Resolution No. 5061437
RESOLUTION NO. 5061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98 -17 - 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, Division 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress to construct
nine (9) detached residential units located at 9122 Walker Street and 5522 Camp Street within the
PC Planned Community Zone (Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan: CM Commercial Mixed Use
District).
2. That the City Council, after proper notice thereof, duly held a public hearing on
said application as provided by law.
3. That the City Council hereby fmds that:
a. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the PC Planned Community Zone,
CM Commercial Mixed Use District in which the site is located, which is:
Intended as an area allowing community serving retail and multi - family
residential uses with the primary land uses consisting of retail, restaurant,
office, personal services, and multi - family residential uses.
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 project, as proposed, complies with the General Plan, the
Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance for the zone in which it
is located,
(2) There is sufficient infrastructure to accommodate this development
within the PC Planned Community Zone.
(3) The project design and architectural style are compatible with
existing development in the surrounding area.
c. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of a proposed reduction distance
between curbs and structures subject to the approval of a Variance which has been
submitted with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Cypress does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17, 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 February
, 1999.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, LILLIAN M. HAINA, 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 February , 1999, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Piercy and Sondhi
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill and Keenan
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17
9122 Walker Street & 5522 Camp Street
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Bolded Conditions Are Those Specific to This Project
* - Mitigation Measures
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS
1. The developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Cypress.
All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act, and the City's Subdivision Ordinance
and Zoning Ordinance shall be satisfied. A Tract Map shall be recorded prior to issuance
of Building Division Permits.
2. 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 by the City
Engineer. 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 on site
drainage conveyed to the street shall be by means of an under - sidewalk drain. On site
landscape areas shall have a slope gradient of one percent (1 %) minimum. In parking
areas, A.C. 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 (0.2 %).
3. A minimum six foot (6') high slump stone or similar type block wall shall be constructed
along the south, east, and west property lines in accordance with City Code requirements.
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 ") as measured from the highest adjacent finished
grade. A six -inch (6 ") concrete curb shall be constructed per City standards to protect all
block walls and structures exposed to vehicular traffic. The property lines shall have a
single block wall only and the developer shall obtain and submit to the City written
permission or denial of the adjacent property owner. Grade separation shall not exceed two
feet (2') between adjacent properties.
4. 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 City Engineer and the Fire Marshall. The developer of
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Exhibit "A"
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17
Conditions of Approval
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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.
5. Wheelchair and handicapped access facilities shall be installed on site and off site in
accordance with the State of California and the City of Cypress Public Works Department
standards.
6. Installation of cable television shall be subject to City Ordinance No. 726. Prior to
construction, the developer shall contact Media One at (310) 259 -2117 or Time Warner
Communications at (714) 895 -8686, 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.
7. The developer shall provide mailbox facilities for each residence to the satisfaction of the
Public Work Director, Community Development Director and Postmaster.
8. 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.
9. Walker Street, Camp Street and Nelson Street shall be fully improved with curb,
gutter, sidewalk, driveway, driveway closure, catch basin relocation, etc. in accordance
with the City's Code requirement for streets. The existing wheelchair ramps at the
corner of Walker and Camp Street, and Walker and Nelson Streets shall be rebuilt to
ADA standards.
10. The quantity, location, width, and type of driveways shall be subject to the approval of the
City Engineer. An effective site distance for vehicular traffic shall be maintained at the
intersection of the driveway entrances with streets. No landscaping in excess of three feet
(3') high will be allowed in the area of curb returns. Adequate sight distance also shall be
maintained within the development at all driveway intersections to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
11. All utility services shall be underground. Trenching and backfill in streets shall be per City
of Cypress Standard No. 110. Arterial streets 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.
12. Street lights on marbelite standards shall be installed per Southern California Edison
Company requirements. Traffic signs shall be installed or repaired per City Standards.
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Conditions of Approval
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13. Street trees (15- gallon) fifty -two feet (52') on center shall be installed in back of the public
sidewalk in conformance to the street tree policy of the Public Works Department and shall
be incorporated with the on site landscape plan. The type of trees shall be as required by
the City's street tree ordinance. Landscaping in the 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. On Walker, Camp, and Nelson Streets landscaping shall be installed in the landscape strip
between the public sidewalk and property line. This landscaped area shall be maintained by
the private property owners. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for
approval by the City and a bond posted by the applicant to guarantee against any defects in
plant materials and workmanship. A soils report for all planting areas, prepared by a
qualified agricultural laboratory, shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for
approval at least thirty (30) days prior to planting date. Test results shall include
concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, salinity, sodium status, and boron
saturation extract. Additionally, an agreement shall be executed by the developer to provide
for ongoing maintenance.
