HomeMy Public PortalAbout19-1925 - Approve Zone Change No. 178-17, Birch Specific Plan No. 15-17; 21809-21811 S. Figueroa St.ORDINANCE NO. 19-1925
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE
NO. 178-17, BIRCH SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 15-17, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION A FOUR
STORY, 32 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ON A 0.78 ACRE SITE LOCATED
AT 21809-21811 S. FIGUEROA STREET (CITY COUNCIL)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by the applicant, Anthony Laney of LA LANEY, Inc. on behalf of
the property owner, Real Quest Holding, LLC, with respect to real property located at 21809 and 21811 S.
Figueroa Street and described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, requesting to construct a new four story, 32 -unit
residential condominium project. The ground level will be a concrete podium structure with at -grade parking
on a 0.78 -acre project site:
• General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 100-17 to change the existing land use designation from
High Density Residential (up to 25 dwelling units per acre) to Urban Residential (up to 65
dwelling units per acre);
• Zone Change (ZCC) No. 178-17 to change the existing zoning district from RM -18-D
(Residential, Multifamily —18 dwelling units per acre — Design Overlay) to Birch Specific Plan;
• Specific Plan (SP) No. 15-17 to create a new Specific Plan to ensure consistency with the City of
Carson General Plan, Municipal Code, and Zoning Ordinance.
• Design Overlay Review (DOR) No. 1661-17 to permit the design of the proposed project to
construct a 32 -unit residential condominium project;
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.1023-17 to permit a new multiple -family residential and to
increase the residential density beyond what is currently allowed by the Zoning Ordinance;
• Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 76070-17 to subdivide the two existing parcels into one parcel
to allow for development of 32 -unit residential condominium units;
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP)
Section 2. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to obtain public comments on
the Birch Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Mitigated Negative Declaration on
February 12, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. at the City Hall, Helen Kawagoe Council Chambers, 701 East Carson Street,
Carson, California. Following the aforesaid public hearings at which evidence was presented to and considered
by said Commission, the Planning Commission, at the meeting on February 12, 2019, voted to recommend
approval of General Plan Amendment No. 100-17, Zone Change No. 178-17, Specific Plan No. 15-17, and
Mitigated Negative Declaration by the City Council.
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Section 3. Evidence, both written and oral, was duly presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission at the aforesaid meeting, including but not limited to staff reports, along with testimony received
by the applicant and other members of the public.
Section 4. The City Council finds that changing the zone on the property to Birch Specific Plan will
allow for up to 35 unit multifamily residential use on the property comprising a 0.78 acre area.
Section S. With respect to the Birch Specific Plan, Specific Plan No. 15-17, (Exhibit B) which is available
for public review at city website page: http://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunityDevelopment/Birch.aspxx, and
Incorporated herein by reference (the "Plan"), the City Council finds that:
a) The Plan complies with the requirements of California Government Code Section 65451 in that
the Plan does specify in detail:
The proposed distribution, location, extent and intensity of major components of public
and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy and
other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the Plan and
needed to support the land uses as described in the Plan;
ii. Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the
conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, where applicable;
iii. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works
projects and financing measures necessary to carry out the project;
iv. A statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan.
b) The Plan is consistent with the General Plan, as amended pursuant to GPA 100-17.
C) The proposed project is consistent with and adheres to the Carson General Plan Urban
Residential land Use designation and adheres to the policies, goals and objectives of the Birch
Specific Plan. The proposed multifamily residential condominium development is consistent
with development standards of the Birch Specific Plan.
Section 6. With respect to the General Plan Amendment 100-17, the City Council finds that:
a) State law requires compatibility/consistency between land use zoning classifications and the
General Plan. Amending the General Plan land use designation from High Density to Urban
Residential will be consistent and compatible with the existing multifamily and commercial
uses in the surrounding areas of the subject site.
b) The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies.
The proposed project advances the General Plan's goals and policies related to land use,
transportation, housing and economic development.
a. The proposed project fulfills General Plan Policy !U-8.3 by "locating higher density
residential uses in proximity to commercial centers" to "encourage pedestrian traffic and
provide a consumer base for commercial uses."
b. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan implementation measure LU -IM -11.1
to develop "one or more "Signature Project" to create a focal point or points for the City."
The project site is located in a highly visible zone that acts a gateway to Carson Street via
the freeway and transit stops. The Specific Plan's flexible development standards call for
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increased residential density near commercial centers and projects located in this zone can
promote Carson Street's overall transformation into an active, walkable mixed-use
corridor.
c. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Goal LU -12 to create a visually
attractive appearance throughout Carson. The project is part of the City's ongoing effort to
develop attractive "gateways" to the city along "highly visible freeway corridors which
impact the public's perception of the community" by providing "appropriate screening,
landscaping and buffering".
d. The proposed project is consistent with General Plan Goal LU -14 to enhance "freeway
corridors and major arterials which act as gateways" into the City. The Specific Plan will
require the design of new buildings visible from the freeway to include adequate
landscaping on all parts of the site visible from the freeway and the concealment of
mechanical equipment on the roof per implementation measure LU -IM -14.4.
c) The General Plan Amendment will ensure consistency between the Birch Specific Plan and the
General Plan. The General Plan amendment will establish an Urban Residential" Land Use
Designation for the Birch Specific Plan area to replace the Site's existing High Density
Residential General Plan designations. The Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan
Land Use Element goals, policies and objectives.
Section 7. With respect to the Zone Change 178-17, the City Council finds that:
a) The project includes a zone change application changing the existing zoning district from RM -
18 -D to Birch Specific Plan zoning district.
b) A zone change, to be effectuated by ordinance changing the zoning of the Birch Specific Plan
Area from RM -18-D to Birch Specific Plan zoning district (which zoning district shall have
standards substantially in compliance with the Birch Specific Plan, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference), is consistent with the General Plan, as amended pursuant
to GPA 100-17. Where the Carson Zoning Ordinance regulations and/or development
standards are inconsistent with Birch Specific Plan, the Birch Specific Plan standards and
regulations shall prevail. The proposed "Birch Specific Plan" zone and Urban Residential
General Plan Land Use designation will increase the residential density to allow up to 45
dwelling units per acre.
c) The zone change from RM -18-D to Birch Specific Plan is compatible with the surrounding uses
and compatible/consistent with a General Plan land use designation of Urban Residential upon
approval of GPA 100-17.
Section 8. The City Council further finds that the proposed project, as mitigated pursuant to Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program forthe Project,
which are available for public review at http://ci.carson.ca.us/CommunitVe_v
D_elopment Birch.25px and are
incorporated into this Ordinance by reference, will not have a significant effect on the environment. The
Planning Department publicly circulated the Draft IS/MND for a period of 20 days from from May 2, 2018
through May 21, 2018. The City, its staff and officials, have independently reviewed the IS/MND and have
independently reviewed and evaluated the efficacy of documents prepared by others and submitted to the
City. Therefore, the City finds that:
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a) The IS/MND has been prepared in compliance with CEQA.
b) Publication and public circulation of the Draft IS/MND complied with the requirements of
CEQA
C) Pursuant to Public Resource Code § 21082.1(c)(3), the City hereby finds that the IS/MND
reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency.
