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RESOLUTION NO. 4574
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 95-52 - WITH CONDITIONS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES,
DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That an application was filed for Design Review Committee approval in
accordance with the provisions of Section 18 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress
to construct an additional single-story residence and relocation of a two-car garage on the
property located at 8712 La Salle Street.
2. That in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.3 of the City of Cypress
Zoning Ordinance, the Design Review Committee reviewed this request on November 16, 1995,
at which time it approved the construction of an additional single-story residence and the
relocation of a two-car garage on the property located at 8712 La Salle Street in the RM-20
Residential Multiple-family Zone.
3. That the decision of the Design Review Committee for Design Review Committee
No. 95-52 was reported to the City Council on December 11, 1995.
4. That the City Council hereby finds that:
a. The proposed location of the use is in accord with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the zone in which the site is located is:
Intended as area for the development of apartments, condominiums,
townhouses or other group dwellings with provisions for adequate light,
air, open space and landscaped area at maximum densities of twenty
(20.0) dwelling units per acre. Only those additional uses are permitted
that are complimentary to, and can exist in harmony with, such residential
developments.
b. The proposed location of the project and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity in that:
(1) The proposed size and location of the project is in accord with the
objectives of this Ordinance and the Cypress General Plan.
(2) The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding uses and
will not prove detrimental to the character of buildings or uses already established
in the area.
c. The proposed project will comply with each of the applicable provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance except for approved variances or adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Cypress does hereby approve Design Review Committee No. 95-52, subject to the conditions
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 11th day of December , 1995.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CI OF OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City Council held
on the 11th day of December , 1995, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry
and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK OF TH CITY OF CYPRESS
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EXHIBIT "A"
Design Review Committee No. 95-52
8712 La Salle Street
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City and any agency
thereof, or any of its agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, or
proceedings against the City or any agency thereof, or any of its agents, officers or
employees, to attack, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City, or any agency
thereof, advisory agency, appeal board, or legislative body, including actions approved by
the voters of the City, concerning the project, which action is brought within the time
period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 and Public Resources Code,
Division 13, CH. 4 (§ 21000 et sec. - including but not by way of limitation § 21152 and
21167). City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action, or proceeding
brought within this time period. City shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the
action and should the City fail to either promptly notify or cooperate fully, developer shall
not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
2. The developers contractor shall provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance on City
form evidencing a comprehensive liability insurance policy with a combined single limit
of not less than $500,000 each occurrence in connection with the work performed.
Certificate shall include the City, its Council, officers, members of boards or commissions
and employees as additional Named Insureds with respect to all claims, actions, damages,
liabilities and expenses, including attorney's fees, arising out of or in connection with the
work to be performed under the development executed by the Named Insured and City,
including any act or omission of employees, agents, subcontractors, or their employees.
Such certificate shall have a thirty (30) day cancellation notice to the City of Cypress.
3. Applicant/developer shall comply with applicable provisions of the 1991 Uniform
Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 1990 National Electrical Code, California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, and the Code of the City of Cypress.
4. All requirements of the Orange County Fire Marshal's Office shall be complied with prior
to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
5. Installation of Cable T.V. shall be subject to the City Ordinance No. 726. Prior to
construction, the developer shall contact Copley/Colony, Inc. (Phone: [714] 826-8680) or
Paragon Cable (Phone: [714] 898-3800), whichever is applicable to the area, for
specifications and procedures for prewire of the building and installation of the service
wiring. Necessary permits shall be obtained at the City.
6. The developer shall provide mailbox facilities for each residence, to the satisfaction of the
Public Works Director, Community Development Director, and Postmaster.
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Conditions of Approval
7. All existing public improvements at the development site which are damaged due to
construction, cracked, or otherwise below standard, shall be removed and replaced to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
8. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A grading plan, in ink
on Mylar, signed by a registered California civil engineer and using actual grades from
an Orange County Surveyor's Benchmark shall be submitted for approval. A topography
of the area surrounding this development shall be made to establish existing drainage flow
patterns. If the existing natural flow of any adjoining parcel is across the land of this
development, a drainage easement shall be granted and drainage facilities provided for that
property to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. All onsite drainage conveyed to the
street shall be by means of an under-sidewalk drain. Alllots shall have a slope gradient
of one percent (1%) minimum in landscape areas. In parking areas, AC shall have a
minimum slope gradient of one and one-half percent (1.5%) or as approved by the City
Engineer, and concrete shall have a minimum slope gradient of two-tenths percent. (.2%).
