Shafter City Council
June 6, 2023

Shafter City Council Resolution 2926
June 6, 2023

infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shafter as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The fiscal year 2023-24 list of projects planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues include:

Project Title: Zerker Rd Reconstruction Project – Phase III – STA168+00 - STA198+00
Project Description: Reconstruct the full road section. Install new striping and rumble strips.

Project Location: Zerker Rd. – Approx. 3900’ North of the Friant Kern Canal continuing North for 3500’.

Estimated Project Schedule: Start 6/2024 – Completion 12/2024 Estimated Project Useful Life: 20 Years
Estimated Cost: $750,000.00
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF JUNE 2023.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marcos Torres, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDATION
Council determine the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; declare the list of vehicles attached as surplus property, and authorize the sale of said items through a public sale and/or auction.

BACKGROUND
New State of California emission standards require Public Works to decommission heavy equipment vehicles fueled by diesel engines. Vehicles subject to these requirements are one water truck and one dump truck. The department has also deemed one backhoe and one pickup truck inoperable and cost prohibitive to restore. Newer versions have since replaced the backhoe and pickup truck. All vehicles and equipment no longer in operation or needed for operation are listed in Exhibit "A" of this staff report.

ANALYSIS
The practice of Public Works for eliminating vehicles and equipment no longer needed from its fleet is first to have them declared as surplus property and then sold through a public auction. A vendor the City has used in the past for auctioning is Gould’s Auction and Appraisal Company. Their fee is deducted from the auction sale price.

FISCAL IMPACT
No budget action is necessary for this item. Proceeds from the sale of the surplus property will be allocated to Public Works operational budgets.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines because the action is the declaration of surplus vehicles and sale and therefore, it is the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
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No

ALTERNATIVES
The practice of Public Works for eliminating vehicles and equipment no longer needed from its fleet is first to have them declared as surplus property and then sold through a public auction. A vendor the City has used in the past for auctioning is Gould’s Auction and Appraisal Company. Their fee is deducted from the auction sale price.

NEXT STEPS
The vehicles and equipment listed will be relinquished for auction and removed as assets through internal and Department of Motor Vehicles records.

ATTACHMENTS

1. EXHIBIT A - Public Works Vehicle Surplus Inventory

EXHIBIT A

PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES SURPLUS INVENTORY

ASSET ID DESCRIPTION LICENSE VIN
40 2008 FORD DUMP TRUCK 1274285 3FRXF75D58V647596
23 1994 CHEVY 2K GAL WATER TRUCK 1132343 1GBL7H1J8RJ112958 57 2013 CHEVY ½ TON PICKUP 1390359 1GCNCPEA4DZ175909
2002 FORD 580 SUPER L BACKHOE N/A

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael James, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RICHLAND

SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR VETERANS PARK SOCCER FIELD

PARKING

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the requested action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve a license agreement with Richland School for temporary access to Veterans Park (APNs 026-160-49 &026-160-50) subject to review and approval of the City Attorney; and authorize the Public Works to execute said agreement.

BACKGROUND
Richland School District (Richland) owns approximately 12 acres immediately west of the Veterans Park soccer fields. Richland acquired the property several years ago with the original intent of developing a new school site but, to date, there are no foreseeable plans to proceed with any development or sell the property. Because the property is vacant, it has become relatively easy for those using or spectating at Veterans Park to park vehicles on-site without consent. This practice is not only trespassing, but the volume of vehicles involved has generated significant dust, resulting in complaints from nearby residents and citations by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Air District). Richland has posted no trespassing signs at the site, which have not been adhered to, and is facing possible fines from the Air District if the matter is not addressed promptly.

ANALYSIS
The soccer fields at the north end of the park can see large crowds for games and practice. Having a convenient location to park next to the fields does reduce the amount of parking on nearby Rodeo Avenue, which is why Public Works suggests applying a surface treatment to the ground used for parking as a remedy for dust complaints and violations. Richland officials support this remedy but do not have the staff or resources to maintain the surface-treated areas. While City crews can maintain the area, there needs to be a legal means by which they can access the area not owned by the City.

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APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR VETERANS

PARK SOCCER FIELD PARKING
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term access for the City but not leave Richland with a title exception is a license agreement. Such an agreement requires Council approval.

FISCAL IMPACT
Costs to prepare the recommended license agreement and maintain the parking area covered can be funded with the operating budget for Veterans Park. No budget action is required.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is approval of a license agreement and therefore, it is organizational and administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes

ALTERNATIVES
The requested action can be rejected if the Council prefers not to facilitate parking on a vacant lot next to Veterans Park or, if it is agreeable to the parking, take ownership of the property needed rather than use a license agreement. At this point, Richland is not willing to deed this property but is willing to enter into a license agreement that does not commit either party to long-term obligations but would ensure safe and reliable access to the park that is in the City's best interests. Therefore, alternative action is not recommended.

NEXT STEPS
Under the advisement of the City Attorney, staff will finalize the license agreement and complete the surface treatment of the parking areas.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Parking for Veterans Park

2. Draft Temporary License Agreement

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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on , 2023 ("Effective Date") by and between the Richland School District, and the City of Shafter (“Shafter"). District and Shafter are sometimes referred to herein individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
Recitals
A. District owns that certain real property generally located west of Schnaidt Street and north of Los Angeles Avenue, Shafter, California, as further described by the Kern County Assessor as Parcel Numbers 026-160-49 and 026-160-50 and shown in Exhibit “A” (the "Property"); and
B. Shafter desires to obtain a temporary license for the limited purposes of providing limited public parking for access to Veterans Park; and C. The use of the Property by Shafter as described above requires the current surface of vacant space to be covered with an overlay or stabilizing product to limit the generation of dust and debris from said public access
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the promises set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:

Terms

1. Recitals. The Recitals are incorporated into and are made a part of this Agreement.

2. License. District hereby grants to Shafter, and Shafter’s employees, agent, representatives, and contractors a revocable, exclusive, nontransferable License to access the Property for the limited purpose of allowing Shafter to apply and maintain the temporary parking surface. Shafter shall not use the Property for any other purposes whatsoever, except as authorized by subsequent written agreement signed by Shafter. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the use of the Property by Shafter, as set forth in this Agreement, is with the consent of the District and shall be considered permissive. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as, or otherwise deemed to be, a transfer or conveyance of any interest in the Property whatsoever between District and Shafter. The Parties hereby acknowledge and agree that nothing in the Agreement shall be interpreted as an agreement for the lease or other use of the Property by Shafter.

3. Term. The term of this License shall commence on the Effective Date and shall unless otherwise modified, continue until the earlier of 60 months or the date on which District revokes and terminates this Agreement upon 7-days advanced written to Shafter with or without cause.

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4. Removal of Property upon Termination. Shafter agrees to remove all of Shafter's equipment and property and any and all debris from the Property within twenty-four (24) hours of termination of this Agreement. In the event any equipment or property is not timely removed, District will have the right to remove such equipment or property and Shafter agrees to be responsible for all associated costs of such removal and storage, if any.

5. Compliance with Law.

6.1 Federal, State, and Local Laws. Shafter shall conduct its activities related to the License in compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws.

6.2 Prevailing Wages.
(a) SHAFTER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT DISTRICT HAS MADE NO

REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO SHAFTER OR ANY PERSON

ASSOCIATED WITH SHAFTER REGARDING WHETHER OR NOT LABORERS

EMPLOYED RELATIVE TO THE LICENSE MUST BE PAID THE PREYAILING PER

DIEM WAGE RATE FOR THEIR LABOR CLASSIFICATION, AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTIONS 1720, ET SEQ.

SHAFTER AGREES WITH DISTRICT THAT SHAFTER SHALL ASSUME THE

RESPONSIBILITY AND BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER

OR NOT LABORERS EMPLOYED RELATIVE TO THE LICENSE MUST BE PAID THE

PREYAILING PER DIEM WAGE RATE FOR THEIR LABOR CLASSIFICATION, AS

DETERMINED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTIONS 1720, ET SEQ.
(b) SHAFTER, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS, AND

ASSIGNS, WAIVES AND RELEASES DISTRICT FROM ANY RIGHT OF ACTION THAT

MAY BE AVAILABLE TO ANY OF THEM PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 1781. SHAFTER ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROTECTIONS OF CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 RELATIVE TO THE WA IVER AND RELEASE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION

5.2, WHICH READS AS FOLLOWS:

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS

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WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO

EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE

RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE

MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE
DEBTOR.

BY INITIALING BELOW, SHAFTER KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY
WAIVES THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1542 SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE WAIVERS AND RELEASES OF THIS SECTION 5.2:

Shafter's Initials
(c) ADDITIONALLY, SHAFTER SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND
HOLD HARMLESS DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 9, AGAINST ANY CLAIMS PURSUANT TO LABOR CODE SECTION 1781 ARISING FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR THE LICENSE.

7. Hazardous Materials. Shafter shall not under any circumstances store or bring onto the Property any Hazardous Materials, and shall be solely responsible for the removal of any Hazardous Material, including asbestos, pursuant to this Agreement, stored or brought onto the Property by Shafter. As used in this Agreement, the term "Hazardous Material" means any substance, material or waste which is ( 1) defined as a "hazardous waste," "hazardous material," hazardous substance," "extremely hazardous waste," or "restricted hazardous waste" under any provision of California law; (2) petroleum or petroleum products; (3) asbestos; (4) polychlorinated biphenyls; (5) radioactive materials; (6) designated as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. section 1251 et seq. (33 U.S.C. §1321) or listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1317); (7) defined as a "hazardous substance: pursuant to the Resource Conversation and Recover Act, 42 U.S.C. section 6901 et seq. (42 U.S.C. §6903) or its implementing regulations; (8) defined as a "hazardous substance" pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. section 9601 et seq. (42 U.S.C. §9601); or (9) determined by California, federal or local governmental authority to be capable of posing a risk of injury to health, safety, or property.

8. Insurance. Shafter, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect, throughout the term of this Agreement, insurance in amounts and coverages shown below, including, without limitation, a provision that District, and its officers, directors, and employees, be included as additional insureds. Failure by Shafter to maintain all insurance in effect at all times shall constitute a default under this Agreement.

1. Worker's Compensation - Statutory; Employers’ liability - $100,000 for each occurrence;

2. Comprehensive General liability (including Contractual Liability) -$5.000,000 for each occurrence combined single limit; and

3. Comprehensive Automobile liability - $5,000,000 for each occurrence combined 3

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single limit.

9. Sole Cost and Expense. Shafter expressly acknowledges that it is entering into this Agreement and performing the work authorized hereunder at its own risk. Shafter acknowledges that any work Shafter chooses to perform in connection with this Agreement shall be at its sole cost and expense. Shafter further acknowledges that any activity or work or act by Shafter, made in connection with this Agreement will not impose any obligation upon District to compensate Shafter, to convey any sort of property interest to Shafter, or enter into or retain any agreement with Shafter.

10. Payment of Costs. Shafter shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses of all activities contemplated by this Agreement. Shafter shall assure that its activities do not result in the filing or attempted enforcement of any claims or liens against the Property, and Shafter shall indemnify, defend, and hold District, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claims based upon any work performed pursuant to this License.

11. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement is entered into between and solely for the benefit of the District and Shafter. No other person shall have any right to enforce the terms of this Agreement.

12. Notices. Any notice to be given or other documents to be delivered by either party to the other hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given and received as of the third business day after mailing by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as set forth below:

District: Richland School District
331 N. Shafter Ave
Shafter, CA 93263
Attn: District Superintendent
Shafter: City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Attention: City Manager
With a copy to: Best Best & Krieger, LLP
18101 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92612
Attention: Marco Martinez, Esq.

Any Party hereto may from time to time, by written notice to the other, designate a different address which shall be substituted for the one above specified.

13. Assignment. This License is personal to Shafter and may not be assigned without the prior written consent of the District, which may grant or withhold consent in its sole 4

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discretion.

14. Attorneys' Fees. If a Party commences an action against the other Party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action shall be entitled to have and recover from the losing Party reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

15. Governing Law. The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.

16. Entire Agreement: Severability. This Agreement contains the sole and complete agreement between the parties relating to the License. This Agreement may not be changed orally and may be amended only by an agreement in writing signed by both parties. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be or become invalid or unenforceable in certain circumstances, the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, or such provision in other circumstances, shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date first set forth above.

DISTRICT: SHAFTER:

CITY OF SHAFTER, a public
body, corporate and politic
By:

By:

Name:

City Manager
Title:

Attest
By:

By:

Name:

City Clerk
Title:

Approved as to form:

By:

Best, Best & Krieger
LLP City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
SUBJECT: RATIFICATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PLACER.AI IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $19,000 FOR ANALYTICAL INFORMATION AND

RESEARCH DATA FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), no physical change to the environment is proposed; and ratify a service agreement with Placer.ai in the amount not to exceed $19,000 for analytical information and research data for Economic Development.

BACKGROUND
The Economic Development Adhoc Committee (Mayor Givens and Council Member Olvera) and City Staff recently attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas, NC and found it essential for the City to have Shafter's analytical information readily available.

Staff and Placer.ai entered into an agreement for providing services such as:
• access through Placer Venue Analytics Platform, to all major venues within the United States
• Actionable insights include:
o accurate foot traffic counts and dwell time
o True Trade Areas and displaying frequent-visitors-density by home and work locations
o Customers' demographics, interests, and time spent at relevant location

ANALYSIS
Placer.ai is a mobile analytics platform that provides organizations with location analytics including visit trends, trade areas, demographics. Staff and the adhoc committee believe that working with Placer.ai will help the City successfully move forward with one of the City Council's strategic goals 'Improving the City's Economic Development'.

FISCAL IMPACT
$19,000

RATIFICATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLACER.AI IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,000 FOR ANALYTICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH DATA

FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is defined as a "project" per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the ratification an agreement for Economic Development and therefore, it is governmental fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable

ALTERNATIVES
None.

NEXT STEPS
None.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Placer.ai Order Form 2023 05 22

1 PLACER LABS, INC.

ORDER FORM
City of Shafter (“Customer”) Placer Labs, Inc. (“Placer”) Address: 336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
Address: 440 N Barranca Ave., #1277
Covina, California 91723
Contact Person: Gabriel Gonzalez Contact Person Chris Duval Email: [email protected] Billing Contact Person: Melissa Anderson Phone: 661-746-5000 Billing Email*: [email protected]
Billing Contact Email: [email protected] Billing Phone*: 415-228-2444 *Not for use for official notices.

1. Services.

The services provided under this Order Form (the “Services”) include:
 Access, via Placer Venue Analytics Platform (“Placer’s Platform”), to all major venues within the United States  Access, via Placer’s Platform, to reports, including Visits, Trade Areas, Customer Journey, Customer Insights, Dwell Times, and Visitation by Hour/Day
 Actionable insights include:
o Accurate foot traffic counts and dwell time
o True Trade Areas displaying frequent-visitors-density by home and work locations o Customers’ demographics, interests, and time spent at relevant locations o Where customers are coming from and going to, and the routes they take o Benchmarking of Foot Traffic, Market Share, Audiences, and other key metrics o Competitive insights
o Void Analysis Reports
 Access to Xtra reports per ad hoc needs; in Excel, KML, Tableau, and other formats: Quarterly Maximum of 26 credits; Annual Maximum of 104 credits
 Premier Customer Support
o Regular meetings with Placer's Customer Success Team
o Live, Virtual Training support as reasonably needed
 Access to STI Demographics Bundle + Mosaic Data Set. The applicable Advanced Demographics and Psychographics are generated using the Input Datasets from the data vendors as set forth below:

Description Input Datasets Used
PopStats
Spending Patterns
Workplace
STI Demographics Bundle
Market Outlook
Experian Mosaic Mosaic Segmentation

2. Permitted Uses
The data, information and materials accessible via the Services are referred to as “Placer Data”. Customer may use Placer Data solely for the following purposes (“Permitted Uses”): (a) Customer may use Placer Data for Customer’s

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internal business purposes; and (b) Customer may incorporate Placer Data into Research Data, as described and subject to the restrictions below.
“Research Data” means datasets and other materials created by Customer that result in any part from Customer’s use of Placer Data. The Customer may share Research Data with current and potential customers, and in marketing materials; provided that the Customer shall cite Placer as a provider of such information (for such purpose only, Placer grants Customer the rights to use the Placer.ai name and logo, provided that any such use of the Placer.ai name and logo must clearly indicate that Placer is the provider of data only, and is not involved in any analysis, conclusion, recommendation). Customer shall not, directly or indirectly, resell, distribute, sublicense, display or otherwise provide Placer Data to any third parties, except that Customer may display Placer Data as part of Research Data.