Section 9. The City Council finds that the Birch Specific Plan Project will be responsible for satisfying an
annexation in to the CFD No. 2018-01 as well the payment of the Development Impact Fee (DIF).
Section 10. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council adopts Zone Change No. 178-17,
subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit C, to the extent applicable.
Section 11. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council adopts Specific Plan No. 15-17,
subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit C, to the extent applicable.
Section 12. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council adopts the IS/MND and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies between the mitigation measures as set forth in the
IS/MND, these findings and/or the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program shall control.
Section 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall transmit copies of
the same to the applicant.
[Signatures on following page]
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10' DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
APPROVED AS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
CITY OF CARSON:
ATTEST-
Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
I, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance 19-1925 passed first reading on the 5ch day of March, 2019, adopted by
the Carson City Council at its meeting held on the 19`h day of March, 2019, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES.
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Robles,Hicks,Hilton
None
Davis -Holmes
Dear
Donesia;Gause-Aldana; MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA J
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON J
1, Donesia Gause-Aldana, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance
No. 19-1925 has been duty and regularly published according to law and the order of the City Council of said
City and that same was so published in Our Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation on the following
clate(s):
Adopted Ordinance:
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of , 2019.
Donesia Gause-Aldana, MMC, City Clerk
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Tentati" Map No.
6. The Tentative Map No.
SCHEDULE A
PART VI
is a Subdivision of the land described as follows:
Omer No.: 997-ON73617-A R
TRACT NO. 76070, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 41 OF TRACT NO. 3612, IN THE CITY OF CARSON,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 40 PAGES 5
QE MAPS-, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNT' RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM THE NORTH 165 FEET AND THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND LYING WEST OF
THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 235 FEET THEREOF AS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
BOOK 47490, PAGE 312 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION OF SAID LAND AS GRANTED TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA IN THAT CERTAIN DEED RECORDED ON MARCH 30, 1960 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2388 OF
OFFICIAL RECORDS. -AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 165.00 FEET OF SAID LOT, DISTANT
EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 407.03 FEET FROM THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE
SOUTHERLY IN A DIRECT LINE, TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, DISTANT
EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 405.73 FEET FROM THE SAID WEST LINE;
THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED SOUTH LINE 4.53 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
THE EAST 235.00 FEET OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WEST
LINE 165.00 FEET TO THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 165.00 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY
ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED LINE, 5.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
APN: 7343-020.009; 7343-020-010
APN: 7343-020.009, 010
This legal description Is for the sole purpose of this report and may not be considered for use in any policy of
title Insurance to be issued by this company; and is subject to change at any time. It Is preparatory to the
Issuance of a Subdivision Guarantee and is intended solely for the use of those parties directly involved in the
preparation and checking of said map.
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Convenience for Everyday Living.
Family Heritage & Community.
High value. Ownership.
Approachable, Trustworthy
and Authentic.
NO. 19-1925 (Exhibit "B°) Secific Plan
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of Contents
I. Introduction and Project Description
II. Surrounding Area
III. Purpose and Intent of Specific Plan
IV. Relationship to Other Land Use Regulations
a. General Plan Consistency
b. Zoning Ordinance Consistency
c. Procedures
V. Birch Specific Plan Development Standards
a. Permitted Uses
b. Residential Density
c. Floor Area Ratio
d. Building Height
e. Parki rig
f. Streetscape Design and Public Spaces
g. Usable Open Space
VI. Birch Specific Plan Building Form
Requirements
VII. Signage
VIII. Design Guidelines
a. Material Samples
IX. Traffic, Circulation and Parking Demand
Management
X. Sustainability Features
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condominium project on 21 809-21 81 1 S Figueroa St., Carson CA
90745 (the "Site') consisting of 32 residential condominium units
with a maximum of 98,500 square feet of total floor area (includ-
ing 3,000 square feet of ground floor parking) (the "Project").
The Site is located on S Figueroa St south of the intersection of
Figueroa St. and Carson St, within the City of Carson High Density
Residential zoning district.
The Project is a raised podium type construction with on -grade
parking and three levels of residential units above. The street lev-
el provides a generously landscaped entry to the building lobby,
and two vehicular entrances to on -grade parking area. The Proj-
ect provides 74 total parking spaces (including 10 guest parking
spaces).
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The Site or Specific Plan area is located along the western edge
of the city of Carson - adjacent to the 110 freeway to the west
and multifamily apartments to the east. The Site currently con-
tains three single story residential structures with two driveways
from the street~ Immediately surrounding the site are single and
two-story multi family buildings. The site is within a block from
the intersection of Carson Street and Figueroa Street containing
several commericial uses. To the south, are residential buildings
along with a religious building and a middle school.
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The Birch Specific Plan provides the elements, character, location,
and method of implementation for this Project located at the ap-
proximately 33,703 square -foot Site. Adoption of the Specific Plan
is designed to advance the City's following land use policy goals
and objectives:
I. Purpose_
f*Soecific P
1. URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK
Provide development and form based design standards to
promote the development of increased sustainable density
in proximity to the Mixed Use -Carson St district.
2. BUILDING HEIGHT+ DENSITY
Allow additional height and density for a project that defines
the street edge and serves as a transitional buffer between
the 110 freeway and the multi -family residences in the sur-
rounding area.
3. PEDESTRIAN NETWORK
Establish the Site as a walkable destination for residents
being served by the neighboring commercial activity along
Carson St.
4. DESIGN STANDARDS
Encourage design excellence and establish a high quality
standard for future development to occur along Figueroa St.
Provide attractive and sustainable design solutions to the
properties adjacent to the 110 freeway.
I RE=SIDENTIAL DENSITY_iVFAR QMMERCIAL CENTERS
Fulfill Carson General Plan Policy LU -8.3 by "locating higher
density residential uses in proximity to commercial centers"
to "encourage pedestrian traffic and provide a consumer
base for commercial uses." (See General Plan land Use Ele-
ment, p. LU -30).
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6- SITE CIRCULATION
Enhance Figueroa Street's pedestrian, bicycle, and tran-
sit -oriented characteristics while at the same time improving
vehicular circulation.
7. EEEICIENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Promote the development of multi family housing in close
proximity to employment, transportation and activity cen-
ters as called for by Housing Element Policies 3.6 and 3.7.
B. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Require excellence in multi -family housing design consistent
with Housing Element Policy 2.7 "through use of materials
and colors, building treatments, landscaping, open space,
parking, environmentally sensitive, and sustainable building
design."
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Lam Use Regulations
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A Specific Plan is a regulatory tool to guide development in a lo-
cal area consistent with the City's General Plan. While the Gener-
al Plan provides the primary guide for growth and development
citywide, the Specific Plan customizes the planning process to en-
hance and promote the unique characteristics of a special area.
