RESOLUTION NO. 2023-9222
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS APPROVING A MULTI-FAMILY SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 102 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS IN THE MARCOS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (SPA) ZONE MFSDP22-0002
Lab Holding, LLC
WHEREAS, on March 28, 2022, the City received an application from Lab Holding, LLC requesting a Multi-Family Site Development Plan to allow the construction of 102 residential condominiums on a 5.03-acre site located west of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive in the Marcos Specific Plan Area (SPA) in the Business/Industrial District, more particularly described as:
Brief Legal Description: A portion of Lot 1 and Lot 3, Block 80, Rancho Los Vallecitos de San Marcos, in the City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California, according to the map thereof no. 806, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, December 21, 1895.
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): 219-152-70-00, 219-152-76-00, 219-152-77-00, and 219-152-79-00; and WHEREAS, the Multi-Family Site Development Plan is being requested in conjunction with a Specific Plan (SP22-0003) to establish development guidelines and serve as the primary land use, policy, and regulatory document for the project site; a General Plan Amendment (GPA22-0001) to change the land use from “Commercial” to “Specific Plan Area”; a Rezone (R22-0001) to change the zone from Commercial (C) to Specific Plan Area (SPA); a Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM22-0002) to create one development parcel from merging four existing parcels and establish 102 residential condominiums; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department did study said request, and recommends approval of said request; and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2023, the City held a public workshop to provide an informational overview of the proposed project to the general public; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, the San Marcos Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and recommended approval of said request and the appropriate environmental document for said request to the City Council by a 7-0 vote, in favor; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing in the manner prescribed by law to consider said request; and WHEREAS, the City Council did review and consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND23-012 / SCH No. 2023070239) for said request pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Resolution.
The City Council hereby approves this Multi-Family Site Development Plan per the submitted plans except as modified herein, and subject to compliance with the conditions of approval in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution as though fully set forth herein.
This Multi-Family Site Development Plan is approved in conjunction with the submitted Specific Plan (SP22-0003); General Plan Amendment (GPA22-0001); Rezone (R22-0001); Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM22-0002); and all conditions of approval specified in Resolutions/Ordinances 2023-1538, 2023-9221, 2023-1538, 2023-9223, respectively, which documents are incorporated herein by this reference; and the mitigation measures in Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND23-012/SCH No. 2023070239) are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution with the same force and effect as though fully set forth herein.
The City Council’s decision is based on the following findings and determinations:
The Multi-Family Site Development Plan conforms with the General Plan, Marcos Specific Plan, and all provisions of the San Marcos Municipal Code, in that the project implements the Marcos Specific Plan for the West-End Planning area. The project is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the Marcos Specific Plan, in that the proposed project will provide 102 residential units (20.3 dwelling units per acre), with required parking, private and public open space/recreational amenities, which provides a balanced distribution and compatibility of land uses. In addition, General Plan Consistency Findings are provided within the Marcos Specific Plan.
The project site does not contain any substantial trees since the site has been previously developed and, as a result, the proposed development under the Multi-Family Site Development Plan will not unnecessarily remove trees and natural vegetation, but will plant new trees throughout the proposed development, including additional trees along Grand Avenue.
The project site is generally devoid of any topographical features in that the project site was previously developed and is currently vacant, as a result, the proposed development under the Multi-Family Site Development Plan will not have any impact on natural landforms and ridgelines nor will it include excessive or unsightly grading of hillsides or otherwise adversely affect the natural setting.
The Multi-Family Site Development Plan provides adequate buffering between residential and non-residential uses, and otherwise is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare, in that the residential units are buffered from the proposed commercial in the East-End Planning Area of the Marcos Specific Plan by the existing Las Posas Creek. The proposed commercial uses in the East-End Planning Area are approximately 80 feet or more from the residential buildings. The residential buildings on the west portion of the site are located at least 10 feet from the western property line and adjacent to a parking lot and a landscape business with associated material storage. Furthermore, a sound wall is proposed along much of the Grand Avenue frontage to help buffer the residential uses from noise from State Route 78.
The project site is not adjacent to or within the vicinity of any natural landforms but is located adjacent to the Las Posas Creek which has been recently restored and is under City’s management. No development or landscaping is proposed in the creek area and the project’s landscaping is in scale and harmonious with existing and future development and complies with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
The structure(s), Multi-Family Site Development Plan, and landscaping create an internal sense of order, provide a visually pleasing setting for occupants, visitors, and the general community; are appropriate to the function of the site; and provide safe and convenient access to the property for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, in that the project will incorporate landscaping and trees where currently none exist. The project provides a walkway along the creek for residents to enjoy, as well as multiple outdoor areas for passive and active recreation. Furthermore, an urban trail is being provided along the project frontage on Grand Avenue to encourage pedestrian and cycling activity to and from the site.
To the maximum extent feasible, the Multi-Family Site Development Plan includes the maintenance, rehabilitation, and improvement of existing sites, structures, and landscaping; provides adequate and effectively concealed trash (within private garages) and utility/mechanical equipment; and will correct any violations of the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, or other sections of the San Marcos Municipal Code that exist on the site, in that the site is currently vacant and all trash, storage, and utility equipment will be screened from view. No code violations currently exist on the project site.
The Multi-Family Site Development Plan provides all required on-site and off-site public improvements in compliance with City adopted Design Manuals and guidelines, as deemed necessary by the review authority, in that the project provides one driveway entry, a secondary emergency access, and adequate internal driveways consistent with San Marcos Fire Department circulation requirements; on-site storm water facilities are designed consistent with City requirements; and water and sewer connections are in compliance with Vallecitos Water District requirements. Overhead utilities will be undergrounded along the project frontage on Grand Avenue, where feasible, and an urban trail will also be constructed along the project frontage.
The Multi-Family Site Development Plan provides open space, parking areas, and landscaping consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and the Marcos Specific Plan in a manner that visually enhances the physical use of the property, in that the project provides adequate parking for residents and visitors, private usable open space is provided for each unit, and shared common open space amenities are provided on the site consisting of a tot lot, walking trail, seating areas, picnic area, barbeque area, and pool and spa.
All requirements of CEQA have been met, in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND23-012 / SCH No. 2023070239) has been prepared for the proposed project, and all potential impacts related to biological resources, tribal cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, and transportation will be mitigated to a level less than significant.
This Multi-Family Site Development Plan is within the scope of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND23-012 / SCH No. 2023070239) and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and both are hereby recommended to the City Council for adoption pursuant to CEQA.
Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the Multi-Family Site Development Plan (MFS22-0002) the approved site plan, architectural elevations, floor plans, and conceptual landscape plan shall be submitted as a digital file on a CD including this Resolution number on the title page. The title page shall include the statement “I (we), ______________, the applicant/owner(s) or the applicant/owner’s representative, have read, understand and agree to the conditions of Resolution No. 2023-9222.” Immediately following this statement shall appear a signature block for the owner or the owner’s representative which shall be signed. Signature blocks for the Project Planner and the Project Civil Engineer shall also appear on this title page. The digital copy shall be approved by the City prior to submittal of any grading plan, improvement plan, or building permit.
This Multi-Family Site Development Plan approval shall lapse and be null and void two (2) years following the date upon which the plans and drawings were approved by the review authority unless prior to the expiration of two (2) years, a grading and/or building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion.
