CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE Farmersville City Council
Regular Meeting
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Monday, January 8, 20246:00 PM
Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem
Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers Paul Boyer, Council Member - 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California Armando Hinojosa, Council Member
Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed (for observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows:
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Call to Order:
Roll Call:
3. Invocation:
4. Pledge of Allegiance:
5. Public Comment:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda r. outle will proded an eportunity outres to concil each te s individual Council Member.
6. Presentations:
7. Consent Agenda:
Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and to identify by title only.
Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only. :
B. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of December 11, 2023.
Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of December 11, 2023
Amended Event Funding Request for 2023 Reencuentro Purapecha Recommend that the City Council amend the Event Funding Request in the amount of $1,300 to be made payable to The LEAP Institute.
Documents: Letter of Authorization
Direct City Manager to sign lease financing agreement by Resolution 2024-001, for the purchase of police vehicles per the adopted Police Vehicle Purchase Plan
Recommend that the City Council approve Resolution 2024-001 directing the City Manager to sign the attached lease agreement for the ultimate purchase and delivery of three new police patrol vehicles for the City of Farmersville in alignment with the adopted Police Vehicle Purchase Plan.
Documents: Resolution 2024-001
Proposed Lease Purchase Agreement
8. General Business
A. Public Hearing: Consider adoption of an ordinance to regulate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's)
Recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to introduce Ordinance 523, an amendment to Title 17 (the Zoning Ordinance) of the Farmersville Municipal code to establish standards to regulate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's).
Documents: Ordinance 523
B. Public Hearing: The Kaweah Pointe residential development project pertaining to 37+ acres of land on the north side of Visalia Road, west of the Virginia Avenue alignment, proposing 151 single family residential lots, 3.7t acres of parks/open space, 1.4-acres of land zoned for future multi-family residential development
Recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to approve the proposed residential subdivision by taking the following actions:
1: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the project
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 approving a General Plan land use amendment for the project site
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 521 amending the existing zoning designations for the site
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. ' 2022-01.
Documents: Resolution 2024-02
Resolution 2024-03
Ordinance 521
Resolution 2024-04
C. Public Hearing: The Gardenia Courtyards multi-family residential and commercial project pertaining to 6.6t acres of land on the east side of N. Farmersville Boulevard, north of Walnut Avenue, proposing 82 multi-family residential units, and 2.7tacres of land zoned for future commercial development
Recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to approve the proposed project by taking the following actions:
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the project. • Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, approving a General Plan Amendment for the site.
• Introduce Ordinance No. 522 approving a zone change for the site.
Documents: Resolution 2024-05 .
Resolution 2024-06
Ordinance 522
D. Crosswalk Improvement Study
Recommend that the City Council review and discuss the safety analysis and recommendations for the following four existing pedestrian crossings:
1) North crossing of Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street, 2) East side crossing of Ash Street at Hester Avenue, 3) East side crossing of Ash Street at Steven Avenue, and 4) Midblock crossing on Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School (between Front Street and Ash Street).
Documents: Crosswalk Improvement Study
Farmersville Safety Study
Recommend that the City Council review and discuss the intersection analysis and recommendations for the intersection of Farmersville Boulevard and Ash Street and the intersection of Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue.
Documents: Farmersville Safety Study
F. Task Order with 4Creeks for Design and Engineering Services of Citrus Avenue & Road 168 Connectivity Project in the amount of $385,225.
Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order in the amount of $385,225 with 4Creeks.
Documents: 4Creeks Proposal & Task Order
9. Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
10. Staff Communications:
11. Future Agenda Items
1. Amend Ordinance - Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
2. Review of Cannabis Cultivation
3. Site Visits to Woodlake, Exeter, and Lindsay
4. Water Restrictions
5. Update City Ordinances related to Code Enforcement
6. Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive
7. Transit Services with Visalia Transit and TCRTA
12. Adjournment:
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda • packet are available for public inspection in the City's offices during normal business hours.
Drafted by: J. Gomez
Strong Roots.... Growing Possibilities
CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE Farmersville City Council
Regular Meeting
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Danny Valdovinos, Mayor Pro Tem Monday, December 11, 2023 6:00 PM Gregorio Gomez, Council Member Meeting held in Civic Center Council Chambers Paul Boyer, Council Member - 909 W. Visalia Road Farmersville, California Armando Hinojosa, Council Member
Pending no technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will also be streamed (tor observation only) via Zoom and accessed as follows:
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Call to Order: 6:00 pm
2. Roll Call:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Tina Hernandez Mayor present :00 pm
Danny Valdovinos Mayor Pro Tem present :00 pm
Greg Gomez Council Member present 6:00 pm
Paul Boyer Council Member present 6:00 pm
Armando Hinojosa Council Member present 6:00 pm
Invocation: Mayor Hernandez
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
5. Public Comment:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than two (2) minutes. No more than twenty (20) total minutes will be allowed for Public Comment. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the council as each item is brought up for discussion. Comments are to be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any individual Council Member.
Karl Desrosiers at 745 W. Harold inquired about a new residential development Eagle Meadows that is being proposed.
6. Presentations:
A. Downtown Economic and Residential Infill Analysis - Michael Sigala Michael Sigala provided the Council with a presentation containing an analysis of Residential Mixed Use. Mr. Sigala reviewed housing demand, conducted a site analysis, presented conceptual projects, and discussed financing options.
Consent Agenda:
Under a CONSENT AGENDA category, a recommended course of action for each item is made. Any Council Member or Member of the Public may remove any item from the CONSENT AGENDA in order to discuss and/or change the recommended course of action, and the Council can approve the remainder of the CONSENT AGENDA.
Authorization to waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions and to identify by title only.
Recommend that the City Council approve the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions be waived and to identify by title only.
B. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 2023 Recommend approval of minutes.
Documents: Draft Action Minutes of November 13, 2023
C. Finance Update for October 2023: Warrant Register and Investment Summary
Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Warrant Register as presented for the period. This reporting period represents warrants issued for the current Fiscal Year (2023/2024); and
2. Accept the Investment Summary as presented for the period. This reporting period represents investment summary for the previous month.
Documents: October 2023 Warrant Register
Investment Summary October 2023
D. Appointment to the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District - Large City Representative
Recommend that the City Council adopt Resolution 2023-050 nominating Elizabeth Wynn for the Appointment to the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District - Large City Representative.
Documents: Application of Elizabeth Wynn
Resolution 2023-050
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER Councilmember Boyer
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT
ABSTAIN Councilmember Boyer Abstain from Self Help Warrants item 7-C
8. General Business
A. Interest in Small-lot Residential Development
Recommend that the City Council receive the information contained in this report regarding interest in small lot development and provide comments and direction to staff.
City Planner Karl Schoettler provided the Council with a PowerPoint presentation regarding interest in small lot development. Mr. Schoettler reviewed the current minimum lot size, which is 6,000 square feet, and highlighted recent requests for lots ranging from 5,000 square feet down to 4,050 square feet. He also examined R-1 lot size standards from other cities. Additionally, he addressed small lot concerns, potential benefits, and discussed possible amenities, as well as the open spaces that would be required with smaller lots.
Discussion took place with a consensus of allowing residential lots to be reduced to 5,000 sq. ft. if submitted as a Planned Unit Development. The Council requested to see examples of lots down to 4,000 sq. ft. to determine how to proceed on allowing lots less than 5,000 sq. ft. Staff will look at neighboring cities for instances of smaller lots.
B. Adoption of Parks Use Policy and addition of use fees/deposits amounts to the comprehensive fee schedule and policy by resolution 2023-049
Recommend that the City Council adopt the new Parks Use Policy and addition of use fees/deposits amounts to the comprehensive fee schedule by Resolution 2023-049.
Documents: Policy with Fee Schedule
Resolution 2023-049
City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided the Council with background information regarding the new Parks Use Policy. She covered aspects such as reservations, deposits, and the City webpage that facilitates the reservation process. Additionally, she addressed questions and concerns raised by the Council.
Councilmember Hinojosa raised several concerns related to park reservations. Firstly, there is the question about the $50 deposit. Additionally, he asked about conflicts over park reservations, and who would handle these issues. Mir. Hinojosa requested that signs be installed at the parks informing residents that reservations need to be made.
Furthermore, Councilmember Hinojosa expressed an interest in exploring the possibility of in-person reservations, recognizing that not everyone may have convenient access to online platforms.
Councilmember Boyer requested that information regarding park reservations be included with the utility bills.
Councilmember Gomez inquired about the option for in-person reservations for residents. Mr. Gomez also asked if there was a backup employee available to assist with deposit returns. The Director of Finance and Administration, Steve Huntley, informed the Council that, due to staffing constraints, only one employee will be trained ..in park reservations.
Mayor Hernandez inquired about the possibility of including the timing for the deposit return on the website. She also inquired whether Public Works could inspect the parks before reserved residents arrive. Mr. Huntley informed the Council that Administration is committed to returning the deposit to residents as promptly as possible, considering staffing constraints.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER Councilmember Gomez
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer
ABSENT
| ABSTAIN Hinojosa
City Council Committee Appointments
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Recommend that the City Council consider nominations or expressions of interest for positions as Farmersville's representatives to various organizations locally, regionally and Statewide, and appoint representatives to said committees.
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reviewed the current members of the City Council and asked if any changes needed to be made.
The only change is the Homelessness Task Force Mayor Tina Hernandez will be the Rep. and the alternate will be Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos.
Tulare County Association of Governments (TAG):
Rep: Council Member Boyer
Alternate: Mayor Hernandez
Council of Cities:
Rep: Mayor Hernandez
Alternate: Council Member Gomez
Delta Vector Control Board (Mosquito Abatement):
Rep: Council Member Gomez
City Home Loan Approval Committee:
Rep: Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Valdovinos San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District - Special City Selection Committee
Rep: Council Member Gomez
Alternate: Mayor Hernandez
Kaweah Integrated Regional Water Management Group:
Rep: Council Member Boyer
Alternate: Mayor Hernandez
Rural Communities Committee of the Greater Kaweah Ground Water Sustainability Agency:
Rep: Council Member Boyer
Alternate: Mayor Hernandez
Homelessness Task Force
Rep: Council Member Hinojosa (term ends 01/01/25)
Alternate: Council Member Valdovinos (term ends 01/01/25) Event Funding Committee
Rep: Council Member Gomez and Council Member Valdovinos Tulare County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Rep: Council Member Boyer
Alternate: Mayor Hernandez
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA)
Rep: Council Member Gomez
Alternate: Council Member Hinojosa
Motion to approve.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER Councilmember Gomez
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
D. Award of Contract for the Farmersville 198 Gateway Project to Romanazzi General Engineering in the amount of $2,600,101.50, and approve a construction contingency of $260,000 (10%) for changes during construction to be administered by the City Manager Recommend that the City Council award a contract for the Farmersville 198 Gateway Project to the lowest bidder, Romanazzi General Engineering in the amount of $2,600, 101.50, and approve a construction contingency of $260,000 (10%) for changes during construction to be •
administered by the City Manager.
Documents: Bid Opening Results & Recommendation
Draft Contract
Rendering of Project
City Manager Jennifer Gomez provided an overview of the Farmersville 198 Gateway Project, emphasizing that its funding is sourced from the Clean California Grant. Ms.
Gomez updated the Council, mentioning that the project had initially gone out to bid but required a rebid due to errors. In the subsequent rebid process, five bids were received, and Romanazzi General Engineering emerged as the lowest bidder. The evaluation by QK confirmed that Romanazzi General Engineering's bid was both complete and responsive.
Councilmember Boyer inquired about the engineering costs. City Manager Gomez informed the Council that the Engineering costs will be $3.1 million.
Councilmember Hinojosa asked what the total value of the grant was. Ms. Gomez informed him that it was a 4-million-dollar grant.
Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Boyer
SECONDER Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Establish, Fund, and Maintain a Sewer Rate Stabilization fund by Resolution 2023-051
Recommend that the City Council establish, fund, and maintain a Sewer Rate Stabilization Fund (RSF) by Resolution 2023-051.
Documents: Resolution 2023-051
Director of Finance and Administration Steve Huntley updated the Council on the ongoing utility rate study for both water and wastewater funds, conducted in collaboration with consultants from Willdan. Mr. Huntley detailed the requirements and fiscal impact associated with maintaining the essential funding levels in the Sewer Rate Stabilization Fund. The overarching goal is to ensure the City's compliance on a yearly basis.
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Motion to approve as presented.
RESULT APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)
MOVER Councilmember Gomez
SECONDER Councilmember Boyer
AYES Hernandez, Valdovinos, Gomez, Boyer, Hinojosa
ABSENT
ABSTAIN 0
Council Reports
A. City Council Updates and Committee Reports
Councilmember Hinojosa thanked Public Works for cleaning the Museum for the Christmas Tree lighting. He also expressed concerns regarding the Museum benches and inquired about the possibility of cleaning them or potentially replacing them.
Additionally, he suggested trimming the bushes behind the Museum to deter homeless individuals from sleeping there. Furthermore, he informed the Council about a small fire behind the Community Center and inquired about the type of insurance the City has in case a fire damages a City building. Mr. Hinojosa asked how much money the City has saved with Public Works handling all the concrete work at Roy's Park. He also inquired about the horseshoe pits at Roy's Park.
'Councilmember Boyer would like a schedule for Roy's Park construction timeline. He also thanked City Staff for helping with the Christmas Tree Lighting.
Councilmember Gomez informed the Council that he attended the Tulare Regional Transit Authority meeting. The new director has been working on finding a building so that the TCRTA has its own office. Additionally, he thanked Public Safety for the way they handled the incident at Freedom School.
Mayor Pro Tem Valdovinos thanked City staff for their donations to the upcoming Toy Drive. He also inquired about the timeline for installing the new bleachers at Veterans Park. Public Works Supervisor Justin Baker informed the Council that the new bleachers will be installed the first part of the new year..
10. Staff Communications:
City Manager Jennifer Gomez reviewed a handout that she distributed to each Councilmember regarding the Economic Summit, and she would appreciate Councilmembers RSVPing as soon as possible. Additionally, she conveyed that the last Council meeting for December has been canceled due to the holiday.
Battalion Chief Thomas updated the Council on Code Enforcement activities, noting a reduction in citation frequency as residents have largely achieved compliance and promptly addressed issues upon receiving violation notifications. Chief Thomas also reported that the incident at Freedom School is still under investigation, sharing that 44 . children were affected, with 36 requiring transportations for medical attention.
Police Chief Brock provided the Council with an update on the Freedom School incident, stating that gas lines were inspected, and Environmental Health conducted an investigation at the school.
11. Future Agenda Items
1. Amend Ordinance - Temporary Outdoor Use Permits
2. Review of Cannabis Cultivation
3. Site Visits to Woodlake, Exeter, and Lindsay
4. Water Restrictions
5. Update City Ordinances related to Code Enforcement
6.. Reopening Two-way Traffic on E. Citrus at Freedom Drive
7. Transit Services with Visalia Transit and TCRTA
12. Adjourn to Closed Session:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned to closed session at 7:56pm.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Quad Knopf, Inc. et al. v. Atkins North America, Inc., et al., Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-22-102417
13. Reconvene to Open Session:
Mayor Hernadez reconvened to open session at 8:42pm. with nothing to report.
14. Closed Session Report (if any):
15.. Adjournment:
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:42pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
Strong Roots..... Growing Possibilities
CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE
City Council
Staff Report 7C
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Gomez, City Manager
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Amended Event Funding Request for 2023 Reencuentro Purapecha RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council amend the Event Funding Request in the amount of $1,300 to be made payable to The LEAP Institute.
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
A request in February 2023 had been approved by the City Council to provide $1,300 in funding for the October Reencuentro Purepecha annual event. However, due to changes in which organization was going to host the event, the check was unable to be cashed by the original applicant, Jose Juan Alvarez. . Mr. Alvarez has now asked that the check be made payable to The LEAP Institute which assisted him with the event that took place on October 14, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approving this request will leave a balance of $8,390 in the Special Event Budget in the current fiscal year.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Letter of Authorization
Letter of Authorization
Farmersville California December 8, 2023
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To whom it may concern:
First of all, I send you a cordial and fraternal greeting. 1 am writing to you to authorize the change of recipient of the financial aid that was granted. to me by the City of Farmersville California to hold the Cultural event called:
Purepecha 2023 reunion that took place on October 14.
Originally a check for 1,300 (one thousand three hundred dollars) was sent as financial support for the holding of this event. This check was made out to Proyecto Purepecha, but due to not having a bank account in this name, the check could not be cashed.
For this reason, l'authorize the check to be made payable to: The LEAP Institute, which is the main organization.
I hope this request is answered and thank you very much for your attention.
SINCERELY:
Jose Juan Alvarez
Phone: (559)679-0060
Email: [email protected]
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CARTA DE AUTORIZACIÓN
Farmersville California a 8 de diciembre de 2023
AQUIEN CORRESPONDA:
Antes que nada, le mando un cordial y fraternal saludo.
Me dirijo a usted, para autorizar el cambio de destinatario de la ayuda económica que me fue otorgada por la Ciudad de Farmersville California para realizar el evento Cultural denominado:
Reencuentro Purépecha 2023 que se realizó el día 14 de octubre.
Originalmente se me mando un cheque de 1, 300 (mil trescientos dólares) como un apoyo económico para la realización de este evento. Este cheque se hizo a nombre de Proyecto Purépecha, pero por no tener una cuenta bancaria a este nombre, el cheque no se pudo cambiar.
Por esta razón autorizo que el cheque se haga a nombre de: The LEAP Institute, que es la organización principal.
Espero se atienda esta petición y por su atención muchas gracias.
ATENTAMENTE:
José Juan Alvarez
Jose Juan Alvarez
Tel: (559)679-0060
Correo electrónico: [email protected]
CITY OF
FARMERSVILLET
City Council
Staff Report 7D
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Huntley, CPFO, IPMA-SCP
Director of Finance & Administration
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Direct City Manager to sign lease financing agreement by Resolution 2024-001, for the purchase of police vehicles per the adopted Police Vehicle Purchase Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve Resolution 2024-001 directing the City Manager to sign the attached lease agreement for the ultimate purchase and delivery of three new police patrol vehicles for the City of Farmersville in alignment with the adopted Police Vehicle Purchase Plan.
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
This purchase and financing through the lease agreement, is already budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024 (via Resolution 2023-017 dated June 12, 2023 adopting a budget for FY 2024 containing a five-year Capital Improvement Plan). The Council will recall that the original Police Vehicle Purchase Plan approved on December 8, 2014 allowed for a purchase of three new patrol vehicles every other year - this is the continuation of that plan.
The proposed lease is with our close partners at Citizen Business Bank and Municipal Finance Corporation for which the City has executed several leases with now and have been easy to manage and affordable compared to other options in the market. City staff recommends that we continue with our existing relationship and process as it has saved the City thousands of dollars and managed important General Fund cashflows effectively.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the vehicles includes extended warranties and all new equipment and up-fitting needed to make these vehicles service ready immediately upon delivery.. One vehicle will be specially outfitted for a K-9 officer.
The lease agreement is for a term of three years and at an interest rate of 5.95%. The principal amount of the loan is $208,200.94 and will incur a cost of $20,675.06 in interest over the life of the loan. Payments will be processed each quarter ($19,073.00 per quarter). This low-cost option is a direct result of our existing relationship with Municipal Finance Corporation and taking advantage of State contract pricing for public safety vehicles.
This rate is competitive with other current government financing for similar situations revealed through industry research by finance staff. This agreement would also help the City to maintain a higher level of cash reserves currently needed for other large projects and ongoing operations. This continues to be a historic time to finance vehicles due to the current extended low interest rate environment.
However, the agreement allows for a purchase option at any time, given that the City in good standing with the lease payments, as displayed in Exhibit B of the lease agreement. Should this option be executed, it could dramatically increase the cost to the City in that period but ultimately save some interest expense overall. At this time, staff intend to follow the lease payment schedule to the end as part of our strategy to spread cost over multiple years. These ongoing and regular expenses are both anticipated in the Police Vehicle Purchase Plan and will be budgeted accordingly in future years.
The amount of maintenance and repair costs saved by making these purchases earlier is unknown. However, expense related to fleet maintenance and significant repair costs have been dramatically reduced by prior Police Vehicle Purchase Plan purchases.
There are other various small expenditures and revenues associated with this purchase, namely:
1. Cost of insurance as a high-value vehicle through the CSJVRMA. This is estimated at a few hundred dollars per year for all three vehicles but provides for up to a complete replacement cost of a new vehicle as needed.
2. Potential revenue from sale of retiring vehicles to be replaced. The exact vehicles being replaced are unknown at this time and their value and sale price may depend upon their current condition, and other variable factors at the time of sale.
None of these additional costs or revenues are anticipated to be large enough change the existing budget within the Police Department (and may partially or completely offset) but are mentioned as part of a complete analysis of the purchases.
ATTACHMENT(S): 2
1) Resolution 2024-001 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
LEASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
2) Proposed Lease Purchase agreement prepared by Municipal Finance Corporation RESOLUTION NO. 2024-001
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, AND :
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Farmersville (the "City'") is a municipal corporation organized and existing under and pursuant to the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide for financing in the approximate amount of $210,000.00 for the acquisition of police vehicles (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, Municipal Finance Corporation (the "Corporation" has proposed a cost-effective three year lease purchase financing arrangement at a 5.95% interest rate; WHEREAS, in accordance with California Government Code Section 5852.1, the City Council has obtained and disclosed in the information set forth in Exhibit A hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolyed by the City Council of the City of Farmersville as follows:
SECTION 1. Lease Agreement. The City Manager, Finance Director or a designee (each, an "Authorized Officer") is hereby authorized to enter into a Lease Agreement (the "Lease") with the Corporation to finance the Property, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
SECTION 2. Attestations. The City Clerk or other appropriate City officer is hereby authorized and directed to attest the signature of the Authorized Officer as may be required or appropriate in connection with the execution and delivery of the Lease.
SECTION 3. Other Actions. The Authorized Officer and other officers of the City are each hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to take any and all actions and to execute and deliver any and all agreements, documents and certificates which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms of this Resolution. Such actions are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved.
SECTION 4. Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations. The Lease is hereby designated as "qualified tax- exempt obligations" within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The City, together with all subordinate entities of the City, do not reasonably expect to issue during the calendar year in which the Lease is issued more than $10,000,000 of obligations which it could designate as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" under Section 265(b) of the Code.
SECTION 5. Effect. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. •
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Approved:
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 5852.1 DISCLOSURE
The following information consists of estimates that have been provided by the Corporation, which have been provided to the City in good faith:
(A) True interest cost of the Lease: 5.95% •
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(B) Finance charge of the Lease (sum of all costs of issuance and fees/charges paid to third parties): $3,000.00
(C) Net proceeds to be received (net of finance charges, reserves and capitalized interest, if any): $205,200.94
(D) Total payment amount through maturity: $228,876.00
PREPARED BY MUNICIPAL FINANCE CORPORATION DATE: January 3, 2024 PROPOSED LEASE PURCHASE FOR: City of Farmersville
RE: Police Vehicles
NOTE: TERMS ARE BASED UPON LEASE BEING BANK QUALIFIED
Purchase Option amount is exclusive of the rental payment due on same date Interest rate quote is valid for an acceptance within 10 days and lease funding within 60 days.
Documentation Fee: $3,000
Payments: Quarterly in arrears 3 Years 5.95%
PMT Due Date Rent To TO Purchase
# Payment rincipa. Interest Option
1 $19,073.00 15,976. 0: 3,096.99
19,073.00 16,213.65 2,859.35
19,073.00 16,454.83 2,618.17
19,073.00 16, 699.60 2,373.40
19,073.00 16,948.00 2,125.00
6 19,073.00 17,200.11 1,872.89 108,708.74
7 19,073.00 17,455.96 1,617.04 91,252.78
8 19,073.00 11,/15.61 1,357.39 73,537.17
9 19,073.00 17,979.13 1,093.87 55,558. 04
10 19,073.00 18,246.57 826.43 37,311.47
11 19,073.00 18,517.99 555.01 18,793.48
12 19,073.00 18,793.48 279.52 0.00
TOTALS: $228,876.00 $208,200.94 $20, 675.06
Approved and agreed to:
City of Farmersville
By:
Title:
Date:
CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE
City Council
Staff Report 8A
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karl Schoettler, City Planner
DATE: January 8, 2024
RE: Public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance to regulate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to introduce Ordinance 523, an amendment to Title 17 (the Zoning Ordinance) of the Farmersville Municipal code to establish standards to regulate the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's).
ANALYSIS:
The action is an update of the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance to incorporate State-mandated requirements that allow the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's) on appropriately-zoned lots in Farmersville.
ADU's and JADU's are additional dwellings that cities are required to permit on residentially- zoned lots (including single family residential, multi-family residential, and planned unit development lots).
Farmersville currently has a "Granny Flat" ordinance that was adopted many years ago as a second unit ordinance specifically for those aged 65 years and older. However, the recent State laws require cities to expand relations to allow for the development of affordable housing to all citizens of its community, regardless of age. This report provides an overview of these requirements and how they are incorporated into the City's code.
Purpose
The purpose of the State's Accessory Dwelling Unit laws is to promote the development of affordable housing. California has some of the least affordable housing in the nation (though that is an issue moreso along the coast and major cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, 1 etc.)). Accessory Dwelling Units are an opportunity for the creation of affordable housing, for several reasons, including:
Small size of the unit, reducing construction costs;
The land is already purchased;
Utilities are already present;
Covered parking is not required
Depending on the size of the building, ADU's typically have a bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen, sitting room, etc. ADU's can be either attached (or part of) the primary dwelling, or a detached, free-standing structure.
JADU's
In addition, State law has created an additional type of unit called a Junior Accessory Dwelling nit (JADU). This type of unit is carved out of the footprint of an existing single-family home anc an be no larger than 500 square feet. Of note, the garage of an existing home can be converte to become a JADU. A JADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. Additionally, a JADU must include exterior access separate from the main entrance to the proposed or existing primary dwelling or other structure.
Overview of Proposed Ordinance
The following is a narrative of key points of the ordinance.
Pages 1-2 of the proposed ordinance provide procedural language for adoption of the ordinance and relate the ordinance to State ADU law and the State's housing goals.
Beginning on page 3, the ordinance begins to establish the actual development standards for ADU's and JĄDU's, including zones permitted, number of units allowed, setbacks, building height, unit size, parking, appearance, occupancy, access, utilities, fees and exceptions.
