10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER • The Gossamer Grove development area will be built in cooperation with the developer and is not included in the HLD.
• Per foot cost is based on average pricing from local vendors and includes prevailing wage. • All construction and engineering costs have risen over 30% after the 2020 pandemic and are expected to rise in the region moving forward, but at a much slower rate. • City assets will be used to house all major equipment and will supply the power needed to build, run, and maintain an FTTP network.
• All cabinets, hubs, distribution MSTs and other assets built must be placed in the public right-of-way.
• Routes are based on road access. There may be easements to lessen the footage and will be discovered during the low-level engineering.
Tradeoffs
Construction method costs vary dramatically, and the inclination would be to use the least expensive methods to save on the up-front capital investment needed. However, all construction methods have good and bad elements, and tradeoffs need to be considered in advance of construction of a network. Below are examples of tradeoffs when considering different construction methods.
Example 1: New underground construction can be done in a variety of ways with varying costs, boring being one of the most expensive. Micro trenching is one of the least expensive methods but has drawbacks that need to be evaluated and mitigated prior to use. Micro trenching is a shallow underground technique that is a viable in neighborhoods where there is little traffic and little exposure to major emergencies, such as water main breaks, that require major excavation in a hurried manner possibly exposing the shallower fiber to possible damage and outages. However, in major intersections, heavily travelled roads, water mains, storm drains, side sidewalks and gutters Micro trenching presents a much higher risk to damage than directional drilling/boring which is much deeper at 36”–48” deep on average.
Example 2: Aerial construction is one of the fastest construction methods to deploy. The positive reasons for building aerial infrastructure include things such as speed to deploy, labor costs are relatively inexpensive versus other methods, the infrastructure is easy to inspect. With the cost of aerial about 1/5th to 1/4th that of new underground (boring), it makes aerial the obvious choice, however, there are negatives involved with aerial construction that must be understood and accepted prior to being used. Negatives include a vulnerable infrastructure more easily damaged and susceptible to vandalism and yearly pole lease fees both making aerial not as attractive over time. The yearly pole leasing fees add up and can negate any cost savings over a matter of 20 years. It is important to understand the tradeoffs when it comes to construction methods and how those factors can affect the network over time. Especially the upfront capex costs versus the operational costs.
11 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER Example 3: Outside of the very high initial costs for underground construction, it also has a myriad of additional operational costs. 811 is a service that anyone doing underground digging must call to avoid hitting utilities that have been buried. All owners of underground infrastructure must respond to these calls and mark where the underground infrastructure is located. These services have costs associated with them and are usually outsourced to companies that specialize in locating underground utilities. In the event of damage to underground infrastructure, this maintenance can be very expensive, and costs are estimated to be 5% – 10% of the total network cost annually.
One can see that when viewed as a process, and not simply a construction method, using operating costs, vulnerabilities, and other concerns, choosing an infrastructure type can be far more complicated than considering construction costs alone.
Phasing
Most City-wide network projects are broken into smaller phased areas that are meant to speed up deployment, bring in revenue prior to the entire network being built, and to provide milestones to gage budget, timing, and overall success of the project. Shafter is spread out over 38.7 square miles. However, as illustrated in figure 3 below, most of the new construction is limited geographically in the core city. With no new construction in other parts of the city, it is not necessary to break the HLD into phases. This may change when a public private partnership is developed, as the partner may have ideas on how to prioritize the HLD into phases that will benefit the partnership and provide return on investment (ROI).
High Level Design Footages
The estimated split between construction types can be found in the following table.
