Exhibit J
DATE: June 19, 2023
TO: John George, Planner III
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: Andrew Benelli, PE, Assistant Director, City Engineer Public Works Department, Traffic Operations and Planning Division
FROM: Adrian Gonzalez, Senior Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Land Planning Section
SUBJECT: Public Works Conditions of Approval
T-6366 / P22-03194 and PUD: P22-04877, a 71-lot private unit development 2920 North Fowler Avenue
Granville / Giannetta
The Public Works Department, Traffic Operations and Planning Division, has completed its review and the following requirements are to be placed on this tentative map as a condition of approval by the Public Works Department.
General Conditions:
1. S treet Dedications: Provide corner cut dedications at all intersections for accessibility ramps.
2. Right of way: A ll right-of-way “outside” of the subdivision border shall either be acquired prior to recordation of Final Map, or a deposit equal to the value of the right -of-way and an estimate of the City staff time necessary to acquire the right -of-way shall be submitted prior to recordation of the Final Map.
3. Plan Submittal: Su bmit the following plans, as applicable, in a single package, to the Public Works Department for review and approval prior to recordation of the Final Map.
Street: construction, signing, striping, traffic signal and streetlight.
4. Sidewalks s hall not exceed a 5% longitudinal slope. All existing sidewalks and trails in excess of 2% maximum cross slope must be brought into compliance prior to acceptance by Public Works.
5. Outlots: I f the subdivider seeks to dedicate to the City, in fee, an o utlot for open space purposes, subdivider shall prove to the City that the outlot is free of toxic or hazardous materials pursuant to the requirements of City Administrative Order 8-1, including, but not limited to, performing a Phase I Soils Investigation. The soils Investigation report shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The subdivider must obtain Public Wor ks approval of the soils investigation report and complete any mitigation work identified by the soils investig ation prior to subdivider’s submittal of the Final M ap to the Public Works Department. Any and al l cost s
associated of the soils investigation and any required mitigation work shall be performed at the sole expense of the subdivider.
6. Encroachment Covenants: The construction of any private overhead, surface or sub- surface structures and appurtenances in the p ublic right of way is prohibited unless an encroachment covenant is approved by the City of Fresno Public Works Department, Engineering Services Divis ion, (559) 621 -8681. Encroachment covenants must be approved prior to issuance of building permits.
7. T he first order of work shall include a minimum of two points of vehicular access to the major streets for any phase of this development.
8. Intersection Visibility: Maintain visibility at all intersections as descr ibed in t he Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2018.
Frontage Improvement Requirements:
Public Streets:
Bliss Avenue: Local (Industrial)
1. Dedication Requirements:
a. Dedicate 10’ (minimum) for Landscape and Public Utility easement purposes. b. Dedicate 3’ (minimum) for Pedestrian easement purposes.
2. Construction Requirements:
a. Construct street type approach to Public Works Standard P-76 / P-77. b. Construct a 5’ concrete sidewalk to Public Works Standard P-5 and P-56A (modified). c. Planting and Irrigatio n of street trees shall conform to the minimum spacing, guidelines, and requirements as stated in the Model Water Effic iency Landscape Ordinance, Public Works Standards and Specifications, Section 25 and 26. d. Construct curb ramps per Public Works Standards P-28 and P-29. e. Construct valley gutter per Public Works Standards P-10. f. C onstruct an underground street lighting system to Publ ic Works Standards E-1 and E-10, within the limits of this subdivision. Streetlights installed on major streets shall be fed from a service pedestal with a ma ster photo control as detailed in Section 3-
3.17 of the City Specifications and Public Works Standards E-15, E-17 and/or E-18 or as approved by the City Engineer.
g. PUD: Site Plan approval of a s treet type approach per Public Works Standard P-76 / P-77 is a tentative approval until such ti me that a qualified Civil Engineer prepares street plans that provide the sufficient cross drainage approved by the City Engineer in accordance with Public Works Standard P-10. If grades are not sufficient, construct to Public Works Standard P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4 and P-6.
h. Construct a concrete Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA) per Public Works Standard P-67.
Interior Streets: Private
1. Entry Gate: Provide a minimum of 50’ from the proposed gate to the back of walk, for vehicle stacking at both entrances and redesign to provide for an onsite turn around.
2. All streets and pedestrian ways shall connect to other streets and pedestrian ways to form a continuous vehicular and pedestrian network with connections within the subdivision and to adjacent development. Pedestrian paths of tr avel must meet current accessibility regulations. Sidewalks are recommended on both side s of the street. Identify ramps within the proposed subdivision wherever sidewalks are provided.
