HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 2012-0020EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit 2000-0014 Amendment 2012
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
Planning Services
1. This Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall apply to modifications on the
Home Depot Center Phase II Master Plan of Development regardless of owner.
Ongoing PS
2. The revised Phase II Master Plan of Development, replaces the previous Phase II
Master Plan of Development and shall conform with all of the conditions of
approval and mitigation measures adopted for the original Home Depot Master
Plan of Development approved by Planning Commission Resolution 1999-011 for
the Master Plan of Development for PD-9 as approved on March 16, 1999, and
as amended on August 3, 1999, unless specifically noted or superseded by this
resolution and attached Exhibits.
GP / BP PS
3. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes
of issuing building permits fourteen (14) days following the Planning Commission
approval unless prior to the time, an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in
Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ongoing PS
4. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the
following minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan project by less
than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a
construction design issue that is not substantive to the Master Plan of
Development. The Planning Commission shall have the final authority to approve
any other changes to the Master Plan of Development and any associated
Tentative Maps unless appealed to the City Council.
BP PS, CE
5. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment shall be valid for twenty-four
(24) months after its effective date. At the end of the period, the approval shall
expire and become null and void unless the project has received a building permit
or a time extension.
BP PS
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero
or its agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to
challenge an approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the
subdivision.
Ongoing
7. All subsequent Tentative Map, Lot Line Adjustments and construction permits
shall be consistent with the Master Plan of Development contained herein.
FM / BP PS, CE
8. All exterior elevations, finish materials, and colors shall be consistent with the
Master Plan of Development as shown in attached EXHIBITS subject to the
following provisions:
All exterior material finishes shall be durable, high quality, and consistent with the
BP PS
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
architectural appearance.
All trash storage, recycle storage, and air conditioning units shall be screened
from view behind architecturally compatible or landscaped enclosures.
Thematic mission/Mediterranean style lights shall be added to all building entry
features.
Any exterior light fixtures shall be compatible with building design, subject to staff
approval.
Final color selection shall include compatible earth toned colors, subject to staff
approval.
9. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view in all directions. All roof-
mounted equipment which generates noise, solid particles, odors, etc., shall
cause the objectionable material to be directed away from residential properties.
BP / FO PS
10. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and all other mechanical equipment,
whether on the ground, on the structure or elsewhere, shall be screened from
public view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure and
painted to match the color of the surrounding building area. Gas and electric
meters, electric transformers, and large water piping systems shall be completely
screened from public view with approved architectural features and/or landscape
plantings.
BP / FO PS
11. All outdoor storage facilities and trash enclosures will be constructed of decorative
masonry materials and have solid metal gates. The perimeter of all such facilities
shall be landscaped when visible to the public.
BP / FO PS
12. All site work, grading, and site improvements shall be consistent with the Master
Plan of Development as shown in EXHIBIT C, D, G, and N, with the following
modification:
Decorative concrete banding shall be installed at the north & south driveway
entrance to match the roundabout entrance
GP / BP PS, BS, CE
13. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be approved by the City prior to the
issuance of building permits and shall be included as part of site improvement
plan consistent with EXHIBIT D, and as follows:
A minimum 10-foot wide landscape planter shall be provided along the entire
project street frontages.
Large canopy London Plane Tree (Plantanus acerifolia) street trees will be
planted along the El Camino Real street frontages at 30-feet on-center.
All exterior meters, air conditioning units, and mechanical equipment shall be
screened with landscape material.
All areas shown on the landscape plan shall be landscaped by the developer
BP PS, BS
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
prior to the final of the first building permit on-site.
All landscaping shall be drought tolerant. Turf areas shall be minimal and
used only for recreation or event area purposes only. Low-lying drought-
tolerant ground cover shall be used in parking areas & frontages in place of
turf.
The plant palette shall include only species which have a high rate of survival
in Atascadero’s climate zone. No thorny materials shall be placed adjacent to
the bike trail.
Parking lot trees are required to have large canopies and good shading
characteristics
Native variety oak trees shall be incorporated into the landscape plan.
All parking lot planter areas will include a reasonable combination of trees,
shrubs and ground cover plantings
All slopes in excess of 2:1 shall be planted with slope stabilizing plant
materials and installed with jute or nylon mesh.
The rear retaining wall shall be landscaped and irrigated.
14. The developer and/or subsequent owner shall assume responsibility for the
continued maintenance of all landscape and common areas, consistent with
EXHIBIT D.