3. Term and Termination.

Initial Term: The initial term of this Order Form will begin as of the last signature date set forth below, and will continue for 12 consecutive months thereafter (the “Initial Term”). Each renewal or additional term, if any, is referred to as “Additional Term,” and the Initial Term and any Additional Terms are referred to collectively as the “Term.”
Additional Term: Following expiration of the Initial Term, this Order Form shall be automatically renewed for additional periods of the same duration as the Initial Term, unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.

Termination: Either party may terminate this Order Form upon thirty (30) days’ notice if the other party materially breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Order Form or the Agreement (as defined below), and the breach remains uncured during such thirty (30) days. In addition, Placer may immediately suspend Customer’s access to the Services, or terminate the Order Form, in the event of non-payment by the Customer or breach by Customer of any restrictions regarding usage of the Services.

4. Fees.
$19,000/year invoiced: in full upon signing this Order Form.

Invoice sent electronically to Customer’s billing contact email via NetSuite.

Customer shall pay the fees set forth above in this Order Form.

Unpaid amounts are subject to a finance charge of 1.5% per month on any outstanding balance, or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is lower, plus all expenses of collection.

Customer is responsible for all applicable taxes arising directly from the Services other than U.S. taxes based on Placer’s net income.

If Customer believes that Placer has billed Customer incorrectly, Customer must contact Placer no later than sixty (60) days after the closing date on the first billing statement in which the error or problem appeared in order to receive an adjustment or credit. Inquiries should be directed to Placer’s customer support department at [email protected].

In the event of any termination, Customer will pay in full for the Services.

Placer may increase the fees any time following the Initial Term (but not more frequently than once in any twelve (12) month period). The amount of such annual increase will equal the greater of CPI or five percent (5%) per annum.

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All billing will be sent via electronic invoice to the Customer contact indicated above. Customer shall pay all fees within thirty (30) days of the invoice date.

5. Support.

Placer will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide customer service and technical support in connection with the Services on weekdays during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time, with the exclusion of federal holidays. For any such support, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Mutual NDA.

Each party (the “Receiving Party”) understands that the other party (the “Disclosing Party”) has disclosed or may disclose business, technical or financial information relating to the Disclosing Party’s business (hereinafter referred to as “Proprietary Information” of the Disclosing Party). Proprietary Information of Placer includes, without limitation, non-public information regarding features, functionalities and performance of, and pricing for, the Services. The Receiving Party agrees: (i) to take reasonable precautions to protect such Proprietary Information, and (ii) not to use (except in performance of the Services or as otherwise permitted by the Agreement) or disclose to any third party any Proprietary Information. The foregoing shall not apply with respect to any information that the Receiving Party can document (a) is or becomes generally available to the public, (b) was in the possession of or known to the Receiving Party, prior to disclosure thereof by the Disclosing Party, without any restrictions or confidentiality obligations, (c) was rightfully disclosed to it, without any restrictions or confidentiality obligations, by a third party, (d) was independently developed without use of any Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party, or (e) is required to be disclosed by law, provided that the Receiving Party provides the Disclosing Party with prompt written notice of such requirement and reasonably cooperates with the Disclosing Party to limit or challenge such requirement. These provisions regarding Proprietary Information shall apply in perpetuity and shall survive any termination of the Order Form or the Agreement.

7. Miscellaneous.

All notices under the Order Form and the Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) upon delivery by a recognized delivery service (e.g., FedEx) with delivery confirmation, (b) upon receipt, if sent by U.S. certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or (c) when sent via email, if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient. Notices shall be sent to the addresses set forth in the Order Form, which addresses may be subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with these provisions.

Customer grants Placer the right to use Customer’s company name and company logo, for Placer’s promotional purposes.

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This Order Form is entered into by and between Customer and Placer effective as of the date of the last signature below. This Order Form and use of the Services are governed by, and Customer and Placer agree to, the License Agreement located at https://www.placer.ai/placer-license-agreement/ (the “Agreement”); provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between this Order Form and the Agreement, this Order Form shall control. Unless otherwise defined in this Order Form, capitalized terms herein have the same meaning as in the Agreement. “Customer” “Placer”
City of Shafter Placer Labs, Inc.

By: By:

Name: Name: Vernell Wisdom
Title: Title: Head of Contract Management
Date: Date:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 746 APPROVING SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 22-06 (ORCHARD PARK SPECIFIC
PLAN)

RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct hearing and introduce for first reading, by title only, and waive reading of Ordinance No. 746, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Shafter, California making findings and adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06 to the Orchard Park Specific Plan as provided in Exhibit A.

BACKGROUND

1. General Plan Designation: The current land use designation on the project site is SP (Specific Plan). The surrounding property is VLDR (Very Low Density residential) to the north, east, and south, and VLDR and PS (Parks and Schools) to west.

2. Zoning: The current zoning on the project site is SP (Specific Plan). The surrounding property is E (Estate) and County lands to the north; A (Agricultural) to the east; PUD (Precise Unit Development), R-1 (Low Density Residential), and E to the south; and R-1 to the west.

3. Location: The Orchard Park Specific Plan area is bound by E. Fresno Avenue to the north, Golds Avenue to the east, E. Tulare Avenue to the south, and Beech Avenue to the west (see Exhibit 1).

4. Acreage: Approximately 140 acres
LGI Homes – California, LLC (LGI) is requesting to amend the Orchard Park Specific Plan to:
• Revise maximum floor areas of proposed homes and rear yard setbacks based on lot size,
• Limit homes less than 1,800 square feet to a maximum mix of 33% of the total homes to be built on 8,500 square foot lots,

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• Limit homes less than 2,000 square feet to a maximum mix of 33% of the total homes to be built on 9,500 square foot lots,
• Limit homes less than 2,200 square feet to a maximum mix of 60% of the total homes to be built on 10,800 square foot lots,
• Place the required retention basin in new locations within the Specific Plan area, • Revise the architectural designs for the proposed housing, and • Remove the plant palette to provide flexibility in designing the landscaping for the Specific Plan area.

On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-424 recommending approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06 to the City Council.

ANALYSIS
The proposed revisions to the specific plan provide greater flexibility to the developer regarding maximum floor areas for the new homes and setbacks. Allowing for a mix of reduced sized homes, which fosters greater affordability within the Specific Plan area.

The revisions also separate the one retention basin into two smaller basins and place them in new locations; this revision is needed because LGI plans to develop the western portion of the Specific Plan area first and therefore, a basin on the western portion of the area is needed to capture stormwater flows prior to leaving the western developed portion to be developed first. Currently, there are no plans to develop the eastern portion of the Specific Plan area by the Dennis and Janice Handel Family Trust.

Additionally, LGI is requesting revisions to the architectural design of the homes to be in-line with the existing housing products LGI builds.

Finally, LGI is requesting removal of the plant palette to provide greater flexibility in designing the Specific Plan’s landscaping. The current plant palette was developed over 15 years ago and the revision would allow more flexibility in incorporating droughtresistant plants into the landscape. Prior to site plan approval, LGI would have to submit a landscape plan to be approved by both the Planning and Public Works Departments that calls out the types of plants that would be used for landscaping the Specific Plan area.

The amendment does not change the maximum allowable dwelling units of 440 within the Specific Plan area or the planned central park with pedestrian paseos that have already been environmentally cleared and approved by previous discretionary actions by the Planning Commission and City Council. Additionally, the drill island will remain in essentially the same place as was previously approved.

Although LGI is the applicant for the project, the Specific Plan area has two owners and therefore, staff reached out to authorized representatives of the Dennis and Janice Handel Family Trust to determine if the Trust approves of and agrees with the proposed changes. The authorized representatives have provided staff with written

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acknowledgement that the Trust approves of and agrees with the changes to the Specific Plan proposed by LGI. See Exhibit 2.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The amendment is within the scope and intensity of the original Orchard Park Specific Plan analyzed in the Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 City of Shafter General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029) (Addendum) approved by Ordinance No. 06-583 by the City Council on August 1, 2006. The Addendum adequately describes the environmental effects of developing the Specific Plan area. Additionally, the amendment does not change the maximum allowable dwelling units of 440 within the Specific Plan area or the planned central park with pedestrian paseos that have already been environmentally cleared and approved by previous discretionary actions. Therefore, per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (commonly referred to as the “Common Sense exemption”), it can be seen with certainty that the action will not cause a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the action is not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could deny the proposed action and the specific plan amendment would not be approved.

NEXT STEPS
If first reading is introduced and waived, second reading of the ordinance to approve the specific plan amendment will occur at the regular City Council meeting on June 20, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit 1 - Vicinity Map

2. Exhibit 2 - Dennis and Janice Handel Family Trust Letter

3. Exhibit 3 - Ordinance No. 746

4. Exhibit A of Exhibit 3

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Exhibit 1

Exhibit 2

EXHIBIT 3
ORDINANCE NO. 746

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER,

CALIFORNIA MAKING FINDINGS AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 22-06 TO THE ORCHARD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT “A”.

WHEREAS, LGI Homes – California, LLC (LGI) is requesting to amend the Orchard Park Specific Plan to:
• Revise maximum floor areas of proposed homes and rear yard setbacks based on lot size, • Limit homes less than 1,800 square feet to a maximum mix of 33% of the total homes to be built on 8,500 square foot lots,
• Limit homes less than 2,000 square feet to a maximum mix of 33% of the total homes to be built on 9,500 square foot lots,
• Limit homes less than 2,200 square feet to a maximum mix of 60% of the total homes to be built on 10,800 square foot lots,
• Place the required retention basin in new locations within the Specific Plan area, • Revise the architectural designs for the proposed housing, and • Remove the plant palette to provide flexibility in designing the landscaping for the Specific Plan area (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter recommended the City Council adopt Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06 under Resolution No. 23-424; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had determined that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is within the scope and intensity of the original Orchard Park Specific Plan analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was certified for the 2005 City of Shafter General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that the action will not cause a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the action is exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the City Clerk, did set Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said City Council on said proposal, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Shafter Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that pursuant to Chapter 15, Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt an amendment to the Orchard Park Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06) to enhance the quality of life and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens by applying orderly development to the City; and

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WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the City of Shafter’s incorporated boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the subject amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan and adopted Orchard Park Specific Plan and is necessary and desirable for implementing the provisions of said planning documents; and WHEREAS, the subject amendment will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern; and WHEREAS, the subject amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of the remainder of Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code not under consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings incorporated herein, are true and correct.

SECTION 2: The Orchard Park Specific Plan, pursuant to Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06, is consistent with the City of Shafter’s General Plan.

SECTION 3: Based on the entire record before the City Council, including the above findings and all written and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby adopts Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06, as shown in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, and made part of this Ordinance as though fully set forth herein.

SECTION 4: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption and, within twenty (20) days after its adoption, a copy of same shall be published and circulated in the City of Shafter together with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same.

Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 746
June 20, 2023

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

SPECIFIC PLAN
LGI Homes Shafter, California
Prepared for
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, California
Prepared by
LGI Homes, Inc.
495 E. Rincon St., Suite 101
Corona, CA 92879
May, 2023
Exhibit "A"

FINAL SPECIFIC PLAN

SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA
May, 2023
Prepared for:

CITY OF SHAFTER
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93236
(661) 746-2065
Prepared by:

LGI HOMES, INC.
495 E. Rincon St., Ste. 101
Corona, CA 92879
(760) 296-7225

May, 2023
FINAL

ORCHARD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN

SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA
City Approvals:

Finding of CEQA Compliance
• Adopted by City Council Action, July 18, 2006
• Resolution No. 06-1848
General Plan Amendment No. 06-17
• Adopted by City Council Action, July 18, 2006
• Resolution No. 06-1849
Zone Change No. 06-40
• Adopted by City Council action
• Ordinance No. 06-582
• First Reading July 18, 2006
• Second Reading, August 1, 2006
Specific Plan Approval
• Adopted by City Council action
• Ordinance No. 06-583
• First Reading July 18, 2006
• Second Reading, August 1, 2006
Specific Plan Amendment No. 22-06
• Adopted by City Council action
• Ordinance No. XXX
• First Reading May 2, 2023
• Second Reading May 16, 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose and Intent I-1

1.2 Organization of the Plan, User’s Guide I-1

1.3 Project Summary I-2

1.4 Plan’s authority and scope I-2

1.5 General Plan Consistency I-4
II. PROJECT LOCATION & SETTING

2.1 Project Location II-1

2.2 Existing Conditions Summary

2.3 General Plan & Zoning Designation
II.1
II-3
III. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

3.1 Development Plan Summary III-1

3.2 Design & Development Objectives

3.3 Land Use Plan.

1. Residential

2. Parks

3. Oil & Gas

3.4 Circulation Plan.

1. Vehicular

2. Non-vehicular

3.5 Community Structure

1. Streetscape Treatments

2. Entries

3. Edge Treatments

4. Park Area

5. Walls & Fences

3.6 Infrastructure Plan

1. Water

2. Sewer

3. Drainage

4. Utilities
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III-1
III-2
III-3
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III-3
III-4
III-5
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III-6
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III-7
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III-9
III-9
III-9
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IV. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

4.1 Definition of Terms IV-1

4.2 General Notes

4.3 Development Standards & Regulations
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V. DESIGN GUIDELINES

5.1 Intent of Guidelines V-1

5.2 Site Planning Guidelines V-2

1. Lotting concepts V-2

2. Siting criteria V-2

5.3 Architectural Guidelines V-3

1. Architectural Styles V-3

2. Materials & Colors V-11

3. Building Massing & Articulation V-12

4. Roof Form & Materials V-12

5. Garages V-13

5.4 Signage & Lighting V-14
VI. IMPLEMENTATION

6.1 Overview VI-1

6.2 Financing and Maintenance VI-1

6.3 Environmental Review VI-1

6.4 Subsequent Entitlements VI-1

6.5 Adjustments & Amendments VI-2

1. Administrative Adjustments VI-3

2. Specific Plan Amendments VI-3

APPENDIX A PLANT PALLETE

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LIST OF FIGURES & TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES & TABLES

FIGURES

1. Regional Map Following Page I-1

2. Vicinity Map Following Page I-1

3. Aerial Map Following Page II-1

4. General Plan Land Use Map Following Page II-3

5. Land Use Plan Following Page III-2

6. Conceptual Lotting Plan Following Page III-2

7. Circulation Plan Following Page III-3
7a. Street Sections Following Page III-4
7b. Round-About Plan Following Page III-4
7c. Round-About Section Following Page III-4

8. Conceptual Landscape Plan Following Page III-5
8a. Streetscape Landscape Detail Following Page III-6
8b. Round-About Landscape Detail Following Page III-6
8c. Major Entry Plan Following Page III-7
8d. Major Entry Landscape Detail Following Page III-7
8e. Entry Monumentation Following Page III-7
8f. Minor Entry Plan Following Page III-7
8g. Minor Entry Landscape Detail Following Page III-7
8h. Typical Paseo Detail Following Page III-7
8i. Park Development Plan Following Page III-7

9. Wall & Fence Plan Following Page III-8
9a. Wall & Fence Detail Following Page III-8
9b. Residential Lot Side Street Fence Detail Following Page III-8

10. Infrastructure Plan Following Page III-9

11. Development Standards - 8,500 Sq. Ft. Lots Following Page IV-2

12. Development Standards – 9,500 Sq. Ft. Lots Following Page IV-2

13. Development Standards – 10,800 Sq. Ft. Lots Following Page IV-2

14. Spanish Eclectic Architectural Style Following Page V-4

15. Monterey Architectural Style Following Page V-5

16. Craftsman Architectural Style Following Page V-7

17. Traditional Architectural Style Following Page V-8

18. Cottage Architectural Style Following Page V-9

19. Building Articulation Following Page V-12

20. Garage Configurations Following Page V-13

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LIST OF FIGURES & TABLES
TABLES

1. Government Code-SP Correspondence Page I-3

2. Land Use Statistical Summary Following Page III-2

3. Development Standards Summary: Following Page IV-2
8,500 Sq. Ft. Lots

4. Development Standards Summary: Following Page IV-2
9,500 Sq. Ft. Lots

5. Development Standards Summary: Following Page IV-2
10,800 Sq. Ft. Lots

6. Finance & Maintenance Matrix Following Page VI-1

I. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose & Intent of the Specific Plan
The Orchard Park Specific Plan is intended to provide for the orderly and efficient development of the Specific Plan area in accordance with the provisions of the City of Shafter General Plan. It will establish the type, location, intensity and character of development, and the required infrastructure to support the planned land uses.

The purpose of the Orchard Park Specific Plan is two-fold:
• To implement existing General Plan policies by presenting more detailed direction for future development of the Specific Plan area, and • To establish project area land use, design guidelines, and implementation mechanisms applicable solely to the Orchard Park project.