3. Garages: Garage or carport setbacks are recommen ded to be a minimum of 18’ from the back of walk or curb, whichever is greater.
4. Provide a 12’ visibility triangle at all driveways.
Specific Mitigation Requirements:
Within the subdivision border-
1. Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA): Construct a conc rete EVA per Public Works Standard
P-67.
Outside of the subdivision border-
1. Construct major street bridge on Fowler Avenue a t Mill Ditch. Issuance of building permits will be contingent on progress of bridge constructi on. Submit detailed construction cost estimates prior to start of work to qualify for reimbursement.
Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact (TSMI) Fee: This project shall pay all applicable TSMI Fees at the time of building permit. Contact the Public Works Department, Frank Saburit at (559) 621- 8797 . The fees are based on the Master Fee schedule. In s ome cases, traffic signals may be conditioned on multiple maps. If the signal is exis ting at the time of the final map, the applicant would not be required to construct the signal but would be required to pay the applicable fee.
Fresno Major Street Impact (FMSI) Fee: This Map is in the New Growth Area ; therefore, pay all applicable growth area fees and City-wide regio nal street impact fees. In some cases, center section improvements or bridges may be conditioned on multiple maps. If the improvements are existing at the time of the final map, the applican t would not be required to construct them, but would be required to pay the applicable fee.
Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (RTMF): Pay all applicable RTMF fees to the Joint Powers Agency located at 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721; (559) 233-4148 ext. 200; www.fresnocog.org . Provide proof of payment or exemption prior to certificate of occupancy.
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SUBJECT: Conditions of Approval for P22-04877
DATE: June 30, 2023
TO: John George, Planner III
Planning and Development Department
FROM: Adrian Gonzalez, Senior Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Land Planning Section
ADDRESS: 2920 North Fowler Avenue
APN: 574-120-30
ATTENTION:
The items below require a separate process with add itional fees and timelines, in addition to the development permit process. Submit the following items early t o avoid delaying approval of building permit s. Final approval of the site plan is contingent on receipt of all items checked below.
To be completed: Point of
Contact
Department and Contact
Information
Tract Map
Full off-site improvements and right-of-way
dedications are required for the existing lot of
record. A Tract Map is required; provide
recorded documentation prior to Building
Permits.
John
George
Planning and Development
Department
(559) 621-8073
[email protected]
Maintenance Agreement / CFD
Public Works Department
(559) 621-8693
[email protected]
ATTENTION:
Provide corrections as noted on Exhibit “A”.
Prior to resubmitting the corrected exhibit, provide the following information and conditions of approval on the site plan:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Easements: Identify, revise and dimension existing and proposed easements.
2. Required Notes: Revise General Notes to include the required Public Works
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Department notes.
a. Any survey monuments within the area of construc tion shall be preserved or reset by a person licensed to practice land surveying in the State of California.
b. Repair all damaged and/or off-grade concrete str eet improvements as determined by the Construction Management Engineer, prior to occupancy. c. Two working days before commencing excavation op erations within the street right-of way and/or utility easements, all existing underground facilities shall have been located by UNDERGROUND SERVICES ALERT (USA).
CALL 1-800-642-2444
d. The performance of any work within the public st reet right-of-way requires a street work permit prior to commencement of work. All required street improvements must be completed and accepted by the City prior to occupancy . https://www.fresno.gov/publicworks/traffic-engineering/#tab-6 e. Submit street construction plans to the Public W orks Department. f. Provide a 4' minimum path of travel along the pu blic sidewalk directly in front of property, to meet current accessibility regulations. A pedestrian easement may be required if requirements are not met.
g. Contact the Public Works Department, Traffic Eng ineering at 559-621-8800, 10 working days prior to any offsite concrete construction. h. All development shall take place in accordance w ith all city laws and regulations.
B. OFFSITE INFORMATION :
1. Public Street Improvements:
a. Concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk: Dimension the sidewalk pattern along Bliss Avenue: 5.5’ face of curb to sidewalk, 5’ sidewalk, and 0.5’ back of sidewalk to pedestrian easement.
b. Street-type approaches: Revise the site plan to show the approach with radii, stacking, and turnaround.
C. ONSITE INFORMATION:
1. Gates:
Residential: Provide a minimum of 50’ from the proposed gate to the pedestrian easement for vehicle stacking.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements are based on city record s and the accuracy of the existing and proposed on-site and off-site conditions depict ed on the exhibits submitted.