The applicant/developer shall comply with all provisions and requirements set forth in the San Marcos Municipal Code, and all City ordinances, resolutions, policies and procedures, and as authorized by the Marcos Specific Plan, and with all applicable state and federal regulations, as may be amended from time to time, whether or not such provisions or requirements have been specifically set forth in these conditions, all of which are now incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution with the same force and effect as though fully set forth herein.
To the extent feasible and as permitted by law, developers and contractors are requested to first consider the use of San Marcos businesses for any supplies, materials, services, equipment needed, and the hiring of local residents to stimulate the San Marcos economy to the greatest extent possible.
To the extent permitted by law, the applicant/developer shall defend and hold the City of San Marcos, its agents and employees harmless from liability from: (i) any and all actions, claims, damages, injuries, challenges and/or costs of liabilities arising from the City's approval of any and all entitlements or permits arising from the project as defined in the conditions of approval, or issuance of grading or building permits; (ii) any damages, liability and/or claim of any kind for any injury to or death of any person, or damage or injury of any kind to property which may arise from or be related to the direct or indirect operations of the applicant/developer or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees or other persons acting on applicant/developer's behalf which relate to the project; and (iii) any and all damages, liability and/or claims of any kind arising from operation of the project. The applicant/developer further agrees that such indemnification and hold harmless shall include all defense related fees and costs associated with the defense of City by counsel selected by the City. This indemnification shall not terminate upon expiration of the conditions of approval or completion of the project, but shall survive in perpetuity.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, at a regular meeting thereof, held on this 24th day of October, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
APPROVED:
Rebecca D. Jones, Mayor
ATTEST:
Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
Attachment(s):
EXHIBIT A – Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION PC 23-5063
MFS22-0002
Conditions of Approval
General Provisions
All of the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein shall run with the land and be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors, assigns, and representatives of the applicant/developer as to any and all of the property.
If any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained herein shall fail to occur or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City of San Marcos (City) shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted including issuance of building permits, deny, or further condition the subsequent approvals that are derived from the approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or see damages for their violation. The applicant/developer shall be notified ten (10) days in advance prior to any of the above actions being taken by the City and shall be given the opportunity to remedy any deficiencies identified by the City.
The applicant/developer shall be responsible for bearing the costs of all grading activities, on-site and off-site improvements, labor, design, mitigation, and other costs associated with, but not limited to, the project’s planning, engineering, construction and/or architecture for the project.
The proposed new development may be subject to the payment of development fees and in-lieu fees as required by the City’s Fee Ordinance at the time an application is submitted or prior to the issuance of permits as determined by the City.
The development must comply with the storm water regulations applicable at the time of approval of the corresponding grading permit application.
All design requirements and mitigation measures of Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND23-012/SCH No. 2023070239) shall be implemented.
Prior to issuance of any grading permit, unless otherwise noted, the applicant/developer shall comply with the following conditions.
Land Development Division
The applicant/developer shall apply for a public improvement permit compliant with SMMC Chapter 14.16 prior to grading permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first. All plans submitted for public improvements shall conform to applicable codes and engineering handouts, unless explicitly superseded by the conditions contained herein and Tentative Subdivision Map TSM22-0002. All appropriate fees shall be paid for the processing of the permit.
Prior to final engineering plan submittal for Land Development staff review, all final engineering plans shall be prepared using benchmarks from the City of San Marcos Survey Network per Record of Survey 23731. Elevations shall be based on North American Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD88).
Line of sight easements, if necessary, shall be delineated on all grading plans as approved by the City Engineer. Adequate sight distance for all intersections, driveways and access points shall be provided per latest edition of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Highway Design manual and the American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.
Prior to final map application submittal or grading permit issuance, whichever occurs first, the developer shall accomplish the following, in the order below:
A Certificate of Compliance for lot line adjustment shall be recorded for the properties identified as APNs: 219-152-79-00, 219-152-77-00, 219-152-76-00, and 219-152-74-00.
Within 90 days after the date of recordation of the Certificate of Compliance, the owner shall record an effectuating deed(s) for the lot line adjustment with the San Diego County Recorder’s Office.
In order to establish the project boundary, a grant deed shall be recorded to transfer a portion of the City-owned property to the property owner of the TSM22-0002 development project as shown on the tentative map.
The applicant/developer shall enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City to complete all public improvements on Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive as shown on the tentative map, prior to permit issuance or final map approval, whichever occurs first. Securities and applicable fees for the construction of the public improvements shall be submitted to and approved by the City in accordance with the SMMC Sections 19.16.070 and 19.16.080.
The applicant/developer shall submit plans and appropriate construction notes for improvement of all streets, right of way, and drainage facilities to the City Engineer for approval prior to permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first. Plans shall include all off-site improvements as specified by the City Engineer and as shown on the tentative map TSM 22-0002 including but not limited to:
Class IV bicycle facility, sidewalk, landscaping, street lights, curb, gutter, and green street storm water quality BMPs on Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive; Centerline landscaped median on Grand Avenue;
Signage and striping plan for Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive utilizing Caltrans’ standards and acceptable to the City Engineer; Potable, irrigation, and fire service connections and appurtenances including fire hydrants; Bike ramps and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian ramps on Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive, including the intersection of Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive; City standard radius type driveways on Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive including removal of existing driveway; Loading zone on Linda Vista Drive;
Grind and overlay for Linda Vista Drive and Grand Avenue per City’s Backfill Requirements; and Relocation and/or removal of existing above- and below-ground utility boxes and vaults, including electrical transformers, and undergrounding.
The design of all private streets and/or drainage systems for this project shall be approved by the City Engineer. The structural section of all private streets shall conform to City standards based on R-value tests. All private streets and/or drainage systems shall be inspected by the City, and the standard plan check fees and inspection fees shall be paid and appropriate bonds shall be posted with the City prior to approval of the Final Map or Grading Permit issuance, whichever occurs first.
The exact depth of any new or improved street structural section and subgrade requirement shall be determined based on subgrade "R" value tests and the appropriate Traffic Index for the type of street as described in the City's "Urban Street Design Criteria" and “Street Excavation Ordinance”. Tests shall be taken by a qualified engineer at locations approved by the City Engineer.
Improvement plans shall delineate street alignments and grades including the change of any existing or proposed street alignments and grades required by the City Engineer and the City’s “Urban Street Design Criteria” in effect at the time of project approval, prior to permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first.
The applicant/developer shall be responsible for a fair-share contribution for the design of a fiber optic traffic signal interconnect system linking all traffic signals on Grand Avenue between Las Posas Road and San Marcos Boulevard, prior to permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first. Pull boxes shall be designed and spaced per the City standards. Fair-share contribution shall include two traffic signal licensure fees.
Prior to permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first, the applicant/developer shall make payment of an in-lieu fee for the development of a traffic signal timing plan for the modifications to the Grand Avenue/ Bent Avenue traffic signal. Said in-lieu fee shall cover 100% of the cost to design and implement the plan, including a 25% administration fee. The applicant/developer shall provide up-to-date traffic counts for development of the timing plan to the satisfaction to the City Engineer.
Prior to permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first, the applicant/developer shall make payment of a fair-share contribution for the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive. The applicant/developer shall provide up-to-date traffic counts and a cost estimate for development of the fair share contribution amount to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
A light emitting diode street lighting system shall be shown on the street improvement plans and shall be installed at locations specified by the City Engineer at no cost to the public. All installations shall be compliant with the City’s Street Lighting Standards.