The Orchard Park Specific Plan will provide parameters for establishing a cohesive planned development. This will be achieved by integrating the land use, intensity, and aesthetics of development with goals and policies of the General Plan and current market force realities for the community.

1.2 Organization of the Plan
The Specific Plan is organized into four principal sections, briefly described as follows:
• Section I Introduction: includes the document’s purpose and intent, authority and scope, the project’s description, and explains its relation to the General Plan.
• Section II Project Location & Setting: provides general information about the property, existing site conditions, and the Specific Plan’s relationship to the General Plan and Zoning Map.
• Section III Community Development Plan: sets forth a master development plan for the property including a land use plan, circulation plan, community design plans, and infrastructure plans. • Section IV Development Standards & Regulations: sets forth development standards and regulations for Orchard Park. • Section V Design Guidelines: to assist in the implementation of the Specific Plan by providing an added level of definition for the Plan’s design objectives and the intended development character.

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COUNTY
KINGS

COUNTY TULARE
COUNTY

SHAFTER
KERN
COUNTY

BAKERSFIELD

SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY

SANTA BARBARA
COUNTY

VENTURA LOS ANGELES
COUNTY
FIGURE 1

REGIONAL MAP

FIGURE 2

VICINITY MAP

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• Section VI Implementation: sets forth the methods and procedures for implementation and administration of this Specific Plan, including financing and environmental review.

1.3 Project Summary
The Orchard Park project proposes to facilitate neighborhood development within the northeast quadrant of the city as a planned community with a mix of residential products, park areas and neighborhood linkages along with an oil production island and the improvement of street and infrastructure components. The Orchard Park Specific Plan area consists of approximately 140 acres (developable acreage net of perimeter street dedication) will provide for the following land uses: 1) up to 440 single family detached dwelling units located on approximately 129.3 acres, 2) approximately 6 acres of neighborhood park and paseos, and 3) approximately 4.7 acres of petroleum drill island.

Actions by the City of Shafter necessary to facilitate implementation of this proposed plan include the following:
• Completion of CEQA process for the proposed project,
• General Plan Amendment & Re-Zoning to SP – Specific Plan, • Approval of this Specific Plan,
• Approval of a Tentative Tract Map to permit subdivision of the property, • Development Plan Review approval for each individual implementing project.

The Orchard Park Specific Plan is designed in a manner which is sensitive to the site’s environment and surrounding uses as well as its lifestyle objectives. A thorough investigation and analysis of the environmental factors affecting the site along with market demand factors were undertaken to provide a solid basis for land use planning decisions. As a result, the land use plan integrates this background analysis into a comprehensive development concept, which incorporates measures to compliment surrounding residential neighborhoods while at the same time providing a residential product mix supported by market demand. Comprehensive circulation and infrastructure components composed of streets, sewer, water and drainage facilities have been designed in an efficient manner to enhance implementation of the project and provide benefit to the larger community.

To establish and maintain a strong single family lifestyle, the project incorporates a high level of design quality in residential architecture, landscaping and open space/recreational amenities. The project will be developed utilizing complimentary architectural and landscape elements so that the project will have a discernable design continuity.

1.4 Authority and Scope
The Orchard Park Specific Plan has been prepared under the authority granted to the City of Shafter in accordance with the requirements of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Article 8, Section 65450.

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Section 65451 of the Government Code mandates that a specific plan contain the following:
(a) A specific plan shall include a text and a diagram(s) which specify all of the following:

1. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land including open space within the plan.

2. The proposed distribution, location and extent of major transportation, sewerage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, and energy components, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the plan and needed to support the land uses proposed.

3. Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable.

4. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works, and financing measures necessary to carry out the plan. (b) The Specific Plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the General plan.

The following matrix (Table 1) describes how this specific plan meets these government code requirements.

TABLE 1
GOVERNMENT CODE – SPECIFIC PLAN CORRESPONDENCE TABLE
Govt. Code Requirements Specific Plan Section
Requirement (a) Incorporated within Sections I thru IV
Requirement (a) 1 Incorporated within Section
Community Development Plan
III,
Requirement (a) 2 Incorporated within Section
Circulation Plan & Section
Infrastructure Plan
III,
III,
Requirement (a) 3 Incorporated within Section
Implementation
IV,
Requirement (a) 4 Incorporated within Section
Implementation
IV,
Requirement (b) Incorporated within Section I, General
Plan Consistency

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State Government Code also allows specific plans to be adopted either by resolution to establish a policy document or by ordinance to establish a regulatory document.

The Orchard Park Specific Plan is intended to be adopted by the City of Shafter by ordinance, creating a project specific regulatory document for implementation of the plan. The regulations and standards of the Orchard Park Specific Plan supersede the corresponding City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance sections. Where the Orchard Park document is silent on a development issue, regulation, enforcement procedure, or if reference is made to a specific ordinance section, the applicable section(s) of the City of Shafter Zoning Code and/or other applicable ordinances shall prevail. Where the regulations and guidelines of this Specific Plan do not agree with City ordinances, the Orchard Park Specific Plan shall prevail.

1.5 General Plan Consistency
This Specific Plan has been prepared to provide the essential link between the City of Shafter General Plan policies and actual development within the Specific Plan area. By functioning as a regulatory document, the Orchard Park Specific Plan provides a means of implementing the City’s General Plan through implementation of the Specific Plan land use provisions, development regulations and design guidelines.

More specifically, the Orchard Park Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element objectives, policies, programs, and implementation by inclusionof residential land at a density less than allowed by the General Plan. The Circulation Element is being implemented by inclusion of roadways meeting design objectives, levels of service, and consistency with City adopted Public Works Standard Plans.

The General Plan identifies public park standards to be implemented in development proposals. The public parkland proposed in the Orchard Park Specific Plan is equal to or greater than the existing General Plan requirement. The General Plan also includes policies for visual quality. This community issue is addressed in the Specific Plan through the inclusion of community architectural design guidelines and landscape treatments.

II. LOCATION & SETTING

2.1 Project Location
The Orchard Park Specific Plan is located in the northeasterly portion of the City of Shafter. It is bounded on the north by Fresno Avenue, on the west by Beech Avenue, on the south by Tulare Avenue, and on the east by agricultural lands. It is approximately one-half mile north of Lerdo Highway and approximately one mile northeasterly of downtown Shafter.

2.2 Existing Site Conditions & Surrounding Uses
Historic & Existing Land Use
The historical use of the property has been for agricultural purposes.

Currently the site is covered by Almond orchards with an oil drill island located on the southerly edge of the property fronting Tulare Avenue. (See Figure 3, Aerial Photo).

Circulation/Traffic
The existing vehicular access to the project site is provided by the following streets:

Fresno Avenue, an east-west arterial street within the northerly part of the city, provides access to the project site along its northern boundary. With an ultimate R-O-W of 110 feet, it is currently a two-lane road.

Beech Avenue, a north-south arterial street within the city provides access to the project site along its westerly boundary and also provides access southerly to Lerdo Highway. With an ultimate R-O-W of 110 feet, it is currently a two-lane road.

Tulare Avenue, an east-west major collector within the city provides access to the project site along its southerly boundary. With an ultimate R-O-W of 92 feet, it is currently a two-lane road.

Topography
The project site is relatively flat with a slight slope from northeast to southwest. No significant topographic features exist on the site.

Geology & Soils
The project site is located on alluvial deposits of substantial depths.

Although there are no faults mapped near Shafter, several major faults exist within Kern County, primarily to the east and south. The area has not experienced major seismic activity; however, alluvium deposits are subject Orchard Park Specific Plan
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FRESNO AVE

TULARE AVE
SCALE:
0 250 500
FEET
FIGURE 3

AERIAL PHOTO

BEECH AVE
( NAP )

PROJECT SITE
139 ac.

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to ground shaking damage. This risk can be mitigated with proper foundation design.

Biology
As a result of continued year-round agricultural activities on the site over many years, no native or significant biological resources are known to exist.

Flooding/Drainage
The project site is not within a 100-year floodplain; however, it is subject to localized shallow (sheet) flooding from overland flows due to few or no flood-flow conveyance structures. Typically, very little structural damage occurs with this type of flooding due to shallow and relatively slow velocities.

Noise
Noise levels in the project area are typical of suburban residential areas where noise levels range from 45 db to 55 db Ldn. These noise levels result primarily from traffic on local streets.

Visual
As a result of the relatively flat nature of the site along with the historic agricultural use of the property, the visual character of the property is basically open and undeveloped, with no distinguishing features. Due to the current use of the property for orchard crops, little visual penetration into the site is possible, and no views beyond the site are possible.

Water & Sewer
The site is not currently served by public water or sewer systems; however, these systems are located within relatively close proximity of the property.

Water service is provided from a series of municipal wells and storage tanks which deliver water into a grid distribution system in streets within the city. Sewer conveyance would be provided by tying into a gravity line within Beech Avenue adjacent to the site.

Surrounding Land Uses
Agricultural uses predominate in the area of the city surrounding the project site. Immediately abutting the project site on its north, east, south, and a portion of its west boundaries are agricultural lands in either active production or currently lying fallow. Undeveloped Shafter High School property abuts the west side of the project across Beech Avenue. Existing residential subdivisions lie just southwesterly of the project site, south of Tulare and west of Beech. New residential development is occurring to the west at Fresno and Mannel Ave. as well as the recent establishment of a new elementary school (Sequoia Elementary at the northeast corner of Fresno & Mannel Ave).

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2.3 Land Use & Zoning Designations
The Shafter General Plan update, adopted in June 2005, outlines goals, policies and standards for land use, development and environmental quality. This document designates both land use designations and a circulation network to serve the buildout of the community.

The General Plan land use designation for the project area is currently Very Low Density Residential (3.5 DU/AC). Although the Orchard Park development proposal has been designed to fall within the Very Low-Density Residential density cap of 3.5 units/acre, the current residential designation is proposed to be amended to a Specific Plan land use designation.

The project area is currently zoned A - Agriculture. This current zoning designation is proposed to be re-zoned to SP - Specific Plan. Figure 4, General Plan Land Use, depicts existing and proposed General Plan designations for the site.

Based on current jurisdictional designations for the property as outlined above, a summary of the entitlement requests to allow development of the proposed project include the following:
• Completion of CEQA process for the proposed project,
• Approval of a concurrent General Plan Amendment to re-designate the project area from Very Low Density Residential to Specific Plan, • Concurrent rezoning of the property from Agriculture to Specific Plan, • Approval of a Specific Plan,
• Approval of a Development Agreement for the Specific Plan, • Approval of a Tentative Tract Map to permit subdivision of the property, and • Development Plan Review approvals for individual project developments.

FRESNO AVE
Project Site
AP
Existing
Very Low Density Res.

Proposed
Specific Plan

TULARE AVE
FIGURE 4

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE

BEECH AVE

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3.1 Development Plan Summary
The Orchard Park development is a planned residential community containing a maximum of 440 dwelling units with public park and recreational facilities. The community is planned around a central park with pedestrian paseos providing linkages both within the plan as well as to Fresno Avenue on the north and Tulare Avenue on the south. A mix of lot sizes and single-family home sizes are envisioned in the plan to respond to market forces and to provide a variety of housing opportunities within the city.

3.2 Design & Development Objectives
A number of important factors were considered during the preparation of the plan.

These factors include the updated 2005 General Plan, engineering feasibility, market forces, economic viability, lifestyle objectives, and physical design quality.

Additionally, the desire to create a greater inventory of move-up, second-time buyer, and third-time buyer homes was factored into the community design considerations. These factors led to the identification of the following list of project design and development objectives:
• Set forth a development plan that implements the City of Shafter General Plan development goals for this portion of the city.
• Anticipate and provide for the needs of the community residents through the timely construction of facilities and services.
• Provide areas for active and passive recreation.
• Provide a comprehensive circulation system that includes vehicular circulation, pedestrian walks, and bike paths.
• Ensure a high-quality lifestyle by providing public facilities such as a neighborhood park and paseos, and high-quality architectural design. • Provide a mix of market rate residential products and densities in neighborhood clusters so that implementation of the plan can respond to changing market forces.
• Create visual diversity within the community through a mix of architectural styles.

3.3 Land Use Plan
The Plan area of approximately 140 acres is divided into two basic land use categories: 1) Detached Residential, and 2) Neighborhood Park. The land use designations also include an Oil & Gas Overlay which provides for a drill island within a portion of the Detached Residential land use area. This drill island currently has an operating well within it. The Oil & Gas Overlay designation is shown on the Land Use Plan but the actual drill island use acreage and location within the Overlay

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will be determined at the Tentative Tract Map stage of development. The proposed Land Use Plan (Figure 5) illustrates the location of the proposed land uses. A statistical breakdown of proposed land uses is presented in Table 2, Land Use Statistical Summary.

At the Specific Plan level of detail, the land use arrangements and general acreages are depicted. The final layout and area calculations will be determined at the tentative tract map stage. While the acreages in the Land Use Statistical Summary (Table 2) are sufficient for Specific Plan purposes, adjustments in land use acreages and boundaries, as shown on Figure 5, Land Use Plan and Table 2, Land Use Statistical Summary, may occur as final road alignments, grading plans, final maps or other technical refinements are made, and shall not require a Specific Plan amendment.

3.3.1 Detached Residential (DR)
Detached Residential use is allocated to the majority of the Plan area, comprising approximately 92% of the land use plan. This area will contain a maximum yield of 440 single family detached dwelling units at a density of 3.5 units per gross acre.

The residential products planned for this area are detached homes of one and two stories on a mix of three different basic lot sizes. The lot size mix and typical lot configurations will include the following:

Lot Size Lot Configuration Targeted Mix
8,500 sq. ft. 70’ X 122’ 43%
9,500 sq. ft. 80’ X 120’ 32%
10,800 sq. ft. 90’ X 120’ 25%
The lot size and product footprints will provide for usable rear yards of varying depths to accommodate private outdoor use areas in addition to the neighborhood park recreation amenities.

The intent of the DR land use designation is to accommodate single family detached homes within the lot size mix outlined above, and within the maximum density of 3.5 units per acre designated for this area of the city in the General Plan update. The DR designation is intended to provide flexibility with product types and styles that will appeal to a range of “move up” and “upscale” market segments.

The maximum yield allowed within the Specific Plan is 440 units as shown in Table 2, Land Use Statistical Summary, and is intended to be developed as shown on the Conceptual Lotting Plan represented in Figure

6. However, a subsequently filed tentative subdivision map to implement the project may vary from this conceptual development plan so long as it implements the design concepts contained within the Specific Plan and

FIGURE 5

LAND USE PLAN

TABLE 2

ORCHARD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN

LAND USE STATISTICAL SUMMARY

LAND USE PLAN

DESIGNATION
ACRES1 TARGET

DENSITY

MAXIMUM
YIELD
(du/ac)2

DETACHED RESIDENTIAL
Single Family Residential DR 129.3 3.5 440 dus3.

PUBLIC PARK
Neighborhood Park P 6
OIL & GAS Overlay
Oil Production Facilities OG 4.7
TOTAL ACREAGE 140
MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL YIELD 440 dus
Notes:
1 Developable acreage net of perimeter street dedication. 2 Dwelling units per acre.
3 Subject to the percentage lot size mix defined in Section 3.3.1.

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FIGURE 6

CONCEPTUAL LOTTING PLAN

incorporates the central park and paseo elements as depicted in the conceptual plan.

3.3.2 Public Park (P)
The public park designation is allocated to a 5-acre site in the center of the plan area. This park facility will provide a focal point for neighborhood interaction and will provide for tot lot, picnic, and passive open turf uses. It will also be connected to the adjoining neighborhoods as well as Fresno and Tulare Avenues by a central north-south paseo (see Figure 6, Conceptual Lotting Plan, and Figure 8, Conceptual Landscape Plan). As shown in Figure 6, the park is intended to have public street frontage to provide both high visibility and access as well on-street parking. As a neighborhood park with a central location in the neighborhood, all homes within the neighborhood will have reasonable pedestrian access to the park.

As indicated above, the Conceptual Lotting Plan shows the design intent for the park as a central feature of the community with local street frontage and project entry streets terminating at the park. Subsequent tentative subdivision maps may alter this conceptual design as long as the paseo access and park street frontage concepts are included in more detailed design.

3.3.3 Oil & Gas Overlay (OG)
The Oil & Gas Overlay designation is allocated to approximately 4.7 acres along the southerly Tulare Avenue frontage of the property. This site currently contains one active oil well and will also contain drainage retention basins for the project. All oil and/or gas activity or development within this area shall be subject to review and approval in compliance with Chapter 9 of the City of Shafter Development Code.

