Staff Report - Third Party Appeal - Northgate Industrial Park (P22-017) — Sacramento City Council, November 29, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

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File ID: 2022-02058 11/29/2022 Public Hearing Item 26.

Third Party Appeal: Northgate Industrial Park (P22-017) (Noticed 11/18/2022) File ID: 2022-02058
Location: 4100 Northgate Boulevard, District 1
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt: 1) a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan; and 2) a Resolution adopting project entitlements including an amendment to the Planned Unit Development guidelines, renaming the Incredible Universe Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Northgate Industrial Park PUD and amending PUD signage, development guidelines, and schematic plan consistent with the proposed project; Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel into two parcels measuring 11.29 acres and

6.26 acres; Site Plan and Design Review for the remodel of an existing warehouse and the construction of a new industrial warehouse building measuring 156,013 square feet and 109,673 square feet in the Light Industrial (M-1(S)-PUD) zone and within the Incredible Universe/Northgate Industrial Park Planned Unit Development; and Tree Permit for the removal of 12 private protected trees, thereby denying the third-party appeal.

Contact: Jose Quintanilla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5879, [email protected]; Garrett Norman, Senior Planner, (916) 808-7934, [email protected], Community Development Department
Presenter: Jose Quintanilla, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5879, Community Development Department
Applicant/Property Owner: Jonathan Braun, LTFS Investors, LLC, 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1017, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Attachments:
01-Description/Analysis
02-Background
03-Resolution - Adopting MND and MMP
04-Resolution - Adopting Project Entitlements
05-Exhibit A: PUD Schematic Plan
06-Exhibit B: PUD Guidelines (Redline)
07-Exhibit C: PUD Guidelines (Clean)
08-Exhibit D: Project Plans

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09-Exhibit E: Arborist Report
10-Appeal Application and Attachments
11-Community Comments
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The applicant is requesting to construct two warehouse buildings totaling 265,686 square feet on a 17.55-acre site. One building measures approximately 156,013 square feet and is an existing, vacant building that formerly housed an electronics superstore (Fry’s Electronics). The second building, measuring approximately 109,673 square feet, is new construction. Both buildings will serve as industrial warehouse and office space. Warehouse uses are allowed by-right in the Light Industrial zone (M-1(S)). No tenants have been identified to occupy the buildings at this time.

The requested entitlements include:
1) Renaming the Incredible Universe PUD to Northgate Industrial Park PUD and amending the PUD signage, development guidelines, and schematic plan consistent with the proposed project.
2) Tentative Parcel Map to create two parcels measuring 11.29 acres, and 6.26 acres, whereby each building will be on its own parcel.
3) Site Plan and Design Review for the construction of the two industrial buildings, and associated site improvements.
4) Tree permit to remove 12 private protected trees.

Third Party Appeal
: On October 27, 2022, the Planning and Design Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan, and approved entitlements for the Northgate Industrial Park Project (P22-017). Within the 10-day appeal period, two appeals of the Commission’s decision to approve the project were submitted to the City. One of the two appeals has since been withdrawn.

The appellant asserts that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP) are inadequate to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that an EIR is required. The appeal asserts deficiencies of the MND and in the use of the Master EIR.

Environmental Planning Services has reviewed the appellant’s claim and has concluded that the responses provided to the original comment letters at the Planning and Design Commission along with the revisions to the initial study/MND address the issues raised by the commenters and appellant. An EIR is not required by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Staff has reviewed the appeal filed by the appellant. The appeal asserts substantially the same grounds as comments that were filed in response to the circulation of the MND for public comments.

The Errata, which included minor changes to the initial study, and the response to comments document, included in the Planning and Design Commission record, adequately addressed the appellant’s comments. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents, including the

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response to comments, are posted on the Community Development CEQA web site at:
<https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community-Development/Planning/Environmental/Impact-Reports> Public/Neighborhood Outreach and Comments : As part of the application review process, the proposal was routed to Preservation Sacramento, Civic Thread (formerly WALKSacramento), Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, Region Builders, Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS), North Natomas Community Coalition, Natomas Community Association, Natomas Chamber of Commerce, North Natomas Community Association, Robla Neighbors United, and Rancho Del Paso Neighborhood Association. The North Natomas Community Coalition has shown their support of the project.

Staff has received comments from the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance (GSEJA) expressing concern with the environmental determination for this project. GSEJA is the remaining appellant who has appealed the Planning and Design Commission’s decision to recommend approval of the project to the City Council.

Staff mailed hearing notices to all property owners and residents within 500 feet of the project site and posted the site prior to the public hearing. At the time of writing this report, staff has not received any comments on the project in response to the hearing notice.

Policy Considerations: The 2035 General Plan designation for the subject site is Employment Center Low Rise (ECLR). The General Plan recognizes that Sacramento is a major regional and interstate employment center and policies for Employment Centers within the city promote the continuation of existing industries as well as attracting new industries and employment. These policies provide for the continued growth of the city’s existing employment centers and encourage the reuse of underutilized, vacant, or obsolete industrial buildings. Policies for this designation promote improvements in site planning to create sites with attractive architecture and landscaping that are accessible to pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.

This designation plays an important role in the city by supporting businesses and providing employment opportunities. This designation provides for employment generating uses that generally do not produce loud noise or noxious odors.

Staff finds that the proposed project is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:
· Goal LU 2.1 City of Neighborhoods. Maintain a city of diverse, distinct, and well-structured neighborhoods that meet the community’s needs for complete, sustainable, and high-quality living environments, from the historic downtown core to well-integrated new growth areas. · Policy LU 1.1.12 Expanded Industrial and Heavy Commercial. The City may allow existing industrial and heavy commercial uses in areas designated as Centers or Corridors to continue and expand operations, provided that such uses operate compatibly with existing and future new residential, and commercial development in the area.

This project develops a warehouse industrial project on an underutilized site adjacent to Interstate 80 in an area designated as an employment center. The immediate area includes other industrial uses, small office developments, and a number of support retail uses, including a drive-through coffee shop, restaurants, convenience store, and gas station that can serve future employees. There are no residential uses in the vicinity; the nearest residential uses are located across the Natomas East

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Main Drainage Canal.
· Goal LU 7.1 Employment Centers. Encourage employee-intensive uses throughout the city in order to strengthen Sacramento’s role as a regional and West Coast employment center and to encourage transit ridership and distribute peak hour commute directions. · Policy LU 7.1.1 Employment Intensive Uses. The City shall encourage employee- intensive uses such as medical and professional offices, light industry, research, and skill training.
· Policy LU 7.1.4 Urban Design. The City shall require that new and renovated employment center development be designed to accommodate safe and convenient walking, biking, and transit use, and provide an attractive, high-quality “campus environment,” characterized by the following:
■ A highly interconnected system of streets and walkable blocks ■ Buildings sited around common plazas, courtyards, walkways, and open spaces ■ Extensive on-site landscaping that emphasizes special, features such as entryways, and screens parking lots and service areas
■ A coordinated and well-designed signage program for tenant identification and way finding
■ Attractive streetscapes and lighting to promote pedestrian activity ■Clearly marked entrance drives, pedestrian routes, and building entries that minimize potential conflict between service vehicles, private automobiles, and pedestrians ■ Facilities and services such as childcare, cafes, and convenience retail that address employee needs.

The project proposes an employment intensive industrial warehouse use adjacent to Interstate 80.

Site improvements included with this proposal include the enhancement of the pedestrian routes within the site, with the addition of additional sidewalks and striping, as well as the landscaping typically required with new development. Because this use also includes office uses associated with the warehouses, the provision of open space for office employees is required. Finally, the amendments to the PUD add additional signage regulations in anticipation of additional tenants with an expansion to directional signage to better accommodate the expected truck traffic, as well as for ease of other customers and employees on the site.
· Goal LU 7.2 Industrial Development. Maintain industrial districts that provide for the manufacturing of goods, flex space, and research and development that are attractive, compatible with adjoining nonindustrial uses, and well-maintained. · Policy LU 7.2.1 Industrial Growth. The City shall encourage the protection, continued intensification, and expansion of existing industrial, warehousing, and distribution facilities and provide for new warehousing/distribution activities in select locations when found to be compatible with existing surrounding neighborhoods, to provide a range of employment

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opportunities for Sacramento’s residents.
· Policy LU 7.2.6 Industrial Development Design. The City shall require that new and renovated industrial properties and structures incorporate high-quality design and maintenance.

This project is to be developed in an existing industrial area which features a number of businesses which manufacture consumer goods such as countertops, electrical supplies, and other similar goods. There are two proposed buildings, including a vacant building being renovated as part of this project, and one fronting Northgate Boulevard. The building fronting Northgate Boulevard has been designed with smaller tenants in mind resulting in a number of glazed entrances and large windows which will provide additional eyes on the street where there is currently a large parking field.

North Natomas Community Plan
The subject property is located within the North Natomas Community Plan Area of the General Plan.

The General Plan identifies the Community Plan Area as having an urban form that includes a well- integrated mixture of residential employment, commercial and civic uses, interdependent on quality transit. Employment Centers, located at light rail stations and along the freeways, will be mixed-use centers consisting of primary employment generators and secondary support retail, industrial, and residential uses, serving the employees and employers at the center. Industrial areas are to develop in a park-like, nuisance free environment for light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution land uses.

Staff finds that the project is consistent with the following North Natomas Community Plan goals and policies:
· Policy NN.LU 1.18 Support Retail Required in Each Employment Center. The City shall require every Employment Center to provide some level of support retail goods and services, either ancillary (within a primary use building) or support (within a standalone building). An Employment Center that is 2 acres or less in size and is located adjacent to a PUD with support retail is exempt from the retail requirement.
· Policy NN.LU 1.39 Industrial Development. The City shall provide for comprehensive industrial development that significantly contributes to the city’s employment base while not competing with the types of industrial uses that would likely locate in North Sacramento. · Policy NN.LU 1.44 Development Guidelines. The City shall ensure that development in the Industrial areas is visually attractive and does not negatively impact residential neighborhoods. All industrial development shall comply with the North Natomas Development Guidelines as well as the specific PUD Development Guidelines.

The proposal complies with the goals and policies of the 2035 General Plan and North Natomas Community Plan in that the proposed warehouses develop an underutilized site and vacant building with an employment intensive industrial use located near a freeway. Additionally, the proposal considers and minimizes impacts to the existing businesses and other uses in the area in that the project has been evaluated in terms of its proximity to any sensitive uses and its internal circulation so as to not affect the operations of the other uses in the immediate area and to prevent vehicles backing up in the public right-of-way. Additionally, the proposed buildings are located in an employment center which includes support retail uses such as a large gas station, convenience

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employment center which includes support retail uses such as a large gas station, convenience store, and a drive-through coffee kiosk which will draw business from future employees in the area.

Finally, the project is conditioned with a number of “Good Neighbor” policies so that other businesses, customers, or anyone on the site can contact property management in case of an emergency or if there is anything unusual on the site.

Economic Impacts: The proposed project will replace a vacant and underutilized building with a warehouse building in addition to constructing a new warehouse building that will provide additional local jobs.

Environmental Consideration: The City of Sacramento prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Northgate Industrial Park project (P22-017). In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the MND was circulated for a 30-day public review period which ended on September 15, 2022. The comment period was also advertised in a newspaper of general circulation. A notice of availability / notice of intent to adopt an MND was posted in the County Clerk’s Office and was sent to applicable regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and stakeholders in the project area.

The City received 5 letters/emails during the public comment period. The comment letters and responses are included on the City’s CDD EIR webpage under the Northgate Industrial Park project (P22-017) heading (webpage listed below). The comments from the five commenters, Lozeau Drury, LLP (on behalf of Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local Union No. 185), Blum Collins & Ho, LLP (on behalf of Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance), Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, Caltrans, and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District are acknowledged by the City and responses have been prepared to environmental issues raised by each.

Each of the comments addressed the project site and conditions as they relate to the particular areas of concern of the respective commenting agency, company, or organization. Lozeau Drury and Blum, Collins & Ho asserted deficiencies of the MND and claimed that an environmental impact report (EIR) must be prepared. In response staff has responded to each letter and made clarifications and minor modifications to the MND as reflected in the Errata posted on the City’s CDD EIR webpage. The revised MND along with the comments and responses do not create any circumstances identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5 that would require recirculation.

The Environmental Services Manager has determined that adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan are appropriate actions under the CEQA. The initial study/MND for the project, and the MND revisions, comments and responses are available at the Community Development Department’s EIR webpage located at the following:
<http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Community-Development/Planning/Environmental/Impact-Reports> 200-Year Flood Protection: State Law (SB 5) and Planning and Development Code chapter 17.810 require that the City must make specific findings prior to approving certain entitlements for projects within a flood hazard zone. The purpose is to ensure that new development will have protection from a 200-year flood event or will achieve that protection by 2025. The project site is within a flood hazard zone and is an area covered by SAFCA’s Improvements to the State Plan of Flood Control System, and specific findings related to the level of protection have been incorporated as part of this project.

Even though the project site is within a flood hazard zone, the local flood management agency,

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SAFCA, has made adequate progress on the construction of a flood protection system that will ensure protection from a 200-year flood event or will achieve that protection by 2025. This is based on the SAFCA Urban level of flood protection plan, adequate progress baseline report, and adequate progress toward an urban level of flood protection engineer’s report that were accepted by City Council Resolution No. 2016-0226 on June 21, 2016, and the SAFCA 2022 Adequate Progress Annual Report accepted by City Council Resolution No. 2022-0313 on October 11, 2022.

Sustainability: The project will be required to comply with the California Energy Code which includes sustainable building practices with increased energy efficiency. The project also complies with the City’s 50-percent tree shading requirement of parking areas to ensure passive cooling is achieved to help mitigate urban heat island effects.

Commission/Committee Action: On October 27, 2022, the Planning and Design Commission voted 10-1 to approve the Northgate Industrial Park project.

