HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-085 - Affirming Decision of the Carson Planning CommissionRESOLUTION NO. 22-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON
AFFIRMING, PURSUANT TO CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
9173.4(C)(2)(a), THE DECISION OF THE CARSON PLANNING
COMMISSION TO (1) ADOPT THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA
GUIDELINES, SECTION 15091; (2) CERTIFY THE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 20050551059) FOR THE DISTRICT AT SOUTH
BAY SPECIFIC PLAN; (3) ADOPT THE PROPOSED MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; AND (4) ADOPT A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; AND (5) APPROVE (A)
SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW NO. (DOR) 1877-2021; AND (B) VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 83481
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, the Department of Community Development received a complete
application from Carson Goose Owner, LLC (“Developer), for a proposed project (“Project”) on a 96 acre
portion of the former Cal-Compact Landfill (located at 20400 Main Street) (referred to as the “157 Acre Site”
and/or the “Project Site”), requesting approval of Site Plan and Design Overlay Review (DOR) No. 112-2021
and Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No. 83481 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (“2022
SEIR”) (SCH NO. 20050551059) to develop approximately 1,567,090 square feet of light industrial and
supportive office uses within six buildings, and approximately 12 acres of publicly accessible but privately
maintained open space and commercial/community-use and amenity areas , known as the Carson Country
Mart; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson Community Development Department on April 6, 2022, published a
legal notice in compliance with State law concerning the Planning Commission consideration of the
entitlements in the Our Weekly, a local newspaper of general circulation, which included the date and time of
the Special Planning Commission consideration of Site Plan, and Design Review No. DOR 1877-2021, Tentative
Tract Map No. VITM 83481 and the 2022 SEIR. In addition, on April 7, 2022, a special public hearing notice was
mailed to each property owner within an expanded radius (2,000-foot radius) of the Project Site, indicating
the date and time of the special public hearing regarding the proposed modified Project in accordance with
state law; and
WHEREAS, during a regular public hearing on April 12, 2022, a Special public hearing of the Planning
Commission was called; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2022, the City Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed special public
hearing on the 2022 SEIR, at which time it received input from City Staff, the City
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Attorney's office, and the Developer; public comment portion was opened, and public testimony and
evidence, both written and oral, was considered by the Planning Commission of the City of Carson, after
which public testimony was closed; and
WHEREAS, after deliberation the Planning Commission approved Site Plan and Design Review No.
DOR 1877-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 83481; adopted the Findings required by CEQA
Guidelines; certified the 2022 SEIR (SCH No. 20050551059) for the amendment to the District at South Bay
Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”); adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adopted a
Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2022, City Councilmember Arleen Rojas filed an appeal of the Planning
Commission Decision pursuant to Carson Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 9173.4 (Appeals) of the City’s
Zoning Ordinance. The appeal was complete as filed; and
WHEREAS, CMC Section 9173.4(C)(1) requires a public hearing to be conducted on the appeal. Section
9173.4(C)(2) provides that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council may:
(a) affirm the decision; (b) modify the decision; (c) refer the matter back to the Planning Commission, with
instructions; or (d) reverse the decision. Pursuant to CMC Section 9173.4(C)(3), unless referred back to the
Planning Commission, the appellate decision shall be supported by written findings. Pursuant to CMC Section
9173.4(D), the Council must act to either affirm, reverse, modify, continue or refer matter back within 60 days
of filing of the appeal; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65867 and 65090, the City of Carson on
May 10, 2022, published a legal notice of the Appeal hearing regarding the 2022 SEIR, Site Plan and Design
Review No. DOR 112-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VITM 83481, to be held by the City Council on
May 23, 2022. In addition, on May 10, 2022, a public hearing notice was mailed to each property owner within
an expanded radius of 2,000 feet of the Project Site, indicating the date and time of the appeal hearing in
accordance with state law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and (1) approved Resolution 22-085 (a) adopting the CEQA
Findings, (b) Certifying the 2022 SEIR for the Specific Plan, (c) adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program and (d) adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and
(e) approving Site Plan and Design Review No. DOR 112-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 83481
at a public hearing on May 23, 2022, and all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
regarding this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES AND
ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Based upon substantial evidence taken from the record as a whole, and received at the
hearing, conducted on May 23, 2022, both oral and written, including the staff report and all attachments
thereto, the City Council hereby finds that the Planning Commission Decision is in accordance with the
requirements of the CMC, including the City’s Zoning Ordinance, and other applicable law including CEQA.
The City Council hereby makes, ratifies, and affirms the findings
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set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-2830, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
“C” and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds as follows:
1. With respect to Site Plan and Design Review No. 1877-2021 to permit the design for an approximately
84.65-acre project with 1,567,090 sf of light industrial and supportive office uses within six buildings and
approximately 12 acres of publicly accessible but privately maintained open space and
commercial/community-use and amenity areas.
a)
b)
The Site Plan and Design Review package No. DOR 1877- 2021 is consistent with the Specific Plan
with a General Plan Amendment (GPA 112-2021). The Project located on the PA3 portion of the
Project Site will have a General Plan designation of Light Industrial (LI) with GPA 112-2021 and
Commercial Marketplace (CM) as per the Specific Plan.
Building architectural design, site design and open spaces will be compatible with existing and
anticipated development in the vicinity. Light Industrial buildings display a modern aesthetic with
abundant glazing and sleek edges. The Carson Country Mart commercial buildings exhibit an
appealing Contemporary Country aesthetic combining warm and bold colors, rustic materials and
simple roof forms.
The proposed landscaping conforms to the District at South Bay Specific Plan and the State’s
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) using native plantings and appropriate irrigation.
The proposed development of the Project will be constructed in one single phase.
Vehicular and pedestrian circulation is designed for convenience and safety.
The required findings pursuant to Section 9172.23 (D), “Site Plan and Design Review,” can be
affirmatively made.
2. With respect to Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 83481
a.
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Tentative Tract Map No. 83481 was reviewed on behalf of the City by LA County Department of
Public Works, which determined that the proposed Tentative Tract Map meets the requirements
of the City’s Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act, and recommended conditions for
the final map approval which will be incorporated.
The Tentative Tract Map complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and (as
amended by the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment) is consistent with the intent of
Article IX, Chapter 2, Section 9203 (Tentative Maps) of the Carson Municipal Code. The proposed
subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent and
compatible with the General Plan objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs. The
proposed Project advances the General Plan goals and policies related to land use,
transportation, housing, and economic development.
None of the findings requiring denial pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474 can
be made.
The Project Site is suitable for the proposed Project and will accommodate up to 1,567,090 SF of
light industrial and supportive office uses within six buildings and approximately 12 acres of
publicly accessible but privately maintained open space and commercial/community-use and
amenity areas.
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3. With respect to the CEQA Findings of Fact, Certification of the 2022 Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (2022 SEIR), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and Statement of Overriding
Considerations
a. Adoption of Findings of Fact. The City Council hereby approves, accepts, incorporates as if set
forth in full herein, and makes each and every one of the findings contained in the Findings of
Fact, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department, and as set forth in
Attachment C, attached hereto.
b. Certification of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The City Council certifies that (1) the
2022 SEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; (2) that it has reviewed and considered
the information contained in the 2022 SEIR prior to approving the project; and (3) that the 2022
SEIR reflects the City Council’s independent judgment and analysis.
Cc. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. As more fully identified and set forth in the 2022
SEIR and in the Findings of Fact for the Project, the City Council finds that the mitigation measures
described and specifically identified in the above-referenced documents are feasible and shall
become binding upon the Applicant / Developer (or the City as applicable) in order to implement
the particular mitigation measures as identified in the MMRP established under the 2022 SEIR.
d. Adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations. Even after the adoption of all feasible
mitigation measures and, certain significant or potentially significant environmental effects
caused by the proposed modified Project directly, or cumulatively, will remain. Therefore, the
City Council hereby approves of the Statement of Overriding Considerations as set forth in
Attachment C, attached hereto Additionally, the Statement of Overriding Considerations
identifies the specific economic, legal, social, technological and other considerations that render
the unavoidable significant adverse environmental effects acceptable.
€. Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. As required by applicable State law,
the City Council hereby adopts the MMRP. The City Council finds that the MMRP is designed to
ensure that, during Project implementation, the City and any other responsible parties
implement the Project components and comply with the mitigation measures identified in the
Findings of Fact and the MMRP.
SECTION 4. The City Council further finds that the proposed Project is subject to the provisions of
CEQA. The 2022 SEIR was prepared for the Project and associated Amendment to the District at South Bay
Specific Plan and is certified by the City Council pursuant to Resolution 22- 085.
SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Carson, pursuant to the findings noted above, does
hereby: adopt the Findings required by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; certify the 2022 SEIR for the
Specific Plan; adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approve Site Plan and Design Review
No. DOR 1877-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 83481, conditioned upon City Council's
decision to approve the Specific Plan, Development Agreement, and General Plan amendment, subject to
the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit “E” and Exhibit “E” and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. As provided in Code of
Civil Procedure §1094.6(b) and Carson Municipal Code §9173.5, any court action or
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proceeding brought to challenge this Resolution or the findings set forth herein pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure §1094.5 must be filed within 90 days after the date of this Resolution, except that any action or
proceeding challenging this Resolution or the findings set forth herein that is within the scope of Carson
Municipal Code §9173.5(A) must be filed within 60 days after the date of this Resolution. A copy of this
Resolution shall be sent by first class mail to the Applicant and to any person who has filed a written request
for notice of this decision pursuant to Carson Municipal Code
§9173.32.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into
the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 2022.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF CARSON:
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Hila Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
K Prradallaur
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
|, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 22-085 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting
held on May 23", 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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Exhibit "'C"
CITY OF CARSON
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 22-2830
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARSON (1) ADOPTING THE FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION 15091; (2) CERTIFYING THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 20050551059) FOR THE DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY SPECIFIC PLAN; (3) ADOPTING THE PROPOSED MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM; (4) ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; AND (5) APPROVING (A) SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW NO. (DOR) 1877-2021; AND (B) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) NO. 83481
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, the Department of Community Development received a
complete application from Carson Goose Owner, LLC, for real property located at 20400 Main Street, requesting approval of Site Plan and Design Overlay Review (DOR) No. 112-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No. 83481 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report ("2022 SEIR”) (SCH NO. 20050551059) to develop approximately 1,567,090 square feet of light industrial and supportive office uses within six buildings and approximately 12 acres of publicly accessible but privately maintained open space and commercial/community-use and amenity areas
with 12 commercial buildings, known as the Carson Country Mart; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson Community Development Department on April 6, 2022, published a legal notice in compliance with State law concerning the Planning Commission consideration of the entitlements in the Our Weekly, a local newspaper of general circulation, which included the date and time of the Special Planning Commission consideration of Site Plan, and Design Review No. DOR 1877-2021, Tentative Tract Map No. VITM 83481 and the 2022 SEIR . In addition, on April 7, 2022, a Special public hearing notice was mailed to each property owner within an expanded radius (2,000-foot radius) of the Project site, indicating the date and time of the special public hearing regarding the proposed modified Project in accordance with state
law; and
WHEREAS, during a regular public hearing on April 12, 2022, a Special public hearing of
the Planning Commission was called; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed special public hearing on the SEIR as defined below, at which time it received input from City Staff, the
City Attorney's office, and the developer; public comment portion was opened, and public testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was considered by the Planning Commission of the
City of Carson, after which public testimony was closed; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission has reviewed the SEIR and all associated documents;
and
WHEREAS, after deliberation the Planning Commission desires to approve Site Plan and
Design Review No. DOR 1877-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VITM 83481; adopt
the Findings required by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; certify the 2022 to the Final EIR (SCH
No. 20050551059) for the District at South Bay Specific Plan; and Adopt a Statement of
Overriding Considerations; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. With respect to Site Plan and Design Review No. 1877-2021 to permit the design for an
approximately 84.65-acre project with 1,567,090 sf of light industrial and supportive office
uses within six buildings and approximately 12 acres of publicly accessible but privately
maintained open space and commercial/community-use and amenity areas.
a)
b)
The Site Plan and Design Review package No. DOR 1877- 2021 is consistent with the
District at South Bay Specific Plan with a General Plan Amendment (GPA 112-2021),
the Carson General Plan and the Carson Municipal Code. The Project will have a
General Plan designation of Light Industrial (LI) with GPA 112-2021 and Commercial
Marketplace (CM) as per the District at South Bay Specific Plan.
Building architectural design, site design and open spaces will be compatible with
existing and anticipated development in the vicinity. Light Industrial buildings display
a modern aesthetic with abundant glazing and sleek edges. The Carson Country Mart
commercial buildings exhibit an appealing Contemporary Country aesthetic combining
warm and bold colors, rustic materials and simple roof forms.
The proposed landscaping conforms to the District at South Bay Specific Plan and the
State’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) using native plantings and
appropriate irrigation.
The proposed development will be constructed in one single phase.
Vehicular and pedestrian circulation is designed for convenience and safety.
The required findings pursuant to Section 9172.23 (D), “Site Plan and Design Review,”
can be affirmatively made.
2. With respect to Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 83481
a. Tentative Tract Map No. 83481 was reviewed on behalf of the City by LA County
Department of Public Works, which determined that the proposed Tentative Tract Map
meets the requirements of the City’s Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map
Act, and recommended conditions for the final map approval which will be
incorporated.
The Tentative Tract Map complies with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and General Plan
and is consistent with the intent of Article IX, Chapter 2, Section 9203 (Tentative
Maps) of the Carson Municipal Code. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent and compatible with the General Plan objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs. The proposed project advances the General Plan goals and policies related to land use, transportation,
housing, and economic development.
None of the findings requiring denial pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474 can be made.
The project site is suitable for the proposed project and will accommodate up to 1,567,090 SF of light industrial and supportive office uses within six buildings and approximately 12 acres of publicly accessible but privately maintained open space and
commercial/community-use and amenity areas.
3. With respect to the CEQA Findings of Fact, Certification of the 2022 Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (2022 SEIR), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
and Statement of Overriding Considerations
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Adoption of Findings of Fact. The Planning Commission does approve, accepts as its
own, incorporate as if set forth in full herein, and make each and every one of the findings contained in the Findings of Fact, a copy of which is on file in the Community
Development Department.
Certification of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The Planning Commission certifies that (1) the SEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; (2) that it has reviewed and considered the information contained in the SEIR prior to approving the project; and (3) that the SEIR reflects the Planning Commission’s
independent judgment and analysis.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. As more fully identified and set forth in the 2022 SEIR and in the Findings of Fact for this Project, the Planning Commission finds that the mitigation measures described and specifically identified in the above- referenced documents are feasible and shall become binding upon the entity (such as the Applicant, Developer or the City) assigned thereby to implement the particular mitigation measures as identified in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations. Even after the adoption of all feasible mitigation measures and, certain significant or potentially significant environmental effects caused by the proposed modified Project directly, or
cumulatively, will remain. Therefore, the Planning Commission issues and approves a Statement of Overriding Considerations which identifies the changes or alterations that are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the
agency making the finding, and that such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency, and that they render the
unavoidable significant adverse environmental effects acceptable, either in its current form or as may be modified or amended by the City Council. Additionally, the
Statement of Overriding Considerations identifies the specific economic, legal, social, technological and other considerations that render the unavoidable significant adverse environmental effects acceptable, either in its current form or as may be modified or
amended by the City Council.
Adoption of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. As required by applicable State law, the City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Planning Commission finds that the Program is designed to ensure that, during
project implementation, the City and any other responsible parties implement the
project components and comply with the mitigation measures identified in the Findings
of Fact and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission further finds that the proposed project is subject
to the provisions of CEQA. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was prepared
for the Project and associated Amendment to the District at South Bay Specific Plan and is certified
by the Planning Commission in Resolution 22-X XXX.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Carson, pursuant to the findings
noted above, does hereby: adopt the Findings required by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091;
certify the 2022 to the Final EIR (SCH No. 20050551059) for the District at South Bay Specific
Plan; adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approve Site Plan and Design Review
No. DOR 1877-2021 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VITM 83481, conditioned upon City
Council's decision to approve the SPA, DA, and GPA and subject to the Conditions of Approval
contained in Exhibit “B” and Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. This decision of the Planning Commission shall become effective and final
15 days from the date of the action, in accordance with Section 9173.33 of the Zoning Ordinance,
unless an appeal is filed within that time in accordance with Section 9173.4 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of the Resolution and shall
transmit copies of the same to the applicant
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18" of April 2022.
Vice Chair Chris Palmer- Covid Signature
CHAIRPERSON
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EXHIBIT “A”
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FFD CARSON, LLC PROPERTY
CITY OF CARSON, CA
An airspace parcel situated in the City of Carson, County of Los Angeles, State of California, being
a portion of Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 70372 as shown on a map thereof filed in Book 377, Pages
76 through 89 of Parcel Maps in the Office of the county Recorder of Said Los Angeles County,
bounded northerly and northeasterly by the southerly and southwesterly right-of-way line of
Lenardo Drive as shown on said Parcel Map No. 70372. The vertical limits of said parcel are the
same as the upper and lower limits of said Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 70372.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying westerly of a line described as follows:
BEGINNING at the northwesterly terminus of that certain course shown as having a bearing and
distance of “North 16°55’45” West 50.40 feet” in the westerly boundary line of said Parcel Map No.