The applicant/developer shall pay all applicable fees and deposit with the City a sum of money sufficient to energize, operate and maintain the public lighting system for a period of eighteen (18) months.
All utilities fronting, abutting or within the project shall be undergrounded with the exception of sixty-nine (69) KVA or greater power lines. All utility undergrounding must be completed prior to the surfacing of the streets. Undergrounding must accommodate all pad mounted and pedestal equipment consistent with General Plan Goal LU 17.3. Where the undergrounding of such equipment is not possible due to safety or lack of standards for such undergrounding, the applicant/developer shall provide an underground vault, in-building vault room, architecturally integrated screen wall around equipment, or other option approved by the Planning Division Director.
Prior to grading permit issuance or Final Map approval, whichever occurs first, the applicant/developer shall be responsible for acquiring all associated easements required by the utility companies for such work. The permanent placement of large meter services, detector checks, fire hydrants, etc., along circulation element streets shall outside of the ultimate right-of-way and if applicable, trail easement, to avoid reconstruction or modification of same.
The applicant/developer shall comply with all rules, regulations and design requirements of the respective sewer, water, utility, regional, federal or other approving agencies regarding the installation, modification, development, improvement or protection of facilities within the project boundaries. It shall be the applicant/developer’s responsibility to determine all agencies with rights of approval for the proposed development.
The applicant/developer shall mitigate for impacts on City services related to emergency response, traffic congestion, landscaping, and infrastructure maintenance. The mitigation shall be met through the execution of applications to annex the real property of the project into the following Community Facilities Districts (CFD):
CFD 98-01: Improvement Area No. 1 (Police Only).
CFD 98-02: Lighting, Landscaping, Open Space and Preserve Maintenance including Special Improvement Area F-Zone.
CFD 2001-01: Fire and Paramedic.
CFD 2011-01: Congestion Management.
With respect to CFD 98-02, the project shall either annex into an existing Special Improvement Area F-Zone, or a Special Improvement Area F-Zone shall be formed for the ongoing maintenance services provided by the City for improvements being installed above and beyond the City standards, installed by the applicant/developer as depicted on a Special Improvement Area exhibit, to be submitted by the applicant/developer after project approval. Such improvements include, but are not limited to, storm water treatment devices, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities, street improvements such as on-street loading zone and centerline medians, and enhanced landscaping features. No building permit will be issued without receipt of a petition for annexation and consent and waiver executed by the property owners for each of the above-referenced CFDs for the establishment of the special taxes. In lieu of annexation, the applicant/developer may pay a fee for each CFD consentient with the pre-payment option laid out in each CFD’s formation documents. The applicant/developer shall be responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and practices established by State Law and/or the City with respect to the CFD including, without limitation, requirements for notice and disclosure to future owners and/or residents.
The applicant/developer shall post securities to the City, in amounts approved by the City Attorney and the City Engineer or their designees, for the construction of all public and private improvements including but not limited to the following: grading and erosion control, street improvements, traffic signals, storm drain facilities, water quality BMP's, landscaping, and off-site street repair. Said security shall be in a form acceptable to the City and shall remain in force until completion of the project and final approval by the City. Said security shall insure the construction of the "approved" public improvements within a period to be specified in the Subdivision Improvement Agreement. For grading securities, the City may require 10% of said securities to be in the form of cash.
The applicant/developer shall submit an application for a grading permit in accordance with SMMC Chapter 17.32 and all related Engineering Division handouts. All applicable fees and securities shall be paid prior to grading permit issuance.
Grading plans and activities shall be based on a comprehensive investigation of surface and subsurface conditions. Results of this investigation and recommendations arising therefrom shall be submitted in the form of a report written by a registered geotechnical engineer or registered engineering geologist.
The applicant/developer shall secure letters of permission from adjacent property owners for all graded slopes crossing property lines. In lieu of such permission, grading plans shall conform to the required grading setbacks as provided in the City's Grading Ordinance.
Erosion control and/or sediment control details shall be submitted with/on the grading plans to the Land Development Division for review and approval. The details shall conform to City standards, codes and ordinances, and San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) Municipal Storm Water Permit requirements. The details shall include landscaping and temporary irrigation systems on exposed slopes to be approved by the City Engineer and Planning Division Director.
A hydrology and hydraulic report, including calculations, shall be prepared for the project to determine the existing and post-development runoff for the 100-year storm conditions. Storm drains and drainage structures shall be sized for build-out according to the approved hydrology report. All surface runoff originating within the project and all surface waters that may flow onto the project from adjacent properties shall be accommodated by the drainage system. The report shall also determine the project’s build-out runoff into existing off-site natural drainage swales and storm drain systems, and shall address any need for off-site improvements, including upsizing of existing facilities. Blocking, concentrating, lowering or diverting of natural drainage from or onto adjacent property shall not be allowed without written approval of the affected property owner(s).
The applicant/developer shall be responsible for mitigating impacts created by changes in drainage runoff course, concentration, or quantity to the satisfaction of the City Engineer for both on-site and off-site drainage. This may require the applicant/developer to provide all necessary easements and improvements to accommodate drainage and flood control structures extending beyond the boundaries of the project.
The applicant/developer shall execute a “Hold Harmless” Agreement with the City regarding drainage across the adjacent property.
A Storm Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) shall be submitted in accordance with the most current version of the City adopted BMP design manual and meet the most current requirements of SDRWQCB.
The applicant/developer shall enter into a Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement and Easement for the maintenance of all structural post-construction storm water management improvements. The agreement and easement shall be in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Proof of coverage under the State of California’s General Construction Permit shall be provided to the Engineering Division. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) submitted with the State’s permit shall be submitted.
All construction and grading related Best Management Plans (BMPs) shall be shown in detail on the construction plans submitted to the City for review and approval.
The applicant/developer shall submit “will-serve” letters from all affected public service and utilities agencies prior to issuance of grading permit.
Planning Division
Under separate permit application, the applicant/developer shall submit construction landscape plans to the Planning Division for review and approval per the following requirements:
Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.
Separate landscape plans shall be submitted for the on-site (private) landscape areas and the off-site (CFD) landscape areas. CFD landscape plans shall be submitted to the Land Development Division as part of the street improvement plan set. Private landscape plans shall be submitted separately to the Planning Division.
This project is subject to the payment of a landscape permit and inspection fee. The landscape permit and inspection fee shall be four and one-half percent (4.5%) of the landscape architect’s estimate for the completion of all landscaping shown on approved mylars. All submitted estimates shall be stamped and signed by the landscape architect, and estimate the cost of plant and irrigation materials only.
Landscape plans shall contain a mixture of trees, shrubs, and ground cover, and be provided with an irrigation system. The irrigation system shall include an automatic rain sensor switch, master valve, stainless steel enclosure for the backflow device, and stainless steel controller cabinet if in public view. The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent water run-off onto the sidewalk or street. The landscape plan shall list the quantities of each plant type, including a legend indicating what each symbol represents; height and spread of trees (in accordance with City Minimum Tree Standards handout, City Council Resolution 2001-5747); and method of installation and irrigation.
The landscape plans, including plant material and irrigation design, shall comply with the City’s landscape water efficiency ordinance, SMMC Chapter 20.330, in addition to State of California water efficiency requirements.
All permanent Best Management Practices (BMPs) per the approved grading plan shall be shown on the landscape plans. Landscape plans shall be reviewed and signed by the engineer-of-work that the proposed landscape design complies with the requirements of the Storm Water Quality Management Plans (SWQMP).
