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Agenda Packet 03/22/1988
CINDY WILKINS DEPUTY CITY CLERK NOTE: THERE WILL BE A CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AT 6:45 P.M. IN THE FOURTH FLOOR CLUB ROOM REGARDING LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL MATTERS. 4 A 'GFNPA ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ATASCADERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOURTH FLOOR, ROTUNDA _ROOM MARCH 22. .1988 7:30 P.M, _ RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. * A person may speak for five (5) minutes . * No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has ,had an opportunity to do so: No; one may speak more than twice on any item. Council Members may question any speaker; the speaker may respond, but, after the allotted time has expired, may not initiate further discussion. * The floor will then be closed to publicparticipation and open for Council discussion. Call' to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call City Council Comment Presentation on City' Achievement of Tree City U. S.A. Designation - Presentation by California Department of Forestry Proclamation — Acknowledging March 26, 1988 as ARBOR DAY Proclamation - Acknowledgement of 'Bravery Corin Johnson Receipt of Franchise Fee from Falcon cable T.V. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represents Ad Hoc or Standing Committees . 1 I F; R,O' CL: AHAT 1, ON .� AR $ 0R I1AYY March 26, 1958 WHEREAS, In ' 1$72, 1 J. Sterling Morton proposed;'." to th+ ' Nebraska Edard of Agriculture that a special day be suet asida for theplant ng of . trees, and WHEREAS, this,, holiday, called Arbor Day, was f irst; +obset#, 4 � x With the planting of more than a million,"trees in, Nebraska end` WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed thr U out,' 'tiden�tj,bfi and ,. Vorld; and WHEREAS, trees can reduce the eroaif out-' V're�ious topsoil by wind and mater, cut heating, -and- -moderate dmoderate the temperature, clean the air, ,produceY provide habitat, for Wildlife; and WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource', paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our firials Md.,c �itl ss other: wod products, and " WHEREAS., trees in our city increase property value 8"an#e the economic vitality o� business areas., and beauti" i��fy -our community,- and WHEREAS, treed, Wherever they are .planted, are' 'a sd�xr joy and spiritual renewal, ;an& WHEREAS, .Atascadero has been recognized-as a Tree ,C'-ity by the National Arbor Lay Foundation,, and desire < 0 c4ntir�txe ' tree-planting ways. WHEREFORE, " I, Barbara Norris, Mayor, of. , theCit` . 6,t":, ; Atascadero, do hereby proclaim March �, 1988 ,as "ARBOR, DAY" -in the City of Atascadero, andr urge all citizenal � to " uppOrt efforts to protect our: trees and woodlands Vinci.. to" support. City' s urban ,forestry program. rurther, . `I urge all citizens to . plant trees to gladden the hearts . and pr ote� the weld:-being of present: - and tutu ' generations ✓ ` 7 $AREARA NtRRIS MJ yi Mayor , j t vJ Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.') 1 . City/School Committee 7 . Pavilion Committee 2 . North Coastal Transit 8 . Police Facility Committee 3 . San Luis Obispo Area 9 . Atascadero Lake Acquisition Coordinating Council Committee 4 . Traffic Committee 10. Tree Committee 5 . Solid/Hazardous Waste' 11 . Bicentennial Committee Management Committee 6 . Economic Opportunity Commission Approximate Time 30 Minutes) COMMUNITY FORUM: The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and comments from you the citizen. The Public Comment Period is provided to receive comments from the public on matters other than scheduled agenda items . To increase the effectiveness of Community Forum, ,the following rules will be enforced: * A maximum ,of 30 `minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless Council authorizes an extension. * All remarks shall be addressed to Council , as a whole, ;and not to any individual member thereof. * No person shall be permitted to make slanderous , profane or personal - remarks against any Council Member or City staff. * Any person desiring to submit writtenstatementsmay do so by forwarding to Council, prior to the Council Meeting, nine ( 9) copies to the City-Clerk' by-5 :00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting'. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items. A member of the Council or public may, by request, have any _item removed: from the Consent Calendar, which shall then be reviewed and acted upon separately after the adoption of the Consent Calendar. 1 . Approval of the March 8, 1988 Regular Council Minutes 2 . Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 - 11755 Santa Ana Subdivision of Two Lots Totaling 13 .0.5 Acres into Three Lots of 4 .42 , 4 .42 and 4 . 21 Acres Blue/Kamm & Dohan/Cuesta Engineering ' 2 3 . Denial of Claim by Vernon Gray for Personal Damages - $550 4 . Denial of Claim by Magdalene Nemeth for Personal Damages Unspecified Amount 5. Approval of Temporary Full-Time contract Employee Agreement - Eric Porter Community Development 'Department - (General Plan Update Program) 6 . Acceptance of Santa Ysabel Road Reconstruction Project Certificate of Acceptance 7 . Acceptance of February 1988 Treasurer' s Report 8. Acceptance of February, 1988 Finance Department Report B. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES/REPORTS: (Approximate Time - 20 Minutes) 1. Proposed Zone Change 1-88 - -Tree Ordinance - Initiated by the City of Atascadero (Cont'd from 11/10/87 Council Meeting);, A. Public Hearing B. Ordinance 168 - Amendment of the :City Zoning Ordinance Text Relative to Tree Protection (FIRST READING) (Approximate Time - 15 Minutes) 2 Presentation By Business Improvement Association - Planting of Trees in the Downtown` Area (Approximate Time - 20 Minutes) 3 . Proposed Zone Change 17-87 - 'Freeway Signs - Initiated by the City of Atascadero A. Public Hearing B. Ordinance 167 - Amendment of Zoning Ordinance Text Relative to, Freeway Identification Signs-and Pole Mounted Signs (FIRST READING) (Approximate' Time - 10 Minutes) 4 . City of Atascadero 1987/88 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments: A. Public Hearing B. Resolution 25-88 - Amending ;the 1987/88 Fiscal .Year General Fund and Capital Project Fund Budgets 3 0 (REVISED" 3/18/88) C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (Approximate Time - 20 Minutes) 1 . Presentation on Bid Results Traffic Way City Surplus Property (Approximate Time - 10 Minutes ) 2 . Police Facility Purchase Agreement Acceptance by Council D. NEW BUSINESS: (Approximate Time - 15 Minutes) 1 . Council Review of Planning Commission Vacancy (Approximate Time - 10 Minutes) 2 . Council Consideration Regarding Appointment of an Interim City Manager . (Approximate Time - 20 Minutes) 3 . Authorization for North 'county Cycling Club to Hold a "Criterium Bicycle Race" on May 22, 1988; and Authorization for Closure of Appropriate Streets E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (Approximate Time - 5 Minutes) 1 Awardof Sewer Master Plan Engineering Agreement to CH2M Hill in an amount not to exceed $24 ,900 (Cont'd from 3/8/88) F INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION: 1 City Council 2 .; City Attorney 3 . City Clerk 4 . City Treasurer 5 . City Manager 4 y ATASCA17ERO C Z TY COUNC I L MINUTES - MARCH I.NUTEE .MARCH 8, 1988 ,F=. The regular meeting of the Atascader.o `;�<City 'Counc'i 1 was = �. called to' order. at 7:30 p .m, , fol towod by , 'the rPl ; 9e: of ' Allegiance, t R046 GAi.L': Present: Councilmembers Borgeeon, Bour.beau, # Mayer Norris , � Absent None 4 Staff Ear- +nts Malo Shelton, City MQr - P ul WksDir . ; Bud McHale, Police Sr. .Planner; Bob Best, Parks ' '& Rec., 13r ..� j�ff; ,h:: :. Jorgensen', Ci ty Flt ty". ; So yd rati r i Utz, Ci ty C`:ler 4` ` Cindy Wilkins, Dep. City Clerk a { NTS CPunc l lwoman Mackey, announced that Atascadero has been .tides. 4n ,e4 a a ,,Tree City U.S.A. One of the requirettierlts 1s ,vuh-'a,t`.we `:ha �z aux Arbor nay. Counc i 1 will: reach a consensus as .to 4; date+ by f:geo the, next Council meeting. Councilman Sourbeau, regarding memo to , CoUnc i l f-r€ mt 'Mr... gest ' Comm. Devel . Dir. ,, requested a study session for'. Counci I d-1,p s-� cion of nuisance abAtement (as opposed :the citation prq c e '}', Mai or Norris issued two prr clamations: "Camp Fire Birthday meek'" , March 13- �?C��> 1��8, ab ept V by Nancy Crawford on behaIf oaf' Camp Eire,; fou ci.2 ars staff were presented', with gifts , of ,Camp, Hire .-candy :from► chidren, Amer i c stn Assn. of Un i vers i t y Women Weok" , MarMch 6 18.;. 1('Se, ,accepted by, Harr,i6't Hughe for> the AA W. couln,4- c i Iwoman' Mackey, urged citizens to: vitkt to x .liter: ,-a censs rship display that 'Harriet put 't geth r in. aid s play case outside the museum. 1 � f y K \ j I � "" ,,, .',W", " '' , ..r11, s, t I I - i -, "* _ / ' , , �,", V J, ' a ,� ,� / _ i '-.1 I I I I U' 1� k 'I",t ,-# a 0 f 1111�, 1 I 11 1 11 ,r/ k t `- ',y, 'll r - - "/ J.. n 11 1 a m r 11 21 - j� , Comrti ti��iorZ re€torr ve, td Apprd�,v O-f th r*w� tt �. v'*rd.fJ. '. sig t 'N Wil 1 66, ti +f ►� ' tt� Ci" ►tt3 t k ip" esti' i ? �s x s! :11 ', ' --, jt� ) f w#$� >t �, MNI / Fi. `1 I` - i{�[ l # II ! t 1 . /' i r `- ' 1 r td d ~<t r a �, j } s ,� L z ,';s'° 1 F r _" " z I II, :. ✓.. I! , ;'�y yid ;j.�..p �f �`# A �y "1'"F T! Fll i _ 3 /{y„'x / "I'll., ��411��'' 9*0 1_'11,, , �� , ,;, ��" �,I� — ��,�, _ v \' � r � k. � t at �� 4 Al V"P: • Sarah Gronstrand , resident , urged Council waiver of fees , noting the valuable services provided by Escuela del Rio to the com- munity. Motion: By Councilman Bourbeau that Council make the necessary finding (as per staff report ) and grant the request for a waiver of fees , seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson; passed unanimously by roll- call . C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Authorization to enter into Contract of Employment for Interim Administrative Services Director (Cont 'd from 2/9 and 2/23/88) Mr . Shelton, City Mgr . , gave staff report and introduced Mr . Bramble to Council . Council discussion followed relating to Mr . Bramble ' s salary under the proposed contract , as well as to per diem for temporary lodging expenses. . Public Comment Joe Knyal , resident , expressed that potential candidates should have been interviewed by the Council . Ursula Luna, 10600 San Marcos , agreed with the comments of the previous speaker . Councilwoman Borgeson asked several questions of Mr . Bramble relating to his background and qualifications for this position, and he responded from the podium. Motion: By Councilman Bourbeau that Council authorize the Mayor to enter into agreement with John M. Bramble to provide contractual services as Interim Admini- strative Services Director , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 3:2 roll-call , with Council- woman Borgeson and Mayor Norris opposed . C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Status Report by City Atty. regarding Beno 's purchase agree- ment negotiations - Verbal Mr . Jorgensen, City Atty. , gave staff report outlining (four ) significant changes to the draft Purchase Agreement and Escrow 3 0 Instructions previously transmitted to Council . There was no public comment . Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson that Council authorize staff to prepare final draft Purchase Agreement to submit to the sellers to sign and to bring before Council at the next available Council meeting , seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed by 4: 1 roll-call , with Councilman Handshy opposed . 3. E1 Camino Real and West Mall traffic signal - Right-of-Way Agreement with Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hoff Mr . Sensibaugh , Pub . Wks. Dir . gave staff report . There was no public comment . Motion: By Councilman Handshy to adopt staff recommenda- tion to approve the proposed agreement between the City and Ben Hoff, Inc . and Ben Hoff Trust , sec- onded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call . COUNCIL RECESSED FOR BREAK AT 8:30 P.M. MEETING WAS CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 8:45 P.M. D. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Receive reports from Recreation Dept. (requested by Council at 2/23/88 meeting) : a. Use of Paloma Creek Phase II baseball diamonds b . Cost for use of lights by Atas. Babe Ruth at Alvord Field Re: Item "a" : Mr . Best , Parks & Rec . Dir . , gave staff report . He noted he and P & R Commission Chmn. Mike Lara met with Little League (L.L. ) representatives ( including Mr . Sherwin and Vic Smart ) last Thursday, as well as separate discussions between Mr . Lara and the representatives to discuss concerns expressed . Dis- cussion with Council ensued . Public Comment Larry Sherwin, representing Atas. L .L. , expressed agreement with Mr . Best to refer this matter- to the P & R Commission; however , . he noted that if issues cannot be resolved in a reasonable amount of time, the L.L. will be back before the Council . 4 Patrick Newser ( ? ) , resident and member of L.L. Board , expressed the League ' s concern that Council address this issue and not push it aside. Vic Smart , V.P. Atas. L.L. Minor League Divn. , feels equitable scheduling can be worked out through the efforts of the non- profit organizations, the P & R Commission and the Rec . Dept . Sarah Gronstrand , resident , noted her discussion with an indivi- dual in charge of girls ' softball , who relayed that she had not heard about the recent meetings to discuss concerns. Dave Ryan, player agent for Atas. L.L.-, promoted the concerns further , noting that the League is all volunteer -- "as is the City Council " -- and would appreciate the Council ' s help . Motion: By Councilman Handshy that Council adopt staff recommendation to refer this item to the Parks & Recreation Commission to receive staff report , direct staff to meet with Little League represen- tatives to further explore apparent scheduling conflicts, and that staff receive the Commission ' s recommendation for forwarding to Council . Motion • seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously. Mr . Best was requested to provide a progress report next month after the Commission ' s discussion at its next regular meeting . Re: Item "b" : Mr . Best gave staff report and responded to questions from Council . Public Comment Mike Lara, P & R Commission Chmn. , suggested PG & E be requested to donate services to replace lights, as they have proper per- sonnel and equipment , which would eliminate a liability concern. Jim Gibbons , representing Atas. Babe Ruth , expressed agreement with the suggested $4 per hour charge for use of lights , but would like a specific replacement cost determined due to avail- ability of limited funds. Motion: By Councilman Handshy that Council , ( 1 ) Authorize the Parks & Rec . Dir , to establish an hourly rate for light usage based on actual electric cost per PG & E; this basic rate will be the hourly rate charged to Babe Ruth Baseball , and (2) any lights which need to be replaced during the season will be the responsibility of Babe Ruth Baseball . Motion seconded by Councilman Bourbeau; passed unanimously by roll-call . 5 2. Authorization to solicit request for proposals - Lewis Ave. Bridge design Mr . Sensibaugh , Pub . Wks. Dir . , gave staff report and discussion with Council ensued relating to funding . There was no public comment . Motion: By Councilman Bourbeau to adopt staff recommenda- tion and direct staff to request a minimum of three and a maximum of ten proposals for the design of the Lewis Ave. Bridge, including the design of a pedestrian bridge and a connector street between Lewis and -Palma Avenues, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously by roll- call . E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 1 . Award of Sewer Master Plan Engineering Agmt. to CH2M Hill in an amount not to exceed $24,900 Mr . Sensibaugh , Pub . Wks. Dir . , requested continuance to the next meeting . MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:20 P.M. MINUTES RECORDED BY: BOYD C. SHARIT2, City Clerk PREPARED BY: CINDY WILKINS, Dep . City Clerk 6 ` V - V, M 1 TO: City "Council �'2 �. 11 �� { 't IAt Kicha e1 .Shelton, City Manager ' BMs Nervy Rnc Vin,, Community Develbpment 0 rect�►r r . WBJZCT:' Tentative Parcel Map 46-•87 _ .,x � r LQ ` tONt 1.1,x-5 5 Santa Ana Road iPIt"AMs ,Diana Reye Blue/Ram: h -PartIt* n . r 1 To. allow sut9dzvis an cai n. l3,.0 acres, •l.n - . 2 4.4 ,� Skid 4 1 acres each,, CROR $; ., , QW Qn , rebi t ry,, IS and, March 1, , 1988, the. Planning public hearings on the abovi: referenced subjgct, appr+�y subject to- the findings ,and ;revis+4 ,conditions cif'; "I in th+ attached .st ff report.''� There -* chi de i �� 14 /` ;public, teStiMqny4 generated\ with respect toguaraht conuc:ti$n of, Coarriente--,`Road asp reflected in t ga" he €�ttac REt4� ATI11�: ' - .. ` Approval 'bf Tentative' parcel Map 46-87, Object:.,tom the-, r x _s of'.,approval ,.. r NA ;pa .`Att#*hmenta; .Revised; Conditions of',Appraval Manch 111-, 1900 ' Staff Re r,t - March l,, 188 ` 9t, ff, Re0ort - February 16, 198$ } ` .1irutes :tcerpts - Irch 3., 1. 8 =a bra x .'1» 1 i�• dc.- Drina &_ Rryee R;1'ue r Ot ft=' Dohain;Partnership CuestaEngineering- j, 5 t j h tia x 1 rx , � � I * � I � I�,,,1� ,,�, , , , , , -�� �� ,-,-,, �4�",�':� �, �� J X. I _11 4`," ,I � sfv" i 4 t 1I j A " r 11 1�1 Tv � 111" h_ `, -, - `�1h.� YW. t1G�` y I 11 t ��- itiC ti y t f} } '� ' 1-1 , ! 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Itts m ' .) r ,, r 7Wt' Jai`7i6 11 , .,.. i a T3 f e �k t! il. � Xi4" ` a + ' aF a ; LLLL ll� .rf � as �. 4, c _ t� L - a 14 c + J t *«+ r \ A �� o i 0 . Departments. 8. Construction of the public road improvements shall be completed or bonded for prior to the recording of the final map, or prior to the final inspection of a building, if approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. If a lien is provided to fulfill the bonding requirements for improvements, a note shall be placed on the final map that the lien shall be eliminated if Corriente Road is abandoned by the City. 9. Prior to the approval of the improvement plans by the Director of Public Works, either the Subdivider shall acquire sufficient title or interest in the off-site land to allow the improvements to be made as required by these conditions: or the City Council, upon request by and at the expense of the subdivider, shall have made all appropriate findings and adopted Resolution of Necessity as required by law so that the City may exercise its power of Eminent Domain. 10. Address identification signs shall be approved as a part of the issuance of building permits. The signs shall contain 4" (inch) reflective address numbers for each residential unit served by a driveway. The signs shall be located on the right hand side of the drive way and shall be placed so as not to • affect the visibility of the intersection. 11. Drainage Facilities shall be constructed to City of Atascadero Standards. All work shall be completed or bonded for prior the final building inspection. 12. All lot grading and drainage improvements shall require written certification by a registered Civil Engineer that all work has been completed and is in full compliance with the approved plans. 13. All grading and erosion control measures shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and constructed in accordance with the City of Atascadero grading codes and standards. Prior to the final building inspection, said engineer shall submit to the City written certification that grading is in conformance with said codes and standards. 14. Offer of dedication to the City of Atascadero the following rights-of-way and / or easements: Street Name: Corriente Road Limits: centerline to edge of Right-of-Way Minimum Width: 40 '-0" Right-of-Way Minimum Width of 10 '-0" of Pavement • Street Name: Santa Ana Road Limits: centerline to edge of Right-of-Way Minimum Width: 40 '-0" Right-of-Way • 0 15. Offers of dedication shall be completed and recorded prior to or simultaneous to the recordation of the final map. 16. Private access and Public Utility Easement shall be a minimum of 25' -0" in width. 17. A final map in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and in compliance with all conditions set forth herein shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City' s Subdivision Ordinance prior to the recording of the final map. a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners created and a Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor shall indicate, by certificate on the final map, that the corners have been set or will be set by a specific date and that they will be sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced. b. A recently updated preliminary title report shall be submitted for review in conjunction with the processing of the final map. c. A preliminary subdivision guarantee shall be submitted for review in conjunction with the processing of the final map. 18. Approval of this tentative map shall expire two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to a written request prior to the expiration date. JM/jm i 9 Item: B. 1 • M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission March 1, 1988 VIA: Henry Engen, Community Development Directorj% FROM: Joel Moses, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 - 11755 Santa Ana Road (Blue/Kamm & Dohan/Cuesta Engineering) I have reviewed, with the Public Works Department, the development of Corriente Road. It was determined that the road improvement condition be retained as a condition of the parcel map. Corriente Road is shown as a part of an agreement for road development in the area with Mr . Gordon Davis (see attached Exhibit A) , and Mr. Davis has advised that it is needed for access to his parcels. • Mr . Sensibaugh may be present at the meeting to review any questions as to the need for the improvements. JM/jm Attachments: Exhibit A - Road Agreement Exhibit B - Staff Report - February 16 1988 Attachment A - Road Agree . PM 46-87 Memo (Mar. 1, 19881 805/434 .18 11755 Santa Ana Road (Blue/Kamm & Dohan/Cuesta) TWIN CI TIES ENGINEERING INC. CIVIL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING ALLEN W. CAMPBELL RCE 20244 June 13, 1986 Mr. Paul Sensibaugh Public Works Director City of Atascadero PO Boc 747 Atascadero, CA 93423 RE: Road Construction Agreement Portions of Atascadero Colony (See attached map) Dear Mr. Sensibaugh : In accordance with discussions between Gordon T . Davis Cattle Company and the City, the following is a summary of our under- standing of the procedures to be followed for the improvement of the roads shown on the attached plot plan. 1. Developer to enter into an inspection agreement • with the City to reimburse City for actual inspection costs . 2. Every attempt will be made to maintain the constructed road at its mapped location . Centerline monuments will be referenced prior to rough grading. 3. Developer will rough grade the roadway using information supplied by developer 's engineer and a qualified soils lab , approved by City , will take representative compaction tests at developer' s cost and furnish the results to the City. 4. City Engineer ' s office will make an on-site inspection of the completeed rough grading with developer' s engineer. Adjustments will be made on recommendation concerning roadway grades and site distances . Cut and fill slopes will be examined at the time along with proposed location and size of drainage structures . Judgements will be based on well-recognized standards and practices . Drainage calculations are to be submitted to City prior to the field inspection. • P.O. BOX 777 • 200 MAIN STREET • TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465 Page 2 • Road Consturction Agreement Davis 6-13-86 5. All underground utilities shall be placed prior to paving. Trenches are to be adequately com- pacted with appropriate backfill material . 6. Developer shall place aggregate base . This work will be inspected by the City and will require compaction tests to be furnished by developer verifying the satisfactory placement of these materials . 7. After basing, City will review erosion control work and roadside drainage facilities . The City and developer' s engineer will determine the location of any roadside ditches or downdrains . 8 . Developer shall re-establish and monument centerline controls for the roadway as approved by City. County standard monument well at road intersections and on long tangents , 5/8" rebar with metal caps at all other locations. The monument wells are also to serve as bench marks with elevations shown on the As-Built Plans . • 9 . Developer shall provide accurate As-Built plans for the roadway including plan and profile , culvert locations and invert elevations , berm locations , utility locations , and any other improvement features . 10 . Drive approach cuts and fills will be accomplished along with the subgrade preparation in order to eliminate the necessity of disturbing the completed roadway section when the balance of the driveways are constructed to serve individual lots . A no charge grading permit will be obtained and plans showing the location of the access points will be presented to the Planning Department and a field review of the driveway location made prior to approval to proceed with this work . The driveway grading should be kept to no more that 50 c.y . 11 . Final improved section shall be a minimum of 2 inches A. C. over at least 4" of Class 3 aggregate base . The structural section is to be based on a traffic index of 4 and the R-value of the sub-base soils . 12 . The upper 18" of subgrade shall be compacted to 95% relative density as measured by California Test A4ethod No. 216 or by calibrated nuclear density instrument . r Page 3 Road Construction Agreement Davis 6-13-86 13. Final pavement width is to be 20 feet with an additional two foot required where A. C. berms are placed for drainage control . Aggregate base width would then be a minimum one foot outside the edge of pavement . Also an additional two foot of A. C. widening with adequate tapers will be required where sharp horizontal curves are encountered. 14 . Cut ditches shall be paved with 2 inches of A. C. where the road grade exceeds 10% . 15. It is understood that Gordon T. Davis Cattle Co . also agrees to pay actual costs for City inspec- tion and engineering performed on this project . 16. Developer will maintain roads for one year after date of acceptance . 17. The roads in question will be accepted for City maintenance when all steps have been completed, 18 . Generally the roads are to be developed in accordance with the attached phasing plan. The stages of the work is to take place , such as tree removal , grubbing, rough grading, etc . prior to start of construction. SincerelyGCampb Allen W. 11 R. C.E . 20244 AWC/pas enclosure cc : Henry Engen I agree with all conditions outlined in this agreement from Mr. Campbell . Signed Signed Paul Sensibaugh Gordon T. Davis Cattle Co . Dated 8��8� Dated if ° :a. „� M I 1 »� •. jr r 9 - o VtY I i � o KDELI h _ . v r• Y n \� /S �\�a� y-�/-. / / X ` I o ,:L u / L v� y 7A v= o tj \•% U1 Dla !� o�`�� . r----\a_i " • ��.+Vx�y \ -\ \M -•}moo r »�� _ \ to to 10 y c a N � ,� V = is \ ►� ' _ n e x n 0 (D a+&-hment B - Staff Report TPM 46-87 Memo (Mar. 1, 1988), 11755 Santa Ana Road (Blue/Kamm & Dohan/Cuesta) CITY OF ATASCADERO Item:—,;_-, STAFF REPORT FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: Feb. 16, 1988 BY: Joel Moses, Associate Planner File No: TPM 46-87 SUBJECT: Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 to subdivide two existing parcels totaling 13. 05 acres into three parcels containing 4. 42, 4. 42, and 4. 21 acres A. SITUATION AND FACTS: 1. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diana & Bryce Blue and Kamm & Dohan Partnership 2. Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuesta Engineering 3. Project Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11755 Santa Ana w 4. Legal Description. . . . . . . .. . . . .Lot 26, Blk. 27; Atas. Col. 5. Site Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. 05 acres 6. Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS (Residential Suburban) 7. General Plan Designation. . . . .Suburban Single Family 8. Existing Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant 9. Environmental Status. . . . . . . . .Negative Declaration posted Feb. 1, 1988 B. ANALYSIS: The applicant proposes to subdivide two existing undeveloped parcels containing 13. 05 acres into three parcels containing 4. 42, 4. 42 and 4. 21 acres. Parcels 1 & 3 will have direct access to Santa Ana Road. Parcel 2 will have access to Santa Ana by way of an easement. across Parcel 1. Parcels 1 & 2 will also have frontage on Corriente Road. The subject property is located in the RS (Residential Suburban) zone. Minimum lot size in this zone ranges between 2. 5 and 10 acres depending on the "score" of the various performance standards. For this site, the minimum lot size criteria are: Distance from Center (12,000-14, 000) . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 40 Septic Suitability (35. 5 min/inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 75 Average Slope (31%-35%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 75 Access Condition (Paved less than 15%) . . . . . . . . . . 0. 40 General Neighborhood Character ( (5. 22) . . . . . . . . . . 1. 04 Minimum Lot Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. 34 acres Parcel 3, proposed to be 4. 21 acres is in conformance with the minimum lot size established for its creation as a part of Tentative Parcel Map 18-86. The proposed lot sizes of 4. 42 & 4. 21 acres are larger than the minimum lot size required for the sites. Comments were received from several outside agencies. Our Fire Department and Building Division noted no problem with the proposal as long as the existing codes and standards are followed in the development of the parcels. The Southern California Gas Company has noted that the site can be served by an existing 3 inch main in Santa Ana Road. If additional gas mains are installed, they will need to be within the Public Right-of-Way or within approved easements. • C. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map 46- 87 based on the Findings in Exhibit C and Conditions of Approval in Exhibit D. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Location Map Exhibit B - Tentative Map Exhibit C - Findings for Approval Exhibit D - Conditions of Approval JM/jm EXHIBIT A LOCATION MAP CITY Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 s�, .... .. . �. OF ATASCADERO • � Blue/Kamm & Dohan (Cuesta) 11755 Santa Ana -can COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT P� _ C P r0 6ALBOA C. c R C RDll 11 FF, R S Q�. /9�,y SITE 11755 SANTA ANA TPM 46-87 Blue/Kamm & Dohan Q . (Cuesta) \\ loq 11755 Santa Ana J S�Nt• RO4O RS • � 1 it °� It RS i �l1 E 1 7-4 11 OAD t `O O -904,0, Co 1' /1 a 9L0 1�1 1 o a iD��AD s � R S �ROA� m LLA WOE//// II �� H� IBIT B TENTATIVE MAP ADERO Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 CITY OF ATASC Blue/Kamm & Dohan (Cuesta) 307- -CMAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 11755 Santa Ana DEPARTMENT i r6NTAr/1/e weel MAP Ar 87-2W t/?E P5_,7,CM/NAT/ON _.... 1/'!•til �! `\\ j.AiS IE ! y ' Ile • �_J llf rocc e.nf.vG A:es�un OWNER 5 C6V7f/GATE 1 44f V.6A055 \ 1 ♦ ( 1 1 AMOV AMV fAC AA'AOVAC N WP'V104W Y,fEAC PAO/EA'r% ¢IOWN OV rN/f rfN/A/iVf NA/ANO C"t V fA f f JN 7NE O NeA' ' • / bt AOINWIM0 ff/'Af%N/Anvc M%40 LW'N6f ANO rN rNi / . �'' ♦ �. !N/vmIfloV swWN N♦tE.1V H rROE ANO 4NAKr r0 rNf 009f A 1 WWC6, _ _�. 