Aerial % Underground % Existing %
29% 22% 49%
Construction Type Est. Miles Est. Footage
Aerial 20.56 108,549.0
NU 15.76 83,190.0
Existing Fiber
Downtown Corridor 2.09 11,035.2
North Mannel Ave Schools 1.21 6,388.8
Statewide Long-haul
Interconnect 1.98 10,454.4
Backbone Ring 22.33 117,902.4
Industrial Park Ring 4.73 24,974.4
Southeast Residential
Development 2.75 14,520.0
Grand Total 71.404 377,014.20
10% Contingency 78.545 414,715.62
12 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER Figure 3 – High-Level Design
Upon signing of the city’s non-disclosure agreement bidders can receive a copy of the existing network and high-level design in any desired GIS format (shapefile, feature class, REST endpoint, etc).
13 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER SECTION 3 — RFP REQUIREMENTS
A. Schedule
The anticipated schedule for this RFP is:
B. Proposals must be received electronically on the Bidnet solicitation website no later than 12:00pm on January 26, 2024:
Chris Schultz
Assistant IT Manager
City of Shafter
720 Commerce Way
Shafter, CA 93263
C. One (1) electronic submission in PDF format for standard letter-sized paper or, optionally but not preferred, one (1) original and four (4) printed copies of the Proposal.
Additionally, if submitting a response in-person, a separate sealed envelope with the pricing sheet should be included. Paper bid packages can be delivered/mailed to 720 Commerce Way, Shafter, CA 93263.
D. This RFP is not intended and shall not be construed to commit the city to pay any costs incurred in connection with any proposal or to procure or contract with any firm.
E. Consultants may be required to give an oral presentation to the city to clarify or elaborate on their written proposal. Those consultants will be notified to arrange specific times.
F. No proposal will be accepted from, nor any agreement awarded to any consultant that is in arrears related to any debt or in default of any obligation owed to the city. Additionally, no agreement will be awarded to any consultant that has failed to satisfactorily perform pursuant to any prior agreement with the city.
RFP Solicitation Date 1/2/2024
Site Visits (optional; by appointment) 1/8/2024 – 1/12/2024 Pre-bid Meeting 1/16/2024
RFP Questions Due 1/17/2024
City Responses Due 1/19/2024
RFP Submission Due Date 1/26/2024 – 12:00pm
14 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER G. The city will only contract with firms that do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other status protected by the State of California and Federal laws.
H. The city reserves the right to amend this RFP. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any part thereof, submitted in response to this RFP, and reserves the right to waive formalities, if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the city.
The city reserves the right to request additional information from any consultant.
SECTION 4 – SCOPE OF WORK
The city has built an extensive fiber network, performed a feasibility study, created a business plan, and has been awarded a Local Agency Technical Assistance grant for a Broadband Master Plan and design engineering services. In addition to this, the city has also applied for $6,910,394 of funding through the Federal Funding Account Last Mile Grant program.
The current engineering design work requested will consider existing broadband infrastructure and any upgrades required to extend fiber to all residents, businesses, and anchor institutions within the city limits (and some unincorporated areas near the city) as identified in the city’s Business and Broadband Master Plan documents. The Broadband Master Plan document is expected to be completed by January 2024. The HLD for expanding the fiber network citywide will be provided upon signing of the city’s non-disclosure agreement. The design work should also include the city’s anticipated future growth and support the city’s economic development plans.
The following is a description of the Services to be performed and completed by the selected Consultant:
A. Project Initiation
1. The consultant shall become familiar with all necessary documents, agreements, and regulations relevant to the project, including the Broadband Master Plan.
2. The Consultant shall organize and lead progress meetings with all involved parties.
3. The Consultant shall perform all the work necessary to develop and meet an agreed upon project timeline. The city anticipates being awarded the Last Mile grant and plans to release a separate RFP for Public Private Partnership (or as amended) in July 2024. The final product(s) associated with this RFP for design/engineering services should align with this timeframe.
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4. The Consultant must anticipate that some in-person meetings will be required, however the city prefers virtual project meetings.
