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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05221984 - T.9 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on May 22, 1984 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, . Schroder, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor McPeak SUBJECT: Decision on recommendation of San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2559-RZ filed by Noah Company, (applicant and owner) , to rezone land in the Alamo area. The Board on May 15, 1984, having deferred decision to this date on recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2559-RZ filed by Noah Company, (applicant and owner) , to rezone land in the Alamo area; and Supervisor Schroder having commented that this project has been before the Board for a three month period, and expressed his concern with respect to a secondary access road for this project; and Supervisor Torlakson having stated that he had gone to the proposed project site and was concerned about increased traffic which would be generated from this project, and inquired as to whether any additional information had been obtained since May 15, 1984, with respect to road capacity; and Boyd Jewett, Assistant Public Works Director, advised that he had reviewed the traffic capacity figures and stated that for the interior road system there is no significant impact, and that opera- tion capacity is approximately 1,000 vehicles per hour, and also stated that Stone Valley Road does start to approach capacity as a result of this proposed project, but does not reach full capacity and advised that a significant impact was not present which would require a second access road; and Supervisor Schroder stated that the secondary access road, the recreation area, and the P-5 police extension into the area were all issues which were raised at the public hearing; and Supervisor Schroder having advised the Board of a set of conditions dated May 22, 1984, and stated that he had worked with the Planning staff and utlilized the Environmental Impact Report in pre- paring these conditions and recommended that the Board approve rezoning application 2559-RZ; Board members having considered the matter, IT IS ORDERED that rezoning application 2559-RZ and Preliminary Development Plan filed by Noah Company, (applicant and owner) , with revised con- ditions- as submitted by Supervisor Schroder, Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference incorporated herein is APPROVED, and the Board hereby adopts the Planning Commission's reasons, set forth in its Resolution Number 43-1984 (SR) as its determinations for this decision, and the Board hereby confirms cancellation of Land Conservation Contract number AP 3-76 (1971-R) . IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ordinance number 84-25 giving effect to the aforesaid rezoning is INTRODUCED, reading waived, and June 5, 1984, is set for adoption of same. I porehy OWNy that this is a true anti c0wWt cagy oP an action takes rv����e date mwn.tes Of the Board of S`upe ATTESTED: J.R. GLMN, LINTY CLERK and ex officio Clerk of the Board �,Ooepuw cc: Director of Planning Public Works D' rector County Counse County Assess r Jim Stedman Noah Company �3 r l ' V • - �WUII�� �U W Board of Supervisors May 22, 1984 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR 2559-RZ: 1. This approval is based on the revised Preliminary Development Plan dated 4/9/84, which plan indicates a loop road with the following conditions. 2. The total number of units shall not exceed 48. 3. The site shall be annexed to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. Each individual living unit shall be served by a separate sewer connection. 4. The site shall be annexed to the East Bay Municipal Utility District. Should a reservoir be required on site, its location is subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. Each individual living unit shall be served by a separate sewer connection. ` 5. The property shall be annexed to the P-5 Police Service Area to provide non- emergency police services. 6. The applicant shall pay a Park Dedication Fee of $19,200. i 7. The open space area of 133+ acres shall be dedicated to East Bay Regional Park District. 8. The Final Development Plan shall show emergency vehicle access points and a variable width fuelbreak between the rear lot lines of the residential units and the open space. 9. Fire-resistant or fire-retardant building and roofing materials shall be utilized. 10. The applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan with the Final Development Plan. Special attention shall be given to a landscaped screen along the western property boundary. All introduced plan materials shall be of drought-resistant and fire resistant species. 11. A report on the condition and preservation of the existing oak trees within the proposed development area shall be submitted with the Final Development Plan. 12. The southern access point shall be relocated so as to minimize the impact on existing development on properties to the south. 13. Final grading plans shall be submittted with the Final Development Plan for review and approval of the County Geologist. 14. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. .2559-RZ Page 2 15. If prehistoric or historic deposits are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, (e.g. grading) work in the immediate vicinity shall be halted ' and a qualified archaeologist shall be contacted to evaluate the finds. 16. This proposed development shall be subject to further review when the Final Development Plans are submitted. Additional requirements, conditions and/or modifications may be specified with review of the Final Development Plans. The conditions of approval serves to give direction to the applicant in his preparation of the Final Development Plan. 17. The precise alignment and location of the street system, lot size and design and open space shall be contingent upon an overall detailed grading plan for the entire project. The emphasis shall be on sculptured or contour grading. Such plans shall be submitted with the Final Development Plan. The plan shall indicate the grading around the exiting native oaks. 18. Two copies of a cut and fill map shall be submitted with the Final Development Plan. The map shall indicate all areas of cut and fill depths of cut and fill and whether grading is balanced. 19. Yard and height measurements, grading and development plans for each lot shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of building permits. Grading shall be minimized with houses designed to adjust to sloping contours and sited to maximize potential use of solar energy. 20. All soils and geotechnical reports shall be submitted with the Final Development Plan application. 21. The applicant shall submit a minimum of four elevations for residential units to be used in the subject development. 22. A Preliminary Soil Report that includes engineering geology conclusions and recommended mitigation measures for landslide hazards will be presented for approval by the Planning Department with the application for approval of the Final Development PIan and Tentative Map for this development. Mitigation measures recommended by the geotechnical consultants and approved by the Planning Depart- ment staff shall by shown by the Final Development Plan and Tentataive Map. Design level recommendations are not required for the Preliminary Soil Report but, when presented, shall be the basis for lot, building site, and roadway and utility line construction for the development. 23. Plans submitted to the Building Inspection Department with applications for building and grading permits, to the Public Works Dept. for review and checking of improvement plans (including the location and alignment of utility lines) shall refer to and incorporate recommendations of the Preliminary Soil Report approved by the Planning Department. An approved recommendation may be superseded only by a later alternative recommendation based on adequate information and by specific approval of the Planning Department. 2559-RZ Page 3 24. Comply with the requirements of the Public Works Dept..,as follows: A. Final Development Plan and Tentative Map will be required to conform to the provisions of the County Ordinance Code Title 9 and the following: 1. All interior subdivision streets shall be dedicated to the County and constructed to County public road standards. 2. Furnish proof to the Public Works Department, Land Development Division, of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, permits and/or easements for the construction of off-site, temporary or permanent, road and drainage improvements. B. The Final Development Plan and Tentative Map will be required to mitigate traffic impacts from this project by: 1. ;Installation stop signs at the Roundhill Drive/Royal Oaks Drive intersection as recommended by the traffic engineer. 2. Construction of a raised, landscaped divider for a left turn lane on Stone Valley Road at the eastbound approach to Roundhill Drive and a comple- mentary acceleration lane for those who are pulling out from Roundhill at that point heading eastbound on Stone Valley Road; a westbound acceler- ation land for persons turning right off of Rounhill Drive onto Stone Valley Road. The site visibility to the east when exiting Roundhill onto Stone Valley must be improved as recommended by the Public Works Department. 3. The off-site road improvements on Stone Valley Road will include the applicant's fair share extension of the present bicycle path from Roundhill Drive eastward as well as a similar fair share contribution for other Stone Valley Road improvements westbound. C. The Final Development Plan and Tentative Map will be required to mitigate the impacts of additional runoff from this development. The extent of the mitigation measures shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department at the time the Final Development Plan and Tentative Map are submitted. Developer is required to comply with County Ordinance requirements for "collect and convey". 25. Deed restrict all lots so that purchasers are advised that they are moving next to properties designated and planned for agricultural use so that purchasers will not complain about the agricultural uses on those properties. JGM:ed9sub 11/9/83 5/21/84 VNENT W