1—r��♦` I�_I ;' - IF 531a"- nirE 1 it :,:_ 1♦ 1 y \ fUESrA ENGINEERlN4 lkbr<•.vn~ailGi A%9CA[t<.�" 11D+At j ✓.:/N"Y:YAP a�•:I+♦. .n. DEC 18 1987 EXHIBIT C - Findings for Approval Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 11755 Santa Ana Road Blue/Kamm/Dohan/Cuesta Eng. February 16, 1988 FINDINGS 1. The creation of the proposed parcels conform to the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan land use designation , densities and other policies. 2. The creation of these parcels, in conformance with the recommended Conditions of Approval, will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. 4. The site is physically suitable for the density of the development proposed. 5. The design of the subdivision, and the proposed improvements,will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat 6. The design of the subdivision, and the type of the improvements, will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or the use of property within the proposed subdivision; or substantially equivalent alternate easements are provided. 7. The proposed subdivision complies with Section 66474. 6 of the State Subdivision Map Act as to the methods of handling and discharge of waste. 8. The proposed project is in compliance with the City of Atascadero' s Appearance Review Manual Guidelines. JM/jm i • EXHIBIT D - Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map 46-87 11755 Santa Ana Road Blue/Kamm/Dohan/Cuesta Eng. Febuary 16, 1988 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Water shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water Company. Water lines shall be extended to the property line frontage of each parcel or its public utilities easement prior to the recording of the final map. 2. All existing and proposed utility, pipeline, open space, or other easements are to be shown on the final map. If there are building or other restrictions related to the easements, they shall be noted on the final map. 3. All relocation and/or alteration of existing utilities shall be responsibility of the developer at his sole expense. 4. Grading, and Drainage plans , prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to and for review and approval by, the Community Development and Public Works Departments prior to the issuance of any building permits or the recording of the final map. 5. Obtain an encroachment permit from the City of Atascadero Public Works Department. Sign an Inspection Agreement, guaranteeing that the work will be done and the inspections paid for, prior to the issuance of a building permit, or start of public works construction, and construct improvements as directed by the encroachment permit prior to the final building inspection or the recording of the final map, whichever comes first. 6. A road maintenance agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, shall be recorded with the deed to each parcel at the time it is first conveyed. A note to this effect shall appear on the Final Map. 7. Road improvement plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the Community Development and Public Works Departments for review and approval, prior to the construction of the improvements, or prior to recording of the final map, or prior to the issuance of any building permit, which ever comes first. Plans shall include, but not limited to a. Corriente Road: Design shall meet appropriate roadway standards, to a minimum pavement width of 10 '- 0" from the center line. Plans shall included measures to preserve and protect existing trees on the site and in the Public right-of-way, as approved by the Community Development and Public Works • • i Departments. 8. Construction of the public road improvements shall be completed or bonded for prior to the recording of the final map, or prior to the final inspection of a building, if approved by the Community Development and Public Works Departments. 9. Prior to the approval of the improvement plans by the Director of Public Works, either the Subdivider shall acquire sufficient title or interest in the off-site land to allow the improvements to be made as required by these conditions: or the City Council, upon request by and at the expense of the subdivider, shall have made all appropriate findings and adopted Resolution of Necessity as required by law so that the City may exercise its power of Emminent Domain. 10. Address identification signs shall be approved as a part of the issuance of building permits. The signs shall contain 4" (inch) reflective address numbers for each residential unit served by a driveway. The signs shall be located on the right hand side of the drive way and shall be placed so as not to affect the visibility of the intersection. 11. Drainage Facilities shall be constructed to City of Atascadero Standards. All work shall be completed or bonded for prior the final building inspection. 12. All lot grading and drainage improvements shall require written certification by a registered Civil Engineer that all work has been completed and is in full compliance with the approved plans. 13. All grading and erosion control measures shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and constructed in accordance with the City of Atascadero grading codes and standards. Prior to the final building inspection, said engineer shall submit to the City written certification that grading is in conformance with said codes and standards. 14. Offer of dedication to the City of Atascadero the following rights-of-way and / or easements: Street Name: Corriente Road Limits: centerline to edge of Right-of-Way Minimum Width: 40 ' -0" Right-of-Way Minimum Width of 10'-0" of Pavement Street Name: Santa Ana Road Limits: centerline to edge of Right-of-Way Minimum Width: 40 '-0" Right-of-Way 15. Offers of dedication shall be completed and recorded prior to or simultaneous to the recordation of the final map. 16. Private access and Public Utility Easement shall be a minimum of 25'-0" in width. 17. A final map in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and in compliance with all conditions set forth herein shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City' s Subdivision Ordinance prior to the recording of the final map. a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners created and a Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor shall indicate, by certificate on the final map, that the corners have been set or will be set by a specific date and that they will be sufficient to enable the survey to be retraced. b. A recently updated preliminary title report shall be submitted for review in conjunction with the processing of the final map. c. A preliminary subdivision guarantee shall be submitted for review in conjunction with the processing of the final map. 18. Approval of this tentative map shall expire two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to a written request prior to the expiration date. JM/jm Minutes - Planning Pommission - March 1, 1988 Item: A-1 - • MINU S ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION Regula Meeting Tuesday, March 1, 1988 7:30 p.m. Rotunda R m, City Administration Building The regula meeting of the Atascadero P1 ning Commission was called to orde at 7:30 p.m. by Chairpers Nolan, followed by the Pledge of Allegian ROLL CALL: Present: Commissione Kidwell, tchell, Michielssen, Copelan, Lopez-BalbontIn, Bond nd Chairperson Nolan Absent: None Staff Present: Henry Enge , Co munity Development Director; Paul Sensibau , Pub 'c Works Director; Steve DeCamp, Senior anner ; an Joel Moses, Associate Planner A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of mi tes of the regular Plannin Commission Meeting of� February 16, 988. 2. Considera on of Zone Change 1-88 ("Tree Ordina a") initiated by the Cit of Atascadero to consider comprehensive amendment to the tree r oval standards of the Zoning Ordinance. ontinued from Meet' gs of January 19, January 28, and February 16, 988) . There as no public comment. MO ON: Made by Commissioner Copelan, seconded by Commiss ner Bond and carried unanimously to approve the Consent al- endar as distributed. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 46-87 : Request initiated by Diana & Bryce Blue and Kamm & Dohan Partnership (Cuesta Engineering) to subdi- vide two (2) existing lots totaling 13.05 acres into three (3) lots of 4.42, 4.42, and 4 . 21 acres for residential development. Subject site is located at 11755 Santa Ana; legal description be- ing Lot 26 , Block 27 of Atascadero Colony. (Continued from meet- ing of February 16, 1988) . Joel Moses presented the staff report, noting that this matter had been continued from the meeting of February 16, 1988 to allow further` study of the condition requiring a guarantee to improve Corriente. The agenda packet includes affirmation by the Public Works Director 1 Minutes - Planning Commission - March 1, 1988 that the road should be guaranteed, together with an agreement that had been executed between the City and Gordon Davis, which looks to- wards the eventual development of Corriente. Paul Sensibaugh added that although it would be premature to require this road improvement at this time, that it should be made a future requirement as it will be needed to serve other parcels. John Falkenstein, applicant' s engineer , reiterated his feeling that the condition was inappropriate as the lot immediately across Corri- ente from his client' s property would be inaccessible from Corriente, and he expressed the belief that Balboa would provide adequate circu- lation for the area. The requirement would unnecessarily encumber the property. Commission discussion ensued relative to the lots in the area, and their accessibility to Corriente. Commissioner Michielssen observed that this condition was the only major cost condition at- tached to the proposal to go from two lots to three, and felt that the newly created lot would be worth $75,000.00 and could pay for the fu- ture improvement. Paul Sensibaugh reaffirmed that the abutting owner , Gordon Davis, was emphatic about the need for the full road and not a partial future cul-de-sac, leaving his property beyond the limits of this property. The City Council has supported assessment districts, and by requiring this condition we will assure that some 51% of land areas will be supportive of same, and lead to full road improvements even by those few properties that may not need it. Following discus- sion, he noted the problems that occur in areas like Escondido, where there is only one way into an area and for safety response time it is vital to have more alternate means of ingress and egress in such areas. In response to question, John Falkenstein indicated that the condi- tions were acceptable except for those related to Corriente improve- ment. Bill Dohan, part owner , stated that the estimated cost for the improvement would be . $30 ,000._00, but if the Commission is going to make it a requirement it should be a lien on only one of the three parcels. In response to question, Paul Sensibaugh advised that the road could be built in there, although it would be expensive. Bryce i Blue indicated that he and his wife had bought the property fromCath- erine Cat - erine Davis for $100,000.00 and didn' t feel they could afford to put in the road. There being no further public comment, the meeting was closed to the public. Commissioner Bonduestioned q whether a substitute condition could be placed in the conditions of approval guaranteeing participation in a future assessment district. Steve Decamp noted that this type of lan- guage had been judged to be illegal because it means the individual has to waive their right of future protest. In response to question, Paul Sensibaugh said that it would be up to the developer to offer which parcels they would prefer to have the lien placed upon, as an alternative to constructions or other forms of guarantees. Commis- sioner Lopez-Balbontin raised the alternative of having the lien ex- pire in a given period of time, such as five years. Mr. Dohan said they'd find that acceptable. Steve DeCamp responded that placing such • an arbitrary timeline on it would not be responsive to the continuing need -for a road in the area, which could only be determined by action by the City to abandon the whole road. At present, the road shows in 2 Minutes - Planninglommission - March 1, 1988 0 the City's General Plan and in agreements between surrounding land owners and the City. Commissioner Michielssen commended the staff onle their research and felt that it was a proper requirement although he normally did not like liens being placed on the property. The road would be needed for long range planning. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Michielssen, seconded by Commis- sioner Bond and carried unanimously to approve Tentative Parcel Map 46-87, subject to findings in Exhibit C and conditions of approval in Exhibit D, with the addition to Condition No. 8 of the following sentence: "A note shall be placed on the final map that the lien shall be eliminated if Corriente Road is abandoned by the City. " ZONE CHANGE 17-87: Application initiated by City of Atascadero to consider rev' ion of the Zoning Ordinance ' s sign regulations relative to the stab- 'shment of pole-mounted "Freeway Signs" and "Freeway O ented" bu ' ding mounted signs. (Continued from meeting of J uary 19, 198 Steve DeCam presented the staff report noting that thr alternative approaches h ve been included, with staff supportive of Exhibit C which limits p e signs to food, lodging, service st ion uses; allows for sixty square oot of signage on complexes with ive or more ten- ants (deleting th 15% coverage option) , andadd a sixty square foot wall sign entitlemen for single buildings of o r 10, 000 square feet. The factors to be con 'dered in granting a co itional use permit havele been changed to finding , per the Planning C mmission's last review. The Commission discussion then considered aphic illustrations of the affect of percent coverage evisions and pplicability of the regula- tions to various sites with' the commu 'ty. There was no public comment. In response to a question from m issioner Hatchell, Steve DeCamp indicated that the intent w to low reasonable signage for major uses but not for the back of very bui ing along the freeway. The way the ordinance is struc red, only b ildings with public entrances facing the freeway could ve signs on the except for the large scale projects previously note . MOTION: Made by Commissioner Bond, secon ed by Commissioner Copel and carried unanimously approve ZC 17-87 as spe ed out in Exhibit C, with the lowing revisions: S section (2) to have the followin language added - " er principal sign" and Subsection (i) eletion of the word "commercial" in this sentence. Chairpers Nolan declared a break at 9 :17 p.m. The mee 'ng recon- vened a 9 : 30 p.m. 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1-88: • Request initiated by Richard and Mollie Montanaro (North Co t 3 Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16, 1988 • C mission discussion then centered on whether the heritage ee re- mov would be burdensome to be undertaken by City Coun 1, noting that wards of two hundred single family permits per ye could be issued, many of which would have to go to the Council if a heritage tree wereo be removed. Consensus was that this matt could be del- egated by t City Council to staff or others if ey so desired. Commissioner and noted that the language could r ad, "as City Coun- cil, or designe " MOTION: Made Commissioner Bond, sec ded by Commissioner Copelan and carried unanimo sly to recommend adoption of the t e ordinance with odifications as contained in the Ja uary 28, 198 discussion and as developed by consensus f the Comm' sion at today' s meeting. Staff was directed to incorpor e s id changes for final review on the next Planning Commission C ent Calendar prior to forwarding to the City Council. 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 44- Request initiated by J es Johnson esta Engineering) to sub- divide a 7.72 acre 5 and 2.61 a� reSubject site is rcel into three 3) parcels containing 2.61, res. loc ted at 1909 Traffic Way; legal description eing Lot 1, Block 49 o Atascadero Colony. . Joel Moses presen d the staff report recommendin approval subject to eighteen (18) citions. He clarified that Obispo oad improvements could be delay pending the development of parcels i the interior of the block. hn Falkenstein, the applicant' s engineer, xpressed con- cerns over onditions No. 7 and 8 pertaining to improveme s to Obispo Road and dvised that Paul Sensibaugh had stated that he wo d inter- pret th bonding requirement as allowing a filing of a lien. MOTI Made by Commissioner -Kidwell, seconded by Commissio er Copelan and carried unanimously to approve Tentat 've Parcel Map 44-87 subject to staff findings and condi tions. 3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 46-87 Request initiated by Diana & Bryce Blue and Kamm & Dohan Partner- ship (Cuesta Engineering) to subdivide two (2) existing lots to- taling 13. 05 acres into three (3) lots of 4. 42, 4.42, 4.21 acres for residential development. Subject site is located at 11755 Santa Ana; legal description being Lot 26, Block 27 of Atascadero Colony. Joel Moses presented the staff report and clarified that the lot size on the 4.21 acre parcel complied with. minimum lot size standards under approval of an earlier parcel map. Staff recommendation was for ap- proval subject to findings and eighteen conditions of approval. John Falkenstien, applicant' s engineer, expressed concern over guaran- teeing future improvements of Corriente Road, which is now a paper street. He noted that the location is remote, that related lots have alternate access and that the area is actually a very steep drainage Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16, 1988 way that would not beh sica feasible p y lly fe s le to develop. They would be opposed to a lein which has an indefinite timeline, especially in view of the infeasibility of developing this natural water course. Bill Dohan added that there would be extensive tree removal required were the street ever to be developed. Henry Engen noted that Paul Sensi- baugh had requested that should this request be made, that he be given time to review the applicant' s contentions for recommendation back at your next Planning Commission meeting. There was no other public comment. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Copelan and carried unanimously to continue TPM 46-87 to the next regular Planning Commission meeting and Public Works Director ' s response. 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1-87: eview of the previously approved application of Atascader Ford (D tch Sawyer) . Subject site is located at 3860 El Camin Real. Joel Moses resented the staff report indicating that buil ing permit plans are ab t ready to be picked up, and reported on r cent progress towards compli ce with the original conditional use p rmit. In re- sponse to quest' ns, he noted that there had been n recent neighbor- hood complaints an that the topiary landscaping ad been removed-0 Dutch Sawyer, appl ant' s representative, co irmed that they were about ready to pick up heir permit. MOTION: Made by Comm' sioner Michiel en, seconded by Commis- sioner Copela and carri unanimously to establish an additional six nth p iod for Planning Commission hearing to revie co iance with conditional use per- mit conditions. C. PUBLIC COMMENT None D. INDIVIDUAL COM T 1. Planning Co fission a. Pos Office Status Report Henry En n reported that following City Council review of anning Commis on' s concerns relative to the Post Office that tentative eet- ing m have been established with postal officials for review of th project. He was requested to continue reporting on progress is subject. 1 f. j � Y \ 1 f M ,8 M C? R A: N D U M TQ: City Council Marsha 2 , 15,08 Aj t rr 1 rROM. Michael Shelton ' City Manager SUBj : UES' lR !CLAIM DENIAL VERNON GAA" 77 RZSOKMENDATT9N: City Cfluncil deny claim submitted by Vernon Gray,in,:.th+ f�aut $"0,00. r PACKGROUND: l Claimant Chas submitted a claim agalntt the city in the cf $5,".00 for. damages and lass -bf ,property on- Ea zuary3. " 19 to-, " The claim hasbeen' referred to the City t nsUirance' AdjustG?ri- 'nth s reenmmends' denial. " Rv ! l i I 2 1 F r r ` f> 1+# EM0RXRID VAI City c i ouncil Karqh,c . 2 1 FRAM, Michael Shelton ' City Manager r F STB ECT. REQI3FST,FOR CLAIM DENIAL J � S I r i EC tMME9DATION City Council deny ,claim- submitted by Attorney, at Law, for,, claimant Magdalene ' emetil In n ux i c mount. - i 'Claimant haS\ submitted .a Olaim against.. the City iw*an n pecified ' amount. Th* claim was referred tai the cityl,s Insuriin * AdjI u recommended dniai r MS:kv i r, i, a " r tr j A 7 1 T0: : City:,/Council Mar"ob 22 " 1998, VIA. Michael Shelton ' City Manager Ito nry' Engen,, Community Development, Directr" RE: I+equeat far Contract Employee: Tejtpdrary iFul Planner (Eric/ Porter) - General Flan dpd+at Iwovki, P As "part, of "the.'FX 87/08. Budget, $40,000 APPr�piriat �t of, the. + + nezal,-,Plan 'fork Program. � ane, to ora y� ,� Llt Plann*r- (John " hoai,�� . was',hired-tQ word; can they,pry , has taken a full-t.ime position with' the' ' o to i' :` have; reornited mr. Porter ,to complete the +G+dhtri t. . 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Il, C s " t 'fir° ' r �m.w ,l rtJl ,� 1 k� x 1 � F • • Agreement, the sum of $9.88 per hour. Payments by the City shall be made in accordance with established City procedures on a bi-weekly basis to coincide with the City' s normal pay day. 6. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on March 23, 1988 (which shall be date on which Contractor commences work under this Agreement) , and shall be terminated on June 30, 1988 unless ex- tended by mutual written agreement of the parties. a) All work shall be performed for the Community Development Department under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner or other person designated by the Community Development Director. 7. Termination of Agreement for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving to the other party fourteen (14) calendar days' written notice of such termination, spe- cifying the effective date of such termination. Termination shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of any termination occurring prior to the effective date of such termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily completed prior to the effective date of such termination. 8. Termination of Contract for Cause. If Contractor fails to fulfill in a timely and professional manner his obligations under this • Agreement, or if Contractor shall violate any of the terms or provi- sions of Agreement, this City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon the City' s giving ten (10) calen- dar days' written notice thereof to Contractor. Termination shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of any transaction occurring prior to the effective date of such termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily completed, as determined by City, prior to the effective date of such termination. 9. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire under- standing of the parties hereto and no changes, amendments, or altera- tions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. 10. Non-Assignment of Contract. This Agreement is intended to secure the individual services of the contractor . Any attempt by Contractor to assign, transfer, delegate or sublet this Agreement or any interest therein without the City' s prior written consent shall cause this Contract to be null and void. 11. Covenant. The validity, enforceability and interpretation of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and gov- erned by the laws of the State of California. 12. Enforceability. The invalidity and unenforceability of any terms or provisions hereof shall in no way effect the validity or en- forceability of any other terms or provisions. 2 0 • 13. Actions. In the event of any action or suit upon this Agreement, both parties shall be entitled to receive reasonable attor- ney' s fees and costs. It is agreed that any breach of this Agreement by the Contractor shall entitle the City to apply to any Court of com- petent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation, threatened or actual, of this Agreement. 14. Nondiscrimination. There shall be no discrimination against any person employed pursuant to this Agreement in any manner forbid- den by law. 15. Conflicts of Interest. No officer , employee, director or agent of the City shall participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he is directly or indirectly interested, nor shall any such person have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the provisions thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Agree- ment of the day and year first hereinabove set forth. CONTRACTOR CITY OF ATASCADERO ERIC PORTER BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor APPROVED AS TO BUDGET AUTHORIZATION: JOHN BRAMBLE Administrative Services Director PREPARED BY: 4&6-4 _00_0� HENRY ENGN Community Devel kment Director 3 a MEM `0RAND ,U ! TO: Ci y Council TT Ute, MIXe Shelton, : City Manager, FROM.- Paul Sensibaugh, Director of . Public ,wogs SUBJIC'T": 'Noti.ce �c�f�. Completion-,- Santa Ymab l . DATE: ' March-, 15, 1988 zeeo,mm'endaF.t i on: . . Staff z eccmmends that Council accept he `atter h?�d. Notice ofCompletion for the Santa ,,Y-a .byel .AV00 0 - onetruotion Project ' l BacX%round:: ` As of March _2, 1988 `,the project i s, deemed: c6mplata , .� final inspection -has, been done and &11 final items ofwork have, een .p4,rformed f pigcal Impact,.- The mpact :The acceptance of the Notice of Completion, starts. the X , onej -=bear warranty period by the contractor.; The City- ill receive a one year maintenance, bond prior, to, th;e pa ment `of K the 10 percent retention (35 days after reaardati on of.',t e f Notice) n { 1 a- m- NOW, I yy[ .v \ - ♦ �' �, ,UtYY of At88rAdo tl A06i -747 1 x iiy d 1A 9iQ a rA 93423 ` OL U l F. m k I1 7 t x vow d to vow is F 5 y 8}e of ` V#SgC b t r ''dit is t � � ` "Nf tghh tar wo t of'woveeWRf a� a user pane,}' C r 8 wlWd was cmtpt°i is a ` 10 it 1 ` iN+N53Q effiix�tFf x ow 1 rr I -3 1 (q� ,y+�• xfxQl�flR 'W Uvi Abd a. \ l VZU Fj, \ me ftuc cwratYa! % #vow ori =a.re te�avark. t CITY Or ATASCADER© SCHEDULE OF CASH RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS IN" FOR THE MON!i OF FEBRUARY, 198 CASH RECEIPTS: Taxes Property Tax 27,M."S 'A ". Sales Tax Franchise Tax Livestock- Head Day Tax � 6 Motor. Vehicle In,,-Lieu Cigarette Tax ,, Development., Impact Tax 10 0448,0 40 . Occupancy Tax 1�0 r 1.At,_' Other Receipts Licenses/Permits/Fees 474 Fines/Penal.tie s/OVerages r PoliceReimbursements 1 Zoo Reserve Fund 131 ;'00 Perks and .Recreation Fees, 4C,22411. Investment Earnings � \-4'r 564.14, Gas Tax . 22`{S40, 39° Traffic Safety Local:`Traaysportation 2,294-.30 vtelopment .Fees : ,i9 ..18' Zoo Receipts :53,;. Assessment District #4 1,8 fir; Rents/Concessions 6:0 i.00 Sales--Haps/Publicatio'ns%Reports (fit" 00 r Special, Police -Services ZBQ Weed Abatement t e Street Assessments 388"0 r TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS ;.941, 6. - . - FUND TRANSFERS Ili: Sanitation Fund Reimbursement TOTAL F'U'ND` TRANSFERS IN 'alr.4911,94 OTHER CASH RECEIPTS: Damage Claim 2Q.44 Reimbuesemei t to Expense 12 f 000.73 Refunds ,419,6F TOTAL EITHER CASE RECEIPTS ;i 1 r 'v VWRUARY POR TM "MOIRtS r , PTS 7WS RS 36 mot r �ieC ' - C ` C �� rg. '9'r,000. 0, 4ls ` 3g" 1 ; 1# .�t�rVIM� 65 + I I siii c X99 t + tt*9C' ;� ? c av . Gato virig � r �ltl. #b 9;, ► 07/07 ., `' ry fl v+ # ency - ► ' x. F ✓ ,i a 49 h } } 11 ach Rbb r + f CITY' CF ATASCADZW , � SCHEDULE OF H SBOA �f �� FOR TfM MONTH OF 80WARX DIS$URS TS: " d Warrant Register for February, 1.9E�8 1 048 93 ,3 02/05/08 (ibunts Payable' Warrants 71. 55 g� ' $ Accounts-, Payable, Warrants 02,/19x/88 Accounts Payable Warrants, 5.0,7� 02j26/d Accounts Payable W rrants ,. 83;,'7a8r Service Chrge.-1 ate reard/Visa � -02 "29/8'9, dire Trahsfers , 00 .. 02/03/88 V4yrall. Cheers ;#4169 -4 . f 3 02/1,7/98, Payroll, tt`h+ nks 44 81418 3*13 TOTAL Lis -Sided Check X39055 Voleled Check: #39152 122.56, Voided Chek #3903 f _ Voided, Check 439134 5910 33 Voided Check 439270 Voided Cheek 434806 'Vdided `Ch qk". 438964 5 44.8 1 "iatd Check #39338 44 '09 Voided ,Check #39,13911 �' 14 8,. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS S MENTS +�C ,7 "36 i I, JC - BRAMBLE; dna hereby cer1t, fy .arid declare ' at t demands' enume�r ted and referred to in .the; + b . c� _reg istear are accurate' and .'Fust :claims r that there are funds avail ibl+i 166, payment hereo lig f. City Treasury, The breakdown, detail 'on all` 1nt ;is , t . avoilabrle car your Viewing 1h, the t -s ' k JfN Inter+ m min. ge -v;ioa , �� r f 1 h r i I t k a City Coun it 22 VIA: Michael he tcn, City Manages . ; . . FiMW.i ;Renry Engen, CoMmunity.Developm,6ntpt -qctar> : - f - c SUBJECZ: Free Ordinance (Zone Change 1. 4 BXKGROUN s public hearings,on': the- a ► _referen d subj Planning Commission ,.- on , January 19, �1988��, and_ peb Vii- 1+ 77 peialt atudy sesion was held on, January Z8," gunge was aoce t ass a cc n ut . igenda tern a ' After ejitens review and cliscu"lon, the Commissi" rbc ` proval., , of the zone change as reflected' in Attachment, O`A'S r t+ iri c No. 1 ►8l, Attached.,are the minute" excerpts from thr�se C issi� tom* ing. In �addi�t cin, i~he free CQmmi ttee- had re�c er ded. def i ni,,ton of native. ,trees ' as outlined in Resolution ;No,,. 27,88 v ANALYSTS,r y s r The <att�acried backgeound materials traces the evolution-of h� amendment which :was 'initiated by the City' Council in,-, , s °xtc;w red-» r ; ;�ndat onw of, Tree `Committee.. bnde'r, the tu-rr eat earc i € rk tree re Val permit is -requirred for any tree eight ,i h din t. fout ,,feet' above grade with selected findino �+ sari removal, could be pprr6ved. phis process, r quitrre a,, ; '"perit ,dear �n+di i:dual tree removal or may- be authorized perfalt, appi.icatian. Under the ' Propose ase, true rmovai .permi.ts rte.: ruac .:as follows: : r 1=. e ea ;-� 4 ihches in diameter ,at four fe�� abs „+grade id retire tree removal permit ar approval . s wart,cif a v+a " t n i a�pplication. . . 2• ..