4 MIXED USE SITE 2
Site 2 is located at 14583 and 14603 Whitesbridge Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630, consisting of two (2) parcels that totals 131,551 square feet, or 3.02 acres. The site is identified by the Fresno County Assessor as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 023-030-47S and 023-030-48S. Figure 4-1 shows the aerial image of the Project site.
4.1 Project Context Evaluation
This section discusses the existing site conditions, street frontage evaluation, and regulatory settings of the site.
This discussion would inform opportunities and restrictions for the designs on the site. Figure 4-2 shows the context evaluation items that are discussed below.
4.1.1 Existing Site Conditions
The Project site currently includes four (4) apartment structures, totaling 12 units on APN 023-030-47S, and a primary single-family dwelling on APN 023-030-48S. The site contains existing improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, and overhead utilities, along its northern boundary, Whitesbridge Avenue. The site is slightly higher on APN 023-030-48S but is generally flat and does not contain any geologic formations. The existing biotic conditions and resources of the site can be defined primarily as dirt driveways and urbanized lawn/grass. There are approximately seven (7) trees within the site and some trees along the eastern boundary of the site. No water features are present on the site. The Project site is surrounded by single-family residential dwellings to the south, Site 1 to the east, and Site 3 to the west.
4.1.2 Street Frontage Evaluation
Whitesbridge Avenue, or State Route 180, a four-lane, east-west highway forms the northerly site boundary. The street frontage is approximately 300 feet wide. The site is not a corner lot and does not back into an alley.
Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.78 contains development standards for all development. According to this section, new development is required to provide the following, as applicable: street and road dedications; curb, gutters, and sidewalks; and driveways and parking aprons.
4.1.3 Existing Infrastructure and Amenities
This section assesses the sites’ proximity to existing infrastructure and amenities, including water, sewer, sidewalks, parks, bus stops, and schools. Existing infrastructure directly impacts the construction costs and existing amenities provide residents with higher quality of life and social well-being. Site 2’s proximity to infrastructure and amenities are listed below. Overall, Site 2 is connected to existing infrastructure and in proximity to amenities.
This indicates the availability of existing infrastructure and amenities, fewer development costs, maximized use and efficiency, and increased quality of life.
• Water: There is an existing 8-inch water main running east-west along West Whitesbridge Avenue. An 8- inch water main that would connect east to South Vineyard Avenue is planned east-west along the south boundary (approximately 12 feet from the rear property line) of the site. • Sewer: There is an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main running north-south along South Vineyard Avenue, which is approximately 425 feet east of the site.
• Drainage: There is an existing 18-inch storm drain main running east-west along West Whitesbridge Avenue.
• Parks: The nearest neighborhood park, Kiwanis Park, is approximately 350 feet from Site 2. Trini's Park is another park within 0.5 miles of Site 2.
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• Schools: The nearest school, Goldenrod Elementary School, is approximately 0.6 miles from Site 2. • Bus Stops: The nearest bus stop is approximately 0.5 miles from Site 2.
4.1.4 Regulatory Settings
To further assess the site’s suitability for development and recognize opportunities and restrictions to the site, the permitted density, intensity, and development standards are analyzed for the site. Each evaluation item reviews and conforms to the City of Kerman Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
Permitted Density and Intensity: According to the City of Kerman General Plan, the maximum density of the Mixed Use land use designation is 20 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). As such, a total of 60 dwelling units could be built on Site 2 at maximum density. The maximum intensity of the Mixed Use land use designation is 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR). It should be noted that design constraints specific to individual site (e.g., parking, setbacks, lot configuration) could limit the number of developable units.
Development Standards: The City of Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.12.030 regulates the height and setbacks of the Mixed Use Zone. The Mixed Use Zone has a maximum height of 35 feet and may be allowed up to 60 feet in height with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The setbacks include a 10 feet front yard, 10 feet rear yard if adjacent to residential zone, and 10 feet side yard. However, parcels fronting Whitesbridge Road shall have a front yard setback of 20 feet, as measured from the front property line. To the maximum extent possible, this area shall be landscaped. As a result, Site 2 requires a 20 feet front setback, 10 feet rear setback, and 10 feet side setback.
Parking Standards: According to the City of Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.12.070, “Parking lots in the MU zone shall not be located between any structure and the front property line but shall be located along the side or rear of the parcel.” The number of parking spaces required is regulated in Section 17.28.040 of the Municipal Code. Some of the requirements are listed below.