Requirements not addressed due to omission or misre presentation of information, on which this review process is dependent, will be imp osed whenever such conditions are disclosed. Construct additional offsite improvements, including but not limited to, concrete
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curb, gutter, sidewalk, approaches, ramps, pavement , utility relocations, etc. in accordance with City of Fresno’s Public Works Standards, Specificat ions, and the approved street plans.
Repair all damaged and/or off grade off-site concre te as determined by the City of Fresno Public Works Department, Construction Management Di vision, (559) 621-5600.
Pedestrian paths of travel must also meet current accessibility regulations.
The construction of any private overhead, surface o r sub-surface structures, and appurtenances in the public right of way is prohibi ted unless an Encroachment Covenant is approved by the City of Fresno Public Works Dep artment, Traffic and Engineering Services Division, (559) 621-8693. Encroachment Covenant must be approved prior to issuance of building permits.
Bliss Avenue: Local Industrial
1. Dedication Requirements:
a. Dedicate 3’ (minimum) for pedestrian easement pu rposes. b. Dedicate sufficient property for pedestrian purp oses to accommodate proposed street type approach.
2. Construction Requirements:
a. The proposed street type approach, as shown, is tentatively approved until such time that a qualified Civil Engineer prepares street plans that provide the sufficient cross drainage approved by the City Engi neer in accordance with Public Works Standard P-10 . If grades are not sufficient, construct to Public Works Standards P-2 and P-6. Provide 10’ of red curbing (3 coats) on both sides of the proposed driveway approaches .
b. Construct a concrete Emergency Vehicle Access (E VA) per Public Works Standard P-67.
c. Construct concrete 5’ sidewalk to Public Works Standard P-5 and P-56A (modified) . The curb shall be constructed to a 5.5’-5’-0.5’ residential pattern. d. Planting and Irrigation of street trees shall co nform to the minimum spacing, guidelines, and requirements as stated in the Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance, Public Works Standards and Spe cifications, Section 25 and 26 .
e. Show the existing streetlight locations on the p lans and that they are constructed per current City of Fresno Standards.
Engineered Street Improvement Plans are required an d shall be approved by the City Engineer. Contact Scott Tyler at (559) 621-8654 or at [email protected] and submit Public Improvement Plans for all required work, in a single package, to Engi neering Services Division. Utility poles, streetlights, sig nals, etc. shall be relocated as determined by the City Engineer. The performance of any work w ithin the public right of way and/or easements (including street, bike, pedestrian, land scape, and utility easements) requires a Street Work Permit prior to commencement of work. Contact Public Works Department at (559) 621-8800, 10 working days prior to construction of any improvements in the public right-of-way and/or ease ments. All improvements shall be
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constructed in accordance with the City of Fresno, Public Works Department Standard Drawings and Specifications . Traffic Control Plans shall be required to ensure the sidewalk, or an approved accessible path remains op en during construction. Contact Melessa Avakian at (559) 621-8812 or at [email protected] and submit Traffic Control Plans to the Traffic Operations and Planning Division. All work shall be reviewed, approved, completed, and accepted prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
Two working days before commencing excavation operations within the street right of way and/or utility easements, all existing underground facilities shall have been located by Underground Services Alert (USA) Call 811.
Any survey monuments within the area of constructio n shall be preserved or reset by a person licensed to practice Land Surveying in the State of California.
Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact (TSMI) Fee: This project shall pay all applicable TSMI Fees at the time of building permit. Contact the Public Works Department, Frank Saburit, at (559)621-8797 . The fees are based on the Master fee schedule.
Fresno Major Street Impact (FMSI) Fees: This entitlement is in the New Growth Area ; therefore pay all applicable growth area fees and c itywide regional street impact fees.
Contact the Public Works Department, Frank Saburit, at (559) 621-8797 .
FMSI Requirements:
Fowler Avenue: Arterial
1. Design and construct a Major Street Bridge at the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Mill Ditch. Issuance of building permits will be contingent on progress of bridge work. Detailed construction cost estimates must be submitted prior to start of work to qualify for reimbursement.
Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (RTMF): Pay all applicable RTMF fees to the Joint Powers Agency located at 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721; (559) 233-4148 ext. 200; www.fresnocog.org. Provide proof of payment or exemption prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
In order to obtain street or building permit approv al from the Public Works Department, an approval stamp with a signature from Traffic Planning is required on the site plan and inserted in the building sets.
Questions relative to these conditions may be direc ted to Adrian Gonzalez (559) 621- 8693
[email protected] , in the Public Works Department, Land Planning Section.