- �- 8 indhe�s in diaameter` at fair could '. be re�naved without any special findings,�but sub t t a Permit., 3• &_111#1A�K � generally native trees '20 ia��he car diameterwould require approval 'by the-City Cou�ni`1 ,ac3 0 A tree protection plan signed by a certified arborist would be re-0 quired for any development applications within 20 feet of native trees. The City would assume greater powers with respect to enabling stop-work orders on projects where tree protection plans are not being honored and would also enable establishment of performance bonds to protect identified trees as part of development plan applications. A process is also established whereby trees proposed for removal would be posted so that interested parties would know which trees on a prop- erty are being proposed to be taken. TREE COMMITTEE CONCERN: Some members of the Tree Committee have questioned the language acted on by the Planning Commission with respect to (b) (3) (iv) Performance Bond. The action of the PlanninglCommission on the March 1st consent agenda item was to adopt the following two sentences at the end of this section. "If, in the opinion of certified arborists, no permanent damage has occurred during construction, the bond shall be returned upon final building inspection. If damage, however, has occurred, the bond shall be held for three years and forfeited if the affected tree does not survive. " Members of the Tree Committee felt that they heard the original dis- cussion that called for language as follows: 0 "If, in the opinion of a certified arborist, no violations have occurred during construction, the bond shall be returned upon final building inspection. If permanent damage, however, has occurred, the bond shall be held for three years and forfeited if the affected tree does not survive. " Either language would call upon the opinion of the professional arbor- ist and in my re-listening to the tape, both the term "no damage" or "no violation" were expressed. However, the formal action of the Planning Commission was for the language noted above. HERITAGE TREE HEARING PROCESS: The Planning Commission questioned whether the City Council would be desirous of holding public hearings for every heritage tree proposed to be removed but deferred to the Council' s judgement on this matter and left it unchanged from that requested by the Tree Committee. The Council may want to consider changes to Subsection (d) Heritage Trees, (2) (i) to read as follows: " (i) The tree is approved for removal by the City Council. " This would allow the City Council to handle such matters on consent agenda. Alternatively, the following language could be considered: (i) The tree is approved for removal by the City Council or its designee. This would allow the City Council to handle such matters as long as you wished but with the option of assigning the responsibility in the future. TREE COMMITTEE STATUS: Staff would recommend that the Tree Committee be formalized as an ad- hoc advisory committee to the City Council (and other bodies as de- sired by the City Council) through: (1) a resolution establishing the committee and its responsibilities and make-up; (2) give direction to that committee to develop by-laws governing its actions; and (3) for- mally designating members to serve in the capacity as tree committee members. This would entail terms of service, means by which members are recruited, etc. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the proposed zoning amendment by: (1) Reading by title only (2) Adoption of Ordinance No. 168 on first reading (3) Adoption of Resolution No. 27-88 HE:ps Attachments: Ordinance No. 168 Resolution No. 27-88 Staff Report - March 1, 1988 Staff Report - February 16, 1988 Staff Report - January 19 , 1988 Minutes Excerpts: February 16, 1988 January 28, 1988 January 19, 1988 ORDINANCE NO. 168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATIVE TO TREE PROTECTION (CITY OF ATASCADERO: ZONING CHANGE ZC 1-88) WHEREAS, the City Council has established a Tree Committee for purposes of advising the Council on matters of tree protection in the City of Atascadero; and WHEREAS, said committee has prepared recommendations for tree preservation; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 19 and February 16 , 1988 together with a special study session on January 28, 1988, and has recommended approval of the proposed zoning text amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment proposes standards consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800, et seq. , of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment, and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows : Section 1 . Council Findings . 1 . The proposed zoning text amendment would be in compliance with the City of Atascadero' s General Plan. 2 . Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Negative Declaration granted the project by the Community Development Director is appropriate. Section 2 . Zoning Text Change . 1 . Section 9-4 . 155 , Tree Protection of the Atascadero Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety. 2 . Zoning Text Amendment 1-88 is approved to change the text of the Zoning Ordinance as shown in the attached Exhibit "A" which is hereby made a part of this ordinance by reference. i Section 3 . Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen ( 15 ) days after its passage in the Atacadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City. Section 4 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12 : 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. On motion by and seconded the motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: • NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney iPREPARED BY: 4V-U-q4 zo"�' .00000 HENRY ENGEN Community Developme Director EXHIBIT "A" "TREE ORDINANCE" 9-4 . 155 . TREE PROTECTION: Preservation of natural flora and fauna is a basic community goal of the Atascadero General Plan. (a) PURPOSE : The trees of Atascadero are valued community assets . The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the installation, maintenance, preservation, and selected removal of native and heritage trees within the City. In establishing these procedures and standards, it is the City' s intent to encourage the preservation of trees and other natural amenities with sensitive design and development practices . City review of proposed projects shall take into consideration trees existing on the property with applicants encouraged to design land to utilize existing trees in the landscaping pattern. The provisions of this section shall apply to all property within the City of Atascadero, public or private, and to any person, firm, corporation, public or private utility. (b) TREE PROTECTION PLAN: In order to protect trees during construction of a project and to maximize chances for their sub- sequent survival , a tree protection plan shall be required as part of applications subject to this section. Said plans shall be approved by an International society of Arboriculture ( ISA) certified arborist . The arborist must certify that the project as proposed complies with the City' s criteria to preserve and protect existing trees from indiscriminate or unnecessary remov- al and damage. The Community Development Director, in case of disagreement with the arborist ' s recommendations , may seek a second qualified arborist' s opinion ( at City expense) and reject or modify plans as submitted. ( 1) when Required. The tree protection plan shall be required as part of the materials submitted for a plot plan, precise plan or conditional use permit approval . ( 2 ) Application Content. Applications shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and: ( i) size, species , state of health, and estimated dripline of each tree within twenty ( 20 ) feet of all development areas ( including any areas where trenching is proposed) . ( ii) measures proposed to ensure the survival of remaining trees through the construction process and thereafter. • • ( iii) size and species of trees proposed to replace those proposed for removal . ( 3 ) Tree Protection Standards . Approval of tree pro- tection plans shall require compliance with the following standards : ( i) Tree Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field in- spection by the arborist utilizing a City- provided identification sign. Notice of Tree-Removal Permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. ( ii) Drip Line Protection. The developer is responsible, through final building inspec- tion, for the preservation of all trees which are to remain on the project site. Towards this end, the following are required: Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment and materials under the dripline of protected lv`'Yees is prohibited during construction. ;- Fencing. Each tree or group of trees to be preserved shall be protected by enclosure with a five foot fence prior to grading, movement of heavy equipment, or approval of any plans . Location of the fence shall be at .k the discretion of the arborist subject to City approval . ( iii) Landscape plans , when required, must show the proposed, landscaping cithin the dripline of trees . 4-/1 ( iv) Performance bond may be required in worm acceptable to the City prior to issuance of an entitlement to assure protection of trees on the site . The amount of any set bond shall be $1, 500 or the value of affected trees, whichever is greater, based on "Manual for Plant Appraisers" , Council Of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, First Edition, 1986 , a copy of which is available for review in the Community Development Department . If, in the opinion of the certified arborist, no permanent damage has occurred during con- struction, the bond shall be returned upon final building inspection. If damage , how- ever, has occurred the bond shall be held for three years and forfeited if the affected tree does not survive. -2- (V) Nonconformance. In case of nonconformance with tree protection requirements , the Com- munity Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order until all requirements have been meta (vi) Unauthorized Work. Should unauthorized work lead to tree damage or destruction, the Com- munity Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order (refer to Section 9-4 . 155 (c) ( 6 ) ) until the developer has mitigated the damage done pursuant, but not limited to, criteria contained in Subsection (b) ( 3) ( iv) Performance Bonds and Subsection (c) ( 5 ) Re- placement Trees . The matter may be appealed to the Planning Commission. (c) TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: Tree removal means destruction or displacement of a tree by cutting, bulldozing, or other mechani- cal or chemical means, which results in physical transportation of the tree from its site and/or death of the tree. ( 1) When Required: For native trees, no person shall allow or cause the removal of a tree over twelve ( 12 ) inches or more in circumference or four (4) inches or more in diameter measured four (4) feet above grade without first obtaining a tree removal permit unless otherwise exempted herefrom. (Refer to Section 9- 4 . 155(d) for special provisions for heritage trees) . Native trees shall be those species as defined by Resolution of the City Council . For non-native trees, refer to Subsection ( c ) ( 7 ) . ( 2 ) Exemptions : A tree removal permit is not required for the following: ( i) Trees that are identified and approved for removal in an approved plot plan, precise plan, or conditional use permit provided that such removal is subject to removal criteria of Section 9-4 . 155 (c) (4 ) ; or ( ii) Trees in a hazardous condition which presents an immediate danger to health or property; or ( iii) Trees that are to be pruned, cut above ground, removed, or otherwise disturbed by less than 300 of any tree crown. -3- • ( iv) Trees that are to be removed as part of management practices in orchards , Christmas Tree Farms, or nurseries . (3 ) Application Content: Applications that propose tree removal shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and the follow- ing: ( i) The size, species , and condition (e .g. dis- eased, healthy, etc . ) of each tree proposed for removal . ( ii) The purpose for removal . ( iii) The size and the species of any tree proposed to replace those intended for removal . (4) Tree Removal Criteria: Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field inspection by the appli- cant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. An application for tree removal may be approved only when at least one of the following conditions is satisfied and certified by a certified arborist and approved by the Community Development Director: ( i) Dead, diseased beyond reclamation, or hazar- dous . ( ii) Crowded, with good horticultural practices dictating thinning; ( iii) Interfering with existing utilities , struc- tures, or right-of-way improvements; provided that right-of-way improvements - especially sidewalks - shall accommodate existing trees whenever possible. ( iv) Obstructing existing or proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the need for tree removal . (v) Inhibiting sunlight needed for either active or passive solar heating or cooling, and the building of solar collectors cannot be ori- ented to collect sufficient sunlight with-out . total removal of the tree. ( 5 ) Replacement Trees : Except where, upon recommen- dation of the arborist, the remaining tree cover is so extensive that tree replacement would serve no useful -4- purpose, removed tree( s) shall be replaced with a simi- lar native tree or a number of trees which will provide equal aesthetic quality. The minimum size of a replacement tree shall be in a fifteen ( 15 ) gallon container; and the maximum, depending on species , shall be in a sixty ( 60) inch box. (6 ) Stop Work Order: In addition to any other reme- dies available at law, should any trees not designated for removal on an approved project plan be destroyed or substantially damaged, the Community Development Direc- tor shall have the discretion to stop all work on the approved project and refer the matter of appropriate mitigation measures to the Planning Commission for determination following a public hearing. ( 7 ) Non-Native Trees . For non-native trees 8 inches in diameter or greater, a removal permit shall be ob- tained, but tree protection standards shall not apply. ( i) Tree. Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified by the applicant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. (d) HERITAGE TREES : Heritage trees are established as a special group of trees which - due to age, size, visability, or historic nature - deserve special consideration for preservation and protection. ( 1 ) Definition: ( i) Any native tree, as defined by City Council Resolution, over sixty-three (63 ) inches in circumference or twenty ( 20) inches or more in diameter measured four (4 ) feet above grade or a multi-trunk tree with a circum- ference of seventy ( 70) inches or more . ( ii) Any other tree designated by Resolution of the City Council on the basis of age, size, location, visibility or historic origin. ( 2 ) Tree removal criteria. A heritage tree shall not be removed except as follows : ( i) The tree is approved for removal by the City Council, following public hearing. -5- ( ii) The tree has died or become a hazard as determined by a certified arborist. Any removal so authorized shall be granted a tree removal permit subject to replacement tree conditions . (e) PENALTIES : Penalties for violation of this ordinance shall be as set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 1 of this Code. 9-4 . 156 . (Reserved - Street Trees) : 9-4 . 157 . (Reserved - Tree Management Plan) : -6- RESOLUTION NO. 27-88 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ESTABLISHING AN OFFICIAL LIST OF NATIVE TREES TO BE PROTECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-4 . 155 TREE PROTECTION, OF THE CITY' S ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council has created a Tree Committee as an advisory body to the City Council on matters of tree protection; and WHEREAS, the Tree Committee has recommended a comprehensive program of tree protections in the City; and WHEREAS, included in this program were comprehensive amend- ments to Section 9-4 . 155 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to tree protection; and WHEREAS, said ordinance provides for special measures to protect native tree species within the City of Atascadero; and WHEREAS, the Tree Committee has recommended the attached list of trees for protection and special measures under the Zoning Ordinance; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Atascadero as follows : Section 1 . The attached list of native trees, identified as Exhibit "A" , is the list required under Section 9-4 . 155 (c) ( 1 ) of the Zoning Ordinance. On motion by and seconded by the resolution was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES : ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor 0 City of Atascadero, California Resolution No. 27-28 ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney • PREPARED BY: HE RY ENGE , Community evelop Director i EXHIBIT "A" Resolution No. 27-88 NATIVE TREES IN ATASCADERO Quercus lobata Nee - Valley oak Quercus agrifolia Nee - _ Coast live oak Quercus doug asii H&A - Blue oak Quercus alvordiana Eastw. - Blue oak Quercus chrysolepis Liebm. - Canton live oak Quercus durata Jeps . - Leather oak Quercus dumosa Jeps . - Scrub oak Plantanus racemosa Nutt. - California sycamore Juglans hindsii Jeps . - California black walnut Arbutus menziesii Pursh. - Madrone Acer macrophyllum Pursh. - Big leaf maple Pinus sabiniana Dougl . - Digger pine Umbellularia californica Nutt. - California laurel (California bay) Heteromeles arbutifolia Lindl . - Toyon (California holly) Populus trichocarpa T&G - Black cottonwood Populus fremontii Wats . - Fremont cottonwood Salix lasiolepis Benth. —California pussywillow (Arroyo willow) Salix laevigata Nebb. - Red willow • Item: A. 2 • M E M O R A N D U M TO: Planning Commission March 1, 1988 FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director .M SUBJECT: Tree Ordinance, as amended (ZC 1-88) BACKGROUND: At the Commission' s February 16, 1988 meeting, the Commission took action to recommend the Tree Ordinance to the City Council with amendments as agreed to by the Commission. It was also directed that those amendments be brought back to the meeting of March 1, as a Con- sent Calendar item, to affirm the wording of the changes being pro- posed. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of the attached Exhibit "A" , as amended by Planning Commis- sion 2/16/88. HE:ph Enclosure: Exhibit "A "Tree Ordinance" - February 16, 1988 As Amended by Planning Commission: 2/16/88 -------Deleted Language CAPS New Language EXHIBIT "A" "TREE ORDINANCE" 9-4 . 155 . TREE PROTECTION: Preservation of natural flora and fauna is a basic community goal of the Atascadero General Plan. (a) PURPOSE : The trees of Atascadero are valued community assets . The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the installation, maintenance, preservation, and selected removal of native and heritage trees within the City. In establishing these procedures and standards, it is the City' s intent to encourage the preservation of trees and other natural amenities-£�s�-abase-aid-des��t�e��e�-wk�el�-ee�ld-�estt��-��ex�-gees WITH SENSITIVE design and development practices . City review of proposed projects shall take into consideration trees existing on the property with applicants encouraged to design land to utilize existing trees in the landscaping pattern. The provisions of this section shall apply to all property within the City of Atascadero, public or private, and to any person, firm, corpor- ation, public or private utility. (b) TREE PROTECTION PLAN: In order to protect trees during construction of a project and to maximize chances for their subsequent survival, a tree protection plan shall be required as part of applications subject to this section. Said plans shall be pr-epaped APPROVED by a AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICUL- TURE ( ISA) certified arborist. 61�ose -€tee -a-�is�--�ese�amesled-by 6ar�6 �-as-a6se�aa��e- s- lie--6i�y--a€--Aassasle�er The arborist must certify that the project as proposed complies with the City' s criteria to preserve and protect existing trees from indiscriminate or unnecessary removal and damage. The Community Development Director, in case of disagreement with the arborist' s recommendations, may seek a second qualified arborist' s opinion (AT CITY EXPENSE) and reject or modify plans as submitted. (1 ) When Required. The tree protection plan shall be required as part of the materials submitted for a plot plan, precise plan or conditional use permit approval . ( 2 ) Application Content. Applications shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and: ( i) size, species, state of health, and estimated dripline of each tree within twenty ( 20) feet of all development areas ( including any areas where trenching is proposed) . ( ii) measures proposed to ensure the survival of remaining trees through the construction process and thereafter. ( iii) size and species of trees proposed to replace those proposed for removal. (3) Tree Protection Standards . Approval of tree protection plans shall require compliance with the following standards : ( i) Tree Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field in- spection by the arborist utilizing a City- provided identification sign. Notice of Tree-Removal Permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. • ( ii) Drip Line Protection. The developer is responsible, through final building inspec- tion, for the preservation of all trees which are to remain on the project site. Towards this end, the following are required: Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment and materials under the dripline of protected trees is prohibited during construction. Fencing. Each tree or group of trees to be preserved shall be protected by enclosure with a five foot fence prior to grading, movement of heavy equipment, or approval of any plans . Location of the fence shall be at the discretion of the arborist subject to City approval. ( iii) Landscape plans, when required, must show the proposed landscaping within the dripline of trees . (iv) Performance bond may be required in a form acceptable to the City prior to issuance of an entitlement to assure protection of trees on the site . The amount of any set bond shall be $1, 500 or the value of affected trees , whichever is greater, based on "Manual for Plant Appraisers" , Council Of Tree and Landscape Appraisers , First Edition, 1986 , a copy of which is available for review in -2- the Community Development Department. If-no pe��a�e�f-dax�age-leas-eecurrod--aftar-3-lrearsT }a-eke--e�ai�}eA-ef-bh®-cartifiod-arboristT_to- a€€ee�ed-�reesT-tke-bend-shall-bo_rQturned__ IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE CERTIFIED ARBORIST, NO PERMANENT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE BOND SHALL BE RETURNED UPON FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION. IF DAMAGE, HOWEVER, HAS OCCURRED THE BOND SHALL BE HELD FOR THREE YEARS AND FORFEITED IF THE AFFECTED TREE DOES NOT SURVIVE . (v) Nonconformance. In case of nonconformance with tree protection requirements, the Community Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order until all requirements have been met. (vi) Unauthorized Work. Should unauthorized work lead to tree damage or destruction, the Com- munity Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order (refer to Section 9-4 . 155 (c) ( 6) ) until the developer has mitigated the damage done pursuant, but not limited to, criteria contained in Subsection (b) (3) ( iv) Performance Bonds and Subsection (c) ( 5 ) Replacement Trees . The matter may be appealed to the Planning Commission. (c) TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: Tree removal means destruction or displacement of a tree by cutting, bulldozing, or other mechani- cal or chemical means, which results in physical transportation of the tree from its site and/or death of the tree. ( 1) When Required: For native trees, no person shall allow or cause the removal of a tree over twelve ( 12 ) inches or more in circumference or four (4) inches or more in diameter measured four ( 4 ) feet above grade without first obtaining a tree removal permit unless otherwise exempted herefrom. (Refer to Section 9- 4 . 155 (d) for special provisions for heritage trees) . Native trees shall be those species as defined by Resolution of the City Council . For non-native trees, refer to Subsection (c) (7 ) . ( 2) Exemptions : A tree removal permit is not required for the following: 0 ( i) Trees that are identified and approved for removal in an approved plot plan, precise plan, or conditional use permit provided that such removal is subject to removal criteria of Section 9-4 . 155(c) (4 ) ; or -3- ( ii) Trees in a hazardous condition which presents and immediate danger to health or property; or ( iii) Trees that are to be pruned, cut above ground, removed, or otherwise disturbed by less than 300 of any tree crown. ( iv) Trees that are to be removed as part of management practices in orchards, Christmas Tree Farms, or nurseries . (3) Application Content: Applications that propose tree removal shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and the following: ( i) The size, species, and condition (e.g. diseased, healthy, etc. ) of each tree proposed for removal. ( ii) The purpose for removal . ( iii) The size and the species of any tree proposed to replace those intended for removal . (4 ) Tree Removal Criteria: Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field inspection by the applicant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. An application for tree removal may be approved only when at least one of the following conditions is satisfied and certified by a certified arborist and approved by the Community Development Director: ( i) Dead, diseased beyond reclamation, or hazardous . ( ii) Crowded, with good horticultural practices dictating thinning; ( iii) Interfering with existing utilities, struc- tures , or right-of-way improvements; provided that right-of-way improvements - especially sidewalks - shall accommodate existing trees whenever possible. ( iv) Obstructing existing or proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the need for tree removal . -4- s (v) Inhibiting sunlight needed for either active or passive solar heating or cooling, and the building of solar collectors cannot be oriented to collect sufficient sunlight with- out total removal of the tree. ( 5 ) Replacement Trees : Except where, upon recommen- dation of the arborist, the remaining tree cover is so extensive that tree replacement would serve no useful purpose, removed tree(s) shall be replaced with a similar native tree or a number of trees which will provide equal aesthetic quality. The minimum size of a replacement tree shall be in a fifteen ( 15) gallon container; and the maximum, depending on species, shall be in a sixty (60) inch box. (6) Stop Work Order: In addition to any other remedies available at law, should any trees not designated for removal on an approved project plan be destroyed or substantially damaged, the Community Development Director shall have the discretion to stop all work on the approved project and refer the matter of appropriate mitigation measures to the Planning Commission for determination following a public hearing. (7 ) Non-Native Trees . For non-native trees 8 inches in diameter or greater, a removal permit shall be obtained, but tree protection standards shall not apply. ( i) Tree Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified by the applicant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. (d) HERITAGE TREES : Heritage trees are established as a special group of trees which - due to age, size, visability, or historic nature - deserve special consideration for preservation and protection. ( 1) Definition: ( i) Any native tree, as defined by City Council Resolution, over SIXTY-THREE ( 63 ) inches in circumference or twenty ( 20) inches or more in diameter measured four (4 ) feet above grade or a multi-trunk tree with a circumference of seventy (70) inches or more. ( ii) Any other tree designated by Resolution of the City Council on the basis of age, size, r 0 0 ( 2 ) Tree removal criteria. A heritage tree shall not be removed except as follows : ( i) The tree is approved for removal by the City Council, following public hearing. (ii) The tree has died or become a hazard as determined by a certified arborist. Any removal so authorized shall be granted a tree removal permit subject to replacement tree conditions . (e) PENALTIES: Penalties for violation of this ordinance shall be as set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 1 of this Code. 9-4 . 156 . (Reserved - Street Trees) : 9-4 . 157 . (Reserved - Tree Management Plan) : City of Atascadero Item B.1 STAFF REPORT FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: February 16, 1988 BY: Henry Engen, Community Development File: ZC 1-88 Director SUBJECT: Continued consideration of City-initiated comprehensive amendment to the tree removal standards of the Zoning Ordinance ("Tree Ordinance") , (continued from January 19, 1988 meeting) . BACKGROUND: On January 19, 1988, the Planning Commission first considered the pro- posed "Tree Ordinance" . Action of the Commission, at that time, was to. continue the matter to a special study session, which was held on January 28, 1988. Discussion at this meeting is included in the min- utes listed under the Consent Calendar. ANALYSIS: Since it was a study session, no formal action was taken by the Plan- ning Commission on any of the matters discussed at the special meeting on January 28th. However, the Commission did direct staff to come back with modified language relative to Page 2, Item (iv) Performance Bonds, last sentence which currently reads as follows: If no permanent damage has occurred after three years, in the opinion of the . certified arborist, to effected trees, the bond shall be returned. Alternative language might be as follows: If, in the opinion of the certified arborist, no permanent damage has occurred during construction, the bond shall be returned upon final building inspection. If damage, however, has occurred the bond shall be held for three years and forfeited if the affected tree does not survive. Staff was also requested to report on the process which would occur were a building permit application to request the removal of a heri- tage tree. Assuming the heritage tree had not already been approved for removal as part of a precise, or conditional use permit or other entitlement, this would require City Council authorization. The ap- plicant could have that request processed concurrently with the build- ing permit plan check , but the building permit could not be issued until City Council had acted on and approved removal of the heritage tree. For Planning Commission' s information, staff' s goals for plan check processing are twelve working days for the first plan check for a single family house, and seven working days for a recheck. This does not include the time the plans are being revised in response to the initial plan check. Since the Council meets twice a month, then, that process should not inordinately delay a building permit approval. ACTION REQUESTED: Completion of review and recommendations to City Council relative to the proposed "Tree Ordinance" . HE:ph Encl: January 19, 1988 Staff Report NOTE: Exhibit A to the Native Tree List Resolution has been modified to be more grammatically correct with respect to Latin names. • CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: B-1 STAFF REPORT FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: Jan. 19 , 1988 BY: Henry Engen, Community File No: ZC 1 -88 Development Director SUBJECT: City-initiated comprehensive amendment to the tree removal standards of the Zoning Ordinance ( "Tree Ordinance" ) BACKGROUND: In April 1987 , the City Council appointed an official Tree Committee to study and make recommendations to strengthen tree protection in the City of Atascadero. The committee met in numerous study sessions with staff and transmitted its recommendations to the City Council on November 10, 1987 (see attached) . Following discussion and public comment, the Council referred the matter to staff ,to bring to the Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation back to the Council . Staff has met with representatives of the Tree Committee who, in turn, have met with representatives of the development community seeking to effect a tree ordinance that can enjoy wide-spread community support. The draft ordinance attached herewith is a result of subsequent deliberations between the Tree Committee and staff. ANALYSIS: The initial proposals of the Tree Committee, which are attached hereto, called for the hiring of a City arborist who would have significant power over any development proposal affecting trees . This proposal was also characterized by very strong protective measures, such as chain link fencing around the dripline of trees being affected by development. The Committee also had concerns over the level of enforcement and penalties for abuses with regard to over-pruning and tree removal that have been experienced - in the City in the past. At the City Council meeting, a number of developers shared those concerns but felt the ordinance, as proposed at that time, went too far with respect to adding burdens to developers who were in compliance with City standards . The draft ordinance, as proposed, is characterized by the following: I . Existing Ordinance Section 9-4 . 