3.4 Circulation
The Circulation Plan (shown in Figure 7) is intended to establish the general layout and design standards of streets for the Orchard Park community to safely meet the circulation needs of the residents and users of the plan area. The circulation concept consists of an internal street system focused on the central park and pedestrian linkages within the project area. This system has been developed to support the land use allocations proposed in the Plan. It should be noted that the conceptual circulation design incorporated in the Specific Plan is subject to revision based on more precise tentative tract map design analysis and final engineering design.

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FIGURE 7

CIRCULATION PLAN

BEECH AVE

3.4.1 Vehicular System
The vehicular circulation system consists of two primary components: 1) Arterial and Major Collector Streets abutting the site and providing access to the property, and 2) Local Streets internal to the community. These circulation system components are discussed as follows:
• Arterial & Major Collector Streets
Vehicular street access to the property is principally provided by Arterial and/or Major Collector Streets which currently abut the site on three sides. These facilities include Fresno Avenue, an arterial, on the north, Beech Avenue, an arterial on the west, and Tulare Avenue on the south, which is a Major Collector. A new Major Collector is planned for the easterly side of the property. These arterial and major collector streets will be improved to half-street standards at the time of Plan implementation.

Design standards are described as follows, and street sections are shown in Figure 7a, Street Sections:
✓ Arterial Streets have an 82-foot pavement section with a 14-foot median to accommodate two 12-foot travel lanes in each
direction and 10-foot auxiliary lanes on both sides, within a total right-of-way of 110 feet. No parking is allowed on these streets.

A per lineal foot median landscaping fee will be collected as part of the Tentative Tract Map process and will be based on the City established fee at the time of map approval or as may be modified by the provisions of a project Development Agreement. ✓ Major Collector Streets will have a 68-foot pavement section to accommodate two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction and 10- foot auxiliary lanes on both sides, within a total right-of-way of 92 feet. No parking is allowed on these streets.
✓ A 5-foot sidewalk and 7-to-9-foot landscape buffer is provided along the perimeter of the project as part of the shoulder improvements.
• Local Streets
Lots within neighborhoods will be accessed from local neighborhood streets. These streets will be designed to minimize through traffic within neighborhoods and provide multiple access points into the community. They will also provide internal linkages to neighbors and provide access to the central park recreation/open space amenity.

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110' R-O-W
82' STREET W DTH
14'

WALK / LS
10'

AU ILIARY
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
14'
MEDIAN
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE 10'

AU ILIARY
LANE
14'

WALK / LS

ARTERIAL STREET
FRES O AVE.
92' R-O-W
68' STREET W DTH
12'

WALK / LS
10'

PARKING
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE 10'

AU ILIARY
LANE
12'

WALK / LS

MAJOR COLLECTOR
52' R-O-W
40' STREET W DTH
6'
WALK
8'

PARKING
12'
TRAVEL
LANE
12'
TRAVEL
LANE 8'
PARKING 6'
WALK

LOCAL STREET
FIGURE 7a

STREET SECTIONS

FIGURE 7b
Round-About Plan

FIGURE 7c

ROUND-ABOUT SECTION

conceptual round-about design is depicted in Figure 7b, RoundAbout Plan, and Figure 7c, Round-About Section.

Design standards are described as follows:
✓ Local Streets will have a 40-foot pavement section with one 12- foot travel lane in each direction and parking on both sides, within a total right-of-way of 52 feet.
✓ A 5-foot sidewalk is provided on both sides of the street abutting the back of curb.

3.4.2 Non-Vehicular System
The Plan includes a non-vehicular circulation system which is composed of two elements: 1) a system of pedestrian paseos or walkways, and 2) an on-street Class 2 bike lane consistent with the General Plan bicycle route planning for this portion of the city. These are described as follows and are depicted in Figure 7, Circulation Plan:
• Pedestrian Paseo
The paseo system consists of a north-south paseo through the center of the project area which connects from Fresno Avenue on the north to the park in the center of the Plan, to Tulare Avenue on the south. This paseo provides pedestrian access from internal neighborhoods to the park and to other neighborhoods. See Figure 8b for paseo design details.

Design standards are described as follows:
✓ The paseo will have a minimum 20-foot width with a 6-foot meandering walk. The balance of the paseo width will be landscaped with trees and grass.
• Bicycle Lanes
An on-street Class 2 bicycle lane will be provided within the Tulare Avenue right-of-way along the southerly boundary of the project as identified in the General Plan Circulation Element.

3.5 Community Structure
This section is focused on defining the community structure features that create unifying design elements within the community. These are primarily composed of landscape elements consisting of key streetscape treatments, entry statements, edge or buffer treatments, and park/recreation facilities. Conceptual landscape features are shown in Figure 8, Conceptual Landscape Plan. Landscape materials to be used within the landscape elements of the Plan will be approved by the Planning Department.

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FIGURE 8

CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN

3.5.1 Key Streetscape Treatments
Key streetscape treatments will be implemented on the “Local Entry Streets” providing direct entry access to the central park, and along the Fresno, Beech and Tulare perimeter frontages of the project.

The “Local Entry Street” treatment will be comprised of an accent street tree unique to these streets, planted immediately at the back of the sidewalk at a uniform linear spacing of 40 feet on center, except where driveways require adjustment to this spacing. This street tree treatment will terminate at the street round-abouts abutting the central park. These round-abouts will have a specimen tree in the center and the same accent tree around them utilized in the project entry treatments at the entry end of these streets. The round-about landscape design is shown in Figure 8b, Round-About landscape Detail.

All street trees on Local Streets shall be planted similar to the “Local Entry Street” treatment, at the back of walk and at a lineal spacing of 40 feet on center, except where driveways require adjustments to this spacing. To maintain a coordinated landscape treatment throughout the project area, a uniform street tree species shall be selected by a licensed landscape architect. The same tree need not be used everywhere. If a number of planning areas are created through the conveyance map process or similar planning procedure, then different tree species may be used per planning area. All street trees shall be maintained by the City or City hired landscape maintenance company through the formation of a Landscape & Lighting District or other similar entity. Any subsequent subdivision mapping within the project area shall place a 6–8-foot linear easement over the front of lots at the back of sidewalks to facilitate maintenance access to the trees.

The perimeter street treatments will consist of a combination of uniform street tree plantings with lower ornamental landscaping between the sidewalk and a perimeter wall at the edge of the right-of-way. Streetscape design for the perimeter streets is shown in Figure 8a, Streetscape Landscape Detail. All local and perimeter street trees shall be planted as 24” box trees.

3.5.2 Entry Treatments
Two types of entry treatments will be provided at the vehicular access points to the community of varying composition and complexity.

Treatments for each of the two types are described as follows:
• Primary Entry Treatments will occur where the “local entry streets” enter the community from Beech Avenue and the new Major Collector on the east side of the project. Each of these primary Orchard Park Specific Plan
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FIGURE 8a

LANDSCAPE PLAN

ARTERIAL
55' HALF STREET
7'
HALF
MEDIAN

COLLECTOR
46' HALF STREET SECTION
5'
WALK
7'
12'

FIGURE 8b

ROUND-ABOUT LANDSCAPE DETAIL

entry points will have themed landscaping and entry walls.

Landscaping, including trees and shrubs will frame these entries, and identification monument signage will also be incorporated within this area. Major entry design is shown in Figure 8c, Major Entry Plan, Figure 8d, Major Entry Landscape Detail, and Figure 8e, Entry Monumentation.
• Secondary Entry Treatments will occur at each of the other perimeter street access points into the project area. They will also incorporate themed landscaping and trees framing the entries; however, these will be secondary entries and not as lushly landscaped as the primary entries. Minor entry design is shown in Figure 8f, Minor Entry Plan and Figure 8g, Minor Entry Landscape Detail.

3.5.3 Edge or Buffer Treatments
Landscaped edge or buffer treatments will be created at three locations within the project: 1) along the edge of the Paseo where it abuts the backyards of adjoining lots (see Figure 8h, Typical Paseo Detail), 2) around the three sides of the Drill Island area which abut the residential development and along Tulare Avenue, and 3) along the perimeter street edges. These buffers will consist of fence and/or wall treatments and landscaping. The fencing and/or wall and landscaping shall be constructed with the initial development occurring along one of these interfaces. Wall and/or fence treatments are described below in section

3.5.5. 3.5.4 Park Area
A central 5± acre public park will form a community focal point for the project. Facilities envisioned for this park shall include but are not limited to a tot lot and children’s play area, picnic tables and barbeques, turf play areas, pedestrian paths, and passive areas (see Figure 8i, Park Development Plan). Detailed landscape plans in conjunction with the subdivision map approval process will articulate the design elements and plant materials. Park trees shall be planted as 24” box trees. Sewer and water laterals will be stubbed into the park to provide for the future construction of a restroom facility, to be built by the city at a later date.

3.5.5 Walls & Fences
Community walls and/or fences are defined as those walls and fences that frame entry treatments and paseos and provide a backdrop to the streetscape landscape treatments and/or an edge to the community.

These walls and fences contribute to the design continuity of the community landscape theme and the overall image of the community.

Community walls and fences occur at the following three locations within the Plan: 1) along the perimeter streets, 2) along the Paseo where it abuts the back of lots, and 3) around the Drill Island and water quality basins.

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FIGURE 8c

MAJOR ENTRY PLAN

FIGURE 8d

MAJOR ENTRY LANDSCAPE DETAIL

MAJOR ENTRY

LANDSCAPE DETAIL

CONCRETE
BORDER

ENHANCED

PAVED DRIVE
LOCAL

STREET TREES

ENTRY ACCENT TREES
STREET TREES @ 40'o.c.

LIGHTED ENTRY

MONUMENTATION

TRACT WALL
W/ PILASTERS @ 75'o.c. 5' SIDEWALK ADJACENT

TO THE CURB
ENTRY

ACCENT TREES
6'HIGH TRACT WALL
W/6'-6" HIGH PILASTERS
@75'O.C.
6' WIDE

SIDEWALK TURF
OR
LOW
G.C.
6'
18'

PARKWAY
8'

AUXILARY
12'
TRAVEL
12'
TRAVEL
6'
8'

AUXILARY
18'

PARKWAY

FIGURE 8e

ENTRY MONUMENTATION

FIGURE 8f

MINOR ENTRY PLAN

MINOR ENTRY
40' STREET WIDTH
52'
62'
6'- 8' PARKWAY
5' CITY SIDEWALK

LIGHTED

SIGNAGE
R-O-W
R-O-W
40'
52'
62'
WALL
WALL

FIGURE 8g

MINOR ENTRY LANDSCAPE DETAIL

FIGURE 8h

TYPICAL PASEO DETAIL

CONCEPTUAL
Pedestrian Paseo
6ft. Meandering
Pedestrian Walkway
Paseo Alignment
Adjacent to Public
Streets and Links
Neighborhoods to
Park Space Enhanced Landscape
Buffer & Wall
Between Paseo and
Residential Lots
20 ft. Minimum
WidthPrimary
Pedestrian Paseo
20 ft. Minimum
WidthPrimary
Pedestrian Paseo
Enhanced
Landscape Buffer &
Wall
Between Paseo and
Residential Lots
Neighborhood
Local Street 6' Residential
Lot
6ft. Meandering
Pedestrian Walkway

FIGURE 8i

PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The community wall/fence plan is shown in Figure 9, Community Walls & Fences, and Figure 9a, Wall & Fence Detail.

The design concept for the three locations for community walls/fences is summarized as follows:
• Perimeter and paseo edges shall have masonry wall
treatments only, subject to the design criteria outlined herein. • The water quality basins may have an open wire fence
treatment, which is recommended as a welded-wire fence.

Where basins abut residential lots a masonry wall is required. • The Drill Island perimeter, including the Tulare Avenue frontage shall be a masonry wall. Landscaping shall be
planted adjacent to the wall where it is visible from a public viewpoint such as along Tulare Avenue and/or interior
streets.
• Community walls shall be of masonry block construction.

Masonry block shall have decorative surfaces such as splitface or slump stone. All surfaces facing perimeter streets or paseos shall be split-face block and/or decorative natural stone, stucco finish is only to be used on wall surfaces facing onto residential lots.
• The top of walls shall be finished with a continuous pre-cast concrete cap.
• Pilasters shall be installed at a spacing of no more than 75 feet on center and at changes in wall direction.
• Pilasters shall be masonry with a split-face finish or natural and/or cultured stone veneer applied to all surfaces facing perimeter streets. Pilaster sides facing into residential lots may have a stucco finish consistent with the adjoining wall finish.
• Pilasters shall be capped with a pre-cast masonry cap consistent with the wall cap.
• Walls abutting paseos shall have the same design criteria as community walls.
• Walls and fences shall have a maximum height of 6 feet from highest adjacent grade but shall also be subject to placement and height restrictions as may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer for safe visibility at intersections.

Residential lot street side yards that face front yards require the following design criteria which is presented in Figure 9b, Residential Lot Street Side Fence Detail:
• The base of the fencing shall be a 2–3-foot split-face block wall.

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FIGURE 9

WALL AND FENCE PLAN

BEECH AVE

FIGURE 9a

WALL AND FENCE DETAIL

STREET SIDE FENCE
DETAIL
REAR
YARD

SEE ELEVATION
BELOW
24" BOX

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET TREE
PLANTING @ 40' o.c.

FRONT
YARD
FRONT
YARD
24" BOX

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET TREE
PLANTING @ 40' o.c.

WROGHT IRON

FENCING

SPLIT FACE

CONCRETE

BLOCK WALL
3'-4'
2'-3'

NOT TO SCALE
FIGURE 9b

STREET SIDE FENCE DETAIL
FRONT
YARD

• An open wrought iron, tubular steel or similar fencing shall be placed on top of the block wall base.
• Permitted height is up to 6 feet as measured from the adjacent sidewalk grade.
• Two 30-inch by 30-inch tree wells shall be equally spaced along the side yard and planted with trees.
• If the wall/fence is placed along the property line at the back of the sidewalk, the tree wells shall be set into the wall/fence line.

3.6 Infrastructure
Backbone infrastructure provided for within the Plan is described in the following sub-sections. Conceptual system plans are shown for water, sewer, and drainage; however, these plans represent preliminary service layouts and are subject to modification depending on more precise engineering analysis at the tentative map and/or site development stage.

3.6.1 Water
The City of Shafter provides domestic water to the project area from a system of wells and distribution mains located in major streets in a grid pattern across the city.

Water service to the project will need to be extended from an existing line in Fresno Avenue to the west of the project area. This extension along Fresno will also be extended southerly along Beech Avenue and then easterly along Tulare and northerly along the new Major Collector on the east side of the project to form a loop system around the project.

A system of 6” and/or 8” water service lines will be provided within all local streets within the development area, looping off of the perimeter street lines. The backbone water service facilities within the project are depicted on Figure 10, Conceptual Infrastructure Systems.

3.6.2 Sewer
The City of Shafter provides sanitary sewer collection and treatment services for all development within the project area through its coownership of the Shafter/North of the River Sanitation District regional treatment plant. A collection main exists along Lerdo Highway one half mile south of the project area. An existing sewer line in Beech Avenue will provide gravity flows to the Lerdo Highway line.

Within the project’s development areas, a system of 8-inch collector lines within all local neighborhood streets will provide gravity flows southwesterly to connections along Beech into the existing Beech Avenue line. The backbone sewer conveyance facilities for the project are depicted on Exhibit 10, Conceptual Infrastructure Systems.

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CONCEPTUAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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3.6.3 Drainage
The City of Shafter provides storm water drainage facilities within the city, consisting of a combination of surface flow curb drainage, in-street storm drainpipes and retention basins. Storm water runoff within the project area will be collected through a system of curb drainage and instreet storm drainpipes, with in-flow controlled by curb-face catch basins. Drainage flows will be conveyed to retention basins located along the southerly boundary of the project area.

Drainage improvements for this project will be limited to the internal street collection system and retention facilities within the project area.

The need for, location and sizing of retention capacity design will be dependent on final engineering analysis. The proposed backbone storm drain facilities are depicted on Exhibit 10, Conceptual Infrastructure Systems.

3.6.4 Utilities
PG&E and the Southern California Gas Company currently provide electrical power and natural gas respectively to the City of Shafter and the project area. SBC provides telephone service to the project area. These facilities currently exist in the streets bordering the project area and are proposed to be extended into the Plan area in underground conduits.

These utility services will be located underground within all of the project streets, with aboveground appurtenances (transformers, etc.) behind the face of curb at various locations.

A City owned high-speed “fiber to the home” fiber optic network will be incorporated in the project design. Provisions for this network will be included in the required project Development Agreement.