GP / BP
PS
15. All building and/or free standing site signs will be consistent with Master Sign
Program (AUP 2000-0001) and attached EXHIBIT F, J, K & M subject to the
following modifications:
Retail buildings: W all signs may be installed on up to three sides, only on
elevations facing HWY 101, a parking lot, or a public frontage, as shown on
the attached elevations (Exhibits J & K). Each wall sign may be permitted up
to 60 square feet in size
Up to four (4) wall signs may be installed on the hotel building. Signs shall
be located under the parapet on the tower elements, as shown in Exhibit F.
Each sign may be permitted up to 60 sq. ft.
All wall signs on retail or the hotel buildings shall be made of individual
channel letters or exteriorly illuminated (no cabinet signs permitted).
A new pylon sign shall be permitted to be installed, with a maximum height of
50 feet and a maximum of 200 sq. ft. of sign area per side. The pylon sign
shall be located within an appropriately sized landscaped area. The pylon
sign may be increased to 60 feet in height if the additional height is required
for visibility from HWY 101. Further exploration of the site visibility shall be
conducted during building permits to see if the additional height is warranted.
BP PS
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
Two (2) monument signs may be permitted up to 10 feet in height with 60 sq.
ft. of sign area per side, consistent with the Atascadero sign ordinance
allowances. Landscaping shall be installed at the base of the base of the
sign.
16. A 8-foot wide Class 1 pedestrian and bikeway connection shall be constructed
within the existing easement area. The bike path shall be constructed to connect
the existing pathway facility at the railroad trestle at Graves Creek with the
sidewalk along the San Ramon Rd frontage. The bike path shall be completed
prior to final occupancy of the first building on the subject site.
The applicant shall explore the option of splitting the bike trail around the tree to
avoid the need for removal. If this is not feasible due to design constraints, as
decided by the City Engineer, this approval shall include the approval of the
removal of an 8” live oak tree within the bike easement area. The removal of the
tree shall be mitigated with replanting as specified in the Atascadero Native Tree
Ordinance. The Planning Commission encourages replanting with 15-gallon
trees.
The gate located at the existing terminus of the bike path shall be unlocked, and
shall remain so, once the extension has been constructed.
An easement shall be dedicated to coincide with the final as-built location of the
trail.
FO /
Ongoing
PS
17. A photometric plan shall be submitted with building permits to ensure compliance
with Municipal Code standards. All wall and pole mounted lights shall use fully
shielded, cut-off lights to prevent off site glare.
BP PS
18. A bicycle storage racks with capacity for four bicycles shall be provided in a
convenient and secure location near the front doors of each Building in Phase II.
BP PS
19. Landscape maintenance within the street medians shall be the responsibility of
the applicant. The applicant shall enter into a landscape maintenance agreement
with the City for the medians and any other offsite landscaping. The form of the
agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney and City Engineer.
FO CA
CE
20. All existing native trees on site shall be preserved and protected during
construction. Tree protection plans shall be submitted with all grading and
building permits. Trees that cannot be preserved shall be mitigated per the
requirements of the Native Tree Regulations.
The applicant shall retain a certified arborist to monitor tree protection and on-site
construction within the vicinity of native oak trees. In no case shall construction
occur with tree protection fences without the arborist being present.
BP PS
Certified
Arborist
21. The site retaining walls located along both the west and northern property lines
shall be constructed of decorative, split face “Keystone” type wall systems.
Irrigated landscape pockets shall be provided for every 5-feet of vertical wall. The
color, finish and design of the wall system shall be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of grading permits.
GP PS
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
22. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building, the project
sponsor shall provide mail receptacles for the commercial units as required by the
U.S. Postmaster. Location and appearance of mail receptacles subject to City
approval prior to installation
BP / FO PS
23. The project shall comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the
control of fugitive dust (PM-10) as contained in section 6.4 of Air Quality
Handbook. All site grading and demolition plans notes shall list the following
regulations:
A. All material excavated or graded shall be sufficiently watered to prevent
excessive amounts of dust. Watering shall occur at least twice daily with
complete coverage, preferably in the late morning and after work is
finished for the day.
B. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease
during periods of high winds (i.e. greater than 20 mph averaged o ver one
hour) so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
C. All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
D. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation
operations shall be minimized so as to prevent excessive amounts of
dust.
E. Permanent dust control measured identified in the approved project
revegetation and landscape plans shall be implemented as soon as
possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities.
F. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater
than one month after initial grading shall be sown with fast-germinating
native grass seed and watered until vegetation becomes established.