This Specific Plan is adopted pursuant to Section 65450 et. seq. of
the California Government Code.
To ensure consistency between the Birch Specific Plan and to the
City of Carson General Plan, the General Plan will be amended
concurrent with adoption of this Plan. The corresponding Gener-
al Plan amendment establishes an "Urban Residential" Land Use
Designation for the Birch Specific Plan area to replace the Site's
existing "High Density Residential" General Plan designations.
The Specific Plan is consistent with the following General Plan
Land Use Element goals, policies and objectives:
GOAL LU -11 "Development of one or more "Signature Project" to
create a focal point or points for the City."
CONSISTENT Per implementation measure LU -IM -11.1, the Site
is located in a highly visible zone that acts a gateway to Carson
Street via the freeway and transit stops. The Specific Plan's flexible
development standards call for increased residential density near
commerical centers and projects located in this zone can promote
Carson Street's overall transformation into an active, walkable
mixed-use corridor.
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GOAL LU -12 "Create a visually attractive appearance throughout
Carson."
CQNSISTENT The Specific Plan is proposed as part of the City's
ongoing effort to develop attractive "gateways" to the city along
"highly visible freeway corridors which impact the public's percep-
tion of the community" by providing "appropriate screening, land-
scaping and buffering' as required by LU -12.5.
GOAL LU -14 "Enhance freeway corridors and major arterials
which act as gateways into the City of Carson."
CONSISTENTThe Specific Plan will require the design of new build-
ings visible from the freeway to include adequate landscaping on
all parts of the site visible from the freeway and the concealment
of mechanical equipment on the roof per implementation mea-
sure LU -IM -14.4.
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The Carson Zoning Code and Map is also amended by ordinance
concurrent with adoption of the Specific Plan to ensure complete
consistency. A "Birch" zone replaced the Site's existing "Residen-
tial Multi Family/Up to 18 units per acre with Design Overlay"
(RM -18-D) zoning. Where Carson zoning regulations and/or de-
velopment standards are inconsistent with this Specific Plan, the
Specific Plan standards and regulations shall supersede, Howev-
er, any issue not specifically addressed in the Specific Plan shall
be subject to the general Planning and Zoning Code regulations.
A project that requires no deviations from the regulations and/ or
development standards contained herein shall be exempt from
Site Plan and Design Review.
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A. Site _P_lan_Review_Required
Any future proposed development that is not in substantial con-
formance with the standards and guidelines contained herein
shall be subject to additional Site Plan and Design Review in ac-
cordance with CMC Section 9172.23.
B. Exceptions to this Sperifir, Plan
The procedures for the granting of exceptions to the require-
ments of this Specific Plan are set forth below. In approving an
exception to this Specific Plan pursuant to this Section, the Com-
mission granting an approval, and any City body exercising ap-
pellate review of an approval, may simultaneously approve any
conditional use under their jurisdiction.
1. Initiation.
Consideration shall be initiated upon the filing of an applica-
tion by the owner of the subject property or his authorized
representative, in accordance with CMC 9173.1.
2. Notification of Applicant.
The City shall notify the applicant in writing within thirty days
of the filing of the application that either the application is
complete and has been accepted for processing, or that the
application is incomplete and that additional information,
specified in the letter, must be provided.
3. Hearing and Time Limit,
The Commission shall hold a public hearing within six (6)
months of the date of acceptance of the application.
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4. Comission Hearing NQtice,
Notice of hearing shall be given by posting and by notice
through the United States mails to the applicant, to the own-
ers of the property within five hundred (500) feet, and to any
person who has filed a written request therefor, all as pro-
vided in CMC 9173.22 (California Government Code Section
65905), and in such other manner as prescribed by the laws
of the State of California and as the Commission may deem
necessary or desirable. The City Clerk may give such addi-
tional notice, and in such manner as may be deemed neces-
sary or desirable by the City Clerk or the Council.
5, ComissionFindin�sand Decision.
a. After the hearing, the Commission shall, by resolution,
render its decision to approve or disapprove an Exception.
In making its decision, the Commission shall adopt written
findings with respect to this requirement as follows:
i. that while site characteristics or existing Improve-
ments make strict adherence to the zoning regulations
impractical or infeasible, the project nonetheless con-
forms with the intent of those regulations;
that in light of the project as a whole, including any mit-
igation measures imposed, the project's location, size,
height, operations and other significant features will be
compatible with and will not adversely affect or further
degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neigh-
borhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety; and
iii.that the project is in substantial conformance with the
purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan, any
applicable community plan and any applicable specific
plan.
An Exception shall not be granted for a parcel of property
which authorizes a use or activity which is not otherwise ex-
pressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the par-
cel of property. (California Government Code Section 65906.)
b. Notice of the Commission decision shall be given as pro-
vided in CMC 9173.32.
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6. Conditions.
or Any Variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as
will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not
constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the
limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone
in which such property is situated (California Government
Code Section 65905), and shall be subjectto such conditions
as will assure that any potential adverse effects will be miti-
gated where feasible.
Z Effective Date and Appeal.
a. The decision of the Commission shall become effective
and final fifteen (15) days after the date of its action unless
an appeal is filed in accordance with CMC 9173.4.
b. An appeal shall be considered by the Council as provided
in CMC 9173.4.
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For any building within the Birch Specific Plan, the Any use not
specifically addressed herein shall be subject to the general Plan-
ning and Zoning Code regulations for approval:
B. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY_
The maximum residential density is sixty-five (55) dwelling units
per acre. Any fractional amount equal or greater than one-half
(112) shall permit an additional dwelling unit.
C. FLOOR AREA _RAT1Q
Floor Area Ratio ("FAR"} is defined as the ratio of floor area to total
(gross) lot area (inclusive of any required dedications, or public or
private easement areas). The FAR limitation in this Specific Plan
shall be used to limit the above -grade gross floor area of all per-
mitted structures to 2 to 1. The maximum above -grade gross floor
area shall be determined by multiplying the FAR by the total area
of the Specific Plan area (i.e., 33,703 sq ft).
D. BUILDING HEIGHT
No structure within the Specific Plan area may exceed fifty five
(55) feet in height as measured according to Section 9191.058 of
the Carson Municipal Code. There shall be no limit to the number
of stories within the 55 foot height limit_
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E. PARKING
Parking shall be completely screened from public view except at
the driveway access points into the garages. There shall be two
parking entries onto the site, both on S. Figueroa Street. There
shall be no internal vehicular streets in the site plan other than
the minimal access into the parking areas.
Parking shall be generally provided in accordance with Sections
9305 C of the Carson Municipal Code, particularly as it describes
parking standards for residential condominiums. However, the
required number of guest parking spaces will be one space for
every four residential units. This modified standard is consistent
with the requirement for parking for Condominium units in a
Mixed -Use district due to the proximity of the Site to the Mixed
Use -Carson Street district.
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In addition, a maximum of 40% compact stalls shall be allowed
for residential parking. Tandem parking for residential uses will
be allowed for individual units with two or more required stalls.
