CITY OF SANTA MARIA
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
PLANNING DIVISION 110 SOUTH PINE STREET ROOM 101 SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 805.925.0951 X 2244
Attachment D
PERMIT NO. PD2022 – 0017_________________________________
APPROVAL DATE January 16, 2024___________________________________________
PROJECT NAME Santa Maria Airport Foxenwood Mini-Warehouse Facility
APPLICANT/OWNER G3, LLC / Santa Maria Public Airport District
ADDRESS/LOCATION Northwest Corner Highway 135 And Union Valley Parkway
DESCRIPTION Planned Development Permit (PD2022-0017) for a 101,450-square-foot Mini-Warehouse Facility on an 5-acre site within a 28.4-acre PD/M- 1/PF-A (Planned Development/Light Manufacturing/Public Facilities) Zone District of the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan.
FINDINGS
The City Council hereby approves the following project in accordance with the application submitted and hereby makes the required findings in accordance with Sections 12-35.105 and 12-35.203 of the Municipal Code, including the following:
A. That the project meets the vision, intent, and r equirements of the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan and the General Plan because the use is one of the uses anticipated for the PD/M-1/PF-A zone of the Specific Plan and designed to conform to the Specific Plan policies and standards;
B. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and topogr aphy to accommodate the use, and all yards, spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading and landscaping are adequate to properly adapt such use with the land and uses in the vicinity, as the project site is approximately five acres of the total 8.4 acres of the PD/M-1/PF-A designated property, leaving approximately 3.4 acres of site for future development;
C. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use, because the project site is within the area of the adopted Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan, and accesses Foxenwood Lane which will provide for the integration into the infrastructure, circulation, and service network of the City to ensure this project site and the surrounding area have adequate traffic circulation;
D. That the proposed use will have no adverse effect upon abutting properties, as the project site and adjacent sites are vacant parcels, and the five-acre project site is adequately sized to accommodate the proposed use . The proposed landscaping
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and site improvements are sited and designed to adequately adapt the project to the surrounding land uses, and the project is designed to conform with the policies and development standards of the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan;
E. That the establishment, maintenance and/or conducting of the use for which the planned development review is sought will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, or welfare of persons residing or wo rking in the neighborhood of such use and will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, because the project is a low intensity mini-warehouse use designed to be compatible with existing and future adjacent land uses through conformance with the policies and development standards of the Specific Plan . The proposed use is not inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development, because the mini-warehouse use is a use identified for the PD/M-1/PF-A zone of the project site and is designed to conform with the Specific Plan development and design standards;
F. That the conditions stated in the decision are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare;
G. The proposed modification to reduce the amount of required parking for the storage units FROM 1 space for every 10 storage units ( 71 parking spaces required) TO 1 space for every 15 storage units (47 parking spaces required) is justified by the analysis using the Institute of Traffic Engineers trip generation rates for the mini-storage use, and the project is otherwise consistent with the Gene ral Plan, Municipal Code and Specific Plan;
H. The project includes superior design elements , including varying wall planes and roof heights, tower like elements, decorative fencing, stone wainscot, perimeter landscape, that together mitigate or compensate for any potential impact of the proposed modification(s) on the surrounding area;
I. The proposed modification(s) are essential to the des ign of the project as the reduced parking requirement reduces the amount of paved area, providing a better balance of building to paved site;
J. The proposed modification(s) have been minimized to the maximum extent possible consistent with Subsections (a) through (c) of Section 12 -35.203 of the Municipal Code, as the requested ratio of one parking space for every 15 storage units is not nearly as low of a parking ratio that could be argued by the results of the parking analysis, but will still provide adequate parking for storage unit customers; and
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K. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) had been certified for the 2021 Specific Plan amendment, as a supplement to the Programmatic EIR (State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2005051172) certified by the City in June 2007 for the Santa Maria Airport Business Park Specific Plan. Considering the adequacy of the previously adopted SEIR, staff has concluded that in accordance with the provisions of CEQA section 15162:
There are no substantial changes which have occurred in respect to the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken. There is no new information regarding potential significant effects that have come to light in the review of the proposed project; and The project does not involve any new significant environmental effects not otherwise addressed in the previously adop ted SEIR and mitigation monitoring program.
Therefore, the project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 202007005) and no further environmental review is necessary.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The project is recommended for approval subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
Community Development Department
1. Project Description: The permittee shall comply with the project description, plan set entitled “Self-Storage Planned Development Permit” consisting of 10 pages dated November 2023, and Conditions of Approval of this permit . Any changes from t he project description, P lan Set, or conditions may require a permit amendment. Contact the Planning Division prior to changing anything described on the Plan Set or in the project description.
2. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program : The mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 202007005) are hereby incorporated by reference.
3. Hours of Operation: Hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The gate will be operational for clients between 6:00 am – 9:00 pm daily. Please contact the Planning Division regarding any extension of these hours.