Key sections and requirements include:
Definitions of terms utilized in the ordinance are provided on pages 4-6.
family residential, multi-family residential, and planned development zone districts).
eligible for up to one ADU and one JADU. Each lot zoned for multi-family residential • development is eligible for a number of ADU's up to 25% of the number of multi-family units that can be developed on the subject lot. As an example, a multi-family lot eligible for 20 multi-family units could potentially have up to 5 ADU's.
the subject zone, except that a detached ADU in a rear yard may come within 4 feet of a rear or side yard setback.
and also for JADU's, as follows:
2 • For detached ADU's the maximum size ranges from 800 to 1,200 square feet and depends on the number of bedrooms proposed in the unit.
• For an attached ADU the maximum size can be up to 50% of the floor area of the primary dwelling, not to exceed 800 square feet.
• For a JADU, the maximum size is 500 square feet.
Pages 10 and 11 (Sections 7 and 8) states that ADU's may be up to 16 feet high under any circirmstance. Additionally, ADU's may be allowed up to 18 feet in height if the proposed ADU is within ½ mile of public transit or if the property already has multi family units on it up to 18 feet in height. ADU's may be up to two stories (up to 25 feet high), if they are attached to a primary dwelling with the same height.
an ADU and JADU must use șimilar materials, colors, windows, and roof pitch as the primary dwelling. The goal is to ensure that ADU's maintain the character of the site and the neighborhood.
• Page 12 (Item 9) explains the requirements for JADU building standards, which include that • JADU's must have a separate entrance from the primary dwelling, and that JADU's must have an efficiency kitchen included in the design.
establishes that the City can impose impact fees only on ADU's that are larger than 750 square feet and the fees must be proportionate to those collected for a primary dwelling. Impact fees are collected for the improvement of city utility systems and facilities, including water, sewer, storm drain, streets, police and fire, parks, transportion and general administration.
requiring the owner of the property to live on the site. However, for a JADU, the owner must live in the primary dwelling on the lot.
site for an ADU. This can be provided on an existing driveway in tandem with other existing parking spaces. State law does not allow the City to require any parking spaces for a JADU.
Pages 16-18: This section lists uses that are permitted in Farmersville's residential zones and is amended to add Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling units as permitted in the R-1, RM and U-R zones. The table is also amended to delete the use "Second Detached Residential Unit" (which no longer complies with State law).
Planning Commission Recommendation
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the ordinance on November 15, 2023. Prior to that, staff conducted an informational presentation on the ordinance with the Planning Commission in October. Following discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt the Ordinance.
COORDINATION & REVIEW:
The proposed ordinance has been reviewed with the City's legal counsel. 3 CONSISTENCY WITH ADOPTED GOALS, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS:
The proposed ordinance is consistent with State laws and and policies regarding the development of affordable housing and also the City's Housing Element of the General Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
State law requires cities to waive impact fees for any ADU under 750 square feet in size. ADU's that are larger than 750 square feet can be assessed impact fees, proportionate to fees that are normally collected for a primary dwelling.
CONCLUȘION:
As mentioned previously, the ADU. ordinance is required by State law to promote the development of this form of housing as an affordable source of housing for existing and future residents of Farmersville. It should be noted that these standards will be included in the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update currently under preparation.
Attachments:
Ordinance 523
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ORDINANCE NO. 523
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE AMENDING SUBSECTION 17.24 (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) AND SUBSECTION 17.40 (RESIDENTIAL LAND USE TABLE) OF THE FARMERSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. •-
WHEREAS, State law requires cities to permit Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in residential zones, with the purpose being to increase the supply of affordable housing units for residents of the City of Farmersville, and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65852.2 (a) allows local agencies to establish ordinances to ensure that Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) can be established in a manner that protects the stability, property values, and character of single family residențial neighborhoods but that are not so arbitrary, excessive, or burdensome so as to unreasonably restrict the ability of homeowners to create second units in residential zones where they are permitted, and
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Farmersville does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Farmersville hereby amends Title 17 of the Farmersville Municipal Code by amending the text of Chapter 17.24, and Chapter 17.40, to add "Accessory Dwelling Units" as a permitted use in specified zones, subject to development standards specified in this ordinance; and
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Farmersville has determined that the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code is consistent with the General Plan; and Section 3. All ordinances and parts thereof of the City of Farmersville Municipal Code in conflict herewith are hereby repealed; and
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect (30) days after adoption. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the passage hereof, this Ordinance shall be published once in a local paper of general circulation and delivered within Farmersville, together with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the matter.
Section 5. Pursuant to Ca. Gov't Code section 65852.2(h)(1), within 60 days of this passage, this Resolution shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"). Any comments or concerns from HCD shall be considered pursuant to this Ca. Govt Code section 65852.2(h).
Section 6. Each of the provisions of this Ordinance is severable from all other provisions.
If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for 1 Farmersville City Council
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any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 7. The City Council of the City of Farmersville hereby codifies the amendments made to Chapter 17.24, and Chapter 17.40, of Title 17 of the Municipal Code. Text additions are shown in Exhibit A.
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 8. Subsection 17.24.060 (Granny Flats) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
17.24.060 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU's) A. Purpose and Intent. This section is intended to meet the requirements of State law in providing for accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") and junior accessory dwelling units ("JADUs").
1. This Section is intended to comply with California Government Code sections '65852.2 and 65852.22, as either may be amended from time to time. The standards established by this Section shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the language set forth in Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. Further, to the extent that this Ordinance does not specifically address various requirements of the Government Code, the requirements of the Government Code shall apply.
2. An ADU or JADU that complies with this Section shall be considered an accessory use or an accessory building that does not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located.
3. An ADU or JADU that complies with this Section shall be considered a residential use that is consistent with the existing General Plan and zoning for the lot.
4. An ADU or JADU that complies with this Section shall not be considered in the application of any other local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
ADUs and JADUs shall be counted for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing in the City's Housing Element.
B. Definitions. The following definitions apply to the operation of this Section. To the extent these definitions conflict with definitions found elsewhere in this title, the definitions set forth in this Section shall control.
"Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An ADU must include 2 Farmersville City Council
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permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel that the single-family or multi-family dwelling is situated. An ADU may be an efficiency unit or a manufactured home.
2. "Efficiency unit" has the same meaning as defined in the California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Section 1207.4, which meets the following standards:
a. The unit has a single living room of not less than 220 square feet of floor area for two (2) or fewer occupants and an additional 100 square feet of floor area for each additional occupant of the unit.
The unit has a separate closet.
C. The unit has a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30 inches in front, and lighting and ventilation conforming to the California Building Standards Code. d. The unit has a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory, and bathtub, or shower.
3. "Floor area" or "total floor area" means the entire ground-level square footage of the structure, including the living area, as defined, and any non-habitable area within the structure, such as a garage or storage space.
• 4. "Impact fee" has the same meaning as the term "fee" as defined in Government Code Section 66000(b), except that it also includes fees specified in Government Code Section 66477. "Impact fee" does not include any connection fee or capacity charge. "Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU" means a dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within the walls of an existing single-family residence, or other approved structure as specified in Government Code Section 65852.2(e). A JADU must include the following features:
a. Exterior access separate from the main entrance to the proposed or existing primary dwelling or other structure.
b. An efficiency kitchen, which includes a cooking facility with a sink and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
C. JADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
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6. "Living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
7. "Multi-generational dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit, that does not include a kitchen, contained entirely within the walls of an existing single-family residence where access is not restricted between areas of the residence.
8. "Nonconforming zoning condition" means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards but was a lawful improvement that did conform to the zoning standards in place at the time of the improvement. "Passageway" means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the accessory dwelling unit.
10. "Permanent provisions for cooking" has the same meaning as "kitchen".
11. "Permanent provisions for sanitation" and "sanitation facilities" means a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower.
12. "Proposed dwelling" means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
13. "Public transit" means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
14. "Tandem parking" means that two (2) or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
C. l Applications. ADUs and JADUs shall conform to the following submittal requirements.
1. A scaled plot plan of the subject parcel on which the ADU or JADU will be located shall be provided. The plot plan shall indicate the location and separation distances between all existing and proposed structures, as well as setbacks from property lines. To the extent not included above, the plot plan shall also provide dimensions of all easements, right-of-way(s), building envelopes, fencing, parking, and paved areas.
2. Complete floor plans of both existing and proposed conditions shall be provided.
Each room shall be dimensioned and resulting floor area calculation included. The use of each room shail be labeled. The size and location of all doors, closets, walls, and cooking facilities shall be clearly depicted.
3. Provide elevations that show all proposed and existing exterior structure dimensions, all architectural projections, and all openings for both the existing residence and 4 Farmersville City Council
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the proposed secondary dwelling unit. The secondary dwelling unit shall meet the following design standards:
a. A secondary dwelling unit shall have a roof pitch and roof overhang equal to the roof pitch and roof overhang of the primary residence. b. The address and mailbox for the second dwelling unit shall be located near the public right-of-way.
D. Designated Areas. ADUs and JADUs may be permitted on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family use or multi-family use located in the R-1, R-M, and in the Planned Development zone districts, unless the City makes express findings supported by substantial evidence that ADUs and JADUs cannot be permitted due to the inadequacy of water and/or sewer services, and/or the impact of ADUs and JADUs on traffic flow and/or public safety and designate specific areas based on these findings. ADUs and JADUs are subject to the normal requirements of the district. ADUs and JADUs are not permitted in nonresidential zoning districts where residential uses are not allowed. Non-habitable accessory structures shall be permitted in addition to ADUs and JADUs.
E. Development Standards. Fire and Building Code requirements are not considered "Development Standards" under this Ordinance._ADUs and JADUs may be permitted on any single-family lot or any multi-family lot. The requirements and standards of the Zoning Ordinance that apply to the primary dwelling on the lot shall apply to any ADU. and/or JADU, including lot coverage, height floor area ratio, open space, landscape, and architectural review.
If different or conflicting requirements or standards exist, the more restrictive requirements or standards shall apply, but only to the extent such requirements or standards do not conflict with the requirements and standards provided in this Section and Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22.
• 1. Number of units. Not more than three (3) dwelling units shall be permitted on a single- family lot, which shall include not more than one (1) existing primary residence and may include not more than one (1) ADU and not more than one (1) JADU. Lots with existing multifamily dwellings may construct up to twọ (2) detached ADUs, or ADUs up to 25 percent of the number of existing multifamily dwelling units in non-livable space (e.g., storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages). There are no JADUs allowed on lots with existing multifamily dwellings.
2. Relation to Primary Dwelling. The ADU must be either: (1) attached to, or located within, the existing primary dwelling, including attached garages, storage areas, or similar uses within the primary dwelling structure; or (2) detached from the existing primary dwelling and located on the same lot as the existing primary dwelling. Except as provided in Government Code Section 65852.2(e), a JADU must be contained entirely within the walls of the existing single-family residence.
3. ADUs and JADUs are not subject to the density limitations for the premises.
4. Setbacks and Separation Distances.
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a. Setbacks shall be defined as the distances between a structure and a property line or easement.
b. Separation Distances shall be defined as the distance between structures, and/or other improvements.
c. No setback or separation distance is required for an ADU constructed or installed within (1) an existing living area or permitted accessory structure, or (2) a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing permitted accessory structure that is converted to an ADU or to a portion of an ADU. d. A minimum setback of four (4) feet from the side and rear lot lines is required for an ADU that is not (1) converted from an existing permitted accessory structure, or (2) a new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing permitted accessory structure. However, if a proposed ADU is less than 800 square feet, a front setback requirement in other areas of this Code cannot prevent the ADU front being built.
e. State Law does not address the distance between and ADU and other structures on a lot!. In the event that an ADU is not consistent with (c)(1) or (c)(2) above, ADU or JADU proposals with Separation Distances of less than ten feet shall comply with building codes regarding safe fire separation distances.?
5. ADU Unit Size.
a. If there is an existing primary dwelling, the total floor area of an attached ADU may not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling. b. The total floor area for a detached ADU may not exceed 1,200 square feet. c. An attached or detached one-bedroom ADU may not be more than 800 square feet of living area.
d.. An attached or detached ADU that provides more than one (1) bedroom may not be more than 1,000 square feet of living area.
e. An ADU may be an efficiency unit, as defined. A proposed ADU that does not meet the minimum requirements of an efficiency unit is not permitted.
6. JADU Size.
a. A JADU may not be more than 500 square feet in size.
7. Exceptions.
a. Notwithstanding any other minimum or maximum size for an ADU, size based upon a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, or limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, or minimum lot size, an attached or detached ADU will be permitted if the ADU is:,
a. Not more than 800 square feet of total floor area; . b. Not more than 16 feet in height (any circumstance);
1 Quoted from HCD Handbook, Pg. 17.
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c. Not more than 25 feet in height if the ADU is attached to the primary dwelling, or it can be the same height as the primary dwelling, whichever is lower; d. Has at least 4-foot side and rear yard setbacks; and e. Is constructed in compliance with all Fire and Building Code requirements and standards of the Zoning Code (including consideration of separation distances).
8. ADU Building Standards.
a. The ADU height requirements are as follows:
a. 16 feet- allowed under any circumstance.
b. 18 feet- allowed if the proposed ADU is within ½ a mile of public transit or the property already has a multi-family dwelling two stories high. c. 25 feet- allowed if the ADU is attached to the primary dwelling depending on the '
underlying zoning code of the property (the lowest height allowance will apply). b. The development of the ADU shall be subject to the property development standards for the zoning district in which the ADU is located. c. Both attached and detached ADUs must be architecturally compatible, having similar materials and style of construction, with the primary dwelling and consistent with the established character of the adjoining residential neighborhood. The design and size of the building, health, and other codes adopted by the City. d. Attached ADU's shall be compatible with and made structurally a part of the primary dwelling (e.g., share a common wall with the primary dwelling, rely partially on the primary dwelling for structural support, or be attached to the primary dwelling). e. Detached ADUs shall comply with building and fire code separation standards and be compatible with the materials and colors of the primary dwelling. f. No passageway is required in conjunction with the construction of an ADU. g. A new utility connection directly between the ADU and the existing single-family home is not required.
9. JADU Building Standards. JADUs shall comply with the following:
a. A JADU must include a separate entrance from the main entrance to the existing single-family residence.
b. AJADU must include at least an efficiency kitchen, which includes a cooking facility with appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU. Permanent ovens or cooktops are not allowed in a JADU.
c. AJADU may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
d. AJADU shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit for purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, or for, purposes of providing water, sewer, or power, including a connection fee.
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e. Deed Restriction. A JADU shall not be permitted unless a deed restriction, which shali run with the land, is recorded for the applicable lot, and filed with the City along with the permit application, and must do both of the following:
a. Prohibit the sale of the JADU separate from the sale of the single-family residence.
b. Prohibit the occupancy of the JADU unless the primary dwelling is occupied by the property owner.
10. Multi-family ADUs. The following ADUs are permitted within a residential or mixed-use zone on a lot that has an existing multi-family dwelling:
a. One (1) or more ADUs, up to 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units, constructed within the portions of the existing multifamily dwelling structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings.
b. Up to two (2) detached ADUs, subject to a height limit of 16 feet and 4-foot rear yard and side yard setbacks.
F. Connection, Impact, and other Fees. Except as provided below. ADUs and JADUs are subject to all fees and assessments required by the Farmersville Municipal Code for new residential construction.
1. ADUs and JADUs are not considered to be a new residential use for purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service, unless the ADU or JADU is constructed with a new single-family home or a new detached structure.
2. Any impact fees charged for an ADU or JADU of 750 square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
3. An inspection fee shall be assessed for any inspection to determine if an ADU or JADU complies with applicable building standards.
4. The separate utility connection for an ADU constructed with a new single-family home or new detached structure is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU, based upon either its square feet or the number of its drainage fixture unit (DFU) values upon the water or sewer system, that reflects the reasonable cost of providing this service.
Occupancy and Ownership. ADUs and JADUs must comply with the following standards.
1. A certificate of occupancy must be issued for the primary dwelling unit before a certificate of occupancy can be issued for an ADU or JADU on the lot. 8 Farmersville City Council
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2. An ADU or JADU may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.
3. Beginning January 1, 2025, owner occupancy shall be required for all ADU and/or JADU permits. For an ADU permit, the owner may occupy either the primary or accessory unit.
For a JADU permit, the owner may reside in either the remaining portion of the primary unit, or the newly created JADU. For single-family residences in which an ADU and a JADU will be permitted, the preceding Section G.4. applies. Owner occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
H. Parking Standards. One (1) parking space per ADU is required, unless the newly constructed ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of a public transit center.
These spaces may be provided in setback areas or as tandem parking on a drivèway.
I. Permit Approval. A permit must be obtained for the construction or installation of an ADU or JADU. The ADU or JADU must conform to the standards required by the Zoning Ordinance and the California Fire and Building Codes. A permit application for an ADU or a JADU shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
The City shall approve or deny the application to create an ADU or a JADU within 60 days from the date the City receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multi- family dwelling on the lot.
J. ADUs and Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Subdivisions and multi-family housing developments developed or zoned at densities of ten (10) or more dwelling units per acre, with the ability of each lot or dwelling to construct an ADU, shall be counted in the City's Housing Element as adequate sites for affordable housing, as provided in Government Code section 65583.1(a).
. K. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time. An applicant shall not be otherwise required, to provide written notice or post a placard for the demolition of a detached garage that is to be replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, unless the property is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
L. Other. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the City from adopting an ordinance or regulation, related to parking or a service or a connection fee for water, sewer, or power, that applies to a single-family residence that contains an ADU or JADU, so long as that ordinance or regulation applies uniformly to all single-family residences, regardless of whether the single-family residence includes an ADU or JADU.
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Section 9. Subsection 17.40.020 (Table 1 -Permitted Uses) is amended as follows:
Table 1
Residential Land Uses
USES ZONE
U-R O-s R-1 R-M
Above ground storage tanks for flammable or combustible fluids b b
Accessory buildings and uses customarily appurtenant to a permitted use x x
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) d d d
Agricultural employee housing x
Apartments and multiple family dwellings
Boarding and rooming houses a
Cannabis businesses and commercial cannabis activity
Churches b b b b
Day care centers a a
Duplexes X
Emergency housing X
Family day care homes
Foster homes a a
Guest houses d d
Home occupations C C
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USES ZONE
U-R O-s R-1 R-M
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADu) d d d
Manufactured and/or mobile homes on permanent
foundations x x
Mobile home parks b b b
Nursing and convalescent homes b
Public and private schools b b b
Residence for a caretaker or watchman:
Second attached residential unit d
Second detached residential unit
Single-family dwellings x
Temporary tract offices C
Residential care homes for six or fewer persons
Residential care homes for seven to fourteen persons b b Raising of fruit and nut trees, vegetables and horticultural b b
specialties, excluding cannabis
Raising or cultivation of medical marijuana
Single room occupancy units x,
Supportive housing x
Transitional housing
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Section 10. Subsection 17.40.030 is amended as follows:
17.40.030 - Special conditions.
The following special conditions apply to those land uses indicated by corresponding letter in Table 1:
a. Conditional use permit required if for more than six guests, persons or dwelling units or in the case of day care facilities if more than twelve children including the provider's own children. b. Conditional use permit required.
: c. Accessory use, incidental to principal use.
d. The addition shall not exceed twenty five percent of existing living area. Subject to standards contained in Section 17.24.060.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmersville on the 8th day of January, 2024, and was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the of January, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:_
NOES:_
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:_
APPROVED:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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Staff Report 8B
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karl Schoettler, City Planner
DATE: January 8, 2024
RE: Public hearing for the Kaweah Pointe residential development project pertaining to 37+ acres of land on the north side of Visalia Road, west of the Virginia Avenue alignment, proposing 151 single family residential lots, 3.7+ acres of parks/open space, 1.4-acres of land zoned for future multi-family residential development RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to approve the proposed residential subdivision by taking the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the project
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-03 approving a General Plan land use amendment for the project site
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 521 amending the existing zoning designations for the site
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 2022-01.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The application is a series of planning approvals for the development of a single-family residential subdivision on a 36.5-acre site located on the north side of Visalia Road located west of the Virginia Avenue alignment and east of the Tulare Irrigation District canal. Attachment "A" is a location map and Attachment "B" is an aerial photo of the site.
Existing Zoning Land Uses and Proposed Amendments
The site is currently in agricultural use, and ag uses surround the site to the north, west and south. There are existing residential neighborhoods to the east and vacant land zoned for commercial use to the southeast (along Visalia Road).
1 The bulk of the site is currently zoned "R-1" (Single Family Residential), however approximately
5.6 acres on the Visalia Road frontage are zoned for commercial use (the "CG" zone (General Commercial)). In addition, approximately 7 acres along the west side of the site are zoned for multi-family residential development in the "RM-2.5" zone (Multi-Family Residential). Finally a small area is designated for a future park in the northeast corner of the site.
The existing zoning designations are the result of a subdivision design that was previously approved for the site (Hacienda Estatas, approved in 2006) but that was never built. The subdivision approval has since expired, however the zoning designations remain on the land.
Project Design
Attachment "C" shows the proposed subdivision design. The subdivision proposes 151 single family residential lots. The design is essentially a grid street pattern (which is favored by the Farmersville Design guidelines for a number of reasons, as it improves walkability by providing multiple route choices, it can result in improved air quality and lower fuel consumption and also is favored by police and fire as it offers multiple route choices for emergency response).
A new collector roadway will run north/south across the site and connect to Visalia Road. This road will provide access to the site. From there a series of five east-west streets will access rows of single family residential lots. A second local street will connect to Visalia Road at the east edge of the site.
There will be a 1.1-acre park/stormwater ponding basin situated roughly in the center of the site, on the east side of the collector street. As the name implies, this feature will function as both 'a recreational open space and also a collector for storm water generated by the subdivision. It is expected that most of the time the facility will be dry. The park is expected to be landscaped with a combination of turf, shrubs and shade trees.
Landscaped open space walking/cycling corridors will also be situated on both the west and east sides of the subdivision, parallel to the existing irrigation canals that run there. These are required as a result of the Farmersville Waterway/Trails Master Plan that was adopted by the City in 2010.
The Plan followed the lead of the City of Visalia in how to treat irrigation canals. Instead of canals running behind the rear fence of lots (where they often become neglected and weed-filled) the preference is for them to be developed as open space features with landscaping and trails. In this fashion the City can create an interconnected citywide trail system as development occurs along the canals. It should be noted that the previous subdivision that was approved for this site also was designed with these trails along the canals.
Multi-Family site
As shown on Attachment "C", the project design has shifted the existing multi-family zoning on the site to land on the front of the site along Visalia Road.. Approximately 1.4 acres is designated there for future multi-family development. The current developer is not proposing any multi-family development for this site and intends to sell it to such a developer.
Planned Unit Development
The subdivision is proposed as a "Planned Development" and is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for application of the "PD" (Planned Development) overlay zone. 2 The PD zone allows for flexibility with zoning standards (such as lot size, setbacks, etc.) provided that the Planning Commission and City Council are able to find that the design of the project is superior to what could be achieved using base zoning standards.
For this subdivision the applicant is requesting lots smaller than 6,000 square feet (though none smaller than 5,000 square feet. The applicant is also requesting a reduced front yard setback for homes. The standard is 25 feet; the request is for a 15-foot front yard setback (but with a 20 foot front yard setback for driveways/garages. The applicant is also requesting approval to reduce the street side yards on corner lots from 15 feet to 10 feet.
The PD zone should not be simply used as a way for a developer to simply get more lots on a site. In order to help the Commission and Council be able to make the finding that the PD zone is resulting in a "superior design" the City has in the past required certain upgrades to PD projects, including items such as:
• Traffic-calming mechanisms such as "bulb-outs" at street corners, to help slow traffic and make the project more pedestrian-friendly.
• Street trees to shade, cool and beautify the project. Shade trees also make it more pleasant for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. • Landscaped median islands at selected locations, such as project entrances. • Antique-style streetlamps. These help to reinforce the desired pedestrian-oriented character of the neighborhood.
• Stamped concrete crosswalks help to beautify and add character to the neighborhood. • Architectural control of the facades of homes. The Farmersville Design Guidelines contains a number of recommendations for the design of homes to further reinforce the concept of a "neighborhood" (versus just a "subdivision"). Design techniques can include requiring homes to have large, useable front porches, garages set back and the use of architectural styles that are historic to the San Joaquin Valley (and California) such as Spanish, Craftsman, Mediterranean, etc.).
These design mechanisms are recommended for this project so that the Planning Commission (and City Council) can make the finding that the project is truly "superior".
Circulation
As noted above, the project will be served by Visalia Road. This road is programmed to be widened by Tulare County in the near future. The widened road will feature four lanes, including two lanes in each direction. along with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street trees and street lights.
There will also be a landscaped median divider.
The portion of the subdivision with single family homes will have a sound wall and a landscape buffer backing onto Visalia Road
A new north/south collector street (Hacienda Drive) will provide access into the subdivision. A local street will also-connect to Visalia Road at the east edge of the site. 3 The intersection of Visalia Road and the future Hacienda Drive will eventually need to be signalized; the traffic impact study that was prepared for the project estimates that a traffic signal Will not be warranted for more than ten years and that the project should contribute 6.69 percent of the cost of this signal. The remainder of the traffic "impact" on this intersection will result from city- and area-wide traffic growth along Visalia Road. It should be noted that the subdivision project will also be paying the City's newly-adopted traffic impact fees at $760 per lot.
Proposed Zoning and Land Use designations
In order to achieve the desired subdivision design the applicant is proposing zone changes (and General Plan land use amendments) as shown in Attachment "D" The bulk of the site will be zoned "R-1 (PD)" This will allow for the creation of the 151 single family residential lots (including applying the "PD" zone to allow lots smaller than required by the R-1 zone), as well as reduced yard setbacks (front yards and the street side of corner lots).
The existing "CG" zone along Visalia Road is proposed to be eliminated and replaced in part with the "RM-2.5" (Multi Family Residential zone). The remaining area will be zoned "R-1 (PD)".
The existing "RM-2,5" (Multi-Family Residential zone) along the west side of the site will be eliminated (and as noted above, shifted to the south side of the site along Visalia Road, replacing the "CG" zone.
The exising "PQP" zone will be eliminated but will be replaced where the new park/pond is planned and also will be applied to the open space corridors along the canals.
Housing Element Zoning Requirement
As previously noted, a 7-acre portion of the site is currently zoned for multi-family residential ("RM-2.5" zone). The City was required to apply this zoning as a result of the previous Housing Element of the General Plan, which requires the City to have a certain amount of multi-family zoning, to provide for housing needs of the community's lower income families. The City cannot eliminate this zoning and so it is being relocated to the south side of the site (albeit in a reduced acreage) with some additional acreage being established on N. Farmersille Boulevard as part of the Gardenia Courtyards multi-family project.
