Resolution No. 594058
RESOLUTION NO. 5940
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-07 - 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 a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the
provisions of Section 35.77 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress for the construction of
five (5) condominium units on the property located at 9542 Walker Street, within the RM -20
Residential Multiple - Family Zone.
2. That the City Council, after proper notice thereof, duly held a Public Hearing on
said application as provided by law. At the Public Hearing held on May 8, 2006, City Council
meeting, the City Council considered the staff report and all information, testimony, evidence and
written comments presented during the public review period and at the public hearing.
3. That the City Council hereby finds that:
a. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives
of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose and intent of the RM -20 Residential Multiple -
Family Zone in which the site is located, which is:
Intended to provide areas for the development of apartments,
condominiums, townhouses, or other group dwellings at a maximum density
of twenty (20) units per acre.
b. The proposed location of the conditional use 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 condominium development project, as proposed, would be
consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Cypress General Plan for the
High Density Residential (15.1 -20 du/ac) land use designation in which it is located.
(2) There is sufficient infrastructure and public services to accommodate
the proposed residential development within the project vicinity.
(3) The condominium development project, as proposed, would
redevelop the existing underutilized property, providing an aesthetically pleasing
development compatible with the surrounding single and multiple - family residential
developments.
(4) As conditioned, the proposed condominium development project
would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or
water quality.
(5) In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEAQ) Guidelines, the proposed condominium development project would consist
of an in -fill development on a project site which: contains less than five (5) acres; is
substantially surrounded by urban uses; contains no habitat for endangered or rare
species; and meets the criteria listed in 3.b 1-4 in this resolution. Therefore, the
proposed project would be exempt for the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section
15332 of said Guidelines and a Categorical Exemption, Class 32 would be filed
upon approval
c. The proposed residential structures are consistent with the applicable
development standards set forth in the Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
d. The proposed residential structures, as conditioned, will comply with each of
the applicable provisions of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07, 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 8th day of May, 2006.
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE Cif
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
F CYPRESS
MAYO THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, JILL R. INGRAM, 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 8th
day of May, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditional Use Permit No. 2006- 07/Tentative Tract Map No. 17067
and Variance No. 2006 -03
9542Walker Street
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Bolded conditions represent those specific to this project.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Unless and until the project applicant and property owner sign and return a City - provided
affidavit accepting these conditions of approval, there shall be no entitlement of the
application. The project applicant and property owner shall have fifteen (15) calendar days
to return the signed affidavit to the Community Development Department. Failure to do so
will render City Council action on the application void.
2. 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 sew,. - 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.
3. The developer's 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. uch
certificate shall have a thirty (30) day cancellation notice to the City of Cypress.
4. The applicant/developer shall comply with all provisions of the Code of the City of Cypress.
5. All requirements of the Orange County Fire Marshal's Office and the City of Cypress
Building and Safety Division shall be satisfied prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being
issued.
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Exhibit "A"
C.U.P No. 2006 -07 / T.T.M No. 17067, and Variance No. 2006 -03
Conditions of Approval
Page 2
6. All applicable conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006- 07/Tentative Tract Map No.
17067 and Variance No. 2006 -03 shall be complied with prior to occupancy of the subject
building.
7. 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 -
Recorder in the amount of Forty -Three Dollars ($43.00) County administrative fee, to
enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Fish and Game Code §711.4 and
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 753.5. 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.
8. Any and all correction notice(s) generated through the plan check and/or inspection
process is /are hereby incorporated by reference as conditions of approval and shall be
fully complied with by the owner, applicant and all agents thereof.
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
9. All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, and the City's Subdivision Ordinance
shall be satisfied. A Tract Map shall be recorded prior to issuance of Building Department
Permits. A copy of the recorded condominium map shall be submitted to the Engineering
Division prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
10. 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. Onsite landscape areas 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 %).