Bicycle parking shall be provided for at least five (5) percent of
the total number of stalls in all parking areas (74 total residential
stalls) in conformance with the Section 9138.17 - Mixed -Use -Car-
son Street (MU -CS) of the Carson Municipal Code. Bicycle racks
and storage will be located in areas convenient to residents.
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F. STREETSCAPE DESIGN AND PUBLIC -SPACES
The design intent for the Birch Specific Plan project follows the
concept of contextual design with emphasis on creating a sense
of place and an enhanced pedestrian experience. Trees shall en-
hance the pedestrian scale, drought -tolerant planting materials
will enhance sustainability, and over 5 feet of building setback
with landscape buffers shall be provided along the public right of
way.
There shall be a minimum twenty (20) foot setback at the ground
floor along S. Figueroa St, as measured from the property line to
the building facade. Building features and projections permitted
within the setback area include: stoops, porches, planters, street
furniture, canopies and awnings. (See Exhibits 1-3)
Due to the Site's unique placement between S Figueroa St and the
110 Freeway, the Specifc Plan is designed to address the Project's
appearance from both the street and the 110 Freeway.
There will be a minimum two (2) foot planter along the entire edge
of the property at the ground level. This planter shall be planted
to mature trees in order to provide a visual buffer between the
building and the view of the freeway.
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G. USUABLE OPEN SPACE
Internally, the project shall create a system of different types of
open spaces where residents and visitors can interact through dif-
ferent types of activities. Examples of residential amenities may
include outdoor fire pits with seating, multi- functional lawns
which can accommodate community movie nights and picnics,
and multiple locations of barbecue grills and tables.
A project within the Specific Pian area shall provide usuabie open
space in accordance with CMC Section 9126.28 for condominium
dwelling units, which requires that there shall be usuable open
space of at least thirty (30) percent of the net project area for proj-
ects of one (1) acre or less, and at least forty (40) percent of the
net project for projects greater than one (1) acre.
For purposes of this subsection, usable open space shall mean
an area which is designed and intended to be used for active or
passive recreation. Usable open space may consist of private and/
or common areas.
COMMON PUBLIC OPEN SPACES: Common open space shall
include: an approximately 1,800 square foot publicly accessible
landscaped area with outdoor seating along Figueroa boulevard.
(See Exhibits A-13 on the following pages)
COMMON SEMI-PUBLIC QPEN ,4PAC S; an approximately 6,000
square foot roof deck with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ, with mul-
tiple fire pits and seating areas along with a large turf lawn and
shaded cabanas. (See Exhibits A-13 on the following pages)
PRIVATE OPEN SPACES: part of usable open space can be private
balconies, terraces and stoops for Individual units only accessible
by the unit's tenant. (See Exhibits A -B on the following pages) Proj-
ects in the Birch Specific Plan shall provide private open space in
accordance with CMC 9128.15.
An exception shall be made for residential units that face the 110
freeway to the west. These units shall not have private open space
due to their proximity to the freeway.
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of material, articulation to building facades and projections, in-
cluding but not limited to balconies and canopies, is to create an
interesting street facing elevation along Figueroa Street as well as
along the 110 Freeway corridor. The massing of the buildings will
aliow for integration of the Birch project into the overall Carson
Master Plan while retaining its organized and efficient geometry.
The second layer allows for modem and clean material applica-
tions and aesthetic composition appropriate to human scale to
create a community environment.
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VII. Signage
Unless specifically addressed below, signage within the Specific
Plan area shall be governed by Section 9138.171= of the CMC.
a. Capital letters shall not exceed a height of forty-eight (48)
inches. Lower case letters shall not exceed a height of for-
ty-eight (48) inches. When using a logo, logo size should not
exceed fifty-four (54) inches. Two (2) rows of letters shall not
exceed sixty-four (64) inches. (See Exhibit A).
b. The sign area of a wall mounted sign shall not exceed one
and one-half (1.5) square foot per each foot of street front-
age. Sign placement shall not exceed a maximum of one (1)
per every one hundred fifty (150) linear feet of street front-
age.
rontage. Signs shall be located at least seven and one-half (7-112)
feetfrom interior lot lines. (See Exhibit A).
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For any building within the Birch Specific Plan, the Any use not
specifically addressed herein shall be subject to the general Plan-
ning and Zoning Code regulations for approval:
B. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
The maximum residential density is sixty-five (65) dwelling units
per acre. Any fractional amount equal or greater than one-half
(112) shall permit an additional dwelling unit.
C. FLOOR AREA (RATIO
Floor Area Ratio ("FAR' -1 is defined as the ratio of floor area to total
(gross) lot area (inclusive of any required dedications, or public or
private easement areas)_ The FAR limitation in this Specific Pian
shall be used to limit the above -grade gross floor area of all per-
mitted structures to 2 to 1 _ The maximum above -grade gross floor
area shall be determined by multiplying the FAR by the total area
of the Specific Plan area (i.e., 33,617 sq ft)_
D. BUILDING HEIGHT
No structure within the Specific Plan area may exceed fifty five
(55) feet in height as measured according to Section 9191.058 of
the Carson Municipal Code. There shall be no limit to the number
of stories within the 55 -foot height limit.
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Building Materials
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For the purpose of this section, certain words and terms are de-
fined as follows:
Carpool. A vehicle carrying two to five persons to and from work
on a regular schedule.
QpXglonrment. The construction of new non-residential floor area,
and residential floor area when provided in a mixed-use project.
Gross Floor Area. That area in square feet confined within the
outside surface of the exterior walls of a building, as calculated by
adding the total square footage of each of the floors in the build-
ing, except for that square footage devoted to vehicle parking and
necessary interior driveways and ramps,
Preferential Parking. Parking spaces, designated or assigned
through use of a sign or painted space markings for Carpools or
Vanpools that are provided in a location more convenient to the
entrance for the place of employment than parking spaces pro-
vided for single -occupant vehicles.
Transportation Demand Management (TDM]. The alteration of
travel behavior through programs of incentives, services, and pol-
icies, including encouraging the use of alternatives to single -occu-
pant vehicles such as public transit, cycling, walking, carpooling/
vanpooling and changes in work schedule that move trips out of
the peak period or eliminate them altogether (as in the case in
telecommuting or compressed work weeks).
Trip Reduction. Reduction in the number of work-related trips
made by single -occupant vehicles.
Vanuool. A vehicle carrying six or more persons to and from work
on a regular schedule, and on a prepaid basis.
Vehicle. Any motorized form of transportation, including but not
limited to automobiles, vans, buses and motorcycles.
ORDINANCE NO, 19-1925 (Exhibit "B") C
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This subdivision applies to the construction of new residential
gross floor area. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
owner/applicant shall agree to provide and maintain in a state of
good repair the following applicable transportation demand man-
agement and trip reduction measures.
1. Residential parking shall be completely screened from public
view except at the driveway access points into the garages.