16. FEES REQUIRED FOR IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
• Final Subdivision Map Filing Fee (Per Resolution No. 4001).
• Engineering Plan Check & Inspection Fee (Per Resolution Nos. 2964 & 4001).
• Park and Recreation Fee (Per Ordinance No. 769).
• Drainage Fee for Master Drainage Plan (Per Resolution No. 2287).
• City -wide Traffic Improvement Fee (Per Resolution No. 4348 & current fee
resolution).
• Regional Traffic Improvement Fee (Per Resolution No. 4400).
• Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee (Per Orange County Sanitation District No. 3
Resolution No. 308).
• Advanced Street Light Energy Fee (For one (1) year period).
• Grading Plan Check and Permit (Per Resolution Nos. 2964, 3662, 4001 & 4220).
• All applicable Building Division fees.
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17. 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 (Section 2100 et seq. - including but not by way of limitation Sections 21152 &
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, the developer
shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
*18. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a geologic and soils report shall be prepared by a
registered geologist or soils engineer and submitted to the City Building Division for
approval. The report shall specify design parameters necessary to remediate any soils
and geologic hazards. (Mitigation Measure No. 1)
*19. Precise grading plans shall include an Erosion, Siltation and Dust Control Plan for the
approval of the City Building Division. The Plan's provisions may include
sedimentation basins, sand bagging, soil compaction, revegetation, temporary
irrigation, scheduling and time limits on grading activities, and construction equipment
restrictions onsite. This plan shall also demonstrate compliance with South Coast Air
Quality Management District Rule 403, which regulates fugitive dust control.
(Mitigation Measure No. 2)
*20. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit for approval of the
City Public Works Department, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMP's) that will be used onsite to
control predictable pollutant runoff. (Mitigation Measure No. 3)
PLANNING CONDITIONS
21. All applicable condition of Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17 shall be complied with prior
to the occupancy of the subject buildings.
22. Utilities shall not be released until all conditions of approval have been met to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
23. Any expansion or modification of the approved use beyond what is approved as part of
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17 will require an amendment to the conditional use permit.
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Conditions of Approval
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24. All requirements of the Orange County Fire Marshall's Office shall be complied with prior
to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. Screen landscaping shall be planted along the east and south property lines that are
adjacent to the existing single -story dwellings to the satisfaction of the Cypress
Planning Division. Screen landscaping shall be capable of screening the view from the
second story windows within one (1) year from the date of planting.
28. 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
the installation of additional perimeter landscaping, window coverings, and /or opaque
windows as determined appropriate by the Design Review Committee.
29. Landscape irrigation pipes and sprinkler heads shall be maintained in good working order so
as to cover all landscaped areas.
30. All walls and fences shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks, dry rot, warping,
missing panels, or blocks which threaten the structure's structural integrity or appearance.
31. Exterior building elevations shall be maintained in a safe appearance such that the buildings
are free of broken, missing or significantly cracked surface finished materials.
32. Unless otherwise specified, all required trees shall be a minimum 15- gallon in size and of a
variety approved by the Community Development Director.
33. Within forty -eight (48) hours of the approval of the project, the applicant /developer shall
deliver to the Community Development Department a check payable to the County Clerk
Recorder in the amount of thirty -eight dollars ($38.00) for the County administrative fee to
enable the City to file the Notice of Determination 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 of the project granted herein shall be voided.
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Exhibit "A"
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -17
Conditions of Approval
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34. The den /optional fourth bedroom shall be maintained as a den and shall not be
converted or used as bedroom area.
35. The placement of all air conditioning units shall comply with the City's requirements
for installation of mechanical equipment. The final location of air conditioning units
shall be shown on the site plan and approved by the Planning Division prior to the
issuance of building permits.
BUILDING CONDITIONS
36. Applicant /developer shall comply with applicable provisions of the 1994 Uniform Building,
Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 1993 National Electrical Code, California Administrative
Code, Title 24, and the Cypress City Code.
37. An automatic fire sprinkler system, approved by the Fire Marshall will be required.
38. Type 5 cement shall be used for all foundations and slabs on grade.
39. All slabs on grade (including M -1 occupancies) shall receive a minimum of a 10 mil.
moisture barrier.
40. A soil investigation report shall be submitted with the plans for plan check. The report shall
include soil bearing capacity, seismic study, grading, paving, sulfate test, and other
pertinent information under good engineering practice.