Rationale for Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the requested entitlements based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval listed in Attachment 2, thereby denying the third-party appeal. The proposal complies with the goals and policies of the 2035 General Plan and North Natomas Community Plan in that the proposed warehouses develop an underutilized site and vacant building with an employment intensive use located near a freeway. The larger site includes a large gas station as well as a high-traffic generating drive-through restaurant. Combined with the anticipated truck traffic, it was necessary to design the site with consideration for the internal operations as well as any traffic that could spill into the public right-of-way. The proposal considers and minimizes impacts to the existing businesses, other uses in the area, and the public right-of-way, which includes Interstate 80, by providing a robust system of directional signage and making changes to the site to assure that truck, vehicle, and pedestrian traffic have minimal conflict points. Additionally, medians and striping will be installed to separate traffic for each of the uses in the overall site. Finally, the proposed buildings are located in an employment center that includes support retail uses such as a large gas station, convenience store, and a drive- through coffee kiosk which will draw business from future employees of the warehouses.

Financial Considerations: Not applicable.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): No goods or services are being purchased under this report.

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Figure 1 – Zoning & Vicinity Map

Figure 2 – Site Plan

Background Information
The applicant is requesting to develop two warehouse buildings totaling 265,686 square feet on a 17.55-acre site.

Both buildings will serve as light industrial warehouse and office space. The applicant is proposing a lot split so that each parcel contains one of the new buildings. While warehouse uses are allowed by -right in the Light Industrial (M -1(S)) zone, a PUD amendment is required to designate the site for industrial uses. No tenants have been identified at this time.

Building A is an existing, vacant building measuring 156,013 square feet and was formerly an electronics superstore (Fry’s Electronics) and anchor building for the Incredible Universe Planned Unit Development (PUD) . Building A will be remodeled to accommodate light industrial uses.

Building B is proposed to be 109,673 square feet in size and will be new construction that is constructed within the existing parking lot fronting Northgate Boulevard.

As part of this project request, the PUD is proposed to be renamed the Northgate Industrial Park.

Table 1: Site Information
General Plan Designation: Employment Center Low Rise (ECLR) Existing Zoning: Light Industrial (M-1(S))
Existing Use: Vacant Warehouse Retail Building
Parcel Area: 17.55 gross acres
Floor Area Ratio (FAR): 0.35 (0.15 – 2.0)
Land Use Context
The subject site is located on Northgate Boulevard immediately adjacent to and north of Interstate 80. There are developed parcels to the north, west, and south of the subject site with retail, fast food, assembly (faith congregations), and an eclectic variety of other commercial and industrial and manufacturing uses. To the east of the site are East Levee Road and Steelhead Creek / East Natomas Main Drainage Canal , which is the informal dividing line between North Natomas and North Sacramento. To the west of Northgate Boulevard is unincorporated Sacramento County. See Figure 1 above for further context.

Entitlement Review
In order to develop th is project, the following entitlements are required: PUD Guidelines and Schematic Plan Amendment , Tentative Parcel Map, Site Plan and Design Review , and a Tree Permit.

Planned Unit Development Amendments
The Incredible Universe Planned Unit Development (PUD) currently has signage and other development guidelines for uses identified as anchor tenants, single -use retail buildings, and multi-use retail buildings.

The proposed amendments to the PUD document include:
1) Renaming the PUD to Northgate Industrial Park;
2) PUD Schematic Plan Amendment to redesignate the site for light industrial uses consistent with the base zone of M-1(S);
3) Guidelines amendment removing references to the previous anchor tenant; incorporating the new Building B into the guidelines; removing tree species lists; prohibiting incompatible land uses that are permitted in the underlying M -1(S) zone; and other minor changes consistent with the proposed project; and 4) Signage Guidelines amendment to incorporate the new industrial uses and buildings; general cleanup of the signage guidelines; and the addition of guidelines for special signage such as signs advertising vacancies.

PUD Schematic Plan Amendment
The schematic plan for the PUD currently shows the prior anchor tenant on the site. The proposed amendment to the schematic plan would redesignate the entire subject property as appropriate for light industrial uses co nsistent with the M -1(S) zone. The proposed schematic plan is included as Attachment 4 of this staff report.

PUD Guidelines Amendment
This project proposes the following changes to the Planned Unit Development Guidelines.

A marked-up (redline) version of the PUD is included as Attachment 5 of this staff report.

Changes to the PUD Guidelines include:
1) Removal of references to the prior anchor tenant, previously a large electronics warehouse retailer, and incorporation of Building B.
2) Replacing references to the Incredible Universe PUD name with the proposed Northgate Industrial PUD name.
3) Clarifying the allowed uses in the PUD to be consistent with the M-1(S) base zone. 4) Prohibition of the following uses in Buildings A and B:
a. Adult Entertainment Uses.
b. Auto-Service and Repair.
c. Laundromat – Self Service.
d. Mortuary or Crematory.
e. Non-residential Care Facilities.
5) Requiring parking standards to be reflective of the current City Code. 6) Height limits tied to base zone limits.
7) Removal of the tree planting list.

Staff supports the proposed changes to the PUD as they are relatively minor changes needed to incorporate the new building on the Anchor site as well as updating standards to be in line with the current development code (i.e., height; parki ng requirements; tree planting lists). The uses prohibited in Buildings A and B reflect the proposed nature of the buildings which are typically large uses occupying a large warehouse space. The uses prohibited in these buildings would not be compatible given the nature of their operations.

PUD Signage Guidelines Amendment
In addition to the guideline amendments noted above, the project proposes the following changes to the PUD Signage Guidelines.

Section Sign Type Current Allowance Proposed Change

2.4.3 (A) Monument One monument sign
for the anchor tenant.

One monument sign each for
Buildings A and B.

2.4.5 (A)
On-Building
Signage
One primary building
sign not to exceed
250 SF per tenant
Two attached signs per
occupant with 3 SF of sign area
per lineal foot of building
frontage not to exceed 60 SF
per tenant. Corner tenants can
treat both elevations separately.

2.4.5 (B)
120 SF of directional
signage allowance
per building.

Increased to 240 SF of
directional sign allowance per
building.

2.4.7 Pad Monument
Signage
References “Anchor”
building
Replaces “Anchor” with
“Buildings A and B.”

2.4.10 Special
Signage
Removed special
signage guidelines
about materials and
content.

Added new language for
allowable advertising signage
(e.g., “For Lease” signs).

Staff is supportive of the proposed PUD signage amendments as it will allow the new anchor tenants in the PUD to have more flexibility and visibility in their signage than is currently allowed. Additionally, the changes reflect the addition of the s econd building to the anchor site and proposed uses which typically include smaller distributors and warehouse offices in these buildings rather than the previous tenant which occupied the entire building.

Tentative Parcel Map
Staff reviewed the proposed Tentative Parcel Map for compliance with the applicable subdivision and development standards of the M -1(S) zone to create developable lots and support future development. The project site is within the Light Industrial (M-1S) zone.

The purpose of this zon e is to permit the manufacture or treatment of goods. Setbacks are required in the M-1(S) zone to provide more attractive and uncrowded developments.

The M-1(S) zone nor the PUD have standards for parcels, thus the proposed parcels comply with all applicable standards of the Light Industrial (M-1(S)-PUD) zone.

On October 5, 2022, the Subdivision Review Committee voted to recommend approval of the Tentative Subdivision Map, subject to the conditions of approval in Attachment 2.

The Tentative Parcel Map would subdivide 17.55 gross acres into two parcels measuring

11.29 and 6.26 acres. The project will provide access from Northgate Boulevard, a public road, and on Tandy Drive, which is a private road at the interior of the larger development.

Site Plan and Design Review
Site Plan and Design Review is required for the project to ensure compliance with applicable development standards and design guidelines. The project is in the Light Industrial (M-1(S)-PUD) zone. Additionally, Industrial and Business Park development in the City of Sacramento is guided in accordance with the goals and principles laid out in the City’s Industrial and Business Park (IBP) Design Guidelines (Design Guidelines). As shown in Table 2, below, the project is not requesting any deviatio ns from design or development standards.

Table 2: Applicable Development Standards
Standard Required Provided Deviation
Height 70’ 43’-8” N
Setbacks (Front – Bldg. A) 25’ ±400’ N
Setbacks (Front – Bldg. B) 25’ ±65’ N
Setbacks (Freeway – Bldg. A) 100’ ±330’ N
Setbacks (Freeway – Bldg. B) 100’ ±120’ N
Open Space – Office 886 SF ±980 SF N
Access, Circulation, and Parking
The site is located at the corner of Northgate Boulevard (110 -feet-wide; Arterial; Public) and Tandy Drive (Private). This intersection is signalized. The proposed project is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Design Principles in that balanced circulation routes for both pedestrians and vehicles have been provided. The subject site is located in a Traditional Parking District. The parking standards for this site and each use are listed in Tables 3 and 4 below.

Access for the site has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and evaluated by a Traffic Impact Study. The purpose of that study was to prepare a focused traffic access evaluation and queuing assessment of the proposed project on the adjacent transportation system. More sp ecifically, this study was requested to assess project impacts to the adjacent public and internal intersections, and to assess project site access for the proposed use.

Vehicular and truck traffic will have access to the site from the private driveway (T andy Drive) off Northgate Blvd. This driveway is shared with the drive-through fast-food and gas station developments directly adjacent to the site. Public Works staff has conditioned

the intersection of the two internal private roads (Tandy Drive and Tandy Way), to include “Do Not Block” striping to prevent traffic flows from all uses located on site from being interrupted and inconveniencing other tenants, drivers on Northgate Blvd., or the I -80 on/off ramps. Parking is located at the front, interior and rear of the site. Truck parking is located at the interior and rear of the site. The site may be exited via the same driveway.

The project plans in Attachment 2 (Exhibit A) include a truck maneuvering exhibit.

Table 3: Traditional Parking Requirements - Vehicles
Use Required Provided Deviation?
Warehouse1/Office2 (Building A) –
156,013 square feet Min. 90 – Max. 328 262 N
Warehouse/Office (Building B) –
109,673 square feet Min. 63 – Max. 230 127 N
Total Min. 153 – Max. 558 389 N
1 Warehouse: min. 1 space for every 2000 gross square feet of building; max. 1 space for every 500 GSF of building. 2 Office: min. 1 space for every 500 gross square feet of building; max. 1 space for every 250 GSF of building.

Table 4: Traditional Parking Requirements - Bicycle
Use
Required Provided
Deviation? Long-
Term
Short-
Term
Long-
Term
Short-
Term
Warehouse1,2/Office3,4 (Building A) –
156,013 square feet 14 4 22 9 N
Warehouse/Office (Building B) –
109,673 square feet 11 4 14 5 N
Total 25 8 36 14 N
1 1 long-term bicycle space for every 12,000 gross square feet of building. 2 2 spaces.
3 1 long-term bicycle space for every 6,667 gross square feet of building (or 2, whichever is greater). 4 1 short-term bicycle space for every 20,000 gross square feet of building (or 2, whichever is greater).

The City’s Industrial and Business Park ( IBP) goals and policies recommend placement of parking lots at the side or rear of buildings. This project, however, is providing a double- loaded row of parking for Building B at the front of the site. The operational needs of the project require that parking for Building B and the truck docks are separated for safe maneuverability, which is located at the rear of the building, immediately across from the entrance of Building A. Entrances to the individual businesses would be along the front of the property along Northgate Boulevard for Building B and at the interior of the site for Building A . With storefronts and parking along the front of the property, there is opportunity for providing “eyes on the street” which would not be feasible if the truck docks were at the front of the property rather than the current proposed layout. Truck s will not be able to maneuver through the parking area located at the front.

Landscaping
The provided landscape plan has been reviewed by the Urban Forestry unit of the Department of Public Works to confirm compliance with the City’s requirements for parking lot shading which requires that within 15 years, 50% of the parking lot is shaded by tree canopy. This project provides 5 4% tree shading in compliance with this requirement. Additional landscaping is provided along the adjacent roadways to enhance the overall appearance of the streetscape in addition to street shading that impro ves the pedestrian experience. Per City Code, the maneuvering areas near the truck loading bays are exempt from complying with the tree shading requirement.

In the M-1(S)-PUD zone, the front setback must be a minimum of 25 feet; the front setback must be landscaped. This project provides a 25-foot landscaped front setback along Northgate Boulevard which includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and groundcover. There is one monument sign within the landscaped setbacks. No sign permits are being processed with t his application and will be reviewed through a separate process .

Additionally, the PUD requires a 100 -foot setback from Interstate 80, which the project provides.

Architectural Analysis
The City’s IBP Design Guidelines serve to encourage high -quality devel opment and creative design and protect and enhance property values and community economic viability. These guidelines address the exterior of buildings, as well as the relationship of these buildings to the surrounding built environment. It is necessary to ensure that the design of these buildings complement the community’s setting and character and contribute to the public realm. The design of these buildings should be visually welcoming from the street and constructed of high -quality materials that will c ontribute to their longevity and role in the community.

Building A and B’s design incorporate s numerous design principles enumerated in the IBP guidelines that consider the functionality of the building as well as the context in which it is located. Among these strategies are techniques to avoid large boxy buildings with design elements to break up the massing of the building. The design of the buildings incorporates and refreshes the architectural elements of the façade of the existing Building A and provides a contemporary look with changes in materials, colors, and large storefront windows. While both buildings provide large storefront windows where businesses will be located, Building A is located at the rear of the site and provides less fenestration than Building B. The street facing elevations of Building B provide a large number of storefront windows, with the ability to divide the building into smaller tenant spaces.

Figure 3 – Building B: Southwest Perspective Rendering

Figure 4 – Building A: Southeast Perspective Rendering

Tree Permit
Background
There are a total 290 trees inventoried on the site, which includes thirty -two (32) dead trees. Twelve (12) trees within the development footprint and eleven (11) trees in the area to be left undisturbed meet the definition of a private protected tree. The project proposes to remove twelve (12) private protected trees with an aggregate trunk diameter of 165 inches and retain eighty-eight (88) trees outside of the proposed building footprint with an aggregate trunk diameter in excess of 665 inches, which inc ludes eleven (11) private protected trees. The proposed design of the parking lot complies with the requirements of the parking lot shading ordinance (Sacramento City Code 17.612.040) and includes

trees that are capable of providing shade over at least 50% of the parking lot within 15 years.

Pursuant to Sacramento City Code (SCC) 12.56, the removal of private protected trees requires a tree removal permit. This project proposes to remove twelve private protected trees with an aggregate trunk diameter of 16 5 inches. They are tree #s 192, 235, 238, 239, 240, 244, 245, 247, 1574, 1576, 1577, and 1597 as shown on the arborist report dated August 9th, 2022, by ESA, Environmental Science Associates.

The twelve (12) private protected trees are proposed for remov al because they conflict with the footprint of the proposed building.