Environmental Analysis
As required by law, the City had a consulting firm (Crawford and Bowen) prepare an analysis of potential impacts that may result from the project. The study was advertised and circulated for 30 days for public review and comment. At the close of the comment period one letter had been - submitted. This letter was from the Air District and had no significant comments.
The environmental study determined the project would not have significant impacts to the - environment provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design and construction. These include:
• Air Quality - The developer will be required to devise and submit measures for reducing air quality impacts, particularly as it relates to equipment used during construction of the project. 4 • Biological resources. Project construction should occur outside the bird nesting season but if conducted during nesting season a biologist must survey the site and if nests are discovered, construction in that area must be avoided.
• Cultural Resources: Construction crews should be trained to be observant for buried human remains or cultural artifacts and if these are encountered during construction then a preservation protocol must be implemented.
• Traffic/Circulation. The project will be required to pay fair share amounts toward future signalization at the following intersections:
• Visalia Road/Hacienda Drive: 6.69%
• Visalia Road/Virginia Avenue: 4.51%
• Farmersville Blvd./Front Street: 8.83%
To mitigate circulation/greenhouse gas impacts of the project, the study identified that the project be required to install/upgrade ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps at the following nearby intersections:
• Costner Street & Steven Avenue (2 ramps)
• • Virginia Avenue & Ash Street (4 ramps) :
• June Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
• Steven Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
• Utilities
The project will be required to extend and connect to City utility lines, including water, sewer and storm drain. There are currently utility lines along the east side of the site (sewer) and along Visalia Road southeast of the site (water) and the project will tap these. The Public Works and Engineering Departments report there is adequate capacity in all systems to accommodate the project. The project will retain storm drainage on site in the proposed park/ponding basin. In order to conserve water, all landscaping on the site will be required to meet the City's water- efficient landscape ordinance.
Planning Commission Hearing
The Farmersville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the project on December 13, 2023. Following discussion the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project.
COORDINATION & REVIEW:
A public hearing notice was published in the Exeter Sun Gazette newspaper and notices were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the site, at least 10 days before the City Council's hearing.
CONSISTENCY WITH ADOPTED GOALS, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS:
The proposed project is consistent with city policies and standards, including the 2025 Farmersville General Plan, Farmersville Zoning Ordinance, Farmersville Subdivision Ordinance and Farmersville Improvement Standards Manual.
5 FISCAL IMPACT:
Each lot that is developed in the subdivision will be required to pay the City's Development Impact Fees. Further, once developed, each homeowner will pay monthly utility charges.
CONCLUSION:
The project has been reviewed by City department heads, including planning, engineering, public works, fire, police and administration who have provided conditions of approval that will be applied to the project. Staff is recommending approval of the project as is the Planning.
Commission.
Attachments:
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Resolution 2024-02
Resolution 2024-03
Ordinance 521
Resolution 2024-04
Exhibit "A" (Location Map)
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Exhibit "C" (Proposed Subdivision Map)
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Exhibit "D" (Proposed Zoning)
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RESOLUTION 2024-02
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING FOR THE KAWEAH POINTE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (INCLUDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE 2022-05, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022-05 AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP 2022-01)
WHEREAS, a request was submitted by Smee Homes, 444 Prospect Street, Porterville, CA 93257 for a development project on two existing parcels containing approximately
36.Stacres on the north side of Visalia Road between the Virginia Avenue alignment on the east and the Tulare Irrigation District canal on the west (Assessor Parcel Numbers 128-320-003 and 128-330-001). The project is a single family residential subdivision with park/stormwater basin, open space recreation corridors and an outlot for future multi-family residential development, and
WHEREAS, specific requests include:
• A General Plan Amendment to:
• Eliminate an area designated "General Commercial" along the Visalia Road frontage of the site.
• Eliminate an area designated "Medium-High Density Residential" from the west side of the site.
• Apply the "Medium High Density Residential" designation to the south side of the site along Visalia Road.
• A zone change as follows:
• Eliminate 7t acres zoned RM-2.5 along the west side of the site. • Eliminate approximately 5.6 acres of "CG" (General Commercial) zoning from the south side of the site
• Apply 1.4-acres of RM-2.5 zoning along the Visalia Road frontage of the site • Apply approximately 1.1 acres of the "P/QP" zone (Public-Quasi Public) to the proposed neighborhood park/stormwater ponding basin. Also apply approximately 2.1 acres of the "P/QP" zone to the open space corridors along the east and west boundaries of the site.
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• A Tentative Subdivision Map to create 151 single-family residential lots, a 1.1-acre • neighborhood park and a 1.4-acre outlot for future multi-family residential development. • A Conditional Use Permit to allow development of the project as a Planned Development, consistent with the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Initial Environmental Study to evaluate potential impacts to the environment that may result from the project, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
WHEREAS, the study was circulated for public review and comment, and at the end of the comment period no substantive comments had been received, and WHEREAS, the study determined the project would have no significant impacts on the environment, provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the design, construction and operation of the project. These measures are listed in Exhibit "A" of this resolution, and WHEREAS, the City has notified property owners within 300 feet of the site of the proposed project, and has also published a notice of the City Council hearing in the newspaper, at least ten days before the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this matter and accepted evidence and testimony.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this project:
1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan and the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design and operation, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared, consistent with the Guidelines of the California , Environmental Quality Act. Mitigation measures are listed in Exhibit "A" of this Resolution.
3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of residents in the neighborhood or community.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the proposed project.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member, second by Council member → at a regular meeting of the Farmersville City Council on the 8th of January, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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Exhibit "A": Mitigation Measures
AIR-1:
Before a construction permit is issued for the proposed Project, the Project applicant, project sponsor, or construction contractor shall submit documentation demonstrating reasonably detailed compliance with one of the following requirements to the City of Farmersville:
•. Option 1: Where portable diesel engines are used during construction, all off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower shall have engines that meet or exceed either United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 3. off-road emission standards except as otherwise specified herein. If engines that comply with Tier 3, Tier Interim, or Tier 4 Final off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the construction contractor shall use the next cleanest piece of off-road equipment (e.g., Tier 2) that is commercially available. For purposes of this project design feature, "commercially available" shall mean the equipment at issue is available taking into consideration factors such as (i) critical-path timing of construction; and (i) geographic proximity to the project site of equipment. If the relevant equipment is determined by the Project applicant to not be commercially available, the contractor can confirm this conclusion by providing letters from at least two rental companies for each piece of off- road equipment that is at issue.
• Option 2: Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permits (whichever occurs earliest), the Project applicant and/or construction contractor shall prepare a construction operations plan that, during construction activities, requires all off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower to meet either the particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 3 engines or be equipped with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Tier 3 engines shall, at a minimum, meet EPA or CARB particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 3 engines. Alternatively, use of CARB- certified Level 3 diesel particulate filters on off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower can. be used in lieu of Tier 3 engines or in combination with Tier 3 or better engines. The construction contractor shall maintain records documenting its efforts to comply with this requirement, including equipment lists. Off-road equipment descriptions and information shall include, but are not limited to, equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment identification number, engine model year, engine certification (Tier rating), horsepower, and engine serial number.
The Project applicant and/or construction contractor shall submit the construction operations plan and records of compliance to the City of Farmersville.
BIO-1: Protect nesting birds.
1. To the extent practicable, construction shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season, which extends from February through August.
• 2. If it is not possible to schedule construction.between September and January, pre- construction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that no active nests will be disturbed during the implementation of the Project. A pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction activities. During this survey, the qualified biologist shall inspect all potential nest substrates in and immediately adjacent to the impact areas. If an active nest is found close enough to the construction area to be disturbed by these activities, the qualified biologist shall determine the extent of a construction-free buffer to be established around the nest. If work cannot proceed without disturbing the nesting birds, -4-
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work may need to be halted or redirected to other areas until nesting and fledging are completed or the nest has otherwise failed for non-construction related reasons.
CUL-1: The following measures shall be implemented:
• Before initiation of construction or ground-disturbing activities associated with the Project, the City shall require all construction personnel to be alerted to the possibility of buried cultural resources, including historic, archeological and paleontological resources; • The general contractor and its supervisory staff shall be responsible for monitoring the construction Project for disturbance of cultural resources; and • 'If a potentially significant historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource, such as structural features, unusual amounts of bone or shell, artifacts, human remains, or architectural remains or trash deposits are encountered during subsurface construction activities (i.e., trenching, grading), all construction activities within a 100-foot radius of the identified potential resource shall cease until a qualified archaeologist evaluates the item for its significance and records the item on the appropriate State Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. The archaeologist shall determine whether the item requires further study. If, after the qualified archaeologist conducts appropriate technical analyses, the item is determined to be significant under California Environmental Quality Act, the archaeologist shall recommend feasible mitigation measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place or other appropriate measure, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2: The City of Farmersville shall implement said measures.
CUL-2: The Project applicant shall incorporate into the construction contracts) a provision that in the event a fossil or fossil formations are discovered during any subsurface construction activities for the proposed Project (i.e., trenching, grading), all excavations within 100 feet of the find shall be temporarily halted until the find is examined by a qualified paleontologist, in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The paleontologist shall notify the Project applicant, who shall coordinate with the paleontologist as to any necessary investigation of the find. If the find is determined to be significant under CEQA, the City shall implement those measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place, or other appropriate measures, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2.
TRA-1
The Applicant shall pay the City of Farmersville for their Fair Share Portion of the intersection improvements described in Table 1, in order to maintain or improve the operational level of service of the street system in the Project vicinity.
Table 1
Future Intersection improvements
Intersection Total Improvements
# Project Share
Required by 2043
6 Farmersville Rd & Front st, Signal 8.83%
8 Hacienda Dr & Visalia Rd Signal 6.69%
9 Virginia Ave & Visalia Rd Signal 4.51%
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TRA-2:
The applicant shall install ADA compliant wheelchair ramps at the following locations (as shown on Figure 1):
• Costner Street & Steven Avenue (2 ramps)
• Virginia Avenue & Ash Street (4 ramps)
• June Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
• Steven Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
Figure 1
VMT Mitigation
Ash St
PROJECT
SITE
Costner St
/isalia Ave
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RESOLUTTON 2024-03
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2022-05 (KAWEAH POINTE PROJECT).
WHEREAS, a request was submitted by Smee Homes, 444 Prospect Street, Numbers 128-320-003 and 128-330-001). The project is a single-family residential subdivision with park/stormwater basin; open space recreation corridors and an outlot for future multi-family residential development, and
WHEREAS, the project includes requests for General Plan land use amendments and zone changes, as follows (see also Exhibit I):
• A General Plan Amendment to:
• Eliminate an area designated "General Commercial" along the Visalia Road frontage of the site.
• Eliminate an area designated "Medium-High Density Residential" from the west side of the site.
• Apply the "Medium High Density Residential" designation to the south side of the site along Visalia Road.
• A zone change as follows:
• Eliminate 7t acres zoned RM-2.5 along the west side of the site. • Eliminate approximately 5.6 acres of "CG" (General Commercial) zoning from the south side of the site
• Apply 1.4-acres of RM-2.5 zoning along the Visalia Road frontage of the site • Apply approximately 1.1 acres of the "P/QP" zone (Public-Quasi Public) t he proposed neighborhood park/stormwater ponding basin. Also apply /
ahe east and west boundaries he sir zone to the open space cordors along WHEREAS, associated actions related to the site include a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Subdivision Map to facilitate a single-family residential subdivision and related improvements. and
WHEREAS, property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel were notified of the City Council's meeting and a public hearing notice was published ten (10) days prior to the City Council's meeting, and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared a staff report and environmental finding, and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on this action and accepted testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this action:
1. The proposed action is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the 2025 Farmersville General Plan.
2. The City has prepared and circulated for public review and comment an Initial Environmental Study, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Study has found the project will have no significant impacts on the environment, provided that mitigation measures are implemented, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for adoption.
The proposed action will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of residents in the neighborhood or community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT General Plan Amendment 2022-05 as shown on Exhibit 1 (attached), is hereby approved by the Farmersville City Council.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member, second by Council member. Counci by the fil day of January, 2024, by the following roll cal vote Farmersile City AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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Exhibit 1: Proposed General Plan Designations
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"Medium
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Residential"
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Residential"
ORDINANCE NO. 521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIĄ, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 319 (AS AMENDED) OF THE CITY
OF FARMERSVILLE, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE ZONE OF • PARTICULAR PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY.
The City Council of the City of Farmersville does ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1. Sections 17.12.020 and 17.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Farmersville, are amended by changing the Zoning Map for two parcels located on the north side of Visalia Road west of the Virginia Avenue alignment. (Assessor Parcel Numbers 128-320-003 and 128-330-001) as shown on Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2. Severability: If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance, as if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify the passage of this Ordinance and to cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the County of Tulare.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City. Council of the City of Farmersville held on the 8th day of January, 2024 passed and adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council held on the day of January, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
• ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
City of Farmersville
Rochelle Giovanni, City Clerk
City of Farmersville
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Exhibit 1: Proposed Zoning
VIRGINIA AVE
P/QP P/QP
Cameron Creek
P/QP
R-1 (PD)
Visalia Road RM-2.5
A AVE
RESOLUTION 2024-04
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE APPROVING A TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
(KAWEAH POINT) ON A PARCEL CONTAING 36.5t-ACRES ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF VISALIA ROAD BETWEEN THE VIRGINIA AVENUE ALIGNMENT
AND TULARE IRRIGATION DISTRICT CANAL
WHEREAS, a request was submitted by Smee Homes, 444 Prospect Street, Porterville, CA 93257 for a development project on two existing parcels containing approximately 36.5tacres on the north side of Visalia Road between the Virginia Avenue alignment on the east and the Tulare Irrigation District canal on the west (Assessor Parcel Numbers 128-320-003 and 128-330-001). The project is a single family residential subdivision with park/stormwater basin, open space recreation corridors and an outlot for future multi-family residential development, and
WHEREAS, specific requests include:
• A General Plan Amendment to:
• Eliminate an area designated "General Commercial" along the Visalia Road frontage of the site:
• Eliminate an area designated "Medium-High Density Residential" from the west side of the site.
• Apply the "Medium High Density Residential" designation to the south side of the site along Visalia Road.
• A zone change as follows:
• Apply the "PD." zone (Planned Development) to that portion of the site designated for single family residential lots.
• Eliminate 7t acres zoned RM-2.5 along the west side of the site. • Eliminate approximately 5.6 acres of "CG" (General Commercial) zoning from the south side of the site
• Apply 1.4-acres of RM-2.5 zoning along the Visalia Road frontage of the site
• Apply approximately 1.1 acres of the "P/QP" zone (Public-Quasi Public) to the proposed neighborhood park/stormwater ponding basin. Also apply approximately 2.1 acres of the "P/QP" zone to the open space corridors along the east and west boundaries of the site.
Farmersville City Council
Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) • A Tentative Subdivision Map to create 151 single-family residential lots, a 1.1-acre neighborhood park and a 1.4-acre outlot for future multi-family residential development.
• A Conditional Use Permit to allow development of the project as a Planned Development, consistent with the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance. The Planned Development project will include the following amendments to standards of the R- 1 zone:
1. Lots may be smaller than 6,000 square feet but not less than 5,000 square feet
2. The front yard setback on single family residential lots may be 15 feet (with 20 feet required for driveways leading to the garage of each home).
3. The side yard setback on the street side of corner lots may be 10 feet.
WHEREAS, property owners within 300 feet of the subject site were notified of the meeting and a public hearing notice was published in the newspaper ten (10) days prior to the City Council's meeting, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared a staff report and environmental finding, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the project will not have significant impacts on the environment provided that mitigation measures are adopted and implemented, and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on this Conditional Use Permit and accepted testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this request:
1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan, Land Use Element and zoning of the site.
2. An Initial Environmental Study was prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act for the overall project that found the project will not have a significant impact on the environment, provided that mitigation measures ar mplemented and therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepare separately for adoption.
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project)
3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of residents in the neighborhood or community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Tentative Subdivision Map 2022-01 (as shown on Exhibit "A" is approved.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Councilmember _ second by Councilmember → at a regular meeting of the Farmersville City ~ Council on the 8th of January, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) Exhibit "A": Proposed Tentative Subdivision Map (Kaweah Pointe)
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) Conditions of Approval for Tentative Subdivision Map 2022-01 (Kaweah Pointe) A. ENGINEERING
1. GENERAL
compliance shall be installed in accordance with the most recent Caltrans standards, specifications, and details.
• C. The developer shall comply with and be responsible for obtaining encroachment permits from the City of Farmersville for all work performed within the City right-of-way and easements.
d. The developer shall install all improvements within the public right-of-way and easements in accordance with the City of Farmersville engineering design standards and drawings, specifications, masterplans, and record drawings. e. During the site construction, any public streets fronting the project shall be kept clear of any construction or landscaping debris and shall not be used as a storage area for equipment, materials, or other items.
f. The developer shall maintain pedestrian and vehicular access to all surrounding properties and buildings to the satisfaction of the City of Farmersville Police and Fire Departments and City Engineer. g. The developer's contractor shall not work on, place debris on, store supplies or equipment on, or in any other way encroach upon any other properties without written permission of such property owners. In the event other properties are encroached upon without written permission, work shall automatically shut down until resolved.
h. - Project is located within FEMA flood zone X. The developer shall comply with guidelines and requirements set by FEMA and City Ordinance. i. The developer shall adhere to the latest edition of the California Building Code.
j. The developer shall provide and pay for all compaction testing required by the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Compaction test results shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
k. Within twenty (20) calendar days after all improvements have been constructed and accepted by the City, the developer shall submit to the City of Farmersville Public Works Department one (1) reproducible/electronic copy (PDF) and two (2) black line copies of the approved set of construction plans
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) revised to reflect all field revisions and marked "AS-BUILT" for review and approval. As-Built drawings shall be revised in electronic format, a scanned or field copy of the construction plans will not be accepted. Pad Certifications) will be required prior to construction of any structure on a lot.
1. The developer shall submit a soils report for approval by the City Engineer with the first submittal of the improvement plans.
m. The developer shall, at his expense, obtain "R Value" tests in quantity sufficient to represent all street areas, and have street structural sections designed by a registered civil engineer based on these "R Value" tests. n. The developer is required to review and revise as necessary the Cameron Creek Subdivision site plan to conform with The County of Tulare Avenue 280 Widening Improvements Project.
o. The developer is to coordinate with People's Consolidated Ditch Company and receive written approval for improvements across the existing Extension Ditch. Developer to provide approvals by the ditch company to the City Engineer.
p. The developer is to coordinate with Tulare Irrigation Ditch Company as necessary for the proposed improvements adjacent to the Main Intake Canal.
Developer to provide correspondence of coordination to City Engineer before final project approvals.
2. SITE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
a. All sidewalks shall be a minimum width of five feet and shall conform with City Standards and City Ordinance.
b. The proposed street entrances fronting Avenue 280 shall be per current City of Farmersville engineering design standard plans and applicable ADA Standards.
c. All new landscaping shall be in accordance with the City landscaping ordinance and State of California requirements in the areas where there are no buildings or parking lots proposed and have been identified as open space landscaped areas by applicant and shall include backflow preventers in approved cages.
d. The developer shall install street lighting in accordance with City standards at the locations designated by the City Engineer. Developer shall prepare a street lighting plan for approval by the City Engineer.
e. Developer shall provide for all striping, stenciling, pavement markers, delineators, and signage required on all street improvements. All traffic signs and street name signs shall be installed in accordance with City standards and the latest edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). A striping and signage plan shall be included with the construction plans and submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer.
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) f. The developer is to construct a minimum 6'-8" high block wall around the perimeter of the project (excepting canal frontages). Block wall to be split ace CMU and have a non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating. Submit any bloc] vall calculations for approval by City Engineer with the first submittal of th improvement plans.
g. The developer is to provide a traffic impact study for the proposed development. Developer to take into consideration the widening of Avenu 280 and the installation of roundabouts as a mitigation measure at majo intersections.
h. The developer to remove and replace any broken sidewalk, curb, and/or gutter along the project frontage. New sidewalk, curb, and/or gutter to be constructed per City standards.
i. Any existing street lighting or existing improvements thạt are damaged during off-site construction is to be replaced and installed per City of Farmersville standards.
j. The developer is to provide street connection bulbouts per City of Farmersville standards.
k. The developer is to provide turn templates showing Fire Apparatus and trash truck, maneuvering at bulb out street intersections. To be approved by the City Fire Department and City Engineer.
3. SANITARY SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS
a. The developer's engineer shall be responsible for verifying size, location, and elevations of existing sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water improvements. b. The developer shall install a City standard water service with backflow prevention device, size as necessary for the development in accordance with City standards. c. Developer to install irrigațion service with backflow prevention device, size aș necessary for the development per City standards.
d.' The developer shall install a City standard sanitary sewer service, size as necessary to the development in accordance with City Standards. e. Fire hydrants) (existing and/or proposed) shall be shown on improvement plans and locations are to be approved by the City Fire Department. Any existing fire hydrants are to be raised to finish grade.
4. GRADING AND DRAINAGE
a. The developer shall follow the City's standards and ordinances for storm drain improvements.
b. Basin calculations to be provided for approval by the City Engineer with the first submittal of the improvement plans.
c. The design of any public drainage swales shall be shallow with gradual slopes.
Depths shall not exceed 4 feet. A min. setback from back of sidewalk to swale hinge point shall be 1 foot. Swales shall be landscaped and maintained by the property owners). Capacity calcs shall be provided.
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) d. Grade differentials between lots and adjacent properties shall be adequately shown on the grading plan and shall be treated in a manner in accordance with City standards.
e. Prior to approval of the grading plan, any approvals and permits from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District shall be obtained. The project shall comply with all rules, regulations, and conditions of approval imposed by the district.
f. The developer shall maintain a program of dust control to prevent air pollution as well as discomfort or damage to adjacent and surrounding properties. The developer shall follow all requirements and recommendations made by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District for dust and emission reduction. g. The developer shall:
I. Obtain a NPDES Construction General Permit (latest version) for any construction activity prior to disturbing, clearing, grading or excavation of one (1) acre of more of land area or a part of a larger plan of development or sale. The developer shall submit a copy of the prepared Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan along with the State Water Board issued Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) prior to the start of construction and City issuance of a grading permit.
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Plans for these requirements shall be included in the construction plan set and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer
5. ELECTRICAL, GAS, CABLE TELEVISION, AND TELEPHONE SERVICES a. All services (electric, cable television, and telephone) to newly constructed buildings shall be installed underground and placed per the utility providers specifications. The developer is responsible for all utility coordination and should coordinate directly with the utility providers.
b. The developer shall comply with all the requirements of the local utility (gas and electric), telephone, cable, and other communication companies. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to notify the local utility, telephone, cable, and other communication companies to remove or relocate utility poles where necessary. The City will not accept first submittal of improvement plans without proof that the developer has provided the improvement plans and documents showing all proposed work to the utility, telephone, cable, and other communication companies.
c. The developer must make provisions for the installation of street lighting. The location of streetlights shall be approved by the City Engineer at the time of improvement plan checking.
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project)
6. BOND OR DEPOSIT
a. An engineer's estimate shall be submitted for all public works improvements.
The developer shall make provisions for a bond, deposit, or instrument of credit on all required improvements as follows:
1. 100% faithful performance
2. 100% labor and materials
7. FEES
a. The developer shall pay to the City all applicable fees prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
a. Provide the City with two prints of improvement plans that have been prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer. *
b. A digital copy of the improvement plans shall be provided to the City upon final approval.
c. Landscape and Irrigation plans must be submitted. Landscape plans will need to comply with the City's Landscape Ordinance and meet MWELO Standards.
Landscaping shall feature an appropriate combination of shade trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Any free-standing fencing should be treated with climbing vines for beautification and graffiti prevention. Landscape and lighting district required • prior to approval of final map. Landscape and lighting district will maintain common area landscaping, streetlights, street trees and local trees as applicable. d. Mailbox facilities shall be installed per USPS guidelines and regulations. e. Show locations of all utilities that are to be relocated (i.e., service poles, meters, etc.).
f. The developer is required to notify the City inspector of all phases of construction which includes but is not limited to the installation of underground utilities, streets, etc. and obtain approvals by the City inspector at the time of construction. g. Within five days after the final setting of all monuments has been completed, the engineer or surveyor shall give written notice to the City Engineer that the final monuments have been set. Upon payment to the engineer or surveyor for setting the final monuments, the developer shall present to the City Engineer evidence of the payment and receipt thereof by the engineer or surveyor. h. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to remove all existing structures, trees, shrubs, etc., that are within or encroaching on existing or proposed rights- of-way or easements. Existing street improvements shall be preserved, at the discretion of the City Engineer.
B. PLANNING
1. The project is approved as a "Planned Development" per the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance and subject to the following upgrades
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Resolution 2024-04 (Téntative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project)
2. Each lot shall be planted with two shade trees within five feet of the sidewalk.
Shade trees shall be of species and size approved by the City Planner upon submittal of a tree planting plan by the applicant. All trees shall be provided with root barriers.
3. Street lighting within the subdivision shall be decorative antique-style street lamps, approved by the City Engineer and City Planner
4. The project shall provide stamped-colored concrete paver crosswalks at selected locations to be approved by the City Planner and City Engineer.
5. Front facades of homes shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner.
6. All traffic control sign postes shall be painted gloss black T. Improvement plans (including landscaping) for the open space corridors and park/ponding basin shall be submitted and reviewed and approved by the City Planner, City Engineer and Public Works Director. Designs for the waterway open space corridors shall comply with the Farmersville Waterway/Trails Master Plan. Landscaping for the park shall include turf, shrubs, shade trees, benches and other amenities determined by the City Manager.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL
The project shall implement all mitigation measures identified in the Initial Environmental Study prepared by Crawford & Bowen Planning Consultants, including:
AIR-1:
Before a construction permit is issued for the proposed Project, the Project applicant, project sponsor, or construction contractor shall submit documentation demonstrating reasonably detailed compliance with one of the following requirements to the City of Farmersville:
• Option 1: Wheré portable diesel engines are used during construction, all off-road equipment with engines greater thari 50 horsepower shall have engines that meet or exceed either United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 3 off-road emission standards except as otherwise specified herein. If engines that comply with Tier 3, Tier 4 Interim, or Tier 4 Final off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the construction contractor shall use the next cleanest piece of off-road equipment (e.g., Tier 2) that is commercially available. For purposes of this project design feature, "commercially
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) available" shall mean the equipment at issue is available taking into consideration factors such as (i) critical-path timing of construction; and (i) geographic proximity to the project site of equipment. If the relevant equipment is determined by the Project applicant to not be commercially available, the contractor can confirm this conclusion by providing letters. from at least two rental companies for each piece of off-road equipment that is at issue.