9. Where an existing block wall is removed, the Developer shall provide suitable temporary
fencing for all adjacent properties during construction of the perimeter walls. A retaining
wall per City standards shall be constructed at the property line where the finish grade
difference is greater than twelve inches (12"). A six-inch (6") concrete curb shall be
constructed per City standards to protect all block walls and structures exposed to
vehicular traffic. Grade separation shall not exceed two feet (2') between two adjacent
properties.
10. La Salle Street shall be dedicated and fully improved with curb, gutter, sidewalk,
driveway, paving, etc., in accordance with the City's Code requirement of Streets. La
Salle Street shall have a total right-of-way width of 46 feet which include an additional
tree planting, and public utility easement on each side of the street.
11. The quantity, location, width, and type of driveways shall be subject to the approval of
the City Engineer. An effective sight distance for vehicular traffic shall be maintained
at the intersection of the driveway entrances with La Salle Street. No landscaping in
excess of three feet (3') high will be allowed in the area of the curb returns. Adequate
sight distance also shall be maintained within the development at all driveway
intersections to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
12. All utility services shall be underground. Trenching and backfill in streets shall be per
City of Cypress Standard No. 110. Arterials shall be crossed by boring only. In City
streets lateral open cuts spaced within twenty feet (20') of each other shall be covered
with a one inch (1") continuous A.C. cap.
13. Street trees (15 gallon) fifty-two feet (52') on center shall be installed in back of public
sidewalk in conformance to the street tree policy of the Public Works Department and
shall be incorporated with the onsite landscape plan. The type of trees shall be as
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required by the City's street tree ordinance. Landscaping in Public Right-of-Way shall
be maintained by the developer.
14. A sewer plan shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer. Unused sewer laterals
connecting existing buildings at this property shall be plugged at the property line.
15. FEES REQUIRED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• Engineering Plan Check & Inspection Fee (Per Resolution 2964).
• Park and Recreation Fee (Per Ordinance 769).
• Drainage Fee for Master Drainage Plan (Per Resolution 2287).
• City-wide Traffic Improvement Fee (Per Resolution 4348 and current fee
Resolution.
• Regional Traffic Improvement Fee (Per Ordinance 911 and current fee
Resolution).
• Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee (Per Orange County Sanitation District, No. 3,
Resolution 308).
• Grading Plan Check and Permit (Per Resolution 2964 & 3662).
• All applicable Building Department fees.
16. Utilities shall not be released until all conditions of approval have been met to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
17. Architectural elevations and site plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits.
18. All architectural treatments shall be constructed as illustrated on plans and renderings
submitted. The final exterior color scheme shall be submitted to City staff for review and
approval prior to actually painting the structure.
19. A detailed landscape and automatic irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review and approval at least sixty (60) days prior to issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy. In addition, a bond shall be posted with the Public Works
Department to guarantee against defects in plant materials and workmanship.
20. Type 5 cement shall be used for all foundations and slabs on grade.
21. All slabs on grade shall receive a minimum of a 10 mil. moisture barrier.
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22. Applicant/developer shall use fire retardant wood shingles for the roof, if applicable.
23. A soil investigation report shall be submitted with the plans for plan check. Report shall
include soil bearing capacity, seismic study, grading, paving, sulfate test and other
pertinent information under good engineering practice.
24. All applicable conditions of Design Review Committee No. 95-52 shall be complied with
prior to occupancy of the subject building.
25. Construction bins for non-recyclable and recyclable materials generated from any
construction site (residential) must be placed "onsite" out of the public right-of-way.
(Example: Street side of curb is public right-of-way. Not allowed.)
26. Portions of new house and garage are beyond fire apparatus access of 150 feet. Provide
access to structures by means of approved fire access roadway or provide structure with
an automatic fire sprinkler system.
27. Show all existing fire hydrants within 300 feet of the site.
28. Within forty-eight (48) hours of the approval of this project, the applicant/developer shall
deliver to the Community Development Department a check payable to the County Clerk
in the amount of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) County administrative fee, to enable the
City to file the Notice of Exemption required under Public Resources Code Section
21152. If, within such forty-eight (48) hour period, the applicant/developer has not
delivered to the Community Development Department the check required above, the
approval for the project granted herein shall be void.
Effective 12/11/95
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