4. Rental Trucks : Truck and trailer rentals are not permitted under this Planned Development Permit. Please contact the Planning Division regarding any proposed vehicle or equipment rental associated with this facility.
5. Color and Materials: A sample of all paint colors and materials to be used on the project site shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review for consistency with City Council approval prior to issuance of building permits. Paint colors samples shall be provided in the form of labeled paint chips.
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6. Architectural Elements : All architectural elements such as parapet walls, tower features, and architectural features shall include architectural details on all sides to provide 360-degree architecture and eliminate the appearance of a false façade.
7. Windows and Advertising : No signs, materials, or equipment shall be placed in and/or visible through the upper floor windows or in association with the façade storage unit doors and hallways.
8. Parking Area: Five parking spaces are required at the entry, and an additional 47 spaces are required for the storage spaces provided as equivalent loading area.
These 52 spaces are depicted on the approved plan set . The off-street parking area and access shall be paved and double striped in accordance with City parking standards. The parking area shall be maintained and regularly resealed and restriped. Please note that a building permit is required for restriping. The striping shall be visible at all tim es and the parking area shall be void of potholes and depressions.
9. Loading Zone: The loading areas shall be signed and striped so that vehicles are not parking in drive isles or fire lanes. The parking depicted adjacent to buildings shall be striped as a loading zone, not as individual parking spaces. All other aisles shall be marked per Fire Department standards.
10. Outdoor Storage: The required parking spaces, including the five office customer spaces outside the gated area, may not be leased or used as vehicle storage. No outdoor storage of vehicles or materials is permitted at this facility.
11. Bike Racks/Storage: A bike rack with a minimum capacity of two bikes shall be installed in proximity to the office. The rack design shall be provided as a detail on the plan set and shall be subject to approval by the Planning Division during the building permit review process.
12. Trash Enclosure: Each trash receptacle shall be stored in an enclosure. The final development plan submitted for the building permit shall specify size and location of all trash collection areas and the enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan. The location and design shall be approved by the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department. The trash enclosure shall meet City Standards as well as be designed in keeping with the architecture and style of the project.
Trash areas that are located adjacent to parking spaces shall be set back a minimum of ten feet to provide sight di stance for automobiles backing out of the parking space.
13. Ongoing Site Maintenance : The entire site shall be permanently maintained free of accumulated dirt and litter and in an otherwise neat and attractive manner and adhere to the requirements of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Any graffiti on the property shall be promptly painted out. All landscaping areas on the property shall be permanently maintained with healthy, growing plant material, free from weeds.
Dead or dying plant material shall be replaced within one month of plant
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deterioration.
Failure to comply with this condition i s a public nuisance and is subject to the adopted Citation Ordinance of the City of Santa Maria.
14. Landscape Area: A minimum of 15 percent of the project site area dedicated to this project shall be provided as irrigated landscape area.
15. Landscape Plan: A Landscape Plan, which includes the size and species of plants, a layout of the irrigation system incorporating time clocks and/or moisture sensors, and a maintenance and watering schedule, shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for plan checking and approval. The s pecific planting design of the landscape area and species of trees and plants shall be subject to approval of the Planning Division during the plan check review process . The landscape plan shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 12-44 of the Municipal Code, Landscape Standards. Backflow prevention devices shall be screened with plant material and located to maximize aesthetics.
16. Landscape and Tree Maintenance: The applicant shall develop landscape and tree maintenance standards that shall be provided to any landscape contractor hired to work on the site. The standards shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division prior to first occupancy. The program shall require:
a. All on-site trees be properly maintained to retain a natural shape and size for the long-term health of the tree consistent with the natural growth pattern of its particular species and current ANSI A300 standards; b. Any tree topped, severely pruned or sever ely thinned out, subject to the determination of the Planning Division, shall require a large -size replacement.
c. Ground cover and shrubbery shall be regularly maintained and pruned in a manner that encourages healthy growth and flower production. Shrubs shall not be severely sheered or formed into unnatural shapes.
17. Tree Planting: The project shall provide the trees depicted on the landscape plan.
The trees species selected shall be subject to Planning Staff review. Trees shall be a minimum of 15-gallon size.
18. Landscape Irrigation Water Meter: A separate appropriately-sized irrigation meter is required for new non-residential projects with irrigated landscape areas totaling 1,000 square feet or greater, and for new residential projects with irrigated landscape areas totaling 5,000 square feet or greater. If a sub-meter is proposed for irrigation, it shall be a privately held and maintained meter, provided by the applicant, installed after the main water meter.
19. Exterior Lighting : Submit a lighting plan showing upgraded light fixtures with shielded fixtures in an effort to improve site visibility and security in the parking lot and surrounding the building.
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20. Light Standards : All on -site lighting shall comply with the Municipal Code Performance Standards. A photometric plan is required at the building permit stage, subject to Planning Division approval. Parking lot light standards on the project site shall have a maximum overall height of 30 feet.
21. Utilities: All electrical, telephone, television and communication utility distribution and services wires shall be placed underground in accordance with Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 12-28.06.