• Option 2: Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permits (whichever occurs earliest), the Project applicant and/or construction contractor shall prepare a construction operations plan that, during construction activities, requires all off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower to meet either the particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 3 engines or be equipped with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Tier 3 engines shall, at a minimum, meet EPA or CARB particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 3 engines. Alternatively, use of CARB-certified Level 3 diesel particulate filters on off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower can be used in lieu of Tier 3 engines or in combination with Tier 3 or better engines. The construction contractor shall maintain records brad gui eides corpion and in thinegarmen endinute premised to, equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment identification number, engine model year, engine certification (Tier rating), horsepower, and engine serial number.
The Project applicant and/or construction contractor shall submit the construction operations plan and records of compliance to the City of Farmersville.
BIO-1: Protect nesting birds.
1. To the extent practicable, construction shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season, which extends from February through August.
2. If it is not possible to schedule construction between September and January, pre-construction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that no active nests will be disturbed during he implementation of the Project. A pre-construction survey shall b onducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of constructio activities. During this survey, the qualified biologist shall inspect all potential nest substrates in and immediately adjacent to the impact areas.
If an active nest is found close enough to the construction area to be ¡disturbed by these activities, the qualified biologist shall determine the extent of a construction-free buffer to be established around the nest. If work cannot proceed without disturbing the nesting birds, work may nee to be halted or redirected to other areas until nesting and fledging are completed or the nest has otherwise failed for non-construction related reasons.
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) CUL-1: The following measures shall be implemented:
• Before initiation of construction or ground-disturbing activities associated with the Project, the City shall require all construction personnel to be alerted to the possibility of buried cultural resources, including historic, archeological and paleontological resources;
• The general contractor and its supervisory staff shall be responsible for monitoring the construction Project for disturbance of cultural resources; • If a potentially significant historical, archacological, or paleontological resource, such as structural features, unusual amounts of bone or shell, artifacts, human remains, or architectural remains or trash deposits are encountered during subsurface construction activities (i.e., trenching, grading), all construction activities within a 100-foot radius of the identified potential resource shall cease until a qualified archaeologist evaluates the item for its significance and records the item on the appropriate State Department of Parks and Récreation (DPR) forms. The archaeologist shall determine whether the item requires further study. If, after the qualified archaeologist conducts appropriate technical analyses, the item is determined to be significant under California Environmental Quality Act, the archaeologist shall recommend feasible mitigation measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place or other appropriate measure, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2. The City of Farmersville shall implement said measures.
CUL-2: The Project applicant shall incorporate into the construction contracts) a provision that in the event a fossil or fossil formations are discovered during any subsurface construction activities for the proposed Project (i.e., trenching, grading), all excavations within 100 feet of the find shall be temporarily halted until the find is examined by a qualified paleontologist, in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The paleontologist shall notify the Project applicant, who shall coordinate with the paleontologist as to any necessary investigation of the find. If the find is determined to be significant under CEQA, the City shall implement those measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place, or other appropriate measures, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2.
TRA-1
The Applicant shall pay the City of Farmersville for their Fair Share Portion of the. intersection improvements described in Table 1, in order to maintain or improve the operational level of service of the street system in the Project vicinity. •
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Resolution 2024-04 (Tentative Subdivision Map for Kaweah Point Project) Table 1
Future Intersection Improvements
# Intersection Total Improvements Project Share
Required by 2043
Farmersville Rd & Front St Signal 8.83%
8 Hacienda Dr & Visalia Rd Signal 6.69%
Virginia Ave & Visalia Rd Signal 4.51%
TRA-2:
The applicant shall install ADA compliant wheelchair ramps at the following locations (as shown on Figure 1):
• Costner Street & Steven Avenue (2 ramps)
• Virginia Avenue & Ash Street (4 ramps)
• June Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
• Steven Avenue & Ash Street (2 ramps)
Figure 1
VMT Mitigation Locations
Ash St
Steven Ave
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City Council
Staff Report 8C
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karl Schoettler, City Planner
DATE: January 8, 2024
RE: Public hearing for the Gardenia Courtyards multi-family residential and commercial project pertaining to 6.6t acres of land on the east side of N. Farmersville Boulevard, north of Walnut Avenue, proposing 82 multi-family residential units, and 2.7tacres of land zoned for future commercial development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing and vote to approve the proposed project by taking the following actions:
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the project.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06, approving a General Plan Amendment for the site. : Introduce Ordinance No. 522 approving a zone change for the site.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment and zone change to develop senior and family multi-family residential housing on a 6.6-acre portion of a 9.3-acre site located on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard about 625 feet north of Walnut Avenue. Exhibit "A" is a location map and Exhibit "B" is an aerial photo of the site.
The site is currently vacant and is bordered by commercial uses to the west, County residential development to the north and east, and vacant land to the south. There is an existing gravel lane that crosses the site and provides access from Farmersville Boulevard to single family homes that exist to the east of the site (in County territory). This lane is established as an easement and will continue to exist with the proposed project, (although the lane will be paved by the project). 1 Existing Land Uses and Zoning
The site is currently zoned "CG" (General Commercial) and the applicant is requesting the zoning •
be changed to the "RM-2.5" (Multi Family Residential) zone for the easterly 6.6 acres of the site to accommodate the residential project. A 2.7- acre portion fronting on Farmersville Boulevard will remain commercially-zoned, allowing for future commercial development immediately at the street.
The General Plan land use designation is proposed to be amended from "General Commercial" to "Medium High Density Residential" for the residential portion of the site. The RM-2.5 zone is consistent with this designation.
Staff believes the proposed amendments are appropriate. The site has been zoned for commercial development for decades but has had no serious proposals for such development.
Placing multi family residential development in this location will allow residents close access to shopping, parks and schools, and may in fact help promote additional commercial development in the area due to the additional population. The site also has good street access to major. streets (Farmersville Boulevard, Walnut Avenue and Highway 198 to the north).
The City considered compatibility with existing surrounding uses, in particular residential development in the county to the east and north. It is believed the project can be a better neighbor than a general commercial project such as a shopping center. A commercial shopping center would likely be designed in a fashion with buildings on the east and north sides of the site, with services entrances, trash dumpsters, lighting, behind the buildings etc. that would negatively impact these residences. In addition, the proposed multi-family project has been designed with buildings away from the east and north property lines, to reduce "overlook" from the buildings to these properties. Views will further be screened by the planting' of shade trees with large canopies.
As noted above, the frontage of the site will remain designated for future commercial development.
Site Pian
The Planning Commission approved the Site Plan at their hearing.on December 13, 2023. The City Council does not take action on the Site Plan, but the following overview is provided for Council's review and information.
Exhibit "C" shows the proposed site plan for the site. For the commercial area, a conceptual site plan is shown for various potential types of commercial uses including fast food restaurants with drive thru lanes. Again, these are only conceptual and are not proposed at the current time.
The site plan for the multi-family portion of the project is divided in two with 42 units of senior housing on the north side and 40 units of family housing on the south side of the site.
A private drive will bisect the site (and will also provide access to the existing residential units to the east of the site): The existing easement will be adjusted to fit this lane.
The senior housing project proposes four 2-story buildings and will feature 1- and 2-bedroom units ranging from 705 to 906 square feet. Parking (96 spaces) will be situated along the east 2 and north sides of the site in a "loop" configuration, with a drive connection to Farmersville Boulevard. One parking space per unit will be covered with gable-style carports.
Intervening areas will feature landscaping, walkways, a dog park, bocce ball court, pergola and swales for temporary storm drainage/groundwater percolation. Additional improvements include trash enclosures (in the parking area, lighting, and utility connections.
The south side of the site is designed for family units and proposes four 2 story buildings with 10 units in each building. The buildings will feature 2- and 3-bedroom units ranging from 765. to 1,000 square feet. Rents for all units (seniors and families) will be restricted to households earning less than 60% of the Tulare County Median Income.
There will also be a community building with rental office and facilities for residents. Parking (92 spaces) will be situated along the east side as well as through the middle of the site.
Other amenities will include a half basketball court, a dog park, tot lot and shade pergola.
Intervening spaces will be treated with landscaping, walkways, lighting and storm drain swales.
The applicant will construct 6-foot high solid masonry walls around the perimeter of the site.
Climbing vines will be planted at the base of the walls for beautification and graffiti prevention.
The project meets all zoning standards in terms of setbacks, height, parking, density, landscaping and fencing.
Architectural Design
The buildings are designed with a historic residential architectural character, reflecting elements of Craftsman design, including lap siding, board and batten, stone veneer and articulated trim, with double-hung windows (see Exhibit "D"). Roofs will feature composition shingles. Each unit • will feature a second floor balcony and a first floor porch. Stairways to second floor units will be concealed within the footprint of the building, which meets policies in the Farmersville Design Guidelines (for multi-family residential buildings).
Housing Element Compliance
The project will help the City achieve, housing goals that are stipulated in the Farmersville Housing Element. As the Council is aware, the Housing Element is a part of the General Plan and sets forth State-mandated goals concerning housing production for all income levels, particularly housing for lower-income families. Units in the project will be reserved for households earning less than 60% of the Tulare County median income. The Housing Element calls for 218 lower income units to be constructed in Farmersville by the end of the year 2031 to meet the City's housing demand. This project will significantly help the City achieve this goal.
Utilities
The project will connect to nearby water and sewer lines that run under Farmersville Boulevard.
Engineering and Public Works staff report there is adequate capacity in these systems to accommodate the project. Regarding storm drainage, city facilities in this area are limited. The project will be retaining storm drainage on-site via a series of swales in the landscape areas. The applicant will need to provide calculations to the City Engineer to verify the size and location of these swales.
3 Parcel Map
The project will be submitting an application for a parcel map to divide the residential part of the site from the commercially-zoned portion that fronts on Farmersville Boulevard. That application will come before the Planning Commission at a future date.
Environmental Analysis
The City commissioned a consultant to prepare an environmental analysis of the project, as required by CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). The study determined the project • would not have any significant impacts on the environment, provided that mitigation measures are included in the project's construction. Mitigation measures were identified regarding:
Biological Resources: Construction should be scheduled to avoid the bird nesting season. If that is not practical, a pre-construction survey must be done to determine the presence of any nearby active nests and avoidance measures must then be implemented.
Cultural Resources: Construction workers shall be trained to recognize cultural resources that may be uncovered during construction. If resources are found during construction, an archaeologist shall review the find and devise appropriate measures.
Traffic: The project will generate new traffic. According to the traffic study prepared for the project, it will generate approximately 478 daily trips with 44 trips during the morning peak hour and 49 trips during the afternoon peak hour. Eventual development of the commercial pads would likely generate significantly more traffic, depending on what is actually built (e.g. fast food restaurant, offices, etc.).
The multi-family project will have two connections to Farmersville Boulevard - the central access drive and a secondary lane situated along the north side of the site. Because of the recently- - installed landscaped median on Farmersville Boulevard, vehicles will be restricted to making only right turns into the site and right turns out of the site.
In addition, the project location is expected to enable residents to make some trips by walking or by bicycle - to nearby stores, restaurants, schools and parks - thereby potentially reducing vehicle traffic.
The traffic impact study did identify several mitigation measures that should be required to offset the proiect's impacts on local streets. These include:
1. A fair share contribution of 1.1% toward future signalization of the intersection of Farmersville Boulevard and Front Street
•2. Reconstruction of three of the pedestrian curb ramps at the corner of Farmersville Boulevard and Walnut Avenue. The identificiation of these mitigations came about as a result of the study's analysis using the new "vehicle miles traveled" metric now required by State law. Installation of the curb ramps will help to improve the feasibility of walking.
Planning Commission Hearing
The Farmersville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the project on December 13, 2023. Two property owners from immediately east of the site (across the City/County boundary) spoke in opposition to the project. Their concerns were general in nature, 4 including the City growing before "fixing" existing neighborhoods, of apartments being built at this location, the potential occupants of the apartments, and potential for noise and traffic.
Staff responded that consideration has been given to the site plan to minimize potential impacts to neighboring properties. The (two story) buildings have been shifted away from the property lines so that residents will not be overlooking into adjacent properties. Further trees will be planted along the property line to provide screening. Light fixtures will be hooded and adjusted to reduce night time lighting impacts. Finally the perimeter of the site will feature a 7-foot high block wall - to reduce noise and provide visual buffering.
In addition, it was noted that were the site to remain zoned for commercial development, it is possible that any resulting project (such as a shopping center) would be designed so that service areas (behind the buildings) would be situated immediately up against the property line, resulting in the potential for noise, lighting, and odors, as delivery trucks come and go and trash is thrown into dumpsters, etc. From this perspective, the proposed multi-family project should have reduced impacts on neighboring properties.
Following discussion the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project.
COORDINATION & REVIEW:
As required by law, a public hearing notice was published in the Exeter Sun Gazette newspaper and notices were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the site, at least 10 days before the City Council's hearing.
CONSISTENCY WITH ADOPTED GOALS, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS:
The proposed project is consistent with city policies and standards, including the 2025 Farmersville General Plan, Farmersville Zoning Ordinance, Farmersville Subdivision Ordinance and Farmersville Improvement Standards Manual.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Each unit that is developed on the site will be required to pay the City's Development Impact Fees. Further, once developed, each unit will pay monthly utility charges. These fees/charges will also apply to future commercial development on the site.
CONCLUSION:
The project has been reviewed by City department heads, including planning, engineering, public aple to the preet alatis therefore recommending aproval or ne preca a is the Planing Attachments:
Resolution 2024-05
Resolution 2024-06
Ordinance 522
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11 RESOLUTION 2024-05
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNÍA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS THE ENVIRONMENTAL •FINDING FOR THE GARDENIA COURTYARDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (INCLUDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE 2023-01 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW 2023-01)
WHEREAS, a request was submitted by AMG Associates, LLC, PO Box 260770, Los Angeles, CA for a development project on two existing parcels containing approximately 9.3tacres on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard, approximately 625 feet north of Walnut Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 111-290-015 and 111-290-017). ' The project is a multi-family development for seniors and families and also outlots for future commercial development, and WHEREAS, specific requests include:
• A General Plan Amendment to:
Apply the "Medium High Density Residential land use designation on the easterly 6.6 acres of the site.
• A zone change as follows:
• Apply the "RM-2.5 zone (Multi-Family Residential) to the easterly 6.6 acres of the site.
• A Site Plan Review to develop the easterly 6.6 acres of the site with multi-family residential housing including 42 senior units and 40 family units. Associated improvements will including parking, driveways, landscaping, lighting, recreational features, trash enclosures and utility connections, among others.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Initial Environmental Study to evaluate potential impacts to the environment that may result from the project, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
WHEREAS, the study was circulated for public review and comment, and at the end of the comment period no substantive comments had been received; and WHEREAS, the study determined the project would have no significant impacts on the environment, provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the design, construction and operation of the project. These measures are listed in Exhibit "A" of this resolution, and -1-. •
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WHEREAS, the City has notified property owners, within 300 feet of the site of the proposed project, and has also published a notice of the City Council hearing in the newspaper, at least ten days before the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this matter and accepted evidence and testimony.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this project:
1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan and the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design and operation, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. Mitigation measures are listed in Exhibit "A" of this Resolution.
3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of residents in the neighborhood or community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IȚ RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental finding for the proposed project.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member. by Council member on araregular meeting of the Farmersville City Council on the 8th of January, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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Exhibit "A": Mitigation Measures
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Before a construction permit is issued for the proposed Project, the Project applicant, Project sponsor, or construction contractor shall submit documentation demonstrating reasonably detailed compliance with one of the following requirements to the City of Option I) Where portable diesel engines are used during construction, all off-roac quipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower shall have engines that meet or exceed either United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 4 Interim off-road emission standards except as otherwise specified herein. If engines that comply with Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the construction contractor shall use the next cleanest piece of off-road equipment (e.g., Tier 3) that is commercially available. For purposes of this Project design feature, "commercially available* shall mean the equipment at issue is available taking into consideration factors such as (i) critical-path timing of construction; and (ii) geographic proximity to the Project site of equipment. If the relevant equipment is determined by the Project applicant to not be commercially available, the contractor can confirm this conclusion by providing letters from at least two rental companies for each piece of off-road equipment that is at issue.
Option 2) Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading, or building permits (whichever occurs earliest), the project applicant and/or construction contractor shall prepare a construction operations plan that, during construction activities; requires all off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower to meet either the particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 4 Interim engines or be equipped with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Tier 4 Interim engines shall, at a minimum, meet EPA or CARB particulate matter emissions standards for Tier 4 Interim engines.
Alternatively, use of CARB-certified Level 3 diesél particulate filters on off-road equipment with engines greater than 50 horsepower can be used in lieu of Tier 4 Interim engines or in combination with Tier 4 Interim or better engines. The construction contractor shall maintain records documenting its efforts to comply with this requirement, including equipment lists. Off-road equipment descriptions and information shall include, but are not limited to, equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment identification number, engine model year, engine certification (Tier rating), horsepower, and engine serial number. The Project applicant and/or construction contractor shall submit the construction operations plan and records of compliance to the City of Farmersville.
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BIO-1: Protect nesting birds.
1. To the extent practicable, construction shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season, which extends from February through August.
2. If it is not possible to schedule construction between September and January, pre- construction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that no active nests will be disturbed during the implementation of the Project. A pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction activities. During this survey, the qualified biologist shall inspect all potential nest substrates in and immediately adjacent to the impact areas. If an active nest is found close enough to the construction area to be disturbed by these activities, the qualified biologist shall determine the extent of a construction-free buffer to be established around the nest. If work cannot proceed without disturbing the nesting birds, work may need to be halted or redirected to other areas until nesting and fledging are completed or the nest has otherwise failed for non-construction related reasons.
CUL-1: The following measures shall be implemented:
• Before initiation of construction or ground-disturbing activities associated with the Project, the City shall require all construction personnel to be alerted to the possibility. of buried cultural resources, including historic, archeological and paleontological resources;
• The general contractor and its supervisory staff shall be responsible for monitoring the construction Project for disturbance of cultural resources; and • If a potentially significant historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource, such as structural features, unusual amounts of bone or shell, artifacts, human remains, or architectural remains or trash deposits are encountered during subsurface construction activities (i.e., trenching, grading), all construction activities within a 100-foot radius of the identified potential resource shall cease until a qualified archaeologist evaluates the item for its significance and records the item on the appropriate State Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms. The archaeologist shall determine whether the item requires further study.
If, after the qualified archaeologist conducts appropriate technical analyses, the item is determined to be significant under California Environmental Quality Act, the archaeologist shall recommend feasible mitigation measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place or other appropriate measure, as outlined -4-
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in Public Resources Code section 21083.2. The City of Farmersville shall implement said measures.
• CUL-2: The Project applicant shall incorporate into the construction contract(s) a provision that in the event a fossil or fossil formations are discovered during any subsurface construction activities for the proposed Project (i.e., trenching, grading), all excavations within 100 feet of the find shall be temporarily halted until the find is examined by a qualified paleontologist, in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards. The paleontologist shall notify the Project applicant, who shall coordinate with the paleontologist as to any necessary investigation of the find. If the find is determined to be significant under CEQA, the City shall implement those measures, which may include avoidance, preservation in place, or other appropriate measures, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2.
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• The Applicant shall pay the City of Farmersville for their Fair Share Portion of the intersection improvements described in Table 1, in order to maintain or improve the operational level of service of the street system in the Project" vicinity.
Table 1
Future Intersection Improvements
# Intersection Total Improvements Project Share
Required by 2043
Farmersville Rd & Signal 1.1%
Front St
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The applicant shall install ADA compliant wheelchair ramps at the following locations:
• Farmersville Road & Walnut Avenue (3 ramps)
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RESOLUTION 2024-06
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT FOR THE GARDENIA COURTYARDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED ON A 6.6-ACRE PORTION OF A 9.3-ACRE SITE SITUATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF FARMERSVILLE BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 625 FEET NORTH OF WALNUT AVENUE WHEREAS, a request was submitted by AMG Associates, LLC, PO Box 260770, Los Angeles, CA for a development project on two existing parcels containing approximately
9.3tacres on the east side of Farmersville Boulevard; approximately 625 feet north of Walnut Avenue (Assessor Parcel Numbers 111-290-015 and 111-290-017). The project is a multi-family development for seniors and families and also outlots for future commercial development, and WHEREAS, specific requests include:
• A General Plan Amendment to:
• Apply the "Medium High Density Residential land use designation on the easterly
6.6 acres of the site.
• A zone change as follows:
• Apply the "RM-2.5 zone (Multi-Family Residential) to the easterly 6.6 acres of the site.
• A Site Plan Review to develop the easterly 6.6 acres of the site with multi-family residential housing including 42 senior units and 40 family units. Associated improvements will include a clubhouse, parking, driveways, landscaping, lighting, recreational features, trash enclosures and utility connections, among others.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared an Initial Environmental Study to evaluate potential impacts to the environment that may result from the project, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
WHEREAS, the City has notified property owners within 300 feet of the site of the "proposed project, and has also published a notice of the City Council hearing in the newspaper, at least ten days before the hearing; and
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General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Gardenia Courtyards Project WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this matter and accepted evidence and testimony.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council, after considering all the evidence presented, determined the following findings were relevant in evaluating this project:
1. The project is consistent with the Farmersville General Plan and the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment provided that mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design and operation, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared, consistent with the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act.
3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of residents in the neighborhood or community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the General Plan Amendment (as shown in Exhibit "A") for the proposed project site.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member second by Council member _ at a regular meeting of the Farmersville City Council on the 8th of January, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
• NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovani, City Clerk
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General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Gardenia Courtyards Project Exhibit "A": Proposed General Plan Land Use Amendment and Zone Change TERESA
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Proposed Land Use Designation:
"Medium High Density Residential"
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ORDINANCE NO. 522
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERSVILLE, COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 319 (AS AMENDED) OF THE CITY
OF FARMERSVILLE, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE ZONE OF PARTICULAR PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY.
The City Council of the City of Farmersville does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Sections 17.12.020 and 17.12.030 of the Municipal Code of the City of Farmersville, are amended by changing the Zoning Map for two parcels located on the east side of N. Farmersville Boulevard approximately 625 feet north of Walnut Avenue. (Assessor Parcel Numbers 111-290-015 and 111-290-017) as shown on Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the remainder of this Ordinance, as if such invalid portion thereof had been deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify the passage of this Ordinance and to cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, published in the County of Tulare.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Farmersville held on the 8th day of January, 2024 passed and adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council held on the _. _day of January, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:_
ABSENT:_
Tina Hernandez, Mayor
Rochelle Giovanni, City Clerk
Farmersville City Council
Ordinance 522
Exhibit 1: Proposed Zoning
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Proposed Zoning: "RM-2.5"
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City Council
Staff Report 8D
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lisa Wallis-Dutra, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Crosswalk Improvement Study
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council review and discuss the safety analysis and recommendations for the following four existing pedestrian crossings: 1) North crossing of Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street, 2) East side crossing of Ash Street at Hester Avenue, 3) East side crossing of Ash Street at Steven Avenue, and 4) Midblock crossing on Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School (between Front Street and Ash Street).
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
Each existing crosswalk location was analyzed to recommend pedestrian safety improvements.
Recommendations are based on current best practices and guidelines of Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration.
Existing weekday traffic volume counts (including vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycles) were taken at the studied locations by Metro Traffic Data, Inc. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, for a 24- hour period. Crash records for a seven-year period from 2016 to 2022 were also obtained from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and analyzed. In addition to the traffic data collected, 4Creeks conducted a field investigation at the studied locations on December 19, 2023. Geometric conditions and operational characteristics were observed and noted to recommend potential safety improvements for each location.
A summary of existing conditions and the recommended pedestrian safety improvements for each crosswalk location are noted below. More detailed information can be found in the attached report
Intersection 1 - North crossing of Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street This intersection is currently a multi-way stop, four-legged intersection. Farmersville Boulevard is an arterial and has two-lanes in each direction with parking on both sides of the street and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Costner Street is a local roadway and an offset intersection that does not align straight across Farmersville Boulevard.
The traffic data indicates a total of 9,693 vehicles on Farmersville Boulevard and a total of 44 bicyclists and 174 pedestrians per day at this location. The morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM, respectively. During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and seven pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk location. During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk location.
Three crashes occurred during the seven-year study period at this intersection: one in 2016, 2019, and 2020. The 2020 crash involved a pedestrian; however, it was a property damage only crash and pedestrian right of way was noted as the primary crash factor.
The City, recently completed a pavement rehabilitation project which eliminated the crosswalk and there are no existing pedestrian crossing signs. Based on the low pedestrian crossing volumes, crash history, and offset intersection geometrics, it is recommended that the crosswalk not be reinstalled. However, it should be noted that per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), "Notification to the public shall be given at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal of an existing marked crosswalk. The notice of proposed removal shall inform the public how to provide input related to the scheduled removal and shall be posted at the crosswalk identified for removal. Refer to CVC 21950.5." • Although a marked crosswalk is not recommended at this location, any pedestrians that may cross would still be crossing in what is considered an unmarked crosswalk. Therefore, it is recommended that the City repair and upgrade the streetlighting and reconstruct the corner returns/ramps to meet current ADA standards.
Intersection 2 - East side crossing of Ash Street at Hester Avenue This intersection is currently a T-intersection with a stop sign on Hester Avenue. Ash Street and Hester Avenue are both local streets with one lane in each direction and parking on both sides of the street. J.E. Hester Elementary is located at the southwest corner of the intersection.
The traffic data indicates a total of 1,447 vehicles on Ash Street and a total of 25 bicyclists and 34 pedestrians per day at this location. The morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to . 8:15 AM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, respectively. During both the AM and PM peak hours, there were no bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk across the east leg of Ash Street, and overall, there were more pedestrians crossing the west leg of Ash Street. There were no crashes reported at this location during the seven-year study period.
Due to the higher demand for crossing on the west leg of the intersection, and the west leg of the intersection also being the boundary of the elementary school, it is recommended that the school crossing be relocated there. By relocating the crossing, pedestrians will be required to cross only one roadway to get to the elementary school from the north side of Ash Street.
The installation should include higher-visibility crosswalk markings, upgraded school crossing signs, adequate nighttime lighting levels, and parking restrictions on the crosswalk approaches.