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The primary implementation guidance tool for Orchard Park is this Specific Plan, which establishes the character of the development through the definition of permitted land use, required infrastructure, development regulations and design guidelines. The standards and regulations contained in this section and the Design Guidelines contained in Section V provide the framework upon which all subsequent implementation planning decisions are based, and criteria for determining consistency of site-specific design with the Specific Plan objectives.

It is the purpose of the Development Standards section to serve as the development regulations for Orchard Park. As such, these regulations and standards supersede the corresponding City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance sections. Where the Specific Plan is silent on a development issue, regulation, or procedure, or where reference is made to a specific ordinance section, the applicable section(s) of the City of Shafter Development Code and/or other applicable City ordinances shall prevail. Where design guidelines or development standards of the Plan do not agree withthe City’s ordinances, this Specific Plan shall apply.

4.1 Definition of Terms
All terms used in this specific plan shall have the same definitions as provided in the City of Shafter Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1, Section 1.190.

4.2 General Notes

1. The maximum number of residential units permitted by the Orchard Park Specific Plan shall be 440. The residential land use acreage and yield is shown in Table 2. During the Tentative Tract Map design stage the actual number of units within the Plan may differ from the number shown in Table 2, but in no case shall it exceed 440 units.

2. Minor boundary and acreage changes in the land use designations may be permitted as part of more detailed design and engineering studies at the site design and Tentative Tract Map design stages, without an amendment to the Specific Plan document.

3. General development standards contained in Chapters 10 through 14 of the Municipal Code, Title 17 of the City of Shafter, shall be applicable to performance standards, parking, signage, private swimming pools and other specific uses, accessory structures and other general development in the Specific Plan area unless otherwise provided for within the Specific Plan.

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4. Where the Specific Plan is silent on a development regulation or standard the applicable section(s) of the City Zoning Code and/or other applicable City ordinances shall prevail. When a discrepancy occurs between this Specific Plan and the provisions of Title 17 of the Municipal Code, this Specific Plan document shall supersede the applicable Title 17 Municipal Code sections.

4.3 Land Use Development Standards
This section describes the development standards for each of the land use designations within the Specific Plan. As indicated above, where development standards for the land use designations in this Plan do not agree with the corresponding City Development Code requirements, the provisions of this Specific Plan shall apply. It is the intent of the Specific Plan that development shall be allowed only if the proposed development meets the requirements of the applicable land use designations described herein. A description of development standards for each use designation follows.

4.3.1 Detached Residential (DR)
This designation is intended to accommodate single family detached residential development in a pattern consistent with the Conceptual Lotting Plan shown in Figure 6. However, Figure 6 is conceptual in nature and other designs may also be applicable, depending on more precise engineering analysis at the tentative subdivision map stage.

This designation is characterized by a mix of three distinct lot sizes, 8,500 sq. ft., 9,500 sq. ft., and 10,800 sq. ft., up to a maximum density of 3.5 units per gross acre. Permitted uses and development standards are outlined below, and design guidelines are described in Section V below.

Permitted Uses: Uses permitted in this use designation shall include those listed below when developed in compliance with the purpose and intent of this Specific Plan.

1. Single-family detached residences.

2. Private or public parks, playgrounds, and recreation buildings.

3. Accessory uses pursuant to Municipal Code, Title 17, Section 4.30, Table 4.A, R-1 uses.

4. Secondary residential uses as authorized by State law.

Development Standards: Development standards are shown in Table 3, 8,500 Sq. Ft. Lot Size Development Standards, Table 4, 9,500 Sq. Ft. Lot Size Development Standards, and Table 5, 10,800 Sq. Ft. Lot Size Development Standards, below. Typical lot development standards for each lot size are shown in Figures 11, 12 and 13.

FIGURE 11

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

FIGURE
12 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1

FIGURE 13

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development
Criteria
Standard
Lot Area Minimum (sq. ft.) 8,500
Minimum House Floor Area (sq. ft.) 6 1,600
Minimum Lot Width – Interior Lot (ft.)1,2 70
Minimum Lot Width – Corner Lot (ft.)1 75
Setbacks (ft.)3
• Front – Living space 20
• Front – Porch 14
• Front – Garage,
Straight-in & Side Entry Drive
20 • Side 5
• Rear 15
• Corner Side4 10
• Corner Side Garage 20
• Accessory Structure Side 5
• Accessory Structure Rear 5
• Projections into Required Yards5 Architectural features, any yard – 2 Balconies, front, or rear yard – 4
Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 60
Maximum Building Height (ft.) 38
Reversed Corner Lot Street Side yard
– Fencing Height
Per Section 10.90 (1.a. & 1.b.) of the City of Shafter
Development Code
Parking 2 covered spaces/unit
Building Separation (between lots) (ft.)
• Side to Side 10
Notes:
1 Minimum lot width measured at the front setback line. 2 Minimum widths for lots fronting cul-de-sacs and/or knuckles measured along the arc of the front setback line.
3 Street setbacks measured from property line at back of walk. 4 Corner side setback for reverse corner lots shall be 15 feet. 5 No yard encroachments shall project closer than 3 feet to a property line. 6 Homes less than 1,800 SF are limited to a maximum mix of 33%.

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development
Criteria
Standard
Lot Area Minimum (sq. ft.) 9,500
Minimum House Floor Area (sq. ft.) 6 1,800
Minimum Lot Width – Interior Lot (ft.)1,2 80
Minimum Lot Width – Corner Lot (ft.)1 85
Setbacks (ft.)3
• Front – Living space 22
• Front – Porch 16
• Front – Garage,
Straight-in & Side Entry Drive
22 • Side 5 minimum, total of 15
• Rear 15
• Corner Side4 10
• Corner Side Garage 20
• Accessory Structure Side 5
• Accessory Structure Rear 5
• Projections into Required Yards5 Architectural features, any yard – 2 Balconies, front or rear yard – 4
Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 55
Maximum Building Height (ft.) 38
Reversed Corner Lot Street Sideyard –
Fencing Height
Per Section 10.90 (1.a. & 1. b.) of the City of Shafter Development Code
Parking 2 covered spaces/unit
Building Separation (between lots) (ft.)
• Side to Side 10
Notes:
1 Minimum lot width measured at the front setback line. 2 Minimum widths for lots fronting cul-de-sacs and/or knuckles measured along the arc of the front setback line.
3 Street setbacks measured from property line at back of walk. 4 Corner side setback for reverse corner lots shall be 15 feet. 5 No yard encroachments shall project closer than 3 feet to a property line. 6 Homes less than 2,000 SF are limited to a maximum mix of 33%.

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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development
Criteria
Standard
Lot Area Minimum (sq. ft.) 10,800
Minimum House Floor Area (sq. ft.) 6 1,800
Minimum Lot Width – Interior Lot (ft.)1,2 90
Minimum Lot Width – Corner Lot (ft.)1 95
Setbacks (ft.)3
• Front – Living space 25
• Front – Porch 18
• Front – Garage,
Straight-in & Side Entry Drive
25 • Side 10
• Rear 15
• Corner Side4 15
• Corner Side Garage 20
• Accessory Structure Side 5
• Accessory Structure Rear 5
• Projections into Required Yards5 Architectural features, any yard – 3 Balconies, front or rear yard – 6
Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 50
Maximum Building Height (ft.) 38
Reversed Corner Lot Street Sideyard –
Fencing Height
Per Section 10.90 (1.a. & 1.b.) of the City of Shafter
Development Code
Parking 2 covered spaces/unit
Building Separation (between lots) (ft.)
• Side to Side 20
Notes:
1 Minimum lot width measured at the front setback line. 2 Minimum widths for lots fronting cul-de-sacs and/or knuckles measured along the arc of the front setback line.
3 Street setbacks measured from property line at back of walk. 4 Corner side setback for reverse corner lots shall also be 15 feet. 5 No yard encroachments shall project closer than 3 feet to a property line. 6 Homes less than 2,200 SF are limited to a maximum mix of 60%

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4.3.2 Public Park (P)
This designation is intended to accommodate public or private parks and playgrounds consistent with the Conceptual Lotting Plan shown in Figure

6. However, Figure 6 is conceptual in nature and final design may very somewhat, depending on City park requirements and more precise engineering analysis at the tentative subdivision map stage.

Permitted Uses: Uses permitted in this use designation shall include those listed below when developed in compliance with the purpose and intent of this Specific Plan.

1. Public and private parks, playgrounds, and recreation buildings.

4.3.3 Oil & Gas Overlay (OG)
This designation is intended to provide for the recovery of oil and gas resources in a manner compatible with surrounding residential land uses, and pursuant to Chapter 9, Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code.

Permitted Uses: Oil and gas uses permitted in this use designation shall include those uses allowed under Chapter 9, Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, subject to approval by Conditional Use Permit consistent with Section 2.50, Chapter 2 of the above referenced Title 17.

In addition to oil and gas related uses, Retention and/or Detention Basins shall be allowed subject to approval through the Tentative Tract Map process.

Development Standards: Development standards contained within Section 9.30, Chapter 9, Title 17 shall be applicable for oil and gas operations within the Specific Plan area.

Retention and/or Detention Basins shall be designed in accordance with City of Shafter development standards and the following criteria:
• Basins shall be designed and sized to accommodate drainage for homebuilders within the Plan.
• Basins shall be designed and sized as part of the Tentative Tract Map process and based on a complete hydrology report prepared by a State of California registered civil engineer.
• Basins shall be visually screened through fencing, landscaping or a combination thereof from adjoining residential development areas.

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In addition to development standards, design guidelines are contained in this section to assist in the implementation of the Specific Plan by providing an added level of definition for the Plan’s design objectives and the intended development character. The Specific Plan’s principal design objective is to utilize a comprehensive, high quality community design approach addressing both community level design elements (streetscapes, entries, parks/open space) and individual lot design elements (siting, architecture). The design guidelines contained in this section address the individual lot design elements and are intended to establish a consistent design expression among site planning, architecture and landscape architectural components while allowing reasonable flexibility in design.

5.1 Intent of Design Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to provide criteria for design, while allowing flexibility for architects, landscape architects, developers, and builders in the implementation of the Plan. Variation and customization within the context of the guidelines is encouraged in order to achieve diversity and individually distinctive neighborhoods complemented by recreational amenities and neighborhood linkages.

Examples of desirable design elements and architectural styles are described in the following pages. These descriptions are conceptual and do not depict final designs.

Creativity is encouraged and alternative design elements and architectural styles are allowed as long as they are executed consistent with the overall purpose of these design guidelines to promote aesthetic quality and community diversity.

These design guidelines are intended to:
• Assist in implementing the Specific Plan by establishing project intent and ensuring compatibility and high-quality design among the various residential areas of the plan;
• Create a framework to implement individual project design while maintaining community identity.
• Provide the City of Shafter with the necessary tools to assure that the Orchard Park community will be developed with a high quality and character as set forth in this Specific Plan.

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These guidelines are provided for the benefit of builders, their design teams, and City staff and decision makers in the preparation and review of future construction level development proposals. They are intended to make this process as smooth as possible by providing clear direction to decision makers on the intent of the plan, and by so doing reducing the possibility of confusing interpretation and subjective decisions regarding Plan implementation.

5.2 Site Planning Guidelines
Lotting Concepts
• The general lotting concept shown in Figure 6, Conceptual Lotting Plan, shall be conceptual and intended to demonstrate the probable development pattern within the residential portion of the plan. However, other designs may also be applicable, and actual lotting may be flexible in terms of layout and location of local streets so long as the overall project density is not exceeded, and major community framework elements such as the north-south paseo and the park amenity remain at their designated locations within the Specific Plan.
• Lotting should accommodate pedestrian friendly design, providing for sidewalk and bicycle connections to the park within the Plan. • Roadways should be aligned to accommodate the planned north-south paseo within the plan area.

Siting Criteria
• Buildings should be sited to front onto public neighborhood streets.

Buildings that side or back onto a public street should be architecturally treated or screened to enhance views from the public right-of-way. • For each of the architectural styles utilized, at least three of the “essential design elements” (as listed in Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18) of the styles chosen must be incorporated into the exterior design.
• Varying front/street elevation views should be used in siting homes in residential tracts.
• For each floor plan there shall be at least two elevation variations, with alternative floor plans and/or elevation styles plotted on contiguous lots. • Corner lots have high public realm visibility and should generally have one story elements and/or careful architectural detail facing the side street (see Corner Conditions, page V-12).
• Varying setbacks, building heights and roof planes should be utilized to provide a varied and more interesting visual character along neighborhood streets.

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5.3 Architectural Guidelines
The purpose of these architectural design guidelines is to promote aesthetic quality along with community diversity. By showing examples of selected architectural styles and referencing the range of detailing within the styles, an historic context or style of architecture can be documented. This permits high quality architectural design to occur, while still considering current home-building needs.

Single Family Detached Architectural Styles
The architectural character envisioned for the residential neighborhoods within Orchard Park is influenced by the historical precedents of earlier development within the San Joaquin Valley during the first half of the 20th century. Examples of the architectural styles commonly found in the area during this time period include Spanish Eclectic, Monterey, Craftsman, Cottage and Traditional. These five styles are identified as appropriate for the Orchard Park development to build on the historical precedents of the older neighborhoods of the community. No two identical elevations shall be placed side by side.

The Design Guidelines of the plan establish the framework to achieve harmony and compatibility within residential neighborhoods, while providing the flexibility to create variety in the architectural expression and interpretation of the design styles envisioned for the community. A brief description of the architectural styles encouraged to be used at Orchard Park are discussed below. The mix of the five architectural styles mentioned above is encouraged to enhance the diverse architectural nature of the community and reflect the eclectic nature of many older neighborhoods.

Other architectural styles may be approved for the Orchard Park development, and other styles, if approved, should exhibit historical authenticity and compatibility to the five styles identified below.

In interpreting these residential architectural styles for project design within the Orchard Park plan it should be recognized that contemporary applications of historic styles may not be as detailed based on current building materials, construction costs and maintenance costs. However contemporary designs should incorporate the key features of the architectural style using contemporary building practices and balancing construction costs with affordability objectives for each project so that a range of housing types and prices are available within the community.

The historic architectural styles appropriate for the Orchard Park community are described below. Depictions of style contained in the following exhibits

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are for examples of style only and are not intended to represent specific products to be built within the Plan.

Spanish Eclectic (Figure 14)
Because of the rich Spanish heritage of the early California settlers, along with the mild Mediterranean climate of the area, the Spanish Eclectic style of architecture was very popular in Southern California during the early 1900’s. It is a style which uses decorative details borrowed from throughout the entire history of Spanish architecture.

The Spanish Eclectic style of architecture is characterized by one-story and two-story building masses, which are usually asymmetrical in form.

Round or square towers are typical building accent forms, as are arcaded walkways leading to the front entrance or along a courtyard. The roofs are typically low pitched with little eave overhang, and are covered with red tile. Roof types commonly found in this style include side or crossgabled, hipped, flat with parapet walls, or a combination of these.

Special features are used to further articulate and identify the Spanish Eclectic style of architecture. One or more prominent arches are commonly placed above a door or principal window, or beneath a porch roof. The entries are usually emphasized through the use of pilasters, columns, or patterned tiles, with the doors made of heavy wood panels.

Many times there is one large focal window along the front façade, usually of a triple-arched shape. Decorative window grilles of wood or wrought iron are common, as are similar balustrades on porches and balconies.

Common Attributes:

Massing:
• Asymmetrical one to three story massing
Roofs:
• Low- to moderately pitched terra cotta or concrete barrel or “S” shape tile roofs with modest to generous overhang
• Simple tile rakes and occasional eaves

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Essential Elements of
Spanish Eclectic Design
• Stucco walls with a hand made
formed appearance.
• Shallow sloped, terra cotta
barrel tile roofs in variegated
colors.
• Thick walls with deep recessed
openings, often featuring
arches.
• Covered patios, porches,
loggias.
• Detailing primarily at openings.
• Decorative iron work.

Traditional Plank
Shutter
FIGURE 14

ARCHITECTURE STYLES

Windows and Doors:
• Deeply recessed openings at major openings, which are often arched, or with occasional raised or molded pediments.
• Typically, individual casement windows with wood or
whitevinyl frames.
• Vertically hung 9 and 12 paned windows on front façade. • Either wood or black wrought iron are used for window grates and balconies, which may also feature awnings designed for sun control.
• Typically, carved wood front doors, or other ornate wood (orfiberglass) doors of painted or stained finish; French doors.

Details, Finishes & Colors:
• Decorative ironwork on window grills, doors, balconies, and roof supports.
• Garage door patterns complimentary to style.
• Light sand finish or light lace finish stucco massing with simple vent holes in walls.
• Stucco over foam window and door trim.
• Typical wall material is smooth or lightly textured stucco ranging in color from off-white to beige with a second trim color; sometimes a third color is used on the window
frames.
• Dark brown trims; typical accent colors are blue, dark green, ochre or red.