The proposed locations of all transformer boxes and utility equipment shall be approved by the Planning Division prior to installation. All transformer boxes and utility equipment shall be underground wherever feasible. If undergrounding is not possible, the equipment should be painted to match the surroundings, placed in inconspicuous areas out of public view, and screened with landscape plantings.
22. Mechanical Equipment: Mechanical equipment located on the roof of a building shall be completely screened. The height of the screening shall be as high, or higher, than the top of the mechanical equipment. The screening may be provided by an architecturally designed screen wall of solid material surrounding the equipment, or by the building wall parapet.
23. Business License: A City business license is required.
24. Performance Standards: The requirements of the City's performance standards with respect to odor, noise, smoke, vibration and discharge of liquid and solid waste shall be maintained.
25. AB 1600 Fees: AB 1600 fees apply to this project and are based on the fees in effect at the time the building permit is issued.
26. Indemnification: The applicant shall agree to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), and hold harmless the City of Santa Maria and its officers, officials, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, proceedings, lawsuits, losses, damages, judgments and/or liabilities by third parties arising out of, related to, or in connection with the project application or to attack, set aside, void, or annul, in whole or in part, an approval of the project application by the City and any related environmental approvals, development approvals or project conditions. The Applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, officials, or employees, for any court costs and attorney’s fees that the City, its agents, officers, officials, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of his/her obligations under this provision.
27. Agency Requirements: The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project.
28. Construction Documents: A copy of these conditions shall be incorporated into all construction documents.
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Public Works Department
29. Development Agreement: The developer has indicated a desire to defer public improvements to a future date and phase of construction associated with a future development. The developer shall review and conform to Santa Maria Municipal Code Section 12-51, which provides City Council the flexibility to adjust municipal code requirements for development projects that offer significant benefit to the community or contribute to the successful achievement of City goals. The details of the development agreement shall be found acceptable to the Public Works Department, and the development agreement executed prior to deferment of any public improvements required of the project as conditioned herein.
30. Public Improvement Plans: Public Improvement Plans (PIPs) are required for the development of this site. The improvement plans shall show complete plans, profiles, and details for all required improvements to be constructed, both public and private, including common areas. Reference may be made to the Standard City Engineering Specifications and Drawings in lieu of duplicating the standard drawings. All standards of agencies other than the City of Santa Maria shall appear on the plans in full and not by reference. PIPs shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to building permit issuance and incomplete submittals may delay building permit issuance. The PIPs shall include the following:
A. Generally, the development shall install frontage improvements and public utilities on Foxenwood Lane between Foster Road and Union Valley Parkway, and along Foster Road and Union Valley Parkway adjacent to the project. The developer shall evaluate the pavement section and confirm the roadway section meets current City standards for flexible pavement.
B. The developer shall extend public utility main lines consistent with the Airport Business Park Specific Plan.
C. The developer shall construct the regional basin as identified in the Airport Business Park Specific Plan Amendment, and the basin shall meet Santa Barbara County Flood Control District requirements.
D. Plan and profile drawings for all surface and underground improvements. Plans and profiles shall be drawn to the scale of one-inch equals 40 feet or larger unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Details sha ll be drawn to a scale that clearly shows the facility being constructed. The scales for various portions of the plans shall be shown on each sheet. These may include, but are not limited to:
a. Public Water Mains
b. Public Sewer Mains
c. Public Storm Drain Mains
d. Traffic Signal and/or Roundabout
e. Frontage Improvements
i. Curb
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ii. Gutter
iii. Sidewalk
iv. Driveways
v. Streetlights
vi. Fire Hydrants
E. Traffic signs and striping plans for all streets. These may include, but are not limited to:
a. Regulatory signs
b. Warning signs
c. Guide signs
d. Centerlines
e. Lane lines
f. Bike lanes
g. Pavement markings
F. Multi-purpose trails and bicycle paths, as defined in the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and as depicted in the Specific Plan, shall be constructed as part of a subdivision, if applicable , or i n association of the development of current vacant parcels. The paths shall be designed pursuant to the Circulation Element of the General Plan and the Standard City Engineering Specifications and Drawings.
NOTE: The MPT-1 Depicted on the west perimeter of this project parcel shall be constructed as a part of the development of the C-3/PF-A-Airport Commercial /Public Facilities – Airport designated parcel , in a location and alignment as approved by the Public Works Department.
G. Landscaping and irrigation plans for any area of public right -of-way where landscaping is required (such as medians) or where landscaping is to be maintained as part of a city landscape maintenance district. Confirm requirements with the Recreation and Parks Department regarding ne cessary landscaping, irrigation, and water meters to be installed.
The Engineer shall submit four full size copies of the Public Improvement Plans to the Public Works Department for review, in addition to an electronic copy.