70372; thence continuing along its northwesterly prolongation North 16°55’45” West 127.49 feet to
the southerly right-of-way line of Lenardo Drive as shown on said Parcel Map No. 70372.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion included within a parcel of land described as
follows:
COMMENCING at the easterly terminus of that certain course shown as having a bearing and
distance of “North 89°54’32”" West 239.64 feet” in the southerly boundary line of said Parcel Map
No. 70372; thence along said course and said southerly boundary line, North 89°54’32” West
49.72 feet; thence leaving said southerly boundary line at a right angle, North 00°05’28” East 60.00
feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence continuing North 00°05'28” East 45.57 feet; thence North 54°06’27” East 238.88 feet:
thence South 89°54'32” East 103.31 feet; thence South 00°05’28” West 112.84 feet; thence South
89°54'32” East 70.02 feet; thence South 00°05’28” West 73.09 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00
feet northerly from said southerly boundary line; thence along said parallel line North 89°54’32”
West 89.69 feet; thence South 00°05’28”" West 22.00 feet to a line parallel with and 38.00 feet
northerly from said southerly boundary line; thence along said parallel line North 89°54’32” West
46.17 feet; thence North 00°05'28" East 22.00 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00 feet northerly
from said southerly boundary line; thence along said parallel line North 89°54’32” West 230.76 feet
to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING: 84.018 Acres +
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SUBJECT TO a perpetual nonexclusive easement in favor of the Carson Reclamation Authority, a
California joint powers authority, the City of Carson, a California charter city, and their respective
successors and assigns, for vehicular ingress, egress and access in, on, over and through that
certain portion of the foregoing parcel described as follows:
That certain parcel of land situated in the City of Carson, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, being a portion of Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 70372 as shown on a map thereof filed in
Book 377, Pages 76 through 89 of Parcel Maps in the office of the County Recorder of said Los
Angeles County, lying northeasterly, easterly, southeasterly, southerly, southwesterly and westerly
of the following described line:
COMMENCING at the northwesterly terminus of that certain course shown as having a bearing
and distance of “North 69°18’31” West 219.32 feet” in the centerline of Lenardo Drive as shown on
said Parcel Map No. 70372; thence along said centerline South 69°18'31” East 211.70 feet: thence
leaving said centerline at a right angle South 20°41’29” West 52.00 feet to the southwesterly right-
of-way line of said Lenardo Drive and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING:
Thence leaving said right-of-way line, South 56°57'36” East 2.54 feet to the beginning of a tangent
curve concave westerly and having a radius of 25.00 feet; thence southeasterly, southerly and
southwesterly along said curve 41.19 feet through a central angle of 94°23'35”: thence tangent
from said curve South 37°25'59” West 4.49 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave
northwesterly and having a radius of 20.00 feet; thence along said curve southwesterly 12.89 feet through a central angle of 36°55’05”; thence tangent from said curve South 74°21’04” West 47.90
feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northwesterly and having a radius of 100.00 feet:
thence along said curve southwesterly and westerly 27.47 feet through a central angle of
15°44'24"; thence tangent from said curve North 89°54’32” West 111.78 feet: thence North
87°17'47" West 41.26 feet; thence North 89°17'14” West 21.75 feet: thence North 79°06'08” West
28.22 feet; thence North 89°54’32” West 10.00 feet; thence South 79°06'08” West 38.10 feet:
thence North 89°27'08”" West 116.47 feet; thence North 84°37'30” West 36.20 feet: thence North
89°54'32" West 10.00 feet; thence South 86°17’57” West 34.01 feet: thence South 89°41'45” West
106.17 feet; thence North 88°16'18" West 130.87 feet; thence South 89°45’43” West 74.68 feet:
thence North 88°31'14" West 108.06 feet; thence South 87°59’30” West 41.23 feet: thence North
88°38'27" West 109.12 feet; thence South 89°22’22” West 288.45 feet: thence North 88°41'33”
West 130.25 feet; thence North 89°54’32” West 187.18 feet; thence North 87°03'05” West 72.60
feet; thence North 00°06'07" East 30.38 feet to a line parallel with and 60.00 feet northerly from the
southerly boundary line of said Parcel Map No. 70372:
Thence along said parallel line North 89°54’32” West 89.69 feet: thence South 00°05'28” West
22.00 feet to a line parallel with and 38.00 feet northerly from said southerly boundary line; thence
along said parallel line North 89°54’32” West 46.17 feet; thence North 00°05’28” East 22.00 feet to
a line parallel with and 60.00 feet northerly from said southerly boundary line; thence along said
parallel line North 89°54’32” West 230.76; thence South 00°05’'28” West 12.08 feet: thence South
87°45'13" West 107.96 feet; thence South 84°25'50” West 56.47 feet to the beginning of a tangent
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curve concave northeasterly and having a radius of 60.00 feet; thence along said curve westerly
and northwesterly 58.55 feet through a central angle of 55°54’23”:
Thence tangent from said curve North 39°39'47” West 51.49 feet; thence North 35°50'18” West
710.46 feet; thence North 36°59'37” West 47.71 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave
north easterly and having a radius of 200.00 feet; thence along said curve northwesterly 68.92 feet
through a central angle of 19°44’42”; thence tangent from said curve North 17°14’55” West 260.01
feet; thence North 17°45’00" West 196.84 feet; thence North 17°01'24” West 376.94 feet; thence
North 16°26'55" West 199.38 feet: thence North 16°58’02” West 117.53 feet: thence North
00°11'00° East 65.69 feet to the southerly right-of-way line of Lenardo Drive as shown on said
Parcel Map No. 70372.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying westerly of a line described as follows:
BEGINNING at the northwesterly terminus of that certain course shown as having a bearing and
distance of “North 16°55’45” West 50.40 feet” in the westerly boundary line of said Parcel Map No.
70372; thence continuing along its northwesterly prolongation North 16°55'45” West 127.49 feet to
the southerly right-of-way line of Lenardo Drive as shown on said Parcel Map No. 70372.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion included within a parcel of land described as
follows:
COMMENCING at the westerly terminus of that certain course shown as having a bearing and
distance of “North 89°54’32” West 406.97 feet” in the southerly boundary line of said Parcel Map
No. 70372; thence along said course and said southerly boundary line, South 89°54’32” East
406.97 feet to the most southeasterly corner of said Parcel Map No. 70372; thence along the most
easterly boundary line of said Parcel Map No. 70372, North 00°04’32” East 12.00 feet to a line
parallel with and 12.00 feet northerly from said southerly boundary line, said point also being the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
Thence along said parallel line North 89°54’32” West 140.33 feet; thence North 74°21'04” East
12.71 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve concave northwesterly and having a radius of 47.00
feet; thence along said curve northeasterly and northerly 49.80 feet through a central angle of
60°42'52"; thence tangent from said curve North 13°38'12” East 20.04 feet to a point on a non-
tangent curve concave southwesterly and having a radius of 615.00 feet, a radial line from said
point on said curve bears North 23°35'43” East, said curve also being in the southwesterly right-of-
way line of Lenardo Drive as shown in said Parcel Map No. 70372; thence along said curve and
said right-of-way line southeasterly 102.85 feet through a central angle of 09°34'54” to said most
easterly boundary line of said Parcel Map No. 70372; thence along said most easterly boundary
line, South 00°04’32" West 8.47 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING: 3.420 Acres +
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ALSO SUBJECT TO all Covenants, Rights, Rights-of-Way and Easements of Record.
The foregoing airspace parcel and access easement are depicted on EXHIBIT “B” attached and
by this reference made a part hereof.
06/25/2020
Steven c Slocum Date
Michael Baker International
5 Hutton Centre, Suite 500
santa Ana, California 92707
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CITY OF CARSON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW No. DOR 1877-2021
These “Conditions of Approval” shall govern the development of Planning Areas (PA) 3(a)
and 3(b) of the District at South Bay Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”), located at 20400 South
Main St. in the City of Carson (“Project Site”). The “Project” consists of light industrial uses
within PA3(a), and separate commercial uses, together with privately maintained, publicly
accessible open space and community amenity areas known as the Carson Country Mart
located on PA3(b). The Project is proposed by the “Applicant” which currently consists of
Carson Goose Owner, LLC which term shall include the successors and assigns of the
Applicant (aka, the “Developer).
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Applicant shall sign an Affidavit of Acceptance form and submit the document to
the Planning Division within 30 days of receipt of the City Council Resolution
approving the amendment to the Specific Plan.
2. The adopted Ordinance approving the Specific Plan, including the Conditions of
Approval contained herein, and the 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.
3. These Conditions of Approval shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2021
Specific Plan, 2022 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR),
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Development Agreement
(DA). In the event of a conflict between these Conditions of Approval and the
Development Agreement the Development Agreement shall control.
A. The Applicant shall submit a complete set of electronic Construction Drawings that
conform to all the Conditions of Approval to be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division prior to Building and Safety plan check submittal.
5. The Applicant shall comply with all City, county, state, and federal regulations
applicable to the Project, including, without limitation. all DTSC requirements and
regulations, including remedial systems, site improvements, Building Protection
systems (BPS) and other associated improvements.
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The Applicant shall comply with all Mitigation Measures, Project Design Features, and
Project Characteristics as described in the 2022 Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report and MMRP.
The Applicant shall make any necessary site plan and design revisions to the site plan
and elevations approved by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to
comply with all the Conditions of Approval and applicable Specific Plan No. SPA 27-
2021 provisions.
City Approvals. All approvals by City, the Carson Reclamation Authority (CRA), and
the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) with respect to the Project and/or
the Conditions of Approval set forth herein, unless otherwise specified, shall be by the
department head of the department or agency requiring the applicable 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 Applicant
shall pay the cost for review and approval of such agreements and deposit necessary
funds pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement,
between the City, the Carson Reclamation Authority, and Faring Capital, LLC, dated
December 18, 2020 (as amended or modified from time to time, the “Reimbursement
Agreement’).