11. 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. A single block wall shall be provided along the (North, South, and West) property
lines. In the event an adjacent property owner does not grant permission to remove an
existing fence or wall, the developer shall obtain and submit to the City, a written denial of
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Exhibit "A"
C.U.P No. 2006 -07 / T.T.M No. 17067, and Variance No. 2006 -03
Conditions of Approval
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the adjacent property owner, or other evidence that demonstrates that the developer used
best efforts but was unable to obtain the adjacent owners consent to remove the existing
wall. If a new wall is to be constructed adjacent to an existing block wall, a maximum
separation of one inch (1 ") shall occur between the existing and the newly constructed wall.
The one inch (1 ") separation shall be filled with foam or similar sealing material subject to
approval by the City. Vertical grade separation shall not exceed two feet (2') between two
adjacent properties.
12. The developer shall provide adequate "No Parking" controls within the development and
appropriate "No Parking - Fire Lane" signs shall be installed per California Vehicle Code
#22658, to the satisfaction of the Building Official and County Fire Marshal. The developer
of this project shall provide adequate speed control within the development to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. Onsite traffic circulation shall be subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
13. Installation of Cable T.V. shall be subject to the City Ordinance No. 726. Prior to
construction, the developer shall contact Comcast (Phone: [562] 259 -2192) or Time Warner
(Phone: [714] 895 -6886) for specifications and procedures for pre -wire of the building and
installation of the service wiring. Necessary permits shall be obtained at the City.
14. 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.
15. 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 Walker 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.
16. All utility services shall be underground. Trenching and backfill in streets shall be per City
of Cypress Standard No. 109. 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.
17. A sewer plan shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer. Unused sewer laterals
connected to existing buildings at the property shall be plugged at the property line.
18. FEES REQUIRED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• Final Subdivision Map Filing (Per Resolution No. 4001).
• Public Works Plan Check & Inspection (Per Resolution 5069).
• Park and Recreation (Per Ordinance 769).
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• Drainage Fee for Master Drainage Plan (Per Resolution 2287).
• City -wide Traffic Improvement (Per Resolution 4348 and current fee Resolution).
• Regional Traffic Improvement (Per Resolution No. 4400).
• Sanitary Sewer Connection (Per Orange County Sanitation District, OCSD -09).
• Grading Plan Check and Permit (Per Resolution 5069).
19. All Public Improvements shall be per City of Cypress Standard Plans. All Grading plans,
Street improvement plans, Sewer and Storm Drain plans shall be in ink on 24" x 36" Mylar
with City title block on all sheets.
STORMWATER QUALITY CONDITIONS
20. For those applications involving New Development:
a. The applicant shall submit a project specific Water Quality Management Plans
(Project WQMPs) in accordance with the Section A -7.6 and Exhibit A -7.IV of the
Council adopted Local Implementation Plan if the application meets any of the
following criteria:
(1) The development qualifies as one of the priority project categories listed as
follows: residential development of 10 units or more; commercial and industrial
development greater than 100,000 square feet including parking areas; automotive
repair shop (SIC codes 5013, 5014, 5541, 7532 -7534, and 7536 - 7539);
(2) The development is a restaurant where the land area of development is 5,000
square feet or more including parking areas (SIC code 5812);
(3)
The development involves an impervious surface of 2,500 square feet or more
located within, directly adjacent to (within 200 feet), or discharging directly to
receiving water within Environmentally Sensitive Areas; or
(4) The development involves a parking lot area of 5,000 square feet or more, or
with 15 or more parking spaces, and potentially exposed to urban runoff or the
development does not qualify as one of the Priority Project Categories but
requires discretionary action that will include a precise plan of development
(unless the Development Services Director deems the project as exempt from
this requirement) or requires issuance of a non - residential plumbing permit
predominantly for changes to fuel dispensers.
b. The applicant shall include in its WMQP identification of the relevant best
management practices in the project design if such project meets one of the categories
for priority project designation noted above.
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Exhibit "A"
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Conditions of Approval
Page 5
21. For those applications involving Significant Redevelopment, where the "Significant
Redevelopment" consists of development that would create or add at least 5,000 square
feet of impervious surfaces on an already developed site and includes, but is not limited
to: the expansion of a building footprint; addition to or replacement of a structure;
replacement of an impervious surface that is not part of a routine maintenance activity; or
where the "Significant Redevelopment" consist of land disturbing activities related with
structural or impervious surfaces but does not include trenching and resurfacing
associated with utility work; resurfacing and reconfiguring surface parking lots; or where
the "Significant Redevelopment" consist of new sidewalk construction, pedestrian ramps,
or bike lane on public and private existing roads; and replacement of damaged pavement.