B. Project Tasks
The Consultant will provide comprehensive design, engineering, and permit drawings to complete a fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure project. This fiber optic network will consist of both underground and aerial fiber infrastructure, fiber drops, and network equipment, and will be designed within the incorporated city limits of Shafter and within some of the unincorporated areas around the city. More specifically, the city will limit the geographic scope of this design buildout to the city’s core area, which is identified as the area within the city limits west of Cherry Ave.
Expected Tasks include but are not limited to the following:
1. The high-level design to expand fiber infrastructure has three phases to be completed in 18 months per the last mile grant requirements but could be built in one phase as well. It is expected that the engineering firm will design the last-mile fiber optic infrastructure segmentsthat meetthe design objectives as detailed in the Broadband Master Plan in a method that meets the 18-month deadline.
2. Provide attachments detailing the engineering design to accompany the city’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) RFP to issue as an invitation for bidsto secure a construction contractor. The attachments should include all detailed specifications, building materials (conduit, fiber, vaults, etc.), network equipment, permits, any federal, state, and/or local requirements or procedures, required bidder qualifications, and all otherinformation required for a complete bid package.
3. Coordinate the project with city, County, Railroad and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as needed to complete the design and obtain proper permits.
o Submit project plans periodically for review and approval. o Identify required permits necessary for project completion.
4. Obtain survey data as needed to determine optimal fiber optic infrastructure alignment in the roadway.
Site surveys to include:
o Conduct site surveys to collect data specific to the physical environment and project area(s)
o Documentation of all findings and any environmental factors that may impact the project and/or network design
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5. Conceptual Design of Network Topology:
o Develop a preliminary design of the network infrastructure for the project areas(s) based on survey results
o Identify the location(s) of fiber cables, equipment, or other infrastructure needs in the project area(s)
o Develop a topology and infrastructure needs based on the project location(s) and environment
6. Detailed Inventory of Required Infrastructure
o Quantity, length, type of drops, vaults, conduits, fiber, connectors, splices, etc.
7. Key Network Components Identification:
o Identify the required equipment and other necessary devices required for the network expansion identified in the design plans
8. Identify obstacles that come in the form of private roads, unusual cable runs, existing infrastructure (i.e., water, wastewater, storm, gas, electrical), remote parcels, or any other issue that may affect intended optimal routes or installation costs.
C. Detailed Design Services
The detailed design services may include (at a minimum) developing comprehensive engineering and design documents, site-specific drawing packages, work order packages, and implementation plans as listed below.
1. Engineering Design Documents:
o Prepare detailed engineering and design documents that specify the network architecture, system configurations, equipment specifications, and system standards.
o Develop detailed design drawings in AutoCAD or similar tools, including conduit, manhole, and equipment layout.
2. Site-Specific Drawing Packages:
o Develop site-specific drawing packages that include detailed drawings, schematics of equipment layout, cabling, and terminations.
17 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER o Prepare as-built drawings, technical specifications, and a Bill of Materials for the network in the project area(s).
3. Work Order Packages:
o Develop a work order package that details the installation and configuration of all network components.
o Provide detailed instructions for installation, splicing, connections, testing, and commissioning.
4. Implementation Plans:
o Develop a comprehensive implementation plan that includes project scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and quality control/quality assurance.
5. Identify third-party approvals or permits that will be needed, if any, including but not limited to conservation, environmental, and historical preservation permits, waivers, and easements.
6. Identify optimal alignment with existing distribution hub locations and the need for any new hubs required to accommodate the following: future infrastructure expansion, connection to existing traffic signal equipment, and any additional equipment necessary to complete the project.
7. Identify any licensing requirements related to integrating with existing overhead utility infrastructure.
8. Specify testing and quality assurance procedures necessary to ensure that the completed work will perform as designed.
9. Create an Engineer’s Estimate of probable cost.
10. Provide a cost estimate for construction management services.
11. Recommend termsto be included in the contract,such asstandards of performance, defining the extent of design required before construction may begin, frequency and location of regular project meetings, potential alternates for cost-savings and efficiency, and procedures for disposition of surplus materials.