Reimbursement Agreement. A trust deposit account shall be established and
maintained pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement.
Indemnification. The Applicant, and its tenant(s), for themselves and their successors
in interest (“Indemnitors”), agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Carson, its agents, officers and employees, and each of them (“Indemnitees”) as set
forth in the DA from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs,
fees, expenses, penalties, errors, omissions, forfeitures, actions, and proceedings
(collectively, “Claims”) against Indemnitees with respect to the Project entitlements or
approvals that are the subject of these Conditions of Approval, and any Claims against
Indemnitees which are in any way related to Indemnitees’ review of or decision upon
the Project that is the subject of these Conditions of Approval (including, without
limitation, any Claims related to any finding, determination, or claim of exemption
made by Indemnitees pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, DTSC, or other local or State Agencies, and any Claims against
Indemnitees which are in any way related to any damage or harm to people or
property, real or personal, arising from Indemnitors’ construction or operations of the
Project, including remedial systems, site improvements, Building Protection Systems
(BPS) and other associated improvements. or any of the Project entitlements or other
approvals that are the subject of Conditions of the Approvals for the Specific Plan, Site
Plan and Design Review and Tentative Tract Map. The City will promptly notify
Indemnitors of any such claim, action or proceeding against Indemnitees, and, at the
option of the City, Indemnitors shall either undertake the defense of the matter or pay
Indemnitees associated legal costs or shall advance funds assessed by the City to
pay for the defense of the matter by the City Attorney. In the event the City opts for
Indemnitors to undertake defense of the matter, the City will cooperate reasonably in
the defense, but retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without Indemnitors’
consent. Indemnitors shall provide a deposit to the City in the amount of 100% of the
City’s estimate, in its sole and absolute discretion, of the cost of litigation / Claims
asserted, including the cost of any award of attorneys’ fees, and shall make additional
deposits as requested by the City to keep the deposit at such level. If Indemnitors fail
to provide or maintain the deposit, Indemnitees may abandon the action and
Indemnitors shall pay all costs resulting therefrom and Indemnitees shall have no
liability to Indemnitors.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall pay a fair-share
contribution for any off-site improvements identified in the Project's associated Level
of Service (LOS) study which identifies the following intersection improvements:
a. Main Street & I-405 Southbound On-Ramp: Conversion of the eastbound
left-turn lane to a through/left-turn lane
Main Street & |-405 Northbound Off-Ramp: Conversion of the westbound
through-left turn lane to a westbound through-left-right lane, and conversion
of the westbound through-right lane to a westbound right turn only lane
Hamilton Avenue & Del Amo Boulevard: Conversion of the northbound
through-right lane to a northbound right-turn only lane
Figueroa Street & Del Amo Boulevard: Addition of a second westbound
through lane; Convert southbound right-turn only lane to a southbound
through-right lane; Add second eastbound through lane; Add second
northbound right-turn only lane
Hamilton Avenue & I-110 Southbound Ramps: Conversion of the eastbound
left-right turn lane to an eastbound left lane and the addition of a dedicated
eastbound right turn lane and a dedicated southbound right turn only lane
Figueroa Street & I-110 Northbound Ramps: Conversion of the eastbound
left-right turn lane to an eastbound left lane and the addition of a dedicated
eastbound right turn lane and a dedicated southbound right turn only lane
Avalon Boulevard & Carson Street: Conversion of the northbound and
southbound shared through-right lanes to right turn only lanes
The signal on Del Amo and Hamilton shall be modified to include a left turn
arrow for the west bound Del Amo to south bound Hamilton (not included in
the LOS study).
Any intersection or freeway ramp over which Caltrans has jurisdiction requires
coordination and detailed design review with Caltrans to determine the feasibility of the
improvement. For any intersections requiring additional Right-of-Way, the Developer shall
be responsible for payment of the acquisition (capped at $3,000,000.00 (Three million
dollars) in total for all acquisitions), however the City is responsible to secure the
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additional Right-of-Way. Subject to reimbursement from other projects that are also
required to pay a fair-share contribution to the above intersection improvements including
the payment for acquisition of additional right-of-way, the Applicant shall work with City
and use its best efforts to ensure that as many as the above referenced intersection
improvements are funded and completed prior to issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy for the industrial buildings.
The following street segments shall by paved with concrete on all travel lanes prior to
issuance of occupancy permits. Pavement improvements shall include the entire
noted intersection and exclude any Caltrans Right-of-Way. The street improvement
plans shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any
building permits:
a. Allon site roads including Stamps Road and Lenardo Street
b. Off-site roads including:
i. Del Amo Boulevard from Main Street to Stamps Road
li. Main Street from Del Amo Boulevard to Lenardo Drive
iii. Main Street north of Del Amo Boulevard measuring approximately
240 feet in length measured from the centerline of Del Amo
Boulevard
iv. Del Amo Boulevard west of Main Street measuring approximately
320 feet in length measured from the centerline of Main Street
v. Figueroa Street south of Del Amo Boulevard measuring
approximately 840 feet in length measured from the centerline of Del
Amo Boulevard. Pavement shall include the intersection of Figueroa
and the I-110 Freeway ramps outside of the Caltrans Right-of-Way
The development of the Project may be phased as described in The District at South
Bay Specific Plan FSEIR and or the Development Agreement.
The Carson Country Mart (within PA 3(b)) shall be owned and maintained by the
Applicant (and/or its successors and assigns) and must remain publicly accessible in
perpetuity with a deed restriction recorded to this effect prior to issuance of any
building permits. The maintenance shall be held to high standards as determined by
the Community Development Director.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide plans to the Planning
Division for approval of Electric Vehicle charging stations and infrastructure as
required by the Specific Plan and the MMRP. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits
for any building in PA 3(a) or 3(b), the Applicant shall install Electric Vehicle charging
stations and infrastructure for that specific PA 3 sub-area, that are consistent with the
approved Site Plan, Construction Drawings for said PA and the 2022 SEIR MMRP.
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The Applicant shall achieve certification or the equivalent of compliance with LEED
green building standards of at least silver standard.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide Construction
Drawings to the Planning Division for approval to screen all utility boxes and fire
equipment as permitted by the associated agencies with jurisdiction over said utility
and/or equipment including but not limited to services related to electricity, water,
sewer, cable, gas, telephone, and fire. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for any
building in PA 3(a) or 3(b) the Applicant shall install the screening consistent with the
approved Construction Documents for said PA.
The Site Plan and Design Review approval shall not be effective until such time as the
City Council approves the Specific Plan, and General Plan Amendment, and the
Development Agreement and said documents are legally effective.
The final Construction Documents shall comply with the provisions and requirements
of the Development Agreement and the Specific Plan and final approved Site Plan.
The Project shall comply with the Artistic Feature requirements described in the
Specific Plan (and otherwise set forth under the Development Agreement).
Drive-thru tenants within the Carson Country Mart (PA3(b)) must conform to the
conditions and requirements set forth in the Specific Plan.
A shared parking covenant between Building F of PA 3(a) and the Carson Country
Mart (PA 3(b)) shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permit for any portion of
PA3.
Architectural design and details shall be in substantial conformance with the approved
Site Plan and Design Review documents. Any alteration shall be first approved by the
Planning Division consistent with any applicable Specific Plan and/or Development
Agreement provisions.
Bike parking stalls/racks shall be shown in the Construction Drawings for PA 3(a) and
PA 3(b) prior to the issuance of building permits and shall conform to the Specific Plan
and Carson Municipal Code requirements.
Any roof-mounted equipment shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division. Rooftop equipment and ground-mounted screening methods shall be
identified in Construction Drawings and verified prior to issuance of building permit. In
general, all roof mounted equipment shall be screened by the building parapets.
Additional screening will be required if determined necessary.
Exterior building elevations showing building wall materials, roof types, exterior colors
and appropriate vertical dimensions shall be included in the development Construction
Drawings and shall be consistent with the approved Site Plan and Design Review
documents.
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Any light industrial buildings in PA 3(a) that are adjacent to and visible from the Carson Country Mart in PA 3(b) shall have enhanced elevations. Design, materials and colors shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to
issuance of building permits.
Walls up to eight (8) feet in height shall be installed at the southern Property Line of PA 3(b), the Carson Country Mart, where residential uses are directly across the
Torrance Lateral.
The Applicant and warehouse tenants/owners and/or operators shall ensure that all truck fleets accessing the 2021 Project’s light industrial uses shall meet or exceed the 2014 model-year emissions equivalent engine standards as currently defined in
California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4.5, Section
2025. Light Industrial tenants shall ensure that of all trucks of model year 2021 and
newer /5 percent will be zero- or near-zero-emissions vehicles by 2035, and 100
percent zero- or near-zero-emissions vehicles by 2040. Facility operators shall
maintain records on site demonstrating compliance with this requirement and shall
make records available to inspection by local jurisdiction, air districts, and the State
upon request.
The Applicant shall send a notice of forthcoming construction activities to owners and
tenants within 500 feet of the Project at least seven days prior to commencement of
construction.