Replacement of impervious surfaces includes any activity that is not part of a routine
maintenance activity where impervious material(s) are removed, exposing underlying soil
during construction.
a. The applicant shall submit a project specific Water Quality Management Plans
(Project WQMPs) in accordance with the Section A -7.6 and Exhibit A -7.IV of the
Council adopted Local Implementation Plan the application meets any of the
following criteria:
(1) The development qualifies as one of the priority project categories listed as
follows: residential development of 10 units or more; commercial and industrial
development greater than 100,000 square feet including parking areas; automotive
repair shop (SIC codes 5013, 5014, 5541, 7532 -7534, and 7536- 7539);
(2) Restaurant where the land area of development is 5,000 square feet or more
including parking areas (SIC code 5812); impervious surface of 2,5000 square feet or
more located within, directly adjacent to (within 200 feet), or discharging directly to
receiving water within Environmentally Sensitive Areas;
(3) Parking lot area of 5,000 square feet or more, or with 15 or more parking
spaces, and potentially exposed to urban runoff or the development does not
qualify as one of the Priority Project Categories but requires discretionary action
that will include a precise plan of development (unless the Development
Services Director deems the project as exempt from this requirement) or
requires issuance of a non - residential plumbing permit predominantly for
changes to fuel dispensers.
22. The applicant shall in its WMQP identification of the relevant best management practices
in the project design if such project meets one of the categories for priority project
designations noted above, except where the "Significant Redevelopment" results in an
increase of less than fifty percent of the impervious surface of a previously existing
development, and the existing development was not subject to WQMP requirements, the
WMQP requirements apply only to the addition, and not to the entire development.
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Conditions of Approval
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23. For those application involving any development that is required to submit a WQMP, the
applicant shall conform to the following requirements:
a. WQMP's for priority new or significant redevelopment must address site design
BMPs, routine structural and non - structural Source Control BMPs, Treatment Control
BMPs, including consideration of a regional or watershed approach, and the
mechanism(s) by which long -term operation and maintenance of all structural BMPs
will be provided while non - priority new or significant redevelopment must address
routine structural and non - structural Source Control BMPs, consideration of Site
Design BMPs, and the mechanism(s) by which long -term operation and maintenance
of all structural BMPs will be provided:
b. The applicant shall submit the WQMP prior at one or both points in the project
planning and permitting stage as determined by the Director of Development
Services:
(i) During the discretionary approval process (land use permit) of a proposed
project, when the City would exercise judgment or deliberation in order to approve or
disapprove a new development or significant redevelopment project, or
(ii) During the ministerial approval process of issuing a grading, building,
demolition, or similar "construction" permits in which only fixed standards or
objective measures are applied.
c. For projects that require submittal of construction plans, the applicant for plan check
must incorporate all of the structural BMPs identified in an approved Project WQMP
and therefore, the applicant is required to obtain approval of the final Project WQMP
prior to submitting construction plans for plan check.
d. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits for projects that will result in
soil disturbance of one or more acres of land, the applicant shall demonstrate that
coverage has been obtained under California's General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Construction Activity by providing a copy of the Notice
of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of
the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification
(WDID) Number. Projects subject to this requirement shall prepare and implement a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the current SWPPP shall
be kept at the project site and be available for City review on request.
e. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits or prior to recordation upon
subdivision of land if determined applicable by Director of Development Services,
the applicant shall submit to the City for review and approval a Water Quality
Management Plan that:
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(i) Addresses Site Design BMPs such as minimizing impervious areas, maximizing
permeability, minimizing directly connected impervious areas, creating reduced
or "zero discharge" areas, and conserving natural areas
(ii) Incorporates the applicable Routine Source Control BMPs as defined in the
DAMP
(iii) Incorporates Treatment Control BMPs as defined in the Damp
(iv) Generally describes the long -term operation and maintenance requirements for
the Treatment Control BMPs
(v) Identifies the entity that will be responsible for long -term operation and
maintenance of the Treatment Control BMPs, and
(vi) Describes the mechanism for funding the long -term operation and
maintenance of the Treatment Control BMPs.
f. Prior to building or grading permit close -out and/or the issuance of a certificate of use
or a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall:
g.