All public improvements shal l be constructed according to City and State standards. Plan check and inspection fees per City Council Resolution 2005 - 101 will apply. The developer shall submit a cost estimate completed by a registered civil engineer for the proposed public improvements and make a monetary deposit with the City. Cost estimates shall include a separate item for contingencies in the amount of ten percent of the estimated actual cost. The estimate submitted by the subdivider’s engineer shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. An approved final estimate shall be used to establish construction inspection fees, to establish the plan checking fee, and for establishing required amounts of security as required by Section 11-8.06 of the City of Santa Maria Muni cipal Code. The form of security shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
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31. Building Plans: At time of building plan submittal, the developer shall identify the following items on the site or utility plan for the subject project:
A. Location and sizes of all existing water mains, sewer mains, water meters, water service lines, backflow prevention devices, private sewer lateral connections, and storm drainage facilities in abutting streets or on the project site.
i. Each unit or lot shall be served by a sanitary sewer system, adequate domestic water system, natural gas, electric, and telephone facilities.
Cable television facilities shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 9 of Santa Maria’s Municipal Code.
B. Location and sizes of all proposed water mains, sewer mains, water meters, water service lines, backflow prevention devices, private sewer lateral connections, and storm drainage facilities in abutting streets or on the project site.
i. Each unit or lot shall be served by a sanitary sewer system, adequate domestic water system, natural gas, electric, and telephone facilities.
Cable television facilities shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 9 of Santa Maria’s Municipal Code. If these are not existing, they shall be proposed to be installed as part of this project.
C. Location, quantity, and orientation of trash enclosures D. All parcel lines and easements crossing the project site.
E. Locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed driveways and sidewalks F. Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants
G. Required public improvements.
H. Limits of frontage improvements
Fees
32. Utilities Connection Fees: For all development projects already connected to the utility system, the water and wastewater fees shall be based solely on an increase in water meter size or a change in use and shall be calculated and collected prior to installation of the larger meter or making a change in use. The State Water Reimbursement Fee shall be collected concurrently with the Growth Mitigation Fee. The following fees are to be paid by the applicant and will be collected at time of request for connection at the Building Division, 110 South Pine Street, Suite 101.
A. Water Mitigation Fee: The fee is calculated based on the size of water meters (domestic, landscape, fire) serving the site. The fee shall be based upon the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (Santa Maria Municipal Code (S.M.M.C.) Sections 8-15.01 through 8-15.15 and 8-15.19).
B. Wastewater Mitigation Fee: The fee is ca lculated based on the size of water meters (domestic) serving the site. The fee shall be based on the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Sections 8 -
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15.01 through 8-15.15 and 8-15.20).
C. State Water Reimbursement Fee: The fee is calculated based on the size of water meters (domestic, landscape, fire) serving the site. The fee shall be based on the codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Section 8-10.05.01).
33. Traffic Mitigation Fee: The traffic mitigation fee shall be paid by the applicant at time of occupancy. The fee is based on the size and proposed use of the project.
The final fee calculation is based on the fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance (S.M.M.C. Sections 8-15).
The City Council may consider allowing qualifying commercial and industrial development the ability to pay growth mitigation fees as outlined in the current fee schedule over a period of time. The maximum amount of time for payback shall be five years. The payments shall be made yearly, and interest shall be paid. Interest calculations shall be based on the average annual interest rate for the Local Agency Investment Fund. Qualifying companies who wish to pursue this option shall sign an agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and shall provide financial security guaranteeing payment.
Street and Frontage Conditions
34. Street Light Conduit Location: Refer to City Standard Drawing RD -31 regarding typical utility location and spacing. Streetlight conduit shall be located on the north side of an east/west street, or east side of a north/south street.
35. At-Grade Driveway:
Driveways shall be installed per City Standard Drawing RD -18A/RD-19A.
Driveways shall have minimum throat width of 24 feet and minimum curb return radius of 20 feet.
Nearest edge of driveway shall be located a minimum of five feet from any above- ground utility such as streetlights or f ire hydrants, and ten feet from any street trees. A minimum 20-foot separation between driveways is required and the aggregate width of all driveways shall not exceed 50 percent of the property’s frontage along the street (S.M.M.C. Section 8-6.07).
36. Frontage Parking: The gate across the driveway shall be relocated to provide a minimum of 25-foot setback from back of sidewalk so vehicles can park completely off the traveled way when opening the gates.
37. Frontage Repair: The developer shall repair any cracked, broken, or uplifted curb, gutter, sidewalk, or alley within the project frontage. City Public Works Inspection staff will determine the extent of the frontage repair in the field prior to construction.
An encroachment permit will be required prior to issu ance of a building permit for these repairs.
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38. New Frontage Improvements: The developer shall be required to install full frontage improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and landscaping wherever missing or required by the Public Works Department.
39. Intersections: Sight distance requirements shall be maintained at the intersection of any street, alley, or driveway improved for vehicular traffic per S.M.M.C.
Sections 12-27.02 and 12-27.03.
40. City Encroachment Permit: The developer shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Engineering Division prior to any work in public streets, alleys, or easements (S.M.M.C. Section 8-6.06).