The Applicant shall ensure that the fugitive dust control program is implemented
during construction. The program shall be depicted on the construction
drawings/grading plans and the contractor shall be responsible for implementation.
The Applicant shall submit a report pursuant to the applicable provisions of the
California Building Code, prepared by a licensed civil engineer designated by the
applicant and approved by the City, which shall provide and include plans for a
protective system or systems designated to eliminate or mitigate the potential hazards
and environmental risks associated with the proposed use pursuant to Carson
Municipal Code 9141.12. Otherwise, the Community Development Director can
approve alternative methods to accomplish the same and to protect the health and
safety issues associated with the development on a former landfill site and obtaining
approval from the permitting agencies including but not limited to DTSC.
a. The report shall require approval by the Building Official.
b. All measures to eliminate or mitigate the hazards and environmental risks
associated with the site proposed in the report approved by the Building
Official shall be incorporated into the project. Such measures shall include
monitoring, evaluation and control of methane gas produced by the site as
the City shall determine to be necessary to protect the public health, safety
or welfare with respect to the production or migration of methane gas.
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c. Monitoring and regular inspections and reports by a licensed civil engineer
designated by the applicant and monitored, evaluated and approved by the
Building Official shall be done and filed with the City from time to time as
directed by the Building Official at the applicant’s cost.
Adequate measures shall be taken to eliminate odors during the grading operations
as a result of the site being a former landfill to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
The applicant shall, at the applicant’s own expense, carry public liability insurance
during the existence of this permit, with a company and policy to be approved by the
City Attorney, covering liability for injuries or death arising out of or in connection with
the use of the site pursuant to said permit in an amount not less than $5,000,000. The
City shall be named as an additional assured under such insurance policy or
alternative insurance coverage as approved by the Community Development Director
exceeding this requirement.
Hours of operation for the Light industrial areas will be generally permitted 24 hours
per day. However, onsite outdoor activities and outdoor operations located in the
following areas (the “Outdoor Restricted Areas”) shall be restricted to 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m.::
a. Areas in and around the loading docks of Buildings A and F;
b. Parking and access areas between Buildings A and D;
c. Parking and access areas between Building D and Lot 14; and
d. Parking and access areas between Lot 14 and Building F
No outdoor industrial activities or outdoor operations, including truck reverse motion
alarm/beeping (other than routine ingress and egress into and around the facility) shall
be permitted within the Outdoor Restricted Area between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Hours of operation for the Carson Country Mart uses shall be limited to the hours of 7
a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
The timing of the Carson Country Mart construction shall be consistent with the timing
described in Development Agreement No. DA 29-2021.
LANDSCAPE / IRRIGATION
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Landscaping shall conform to the provisions contained in the Specific Plan.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, the Applicant shall provide landscape plans
to the Planning Division for approval for all areas, including the Carson Country Mart,
the Light Industrial Area, open spaces, Landscape Theme Areas, Project Entries,
streetscapes, parking lots and slopes. The Community Development Director may
approve a phased landscape plan.
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Installation, maintenance, and repair of all landscaping shall be the responsibility of
the Applicant. All landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of any occupancy
permits. The Community Development Director may approve a phased installation of
the landscaping.
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 per the Specific Plan.
Installation of 6” high 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 as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. Revised
landscaping and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division should subsequent modifications be required by other concerned agencies
regarding the removal of concrete curbs.
The proposed irrigation system shall include best water conservation practices.
Backflows shall be screened with min. 5’ wide planters and landscape screen material,
with plant material per the Specific Plan. Paint device green color similar to Frazee,
aeroplate ‘Forest Green’ or equal. Transformers shall be screened with shrubs and
ground covers, with plant material per the Specific Plan.
The Project shall comply with AB 325, the State Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. Maximum Applied Water Allowance, MAWA, and Estimated Applied Water
Use shall be calculated and submitted on all landscape construction documents.
All walls shall include creeping vines shall be installed on the project side of the wall
and shall be passed through the walls to the opposite side by drilling holes on wall or
by other method as approved by the Planning Division.
Show corner sight line distances on the landscape plan per Engineering Department
Standard Drawings.
WALLS/FENCES
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Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a Wall and Fence Plan shall be reviewed
and approved by the Planning and Building Divisions. The plans shall indicate
materials colors and height of proposed and existing walls and fences and shall
include a cross section of walls and fences indicating adjacent grades. Walls shall be
consistent with the requirements of the Specific Plan.
All walls in PAs 3(a) and 3(b) shall conform to those specified in the Specific Plan. The
standard height of such walls is eight feet. However, due to the proximity to noise-
sensitive uses, the height of certain walls associated with Buildings A, D, and F have
been increased as described below:
a. Building A would include a concrete block wall up to 16-foot-high that
encloses the northern (with a 10-foot-high truck access gate made of solid
material such as steel) and western sides of the loading dock area. In
addition, the western wall extends from the beginning of the truck drive aisle
at the north to the parking area associated with Building D.
b. Building D would include a concrete block up to 14-foot-high wall enclosing
the southeastern side of the loading dock with a 10-foot-high solid truck
access gate.
c. Building F would include a concrete block wall up to 16-foot-high enclosing
the south and southwestern sides of the loading dock area, a 10-foot-high
solid truck access gate, and a 14-foot-high concrete block wall enclosing
the northwestern and northern sides of the loading dock area.
d. A concrete block wall up to 16-foot-high extending from the Building F
loading dock area wall to the edge of the utility lot would be provided for
added noise attenuation.
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LIGHTING
91. ~All exterior lighting and sign lighting shall be provided in compliance with the standards
pursuant to the Specific Plan.
092. Two sets of lighting plans are to be drawn, stamped, and signed by a licensed lighting
consultant and submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance
of any building permits
93. — All lighting within the Project shall be directed on-site in such a manner as to not create
a nuisance or hazard to adjacent streets and properties, which shall be subject to the
approval of the Planning Division.
94. Prior to issuance of any building permits for lighting or sign lighting within PA3(b), a
technical lighting study will be required by the Applicant to ensure that proposed
lighting within the Carson Country Mart complies with both the CALGreen
requirements and the lighting/illuminance requirements contained in the Specific Plan
and the MMRP contained in the FSEIR.
SIGNAGE
99. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a Comprehensive
Sign Program(s) for PA 3(a) and 3(b) (for each PA separately or together) that is
consistent with the approved Specific Plan and Development Agreement and all
applicable previously approved sign programs.
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Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide plans to the Planning Division for approval of entry monument signage consistent with the Comprehensive
Sign Program.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide plans to the Planning
Division for approval of Directional/wayfinding signage consistent with the
Comprehensive Sign Program.
Prior to issuance of any building permits., a technical lighting study will be required by
the project Applicant for all signs within PA3(b) to ensure that proposed signage
lighting within the Carson Country Mart complies with both the CALGreen
requirements and the lighting/illuminance requirements contained in the Specific Plan.
Show corner sight line distances on a site plan per Engineering Department Standard
Drawings. All project freestanding signs shall comply with the sight line distance
standards.
All signs shall be installed prior of issuance of occupancy permits.
PARKING
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All parking areas and driveways shall remain clear. No encroachment into parking
areas and/or driveways shall be permitted.
All areas used for the movement parking, loading, repair or storage of vehicles shall
be paved with either:
a. Concrete or asphaltic concrete to a minimum thickness of three and one-
half inches over four inches of crushed aggregate base; or
6b. Other surfacing material which, in the opinion of the Director of Public
Works, provides equivalent life, service and appearance.
Light industrial tenants shall provide preferential parking for employees using vehicles
displaying valid “clean air vehicles” decals issued by the California Department of
Motor Vehicles. Percentage of parking to be allotted by facility shall be governed by
City or CALGreen standards. The Applicant shall provide passenger vehicle charging
Stations for a minimum of 10 percent of parking spaces. Compliance shall be in
accordance with CALGreen Code applicable at the time building permits are issued.
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BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
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permits.
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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.
A construction permit is required for any work to be done in the public right-of-way.
The Applicant shall comply with street improvements and all other requirements included in the Development Agreement.
Truck Traffic Restrictions:
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Truck access to and from Avalon Boulevard shall be prohibited. Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other appropriate plans to prohibit any truck access to and from Avalon Boulevard (i.e., prohibition on trucks either entering or exiting the project site from Avalon Boulevard).
Trucks shall be prohibited from making right turns from the access driveways for the industrial buildings into Lenardo Drive with the exception of the driveway for building A. Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other appropriate plans to prohibit trucks from making right turns from the access driveways for the industrial buildings into Lenardo Drive with the exception
of the driveway for building A.
Trucks shall be prohibited from making right turns from Stamps to Del Amo Boulevard. Trucks shall also be prohibited from entering the site from west bound Del Amo Boulevard. Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other appropriate plans to prohibit trucks from making right turn from Stamps to Del Amo Boulevard and from entering the site from west bound Del Amo Boulevard.
Trucks shall be prohibited from queuing on any public roads. Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans (or other appropriate plans)
intended to prohibit trucks from queuing on any public roads.
The aforementioned restrictions shall be added to the MMRP as Project Design Features including a requirement that all tenant leases include information about such restrictions.