• Multi-Unit Dwelling and Cluster Development: 1.5 spaces for each studio or 1 bedroom unit and 2 spaces for each unit 2 bedrooms or larger. 1 of the required parking spaces per unit shall be covered.
Developments which contain 5 or more units shall supply guest parking spaces at a ratio of at least 0.5 parking spaces per unit.
• Office: Professional Office – 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area. Medical and Dental Office – 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
• Restaurant: 1 space for every 4 seats based upon the capacity of the fixed and movable seating area as determined under the Uniform Building Code. There shall also be 1 parking space for every 2 employees on any given shift.
• Retail Sales: For general retail activities, including neighborhood markets, secondhand stores, wholesalers, restricted retail sales, and other mixed-use developments which are predominantly retail and utilize a common parking area through mutual parking agreements, parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least 4.5 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. For uses such as retail stores principally displaying and selling furniture, floor coverings, pianos and organs, and large appliances, parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area. 211
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Figure 4-1 Aerial Imagery of Site 2
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Figure 4-2 Context Evaluation: Site 2
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4.2 Design and Sustainability
Site 2 conceptual master plan proposes the development of 12 duplexes, or 24 dwelling units, and two (2) buildings totaling 13,750 square feet of office or commercial space.
The design of Site 2 includes these characteristics:
• Land use: The proposed office and commercial space takes up approximately 30% of the site. This is due to the city’s demand for office spaces. Office and commercial space are designed to be located near the site frontage, State Route 180. This allows offices, retail, and services to be exposed to passersby and residential dwellings to be shielded from traffic along the highway. Residential space takes up approximately 70% of the site. This doubles the number of units existing on site, ensuring that the site can accommodate existing as well as additional renters. • Vertical mixed use: Office/commercial buildings and residential units are separated by internal driveways, parking lots, and landscaping within the site. There are no existing mixed-use developments within the city. As such, different uses being located within different buildings would better match the character of Kerman.
• Height: The proposed height of the structures is one (1) story. This is consistent with most structures in the city. Existing offices along Madera Avenue are one (1) story. Out of the ten (10) apartments in Kerman, seven (7) apartments are one (1) story, and three (3) apartments are two (2) stories. The existing apartment on Site 2 is also one (1) story. As such, it is anticipated that development in this area would be one (1) story. Additionally, one (1) story structures are less costly to design and construct, and developers would be able to utilize the pre-approved duplexes from Kerman’s Multi-Family Conceptual Design Program, which further lowers design costs.
4.3 Public Safety and Traffic
The final conceptual master plan was routed to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), North Central Fire Protection District, Kerman Planning Department, Kerman Engineering Department, and Kerman Police Department. This ensures that public safety (fire, police, and engineering) and traffic (Caltrans) issues are identified and resolved, if any. Comment letters provided by these agencies are attached in Appendix B. A summary of the comments from each agency is included below.
4.3.1 Caltrans
See Section 3.3.1.
4.3.2 North Central Fire Protection District (NCFPD)
The comments, or conditions, offered by the NCFPD are in accordance with the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes. The comments are for Site 1, Site 2, and Site 3. Conditions are general as regulated per the 2022 California fire Code, including:
• Fire apparatus access lanes to within 150 feet of exterior walls of project building shall have an unobstructed width of 20 feet and be capable of supporting the weight of a fire apparatus in all weather.
Fire access lanes shall be posted “NO PARKING-FIRE LANE”. All weather fire access roads shall be established prior to start of combustible construction. • Provide public and/or on-site fire hydrants so that no exterior wall of a project building is more than 400 feet from a hydrant. Hydrants shall be operational prior to the start of combustible construction. 214
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4.3.3 Kerman Planning Department
The Planning Department leads the effort of developing the Program. The location, land use, and type of development on the site is designed under the consideration of local knowledge provided by the Planning Department.
4.3.4 Kerman Engineering Department
Preliminary conditions proposed by Engineering Department includes connections of utilities from Vineland Avenue and Whitesbridge Road, which are shown on the site plan. Improvements along adjacent roads are also required. All preliminary conditions are listed below.