41. Chip Seal: Developer shall be required to restore asphalt pavement surface to the pre-development condition by placing chip seal compliant with City Standards along the property frontage where trenching and utility cuts are required within City right-of-way. The chip seal shall be applied for the full width of the roadway for 50’ beyond all cuts within the asphalt pavement and the roadway striping shall be restored to pre-construction layout. The developer may elect to deposit an in -lieu fee to the City Public Works Department to perform the chip seal as a part of the City’s annual chip seal project.
Transit
42. Install a bus turnout, per City of Santa Maria Standard Drawing RD -26, RD-27A, and RD -28 on Foster Road and on Union Valley Parkway. Turnouts shall be constructed in a location approved by Santa Maria Regional Transit and be reflected on the Public Improvement Plans.
43. Install a bus shelter at both bus turnouts identified above. These improvement shall be shown on the Public Improvement Plans.
i. Tolar 12’ Sunset Sh elter with Polycarbonate Flat Roof in Aluminum color with the following specifications:
1. RMS Solar Lighting System
2. No walls
3. Accompanying Bench w/ seat delineators
4. Waysine LED Shelter Display
44. ADA wheelchair area marked (painted onto the ground between the g ap of the bench and end of shelter)
Water Conditions
45. New Public Main Location: Refer to City Standard Drawing RD-31 regarding typical utility location and spacing. Water mains shall be located approximately 6’ from the curb face of the north side of an east/west street, or east side of a north/south street.
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46. Privately Owned On -site Water Lines: Water lines for fire suppression shall be separated from water lines used for domestic water.
47. Looped Fire Suppression Line: If required by the Fire Department, fire suppression lines shall be looped on -site with appropriate fire service backflow prevention assemblies per Standard Detail WA-27F at both ends, located at the property line.
These fire service backflow prevention a ssemblies separate privately-owned and maintained water lines from public water lines. On -site fire hydrants and fire sprinklers shall be supplied from this looped, on-site water line.
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48. Fire Hydrants: The location, placement, and sizing of on -site water lines and fire hydrants shall be approved by the City Fire Department and Public Works Department.
49. Backflow Prevention: Reduced pressure principle (RP) type backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed on all domestic water services. The devices shall be installed near the property line before any branches by a licensed plumber according to City specifications and standard drawings. The devices shall be tested by a certified backflow prevention tester with test results submitted to the City’s Regulatory Compliance Specialist prior to final occupancy.
Wastewater Conditions
50. Laguna County Sanitation District: The project shall be served by Laguna County Sanitation District and will require a Will Serve letter prior to issuance of building permits.
Storm Water Conditions
51. New Public Main Location: Refer to City Standard Drawing RD-31 regarding typical utility location and spacing. Storm mains shall be located on the north side of an east/west street, or east side of a north/south street.
52. Acceptance of Public Infrastructure: Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall clean and verify the integrity of all storm drain infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Public Works Inspector. Inspections at installation do not waive the requirement for re-inspection prior to acceptance by the City.
53. Construction Storm Water Requirements (Site > 1 Acre): The developer shall obtain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prepared by Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD ). The SWPPP must be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department prior to issuance of grading and encroachment permits.
The developer shall submit the SWPPP and file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Bo ard. The submittal is typically handled online through the Regional Board’s SMARTs website. (https://smarts.waterboards.ca.gov/smarts/).
54. SWPPP Review Fee: The developer shall submit a hard copy and an electronic copy of the SWPPP for review and approval prior to any building permit issuance.
A SWPPP review fee will be invoiced prior to approval.
55. Cost Estimate and Treasurer’s Trust: A detailed cost estimate for the installation and maintenance of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented as defined by the SWPPP will be generated from the City’s SWPPP review. Prior to grading permit issuance, the developer shall submit a cash deposit in the amount of the approved cost estimate to be h eld as a Treasurers Trust. The Treasurer’s Trust is intended to guarantee installation and maintenance of the
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required BMPs. The City will draw from this Treasurer’s Trust in the event the developer/contractor does not install or maintain the required BMPs . The Treasurer’s Trust shall be returned after Certificate of Occupancy is issued, minus any funds expended by the City to install/maintain the required BMPs on behalf of the developer/contractor.
56. SWPPP/Post-Construction Requirement Monitoring Encroachme nt Permit: Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Office to cover inspection of the approved SWPPP and installation of required Post -Construction Requirements. Permit and inspection fees will be due when the permit is issued, and expiration of the encroachment permit will be based on the construction schedule identified in the SWPPP Notice of Intent. Time extensions will require additional funds to be provided to cover the additional inspections.
Flood Control Conditions
57. Santa Barbara County Flood Control District: Developer shall submit the hydrologic and hydraulic study, plans, and plan check fee for Santa Barbara County Flood Control District review. Santa Barbara County Flood Control District shall approve the studies and plans prior to building permit issuance.