The applicant has provided a replacement plan that is consistent with the replacement requirements described in tree ordinance that includes retention of non -protected trees with a tot al aggregate trunk diameter in excess of 188 inches in the landscaped area outside the proposed building footprint, as well as, planting additional trees within the proposed parking lot.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
November 29, 2022

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE

MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN FOR THE NORTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT (P22-017)

BACKGROUND
A. On October 27, 2022, the City Planning and Design Commission conducted a public hearing, for which noticed was given pursuant to City Code, and approved with conditions, the Northgate Industrial Park Project (P22-017).

B. On November 4, 2022, a timely appeal of the Planning and Design Commission’s decision was filed.

C. On November 29, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing, for which notice was given pursuant to Sacramento City Code and received and considered evidence concerning the Northgate Industrial Park Project (P22-017).

BASED ON THE FACTS S ET FORTH IN THE BACK GROUND, THE CITY COU NCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council Finds as Follows:

A. The Project initial study determined, based on substantial evidence, that the Project is a subsequent project identified and described in the 2035 General Plan Master EIR; that the Project is consistent with the 2035 General Plan land use designation and the permissible densities and intensities of use for the project site; that the discussions of cumulative impacts, growth inducing impacts, and irreversible significant effects in the Master EIR are adequate for the Project; and that the Project may have additional potentially significant environmental effects not previously examined in the Master EIR. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15177(b)(2)&(c), 15178.) Mitigation measures from the Master EIR were applied to the Project as appropriate, and revisions to the Project made by or agreed to by the Project applicant before the proposed mitigated negative declaration and initial study were released for public review were determined by City’s Environmental Planning Services to avoid or reduce the potentially significant effects to a less than significant level, and, therefore, there was no substantial evidence that the Project as revised an d conditioned may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15177(d), 15178(b).) The mitigated negative declaration considers whether substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the Master EIR was certified and whether new information is available which was not known and could not have been known at the time the Master EIR was certified. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15179(b)(2).) No substantial changes have occurred and new information which was not known and could not have been known at the time the Master EIR was certified is available. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15179(b)(1).

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Project was completed, noticed and circulated in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the Sacramento Local Environmental Procedures as follows:

1. On August 16, 2022, a Notice of Intent to Adopt the MND (NOI) dated August 12, 2022, was circulated for public comments for 30 days. The NOI was sent to those public agencies that have jurisdiction by law with respect to the proposed project and to other interested parties and agencies, including property owners within 500 feet of the boundaries of the proposed project. The com ments of such persons and agencies were sought.

2. On August 16, 2022, the NOI was published in the Sacramento Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation, The NOI along with the MND was posted on the State of California CEQAnet database (SCH#:
2022080348), and the NOI was posted in the office of the Sacramento County Clerk.

3. The City received comments on the MND and responded to the comments by making minor revisions to the MND. These revisions do not constitute substantial new information as they do not identify a new, avoidable significant effect requiring additional mitigation or compromise the efficacy of proposed project measures or project revisions.

Therefore, the revisions do not require recirculation pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5.

Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the MND, including the initial study, the revisions and conditions incorporated into the Project, and the comments received during the public review process, the hearing on the Project , and appeal . The City Council has determined that the MND constitutes an adequate, accurate, objective and complete review of the environmental effects of the proposed project.

Section 3. All feasible mitigation measures appropriate to the Project as set forth in the 2035 General Plan Master EIR have been incorporated into the Project.

Section 4. Based on its review of the MND and on the basis of the whole record, the City Council finds that the MND reflects the City Council ’s independent judgment and analysis and that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 5. The City Council adopts the MND for the Project.

Section 6. Pursuant to CEQA section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines section 15074, and in support o f its approval of the Project, the City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program to require all reasonably feasible mitigation measures, including mitigation measures from the Master EIR as appropriate, be implemented by means of Project conditions , agreements, or other measures, as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program.

Section 7. Upon approval of the Project, the City Manager shall file or cause to be filed a Notice of Determination with the Sacramento County Clerk and, if the project requires a discretionary approval from any state agency, with the State Office of Planning and Research, pursuant to section 21152(a) of the Public Resources Code and the State EIR Guidelines adopted pursuant thereto.

Section 8. The documents and other materi als that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council has based its decision are located in the City of Sacramento Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services, 300 Richards Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95811-0218. The custodian of these documents and other materials is the Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
November 29, 2022

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RENAMING THE INCREDIBLE UNIVERSE PLANNED

UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) TO NORTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK PUD,

AMENDING THE SCHEMATIC PLAN, SIGNAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT

GUIDELINES AND TO APPROVE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE NORTHGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT (P22-017)

BACKGROUND
A. On October 27, 2022, the City Planning and Design Commission conducte d a public hearing, for which noticed was given pursuant to City Code, and approved with conditions, the Northgate Industrial Park Project (P22-017).

B. On November 4, 2022, a timely appeal of the Planning and Design Commission’s decision was filed.

BASED ON THE FACTS S ET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Based on the verbal and documentary evidence received at the hearing on the Project, the City Council approves the amendments to the PUD and Project entitlements based on the findings of fact and subject to the conditions of approval as set forth below.

FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 2. The City Council approves the amendments to the Incredible Universe Planned Unit Development guidelines, attached as Exhibit s A, B, and C , based on the following findings of fact:

A. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment renaming the Incredible Universe Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Northgate Industrial Park PUD and amending PUD signage, development guidelines, and schematic plan consistent with the proposed project is approved based on the following Findings of Fact:

1. The amendments are consistent with the 2035 General Plan Employment Center Low Rise designation because the amendment supports development envisioned in these designations. The amendments are also consistent with the goals, polices, and other provisions of the general plan and North Natomas Community Plan in that they support the development of vacant and underutilized property in the City of Sacramento with a warehouse industrial project in an area designated as an employment center. The amendments to the PUD add additional signage regulations in anticipation of additional tenants with an expansion to directional signage to better accommodate the expected truck traffic, as well as for ease of other customers and employees on the site.

2. The amendments promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city by supporting this commercial center to become an employment hub and convenience destination by developing vacant land with economic ally viable uses that generate employment and contribute to the economic vitality and wellbeing of those living in, working in, and visiting the area.

3. The proposed amendments are consistent with the purpose and intent of the underlying zoning classification of the subject parcel, Light Industrial (M -1(S)- PUD) in that the proposed amendments redesignate the site for industrial uses.

Additionally, the amendments limit uses allowed in the M-1(S) zone that would be incompatible with the proposed warehouse buildings, such as laundromats and funeral homes. The prohibition of these uses is limited to the subject site only.

Section 3. The City Council approves the Project entitlements based on the following findings of fact:

B. Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel into two parcels measuring 11.29 and 6.26 acres is approved based on the following Findings of Fact:

1. None of the conditions described in Government Code section 66476 exist with respect to the proposed subdivision as follows:
a. The pr oposed map is consistent with the General Plan, all applicable community and specific plans, Title 17 of the City Code, and all other applicable provisions of the City Code.
b. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan, and all applicable community and specific plans, Title 17 of the City Code, and all other applicable provisions of the City Code. c. The site is physically suitable for the type of development. d. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. e. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
f. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
g. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.

2. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan, all applicable community and specific plans, Title 17 of the City Code, and all other applicable provisions of the City Code (Gov. Code §66473.5).

3. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing community sewer system will not result in a violation of the applicable waste discharge requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Board, Central Valley Region, in that existing treatment plants have a design capacity adequate to service the proposed subdivision (Gov. Code §66474.6).

4. The design of the proposed subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural h eating and cooling opportunities (Gov. Code §66473.1).

5. The City has considered the effect of the approval of this tentative subdivision map on the housing needs of the region and has balanced these needs against the public service needs of its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources (Gov. Code §66412.3).

C. Site Plan and Design Review for the remodel of an existing warehouse and the construction of a new industrial warehouse building measuring 156,013 square feet and 109,673 square feet in t he Light Industrial (M-1(S)-PUD) zone within the Incredible Universe/Northgate Industrial Park Planned Unit Development is approved based on the following Findings of Fact:

1. The design, layout, and physical characteristics of the proposed development are consistent with the general plan designation of Employment Center Low Rise (ECLR) which promotes the continuation of existing industries as well as attracting new industries through the growth of existing employment center and the reuse of underutilized or vacant industrial buildings. This project proposes the construction of two large industrial warehouse buildings which will develop an underutilized site as well as a large vacant building with uses that will generate a large number of jobs. The project is consistent with policies in the North Natomas Community Plan that ensures industrial development is visually attractive, contributes to the expansion of the city’s employment base, and is located in an area with support retail. There is no applicable specific plan or transit village plan; and

2. The design, layout, and physical characteristics of proposed development are consistent with all applicable design guidelines including the Industrial and Business Park (IBP) Design Guidelines and with all applicable development standards in that: 1) The building design and site circulation take into account the adjacent businesses; 2) The proposed buildings feature fenestration and glazing that will add “eyes on the street” at a location which is currently lacking such a presence; and 3) Abundant landscaping is provided along the front setbacks consistent with the screening requirements of the M-1(S) zone; and

3. All streets and other public access ways and facilities, parking facilities, and utility infrastructure are adequate to serve the proposed development and comply with all applicable design guidelines and development standards in that the project has been analyzed by City departments for adequate internal circulation and interface with the existing rights-of-way; and

4. The design, layout, and physical characteristics of the proposed development are visually and functionally compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in that there are no residential uses in the immediate area, and industrial uses are envisioned in the base zone; and

5. The design, layout, and physical characteristics of the proposed development ensure energy consumption is minimized and use of renewable energy sources is encouraged in that the project is exceeding the minimum required parking lot shading requirements and will also be required to comply with the California Energy Code; and

6. The design, layout, and physical characteristics of the proposed development are not detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or welfare of persons residing, working, visiting, or recreating in the surrounding neighborhood and will not result in the creation of a nuisance in that the project has been evaluated for its impacts on adjacent uses and how they will function harmoniously on the same site, and the project develops a large, and underutilized site which will bring employment generating activity to this section of Northgate Boulevard which will support businesses within the vicinity.

D. Tree Permit for the removal of 12 private protected trees is approved based on the following Findings of Fact:

1. There is a need for the proposed work in order to allow for the most feasible placement of the building.

2. The replacement plan is consistent with the standards set forth in Sacramento City Code section 12.56.060.

E. 200-Year Flood Protection

1. The project site is within a flood hazard zone and is an area covered by SAFCA’s Improvements to the State Plan of Flood Control System, and specific findings related to the level of protection have been incorporated as part of this project. Even though t he project site is within a flood hazard zone, the local flood management agency, SAFCA, has made adequate progress on the construction of a flood protection system that will ensure protection from a 200- year flood event or will achieve that protection by 2025. This is based on the SAFCA Urban level of flood protection plan, adequate progress baseline report, and adequate progress toward an urban level of flood protection engineer’s report that were accepted by City Council Resolution No. 2016 -0226 on June 21, 2016, and the SAFCA 2022 Adequate Progress Annual Report accepted by City Council Resolution No. 2022-0313 on October 11, 2022.

Section 4. The City Council approves the Project entitlements based on the following conditions of approval:

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
B. Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide one parcel into two parcels measuring 11.29 and 6.26 acres is approved subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

NOTE: These conditions shall supersede any contradictory information shown on the Tentative Map approved for this project (P22-017). The design of any improvement not covered by these conditions shall be to City standard.

The applicant shall satisfy each of the following conditions prior to filing the Final Subdivision Map unless a different time for compliance is specifically stated in these conditions. Any condition requiring an improvement that has already been designed and secured under a City Approved improvement agreement may be considered satisfied at the discretion of the Department of Public Works.

The City strongly encourages the applicant to thoroughly discuss the conditions of approval for the project with their Engineer/Land Surveyor consultants prior to Planning and Design Commission approval. The improvements required of a Tentative Map can be costly and are completely dependent upon the condition of the existing improvements. Careful evaluation of the potential cost of the improvements required by the City will enable the applicant to ask questions of the City prior to project approval and will result in a smoother plan check process after project approval:

General: All Projects
B1. Pay off existing assessments or file the necessary segregation requests and fees to segregate existing assessments.

B2. Private reciprocal ingress, egress, and maneuvering easements are required for future development of the area covered by this Tentative Map. The applicant shall enter into and record an Agreement For Conveyance of Easements with the City stating that a private reciprocal ingress/egress, and maneuvering easement shall be conveyed to and reserved from the appropriate parcels at no cost, at the time of sale or other conveyance of either parcel.

B3. Comply with requirements included in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan developed by, and kept on file in, the Planning Division Office (P22-017).

B4. Meet all conditions of the existing PUD (P22-017) unless the condition is superseded by a Tentative Map condition.

B5. Show all continuing and proposed/required easements on the Final Map.

Public Works: Zarah Lacson (916) 808-8494
B6. Construct standard subdivision improvements as noted in these conditions pursuant to section 17.504.050 of the City Code. All improvements shall be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

Improvements required shall be determined by the city. The City shall determine improvements required for each phase prior to recordation of each phase. Any public improvement not specifically noted in these conditions or on the Tentative Map shall be designed and constructed to City standards. This shall include the repair or replacement/reconstruction of any existing deteriorated curb, gutter and sidewalk adjacent to the subject property per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

B7. Portions of the sidewalk along Northgate Boulevard adjacent to the subject property are currently outside of the public right-of-way area. The applicant shall dedicate sufficient additional right-of-way to include the entire width of the existing sidewalk within the public right-of-way area per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

B8. The design and placement of walls, fences, signs and Landscaping near intersections and driveways shall allow stopping sight distance per Caltrans standards and comply with City Code Section 12.28.010 (25' sight triangle).

Walls shall be set back 3' behind the sight line needed for stopping sight distance to allow sufficient room for pilasters. Landscaping in the area required for adequate stopping sight distance shall be limited 3.5' in height. The area of exclusion shall be determined by the Department of Public Works.

B9. The applicant shall make provisions for bus stops, shelters, transit centers, etc. to the satisfaction of Regional Transit.

B10. The applicant shall dedicate (if necessary) and construct bus turn-outs for all bus stops adjacent to the subject site to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

Electrical: Kaleb Haile (916) 808-7020
B11. This project will require the installation of streetlights on all public streets fronting this property to the satisfaction of Public Works. The number and locations of these lights will be determined when development plans are submitted for review.