1. Obtain water service from existing water main in Whitesbridge Road.
2. Direct sewer flows to existing facility in Vineland Avenue.
3. Direct storm drain flows to existing facility in Whitesbridge Road.
4. Underground existing overhead utilities along development frontage.
5. Construct Whitesbridge Road surface improvements per Caltrans standards.
6. Will require covenants, conditions and restrictions.
4.3.5 Kerman Police Department
The Police Department is concerned about potential traffic hazards for entrance/exit to the site off of Whitesbridge Avenue. Traffic issues have been present for similar sites when people traveling westbound make a southbound turn into the site. The Police Department proposes adding a southbound turning lane on Whitesbridge Avenue to resolve this issue.
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5 MIXED USE SITE 3
Site 3 is located at 14637 Whitesbridge Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630, consisting of one (1) parcel that is 89,298 square feet, or 2.05 acres. The site is identified by the Fresno County Assessor as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 023-030-49S. Figure 5-1 shows the aerial image of the Project site.
5.1 Project Context Evaluation
This section discusses the existing site conditions, street frontage evaluation, and regulatory settings of the site.
This discussion would inform opportunities and restrictions for the designs on the site. Figure 5-2 shows the context evaluation items that are discussed below.
5.1.1 Existing Site Conditions
The Project site currently includes two (2) single-family dwellings. The site contains existing improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, and overhead utilities, along its northern boundary, Whitesbridge Avenue. The site is generally flat and does not contain any geologic formations. The existing biotic conditions and resources of the site can be defined primarily as ruderal/dirt and urbanized lawn/grass. There are approximately nine (9) trees within the site. No water features are present on the site. The Project site is surrounded by single-family residential dwellings to the south, Site 2 to the east, and a fitness center and hardware store to the west.
5.1.2 Street Frontage Evaluation
Whitesbridge Avenue, or State Route 180, a four-lane, east-west highway forms the northerly site boundary. The street frontage is approximately 200 feet wide. The site is not a corner lot and does not back into an alley.
Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.78 contains development standards for all development. According to this section, new development is required to provide the following, as applicable: street and road dedications; curb, gutters, and sidewalks; and driveways and parking aprons.
5.1.3 Existing Infrastructure and Amenities
This section assesses the sites’ proximity to existing infrastructure and amenities, including water, sewer, sidewalks, parks, bus stops, and schools. Existing infrastructure directly impacts the construction costs and existing amenities provide residents with higher quality of life and social well-being. Site 3’s proximity to infrastructure and amenities are listed below. Overall, Site 3 is connected to existing infrastructure and in proximity to amenities.
This indicates the availability of existing infrastructure and amenities, fewer development costs, maximized use and efficiency, and increased quality of life.
• Water: There is an existing 8-inch water main running east-west along West Whitesbridge Avenue. An 8- inch water main that would connect east to South Vineyard Avenue is planned east-west along the south boundary (approximately 12 feet from the rear property line) of the site. Another water main is planned along the west boundary of the site, running north-south. • Sewer: There is an existing 8-inch sanitary sewer main running north-south along South Vineyard Avenue, which is approximately 720 feet east of the site.
• Drainage: There is an existing 18-inch storm drain main running east-west along West Whitesbridge Avenue that ends on the center of the site’s northern boundary. • Parks: The nearest neighborhood park, Kiwanis Park, is approximately 150 feet from Site 3. Trini's Park is another park within 0.5 miles of Site 3.
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• Schools: The nearest school, Goldenrod Elementary School, is approximately 0.6 miles from Site 3. Kerman High School, Kerman Flyod Elementary School, and Kerman Unified Preschool are also located approximately 0.6 miles from the site.
• Bus Stops: The nearest bus stop is approximately 0.4 miles from Site 3.
5.1.4 Regulatory Settings
To further assess the site’s suitability for development and recognize opportunities and restrictions to the site, the permitted density, intensity, and development standards are analyzed for the site. Each evaluation item reviews and conforms to the City of Kerman Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
Permitted Density and Intensity: According to the City of Kerman General Plan, the maximum density of the Mixed Use land use designation is 20 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). As such, a total of 41 dwelling units could be built on Site 3 at maximum density. The maximum intensity of the Mixed Use land use designation is 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR). It should be noted that design constraints specific to individual site (e.g., parking, setbacks, lot configuration) could limit the number of developable units.
Development Standards: The City of Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.12.030 regulates the height and setbacks of the Mixed Use Zone. The Mixed Use Zone has a maximum height of 35 feet and may be allowed up to 60 feet in height with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The setbacks include a 10 feet front yard, 10 feet rear yard if adjacent to residential zone, and 10 feet side yard. However, parcels fronting Whitesbridge Road shall have a front yard setback of 20 feet, as measured from the front property line. To the maximum extent possible, this area shall be landscaped. As a result, Site 3 requires a 20 feet front setback, 10 feet rear setback, and 10 feet side setback.
