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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02091993 - 1.48 i E SE L •�� - =��• Contra _ TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS •'I"�'' Costa nc — _ dnirihs County FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �., ' DATE: February 9, 1993. COUPI SUBJECT: Status of Compliance with Conditions of Approval for Subdivision 6333, Oakley area. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Accept the report of the Community Development Director. FISCAL IMPACT None BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Staff has met with representatives of the Hofmann Company to discuss the status of the park to be constructed as a part of Subdivision 6333 , also referred to as Vintage Park, Oakley. Although the Developer expressed some concerns regarding reimbursement for work completed to date, they did indicate the status of their efforts to construct the park. The Developer indicates an intention to complete the improvements by July 1, 1993 . The following remaining issues are being addressed by staff. 1. Credit for street frontage improvements. The Developer's Representative indicated that they felt that since they had completed the road, curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements fronting on the parcel that a pro rata share (60%) of the costs of those improvements should be credited to the obligations for the park improvements. The have preliminarily estimated these costs at approximately $120, 000. 00, which if credited against the $510, 000. 00 obligation would leave a remaining obligation of $390, 000. 00. The Developer will prepare a firm estimate of these improvements costs. The Developer does not dispute the $510, 000. 00' total obligation figure. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITT APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON February 9 , 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact:Dennis M. Barry, 646-2091 ATTESTED February 9 , 1993 cc: Community Development Department PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF Hofmann Company THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Members, Board of Supervisors COU ADMINISTRATOR Public Works Department County Counsel BY-4 , DEPUTY DMB:df r' i - Page Two 2 . Credit for fencing. They also indicated a desire to credit the costs of improved fencing currently constructed along the northern boundary of the site. 3 . Objection to use of estimated costs. In addition, the Developer objected to staff's use in the January 28, 1993 board order of the estimated costs as the basis for computing the park dedication fee amounts and instead requests that the actual costs of the construction be credited to the $510, 000. 00. 4. Use of well for irrigation. The Developer objects to the use of the well for irrigation. The well was constructed by the School District for irrigation purposes and the Developer intends to connect to the Oakley Water District facilities. it would appear that the Developer proposal would have substantially higher costs over a period of time that the use of the well. 5. Fencing. The plans proposed by Site Development Consultants indicate a 6 foot vinyl covered chain link fence on the east side of the park facing the softball diamond and basketball courts. The Developer points out that this area will be adjacent to single family residential lots rear yards which will be provided with a 6 foot solid wood fence. The Developer objects to the requirement of paying for two fences. STAFF DISCUSSION Staff does not believe that credit should be granted for the street frontage improvements, since the value of the property was determined on the basis of an improved parcel. (i.e. The Park District paid for the street frontage improvements as part of the value of the park site. ) Furthermore, these frontage improvements are required as part of the overall subdivision improvements independently of the park. Staff would not object to crediting the actual costs documented for fencing already installed. Staff agrees that the remaining obligation to be paid on park dedication fees should be based on actual costs incurred rather than estimated costs. Staff believes that the long term least cost solution to irrigation of the park landscaping is through connections to the existing well rather than purchase of potable water from the Oakley Water District. Staff concurs with the Developer that an appropriately designed wooden fence could serve the separation function between the park and the adjoining residences. The design of the fence would have to be substantial in order to provide similar long term fencing functions comparable to that provided by vinyl covered chain link fencing. Assuming such a design in provided, staff believes that the requirement of an additional chain link fence would be less aesthetically pleasing, more difficult to maintain (i.e. , weeds would grow between the two fences and be difficult to maintain) , and ultimately wasteful in terms of redundancy. ACTUAL VERSUS ESTIMATED COSTS Staff concurs that actual costs should form the basis of the computation of Park Dedication fees on the remaining uses. ' r Page Three CONCLUSION Aside from these few issues, the Developer is generally supportive of constructing the park per the submitted design as quickly as is feasible. The Company is currently soliciting bids for the work and is in discussion with the School District regarding liability issues and the Public Works Department regarding maintenance budgeting. Staff believes that the Developer is proceeding in a responsible manner to completing the construction work on the park not later 1 than July 1, 1993 . Full utilization of the park will depend upon the actual timing for the landscaping to be mature enough for public use without unreasonable damage. The hardscape improvements associated with the school yard should be available for use immediately upon the completion of their construction. Because the developer is showing good faith in moving ahead with procuring bids on final construction of park design, staff will henceforth limit its further hold on the project to the refusal to file any further final maps until the park improvements have been satisfactorily completed. Therefore, staff will resume issuance of building permits on earlier phases of the project. Staff is prepared to make periodic status reports to the Board of Supervisors upon request.