2. Bicycle parking shall be provided for at least five (5) percent of
the total number of stalls in all parking areas.in conformance with
the Carson Municipal Code Section 9138.17 Mixed -Use - Carson
Street (MU -CS).
3. Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and
safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to
each building in the development;
4. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project
impact, bus stop improvements shall be provided. The City will
consult with the local bus service providers in determining appro-
priate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning
building entrances, entrances shall be designed to provide safe
and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops;
5_ Safe and convenient access from the external circulation sys-
tem to bicycle parking facilities on-site.
191925 (Exhibit "B")
The City shall be responsible for monitoring the ownerlapplicant's
continual implementation and maintenance of the project trip re-
duction features required by this Specific Plan.
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The Birch Specific Pian project shall be based on principles of
smart growth and environmental sustainability, as evidenced by
its mixed-use nature, the site's proximity to the Carson Street cor-
ridors, being roughly equidistant between downtown Los Ange-
les and South Bay employment hubs, the accessibility of public
transit, and the availability of existing infrastructure to service the
proposed uses.
The Birch Specific Plan Project shall incorporate an environmen-
tally sustainable design usinggreen building technologies utilizing
more resource -efficient modes of construction adhering to the
principles of energy efficiency, water conservation, environmen-
tally preferable building materials, and overall waste reduction.
Sustainability features of the Project shall include the following:
1. Water Conservation
Water conservation features shall include a range of techniques
that shall enhance site sustainability. Drought -tolerant plants and
indigenous species shall be utilized as part of the proposed land-
scaping program.
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High -efficiency toilets (maximum 1.28 gallons per flush), includ-
ing dual flush water closets.
• Residential bathroom faucets with a maximum flow rate of 1.0
gallons per minute. and kitchen faucets with a maximum flow
rate of 1.5 gallons per minute. No more than one showerhead
per shower stall, with a flow rate no greater than 1.75 gallons per
minute.
- High -efficiency clothes washers either within individual units
(with water factor of 5.0 or less) and/or in common laundry rooms
(commercial washers with water factor of 7.5 or less).
- Individual metering and billing for water use of all residential
uses
- Installation of high -efficiency Energy Star -rated dishwashers in
all residential units.
• Weather -based irrigation controller with rain shutoff, matched
precipitation (flow) rates for sprinkler heads, and rotating sprin-
kler nozzles or comparable technology such as drip/microspray/
subsurface irrigation and moisture sensors where appropriate.
- Use of proper hydro -zoning, turf minimization, zoned irrigation
and use of native/drought-tolerant plant materials.
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1925 (Exhibit "B")
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- Energy Star -labeled products and appliances shall be installed
where appropriate.
- Meeting of Title 24, Part 6, California Energy Code baseline stan-
dard requirements for energy efficiency, based on the 2013 Ener-
gy Efficiency Standards requirements. Examples of design meth-
ods and technologies that shall be implemented may include, but
not be limited to, high performance glazing on windows, appro-
priately -oriented shading devices, high efficiency boilers (if single
metered), instantaneous water heaters (if individual meters), and
enhanced insulation to minimize solar and thermal gain.
• Application of energy-saving technologies and components to
reduce the project's electrical usage -profile. Examples of these
components include compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), ener-
gy saving lighting schemes such as occupancy -sensing controls
(where applicable), use of light emitting diode (LED) lighting or
other energy-efficient lighting technologies where appropriate,
and energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment.
- Incorporation of passive energy efficiency strategies, such as
roof overhangs, porches, and inner courtyards.
- During operations in order to achieve maximum efficiency, while
maintaining safety for residents and visitors, exterior lighting el-
ements will be controlled by light sensors and/or timeclocks to
avoid overlighting as appropriate.
Commissioning of building energy systems to verify that the
Project's building energy systems are installed, calibrated, and
performing to the Owner's Project requirements.
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- Provision of on-site bicycle storage for visitors and employees.
• Accessibility to multiple public transportation lines adjacent to
the Project Site.
• Participation in fundamental refrigerant management to pre-
clude the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in HVAC systems.
- Use of adhesives, sealants, paints, finishes, carpet, and other
materials that emit low quantities of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) and/or other air quality pollutants.
• Provide on-site recycling containers to promote the recycling of
paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable materials and adequate
storage areas for such containers.
• All building outdoor mounted mechanical and electrical equip-
ment for the Project shall be designed to meet the noise require-
ments of CMC, Chapter 5. In addition, all outdoor loading dock
and trash/recycling areas shall be fully or partially enclosed such
that the line -of -sight between these noise sources (loading dock
service area) and any adjacent noise sensitive land use shall be
obstructed.
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• Recycling and reuse of building and construction materials to
the maximum extent feasible, including the on-site recycling and
reuse of concrete removed during demolition and salvaging of ex-
isting appliances and fixtures.
- Waste diversion accounting shall be utilized.
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EXHIBIT "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 100-17
ZONE CHANGE NO. 178-17
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Developer shall enter into an Agreement for Development Impact Fees and
Community Facilities District participation with the City and shall comply with all its
requirements. In accordance with this agreement, Developer shall be responsible for
payment of one-time impact fees of $10,000/dwelling unit_ The Project contemplates a 32 -
unit residential condominium project. Based on the number of proposed dwelling units of
the Project, Developer will be responsible for development impact fees in the amount of
$320,000 (DIF Amount), provided that if the Project increases or decreases in size, the DIF
Amount will be adjusted accordingly at the same rate. No building permits shall be issued
prior to the full payment of the DIF Amount.
Z. City adopted CFD 2018-01 to finance the ongoing costs of the following: law enforcement,
street and sidewalk maintenance, landscape maintenance, street sweeping and sidewalk
cleaning, and other eligible impacts of the Project within the CFD (the CFD Services)_
Developer has agreed to and shall participate in the CFD No 2018-01 for these purpose so
as to offset the ongoing impacts of the Project (the CFD Benefits), in accordance with the
CFD Cost Allocation attached as Exhibit "A" to the Agreement For Development Impact
Fees And Community Facilities District Participation, subject to each of the following:
3. Development project approval shall become null and void two years following the effective
date of application approval unless a building permit is issued and construction is
commenced and diligently pursued toward completion or a time extension has been
approved by the Planning Commission. This Permit does not supersede an individual time
limits specified herein for performance of specific conditions or improvements.
4. The approved Resolution, including the Conditions of Approval contained herein, and signed
Affidavit of Acceptance, shall be copied in their entirety and placed directly onto a separate
plan sheet behind the cover sheet of the development plans prior to Building and Safety
plan check submittal. Said copies shall be included in all development plan submittals,
including any revisions and the final working drawings.
5. The applicant shall submit two complete sets of plans that conform to all the Conditions of
Approval to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a
building permit_
E. The applicant shall comply with all city, county, state and federal regulations applicable to
this project.
T, The applicant shall make any necessary site plan and design revisions to the site plan and
elevations approved by the Planning Commission in order to comply with all the conditions
of approval and applicable Zoning Ordinance provisions. Substantial revisions will require
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1925 (Exhibit "C")
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review and approval by the Planning Commission. Any revisions shall be approved by the
Planning Division prior to Building and Safety plan check submittal.