Parking Standards: According to the City of Kerman Municipal Code Section 17.12.070, “Parking lots in the MU zone shall not be located between any structure and the front property line but shall be located along the side or rear of the parcel.” The number of parking spaces required is regulated in Section 17.28.040 of the Municipal Code. Some of the requirements are listed below.
• Multi-Unit Dwelling and Cluster Development: 1.5 spaces for each studio or 1 bedroom unit and 2 spaces for each unit 2 bedrooms or larger. 1 of the required parking spaces per unit shall be covered.
Developments which contain 5 or more units shall supply guest parking spaces at a ratio of at least 0.5 parking spaces per unit.
• Office: Professional Office – 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area. Medical and Dental Office – 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
• Restaurant: 1 space for every 4 seats based upon the capacity of the fixed and movable seating area as determined under the Uniform Building Code. There shall also be 1 parking space for every 2 employees on any given shift.
• Retail Sales: For general retail activities, including neighborhood markets, secondhand stores, wholesalers, restricted retail sales, and other mixed-use developments which are predominantly retail and utilize a common parking area through mutual parking agreements, parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least 4.5 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. For uses such as retail stores principally displaying and selling furniture, floor coverings, pianos and organs, and large appliances, parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least 1 space per 600 square feet of floor area. 217
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Figure 5-1 Aerial Imagery of Site 3
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Figure 5-2 Context Evaluation: Site 3
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5.2 Design and Sustainability
Site 3 conceptual master plan proposes the development of 5 duplexes, or 10 dwelling units, and three (3) buildings totaling 16,500 square feet of office or commercial space.
The design of Site 3 includes these characteristics:
• Land use: The proposed office and commercial space takes up approximately 70% of the site. This is due to the city’s demand for office spaces. Office and commercial space are designed to be located near the site frontage, State Route 180. This allows offices, retail, and services to be exposed to passersby and residential dwellings to be shielded from traffic along the highway. • Vertical mixed use: Office/commercial buildings and residential units are separated by internal driveways, parking lots, and landscaping within the site. There are no existing mixed-use developments within the city. As such, different uses being located within different buildings would better match the character of Kerman.
• Height: The proposed height of the structures is one (1) story. This is consistent with most structures in the city. Existing offices along Madera Avenue and commercial/retail uses west of the site are one (1) story. Out of the ten (10) apartments in Kerman, seven (7) apartments are one (1) story, and three (3) apartments are two (2) stories. The existing apartment on Site 2 is also one (1) story. As such, it is anticipated that development in this area would be one (1) story. Additionally, one (1) story structures are less costly to design and construct, and developers would be able to utilize the pre-approved duplexes from Kerman’s Multi-Family Conceptual Design Program, which further lowers design costs.
5.3 Public Safety and Traffic
The final conceptual master plan was routed to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), North Central Fire Protection District, Kerman Planning Department, Kerman Engineering Department, and Kerman Police Department. This ensures that public safety (fire, police, and engineering) and traffic (Caltrans) issues are identified and resolved, if any. Comment letters provided by these agencies are attached in Appendix B. A summary of the comments from each agency is included below.
5.3.1 Caltrans
See Section 3.3.1.
5.3.2 North Central Fire Protection District (NCFPD)
The comments, or conditions, offered by the NCFPD are in accordance with the 2022 California Building and Fire Codes. The comments are for Site 1, Site 2, and Site 3. Conditions are general as regulated per the 2022 California fire Code, including:
• Fire apparatus access lanes to within 150 feet of exterior walls of project building shall have an unobstructed width of 20 feet and be capable of supporting the weight of a fire apparatus in all weather.
Fire access lanes shall be posted “NO PARKING-FIRE LANE”. All weather fire access roads shall be established prior to start of combustible construction. • Provide public and/or on-site fire hydrants so that no exterior wall of a project building is more than 400 feet from a hydrant. Hydrants shall be operational prior to the start of combustible construction. 220
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5.3.3 Kerman Planning Department
The Planning Department leads the effort of developing the Program. The location, land use, and type of development on the site is designed under the consideration of local knowledge provided by the Planning Department.