Fire Department: King Tunson (916) 808-1358
B12. Fire Apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all- weather driving capabilities. California Fire Code Section 503.2.3 B13. Provide the required fire the required fire hydrants in accordance with California Fire Code Section 507 and Appendix C, Section C102.1 as amended the Sacramento City Code Section 507.5.1.

B14. Fire service mains shall not cross property lines unless a reciprocal easement agreement is provided.

B15. A reciprocal ingress egress agreement shall be provided for review by City Attorney for all shared driveways being used for Fire Department access.

B16. Maintenance agreements shall be provided for the interior roadways of the proposed complex and for the fire protection systems. The agreement shall be record with the Public Recorders Office having jurisdiction and shall provide for the following:
a. Provisions for the necessary repair and maintenance of the roadway surface
b. Removal of vegetation overgrowing the roadway and infringing on the roadway clear vertical height of thirteen feet six inches (13’6”) and/or width of twenty feet (20’)
c. Provisions for the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signage or striping
d. Provisions for the necessary repair and maintenance of vehicle and pedestrian access gates and opening systems
e. Unrestricted use of and access to the roadways covered by the agreements.
f. Provisions for the control of vehicle parking in prohibited areas and a mechanism for the removal of vehicles illegally parked. g. Maintenance and timely repair of all fire protection systems, including but not limited to hydrants, fire alarm systems and fire sprinklers.

SMUD: John Yu (916) 732-6321
B17. SMUD has existing overhead 12/69kV facilities along E Levee Rd, along the southern boundary, and on the project site that will need to remain. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining all CalOSHA and State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 95 safety clearances during construction and upon building completion. If the required clearances cannot be maintained, the Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation.

B18. SMUD has existing underground 12kV facilities along Tandy Dr, and on the project site that will need to remain. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining all CalOSHA and State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 128 safety clearances during construction and upon building completion. If the required clearances cannot be maintained, the Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation.

B19. Any necessary future SMUD facilities located on the Applicant’s property shall require a dedicated SMUD easement. This will be determined prior to SMUD performing work on the Applicant’s property.

B20. In the event the Applicant requires the relocation or removal of existing SMUD facilities on or adjacent to the subject property, the Applicant shall coordinate with SMUD. The Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation or removal.

B21. SMUD reserves the right to use any portion of its easements on or adjacent to the subject property that it reasonably needs and shall not be responsible for any damages to the developed property within said easement that unreasonably interferes with those needs.

B22. In the event the City requires an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) for future roadway improvements, the Applicant shall dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement (PUE) for overhead and/or underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to the City’s IOD.

B23. The Applicant shall provide separate SMUD service points to each parcel to the satisfaction of SMUD.

B24. The Applicant shall dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement for overhead and/or underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to all public street rights-of-ways.

B25. The Applicant shall dedicate any private drive, ingress and egress easement, (and 10-feet adjacent thereto) as a public utility easement for (overhead and) underground facilities and appurtenances. All access roads shall meet minimum SMUD requirements for access roads.

B26. The Applicant shall dedicate and provide all-weather vehicular access for service vehicles that are up to 26,000 pounds. At a minimum: (a) the drivable surface shall be 20-feet wide; and (b) all SMUD underground equipment and appurtenances shall be within 15-feet from the drivable surface.

Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD): Yadira Lewis (916) 876-6278 B27. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: All onsite sewer plans and offsite sewer plans must be submitted separately to SASD for review and approval.

B28. Prior to the RECORDATION OF THE PARCEL SPLIT: The legal description of the newly created parcels must include dedication of a private sewer easement.

A note must be placed upon the plans stating, “A private sewer easement for the installation and or maintenance of a private sanitary sewer line across any of the parcels to serve another parcel shall be dedicated upon the close of escrow.

B29. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: To obtain sewer service, construction of SASD sewer infrastructure will be required. Current SASD Standards and Specifications apply to any offsite or onsite public sewer construction or modification. These improvements must be shown on the plans.

Field modifications to new or existing precast manhole bases are not allowed.

B30. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: SASD requires each building on each lot with a sewage source to have a separate connection to SASD’s sewer system. If there is more than one building in any single parcel and the parcel is not proposed for split, then each building on that parcel must have a separate connection to a private onsite sewer line or a separate connection to the SASD public sewer line. These improvements must be shown on the plans.

B31. Prior to APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: Permanent structures, walls, signs and footings will not be permitted within the existing SASD easement area unless express written permission is obtained from SASD.

RD1000: Gabriel Holleman (916) 922-1449
B32. Landscaping within the 20-foot setback area from the Reclamation District 1000 flood control parcel on the east side of property should be limited to short grasses.

B33. The work in the southeast corner, along toe of levee at interface with the I-80 embankment (Parcel 13860) should be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reach H levee work. The USACE has a planned seepage berm for this area.

B34. Setback landscaping a minimum of 15 feet from the northwesterly line of Parcel 13860 (Property Line). Vegetation should be limited to short grasses within this zone adjacent to the seepage berm.

B35. The design details for any planned underground utilities within these setback areas should be provided for review of potential impacts to levee and seepage berm.

B36. Any permanent excavations within 400 feet of the setback areas will need to be submitted for review of impacts upon the levee stability in accordance with the DWR Urban Levee Design Criteria.

Advisory Notes:

The following advisory notes are informational in nature and are not a requirement of this Tentative Map:

B37. If unusual amounts of bone, stone, or artifacts are uncovered, work, in the area within the distance required by federal and state regulations, will cease immediately and a qualified archaeologist shall be consulted to develop, if necessary, further mitigation measures to reduce any archaeological impact to a less than significant effect before construction resumes. A note shall be placed on the final improvement plans referencing this condition.

B38. This project will disturb more than one acre of land; therefore, the project is required to comply with the State’s “Construction General Permit”. To comply with the State Permit, the applicant must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) through the State’s Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS). A valid WDID number must be obtained and provided to the DOU prior to the issuance of any grading permits.

B39. The proposed project is located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), designated as A99 zone Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). FEMA does not require elevating or flood proofing in A99 zone. City Code Chapter 15.104 Floodplain Management Regulations require that any new construction of and/or substantial improvement to any structure located in A99 zone requires a Hold Harmless Agreement regarding risk of flooding on property.

B40. Post construction (permanent), stormwater quality control measures shall be incorporated into the development to minimize the increase of urban runoff pollution caused by development of the area. The project has more than one- acre of new or modified impervious area, therefore, Low Impact Development (LID), certified full capture trash control devices, and on-site treatment control measures will be
B41. required. The on-site storm water treatment control measures required may affect site design and site configuration and should be considered during early planning stages.

B42. The proposed development is located within Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) and Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA). Satisfy all SASD and SCWA requirements.

B43. The proposed development is located within County of Sacramento’s drainage area. Satisfy all County’s drainage requirements.

B44. The proposed development is located within the Reclamation District 1000 (RD 1000). The applicant shall comply with all RD 1000 requirements and pay all required fees.

B45. Prior to the ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT: The owner must contact Permit Services Unit at [email protected] or by phone at (916) 876-6100 to determine if sewer impact fees are due. Fees are to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits.

B46. ONGOING: The existing building is currently connected to public sewer. Any required construction and/or modification to the public sewer system must be to the satisfaction of SASD prior to the approval of improvement plans. SASD Design Standards and Specifications apply to any onsite and offsite public sewer construction. (SASD)
B47. ONGOING: Construction of a grease trap or a sand oil separator may be required for the loading dock. The applicant must verify with the applicable jurisdiction’s building department. (SASD)
B48. ONGOING: If the proposed garbage enclosure will contain a drain to the sewer, it must be covered. (SASD)
B49. Prior to the ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT: The owner must contact the Regional San Permit Services Unit at [email protected] or by phone at (916) 876-6100 to determine if sewer impact fees are due. Fees are to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits.

B50. The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) is responsible for providing local sewer service to the proposed project site via their local sanitary sewer collection system. Regional San is responsible for the conveyance of wastewater from the SASD collection system to the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWTP). SASD will respond via separate correspondence.

B51. Structural setbacks less than 14-feet shall require the Applicant to conduct a pre- engineering meeting with all utilities to ensure property clearances are maintained.

B52. The Applicant shall comply with SMUD siting requirements (e.g., panel size/location, clearances from SMUD equipment, transformer location, service conductors). Information regarding SMUD siting requirements can be found at:
https://www.smud.org/en/Business- Solutions-and-Rebates/Design-and- Construction- Services.

B53. The Applicant shall locate, verify, and provide a drawing to SMUD identifying all electrical utility infrastructure for the existing structures. If necessary, any existing onsite electrical infrastructure that serves existing structures shall be relocated to the satisfaction of SMUD.

B54. The Applicant shall not place any building foundations within 5-feet of any SMUD trench to maintain adequate trench integrity. The Applicant shall verify specific clearance requirements for other utilities (e.g., Gas, Telephone, etc.).

B55. PG&E operates a 6” underground gas distribution line within a 60-foot dedicated public utility easement on this property. Easements shall be kept free and clear of buildings and or structures that may have an adverse effect on Company’s facilities and impact PG&E’s ability to safely access and maintain said facilities.

B56. In addition, the Company strongly suggests all vegetation be kept a minimum of 5- feet away from all underground distribution lines for safety and access purposes.

B57. As per City Code, the applicant will be responsible to meet his/her obligations regarding:

Title 18, 18.56 Park Development Impact Fee, due at the time of issuance of building permit. The Park Development Impact Fee is estimated at $45,167. The Park Development Impact Fee due for this project is based on the Housing Incentive Zone Rate of $0.17 per square foot for industrial projects and $0.17 per square foot for commercial/retail projects. The applicant would likely receive a $26,522 credit for the change of use. Any change in these factors will change the amount of the PIF due. The fee is calcu lated using factors at the time that the project is submitted for building permit.

C. Site Plan and Design Review for the remodel of an existing warehouse and the construction of a new industrial warehouse building measuring 156,013 square feet and 109,673 square feet in the Light Industrial (M-1(S)-PUD) zone within the Incredible Universe/Northgate Industrial Park Planned Unit Development is approved subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

PLANNING & DESIGN REVIEW: Jose R. Quintanilla (916) 808-5879 C1. Development of the site shall be in compliance with the approved plans. Any modification(s) to the project shall be subject to additional planning review and may require subsequent entitlements prior to issuance of building permits.

C2. This approval is for the conversion of an existing 156,013 square foot building and construction of a new 109,673 square foot building for industrial warehouse use per the attached exhibits and conditions of approval.

C3. The building elevations shall have a consistency of detail and quality as indicated on the plans. If there are any discrepancies between the exhibits and the conditions, the conditions will take precedence. All notes and drawings on the included plans as submitted by the applicant are deemed conditions of approval.

Any work that differs from the final set of plans approved by Planning staff shall be subject to review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit or work undertaken.

C4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and encroachment permits prior to commencement of construction.

C5. The following “Good Neighbor” measures shall be implemented by the applicant and any operator:
a. Establish a process for neighbors to communicate directly with the management staff of Buildings A and/or B should there be any problems or issues.
b. Provide signage at the building storefronts that includes a 24-hour emergency contact person and phone numbers on-site that is located in a clearly identified place and kept up to date.

C6. All mechanical equipment shall be screened to prevent visibility from all street frontages.

C7. Where site mechanical equipment and utility vaults are incorporated into the project site including, but not limited to generators, SMUD transformers, fire pump, etc., shall be reviewed and approved by Design Review staff prior to Building Permit submittal. Backflow prevention devices shall be placed at a location that will minimize street and pedestrian views. The applicant shall submit final site mechanical locations for review and approval by Design Review staff prior to Building Permit submittal.

C8. Pedestrian and cyclist crossings shall utilize alternative paving when crossing drive aisles. Alternative paving may include a change in grade, texture, material, color, or finish of paved areas. Final design to be reviewed by Planning and Design Review staff.

C9. Project lighting shall comply with all applicable Sacramento City Code lighting regulations. Fixtures shall be unobtrusive and complementary to the architectural design of the building. Obtrusive industrial wall pack and shoe box lighting are not permitted. Lighting shall be designed to not produce hazardous and annoying glare to motorists and building occupants, adjacent residents, or the general public. All fixtures should be placed in a manner that avoids glare when observed from the street or other public areas.

C10. All signage is subject to a separate review and approval process.

C11. The project shall comply with the tree shading requirements for parking lots, prescribed in the Planning and Development Code section 17.612.040.

C12. Provide articulation of building mass with planar changes, varied rooflines, and color blocking per approved plans.

C13. Provide a minimum of 9 short-term bicycle parking stalls and 27 long-term parking stalls. Location and number of short- and long-term bicycle parking shall be provided as indicated on the approved plans. All bicycle parking facilities shall comply with the City’s Bike Rack Design & Placement Design Standards.

C14. Provide vehicle parking spaces which meet all requirements of City Code Chapter 17.608.

C15. All landscaping and planting shall conform to City standards for sight line requirements at intersections and driveways.

C16. Landscaping shall be provided as indicated on the approved plans.

C17. Provide a minimum of one square foot of open space for every 15 square feet of office space as shown on the approved plans. Each building shall have its own open space for employees.

C18. Provide the following design elements at all elevations as shown on the approved plans:
a. Textured coating.
b. Painted canopies.
c. Storefront doors.
d. Dual pane glazing in clear anodized frames.
e. Roll-up doors.

C19. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and public area and concealed behind parapets or architecturally integrated screens.

C20. All gutters and downspouts shall be painted to match building color scheme.

C21. Trash enclosures shall meet all requirements of Sacramento City Code section

17.616, including, but not limited to, perimeter landscaping, masonry walls, solid metal gate, concrete apron, overhead clearance, and signs.