12. Provide PDF copies of the report at 65%, 90% and 100% complete to the city for review and comment.
13. Provide PDF copies of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) at 65%, 90% and
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14. One complete plan set (24”x36”) stamped and signed, final cost estimate (stamped in Excel and PDF formats) and final specifications (stamped and signed in word and PDF formats)
15. AutoCAD format drawing files (ex: .dwg)
16. Design support during bidding and construction, including, but not limited to:
o Responding to Requests for Information
o Altering plans to address design changes
o Design changes needed due to error or omissions shall be provided at no additional cost to the City
o Any needed consultation with the construction contractor and/or City project Manager
17. As-built drawings shall be provided upon project completion in PDF and AutoCAD formats.
This Scope of Work has been prepared as a proposal guideline. It is the respondent’s responsibility to propose a scope that the Solicitor feels would be necessary to complete the project.
SECTION 5 – GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Experience of Firm/Project Team
Firms, or their principals, responding to this RFP should include an organizational chart, identifying the project manager and team members, with their titles.
B. Experience, Depth and Breadth of Personnel
The project team should have a full range of relevant industry expertise. Primary personnel must be identified by name and office location, with resumes included, and should demonstrate satisfactory experience in depth in each of the required disciplines. Thisshould also include identifying the firm’s role within any project and the year(s) in which the work took place.
C. Approach and Methodology
Respondents to this RFP should include a brief narrative explaining their approach.
The narrative should outline the products and tasks to be provided in response to
19 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER the recommended Scope of Work outlined above.
D. Cost and Budget
All proposals must contain a scope of services delineated, inclusive of all expenses (there will be no reimbursable). Proposals must include a breakdown by cost and staff hours for the categories outlined.
For the purposes of the proposal submittal, the following should be delineated in a Fee Chart, showing a lump sum for each category:
1. Project design; including labor and material estimates for construction of the designed system.
2. Preparing attachments and construction drawing in sufficient detail to solicit bids.
3. Preparing and supplying as-built drawings in an electronic format (or formats) acceptable to Owner and network Operator.
4. Construction Management/Inspection services – including construction tabulations, weekly reports, and modifications to construction drawings for feed into as-built documentation.
E. Hourly Personnel Rates
As a supplement, a schedule of billable rates for all key personnel (e.g., Principal-inCharge, Project Manager, primary personnel for each design discipline, etc.) must be included in the proposal. Proposals must also include the ranges of billable rates for technical staff and support personnel. Firms shall note separately the firm’s Overhead & Profit rate, that is to be added to each hourly rate.
SECTION 6 – SCORING, EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
The following criteria, not necessarily listed in order of importance, will be used to review the proposals. The city reserves the right to weigh its evaluation criteria in any manner it deems appropriate:
• Consultant’s demonstrated capability to provide the services. • Evaluation of the professional qualifications, personal background and resume(s) of individuals involved in providing services.
• Consultant’s experience performing the proposed services, specifically including
20 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER their proposed approach to public involvement and engagement. • Consultant’s financial ability to provide the services. • Evaluation of the Consultant’s fee submission. It should be noted that while price is not the only consideration, it is an important one.
• A determination that the consultant has submitted a complete and responsive proposal as required by this RFP.
• An evaluation of the Consultant’s projected approach and plans to meet the requirements of this RFP.
• The Consultant’s presentation and the overall results of any interview conducted with the consultant.
• Unsigned proposals will be rejected.