The Applicant shall comply with all conditions and requirements imposed in connection with recordation of the Final Tract Map by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, as approved by the City Engineer.
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Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
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Public Street Improvements Plans along Lenardo Drive and Stamps Drive shall (be):
a) include parkways, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, bike lanes, landscaped medians,
streetlights, etc.
b) per The District at South Bay Specific Plan.
c) per the City of Carson PW Standard Drawings.
d) submitted to and reviewed by County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works
for approval recommendations to the City Engineer.
Include the connection of Lenardo Drive to the existing |-405 Freeway Interchange in
the Improvement Plans. Improvement Plans shall be approved by California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), if deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
Prior to issuance of any building permits the developer shall prepare all necessary
plans and obtain approval from the City engineer to ensure the signal at Lenardo/I-
405 offramp is fully operational to accommodate the movements required by this
project.
Prior to Certificate of Occupancy
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The developer shall ensure the signal at the intersection of Lenardo Drive and the
southbound I-405 offramp is operational, at the developer's expense, to the
Satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The Applicant 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.
The Applicant shall execute and provide to the City Engineer, a written statement from
the water purveyor (Calwater) indicating that the water system will be operated by the
purveyor and that under normal conditions, the system will meet the requirements for
the development and that water service will be provided to each building. Comply with
mitigation measures recommended by the water purveyor.
The Applicant 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.
lf 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.
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Tf. All infrastructure necessary to serve the PA3 Project (water, sewer, storm drain, and street improvements) shall be in operation prior to the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy of any building in PA3.
PUBLIC WORKS — WATER QUALITY
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
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Per City of Carson ordinance 5809 and SUSMP 2009, the Applicant shall comply with all applicable Low Impact Development (“LID”) requirements and shall include Best Management Practices (“BMP”) necessary to control storm water pollution from construction activities and facility operations to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Applicant shall complete and provide a BMP Reporting Template to City of Carson,
Engineering Services Department.
Applicant shall provide contact information of the Qualified Storm Water Developer
(“QSD") and/or Qualified SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) Developer
(“QSP") for the Project Site.
Applicant shall submit digital copies of 2009 SUSMP/LID/NPDES/Grading Plans concurrently to City of Carson, Engineering Services Department and Los Angeles
County Building & Safety Division.
Applicant shall complete, sign and return the Stormwater Planning Program LID Plan
Checklist form and return to City of Carson Engineering Services Division.
Prior to Certificate of Occupancy
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For any structural and/or treatment water quality control device installed, the Applicant, 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 such covenant to identify the location and maintenance information for any structural and/or treatment control device installed.
a) The Maintenance Covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
prior to recordation with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
b) RECORDATION of the Maintenance Covenant is the responsibility of the
Applicant. Provide a copy of the recorded Covenant Agreement to City Engineer
prior to certificate of occupancy for any building.
Inspection will be conducted once a year after any portions of the Project are
constructed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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69. The proposed development for the Project shall obtain approval and comply with all
Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE - CITY OF CARSON
70. Interim Development Impact Fee: In accordance with Article XI! (Interim Development
Impact Fee Program) of the Carson Municipal Code and the current Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 fees (effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) the applicant, property
owner, and/or successor to whom these project entitlements are assigned
(“Developer’) shall be responsible for payment of a one-time development impact fee
at the rate of $2.63 per square foot of industrial building constructed and $4.71 per
square foot of commercial building constructed. The proposed development includes
development impact fees estimated at $6,402,910.41 [1,567,090 square feet
(Proposed Industrial area) X $2.63 per square foot = $4,121,446.70 and 33,800
square feet (Proposed Commercial area) x $4.71 = $159,198.00. $4,121,466.70 +
$159,198.00 = $4,280,644.70. If the Project increases or decreases in size, the
development impact fee amount will be adjusted accordingly at the same rate.
Final development impact fee amounts are calculated and due prior to issuance of a
building permit in one lump sum installment. Fees are subject to adjustments every
July 1 based on State of California Construction Cost Index (Prior March to Current
March Adjustment). No building permits shall be issued prior to the full payment of the
required amount.
CITYWIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
71. The proposed development is required to mitigate its impacts on City services. City
The proposed development is required to mitigate its impacts on City services. The
City adopted Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2018-01) to fund the ongoing
costs of City services permitted by the CFD, including the maintenance of parks,
roadways, and sidewalks and other eligible impacts of the Project within the CFD (the
CFD Services). The City has used this mechanism for projects wanting to join the CFD
as a means to satisfy the condition to mitigate impacts on services.
In 2019, the City undertook a Fiscal Impact Analysis by NBS, dated (“FIA”). City Staff
have been using this analysis generally to determine the impacts in CFD No. 2018-
01. Based on the FIA, the impacts of this project fits into the “Industrial Zone 1”
category. Based on a 73.53-acre development, the current estimated annual amount
for ongoing services is $2,995.17 per acre per year or $220,234.85 annually subject
to annual adjustments. Prior to recordation of final tract map or permit issuance,
whichever comes first, Developer shall annex into the CFD.
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CITY OF CARSON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
EXHIBIT "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DISTRICT AT SOUTH BAY VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 83481
These “Conditions of Approval” shall govern the development of Planning Areas (PA) 3(a)
and 3(b) of the District at South Bay Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”), located at 20400 South
Main St. in the City of Carson (“Project Site”). The “Project” consists of light industrial uses
within PA3(a), and separate commercial uses, together with privately maintained, publicly
accessible open space and community amenity areas known as the Carson Country Mart located on PA3(b). The Project is proposed by the “Applicant” which currently consists of
Carson Goose Owner, LLC which term shall include the successors and assigns of the
Applicant (aka, the “Developer’).
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Applicant shall sign an Affidavit of Acceptance form and submit the document to
the Planning Division within 30 days of receipt of the City Council Resolution
approving the amendment to the Specific Plan.
The adopted Ordinance approving the Specific Plan, including the Conditions of
Approval contained herein, and the 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.
These Conditions of Approval shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the
Specific Plan, 2022 Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR),
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Development Agreement
(DA). In the event of a conflict between these Conditions of Approval and the
Development Agreement the Development Agreement shall control.
The Applicant shall submit a complete set of electronic Construction Drawings that
conform to all the Conditions of Approval to be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division prior to Building and Safety plan check submittal.
The Applicant shall comply with all City, county, state, and federal regulations
applicable to the Project, including, without limitation. all DTSC requirements and
regulations, including remedial systems, site improvements, Building Protection
Systems (BPS) and other associated improvements.
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The Applicant shall comply with all Mitigation Measures, Project Design Features, and
Project Characteristics as described in the 2022 Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report and MMRP.
The Applicant shall make any necessary site plan and design revisions to the site plan
and elevations approved by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to
comply with all the Conditions of Approval and applicable Specific Plan No. SPA 27-
2021 provisions.
City Approvals. All approvals by City, the Carson Reclamation Authority (CRA), and
the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) with respect to the Project and/or
the Conditions of Approval set forth herein, unless otherwise specified, shall be by the
department head of the department or agency requiring the applicable 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 Applicant
shall pay the cost for review and approval of such agreements and deposit necessary
funds pursuant to the First Amended and Restated Reimbursement Agreement,
between the City, the Carson Reclamation Authority, and Faring Capital, LLC, dated
December 18, 2020 (as amended or modified from time to time, the “Reimbursement
Agreement’).
Reimbursement Agreement. A trust deposit account shall be established and
maintained pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE - CITY OF CARSON
Interim Development Impact Fee: In accordance with Article XI (Interim Development
Impact Fee Program) of the Carson Municipal Code and the current Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 fees (effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) the applicant, property
owner, and/or successor to whom these project entitlements are assigned
(“Developer’) shall be responsible for payment of a one-time development impact fee
at the rate of $2.63 per square foot of industrial building constructed and $4.71 per
square foot of commercial building constructed. The proposed development includes
development impact fees estimated at $6,402,910.41 [1,567,090 square feet
(Proposed Industrial area) X $2.63 per square foot = $4,121,446.70 and 33,800
square feet (Proposed Commercial area) x $4.71 = $159,198.00. $4,121,466.70 +
$159,198.00 = $4,280,644.70. If the Project increases or decreases in size, the
development impact fee amount will be adjusted accordingly at the same rate.
Final development impact fee amounts are calculated and due prior to issuance of a
building permit in one lump sum installment. Fees are subject to adjustments every
July 1 based on State of California Construction Cost Index (Prior March to Current
March Adjustment). No building permits shall be issued prior to the full payment of the
required amount. No building permits shall be issued prior to the full payment of the
required amount.
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CITYWIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
The proposed development is required to mitigate its impacts on City services. The
City adopted Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2018-01) to fund the ongoing
costs of City services permitted by the CFD, including the maintenance of parks, roadways, and sidewalks and other eligible impacts of the Project within the CFD (the
CFD Services). The City has used this mechanism for projects wanting to join the CFD
as a means to satisfy the condition to mitigate impacts on services.