PUBLIC WORKS: Zarah Lacson (916) 808-8494
C22. Construct standard public improvements as noted in these conditions pursuant to Title 17 of the City Code. Improvements shall be designed to City Standards and assured as set forth in Section 17.502.130 of the City Code. All improvements shall be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. Any public improvement not specifically noted in these conditions shall be designed and constructed to City Standards. This shall include the repair or replacement/reconstruction of any existing deteriorated curb, gutter and sidewalk adjacent to the subject property per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C23. Portions of the sidewalk along Northgate Boulevard adjacent to the subject property are currently outside of the public right-of-way area. The applicant shall dedicate sufficient additional right-of-way to include the entire width of the existing sidewalk within the public right-of-way area per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C24. The applicant shall install a barricade at the end of the existing sidewalk along the south leg of the Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive intersection, past the right-turn lane adjacent to the subject property per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C25. The applicant shall reconstruct the southeast corner of the Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive intersection adjacent to the subject property to increase the radius of the round corner to facilitate WB-67 truck turning movements per the recommendation of the operational analysis completed for this project dated September 23, 2022, to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C26. The applicant shall relocate the existing traffic signal pole at the southeast corner of the Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive intersection adjacent to the subject property as part of the corner reconstruction per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Sacramento County Department of Transportation.

C27. The applicant shall pay for the signal timing design modification of the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive to reduce the westbound-left queuing to remain within the available storage per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works and the Sacramento County Department of Transportation.

C28. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Signal Design Concept Report (TSCDR) per section 15.10 of the City’s Design and Procedures Manual to the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to the submittal of any improvement plans involving traffic signal work. The TSCDR provides crucial geometric information for signal design which may lead to additional right-of-way dedication and should be started as early as possible to avoid delays during the plan check process.

C29. The applicant shall re-install the crosswalk along Tandy Drive at the Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive intersection per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C30. All right-of-way and street improvement transitions that result from changing the right-of-way of any street shall be located, designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. The center lines of such streets shall be aligned.

C31. The applicant shall re-stripe the northwestern leg of the Tandy Drive and Tandy Way intersection to create one left turn lane and one through lane as shown on the site plan per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C32. All new and existing driveways shall be designed and constructed to City Standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C33. The new driveway along Tandy Drive closest to Northgate Boulevard that is proposed to serve the employee/visitor parking lot for Building B as shown on the site plan shall be designed and constructed for employee/visitor entrance movements only. The applicant shall install and maintain the following signage and markings at the mouth of the driveway and around the employee parking lot area to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works:
a. Pole signs and pavement markings clearly identifying the driveway as an entrance-only driveway for the employee/visitor parking lot b. “Trucks Not Allowed” or “No Truck Access” signs and markings at the mouth of the driveway facing Tandy Drive
c. “Do Not Enter” and/or “Wrong Way” signs and markings at the mouth of the driveway facing the employee/visitor parking lot area. d. Arrow signs within the parking lot area to guide drivers towards the proper exit route.

The applicant shall reinstall the signs and markings when damaged, missing or worn out and shall enforce the truck access prohibition to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C34. Reciprocal access easements are required for shared use of the driveways w/ the adjacent parcel, if not already in place.

C35. The minimum throat distance for the new driveway that will serve the employee/visitor parking lot for Building B adjacent to Tandy Drive as shown on the site plan shall be 25-ft (throat distance is that distance a vehicle can move from the public right-of-way into a given site before encountering a conflict with parking stalls, aisles, etc.).

C36. The applicant shall install and maintain a crosswalk at the northwestern leg of the Tandy Drive and Tandy Way intersection as shown on the site plan and per the recommendation of the operational analysis completed for this project dated September 23, 2022, per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

The applicant shall reinstall the crosswalk when damaged, missing, or worn out to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C37. The applicant shall re-align the existing crosswalk along Tandy Way at the intersection with Tandy Drive per the recommendation of the operational analysis completed for this project dated September 23, 2022, per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

The applicant shall reinstall the crosswalk when damaged, missing, or worn out to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C38. The site plan shall conform to A.D.A. requirements in all respects. This shall include the replacement of any curb ramp that does not meet current A.D.A. standards at the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Tandy Drive as well as at the intersection of Tandy Drive and Tandy Way adjacent to the subject property per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C39. The applicant shall maintain the “Keep Clear” and “Stop” signs and markings at the intersection of Tandy Way and Tandy Drive. The applicant shall reinstall the signs when damaged, missing or worn out to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C40. The applicant shall limit the type of trucks used at the first truck loading area for Building B that is closest to the intersection of Tandy Drive and Tandy Way to a size no greater than a 40-ft length single unit truck (SU-40). The applicant shall install and maintain signs and markings at the subject loading area and ensure that the truck size limitation is enforced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C41. The applicant shall install and maintain a solid median along the northeastern leg of the Tandy Drive and Tandy Way intersection per the recommendation of the operational analysis completed for this project dated September 23, 2022, per City standards to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

Note: The design of the solid median shall prohibit left-out movements from the project’s drive aisle along Tandy Way that is directly across the Dutch Bros and 7-Eleven driveway, but shall not prohibit full movements for the Dutch Bros and 7-Eleven driveway.

C42. The drive aisle along Tandy Way that is directly across the Dutch Bros and 7- Eleven driveway shall be designed for one-way/entrance movements only (east bound) to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. The applicant shall install and maintain the following signage and markings:
a. Pole signs and pavement markings clearly identifying the drive aisle as entrance-only / one- way eastbound only
b. “Do Not Enter” and/or “Wrong Way” signs and markings facing east along the drive aisle
c. Arrow signs along the drive aisle and within the parking lot area to guide drivers towards the proper exit route.

The applicant shall reinstall the signs when damaged, missing, or worn out to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C43. The applicant shall record the Final Map, which creates the lot pattern shown on the proposed site plan prior to obtaining any Building Permits.

C44. This project will require the installation of streetlights on all public streets fronting this property to the satisfaction of Public Works. The number and locations of these lights will be determined when development plans are submitted for review.

C45. The site plan shall conform to the parking requirements set forth in City Code

17.608.040 (Development standards for off-street parking facilities, Zoning Ordinance).

C46. The applicant shall provide a signing and striping improvement plan if new signage or striping is proposed; or if existing signing and/or striping is removed or relocated. The plans shall be to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C47. The applicant shall monitor the operations of this project to ensure that no vehicle will spill back onto the adjacent public right-of-way as a result of this project’s on- site maneuvering to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.

C48. The design of walls fences and signage near intersections and driveways shall allow stopping sight distance per Caltrans standards and comply with City Code Section 12.28.010 (25' sight triangle). Walls shall be set back 3' behind the sight line needed for stopping sight distance to allow sufficient room for pilasters.

Landscaping in the area required for adequate stopping sight distance shall be limited 3.5' in height at maturity. The area of exclusion shall be determined by the Department of Public Works.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: King Tunson (916) 808-1358
C49. Timing and Installation. When fire protection, including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for fire protection, is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. California Fire Code Section 501.4
C50. Roads used for Fire Department access that are less than 28 feet in width shall be marked "No Parking Fire Lane" on both sides; roads less than 36 feet in width shall be marked on one side.

C51. All turning radii for fire access shall be designed as 35’ inside and 55’ outside.

California Fire Code Section 503.2.4 Example shown from the north side of Bldg B.

C52. Provide a water flow test. (Make arrangements with the Department of Utilities at 916-808-7890 or by email at [email protected] California Fire Code Section 507.4
C53. Provide the required fire hydrants in accordance with California Fire Code Section 507 and Appendix C, Section C102.1 as amended the Sacramento City Code Section 507.5.1.

C54. Provide appropriate Knox access for site. California Fire Code Section 506 C55. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any portion of a building when the floor area of the building exceeds 3,599 square feet or a change of use or occupancy that creates a greater fire or life safety hazard, and the floor area of that portion of the building, which is changed exceeds 3,599 square feet in area.

California Fire Code as amended by the Sacramento City Code Amendments 903.2 (2&4)
C56. Locate and identify Fire Department Connections (FDCs) on address side of building no farther than 50 feet and no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant and not more than 30 feet from a paved roadway.

C57. An approved fire control room shall be provided for all buildings protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system. The room shall contain all system control valves, fire alarm control panels and other fire equipment required by the Fire Code Official. Fire Control rooms shall be located within the building at a location approved by the Fire Code Official, and shall be provided with a means to access the room directly from the exterior. Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door to identify the fire control room. Fire Control rooms shall not be less than 50 square feet for rooms without a fire pump and 200 square feet when a fire pump is present. California Fire Code as Amended by the Sacramento City Code Section 901.4.7
C58. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage may be required. Testing shall be conducted by an authorized technician to verify compliance with section 510, California Fire Code. This test shall verify that building will support the Sacramento City Fire Department Radio Communication System. This test shall be performed in accordance with California Fire Code section 510.4.1.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Sgt. Matt Young (916) 808-0867
Lighting:

C59. Exterior lighting shall be white light using LED lamps with full cutoff fixtures to limit glare and light trespass. Color temperature shall be between 2700K and 4100K with a color rendering index of 80 or higher and a light loss factor of .95 or better. When choosing lamps, the applicant shall look for efficiency of 110 lumens per watt or better. All existing exterior fixtures shall be replaced with fixtures that meet this requirement.

C60. Light poles, if applicable, shall be no higher than 20’.

C61. Broken or damaged exterior lighting shall be repaired or replaced within 48 hours of being noted.

C62. Entry drives, drive aisles, parking and bicycle parking shall be illuminated to a maintained minimum of 1.5 foot candles per square foot of parking area at a 6:1 average to minimum ratio.

C63. Exterior walkways, alcoves and passageways shall be illuminated to a maintained minimum of 1/3 foot candles per square foot of surface area at a 6:1 average to minimum ratio.

C64. Exterior lighting distribution and fixtures shall be approved by the Sacramento Police Department CPTED Sergeant (or designee) prior to issuance of a building permit.

C65. Exterior lighting shall be designed in coordination with the landscaping plan to minimize interference between the light standards and required illumination and the landscape trees and required shading.

C66. Exterior lighting shall be shielded or otherwise designed to avoid spill-over illumination to adjacent streets and properties.

Landscaping:

C67. All mature landscaping shall follow the two-foot, six-foot rule. All landscaping shall be ground cover, two feet or less and lower tree canopies of mature trees shall be above six feet. This increases natural surveillance, eliminates hiding areas within the landscape, and provides for tenants and users a safer environment.

C68. Tree canopies shall not interfere with or block lighting. This creates shadows and areas of concealment. The landscaping plan shall allow for proper illumination and visibility regarding lighting and surveillance cameras through the maturity of trees and shrubs.

Security:

C69. Fencing, if applicable, shall be of decorative tubular steel, no climb type and a minimum of 6’ in height.

C70. A Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS) shall be installed at the site and maintained by a property management company, security company, or designee.

C71. Manager with access to VASS storage shall be able to respond to any activation within two hours.

C72. Cameras shall be day/night capable with a resolution of no less than two (2) megapixels and a minimum frame rate of 15 frames per second.

C73. Each driveway entrance and each building entrance shall be covered by a camera set at 100 pixels per foot or higher.

C74. VASS shall be capable of exporting footage to common media in a standard viewing format and shall not require proprietary software for third party viewing.

C75. VASS shall be capable of storing no less than 30 days’ worth of activity.

C76. VASS shall provide comprehensive coverage of:
a. areas of ingress and egress
b. parking lot
c. coverage of all four (4) exterior sides of the property d. adjacent public rights of way
e. main entrance lobby of all buildings
f. interior hallways
C77. No more than 10 percent of the square footage of windows and clear doors for retail purposes shall be blocked by advertising, signs, shelves or anything else.

All advertising, signs, and shelving shall be placed and maintained in a manner that ensures that law enforcement personnel have a clear and unobstructed view of the interior of the premises from the exterior public sidewalk or entrance to the premises. All signs shall comply with the City Code.

C78. All dumpsters shall be kept locked or in locked enclosures. Gating for dumpster enclosures shall be slatted to allow visual surveillance of the interior.

C79. Exterior trash receptacles shall be of a design to prevent unauthorized removal of articles from the trash bin.

C80. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the applicant shall be removed or painted over with matching paint within 72 hours of being applied.

C81. Exterior benches shall be constructed so as to deter skateboarding (e.g., center armrest partitions).

C82. Property management shall be responsible for the daily removal of all litter from the site.

C83. Applicant shall install a law enforcement “Knox Box” for police access at the main entrance of each building.

During Construction:

C84. The applicant shall enclose the entire perimeter of the project with a chain link fence with necessary construction gates to be locked after normal construction hours.

C85. The location shall be monitored by security after normal construction hours during all phases of construction. This can be done via remote camera monitoring.

C86. Adequate security lighting shall be provided to illuminate vulnerable equipment and materials. Lighting shall be white light with full cut off fixtures.

SOLID WASTE: Margaret Kashuba (916) 808-4806
C87. Project must meet the requirements outlined in City Code Chapter 13.24 and

17.616.

C88. The trash enclosures must have sufficient space to accommodate bins for trash, recycling, and organics. Smaller containers may be used with an increase in collection frequency. The project plans show two trash compactors and two bailers for plastic and cardboard recycling. Applicant must also arrange for mixed recycling service to collect other recyclable material generated such as paper, bottles, and cans. Additionally, organic waste (food waste, food-soiled paper, landscape trimmings) must be recycled
C89. Applicant must provide a statement of how trash, recycling and organics will be organized and collected after project is complete, per City Code Chapter

17.616.020. This statement must explain how the property manager will collect from the trash, recycling and organics receptacles located around the site and place each material type in the appropriate bin in the trash enclosure.

C90. Solid waste trucks must be able to safely move about the project, with minimum backing, and able to empty the bins and cans safely.

C91. This project will be required to submit a Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris plan, as outlined on the City’s web site at
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/public-works/RSW/Collection- Services/Recycling/Construction-and-Demolition. Please contact the Solid Waste C&D team if you have any questions:
a. Phone: (916) 808-0965
b. Email: C&[email protected]
URBAN FORESTRY: Kevin A. Hocker (916) 808-4996
C92. The Final Landscape Plan shall comply with the parking lot shading ordinance, Sacramento City Code (SCC) 17.612.040 and be consistent with the Preliminary Landscape Plan.

C93. Tree Protection Measures – The following tree protection measures shall be included on the construction plans on the following pages: General Notes, Utility Plans, Demolition Plan and on the Landscape Plan and on the off-site plans.