8. The applicant and property owner shall sign an Affidavit of Acceptance form and submit the
document to the Planning Division within 30 days of receipt of the Planning Commission
Resolution.
9. Precedence of Conditions. If any of the Conditions of Approval alter a commitment made by
the applicant in another document, the conditions enumerated herein shall take precedence
unless superseded by a Development Agreement, which shall govern over any conflicting
provisions of any other approval.
10. City Approvals. All approvals by City, unless otherwise specified, shall be by the department
head of the department requiring the condition. All agreements, covenants, easements,
deposits and other documents required herein where City is a party shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney. The Developer shall pay the cost for review and approval of
such agreements and deposit necessary funds pursuant to a deposit agreement.
11. Covenant, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be established for the project. The applicant or successor
in interest shall pay for the cost of review and approval of the CC&Rs by the City
Attorney. The CC&Rs shall provide for proper maintenance of the property and
include other necessary conditions to carry out the terms herein, and shall be
enforceable by the City, and recorded prior to development of any parcels.
12. Deposit Account. A trust deposit account shall be established for all deposits and fees
required in all applicable conditions of approval of the project. The trust deposit shall be
maintained with no deficits. The trust deposit shall be governed by a deposit agreement.
The trust deposit account shall be maintained separate from other City funds and shall be
non-interest bearing. City my make demands for additional deposits to cover all expenses
over a period of 60 days and funds shall be deposited within 10 days of the request
therefore, or work may cease on the Project.
13. Indemnification. The applicant, the owner, tenant(s), and their subsequent successors
(Parties) agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Carson, its agents,
officers, or employees from any claims, damages, action, or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, or in any way related to
any damage or harm to people or property, real and personal, that may result from Property
Owner(s), operations or any claims against the City for or as a result of the granting of the
continuance. The City will promptly notify the Parties of any such claim, action, or
proceeding against the City and Parties will pay the City's associated legal costs and will
advance funds assessed by the City to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney.
The City will cooperate fully in the defense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains
the right to settle or abandon the matter without the Parties' consent but should it do so, the
City shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or abandon a
matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein. Parties shall provide a deposit in the amount of 100% of the
City's estimate, in its sole and absolute discretion, of the cost of litigation, including the cost
of any award of attorney's fees, and shall make additional deposits as requested by the City
to keep the deposit at such level. The City may ask for further security in the form of a deed
of trust to land of equivalent value. If Parties fails to provide or maintain the deposit, the City
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may abandon the action and Parties shall pay all costs resulting therefrom and the City shall
have no liability to Parties.
14. After project's entitlement approval, the applicant shall pay all applicable departmental fees.
Fees shall be paid at the rate established by resolution of the City Council.
15. The applicant shall pay the Park and Recreation Fee pursuant to CMC Section 9207.19
Quimby fee prior to recordation of final map, or prior to issuance of building permit,
whichever comes first.
16. This action shall become final and effective fifteen days after the adoption of this Resolution
and subject to approval of General Plan Amendment No. 100-17, Zone Change No. 178-17,
Specific Plan No. 15-17 by the City Council unless within such time an appeal is filed with
the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of the Carson Municipal Code.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
17. Applicant shall make commercially best efforts to provide operable windows on west
fagade/elevation to be used for egress only. Windows to be hardwired to trigger fire
alarm when opened.
18. Prior to issuance of final certificate of occupancy, install building filtration systems
with Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or better in all dwelling units.
a) The project's CCBRs shall include a clause that requires residents to
operate and maintain their HVAC systems, including MERV filters, to
manufacturer's specifications. Future residents will be made aware of this
requirement prior to purchasing their condominium during the
escrow/disclosures process. Thus, the requirements to maintain the MERV
filter system, as well as costs associated with such maintenance
requirements, will be disclosed early on and should not be surprising to
residents.
b) The disclosure shall include the following:
1) Disclose the potential health impacts to prospective residents from
living in a close proximity of 1-110 and the reduced effectiveness of
air filtration system when windows are open and/or when residents
are outdoor (e.g., in the common usable open space areas);
2) Identify the responsible implementing and enforcement agency such
as the Home Owners Association (HOA) to ensure that enhanced
filtration units are inspected regularly;
3) Provide information to residents on where the MERV filers can be
purchased;
4) Disclose the potential increase in energy costs for running the HVAC
system to prospective residents;
5) Provide recommended schedules (e.g., once a year or every 6
months) for replacing the enhanced filtration units to prospective
residents;
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6) Identify the responsible entity such as residents themselves,
Homeowner's Association, or property management for ensuring
enhanced filtration units are replaced on time, if appropriate and
feasible (if residents should be responsible for the periodic and
regular purchase and replacement of the enhanced filtration units,
the Lead Agency should include this information in the disclosure
form);
7) Identify, provide, and disclose any ongoing cost sharing strategies, if
any, for the purchase and replacement of the enhanced filtration
units;
19. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall provide community
benefits as determined and approved by the Planning Division including a $63,000
contribution to the City, and proposed amenities such as bike rack, bench, public
open space, and art.
20. Within 48 hours from the City Council action, the applicant shall make any necessary
revisions to the Specific Plan as required by the Conditions of approval and
Government Code Section 65461 and submit to Planning Division for review and
approval. No permits shall be issued until the Specific Plan is finalized as required by
this Condition of Approval. The following changes shall be made to the Specific Plan
for these purposes:
a) The residential density allowed shall be limited to 45 units per acre.
AESTHETICS
21. Texture treatment shall be incorporated into building facades, subject to the Planning
Division approval.
22. There shall be no deviation of architectural design or details from the approved set of plans.
Any alteration shall be first approved by the Planning Division.
23. Down spouts shall be interior to the structure or architecturally integrated into the structure
to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
24. Any roof -mounted equipment shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Planning Division.
25. Prior to Issuance of Building Permit, the specification of all colors and materials must be
submitted and approved by the Planning Division.
CONDOMINIUMS
26.
27.
The condominium project shall conform to all the development standards as outlined in
Section 9128.15 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise provided for in this approval.
The multi -family project shall conform to all the development standards as outlined in
Section 9305 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise provided for in this approval.
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28. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be provided for as outlined
in Section 9128.17 of the Zoning Ordinance and submitted to the Planning Division for
review and approval. The CC&Rs shall contain statements that the project will be in
compliance with city, county and state regulations. The CC&Rs shall ensure proper
maintenance of the common areas by a professional management agency. All Conditions
of Approval shall be included within the CC&Rs. No changes to the approved CC&Rs shall
be made without the City's consent. The CC&Rs shall be recorded concurrently with the
map (condominiums).
29. All ground -mounted equipment including air conditioners and transformers shall be
screened from public view.
30. All Conditions of Approval shall be contained within the CC&Rs.
31. The CC&Rs shall include language that prohibits the Homeowners Association (HOA) from
ceasing professional property management without obtaining City of Carson City Council
approval.