155 Tree Removal of the Zoning Ordinance ( see attached) will be deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new "Tree Ordinance" with the following central sections : 9-4 . 155 Tree Protection (a) Purpose (b) Tree Protection Plan (c) Tree Removal Permit (d) Heritage Trees 2 . Arborist - instead of calling for a permanent City Arborist (whether consultant or full-time staff member) the proposed ordinance would establish a standard requirement that, as part of plan submissions, that a tree protection plan be incorporated utilizing an arborist hired by the applicant from a list of certified arborists approved by resolution of the City Council . The advantages of this approach are several, including: reducing City costs , . maintaining the existing development review system and incorporating more stringent standards on tree removal as part of that system. Tree protection standards are established in the proposed ordinance (refer to Subsec- tion (b) (3) ) , with specifics modified to defer to the judgement of the certified arborist. In cases where staff and the arborist may disagree, staff would have the prerogative of calling for a second opinion, at City expense, on a project. 3 . Affected Trees - Under current ordinance, removal of any tree over 8 inches in diameter, four feet in height above grade, requires a tree removal permit or be designated for removal on a development site plan. As proposed, more rigorous tree removal requirements would be limited to native trees (see attached draft resolution) , which are four inches or more in diameter or twelve inches in circumference at four feet above grade. In addition, heritage trees (see Subsection (d) ) which are defined as any native tree twenty inches or more in diameter, or sixty inches in circumference at four feet above grade or a circumference of seventy inches or more are subject to special criteria. Heritage trees could also include any other trees so specifically designated by the City Council . As proposed, removal of a heritage tree would require City Council approval. The remaining category of tree would be non-native, which would simply require designation as being proposed for removal with no findings having to be met in order to be removed. To elminate any questions, orchards, Christmas Tree Farms and nurseries are specifically exempted • i i 4 . Penalties . The draft ordinance reviewed by the City Council included penalties which were in conflict with the Municipal Code, which allows for up to a $1 , 000 fine and up to six months in jail as misdemeanor. The ordinance, as proposed, calls for stopping work until criteria are met and enables establishing performance bonds, or other guarantees, to assure survival of trees on site. If mitigation measures are not negotiated with staff, an applicant could be held up on construction until a hearing was held before the Planning Commission. In staff' s opinion, this would be much more of a deterent to abuse than a fine, which could be readily recovered through the sale of cord wood. 5 . Native Trees . Separate from the draft ordinance is a listing of native trees being recommended by the Tree Committee for adoption by resolution of the City Council . RECOMMENDATION: Following public hearing and discussion, recommend approval of draft tree ordinance contained herein to the City Council . • HE :ph Encls : Tree Committee Transmittal - November 2, 1987 Existing "Tree Ordinance" Proposed "Tree Ordinance" No. Draft Resolution: Native Trees (PLEASE ADD TO THE 2/22 SLINCIL AGENDA PACKET. . . ITEM B-1 ) November 2, 1987 Madame Mayor and City Council: RECEIVEDVDV 4 1987. The Tree Committee has completed the attached Tree Ordinance for the City of Atascadero. _A group of approximately fifty citizens interested in a stronger tree ordinance met August 13 , 1985 . From this first meeting, a working committee was formed, led- by Councilwoman Marge Mackey. We met several times a month for the next year. Our approach was as follows: We sent out questionnaires to approximately twenty California cities similiar in size to Atascadero. The survey requested information concerning their tree protection methods. We received thirteen replies . The committee took this information and started to work. We held meetings at the Atascadero Historical Society House. Any interested person was • invited to participate. In March, 1986 a finished draft of a tree ordinance was submitted to the Atascadero. city staff for their review. In April, 1987 the Atascadero City Council appointed an official Tree Committee consisting of the original members . The Tree Committee was to complete its work by September, 1987 . On July 15, 1987 the first meeting with City staff and the Tree Committee was held. The meetings were open to the public and publicized in the local newspaper. A wide range of tree related issues were discussed. Several new ideas were developed. The ordinance is ready. The necessity for some changes may become clear after the ordinance has been in use for awhile. The Tree Committee hopes that this ordinance will be adopted - immediately. We ask for a strong policy statement from the City Council concerning the enforcement of this ordinance . We further ask for the appointment of a certified arborist to act as an enforcement officer. We hope that the Tree Committee will be designated as a permanent advisory committee with duties to be determined by the City Council . Sincerely, TREE COMMITTEE �eY S „'ve a s tre v&I e ca yae aea5 J� y e� af�' ,yea e aao4�'e �y�1 b SLY a Ge '. ry ora ,cb°.,Cy5c- � aa e ri ae,%xw ae�e ;5 j C !!MA - j TREE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS • The Tree Committee recommends that the City of Atascadero: - Establish an expanded Tree Removal and Protection Ordinance. This Ordinance would expand the sections dealing with the criteria for removal, protection of trees to be retained, and incentives to protect trees that will be kept. It would provide guidelines for when projects should examine alternative designs due to extensive grading and tree removal. The Ordinance would also provide stan- dards for protection of native trees, before, during and after construction on a site (see attached draft Zoning Ordinance amend- ments) . Establish a Street Tree Ordinance and Street Tree Planting Master Plan to establish procedures for requiring the installation and maintaining of street trees on specific streets within the City. Street Tree Planting Master Plan should establish specific tree planting patterns and details for the City. (see attached draft ordinance) - Revise the existing Business License Ordinance to require the posting of a bond for tree protection for each General Contractor and Grading Contractor doing work within the City of Atascadero. • - Establish specific standards or guidelines for the maximum grading allowed on a site. - Continue requiring scenic easements on parcel & tract maps, or other approvals, for the protection of visible areas containing trees within the community. - Establish a program for monitoring of tree removal within the City of Atascadero. - Tree Removal Permit fees shall be reduced in certain circum- stances. - An education program shall be established for the general public' s protection, and preservation of trees. - Establish a tree management program within the revised ordinances (see attached draft ordinance) . - Revise the existing City Code to allow for the maximum monotary fine allowable for misdemeanor violations. C1) - Set a City policy for the vigorous protection of - trees within the City and enforcement of tree protection measures. Hire, on a permanent or part-time basis, a City Arborist to imple- ment the provisions of the proposed ordinance. Establish a committee for tree protection in an advisory capacity. Establish guidelines for the protection of trees within the public right-of-way. All consideration shall be given to the redesign of improvements to protect trees. (2) 40 h4,4 tfGi=� TREE REMOVAL AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE Draft Ordinance - 1 November 1987 PURPOSE Tme e_ R.em_yal anal.._ F rQ_.eQ_t_i D_n.: The purpose of these standards is to preserve and protect existing trees from indiscriminate or unnecessary removal and damage . Tree removal includes destruction or displacement of a tree by cutting, bulldozing, or other mechanical or chemical methods , which result in physical transportation of the tree from the site and/or death of the tree. The provisions of this Ordinance "shall apply to all property within the City of Atascadero, Public or Private, Person or Corporation, Public or Private Utility. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The site plan for development or improvement of any tract or parcel of land shall be evaluated and approved by certified arborist before a building permit can be issued. The following standards shall determine if a proposed site plan shall' be redesigned due to excessive tree removal . Sites shall be evaluated on a site by site basis . Every effort shall be made to save as many trees as possible . (a. ) Plans shall be reviewed and evaluated at the time of any approval granted by the City, Plot Plan, Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Subdivision Map, etc. A certified arborist shall inspect the site before approving or disapproving the site plan and at any time during the development, redevelopment, reno- vating, razing or thereafter. If a proposed de- sign exceeds anyone of these standards the project shall be redesigned. The individual site standards for the total number of trees proposed for removal or trees put at risk shall be as follows : ( 1 . ) 50% of the trees on the site are proposed to be removed or put at risk as per Section , by the proposed development. (2 . ) 15 Trees on the site are proposed to be re- moved or put at risk as per Section , by the proposed development . ( 3 . ) 30% of the tree canopy is proposed to be re- moved or put at risk by the proposed develop- ment . (4 . ) No tree designated as a "Specimen Tree" shall (12) be removed, without approval as per Section. (b. ) In calculating the number of trees for use with the standards , all trees 12 inches or more in circum- ference or 4 inches or more in diameter, measured 4 feet above grade , within 20 feet of all site dev- elopment shall be counted. Trees determined by a certified arborist to be dead or diseased shall not be considered in the count . (c. ) A Tree .is considered at risk when any development is proposed within its drip line . No grading, paving, trenching, or other ground disturbance shall occur within the dripline of a tree . Except for the development of a parking lot or driveway that requires no grading and is 6 feet from the trunk of a tree and uses a porous paving. material that is approved by a certified arborist: (d. ) The issuance of a permit should be accompanied by educational material to be read and signed before permit is granted. TREE PROTECTION STANDARDS Tree Pro . ori: F-lans: A tree protection plan for the development of any site containing trees 12 inches or more in circumference; or 4 inches or more in diameter, measured four feet above grade shall be prepared as part of any zoning application. The tree protection plan shall be approved by a certified arborist and shall include : (a. ) A site plan indicating the location, condition, and size of all trees within 20 feet of development areas . The site plan shall also include information as to the proposed removal, pruning and protection of the trees as a part of the development . (b. ) A developer is responsible , before , during and after construction for the preservation of all trees which are to remain on the project site . To insure pre- servation prior to site construction, the following are required and will be part of the project ap- proval : ( l . ) Each tree or group of trees to be preserved shall be enclosed with a chain link fence prior to any grading, movement of heavy equip- ment, approval of improvement plans , or the issuance of any permits . After final in- spection the fence shall be removed. (13) • 2 • (2 . ) Fencing shall be located 1 foot outside the dripline of the tree or trees . If this is not feasible due to the terrain, posting of signs shall be mandatory. (3 . ) Parking of vehicles ., or storage of equipment and materials under the dripline of protected trees shall not occur at any time during con- struction. (4. ) Signs shall be posted on all sides of the fence surrounding each tree stating that it is to be preserved. Each sign shall also in- dicate the amount of the bond that will be forfeited if the tree is damaged. (c. ) Landscaping Plans , when required, must show the pro- posed landscaping within the dripline of trees . Performance bond required: A mimimum of $10 , 000 Performance Bond in a form acceptable to the City shall be posted with the City at the time of issuance of any Building Permit for site development for any site containing trees over 12 inches in circumference or 4 inches in diameter measured 4 feet above grade . The Performance bonds will be held to assure the protection of trees on the site . If a certified arborist determines that no damage has occurred to trees within the development area the bond will be returned at the final inspection. If trees are damaged the bond will be continued for two years from the date of the final inspection . If the certified arborist determines the tree or trees are healthly at the end of the two years , the bond will be returned . TREE REMOVAL PERMIT Tree Removal _Permit. Regu_ red.: No person shall allow or cause the removal of any tree over 12 inches or more in circumference or 4 inches or more in diameter measured 4 feet above grade or multi trunk tree; 7U inches in circumference located within the City limits subject to these standars , without first obtaining a tree removal permit as follows : (a. ) When Required: Plot Plan Approval ( Section 9-2 . 107 is required before the removal or replacement of any existing trees except trees that are : ( 1 . ) Identified and approved for removal in an ap- proved Plot Plan, Precise Plan, and Condition- al Use Permit, provided that such removal is (14) 3 subject to the standards of Section 9-4 . 157. (Tree Removal Standards ) or. (2. ) Identified and approved for removal as a part of an approved Tree Management Plan as per Section or (3 . ) In a hazardous condition which presents an immediate danger to health or property as determined by a certified arborist or (4 . ) During development , redevelopment , razing, or renovation, no person shall prune, cut above ground, remove or otherwise disturb more than thirty (30) percent of the' tree without first filing an application and procuring a permit from a certified arborist . (5 . ) The applicant receiving the permit shall abide by the horticultural practices as set forth in the "Arboricultural Specification and Stand- ards of Practice" . (b. ) ApQlcat_ion .Content : Applications that propose tree removal shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107b (Plot Plan Content) , and the following: ( 1 . ) The size , species and condition (e.g. dis- eased, health, etc . ) of each tree proposed for removal . (2 . ) The purpose for removal . (3 . ) The size and the species of any tree proposed to replace those intended for removal . TREE REMOVAL STANDARDS Tree Removal Standards : .... _._�...._-- - Applications for tree removal in accordance with Section 9- 4 . 156 shall be approved only when the following conditions are satisfied and only when approved by a certified arborist. (a. ) Tagging required : Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field inspection by means of flagging, staking, or other means readily visible but not detrimental to a healthy tree . (b. ) Removal Criteria: A tree may be removed only when at least one of the following conditions occurs and only when approved by a certified arborist: (15) ( 1 . ) Dead, diseased beyond reclamation, or hazardous ; (2 . ) Crowded, with good horticultural practices dictating thinning; (3 . ) Obstruction of existing or proposed im- provements that can not be reasonably de- signed to avoid the need for the tree removal as per Section (4. ) Inhibiting sunlight needed for either active or passive solar heating or cooling, and the building or solar collectors cannot be oriented to collect sufficient sun light with- out total removal of the tree . (5 . ) Approval for tree removal as part of an ap- proved Tree Management Plan as per Section (c . ) Right of way improvements shall accommodate existing trees wherever possible. (d. ) An unlawfully removed tree must be replaced with a similiar tree or by a number of small trees which will provide equal aesthetic quality, as determined by a certified arborist . No replacement tree shall be less than five gallons . All replacement trees shall be maintained by the property owner under a five year maintenance agreement with the City. SPECIMEN TREES Specimen Trees shall be established as a group of trees within the community that due to special conditions deserve special consideration for preservation and protection. (a. ) Establishment of trees as Specimen Trees shall be as follows : ( 1 . ) Trees required to be maintained as per an approval of a Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit , Variance or other City approval . ( 2 . ) Trees recommended by the City Tree Committee and approved by the City Council as specimen trees . Trees may be designated as Specimen trees due to their location., visibility, bulk , or historic nature . (3 . ) Any native tree over 20 inches in diameter or 60 inches in circumference or multi trunk tree with a circumference of 70 inches . (16) ' S b ( ) A tree designated as a Speciment .Tree as per Section shall not be removed except as follows : ( 1 . ) It is approved for removal by the same ap- proval process that required the retention of the tree . (2 . ) The tree is removed from the resolution of established Specimen Trees by the City Council or approved by the City Council after a public hearing. (3 . ) The tree has died or has become a hazard as determined by a certified arborist. A tree removal permit and a replacement tree re- placement tree are required. FINES Anyone found guilty of illegal tree removal shall be assessed a minimum of $1 , 500 or the value of the tree/trees based on " The Guide. for Establishing Values of Trees and Other Plants" . (Prepared under contract by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers , Sixth Ed. Revision VI . ) All monies collected from fines or forfeitures shall be used for funding a tree education program and for planting trees on public property. VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES The violation of any provision contained in this ordinance is hereby declared to be an unlawful act and shall constitute a misdemeaner, subject to the penalties Prescribed in this section. Each violation of the terms of this ordinance shall result in the imposition of one or more of the following penalties : 1 . Work `toppage. 2 . Pulling of Building Permit . 3 . Revocation of business license . 4 . Assumption of responsibility for replacement costs . 5 . Forfeiture of bond. 6 . Maximum fine allowed by law. APPEALS (17) Any person aggrieved by any act or determination of the staff in exercise of the authority herein granted shall have the right to appeal to the Tree Committee , and then to the Planning Commission and City Council . Appeals shall be in - accordance with Section TREE COMMITTEE Establish a standing Tree Committee to monitor the City of Atascadero Tree Ordinance , establish a master tree list and Perform other duties as requested by the City Council. TREES i i (18) 7. ` ;ADOPTS UNE 27, 1983 9-4.152: D ina a Plan Review and Approval: All drainage pla ` shall be subm ted to the City Engi:^.eer for review and are s sect ; A to the approva_ of the City Engineer. 9-4.153. Plan Chec Inspection and Completion: Wh. required by the City Engineer, a plan check and inspection Bement shall be entered into and the d inage facilities inspect and approved before ' a Certificate of Occupan is issued. - 9-4.154. Drainage Standard s. F °� y�j A (a) Design and Constructio Dr nage systems and facilities t ? .` subject to drainage pla r few and approval that shall be located in existing or f re public right-of-way shall be `';` � fi designed and construct a set forth in the City Engineer- ing Department Standa Impr vement Specifications and Draw- ings. Other system nd faci ' ties subject to drainage plan review and approv shall bed igned in accordance with good engineerin ractices. ' (b) Natural Channe s and Runoff: Propo ed projects may include � design provi ons to retain off-site atural drainage pat- terns and 1 ' it peak runoff to predeve pment levels when required b the City Engineer. (c) Flood and Areas: - Buildings are not ed b the Cit En 9 Per ' tted in an area deter n Y y Engineer to be subjec to flood hazard by ason on inundation, overflow or erosion, cept where pr isions. are made to eliminate such hazards t the satis- ction of the City Engineer. Such provisions ma include roviding adequate drainage facilities, protective alls, suitabile fill, raising the floor level of the buil 'ng or by other means. The placement of the building and other truc- tures (including walls and fences) on the building site shall be such that water or mudflow will not be a hazard to th building or adjacent property. The City Engineer in the a - plication of this standard shall enforce as a minimum the current federal flood plain management, regulations as defined in Title 24, Chapter X, Subchapter B, National Flood Insurance Program, Part 1910. 9-4.155. Tree Removal: The purpose of these standards is to pro- tect existing trees from indiscriminate or unnecessary removal. Tree removal means the destruction or displacement of a tree by cutting, bulldozing, or other mechanical or chemical methods, which results in physical transportation of the tree from its site and/or death of the tree. 9-4.156 Tree Removal Permit Required q red 9-4.157 Tree Removal Standards 4- ;,I ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 E 9-4.156. Tree Removal 'Permit Required: No person shall allow or cause the removal of any tree located within the City limits subject to these standards, without first obtaining a tree removal permit, as follows: (a) When Required: Plot Plan approval (Section 9-2.107) is required before the removal or replacement of any existing trees except trees that are: (1) Identified and approved for removal in an approved Plot Plan, Precise Plan and Conditional itional Use Permit . . . . that such removal is sub ' provided - ,.. .., sect to the standards of Section ._ r "d 9-4.157 (Tree Removal Standards) ; or (2) In a hazardous condition which presents an immediate danger to health or property; or 4 (3) With trunks measuring less than eight inches in diameter at four feet above grade; or v (b) Application Content: Applications that propose tree remov - al shall include all information specified by Section 9-2.107b (Plot Plan Content) , and the following: (1) The size, species and condition (e.g. diseased, healthy, etc.) of each tree proposed for removal. (2) The purpose of removal. .. (3) The size and species of any trees proposed to replace those intended for removal. 9-4.157. Tree Removal Standards: Applications for tree removal in accordance with Section 9-4.156 shall be approved only when the following conditions are satisfied. (a) Tagging Required: Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field inspection by means of flagging, staking, or other means readily visible but not detrimental to a healthy tree. (b) Removal Criteria: A tree may be removed only when the tree is any of the following: _ (1) Dead, diseased beyond reclamation, or hazardous; i . A-CZ A ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 ( -=-Cr --with_sgood_ .horticultural, practices dictating _:..� thinning;_ (3) Interfering with existing utilities, structures or right-of way improvements. (4) Obstructing existing or proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the need for tree removal; (5) Inhibiting sunlight needed for either active or passive ' solar heating or cooling, and the building or solar col } lectors cannot be oriented to collect sufficient sun- light without total removal of the tree. u5 �hF (c) Trees removed shall be replaced by a tree that will provide' equal or better shade, screening, solar efficiency or visual amenity within a 10-year period, as verified in writing by a registered landscape architect, licensed landscaping con- tractor, or certified nurseryman, unless the removal is with- .' - in an area where there still exists sufficient tree cover to Accommodate site needs. 9-4.158. Street and Frontage Improvements: Section 9-4.159 and 9-4.160 establishes standards for street frontage improvements re- ired with development projects authorized by an entitlement. 9-4.1 Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks: The installation curb, gutter an 'dewalks shall be as set forth in this Sect' (a) When R 'red: Curb, gutter and sidewalk s required to be instal ° as set forth in this Sect' when; (1) The value o y structures posed during a period of 12 months (as 'cated b 1 building permits issued for the site duri he -month period) exceed 25% of the total value of a mprovements existing on the site as determined by as ment roll at the time the first of the bu ' ing perm is -applied for. (2) A new str re is moved onto a e (rather than 'con- structe n place) where street fr age improvements woul a required by Subsection b of ' s Section. (b) Wher a uired: Within the Urban Services Lin concrete cu gutter, and sidewalk is required with any p ect in following areas: (1) In all commercial zones, except in commercial area oriented to highway travel unless pedestrian, vehicul and use characteristics of the project and surrounding area indicate a need for the improvements. t DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATIVE TO TREE PROTECTION (CITY OF ATASCADERO: ZONING CHANGE ZC 1-88) WHEREAS, the City Council has established a Tree Committee for purposes of advising the Council on matters of tree protection in the City of Atascadero; and WHEREAS, said committee has prepared recommendations for tree preservation; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 19 and February 16, 1988 together with a special study session on January 28, 1988, and has recommended approval of the proposed zoning text amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment proposes standards consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800, et seq. , of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment, and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not necessary. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows : Section 1 . Council Findings . 1 . The proposed zoning text amendment would be in compliance with the City of Atascadero' s General Plan. 2 . Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Negative Declaration granted the project by the Community Development Director is appropriate . Section 2 . Zoning Text Change. 1 . Section 9-4 . 155 , Tree Protection of the Atascadero Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety. 2 . Zoning Text Amendment 1-88 is approved to change the text of the Zoning Ordinance as shown in the attached Exhibit "A" which is hereby made a part of this ordinance by reference. Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atacadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of this City. Section 4 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12 : 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. On motion by and seconded the motion was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney PREPARED BY: HENRY ENGEN Community Development Director EXHIBIT "A" "TREE ORDINANCE" 9-4 . 155 . TREE PROTECTION: Preservation of natural flora and fauna is a basic community goal of the Atascadero General Plan. (a) PURPOSE : The trees of Atascadero are valued community assets . The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the installation, maintenance, preservation, and selected removal of native and heritage trees within the City. In establishing these procedures and standards, it is the City' s intent to encourage the preservation of trees and other natural amenities from abuse and destruction which could result from poor design and development practices . City review of proposed projects shall take into consideration trees existing on the property with applicants encouraged to design land to utilize existing trees in the landscaping pattern. The provisions of this section shall apply to all property within the City of Atascadero, public or private, and to any person, firm, corpor- ation, public or private utility. (b) TREE PROTECTION PLAN: In order to protect trees during construction of a project and to maximize chances for their subsequent survival, a tree protection plan shall be required as part of applications subject to this section. Said plans shall be prepared by a certified arborist chosen from a list recom- mended by the Tree Committee and designated by Resolution of the City Council as acceptable to the City of Atascadero. The arborist must certify that the project as proposed complies with the City' s criteria to preserve and protect existing trees from indiscriminate or unnecessary removal and damage. The Community Development Director, in case of disagreement with the arborist' s recommendations , may seek a second qualified arborist' s opinion and reject or modify plans as submitted. ( 1) When Required. The tree protection plan shall be required as part of the materials submitted for a plot plan, precise plan or conditional use permit approval . ( 2 ) Application Content. Applications shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and: ( i) size, species, state of health, and estimated dripline of each tree within twenty ( 20) feet of all development areas ( including any areas where trenching is proposed) . ( ii) measures proposed to ensure the survival of remaining trees through the construction process and thereafter. ( iii) size and species of trees proposed to replace those proposed for removal. (3 ) Tree Protection Standards . Approval of tree protection plans shall require compliance with the following standards : ( i) Tree Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field in- spection by the arborist utilizing a City- provided identification sign. Notice of Tree-Removal Permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. ( ii) Drip Line Protection. The developer is responsible, through final building inspec- tion, for the preservation of all trees which are to remain on the project site. Towards this end, the following are required: Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment and materials under the dripline of protected trees is prohibited during construction. Fencing. Each tree or group of trees to be preserved shall be protected by enclosure with a five foot fence prior to grading, movement of heavy equipment, or approval of any plans . Location of the fence shall be at the discretion of the arborist subject to City approval . ( iii) Landscape plans, when required, must show the proposed landscaping within the dripline of trees . ( iv) Performance bond may be required in a form acceptable to the City prior to issuance of an entitlement to assure protection of trees on the site. The amount of any set bond shall be $1, 500 or the value of affected trees, whichever is greater, based on "Manual for Plant Appraisers" , Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, First Edition, 1986 , a copy of which is available for review in the Community Development Department. If no permanent damage has occurred after 3 years, in the opinion of the certified arborist, to affected trees , the bond shall be returned. -2- (v) Nonconformance. In case of nonconformance with tree protection requirements , the Community Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order until all requirements have been met. (vi) Unauthorized Work. Should unauthorized work lead to tree damage or destruction, the Com- munity Development Director shall issue a Stop Work Order (refer to Section 9-4 . 