The applicant/developer shall submit a fencing plan, in conjunction with the landscape plan, which is consistent with the development standards in the Marcos Specific Plan. The fencing plan shall include a detail of each proposed fence/wall type, and shall not include chain link fencing.
Landscaping for the proposed project shall avoid the use of invasive plant species. Invasive plants shall be those identified on Lists A and B of the California Exotic Plant Council’s List of Exotic Plants of Greatest Ecological Concern in California, as of October 1999, and updated if applicable.
Plant material shall be fire and drought tolerant and acceptable for defensible space in fire prone areas.
The landscape permit shall require that prior to installation, the proposed plants shall be inspected and approved by the Planning Division for plant quality and compliance with minimum size requirements. The placement of plants shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plans. Upon completion of installation, all landscaping/irrigation shall be inspected and approved by the Planning Division. The applicant/developer shall be responsible to contact the Planning Division for landscaping inspections.
All CFD landscaping/irrigation shall be inspected and approved by the Public Works Landscape Inspector for installation in accordance with the approved CFD landscape plans. The applicant/developer shall be responsible to contact the Public Works Department for CFD landscaping inspections.
Developer shall show on the final landscape plan, enhanced landscaping in front of the sound wall along Grand Avenue to the satisfaction of the Planning Division Director.
All exposed retaining walls shall be constructed of earth tone colored keystone, split-face, or similar textured block. The applicant/developer shall submit a material sample to the Planning Division for review and approval prior to issuance of any grading permits that include exposed retaining walls.
The applicant/developer shall comply with the following conditions regarding cultural resources:
Pre-Excavation Agreement: Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, or ground disturbing activities, the Applicant/Owner shall enter into a Tribal Cultural Resources Treatment and Repatriation Agreement (Pre-Excavation Agreement) with a Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated Native American Tribe (TCA Tribe), identified in consultation with the City. The purpose of the Pre-Excavation Agreement shall be to formalize protocols and procedures between the Applicant/Owner and the TCA Tribe for the protection, treatment, and repatriation of Native American human remains, funerary objects, cultural and/or religious landscapes, ceremonial items, traditional gathering areas, and other tribal cultural resources. Such resources may be located within and/or discovered during ground disturbing and/or construction activities for the proposed project, including any additional culturally appropriate archaeological studies, excavations, geotechnical investigations, grading, preparation for wet and dry infrastructure, and other ground disturbing activities. Any project-specific Monitoring Plans and/or excavation plans prepared by the project archaeologist shall include the TCA Tribe requirements for protocols and protection of tribal cultural resources that were agreed to during the tribal consultation.
The landowner shall relinquish ownership of all non-burial related tribal cultural resources collected during construction monitoring and from any previous archaeological studies or excavations on the project site to the TCA Tribe for proper treatment and disposition per the Pre-Excavation Agreement, unless ordered to do otherwise by responsible agency or court of competent jurisdiction. The requirement and timing of such release of ownership, and the recipient thereof, shall be reflected in the Pre-Excavation Agreement. If the TCA Tribe does not accept the return of the cultural resources, then the cultural resources will be subject to curation.
Construction Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit or ground disturbing activities, the Applicant/Owner or Grading Contractor shall provide written documentation (either as signed letters, contracts, or emails) to the City’s Planning Division stating that a Qualified Archaeologist and Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated Native American monitor (TCA Native American monitor) have been retained at the Applicant/Owner or Grading Contractor’s expense to implement the construction monitoring program, as described in the Pre-Excavation Agreement.
In the event that one or more TCA Tribe chooses not to enter into an agreement, or fails to respond to the offer, the City shall extend the opportunity for another tribe to provide a monitor. In the event that more than one TCA Tribe requests to provide a TCA Native American monitor for activities subject to these measures, the City will allow for either: 1) up to one monitor from each consulting tribe to be present simultaneously; or 2) for the tribes to develop a rotating schedule that alternates monitoring between the tribes on a daily or weekly basis. The monitors shall be provided at least 72 hours’ notice of the initiation of construction and be kept reasonably apprised of changes to the construction schedule. In the event that a monitor is not present at the scheduled time, work can continue without the monitor present, as long as the notice was given and documented.
The Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Native American monitor shall be invited to attend all applicable pre-construction meetings with the General Contractor and/or associated subcontractors to present the construction monitoring program. The Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Native American monitor shall be present on site during grubbing, grading, trenching, and/or other ground disturbing activities that occur in areas of native soil or other permeable natural surfaces that have the potential to unearth any evidence of potential archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources. In areas of artificial paving, the Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Native American monitor shall be present on site during grubbing, grading, trenching, and/or other ground disturbing activities that have the potential to disturb more than six inches below the original pre-project ground surface to identify any evidence of potential archaeological or tribal cultural resources. No monitoring of fill material, existing or imported, will be required if the General Contractor or developer can provide documentation to the satisfaction of the City that all fill materials being utilized at the site are either: 1) from existing commercial (previously permitted) sources of materials; or 2) are from private or other non-commercial sources that have been determined to be absent of tribal cultural resources by the Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Native American monitor.
The Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Native American monitor shall maintain ongoing collaborative coordination with one another during all ground disturbing activities. The requirement for the construction monitoring program shall be noted on all applicable construction documents, including demolition plans, grading plans, etc. The Applicant/Owner or Grading Contractor shall provide written notice to the Planning Division and the TCA Tribe, preferably through e-mail, of the start and end of all ground disturbing activities.
Prior to the release of any grading bonds, or prior to the issuance of any project Certificate of Occupancy, an archaeological monitoring report, which describes the results, analysis, and conclusions of the construction monitoring shall be submitted by the Qualified Archaeologist, along with any TCA Native American monitor’s notes and comments received by the Qualified Archaeologist, to the Planning Division Director for approval. Once approved, a final copy of the archaeological monitoring report shall be retained in a confidential City project file and may be released, as a formal condition of Assembly Bill (AB) 52 consultation, to Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, and San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, or any parties involved in the project specific monitoring or consultation process. A final copy of the report, with all confidential site records and appendices, will also be submitted to the South Coastal Information Center after approval by the City.
Unanticipated Discovery Procedures: Both the Qualified Archaeologist and the TCA Native American monitor may temporarily halt or divert ground disturbing activities if potential archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources are discovered during construction activities. Ground disturbing activities shall be temporarily directed away from the area of discovery for a reasonable amount of time to allow a determination of the resource’s potential significance. Isolates and clearly non-significant archaeological resources (as determined by the Qualified Archaeologist, in consultation with the TCA Native American monitor) will be minimally documented in the field. All unearthed archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources will be collected, temporarily stored in a secure location (or as otherwise agreed upon by the Qualified Archaeologist and the TCA Tribe), and repatriated according to the terms of the Pre-Excavation Agreement, unless ordered to do otherwise by responsible agency or court of competent jurisdiction.
If a determination is made that the archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources are considered potentially significant by the Qualified Archaeologist, the TCA Tribe, and the TCA Native American monitor, then the City and the TCA Tribe shall determine, in consultation with the Applicant/Owner and the Qualified Archaeologist, the culturally appropriate treatment of those resources.