Prior to occupancy of any unit
32. The applicant shall provide a final City Attorney approved copy of the CC&Rs to the
Planning Division.
ENVIRONMENTAL
33. Prior to issuance of grading permit and building permit, a revised mitigation
monitoring program matrix/spreadsheet shall be submitted to the City, as applicable,
for review and compliance with the mitigation measures for Birch Specific Plan
Mitigated Negative Declaration dated June 2018.
34. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, the project shall demonstrate compliance with all
applicable mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for Birch Specific Plan dated June 2018. A final mitigation monitoring
matrix/spreadsheet shall be submitted to the City.
LANDSCAPE/IRRIGATION
35. Comply with the provisions of the Los Angeles County Green Building Code Section "Water
Efficient Landscaping."
36. Landscaping shall be provided with a permanently installed, automatic irrigation system and
operated by an electrically -timed controller station set for early morning or late evening
irrigation.
I 37. Installation of 6" x 6" concrete curbs are required around all landscaped planter areas,
except for areas determined by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit or other applicable condition of approval that requires certain landscaped areas to
remain clear of concrete curbs for more efficient storm water runoff flow and percolation.
Revised landscaping and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
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Division should subsequent modifications be required by other concerned agencies
regarding the removal of concrete curbs.
38. Installation, maintenance, and repair of all landscaping shall be the responsibility of the
property owner.
39. The proposed irrigation system shall include best water conservation practices.
40, Incorporate additional landscaping to screen and block specific project areas that could be
subject to graffiti as determined by the Planning Division.
41. Provide greenscreens on the west and north elevations, subject to the Planning Division
approval.
LIGHTING
42. All exterior lighting shall be provided in compliance with the standards pursuant to Section
9127.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
43. Such lights are to be directed on-site in such a manner as to not create a nuisance or
hazard to adjacent street and properties, subject to the approval of the Planning Division.
PARKING
44. All parking areas and driveways shall remain clear. No encroachment into parking areas
and/or driveways shall be permitted.
SIGNS
45. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy for the first retail tenant, a Sign Program amendment for
the Specific Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division. Sign Program
shall provide the minimum and maximum letter sizes, sign area allowances, and locations
for each sign type.
TRASH
46. Trash collection shall comply with the requirements of the City's trash collection company.
47. Recycling areas shall be provided in accordance with Sections 9164.4 and 9164.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance. The number and size of recycling facilities are subject to the Planning
Division.
UTILITIES
48. All utilities and aboveground equipment shall be constructed and located pursuant to
Section 9126.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise provided for in these conditions.
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49. Public utility easements shall be provided in the locations as required by all utility companies
with easements free and clear of obstructions, and electrical utilities shall be installed
underground.
50. The applicant shall remove at his/her own expense any obstructions within the utility
easements that would interfere with the use for which the easements are intended.
51. Any aboveground utility cabinet or equipment cabinet shall be screened from the public
right-of-way by a decorative block wall or landscaping, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division.
CITY OF CARSON, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION
General Conditions
52. The Developer shall submit a copy of approved Grading plans on bond paper to the City of
Carson — Engineering Division, prior to issuance of grading permits.
53. The Developer shall submit an electronic copy of approved plans (such as, Sewer, Street,
and/or Storm Drain Improvements, whichever applies), to the City of Carson — Engineering
Division, prior to issuance of permit by Engineering Division.
54. Any existing off-site improvements damaged during the construction shall be removed and
reconstructed per City of Carson PW Standard Drawings and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
55. Proof of Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the city prior
to issuance of permit by Engineering Division.
56. Construction bond for all work to be done within the public right of way shall be submitted
and approved by Engineering Division prior to approval of the Final Map.
57. The Developer shall install separate sewer laterals to individually serve each building in the
development. Installation and dedication of main line sewers may be necessary to meet this
requirement.
58. Drainage/Grading plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, to the satisfaction by the
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works.
59. The Developer shall send a print of the development map to the County Sanitation District,
to request for annexation. The request for annexation must be approved prior to Final Map
approval.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
60. Final Map shall be recorded.
61. The Developer shall submit improvement plans to the Engineering Division showing all the
required improvements in the public right of way for review and approval of the City
Engineer. A copy of approved conditions of approval shall be attached to the plans when
submitted.
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a. Street Improvements (if any) along Figueroa Street
62. Off-site improvements (e.g., driveways, sidewalk, parkway drains, trees, curb/gutter, etc.)
shown on the grading plans must provide a concurrent submittal to City of Carson
Engineering Division. Off-site improvements may be shown on a separate set of street
improvement plans. Prior to issuance of Grading permit, developer shall obtain clearance
from City of Carson Engineering Division.
63. All existing overhead utility lines 12 kilovolts and less along Figueroa Street shall be
underground to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Alternatively, in the City Engineer's
discretion, the City may accept an in -lieu fee in an amount determined by the City Engineer
to be sufficient to cover the costs of such undergrounding provided the applicant deposits
the full amount of the deposit of the in -lieu fee before issuance of Building Permits.
Undergrounding estimate shall be prepared by Southern California Edison and shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for his determination.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
64. The Developer shall comply with all requirements from L.A. County Sewer Maintenance
Division for maintenance of new and/or existing sewer main, relating to this development,
prior to release of all improvement bonds.
65. The Developer shall construct and guarantee the construction of all required drainage
infrastructures in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of the hydrology
study, subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
66. Repair any broken or raised/sagged sidewalk, curb and gutter within the public right of way
along Figueroa Street abutting this proposed development per City of Carson PW Standard
Drawings and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
67. Fill in any missing sidewalk within the public right of way along Figueroa Street abutting this
proposed development
68. Remove and replace any broken/damaged driveway approach within the public right of way
along Figueroa Street abutting this proposed development per City of Carson PW Standard
Drawings and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
69. The Developer shall modify existing driveways within the public right of way along Figueroa
Street abutting this proposed development per City of Carson PW Standard Drawings to
comply with the ADA requirements and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
70. Install irrigation system for the purpose of maintaining the parkway trees to be planted within
the public right of way along Figueroa Street abutting this proposed development.
71. Comply with any additional requirements, if any, as means of mitigating any traffic impacts
as identified in the traffic study approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
72. Install striping and pavement legend per City of Carson PW Standard Drawings.
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73. Paint Curbs Red along Figueroa Street within or abutting this proposed development. Plans
showing the proposed red curbs shall be submitted to the Traffic Engineer for review and
approval.
74. If needed, easements shall be granted to the City, appropriate agency, or entity for the
purpose of ingress, egress, construction, and maintenance of all infrastructures constructed
and handicap access for this development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and or
appropriate agency or entity.
75. Streets abutting the development, shall be slurry sealed from curb -to -curb or from median -
to -curb or as approved by the City Engineer. Slurry Seal materials shall be rubberized
emulsion aggregate slurry (REAS). Developer may pay a fee in -lieu of application of Slurry
Seal. ($0.45 per square foot $1,350.00 minimum fee for first location up to 3,000 square
feet).