155 (c) (6) ) until the developer has mitigated the damage done pursuant, but not limited to, criteria contained in Subsection (b) (3 ) ( iv) Performance Bonds and Subsection (c) (5 ) Replacement Trees . The matter may be appealed to the Planning Commission. (c) TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: Tree removal means destruction or displacement of a tree by cutting, bulldozing, or other mechani- cal or chemical means, which results in physical transportation of the tree from its site and/or death of the tree. (1) When Required: For native trees, no person shall allow or cause the removal of a tree over twelve ( 12) inches or more in circumference or four (4 ) inches or more in diameter measured four (4 ) feet above grade without first obtaining a tree removal permit unless otherwise exempted herefrom. (Refer to Section 9- 4 . 155(d) for special provisions for heritage trees) . Native trees shall be those species as defined by Resolution of the City Council . For non-native trees, refer to Subsection (c) (7 ) . ( 2 ) Exemptions : A tree removal permit is not required for the following: ( i) Trees that are identified and approved for removal in an approved plot plan, precise plan, or conditional use permit provided that such removal is subject to removal criteria of Section 9-4 . 155 (c) (4 ) ; or ( ii) Trees in a hazardous condition which presents and immediate danger to health or property; or ( iii) Trees that are to be pruned, cut above i ground, removed, or otherwise disturbed by less than 300 of any tree crown. ( iv) Trees that are to be removed as part of management practices in orchards, Christmas Tree Farms, or nurseries . (3 ) Application Content: Applications that propose tree removal shall include all information specified by Section 9-2 . 107 (b) (Plot Plan Content) and the following: ( i) The size, species, and condition (e. g. diseased, healthy, etc . ) of each tree proposed for removal . ( ii) The purpose for removal . (iii) The size and the species of any tree proposed to replace those intended for removal. (4 ) Tree Removal Criteria: Trees proposed for removal shall be identified for field inspection by the applicant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. An application for tree removal may be approved only when at least one of the following conditions is satisfied and certified by a certified arborist and approved by the Community Development Director: ( i) Dead, diseased beyond reclamation, or hazardous . ( ii) Crowded, with good horticultural practices dictating thinning; ( iii) Interfering with existing utilities , struc- tures, or right-of-way improvements; provided that right-of-way improvements - especially sidewalks - shall accommodate existing trees whenever possible. ( iv) Obstructing existing or proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the need for tree removal . (v) Inhibiting sunlight needed for either active or passive solar heating or cooling, and the building of solar collectors cannot be oriented to collect sufficient sunlight with- out total removal of the tree. ( 5 ) Replacement Trees : Except where, upon recommen- dation of the arborist, the remaining tree cover is so extensive that tree replacement - would serve no useful purpose, removed tree(s) shall be replaced with a similar native tree or a number of trees which will -4- provide equal aesthetic quality. The minimum size of a replacement tree shall be in a fifteen ( 15) gallon container; and the maximum, depending on species, shall be in a sixty (60) inch box. (6) Stop Work Order: In addition to any other remedies available at law, should any trees not designated for removal on an approved project plan be destroyed or substantially damaged, the Community Development Director shall have the discretion to stop all work on the approved project and refer the matter of appropriate mitigation measures to the Planning Commission for determination following a public hearing. (7 ) Non-Native Trees . For non-native trees . 8 inches in diameter or greater, a removal permit shall be obtained, but tree protection standards shall not apply. ( i) Tree Identification. Trees proposed for removal shall be identified by the applicant utilizing a City-provided identification sign. Notice of tree removal permit shall be posted so as to be visible from the street. (d) HERITAGE TREES : Heritage trees are established as a special group of trees which - due to age, size, visability, or historic nature - deserve special consideration for preservation and protection. ( 1) Definition: ( i) Any native tree, as defined by City Council Resolution, over sixty (60) inches in circum- ference or twenty ( 20) inches or more in diameter measured four (4 ) feet above grade or a multi-trunk tree with a circumference of seventy ( 70) inches or more. ( ii) Any other tree designated by Resolution of the City Council on the basis of age, size, location, visibility or historic origin. ( 2 ) Tree removal criteria. A heritage tree shall not be removed except as follows : ( i) The tree is approved for removal by the City Council, following public hearing. ( ii) The tree has died or become a hazard as determined by a certified arborist. -5- Any removal so authorized shall be granted a tree removal permit subject to replacement tree conditions . (e) PENALTIES: Penalties for violation of this ordinance shall be as set forth in Chapter 3 of Title 1 of this Code. 9-4 . 156 . (Reserved - Street Trees) : 9-4 . 157 . (Reserved - Tree Management Plan) : -6- i DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ESTABLISHING AN OFFICIAL LIST OF NATIVE TREES TO BE 'PROTECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-4 . 155 TREE PROTECTION, OF THE CITY' S ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City Council has created a Tree Committee as an advisory body to the City Council on matters of tree protection; and WHEREAS, the Tree Committee has recommended a comprehensive program of tree protections in the City; and WHEREAS, included in this program were comprehensive amendments to Section 9-4.155 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to tree protection; and WHEREAS, said ordinance provides for special measures to protect native tree species within the City of Atascadero; and i WHEREAS, the Tree Committee has recommended the attached list of trees for protection and special measures under the Zoning Ordinance; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Atascadero as follows : Section I . The attached list of native trees, identified as Exhibit "A" , is the list required under Section 9-4 . 155 (c) ( 1 ) of the Zoning Ordinance . On motion by and seconded by the resolution was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney PREPARED BY: HENRY ENGEN, Community Development Director EXHIBIT "A" Resolution No. NATIVE TREES IN ATASCADERO Quercus lobata Nee - Valley oak Quercus agrifolia Nee - Coast live oak Quercus douglasii H&A - -Blue oak Quercus alvordiana Eastw. - Blue oak Quercus chrysolepis Liebm. - Canton live oak Quercus durata Jeps . - Leather oak Quercus dumosa Jeps . - Scrub oak PlaXtanus racemosa Nutt. - California sycamore Juglans hindsii Jeps . - California black walnut Arbutus menziesii Pursh. - Madrone Acer macrophyllum Pursh. - Big leaf maple Pinus sabiniana Dougl. - Digger pine Umbellularia californica Nutt. - California laurel (California bay) Heteromeles arbutifolia Lindl. - Toyon (California holly) Populus trichocarpa T&G - Black cottonwood Populus fremontii Wats . - Fremont cottonwood Salix lasiolepis Benth. - California pussywillow (Arroyo willow) Salix laevigata Nebb. - Red willow Rev: Feb 16 , 1988 . Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16 , 1988 Item: A.1 MIND S - ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION Regula Meeting Tuesday, ebruary 16 , 1988 7 :30 p.m. Rotunda Ro , City Administration Building The regular m eting of the Atascadero Pla ing Commission was called to order t 7: 30 p.m. by Chairperson olan, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners idwell, M' hielssen, Copelan, Bond, Lopez-Balbontin (7: 32 .m. ) , and Chairperson Nolan Absent: Commissioner Hatch (excused) Staff Present: Henry Enge , Comm ity Development Director ; and Joel Mose , Associa e Planner A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approvalf minutes of the special Plan 'ng Commission Meet- ing of Meet- - 28, 1988. 2. App val of minutes of the regular Planning mmission Meet- i of February 2, 1988. There w no public comment. MOTI Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commis 'oner Cop_elan and carried 5 :O to approve the Consent Ca ndar as distributed. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. ZONE CHANGE 1-88 : Application initiated by City of Atascadero to consider comprehen- sive amendment to the tree removal standards of the Zoning Ordin- ance ("Tree Ordinance") . (Continued from meeting of January 19, 1988) . Henry Engen presented the staff report and referenced the minutes of the special study session of the Planning Commission conducted on Jan- uary 28, 1988 . There were a number of consensus positions reached in the course of that study session with the Tree Committee and others in attendance which need to be formalized before a draft ordinance can be recommended onto the City Council. As directed by the Commission at the last meeting, staff has included proposed alternate language rela- Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16, 1988 tive to performance bonds which provide for return of the bond on fi- nal building inspection provided that no permanent damage has occurred during construction. Following questions and Commission. discussion as to definition of "certified arborist" , the meeting was opened to the public by Chairperson Nolan. George Highland, Carmelita resident, expressed concern that he'd be unable to develop his lot which contains some 19 oak trees under pro- visions stated on Page 13 of the draft ordinance. As it was, he had the assistance of a nurseryman who protected the roots of the trees thereby enabling two thirds of his house to be under the dripline. Henry Engen responded that the draft ordinance before the Commission, as identified as Exhibit "A" , has changed that provision to enable him to do, under the current ordinance, what he was able to do twenty-two years ago. Steve LaSalle, Tree Committee, affirmed that the new ordinance under Exhibit "A" , with the type of refinements discussed during the Plan- ning Commission study meeting, would be viable. However, he disa- greed with modifying the native tree list to remove cottonwoods, which are a native tree and should remain on the list. He further noted that he felt that the certified arborist should be the definition of "arborist approved by the City Council". His investigation indicates that Landscape Architects can become arborists but not necessarily the other way around. The ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) allows for testing four or five times a year and practitioners may have a wide variety of backgrounds. Lydia Kellerman, Honda resident, expressed appreciation to the Tree Committee, stressed the importance of preserving trees, noting that in Visalia a preserve had to be established to protect the few remaining remnants of unique area oak. Dr. Holland, a native plant expert from Cal Poly, has indicated that many of the youngest trees in the North County area germinated in the early 1900s and the rest have been lost to urbanization and grazing. Ursula Luna, 10600 San Marcos Road, concurred in the comments by Steve LaSalle and felt strongly that the native tree list should be kept intact and that the City Arborist should be a certified arborist. She noted that the committee' s original intent was for a single City Ar- borist to maintain quality control and consistency, and that the com- mittee had compromised on this and on specific standards for dripline protection in favor of a privately retained arborist. It is therefore essential that the qualifications of these professionals be solid. She has spoken to two Landscape Architects who have affirmed that they do not, in fact, have detailed training in school on tree protection and treatment measures. Bruce Boyle, Templeton resident, indicated that he had purchased a lot in the City, was opposed to the ordinance and felt the existing ordin- ance was adequate. James Patterson, 9312 North Santa Margarita Road, commended the effort made in the course of developing this "Tree Ordinance" , which for the first time provides for needed protection during construction. He Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16, 1988 noted ill-advised efforts on current constructionro 'ects a p � s reflec- tive of the need for competent tree protection planning. This is the key strength of the new ordinance, and he endorsed the Community De- velopment Director ' s comments that it is important to get an upgraded ordinance on the books and such ordinance can be modified with experi- ence in the future. Marge Mackey, Tree Committee, referenced a letter she received from Henry Hanford, local contractor , who strongly supported the need for a good tree ordinance. Joe Kacknack, Santa Margarita resident, indicated he had lived there for twelve years and endorsed the ordinance and cited tree loses at the former Scolari site and various projects in Paso Robles. Doug Miles, retired Pasadena architect, indicated he and his wife had purchased a lot in Atascadero after looking all over the West Coast for an optimum building site. He noted that he had been a member of the Planning Commission in Pasadena and that he had established the Heritage Committee. He felt that the protection of trees was impor- tant, but there was a need to provide for flexibility in developing lots and to the extent possible, standards should be spelled out as to the degree to which. you can encroach under driplines. Ursula Luna advised that the ordinance, as drafted, does permit flexibility under driplines on the advice of a certified arborist. There being no further public comment, the floor was closed. Commissioner Michielssen concurred with the last public comment, not- ing that the effort is down to six pages and a resolution with a na- tive tree list and all parties have cooperatively compromised to date. Commissioner Lopez-Balbontin said it was refreshing that there was so much public participation and well informed comments. Commissioner Bond commended the Tree Committee for their many hours of support and referenced the January 28th minutes on consensus items. The Commission then discussed earlier draft language relative to cer- tified arborist being "a licensed landscaped architect, licensed for- ester, horticulturist, botanist, or other qualified professional ac- ceptable to the City of Atascadero" . Alternative language offered was "reviewed and approved by an ISA Certified Arborist" . Commissioner Lopez-Balbontin noted the desirability of having a City list of such individuals, and Engen responded that such a list could be developed as a handout if approved in that form or , under the original language, the resolution of a City Council approved City Arborist would serve. Commissioner Kidwell expressed concern over keeping cottonwoods on the native trees list given their nuisance nature. Commissioner Michielssen expressed concerns about modifying the language to allow for storage of equipment and vehicles, etc. under trees if provided for in- the tree protection plan. Commission consensus was not to of- fer such a specific change but it may be a matter needing revision after some experience with the ordinance. 0 0 Minutes - Planning Commission - February 16 , 1988 Commission discussion then centered on whether the heritage .. tree re- moval would be burdensome to be undertaken by City Council, noting that upwards of two hundred single family permits per year could be issued, many of which would have to go to the Council if a heritage tree were to be removed. Consensus was that this matter could be del- egated by the City Council to staff or others if they so desired. Commissioner Bond noted that the language could read, "as City Coun- cil, or designee" . MOTION: ,Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Copelan and carried unanimously to recommend adoption of the tree ordinance with modifications as contained in the January 28, 1988 discussion and as developed by consensus of the Commission -at today' s meeting. Staff was directed to incorporate said changes for final review on the next Planning Commission Consent Calendar prior to forwarding to the City Council. 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 44-87 : equest initiated by James Johnson (Cuesta Engineering) to sub- d ide a 7.72 acre parcel into three (3) parcels containi g 2.61, 2.5 nd 2.61 acres. Subject site is located at 1909 Tra is Way; legal escription being Lot 1, Block 49 of Atascadero lony. Joel Moses pr ented the staff report recommending app val subject tole eighteen (18) c nditions. He clarified that Obispo ad improvements could be delayed ending the development of parcels in the interior of the block. John Fa kenstein, the applicant' s eng ' eer, expressed con- cerns over Condition No. 7 and 8 pertaining to mprovements to Obispo Road and advised that ul Sensibaugh had sta d that he would inter- pret the bonding require nt as allowing a ling of a lien. MOTION: Made by Commis 'oner Kidwe seconded by Commissioner Copelan and carr ' d una i.mously to approve Tentative Parcel Map 44-8 su ect to staff findings and condi- tions. 3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 46-87 : Request initiated by Dia & Bryce ue and Kamm & Dohan Partner- ship (Cuesta Engineer' g) to subdivi a two (2) existing lots to- taling 13. 05 acres in three (3) lots 4.42, 4.42, 4. 21 acres for residential d elopment. Subject ite is located at 11755 Santa Ana; legal scription being Lot 26, ock 27 of Atascadero Colony. Joel Moses prese ed the staff report and clarified t t the lot size on the 4.21 ac a parcel complied with minimum lot size tandards under approval of earlier parcel map. Staff recommendation s for ap- proval sub ' ct to findings and eighteen conditions of appro al. John F enstien, applicant' s engineer, expressed concern over uaran- teei future improvements of Corriente Road, which is now a aper str et. He noted that the location is remote, that related lots ve a ernate access and that the area is actually a very steep draina Item: A.1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting - Study Session Thursday. January 28 . 1988 7 :00 p.m. Room 304 - Administration Building The Special Meeting of the Atascadero Planning Commission was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. by Chairperson Nolan. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Kidwell, Hatchell, Copelan, Lopez-Balbontin, Bond, Michielssen, and Chairperson Nolan Absent: None Staff Present: Henry Engen, Community Development Director Others Present: Tree Committee members Marge Mackey, Barbara and Steve LaSalle, Ursula Luna, Elaine Oglesby, and Robert Nimmo; Dave Baker, North County Contractors' Associa- tion, Mike Borgeson, resident, and Lon Allen, Atasca- dero News 1. "Tree Ordinance" : Continued discussion of Zone Change ZC 1-88 initiated by the City of Atascadero to comprehensively amend the tree removal standards of the zoning ordinance. Henry Engen advised that this special meeting had been set following the Planning Commission' s January 19th, public hearing on comprehen- sive amendments being proposed for the Tree Ordinance. The matter is scheduled to go back to the Planning Commission for consideration on February 16th, 1988 . Commissioner Kidwell asked for explanation of the difference in processes between the existing ordinance and the proposed. Engen explained that under the current ordinance, any tree 8 inches in diameter, 4 feet above grade to be removed, was required to be approved as part of a development permit application or as an individual tree removal request. Under the proposed process, tree removal permits would be required as follows: Native Trees, 4 inches in diameter at 4 feet above height would require tree removal permits or approval as part of a development application; non-native trees could be removed without any special findings, but subject to a per- mit; and heritage trees, generally native trees of 20 inches diameter or more would require approval by the City Council; for development applications within twenty feet of native trees, a tree protection plan would have to be submitted as part of the applicant' s total ap- plication package (these would have to be certified by a certified arborist to assure protection of trees during construction and there- after) . Chairperson Nolan then requested that members of the audience move their chairs in closer for purposes of a round table type discus- sion. A general discussion and question/answer period ensued on a page-by- . page basis as follows: Page 1 - Section (a) Consensus supported deleting the term "from abuse and destruction which could result from poor design and development practices" to "with sensitive design and develop- ment practices" . Section (b) Much discussion took place over definition of a certified arborist, with arguments in favor of ISA Certi- fied Arborist being desired versus including licensed land- scape architects and other college-degreed professionals. Suggestions included changing phrase "prepared by a certified arborist chosen from a list recommended by the Tree Committee and designated by resolution of the City Council" to "review- ed and approved by a certified arborist and/or licensed land- scaped architect" . The suggestion was also made to include a requirement that such individuals be capable of being bonded and insured. Under last sentence of subsection (b) - it was suggested to add the phrase "at City expense" for second opinions. Page 2 - Section (ii) There was discussion as to whether the phrase "through the construction process and thereafter" should be deleted with the explanation being that it was an objective and not a bondable period of time being discussed. a (iv) Performance Bond Section- was reviewed with staff not- ing that the intent was only to require performance bonds on highly unique trees being proposed for preservation, and in cases where unauthorized work is undertaken and bonding is needed to assure honest performance. The consensus was also to direct the Community Development Director to rewrite the last sentence, "if no permanent damage has occurred after three years, in the opinion of the certified arborist, to effected trees, the bond shall be returned. " The intent of such rewrite would be to only continue the bond beyond the final building permit where evidence of violation of the tree protection plan has occurred. Page 3 - Item (c) (1) Considerable discussion occurred on the appro- priateness of protecting 4 inch diameter native trees. It was acknowledged that there are a variety of native trees, each having its' own growth characteristics, with some Cities protecting such trees down to two inches in size. Blue Oaks may take fifty years to reach four inches in diameter , White Oaks could be fifteen years old. Page 4 - Item (4) Discussion was held as to the purpose for posting trees proposed for tree removal and so authorized. Commis- sioner Kidwell had to leave at 8 : 55 p.m. , and noted that her main concern was protecting oaks as compared to some of the other species, such as cottonwood. 0 Page 5 - Item (d) (1) It was acknowledged that the sixty inch circumference standard for a twenty inch tree should tech- nically be sixty-three inches. Item (2) (i) Considerable discussion on appropriateness of having heritage tree removal, of whatever size, having to be decided by the City Council. Suggestions included: increas- ing the size from twenty inches to larger ; counter arguments being that the larger trees may be approaching the end of their life, and it' s the middle sized trees that need to be protected. Suggestions were made that possibly the function of removing same could be delegated to a committee. Under discussion, it was noted that the Council could assume the responsibility and if it became too onerous, could otherwise assign in the future. Concern was expressed with holding up building permits while the decision on the tree would be pending before the City Council. Engen noted that they could be processed concurrently. Page 6 - Item (e) Under penalties discussion, consensus was that the misdemeanor citation was not enough of a discouragement to people willfully violating tree removal or those trespass- ing and doing it on other people ' s land. The possibility of an infraction approach per tree was noted and an opinion on that would be solicited from the City Attorney. The Community Development Director was requested to bring back proce- dures as to how tree removals could be handled while building permits are being processed. Marge Mackey displayed her concept of a perfect chain saw, which sub- stituted a chain for a saw blade. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 50 p.m. MINUTES RECORDED BY: HENRY ENGEN Community Development Director 0 0 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 1988 Item: A.1 MINUTE - ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION Regular eting Tuesday, Ja uary 19 , 1988 7:30 p.m. The regular eting of the Atascadero Planning Commission was called to order t 7 :30 p.m. by Chairperson Nol , followed by the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Kidw 1, Hatchell, opelan, Lopez-Balbontin (7:40 p.m. ) , Bond, a Chairper on Nolan Absent: Commissioner Michielssen (e cused) Staff Present: Henry Engen, Com ni Development Director and Steve DeCamp, Senior lanner A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of i.nutes of the regular Plan ing Commission meeting of anuary 5, 1988. . 2. Consid ation of time extension for Tentativ Parcel Map 11-8 at 7150 Serena - Nellie Kennedy (Dan Ste rt) No member f the public or Commission asked to have any Con ent Calendar item discussed. MOTI Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissi er Copelan and carried 5 :0 to approve the Consent Cale ar as presented. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. ZONE CHANGE 1-88 : Application initiated by City of Atascadero to consider com- prehensive amendment to the tree removal standards of the Zoning Ordinance ("Tree Ordinance") Henry Engen presented the staff report, noting that this matter is being referred by the City Council who received recommendations of the Tree Committee at their November 10th, 1987 meeting. Subsequently, staff met with representatives of the Tree Committee and the develop- ment community seeking to effect a tree ordinance that would enjoy wide-spread community support. The draft ordinance being considered today is a modification of that originally proposed by the Tree Committee, reflecting the deliberations between the Tree Commit0 - tee and staff. As proposed, the existing language in the Zoning Ordi- nance, relative to tree removal, would be deleted and replaced with a 1 f 0 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 198 more comprehensive process which provides for protections for native trees, eliminates the requirements for special findings for removal of non-native trees, and establishes a process whereby the City Council will have to act to remove defined heritage trees. With respect to the development review process, there would be an added requirement that the applicants submit tree protection plans as part of applica- tions affecting defined trees. This is an alternative to having a City Tree Arborist prepare such plans. Further , on-site tree protec- tion measures would be required to be incorporated in those plans in- stead of specifically defining the extent of fencing around drip lines, etc. The Tree Committee has also submitted a draft resolution for the City Council ' s consideration, defining native trees. Chairperson Nolan than opened the meeting to the public. Steve LaSalle, 7505 Marchant - member of the Tree Committee complimented staff for reconciling conflicts that had been identified at the City Council meeting. He noted that many cities have tree ordinances more strict than that proposed, with Paso Robles considering 6 inch dia- meters as being heritage trees requiring City Council action. He said that 300 signatures were gathered in three days in November in support of a strong tree ordinance, which benefits land values. This is evi- denced from real estate advertising which emphasizes presence of large trees, especially oaks. Ursula Luna, 10600 San Marcos, noted that some people state that there's more trees now than one hundred years ago, but not oak trees. . They tend to be not as long-lived or drought-resistant. There has been too much indiscriminate tree removal. Carmel protects trees 2 inches in diameter or more, and we should not destroy trees in the one hand when consultant' s reports are suggesting that we plant more trees right now. Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, and Grover City have strong tree ordinances and Paso Robles is proposing one and Atascadero should not be second best. Elaine Oglesby, Santa Lucia Road, noted her attraction to the commun- ity fifty years ago owing to the trees whose canopies have grown to be even more spectacular . She stressed concern over "lack of teeth" in the present ordinance, which would enhance the community' s appearance, health, and values. She felt that it is a good well-balanced ordin- ance and that the Northwest Audubon Society is also supportive. Norm Norton, local contractor , stated that while he lives outside the City, his business is in Atascadero. He commended staff for what has been done. His only concern is the possibility of another bureaucracy with the Planning Commission or the City Council' s approval needed to get a building permit. He thought that those matters should be worked out at precise plan level to reduce time and still protect the trees. He has no problem with steps taken to punish the "bad apples" ; while he could argue the dimensions that are being discussed, the ordinance is much better . He also felt that heritage trees should be larger than the proposed 20 inch diameter for native species. 