(i) Demonstrate that all structural best management practices (BMPs) describe in
the Project WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with
approved plans and specifications,
Demonstrate that applicant is prepared to implement all non - structural BMPs
described in the Project WQMP,
(iii) Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Project
WQMP are available onsite,
(iv) Demonstrate that a mechanism or agreement acceptable to the City has been
executed for the long -term funding and performance of BMP operation,
maintenance, repair, and/or replacement.
(v) For industrial facilities subject to California's General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity as defined by Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) code, demonstrate that coverage has been
obtained by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the
State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the notification of the
issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number.
Submit for review and approval by the City an Operations and Maintenance (O &M)
Plan for all structural BMPs. The plan must include the following:
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(i) Structural BMPs
(ii) Employee responsibilities and training for BMP operation and maintenance
(iii) Operating schedule
(iv) Maintenance frequency and schedule
(v) Specific maintenance activities
(vi) Required permits from resource agencies, if any
(vii) Forms to be used in documenting maintenance activities
(viii) Notification to Orange County Vector Control District of the structural BMPs
in place
(ix) Recordkeeping requirements (at least 5 years)
(x) If a property owner or a private entity, such as a homeowners association
(HOA), retains or assumes responsibility for operation and maintenance of
structural BMPs, the applicant will require access for inspection through an
agreement. Such access easements shall be binding throughout the life of the
project, or until the BMPs requiring access are acceptably replaced with a
BMP not requiring access. Funding for the long -term operation and
maintenance of structural BMPs will be front- funded, or otherwise guaranteed
via mechanisms such as approved assessment districts, or other funding
mechanisms.
h. The applicant shall obtain a separate public works permit for any BMP that is
required within the public right of way. During the rainy season from October 1 to
April 30, any BMP that is placed in front of a storm drain catch basin or inlet shall be
placed at the beginning of the workday and removed at the end of each workday to
reduce any potential for flooding. The applicant shall monitor if rain is expected, to
remove the BMP during the workday.
(i) Prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit, the applicant shall
include the following as general or special notes on both the building and
grading plan sheets for new development or significant redevelopment
projects and shall adhere to the note requirements:
i. Sediment from areas disturbed by construction shall be retained on site
using structural controls to the maximum extent practicable.
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ii. Stockpiles of soil shall be properly contained to minimize sediment
transport from the site to streets, drainage facilities or adjacent properties
via runoff, vehicle tracking, or wind.
iii. Appropriate BMPs for construction- related materials, wastes, spills or
residues shall be implemented to minimize transport from the site to
streets, drainage facilities, or adjoining properties by wind or runoff.
iv. Runoff from equipment and vehicle washing shall be contained at
construction sites unless treated to reduce or remove sediment and other
pollutants.
v. All construction contractor and subcontractor personnel are to be made
aware of the required best management practices and good housekeeping
measures for the project site and any associated construction staging areas.
vi. At the end of each day of construction activity all construction debris and
waste materials shall be collected and properly disposed in trash or recycle
bins.
vii. Construction sites shall be maintained in such a condition that an
anticipated storm does not carry wastes or pollutants off the site.
Discharges of material other than stormwater are allowed only when
necessary for performance and completion of construction practices and
where they do not: cause or contribute to a violation of any water quality
standard; cause or threaten to cause pollution, contamination or nuisance;
or contain a hazardous substance in a quantity reportable under Federal
Regulations 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302.
viii. Potential pollutants include but are not limited to: solid or liquid chemical
spills; wastes from paints, stains, sealants, glues, lime, pesticides,
herbicides, wood preservatives and solvents, asbestos fibers, paint flakes
or stucco fragments; fuels, oils, lubricants, and hydraulic, radiator or
battery fluids; concrete, detergent or floatable wastes; wastes from any
engine /equipment steam cleaning or chemical degreasing; and super
chlorinated potable water line flushings.
ix. During construction, disposal of such materials should occur in a specified
and controlled temporary area on -site physically separated from potential
stormwater runoff, with ultimate disposal in accordance with local, state
and federal requirements.