5.3.4 Kerman Engineering Department
Preliminary conditions proposed by Engineering Department includes connections of utilities from Vineland Avenue and Whitesbridge Road, which are shown on the site plan. Improvements along adjacent roads are also required. All preliminary conditions are listed below.
1. Obtain water service from existing water main in Whitesbridge Road.
2. Direct sewer flows to existing facility in Vineland Avenue.
3. Direct storm drain flows to existing facility in Whitesbridge Road.
4. Underground existing overhead utilities along development frontage.
5. Construct Whitesbridge Road surface improvements per Caltrans standards.
6. Will require convenants, conditions and restrictions.
5.3.5 Kerman Police Department
The Police Department is concerned about potential traffic hazards for entrance/exit to the site off of Whitesbridge Avenue. Traffic issues have been present for similar sites when people traveling westbound make a southbound turn into the site. The Police Department proposes adding a southbound turning lane on Whitesbridge Avenue to resolve this issue.
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” DISTRICT 6 OFFICE
1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE |P.O. BOX 12616 |FRESNO, CA 93778-2616 (559) 908-7064 | FAX (559) 488-4195 | TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
February 15, 2024
FRE-180-43.064
Request for Information - External
SR 180 and access in City of Kerman
https://ld-igr-gts.dot.ca.gov/district/6/project/31906
SENT VIA EMAIL
Shin Tu
Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.
1234 O Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Dear Mx. Shin Tu:
Thank you for the opportunity to review the site base maps for parcels with planned conceptual site plans. The project is located on the southwest corner of State Route (SR) 180 and Vineland Avenue in the City of Kerman.
This is a request for information regarding right-of-way and any required dedications for the parcels directly south of SR 180 and if there were any requirements/standards on providing access to SR 180.
Caltrans provides the following comments consistent with the State’s smart mobility goals that support a vibrant economy and sustainable communities:
1. As a point of information, the Fresno Council of Governments’ (FCOG) 2022 Regional Transportation Plan has a Financially Constrained Project (FCOG Project ID: FRE500888) to improve Whitesbridge Avenue (SR 180) to a 4-lane divided roadway which is listed as a City of Kerman project. According to Caltrans’ Transportation Concept Report (TCR) for SR 180, the ultimate concept for this segment is a 4-lane expressway with an ultimate right-of-way width of 170 feet (85 feet from the centerline).
2. Based on our records, it seems that the site base maps you have provided seem to reflect the most current right-of-way maps.
3. Regarding access to SR 180 from the parcels, it is anticipated that driveways will not be permitted within the existing right-turn lane on SR 180 given there is an existing driveway just west of the property line.
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment”
4. Please note that depending on the intensity of the development for the parcels, a median island may be required as part of the development.
5. Additional right-of-way may be requested to accommodate a 10-feet sidewalk depending on the width of the existing sidewalk north of the parcels along SR 180.
6. We appreciate the early involvement and encourage project proponents to provide conceptual designs and site plans early to allow for proper feedback.
Please also note that any anticipated work along SR 180 within the State right-ofway will require an encroachment permit.
If you have any other questions, please call or email Christopher Xiong at (559) 908- 7064 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
DAVID PADILLA, Branch Chief
Transportation Planning – North
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” DISTRICT 6 OFFICE
1352 WEST OLIVE AVENUE |P.O. BOX 12616 |FRESNO, CA 93778-2616 (559) 981-7373 | FAX (559) 488-4195 | TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
June 4, 2024
06FRE-180-43.087
KERMAN MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
SITE PLAN REVIEW
GTS: https://ld-igr-gts.dot.ca.gov/district/6/report/32519 Sent via email
Manuel Campos- Assistant Planner/Project Manager
Community Development Department
City of Kerman
850 S. Madera Avenue
Kerman, CA 93630
Dear Mr. Manuel Campos:
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Site Plans #2024-01, 02, and 03 for a mixeduse development. Site Plan 2024-01 consists of 10 duplexes and 26,060 square feet of office/commercial space. Site Plan 2024-02 consists of 12 duplexes and 13,750 square feet of office/commercial space. Site Plan 2024-03 consists of 5 duplexes and 16,500 square feet of office/commercial space. The proposed development is located on the southwest corner of State Route 180 (Whitesbridge Avenue) and Vineyard Avenue in the City of Kerman in Fresno County.
The mission of Caltrans is to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability. The Local Development Review (LDR) Program reviews land use projects and plans through the lenses of our mission and state planning priorities of infill, conservation, and travel‐ efficient development. To ensure a safe and efficient transportation system, we encourage early consultation and coordination with local jurisdictions and project proponents on all development projects that utilize the multimodal transportation network.