58. Storm Drainage: The applicant shall provide on-site retardation facilities designed and constructed to Public Works and Community Development requirements prior to occupancy. The facilities shall be designed to ac commodate the increased drainage water flow of a 25-year storm event as a result of new development.
Developer shall provide hydrologic and hydraulic study detailing assumptions, calculations, and design of the on-site retardation.
The applicant shall sub mit a grading plan for review and approval by Public Works and Community Development prior to issuance of building permits. Refer to the “Grading Plan Information” handout distributed by Community Development for guidance. Developer shall also submit the p reliminary grading plan to the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The developer shall obtain Flood Control District certification on all new flood control facilities prior to bond release.
Post-Construction Storm Water Conditions
59. Post-Construction Storm Water: The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board requires that all new projects that create or replace 2,500 square feet or more of impervious area must follow the post -construction requirements (PCRs).
The Stormwater Technical Manual and further guidance on completing an SCP are available online (https://www.countyofsb.org/2324/New-Redevelopment).
A. The developer shall demonstrate project compliance with the PCRs by submitting a Stormwater Control Plan (SCP) using the template provided in the Stormwater Technical Guide.
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B. The SCP shall include a site plan, Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) sizing calculations, details of bioretention design, and dimensions of drainage management areas.
C. The SCP shall include an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan, detailing how the site and required post-construction improvements shall be maintained into perpetuity by the owner.
D. A SCP is required and shall receive preliminary approval from the Public Works Department prior to discretionary approval of the Planning Permit. The developer shall resubmit the SCP with the Building Plan submittal for final review and approval. The resubmittal is to account for any necessary changes to the site plan between entitlement and construction.
E. Underground Chambers: For developments proposing to utilize underground chamber systems for the basis of stormwater management, the inlets, chambers, and any infrastructure that drains to the underground chamber system shall be cleaned, and video inspection provided to verify the performance of the underground chamber system wasn’t compromised during project construction activities. Cleaning and m aintenance of this infrastructure shall be followed as per the manufacturer’s specifications and the approved stormwater operations and maintenance plan. All cleaning and maintenance activities shall be documented and provided to the Utilities Department, Regulatory Compliance Division on an annual basis.
F. As required by Section D, Field Verification of Post -Construction Stormwater Measures, of the California Central Coast Regional Water Board Resolution R3-2013-0032, Post-Construction Stormwater Management Requirements for Developments Projects in the Central Coast Region , the Developer shall secure a qualified third -party (registered professional engineer, geologist, architect and/or landscape architect) for purposes of inspection, verification, and certification of all Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) to ensure site design, water quality treatment, runoff retention, and/or peak management controls have been implemented in accordance with the Regional Water Board’s Post-Construction Requirements.
G. Grading plans shall include the following language:
i. Provide installation elevation by licensed surveyor to Public Works Department, Engineering Division within 7 calendar days of installation.
ii. Provide basin dimension and depth, including outlet structure cro ss section with elevations, signed and stamped by the Engineer of Record who prepared the Stormwater Control Plan to the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, within 7 calendar days of installation.
iii. Provide copy of invoice of installed gravel and bioretention soil media, along with photo-documentation of complete structure cross sections to Public Works Department, Engineering Division, within 7 calendar days of installation.
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H. The following shall occur prior to final SCP approval:
i. Engineer of Recor d that prepares the SCP shall provide documentation of critical design elements in structures that are underground, buried, or otherwise hard to verify after installation.
Critical elements include elevations of the bottom of bioretention, top of gravel, and overflow structures.
ii. The property owner shall sign a Post -Construction Stormwater Control Measures Maintenance Agreement form with the City of Santa Maria. The form will be provided by Public Works after the final review of the SCP. The agreements shall be approved, signed, and attached to the property address prior to issuing the Certificate of Occupancy.
Solid Waste Conditions
60. Multi-family and Commercial/Industrial Facilities : As mandated by state law, this development is required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to solid waste disposal and recycling, the City of Santa Maria Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance No. 2021 -10, Chapter 8 -21, and Title 8, Chapter 8-11 of the City of Santa Maria Municipal Code.
A. The developer shall submit a site plan identifying location(s) of each solid waste enclosure (“Enclosure”) to contain refuse and recycling (including single stream recycling and organics) bin(s)/container(s). The proposed location of each enclosure shall en able tenants to dispose of their refuse and recyclable materials safely and efficiently. The site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to issuance of building permits.
B. All Enclosures shall be constructed per City standard drawing MS-16B.
C. The proposed quantity of Enclosure(s) for the subject site shall be reviewed and approved by the City.
D. The service frequency of each bin/container shall be determined by the City.
E. Enclosure(s) shall be oriented to provide vehicle fork-in access when possible.
F. In cases where Enclosure(s) are proposed to be installed abutting structures, the common wall shall be of a non-combustible masonry-type material with no openings for vents or windows.
G. Enclosure(s) shall be reserved exclusively for solid waste bin(s)/ container(s) storage. Miscellaneous boxes, bins, racks, grease containers, etc., is not permitted within the enclosure.