Required Tree Preservation Measures for City and Private Protected Trees a. This project shall contract with a project arborist experienced with tree protection and construction that is required to:
i. Attend the preconstruction meetings to approve of and inform contractors of all tree protection measures.
ii. Visit the site before and after demolition, grading and landscaping as well as at least twice each month during construction to ensure that tree protection measures are implemented and maintained. iii. Be responsible for correcting any site conditions that may negatively impact the trees and revisit the site to ensure that corrective action was properly implemented.
iv. The project arborist shall report in writing to Urban Forestry all violations and tree protection failures along with corrective action taken and expected outcomes.
b. All concrete sidewalks and driveways shall be retained throughout construction to protect the roots and soil from the impacts of construction activities.
i. Existing driveways shall be used as the sole access to the site. Where there are no existing driveways, access shall be limited to a one or two locations outside the dripline of protected trees that have protection from soil compaction with the use of one or more of the following: A 6- inch layer of hardwood chips covered by ¾-inch plywood or trench plates, geotextile fabric covered by a 6-inch layer of hardwood chips or an alternative that is approved by the City Arborist.
c. Right-of-way planters and City trees shall be separated from the construction site with a six-foot high chain link fence that shall remain throughout the duration of the project to protect trees and to prevent construction traffic from compacting the soil in the planters. d. Construction trailers and port-a-potties shall be placed on existing hardscape or bridged over the tree protection zone or planter so as not to compact soil.
e. Any Regulated Work within the dripline or Tree Protection Zone of a protected tree shall be separately permitted prior to the start of construction and supervised by a Qualified Arborist. Submit a tree permit application and a tree protection plan created by a Qualified Arborist to [email protected] and refer to the planning project number or off-site project number.
f. All excavation, grading or trenching within the dripline of a protected tree for the purpose of constructing foundations, footings, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, or any other reason shall employ one of the following methods:

Hydro-excavation, pneumatic excavation or hand digging and shall be directly supervised by a qualified arborist.
g. There shall be no excavation deeper than the existing excavation for sidewalks within the dripline of protected trees.
h. There shall be no grade changes within the dripline of protected trees. All grade changes shall be accommodated onsite.
i. There shall be no soil compaction within the dripline of protected trees. j. There shall be no non-native soil, non-organic matter or structural soil added to the right-of-way planter.
k. The following is a list of activities that require a tree permit if they are to occur or be used within the right-of-way planter and/or within the tree protection zone of protected trees: any regulated work as defined in SCC

12.56, excavation, grade changes, trenches, root or canopy pruning or boring.
l. The following is a list of activities that are prohibited within the right-of-way planter and/or tree protection zone of protected trees: pedestrian and equipment traffic that could compact the soil or physically damage roots, parking vehicles, equipment and/or port-a-potties, storing of soil, construction materials, petroleum products, water or building refuse, disposing of wash water, paint, cement, fuel or other potentially damaging liquids and any other activities that may have negative impacts on the trees and soil.
m. All trees shall be watered regularly according to the recommendation of the project arborist.
n. The applicant shall be financially responsible for any damage to the city trees associated with the project. Accidental or negligent actions that damage city trees may result in a penalty. The monetary value of any such damages will be appraised by the City Urban Forester or his authorized representative and shall be expressed as the monetary equivalent of all labor and materials required to bring the tree in question to a state of comparable utility with regards to its condition and function prior to the beginning of the project.

SMUD: John Yu (916) 732-6321
C94. SMUD has existing overhead 12/69kV facilities along E Levee Rd, along the southern boundary, and on the project site that will need to remain. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining all CalOSHA and State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 95 safety clearances during construction and upon building completion. If the required clearances cannot be maintained, the Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation.

C95. SMUD has existing underground 12kV facilities along Tandy Dr, and on the project site that will need to remain. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining all CalOSHA and State of California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 128 safety clearances during construction and upon building completion. If the required clearances cannot be maintained, the Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation.

C96. Structural setbacks less than 14-feet shall require the Applicant to conduct a pre- engineering meeting with all utilities to ensure property clearances are maintained.

C97. Any necessary future SMUD facilities located on the Applicant’s property shall require a dedicated SMUD easement. This will be determined prior to SMUD performing work on the Applicant’s property.

C98. In the event the Applicant requires the relocation or removal of existing SMUD facilities on or adjacent to the subject property, the Applicant shall coordinate with SMUD. The Applicant shall be responsible for the cost of relocation or removal.

C99. SMUD reserves the right to use any portion of its easements on or adjacent to the subject property that it reasonably needs and shall not be responsible for any damages to the developed property within said easement that unreasonably interferes with those needs.

C100. The Applicant shall not place any building foundations within 5-feet of any SMUD trench to maintain adequate trench integrity. The Applicant shall verify specific clearance requirements for other utilities (e.g., Gas, Telephone, etc.).

C101. In the event the City requires an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication (IOD) for future roadway improvements, the Applicant shall dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement (PUE) for overhead and/or underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to the City’s IOD.

C102. The Applicant shall comply with SMUD siting requirements (e.g., panel size/location, clearances from SMUD equipment, transformer location, service conductors). Information regarding SMUD siting requirements can be found at:
https://www.smud.org/en/Business-Solutions-and-Rebates/Design-and- Construction-Services.

C103. The Applicant shall provide separate SMUD service points to each parcel to the satisfaction of SMUD.

C104. The Applicant shall locate, verify, and provide a drawing to SMUD identifying all electrical utility infrastructure for the existing structures. If necessary, any existing onsite electrical infrastructure that serves existing structures shall be relocated to the satisfaction of SMUD.

C105. The Applicant shall dedicate a 12.5-foot public utility easement for overhead and/or underground facilities and appurtenances adjacent to all public street rights-of-ways.

C106. The Applicant shall dedicate any private drive, ingress and egress easement, (and 10-feet adjacent thereto) as a public utility easement for (overhead and) underground facilities and appurtenances. All access roads shall meet minimum SMUD requirements for access roads.

C107. The Applicant shall dedicate and provide all-weather vehicular access for service vehicles that are up to 26,000 pounds. At a minimum: (a) the drivable surface shall be 20-feet wide; and (b) all SMUD underground equipment and appurtenances shall be within 15-feet from the drivable surface.

SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT (SASD): Yadira Lewis (916) 876-6278 C108. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: All onsite sewer plans and offsite sewer plans must be submitted separately to SASD for review and approval.

C109. Prior to the RECORDATION OF THE PARCEL SPLIT: The legal description of the newly created parcels must include dedication of a private sewer easement.

C110. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: To obtain sewer service, construction of SASD sewer infrastructure will be required. Current SASD Standards and Specifications apply to any offsite or onsite public sewer construction or modification. These improvements must be shown on the plans.

Field modifications to new or existing precast manhole bases are not allowed.

C111. Prior to the APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: SASD requires each building on each lot with a sewage source to have a separate connection to SASD’s sewer system. If there is more than one building in any single parcel and the parcel is not proposed for split, then each building on that parcel must have a separate connection to a private onsite sewer line or a separate connection to the SASD public sewer line. These improvements must be shown on the plans.

C112. Prior to APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PLANS: Permanent structures, walls, signs and footings will not be permitted within the existing SASD easement area unless express written permission is obtained from SASD.

C113. Prior to the ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT: The owner must contact Permit Services Unit at [email protected] or by phone at (916) 876-6100 to determine if sewer impact fees are due. Fees are to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits.

REGIONAL SANITATION (REGIONAL SAN): Robb Armstrong (916) 876-6104 C114. Prior to the ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT: The owner must contact the Regional San Permit Services Unit at [email protected] or by phone at (916) 876-6100 to determine if sewer impact fees are due. Fees are to be paid prior to the issuance of building permits.

RECLAMATION DISTRICT 1000: Gabriel Holleman (916) 922-1449 C115. Landscaping within the 20-foot setback area from the Reclamation District 1000 flood control parcel on the east side of property should be limited to short grasses.

C116. The work in the southeast corner, along toe of levee at interface with the I-80 embankment (Parcel 13860) should be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reach H levee work. The USACE has a planned seepage berm for this area.

C117. Setback landscaping a minimum of 15 feet from the northwesterly line of Parcel 13860 (Property Line). Vegetation should be limited to short grasses within this zone adjacent to the seepage berm.

C118. The design details for any planned underground utilities within these setback areas should be provided for review of potential impacts to levee and seepage berm.

C119. Any permanent excavations within 400 feet of the setback areas will need to be submitted for review of impacts upon the levee stability in accordance with the DWR Urban Levee Design Criteria.

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PGE): Alexa Gardea (916) 760-5738 C120. PG&E operates a 6” underground gas distribution line within a 60-foot dedicated public utility easement on this property. Easements shall be kept free and clear of buildings and or structures that may have an adverse effect on Company’s facilities and impact PG&E’s ability to safely access and maintain said facilities.

In addition, the Company strongly suggests all vegetation be kept a minimum of 5-feet away from all underground distribution lines for safety and access purposes.

Please contact the Building and Renovation Center (BRSC) for facility map requests by calling 1-877-743-7782 and PG&E’s Service Planning department at www.pge.com/cco for any modification or relocation requests, or for any additional services you may require.

ADVISORIES:

C121. All-Electric New Buildings Requirement. Pursuant to Chapter 15.30 of Sacramento City Code, new buildings of 1-3 stories will be required to be all- electric beginning on January 1, 2023, and new buildings 4 stories or more will be required to be all-electric beginning on January 1, 2026. An all-electric building is a building that does not have gas appliances, gas infrastructure, or gas equipment.

Complete building permit applications (including payment of all required fees) filed with and accepted by the City’s Building Division prior to the effective dates will not be subject to all-electric requirements.

Applicants are advised to plan for all-electric compliance beginning with initial early design. Solutions include but are not limited to: Designing projects to create space for electric infrastructure and equipment; utilizing energy efficiency to reduce electrical loads; and consulting with SMUD to address electric infrastructure issues. Limited exemptions may apply. For more information, please visit the City’s website:
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/SacElectrificationOrdinance (PLANNING) C122. This project will disturb more than one acre of land; therefore, the project is required to comply with the State’s “Construction General Permit”. To comply with the State Permit, the applicant must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) through the State’s Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System (SMARTS). A valid WDID number must be obtained and provided to the DOU prior to the issuance of any grading permits. (DOU)
C123. The proposed project is located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), designated as A99 zone Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). FEMA does not require elevating or flood proofing in A99 zone. City Code Chapter 15.104 Floodplain Management Regulations require that any new construction of and/or substantial improvement to any structure located in A99 zone requires a Hold Harmless Agreement regarding risk of flooding on property. (DOU)
C124. Post construction (permanent), stormwater quality control measures shall be incorporated into the development to minimize the increase of urban runoff pollution caused by development of the area. The project has more than one- acre of new or modified impervious area, therefore, Low Impact Development (LID), certified full capture trash control devices, and on-site treatment control measures will be required. The on-site storm water treatment control measures required may affect site design and site configuration and should be considered during early planning stages. (DOU)
C125. The proposed development is located within Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) and Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA). Satisfy all SASD and SCWA requirements. (DOU)
C126. The proposed development is located within County of Sacramento’s drainage area. Satisfy all County’s drainage requirements. (DOU) C127. The proposed development is located within the Reclamation District 1000 (RD 1000). The applicant shall comply with all RD 1000 requirements and pay all required fees. (DOU)
C128. City of Sacramento permits must be obtained for private patrol, alarms, and camera systems. (Police)

C129. As per City Code, the applicant will be responsible to meet his/her obligations regarding:
a. Title 18, 18.56 Park Development Impact Fee, due at the time of issuance of building permit. The Park Development Impact Fee is estimated at $45,167. The Park Development Impact Fee due for this project is based on the Housing Incentive Zone Rate of $0.17 per square foot for industrial projects and $0.17 per square foot for commercial/retail projects. The applicant would likely receive a $26,522 credit for the change of use. Any change in these factors will change the amount of the PIF due. The fee is calculated using factors at the time that the project is submitted for building permit.

C130. ONGOING: The existing building is currently connected to public sewer. Any required construction and/or modification to the public sewer system must be to the satisfaction of SASD prior to the approval of improvement plans. SASD Design Standards and Specifications apply to any onsite and offsite public sewer construction. (SASD)
C131. ONGOING: Construction of a grease trap or a sand oil separator may be required for the loading dock. The applicant must verify with the applicable jurisdiction’s building department. (SASD)
C132. ONGOING: If the proposed garbage enclosure will contain a drain to the sewer, it must be covered. (SASD)
C133. The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) is responsible for providing local sewer service to the proposed project site via their local sanitary sewer collection system. Regional San is responsible for the conveyance of wastewater from the SASD collection system to the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWTP). SASD will respond via separate correspondence. (Regional San)
C134. All projects are subject to Sac Metro Air District rules and regulations in effect at the time of construction. Please visit our website to find a list of the most common rules that apply at the construction phase of projects. Projects undergoing any CEQA review must implement Sac Metro Air District’s Basic Construction Emission Control Practices to help avoid significant construction- related air quality impacts. (SMAQMD)
C135. Due to the public health risk posed by public exposure to asbestos, demolition and renovation of existing buildings are subject to Sac Metro Air District Rule 902, to limit asbestos exposure during these activities. Sac Metro Air District staff is available to review notifications and answer asbestos related questions, by emailing [email protected] or calling 279-207-1122. (SMAQMD) C136. The Sac Metro Air District recommends the following measures to reduce health risk from heavy-duty truck or equipment emissions:
a. Accommodate low- and zero-emission heavy-duty electric vehicles to the greatest extent possible by including zero-emission infrastructure in project construction. California Air Resources Board programs can provide incentive funds for both vehicles and infrastructure, including the Carl Moyer Program and the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
b. Incorporate tree planting strips along the project’s entire west and south perimeters, using tree species selected from Sac Metro Air District’s Landscaping Guidance for Improving Air Quality Near Roadways (Landscaping Guidance). Trees in the planting strips should be as tightly spaced as the species will allow. Sac Metro Air District’s Landscaping Guidance provides specific recommendations on using vegetation to reduce public health risk from motor vehicle emissions, including the selection, placement, planting, and caring for tree and shrub species on project sites.
c. Post signage informing project users of California Code of Regulations (CCR) requirements to minimize idling time for diesel-powered equipment and vehicles, either by shutting them off when not in use or reducing idling time to 5 minutes. These requirements are in CCR Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 9, Article 4.8, §2449(d)(2) and Chapter 10, Article 1, §2485. (SMAQMD)
C137. The recommendations listed below, on strategies to reduce urban heat island effect impacts, are consistent with both the Capital Region Transportation Sector Urban Heat Island Mitigation Project (UHI Project), report and Climate Action Plan Policy LU 2.6.8, which stipulates that “The City shall reduce the ‘heat island effect’ by promoting and requiring, where appropriate, such features as reflective roofing, green roofs, light-colored pavement, and urban shade trees and by reducing the unshaded extent of parking lots.”
a. Utilize certified cool roofs. The 2019 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards suggests an aged solar reflectance of at least 0.63 for low- sloped roofs and at least 0.20 for steep-sloped roofs, and minimum thermal emittance of 0.75. The Cool Roof Rating Council provides a product directory of roofs.