It is also recommended that the existing curb ramps be reconstructed to be ADA-compliant, and a new ADA-compliant curb ramp be constructed on the north side of Ash Street. As this is an uncontrolled school crossing, it is also recommended the crossing be a pedestrian activated, solar-powered Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) type crossing.
Intersection 3 - East side crossing of Ash Street at Steven Avenue This intersection is currently a T-intersection with a stop sign on Steven Avenue. Ash Street and Steven Avenue are both local streets with one lane in each direction and parking on both sides of the street. Farmersville Junior High is located on the north side of the intersection.
The traffic data indicates a total of 1,200 vehicles on Ash Street and a total of 10 bicyclists and 208 pedestrians per day at this location. The morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM, respectively. During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and 10 pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk across the east leg of Ash Street.
During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and nine pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk.
Two crashes occurred during the seven-year study period at this intersection: one in 2021 and one in 2022. Both were property damage only crashes and neither involved a bicyclist or pedestrian.
Although the data shows the crossing demand was higher on the west leg of the intersection, there is an existing drive approach and gate entrance to the ball fields at the school on the west side of the intersection. Therefore, the existing crosswalk on the east leg is recommended to remain. The existing school crosswalk is a higher-visibility crosswalk with compliant school crossing signs, and there is an existing streetlight on the southeast corner. However, visibility may be restricted due to parked vehicles on Ash Street. Therefore, it is recommended that parking be restricted on the approaches to the crosswalk to allow for the appropriate visibility of pedestrians. Existing curb ramps should be reconstructed to be ADA-compliant, and a new ADA-compliant curb ramp should be constructed for the crosswalk on the north side of Ash Street. It is also recommended a pedestrian activated, solar-powered RRFB be installed to enhance pedestrian conspicuity and increase driver awareness at this location.
The City has a street improvement project planned for the area this next year. Any proposed improvements, including curb ramps; RRFBs, signing, and striping, can be incorporated into this street improvement project.
Intersection 4 - Midblock crossing on Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School The crosswalk on Virginia Avenue is located at the entrance driveway to Farmersville Junior High School. Virginia Avenue is a local roadway with one lane in each direction, parking on both sides of the street, and a 25-mph speed limit. Farmersville Junior High is on the east side of the crosswalk.
The traffic data indicates a total of 956 vehicles on Ash Street and a total of four bicyclists and 59 pedestrians per day at this location. The morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, respectively. During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and 12 pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk across Virginia Avenue. Seven pedestrians crossed outside of the existing crosswalk north of the existing driveway. During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and three pedestrians crossing at the existing crosswalk.
In addition, one pedestrian crossed outside of the existing crosswalk north of the existing driveway during the PM peak hour.
• One crash occurred during the seven-year study period in 2016 at this intersection. It was a property damage only crash and did not involve a bicyclist or pedestrian.
Given the low pedestrian crossing volumes, as well as this being a residential area with a 25- . mph speed limit, low ADT, and no pedestrian crash history, there does not appear to be a need for a school crossing at this location. It is recommended the existing school crosswalk be removed, including the associated school crossing signs. Again, like Location 1 noted above, removal of a crosswalk requires notification to the public of at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal.
It appears that some of the pedestrians crossing are due to school drop-offs on the west side of Virginia Avenue and students crossing the street. However, the school appears to have a drop- oft zone on-site. It is recommended the City coordinates with the school to educate parents about appropriate drop-off procedures to reduce the number of pedestrians crossing during peak hours.
If the City wishes for the crosswalk to remain, an appropriate location should be determined once drop-off procedures are discussed with the school. The appropriate location will require ADA-compliant curb ramps on both sides of the street, parking restrictions on the crosswalk approaches, and adequate nighttime lighting levels. As this is a residential area, it is likely that at least one residence would lose parking along their frontage to provide the curb ramp and necessary parking restrictions for visibility. The existing signing and striping shall also be upgraded to current CA MUTCD standards.
The City has a street improvement project planned for the area this next year. Should the City wish for the crosswalk to remain, any proposed improvements, including curb ramps, signing, and striping, can be incorporated into this street improvement project.
ALTERNATIVES:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENT(S): Crosswalk Improvement Study, January 4, 2024
CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENT STUDY
City of Farmersville, CA
January 4, 2024
$ 4CREEKS
324 S. SANTA FE STREET, SUITE A Phone: 559-802-3052
VISALIA, CA 93292 Email: [email protected]
Crosswalk Improvement Study
Introduction
This report has been prepared to present the results of a crosswalk improvement study conducted by 4Creeks for the existing crosswalks at the following four locations:
• Location 1- North crossing of Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street • Location 2 - East side crossing of Ash Street at Hester Avenue • Location 3 - East side crossing of Ash Street at Steven Avenue • Location 4 - Midblock crossing on Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School (between Front Street and Ash Street)
Each location was analyzed to recommend pedestrian safety improvements. The analyses for each location may have considered, but not be limited to, the number of lanes, distance of crossing from adjacent signalized intersections, pedestrian volumes and delays, average daily traffic (ADT), posted speed limit, geometry of the location, availability of streetlighting, possible crosswalk removal and/or relocation, and stopping sight distances.
Existing Conditions
Location 1 - Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street
The studied intersection is currently a multi-way stop, four-legged intersection. Farmersville Boulevard is a north-south arterial and is one of the City's commercial main streets. Near the studied intersection, there are two lanes in each direction with parking on both sides of the street and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Farmersville Boulevard is also a designated truck route and bike route per the City's General Plan. Costner Street is a local roadway with parking on both sides of the street. Costner Street is an offset intersection and does not align straight across Farmersville Boulevard. The studied intersection is in the central commercial zoning.
Until recently, there was an existing crosswalk on the north side of the intersection crossing Farmersville Boulevard. Because Costner Street is an offset intersection the crosswalk was not straight and bent in the center. However, the City recently completed a pavement rehabilitation project which eliminated the crosswalk, at least temporarily. There are also no existing crosswalk warning signs or pavement markings. There are existing curb ramps on the northwest, northeast, and southeast corners; however, none meet current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although there is no streetlighting on the northwest or northeast corners at the crosswalk location, there are existing streetlights on the southeast and southwest corners. Neither existing streetlight was operational during an evening site visit although adjacent streetlights north and south of the location were. www.4-creeks.com
Location 2 - Ash Street at Hester Avenue
The studied intersection is currently a T-intersection with a stop sign on Hester Avenue. Ash Street and Hester Avenue are both local streets with one lane in each direction and parking on both sides of the street. The studied intersection is located primarily in residential zoning; however, J.E. Hester Elementary School is located at the southwest corner of the intersection and Farmersville Community Center and Armstrong Park are to the west of the intersection.
Until recently, there was an existing school crosswalk on the east leg of the intersection crossing Ash Street. However, the City recently completed a pavement rehabilitation project which eliminated the crosswalk, at least temporarily. The existing school crossing warning signs are non-standard. There are existing curb ramps on the southwest and southeast corners, but no curb ramp for the crosswalk on the north side of Ash Street. None of the existing curb ramps are ADA-compliant. There is one existing streetlight at the southeast corner.
Location 3 - Ash Street at Steven Avenue
The studied intersection is currently a T-intersection with a stop sign on Steven Avenue. Ash Street and Steven Avenue are both local streets with one lane in each direction and parking on both sides of the street. The studied intersection is located primarily in residential zoning; however, Farmersville Junior High School is located on the north side of the intersection.
The existing crosswalk is a higher-visibility, ladder type school crosswalk on the east leg of the intersection crossing Ash Street. There are existing curb ramps on the southwest and southeast corners of the intersection, but no curb ramp for the crosswalk on the north side of Ash Street. None of the existing curb ramps are ADA-compliant. There is one existing streetlight at the southeast corner.
Location 4 - Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School The crosswalk on Virginia Avenue is located at the entrance driveway to Farmersville Junior High School. Virginia Avenue is a local roadway with one lane in each direction, parking on both sides of the street, and a 25-mph speed limit. The location is primarily in residential zoning; however, Farmersville Junior High is on the east side of the crosswalk.
There are no advanced warning school crossing signs are pavement markings and the school crossing signs are non-standard. There are no curb ramps on either side of the crosswalk; however, there is one streetlight on the west side of Virginia Avenue.
Data Collection
Existing weekday traffic volume counts (including vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycles) were taken at the studied locations by Metro Traffic Data, Inc. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, for a 24-hour period. Metro Traffic Data also conducted delay analyses at each location to www.4-creeks.com
3 determine the average and maximum pedestrian crossing delay; the average and maximum pedestrian crossing times; and the average, maximum, and total vehicle delay for each location. The collected traffic data for each location can be found in Attachment A.
In addition to the traffic data collected, 4Creeks conducted a field investigation at the studied locations on December 19, 2023. Geometric conditions and operational characteristics were observed and noted to recommend potential safety improvements for each location.
Location 1 - Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street
The traffic data indicates a total of 4,736 northbound and 4,957 southbound vehicles per day for a total of 9,693 vehicles on Farmersville Boulevard at this location. The traffic data also indicates the morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM, respectively. Farmersville Boulevard volumes during the AM peak hour are 359 northbound and 367 southbound vehicles, respectively; and during the PM peak hour are 461 northbound and 460 southbound vehicles, respectively.
The traffic data indicates a total of 44 bicyclists and 174 pedestrians per day at the studied intersection. There were six bicyclists in the AM peak hour and five bicyclists in the PM peak hour. There were 47 pedestrians in the AM peak hour and 35 pedestrians in the PM peak hour.
During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and seven pedestrians (two adults and five children) crossing the existing crosswalk across the north leg of Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street. During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk.
Location 2 - Ash Street at Hester Avenue
The traffic data indicates a total of 852 eastbound and 595 westbound vehicles per day for a total of 1,447 vehicles on Ash Street at this location. The traffic data also indicates the morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, respectively. Ash Street volumes during the AM peak hour are 68 eastbound and 62 westbound vehicles, respectively; and during the PM peak hour are 98 eastbound and 64 westbound vehicles, respectively.
The traffic data indicates a total of 25 bicyclists and 34 pedestrians per day at the studied intersection. There were two bicyclists in the AM peak hour and 1l bicyclists in the PM peak hour.
There were 15 pedestrians in the AM peak hour and no pedestrians in the PM peak hour. During both the AM and PM peak hours, there were no bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the existing crosswalk across the east leg of Ash Street.
Location 3 - Ash Street at Steven Avenue
The traffic data indicates a total of 513 eastbound and 687 westbound vehicles per day for a total of 1,200 vehicles on Ash Street at this location. The traffic data also indicates the morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM, respectively. Ash Street www.4-creeks.com
volumes during the AM peak hour are 112 eastbound and 108 westbound vehicles, respectively; and during the PM peak hour are 36 eastbound and 83 westbound vehicles, respectively.
The traffic data indicates a total of 10 bicyclists and 208 pedestrians per day at the studied intersection. There were no bicyclists in the AM or PM peak hour and there were 64 pedestrians in the AM peak hour and 43 pedestrians in the PM peak hour. During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and 10 pedestrians (one adult and nine children) crossing the existing crosswalk across the east leg of Ash Street. During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and nine pedestrians (four adults and five children) crossing the existing crosswalk.
Location 4 - Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School The traffic data indicates a total of 558 northbound and 398 southbound vehicles per day for a total of 956 vehicles on Virginia Avenue at this location. The traffic data also indicates the morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, respectively.
Virginia Avenue volumes during the AM peak hour are 164 northbound and 100 southbound vehicles, respectively; and during the PM peak hour are 72 northbound and 37 southbound vehicles, respectively.
The traffic data indicates a total of four bicyclists and 59 pedestrians per day at the studied location. There was one bicyclist in the AM peak hour and no bicyclists in the PM peak hour.
There were 24 pedestrians in the AM peak hour and 13 pedestrians in the PM peak hour. During the AM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and 12 pedestrians (one adult and 1l children) crossing the existing crosswalk across Virginia Avenue. Seven pedestrians (one adult and six children) crossed outside of the existing crosswalk north of the existing driveway. During the PM peak hour, there were no bicyclists and three pedestrians (two adults and one child) crossing at the existing crosswalk. In addition, one child crossed outside of the existing crosswalk north of the existing driveway during the PM peak hour.
Crash History
The crash records for the studied locations were obtained from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for a seven-year period from 2016 through 2022. During this time, there were a total of six crashes at the four studied locations.
Three crashes occurred at the Farmersville Boulevard/Costner Street intersection: one in 2016, 2019, and 2020. Two crashes occurred at the Ash Street/Steven Avenue intersection: one in 2021 and one in 2022. And one crash occurred near the Virginia Avenue location in 2016. All these crashes were property damage only crashes. None of the crashes involved a bicyclist; however, the crash at the Farmersville Boulevard/Costner Street intersection in 2020 involved a pedestrian. It should be noted that pedestrian right of way was the primary crash factor recorded for the crash involving a pedestrian at Farmersville Boulevard and Costner Street.
Related crash data is included in Attachment B.
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5 Crosswalk Installation
Per the California Vehicle Code, a crosswalk is either:
a. That portion of a roadway included within the prolongation or connection of the boundary lines of sidewalks at intersections where the intersecting roadways meet at approximately right angles, except the prolongation of such lines from an alley across a street.
b. Any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.
Therefore, crosswalks can be marked or unmarked at intersections and may be marked at other locations such as midblock. Crosswalks may also be controlled with a stop sign or traffic signal or may be uncontrolled.
A well-marked crosswalk not only helps direct pedestrians to a designated crossing location, but it also helps provide drivers with an expected location where pedestrians may cross the roadway. However, marked crosswalks may also create a "false sense of security" for pedestrians. And if used indiscriminately, may result in a greater number of pedestrian collisions. Per the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), "Crosswalk lines should not be used indiscriminately. An engineering study should be performed before a marked crosswalk is installed at a location away from a traffic control signal or an approach controlled by a STOP or YIELD sign."
Methodology
Until recently, there were only a few California cities that had a crosswalk installation policy.
The cities of Manteca, Menlo Park, Pasadena, Sacramento, and Stockton have all adopted formal policies. However, as more federal research on the subject has been conducted, more cities are beginning to establish crosswalk installation guidelines. Most of the policies are based on a comprehensive report conducted in 2002 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the safety effects of marked versus unmarked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations.
In 2018, FHWA followed up this report with a guide for improving pedestrian safety at uncontrolled crossing locations. This study uses a combination of the 2002 and 2018 FHWA reports to determine if the four studied locations are appropriate candidate sites for marked crosswalks, and if so, to determine appropriate countermeasures for the location.
Table 1 summarizes the recommendations for considering marked crosswalks and other needed pedestrian improvements at uncontrolled locations based on the findings of the 2002 FHWA study. If it is determined a marked crosswalk is appropriate for a candidate location, Table 2 can then be used to further determine appropriate countermeasures to apply at the uncontrolled crossing location.
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Table 1
Recommendations for Marked Crosswalks/Pedestrian Improvements at Uncontrolled Locations*
Vehicle ADT Vehicle ADT Vehicle ADT Vehicle ADT
Roadway Type 59,000 > 9,000 to 12,000 › 12,000 to 15,000 >15,000 (Number of Travel Lanes Speed Limit..
and Median Type) ≤ 30 40 s30
35 35 40 ≤ 30 35 40 $ 30 35 40
mph mph mph mph mph mph mph mph mph mph • mph mph
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Three lanes P P P P P N P N N
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Reference: FHWA's HRT-04-100, Safety Effects of Marked Versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations *These guldelines include intersection' and midblock locations with no traffic signals or stop signs on the approach to the crossing. They do not apply to school crossings. A two-way center turn lane. is not considered a median. Crosswalks should not be installed at locations that could present an increased safety risk to pedestrians, such as where there is poor sight distance, complex or confusing designs, a substantial volume of heavy trucks, or other dangers, without first providing adequate design features and/or traffic control devices. Adding crosswalks alone will not make crossings safer, nor will they necessarily result in more vehicles stopping for pedestrians. Whether or not marked crosswalks are installed, it is important to consider other pedestrian facility enhancements (e.g, raised median, traffic signal, roadway narrowing, enhanced overhead lighting, traffic-calming measures, curb extensions), as needed, to improve the safety of the crossing. These are general recommendations; good engineering judgment should be used in individual cases for deciding where to install crosswalks. **Where the speed limit exceeds 40 miles per hour, marked crosswalks alone should not be used at unsignalized locations.
***The raised median or crossing island must be at least 4 feet wide and 6 feet long to serve adequately as a refuge - area for pedestrians, in accordance with MUTCD and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines.
C = Candidate sites for marked crosswalks. Marked crosswalks must be installed carefully and selectively. Before installing new marked crosswalks, an engineering study is needed to determine whether the location is suitable for a marked crosswalk. For an engineering study, a site review may be sufficient at some locations, while a more in-depth study of pedestrian volume, vehicle speed, sight distance, vehicle mix, and other factors may be needed at other sites. It is recommended that a minimum utilization of 20 pedestrian crossings per peak hour (or 15 or more elderly and/or child pedestrians) be confirmed at a location before placing a high priority on the installation of a marked crosswalk alone.
P = Possible increase in pedestrian crash risk may occur if crosswalks are added without other pedestrian facility enhancements. These locations should be closely. monitored and enhanced with other pedestrian crossing improvements, if necessary, before adding a marked crosswalk.
N= Marked crosswalks alone are insufficient since pedestrian crash risk may be increased by providing marked crosswalks alone. Consider using other treatments, such as traffic-calming treatments, traffic signals with pedestrian signals where warranted, or other substantial crossing improvements to improve crossing safety for pedestrians.
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7 Table 2
Pedestrian Countermeasure Options for Roadway Conditions Posted Speed Limit and AADT
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2 lanes
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Given the set of conditions in a cell. 1 High-visibility crosswalk markings, parking restrictions on # Signifies that the countermeasure is a candidate crosswalk approach, adequate nighttime lighting levels, treatment at a marked uncontrolled crossing location. and crossing warning signs 2 Raised crosswalk
• Signifies that the countermeasure should always be
3 Advance Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians sign considered, but not mandated or required, based upon
engineering judgment at a marked uncontrolled and yield (stop) line crossing location. 4 In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign 5 Curb extension
Signifies that crosswalk visibility enhancements should 6 Pedestrian refuge island
always occur in conjunction with other identified
countermeasures.* 7 Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB)** 8 Road Diet
The absence of a number signifies that the countermeasure is generally not an appropriate treatment, but exceptions may Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)** be considered following engineering judgment.
*Refer to Chapter 4, 'Using Table 1 and Toble 2 to Select Countermeasures, 'for more information about using multiple countermeasures *** should be noted that the PHB and RRFB are not both instolled at the same crossing location.
Mashington, D.C.; Thomas, Thirsk, and Zegeer. (2016). NCHP Synthesis 498: Application of Pedestrian Crossing Treatments for Streets and Highways. Transportation Research Board, Washingtor D.C.; and personal interviews with selected pedestrian safety proctitioners www.4-creeks.com
8 It is important to note that Table 1 does not apply to school crossings as the research conducted did not include them. Based on the research, the following are best practices for considering the installation of crosswalks.
Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Intersections
Crosswalks at uncontrolled intersections may be marked when:
• The location is on a direct route to or from a pedestrian generator, such as a school, park, hospital, transit stop, or trail; or
• Need is demonstrated by 20 pedestrians crossing per peak hour or 60 pedestrians total crossing in four hours (not necessarily consecutive); and • The location is a minimum of 300 feet from a controlled crossing location; and • The location has sufficient sight distance or will have prior to crosswalk installation (sight distance in feet should be greater than 10 times the speed limit in mph: e.g, sight distance for 25 mph is 250 feet); and
• Based on engineering judgement, other safety considerations do not preclude a crosswalk.
Crosswalks at Midblock Locations
Midblock crossings may be marked when:
• A pedestrian generator is less than 300 feet away between traffic signal or stop- controlled intersections, or there are significant pedestrian generators on both sides of the street; or
• Need is demonstrated by 40 pedestrians crossing during a peak hour or 25 pedestrians crossing per hour for four consecutive hours; and
• The location is a minimum 300 feet from another crossing location; and • The location has sufficient sight distance or will have prior to crosswalk installation (sight distance in feet should be greater than 10 times the speed limit in mph: e.g, sight distance for 25 mph is 250 feet); and
Based on engineering judgement, other safety considerations do not preclude a crosswalk.
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Results and Conclusions
Based on the methodology and criteria noted above, the following are the results determined for each studied location.
Location 1 - Farmersville Boulevard at Costner Street
Farmersville Boulevard is a multilane roadway without medians, has an ADT of 9,693, and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. There were only seven pedestrians crossing the south leg and 14 pedestrians crossing the north leg of Farmersville Boulevard, respectively, in the 24-hour period data was collected. Although this location meets the ADT and roadway characteristics for a candidate location, it does not demonstrate the need based on the pedestrian volumes.
It also is not in a location on a direct route to or from a pedestrian generator.
The City recently completed a pavement rehabilitation project which eliminated the crosswalk and there are no existing pedestrian crossing signs. Based on the low pedestrian crossing volumes, crash history, and offset intersection geometrics, it is recommended that the crosswalk not be reinstalled. However, it should be noted that per the CA MUTCD, "Notification to the public shall be given at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal of an existing marked crosswalk. The notice of proposed removal shall inform the public how to provide input related to the scheduled removal and shall be posted at the crosswalk identified for removal. Refer to CVC 21950.5."
Although a marked crosswalk is not recommended at this location, any pedestrians that may cross would still be crossing in what is considered an unmarked crosswalk. Therefore, it is recommended that the City repair and upgrade the streetlighting and reconstruct the corner returns/ramps to meet current ADA standards.
Location 2 - Ash Street at Hester Avenue
Ash Street near Hester Avenue is a two-lane roadway and has an ADT of 1,447. It is a school crossing, so Table 1 does not apply. However, the City can still review the need for a crossing at this location based on the number of pedestrians crossing. There were only two pedestrians crossing the east leg of the intersection where the existing crosswalk was in the 24-hour period data was collected, and none were in the AM or PM peak hours. And there were eight pedestrians crossing the west leg of the intersection in the 24-hour period data was collected:
one was in the AM peak hour, and none were in the PM peak hour.
Due to the higher demand for crossing on the west leg of the intersection, and the west leg of the intersection also being the boundary of the elementary school, it is recommended that the school crossing be relocated there. By relocating the crossing, pedestrians will be required to cross only one roadway to get to the elementary school from the north side of Ash Street. The installation should include higher-visibility crosswalk markings, upgraded school crossing signs, adequate nighttime lighting levels, and parking restrictions on the crosswalk www.4-creeks.com
10 approaches. It is also recommended that the existing curb ramps be reconstructed to be ADA-compliant, and a new ADA-compliant curb ramp be constructed on the north side of Ash Street.
As this is an uncontrolled school crossing, it is also recommended a solar-powered, Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) be installed. RRFBs are a light-emitting diode (LED)-array based light source. They are two, rectangular shaped indications installed to accompany the school crossing warning signs. They are activated by the pedestrian and flash with an alternating high frequency to enhance pedestrian conspicuity and increase driver awareness at uncontrolled, marked crosswalks.
Location 3 - Ash Street at Steven Avenue
Ash Street near Steven Avenue is a two-lane roadway and has an ADT of 1,200. It is a school crossing, so Table 1 does not apply. However, the City can still review the need for a crossing at this location based on the number of pedestrians crossing. There were 46 pedestrians crossing the east leg of the intersection in the 24-hour period data was collected of which 10 were in the AM peak hour and nine were in the PM peak hour. There were 67 pedestrians crossing the west leg of the intersection in the 24-hour period data was collected of which 10 were in the AM peak hour and 13 were in the PM peak hour.
Although the crossing demand was higher on the west leg of the intersection, there is an existing drive approach and gate entrance to the ball fields at the school on the west side of the intersection. For these reasons, the existing crosswalk on the east leg is recommended to remain. The existing school crosswalk is a higher-visibility crosswalk with compliant school crossing signs, and there is an existing streetlight on the southeast corner. However, visibility may be restricted due to parked vehicles on Ash Street. Therefore, it is recommended that parking be restricted on the approaches to the crosswalk to allow for the appropriate visibility of pedestrians. It is also recommended that the existing curb ramps be reconstructed to be ADA-compliant, and a new ADA-compliant curb ramp be constructed'for the crosswalk on the north side of Ash Street. Like Location 2, it is also recommended a solar-powered RRFB be installed here to enhance pedestrian conspicuity and increase driver awareness at this uncontrolled, marked crosswalk.
It is our understanding that the City has a street improvement project planned for the area this next year. Any proposed improvements, including curb ramps, RRFBs, signing, and striping, can be incorporated into the street improvement project.
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Location 4 - Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School Virginia Avenue at Farmersville Junior High School is a two-lane roadway, has an ADT of 958, and a 25-mph speed limit. It is a school crossing, so Table 1 does not apply. However, the City can still review the need for a crossing at this location based on the number of pedestrians crossing. There were 26 pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk in the 24-hour period data was collected of which 12 were in the AM peak hour and three were in the PM peak hour. Also, within the 24-hour period, there were 12 pedestrians that crossed north of the crosswalk on the other side of the school driveway entrance: seven in the AM peak hour and one in the PM peak hour.
As indicated in the best practices noted earlier, midblock crossings typically require a higher demand to consider installation. Given the low pedestrian crossing volumes, as well as this being a residential area with a 25-mph speed limit, low ADT, and no pedestrian crash history, there does not appear to be a need for a school crossing at this location. It is recommended the existing school crosswalk be removed, including the associated school crossing signs.
Again, like Location 1 noted above, removal of a crosswalk requires notification to the public of at least 30 days prior to the scheduled removal.
It appears that some of the pedestrians crossing are due to school drop-offs on the west side of Virginia Avenue and students crossing the street. However, the school appears to have a drop-off zone on-site. It is recommended the City coordinates with the school to educate parents about appropriate drop-off procedures to reduce the number of pedestrians crossing during peak hours.
If the City wishes for the crosswalk to remain, an appropriate location should be determined once drop-off procedures are discussed with the school. The appropriate location will require ADA-compliant curb ramps on both sides of the street, parking restrictions on the crosswalk approaches, and adequate nighttime lighting levels. As this is a residential area, it is likely that at least one residence would lose parking along their frontage to provide the curb ramp and necessary parking restrictions for visibility. The existing signing and striping shall also be upgraded to current CA MUTCD standards.
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12 References
Blackburn, Lauren, Zegeer, Charles, Brookshire, Kristen. (2018). Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations. Publication FHWA-SA-17-072, FHWA, U.S.