Monterey (Figure 15)
The Monterey architectural style is an early California style which borrowed design elements from the New England Colonial style and merged them with Spanish Colonial architecture.

The Monterey style is characterized by simple building forms, smooth wall surfaces, and tile roofs. The building massing usually consists of rectilinear two-story elements with wide second story porches. Many times, these porches are cantilevered under the overall roof form. The roofs are low pitched and sometimes feature broken pitches over the cantilevered balconies.

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Essential Elements of
Monterey Design

1. Cantilevered balcony

2. Colonial style window shutters

3. Concrete tile roof sheds over
balcony

4. Smooth plaster or stucco walls

5. Garage door complimentary
to style
Example
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ARCHITECTURE STYLES
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The wood elements of Monterey architecture are generally light in color and have a smooth and refined appearance. The other architectural details are elegant and crafted as well, as seen in the Colonial or pedimented openings and wood shutters commonly associated with this style. The exterior elevation is usually painted a white or creamy beige, with accent colors on windows and doors.

Common Attributes
Massing:
• Simple, straightforward volumes sometimes with a gable wing facing the street and opposing cantilevered balcony from second story floor.

Roofs:
• Low to moderately pitched red “mission” tile gable roof with a low-pitched shed roof break over the balcony
• Tight rake and extended eaves with exposed rafter tails • Flat concrete tile roof to mimic wood shake
Windows and Doors:
• Windows are typically individual single-hung with wood or vinyl frames with simplified white window trim.
• Simplified colonial style window shutters and door trim. • Doors are typically simple, painted, or stained wood finish. • Enhanced front door surrounds with pediment trim above.

Details, Finishes & Colors:
• Wood balcony and railing.
• Round tile attic vents.
• Ornate chimney top trim.
• Vertical siding accents at gable ends.
• Garage door patterns complimentary to style.
• Plastered or stuccoed walls with sand to California Monterey stucco finish.
• White painted brick.
• Homes are typically painted either white or other light colors with a second trim color.

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Craftsman (Figure 16)
The Craftsman style grew out of a Bungalow architecture and was strongly influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement. It is truly an American style which originated in Southern California and spread across the country during the 1920’s and 1930’s through pattern books and catalogues.

Like the bungalow, Craftsman architecture sought the elimination of superfluous ornamentation, creating beauty instead through the simplified lines and masses of the building itself. The Craftsman style is characterized by one-story masses, although many California examples include second stories, and feature low-pitched, gable roofs (occasionally hipped) with wide, unenclosed eave overhangs. Many times the roof extends to cover a full-width or partial-width front porch. Roof rafters are usually exposed, and decorative beams or braces were commonly added under gable roof ends.

The front porches are supported by heavy wood columns resting on tapered square masonry pilasters which frequently extend to the ground without a break at the level of the porch floor. The materials used in the Craftsman style were common to the region so that there was a strong integration of the structure into the landscape.

Common Attributes
Massing:
• Asymmetrical one to three story massing with horizontal proportions
Roofs:
• Horizontal gable roofs (or variations of the gable roof, i.e., cross gable, etc.), with dormers
• Low to medium roof pitch with moderate to generous
overhang and exposed rafter tails
• Architectural quality, thick butt, 3-dimensional
asphaltshingles or shingle textured flat concrete roof
tiles

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ARCHITECTURE STYLES
2 Essential Elements of
Craftsman Design
• Shallow pitched roofs with deep
overhangs
• Deep, broad porch elements
with expressive structural
components
• Expressive structural elements
such as rafters, brackets,
braces, and columns
• A mixture of materials such as
stone, shingles, and wood
siding
• Asymmetrical massing and
window and door compositions

Windows and Doors:
• Windows are typically individual casement, vertically double or single-hung wood box or vinyl frames
• Divided upper mullioned lights as grids at front elevation and in high visibility areas
• Doors are typically simple and can be stained. (Three-light colonial door beveled glass panels and sidelights with
either stained or beveled glass to match front door are also used on larger homes.)
Details & Finishes:
• Large, either full or partial entry porches under roof supported by tapered square columns or by posts on piers • Stone, brick, stucco or clapboard piers, columns and
balustrades (often in combination)
• Blended wood clapboard siding (or shingles) and stucco of light to medium sand finish.

Colors:
• Painted color schemes typically consist of three (3) to five (5) colors
• Base colors are typically dark earth tones, usually browns or greens
• Trim colors are typically in contrast to the base
color; darker homes use lighter color earth tones such as beiges and tans, with lighter homes using darker trim
colors
• Window frames and end rafters use a third accent color, closer in shade to the base color
• Exposed roof and porch beams typically painted dark
brown
Traditional (Figure 17)
Descending from the first saltbox homes built in the New England colonies in the 17th century, the American Traditional style later evolved into more neoclassical forms with America’s increasing prosperity. The style is based upon simple plan form massing and roof design with a simple colonnaded entry porch.

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Essential Elements of
Traditional Design

1. Simple, straightforward
volumes with one-story wings
and porches to make more
complex shapes

2. Symmetrical composition of
doors and windows

3. Simplified versions of classical
details and columns

4. Multi-lite windows that are wide
in proportion, usually with 6
over 6 pane patterns

5. Multiple dormers with multi-lite
windows
Example
FIGURE 17

ARCHITECTURE STYLES

contrasting shutters. Windows are typically vertical, with a multi-paned upper sash in high visibility areas and single pane lower sash.

Common Attributes:

Massing:
• Simple plan form, symmetrical two-story massing
Roofs:
• Moderately steep pitch gabled or hipped roofs, often with a prominent central dormer.
• Roof pitch over the porch breaking to a shallower pitch. • Roof overhangs vary per interpretation.
• Boxed eaves with moulding.
• Architectural quality, thick butt, 3-dimensional asphalt shingles or smooth flat concrete roof tiles resembling slate and ranging in color from light brown to light gray.
• Round attic vents.

Windows and Doors:
• Windows are symmetrically balanced, typically rectangular double- or single-hung windows with wood or vinyl
frames.
• Vertical gridded windows at front elevations and in high visibility areas, single-pane windows on sides and rear elevations.
• Upper sash is gridded with a single light lower sash. • Doors are simple and typically stained or painted.

Details, Finishes & Colors:
• Fine to light sand finish or light lace finish stucco, clapboard siding or blended clapboard siding and stucco in pastels to cool colors with white trims.
• Entry or colonnade porch that is either the entire or partial width of the house.
• Minimum 2 x 4 wood window and door trim.
• Darker color shutters, white trim/fascias, dentils or modillions and a wide frieze band.

Cottage (Figure 18)
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• Steep roof pitch with dormers
• Apparently random window
and door locations
• Vertical windows in groupings
• Large simple roof planes
• Roof lines extending below
windows at second floor,
andto top of windows at first
floor
• Simple detail
• Shallow overhangs
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ARCHITECTURE STYLES

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style include houses with simple volumes, most often with front gables and steeply pitched roofs. The principal exterior material is stucco, often mixed with stone or brick used for a base expression or on a chimney.

A mixture of color, texture and materials draws upon the earth-tone shades of stone, brick, and stucco to define this expressive character.

Detail embellishment is a strong feature of the Cottage style, such as doors and windows with impressive trim or shutters, varying pitched roof lines, textured chimneys and wood or wrought iron balconies. The use of dormers and turrets was also used to enhance this style.

Common Attributes:

Massing:
• Asymmetrical forms of one- and two-story combinations typical Roofs:
• Steeply pitched roofs with dormers
• Roof lines extending below windows at second floor and to top of windows at first floor.
• Architectural quality, thick butt, 3-dimensional asphalt shingles or smooth flat concrete roof tiles resembling slate and ranging in color from light brown to light gray
• Little or no eave projection
Windows and Doors:
• Deeply recessed windows and doors are typical.
• Front elevation windows should be proportionately taller than their width and grouped together.
• Windows should be multi-paned.
• Front doors to be dark with no sidelights.
• Avoid symmetrical spacing of doors and windows
Details, Finishes & Colors:
• Door and window trim or shutters
• Decorative iron work on windows and balconies
• Heavy textured chimneys
• Exterior walls in textured stucco with colors ranging from offwhite to tans.

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• Dark earth-tone colors for roofs and accent colors to be greens, ochre and similar warmer earth-tones.

Examples of these architectural styles are provided in Figures 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 to provide visual illustrations of the elements of each style described above as well as contemporary examples of the style.

Residential Design Criteria
Design Intent – The principal design criteria and architectural styles are not intended to be restrictive, but are meant to assist in the design, processing, and implementation of a high level of design direction and quality. The historic development of homes in the Shafter area reflect function and tradition, simplicity in massing, plan and roof forms, and eventually, authentic regional styles. The intent of these design guidelines is to look back to these older established neighborhoods for inspiration, and to recapture the charm and essence of these original home styles, as well as other historic American home styles, and express them in the simple, honest manner that they originated. The Orchard Park homes will provide the kind of function, quality, value and appeal that were built into those original homes. The neighborhood park, sidewalks, and street trees will add to the traditional feeling in these neighborhoods, linking them with the overall community.

Materials & Colors
Concept: Colors can be used in a variety of ways to reduce the visual impact of building masses. Receding colors can be used on building façades, or portions of building façades, to diminish their visual impact and weight. Accent colors that are tonally related to the base line primary façade colors can act to visually subdue façade features. Use of color to emphasize changes in façade plane or to define individual units or building sections are encouraged as a way of reducing the appearance of building mass. New interpretations of classic combinations of materials and inherent colors are encouraged as they relate to a general feeling of neighborhood unity.

Criteria: A variety of natural looking material and colors will provide the diversity required for visual interest while unifying the homes with their settings and creating a timeless appeal. The primary purpose of the architectural color palette selection is to avoid monotony, provide a variety of colorful schemes and promote visual diversity. To further this goal of diversity, the following criteria shall be met: 1) Each elevation

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shall have a minimum of three colors (for example, one body color, one trim color and one or two accent colors); 2) Individual color schemes must be appropriate to the architectural styles with a harmonious selection of accent materials, roof profiles and colors; 3) No single-family adjacent home shall have the same color scheme. Color palettes that reflect traditional architectural themes are the basis for successful modern interpretations.

Building Mass, Articulation & Architectural Diversity
Massing is particularly important in creating the proper context and scale within a neighborhood especially when two-story products are utilized. Control of mass and scale will also contribute to street scene visual diversity. Diversity of mass and form is achieved through the use of single-story product and sufficient vertical, horizontal and roof articulation of a building mass as shown in Figure 19, Building Articulation. Combinations of one and two story elements on the same building are encouraged to facilitate articulation. Dormers, gables, eaves and other projections may also be used to break up architectural forms.

Creating a Varied Street Scene: Building forms should be viewed as interlocking masses along a street scene rather than just individual boxes so that they will be able to achieve a more attractive street scene. A major component of diversity in the street scene can be achieved by utilizing a minimum of three to five different architectural styles similar to those outlined above. In addition, for each floor plan there shall be at least two elevation variations, with alternative floor plans and/or elevation styles plotted on contiguous lots.

Corner Conditions: The treatment of building mass at corner locations is a key component in creating a human-scale neighborhood. Buildings occupying corner locations on public streets should wrap the corner to create an articulated building façade framing the intersection. Building mass should be formatted to incorporate single story elements and/or wrapped porch features consistent with the architectural style.

Additional methods for maximizing the variety of architectural form within these constraints include: 1) Creating recessed alcoves or projected overhangs which cast shadows; 2) Sculpting major chimney forms; 3) and Utilizing dormers, bay windows, balconies, and other architectural projections.

Roof Form & Material
Roofs constitute a major architectural design element and can greatly influence building articulation and the visual street scene. A variety of roof types are permitted within the neighborhood. Roof design, materials and colors shall be consistent with the architectural style of the

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building. Simple pitched, gable, hip or shed roof forms should be utilized, consistent with the architectural style. Varied plate heights and ridge heights should be utilized to better articulate roof forms and building mass, but consistent with the architectural style.

Roof colors and composition should vary within the plan to add variety to the street scene. Roof colors should generally be neutral earth-tone, avoiding high contrast colors such as red, oranges or ceramic blue.

Roofs shall be constructed of a non-combustible material such as clay, concrete tile, or architectural quality asphalt shingle with an extended life warranty (30 year minimum).

Garages
The living area of the home and its architectural treatment should be the primary emphasis of the front elevation for two-story products. In order to maximize thisobjective the garage as a part of the street scene should be de- emphasized to the extent possible in each architectural style. This objective can be achieved by varying the garage placement and treatment from plan to plan. Alternatives for garage placement include:
• Recessed
• Side Drive
• Swing-in or Side Entry
• Corner Lot with Side Street Entry
• Garage Forward
Figure 20, Garage Configurations, graphically portrays several of these alternative designs.

When utilizing two-story product, a variety of garage locations can greatly enhance the visual diversity of the street scene by creating significant building setback changes along the street. Swing-in or side entry garages bring the building mass towards the street while Deep Recessed garages push a portion of the building mass away from the typical setback line.

Garage door treatments shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building but shall also be varied in color or pattern along the street scene. Side elevations of swing-in garages facing the street shall have architectural detailing. All garage doors shall be sectional and roll- up.

An objective of the Plan is to de-emphasize garages as part of the street scene. If three-car garages are to be used, the use of tandem garage designs should be considered and encouraged so that three- car garages appear as two from the street.

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GARAGE CONFIGURATIONS

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5.4 Signage & Lighting
Signage and lighting are additional elements of design continuity throughout the community. Size and/or intensity and configuration should be determined by the function of the signage or lighting and its hierarchy of information and use. Design should be determined by the location and purpose of the signage or lighting.

The following basic design principles shall be considered in the provision of signage and lighting within the Specific Plan.

1. SIGNAGE
• The number, sizes, and locations of signs within the plan should be consistent to eliminate visual confusion.
• Lettering colors should be readable as intended by the sign function but should not employ high contrast or bright colors which are out of character with the design theme of the community.
• Entry signage should clearly announce arrival to the community, neighborhood, or facility.
• Entry and identification signage and lighting should reflect the style and materials of the building and landscape architecture of their settings.
• Monument signage need not have a uniform design theme for all development areas of the project but should reflect the design character utilized for each development area, as expressed in that area’s building and landscape architecture and materials. • Signage support structures should be of natural appearing materials such as wood, materials of a wood-like appearance, stucco, materials of a stone-like appearance, wrought iron, or anodized metal material, with color and treatment consistent or complimentary with that of the primary buildings or landscape hardscape materials on the property where sited.

2. LIGHTING
• Lighting need not have a uniform design theme for all development areas of the project, but should reflect the design character utilized for each development area, as expressed in that area’s building and landscape architecture and materials.
• Street lighting may be of a decorative “Orchard Park area only” design subject to safety considerations and City approval.

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• Glare from property lighting shall not be visible from beyond the property line of the development lot.
• Lighting shall be shielded and directed downward to avoid glare off of the property.
• Light fixture design and location should be compatible with the architecture and landscape design of the property it is being placed on.
• Incandescent light sources are most appropriate for residential applications due to their warmer and more natural color. • Lighting in the park and along the paseos should be subdued so as not to spill onto adjoining residential lots while at the same time balancing safety objectives. Freestanding fixtures or fixtures attached to buildings should be relatively low (not higher than 6’). Paseos should utilize low level path lighting.
• Halogen or metal halide light sources are discouraged adjacent to residential uses due to their less natural white light and intensity.

Incandescent or low-pressure sodium light sources are recommended in these areas.

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VI. IMPLEMENTATION

6.1 Overview
The methods and procedures for implementation and administration of this Specific Plan are contained in this Section. The following sub-sections set forth the financing and maintenance responsibilities for project implementation, procedures needed to implement the approved Plan, and the procedures required for amendment of the Specific Plan, if necessary. In order for implementation of the Specific Plan to move forward in a proactive manner, the implementation plan for the property needs to incorporate flexibility to respond to changing development conditions over time.

6.2 Financing & Maintenance Plan
Implementation and long-term maintenance of improvements within the Specific Plan are important considerations to ensure a successful development. Table 6, Financing and Maintenance Plan, identifies the types of improvements anticipated to implement the Specific plan, the party(s) responsible for constructing the improvements, the probable type and responsibility for funding the improvements, and responsibility for operation and maintenance of the improvements. The financing plan is intended to ensure the long-term maintenance of the improvements. A variety of financing mechanisms may be utilized in the project. A final decision on what financing mechanism will be used for any single type of improvement will be made prior to initiation of that improvement. For that reason, the table below identifies the probable financing/funding alternatives which will be considered for use.