41. Construction bins for non - recyclable and recyclable materials generated from any
construction site (residential and non - residential) must be placed "onsite" out of the public
right -of -way. (Example: street side of curb is public right -of -way. Not allowed.)
42. 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.
*43. Project construction /demolition activities shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, as
revised. The applicant shall also obtain approval of a dust control plan from the
Building Division prior to issuance of each grading or building permit. Dust - reducing
measures shall include regular watering of graded surfaces, restriction of all
construction vehicles and equipment to travel along established and regularly watered
roadways, and suspending operations that create dust during windy conditions.
(Mitigation Measure No. 4)
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*44. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours of between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
Monday through 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 inspections by City
staff pursuant to Municipal Section 13.70 (e). (Mitigation Measure No. 5)
POLICE CONDITIONS
45. Common areas not designated for guest parking should be kept clear at all times. The curbs
inside the development should be painted red for fire lane purposes and parking restrictions
should be posted throughout the development.
46. Back lit address signs shall be installed next to each garage door for easy identification by
Police and Fire Departments.
FIRE AUTHORITY CONDITIONS
47. Prior to the recordation of any subdivision map, the applicant shall submit water
improvement plans to the Fire Chief for review and approval to ensure adequate fire
protection and financial security is posted for the installation. The water system design,
location of valves, and the distribution of the fire hydrants will be evaluated and approved
by the Fire Chief.
48. Prior to the recordation of any subdivision map or the issuance of any building permits,
whichever occurs first, the applicant shall submit to the Fire Chief evidence of the on -site
fire hydrant system and indicate whether it is public or private. If the system is private, the
system shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of building
permits. Provisions shall be made by the applicant for the repair and maintenance of the
system, in a manner meeting the approval of the Fire Chief.
49. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, a note shall be placed on the plan stating that
all residential structures shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, in a
manner meeting the approval of the Fire Chief.
50. Prior to the recordation of a subdivision map, the applicant shall obtain approval of the Fire
Chief of all fire protection access easements and shall dedicate them to the City of Cypress.
The CC &R's shall contain provisions which prohibit obstructions within the fire protection
access easement. The approval of the Fire Chief is required for any modifications such as
speed bumps, control gates or other changes within said easement.
51. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
of preliminary plans for all streets and courts, public or private, from the Fire Chief in
consultation with the Manager, Traffic Engineering. The plans shall include the plan view,
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sectional view, and indicate the width of the street or court measured flow line to flow line.
All proposed fire apparatus turnarounds shall be approved by the Fire Chief and be clearly
marked when a dead -end street exceeds 150 feet or when other conditions require it and
comply with the OCFA Guideline requirements for apparatus turnarounds.
52. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
from the Fire Chief for street improvement plans with fire lanes shown. The plans shall
indicate the locations of red curbing and signage. A drawing of the proposed signage with
the height, stroke and color of lettering and the contrasting background color shall be
submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief.
53. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of use and occupancy the approved fire lane marking
plan shall be installed. The CC &R's shall contain a fire lane map and provisions which
prohibit parking in the fire lanes. A method of enforcement shall be included.
54. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and obtain the Fire
Chief's approval of the construction details for any access gates. Contact the Orange
County Fire Authority Plan Review Section at (714) 744 -0403 for a copy of the "Guidelines
for Fire Authority Emergency access".
55. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for combustible construction, the developer
shall submit and obtain the Fire Chief's approval of a letter and plan stating that water for
fire fighting purposes and an all weather fire access road shall be in place and operational as
required by the Uniform Fire Code before any combustible materials are placed on site.
56. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, an Orange County Fire Authority Water
Availability Form shall be submitted to and approved by the Plan Review Section of the
Orange County Fire Authority. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not
available, an automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in each structure, in a
manner meeting the approval of the Fire Chief.
57. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, plans for the automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. These systems
shall be operational prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.
58. Prior to approval of a site development /use permit, or the issuance of a building permit,
whichever occurs first, the applicant shall submit plans for the review and approval of the
Fire Chief. The applicant shall include information on the plans required by the Fire Chief.
Contact the Orange County Fire Authority Plans Review Section at (714) 744 -0403 for the
Fire Safety Site /Architectural Notes to be placed on the plans.
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59. Prior to the issuance of any certificate of use and occupancy, all fire hydrants shall have a
"Blue Reflective Pavement Marker" indicating its location on the street or drive per the
Orange County Fire Authority Standard and approved by the Fire Chief. On private
property these markers are to be maintained in good condition by the property owner.
Effective 2/8/99
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