Department of Transportation.
National Association of City Transportation Officials. (2013). Urban Street Design Guide. New York, NY. Retrieved https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/ Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB). Publication FHWA-SA-21-053, FHWA, U.S.
Department of Transportation. Retrieved https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven-safety- countermeasures/rectangular-rapid-flashing-beacons-
rrfb#:~:text=RRFBs%20consist%20of%20tw0%2C%20rectangular,)%2Darray%2Dbased%20light%2 Osource.&text=RRFBs%20flash%20with%20an%20alternating,at%20the%20crossing%20t0%20dri vers.
State of California, California Highway Patrol (2023). SWITRS - Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Retrieved https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services- information/switrs-internet-statewide-integrated-traffic-records-system State of California, California State Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation (2023). California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2014 Edition Revision 7 (March 10, 2023). Retrieved https://dot.ca.gov/programs/safety-programs/camutcd/camutcd-files State of California, Legislative Information, California Vehicle Code (2023). Retrieved https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codesTOCSelected.xhtm|?tocCode=VEH&tocTitle=+Ve hicle+Code+-+VEH
Zegeer, Charles V., Stewart, J. Richard, & Huang, Herman H. (2005). Safety Effects of Marked versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Final Report and Recommended Guidelines. Publication FHWA-HRT-04-100, FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Zegeer, Charles V., Stewart, J. Richard, & Huang, Herman. (2002). Safety Effects of Marked vs.
Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Executive Summary and Recommended Guidelines. Publication FHWA-RD-01-075, FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation. www.4-creeks.com
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Hanford, CA 83230
Metro Trattic Data Inc. 802575-6938 Phoneter
www.metrotreflocata.com
LOCATION Hestor Ave @Ash SI LATITUDE 383017688
COUNTY Tulare LONGITUDE -110.2005693
COLLECTION DATE Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Cleat N9 Approach (Bouth Leg) EB Agproach (West Leg) WB Approach (East Leg) Time Bicycea ] Peds-Adutt Peds-Chad Bicycies Peds-Adult Peds-Chid Bicycles [Peds-Adut Peds-Chld Bicydea Peds-Adult Pedi Chid Bicycles Pods-Aduls Peds-Child AX Pedestrians 12:00 AM 12:15 AM
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Metro Traffic Data Inc. Pedestrian Crossing Delays
310 N. Irwin Street - Suite 20
Hanford, CA 93230
Metro rattic Data Inc Propared For.
800-975-6938 Phone/Fax 1Crooks, Inc.
www.motrotrafficdate.com 324 S Santa Fo St
Visalia, CA 93292
LOCATION Hester Ave @ Ash St LATITUDE 36.301768B
COUNTY Tulare LONGITUDE - 110.2005683
COLLECTION DATE_ Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Clear Crossing Major Street (Ash St) Crossing Major Street (Ash St) Time 7:16 7:30 7:45 8:00 Peak Hour 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:16 Peak Hour Pedestrian Count 1
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Pedestrian Count Count of pedestrians crossing.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Delay Average time pedestrians had to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Delay Maximum time a pedestrian or group of pedestrians had to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Time Average time for each individual pedestrian to cross.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Time Maximum time observed for a pedestrian to cross.
Average Vehicle Delay Average time vehicle traffic was stopped for a crossing event.
Max Vehicle Delay Maximum time vehicle traffic was stopped for a crossing event Total Vehicle Delay Total time vehicle traffic was stopped for crossing events (All time values reported in seconds.)
1 Location 3
Metro Traffic Data Inc. Multi-Modal Approach Counts
310 N. Irwin Street - Suite 20
Hanford, CA 93230 Prepared For:
Metro Traffic Data Inc. 4-Creeks, inc.
800-975-6938 Phone/Fax 324 S Santa Fe St
www.metrotrafficdata.com Visalia, CA 93292
LOCATION Steven St @ Ash St LATITUDE 38.3017961
COUNTY Tulare LONGITUDE -119.2133642
COLLECTION DATE Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Clear Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound TOTALS TOTALS TOTALS TOTALS Vehicles Bicycles Peds Vehides Bicycles Peds Vehicles Bicycles Peds Vehicles Bicycles Peds Vehicles Bicycles Pedestrians ALL 12:00 AM 12:15 AM
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Hanford, CA 03230
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LOCATION Slaven St @ Ash St LATITUDE 38.3017081:
COUNTY Tulara LONGITUDE -118.2133842
COLLECTION DATE Thursday, Novembor 2, 2023 WEATHER Clear Na Approach (South Leg) SB Approach (North Leg) EB Approach West Log) WD Approach (East Leg) TOTALE TOTALS TOTALS TOTALS Time Bicycles | Peds Adult Peda-Chid Bicycles Ped&-Adust Pods-Chld Bicydes PedrAdut Pods-Child Bicydes Peds-Adutt Peds-Chid Bicycles Peds-Adult Pods-Chld AK Pedestrians 12:00 AM 12:15 AM
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Metro Traffic Data Inc. Pedestrian Crossing Delays
310 N. Irvin Street - Suite 20
Hanford, CA 93230
Metro Traffic Data Inc. Prepared For:
800-975-6938 Phone/Fax 4-Crooka, Inc.
www.metrotraffcdata.com 324 S Santa Fo St
Visalia, CA 93292
LOCATION Steven St @ Ash St LATITUDE 383017861
COUNTY Tulare LONGITUDE__ -118.2133642
"COLLECTION DATE Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Clear Crossing Major Street (Ash St) Crossing Major Street (Ash St) Time 7:16 7:30 7:46 8:00 Peak Hour 16:16 15:30 16:45 10:00 Peak Hour Pedestrian Count 5 15 20 4 10 2 22
Average Pedestrian Grossing Delay 00:02 00:00 00:01 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 Max Pedestrlan Crossing Delay 0D:04 00:06 00:08 00:01 00:00 00:01 00:00 00:01 Average Pedestrian Croseing Time ....... OD:12 00:10 00:11 00:12 00:14 00:13 00:09 00:12 Max Pedestrian Crossing Time 00:14 0D:13 00:14 D0:18 00:19 00:16 00:10 00:18 Average Vehicle Delay 00:11 00:10 00:10 00:16 00:14 100:12 00:09 00:13 Max Vehicte Delay 00:14 0D:14 00:14 D0:18 00:18 00:16 00:10 0D:19 Total Vehicle Delay 00:34 01:38 02:10 00:49 00:56 01:02 00:18 03:05 DEFINITIONS:
Pedestrian Count Count of pedestrians crossing.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Delay Average time pedestrians had to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Delay Maximum time a pedestrian or group of pedestrians had to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Time Average time for each individual pedestrian to cross.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Time Maximum time observed for a pedestrian to cross.
Average Vehicle Delay Average time vehicle traffic was stopped for a crossing event.
Max Vehicle Delay
Total Vehicle Delay
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1 Location 4
Metro Traffic Data Inc. Multi-Modal Approach Counts
310 N. Irwin Street - Suite 20
Hanford, CA 93230 Prepared For
4-Creeks, Inc
Metro Traffic Data Inc. 800-975-6938 Phone/Fax 324 S Santa Fo St www.metrotrafficdata.com Visalia, CA 93292
LOCATION ( Virginia Ave @School Crosswalk LATITUDE 36.3033937 COUNTY Tulare LONGITUDE -119.215408
COLLECTION DATE Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Clea Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound TOTALS TOTALS TOTALS TOTALS Vehicles Bicycles Peds Vehicies Bicycles Peds Vehicies Bicycles Vehicles Bicycles Pedestrians ALL PeOs Vehices Bicycles Pedi
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LOCATION Virginta Avo @ School Crosswalk LATTUDE_ 30.3033837 COUNTY. LONGITUDE -118.215408
COLLECTION DATE_ Thursday, November 2. 2023 WEATHER
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Metro Traffic Data inc. Pedestrian Crossing Delays
310 N. Irwin Street - Suite 20
Hanford, CA 93230
Metro rattic Data InC. Prepared For:
800-975-6938 Phone/Fax 1-Grooks, Inc.
www.metrotrafficdata.com 324 S Santa Fe St
Visalia, CA 93292
LOCATION Virginia Ave @ School Crosswalk LATITUDE_ 36.3033937 'COUNTY Tulare LONGIYUDE -119.215408
COLLECTION DATE Thursday, November 2, 2023 WEATHER Clear Crossing Major Stroet (Virginla Ave) Crossing Major Streat (Virginla Ave) Time 7:15 7:30 7:46 8:00 Peak Hour 12:00 12:16 12:30 12:45 Peak Hour Pedestrian Count 3 8 8 19 2. 1 1 4
Average Pedestrian Crossing Delay ,00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 Max Pedestrian Crossing Delay 00:00 00:00 00:03 00:03 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 Average Pedestrian Crossing Time 00:09 00:09. 00:09 00:09 00:13 00:25 00:11 00:16 Max Pedestrian Crossing Time 00:10 00:11 00:12 00:12 00:18 00:25 00:11 00:25 Average Vehicle Delay 00:09 00:10 00:09 00:09 00:13 00:25 00:11 DD:18 Max Vehicie Delay 00:10 00:11 00:12 00:12 CO:18 00-25 00:11 00:25 Total Vehicle Delay 00:27 01:07 01:02 02:36 CD:26 • 00:25 00:11 01:02 DEFINITIONS:
Pedestrian Count Count of pedestrians crossing.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Delay Average time pedestrians had to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Delay Maximum time a pedestrian or group of pedestrians had.to wait for a break in traffic before entering the crosswalk.
Average Pedestrian Crossing Time Average time for each individual pedestrian to cross.
Max Pedestrian Crossing Time Maximum time observed for a pedestrian to cross.
Average Vehicle Delay Average time vehicle traffic was stopped, for a crossing event.
Max Vehicle Delay Maximum time vehicle traffic was stopped for a crossing event.
Total Vehicle Delay Total time vehicle traffic was stopped for crossing events. (All time values reported in seconds.)
1/01/2016 thru 12/31/2016 Total Count: 74 ATTACHMENT B Jurisdiction(s): Farmersvilk clude State Highways cases Report Run On: 12/17/202.
rimary Rd FARMERSVILLE BL Distance (ff) 0.00 Direction Secondary Rd ASH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ity Farmersville County Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist Beat Type 0 CalTrans Badge 840 Collision Date 20160702 Time 0930 Day SAT rimary Collision Factor R-O-W AUTO Violation 21800A Collision Type BROADSIDE Severity PDO #Killed • #injured 0 Tow Away? N Process Date 20160818 leather| CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY Rowy Condt NO UNUSL CND Rowy Cond2 Spec Cond 0 it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DAYLIGHT Ped Action Cntri Dev FNCTNG Loc Type Ramp/Int
Party Info Victim Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety! Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 38 M HNBD PROC ST A 0000 HONDA 2000 -
DRVR 58 F HNBD LFT TURN N D 0000 CHEVR 1977 - N
rimary Rd FARMERSVILLE BL Distance (ft) 0.00 Direction Secondary Rd ASHLEY ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ity Farmersville County Tulare Population Rot Dist EXETE Beat Type 0 CalTrans Badge 844 Collision Date 20161010 Time 1345 Day MON rimary Collision Factor R-O-W AUTO Violation 21801A Collision Type BROADSIDE Severity INJURY #Killed #Injured 2 Tow Away? Y Process Date 20161114 leathert CLEAR Weather2 Rowy Surface DRY Rdwy Condt NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 Spec Cond it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DAYLIGHT Cntrl Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Ramp/Int Victim Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety Sobriety2 Move Pre CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 71 M HNBD LFT TURN CHEVR 2003 - DRVR COMP PN 53 PASS 50 M M
2 DRVR 53 F H HNBD PROC ST A 0100 NISSA 2011- N G PASS COMP PN 40 rimary Rd FARMERSVILLE BL Distance (ft) 0.00 Direction Secondary Rd ASHLEY ST NCIC N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ity Farmersville County Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist Beat Type CalTrans Badge 53 Collision Date 20161110 Time 1801 Day THU rimary Collision Factor UNSAFE SPEED Violation 22350 Collision Type REAR END Severity INJURY #Killed • #injured 1 Tow Away? N Process Date 20161215 leather CLEAR Weather2 Rowy Surface DRY Rdwy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rowy Cond2 Spec Cond it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DARK-ST Ped Action Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Ramp/int Party Info Victim Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Ven Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 17 F H HNBD PROC ST A 0100 TOYOT 2007 3 N
DRVR 18 M HNBD LFT TURN N A 0100 SATUR 2000 - N M PASS COMP PN 35 3 M rimary Rd FARMERSVILLE BL Distance (ft) 19.0 Direction Secondary Rd BIRCH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ity Farmersville County Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist VISAL Beat 12F Type CalTrans Badge 835 Collision Date 20160602 Time 1819 Day THU rimary Collision Factor IMPROP TURN Violation 22107 Collision Type AUTO/PED eventy INJURY #Killed #injured 1 Tow Away? Process Date 20160718 leathert CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY Rowy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 Spec Cond it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With BICYCLE Lighting DAYLIGHT Ped Action Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Ramp/int Party Info Victim Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh i CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 47 HNBD RGT TURN 0000 3 N
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nary Rd FARMERSVILLE BL Distance (ft) 0.00 Direction Secondary Rd COSTNER NGIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy Farmersville County Tulare Population Rot Dist FARME Beat 5403 Type CalTrans Collision Date 20160617 Time 1800 Day FRI rimary Collision Factor IMPROP TURN Violation 22107 Collision Type SIDESWIPE Severity PDO #Killed #injured O Tow Away? N Process Date 20160802 leathert CLEAR Weather2 Rowy Surface DRY Rdwy Condt NO UNUSL CND Rowy Cond2 Spec Cond it and Run Motor Vehicie Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DAYLIGHT Ped Action Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Ramp/Int Party Info Victim Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobrietyt Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of in) AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 29 F H HNBD LFT TURN s 0000 NISSA 2006 F M G PASS 3 M M G
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age 3 This report is accepted subject to the Terme of Use. Due to collision recorde processing backlogs, SWITRS data is typicaly seven months behind. Data requested for dates seven months prior to the current date wil be incomplete 1/01/2016 thru 12/31/2016 Total Count: 74 Jurisdiction(s): Farmersvill clude State Highways cases Report Run On: 12/17/202.
rimary Rd N BRUNDAGE AV Distance (f) 44.0 Secondary Rd EASH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route ity Farmersville County Tulare 2 Rpt Dist EXEPE Beat 12F rimary Collision Factor UNSAFE SPEED #Killed 0 #injured 0 Tow Away? Y Process Date 20160923 leather CLEAR Weather2
it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With FIXED OBJ
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex 1F DRVR 16 M HNBD RGT TURN FORD 2000 -
rimary Rd N DWIGHT Distance (ft) 52.0 Direction Secondary Rd CREEK CT ity Farmersville County Tulare Population i 2 Rpt Dist Beat rimary Collision Factor LANE CHANGE Violation 21658A Collision Type leather CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY
it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With PKD MV Lighting DARK-ST Party Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of inj AGE Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 22 M H HBD-UI PROC ST N A 0100 DODGE 2008
2 PRKD 998 PARKED 0700 GMC
3 PRKD 998 PARKED 0100 MITSU 2009
4 PRKD 998 PARKED 0100 HONDA 1994
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arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected IF DRVR 60 HNBD PROC ST N 2200 FORD 2001 G
2 PRKD 998 PARKED 0100 TOYOT 2009
3 PRKD 998 PARKED 0100 HYUND 2012
age 7 This report is accepted subject to the Terms of Use. Due to collision records processing backlogs, SWIRS data is typically seven months behind. Data requested for dates seven months prior to the current date will be incomplete 1/01/2019 thru 12/31/2019 Total Count: 71 Jurisdictions): Farmersvilk clude State Highways cases Report Run On: 12/17/202
rimary Rd NORTH Distance (ft) 79.0 Direction s Secondary Rd 5403 State Hwy? N Route ity FarmeFARMERSVILLE BL Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist Collision Date 20190619 rimary Collision Factor TOO CLOSE Violation 21703 Collision Type 0 #Injured 0 Tow Away? Veather CLEAR N Procoss Date 20200727
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CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE
City Council
Staff Report 8E
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lisa Wallis-Dutra, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Farmersville Safety Study
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council review and discuss the intersection analysis and recommendations for the intersection of Farmersville Boulevard and Ash Street and the intersection of Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue.
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
The following two intersections were analyzed to recommend safety improvements:
Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard and Ash Street
Intersection 2: Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue
A multi-way stop warrant analysis was also completed for Intersection 2 (Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue). Recommendations are based on current best practices and guidelines of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD).
Existing weekday traffic volume counts (including vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycles) were taken at Intersection 2 by Metro Traffic Data, Inc. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, for a 24-hour period. Metro Traffic Data also conducted a speed survey on Petunia Street on the same day Crash records for a five-year period from 2018 to 2022 were also obtained from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) and analyzed. In addition to the traffic data collected, 4Creeks conducted field investigations at the studied locations on December 19, 2023, and December 30, 2023. Geometric conditions and operational characteristics were observed and noted to recommend potential safety improvements for each location.
A summary of existing conditions and the recommended safety improvements for each intersection are noted below. More detailed information can be found in the attached report Intersection 1 - Farmersville Boulevard and Ash Street
Field reviews of the intersection were conducted on December 19, 2023, and December 30, 2023. The intersection is four-way stop controlled with marked crosswalks in all directions.
Although there are existing curb ramps on all corners, none meet current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are existing streetlights on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersections; however, they are too close to large, mature trees and do not provide adequate lighting.
There is existing advanced warning STOP AHEAD signs with flashing beacons on Farmersville Boulevard and an additional STOP AHEAD warning sign in advance of those. STOP AHEAD pavement markings are located adjacent to the STOP AHEAD warning signs furthest from the intersection. During both field visits, a food truck was parked in front of the advanced STOP AHEAD sign with the flashing beacon for northbound traffic although not completely blocking it.
It was also noted that the existing centerline striping for Ash Street does not meet current standards of the CA MUTCD.
Additionally, the five-year crash data was analyzed and there were 12 crashes during the study period. Of the 12 crashes, two crashes resulted in an injury while the remaining resulted in property damage only. Five were classified as broadside crashes, three were rear-end crashes, and there was one each classified as a sideswipe, head-on, other, and unknown type crash. Of the 12 crashes, the primary crash factor in four of them were due to stop sign/signal, three were related to automobile right of way, two were unknown, and there was one each due to unsafe speed, improper turning, and following too closely. Given the crash types and primary crash factors, it is recommended that measures to increase the visibility and awareness of the multi- way stop be considered.
It should be noted that the City's Downtown Specific Plan outlines several key issues related to this intersection. It indicates Farmersville Boulevard is considered too wide to function as a ! pedestrian-friendly street that is more common in downtown districts. The plan recommends improvements that could include a "road diet" to change the roadway cross-section from four- lanes to two-lanes with bicycle lanes and a landscaped median. Other recommended improvements include wider sidewalks, diagonal on-street parking, parkways with trees for traffic calming, and improved streetlighting.
Understanding the City plans significant infrastructure improvements in the future, to improve intersection visibility in the meartime, we recommend the City:
• Refresh striping in the intersection area, including STOP pavement markings for all approaches and STOP AHEAD pavement markings for Farmersville Boulevard. • Revise Ash Street centerlines to dual striping per CA MUTCD requirements. • Continue to evaluate intersection stop signs to ensure compliance with reflectivity requirements.
• 'Locate advanced warning signs and pavement markings per CA MUTCD guidelines. • Remove the additional advanced warning signs furthest from the intersection. • Utilize the largest size STOP and STOP AHEAD signs for all approaches. • Install dual STOP signs for Farmersville Boulevard approaches. • Continue to trim trees around the intersection to avoid obstructing stop signs or streetlighting.
• Notify food truck vendor regarding need to relocate due to blocking of traffic sign.
Intersection 2 - Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue
Per the CA MUTCD, the following criteria should be considered for a multi-way stop installation:
A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure.
B. Five.or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation.
C. Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour; but
3. If the 85"-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2.
D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition.
There are also four optional warrants that the CA MUTCD outlines when the above warrants are not met that can be used if justified in conjunction with engineering judgement. These are related to left-turn conflicts, vehicle/pedestrian conflicts, visibility, and residential collector street categorization.
The average volume entering the intersection from Petunia Street was 91 and the average combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering from Ventura Avenue was 50. The average delay during the AM and PM peak hours for the southbound approach was three seconds and four seconds, respectively. Petunia Street also has an approach speed of 35 mph.
There were no crashes within a 12-month period based on the SWITRS data, and only one crash was reported for inclusion in this report.
The result of the multi-way stop warrant analysis for the Petunia Street/Ventura Avenue intersection indicates a multi-way stop is not warranted based on the criteria set by the CA MUTCD. Although corner sight distance evaluations show visibility could be a concern, crash history does not show it to be an issue and the corner properties currently comply with the City's ordinance for corner sight clearance. It is our recommendation to continue to monitor vegetation on the northeast corner that could potentially block visibility of approaching traffic during certain seasons if allowed to become overgrown.
ATTACHMENT(S): Farmersville Safety Study, January 4, 2024
FARMERSVILLE SAFETY STUDY
Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
City of Farmersville, CA
January 4, 2024
$ 4CREEKS
324 S. SANTA FE STREET, SUITE A Phone: 559-802-3052
VISALIA, CA 93292 Email: [email protected]
Intersection Safety Study
Overview
The City of Farmersville has requested Creeks to provide recommendations on intersection safety improvements for two locations in Farmersville:
• Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
• Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
A multi-way stop warrant analysis was also requested for Intersection 2 (Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue), and the evaluation will be based on criteria included in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTC), including a review of crash history, traffic volumes, intersection geometrics, and existing traffic conditions.
Additionally, a field review and analysis on each intersection will be provided with a summary of recommended safety improvements that consider geometry, posted speed limits, lighting levels, signing, pavement markings, and other factors.
Existing Conditions
Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
Farmersville Boulevard is a north-south arterial roadway that runs through the center of Farmersville. It is also a designated truck route and bike route per the City's General Plan. At the intersection with Ash Street, Farmersville Boulevard has two lanes in each direction and diagonal parking in the northbound direction for several businesses and parallel parking in the southbound direction. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Ash Street is a local street with one lane of traffic in each direction and on-street parking on both sides of the street. The studied intersection is in the central commercial zoning.
The intersection is four-way stop controlled with marked crosswalks in all directions with a decorative stamped concrete brick pattern. There are existing curb ramps on all four corners; however, none meet current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are streetlights on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection. It was also noted that the existing centerline striping for Ash Street does not meet the current standards of the CA MUTCD. There is existing advanced warning STOP AHEAD signs with flashing beacons on Farmersville Boulevard and an additional STOP AHEAD warning sign in advance of those. www.4-creeks.com
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
Petunia Street is a local residential street that runs east-west just north of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad tracks. It has one lane in each direction and parking on both sides of the street.
It has a posted speed limit of 35 mph between Farmersville Boulevard and Ventura Avenue.
Ventura Avenue tees into Petunia Street and is stop controlled. It has one lane in each direction, parking on both sides of the street, and a posted speed limit of 25 mph. The intersection is a mix of medium and medium high-density residential zoning.
The are no marked crosswalks at the intersection. There are existing curb ramps on the northwest, northeast, and southeast quadrants of the intersection; however, none meet current requirements of the ADA. There is one existing streetlight on the northwest corner. It was also noted that existing centerline striping does not meet the current standards of the CA MUTCD.
Data Collection
Existing weekday traffic volume counts (including vehicle, truck, pedestrian, and bicycles) were taken at Intersection 2 by Metro Traffic Data, Inc. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, for a 24-hour period. Metro Traffic Data also conducted a speed survey on Petunia Street on the same day.
The collected traffic data, including count data and speed survey, are used for the multi-way stop warrant analysis and can be found in Attachment A.
In addition to the traffic data collected, 4Creeks conducted a field investigation at both studied intersections on December 19, 2023. Geometric conditions and operational characteristics were observed and noted to recommend potential safety improvements for each location.
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
The traffic data indicates a total of 1,814 vehicles per day at the studied intersection. The morning and afternoon peak hours are 7:15 AM to 8:15 AM and 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM with 175 and 178 total vehicles entering the intersection each hour, respectively. There was a total of 27 trucks per day at the studied intersection, 18 of which were traveling on Petunia Street.
The traffic data indicates a total of seven bicyclists and 16 pedestrians per day entering the studied intersection. There were two bicyclists and three pedestrians in the AM peak hour.
There was one bicyclist and no pedestrians in the PM peak hour.
The speed survey indicates the 85t-percentile speed (the speed at or below which 85 percent of drivers are traveling on a roadway segment) on Petunia Street is 35 mph while the average speed is 29 mph. The posted speed limit on Petunia Street is 35 mph. www.4-creeks.com
Crash History
The crash records for the two intersections were obtained from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) for a five-year period from 2018 through 2022. Related crash data is included in Attachment B.
Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
During the period of 2018 to 2022, there were a total of 12 crashes: two in 2018, three in 2019, two in 2020, three in 2021, and two in 2022. There were no fatalities; however, two crashes were injury crashes: one in 2018 and one in 2021. All other crashes incurred property damage only.
None involved a bicyclist or pedestrian.
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
There were no crashes at this intersection during the five-year studied period. However, a recent crash that occurred in 2023 was reported to us for inclusion in this report. The crash occurred because an eastbound motorist on Petunia Street tried to make a passing maneuver around another eastbound vehicle who was making a left turn onto Ventura Avenue. No injuries were sustained.
Multi-Way Stop Warrant Methodology
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
Per the CA MUTCD, Section 2B.07, Multi-Way Stop Applications, the following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way stop sign installation:
A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multi-way stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal.
B. Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi-way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left- turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions.
C. Minimum volumes:
1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and
2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour; but
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4 3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major-street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2.
D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.l, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition.
Option:
Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include:
A. The need to control left turn conflicts;
B. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes;
C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting traffic is also required to stop; and
D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection.
Criterion A - Interim Measure
The installation of a traffic control signal is not currently planned at this intersection; therefore, Criterion A shown above is not applicable.
Criterion B - Crash History
Based on the crash data for the five-year studied period, there were no crashes at this intersection and only one crash in 2023 that was provided to us for inclusion in this report.
Therefore, Criterion B is not met.
Criterion C - Traffic Volume
For a multi-way stop to be warranted based on the volume criteria in the CA MUTCD, Petunia Street (major street) would need to average a minimum of 300 vehicles per hour for any eight hours. In addition, Ventura Avenue (minor street) would need an average combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume of 200 units or more in the same 8-hour period.