6.3 Environmental Review
Section 15182 of Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines) provides that once environmental certification has been made and a specific plan has been adopted, any residential development project, including any subdivision or zone change, that is undertaken to implement development consistent with the Specific Plan, is exempt from additional CEQA review.

6.4 Subsequent Entitlements
Future development within the Orchard Park Specific Plan area will require individual project development permits, including approvals for subdivision, design review, and construction. Applications for these and other activities are subject to review by the city for consistency with the uses and guidelines in this Specific Plan.

Such subsequent approvals shall follow appropriate established City review processes.

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TABLE 6

ORCHARD PARK SPECIFIC PLAN

FINANCING & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Service or Facility
Construction
Responsibility
Funding
Responsibility /
Alternatives
Operation &
Maintenance
Responsibility
Circulation & Transportation
On-site Streets Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ,CFD,*
City of Shafter
Off-site Street
Improvements (If
applicable)
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
City of Shafter
Parks & Landscaping
Internal parkway
lighting &
landscaping
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ,

CFD/LLD
City of Shafter
or Landscape &
Lighting District
Neighborhood Parks
& Paseos
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ,

CFD/LLD, DV
City of Shafter or
Landscape &
Lighting District
Project Entries:

Landscaping &
Monumentation
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ,

CFD/LLD
City of Shafter or
Landscape &
Lighting District
Utilities
On-site Public Water
Facilities
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
City of Shafter
or Landscape &
Lighting District
On-site Street
Lighting
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
City of Shafter or
Landscape &
Lighting District
On-site Waste Water
Collection System
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
Utility Operator
On-site Storm
Drainage Facilities
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
City of Shafter
Electric, Gas, Phone,
Cable TV
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder,
Utility Operator /
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD,
Agency Funds
Utility Operator
On-site “Fiber to
the Home” System
Developer/Builder Developer/Builder
Funding: CL, EQ, CFD
City of Shafter
* Funding Sources noted by abbreviations:

CL Conventional Bank Construction Lending
EQ Equity Financing
CFD/LLD Community Facilities District or Landscape & Lighting District DV Developer Fees
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May, 2023
TABLE 6

Orchard Park Specific Plan
May, 2023
VI. IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual project approval requests and development applications for proposed development within the Specific Plan area shall file an application with the City of Shafter for review and processing as outlined below.

Tentative Subdivision Maps: Applications for tentative maps are to be filed with the city for processing according to the City’s subdivision map procedures. The Planning Director shall review the application for completeness and notify the applicant of his determination within 30 days of submittal. Once an application has been deemed complete, it shall be reviewed and processed according to the provisions of Government Code Section 65090 et.seq.

Design Review: Applications for Design Review are to be filed with the City for processing according to the Development Code requirements. The Planning Director shall review the application for completeness and notify the applicant of his determination within 30 days of submittal. Once an application has been deemed complete, it shall be reviewed and processed according to the provisions of Sections 2.80, Design Review, of the City’s Development Code.

6.5 Adjustments & Amendments
As with the implementation of any land development over time, certain modifications to the Specific Plan text, exhibits, and/or project may be necessary.

These modifications, should they become necessary, are divided into two categories.

The first category, “administrative adjustments” or minor modifications, allow for minor changes to the Specific Plan without a public hearing or further environmental analysis, and may be approved by the Planning Director. The second category, “amendments”, are required for all other changes, and are required to be approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in the same manner in which the Specific Plan was originally approved. Amendments must be found to be in substantial conformance with the objectives and design intent of the Orchard Park Specific Plan.

Adjustments and/or amendments may be requested at any time by submittal to the Planning Director for determination as to whether they constitute a minor modification and can be approved administratively by the Director as an adjustment, or they constitute an amendment and must be processed through the Commission-Council public hearing process.

Administrative adjustments and amendments are discussed in more detail below.

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May, 2023
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6.5.1 Administrative Adjustments
Certain minor adjustments to explicit provisions in the Specific Plan may be made administratively by the Planning Director without amending the Plan.

These types of adjustments include:
• The addition of new information to the Specific Plan maps or text that does not change the effect of any provisions or guidelines. • Changes to the community infrastructure such as water, sewer and drainage systems which do not have the effect of increasing or decreasing development capacity in the Specific Plan, nor change the concepts of the systems.
• Modifications in the boundaries and acreages of land use areas due to final road alignments or other technical refinements during more detailed design in the tentative tract/final map process. • Modifications to the design guidelines contained in Section V, provided such changes are generally consistent with the community design concept.
• Other similar adjustments that, in the determination of the Planning Director, are consistent with the design objectives of the approved Specific Plan.

After the Planning Director has approved an administrative adjustment to the Plan, it shall be attached to the official copy of the Specific Plan on file at the city as an addendum.

6.5.2 Amendments
The Specific Plan may be amended in the same manner as a General Plan. It may also be amended as often as deemed necessary by the City Council.

Specific Plan amendments shall be consistent with the General Plan. Once the proposed amendment has been submitted to the City, city staff shall review the application for completeness, and then issue a notice of the upcoming public hearings. Staff shall prepare a staff report with recommendations on the amendment and forward it to the Planning Commission for consideration and action to pass their own recommendation on to the City Council for final action on the request.

Depending on the nature of the proposed amendment, a supplemental environmental analysis may be required, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15162.

Types of changes that would require a Specific plan amendment include:

• Changes to the text or maps of the Plan other than the addition of new information which does not change the effect of any provisions or guidelines.
• Addition of permitted uses or intensity of use development beyond what is presently permitted within the various land use development areas.
• Changes in infrastructure such as drainage, water or sewer systems which have the effect of increasing capacity beyond the approved land use intensity.

In reviewing proposed amendments to the Specific Plan, the following criteria shall be used in determining an amendment’s compatibility with the overall intent of the Orchard Park Specific Plan:
• Consistency with General Plan goals & policies.
• Consistency with the Orchard Park Specific Plan project objectives. • Consistency with the Orchard Park Specific Plan design objectives. • Consistency with the overall theme and design character established for the Orchard Park Specific plan.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 747 APPROVING SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23-07 (GOSSAMER GROVE SPECIFIC
PLAN PA-2 AND PA-3)

RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct hearing and introduce for first reading, by title only, and waive reading of Ordinance 747, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Shafter, California making findings and adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07 to the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan as Provided in Exhibit "A".

BACKGROUND

1. General Plan Designation: The current land use designation on the project site as well as the surrounding property is SP (Specific Plan).

2. Zoning: The current zoning on the project site as well as the surrounding property is SP (Specific Plan).

3. Location: Planning Area (PA) 2 and PA-3 are located within the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan area (see Exhibit 1).

Lennar Homes of California, LLC (Lennar), is requesting to amend the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan to:
• Relocate estate residential units from Planning Area (PA) 2 to PA-3 so that PA-2 will go from 166 estate units to 76 units and PA-3 from 0 estate units to 90 units, • Relocate low-density residential units from PA-3 to PA-2 so that PA-3 will go from 1,320 low-density residential units to 1,161 units and PA-2 from 1,201 lowdensity residential units to 1,360 units, and • Change the minimum interior lot width for a minimum 5,000 square-foot lot within PA-2, PA-3, and PA-5 from 50 feet to 45 feet.

Lots within the redesigned area with the width of 45 feet will all comply with the 5,000- square-foot standard and the larger square footage lots would not apply.

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On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-425 recommending approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07 to the City Council.

ANALYSIS
The proposed revisions to the Specific Plan are essentially a reconfiguring of existing estate and low-density residential units within the Specific Plan area that have not been developed yet and accompanied by a change in interior lot width within certain Plan Areas of the Specific Plan to facilitate the reconfiguration.

The overall previously approved residential units of 3,432 for the entire Specific Plan area will not increase because of the reconfiguration of estate and low-density residential units within PA-2 and PA-3 or the change in minimum interior lot width within PA-2, PA-3, and PA-5.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The amendment is within the scope and intensity of the original Gossamer Grove Specific Plan analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was certified for the 2005 City of Shafter General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029). The certified Program EIR adequately describes the environmental effects of developing the Specific Plan area with a maximum of 3,432 approved residential units, and the amendment does not increase the maximum units. Therefore, per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (commonly referred to as the “Common Sense exemption”), it can be seen with certainty that the action will not cause a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the action is not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could deny the proposed action and the specific plan amendment would not be approved.

NEXT STEPS
If first reading is introduced and waived, second reading of the ordinance to approve the specific plan amendment will occur at the regular City Council meeting on June 20, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit 1 - Approved Land Use Plan

2. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 747

3. Exhibit A of Exhibit 2

INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 747 APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23-07 (GOSSAMER GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN PA-2 AND PA-3)
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Gossamer Grove Blvd.

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99 Freeway
Lerdo Canal
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Community Drive
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Drive
Calloway SFD 19.5 Ac. Land Use Plan Gossamer Grove Specific Plan Figure 3-1 Statistical Analysis LAND USE PA ACRES DENSITY MAX DUs RESIDENTIAL Estate Low-Density Res. (LDR) Low-Density Res. (LDR) Low-Density Res. (LDR) Low-Density Res. (LDR) Medium-Density Res. (MDR) PA-2/3 PA-1 PA-2 PA-3 PA-5 PA-4 65.9 61.2 228.6 287.3 31.5 32.0 2.4-4.0 DU/AC 4-7.5 DU/AC 4-7.5 DU/AC 4-7.5 DU/AC 4-7.5 DU/AC 7.5-9 DU/AC 166 299 1,201 1320 171 275 TOTAL 706.5 NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKS & RECREATION TOTAL Commercial Public Services School School PA-4 PA-4 PA-5 PA-6 11.0 6.8 14.0 14.0 45.8 Public Park Public Park Public Park Public Park Public Park Public Park Trails & Greenbelt Trails & Greenbelt Trails & Greenbelt Trails & Greenbelt PA-1 PA-2 PA-3 PA-4 PA-5 PA-6 PA-1 PA-2 PA-3 PA-4 2.5 7.5 6.8 2.0 7.8 5.3 2.5 7.1 19.2 1.4 TOTAL-GROSS ACREAGE 953.4 Public Road Friant-Kern Canal ROW Basin Drill Island PA-3 PA-4 102.5 19.4 7.1 10.0 Note: 1.Trails and greenbelt acreages are approximate and subject to change. 2.Public road acreages are approximate and subject to change. 0' 1000' 2000' PA-5 PA-4 PA-3 PA-6 PA-2 PA-1 3,432 TOTAL 62.1 TOTAL 139.0 19.3 Ac 319.3 Ac 56.2 Ac 53.3 Ac 70.2 Ac 306.5 Ac Exhibit 1

EXHIBIT 2
ORDINANCE NO. 747

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER,

CALIFORNIA MAKING FINDINGS AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 23-07 TO THE GOSSAMER GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT “A”.

WHEREAS, Lennar Homes of California, LLC (Lennar), is requesting to amend the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan to:
• Relocate estate residential units from Planning Area (PA) 2 to PA-3 so that PA-2 will go from 166 estate units to 76 units and PA-3 from 0 estate units to 90 units, • Relocate low-density residential units from PA-3 to PA-2 so that PA-3 will go from 1,320 lowdensity residential units to 1,161 units and PA-2 from 1,201 low-density residential units to 1,360 units, and
• Change the minimum interior lot width for a minimum 5,000 square-foot lot within PA-2, PA3, and PA-5 from 50 feet to 45 feet (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, lots within the redesigned area with the lot width of 45 feet will all comply with the 5,000-square-foot standard and the larger square footage lots would not apply; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter recommended the City Council adopt Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07 under Resolution No. 23-425; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had determined that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is within the scope and intensity of the original Gossamer Grove Specific Plan analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was certified for the 2005 City of Shafter General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that the action will not cause a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the action is exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the City Clerk, did set Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said City Council on said proposal, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in Title 17 of the Shafter Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that pursuant to Chapter 15, Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt an amendment to the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07) to enhance the quality of life and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens by applying orderly development to the City; and

Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 747
June 20, 2023

WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the City of Shafter’s incorporated boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the subject amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan and adopted Gossamer Grove Specific Plan and is necessary and desirable for implementing the provisions of said planning documents; and WHEREAS, the subject amendment will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern; and WHEREAS, the subject amendment is consistent with the purpose and intent of the remainder of Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code not under consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings incorporated herein, are true and correct.

SECTION 2: The Gossamer Grove Specific Plan, pursuant to Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07, is consistent with the City of Shafter’s General Plan.

SECTION 3: Based on the entire record before the City Council, including the above findings and all written and oral evidence presented to the City Council, the City Council hereby adopts Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-07, as shown in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, and made part of this Ordinance as though fully set forth herein.

SECTION 4: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption and, within twenty (20) days after its adoption, a copy of same shall be published and circulated in the City of Shafter together with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same.

Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 747
June 20, 2023

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

Change to 32.6 Acres of Estate
Revisions to the Residential Statistical Analysis
Reduce to 37.4 Acres of LowDensity Res (LDR)
Change to 32.6 Acres of LowDensity Res (LDR)
EstateEstateLow-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Medium-Density Res. (MDR)EstateEstateLow-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Low-Density Res. (LDR)Medium-Density Res. (MDR) PA-2PA-3
PA-1PA-2PA-3PA-5PA-4PA-2PA-3PA-1PA-2PA-3PA-5PA-4

27.732.661.2260.0237.531.532.027.732.661.2260.0237.531.532.0 76902991,3601,16117127576902991,3601,161171275
TOTAL 682.5 3,432

2.4-4.0 DU/AC2.4-4.0 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC7.5-9 DU/AC2.4-4.0 DU/AC2.4-4.0 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC4-7.5 DU/AC7.5-9 DU/AC Exhibit A

1,360
1,161
76 90
260.0
237.5

27.7 32.6

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45 ft.

Original Table 3-1

Revised Table 3‐1
Table 3-1
Gossamer Grove Statistical Summary
LAND USE/(Zoning)

PLANNING
AREA
NET
ACRES1

DENSITY
RANGE
(DU/AC)
MAX

DWELLING
UNITS2

RESIDENTIAL
Estate PA-2 27.7 2.4-4.0 du/ac 76
Estate PA-3 32.6 2.4-4.0 du/ac 90
Low-Density Residential (LDR) PA-1 61.2 4-7.5 du/ac 299 Low-Density Residential (LDR) PA-2 260.0 4-7.5 du/ac 1,360 Low-Density Residential (LDR) PA-3 237.5 4-7.5 du/ac 1,161 Low-Density Residential (LDR) PA-5 31.5 4-7.5 du/ac 171 Medium Density Residential (MDR) PA-4 32.0 7.5-9 du/ac 275 TOTAL 684.9 3,432

NON-RESIDENTIAL
Commercial (C) PA-4 11.0
Public Services (PS) PA-4 6.8
School PA-5 14.0
School PA-6 14.0
TOTAL 45.8

PARKS AND RECREATION
Public Park PA-1 2.5
Public Park PA-2 9.5
Public Park PA-3 6.8
Public Park PA-5 7.8
Public Park PA-6 5.3
Trails and Greenbelt PA-1 2.5
Trails and Greenbelt PA-2 7.1
Trails and Greenbelt PA-3 19.2
Trails and Greenbelt PA-4 1.4
TOTAL 62.1
Public Road4 105.9
Friant-Kern Canal ROW PA-3 19.4
North Kern Water Storage District PA-3 18.2
Basin PA-4 7.1
Drill Island 10.0
TOTAL 160.6
TOTAL GROSS ACREAGE 953.4

1. Developable area after exclusion of appropriate right-of-way shown on Circulation Plan.

2. Lot sizes are averaged to achieve the maximum dwelling unit count for each planning area.

3. Trails and greenbelt acreages are approximate and subject to change.

4. Public road acreages are approximate and subject to change.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 748 APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 23-71 (MARCONA PRESERVE SPECIFIC PLAN

DRILLING ISLAND)

RECOMMENDATION
Council conduct hearing and introduce for first reading, by title only, and waive reading of Ordinance 748, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Shafter, California approving Zone Change No. 23-71 (Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Drilling Island) as depicted in Exhibit "A".

BACKGROUND

1. General Plan Designation: The project site and surrounding properties are designated SP (Specific Plan) within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan.

2. Zoning: The project site is zoned Drill Island (DI) and SP, and surrounding properties are zoned SP.

3. Acreage: 3.30 acres
Lennar Homes of California, Inc. is requesting a change in zoning from Specific Plan (SP) to Drilling Island (DI) and from DI to SP on 3.30 total acres located on the northwest corner of Seventh Standard Road and future Jewetta Avenue North (see Exhibit 1). The location of the drilling island is identified on the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Land Use Plan (see Exhibit 2), and Tentative Tract No. 7244 was conditioned to require completion of the zone change before recordation of the final map.