If the Qualified Archaeologist, the TCA Tribe, and the TCA Native American monitor cannot agree on the significance or mitigation for such resources, these issues will be presented to the Planning Division Director for decision. The Planning Division Director shall make a determination based upon the provisions of CEQA and California Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b) with respect to archaeological resources and California Public Resources Section 21704 and 21084.3 with respect to tribal cultural resources, and shall take into account the religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, customs, and practices of the TCA Tribe.
All sacred sites, significant tribal cultural resources, and/or unique archaeological resources encountered within the project area shall be avoided and preserved as the preferred mitigation. If avoidance of the resource is determined to be infeasible by the City as the Lead Agency, then the City shall require additional culturally appropriate mitigation to address the negative impact to the resource, such as, but not limited to, the funding of an ethnographic study and/or a data recovery plan, as determined by the City in consultation with the Qualified Archaeologist and the TCA Tribe. The TCA Tribe shall be notified and consulted regarding the determination and implementation of culturally appropriate mitigation and the drafting and finalization of any ethnographic study and/or data recovery plan, and/or other culturally appropriate mitigation. Any archaeological isolates or other cultural materials that cannot be avoided or preserved in place as the preferred mitigation shall be temporarily stored in a secure location on site (or as otherwise agreed upon by the Qualified Archaeologist and TCA Tribe), and repatriated according to the terms of the Pre-Excavation Agreement, unless ordered to do otherwise by responsible agency or court of competent jurisdiction. The removal of any artifacts from the project site will be inventoried with oversight by the TCA Native American monitor.
If a data recovery plan is authorized as indicated above and the TCA Tribe does not object, then an adequate artifact sample to address research avenues previously identified for sites in the area will be collected using professional archaeological collection methods. If the Qualified Archaeologist collects such resources, the TCA Native American monitor must be present during any testing or cataloging of those resources. Moreover, if the Qualified Archaeologist does not collect the cultural resources that are unearthed during the ground disturbing activities, the TCA Native American monitor may, at their discretion, collect said resources for later reburial or storage at a local curation facility, as described in the Pre-Excavation Agreement.
In the event that curation of archaeological resources or tribal cultural resources is required by a superseding regulatory agency, curation shall be conducted by an approved local facility within San Diego County and the curation shall be guided by California State Historical Resources Commission’s Guidelines for the Curation of Archaeological Collections. The City shall provide the Applicant/Owner final curation language and guidance on the project grading plans prior to issuance of the grading permit, if applicable, during project construction. The Applicant/Owner shall be responsible for all repatriation and curation costs and provide to the City written documentation from the TCA Tribe or the curation facility, whichever is most applicable, that the repatriation and/or curation have been completed.
Human Remains: As specified by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, if human remains, or remains that are potentially human, are found on the project site during ground disturbing activities or during archaeological work, the person responsible for the excavation, or his or her authorized representative, shall immediately notify the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office by telephone. No further excavation or disturbance of the discovery or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains (as determined by the Qualified Archaeologist and/or the TCA Native American monitor) shall occur until the Medical Examiner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code 5097.98.
If such a discovery occurs, a temporary construction exclusion zone shall be established surrounding the area of the discovery so that the area would be protected (as determined by the Qualified Archaeologist and/or the TCA Native American monitor), and consultation and treatment could occur as prescribed by law. As further defined by State law, the Medical Examiner will determine within two working days of being notified if the remains are subject to his or her authority. If the Medical Examiner recognizes the remains to be Native American, and not under his or her jurisdiction, then he or she shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission by telephone within 24 hours. The Native American Heritage Commission will make a determination as to the Most Likely Descendent, who shall be afforded 48 hours from the time access is granted to the discovery site to make recommendations regarding culturally appropriate treatment.
If suspected Native American remains are discovered, the remains shall be kept in situ (in place) until after the Medical Examiner makes its determination and notifications, and until after the Most Likely Descendent is identified, at which time the archaeological examination of the remains shall only occur on site in the presence of the Most Likely Descendent. The specific locations of Native American burials and reburials will be proprietary and not disclosed to the general public. According to California Health and Safety Code, six or more human burials at one location constitute a cemetery (Section 8100), and disturbance of Native American cemeteries is a felony (Section 7052). In the event that the Applicant/Owner and the Most Likely Descendant are in disagreement regarding the disposition of the remains, State law will apply, and the mediation process will occur with the NAHC. In the event that mediation is not successful, the landowner shall rebury the remains at a location free from future disturbance (see Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(e) and 5097.94(k)).
Construction-related ground-disturbing activities (e.g., clearing/grubbing, grading, and other intensive activities) that occur during the breeding season (February 15 through August 31 for most species, and from January 15 through August 31 for raptors,) shall require a one-time biological survey for nesting bird species to be conducted by a qualified biologist within the limits of work within 72 hours prior to construction. This survey is necessary to ensure avoidance of impacts to nesting raptors and/or birds protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code, Sections 3503 and 3513. If any active nests are detected, the area shall be flagged and mapped on the construction plans or a biological resources figure, and the information provided to the construction supervisor and any personnel working near the nest buffer. Active nests shall have “no work zone” buffers established around them (e.g., 250 feet for passerines to 500 feet for raptors) by the project biologist in the field with brightly colored flagging tape, conspicuous fencing, or other appropriate barriers or signage. The project biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to avoid inadvertent impacts to these nests. The project biologist may adjust the 250-foot or 500-foot setback at his or her discretion depending on the species and the location of the nest (e.g., if the nest is well protected in an area buffered by dense vegetation). However, if needed, additional qualified monitor(s) shall be provided in order to monitor active nest(s) or other project activities in order to ensure all of the project biologist’s duties are completed. Once the nest is no longer occupied for the season as determined by the project biologist, construction may proceed in the setback areas. If construction activities, particularly clearing/grubbing, grading, and other intensive activities, stop for more than 3 days, an additional nesting bird survey shall be conducted within the proposed impact area.
Prior to commencement of construction or excavation activities, a Soil Management Plan (SMP) shall be prepared for use during earthmoving activities to address potential residual impacts in soil from prior releases on the project site, as well as potential unknown impacts that could be encountered (e.g., USTs). Known areas of concern include very limited areas of diesel in soil at 1010 Linda Vista Drive and 1023/1031 Grand Avenue. There was also a former tank at 961 Grand Avenue; soil beneath the tank was reportedly clean, however, the location could be noted in the SMP in an abundance of caution. Details regarding the former impacts are discussed in the December 2022 Phase I ESA prepared by Dudek and other pertinent publicly available cleanup reports. The SMP shall identify these known areas of concern and include training procedures for identification of contamination, if present. The SMP shall describe procedures for assessment, characterization, management, and disposal of hazardous constituents, materials, and wastes, in accordance with all applicable state and local regulations. Contaminated soils shall be managed and disposed of in accordance with local and state regulations. The SMP shall include health and safety measures, which may include but are not limited to periodic work breathing zone monitoring and monitoring for volatile organic compounds using a handheld organic vapor analyzer in the event impacted soils are encountered during excavation activities.
Building Division
If the project is to be phased, the applicant/developer shall submit a phasing plan to the Building Division for review and approval. Said phasing plan shall graphically depict the order in which the buildings (including models) will be occupied and depict which public and private infrastructure and amenities will be completed prior to each building occupancy. Once approved, any deviations from the phasing plan must be reviewed and approved by the Building Division, Planning Division, Land Development Division, Fire Department and the Public Works Construction Inspection Division.
The project is subject to the approval of the applicable water/sewer district(s) for water and sewer services and all applicable fees and charges shall be paid to the satisfaction of the water/sewer district(s) prior to issuance of grading or building permit.