G. All disturbed areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using
approved chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods in
advance by the APCD.
H. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved shall be completed
as soon as possible. In addition, structural foundations shall be
completed as soon as possible following building pad construction.
I. On-site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph for any unpaved
surface.
J. All unpaved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered at least twice per
day, using non-potable water.
K. Streets adjacent to the project site shall be swept daily to remove silt
which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to
prevent excessive amounts of dust from leaving the site.
L. Wheel washers may be required when significant offsite import or export of
fill is involved.
GP / BP PS
24. The project sponsor shall submit a Transportation Demand Management
Program to the City of Atascadero, per the 1999 Mitigation Measure. The
program shall include, but not be limited to, ride share programs, carpool
incentives for employees, bus passes for employees, etc.
FO PS
BS
25. Low flow plumbing devices shall be installed where possible in buildings. BP PS
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
26. The parking area on the north east side of the hotel and entrance to the hotel
shall be modified to provide simplified circulation and minimize duplicate drive
aisles. Circulation between the hotel and restaurants/retail buildings shall be
considered. The final design of the parking areas and drive aisles shall be
subject to Planning staff and City Engineer approval.
BP PS / CE
27. A Lot Line Adjustment shall be submitted prior to building permit issuance so that
buildings are not constructed over lot lines. Easements shall be provided for
drainage and circulation throughout the subject site as needed.
BP PS
28. A will serve letter shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water Company
to ensure adequate flow rates and water service is available.
BP PS / BS
29. The gas station approved in the 2000 Phase II project and the 2008 project
amendment shall remain as an allowed alternative on retail Pad A in the Master
Plan of Development. Updated traffic analysis, parking calculations, and Design
Review Committee approval shall be required prior to building permit issuance of
a gas station. The 2000 & 2008 Conditions of Approval which are specific to the
gas station would be required to be fulfilled. The traffic signal at San Ramon and
El Camino Real is required to be installed if the gas station is constructed.
BP PS
30. The event space in the hotel may be enlarged up to 7,500 sq. ft. to hold up events
for up to 500 people if the applicant choses to modify the plans during the building
permit process. Up to 24 parking spaces can be eliminated and the exterior site
may be modified to provide for this additional event space.
BP PS
31. The property owner shall consider installing awnings, shades. Or larger roof
overhangs on the southwest elevation to keep the interior cool. The owner shall
consider installing energy efficient upgrades such as card reader in each room to
help reduce electricity use.
Public Works Department Conditions
1. Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit plans and
supporting calculations/reports including street improvements, underground
utilities, erosion control and grading/drainage plans prepared by a registered civil
engineer for review and approval by the City Engineer.
GP / BP CE
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit calculations to
support the design of any storm water structures or pipes. Closed conduits shall
be designed to convey the 10-year flow with gravity flow, the 25-year flow with
head, and provide safe conveyance for the 100-year overflow. Storm water
collection system shall include provisions for capturing fuel spills using methods
acceptable to the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
GP / BP CE
3. Drainage basins or underground structures, if proposed, shall be designed to
desilt, detain and meter storm flows as well as release them to natural runoff
locations in accordance with the City of Atascadero Engineering Department
Standard Specifications and Drawings or as directed by the City Engineer.
GP / BP CE
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
4. Applicant shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) if
greater than 1.0 acres is disturbed. The Regional Water Quality Control Board
shall approve the SWPPP.
GP / BP CE
5. All public improvements shall be constructed in conformance with the City of
Atascadero Engineering Department Standard Specifications and Drawings or as
directed by the City Engineer
GP / BP CE
6. Project shall include construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk along El Camino
Real.
GP / BP CE
7. The Project applicant shall submit plans showing the class I path connection from
the corner of El Camino Real and San Ramon Road to the connection at the
north end of the property. The Class I path shall be designed to the City
Engineer’s satisfaction.
GP / BP CE
8. Alignment and design of any modification to existing frontage improvements shall
be approved by the City Engineer. Frontage improvement modifications shall
include but are not limited to curb, gutter sidewalk, striping, signage, curb or
driveway ramps and the sidewalk extension to, and connection with, the existing
sidewalk at the railroad bridge. Left-turn pocket and related striping / pavement
marking will be required. Frontage improvements shall be completed prior to final
of the first building in Phase II.
GP / BP CE
9. The applicant shall enter into a Plan Check / Inspection Agreement with the City if
required by the City Engineer.
GP / BP BD
10. The applicant shall be responsible for the relocation and/or alteration of all
existing utilities which interfere or conflict with proposed improvements.