Caltrans provides the following comments consistent with the State’s smart mobility goals that support a vibrant economy and sustainable communities:
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” As a point of information, the segment of State Route 180 adjacent to the project site is a 4-lane conventional highway with an eastbound left turn lane and a right turn lane.
1. Limiting adjacent access connections is essential for the safe and efficient operation of a major roadway. For the given speed limit of 50 mph, the ideal spacing between adjacent access connections (driveways, intersections, etc.) is recommended to be a minimum of 1,325 feet (refer to TRB Access Management Manual 2nd Edition, Exhibit 15-13).
2. Ideally, there should not be multiple driveways along a short segment of State Route 180. Thus, only one shared driveway is recommended between Site Plan 2024-02 and Site Plan 2024-03 along the frontage of these three site plans. A 16 foot-wide right-turn lane with a 6-foot-wide bike lane should be provided to this driveway.
3. Caltrans requires that all three site plans be combined into a single master site plan to help with the assessment of the proposed driveways. On Site Plan 2024- 01 access to the site is proposed via two driveways on Vineland Avenue and one point of ingress/egress to the property on the west. On Site Plan 2024-02 access to the site is proposed via two driveways to State Route 180 (one shared with Site Plan 2024-03), one point of ingress/egress to the property on the east, and one point of ingress/egress to the west. On Site Plan 2024-03 access to the site is proposed via two driveways on to State Route 180 (one shared with Site Plan 2024-03) and one point of ingress/egress to the property on the east.
4. Significant upgrades to the highway would be necessary, specifically the construction of a raised median across the frontage of all three site plans.
Additional frontage improvements, such as wider sidewalk may be required along State Route 180. Offsite improvements for the proposed development should run consistently with the newer development to the east. An additional Right of Way amount of 45 feet from the centerline may be required. 227
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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” If you have any further questions, please contact Nicholas Isla at (559) 981-7373 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
DAVID PADILLA, Branch Chief
Transportation Planning – North
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Manuel Campos, Assistant Planner
Community Development Department
850 S. Madera Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
Transmitted by Email to: [email protected]
RE:SPR 2024-01, SPR 2024-02, SPR 2024-03
Applicant Name City of Kerman, Jesus Orozco
Project Address 14527, 14559 Whitesbridge, 23, 37 South Vineland Project City & Zip Kerman, 93630
Project APN: 023-030-075, 085, 455, 465
North Central Fire Protection District (NCFPD) has received Site Plans for the above referenced project along with the associated documentation. The Fire District does not have land use authority and cannot approve or deny these types of applications. The following comments are offered at this time as advisements to the project for future permitting requirements. The comments / conditions are in accordance with the 2022 edition of the California Building and Fire Codes. This review is ONLY for SPR 2024- 01,02,and03 applications. Review was NOT completed for structural elements of the site.
Before plans are submitted to the North Central Fire Protection District please visit our website at www.NorthCentralFire.org and fill out the Fire District Permit Application (DFP-001f) to submit with your plans.
The conditions of approval are as follows:
1. Fire access shall be provided as per Chapter 5 and Appendix D of the 2022 California Fire Code. Fire apparatus access lanes to within 150 feet of exterior walls of project building shall have an unobstructed width of 20 feet and be capable of supporting the weight of a fire apparatus in all weather. Fire access lanes shall be posted “NO PARKING-FIRE LANE”. All weather fire access roads shall be established prior to start of combustible construction.
NORTH CENTRAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Board of Directors: Ken Abrahamian • Cheryl Belluomini
Michael Foglio • Rusty Nonini • Amanda Souza
Fire Chief: Timothy V. Henry , CFO, EFO
Fire Headquarters
15850 W. Kearney Boulevard
Kerman, California 93630-9335
(559) 275-5531 • FAX (559) 846-3788
www.northcentralfire.org
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2. Fire department water supply shall be per Chapter 5 and Appendix B of the 2022 California Fire Code. Hydrant spacing, location and main sizes have not been evaluated at this time as water mains and hydrants are not included in plans.
Provide public and/or on-site fire hydrants so that no exterior wall of a project building is more than 400 feet from a hydrant. Hydrants shall be operational prior to start of combustible construction.
3. The unmodified Needed Fire Flow (NFF) for this project, based on the largest building, is 2750 gpm at 20 psi residual pressure.