H. If City collection vehicles (“Collection Vehicles”) will be traveling through a gated area to service bin(s)/container(s), the gates sha ll be equipped with a coded electronic keypad system.
I. The developer shall design site travel ways, entrance, and exit areas with sufficient space, free of obstructions (trees, oversized islands, etc.) to allow for Collection Vehicles to safely enter/exit the subject site to avoid damage to site
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property or Collection Vehicles. See City standard drawing MS -16B for guidance.
J. The developer shall design all site vehicle travel ways to withstand loads imposed by Collection Vehicles.
K. The developer shall submit a truck turning template route for solid waste service area. The Collection Vehicles must be able to enter and exit the site to gain access to the Enclosure(s) with minimal backing. Collection Vehicles have an inside turning radius of 38 feet and an outside turning radius of 55 feet. See City standard drawing MS-16B for guidance.
Modification of Public Works Department Conditions
61. The Director of Public Works, Planning Commission, and Council reserve the right to modify these Public Works Department conditions if they deem it necessary to ensure compliance of the project with Chapter 8 -6 of the S.M.M.C. (S.M.M.C.
Section 8-6.09).
Fire Department
62. Key Box: A SMFD approved key box shall be provided at the main entrance to each building/tenant space. The box shall contain all keys necessary to allow Fire Department access to all portions of the building or tenant space. a. The box shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and placed so the bottom of the box is 60 inches above the adjacent grade. The proposed location of the box shall be shown on plans. b. Key box application is available online at http://www.ci.santa- maria.ca.us/40463-KnoxBoxRequestForm.pdf. The key box shall be ordered prior to occupancy request.
c. Knox Box 3200 Series is the minimum acceptable box for comm ercial installations. Knox boxes identified as "Residential" shall not be used for commercial applications.
63. Address Numbers: Numbers shall be clearly visible from the centerline of the roadway fronting the building and shall contrast with their background. Number height shall be a minimum of 12 inches for commercial buildings. The proposed location and design of address numbers shall be shown, or this note placed on the plans.
64. Access Roads: An approved SMFD access road shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building.
a. All weather surface access roads such as cement or asphalt pavement shall be installed and approved by the SMFD prior to vertical combustible construction.
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65. Minimum Road Standards. The roads shall be a minimum of four-inch class II road base compacted to 95 percent with 15 1/2 -foot overhead clearance: 24 -foot net minimum width for buildings below 30 feet in height.
66. Fire Lane Signs. "No Parking, Fire Lane" signs shall be posted at entrances. Signs shall be designed per SMFD Development Guidelines. All curbing in a designated Fire Lane or fire access way shall be painted red with “Fire Lane, No Parking” graphics stenciled every 100 linear feet or as otherwise designated on approved plans.
67. Fire Flow. Fire flow shall comply with CFC, Appendix B. The minimum fire flow for this project shall be 5,250 gallons per minute (based on Type II-B Construction, with fire sprinklers).
68. Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be installed per City of Santa Maria Public Works Standards.
a. Fire hydrant spacing and distribution shall comply with CFC Section 507 and CFC Appendix C. A minimum of 6 fire hydrants shall be provided. The hydrants shall be spaced at an average of 300 feet and at no point shall exceed 180 feet from a fire hydrant on a fire apparatus access road. Please show proposed and existing fire hydrants on the site plan. Fire hydrants shall be installed and operational prior to vertical combustible construction.
69. Fire Hydrant Protection. On-site fire hydrants shall be painted red and protected from impact in accordance with City Of Santa Maria Public Works Standards and SMFD Development Guidelines.
70. Water Mains. Water Mains shall be installed per City of Santa Maria Public Works and NFPA standards. Minimum main size shall be 8”, or as determined by hydraulic calculations.
71. Hydrant Markers. Reflective blue dot fire hydrant location markers shall be installed.
72. Fire Sprinkler Systems . Automatic Fire Sprinklers are required for all proposed buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet and shall include the following:
a. All commercial fire sprinkler systems shall be equipped with a local water flow alarm.
b. Deferred submittal of fire sprinkler plans, and calculations is required. The plans and calculations shall be wet stamped, on every sheet, by a registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) licensed in California.
73. Fire Department Connection (FDC). FDCs shall be located on the front access side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise appro ved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. The FDC shall:
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a. Face the public street or fire lane fronting the protected building and be installed so the center line of the connection is a minimum of 36 inches above finished grade.
b. Within 40 feet of an approved roadway or driveway and arranged so that hose lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference. c. Within 50 feet of an approved fire hydrant.
d. Be equipped with Knox Brand locking caps.
74. Fire Alarm System: A fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with the CFC and NFPA 72 standards. The fire alarm system shall be certificated by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized organization. a. Deferred submittal of fire alarm plans is permitted. The plans shall be we t stamped, on every sheet, by a registered FPE licensed in California. b. A Fire alarm system, at a minimum incorporating tamper switches on control valves and a Central Station service for the water flow alarm shall be installed for the fire sprinkler system.