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x. Dewatering of contaminated groundwater, or discharging contaminated
soils via surface erosion is prohibited. Dewatering of non - contaminated
groundwater requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit from the respective State Regional Water Quality
Control Board."
24. The applicant shall implement the following project specific conditions with regards to
water quality:
a. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall include in the plans
any urban runoff control measures deemed necessary by the Building Official for
those situation where the threshold of a WQMP may not be met but where the project
requires urban control runoff measures.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
25. Utilities shall not be released until all conditions of approval have been met to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
26. Any expansion or modification of the approved use beyond what is approved as part of
Conditional Use Permit No. 2006 -07 will require an amendment to the conditional use
permit.
27. The developer shall provide mailbox facilities for each residence, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department and Postmaster.
28. Architectural elevations and site plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of building permits.
29. 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.
30. A new six -foot (6') high block wall shall be constructed along the north, south, and east
property lines. All wall heights shall be measured from the highest adjacent grade.
31. Onsite security lighting shall be arranged so that direct rays will not shine on adjacent
properties or produce glare for street traffic.
32. 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.
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33. Unless otherwise specified, all required trees shall be a minimum 15- gallon in size and of a
variety approved by the Community Development Director.
34. A redwood landscape retainer, a minimum of two inches by six inches (2" x 6 ") in size, shall
be installed along all property lines where necessary to retain the landscape planters until
adjoining properties are developed.
35. Landscape imgation pipes and sprinkler heads shall be maintained in good working order so
as to cover all landscaped areas. Landscaping within the common areas, not enclosed within
a private yard fence, shall be maintained in good condition by the homeowners association.
36. The onsite driveway shall include a section of decorative paving at the entrance to the
project site. The final color and pattern shall be subject to approval by the
Community Development Department.
37. The installation of vehicle access gates shall be prohibited.
38. All walls, fences, and trash, enclosures shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks,
dry rot, warping, missing panels or blocks which threaten the structure's structural integrity
or appearance..
39. If the second story windows create a privacy problem for adjacent property owners,
measures shall be taken to resolve the problem. These mitigation measures shall be subject
to design review and may consist of, but not be limited to, requirements for additional
perimeter landscaping and/or window coverings as determined appropriate by the Design
Review Committee.
40. Grading and exterior building construction activities shall be limited to the hours of between
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on
Saturday, if the City's noise standards are exceeded. Interior building construction and
tenant improvements shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday, only if the City's noise standards are exceeded. No construction activity
shall be allowed on Sundays or federal holidays. In addition, construction equipment shall
be equipped with effective muffling devices. Compliance with this measure is subject to
field inspection by City staff.
41. Maintenance of common facilities, including common open space, private roads, and access
driveways, shall be provided for through legal instruments setting forth a plan or manner of
permanent care and maintenance. Two (2) copies of the required covenants, conditions, and
restrictions (CC &R's), articles of incorporation, by -laws, or other documents of the
homeowner's association of other entity which controls the common facilities, shall be
submitted to the City for approval within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of
building permits.
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42. A copy of the Condominium Plan for this project shall be submitted to City staff for review
and approval prior to recordation.
43. Roof mounted equipment, such as heating and air conditioning units, shall be prohibited.
The placement of air conditioning and heating units shall comply with the City's
requirements for installation of mechanical equipment. The final location of the mechanical
equipment shall be shown on the site plan and approved by the Community Development
Department prior to the issuance of building permits.
44. The condominium development shall maintain common trash bins and an enclosure.
The CC &R's for this development shall include provisions restricting the locations of
the trash bins and enclosure. All trash bins and enclosure shall be place in an area not
visible from public view. The number of bins shall be determined by Consolidated
Disposal Service.