Based on the data taken, the eight peak hours are from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The average volume entering the intersection from Petunia Street was 91 and the average combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering from Ventura Avenue was 50. To also meet Criterion C2, in addition to the volume requirements, the average delay to minor • street vehicle traffic must be at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour. Based on the data taken (see Attachment A), the average delay during the AM and PM peak hours for the southbound approach was three seconds and four seconds, respectively. The average during the highest hour does not meet the requirement.
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5 The major street (Petunia Street) has an 85'h-percentile speed of 35 mph and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Since the 85th-percentile speed does not exceed 40 mph, the intersection does not meet Criterion C.3 to reduce the minimum vehicular volumé thresholds to 70 percent of the values indicated in Criteria C.l and C.2. -
Criterion C.l and C.2 were not met, and Criteria C.3 is excluded; therefore, a multi-way stop is not warranted based on Criteria C.
Criterion D - Combination Warrant
The combination warrant only applies when none of the above criteria are met but the crash and minimum volume criteria can all be satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. This would require four crashes in a 12-month period; 240 vehicles per hour on the major street for eight hours; and 160 vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists per hour on the minor street during the same eight hours. None of the three criteria were met. Therefore, Criterion Dis not met.
Optional Warrants
The following four are optional warrants that the CA MUTCD outlines that when the above warrants are not met, can be used as justification in conjunction with engineering judgment.
Left-Turn Conflicts
This optional warrant is intended to control conflicts between left-turning traffic on the major street with oncoming through traffic. Given the low crash history, as well as low volumes, there is no evidence of a left-turn conflict. Therefore, this optional warrant is not met.
Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts
This warrant addresses pedestrian and vehicle conflicts in high pedestrian areas. There were 16 pedestrians in a 24-hour period with four pedestrians crossing the north crosswalk, none crossing the south crosswalk, ll crossing the east crosswalk, and one crossing the west crosswalk. Given the low pedestrian volume and no reported vehicle/pedestrian crashes at this intersection within the studied period, there is no evidence of the need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts. Therefore, this optional warrant is not met.
Visibility
When an intersection does not have stop controls, a clear line of sight needs to be maintained between the driver on the minor road (Ventura Avenue) and the driver on the major road (Petunia Street). Adequate time is needed for the stopped vehicle on the minor street to either turn left, right, or cross all travel lanes without radically altering the speed of traffic on the major street. Corner sight distance was evaluated based on the criteria contained in the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Highway Design Manual, 7th Edition, 2019. www.4-creeks.com
6 Recommended sight distances for public streets are based on corner sight distance and the approach speed of the major street. As previously noted, Petunia Street has a posted speed limit of 35 mph. The minimum corner sight distance (feet) should be determined by the equation:
1.47V mTg
where Vm is the design speed (mph) of the major road and Tg is the time gap (seconds) for the minor road vehicle to enter the major road. As indicated in the Highway Design Manual for passenger cars, Tg is 7.5 seconds for left-turns from the minor street and Tg is 6.5 seconds for right-turns and crossing maneuvers from the minor street. Therefore, the recommended corner sight distances are 386 feet and 335 feet for left-turns and right-turns from Ventura Avenue, respectively. Recommended sight distances based on varying driver decision points from Ventura Avenue are shown in Attachment C. To improve visibility to the recommended distances based on the minimum driver decision point, parking would need to be prohibited on the north side of Petunia Street near the intersection. As shown in Attachment C, an additional 15 feet of red curb would be added west of Ventura Avenue and 88 feet of red curb would be added east of Ventura Avenue. This would eliminate all parking for the Petunia Street frontages for the properties on the northwest and northeast corners. However, given the low traffic volumes and crash history, visibility does not appear to be an issue at this intersection.
Additionally, the properties currently meet the City's ordinance for corner sight clearance.
Therefore, this optional warrant is not met.
Residential Collector Street
For this warrant to be applicable, the intersection in question must be of two residential neighborhood collector streets of similar designs and operating characteristics. Petunia Street and Ventura Avenue are not residential collector streets of similar designs; therefore, this optional warrant is not applicable.
Field Review and Analysis
Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
The City of Farmersville Downtown Specific Plan outlines several key issues regarding the commercial heart of town, one of which is that the width of Farmersville Boulevard is considered too wide to function as a pedestrian-friendly street that is more common of busy downtown districts.
Another consideration is the roadway cross-section of Farmersville Boulevard. With two through lanes in each direction, the width of the road is considered too wide for pedestrians, per the City's Downtown Specific Plan. The plan goes on to recommend pursuing grant funding to improve Farmersville Boulevard, which could include a "road diet" - which would change the cross section from four-lanes to two-lanes with bicycle lanes and a landscaped median.
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7 parkways with trees for traffic calming. Landscaped medians would serve as pedestrian refuge islands within the medians as well. However, further study would be needed to analyze that configuration to ensure that it would continue to operate efficiently as an arterial and truck route.
The Downtown Specific Plan also highlights the issue of inadequate nighttime lighting. The intersection currently has two downtown style streetlights, one on the southwest corner and one on the northeast corner. The City of Farmersville Improvement Standards specify that streetlights should be installed at least 20 feet clear of any trees, and both streetlights are within that range. Providing brighter streetlights that are at least 20 feet clear of trees would help improve visibility at night.
Based on the crash data for the studied period, there were a total of 12 crashes from 2018 to 2022: two in 2018, three in 2019, two in 2020, three in 2021, and two in 2022. Of the 12 crashes, two crashes resulted in an injury while the remaining resulted in property damage only. Five were classified as broadside crashes, three were rear-end crashes, and there was one each classified as a sideswipe, head-on, other, and unknown type crash. Of the 12 crashes, the primary crash factor in four of them were due to stop sign/signal, three were related to automobile right of way, two were unknown, and there was one each due to unsafe speed, improper turning, and following too closely. Given the crash types and primary crash factors, it is recommended that measures to increase the visibility and awareness of the multi-way stop be considered.
Field reviews of the intersection were conducted on December 19, 2023, and December 30, 2023. The existing conditions previously noted, including inadequate nighttime lighting, noncompliant curb ramps, and trees too close to streetlights were observed. In addition, it was also observed that a food truck was parked in front of the advanced STOP AHEAD sign with the flashing beacon for northbound traffic. Although not completely blocking the sign, it should not be in front of the sign.
It is also recommended that all striping be refreshed in the intersection area, including STOP pavement markings for all approaches and STOP AHEAD pavement markings for Farmersville Boulevard. Each of the four stop-signs should continue to be evaluated to ensure that they continue to meet current reflectivity requirements. All advanced warning signs and pavement markings should be placed per the requirements of the CA MUTCD. The additional advanced warning signs furthest from the intersection should be removed. To improve visibility, the City should utilize the largest size STOP and STOP AHEAD signs for all approaches. It is also recommended the City install dual STOP signs for the Farmersville Boulevard approaches.
Additionally, the trees at the intersection should continue to be trimmed to limit obstructing any visibility of stop signs or streetlighting.
To help improve awareness of the multi-way stop, other options were also considered but eliminated. Solar-powered, light emitting diode (LED) enhanced stop signs were considered. www.4-creeks.com
8 However, because of the significant tree coverage of the solar panels, this was determined to not be a feasible solution. Transverse rumble strips were also considered. These are sometimes used to alert drivers of an upstream stop-controlled intersection. However, transverse rumble strips are normally used on higher-speed approaches not typical of downtown locations. They are also not ideal for bicyclists and Farmersville Boulevard is a designated bike route. For these reasons, rumble strips are not recommended.
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
A field review of the intersection was conducted on December 19, 2023. There are existing curb ramps on the northwest, northeast, and southeast quadrants of the intersection; however, none comply with current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are no marked crosswalks; however, crossing at the intersection would be considered crossing in a legal unmarked crosswalk. Given the low volumes of pedestrians crossing the intersection, installation of a crosswalk is not recommended.
Additionally, vegetation on the northeast corner could block visibility of approaching traffic during certain seasons if allowed to become overgrown. Corner residential properties must maintain corner sight clearance to meet City ordinance requirements. The City should monitor to ensure that these requirements are met.
Results and Conclusions
Intersection 1: Farmersville Boulevard & Ash Street
It is acknowledged that Farmersville Boulevard is under consideration for significant future improvements that may change the roadway cross section, pedestrian facilities, and streetlighting. It is our recommendation that future infrastructure improvements should include improved intersection lighting and ADA-compliant curb ramps (with or without curb extension bulb-outs).
To improve intersection visibility in the meantime, we recommend the City:
• Refresh striping in the intersection area, including STOP pavement markings for all approaches and STOP AHEAD pavement markings for Farmersville Boulevard. • Revise Ash Street centerlines to dual striping per CA MUTCD requirements. • Continue to evaluate intersection stop signs to ensure compliance with reflectivity requirements.
• Locate advanced warning signs and pavement markings per CA MUTCD guidelines. • Remove the additional advanced warning signs furthest from the intersection. • Utilize the largest size STOP and STOP AHEAD signs for all approaches. • Install dual STOP signs for Farmersville Boulevard approaches. www.4-creeks.com
• Continue to trim trees around the intersection to avoid obstructing stop signs or streetlighting.
• Notify food truck vendor regarding need to relocate due to blocking of traffic sign.
Intersection 2: Petunia Street & Ventura Avenue
The result of the multi-way stop warrant analysis indicates a multi-way stop is not warranted based on the criteria set by the CA MUTCD: There were no crashes within a 12-month period based on the SWITRS data, and only one crash was reported for inclusion in this report; therefore, Criteria B was not met Criteria C was not met because both traffic volumes and average delay to minor street traffic did not meet the minimum requirements. The optional warrants concerning left turns, vehicle/pedestrian conflicts, visibility, and residential collector streets were not met. Although corner sight distance evaluations show visibility could be a concern, crash history does not show it to be an issue and the corner properties currently comply with the City's ordinance for corner sight clearance. It is our recommendation to continue to monitor vegetation on the northeast corner that could potentially block visibility of approaching traffic during certain seasons if allowed to become overgrown. www.4-creeks.com
10 References
Blackburn, Lauren, Zegeer, Charles, Brookshire, Kristen. (2018). Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations. Publication FHWA-SA-17-072, FHWA, U.S.
Department of Transportation.
National Association of City Transportation Officials. (2013). Urban Street Design Guide. New York, NY. Retrieved https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/ State of California, California Highway Patrol (2023). SWITRS - Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Retrieved https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/services- information/switrs-internet-statewide-integrated-traffic-records-system State of California, California State Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation (2023). California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2014 Edition Revision 7 (March 10, 2023). Retrieved https://dot.ca.gov/programs/safety-programs/camutcd/camutcd-files State of California, Legislative Information, California Vehicle Code (2023). Retrieved https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codesTOCSelected.xhtm|?tocCode=VEH&tocTitle=+Ve hicle+Code+-+VEH
Zegeer, Charles V., Stewart, J. Richard, & Huang, Herman H. (2005). Safety Effects of Marked versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Final Report and Recommended Guidelines. Publication FHWA-HRT-04-100, FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Zegeer, Charles V., Stewart, J. Richard, & Huang, Herman. (2002). Safety Effects of Marked vs.
Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Executive Summary and Recommended Guidelines. Publication FHWA-RD-01-075, FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation. www.4-creeks.com
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rimary Rd NORTH Distance (fl) 45.0 Direction N Secondary Rd ASH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route ity FarmeFARMERSVILLE BL Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist
rimary Collision Factor UNSAFE SPEED Violation 22350 Collision Type #injured 0 Tow Away? N Process Date 20181106 leather CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY Rowy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 it and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DAYLIGHT Cntri Dev FNCTNG Party Info
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected DRVR 998 IMP UNK IMP UNK LFT TURN
2 DRVR 31 F H HNBD PROC ST M
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arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected 1F DRVR 71 W HNBD LFT TURN A 0100 FORD 2013 M
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age 9 This report is accepted subject to the Terms of Use. Due to collision records processing backlogs, SWITRS data is typically seven months behind. Data requested for dates seven months prior to the current date will be incomplete 01/2019 thru 12/31/2019 Total Count: 71 Jurisdiction(s): Farmersvilk lude State Highways cases Report Run On: 12/17/202:
mary Rd NORTH AV NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Side of Hwy y Farmersville County Tulare Badge 845 Time 0249 Day TUE mary Collision Factor UNSAFE SPEED • #injured 1
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PRKD 998 PARKED 2200 GMC 2006 • N
mary Rd NORTH DWIGHT Distance (ft) 73.0 Direction N Secondary Rd NORTH KEMP NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy y Farmersville County Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist Beat Type CalTrans Badge 838 Collision Date 20190605 Time 1843 Day WED mary Collision Factor R-O-W AUTO Violation 21804A Collision Type Severity PDO #Killed #injured O Tow Away? N Process Date 20190722 latheri CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY Rowy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 Spec Cond and Run Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DAYLIGHT Ped Action Party Info
SW Veh
Secondary Rd CREEK COURT NCIC 5403 State Hwy? Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy 2 Rpt Dist CalTrans Badge 847 Collision Date 20190402 Time 2059 Day TUE 22107 Collision Type • #injured 0 Tow Away? N Process Date 20190522 Rowy Surface WET Rdwy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 Spec Cond and Run MSDMNR Motor Vehicle Involved With PKD MV Lighting DARK - NO Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Party Info
ty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected DRVR 998 HBD-UNK PROC ST 9900
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Type Age Sex Race Sobrietyt Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip DRVR 23 PROC ST 0100 BMW 2012
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nary Rd NORTH Distance (ff) 0.00 Direction Secondary Rd ASH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy / Farme FARMERSVILLE BL Tulare Population 2 Rpt Dist Beat Type 0 CalTrans Badge 838 Collision Date 20190518 Time 1939 Day SAT nary Collision Factor STOP SGNISIG Violation 22450A Collision Type REAR END Severity PDO athert CLOUDY Weather2 RAINING Rowy Surface WET Rdwy Cond NO UNUSL CND Rdwy Cond2 *Killed injured Tow Away? N Process Date 20190621 Spec Cond
and Run MSDMNR Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DUSK/DAWN Ped Action Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type Ramp/Int Party info Victim Info
ty Type Age Sex Race Sobrietyt Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Info OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Ofini AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected : DRVR 998 . IMP UNK IMP UNK PROC ST N 0100 TOYOT 2006
DRVR 28 M H HNBD PROC ST 2300 CHEVR 2009 - PASS 26 M 3 M 307 This report is accepted subject to the Terme of Use. Due to collision records processing backlogs, SWITRS data is typically seven monthe behind. Data requested for dates seven monthe prior to the current date will be incomplete 1/01/2019 thru 12/31/2019 Total Count: 71 Jurisdiction(s): Farmersill clude State Highways cases Report Run On: 12/17/202.
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imary Rd NORTH Distance (f) 21.0 Direction Secondary Rd E ASH ST 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ty FarmeFARMERSVILLE:BL Tulare Population Rpt Dist CalTrans Badge 841 Collision Date 20190917 Time 1911 Day TUE imary Collision Factor TOO CLOSE Violation 21703 Collision Type #injured 0 Tow Away? N Process Date 20191023 CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Surface DRY Spec Cond
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arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected IF DRVR 20 H HNBD PROC ST 0100
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arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre
IF DRVR 49 HNBD LFT TURN
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imary Rd NORTH Distance (f) 0.00 Direction
ty Farme FARMERSVILLE BL Tulare Population
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arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre
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imary Rd NORTH Distance (A) 53.0 Direction Secondary Rd EAST NOBLE NCIC 5403 State Hwy? Postmile Side of Hwy Collision Date 20190209
Motor Vehicle Involved With FIXED OBJ Lighting DARK-ST
arty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SP Into OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected F DRVR 23 M H HBD-UI
ige 8 This report is accepted subject to the Terms of Use. Due to collision records processing backlogs, SWITRS data is typically seven monthe behind. Data requested for dates seven months prior to the current date will be incomplete.
Total Count: 60 Jurisdictions): Farmersvilk
Report Run On: 12/17/202.
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imary Rd NORTH Distance (ff) 0.00 Secondary Rd ASH ST NCIC 5403 State Hwy? N Route Postmile Prefix Postmile Side of Hwy ty FarmeFARMERSVILLE:BL Tulare Type 0 Badge 838 Collision Date 20201204 Time 1733 Day imary Collision Factor STOP SGN|SIG Collision Type #Killed • #injured 0 Tow Away? batherl CLEAR Weather2 Rdwy Cond1 NO UNUSL CND Rowy Cond2 tand Run i MSDMNR Motor Vehicle Involved With OTHER MV Lighting DARK - ST Ped Action Cntri Dev NT PRS/FCTR Loc Type uty Type Age Sex Race Sobriety1 Sobriety2 Move Pre Dir SW Veh CHP Veh Make Year SPInto OAF1 Viol OAF2 Safety Equip ROLE Ext Of Inj AGE Sex Seat Pos Safety EQUIP Ejected F DRVR 998 IMP UNK IMP UNK PROC ST
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DRVR 33 M W HNBD STOPPED W 1300 2009
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N. MATTHEY AVE N. VENTURA AVE
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CITY OF
FARMERSVILLE
City Council
Staff Report 8F
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Gomez, City Manager
DATE: January 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Task Order with 4Creeks for Design and Engineering Services of Citrus Avenue & Road 168 Connectivity Project in the amount of $385,225 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order in the amount of $385,225 with 4Creeks.
BACKGROUND and DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the City Manager has proceeded with the Citrus Avenue & Road 168 Connectivity Project to begin the design phase. The purpose of this project is to improve traffic circulation around Freedom Elementary and Farmersville High School. Delays on Freedom Drive to access Walnut Avenue have been a significant issue for a number of years.
By constructing a new street on the east side of the high school that would connect Citrus Avenue to Walnut Avenue, vehicles will be able to exit onto Walnut Avenue via Freedom Drive or the new street. At the new intersection at Walnut Avenue and Road 168, it has been determined that installing a roundabout would provide the greatest safety improvement and improved traffic circulation in that area. This was presented to the City Council previously and added to the CIP. In a previous 2+2 meeting with the School District, the City Manager discussed the future plans of this project with the School Superintendent and a couple of Board members, so they are aware of this project.
4Creeks has submitted a proposal via a Task Order to perform multiple tasks as part of the design process. It is attached for your reference. These tasks include the following:
1. Project Management
2. Project Initiation
3. Topographic Survey
4. Utility Coordination Services
5. Environmental Compliance
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6. Environmental Technical Studies
7. Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (CEQA Compliance)
8. Geotechnical Analysis
9. Potholing
10. Construction Plans
11. Cost Estimate and Specifications
12. Landscape and Irrigation Design
13. Right-of-Way Support
14. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
15. Post-Construction Stormwater Control Plan; and
16. Dust Control Plan
Additional Optional Services are identified in the Task Order as well but are only noted for staff's benefit to budget future expenses. Those services will be reviewed and approved with updated cost estimates closer to the construction phase.
As the City Engineer, the City can authorize 4Creeks through task orders to perform work without engaging in a competitive process. Most task orders fall under the authority of the City Manager to approve, however, this proposal is over $100,000; so authority lies with the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To fund this design phase, the City will utilize local Measure R funds.
At this time, the engineers have estimated over $3.8M for the entire project. The City Manager has been in contact with Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) to seek CMAQ unding for the construction phase of the roundabout section of this project. The new stree egment and anything outside of the roundabout area would be funded with City funds. Cit staff anticipates construction will not begin until FY25/26 to allow time to secure funding, right- of-way acquisitions, and finalize design.
ATTACHMENT(S):
4Creeks Proposal & Task Order
½ 4CREEKS
January 4, 2024
Ms. Jennifer Gomez
City of Farmersville
909 W. Visalia Road
Farmersville, CA 93223
(559) 747-0458
Subject: Task Order No 2 - 4Creeks Job #23473 - Walnut Avenue/Road 168 • Roundabout and Citrus Avenue Connection
Dear Ms. Gomez,
We have prepared a scope and fee for the services required to complete the proposed project design for a roundabout at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Road 168 and the connection to Citrus Avenue. Our understanding is that the scope of work will generally include the following improvements also shown in the conceptual drawing included as Attachment B:
• A roundabout at the intersection of Road 168 and Walnut Avenue in accordance with the NCHRP Report 1043 Guide for Roundabouts.
• A new road connection to Citrus Avenue south of Walnut Avenue in alignment with Road 168 (36' right of way).
• Widening the south side of Citrus Avenue between Freedom Elementary School and the new road connection to Walnut Avenue.
• Sidewalk, drive approach, curb, and gutters along the west side of the proposed new road connection to Citrus Avenue south of Walnut Avenue. • Relocation of existing domestic water well and related structures or connection to City water service.
Water utilities along the new road connection and Citrus Avenue tying into existing at Walnut Avenue and Citrus Avenue.
Streetlighting for the roundabout and along the west side of the new road connection to Citrus Avenue.
The following pages will provide a breakdown of the tasks needed to complete this project.
Attachment A - Scope of Work and Estimated Fees
Attachment B - Conceptual Drawing
Job No. 23473
VISALIA - HQ CLOVIS DENVER | SAN LUIS OBISPC
324 S Sante Fe St, Suite A 180 W Bullard Ave, Suite 101 Visalio, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612 San luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tulare, CA 93274 559-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488 559-802-3052 - 805-904-4394 | 559-802-3052 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]| [email protected] [email protected] $ 4CREEKS
SCOPE OF WORK
Task 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
4Creeks will act as the prime consultant and will manage the design team's progress throughout the life of the project. The City of Farmersville will act as the Contract Administrator for the project. The purpose of the project management task is to organize the efforts of the project team, including subconsultants, and the City to keep the project on schedule and on budget. 4Creeks will:
• Provide project administration.
• Coordinate and manage subconsultants.
• Manage and update the project schedule in coordination with the City of Farmersville. • Schedule meetings in coordination with the City of Farmersville. • Represent the 4Creeks team at project coordination meetings. • Ensure that the City's questions/correspondence is responded to within two (2) working days of the inquiry.
• Implement and maintain quality control across all disciplines that are involved in the project.
• Provide overall quality control of the contract documents. • Prepare and deliver monthly invoices to the City of Farmersville.
Creeks will schedule, coordinate, attend, and facilitate the below identified project meetings with the City. It is anticipated these five meetings will be in-person. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed but are expected to be held via video conference.
Project kick-off meeting (included in Task 2, Project Initiation) ... Preliminary design meeting (30% submittal)
Plan check review meeting (at 60%, 90%, and 100% reviews - total of 3) The above-described Task 1 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $38,975 based on our current Fee Schedule.
Task 2: PROJECT INITIATION
Upon contract authorization, the 4Creéks team will collaborate with the City of Farmersville to refine and finalize the scope of work, schedule, and budget parameters and determine what resources will be needed to complete the project. The project initiation task will allow for the CLOVIS SAN LUIS OBISPI | TULARE
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design team to research, compile, and present to the City a complete list of all issues and conflicts within the site parameters, and to propose what design improvements will be needed to address these issues. 4Creeks will:
• Schedule and attend the project kick-off meeting.
• Prepare an agenda for the project kick-off meeting.
• Provide the City of Farmersville with a list of designated consultant contacts. • Conduct a site visit prior to the kick-off meeting and assess the conditions involving the design of the project.
• Develop a list of issues, questions, and coordination items for the project kick-off meeting.
Identify necessary improvements needed for the design.
Prepare and submit an initial project schedule.
• Define City and Consultant responsibilities.
• Review and discuss the project scope and budget.
• Prepare and distribute the project kick-off meeting notes.
The above-described Task 2 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of 55,250 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 3: TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY
This task includes a topographic field survey of the existing buildings, parking lot areas, sidewalk, walkways, and other pertinent features, of the existing site area located near the east side of Farmersville High School (along Walnut Avenue, the east side of the school stadium, and along Citrus Avenue), for the purpose of designing a roundabout and connecting street.
To complete this task, 4Creeks will:
• Perform topographic field survey including, but not limited to:
Observable utilities
Building locations
Paved/parking areas
Curb and gutter
Concrete/sidewalk (pedestrian travel way routes for ADA compliance) Using City of Farmersville benchmark system (for FEMA/flood zone information) Connect adjacent centerline or property line monuments for base line control of site (rotation)
• Prepare topographic survey map
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The above-described Task 3 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $14,250 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 4: UTILITY COORDINATION SERVICES
4Creeks will work with utility companies affected by the project in providing a complete set of plans for construction bidding. 4Creeks will complete utility research to identify and mitigate existing and potential conflicts. 4Creeks will complete the following:
Task 4a: Utility Application
• Conduct utility research and identify potential conflicts with record utilities. • Show existing utility locations on construction documents. • Submit improvement plans and applications to the respective utiity companies. • Convert CAD files to utility company standards.
• Coordinate relocations and/or removals of existing utilities on the proposed project site that may be required prior to the start of construction.
Task 4b: Utility Redlines
• Obtain on-site point-of-connection locations for the project site, conduit requirements, and joint trench route from the utility companies.
• Meet with utility companies at around the 60% design stage, after potholing of the potential utility conflicts has been completed, to determine if conflicts exist. • Work with utility companies to address and resolve identified conflicts. • Obtain utility company designs on behalf of the City. • Assist with liability determinations.
Task 4c: Utility Construction
Coordinate with utility companies to ensure critical paths for design and construction schedules are maintained.
Work with City's trenching agent throughout the dry utility installation and heat-up phase.
• Coordinate and attend joint utility meeting for the client, this meeting to be attended by all utility company representatives, trenching agent, and others as directed by the client.
Assist with the receipt of all utility company contracts and invoices on behalf of the City. Follow-up with the City to ensure all applications and payments are in place prior to heat-up date.
The above-described Task 4 services shall be provided for a Fixed Fee of $13,000 based on our current Fee Schedule.
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TASK 5: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, DUE DILIGENCE, AND AGENCY COORDINATION This task includes agency coordination and ongoing project management through approval of the CEQA and NEPA documentation. 4Creeks will:
• Prepare exhibits to discuss the project with City staff and other agencies as needed.
Develop project description to be used as basis for environmental reports. • Correspond and discuss project with subconsultants, City staff, and agency staff in preparation of staff report.
• Conduct necessary research of grant requirements for future NEPA compliance. • Attend required meetings for processing through approvals. • Manage project through completion and approval of the CEQA and NEPA documentation.