75. Digital Site Plan: Prior to Fire Department final approval, a site plan in a PDF format shall be provided with the following information if applicable: On site hydrants, FDC/OS&Y locations, Standpipes, Sprinkler Control Valves (Riser), Fire alarm panel (FACP) Utilities (Gas/Electric/Water) Knox box/switch location(s), Ingr ess/Egress, Stairwells, Individual floor control valves, Individual floor plans including unit numbers, Laundry room(s), Elevator room(s), Roof access, Solar Panels and DC shutoff locations.
Recreation and Parks Department
76. Tree Species: Street trees will be required at a minimum of every forty feet along Foxenwood lane, Foster road, and Union Valley parkway. Trees to be selected from the medium and large City approved street tree list.
77. Public Improvements: The basin/open space, both sides of Foxenwood Lane, and the northern Union Valley Parkway frontage will require public landscaping that will complement the existing Union Valley Parkway landscape design concept, along with adequate access and some park like amenities within the basin/open space.
The Union Valley parkway frontage, basin/open space, and Foxenwood Lane are considered an enhanced landscape area. Include separate public improvement plans through City of Santa Maria Public Works for review and approval by Public Works and Recreation and Parks department. These areas will be dedicated to the City and maintained as part of the Landscape Maintenance Districts.
78. Tree Specifications : The street trees shall be 24 -inch box in size and have a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches. The t rees shall be planted six feet behind the sidewalk by a licensed landscape contractor in accordance with the plans and specifications of the Recreation and Parks Department. An irrigation system shall be provided for the trees.
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79. Tree Bonding: Street tree bonding shall be for tree plantings at $275 each. Tree bonds are to cover a one-year establishment starting at issuance of the Occupancy Permit. Street tree requirements and bond amount are a maximum subject to change during building permit review. The tree bond is due at time of building permit issuance as a cash or surety bond delivered to Recreation and Parks at 615 S. McClelland St.
80. Tree Easement : A minimum ten -foot-wide tree planting easement shall be dedicated to the City to allow adequate space for pla nting and maintenance of street trees. The easement shall not have any impervious pavement other than vehicle and pedestrian approaches, nor be dual purposed as a storm water mitigation area. The applicant shall apply for the easement through the Public Works Department with necessary fees, a recent copy of a title report, closure calculations and sketch. The property owner is responsible for the upkeep of the trees, landscaping and irrigation within the easement area.
81. Tree Planting: Any nursery stock tree planted without inspection and approval by the Recreation and Parks Department shall be deemed defective and be removed by the person(s) responsible for the planting at their own expense. All plant material shall not be root bound or contain girdling roo ts. Street tree location(s) shall be approved onsite by the Special Districts Supervisor prior to installation.
82. Landscape Plans : The street tree easement shall be clearly identified on the planting and irrigation plans. Only street trees shall be planted in the easement area. All other on -site private tree planting shall be planted behind the easement area. The following shall be noted on the landscape plan: “the final locations of street trees shall be determined on -site by the Special Districts Supervis or.
Twenty-four-hour notice is required for inspection prior to planting, (805) 925-0951 ext. 2346. Installation shall be in accordance with Recreation and Parks Department specifications.”
83. Development Fees : Per the Municipal Code, several Recreation and Parks Development Fees may apply to this project.
a. Commercial Growth Mitigation $0.01/square foot
Note: fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
84. Landscape District. This project will be included in the Southwest Landscape Maintenance District and Union Valley Parkway Special Benefit Zone. The signed and notarized “Petition Requesting Annexation” form is due at time of building permit issuance. It can be returned to the Recreation and Parks Department, 615 S. McClelland, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
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NOTES:
In accordance with Section 12-35.109 of the Municipal Code, this permit is not valid until the 15th calendar day following the issuance of the permit, providing no appeal is filed; or if an appeal is filed, this permit is not valid until the effective date of the final action on the appeal.
In accordance with Section 12-35.501 of the Municipal Code, the City may modify conditions of approval of the permit, or may revoke the permit for non-compliance with any of the conditions of approval, or if any operations under the approved permit result in detriment to the public health, safety or welfare.
This permit will not be valid until the applicant a nd property owner have submitted signed acknowledgment of their consent to the conditions, in accordance with Section 12 -35.109 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code, to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.
In accordance with Section 12-35.501 of the Municipal Code, this permit shall become null and void if the development authorized is, or has been, unused, abandoned, discontinued, or development has not commenced within a period of three (3) years. However, the approval body may consider extensions of time for additional periods of up to two (2) years each, for a maximum overall permit life of seven (7) years. A written request justifying the need and the appropriate filing fee filed with the Community Development Department shall be submitted prior to the expiration date.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions stated above may be cause for revocation or modification of this permit, in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
All conditions of approval are to be completed prior to occupancy unless otherwise stated and are to be maintained in perpetuity.