.
7. The developer shall obtain all required approvals from the Kern County
Environmental Health Services Department 0700 "M" Street, Bakersfield, CA,
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93301; PH 661-862-8700) for any public pool or related facility before building
permits can be issued. Disabled access to any public pool and related
facility shall comply with Title 24 of the California Building Code.
8. 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 (ie- market,
delicatessen, caf&, concession, restaurant) before building permits can be
issued.
9. Buildings or structures shall require installation of an automatic fire sprinkler
system where required by current California Building Code and City
ordinance.
10. Before the Building Division can allow occupancy of this apartment
complex, they must inspect and approve the placement and colors of the
address numbers identifying each unit and/or building, and on-sife
building/unit location maps so that emergency personnel can easily find a
specific unit when responding to the site during an emergency.
11. The Building Division will calculate and collect the appropriate school district
impact fee at the time they issue a building permit.
12. 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.
13. 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).
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I The minimum parking required for this project has been computed based on
use and shall be as follows:
Number Parking Required
Use Of Units Ratio* Parkin—g
Senior apartments 62 units 0.5 spaces/unit 31 spaces
(+ 10% guest parking) 3 spaces
Total Required: 34spaces
*Central District ratio
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(Note: 77 parking spaces are shown on the proposed site Mara. By
ordinance, compact and tandem spaces cannot be counted toward
meeting minimum parking requirements.)
2. Minimum parking sfall dimensions shall be 9-feet wide by 18-feet long.
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.
3. All parking lots, driveways, drive aisles, loading areas, and other vehicular
access ways, shall be paved with concrete, asphaltic concrete (A. C.), or
other paved street surfacing materal 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 reducfion 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 they
negatively affect adjacent properties.
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, C. C. and R.'s, 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.
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),
(NOTE: 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
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7. Our records show that the project is contained on more than one parcel.
These parcels shall be merged into one parcel because parking must be on
the same site as the project (Section 17.58.010B of the B.M.C.), building
setbacks cannot be met based on the design layout, and/or a parcel line
bisects a building. A parcel merger or lot line adjustment application
removing or relocating property lines shall be submitted to the Planning
Division before building permits can be issued. Recordation of the map shall
occur before final building or site occupancy can be granted. If our records
are in error and these parcels have been merged, please provide a copy of
the parcel map, subdivision map, or certificate of compliance showing the
property as one parcel. (Note: An Assessor's map is not acceptable since it
is only for tax purposes and does not verify legal parcel status.)
?I. Business identification signs are neither considered nor ap-12roved under this
review. 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. Signs must comply with! the Sign
Ordinance (Chapter 17.60 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.)
9. Habitat Conservation fees shall be required for this project and will Ibe
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 of www,bakersfieldcit)L ,urn s (go to Development Services
Department).
The current Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan (MBHCP)
expires in year 2014. Projects may be issued an urban development permit,
grading plan approval, or building permit and pay fees prior to the 2014
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 2014 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 2014 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 Agency and the
California Fish and Game Department.
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10. Burrowina Owl Notification: The burrowing owl is a imigrafory bird species
protected by international treaty under the Migratory Bird Treat 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 Department of 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 I- 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.
11. Prior to ground disturbance, the developer shall have a qualified consultant
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 State Department of Fish and Game. Developer shall
be subject to the mitigation measures recommended by the consultant. A
copy of the survey shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to
ground disturbance.
12. A Park Development and Improvement Fee shall be paid at the time of the
building permit being issued. We will base the fee at the rate in effect at the
time the permit is issued. The current fee is $1,716 for each independent
residential unit.
U 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.
14. The developer shall meet all regulations of the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District (Regulation Vill) 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).
15. 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.
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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.
b. All fire sp(inkler and/or stand gige 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.
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 (1 01 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA, Ph.
6611326-3979) must complete all on-site inspections of fire sprinkler systems
and fire alarm systems before any building is occupied.
3. 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,
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1. The developer shall construct curbs, gutters, cross gutters, 5-foot 6-inch wide
sidewalks, and street/alley paving along S Street according to adopted city
standards. These improvements shall be shown on the final building plans
submitted to the Building Division before any building permits will be issued'.
2. The developer shall install one streeflght along S Street as shown by staff on
the returned site plan. 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.
3. The developer shall construct standard handicap ramps at the southwest
corner of 141h Street and S Street according to adopted city standards.
These improvements shall be shown on the final building plans submitted to
the Building Division before any building permits will be issued.
4. 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.
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5. All on-site areas required to be paved (ie. 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
(le. Class 11 A. B.) if concrete is used, it shalI be a minimum thickness of 4
inches per Municipal Code Section 17.58.060, paragraph A. This paving
standard shall be noted on the final building plans submitted to the wilding
Division before any building permits will be issued.
41; 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9� 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.
10. 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 will be based at the rate in effect
at the time the building permit is issued. The Public Works Department will
calculate an estimate of the total fee when you submit construction plans
for the project.
11. 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 Manny Behl at 661-326-3576.
12. All storm water generated on the project site, including the street frontage
shall be retained onsite unless otherwise allowed Iby the Public Works
Department (please contact the Public Works Department - Subdivisions at
661-326-3576).
13. 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.
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14. 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.
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1. Show on the final building plans minimum 30-foot wide (top-to-top) drive
approach(es), as indicated by staff on the returned site plan. Drive
approaches must be centered on drive aisles. All dimensions shall be shown
on the final building plans.
2. Two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum width of 24 feet. If perpendicular
(900) 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.
3. Show the typical parking stall dimension on the final building plans (minimum
stall size is 9 feet x 18 feet).
Cart service 1 cubic yard/week or less I time per week
Front loader bin services 1 cubic yard/ week - 12 cubic yards/day
Rofl-off compactor service More than 12 cubic yards/day
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 21. Before occupancy of the building or site is
allowed, five 3 cubic yard front loading type refuse bins shall be placed
within the required enclosures or other acceptable configuration which can
accommodate five bins.
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0 8' deep x 10' wide (2 bins) El 8'deep x 20'wid'e (4 bins)
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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 /bias (contact the staff person above for
the appropriate enclosure size).
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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.
5. Facilities that participate in recycling operations must provide a location that
is separate from the refuse containment area,
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