C138. Shade new and existing pavements and structures to the full extent possible. In addition to the commendable City requirement for 50% parking lot tree shade coverage on “all surfacing on which a vehicle can drive and all parking stalls” (City Code Section 17.612.040 (A)), please consider installing photovoltaic shade structures on the paved truck parking areas, as feasible. These structures can be large enough to accommodate heavy-duty trucks, in addition to generating renewable energy. (SMAQMD)

ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Northgate Industrial Park Planned Unit Development Schematic Plan Exhibit B: Amendments to the PUD and signage guidelines of the Northgate Industrial Park PUD Guidelines (Redline).

Exhibit C: Amendments to the PUD and signage guidelines of the Northgate Industrial Park PUD Guidelines (Clean).

Exhibit D: Project Plans
Exhibit E: Arborist Report
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©LAUGENOUR AND MEIKLE©LAUGENOUR AND MEIKLE

Northgate Industrial
Park Incredible
Universe

Planned Unit Development Guidelines
City of Sacramento, California
PUD Established: 2/8/1994
PUD Revised: 1/22/2004 (P03-066)
PUD Revised: 10/27/2022 (P22-017)

Originating Resolution Number#: 94-081
1 Table of Contents
Chapter 1- Introduction ......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Site Description… ........................................................................... 2

1.2 Purpose… ....................................................................................... 2

1.3 Allowable Uses… ............................................................................ 2 Chapter 2- Design Guidelines: Retail/Warehouse ................................................ 2

2.1 Site Design Guidelines… .....................................................................2

2.1.1 Building Locations… .............................................................. 2

2.1.2 Setbacks… ............................................................................ 3

2.1.3 Parking… ............................................................................... 3

2.1.4 Site Lighting… ...................................................................... 3

2.1.5 Building Heights… ................................................................. 3

2.1.6 Special Flag Features… ........................................................ 4

2.2 Building Design Guidelines… .............................................................. 4

2.2.1 Building Materials… ............................................................... 4

2.2.2 Appliance Screening… .......................................................... 4

2.3 Landscape Design Guidelines ............................................................. 4

2.3.1 Landscape Components/Coverage… .................................... 4

2.3.2 Planting Concepts… .............................................................. 5

2.3.3 ......................................................................................... Site Entries… ................................................................................ 5

2.3.42.3.3 ............................................................................................ Parking Lots… ....................................................................................5

2.3.52.3.4 ............................................................................................ General Tree List… .............................................................................5

2.4 Signage Design Guidelines… ............................................................. 6

2.4.1 Sign Criteria and Regulations… .............................................6

2.4.2 General Requirements… ........................................................ 7

2.4.3 Building A and Building B Anchor Monument Signage… ...... 8

2.4.4 Building A and Building B Anchor Pylon Signage… ............... 8

2.4.5 Building A and Building B Anchor Building Signage… ........... 8

2.4.6 ......................................................................................... Truck Traffic Directional Signage… ................................................. 8

2.4.72.4.6 ............................................................................................ (A-C) Pad Monument Signage… ........................................................... 9

2.4.82.4.7 ........................................................................................... (A-C) Pad Building Signage… ............................................................. 10

2.4.9 ......................................................................................... Special Signing… ............................................................................. 10

Reformatted by:
2 City of Sacramento
Current Planning Division
300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, California 95811
(916) 808-5656
3 Chapter 1- Introduction

1.1 Site Description

The Northgate Industrial Park Planned Unit Development Project Meteor/Incredible Universe site is approximately 2519 acres and is located at the northeasterly corner of Northgate Boulevard and Interstate

80. The Natomas East Main Drainage Canal is adjacent to the eastern edge of the property, vacant industrial land is located on the north side and an office/industrial complex is located across Northgate Boulevard to the west. The site is relatively flat with good visibility from the elevated Interstate I-80 and Northgate Boulevard overcrossing. An existing SMUD substation is located adjacent to the site near the I-80 off-ramp.

1.2 Purpose

These guidelines for the Northgate Industrial Park PUD for the Project Meteor PUD are intended to inensure quality development for the 2519 acre site and to promote public health, safety and convenience within the center. Any amendments to the Northgate Industrial Park Project Meteor PUD Development Guidelines will be effective upon approval of such amendments by the Planning Commission of the City of Sacramento and must be will be deemed to be consistent with the North Natomas Community Plan.

1.3 Allowable Uses

Appropriate uUses which shall be allowed within the Northgate Industrial Park PUD the Project Meteor PUD include those uses permitted in the base zone of the City of Sacramento Zoning Code. The following uses are prohibited in Building A and B:

1. Adult Entertainment Business

2. Auto – Service and Repair

3. Laundromat – Self Service

4. Mortuary or Crematory

5. Nonresidential Care Facility
.an electronics and appliance megastore or other single user warehouse/retail use, herein referred to as the anchor. Additional uses on the retail pads site may be commercial uses which provide goods and services to the immediate area, and include, but are not limited to, banks, restaurants, offices and retail stores.

4 Chapter 2 – Design Guidelines

2.1 Site Design Guidelines

2.1.1 Building Locations:

The buildings are located on the site to provide good
visibility from the surrounding roadways, to provide safe and adequate vehicular access in and out of the site, and to provide adequate truck and service access to the buildings.

The southern parcels include Building A,The anchor
building which is an approximately 156,013 square foot
single story building and is located towards the eastern boundary of the site with the front entrance facing west Building B is planned to be an approximately 109,673
square foot single story building and is planned for the area along the western boundary of the site adjacent to
Northgate Boulevard with the entrance to the site located immediately north of Building B.. The pad building is located just north of the main entry to the site and adjacent to Northgate Boulevard.

The northern parcels include a mixture of non-retail and commercial uses. The retail pads are located just north of the main entry of the southern parcels and adjacent to
Northgate Boulevard.

2.1.2 Setbacks:

Building setbacks shall be a minimum of 25 feet from Northgate Boulevard, 100 feet from I-80 and 50 feet from the Northgate off- ramp. The rear building setback, or levee side of the site, shall be a minimum of 19 feet. Landscape setbacks shall be a minimum of 25 feet of the Northgate, I-80 and off-ramp side of the site.

2.1.3 Parking:

Parking stall sizes, quantities and aisle widths may exceed the City standards. All parking areas shall be screened from any public street by landscaping or berming at least 3 feet high. The required parking ratio required for the Northgate Industrial Park PUD will be pursuant to the City of Sacramento Zoning Code. the anchor 5 building shall be based upon its use as 50 percent retail and 50 percent warehouse. The City of Sacramento standard for retail shopping centers is one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area. Based upon a proposed anchor of 184,204 square feet, the minimum required number of parking stalls shall be 460. The minimum parking ratio required for the pad building shall be per the City of Sacramento standards for the determined use.

2.1.4 Site Lighting:

Site lighting shall be reviewed and approved by the City on a per project basis.

Minimum maintained foot-candles after burn down are as follows:

Metal halide New and existing lighting may be concealed source fixtures utilizing maximum 40’ high poles, three foot-candles in parking areas and five-foot candles within 200 feet of building entrances and loading areas. Flood illumination is to be a minimum of ten foot-candles on all wall surfaces provided by concealed source and glare protection equipped floodlights mounted to lighting standards in combination with parking area lights.

2.1.5 Building Heights:

A. Anchor-mMaximum The maximum building height for Building A and Building B will shall be consistent with the underlying base zone. 35 feet. An additional 10 feet shall be permitted to accommodate a mechanical penthouse or other roof
structures. A domed truss structure, flagpole and primary building signage are allowed to protrude above the maximum building height . The domed truss shall be a maximum of 52 feet in height and the flagpole, which is mounted on the building roof, shall be a maximum of 75 feet.

B. Pad Site-maximum building height shall be 35 feet.

2.1.6 Special Flag Features:

Buildings AThe anchor building will will be allowed to have two special flag features: metal flags on flagpoles located around the grand entrance and an large American flag located on the top of the building.

A. Six metal flags on 25 foot high flagpoles mayshall be allowed.

Flags may be of three different colors.
6 B. One American flag, approximatel y 400 square feet in size, may be located on a metal flag pole on the top of the anchor building.

Maximum height to top of flagpole is 75 feet.

2.2 Building Design Guidelines

2.2.1 Building Materials:

All existing buildings will remain consistent with the approved color palate and building materials. Building A and Building B building materials and color palate will be consistent with the approved plans submitted to the City of Sacramento. Any significant modification to Building A or B must be approved by the property owners of Building A and B prior to the filing of an application with the City. A cohesive mix of building materials and colors shall be encouraged. Primary material shall be pre- cast concrete and exterior insulation finish system (synthetic plaster). Primary colors shall be off-white, grape and two accent colors. The anchor building shall set the theme for the site and the pad building shall complement the anchor building..

2.2.2 Mechanical Equipment Appliance Screening

Any mechanical or operational equipment appliance or satellite dish permanently located on the roof shall be buffered from view either by creating a physical screen or by painting the appliances to match the color of the roof.

2.3 Landscape Design Guidelines

2.3.1 Landscape Components/Coverage:

The landscape includes not only the planting and irrigation elements, but also any lighting, signage, paving and site furniture.

All of the above components may shall be utilized to create a functional, comfortable and harmonious center.

The minimum landscape coverage for the site shall be 15 percent.

Paved surfaces shall not be included in the minimum landscape coverage.

2.3.2 Planting Concepts:

The landscape plantings will be selected to respond to the scale of the buildings, provide identification of major circulation routes and provide color and accent to the center. All trees shall be a 7 minimum of 15 gallon size. Shrubs and groundcover plantings shall be selected to be low maintenance and to provide colorful accents.

Use of drought tolerant plant materials shall be required as an integral part of the plant palette to conserve water resources.

2.3.3 Site Entries:

The main entry drive will be defined by rows of accent trees (see General Tree List). Accent paving may be used to further enhance these entry areas.

2.3.42.3.3 Parking Lot:

The parking lot will be designed to meet the City standards for tree shading. All tree plantings in the site shall meet or exceed the 50 percent shade requirement in 15 years. Solar panels or other shade structures may also be applied to meet this requirement.

The tree species selected for parking lot use will be large canopy- type trees that provide the maximum shade area (see General Tree List). Truck loading areas in front of overhead doors; truck maneuvering and parking areas unconnected to and exclusive of any vehicle parking are not subject to the 50% shade requirement.

2.3.52.3.4 General Tree List:

The following list is intended to be a general guide for tree selection for the site. The list groups specific species into use categories.

Some tree species may be used in different use categories.

Selection is not limited to this list which is intended as a general guide.

8 Tree List

35' DIAMETER TREES
Shading Calculations: 100% = 962 SQ. FT. 75% = 722 SQ. FT 50% = 481 SQ. FT. 25% = 240 SQ. FT

Botanical Name

COMMON NAME
Minimum
Planter
Width

Height
To: Growth Roots Remarks

Fraxinus americana 6' 40' Fast Shallow Deciduous,
‘Autumn Purple’, ‘Chicago fall color, some
Regal’ insect & disease damage
WHITE ASH Mod. irrigation

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 6' 40' Fast Shallow Deciduous,
‘Patmore’, ‘Leprechaun’, some insect and
‘Centerpoint’ disease damage

GREEN ASH

Fraxinus uhdei 6' 40' Fast Medium Evergreen, prone
EVERGREEN ASH to insect and disease
damage

*Quercus agrifolia 6' 40' Moderate Deep & Evergreen, drought COAST LIVE OAK greedy tolerant

Quercus coccinea 6' 60' Fast Deep Deci duous

SCARLET OAK

Quercus ilex 6' 50' Moderate Deep Evergreen, has
HOLLY OAK caterpillars, drought
tolerant

*Quercus lobata 6' 60' Moderate Deep Deciduous, litters

VALLEY OAK
9 Quercus macrocarpa 6' 50' Moderate Deep Deciduous, litters

BUR OAK
Quercus robur

50'

Moderate

Deep

Deciduous, litters
10 ENGLISH OAK
Quercus rubra

RED OAK
6' 60' Moderate Deep Deciduous, avoid
clay soils
Quercus suber

CORK OAK
6' 70' Moderate Deep Evergreen, drought
tolerant
Quercus virginiana

SOUTHERN LIVE OAK
6' 60' Moderate
to Fast
Deep Evergreen,
tolerates moisture

30' DIAMETER TREES
Shading Calculations: 100% = 706 SQ. FT. 75% = 530 SQ. FT. 50% = 354 SQ. FT. 25% = 177 SQ. FT.

Minimum
Botanical Na me Planter

Height

COMMON NAME Width To: Growth Roots Remarks
Acer fremanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ 6'

AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE
50' Moderate Deep Deciduous, fall
color, mod. irrigation
Acer platanoides ‘Crimson 6'
Sentry’
40' Moderate Shallow Deciduous, fall
color

CRIMSON SENTRY MAPLE
Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ 6'

OCTOBER GLORY RED MAPLE
50' Moderate Medium Deciduous, deep
watering to keep
roots down

Ginkgo biloba 6' 40' Slow Deep Deciduous, gawky
MAIDENHAIR TREE when young, use
male tree only
Koelreuteria paniculata, 6'
bipinnata, elegans

GOLDENRAIN, CHINESE
35' Slow
Moderate
Deep Deciduous, mod.
irrigation, flowers,
litters

FLAME, FORMOSAN FLAME

Pinus patula 6'

JELECOTE PINE
30' Fast Medium Evergreen,
drought tolerant
Pistacia chinensis 6'

CHINESE PISTACHE
50' Moderate Deep Deciduous,
drought tolerant, fall
color, young tree
lopsided and gawky
Quercus frainetto 6' 50' Fast Deep Deciduous, drought
‘Forest Green’ tolerant, acorns
11 FOREST GREEN OAK
Quercus shumardii

SHUMARD RED OAK
6’ 70’ Moderate Medium Deciduous, more
drought tolerant than
other red oaks
Taxodium distichum

BALD CYPRESS
6' 50' Moderate Deep Deciduous, mod.
irrigation
Tilia americana

AMERICAN LINDEN
6' 50' Slow to
Moderate
Deep Deciduous, deep
rich soil, plenty of
water, aphids
Tilia cordata 6' 40' Slow to Deep Deciduous, aphids
LITTLE LEAF LINDEN Moderate
Ulmus ‘Frontier’, ‘Prospector’ 6' 40' Fast Medium Deciduous, FRONTIER, PROSPECTOR ELM mod. irrigation,
Disease resistant
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Athena’, ‘Allee ’6'

ATHENA, ALLEE CHINESE ELM
40' Fast Medium Deciduous,
mod. irrigation,
Frequent pruning
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ 6'

GREEN VASE ZELKOVA
50' Moderate Medium Deciduous, drought
tolerant

25' DIAMETER TREES
Shading Calculations: 100% = 491 SQ. FT. 75% = 368 SQ. FT. 50% = 246 SQ. FT. 25% = 123 SQ. FT.