2 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19 . 1988 Dave Baker, Executive Director of the North County Contractors' As-� . sociation, commended staff for doing their homework. He expressed concern about implementation, and said the objective should be to keep the bureaucracy out as much as possible and seek to resolve disagree- ments at the lowest possible staff level. He noted that the develop- ment community was the largest voting block in the City and that the Commission should work to satisfy the needs of all and respect pro- perty rights. Henry Hammer stated that he is a partner in an apartment project on Navajoa as a designer/builder and recited the history of working with City staff to protect the sycamore trees in relation to that project. He urged the adoption of the ordinance and maintenance of the Tree Committee. John Falkenstein, Cuesta Engineering, expressed concern over timely notice to his firm relative to what size trees needed to be surveyed. Present, they usually identify six inches or greater , but the proposed ordinance would be four inches for native species. He questioned whether twenty inch diameter heritage trees was appropriate. He felt that too many lots would be affected and that it would be a cumbersome process; maybe thirty-six inches would be appropriate to bring to the City Council. James Patterson, 9312 North Santa Margarita, advised that he was a nurseryman and felt that the items stated on Page 2 for tree protec- tion were very important, especially for native oaks. Strict limita-, tions on activities underneath the oaks 'are necessary or the trees will be killed, and this can take 5) Lo 10 years before it' s realized. He questioned whether replacement trees language should be more spe- cific, and complimented staff and the committee for their work. T.A. Collins, 8730 Cascabel, stated that the twenty inch trees are the ones that needed to be saved while those that are thirty to thirty- six inches may be at the end of their lives and be the ones that do need to be removed. They' re past their prime at over 250 years of age. The oak forest is constantly changing and the trees in their prime are the ones that need to be protected. Joe Elkins, architect, commented on how quiet the proceedings were this evening compared to the earlier Council meeting, which is a comp- liment to all parties. He expressed concern with the large number of trees on the west side and the difficulty of being able to site houses without taking out a tree, and offered a page-by-page commentary on the Tree Ordinance as follows: Page 1 - Felt the approval of a plan prepared by an architect or designer should be required in that many of them are not draftsmen. He observed that just about every project in Atascadero has a tree on it and would require a tree protection plan. 3 0 9 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 1988 Page 2 - Expressed concern as to how any bond would be kept alive after final building inspection, i.e. there ' s a need to close the books when the permit is finaled or else set- up a mechanism whereby the owner becomes responsible for maintaining the designated tree. Page 3 - He questioned the four inch diameter standard for native trees, feeling that eight inches was more workable. Page 5 - He noted that of three sites he surveyed the prior week, that all would have to go to the City Council because of the twenty inch rule for native trees defined as heri- tage trees. This would add time to a project; an alter- nate form of review should be encouraged. With respect to native trees proposed by the Tree Committee, he sug- gested deleting digger pine (which can be a liability) and the cottonwoods which contribute to alergies and litter . Ursula Luna, advised that Paso' s City Council reviews trees over six inches in diameter and it' s better to start with high standards and modify them later than to start low and face difficulties of making them more stringent. Steve LaSalle agreed, and indicated that after working with the ordinance standards could be modified. Doug Lewis, questioned who would issue Stop Work Orders after hours, and Henry Engen advised that the police have indicated that they would be available on weekends and after hours to respond. There being no further testimony, the chair closed the meeting to the public and called for questions and comments from the Planning Commis- sion. In response to question, Engen advised that he would be recom- mending that the Tree Committee be set-up in a more formal fashion in an advisory roll to the Council with by-laws and defined duties, but not in the form of a body to hear appeals under the Tree Ordinance. In certain cases they might well be asked to offer their advice on a disputed matter under the ordinance. Commissioner Bond expressed appreciation to Marge Mackey and staff for the work that has resulted in this ordinance, citing the tree on El Camino and Arcade as one needing more stringent protection standards. He too is concerned with weekend indiscriminate cutting, and having more stringent penalties, and not including digger pines or sycamores as a native species. Commissionel Lopez-Balbontin commended those who worked on the ordin- ance, but is concerned over another layer of bureaucracy and the ex- pense that may be incurred, and agreed that abuses should be stopped. Commissioner Copelan agreed with the written statement submitted by Eric Michielssen, who was unable to attend tonight, that the purpose should include a positive statement: To delete "from abuse and dis truction, which could result from poor design and development prac- tices" to be reworded to "with sensitive design and development" . 4 0 0 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 1988 At this point, Commissioner Hatchell wondered whether staff could read for the record, the remarks submitted by Commissionner Michielssen. 10 Henry Engen read the statement (see attached) . Commissioner Hatchell questioned whether circumference vs. diameter should be the measure of tree size standards, and who would be the arborist under the ordin- ance, which calls for City Council to select a list. He expressed concern of there being another layer of bureaucracy created and whether the standards are too extreme. He had problems with the per- formance bond and extending liability for three years. He questioned whether the standard on Page 4 , (iv) would be reasonably enforced. Engen noted that this was a present tree removal standard which states, "Obstructing existing or proposed improvements that cannot be reasonably designed to avoid the need for tree removal" , and agreed that it was a key provision which could generate debate. Commissioner Kidwell noted that the ordinance has come along way, and felt that overall improvements had been made. She felt that an addi- tional study session, however , was needed to reflect on this important matter , and would suggest continuing this item to the next meeting and meet prior thereto in a study session. Chairperson Nolan indicated that he was not comfortable with the ar- borist, and felt that there should be standards set for training and education, such as licensed landscape architect, or engineer , or ar- borist. He questioned the process of going to the City Council and noted that most of the trees on El Camino Real are in excess of twenty inches diameter. He liked the idea of bonding, but thought it should i end -at the end of the project. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kidwell, seconded by Commissioner Bond and carried on a 6 :0 vote to continue this matter to the February 16th meeting, and to set a study meeting prior to that date. irperson Nolan declared a recess at 9 : 30 p.m. The Com ' sion reconvened at 9 :45 p.m. 2. ZONE ANGE 17-87: Applicata initiated by City of Atasca ro to consider revi- sion of the ning Ordinance ' s sign gulations relative to the establishme of pole mounte reeway Signs" and "Free Oriented" building unted si Steve DeCamp presented the staff rt, recommending amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to limit pol signs t food, lodging and service sta- tions with wall mounted fr way signs all able on planned shopping, office, and industria complexes with fi or more tenants. This amendment also has b n initiated by the City Co cil. Commissioner chell questioned whether the fifty-two reeway signs all abutt 101 and recieved an affirmative response. was con- 40 cerned. at as worded, his business building for example, Fal Cable TV, u not be allowed as sign facing the freeway. Commiss ' er K ' well agreed with the concept of food, gas and motels having po 5 P.O. AA XIMON IN Boi'1607 J AtSs�aro, CA � � TO: City Council VIA; Henry Engen, Planning Director Paul ensibaugh PublicNorks }irectr � ' FROM: Eric Hagen, business 'Improverent Association Tree Cittee DATE: 14 March, 1988 SUB�}EGT; Dowttow Strut Tree Program IIAGGmu 1 . The Business Im' provement Association is ready to begin Phas'W, 1 of prdje ted I phase' program o plant street .trees in the J downtown.- Rosearck ..-ori ` aspects�f:the project hay been carni id'+r tk :stnce its in pti n.4 Jul s` ry of this information foils, The Business1 �osiz� rr respectfully -requests- your approval. to proceed with, the f i rst, 01 ant n+ . OUTLINE; I. Tree Type II. 'Costs / financing r III. Tree',Well Construction / Installation Of Trees l IV. 'Tree locations Maintenance UI, App e�nd i x REPORT; 1. Tree .Type F at The trio types of ,trees that hive -been chosen for ;the f rst phase'aro the L a erstro+emia indica, or crap 0 myrtle, and ;tho P rus ,aw k *ii', or, evergreen pear. br"a" description of these, reprinted from > s = Su ,set l ew_West+ern Gardtn 'Book., LaneP b7 is#in9, Co., Fourth Edition, 1979,, ,c h,_ � e �. i �t Appendix- (see Appendix I-A. �,throggh 11C.. P�ot�; ,There _ ire �a f r 'varieties of trope myrtl+a, the one chosen.,,for` use, is the -queen crape myrtlo). Both-too .. are 7 ,. err the Master List of Trees, Shrubs, and Crpundcirvers, foun h �thk Generel ,Plan (see Appendix I D),Ir In this particular` climate, they`will reach an rage Leight of 15 to 20, ft. (see Appendix I= , also reprinted from tide l Plan). .The tree types have been.reviewed by the Planning Dopar = nt. hoy: h vee ailso been subject to ; public i oview: through the Atascadoro , , 1# � ' IA ': Casts�! Finant in+� bees�a' a t4 0* ;obtain at a 6:* , a`ry rr t.. 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Y�. _ St, a f—k P S E ►—1 t� � X �--g 436 Pyracantha— rus Climate Zones,pages 8-19 i last year's growth. Clustered flowers are wide-spreading ground cover plant with red berries.Plant 4-5 ft. small,fragrant,dull creamy white,effective I Iis apart for fast cover. because numerous. 4; a P.'Watererl'.Zones 3-24.To 8 ft.tall,equally wide.Very heavy Fruit vary In color, size, season,and du- '�' _ ` ' producer of bright red,long-lasting fruit. Northwest favorite. ration. Some color in late summer; others color late and hang on until birds, storms, PYRETHRUM roseum.See Chrysanthemum coccineum. or decay clear them out In late winter. f Plants need full sun and do best where soil Is not constantly wet;keep them away from Pyracanthe coccinea PYROSTEGIA venusta(P. agnea, Bignonia lawn sprinklers. Control size and form by venusta). FLAME VINE. Evergreen vine. pinching young growth or by shortening long branches just be- Zones 13, 16,21-24. Fast to 20 ft.or more, t fore growth starts. Cut out branches that have berried back to climbing by tendrils. Leaves with oval, 1 I well-placed side shoot. Subject to fireblight, scale, and woolly 2-3-in.leaflets.Orange tubular flowers 3 in. aphids,red spider mites.In coastal areas,apple scab sometimes long in clusters of 15-20 are Impressive j a problem in early spring: can nearly defoliate plants. sight during fall,early winter.Any soil.Will Use as espaliers on wall or fence, as barrier plantings, take some shade, but best In full sun. ' screens, rough hedgerows or barriers along roads. Can be Thrives in low desert and other hot cli- trained as standards; often clipped into hedges or topiary mates; outstanding against west wall. Pyrostegia venusta shapes (which spoils their rugged informality and often their fruit crop). Low-growing kinds are good ground covers. PYRROSIA lingua. (Often sold as Cyclo- P. angustifolia 'Gnome'. All Zones except coldest parts of phorus lingua.)JAPANESE FELT FERN.Zones Zone 1. Dwarf,spreading,densely branched shrub with orange 14-17, 19-24. Dark green, broad, undi- fruit. One of the hardiest. vided,lance shaped fronds with taillike tex- P. coccinea. All Zones except coldest parts of Zone 1. lure from creeping rootstocks.Fronds to 15 Rounded bush to 8-10 ft. (20 ft. trained against wall). Flowers In.tail,densely clustered. Most often used March-April; red orange berries In October, November. Best In baskets,but makes choice ground cover known for Its varieties 'Government Red' (red berries), 'Kasan' for small areas. Can take full sun along i (red orange,long-lasting berries),'Lalandei'and'Lalandei Mon- coast, part shade in other areas. Foliage rovia' (orange berries), 'Lowboy' (low, spreading, orange fruit) color better with some shade. Requires and'Wyattit'(orange red berries coloring early).Best species for only moderate watering.Slow grower. cold-winter areas. 'Lalandei' is hardiest of all. P. 'Duvaili'. Zones 4-24. Large, bright red berries in very PYRUS. ORNAMENTAL PEAR. Deciduous or Pyrrosis lingua dense clusters.Shrub 12-25 ft,tall; good espalier.Tightly clus- evergreen trees. Commercial fruiting pear tered fruit sometimes mold in wet autumns. is described under Pear. Following are or- P. fortuneana (P. crenatoserrata, P. yunnanensis). Zones namental species. Most are subject to fire- 4-24. Spreading growth to 15 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. Limber blight (see under Pear). All are best in full branches make it good espalier plant. Berries orange to coral, sun,will get along with no more than mod- lasting through winter. Variety 'Graberi' has huge clusters of erate summer watering once established. dark red fruit that color in midfali, last through winter; growth P. calleryana. Deciduous tree. Zones rQ� • y more upright than species. 2-9,14-21.Grows to 15-25 ft.Strong hori- Ar koidzumll(P.formosana).Zones 4-24.Big upright shrub to zontal branching pattern. Leaves 11/2-3 in. L q4 10 It. tall, 8 ft. wide. Large scarlet fruit in big clusters. Many long, broadly oval, scalloped, dark green, f , pyracanthas of mixed parentage are sold as P. koidzumll vari- very glossy and leathery.Flowers clustered, etles. pure white,3/4-1 In.wide;very early bloom; P. 'Lodense'. Zones 4-24. Low, dense, compact (usually in coldest zones, flower crop may be de- Y under 3 ft.) pyracantha with small, closely set leaves, sparse stroyed by late freezes In some years. Fruit crops of orange red fruit hidden by leaves.Edgings,low barriers. very small, round, Inedible. Fairly resistant f g P.'Mohave'.Zones 3-24. Shrub to 12 ft.tall and wide.Heavy to fireblight producer of big orange red fruit that colors in late summer and Useful small shade tree with wine red to Pyrus kawakamii lasts into winter.One of reddest of the very hardy pyracanthas. scarlet fall foliage.'Aristocrat' is fast-grow- Reported to be resistant to fireblight by National Arboretum,Its ing, pyramidal selection with purple red tall color, probably as originator, tall as'Bradford',which has reached 50 ft.with spread of 30 ft.It P. 'Red Ell'. Zones 4-9, 12-24. Low growing, compact, has upsweeping branches, more erect form than species. Re- densely branched, with bright red fruit. Small enough for con- sists fireblight,wind damage,and grows well in most soils. tainer culture. Less susceptible to fireblight than most pyracan- ' P.communis. See Pear. thas.Apparently the same as plant sold as'Leprechaun'. P. kaWekemll. EVERGREEN PEAR. Evergreen shrub or tree. t I P. 'Rosedale'. Zones 4-24. Upright, tall growth with supple Zones 8,9, 12-24.Partially deciduous in coldest winters In cold branches well adapted to espalier work. Bright red fruit is ear- est zones. Branchlets drooping; leaves glossy, oval, pointed. liest to color, hangs late, is well distributed along branches. Clustered white flowers appear in sheets and masses in winter- iP.'Ruby Mound'.Zones 4-9, 12-24. Long,arching,drooping early spring. Small fruit seldom seen, inedible. i branches make broad mounds. Fruit bright red. Without support evergreen pear becomes broad, sprawling P. 'Santa Cruz'(P. 'Santa Cruz Prostrata'). Zones 4-24. Low shrub or In time a multitrunked small tree. With willowy young growing,branching from base,spreading.Easily kept below 3 ft. branches fastened to fence or frame, it makes a good-looking by pinching out occasional upright branch.Red fruit. Plant 4-5 espalier. To make tree of it, stake one or several branches. ft. apart for_ground, bank cover. shorten side growth,and keep staked until trunk is self support- P. 'Stribling'. Zones 4-24. Tali, upright to 15 It., with pendu- Ing.Beef up framework branches by shortening(when young)to I lous branches. Red berries. upward-facing buds or branchlets. Established, well-shaped P. 'Tiny Tim'. Zones 4-24. Compact plant to 3 ft. tall. Small plants need little pruning or shaping.Heavily pruned evergreen leaves, few or no thorns. Berries red. Prune once a year when pears,such as those espaliered on small frames,seldom flower. fruit begins to color, shortening any runaway vertical shoots. Tolerant of many soils, easy to grow wherever it doesn't Informal low hedge, barrier,tub plant. freeze.Spray for aphids and watch for fireblight,which can dis- P.'Victory'.Zones 4-24.To 10 ft.tall,8 ft.wide.Dark red fruit figure or destroy plants. color late and hold on well. P.Pyrlfolla. SAND PEAR,JAPANESE SAND PEAR. Deciduous tree. { P.`Welderi'(P. 'Walder(Prostrata').Zones 4-24.Low-growing Zones 1-9, 14-21. Like common pear in appearance, but has (to 18 in., with a few upright shoots that should be cut out), glossier,more leathery leaves which turn brilliant reddish purple , { slc Planting and Care,pages 30-96 F Laelia—Lampranthus .34.3 s 4 LAELIA. Epiphytic orchids. Greenhouse or Strain called Crape Myrtlettes grows from seed,flowering In indoor/outdoor plants—the three which late summer from March sowing.They have full range of crape are hardy in sheltered locations outdoors in myrtle colors, grow to 12-14 in. during first year,eventually to Zones 16, 17, 21-24. Foliage and flowers 3-4 ft. Can be grown in pots or hanging baskets. Can be es- resemble cattleyas. Color range includes paltered. red,orange,and yellow,but most are in the white-pink-lavender-purple range. Plants - LAGUNARIA patersonll. PRIMROSE TREE, perform best in filtered shade. Grow on COW ITCH TREE. Evergreen tree. Zones 13, slab of tree bark or tree fern (hapuu) or in 15-24. Native to South Pacific and Aus- media used for cattleyas.Tack slabs on wall Laella anceps tralia.Rather fast growth to 20-40 ft.Young in patio, hang from tree trunk, or grow in trees narrow and erect; old trees some- pots on patio. During summer feed several times spreading, flat topped. Densely times with fish emulsion or fertilizer packaged especially for foliaged. Leaves thick, oval, olive green, Ji M orchids. Let potting medium dry out between waterings. gray beneath, 2-4 in. long. Flowers hibis- > L. albida. Transparent white; 2-in. flowers with yellow rib in cuslike, 2 In. wide, pink to rose, fading F: throat, lavender flush in lip. Bloom 2-8 on stem in winter and nearly white In summer. Brown seed cap- early spring.Fragrant.Oval 1-2-in.-high pseudobulbs topped by sules hang on long time. Flower arrangers pair of narrow leaves. like them because capsules split into 5 L. anceps.anceps. Rose violet flowers to 4 in. across with yellow tions,revealing bright brown seeds.Handle throat lined purple. Blooms 2-6 on stem in autumn and winter. carefully; pods also contain short, stiff fi- Four-sided pseudobulb, 3-5 in. high, bearing one, sometimes bers which can cause skin irritation. Lagunarla two, 5-9-in.-long leaves. Repot these plants as infrequently as Foliage burns at 25°F. but recovers patersonp possible. quickly.Tolerates wide variety of soils and L.autumnalls.Rose purple,4-in.flowers with white at base of growing conditions. Resists ocean wind, salt spray; tolerates lip. Fragrant blooms, 3-9 on erect stem, in fall and winter. soils and heat of low deserts.Best flowering under coastal con- Pseudobulbs 2-4 in.high bear 2-3 leathery,4-8-in:long leaves. ditions. Plant individually as garden tree or in groups as showy windbreak or screen.Needs little water once established. LAGENARIA.See Gourd. LAMB'S EARS.See Stachys byzantina. LAGERSTROEMIA Indica. CRAPE MYRTLE. Deciduous shrub or tree. Root hardy and _ LAMIUM maculatum. DEAD NETTLE. Peren- sometimes treated as perennial in Zones h nial.All Zones.Trailing stems sprawl along 1-3;hardy in Zones 4-6 but doesn't flower ground or hang from wall or container to freely except in hottest summers;excellent length of 6 ft.or more.Heart shaped leaves In neat pairs,11/2-2 in.long,bluntly toothed ' s Zones 7-9, 12-14, 1 mildew generally s at edges,green with silvery white markings shrub in Zones 10, 11; mildew is serious � 9 9 rYI problem in Zones 15-17, 22-24. Native to along the midrib. Flowers pink to white. China.Dwarf shrubby forms and shrub-tree 'Variegatum', commonest form, has silver j forms, 6-30 ft. tall, are available. Slow and green mottling on leaves.Usually seen 1 growing as shrub,spreads as wide as high; as hanging basket plant; can be used as trained as tree, becomes vase shaped with ground cover in shade. Needs rich soil, most attractive trunk and branch pattern. plenty of water. Deciduous in cold winters. Smooth gray or light brown bark flakes off Partially evergreen where winters are mild, to reveal smooth pinkish inner bark. - but old, shabby stems should be cut off to Lagerstroemia make room for fresh newrowth. Lamium maculatum Spring foliage light green tinged bronze Indica g red; mature leaves 1-2 in.long,oval,deep glossy green. Fall foliage yellow, more rarely orange to red. LAMPRANTHUS. ICE PUNT. Succulent Crinkled, crepelike, 11/2-in. flowers in rounded, slightly conical subshrub. Zones 14-24. Most of the blind- clusters, 6-12 in. long, at ends of branches; smaller clusters Ingly brilliant Ice plants with large flowers form lower down on branches. Colors in shades of red, rose, belong here.Plants erect or trailing,woody pink, rosy orchid, purple, soft pink, white. Long flowering at base; leaves fleshy, cylindrical or period, July-September. 3-sided. Select in bloom for the color you " Plant in full sun; feed moderately; water Infrequently but like. Plant In full sun. Need little or no -, deeply—drought resistant. Where soil is alkaline or water high summer water.Cut back lightly after bloom in salts, treat chlorosis or marginal leaf burn by occasional to eliminate fruit capsules,encourage new leaching and applications of iron.Check mildew with sprays just leafy growth. Good at seashore. Attract ; before plants bloom. Prune in dormant season to Increase flow- bees. a ering wood the next summer. With dwarf shrub forms, remove L. surantlacus.To 10-15 In. tall. Foliage R� ' spent flower clusters and prune out small twiggy growth. With gray green; leaves an inch long, 3 sided. G large shrubs and trees cut back branches 12-18 In. Flowers (February-May) 11/2-2 In. across, , Many color selections are available In bush form and trained bright orange. Variety'Glaucus' has bright as trees.In whites:'White','Glendora White';pinks:'Shell Pink' yellow flowers; 'Sunman' has golden yel- Lampranthus ('Near East'), 'Pink'; reds: 'Durant Red', 'Gray's Red', 'Rubra', low flowers. Plant 15-18 in. apart for bed- spectabilis 'Watermelon Red', 'Watermelon Red Improved'; other colors: ding, borders,low bank cover. 'Lavender', 'Purple', 'Select Purple', 'Majestic Orchid'. 'Pepper- L. fillcaulls. REDONDO CREEPER. Thin creeping stems, fine- mint Lace'has rose pink flowers edged with white.These are the textured foliage.Spreads slowly to form mats 3 in.deep.Flowers dwarfer, shrubby forms (to 5-7 ft.): 'Petite Embers' (rose red), small, pink. Early spring bloom. Use for small-scale ground 'Petite Orchid','Petite Pinkie','Petite Red Imp'(dark red)°'Petite cover, mound or low bank cover. Snow', 'Snow White'. L.productus.To 15 in.tall,spreading to 1Y2-2 ft.Gray green, Selections called Indian Tribes have heavy foliage with con- t fleshy leaves tipped bronze. Flowers an inch wide, purple. siderable resistance to mildew.'Catawba' has dark purple flow- 'Blooms heavily January-April. Scattered bloom at other times. ers, 'Cherokee' has bright red. 'Potomac' and 'Seminole' have Plant 1-11/2 ft. apart. pink bloom. 'Powhatan' has light lavender flowers and is a L.spectabills.TRAILING ICE PLANT.Sprawling or trailing,to 12 dense,globular shrub. In. tall, 1Y2-2 ft. wide. Gray green foliage. Makes carpets of ��. PP�►�l D 1 � �. -� Master List of Trees, Shrubs anc: Groundcovers 1. Trees, evergreen a. Large Magnolia grandiflora, southern magnolia Quercus agrifolia, Coast live oak , . b. Small Photinia fraseri, standard Eucalyptus ni chlii, willow leafed peppermint Magnolia grandiflora, (trained) , southern magnolia Quercus agrifolia (trained) , Coast live oak 2. Trees, deciduous a. Large Gleditsia tricanthos inermis , thornless honey locust Morus alba, fruitless mulberry ? Platanus acerifolia, London plane tree Catalpa speciosa, western catalpa Pistacia chenensis, Chinese pistache b. Small Albizia julibrissin, silk tree Prunus cerasifera atropurpurea, purple leaf plum Lagerstroemia indica, crepe myrtle Liquidambar styraci flua, sweet gum Pyrus kawakamil evergreen pear Morus alba, fruitless mulberry 3. Shrubs a. Pyracantha, several species b. Nerium oleander, oleander C. Ceanothus griseus or impressus , wild lilac 4 . Groundcovers a. Ceanothus griseus horizontalis , Carmel creeper b. Juniperus sabina tamariscifolia C. Bacchari.s pi— 1 arcs d. Rosmarinus officinalis , rosemary 197 . c W 0 0 O O O p O O O O O O O p p O O O W CO In Q M N !O Ln Q M N r t0 LA M N LL I I I ' r I I I W N�- I ? N "i Y to JW I O N¢O J I O L�1_ cm U cr W J W I O Z N =C-.3 i p W CL. I� W ! amid~ i m yH LU > ( MW_ cq . I J LU W ,cm Z¢ I z¢ LU-1 1-c V W LU -i \' �¢ LU N W Uo I w cn a W NWW 3 O Ja ¢y w CD ce ¢ I i O O►- cm�Q oZ O W I J J d o F- � Y J Z y w W m , m p cv w N pC d W W N N W O LL Z I I M J J ¢ Z O Z Wm I Cl J I O W U- � W N J W W W p 0 O O O O O OT O O O p O O O O O O LL. LD LO' ai M N r- to N --T MLD to N �-- WESTERN NURSERT 0256 Morro Road Iktascadsro, California March 16, 1987 Business Improvement Association City of Atascadero Atascadero, Ca. 93422 To Whom it May Concern: We are pleased to submit the attached information on the Pyrus kawakamii (evergreen pear) tree and the Lagerstroemia indica (crape myrtle) tree which are your choices of first trees to be used in the downtown tree planting project. We thank you for this opportunity to serve you. Yours truly, MOORE'S WESTERN NURSERY Bob Paver, Owner BP:mp enol Pyrus kawakemil Evergreen pear Evergreen to semi deciduous depending on severity of winter Native to Taiwan Moderate growing to 30 feet The evergreen pear is one of the most widely used trees in California. White blossoms appear in masses in the spring time. The leaves are a shiny light green with wavy edges, This tree is adaptable to many soil types and needs minimum care, It is an excellent street tree. , Lagerstroemia indica Crape myrtle Native to China Deciduous Slow growing 10 - 30 ft. The crape myrtle is round headed when trained to a single stem. Crape myrtle is best known for its late summer profusion of showy flowers in shades of pink, red, lavender or white. The flowers are crinkled and ruffled like crepe paper and held high above the foliage. The tree thrives in hot, dry climate. Plant in full sun; feed moderately; water infrequently but deeply, The tree is drought re- sistant, Prune the tree in the dormant season to increase flowering wood the next summer. IN �n 0 6 � 1 pa : i k 1-1 D t>e— -- I`o, 3�•or I I ! ' • \i ! I ` Ll D z �v MF Aj TV IDA to l�U i>a � � ➢ ��� � >`� �� � ! � n ! -i 03 VA 0 1c � � •T cN�n� 1i zap o Nm ` to � N _• ' (�;'� 7q ~ �, n � I - � ani � � Al TO. City Council torch:24r VIA-i Michael Shelton, City Manager mom © Henry Engen, Commuinity Developm nt bire for � T EJECT. Zone Change 17-87 (Sign 0rdi�xan LOCATION:, City--tide REQUEST: To. consider revision of the Zoning `Ordinanco4,s o1iijAn i "'U1 .0,11, lations '.relative- to the establishnt'of pole=-*O, ted t "Freeway Signs" and *Freeway Oriented" builelin+ xgns. BACKGROQND. J - On January 19► 1988 and March;1, 1988, the. 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A properly designed and executed sign of 60 square feet should be adequate to identify a business or complex located along the freeway in Atascadero. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission approve the attached draft ordinance and recommend its adoption to the City Council. The Commission should attach to the draft ordinance either Exhibit B or Exhibit C to amend the Zoning Ordinance' s freeway sign provisions. SLD/ Attachments Exhibit A: Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment (1/19/87) Exhibit B: Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Option 2) Exhibit C: Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Option 3) Exhibit D: Sign Size Comparison Exhibit E: Sign Size Comparison Exhibit F: Draft Ordinance EXHIBIT A Section 9-4. 134 (f) of the City of Atascadero Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows (note: text shown &&&Ited is deleted, text shown underlined is added) : "Freeway Identification Signs: In addition to signs allowed by Subsection a of this Section, sites located in the CR, CS, CT, and CPK Zones adjacent to Highway 101 or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval to use an onsite freeway identification sign as provided below: (1) Where the principal use provides food or lodging, or is a service station as defined in Section 9-3. 701, a pole mounted sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 125 square feet. The maximum height for pole mounted freeway identification signs is to be 50 feet above grade, provided that the Planning Commission may require a reduced height where deemed appropriate. (2) Where the principal use is a planned shopping, office, or industrial complex with five or more tenants, a building mounted freeway oriented sign, which states the name of the center or the principal tenant, may be allowed with a maximum area of 15% of the building face not to exceed 60 square feet. In reviewing a Conditional Use Permit, the following €aet-ors findings shall be eeft&i erred made: (i) The type of commercial activity requesting the signing is specified in Section 9-4. 134 (f) and the need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9-4. 13&1; and ttse-apr-tire-gage-gc3�e;-aed tyre -and f}v} (ii) The sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve adequate visibility along the freeway due to ramp locations and grade differences. " EXHIBIT B Section 9-4. 