The above-described Task 5 services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis not to exceed $5,000 without client authorization. Any additional items requested not specifically mentioned above will be billed as "extra" on a Time and Materials basis. •
TASK 6: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES
Task 6a: Biological Resources Evaluation and Cultural Resources Assessment 4-Creeks will coordinate with a qualified biological resources and cultural resources consultant to support the IS/MND and future NEPA compliance efforts. This will include the following professional services:
Biological Resources Evaluation/Assessment (BRE/BRA).
• Background review of all relevant information including all relevant background information. Such information typically includes the California Natural Diversity Data Base, the California Native Plant Society's Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California, etc.
• Reconnaissance-level field survey of the project site.
Biological Evaluation Report to provide analysis of potential impacts and suggest mitigation measures. The report will be prepared to satisfy NEPA and CEQA requirements.
Phase | Cultural Resources Assessment and NEPA Evaluation (CRA/CRE) • Cultural resources records request and research through South San Joaquin Valley Information Center, NRHP and CRHR
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324 $ Sante Fe St, Suite A
Visalia, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612
859-802-0924
659-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488 559-802-3052
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• Sacred Lands File Search through Native American Heritage Commission • Phase 1 Cultural Resources survey
• Should the Phase I Cultural Resource Survey result in the discovery of cultural resources within the project boundaries, a revised proposal will be provided to address the potential NEPA/SHPO significance of the resources, and any impacts associated with the planned development
: AB 52 consultation coralination and Section 106 Consultations Phase 1 Cultural Resources Evaluation/Assessment report to provide analysis of potential impacts and suggest mitigation measures. The report will be prepared to satisfy NEPA and CEQA requirements.
The above-described. Task 6a services shall be provided for a Fixed Fee of $27,000.
Task 6b: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Memorandum
4-Creeks will coordinate with a traffic consultant to provide a VMT Assessment Memorandum for the proposed project. The purpose of the Memorandum will be to establish that the land use components of the project could be screened out from a detailed VMT analysis. As such, the entire project could be screened out from a detailed VMT analysis, and no further CEQA • VMT analysis will be required for the project. The memorandum will be submitted to the City's traffic engineer. Up to one round of revision is included as part of this scope to respond to City comments (if any). If the project cannot be screened out from a detailed VMT analysis, an updated proposal will be provided.
The above-described Task 6b services shall be provided for a Fixed Fee of $2,300.
The Total Task 6 services shall be provided for a Fixed Fee of $29,300.
NOTE: Additional technical studies may be required and will be determined when the source of federal funding is identified.If additional environmental technical studies are required, an updated proposal will be provided.
TASK 7: ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (CEQA COMPLIANCE)
Utilizing the project description, technical studies, and other sources, 4 Creeks will prepare the Administrative Draft IS/MND to be consistent with the requirements of CEQA, relevant case law, and specifications of the City. The IS/MND will include the following sections:
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324 S Sante Fe St, Suite A 180 W Bullard Ave, Suite 101 Visalio. CA 93282 Clovis, CA 93612 nglewood, CO 801 FEE . 659-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488
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Introduction: The introduction chapter will provide the basic, non-technical explanation of the IS/EA, as well as additional information relevant to the reading and understanding of the document.
• Project Description: This Chapter will be prepared using the detailed description and research provided in Task 1. A list of discretionary actions required by the district, other agency approvals required to proceed with implementation of the proposed project, and a list of responsible and other agencies expected to use the IS/EA in their decision making will also be included.
• Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures: Impact evaluation criteria or thresholds for determining the significance of impacts will be described for each environmental impact topic. The significance of project-related impacts will then be determined for each topical area. Impacts found to be less than significant will be:
described and no mitigation measures shall be required. Potentially significant impacts that can be mitigated below the threshold of significance will be identified with appropriate mitigation measures or project alternatives.
The above-described Task 7 services shall be provided for a Fixed Fee of $13,500 based on our current Fee Schedule.
*Final Is/MND will be provided after the public review period. 4Creeks to review final public review comments and discuss with client prior to submittal. If any comments are received that could cause additional research and preparation, an updated proposal will be provided and discussed with the client.
TASK 8: GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS
4Creeks' subconsultant, Krazan & Associates, will perform limited geotechnical enginéering investigation services for the project. Krazan will drill three (3) exploratory borings within the site to depths ranging from 10 to 15 feet or auger refusal. In addition, two (2) bulk subgrade soil samples will be collected for laboratory R-Value testing. During drilling operations, penetration tests will be performed at regular intervals to evaluate the soil consistency and to obtain information regarding the engineering properties of the subsoils. Soil samples will be retained for laboratory testing. The soils encountered will be continuously examined and visually classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. All fieldwork will be done under the supervision of a Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Geologist.
Laboratory testing will be dependent on the results of the field testing and sampling program, as well as consideration of the foundation system most practical and cost-effective for the project. At this time, a series of dry density determinations, moisture contents, expansion tests,
VISALIA - HQ CLOVIS DENVER HANFORD SAN LUIS OBISPO I TULARE 324 S Sante Fe St, Suite A 180 W Bullard Ave, Suite 101 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 110 308 N Irwin St. 605 Santa Rosa St, Suite A 132S N St.
Visalia, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612 Englewood, CO 80112 Hanford, CA 93230 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 , Tulare, CA 93274 559-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488 559-802-3052 805-904-4394 559-802-3052 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] → 4CREEKS
direct shear tests, R-Value tests and consolidation tests are anticipated. The results of the field exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis will be presented in a formal report after thorough discussion of the findings with all project team members.
The above-described Task 8 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $7,475.
TASK 9: POTHOLING, BACKFILL, AND DOCUMENTATION
4Creeks, with support from our subconsultant 4CG Construction, will perform potholing to identify and mitigate potential conflicts including the following:
• Nondestructive hydro-vac excavation to visually verify and document the location and depth of approximately 15 existing underground utilities. • Coordination for USA markings.
• Water, traffic control plans, traffic control set up and tear down, breakout of surface material, visual verification of utility, backfill and compaction, permits and concrete and HMA surface restoration (as needed).
This task includes two (2) days potholing and one (1) day HMA restoration, and excludes full lane closure, plates, and slurry backfill.
The above-described Task 9 services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis for an estimated fee of $43,125.
TASK 10: CONSTRUCTION PLANS
4 Creeks will submit construction document that conform to current regulations and guidelines in accordance with City of Farmersville Standard Plans and Specifications, NCHRP Report 1043 Guide for Roundabouts, and applicable Caltrans Standards, AASHTO geometric design guidelines, and ADA guidelines. The 4Creeks team will design improvements to stay within the existing City right of way or right of way identified to be obtained.
The team will not begin final design until after approval of the final environmental document.
Commitment mitigation measures in environmental documents will be incorporated into the appropriate contract documents.
Documents will be submitted to the City for review at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% stages of completion. It is anticipated that the City will provide a full PS&E review at each submittal stage of the project and will provide their comments to 4Creeks. The 4Creeks team will then review and revise the PS&E documents in accordance with City comments.
VISALIA - HO CLOVIS DENVER
324 $ Sante Fe St, Suite A 180 W Bullard Ave, Suite 101 9540 Maroon Circle, Suite 110 Visallo, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612 Englewood, CO 80112
559-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488
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The above-described Task 10 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $176,110 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 11: COST ESTIMATE AND SPECIFICATIONS
4Creeks will prepare the project specifications and engineer's opinion of probable construction costs for the project. The City shall provide 4Creeks their current specifications and technical special provisions in MS Word. It is our understanding that the City will provide their typical front-end bid document in MS Word and we will modify the information for this project. 4Creeks shall prepare and provide the following:
Short project description to include in the project specifications. . Special provisions, technical specifications, and needed appendices for the project specifications.
• Engineer's opinion of probable construction costs.
Bid item description, including measurement and payment for each item.
Excel file showing itemized quantity breakdowns.
4Creeks will submit the engineer's opinion of probable construction costs with the 30%, 60%, . 90%, and 100% final submittal stages. Specifications will be provided at the 90% and 100% submittal stages.
The above-described Task 11 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $19,720 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 12: LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN
4Creeks subconsultant, Wood Architecture, will complete the landscape and irrigation tasks listed below. PS&E for landscape and irrigation items will be submitted as defined in Tasks 10 and 11 at the 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals.
• Obtain and review project-planning data including City of Farmersville conditions of approval, site plan information, and Civil Engineer's existing topographic and grading information.
: Provide a 10-scale overall construction layout plan for all paving elements.
Provide construction details, sections, and elevations necessary to communicate the design intent.
• Provide a 20-scale planting soils plan indicating soil treatment type, location, and requirements.
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Visalia, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612 Englewood, CO 80112 Tulare, CA 93274 559-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488 559-802-3052
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• Provide a 20-scale irrigation plan indicating location, type and size of the irrigation sprinkler heads and piping for an automatic irrigation system. Prepare AB1881 Water Conservation documentation as required by the State of California. • Prepare hydrozone plans
• Prepare irrigation schedules
• Prepare water calculations
• Provide a 20-scale planting plan indicating location, type, size, and quantity of trees, shrubs, lawn, and ground cover.
• Provide planting soil, irrigation, and planting details. • Provide planting soil, irrigation, and planting specifications.
The above-described Task 12 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $5,520.
TASK 13: RIGHT-OF-WAY SUPPORT
The City of Farmersville will act as the lead agency and will manage the right of way acquisition for the project. 4Creeks will provide support to City staff in providing the following:
• Prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for right of way acquisitions. The services provided consist of four (4) legal descriptions for the following adjoining properties:
• Northwest corner at the Walnut Avenue and Road 168 intersection • Southwest corner at the Walnut Avenue and Road 168 intersection • East side of the proposed new road south of Walnut Avenue • South side of Citrus Avenue west of the proposed new road • It is anticipated that City staff will provide title reports as needed for the project.
The above-described Task 13 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $3,400 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 14: STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (QSD-SWPPP) ..4Creeks will:
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Prepare in accordance with Construction General Permit (WQO-2022-0057-DWG) requirements by using latest California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) SWPPP template
• Risk Level 1 Assumed
Includes required Permit Registration Documents (PRDs)
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Dewatering practices assumed not to be used and not included unless notified such practice to be implemented by the RP
• Apply for Notice of Intent (NOI) for LRP submittal to obtain WDID Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) to prepare, assist, and coordinate with City/LRP and/or representative.
Inform City City/RP of site permit requirements.
• Çity/LRP to add QSD as a Data Entry Person (DEP) to project SMARTS account Personal information, passwords, etc. created by LP for SMARTS account will not be shared with 4Creeks.
• Include selected City sampling lab and provide contact information for inclusion in SWPPP document
• Coordinate with design team to provide Post Construction Stormwater Quality Plan to accompany SWPPP.
• LRP assumes all responsibility for violations or additional fees due to untimely submittals by the LRP
• Provide LRP and contractor's field representative with digital and one (1) hard copy of prepared SWPPP. after receipt of WDID
• QSD to perform three (3) site visits / inspections.
• One (1) pre-construction, one (I) site visit August-October, one (1) site visit January-March
• Additional site visits will be billed on a Time & Materials basis per the attached fee schedule
• Design construction drawings and improvement plans meet applicable standards for post-construction stormwater quality requirements and will be included with Notice of Intent application.
The above-described Task 14 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $5,600 based on our current Fee Schedule. All permit fees are to be paid by the city.
TASK 15: POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER CONTROL PLAN:
4Creeks team will prepare the required Low Impact Development Plan (LID) to meet the current Phase II Small MS4 Permit Post Construction Runoff requirements and will incorporate into the prepared SWPPP for submittal with PRDs to obtain the required Notice of Intent and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID).
The above-described Task 15 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $3,500 based on our current Fee Schedule.
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TASK 16: DUST CONTROL PLAN (DCP)
4 Creeks will prepare the DCP in its entirety in accordance with the requirements of the SJVAPCD Rule 8021 to obtain Approval. 4Creeks will provide personnel certified to prepare this plan by showing the Best Management Practices (BMP) for the prevention and control of dust on the subject construction site. The LRP is responsible for providing 4Creeks with the necessary project information to complete the DCP in a timely manner. Şuch information includes but not limited to the following:. Start and End Construction Dates, Dust Control Certified dust generating contractor/subcontractor contact information, earthmoving quantities (cy), if earth quantities not included with provided civil plans; timely delivery of requested Air District Fees, and owner signatures. Please note, the City is responsible for confirming that each contractor and subcontractor is certified by SJVAPCD to perform and implement the required BMPs.as shown on the approved Dust Control Plan. The Contractor, not 4Creeks, is responsible for completion of the required DCP inspection and implementation forms as shown in the approved DCP to illustrate compliance of the SJVAPCD requirements.
Submittals:
• Two copies hard or digital of the DCP within 14 calendar days after the Start Date stated in the Notice to Proceed. The State will review the DCP within 14 calendar days. If revisions are required, make corrections, and resubmit within seven (7) calendar days. • A five (5) min phone call or email are always free with our services. However, sometimes additional site visits are required by the Owner, City, or Air District and will . be billed on a Time and Materials basis at the rates listed below.
The above-described Task 16 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $1,500 based on our current Fee Schedule. Permit fees and DCP BMP implementation are by others:
OPTIONAL SERVICES
The following Tasks 17 to 24 are shown as optional services. It is our understanding that the City has not secured construction funding for the project. Therefore, depending on the funding source and construction start date, the following tasks may or may not be necessary and the fee may need to be revised at the time of construction. However, they have been included at this time for budgeting purposes.
TASK 17: DSA REVIEW
Because the construction funding at this time is unknown and the improvements are adjacent to school property, the project may need to be reviewed and approved by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for accessibility standards. DSA review ensures the project plans and specifications comply with accessibility requirements set forth by the
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Americans with Disabilities Act and meet all DSA preferences. 4Creeks is including this task should it be needed. DSA review process requires a fee for submittal which is calculated as a percentage of construction costs. 4Creeks has assumed any fees will be paid for by the City.
4Creeks will submit to DSA per their requirements. DA's review comments will be returned to 4Creeks for needed revisions, if any. 4Creeks will address DA comments and schedule the required backcheck appointment with the DSA Accessibility Reviewer. 4Creeks will coordinate with DSA to receive approval as efficiently as possible. If DSA approval is required, construction may not begin until approval is obtained. 4Creeks assumes the appointment with DSA with be held virtually and no in-person meetings at a DSA facility will be required.
The above-described Task 17 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $9,380 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 18: SWPPP AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF INFORMATION (COI) 4Creeks will prepare the Amendment/COl through the SMARTS system for certification by the City/LRP.
The above-described Task 18 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $1,000 per Amendment or cOl. We propose the City budget $1,000 for these services.
TASK 19: QSD ON-CALL SERVICES (AS-NEEDED BASIS)
• QSD to perform site visits as requested by City/LRP, and/or selected site QSP. : Update SWAPP as needed and provide updated version to LRP and client.
Respond to questions from Water Board or Local Agency.
The above-described Task 19 services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis as follows:
QSP $120.00/Hour
QSD $175.00/Hour
$0.62/MILE If Request Requires a Site Visit
We estimate and propose the City budget $1,200 for these services. | SANLUIS OBISPO | TULARE
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TASK 20: NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT)
4Creeks will prepare the NOT through the SMARTS system for certification by the client.
Preparation of the NOT includes coordinating with the client for final site stabilization photos showing the completed project as well as responding to any questions or concerns that may arise from the local agency and/or Water Board.
Submittals:
Notice of Termination (NOT) Documentation to include:
• Pre and Post Site Photos & Photo Location Map
• Description of current site conditions
• One (1) Field Visit
• Preparation of Notice of Termination online application via SMARTS for LRP review and certification
• Assistance to the LRP for NOT reporting via SMARTS
• Local Agency Post Construction BMP Sign Off Coordination Assistance upon request by the LRP (Time and Materials Basis)
The above-described Task 20 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $1,000 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 21: BIDDING ASSISTANCE
4Creeks will assist during the bidding process and provide the following services:
• Hold a pre-bid meeting with contractors.
• Maintain a contractor plan holder's list.
: Provide supplemental instructions and clartication a to bidders as necessary. Produce addendums) to modify the bid documents (plans and specifications), as required.
• Receive bids.
• Tabulate bids after opening and recommend the lowest awarded bidder to the City.
The above-described Task 21 services will be provided for a Fixed Fee of $7,705 based on our current Fee Schedule. This task assumes any advertising to bid the project will be paid by the City.
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TASK 22: CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE
4Creeks will assist during the construction phase and provide the following services:
•. Attend the pre-construction meeting.
• Respond to Requests for Informatión.
• Review submittals, if requested by the City.
• Issue contract document revisions, as required.
• Assist the City with change order review, as required. • Review the Contractor supplied SWPPP/Dust Control plan. • Draft a set of Record As-Built plans at project completion using information provided by the City/Contractor.
• Update utilities in City's GIS
The above-described Task 22 services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis with an estimated fee of $30,635 based on our current Fee Schedule.
TASK 23: CONSTRUCTION STAKING
This task includes construction staking services for a roundabout at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Road 168 and the connection to Citrus Avenue. The site area is located near the east side of Farmersville Highschool (along Walnut Avenue, the east side of the school stadium, and along Citrus Avenue). To complete the construction staking needed to build the connecting street and roundabout traffic feature, the following items will be required:
• Re-establishment of site control points and benchmark • Demo/limits staking
• Rough grade staking
• Sewer line staking (including connections, lines/stubs, basins, and manholes) • Storm drain staking (including connections, lines/stubs, basins, and manholes) • Water line staking (including stubs/services/lines, valves, well head) • Electrical/utility line staking (including vaults, lights, and pull boxes) • Flat/concrete staking (including drive approach)
• Edge of pavement staking (including dykes and drive approach) • Provide cut sheets (as needed)
The above-described Task 23 services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis with an estimated fee of $44,850 based on our current Fee Schedule. •
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TASK 24: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION (OPTIONAL) 24A: Construction Management
Our understanding is the City would like to utilize our services on a part-time basis to perform construction management services for this project. Our estimate assumes a 100 working day duration for the construction contract. Listed below is the scope of services that we anticipate performing for this project:
• Review and respond to the Contractor's submittals and RFls. • • Coordinate errors and omissions and unforeseen field issues with the City for resolution.
• Review materials testing reports and verify that materials comply with the City of Farmersville requirements.
• Review change orders and provide recommendations for City acceptance or rejection.
Review and process Contractor progress payments.
• Perform daily coordination with the Contractor as necessary to keep the project on schedule.
• Lead project progress meetings with the City and Contractor as needed. Issue meeting minutes for the project.
• Coordinate with the City project manager and other City staff. • Utilize CMIS program to manage the project documents and maintain electronic files in the format and order the City prefers.
The above-described Task 24A services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis with an estimated fee of $87,500 based on our current Fee Schedule. 24B: Construction Inspection, Geotechnical Testing and Labor Compliance Our understanding is the City would like to utilize our services on a full-time basis to perform inspections services for this project. Our estimate assumes a 100 working day duration for the construction contract. Listed below is the scope of services that we anticipate performing for this project:
• Inspect traffic control to make sure it complies with the City's approved plan for the project.
Coordinate with the materials testing company to schedule testing for the project. 4Creeks inspector will be present for testing done at the site.
Verify that materials used on the project match the submittals approved by the City's Construction Manager (CM).
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• Coordinate errors and omissions and unforeseen field issues with the City CM for resolution.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing with City departments.
Perform Daily Inspections of the work performed by the Contractor and record on the City's standard documents and the CMIS program. Take pictures of construction progress.
• Inspect the Contractor's work throughout construction visually and using normal hand tools smart levels, soil probes, tape measures, measuring wheels, etc. • Perform field measurements for the City CM to verify progress payment amounts.
The Inspector will be on site full-time during this period to observe the improvements being constructed to verify compliance with City requirements.
The above-described Tasks 24B services will be provided on a Time and Materials basis with an estimated fee of $208,000 based on our current Fee Schedule. -
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PROPOSAL SUMMARY
PHASE DESCRIPTION FEE COST
1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FIXED FEE $38,975.00
2 PROJECT INITIATION FIXED FEE $5,250.00
3 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY FIXED FEE $14,250.00
4 UTILITY COORDINATION SERVICES FIXED FEE $13,000.00
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, DUE DILIGENCE, AND AGENCY
5 T&M $5,000.00
COORDINATION
6 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL STUDIES FIXED FEE , $29,300.00 ADMINISTRATIVE DRAFT INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE $13,500.00 7 FIXED FEE
DECLARATION (CEQA COMPLIANCE)
8 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS FIXED FEE $7,475.00
POTHOLING, BACKFILL, AND DOCUMENTATION T&M $43,125.00
10 CONSTRUCTION PLANS FIXED FEE $176,110.00
11 COST ESTIMATE AND SPECIFICATIONS FIXED FEE $19.720.00 12 LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION DESIGN FIXED FEE $5,520.00
. 13 RIGHT-OF-WAY SUPPORT FIXED FEE $3,400.00
14 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (QSD-SWPPP) FIXED FEE $5,600.00 15 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER CONTROL PLAN FIXED FEE $3,500.00 16 DUST CONTROL PLAN (DCP) FIXED FEE $1,500.00
SUBTOTAL FEE WITHOUT OPTIONAL TASKS: $385,225.00
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OPTIONAL TASKS
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17 DSA REVIEW FIXED FEE $9,380.00
18 SWPPP AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF INFORMATION (COI) $1,000/UNIT $1,000.00 19 QSD ON-CALL SERVICES (AS-NEEDED BASIS) T&M $1,200.00 20 NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT) FIXED FEE $1.000.00
21 BIDDING ASSISTANCE FIXED FEE $7,705.00
22 CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE. . T&M $30,635.00
23 CONSTRUCTION STAKING T&M $44,850
24A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT T&M $87,500.00
24B CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIÓN T&M $208;000.00
OPTIONAL TASKS: $391,270.00
TOTAL FEE WITH OPTIONAL TASKS: $776.495.00
CITY OF FARMERSVILLE RESPONSIBLIITIES
• The City shall provide the following information/data upon notice to proceed:
Current City Standard Plans
• Current City specifications and technical special provisions in MS Word Record drawings of the project area
• Right of way documents or title reports for the project • Any utility information the City may have for the project area Provide responses to Consultant's questions within two (2) days throughout the project.
• Attend and participate in monthly project coordination meetings and City review meetings.
• Provide expedited permits and City review to maintain the project schedule.
ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
It is assumed the relocation of the domestic water well and related structures will be done very • near the existing location, the property owner will connect to City water service, or the property owner will be responsible for relocation of the water well which will be negotiated during right VISALIA - HQ CLOVIS 9540 Maroon Circle, suite 110 308 win St DENVER TULAI 324 S Sante Fe St, Suite A 1BO W Bullard Avo, Suite 101 | 2SN Visalia, CA 93292 Clovis, CA 93612 Englewood, CO 80112 Hanford, CA 93230 Tulare, CA 9327, 559-802-3052 559-802-3052 720-210-9488 559-802-3052 805-804-4394 559-802-305:
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of way acquisition. It is unknown at this time whether relocation of the water well will be allowed or feasible.
Certain environmental technical studies have been assumed and included in this proposal.
However, additional studies may be required depending on funding secured for the project. If additional environmental technical studies are required, an additional scope of work and fee will be provided to the City for approval prior to any work beginning.
All fixed fee and time and material services are determined using the fee schedule under our current agreement, dated September 25, 2023. Optional services in the future will be assessed and estimates may be updated and provided in the event the agreement and fee schedule has been updated. The optional services are also estimated based on an assumed timeline.
Costs are subject to change due to updates to the construction timeline.
Excluded from this scope of work are the following services:
• Research and testing for a new well location.
• Right of way acquisition services.
• City or other agency permit fees.
• Bid advertising costs.
• Any work not specifically listed in this scope of work.
City and Engineer mutually agree to the terms and conditions of this Task Order, and upon execution of this Task Order by both parties, this Task Order shall be approved, subject to all the terms and conditions contained herein, and in the Agreement and this Task Order shall be appended to and become part of the Agreement.
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By: Jennifer Gomez By: Chris Crawford, RCE
City Manager Public Works Department Manager
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Date: Date: 1/4/2024
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ATTACHMENT A
Effective May 1, 2022 - Amended 8/01/2023)
4Creeks, Inc. Fee Schedule - Professional
Fees are based on the median hourly pay rate for employees in each classification, plus indirect costs, overhead, and profit. Multi-Year contracts are subject to any subsequent changes in 4CREEKS these rates. Fee schedules for the various billing categories are:
Charges Per Charges Per
Classification Classification
Hour Hour
Civil Engineering Services Architectural Services
Associate Engineer $125 Associate Architect** $130
Engineer $145 Architect $145
Senior Engineer $175 Senior Architect** $175
Principal Engineer $200
Construction Inspection
Planning Services (Non-Prevailing Wage)
Assistant Planner $90 Associate Construction Inspector
Associate Planner** $105 Construction Inspector
lanner $135 Senior Construction Inspector
senior Planner $165
Principal Planner $185 Construction Management
Associate Construction Manager
Structural Engineering Services Construction Manager
Associate Structural Engineer $145 Senior Construction Manager Structural Engineer $160
Senior Structural Engineer $180 Project Manager/Coordinator** Associate Project Manager/Coordinator $120
GIS Services Project Manager/Coordinator $140
Associate GIS Technician $90 Senior Project Manager/Coordinator $175 GIS Technician $100
Senior GIS Technician $120 Technical Services
Project Technician I $85
Utility Design Services Project Technician !! $95
Associate Designer $105 Project Technician I. $105
Designer $130 Project Technician IV $120
Senior Designer $160
Public Outreach Coordination
Land Surveying Services Associate Outreach Coordinator $105 Assistant Surveyor $110 Outreach Coordinator $125
Land Surveyor $135
Senior Surveyor $155 Water Consulting Services
Principal Land Surveyor $180 Associate Water Consultant 1-Man Survey Crew* $150 Water Consultant
2-Man Survey Crew* $220 Senior Water Consultant
3-Man Survey Crew* $275
Drone Pilot $155 Executive Start
Associate Executive $120
Software Engineering Services Executive $145
Assistant Software Engineer $75 Senior Executive $165
Associate Software Engineer $90
Software Engineer $135 Expert Witness
Senior Software Engineer $165 Expert Witness $300
Direct Charges
At cost plus fifteen percent (15%):
Transportation and per-dier expenses (auto mileage @ current IRS rate, off-road charges $50.00/day) Printing and reproduction: $0.03 per b/w copy, $0.12 per color copy, $0.80 per sq. ft. large printing Equipment rentals, subcontractors, laboratory analyses
• Website Hosting Fees: $15/mo. / $150/annual
*Prevailing wage rates by separate schedule - Varies by County **Amended Rates
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