45. The CC &R's for the project shall include a section requiring that the garage parking
spaces shall be maintained, open, and available at all times for the parking of two (2)
vehicles.
46. Open parking spaces shall remain unassigned. Guest parking spaces shall not be used
for long -term parking. Restrictions for guest parking shall be included in the CC &R's
for the project.
BUILDING CONDITIONS
47. Applicant/developer shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2001 California
Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes, the 2001 California Administrative
Code, Title 24, and the Code of the City of Cypress.
48. An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Fire Marshal is required.
49. Type 5 cement shall be used for all foundations and slabs on grade.
50. All slabs on grade (including M- occupancies) shall receive a minimum of a 10 mil.
moisture barrier
51. A soil investigation report shall be submitted with the plans for plan check. Report shall
include soil bearing capacity, seismic study, in compliance with the Seismic Hazard
Mapping Act of the State of California, grading, paving, sulfate test and other pertinent
information under good engineering practice.
52. Construction bins for non - recyclable and recyclable materials generated from any
construction site (residential and non - residential) must be placed "on site" out of the public
right -of -way unless a permit is obtained from the Public Works Department.
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Exhibit "A"
C.U.P No. 2006 -07 / T.T.M No. 17067, and Variance No. 2006 -03
Conditions of Approval
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53. Prior to final certificate of occupancy, as required by California State Health and Safety
Code, Section 19850, the applicant shall submit to the Cypress Building Division, 35mm
microfilm copies of the approved plans on standard aperture cards, to serve as the official
file copy of the approved building plans. In lieu of microfilm, the applicant can provide
plans on CD rom with self loading software or other format approved by the building
official.
54. Grading and exterior building construction activities shall be limited to the hours between
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
No construction activity shall be allowed on Sundays or federal holidays. In addition,
construction equipment shall be equipped with effective muffling devices. Compliance with
this measure is subject to field inspection by City staff.
FIRE AUTHORITY CONDITIONS
55. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a fire hydrant
location plan for the review and approval of the Fire Chief.
56. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide evidence of adequate
fire flow. The Orange County Fire Authority Water Availability for Fire Protection form
shall be signed by the applicable water district and submitted to the Fire Chief for approval.
57. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit plans for the required
automatic fire sprinkler system in the structure to the OCFA for review and approval.
Please contact the OCFA at (714) 573 -6100 to request a copy of the "Orange County Fire
Authority Notes for New NFPA 13 Commercial Sprinkler Systems ".
58. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, this system shall be operational in a
manner meeting the approval of the Fire Chief.
59. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain approval of the
Orange County Fire Authority for all fire protection access roads to within 150 feet of all
portions of the exterior of every structure on site. The plans shall include plan and sectional
views and indicate the grade and width of the access roads measured flow -line to flow -line.
When a dead -end street exceeds 150 feet or when otherwise required, a clearly marked fire
apparatus access turnaround must be provided and approved by the Fire Chief. Please
contact the OCFA at (714) 573 -6100 or visit the OCFA website to obtain a copy of the
"Guidelines for Emergency Access."
60. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit architectural plans for
the review and approval of the Fire Chief if required per the "Orange County Fire Authority
Plan Submittal Criteria Form." Please contact the OCFA at (714) 573 -6100 for a copy for
the Site /Architectural Notes to be placed on the plans prior to submittal.
61. Additional Fire Department conditions may be imposed.
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Conditions of Approval
POLICE CONDITIONS
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62. Common areas not designated for guest parking shall be kept clear at all times. The curbs
located within the developments shall be painted red for fire lanes purposes. The CC &R's
shall contain a restriction prohibiting the parking of vehicles in front of garages.
63. The address for the complex shall be posted on the west elevations of the detached garage
structure and on the front elevations of each units.
64. Lighting shall be provided in the parking areas, along the driveway, and along the walkways
around the perimeter of the project site. Front door entrances to the individual units shall
also be provided with light fixtures. The lighting plans for the project shall also be subject
to the review by the Cypress Police Department.
Effective: 5 -08 -2006
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