In 2019, the City undertook a Fiscal Impact Analysis by NBS, dated (“FIA”). City Staff
have been using this analysis generally to determine the impacts in CFD No. 2018-
01. Based on the FIA, the impacts of this project fits into the “Industrial Zone 1”
category. Based on a 73.53 acre development, the current estimated annual amount
for ongoing services is $2,995.17 per acre per year or $220,234.85 annually subject
to annual adjustments. Prior to recordation of final tract map or permit issuance,
whichever comes first, Developer shall annex into the CFD.
The proposed development is required to mitigate its impacts on City services. The
City adopted Community Facilities District (CFD No. 2018-01) to fund the ongoing
costs of City services permitted by the CFD, including the maintenance of parks,
roadways, and sidewalks and other eligible impacts of the Project within the CFD (the
CFD Services). The City has used this mechanism for projects wanting to join the CFD
as a means to satisfy the condition to mitigate impacts on services.
Indemnification. The Applicant, and its tenant(s), for themselves and their successors
in interest (“Indemnitors”), agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Carson, its agents, officers and employees, and each of them (“Indemnitees”) as set
forth in the DA from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs,
fees, expenses, penalties, errors, omissions, forfeitures, actions, and proceedings
(collectively, “Claims”) against Indemnitees with respect to the Project entitlements or
approvals that are the subject of these Conditions of Approval, and any Claims against
Indemnitees which are in any way related to Indemnitees’ review of or decision upon
the Project that is the subject of these Conditions of Approval (including, without
limitation, any Claims related to any finding, determination, or claim of exemption
made by Indemnitees pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, DTSC, or other local or State Agencies, and any Claims against
Indemnitees which are in any way related to any damage or harm to people or
property, real or personal, arising from Indemnitors’ construction or operations of the
Project, including remedial systems, site improvements, Building Protection Systems
(BPS) and other associated improvements. or any of the Project entitlements or other
approvals that are the subject of Conditions of the Approvals for the Specific Plan, Site
Plan and Design Review and Tentative Tract Map. The City will promptly notify
Indemnitors of any such claim, action or proceeding against Indemnitees, and, at the
option of the City, Indemnitors shall either undertake the defense of the matter or pay
Indemnitees associated legal costs or shall advance funds assessed by the City to
pay for the defense of the matter by the City Attorney. In the event the City opts for
Indemnitors to undertake defense of the matter, the City will cooperate reasonably in
the defense, but retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without Indemnitors’
consent. Indemnitors shall provide a deposit to the City in the amount of 100% of the
City's estimate, in its sole and absolute discretion, of the cost of litigation / Claims
asserted, including the cost of any award of attorneys’ fees, and shall make additional
deposits as requested by the City to keep the deposit at such level. If Indemnitors fail
to provide or maintain the deposit, Indemnitees may abandon the action and
Indemnitors shall pay all costs resulting therefrom and Indemnitees shall have no
liability to Indemnitors.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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The development of the Project may be phased as described in Specific Plan FSEIR
and or the Development Agreement.
The Vesting Tentative Tract Map approval shall not be effective until such time the
City Council approves the Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and the
Development Agreement and said documents are legally effective.
The final Construction Documents shall comply with the provisions and requirements
of the Development Agreement and the Specific Plan and final approved Site Plan.
A shared parking covenant between Building F of PA 3(a) and the Carson Country
Mart (PA 3(b)) shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permit for any portion of
PA3.
Developer shall achieve certification or the equivalent of compliance with LEED green
building standards of at least silver standard.
The applicant shall ensure that the fugitive dust control program is implemented during
construction. The program shall be depicted on the construction drawings/grading
plans and the contractor shall be responsible for implementation.
The Applicant shall submit a report pursuant to the applicable provisions of the
California Building Code, prepared by a licensed civil engineer designated by the
applicant and approved by the City, which shall provide and include plans for a
protective system or systems designated to eliminate or mitigate the potential hazards
and environmental risks associated with the proposed use pursuant to Carson
Municipal Code 9141.12. Otherwise, the Community Development Director can
approve alternative methods to accomplish the same and to protect the health and
safety issues associated with the development on a former landfill site and obtaining
approval from the permitting agencies including but not limited to DTSC.
a. The report shall require approval by the Building Official.
b. All measures to eliminate or mitigate the hazards and environmental risks
associated with the site proposed in the report approved by the Building
Official shall be incorporated into the project. Such measures shall include
monitoring, evaluation and control of methane gas produced by the site as
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the City shall determine to be necessary to protect the public health, safety
or welfare with respect to the production or migration of methane gas.
c. Monitoring and regular inspections and reports by a licensed civil engineer
designated by the applicant and monitored, evaluated and approved by the Building Official shall be done and filed with the City from time to time as
directed by the Building Official at the applicant's cost.
Adequate measures shall be taken to eliminate odors during the grading operations as a result of the site being a former landfill to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
The applicant shall, at the applicant's own expense, carry public liability insurance during the existence of this permit, with a company and policy to be approved by the City Attorney, covering liability for injuries or death arising out of or in connection with
the use of the site pursuant to said permit in an amount not less than $5,000,000. The
City shall be named as an additional assured under such insurance policy or alternative insurance coverage as approved by the Community Development Director
exceeding this requirement.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
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Submit development plans for plan check review and approval prior to issuance of permits.
Obtain all appropriate permits and an approved final inspection for the proposed Project.
ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - CITY OF CARSON
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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.
A construction permit is required for any work to be done in the public right-of-way.
Truck Traffic Restrictions:
a) Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other
appropriate plans to prohibit any truck access to and from Avalon Boulevard (i.e..,
prohibition on trucks either entering or exiting the project site from Avalon
Boulevard).
b) Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other
appropriate plans to prohibit trucks from making right turn from the access driveways for the industrial buildings into Lenardo Drive with the exception of the
driveway for Building A.
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c) Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans or other appropriate plans to prohibit trucks from making right turn from Stamps to Del Amo Boulevard. Trucks shall also be prohibited from entering the site from west bound Del Amo Boulevard.
d) Appropriate signage shall be included in the Street Improvement Plans (or other appropriate plans) intended to prohibit trucks from queuing on any public roads.
e) The aforementioned restrictions shall be added to the MMRP as Project Design Features including a requirement that all tenant leases include information about such restrictions.
The Applicant shall comply with all conditions and requirements recommended or imposed by the County of Los Angeles (Dept. of Public Works) in connection with Vesting Tentative Tract Map and / or the recordation of the Final Tract Map as
approved by the City Engineer.
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.
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.
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.
A construction permit is required for any work to be done in the public right-of-way.
Construction bond for all work to be done within the public right-of-way shall be submitted to and approved by Engineering Division prior to issuance of permit by
Engineering Division.
Proof of Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance shall be submitted to the City
prior to issuance of permit by Engineering Division.
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.
Final Map prepared by, or under the direction of, a pre-1982 Registered Civil Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor must be processed through the City Engineer prior to
being filed with the County Recorder.
CC&R’s (covenants, conditions, and restrictions) to address drainage responsibilities
are required.
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Private easements will not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication until after the Final Map is filed with the
County Recorder. If easements are granted after the date of tentative map approval,
a subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the
Final Map.
Prior to tentative map approval, quitclaim or relocate any easements interfering with
building locations to the satisfaction of the City, appropriate agency or entity.
Provide suitable turnaround and label the driveways “Private Driveway and Fire Lane”
on the Final Map to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.
Prior to tentative map approval, a soils report, sewer area study, drainage concept,
hydrology study and stormwater quality plan shall be reviewed and approved.
Tentative map approval will not be granted until the required soils, sewer, drainage
concept, hydrology study and stormwater information have been received and found
satisfactory.
Comply with mitigation measures recommended in the approved soils, sewer area
study, drainage concept, hydrology study and stormwater quality plan.
Prior to tentative map approval, the Developer shall submit a sewer area study to the
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) to determine if capacity
is adequate in the sewerage system to be used as the outlet for the sewer of this
development. If the system is found to have insufficient capacity, the problem must be
addressed and resolved to the satisfaction of the L.A. County Sewer Department.
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.
The Developer shall submit drainage/grading plans, prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer, to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) and
obtain approvals to the satisfaction of the LACDPW.
The Developer shall comply with applicable LID requirements (Carson Municipal Code
Section 5809) and shall include Best Management Practices necessary to control
storm water pollution from construction activities and facility operations to the
satisfaction of Building and Safety or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
A water system maintained by the water purveyor, with appurtenant facilities to serve
all buildings in the development, must be provided. The system shall include fire
hydrants of the type and location as determined by the Fire Department. The water
mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows.
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.
49. A final guarantee will be required at the time of the filing of the Final Map with the
County Recorder/County Clerk’s Office.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
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Public Street Improvements Plans along Lenardo Drive and Stamps Drive shall (be):
a) include parkways, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, bike lanes, landscaped medians,
streetlights, etc.
b) per The District at South Bay Specific Plan.
c) per the City of Carson PW Standard Drawings.
d) submitted to and reviewed by County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works
for approval recommendations to the City Engineer.
Include the connection of Lenardo Drive to the existing |-405 Freeway Interchange in
the Improvement Plans. Improvement Plans shall be approved by California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), if deemed necessary by the City Engineer.
Prior to issuance of any building permits the developer shall prepare all necessary
plans and obtain approval from the City engineer to ensure the signal at Lenardo/I-
405 offramp is fully operational to accommodate the movements required by this
project.