Please contact the NCFPD at [email protected] to schedule a site inspection for verification of the above conditions.
Sincerely,
Rodger Maggio
Contract Fire Plans Examiner
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From: Wilkins, Steve (Kerman PD) <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 12:17 PM
To: Manuel Campos
Cc: Jesus Orozco
Subject: RE: Request for comments - SPR 2024-01, 02, and 03 Good afternoon Manuel. See below for our only comment. Thanks.
The only issue/concern I see so far is if they do plan to put the entrance/exit to the site off of Whitesbridge Avenue. The traffic issues when people are traveling westbound and try to make the southbound turn into the site would create more of a traffic hazard. We already have issues with people trying to do the same turning movement when they enter the shopping center Slumberger Lumber is located at. Unless they add/create a southbound turning lane for the entrance, if they do in fact choose to put it there. I know there are two designs, one showing an entrance on Whitesbridge Avenue and the second having the entrance on Vineland Avenue.
Steve Wilkins
Chief of Police
Kerman Police Department
Phone 559-846-6655
Email [email protected]
850 S. Madera Ave., Kerman CA 93630
From: Manuel Campos <[email protected]>
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Good morning all,
Attached, is a request for comments on the City’s Mixed Use Development Conceptual Design Program that is proposed for the properties on the SW corner of W. Whitesbridge Rd. and S. Vineland Ave.
Attached:
Distribution Letter
Operational Statement x3
Site plan x3
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2 Aerial View
Please provide comments by April 26, 2024.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you,
Manuel Campos | Assistant Planner
City of Kerman | Community Development Department
p. (559) 846.9384 ext. 316 | f. (559) 846.6199
850 S. Madera Ave. Kerman, CA 93630
[email protected]
www.cityofkerman.net
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STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2025
PRESENTER: John Jansons, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration of Monthly Stipend for Members of the City Recreation Commission (JAJ)
RECOMMENDATION: Council by motion consider whether to adopt a resolution establishing a stipend per meeting for members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and to determine the amount of such stipend.
DISCUSSION:
This agenda item is presented from a request of Mayor Pro Tem Yep at the January 8, 2025 Council Meeting. Chapter 2.26 of the Kerman Municipal Code (KMC) governs the operation of City Boards and Commissions; and Chapter 2.32 governs the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (“Recreation Commission”).
KMC Section 2.26.070 provides: “Members of city boards and commissions shall serve without compensation for their service unless otherwise provided by resolution of the city council.” Unlike Resolution Number 15-60 which established a per meeting stipend for Planning Commissioners in the amount of $75 per meeting with a maximum of two meetings per month as needed, the City does not have a resolution addressing compensation for members of the Recreation Commission.
A brief survey of California cities reveals that payments to Commissioners varies greatly, with many paying nothing as Commission members are resident volunteers, to upwards of $350 per meeting for Planning Commissioners, with other advisory committees receiving $25 or $50 per meeting. It is noted that the Recreation Commission is an advisory body whereas the Planning Commission does have action authority under the KMC and state law.
The amount determined by Council would be paid per meeting for what is historically one meeting per month. Adoption of the attached resolution would authorize the proposed change effective March 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual Recreation Commission cost would increase by the amount as established by Council as per the table below assuming a full Commission of five members meeting once monthly.
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5 Commissioners Stipend per Meeting 12 meetings Annual Cost $25.00 per meeting $1,500
$50.00 per meeting $3,000
$75.00 Per meeting $4,500
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
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Attachment ‘A’
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KERMAN ESTABLISHING A MONTHLY
PAYMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $____ PER MEETING
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.26 of the Kerman Municipal Code (KMC) governs the operation of City Boards and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.32 governs the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (“Recreation Commission”);
WHEREAS, Section 2.26.070 provides: “Members of city boards and commissions shall serve without compensation for their service unless otherwise provided by resolution of the city council”; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that it is in best interest of the City to pay a per meeting stipend to members of the Recreation Commission; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Kerman:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The City Council approves a $_____ stipend for each meeting up to two meetings per month to members of the City Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.
3. The City Council directs the Director of Finance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to include Commission payments beginning March 2025 and to include such expenditures in future budget years unless this resolution is rescinded or amended.
4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Kerman at a regular meeting held on the 26th day of February 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved.
____________________________
Maria Pacheco
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Josie Camacho
City Clerk
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