76. All infrastructures necessary to serve the proposed development (water, sewer, storm drain,
and street improvements) shall be in operation prior to the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy.
CITY OF CARSON, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION —
STORMWATERINPDES UNIT
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
77. Per City of Carson ordinance 5809 developer shall comply with all applicable Low Impact
Development (LID) requirements and shall include Best Management Practices necessary
to control storm water pollution from construction activities and facility operations to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
78. If applicable, developer shall provide a copy of an approved SWPPP stamped by Los
Angeles County Building and Safety Division along with WDID number.
79. If applicable, developer shall provide contact information of the Qualified Storm Water
Developer (QSD) and/or Qualified SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)
Developer (QSP) of the site.
80. Developer shall submit digital copies of LIDINPDES/Grading Plans concurrently to City of
Carson, Engineering Services Department and Los Angeles County Building & Safety
Division.
81. Developer shall complete, sign and return the Stormwater Planning Program LID Plan
Checklist form and return to City of Carson Engineering Services Division.
82. Developer shall complete and return the SMP Reporting Template spreadsheet.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
83. For any structural and/or treatment control device installed. Developer shall record a
maintenance covenant pursuant to Section 106.4.3 of the County of Los Angeles Building
Code and title 12, Chapter 12.80 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to the control of
pollutants carried by storm water runoff. In addition, an exhibit shall be attached to identify
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the location and maintenance information for any structural and/or treatment control device
installed.
84. Covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to recordation with the
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
85. RECORDATION is the responsibility of the Developer. Provide a copy of the recorded
covenant agreement to City Engineer
86. Inspection will be conducted once a year after all Post Construction Best Management
Practices (BMP) are constructed.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
87. The owner/applicant shall comply with LA County Department of Public Works letter dated
October 24, 2018, regarding recommended conditions for final map approval for proposed
Tentative Tract Map No. 76070.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS — STREET LIGHTING SECTION
Conditions of Annexation
88. Provide business/property owners name, mailing address, site address, Assessor Parcel
Number, and Parcel Boundaries in either Microstation or Auto CADD format of territory to be
developed to Street Lighting Section.
89. Submit map of the proposed project including any roadways conditioned for streetlights to
Street Lighting Section. Contact Street Lighting Section for map requirements and/or
questions at (626) 3004726.
The annexation and assessment balloting process takes approximately 12 months or more
to complete once the above information is received and approved Therefore, untimely
compliance with the above may result in delaying the approval of the street lighting plans.
Conditions of Acceptance for Street Light Transfer of Billing
90. The area must be annexed into the lighting district and all streetlights in the project, or the
approved phase of the project, must be constructed according to Public Works approved
plans. The contractor shall submit one complete set of "as -built" plans. The lighting district
can assume the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the streetlights by July
1st of any given year, provided the above conditions are met, all streetlights in the project, or
approved project phase, have been constructed per Public Works approved plan and
i energized and the owner/developer has requested a transfer of billing at least by January
1st of the previous year. The transfer of billing could be delayed one or more years if the
above conditions are not met. The lighting district cannot pay for the operation and
I maintenance of streetlights located within gated communities.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
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91. Fire Department apparatus access shall be extended to within 150 feet of all portions of the
exterior walls of any future buildings or structures.
92. Provide a minimum unobstructed width of 28 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for
approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical
clearance "clear to sky" Fire Department vehicular access to within 150 feet of all portions of
the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the building when the height of the building above the lowest level of the Fire
Department vehicular access road is more than 30 feet high, or the building is more than
three stories. The access roadway shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of
30 feet from the building, and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be
approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.1.1 and 503.2.2 Cross hatch the Fire
Department vehicular access on the site plan and clearly depict the required width.
93. All proposed driveways within the development shall provide approved street names and
signs. All future buildings shall provide approved address numbers. Compliance required
prior to occupancy to the satisfaction of the City of Carson Department of Public Works and
the County of Los Angeles Fire Code.
94. All on-site Fire Department vehicular access roads shall be labeled as "Private Driveway
and Fire Lane" on the site plan along with the widths clearly depicted on the plan. Labeling
is necessary to assure the access availability for Fire Department use. The designation
allows for appropriate signage prohibiting parking.
95. Fire Department vehicular access roads shall be installed and maintained in a serviceable
manner prior to and during the time of construction. Fire Code 501.4
96. All fire lanes shall be clear of all encroachments, and shall be maintained in accordance with
the Title 32, County of Los Angeles Fire Code.
97. The Fire Apparatus Access Roads and designated fire lanes shall be measured from flow
line to flow line.
98. The dimensions of the approved Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be maintained as
originally approved by the fire code official. Fire Code 503.2.2.1
99. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
an approved Fire Department turnaround. Fire Code 503.2.5.
100. Provide approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words "NO
PARKING - FIRE LANE". Signs shall have a minimum dimension of 12 inches wide by 18
inches high and have red letters on a white reflective background. Signs shall be provided
for fire apparatus access roads, to clearly indicate the entrance to such road, or prohibit the
obstruction thereof and at intervals, as required by the Fire Inspector. Fire Code 503.3
101. A minimum 5 foot wide approved firefighter access walkway leading from the fire department
access road to all required openings in the building's exterior walls shall be provided for
firefighting and rescue purposes. Fire Code 504.1
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102. Approved building address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification
shall be provided and maintained so as to be plainly visible and legible from the street
fronting the property. The numbers shall contrast with their background, be Arabic numerals
or alphabet letters, and be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5
inch. Fire Code 505.1
103. Multiple residential buildings having entrances to individual units not visible from the street
or road shall have unit numbers displayed in groups for all units within each structure. Such
numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or mounted on a post independent of
the structure and shall be positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road as required
by Fire Code 505.3 and in accordance with Fire Code 505.1.
104. The Final Map shall be submitted to the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire
Prevention Land Development Unit for review and approval prior recordation.
Water System Requirements
105. All hydrants shall measure 6"x 4"x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming to current AWWA
standard C503 or approved equal.
106. The required fire flow for fire hydrants at this location is 3000 gpm, at 20 psi residual
pressure, for a duration of 3 hours over and above maximum daily domestic demand. Fire
Code 507.3 and Appendix B105.1
107. All fire hydrants shall measure 6" x 4" x 2-112", brass or bronze, conforming to American
Water Works Association Standard C503, or approved equal, and shall be installed in
accordance with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 8.
108. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to
all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested, and accepted
prior to construction.
109. Parking shall be restricted 30 feet adjacent to any required public fire hydrant, 15 feet on
each side measured from the center of the fire hydrant. Adequate signage and/or stripping
shall be required prior to occupancy.
110. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to beginning
construction. Fire Code 501.4
BUSINESS LICENSE DEPARTMENT — CITY OF CARSON
111. All parties involved in the subject project including to but not limited to contractors and
subcontractors are required to obtain a city business license per Section 6310 of the Carson
Municipal Code.
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