Final Map shall be approved and recorded.
Drainage/Grading plan shall be submitted for approval of the Building and Safety
Division. The Developer shall submit a copy of approved Drainage/Grading plans on
bond paper to the City of Carson — Engineering Division.
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.
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.
Per CMC §9161.4, the Developer shall provide an in-lieu fee in an amount determined
by the City Engineer, per CMC §9161.7, to be sufficient to cover the costs of
undergrounding all existing overhead utility lines, including telecommunication lines,
12 Kilovolts. The cash in- lieu payment shall be deposited in full amount before
issuance of Building Permits. At the discretion of the City Engineer, the City may
accept an undergrounding cost estimate prepared by Southern California Edison in-
lieu of the City’s estimate
Prior to Certificate of Occupancy
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The developer shall ensure the signal at the intersection of Lenardo Drive and the
southbound !-405 offramp is operational, at the developer's expense, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer
The Applicant 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.
The Applicant shall execute and provide to the City Engineer, a written statement from
the water purveyor (Calwater) indicating that the water system will be operated by the
purveyor and that under normal conditions, the system will meet the requirements for
the development and that water service will be provided to each building. Comply with
mitigation measures recommended by the water purveyor.
The Applicant 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.
lf 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.
All infrastructure necessary to serve the PA 3 Project (water, sewer, storm drain, and
street improvements) shall be in operation prior to the issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy of any building in PA 3.
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.
The Developer shall execute and provide to the City Engineer, a written statement
from the water purveyor indicating that the water system will be operated by the
purveyor and that under normal conditions, the system will meet the requirements for
the development and that water service will be provided to each building.
Comply with mitigation measures recommended by the water purveyor.
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.
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All new utility lines, servicing the proposed development shall be underground to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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.
Install striping and pavement legend per City of Carson PW Standard Drawings.
If needed, grant an easement(s) to the City or other appropriate agency or entity to
the extent necessary for the construction and maintenance of all infrastructures
required pursuant to the project approval and these conditions, and to facilitate ADA-
compliant pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress across driveways or other
access points connecting the proposed development to the public right-of-way, or
otherwise along the public right-of-way on or adjacent to the proposed development,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and or appropriate agency or entity.
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.
The Developer shall annex the area to the L.A. County Lighting Maintenance District,
for the purpose of operating and maintaining the streetlights to be installed. The
annexation shall be to the satisfaction of L.A. County and shall be completed prior to
the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Additional streetlight installation or upgrade
to existing streetlights may be required as part of the annexation.
Relocate existing conflicting street light pole to the satisfaction of L.A. County Traffic
and Lighting Division, the City of the City Engineer and/or appropriate agency or entity.
PUBLIC WORKS — WATER QUALITY
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
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Per City of Carson ordinance 5809 and SUSMP 2009, the Applicant shall comply with
all applicable Low Impact Development (“LID”) requirements and shall include Best
Management Practices (“BMP”) necessary to control storm water pollution from
construction activities and facility operations to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Applicant shall complete and provide a BMP Reporting Template to City of Carson,
Engineering Services Department.
Applicant shall provide contact information of the Qualified Storm Water Developer
(“QSD”) and/or Qualified SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) Developer
(“QSP”) for the Project Site.
Applicant shall submit digital copies of 2009 SUSMP/LID/NPDES/Grading Plans
concurrently to City of Carson, Engineering Services Department and Los Angeles
County Building & Safety Division.
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78. Applicant shall complete, sign and return the Stormwater Planning Program LID Plan
Checklist form and return to City of Carson Engineering Services Division.
Prior to Certificate of Occupancy
79.
80.
For any structural and/or treatment water quality control device installed, the
Applicant, 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 such covenant to identify the location and
maintenance information for any structural and/or treatment control device installed.
a) The Maintenance Covenant shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
prior to recordation with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
b) RECORDATION of the Maintenance Covenant is the responsibility of the
Applicant. Provide a copy of the recorded Covenant Agreement to City Engineer
prior to certificate of occupancy for any building.
Inspection will be conducted once a year after any portions of the Project are
constructed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
81.
82.
83.
84.
The proposed development for the Project shall obtain approval and comply with all
Los Angeles County Fire Department requirements.
Final Map
Submit the Final Map for review and approval prior to recordation. Submittals are to
be made at epicla.lacounty.gov.
Label the driveway “Private Driveway and Fire Lane” on the Final Map and clearly
depict the required Fire Department width as approved at the tentative map review.
Prior to building permit issuance, verification for compliance will be performed during
the fire prevention engineering plan check unit architectural plan review.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS
85.
86.
Drainage
Comply with the hydrology study.
Comply with all of the City’s water quality requirements.
Grading
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87. Submit a grading plan for approval. Also, acknowledgment and/or approval from all
easement holders may be required.
88. Prior to approval of the grading plan, provide approval of the latest hydrology study by
the City.
89. Prior to approval of the grading plan, the subject grading plan must also be approved
by Public Works, Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division (GMED) or the
City’s Geotechnical Engineer.
90. Prior to approval of the grading plan, provide approval of any permits and/or letter of
non-jurisdiction from all State and Federal Agencies as applicable. These agencies
may include; the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the State
of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the State of California Department of
Conservation, the California Geologic Energy Management, and the Army Corps of
Engineers.
Street
91. Construct driveway improvements (sidewalk, driveway, landings, etc.) that either
serve or form part of a pedestrian access route and conform with current Americans
with Disabilities Act guidelines.
92. Provide an irrevocable reciprocal easement through a separate recorded document
for ingress/egress over any proposed common (shared) driveway to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
93. Underground all new utility lines to the satisfaction of Public Works and Southern
California Edison. Please contact Public Works, Construction Division, at (626) 458-
3129 for new location of any above ground utility structure in the parkway.
94. Prior to final map approval, enter into an agreement with the City-franchised cable TV
operator (if an area is served) to permit the installation of cable in a common utility
trench or provide documentation that steps to provide cable TV to the proposed
subdivision have been initiated.
95. Comply with the street lighting conditions from Public Works, Traffic Safety and
Mobility Division, and/or any City street lighting requirements.
96. Comply with the City's road conditions.
Sewer
97. The approved sewer area study for this proposed land division remains valid for two
years from the date of approval. After this period, the applicant shall request the City
to re-validate the existing approved sewer area study. Any modifications to the
approved tentative map may invalidate this sewer area study. If warranted by Public
Works or the City, an approved update of the area study shall be required.
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Water
98. The Developer shall comply with the requirements as stipulated in the Will Serve letter
from California Water Service.
Subdivision
99.
100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
Place a note on the final map, to the satisfaction of the City, indicating that this map
is approved for add uses.
If determined necessary by the Fire Department, label driveways, multiple access
strips, and any required vehicular turnarounds as "private driveways and fire lanes"
and delineate them on the final map to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and the City.
If required by the City, reserve reciprocal easements for drainage, sewer, water,
utilities, right to grade, and maintenance purposes, in a separate document over the
common (shared) driveway.
If applicable, relocate or quitclaim any easements interfering with building locations.
Provide addressing information in Microsoft Excel format to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
lf required by the City, private easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas
proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication until after the final map is
filed with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office. If easements are granted after
the date of tentative approval, a subordination must be executed by the easement
holder prior to the filing of the final map.
A final guarantee will be required at the time of the filing of the final map with the
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office.
Within 30 days of the approval date of this land use entitlement or at the time of the
first plan check submittal, the applicant shall deposit the sum of $5,000 with Los
Angeles County Public Works to defray the cost of verifying conditions of approval for
the purpose of issuing final map clearances.
Street Light Requirements
107.
108.
The project area will be required to be annexed to the County Lighting Maintenance
District serving the City of Carson. Therefore, submit a street lighting plan showing
existing streetlight for the annexation process.
Upon submittal of street lighting plans(s) (subdivision only), the applicant shall comply
with conditions of annexation listed below in order for the light districts to pay for the
future operation and maintenance of the streetlights. The annexation and the levy of
assessment require the approval of the Board of Supervisors prior to Public Works
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approving street lighting plans. It is the sole responsibility of the owner/developer of
the project to have all street lighting plans approved prior to the map recordation. The
required street lighting improvements shall be the sole responsibility of the
owner/developer of the project and the installation must be accepted per approved
plans. If phasing of the project is approved, the required street lighting improvements
Shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/developer of the project and will be made
a condition of approval to be in place for each phase.
Conditions of Annexation for County Lighting Maintenance District
109.
110.
Provide business/property owners name, mailing address, site address, Accessor
Parcel Number, and Parcel Boundaries in either Microstation or Auto CADD format of
territory to be developed to Street Lighting Section.
Submit map of the proposed project including any roadways condition for streetlights
to Street Lighting Section. Contact Street Lighting Section for map requirements
and/or questions at (626) 300-4726.
Conditions of Acceptance for Street Light Transfer of Billing
111. The area must be annexed into the lighting district and all streetlight 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, proved the above conditions are met, all
streetlight in the project, or approved project phase, have been constructed per Public
Works approved plan and 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.
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