GP / BP CE
11. The applicant shall install all new utilities underground. GP / BP CE
12. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall pay all sewer annexation
and connection fees.
GP / BP CE
13. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit a grading and
drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer for review and approval by
the City Engineer. All existing and proposed easements and all existing and
proposed utilities shall be shown on the plans.
GP CE
14. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall submit a written statement from a
registered civil engineer that all frontage improvement, grading and drainage work
has been completed and is in full compliance with the approved plans, City Codes
and Standards and the Uniform Building Code (UBC) as applicable.
FO CE
15. The applicant has submitted a letter update to the June 3, 1999 project specific
Traffic Study (Traffic Study). The Traffic Study indicated that a traffic signal at the
San Ramon El Camino Real intersection was not warranted based on the
cumulative + project + existing traffic volumes. The hotel project traffic ADT and
PM peak hour traffic will be 830 and 103 ADT and Trips less than initially
calculated in 1999. Therefore, the conclusion of the traffic report that a signal at
Ongoing CE
Conditions of Approval
Home Depot Phase II
Master Plan of Development Amendment 2012
CUP 2000-0014 Amendment
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
San Ramon and El Camino Real is not warranted is still valid. The City’s 2006
Master Facilities Plan and Development Impact Fee Update Report identifies this
intersection as being signalized in the future. Therefore, a portion of this project’s
Traffic Impact Fee will be applied towards the eventual signalization of this
intersection.
If project uses change from what is shown in the 2012 traffic report update, then
the installation of the signal shall be revisited and may be required to be installed
by the applicant.
16. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from Caltrans for all work
within the State right-of-way.
GP / BP CE
17. No structures shall be constructed over any storm drainage facilities or
easements.
BP CE
17. Applicant shall pay a proportional share of the cost of public sewer facilities
constructed by others. Cost calculation will be established by a reimbursement
agreement filed with the City by those constructing the public sewer facilities.
GP / BP CE
18. LID features such as bioswales shall be incorporated into the parking lot and
onsite frontage landscape areas as feasible to filter the run off drainage before it
leaves the site.
GP / BP CE
19. The applicant shall analyze the impact of the Hotel’s wastewater flow on Lift
Station 13 prior to issuance of a building permit. The applicant shall be
responsible for any liftstation upgrades needed to accommodate the hotel’s
wastewater flow at Lift Station 13. Upgrades shall be completed prior to Building
Department Final of the Hotel.
GP / BP CE
20. Bike lanes shall be included with the frontage improvements and restriping of El
Camino Real, subject to City Engineer approval and permitted the bike lanes fit
within existing right-of-way. If Class 2 bike lanes do not fit within the right-of-way,
Class 3 lanes with “share the road signage” shall be installed
BP CE
Fire Department Conditions
1. The entire back side of the hotel shall be designed to be ground ladder
accessible. Any gates which are located along the back or sides of the
building shall be accessible by the Fire Department
BP FD
2. One additional fire hydrant shall be added on-site. Location to be
determined by the Fire Marshall.
BP FD
3. Fire Lane locations to be determined by the Fire Marshall. Fire lanes to be
designed for proper width for truck access. Red curb or no parking signs to
be installed.
BP FD
4. Access roads and turning radiuses must meet ladder truck access
standards.
BP FD
Condition Removed by Planning Commission 10-16_12
EXHIBIT B: Mitigation Monitoring Program
Per Mitigated Negative Declaration Certified March 16, 1999
For the Home Depot Commercial Center Phase I & II
EXHIBIT C: Site Plan (Phase II Overall)
Exhibit C Revised per 10_16_12 PC
approval, modified parking layout,
EXHIBIT D: Landscape Plan
Parking to be revised per 10_16_12
approved site plan, Exhibit C
EXHIBIT E: Perspective Drawing: Hotel
EXHIBIT F: Elevations: Hotel
EXHIBIT G: Hotel Site Plan
Parking to be revised per 10_16_12
approved site plan, Exhibit C
EXHIBIT H: Floor Plans: Hotel (floors 1-4)
EXHIBIT I: Color and Materials: Hotel
EXHIBIT J: Elevations & Floor Plan Retail Pad A
EXHIBIT K: Elevations & Floor: Retail Pad B
EXHIBIT L: Color and Materials: Retail Buildings
EXHIBIT M: Monument & Pylon Signage
EXHIBIT N: Class 1 Bike Path Extension Plan
EXHIBIT O: Alternative Gas Station Option for Retail Pad A