Botanical Name
Minimum
Planter

Height

COMMON NAME Width To: Growth Roots Remarks
Carpinus betulus

EUROPEAN HORNBEAN
6' 40' Moderate Medium Deciduous, densely
pyramidal, availabil-
ity problems
Laurus nobilis 6' 30' Slow Deep Evergreen, good
SWEET BAY drainage, drought
tolerant
Nyssa sylvatica

TUPELO OR SOUR GUM
6' 40' Slow Deep Deciduous, fall color
tolerate poor drain-
age
Pyrus calleryana ‘Trinity’,
‘Chanticleer’, ‘Redspire’
6' 40' Moderate to
Fast
Medium Deciduous,
flowers

CALLERY PEAR
*Umbellularia californica 4-6' 25' Slow Medium Evergreen, drought CALIFORNIA BAY tolerant, deep soil
12 20' DIAMETER TREES
Shading Calculations: 100% = 314 SQ. FT. 75% = 236 SQ. FT. 50% = 157 SQ. FT. 25% = 79 SQ. FT.

Minimum
Botanical Name Planter

Height

COMMON NAME Width To: Growth Roots Remarks
Acer buergerianum 6'

TRIDENT MAPLE
25' Moderate Shallow Deciduous
Acer campestre 6'

HEDGE MAPLE
30' Slow Shallow Deciduous
Acer palmatum 4-6'

JAPANESE MAPLE
30' Moderate Shallow Deciduous, fall color,
part to full shade
Acer truncatum ‘Norwegian Sunset’ 6'

NORWEGIAN SUNSET MAPLE
30' Slow Deep Deciduous,
fall color
Cercis canadensis 4'

EASTERN REDBUD
35' Moderate Medium Deciduous,
moderate irrigation
Lagerstroemia indica x 4-6'
L. faurei clones

CRAPE MYRTLE
25' Slow Shallow Deciduous,
full sun, mildew.
summer flowers
(Catawba, Cherokee, Pecos, etc.)
Prunus ‘Cascade Snow’ 4-6' 20' Moderate Medium Deciduous, white CASCADE SNOW CHERRY flowers, ample water
Prunus cerasifera 4-6' 20' Fast Medium Deciduous, dark
‘Krauter Vesuvius’,

CHERRY PLUM
purple leaves, white
flowers, fruit
Quercus buckleyi

TEXAS RED OAK
6' 30' Moderate Deep Deciduous, fall
Color, drought
tolerant
Vitex agnus-castus

CHASTE TREE
4-6' 20' Fast Deep Deciduous, drought
tolerant, flowers
Pyrus kawakamii

EVERGREEN PEAR
4-6' 20' Fast Medium Deciduous, white
flowers, moderate
irrigation.

Note: Other tree species may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the City Landscape Architect or City Arborist.

13 Mature Mature Drought
Use & Species Height Wi dth Native Resistant

PRIMARY STREET TREE
Cedrus deodara/Deodar Cedar
Quercus coccinea/Scarlet Oak

80’
60’

35’
35’

X
X

ENTRY ACCENT TREES
Prunus cerasifera
“Thundercloud”/Purple leaf Plum
Lagerstroemia indica/Crape Myrtle
Robinia ‘Idahoensis’/Idaho Locust

20’

25’
40’

20’

20’
25’

X
X

EVERGREEN SCREEN TREE
Cedrus deodara/Deodar Cedar
Quercus agrifolia/Coast Live Oak
Pinus halepensis/Aleppo Pine
Sequoia sempervirens/Coast Redwood

80’
50’
30’
70’

35’
35’
25’
35’

X
X

X
X
X

PARKING LOT SHADE TREES
Celtis sinensis/Chinese Hackberry 40’ 35’ X
Pistacia chinensis/Chinese Pistache 60’ 35’ X
Platanus acerifolia “Bloodgood”/London 70’ 35’
Plane Tree
Ginkgo biloba/Maidenhair Tree 30’ 30’
Quercus agrifolia/Coast Live Oak 50’ 35’ X X

TREES FOR GENERAL USE
Maytenus boaria/Mayten Tree 30’ 20’
Pyrus kawakamii/Evergreen Pear 20’ 20’

2.4 Signage Design Guidelines

2.4.1 Sign Criteria and Regulations:
14 The following criterion outlines the comprehensive signage program which is expected for the Northgate Industrial Park Project Meteor PUD. The signage will be characterized by its easily readable typography and identifiable color palette. Signage is a critical element to the PUDProject Meteor/Incredible Universe and will, together with the building architecture, set a theme for the site.

2.4.2 General Requirements:

Signage will be reviewed on a per project and per parcel basis.

Within the M-1 (S) industrial park zone, on-site signs are allowed as follows:

A. One detached sign for each street frontage. Detached signs shall be a monument measured from the sidewalk or parking lot, whichever is lower. Sign shall not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area.

B. Where a developed parcel has in excess of three hundred (300) feet of street frontage, one additional detached monument type sign may be erected for each additional three hundred (300) feet of street frontage in excess of the first three hundred (300) feet of street frontage abutting the developed portion of said parcel. Where a developed parcel is allowed to have more than one detached monument type sign under these regulations, the distance between the detached signs on each parcel shall be not less than three hundred (300) feet.

C. Two attached signs for each occupancy. The signs shall not exceed a total aggregate area of three square feet of sign area for each front foot of building occupancy. No height limit is specified for signs placed flat against the wall of a building or for other attached signs provided all other provisions of this chapter are complied with.

D. Monument signs may be placed within required front, sideyard, or rear yard setback area.

However, a monument sign shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any property line and at least five feet from any driveway in order to grprovide a clear vision area.

A. A specific sign program has been submitted for the anchor pad.

The retail pad shall require a specific sign program in conjunction with the corresponding Special Permit application necessary prior to development. Any sign program shall include the number, size, material and location of all attached and detached signs for the individual building. If the specific signage program is not known, the applicant shall designate a zone on the building facade(s) on which the attached signage may be located and the location of detached signage. The Planning Commission shall approve the location(s) or zone(s) as part of the Special Permit approval.

B.A. In no case shall flashing, moving or audible signs be permitted.

C.B. No signs perpendicular to the face of the building 15 shall be permitted.

D.C. The location of signs shall be only as shown on the approved Special Permit site plan.

E.D. All electrical signs shall bear the UL label and their installation must comply with all local building and electrical codes.

F.E. No exposed conduit, tubing, or raceways will be permitted.

G.F. All conductors, transformers, and other equipment
shall be concealed.

H.G. All sign fastenings, bolts, and clips shall be of hot dipped galvanized iron, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze or black iron.

I.H. All exterior letters or signs exposed to the weather shall be mounted at least three fourths inch (3/4 “) from the building to permit dirt and water drainage.

J.I. Lighting design shall not produce hazardous or annoying glare to motorist and building occupants, adjacent residents or the 16 general public. Lighting shall be oriented away from the properties adjacent to the PUD.

2.4.3 Building A and Building BAnchor Monument Signage:

A. One monument sign to identify Building A and one monument sign to identify Building B the anchor building shall be allowed on the site.

B. Maximum sign area of each the monument sign shall be up to 75 square feet with internal lighting.

C. Maximum height of t he monument sign shall be up to nine (9) feet measured at grade immediately behind the sidewalk. Monument sign design and materials shall be consistent with the design and materials of Building A and B.

D. Monument sign s shall be located near the main entry drive to the site.

The signs may be placed within the 25 foot landscape setback area, however it must be located no closer than 10 feet from the public right- of-way and no closer than 5 feet from the main driveway.

2.4.4 Building A and Building BAnchor Pylon Signage:

A. One pylon sign with internal lighting shall be allowed on the site.

B. Maximum sign area for the pylon sign shall be up to 300 square feet.

C. Maximum height for the pylon sign shall be up to forty (40) feet.

D. The pylon sign shall be located adj acent to I-80. The pylon sign must be located no closer than 10 feet from the Cal-Trans right-of-way.

2.4.5 Building A and Building B Anchor Building Signage:

A. Two attached signs for each occupancy shall be allowed.

B. Sign area shall be determined by the lineal tenant frontage of each individual occupancy as follows:

1. Three square feet of sign ar ea for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 60 square feet per tenant. Corner tenants can treat each elevation separately.

A. One primary exterior building sign of 250 square feet shall be allowed.

This sign may protrude above the building a maximum of 5 feet, but shall not exceed the top of the metal truss dome.

B.C. Three dDirectionalDirectional signs shall be allowed on or around 17 Building A and Building B the building, total signage area not to exceed 240120 square feet for each Building A and Building B..

C.D. Building signage shall be surface mounted.

2.4.6 Building A and Building B Offsite Signage:

A. Offsite signage for third parties is permitted on Building A and B.

2.4.6. Truck Traffic Directional Signage

A. One tTruck traffic directional signs shall be allowed at the North Market Boulevard access located to the north of the site.

B. The directional sign may be a maxi mum of 48 square feet in size and shall include the anchor store name.

C. The purpose of the directional sign is to alert store related truck traffic and customer traffic of the North Market access to the site.

2.4.7 A Pad Monument Signage: Commercial and Non-Retail Buildings1

A. One monument sign shall be allo wed on the pad building parcel.

B. Maximum sign area for the monument sign shall be 48 square feet.

C. Maximum height for the monument si gn shall be five (5) feet measured from the grade immediately behind the sidewalk.

D. Monument sign to be located on t he pad building parcel and no closer than 150 feet from the anchor monument signage for Building A and Building B. The sign may be placed within t he 25 feet from the public right-of-way.

2.4.7 B Pad Monument Signage: Single Use Retail Buildings

A. One monument sign shall be a llowed on the pad building parcel.

B. Maximum sign area for the monument sign shall be 48 square feet.

C. Maximum height for the monument sign shall be eight (8) feet measured from the grade immediately behind the sidewalk.

D. Monument sign to be located in fr ont of particular building and will be allowed to exist within the 25 foot landscape setback area. Sign may not be placed closer than 10 feet from the public right-of-way and no closer than 5 feet from any drive way entrance/exit.

18 2.4.7 C Pad Monument Signage: Multiple Use Retail Buildings

A. One monument sign shall be allo wed on the pad building parcel.

B. Maximum sign area for the monument sign shall be 48 square feet.

C. Maximum height for the monument sign shall be eight (8) feet measured from the grade immediately behind the sidewalk.

1 Sections 2.4.7 and 2.4.8 amended on 1/22/04 by Project Number P03-066.

2.4.8 A Pad Building Signage: Commercial and Non-Retail Buildings

A. Two attached sign indicating the name for each occupancy shall be allowed.

B. Sign area shall be determined by the lineal tenant frontage of each individual occupancy as follows:

1. One square foot of sign area fo r every two linear feet to the building’s street
frontage, not to exceed 60 square feet.

C. Maximum vertical sign height shall not exceed 24 inches. Maximum letter height shall be 18 inches.

D. The attached building sign shall be surface mounted or designed as part of an architectural feature.

2.4.8 B Pad Building Signage: Single Use Retail Buildings

A. Three Two attached signs indicating the name for each occupancy shall be allowed.

B. Sign area shall be determined by the lineal tenant frontage of each individual occupancy as follows:

1. Three One and one half square feetfoot of sign area for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 60 square feet per elevation.

C. Maximum vertical sign or logo height shall not exceed three feet. 19 Maximum letter height shall also be three feet.

D. The attached building sign shall be surface mounted or designed as part of an architectural feature.

2.4.8 CPad Building Signage: Multiple Use Retail Buildings

A. Two attached signs indicating the name for each occupancy shall be allowed.

B. Sign area shall be determined by the lineal tenant frontage of each individual occupancy as follows:

1. One and one-half square foot of sign area for each linear foot of building frontage, not to exceed 60 square feet.

C. Maximum vertical sign or logo height shall not exceed three feet.

Maximum letter height shall be twenty one inches. Width or span of signs shall not exceed 75% of individual lineal store frontage.

D. The attached building sign shall be surface mounted or designed as part of an architectural feature.

2.4.9 Gas Canopy Structure Signage
A. Gas Canopy structures associated with the primary use(s) of the development (i.e. gas station fueling canopies) shall be allowed one canopy sign on each elevation of the structure, not to exceed 10 square feet per sign. Signs shall be surface mounted or designed as part of an architectural feature and shall not exceed the top of the canopy in height.

2.4.9B. Colored vinyl applied to a canopy shall not count toward the maximum signage limit, provided it does not include lettering or logos.

2.4.10 Special Signing:

A. Floor signs, such as inserts into terrazzo, special tile treatments, etc., will be permitted within the occupant’s lease line or property line.

B. Informational and dire ctional signs relating to pedestrian and vehicular flows within the Project Meteor PUD project area shall conform to the standards of the City of Sacramento Sign Ordinance.

C. One standard sign denoting the nam e of the project, the marketing agent, the contractor, architect, and engineer shall be permitted on the site upon the commencement of construction. Said sign shall be permitted until such a time as a final City inspection of the building(s) designate said structure(s) fit for occupancy or the tenant is occupying said building, whichever occurs first. These signs must be kept in good 20 repair.

D.A. TwoA signs advertising the sale or lease per tenant of the site or building shall be permitted but shall not exceed a maximum area of up to thirty-two (32) six (6) square feet.
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