The proposed zone change would classify the western part of Lot “B” from DI to SP and the northern part from SP to DI (see Exhibit "A" and "B" of Exhibit 3).

On May 9, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-426 recommending approval of Zone Change No. 23-71 to the City Council.

ANALYSIS

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ISLAND)
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The proposed rezoning is necessary to align the legal description of the drilling island with the current use of the land and to prevent the classification of the drilling island in residential areas. The proposed rezoning will help ensure that the land is used in a manner that is both safe and consistent with the surrounding residential area.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The proposed zone change is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3), which is commonly referred to as the common-sense exemption. This exemption applies when it can be determined with certainty that the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The proposed zone change is a cleanup intended to make Lot "B" property boundaries consistent with the zone map of the City of Shafter. As this is simply a cleanup, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the zoning change may cause a significant effect on the environment.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY

ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could deny the proposed action and the zone change would not be approved and the inconsistency between the drilling island’s legal parcel boundary and the zone classification boundary would remain.

NEXT STEPS
If first reading is introduced and waived, second reading of the ordinance to approve the zone change will occur at the regular City Council meeting on June 20, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit 1 - Vicinity Map

2. Exhibit 2 - Specific Plan Map

3. Exhibit 3 - Ordinance No. 748

4. Exhibit A of Exhibit 3

5. Exhibit B of Exhibit 3

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EXHIBIT 3
ORDINANCE NO. 748

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 23-71 AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “A”.

WHEREAS, the City Council has, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 6, 2023, studied and considered Zone Change No. 23-71, a request to change the zoning from Specific Plan (SP) to Drilling Island (DI) and from DI to SP on 3.30 total acres as depicted in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance as set forth herein (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is located entirely within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had determined that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is within the scope and intensity of the original Marcona Preserve Specific Plan analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was certified for the 2005 City of Shafter General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that the action will not cause a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, the action is exempt from CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposal is consistent with Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Shafter Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed public hearing for proposed Zone Change No. 23-71 was held by the City Council of the City of Shafter at a regular meeting on June 6, 2023, at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Zone Change.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN that, in a regular session assembled on the 20th day of June, 2023, the Council approved Zone Change No. 23-71 as illustrated in Exhibit “A”.

Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 748
June 20, 2023

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF JUNE, 2023.
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Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney

MANAGEMENT REPORT

CITY OF SHAFTER

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Michael James, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: CITY HALL ROOF TILE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE

RECOMMENDATION
Council find the requested action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve a quotation from ABC Supply Co., Inc. for the sale of clay roof tile (Quote #6199146); and ratify staff approval of a purchase order in the amount of $30,000 cover said quote plus contingencies.

BACKGROUND
Last year, City staff developed a cost estimate for building rehabilitation and beautification work at City Hall. Approximately one-half of the $250,000 estimate was attributed to replacing the roof, which chronically leaks stormwater in public areas and employee workspaces. Past attempts at patching have failed, plus input from roofing contractors and one consultant specializing in roof construction has resulted in staff focusing on a complete reconstruction.

ANALYSIS
While a reconstruction project can attempt to salvage and reuse the existing Spanishstyle tile, the added labor cost would be significant, plus it's anticipated that the tile is very vulnerable to being damaged and not useable during the salvaging process. Replacing the tile would be more cost-effective, plus a modern product could be used that is more durable while maintaining the Spanish-style look. Among the tile products to purchase, the one-piece "S" Mission Tile offered by MCA Clay Roof Tile (MCA) appears best suited for City Hall, considering price, reputation, and customer support.

Representatives from MCA advised that there is an approximate 12-week lead time on the tiles. Adding installation time to the product lead time could compromise the ability to complete the roof project within the preferred timing window between now and October. Purchasing the tile directly from the distributor and bidding the installation work within the product lead time would save time to ensure the work is completed within the timing window.

Public Works requested and received quotes from two local MCA product suppliers that estimated the total tile order plus unit costs for specialty tiles and accessories that will

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likely be necessary. The estimated costs for the total tile orders are $19,920.00 from ABC Supply Co., Inc. and $19,344 from Roofline Supply. While these amounts are virtually identical, ABC Supply Co, Inc. offers slightly lower specialty tiles and accessories pricing. More importantly, when their quote was submitted, they offered the ability to avoid the 12-week product lead time by adding the City's purchase to an active order for another project. To take advantage of this opportunity, staff previously issued a purchase order to them for $30,000 to ensure funding for the base tile order plus specialty tiles and accessories. The awarded amount warrants Council ratification.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Capital Improvement Program within the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget includes Project #GE00006 with $250,000 for improvements at City Hall. No budget action is required to fund the recommended roof tile purchase.

CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the purchase of replacement roof tiles and therefore, it is governmental fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to a specific project that can result in a potentially significant impact and not subject to CEQA.

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No

ALTERNATIVES
The Council can direct staff to either prepare a roof reconstruction project with a contractor assuming the responsibility for ordering the preferred tiles or seek out competing quotes for a similar style of tile. However, as previously stated, purchasing tiles now preserves time to ensure that the installation can occur within the most favorable weather. While there are options that resemble the current Spanish-style tiles, MCA offers a durable product, plus its one-piece assembly should result in considerable labor and cost savings compared to other available products.

NEXT STEPS
With the purchase order for the roof tiles completed and issued, staff will focus on bidding the installation of the tiles. A recommendation for awarding the installation contract is expected this summer.

ATTACHMENTS

1. MCA Product Profile

2. Quote Submitted by Roofline Supply

3. Quote Submitted by ABC Supply Co., Inc.

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One Piece “S” MissionTM Tile ... Excellence in Value
One Piece “S” MissionTM Tile
Over 100 years of experience has allowed MCA to produce a superior tile that will last for generations. Having only 75 pieces of tile per square, the One Piece “S” style is a tremendous labor saving product. It is widely used on residential, commercial, military and institutional buildings.

One Piece “S” Mission tile is available in a great selection of colors and blends. In addition, the One Piece “S” tile’s natural ventilation properties translate into cooler attic temperatures in summer and warmer temperatures in winter. Energy efficient and labor saving, One Piece “S” Mission is the best clay roof tile value in the industry.

One Piece “S” Mission tile is made in the USA and is ASTM C1167 Grade 1, the highest quality available. It is competitively priced and backed by a 50-year limited warranty.

For more information, please contact MCA Sales office at 1-800-736-6221 or email [email protected].

CC/CODES, CERTIFICATIONS
• IAPMO UES ER-356* • Class A, E108 (UL790)
• TDI Approval RC-21 • ASTM C1167 Grade 1
• Florida Building Code, FL22539.7 • Made in USA
•Miami-Dade County, FL NOA No. 19-1021.27 (Exp. 07/11/22) *IAPMO UES Evaluation Report covers City of Los Angeles and is in lieu of ICC-ES TILE SPECIFICATIONS:

Actual size: 19" x 14.5"
Exposed size: 16" x 12" O.C.

Weight per square: 788 lbs.

Weight per piece: 10.5 lbs.

No. of pieces per sq: 75 pcs
METRIC TILE SPECIFICATIONS:

Actual size: 483mm x 356mm
Exposed size: 406mm x 305mm O.C.

Weight per M2: 38 kg.

Weight per piece: 4.8 kg.

No. of pieces per square: 8.0 pcs.

Metric conversion of lumber is actual dimensions of lumber; use lumber of the closest dimensions available.
*Dimension of the head of the tile.
14 1/2"
19"
Custom Residence, Riverside, CA: B301 Old Mission Blend

MIAMI DADE COUNTY

APPROVED

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NOTE: Some tiles may have slight variations in color due to the inherent nature of clay tile and the limitations of the lithographic printing process.

F40 Natural Red
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.45
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.88
2F43 Brick Red
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.42
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
2F23 Canyon Red
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.36
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.88
B202 Desert Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.42
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.87
B301 Old Mission Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.42
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.86
B307 Mediteranean Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.58
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B308 Canyon Red Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.38
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.85
B330-R Old Santa Barbara Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.33
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B305 Weathered Green Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.43
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.82
Designer’s Selections

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NOTE: Some tiles may have slight variations in color due to the inherent nature of clay tile and the limitations of the lithographic printing process.

B317-R Taupe Smoke Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.34
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.86
B334-R Rustic Smoke Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.43
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.82
B318-R Café Rustic Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.37
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.86
B340-R Vintage Red Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.29
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B320-R Rustic Red Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.35
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B322 Santa Maria Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.40
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B412 La Paz Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.39
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.85
B220 Madrid Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.25
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.84
B351 San Ramon Blend
Solar Reflectance Avg. - 0.34
Thermal Emittance Avg. - 0.85
Designer’s Selections

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NOTE: Some tiles may have slight variations in color due to the inherent nature of clay tile and the limitations of the lithographic printing process.

Color Selection
Light, Medium, and Dark Variations
Light, Medium, and Dark Variations
Light, Medium, and Dark Variations
Light, Medium, and Dark Variations
Light, Medium, and Dark Variations
White Buff Crown Flash
F44
Solar Reflectance - 0.76
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Peach Buff Crown Flash
F47
Solar Reflectance - 0.52
Thermal Emittance - 0.82
Rustic Red Blend
B320-R
Solar Reflectance - 0.34
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Carmel
2F34
Solar Reflectance - 0.35
Thermal Emittance - 0.82
Natural Red
F40
Solar Reflectance - 0.45
Thermal Emittance - 0.88
Brick Red
2F43
Solar Reflectance - 0.42
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Canyon Red Crown Flash
F23
Solar Reflectance - 0.38
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Canyon Red
2F23
Solar Reflectance - 0.36
Thermal Emittance - 0.88
Burnt Sienna Crown Flash
F22
Solar Reflectance - 0.31
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Burnt Sienna
2F22
Solar Reflectance - 0.25
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Café Rustic Blend
B318-R
Solar Reflectance - 0.37
Thermal Emittance - 0.96
Weathered Green Blend
B305
Solar Reflectance - 0.43
Thermal Emittance - 0.82
Old Santa Barbara Blend
B330-R
Solar Reflectance - 0.33
Thermal Emittance - 0.84
Vintage Red Medium
CC139M-R
Solar Reflectance - 0.30
Thermal Emittance - 0.82
Tobacco Crown Flash
F45
Solar Reflectance - 0.38
Thermal Emittance - 0.85
Tobacco
2F45
Solar Reflectance - 0.42
Thermal Emittance - 0.86
Taupe Smoke Blend
B317-R
Solar Reflectance - 0.34
Thermal Emittance - 0.86
Carbon Crown Flash
F28
Solar Reflectance - 0.33
Thermal Emittance - 0.83
Mahogany
2F72
Solar Reflectance - 0.27
Thermal Emittance - 0.85
Ironwood
2F19
Solar Reflectance - 0.28
Thermal Emittance - 0.83

STEVE CARLSON
CELL:661-979-2337
OFFICE:661-325-8200
[email protected]
Customer: Date of quote: 5/24/2023
Town: SHAFTER Phone:

Contact: A GONZALEZ Fax Number:

Job Name: # of Squares: 120
Job Location: Specifications:

Comm / Indus / Gov: Residential: Re-Roof: New Const: X Other:

Number of Buildings: Pitch: Bldg height: Access:

Quoted by: STEVE Date Quote Required: Prices good Through:

QTY UNIT
1 SQ
1 PC
1 PC
1 PC
1 PC
1 EA
ROOFPICK UP TOP DIRECT SHIPMENTS
CUSTOMER FORK LIFT AVAILABLE FOR UNLOADING? YES: NO:

COMMENTS : THANK YOU

DELIVERY
OTHER
$ 161.20
$ 40.00 APROX 31 PALLETS
$125.00
16 WEEKS OUT

JOBSITE GROUND DROP CUST. YD

MCA CLAY BIRD STOP STD RED
MCA CLAY "S" STD RED LEAD TIME

DELIVERY
$ 2.60
$ 2.25

MCA CLAY RAKE STD RED

MCA PALLET

THANK YOU

SPECIAL QUOTE

MCA CLAY TOPS/RIDGE STD RED

DESRCRIPTION BRAND PRICE
MCA CLAY "S" FIELD TILE STD RED
$ 2.25

CITY OF SHAFTER

QUOTE NO. CUSTOMER ORDER NO. SHIP VIA CUSTOMER NO. TERMS QUOTE DATE EXP. DATE SLS# PAGE

QUOTATION
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NUMBER

ITEM DESCRIPTION U/M T/D QUANTITY
UNIT
PRICE

EXTENDED
PRICE
Superior Service - Quality Products - On-Time Delivery - Brands You Want

SUBTOTAL

FREIGHT
EST. SALES TAX
QUOTE TOTAL (U.S.)
Title:

Duration:

OT#
Title:

BRANCH:

CUSTOMER: SHIP TO:
www.abcsupply.com www.abccatalog.com
APPROX. 30 PALLETS FOR FIELD TILE

ADD PALLET COUNT FOR THE TRIM NEEDED

I QUOTED ALL TRIM PER PCS UNTIL

A QUANITY CAN BE GIVEN

10.00 CREDIT ON PALLET IF RETURNED IN

EXCELLENT CONDITION
12MCASO054
12MCASO070
12MCASO078
12MCASO082
88MCAPLT
88DROPCHG
This Quotation is subject to the Terms and Conditions set forth on the reverse side. This Quotation is NOT VALID for purchases made beyond thirty (30) days of issuance unless signed by an officer or branch manager of ABC Supply, in addition to the signature of an ABC Supply salesman or other ABC Supply representative.
1 2801 LANDCO DR

BAKERSFIELD CA
93308-6147
(661)633-9933
CASH SALES-BKRSFIELD 269
CASH ACCOUNT 269
MIKE JAMES 6617465002

SHAFTER CITY HALL

PUBLIC WORKS

SHAFTER CA
20005.60
.00
1650.46
21656.06
MLM 1
6199146 SHAFTER CITY HALL COM 36206300 CASH ON DELIVER 5/05/23 6/04/23 QUOTE FROM: ABC #269 DIRECT BAKERSFIELD
MCS MISSION S CLAY F40 NATURAL RED
MCA HIP/RIDGE F40 NATURAL RED
MCA GABLE/RAKE TRIM F40 RT/LF
MCA BIRDSTOP F40 NATURAL RED

MCA TILE PALLET

GROUND DELIVERY CHARGE
120
1 1
1 30
2 155.00

1.75 2.05

1.80 40.00
100.00
18600.00

1.75 2.05

1.80 1200.00
200.00
Salesman or other ABC Supply Representative Branch Manager or ABC Supply Officer EA
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EA
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QUOTATION AGREEMENT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO., INC.

1. The Quotation made by American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. ("ABC") is subject to these Terms and Conditions. In addition, any purchase made from ABC shall be made pursuant to ABC's Purchase Agreement, the Terms and Conditions of which are incorporated by reference herein. In addition, any purchases made from ABC on credit shall be made pursuant to ABC's Credit Application and Agreement, the Terms and Conditions of which are incorporated by reference herein.

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any terms and conditions set forth in any purchase order, subcontract, acknowledgement or other document presented by Customer, these Terms and Conditions will prevail.

2. Except as otherwise stated on the Quotation, the prices set forth in the Quotation shall only be valid for thirty (30) days from the date of the Quotation. Failure to order the quoted quantity of products within thirty (30) days shall relieve ABC of any duty to sell at the price quoted. All prices are subject to manufacturer's price increases at any time. This quotation is subject to product availability. All products are subject to prior sale and may become temporarily or permanently unavailable at any time.

Prices do not include sales tax, freight, or any other special delivery or special costs, unless expressly shown on the Quotation.

3. The Quotation is furnished by ABC as a courtesy. ABC does not represent, warrant or guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of the quantities and types of materials set forth in the Quotation for the intended project. The party receiving this Quotation shall be responsible for verifying all quantities, types of materials, and job conditions (including drain locations, field dimensions, moisture conditions, etc.). Determining the need for and purchasing of any additional quantities or types of materials is the sole responsibility of the party receiving this Quotation.

4. ABC reserves the right to refuse to sell to any party not named as the CUSTOMER on this Quotation. In addition, ABC reserves the right to refuse to sell any party receiving a Quotation for any reason, including but not limited to credit reasons.

5. IN NO EVENT SHALL ABC BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, TREBLE, OR

PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS QUOTATION, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM

IS ASSERTED IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL,

EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL, MISREPRESENTATION, ANY OTHER TORT, PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER ACTION.

6. OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN ABC'S PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, ABC MAKES NO

WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.