134 (f) of the City of Atascadero Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows (note: text shown a}ael}ed is deleted, text shown underlined is added) : "Freeway Identification Signs: In addition to signs allowed by Subsection a of this Section, sites located in the CR, CS, CT, and CPK Zones adjacent to Highway 101 or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval to use an onsite freeway identification sign as provided below: (1) Where the principal use provides food or lodging, or is a service station as defined in Section 9-3. 701, a pole mounted sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 125 square feet. The maximum height for pole mounted freeway identification signs is to be 50 feet above grade, provided that the Planning Commission may require a reduced height where deemed appropriate. (2) Where the principal use is a planned shopping, office, or industrial complex with five or more tenants, a building mounted freeway oriented sign, which states the name of the center or the principal tenant s) , may e allowed with a maximum area not to exceed square feet. In reviewing a Conditional Use Permit, the following €aeters findings shall be eeitairdered made: (i) The type of commercial activity requesting the signing is specified in Section 9-4. 134 (f) and the need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9-4. 13&1; and (ii) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one use on the same pole has been considered; and f€€ } -etlrerr-types-a€-a€gYr€ftg-aI-eng tlte -aael f€v} (iii) The sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve adequate visibility along the freeway due to ramp locations and grade differences. " EXHIBIT C Section 9-4. 134 (f) of the City of Atascadero Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows (note: text shown daehed is deleted, text shown underlined is added) : "Freeway Identification Signs: In addition to signs allowed by Subsection a of this Section, sites located in the CR, CS, CT, and CPK Zones adjacent to Highway 101 or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval to use an onsite freeway identification sign as provided below: (1) Where the principal use provides food or lodging, or is a service station as defined in Section 9-3. 701, a pole mounted sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 125 square feet. The maximum height for pole mounted freeway identification signs is to be 50 feet above grade, provided that the Planning Commission may require a reduced height where deemed appropriate. (2) Where the principal use is a planned shopping, office, or industrial complex with five or more tenants, a building mounted freeway oriented sign, which states the name of the center or the principal tenant (s) , may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 60 square feet. (3) Where the building area of a single tenant building exceeds 10, 000 square feet, a building mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 60 square feet. In reviewing a Conditional Use Permit, the following €aetars findings shall be e&n&i&eyed made: (i) The type of commercial activity requesting the signing is specified in Section 9-4. 134 (f) and the need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9-4. 13&1; and (ii) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one use on the same pole has been considered; and eke-��eetfa�;-aad +i-v} (iii) The sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve adequate visibility along the freeway due to ramp locations and grade differences. " EXHIBIT D N 1n M p � N Zx �° 720 x In v .x hI a'c b j i i ISI Exhibit F • ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATIVE TO FREEWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AND POLE MOUNTED SIGNS (CITY OF ATASCADERO ZC 17-87) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment proposes standards that are consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800 et seq. of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 19, 1988, and has recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance text amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows: Section 1. Council Findings. 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan land use element and other elements contained in the General Plan, and specifically, policies pertaining to signing as expressed in the General Plan Community Appearance and Standards element. 2. The proposal will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate. Section 2. Zoning Text Change. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 17-87 is approved to change the text of the Zoning Ordinance as shown in the attached Exhibit A, which is made a part of this Ordinance by reference. Ordinance No. • Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12: 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. On motion by and seconded by the motion as approved by the following role call vote: AYES: NOES: •, ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY JORGENSEN, City Attorney PREPARED BY: HENRY ENGEN, Community Development Director Minutes - Planning Commission - March 1, 1988 • City's General Plan y. Command in agreements between rrounding land owner d the Citissioner Michielssen c ended the staff on their rese and felt that it was a pro requirement although he normally did not liens being place n the property. The road would be needed for lo n nge pla g. MOTION: Made by Com ioner hielssen, seconded by Commis- sioner and carried un ' ously to approve Tentative Pa Map 46-87, subject to fin ' s in Exhibit C and onditions of approval in Exhibit D, ' h the addition to Condition No. 8 of the following sentence. "A note shall be placed on the final map that the lien s be eliminated if Corriente Road is abandoned by the City. 2. ZONE CHANGE 17-87: Application initiated by City of Atascadero to consider revision of the Zoning Ordinance' s sign regulations relative to the estab- lishment of pole-mounted "Freeway Signs" and "Freeway Oriented" building mounted signs. (Continued from meeting of January 19, 1988) . Steve DeCamp presented the staff report noting that three alternative approaches have been included, with staff supportive of Exhibit C which limits pole signs to food, lodging, service station uses; allows for sixty square foot of signage on complexes with five or more ten- ants (deleting the 15% coverage option), and adds a sixty square foot wall sign entitlement for single buildings of over 10, 000 square feet. The factors to be considered in granting a conditional use permit have been changed to findings, per the Planning Commission's last review. The Commission discussion then considered graphic illustrations of the affect of percent coverage revisions and applicability of the regula- tions to various sites within the community. There was no public comment. In response to a question from Commissioner Hatchell, Steve DeCamp indicated that the intent was to allow reasonable signage for major uses but not for the back of every building along the freeway. The way the ordinance is structured, only buildings with public entrances facing the freeway could have signs on them except for the large scale projects previously noted. MOTION: Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Copelan and carried unanimously to approve ZC 17-87 as spelled out in Exhibit C, with the following revisions: Subsection (2) to have the following language added - "per principal sign" and Subsection (i) deletion of the word "commercial" in this sentence. Chairperson Nolan declared a break at 9 :17 p.m. The meeting recon- vened at 9:30 p.m. 3. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1-88: Request initiated by Richard and Mollie Montanaro (North Coast 3 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 1988 A this point, Commissioner Hatchell wondered whether staff c uld read . fo the record, the remarks submitted by Commissionner M' hielssen. Henr Engen read the statement (see attached) . Commissi er Hatchell questi ed whether circumference vs. diameter should be a measure of tree siz standards, and who would be the arborist un er the ordin- ance, whicalls for City Council to select a 1 ' t. He expressed concern of t ere being another layer of burea racy created and whether the andards are too extreme. He had p oblems with the per- formance bond a extending liability for three ears. He questioned whether the sta and on Page 4 , (iv) woul a reasonably enforced. Engen noted that th was a present tree removal standard which states, "Obstructing xisting or proposed mprovements that cannot be reasonably designed to void the need fo tree removal" , and agreed that it was a key provisi n which could generate debate. Commissioner Kidwell noted t t the rdinance has come along way, and felt that overall improvement h been made. She felt that an addi- tional study session, however , w needed to reflect on this important matter , and would suggest cont ' ui this item to the next meeting and meet prior thereto in a stud sessio . Chairperson Nolan indicat that he was of comfortable with the ar- borist, and felt that here should be s ndards set for training and education, such as li nsed landscape archi ct, or engineer , or ar- borist. He questioned the process of goin to the City Council and noted that most of he trees on El Camino Real a in excess of twenty inches diameter . He liked the idea of bonding, b thought it should . end at the end f the project. . MOTION: Made by Commissioner Kidwell, seconded b Commissioner Bond and carried on a 6 :O vote to continue this matter to the February 16th meeting, and to set a s dy meeting prior to that date. Chairperson Nolan declared a recess at 9 : 30 p.m. he Commission reconvened at 9 :45 p.m. 2. ZONE CHANGE 17-87 : Application initiated by City of Atascadero to consider revi- sion of the Zoning Ordinance ' s sign regulations relative to the establishment of pole mounted "Freeway Signs" and "Free Oriented" building mounted signs. Steve DeCamp presented the staff report, recommending amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to limit pole signs to food, lodging and service sta- tions with wall mounted freeway signs allowable on planned shopping, office, and industrial complexes with five or more tenants. This amendment also has been initiated by the City Council. Commissioner Hatchell questioned whether the fifty-two freeway signs all abutted 101 and recieved an affirmative response. He was con- cerned that as worded, his business building for example, Falcon Cable TV, would not be allowed as sign facing the freeway. Commissioner Kidwell agreed with the concept of food, gas and motels having pole 5 9 1 Minutes - Planning Commission - January 19, 1988 . signs on the freeways, but also thought Falcon signage was appropri- ate. She was supportive of setting firm standards and sticking to to them. Commissioner Bond expressed concern that new centers such as Longs, not being able to have freeway signage, in that such uses had paid a premium on the freeway. DeCamp commented that the issue is what the community standards would be for signage along the freeway. Commissioner Copelan thought that the matter should come back to rec- oncile the problems identified in subsection (2) having to do with wall-mounted signs. The matter was then opened to the public. Doug Lewis stated that he thought distance to the buildings should be a factor on size of signage permitted, and commented on the correla- tions between building height and proportions allowed for signage. Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce, stated that signs represent the wel- come mat to the community, and that fifty-two signs in a six-mile stretch are acceptable. The number one complaint of business people is the Sign Ordinance, and the marketing needs for retailers are very important. She felt the pole signs should be allowed as an alterna- tive to wall signs. It' s OK to spell out the standards, but they shouldn' t be too stringent. Steve DeCamp responded that the issue was before the Commission tonight because of concerns over a too liberal interpretation of the Sign Ordinance, with pole signs being a major part of that concern. Commissioner Bond stated that under Paragraph 2, he felt it should be 15% of the face, not to exceed the building ' s height, and questioned whether 60 square feet was enough. DeCamp commented that, as it stands now, they cannot exceed the height of the building (witness Kmart) . Commissioner Hatchell thought the matter should come back to further evaluate Paragraph 2, together with rewording former factor (ii) . MOTION: Made by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Copelan and carried on a 6 :0 vote to continue study on Zone Change 17-87 to a future date. C. BLIC COMMENT No member o the public spoke. D. INDIVIDUAL ACTION /OR COMMENTS 1. Planning Commission Commissioner Kidwell express the de ' re to have nuisance abatement as a future agenda item examine code a orcement procedures. Commissioner Cope n questioned when Amapoa was be paved and re- sponse being at Public Works has developed plans. Commis 'oner Lopez-Balbontin inquired of the pending Parks a Recre at ' n meeting and Engen noted that the location had been Chan d to 6 ORDINANCE N0. 167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT RELATIVE TO FREEWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AND POLE MOUNTED SIGNS (CITY OF ATASCADERO: ZC 17-87) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment proposes standards that are consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800 et seq. of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 19, 1988, continued to March 1, 1988, and has recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance text amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows: Section 1. Council Findings. 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan land use element and other elements contained in the General Plan, and specifically, policies pertaining to signing as expressed in the General Plan Community Appearance and Standards element. 2. The proposal will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate. Section 2. Zoning Text Change. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 17-87 is approved to change the text of the Zoning Ordinance as shown in the attached Exhibit A, which is made a part of this Ordinance by reference. 9 0 Ordinance No. 167 Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12: 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. On motion by and seconded by the motion as approved by the following role call vote: AYES: . NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY JORGENSEN, City Attorney PREPARED BY:. • HENRY ENGEN, Community Development Director EXHIBIT A Section 9-4. 134 (f) of the City of Atascadero Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows (note: text shown &aaked is deleted, text shown underlined is added) : "Freeway Identification Signs: In addition to signs allowed by Subsection a of this Section, sites located in the CR, CS, CT, and CPK Zones adjacent to Highway 101 or a Highway 101 frontage road may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval to use an onsite freeway identification sign as provided below: (1) Where the principal use provides. food or lodging, or is a service station as defined in Section 9-3. 701, a pole mounted sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 125 square feet. The maximum height for pole mounted freeway identification signs is to be 50 feet above grade, provided that the Planning Commission may require a reduced height where deemed appropriate. (2) Where the principal use is a planned shopping, office, or industrial complex with five or more tenants, a building mounted freeway oriented sign, which states the name of the center or the principal tenant (s) , may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 60 square feet (per principal tenant) . (3) Where the building area of a single tenant building exceeds 10, 000 square feet, a building mounted freeway oriented sign may be allowed with a maximum area not to exceed 60 square feet. In reviewing a Conditional Use Permit, the following faetors findings shall be eartgi-dei-ed made: (i) The type of eeiftmereiral activity requesting the signing is specified in Section 9-4. 134 (f) and the need for such signing is based on the purposes set forth in Section 9-4. 13&1; and (ii) The opportunity to combine signs for more than one use on the same pole has been considered; and , ��re-€�eetrta�;-aael The sign area and height are the minimum needed to achieve adequate visibility along the freeway due to ramp locations and grade differences. " 17 � f , Ij M E. 'M 0 R A ND U M j t 4. To it C i try Ccaunc'i 1` j"t Thrbughs Mike Shel can Frromt Dav i d G. ,7prgerVse Dates February 83, 1988 f 8ublae.ts Mid-year, b!adget, ad us tmients It isrecommend+ d that the, City Counc i L,app !Ie1 i*h4 °mtd-�-y ,a ' budget adjustments aspre�ri'ously discussed and :outl nen ";i.n repor%t . Each year. there are extraordinary eerat . that scour hih cause ;a depa:rtment 's, budget to' exceed appropri"at ons`. At .t 1. December 8th Council Meeting, City 'Treasurer, . ere, s b64ch expressed alis concern about allowing" a c�parmant to, exc; r .`tFhit" Council a-ppropriatian, With this in mind , t is my. r" c +rer !' 5 tion n that ;the Cc urvci l open tete 987--1908 Addpt'ed,; 8Udg t ° s the fo l l cavi ng adjustments s � pity+ Qum Wduat the. .City t44s ' hired ythe firm of, RaIph 'Andersory')t_ Assaciates, to conduct a_ recruitment for a City",Manager .. The is $9 000, plus expenses., ln 'addon, to this. there 'w11,1 be , Nx 1 costs' assoclAt,ed with Candi :t: r Candidates comingo the ,City fo interviews. In order thave adequate funds. tb dover :ia1"l 't €es costs, the City Council should budget $1�,100 for -this Any funds riot used in this discal .year. should be c t'ri ` over, , by Caunc,' action, to the next fiscal year. 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Because this has EPA ramifications, we have been directed by the County Board of Health to hire a consultant to evaluate the extent of the problem and present a plan to remedy any unsafe condition that may exist . The minimum cost for a consultant is $4,000. (See attached memo . ) Funding for this and any cleanup effort should come from the emergency fund balance established by the Council . Police Department (Capital Prosect Fund) Much discussion has been held regarding the financing of a separate police facility. In a previous report to the Council and staff identified $300,000 of additional funds that could be made available, by Council action, for financing the police facility. These funds would come from unallocated general fund balance. FISCAL IMPACT General Fund Revenue Amount of Adjustment Fund Balance $ 30,000 Emergency Fund Balance 36,580 Total Revenue Adjustment $ 66,580 Expenditure . City Council Budget $ 15,000 City Attorney Budget 15,000 Fire Department Budget 36,580 Total Expenditure Adjustments $ 66,580 Capital Project Fund Revenue Amount of Adjustment General Fund Fund Balance $300,000 Total Revenue Adjustment $300,000 Expenditure Police Facility $300,000 Total Expenditure Adjustment $300,000 \midadjst .028 3 RESOLUTION NO. 25-88 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE 1987-1988 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL FUND AND CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BUDGETS WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council has adopted an official budgets for the General Fund and Capital Project Fund for fiscal year 1987-1988; and WHEREAS, there are several departments or projects that may exceed the original Council appropriation; and WHEREAS, the exceeding of previous appropriation levels is due primarily to unforeseen events ; and WHEREAS, there is additional unreserved General Fund surplus available to accommodate these overages; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Atascadero City Council as follows: Section 1 . The General Fund Budget will be amended as follows: Transfer funds from: Emergency Fund Balance $36,580 Unreserved Fund Balance 30,000 Total $66,580 To increase the following budget appropriation: City Council $15,000 City Attorney 15,000 Fire Department 36,580 Total $66,580 Section 2. The Capital Project Fund Budget will be amended as follows: Transfer from General Fund : Unreserved Fund Balance $300,000 Total $300,000 Appropriating funds to : Police Facility $300,000 Total $300,000 • Resolution 25-88 Page two On motion by Councilperson and seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: BARBARA NORRIS, Mayor ATTEST: BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk PREPARED BY: DAVID G. JORGENSEN, Dir . of Admin. Svcs. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney r f ' Larch '22. 1988 To; ;City Council X Via: Mike Shelton..- City Manager r From: Bob Best,t. Parks and Recreation Direct- or Subject: Tref is day Lot Bids HacMround ^f On January 26, 1988, Counci 1directed bids .for the surplus City owned iot on Traf'fic.,way ' APN 49-091 '06,. The proces was come I eted'. and''bid. openi. .' .` schedu 1 ed rchG 14..' 1988. Adv ftising.'was done through th4 Atascad+eM. ws Telegrams Tribune: Numerous cads were��recedved intuiri��_. �u � the Property dura n4 the process; ' and- bld f�i `yere Ji-1 ed dui. t, interested individuals who requested .the farms. No bids were received for this Parcel Per thedig e� on is , the City_ Manager', the minimum acceptable- bid. for his was establlshe'd ,at 1142000, the aPPraised value. As Coacnci� �rec, l 1, 'the appraisal was completed by .the 1,17 Of" : chehber r� Tdylor. XcCcirmick. and JeCker. If Council elects to re-bid the .*property, advertiin would . be .expanded"we11 beY`and County newspapers.; to in ludas r a ` tate publications and adverbs ng magazines. ' Problem Statement Staff discussed the- bid process with potential -buyers ;df, t .y,. property after the bid opening date and t.ix It was the ►inien of these' individual.s that the appraise of the pr, rt ice : ' too .high, anal.. the City should consider lowering or el;'mijadta the pini um'.acceptable bid. and allow the Council t " "de's r-,[ lne"ri the bids, received were acceptable,. Recommendation Uirect�Staff to re-bid the Traffic Tay. Lot, t dC� require a minimum bid based on theappraisal . spot of. the :bice , documents, include "Council may rejeG`t ani! a.nd a11. 'bids". Council should be aware that if this, -is ,adapted same of .thy bids received may .be we.11 below the appraised, value. of t;be: Pro.p*-rtr.-.' Alternatives 1 . Direct Staff to re-advertise for bids and lower <the mi6ni � acceptable bid. w. 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Pursuant to the ordinance creatin4F; the, Pj :ng L sign, "If a member of thePlannine� commission files for a a member -of- any elective City office,, his 'tern as Planning C aalian - ert shall terminate as of the elate of failing.. Mrs, Copel4n''s t$; was W-have expired August 1,` 1990. ` x APPOI� NT PROCEDURE; Vacancies on they, Planning Commission in the past haveb4m f'il'ler following publication of notice in the newspaper . the . City ClOrk 6 office advising of, the vacancy anti solicit ng .ci,tizen interest Council then estahliand an interview schedule j,for, candidates ,and made appointments (see attached Resolution 8786 appointing tkre m� ads to the Planning,.,Commission) • RECQMMEI+ 3TlE5N: Direct staff to have 'the City Clerk's office publish ..a` notice- of vac- ancy and set date for interviews and appointment. ' ALTERNATIVES: t The Council has the discretion to ,forego tie ,appoint eht pro e�$S ate. either, select from candidates Previously' interviewed or, make a " leo�� tion independent of that list: fiE rps Enclosures: Atacadero City Planning Commission: 4embership list Resolution No. 87-86 :appointing three memaa - t 0, `Planning Commission -July 28, 1986 Planning C6mmise°ion interview, est 1 � i A`# E ` " , RLAt I CM I ti rte, f 3 , t 1 t S1 ; Ogo kA ELL -14 CSI: A ' 5A ow. 3 ! q, � I L t R p C. of p gyf ;�ryy 14", �yy t � x� iSR+ . '�t AR fit3RT� KOWELL J ,,o *oVi ., z H 7 Af A Rrlk,6 � R € t„S i�l, . tQ AGtJ Avi �-46 6► #3 ► , 5�3 $ �I WARD' A. N04AAI �P 4T A t�► i� �� z�$�' "' ` ' � f. C 5 f� 9u � e F „ � L 0 RESOLUTION NO. 87-86 L A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING (3) MEMBERS TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, three vacancies have been created on the City Plan- ning Commission, due to terms expiring; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 101 re- lating to the establishment of a City Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, public advertisements soliciting interest in ap- pointment to the Planning Commission have been published; and WHEREAS, the City Council did receive 15 applications for consideration; and WHEREAS, the City Council did, on July 28, 1986, consider 14 candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 1986, the City Council did vote for specific nominations to the Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does resolve to make the following appointments to the Planning Com- mission for terms of four years from August 1, expiring August 1, 1990: 1. THOMAS J. HATCHELL 2. JAIME LOPEZ-BALBONTIN 3. MILDRED L. COPELAN NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does further resolve that this resolution shall take effect immediate- ly. On motion by COUNCILMAN HANDSITY and seconded by COUNCILWOMAN BORGESON , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following vote : AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS BORGESON, HANDSITY, MOLINA, NORRIS & MAYOR MACKEY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADOPTED: JULY 28 , 1986 • 1 PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS (*) July 28, 1986 Atascadero Administration Building, 4th Floor Confirmed 4:00 G. Thomas Bench x 4 :13 Ray M. Buban x 4 :26 Lee W. Pieters x 4 : 39 Mildred L. Copelan x 4:52 J. Donald Hanauer x 5 :05 Thomas Kankiewicz x 5:18 Jaime Lopez-Balbontin x 5 :31 Alfred Miles Clark x 5 :44 William Patrick Pink x 5:57 ** DINNER BREAK - 30 MINUTES ** • 6 : 30 James David (Dave) Pollard x 6 :43 Barbara C. Reiter x 6 :56 Robert W. Schilling x 7:09 Andrea Schulte X 7 : 22 Ralph E. Wells x (WITHDRAWN APPLICATION ON 7/24) (* Current Commissioner Thomas Hatchell will not require inter- terview. ) (cw/file: intsched) (PLAS PLACE I,�d YOUR 3!22! 8 Ct?� CIL PACKET) ` i r M, 9M0RA .NVTOY M T4: City Council Members Match 22\, . FROM: Michael Sh6 toa +City,Manager'. a r s.. SU 'ECT: APPORMMt ' AN ISR ' CISJt +SSR BACKGR4i3 I g Base&,on my resignation,, submitted- a Deeimbii with the City will be April 2,9,j ; 1987— Tho- pity , Council engaged aux executive. sea3reh , firm to ' recru- t I6r atn het 0 " city Council. ,: tbthe. selection of a new, '; angx4}Cit 1 e� , ant=lgipated fiat the new, , City Managex ) will .b� on boa��.. to .ate _truly,, enaoting a twee 'anc -a half to for .91onthaa.= i _ 1 1 D S 1. Cita Council, could appoint acurrent. ; II�par�m+ant mad � Acting City _Manager in addition to ° t w1i ilt iAponsibilities. r r 2 r ;Council Could acquire, ' '�'1rE�L1"gh� the League ��� � Cial � +� � cities Public service, Akills, referrals of.:," oaadido* for :i Y4 Council 3:nt+erim appointment considerat on. ' City Cn�n i use, then 'rev resumes and intery ew appl cots;:for oiu: , r . f J FISCAL tMPCTs ; J , if council, appoints a cure t Department,,# �`a Cl Manager,- .'consideration should, be given 46 pr �a pans' additions-1 compensation. Compensatioxz adjus ent ' ' covered through foregoing salary paym tt f t''he Catty .M , et position'. Paymont for. , ',a2 Interim City Manager would a 4 'coda- so: � sa� ngs thre�ugh foregoing salary:, payment to,` th+ ' Ca,ty, tahag " position. There Will., , be no additional, fie iequi & fon-,tnii Public Sarvices *ill., in that- the CityJha ' , ad paid Ua. � timeannul fuse in hiring 'the interim, Aft .niatrati g lom f Director in March, 1988. _4vt MS:ku lile: CM2 4 � x w ti a 'NORTH COUNTY- ZYCLIN ' 18 EIGamine Real iltig ,. Atasc dfi ero _C -',342 n` ti ` ` C �scrherr x` Race Dt^ c►r° kf { `{ Gpunc,i I 4 , . # 0119 -+ C'Y'O' p`QI -MCL. Race `A nouncvme^t Ul c U nctioned professionaI ,91 a dace �'n At r ., V c L't- 0A0XSRQUNtlr»A "i" to �pc�r°t a+-,b cy-cIin�, �r� - �r~csvan ,phera � � rC Mt ,.yaAr s -Las �V`Var the Northounty- Cycl,,�nq 'C- Uub �. 'r'er t�y:ud s"7.5+ inn �, �{ : e f i E rat �S crirtsted t D rcr tat # t�ec r ► "Lir pal, r^�,d i i p _pf*ssi,pr�al acing , as `,has biien done� ,in Sari Lu.a. f �»x cring y d age ./+� irac k, the #d GC 40_Oan affil l0ite,cf the U .S . Cy;I iris`-Fe c n m t 3 i Vt'a `fir rr l r4celt'.poe ytar,. tact y4Ar,tho dlb,.?# el d' su c s sftp fi tc�..N Thof :the Chamber, of C4jiij� re� ha, r � #' in tcc �tc draw aftenti6h anal " hQpj: o, ou . ,r`� ired 3° rrrbrupperr4t . The Rec . , .Dept. . h-off trtty4) r 1. ►n fctr' tae *Vent . arouhd°-the "sun r►'_4ar�dens". -aird. ' rued l� ff c ehdark. Hud. rMc'Ha a is farm l l cr -wkth--the pr"dpoe odr vert ate- i ir~e tCE CC^�t"tr"dlns t publ it. sar:ety LE� RAC F h9y Type rpt- t t 0 ., 4,ri er"i tim,t lrp to, OQr*dA- tri /7+4.time�_ Prizes, are,, ward d ta/` I ap 1 ac e�� n 'td t� #iniher-s . "` ch a race An SLO dr^awra. .tei , #aectatgr :r # '." lap. tC7,d64 as GV�1I t�la�l�ed y,r L. acatr�cr z.,., :crcuxt to ihc;ltie,, itet . lal tca, lir 1< rart 4 ary "tri' eas-tMill 1 �(Hwy 1 J to :. t� are ►figl a,me c daY.r May ' gee. 7«130am s . r^tzciarit,sz pack is, crpr' .Qtl•jr tr:~± 't I i'r~fen4 ., rftr1 `- r'sk, rn l a n/0 'f rrra1. 6, es i3 ah-d u�?_a . rhea r' 9ti t dc� `inncce, and pie F"Ub iCS �t � .I wiI ? " y b Ray,, +or^ -nece�ary der �n l=. t �" i 'ticon th ' `r��e» T re cl� to `i` coor #.i ati " tcdrra Ft1 ice `fie r t b t rC7mid.YClctrercde and ecrar�ity,., Fk I. ntee ► y c�rcr.Crtf, rertce cif the Pur-Se cr cr€ Id gdmtro . k d Insurance- he cxl ub +moi I p`r~ aide irsccrvle th'ratr+ h° f hY1 I icon =sed ,r,4 der ponpr ., the: itf. # te +� it" it `yr Benef its on Atescad c ` {yb} rt w i l l br i n � t '" fdteaCdt #� e 1 r 1*he state t At ecaderci (c) Al 1'.1 csca,I nek €redia `wil 1 be aril 'z.ed min p ert"i' twv S' , # te�ltC�rs .Shou,1 d P.'rsAm er !in the thqult�f'lds So 1" a1 `- ems, ve t t i t. CtJt CIL. 777 A&WDA ITEM FOX MEETING t?F . H 22, 19*' jT City"Ma; " f {` VROM: r jf of 0Gt�At* roctor DATE: .arae eia 4:00 ' l . City tc vs�epp?r� rit .4t > to77 prepas* ter F C dict . Rea t9, East mail 'VOTE sCcsunCii t k' !$Id tiet ']North Couht�, y at x $y 'e,# + OAtIvof '.r ` ` caffic tor i r lice of is a :mid rpt Staff-- at . a :fir . even Ak+xt 2 Cost ut xjr, t ride"`Iiab ity ` z 4-6f, tbi s,e Febru r t . l � Ri6 Vim: o als �: �, c t i ? such" h"° t b t � at } < $ amuch. as the' - u � er t -V",tea,rr a p ►res�sctrly . tfrom . ' c " tete ., Y « C �'. f. """...t*' $ t1 North yCb #, �ritfm�rCetlY atw are ditL`1 # 33 9 :. � 2 n " T- INI "Ci.ty. 1 q t g s f 3itorr � t " ► i �tr,Di 6 � . r ;aorty _:,nt ; Cycling Club Preset the AWAYc de First i_,r. Annual ,, t ,m Sunday , May 22 , 1988 _lass laps/miles places prizes fees start time women junior , /15 6 $100,-,-' $10 .00 r 7 :-�0Ar1 oat . 4 $12 .00 =at . pro . :Tien junior /15 6 $100 $10 .00 oat . 4 /20 6 $100 $11 .00 at . 3 /?c 6 $15O $13 .00 cat . E• , 1 , /40 10 $700 $15 .00 -; pro . -taste /25 6 $150 $13 .00 *minimum cash prices $1000 plus $500 merchandise . Lots of premes . **I'ncl ud-`s USCF Ins . and CCCA surcharge ENTRIES : All riders should pre-enter by Monday , May 15 , 1985 . Entries recely after that will pay an additional $3 .00. Unattached rider_- pay an additional 14 .00 fee . - Riders under the e o 1� must tsignature o parent guard l- ;�-��_ f � m have t or a. i _n release form . Make checks payable to : North County Cycling Club 3518 El Camino Real #11S Ata=_cadero , Ca . 