Fire Department
Improvement plans shall show location and spacing / distance of fire hydrants. Hydrants shall be bronze industrial fire hydrants. Minimum GPM shall be per CFC Appendix B. Industrial fire hydrants shall have two 4-inch ports and one 2.5-inch port. Installation shall be as per local Water District specifications. Hydrant type shall be Clow style, Model #865. Maximum spacing from one hydrant to another cannot exceed 300 feet. Maximum distance from a fire hydrant to any fire department connection cannot exceed 50 feet.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed improved width of not less than 24 feet (curb line to curb line), and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Access roads shall be all weather surface and designed to support imposed loads of not less than 75,000 pounds in accordance with California Fire Code (CFC) Section 503.2.1, SMMC Section 17.64.120. For single-family residential driveways serving no more than one single-family dwelling, access roads shall have minimum width of 16 feet (curb line to curb line).
The gradient for a fire apparatus roadway shall not exceed 20 percent. Grades exceeding 12 percent (incline or decline) shall not be permitted without mitigation: Minimal surface of Portland cement concrete (PCC) with a deep broom finish perpendicular to the entire direction/length of travel and grade. The angle of departure and approach of fire access roads shall not exceed 7 degrees (12 percent) as required by CFC Section 503.2.7, as amended.
All roads in the project shall have adequate turn radius to accommodate all Fire Department apparatus including frontline and reserve fire engines and frontline and reserve trucks (engine and tiller ladder trucks). The required inside turn radius shall be 28 feet for engine and tiller ladder truck. No curb deflection or other features shall interfere with fire apparatus ability to navigate any street. The Land Development Division shall maintain the proper templates for turn radius of all Fire Department apparatus.
All dead end fire apparatus access roadways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around of all San Marcos Fire apparatus. A hammerhead turn-around or cul-de-sac will be required by the Fire Department.
Deferred submittal / separate permit is required for fire line underground work (On-site fire hydrants, fire sprinkler service to buildings, etc.).
Prior to issuance of any building permit, unless otherwise noted, the applicant/developer shall comply with the following conditions:
Land Development Division
The Final Map shall be recorded prior the building permit issuance.
The approved precise grading plans shall be attached to the building plans.
Prior to submittal of any building plans, the grading and public improvement plan sets shall be submitted for the second plan check and deemed substantially complete by the Land Development Engineer. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the public improvement plans shall be approved by the City Engineer and appropriate securities accepted. If the applicant/developer submits any building plans, prior to the grading and public improvement plan second plan check, an at-risk letter will be required by the applicant/developer acknowledging additional reviews or comments may be required on the building plans review.
All public improvements required at the time of subdivision and/or development shall be under construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of the first production building permit, excluding retaining wall permits and model units.
All grading shall be observed by a licensed geotechnical engineer, who shall prepare a written report to the satisfaction of the City Engineer certifying that the work has been performed in compliance with the recommendations contained within the geotechnical report and on the approved project plans. If not so done, the report shall describe the actual work performed and any deficiencies observed. The final report shall specifically detail conditions and remedial work performed that was not specifically identified in the initial report of subsurface conditions.
A certification of line and grade for the building pad, signed and stamped by the engineer of work, shall be provided to the Engineering Inspector. The certification shall be in a form acceptable to the City Engineer.
The base lift of asphalt on all roads serving the area under construction shall be completed. All proposed fire hydrants shall be operational prior to the delivery of combustible materials to the project site.
Planning Division
All exterior lighting shall comply with City standards for high energy-efficient fixtures, except for low-wattage architectural lighting. All exterior fixtures shall be approved by the City.
All exterior lighting shall use cut-off fixtures and shielded in order to direct the illumination downward and reduce the visibility of any glare.
Architectural lighting plan shall be included with the building plans that show the type, style, and location of all exterior building and parking lot lights. Plans shall include photo of fixture and manufacturer specifications indicating dimensions, materials, colors, bulb type, etc.
Residential structures shall comply with the California Building Code regarding interior noise levels for residential dwelling units.
All tot lot recreational amenities and playground equipment shall comply with all C.P.S.C. and A.D.A. accessibility standards. Plans shall include a detail of each of the play areas with the proposed play equipment and specifications of said equipment. Final design shall be approved by the Parks and Recreation Director and Planning Division Director.
All rooftop mechanical units, vents, ducts, etc. shall be screened by parapet walls or other architectural features from street grade view and adjacent properties as approved by the Planning Division Director. A roof plan and cross sections showing lines of sight shall be submitted with construction drawings illustrating that roof equipment will be screened. Screening plan shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit.
Rain gutter downspouts shall be internal or architecturally compatible with the building as determined by the Planning Division.
A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Division Director. The TDM plan shall be implemented at occupancy.
Garages shall have minimum interior dimensions of twenty (20) by twenty (20) for side-by-side garage parking or forty (40) by ten (10) for tandem garage parking (“vehicle parking areas”) to allow for the parking of vehicles. Interior vehicle parking areas shall be clear of any overhead obstructions and shall not be utilized for storage space, including but not limited to trash receptacles.
Garage doors shall include at least (1) pane of glass that is transparent (i.e. not opaque) at a height conducive to allow a property manager to conduct a visual inspection of the interior garage from outside the unit.
The applicant/developer shall submit an outdoor furniture manual with photographs and specifications of benches, picnic tables, barbeques, trash receptacles, etc. Manual shall include a site plan showing locations of the outdoor furniture. The applicant/developer shall be responsible for the installation of outdoor furniture.
Electric vehicle (EV) garage and guest parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the latest adopted Title 24 Building Code and the Climate Action Plan compliance checklist.
The building plans shall clearly demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the city’s Climate Action Plan, including, but not limited to, photovoltaic, electric water heating, electric vehicle charging, and bicycle racks.
Building Division
New buildings and remodeled structures shall be designed to conform to the latest design standards adopted by the State of California in the California Building Code (CBC), Part 2, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.
Building plans and instruments of service submitted with a building permit application shall be signed and sealed by a California licensed design professional as required by the State Business and Professions Code.
The City is located in Seismic Design Category “D”. Buildings and structures shall be designed to adequately transmit the dynamic lateral forces in accordance with the requirements of the latest adopted California Building Code.
The proposed development shall comply with the latest adopted California Green Building Code Standards. The City has adopted the mandatory standards and does not enforce the voluntary standards.
Residential structures shall be designed to comply with the crime prevention measures approved by the City, including such items as: reinforced door jambs; one-piece door stops; 16-gauge strike plate for deadbolts; locking hardware for garage doors; two locking devices for wide garage doors; 1-3/4 inch solid exterior doors; laminated safety glass; wide angle peep hole for exterior doors; no louvered windows; and address numbers easily visible from the street.
The handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous, toxic or flammable materials shall be clearly indicated on all floor plans submitted for a building permit and shall be in compliance with any and all Federal, State, County and City rules, regulations, and requirements for hazardous waste control, including but not limited to the Hazardous Waste Control Act of 1973 (HWCA) (Health & S C §25100 et seq.), as may be amended from time to time, whether or not such provisions or requirements have been specifically set forth in these conditions, all of which are now incorporated by reference and made a part hereof with the same force and effect as though fully set forth herein.
The project shall comply with the latest Federal Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and State Law, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, for accessibility standards.
Health and Safety Code Section 17959.6 requires developers of new residential housing developments to provide buyers with a list of specified universal accessibility features that would make specific areas of the home accessible to persons with disabilities. The applicant/developer shall indicate which features are standard, limited, optional, or not available, and the point of construction by which they must be requested.
The applicant/developer shall comply with the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that is in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
The applicant/developer shall pay Public Facilities Fees as established by the latest adopted Public Facilities Fee, based on the proposed land use, and shall be paid prior to the issuance of the first permit for the development.
The project is subject to the payment of school fees as required by law. The applicant/developer shall submit a Certificate of Compliance from the school district prior to the issuance of the first building permit from the City.
Roof drain systems shall be designed for 3-inches of rainwater per hour. Rain gutters, down drains and other devices shall be installed to prevent erosion at the point of discharge and shall discharge to landscaped areas when feasible. Interceptor drains, yard drains and drainage devices shall be installed to mitigate erosion and create positive drainage away from foundations. Roof drainage shall comply with the City's storm water management measures.
The applicant/developer shall contact the Delivery Retail Analyst for the branch of the U.S. Postal Service to determine the type and location of centralized delivery equipment required.
A phasing plan shall be submitted to Development Services Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits for projects with phased construction. The phasing plan shall identify the extent of on-site and off-site improvements and the location of all buildings in each phase. Occupancies shall not be approved until the City and other agencies have accepted the improvements in compliance with these conditions of approval.
Sewer and water utilities shall be located wholly on the lot that serves the building in accordance with the latest adopted edition of the California Plumbing Code.
The outer boundary of schools (grades K through 12) as listed in the current California Private School Directory shall comply with Education Code Section 33190 relating to the location of a school facility within 1,000 feet of businesses that are regulated for the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials as defined by the California Health and Safety Code.
Fire Department
Any new development, which necessitates updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall be required to provide map updates. The applicant/developer shall provide a copy of building plans in Geo-Referenced format to be used by the Fire Department for pre-fire planning purposes. At approval of final building plans, Developer shall contact San Marcos GIS ( [email protected] ) to begin the process of creating a Fire Preplan. At 50% of the construction completion process and/or the fire sprinkler hydro test, the Developer shall submit a preliminary GIS preplan to show progress. Note: Minor changes to plans made during construction can be corrected at the time of fire inspection.
The project shall include an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with the latest adopted California Fire Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code and/or San Marcos Fire Code Ordinance. Fire suppression systems shall conform to the standards adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, utilizing the most current edition of NFPA 13, 13R, or 13D based on number of units, type of construction and occupancy classification.
Fire alarm and/or monitoring system shall be installed in compliance with the most current California Fire Code and the most current edition of NFPA 72 for NFPA 13 and 13R fire sprinkler systems.
The applicant/developer shall provide a Construction Staging/Site Phasing Plan for approval prior to permit issuance.
Access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building.
A lighted directory map, meeting current Fire Department standards, shall be installed at each driveway entrance to new multiple unit residential projects.
Access gate(s) or other devices that may obstruct fire access roadways, shall be equipped with a Knox Key switch with cover and all drive gates shall be equipped with approved emergency traffic strobe sensor(s), which opens the gate on approach of emergency vehicles. Gates shall have battery back-up or manual means of disconnect in case of power failure. Access gate shall be a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet wide as determined by the City Fire Marshal.
During the grading and construction phase, unless otherwise noted, the applicant/developer shall comply with the following conditions:
Construction Engineering Inspection Division
Prior to any construction activities, a pre-construction meeting shall be held with the Construction Engineering Inspection Division. The applicant/developer shall provide the inspector with a detailed construction schedule which depicts when building occupancy or occupancies will occur and when key public and private infrastructure improvements will be completed. Schedule updates shall be provided to the Building and Engineering Inspectors at a minimum monthly basis until completion of the project.
Grading, excavation or other related earth moving operations, including warm-up and maintenance activities, shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with SMMC Section 17.32.080. No work shall be allowed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
During construction activities, the applicant/developer shall maintain public and private driveway and/or road access to neighboring properties at all times unless previous arrangements have been made with the private parties affected. Copies of said agreements shall be provided to the City Engineer.
The applicant/developer shall submit a traffic control plan to the Engineering Inspector for all phases of construction for approval by the City Engineer. Said plan shall include all traffic control devices including traffic signals as required.
Construction haul routes must be designed to avoid noise sensitive uses (e.g., residences, convalescent homes, etc.), to the extent feasible.
At the discretion of the Engineering Inspector, the applicant/developer shall document the pre-construction condition of existing roads or offsite properties which may be impacted by construction activities. The applicant/developer shall be responsible in repairing any construction related damages prior to occupancy.
A Right-of-Way permit shall be required prior to commencement of any work within the City right- of-way.
The applicant/developer shall implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention measures as required on the approved plans. Violations of the City’s Storm Water Management Ordinance (Ch. 14.15 S.M.M.C.) will result in Stop Work Orders, Notices of Violations and/or citations with fines. Work on the project may be delayed until the City determines that compliance with storm water requirements has been achieved.
Planning Division
At least one copy of the approved plans, approval letters and conditions of approval shall be available for review at the job site at all times.
Landscaping of slopes, in accordance with the approved landscape plans, shall commence at time of completion of grading activities.
The project shall comply with Regional Air Quality Standards.
A test sample of the proposed exterior colors shall be applied to a mock-up with an area large enough to be representative of the finished color scheme and exposed to direct sunlight. This sample shall be inspected and approved by the Planning Division prior to painting of the buildings. If determined necessary upon inspection, the color scheme may be required to be modified at the discretion of the Planning Division Director. The applicant/developer shall be responsible to contact the Planning Division for inspection.
Indirect impacts to sensitive riparian and wetland vegetation communities, sensitive habitat, and jurisdictional aquatic resources located within the existing Conservation Area, which will remain under the City’s jurisdiction, shall be avoided through implementation of the following measures:
All proposed lighting systems associated with proposed future development shall comply with City standards for shielded low sodium, low wattage lighting designed to cut glare and light scatter and to direct light away from the Conservation Area.
Signage shall be installed by the project applicant or its designee along the development/open space interface and/or should be provided at existing buildings where determined appropriate by the City for the purpose of identifying sensitive habitats and educating visitors and residents of sensitive habitats and/or restoration efforts. Signage shall include information regarding the importance of not allowing pets to roam outdoors and off-leash, both for the safety of pets and to protect native wildlife.
The Conservation Area shall be strategically fenced to ensure habitat protection and to minimize conflicts with adjacent neighborhoods. All necessary fencing shall be designed to allow for wildlife passage but deter human use of the Conservation Area. The Conservation Area shall be fenced consisting of split-rail wood fence with 2” x 2” wire mesh, or a combination thereof consistent with Negative Declaration 09-789. Prior approval of the fencing location and final fence type and design must be secured by the City of San Marcos and the responsible wildlife jurisdictional agencies.
The limits of work shall be clearly defined and marked in the field and reviewed by a qualified biologist for consistency against the approved grading plan prior to initiation of project construction.
All site preparation and construction activities shall incorporate standard erosional best management practices (BMPs) including, but not limited to, straw bales, gravel bags, sand bags, the periodic watering of bare areas, and the direction of construction area drainage to existing storm drain facilities.
All equipment maintenance, staging areas, and dispensing of fuel, oil, or other toxicants shall occur in designated upland areas at least 50 feet from the Conservation Area.