93423 Phone : (80 466-2366 =:EGISTRATION : All riders must sign in either :Saturday at NCS'= , 8710 El Camino Rea.] Ata.sca.dero between 9 ::30 and 5 :00 , OR at the race site from :0U to 1/2 hour before start of the first race . ?ULES : All USCF rules will apply . Warming up on the course will not be - =ermitted . Please show courtesy to local residents . All bicycles will--',� 1 1 _ wa� i b r_oected . _ COURSE: The cclr=e is a flat , fast loop-type , ='.ppra;: ima.t='1 '/ C miles per iap . All turns are right handed . Loc=ation is in the center of town around the sunken gardens" park at El Camino .and West Mail . =IEL D LIMIT : A limit of 60 riders per race . Pre-entry by mail or in person is advisable . DIRECTIONS : Approach Atascadero on Highway 101 from north or south . Turn east an Highway 41 , north on E1 Camino one block to "sunken gardens" . ACCOMMODATIONS : Six motels are available in At ass adero . 'standard waiver entry form to be added here) inesses will have the opportunity to receive berief i c i advert4. se-,ment through a variety of sponsorship supports . Future: The Colony Days Commit tee and the Rec . El--Qt . are lowl- ing forward -another event of this nature the weet.-.end prior to the Colony Days THE ����UEST. Whereas citizens of Atascadero represented by North County Cycling Club and by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce support the concept of First Annual Atascadero Criterium , and � Whereas the Atascadero Recreation Department favors such an athletic event , and Whereas the Atascadero Police Department have shown initial support for the organization of a USCF sanctioned bicycle race , and Whereas the U . S . Cycling Federation will provide liability insurance the North County Cycling Club REQUESTS the approval by the Atascadero City Council for the First Annual Atascadero Criterium to be held around "sunken ' gardens/city hall on May 22 , 1988 . ' / - ` - / /7 . �c� � � �«� (� �7u'» ~ ' -~ /�~ | � ' 1 ^I0RANBUM � a TO: Board of Directors ,Atascadero County Sanitation, District THROUGH: Mike Shelton, City Manager FROM Paul' Sensibaugh,- ' Director of Public Works t SUBJECT: Sewer Master Plan Engineeringl Agreement CH2M Hill; DATE: February 29, 1988 Recommendation: ; I Staff' recommends that Council enter into the attacks*d agreement -with-CH2M Hill for the amount stated.. Background.: At the Board meeting held . February 23, 1988the proposal for the above project was awarded, to CH2M Hill anti staff was directed to bring back an agreement ." , j` Additionally, it was requested that, the c ntlaot. deemphasize ' the paragraph on` , growthas related.. to 11the project and to, see i.f ;any reduction in fee could reeul,t ,due { to arty, Change in scope 1 At'-- the - Boa:rd meeting held March 1988 this iters; Vag continued as the contract documents had not yet been received back ,front the consultant . i Discussion: The basis agreement is generic as, develoged by _the a current City Attorney and will be refined wi.tha raspect to- Council`s direction discussed above. Fiscal Impact : The cast for .the Faster Plant shall not exceed $-24 ,900 as directed by the Board at the last regular meeting. u f ICES THIS,"Aqrpjmcm ..�.. a Fz b- and- b4twoOf4l" 'CIT)( or ATASCA4401, r. ' n g refe �5 fi { +�'���+�1'1 �.�Vr. fJ a i g. w 1 hereinafter, referred'. C Nr of in , co for t4a 't att though .,Exhibit he II1 Cc 03: erfHca' Cif . ' j im under. a Ac A r 1 � 1{ • requested and desirable, including primary coordination with the Project Coordinator, herein designated as the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and also with the following City officials: C. Consultant's Services. Insofar as they may be applicable to the project contemplated by this Agreement, Consultant shall render the services and furnish the work tasks as described in Exhibit "A", commencing with receipt of a written Notice to Proceed signed by the Project Coordinator and by the City Manager. Article 2 Responsibilities of City City shall cooperate with Consultant on all phases of the work covered by this Agreement and will make available to him, as his needs indicate, all existing maps, topographic maps, aerial photographs, soils reports, and other similar data in possession of City covering the site as selected. City shall also be responsible for providing such staff production assistance as is specified in Exhibit "A". Article 3 Fee and Provision for Payment City will pay Consultant a fee equal to $ 24 ,900. 00 for work contracted in this Agreement and billed for based on the payment schedule in Exhibit "B". Exhibit "B" is attached II 2 hereto and incorporated herein by reference as though here fully set forth. Any additional applicable hourly rate billings as authorized in Article 4 shall be based on the Fee Schedule contained in Exhibit "B". Article 4 Payment for Extra Work or Changes Any claim for payment for extra work or changes in the work will be paid by City only upon certification by the City Manager that the claimed extra work or change was authorized in advance by the Project Coordinator and the City Manager, and that the work has been satisfactorily completed. Claims for such extra work must be submitted by Consultant within thirty (30) days of completion of such work and must be accompanied by a statement of itemized costs covering said work. Article 5 Termination of Agreement Either party hereto shall have the right to termi- nate this Agreement upon giving ten (10) days written notice of such termination to the other party. In the event of the termination of this project in its entirety, notwithstanding any other fee provisions of this Agreement, based upon work accomplished by Consultant prior to notice of such termina- tion, City shall determine the amount of fee to be paid to 3 • Consultant for his services based upon the provisions in Exhibit "B", and such findings of City shall be final and conclusive as to the amount of such fee. In the event of termination of any portion of this project, Consultant shall be entitled to the reasonable value of his services involved in the termination, as determined by City, upon a finding which shall be final and conclusive as to the amount of fee due and owing. Article 6 Time of Completion Consultant agrees to diligently pursue his work under this Agreement and to complete the work as described in Exhibit "A" in a satisfactory manner within one hundred sixty-eight ( 168 ) days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Consultant shall not be responsible for any delay which is caused by City review, action or inaction of City, or acts of God, but shall be responsible for his own fault or negligence or that of any of his subcontractors. If the work is not completed by Consultant in the time specified for each item, or within any period of exten- sion authorized in writing by the Project Coordinator, it is understood that City will suffer damages and Consultant will pay to City, as fixed and liquidated damages (not as a penalty) , the sum of $ p for each calendar day of • the delay until the work is completed and accepted. 4 " 0 0 Consultant is liable for the amount thereof, and City may • deduct said sums from any money due or that may become due to Consultant. Within seven (7) calendar days of commencement of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall submit to City for approval, a completion schedule in graphic form clearly delineating all important increments and review dates. Article 7 Conflicts of Interest No member, officer, or employee of City, during his or her tenure, or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof. Article 8 Ownership of Data The ownership of all data collected for use by Consultant under this Agreement, together with working papers, drawings, and other materials necessary for a complete under- standing of the plans and necessary for the practical use of the plans shall be vested in City. Ownership of original drawings and documents shall be vested in City. Consultant may retain a copy of all work for his own use. Consultant shall provide twenty-five ( 25 ) copies of Schematic Design Documents to City as part of this Agreement. 5 Article 9 Covenant Against Contingent Fees Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent on or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee commission, percentage fee, gift, or contingency. Article 10 Contract Personnel The work to be done pursuant to this Agreement shall be done by David P. Beemer a licensed Engineer No. 32805 and such other personnel in the employ or under the supervision of Consultant who shall be approved by City. The City official who shall be vested with the right of approval of such addi- tional personnel or outside contracting parties shall be the City Manager. City reserves the right to reject any of 6 Consultant's personnel or proposed outside consultants, and City reserves the right to request that acceptable replacement personnel be assigned to the project. Article 11 Indemnity Clause Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and save harm- less the City of Atascadero, its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and liabilities occasioned by the negligent performance or attempted negligent performance of the provisions hereof, including, but not limited to, any negligent act or omission to act on the part of Consultant or his agents or employees or independent • contractors directly responsible to him, except that the above shall not apply to the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City or City's agents, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City. This indemnification provision shall apply even if there is concurrent or joint negligence of indemnitor and indemnitee, and even if there is active or passive negligence by either or both parties. Nothing in this Article shall apply to any liability covered by Consultant's errors and omissions insurance. 7 Article 12 Insurance A. Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at his own expense, prior to commencement of the work of this Agreement, professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, in a company authorized to issue such insurance in the State of California, with limits of liability of not less than $ 250 , 000 to cover all engineer•inq services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. B. Automobile and Public Liability Insurance. Consultant shall also maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, automobile insurance and public liability insurance with an insurance carrier satisfac- tory to City, which insurance shall include protection against claims arising from personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from any actual occurrence arising out of the performance of this Agreement. The amounts of insurance shall be not less than the following: Single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and property damage or a combination thereof in an amount not less than $1, 000, 000. The following endorsements must be attached to the policy or policies: • 8 (1) If the insurance policy covers on an "accident" basis, it must be changed to "occurrence". (2) The policy must cover personal injury as well as bodily injury. (3) Broad form property damage liability must be afforded. (4) The City of Atascadero, its officers, employees, and agents, shall be named as insureds under the policy, and the policy shall stipulate that the insurance will operate as primary insurance and that no other insurance effected by City will be called upon to contribute to a loss hereunder. (5) The policy shall contain contractual liability, either on a blanket basis or by identifying this Agreement within a contractual liability endorsement. (6) The policy shall contain "cross-liability" such that each insured is covered as if separate policies had been issued to each insured. (7) City shall be given thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation or reduction in coverage of the insurance. C. Workers Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, Consultant shall be insured against liability for workers compensation or undertake self-insurance. Consultant agrees i 9 to comply with such provisions before commencing performance of any work under this Agreement. D. Copies of Insurance to City Before Commencement of Work. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance to City prior to commencement of the work of this Agreement. Certificates of insurance are necessary before a Notice to Proceed will be issued, and shall state that the policy shall not be cancelled or reduced in coverage- without thirty (30) days written notice to City. Approval of insurance by City shall not relieve or decrease the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payment of damages resulting from services or operations performed pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform any work under this Agreement until he has obtained the required insurance and until the required insurance certificates have been submitted to City and approved by the City Attorney. If Consultant fails or refuses to procure or maintain the insurance required by these provisions, or fails or refuses to furnish City required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, City shall have the right, at its discretion, to forthwith terminate this Agreement. Article 13 Bonding This Article is deleted. 10 Article 14 Status Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor, and in no event shall any of his personnel or subcontractors be construed to be employees of City. Article 15 Non-Discrimination Consultant shall comply with the provisions of Presidential Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965, and all other orders, regulations, and laws governing non- discrimination in employment, including in particular, Section 122 (a) of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Article 16 Modification of Agreement This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both parties hereto. Article 17 Law Governing This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. 11 Article 18 Communications Communications between the parties to this Agreement may be sent to the following addresses: City: CITY OF ATASCADERO 6500 Palma Avenue P.O. Box 747 Atascadero, CA 93423 Attn: City Manager Consultant: CH2M HILL 6425 Christie Avenue _Suit e 500 Fmervville , California 94608 Attn - Robert Parent ACCEPTED AND AGREED this day of , 19 • CITY: CONSULTANT: CITY OF ATASCADERO, a municipal corporation By By --�/ Mayor Robert Parent ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ��LJ Project oordinator City Attorney JGJ: fr/1/29/87 C:AGATA315 12 • Exhibit A RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSULTANT TASK 1 - IDENTIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS The first task in your project is to gather and review all existing information regarding the City' s sanitary sewer system and land use plan. We will work closely with City staff to collect information in one common format using ex- isting plans, reports , records , and discussions with opera- tion and maintenance personnel. 1 . 1 - PREPARE PROJECT METHODOLOGY Establishing the project methodology will be the first pri- ority of the project. The first step will be to meet with key City individuals in a workshop environment and discuss in detail the project objectives , determine the existing and future service area such as the ACSD or Urban Services Line and to what degree the City staff and others will be involved. During preparation of this proposal, we believe we understand what the City desires from the master plan design. During this workshop, CH2M HILL will work with the staff to develop an expansive decision tree. This decision tree will include the methodology of the master plan and will direct all future system evaluations . At the completion of the project, the City should then have the experience and capability to continue. 1 .2 - REVIEW EXISTING INFORMATION In this subtask, we will collect and review available infor- mation regarding the Atascadero sanitary collection system including, but not limited to, maps, records , surveys, plans, construction drawings, topographic information, rain- fall records, groundwater data, maintenance records , and water consumption data. Specifically, the following shall be collected and carefully reviewed: o City of Atascadero - Capacity Analysis and Eval- uation of the ACSD wastewater Treatment and Co-1 - lection System prepared by John L. Wallace and Associates . o City and County General Plan documents. o As-built plan. 0 1" = 100 ' scale aerial mylars of the study area. o Assessment district boundary information. • o Properties with septic tank problems defined by San Luis Obispo County for Cease and Desist. o Locations and drawing for the 9 public lift sta- tions and each on-site private lift station. TASK 2 - REVIEW WASTEWATER FLOW DATA The most difficult task in evaluating an existing sanitary sewer system is development of realistic wastewater flows during dry and peak wet weather conditions . We will collect and review the historical monthly flow charts from the treatment plant. The treatment plant historical charts should also include flow data during several rain events . This data will be used to assess historical infiltration/ inflow (I/I) levels within the City and to compare water consumption with wastewater flows. Rainfall records that correspond chronologically to the historical flow records will also be collected. This flow information will be used for calibration of the computer model, to quantify I/I components , verification of land use flow rates, and to develop peaking factor curves. Our extensive experience in flow monitoring work has given us many practical techniques to reduce the flow and rainfall data . We have a complete computer library to reduce the data into a manageable form in a cost-effective and timely manner. Since development of our software is complete, Atas- cadero can benefit from our extensive experience at minimum cost. 2 .1 - DEVELOP RAINFALL-DEPENDENT INFILTRATION/INFLOW (RDI/I) HYDROGRAPH The first step in the analysis is to discern dry and wet weather flow conditions. The rainfall data collected during the monitoring period is used to accomplish this task. The next step in the analysis is to separate rainfall-dependent infiltration/inflow (RDI/I) from wet weather flow. RDI/I is the component of infiltration/inflow which enters the sani- tary collection system during and shortly after a rain event. The RDI/I component is the extra flow that causes the Atascadero flow to jump from 1 .0 mgd to 3 .6 mgd during peri- ods of rainfall . CH2M HILL has found that the quantity of RDI/I is highly dependent on antecedent soil conditions . As the soil be- comes saturated, more RDI/I can be expected. Although the presence of I/I is not considered to be substantial, the actual relative peak flow from each basin such as the older downtown areas may be significant. The capacity analysis of the trunk sewer system must be conducted during saturated . soil conditions when RDI/I is at a maximum. In addition to soil conditions, the amount of RDI/I is also dependent on the intensity and duration of each rainfall event. CH2M HILL has developed custom software which is capable of synthetically simulating the amount of RDI/I for any given design event. The final product of this analysis will be the design storm RDI/I hydrographs for the system. Depending on the magni- tude of this flow, the City may wish to conduct further flow monitoring of key locations in the collection system. CH2M HILL has conducted many flow monitoring studies specifically Y with the objective of isolating areas within a collection system contributing significant I/I . A flow monitoring pro- gram of this type would supplement your ongoing internal closed-circuit television inspection program to identify actual sources of I/I such as broken pipe, open or broken joints, roots, laterals, direct connections, etc. 2 . 2 - DEVELOP SANITARY FLOW ALLOCATION FACTORS Development has been categorized into three major land uses: o Residential o Commercial o Industrial CH2M HILL will review the sanitary flow allocation factors for each of these land uses specific to Atascadero. Res- idential and commercial categories will be further subdi- vided as detailed information is available. The industrial category is very minor within Atascadero. These unit flow values are not only category specific, but also season specific. 2 .3 CALCULATE GROUNDWATER INFILTRATION The treatment plant flow recorded during the rainy season when GWI is present will be reviewed. Groundwater infiltra- tion rates will be calculated by subtracting calculated sanitary flow from non rainfall flow recorded during the winter season. GWI = DWF - SF Where: GWI = groundwater infiltration, mgd DWF = monitored dry weather (winter) flow, mgd • SF = sanitary flow, mgd 3 .3 - PROJECT LAND USE • Based on the updated general plan document, future land use will be identified. The identification of future conditions can only be an estimate because of the political nature of the general plan document. We will work closely with your planning staff as well as with San Luis Obispo County to identify the projected development. Development projections beyond even 2 years can only be determined within a range. These projections shall be summarized in a Technical Memoran- dum and reviewed with the City. 3 .4 - CALCULATE SANITARY FLOWS The existing and future sanitary flows will be calculated based on existing and future land use data multiplied by the unit flow values from Subtask 2 .2 , Develop Sanitary Flow Allocation Factors. The future flows will be calculated based on projected lard use for each development within the ACSD/Urban Services Line. The City' s current software and database (Lotus 123) will be utilized and expanded to include the future growth areas. TASK 4 - DEVELOP DESIGN FLOWS In this task, present and future design flows are developed for each predefined basin of. the collection system. Design flows are the peak wastewater flow rates that are expected to be carried by system facilities after future development. These peak wastewater flows occur during wet weather peri- ods . During this master plan, design criteria shall be de- veloped to identify the following three components for peak wastewater flow: o Peak Groundwater Infiltration - The peak ground- water infiltration (GWI) rate for each basin will be derived in Task 2, Review Wastewater Flow Data. A GWI allowance will be applied to currently un- serviced areas and major extensions of the City's sewer system. o Peak Sanitary Flow - Sanitary flows generally fol- low regular diurnal patterns, with peak flows oc- curring in the morning and early evening hours of the day. Peak hour sanitary flows will be esti- mated by applying a multiplier, called a peaking factor, to the ultimate development average sani- tary flow rates . The ultimate development average sanitary flow for each basin will be developed in Task 3 , Project Future Land Use. The peak hour . i ! sanitary flow will be calculated using the sani- tary flow peaking curve. o RDI/I Hydrograph - RDI/I hydrographs for each basin will be developed for a design rainfall event in Task 2, Review Wastewater Flow Data. An RDI/I allowance will be applied to currently ur_serviced areas and major extensions of the City' s collection system. Groundwater infiltration, peak sanitary flow, and rainfall- dependent infiltration/inflow will be combined to develop a design flow composite hydrograph for each sanitary basin and the future growth areas. The design flow hydrograph data for each basin will be used to analyze the existing collec- tion system, as described in Task 5 , Determine System Capacity. TASK 5 - DETERMINE SYSTEM CAPACITY The sewer capacity analysis will be performed with the use of computer modeling techniques . The hydraulic model STATIC, developed by CH2M HILL, will be used to predict and simulate flow in the wastewater collection system under various load- ing rates . 5 . 1 - INVENTORY MAJOR TRUNK SEWER SYSTEM An inventory of the sewer lines and lift stations to be mod- eled will be collected from previous reports and the City' s maps . The inventory information will consist of the manhole rim and invert elevations and the pipeline length, size, material, and street location. Drawings and related pump data for the 9 public lift stations will be reviewed to as- sess the available capacity. 5 .2 - CONDUCT HYDRAULIC MODELING After the flow data and inventory data have been gathered, we will assess the available capacities in the sewer lines with the use of STATIC. Actual flow quantities , pipe capacity, and sizing calculations are based on Mannin ' s equation f f l ' g q or uniform flow applied on a pipe-by-pipe basis . STATIC also calculates hydraulic grade lines and distributes headloss back into the collection. system. Thus, surcharging is identified both by capacity limitations and backflow conditions . We will determine the present and available hydraulic capacity of the existing Atascadero' sewer system. Once the sewer lines are identified and the model has been verified and calibrated during present flow conditions, the future design flow hydrographs developed in Task 4 , Develop Design Flows, will be routed through the collection system. Input sanitary and I/I flows will be allocated to each flow point load location on the basis of tributary area and land use. Wet weather flow will be evaluated for the design rainfall event. Various flow scenarios will be evaluated such as present dry weather, present wet weather, future dry weather, and future wet weather. Available capacity and the defi- ciencies will be noted for each scenario within the trunk sewer system and at the lift stations . STATIC will also be used to size new collector and trunk mains in the currently unserviced areas of Atascadero. The approximate line sizes and locations will be developed from design flows and available topographic data. New line ex- tensions to the remote lots will be compared with the option of providing a new lift station or line extensions in an adjacent basin. The hydraulic model (STATIC) will be provided to the City. This hydraulic model operates on IBM and IBM-compatible mi- crocomputers , is user friendly, and facilitates modification of data by City staff to determine impacts of future land use changes and development which may occur within a basin. Detailed information describing STATIC is provided in Task 8 , Provide Computer Hydraulic Model. TASK 6 - DEVELOP RECOMMENDED PLAN The preceding tasks are necessary to develop background data and design criteria for sewer system improvements in a master plan. The existing system deficiencies, under present and future scenarios during both dry and wet weather conditions, were identified in Task 5 , Determine System Capacity. For each sanitary drainage basin and future service area, alternative solutions to eliminate deficiencies and provide capacity needs under the future growth scenario will be iden- tified and developed. A cost estimate for each alternative plan will be prepared. The best apparent alternative will be selected based on this cost-effectiveness analysis . Once the best apparent alternative is selected, a staged construction program will be developed. The projects will be prioritized and staged according to projected development, complexity of the projects, and available funds. • • A Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for each basin will be developed ed far staged construction. The CIP will include preliminary cost estimates for the recommended improvements . The CIP will be staged from the final prioritization scheme selected by the City of Atascadero and CH2M HILL. The schedule for construction will list immediate projects nec- essary to correct possible existing deficiencies and those for the next 5 years and include stated expansion of the collection system beyond y y a the existing configuration. TASK 7 - PREPARE PLAN MAPS The results of the master planning analysis will be presented to the City in a map format. These maps will be the basis for planning and scheduling the required existingcapacity P Y correctionro 'ect p � s, future collection system extensions, and for future evaluations of the system capacity as devel- opment conditions change. The City has approximately 50 ae- rial maps available with contour information at 100 scale. These aerials cover the 3 ,600 acre ACSD/Urban Services Line service area. An overlay system has been used successfully on many proj- ects by CH2M HILL for these types of maps to indicate the system and associated information. Examples of our mapping abilities are provided in Appendix C. . 7 . 1 PLOT EXISTING SEWER FACILITIES Using the City' s available as-built plans and the input data from the computer model, the existing collection system will be plotted onto an overlay to the aerial base maps . The overlay for the existing collection system will include the following information: o Street names o Assessment district boundaries o Properties with Cease and Desist for septic tank problems identified by the County o Manhole/cleanout location and number o Invert and rim elevations o Pipeline length, diameter, and material (if avail- able) o Public lift stations 0 Onsite private lift stations 7 . 2 PLOT CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS Based on the results of Task 5 , Determine System Capacity; and Task 6, Develop Recommended Plan, the capacity cor- rection improvements will be plotted onto an overlay to the base map. These improvements will consist of a parallel or replacement pipeline to convey the peak flows to the treat- ment plant without surcharge or overflow. Alternative align- ments to avoid construction within developed areas will be presented when shown to be cost effective. Special con- struction considerations such as the Highway 101 and Atascadero Creek crossings will be shown. The information plotted on the map overlay will include up- stream and downstream manholes which designate the start and finish of construction, new pipeline diameters, lengths , and the indication of whether the improvement is to be a replace- ment or parallel pipeline. 7 .3 - PLOT FUTURE COLLECTION SYSTEM EXTENSIONS During the future land use evaluation in Task 3 , new devel- opments will have been located. Using the results of Task 5 , Determine System Capacity, and Task 6, Develop Recommended Plan, the required extensions to the collection system will be plotted onto an overlay to the base map. The pipeline data to be plotted will include manhole numbers and loca- tions , preliminary manhole rim and invert elevations , and pipeline length and diameter. The delineated basin boun- daries which represent individual service areas for these line extensions will also be plotted. TASK 8 - PROVIDE COMPUTER HYDRAULIC MODEL CH2M HILL will provide a static hydraulic model (STATIC) to the City which can be used to determine the capacity of the existing sanitary sewer system and plan future system ex- tensions . STATIC operates on IBM PC and IBM PC-compatible microcomputers . STATIC is user friendly and facilitates modification of data to determine impacts of future changes in land use and development. STATIC uses the same calculations as many mainframe dynamic models to determine the capacity of the sewer lines, the hydraulic grade line, and surcharge conditions . Flowrates are specified at particular manholes and then routed through the system. Theoretical capacity, surcharge conditions, exceeded capacity, and current percent operating capacity with the specified flowrates are calculated with STATIC.