Install silt fencing and other silt containment devices where necessary to prevent off-site transport of sediment and pollutants. Install oil and grease traps at any storm drain inlets which are adjacent to or within work areas.
Any post-construction BMPs shall be described in a Stormwater Management Plan to illustrate how runoff from proposed developments will be treated prior to its discharge into the drainage.
In the event that paleontological resources (fossil remains) are exposed during construction activities for the proposed project, all construction work occurring within 50 feet of the find shall immediately stop until a qualified paleontologist, as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s 2010 guidelines, can assess the nature and importance of the find. Depending on the significance of the find, the paleontologist may record the find and allow work to continue or recommend salvage and recovery of the resource. All recommendations will be made in accordance with the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s 2010 guidelines and shall be subject to review and approval by the City of San Marcos. Work in the area of the find may only resume upon approval of a qualified paleontologist.
Building Division
The applicant/developer shall obtain the required OSHA permits for blasting, construction, demolition, excavation, grading operations, rock drilling and the construction of buildings over 3 stories in height in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1503.
Water wells shall be constructed, reconstructed or abated in strict compliance with SMMC Sections 8.44.130 through 8.44.170 and the latest adopted State Water Code and Health and Safety Code Section 24400. Water well permits are issued by County of San Diego Environment Health Department.
Dust and dust producing materials shall be controlled within the maximum acceptable concentrations for silica and silicates in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5155. Water and dust palliative shall be used to prevent excessive dust during blasting, construction and grading operations. Projects are required to comply with the Air Pollution Control District’s standards for mitigating fugitive dust during all phases of construction.
The demolition of buildings and/or existing on-site facilities shall not commence until the proper testing of asbestos, lead paint and hazardous materials has been performed and the abatement of the hazardous materials has been completed. The recycling of materials shall comply with state law and all utilities shall be disconnected and safely abandoned.
All construction operations authorized by building permits, including the delivery, setup and use of equipment must be conducted on premises during the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday, and on Saturday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. No work shall be conducted on Sundays or Holidays observed by the City. Failure to comply will result in the issuance of STOP WORK NOTICES, REVOCATION OF PERMITS and the issuance of citations and fines as appropriate. Citation for hours of work violations requires a mandatory court appearance in North County Superior Court.
During construction the applicant/developer shall implement and maintain the storm water pollution prevention measures as required on the approved plans. Violations of the City’s Storm Water Management Ordinance will result in Stop Work Orders, Notices of Violation and citations with fines. Work on the project may be delayed until the City determines that the project is in compliance with the storm water requirements.
Fire Department
Prior to the delivery of combustible building construction materials to the project site, the following conditions shall be completed to satisfaction of the Fire Department: 1) fire hydrants(s) shall be installed, approved, and usable, and 2) fire lane or access roads shall be in place and provide a permanent all weather surface for emergency vehicles that support weight of fire apparatus (75,000 lbs.).
A legible site address shall be posted and visible from either direction of approach to the project.
Prior to the occupancy of any structure, unless otherwise noted, the applicant/developer shall comply with the following conditions:
Land Development Division
All improvements including underground conversion of overhead utilities shall be completed in accordance with the approved project plans prior to issuance of the first market rate Certificate of Occupancy.
All applicable easements and agreements shall be recorded prior to occupancy if not required sooner by these conditions.
Prior to the issuance of any certificates of use and occupancy, the applicant/developer shall provide evidence to the Building Official, that the Department of Real Estate has been notified that the project area is within the boundaries of a Community Facilities District (CFD), and will be subject to special taxes for public facilities and/or services.
Redline As-Built drawings shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review and approval. All improvements identified on the plans and all undergrounding of utilities shall be completed in accordance with the project plans and these conditions of approval. Record drawing mylar plans shall be submitted and approved prior to the release of any project securities.
Any existing broken pavement, concrete curb, gutter or sidewalk or any other facilities damaged during construction of the project, shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Engineering Inspector.
Water and sewer improvements in accordance with the project water/sewer study shall be constructed for the project as determined necessary by the applicable water/sewer district(s).
Planning Division
All rooftop mechanical units, vents, ducts, etc. shall be screened from view from street grade & adjacent properties. Said screening mechanism shall be inspected by the Planning Division, and if determined necessary, additional screening may be required, as determined acceptable by the Planning Division Director.
All landscaping shall be installed, inspected, and approved by the Planning Division. Landscaping shall be established and flourishing in a healthy manner.
Common landscape areas shall not be transferred over to the responsibility of the HOA until inspected and approved by the City.
All CFD landscaping shall be installed, inspected, and approved by the Public Works Department. Landscaping shall be established and flourishing in a healthy manner.
The applicant/developer shall submit a Certificate of Completion by the landscape architect and engineer-of-work to the Planning Division certifying that the plant materials and irrigation system have been installed in accordance with the approved landscape plans and the Water Quality Technical Report, respectively.
The applicant/developer shall have completed the installation of the playground equipment and outdoor furniture in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards. The applicant/developer shall submit for each phase a letter by the installation contractor indicating that the playground equipment has been installed per the manufacturer’s specifications.
The applicant/developer shall disclose to future owners/tenants of the project that the property is located within the Airport Influence Area of McClellen-Palomar Airport, and may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences, if any, associated with proximity to airport operations (i.e.: noise, vibration, or odors). Disclosure shall be recorded with the County Recorder’s Office prior to building occupancy.
The existing billboard along the West-End project frontage with Grand Avenue shall be removed.
Building Division
The applicant/developer shall obtain approval from all City departments and other agencies before requesting a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official. For phased developments, the conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to requesting the first occupancy in the phase.
Fire Department
Building addresses shall be clearly labeled for day and night-time emergency responses. In addition, adequate lighting shall be provided to deter potential criminal activities (i.e.: vehicle burglaries, prowlers, loitering, etc.
Rooms containing controls for sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for fire department use. Signs shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible. **Reference San Marcos Fire Dept. Standard No. 1403 via website for additional specifications.
Knox key box(es) shall be provided. A master key for entry to all gates, enclosures, and equipment rooms or areas is required and must be properly labeled per Fire Department requirements. Knox box shall be mounted in an area approved by the Fire Department at a height of 60 to 66 inches above grade. Knox box shall be type with side-hinged door.
On-site fire hydrants shall be color coded per NFPA 291. The bottom eight inches of a private fire hydrant shall be painted red. A minimum 3-ft clearance shall be maintained around hydrants. The applicant/developer shall comply with the Fire Department for hydrants and on-site access for emergency vehicles.
The project shall comply with Fire Department access requirements for emergency vehicles. Signs reading “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” are required. The number of, placement and wording for all fire lane signs and/or red curbs shall be as required by California Vehicle Code, Sections 22500.l and 22658(a) and San Marcos Fire Department Standards.
For multi-family and/or commercial buildings – fire extinguishers size, type and rating shall comply with the California Fire Code, Section 906 – extinguishers shall be rated at 2A:10B:C minimum.
Ongoing Advisory Conditions
Use of the site must be conducted so as not to become obnoxious by reason of noise, odor, refuse, parking impacts, or maintenance of grounds and in such a manner as will not detrimentally affect adjoining properties and uses.
All trees and landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy, thriving manner. If any trees/landscaping shall die or become diseased, the trees/landscaping shall be replaced in numbers and quantity to provide the same landscaping and screening value.
Resolution No. 2023-9222
MFS22-0002
October 24, 2023