The city may develop a short list from the proposals and interviews/presentations may be required. Scoring and ranking will include the following factors:
A Background of Firm
1. Experience and performance of firm 20
2. Respondent’s capabilities and specific
experience on this type of project
25 3. Staff assigned to project 15
4. Local presence for firm 5
B. Approach to project
1. Understanding of city’s program and intent 15
2. Understanding of tasks 10
3. Schedule 10
Total 100
21 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER SECTION 7 – RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The intent of the requirements is to assist consultants in their preparation and to simplify the review process for the city. An electronic copy (PDF format) of the proposal must be received via the Bidnet solicitation site no later than January 26, 2024 at 12:00pm. Additionally, the respondent must submit a separate electronic document that includes their formal bid package amount on Bidnet. If a Proposal is sent by mail, the sender is solely responsible for delivery mechanism of the Proposal to the city – this is not the preferred delivery method by the city.
If the respondent wishes to mail or hand-deliver their Proposal, please submit one original, stamped Proposal, along with four (4) copies to the address below by the submission deadline.
These Proposals shall be clearly marked “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBER-TO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT” and submitted to:
Chris Schultz
Assistant IT Manager
City of Shafter
720 Commerce Way
Shafter, CA 93263
Note: Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will be rejected.
Optional Site Visit: Week of January 8, 2024 – by appointment only.
The city requires the consultant to submit a concise proposal clearly addressing all the requirements outlined in this RFP. The proposal must be signed by the Consultant’s representative authorized to execute a contract between the city and consultant. The proposal must include, at a minimum, the following sections; however, the consultant is encouraged to expand on the scope as needed:
A. Cover Letter
• List the name, address, and telephone number of the firm. • Signed by an authorized representative of the consultant. The Consultant shall furnish documentation that the person signing the proposal is empowered with signatory authority for the Consultant. The form could be a Corporate Resolution.
• State the proposal is firm for a 90-day period from the proposal submission deadline.
• Provide the name, title, address, and telephone number of the individual to whom correspondence and other contacts should be directed during the Consultant selection process.
• Provide the location of the Consultant’s headquarters. In addition, provide the location of any local support offices, which will provide service to the city. • Acknowledge that the Consultant will provide the insurance and indemnification
22 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER required per the attached Professional service agreement.
B. Project Team Information
Consultant must provide the names and positions of all staff proposed including staff for proposed sub-consultants. The proposal should also designate who will be the project manager in charge of the project, and who will be the city’s contact throughout the project. It is allowable for a single individual to fulfill multiple roles by the Consultant’s staff.
C. Project Understanding and Innovation
Include visions or concepts for performing the services.
D. Work Plan / Scope of Work
Include a work plan / scope of work meeting the minimum requirements of the Scope of Services identified in this RFP. Consultants are encouraged to modify or expand the minimum Scope of Services if they believe it is necessary to achieve the goals.
E. Project Schedule
Scheduleneedstobe adequate and reasonabletoensuretimely completion ofthetasks listed in the Work Plan / Scope of Work. Emphasis should be placed on realistic review cycles.
F. Sub Consultant & Work by Others
Identify all sub-consultants proposed to serve on the project, with background information for each and experience of key personnel, including project descriptions and resumes.
This section should describe all the work not included in the proposal. Any work that is needed to complete the project that is not listed in the “Work Done by Others” will be considered part of the work provided by the Consultant and included in the proposal. Please include a list of tasks which the Consultant expects the city staff to perform, information the Consultant expects the city to provide, and an estimated amount of the city staff time required for each task of the scope of work.
G. Relevant Experience and References
The Consultant must state the qualifications and experience of the proposed team, emphasizing the specific qualifications and experience acquired while providing services like those being sought by the city, particularly for the Project Manager and other key project staff members assigned to the project. Except under circumstances beyond the Consultant’s control, the city will not accept substitutions of key members of the team put forth as part of the winning proposal.
For all staff members, describe their role giving not only their title but also the specific services they will perform and clearly illustrate the applicability of the individual’s
23 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER background, education, and experience to his or her assigned role. Include a statement of staff availability and their experiences and backgrounds.
Provide a brief description of atleastthree similar projectsfor which the Consultant has provided services during the past five years. For all referenced projects list the:
• Client (contact person, address, and phone number)
• Project description and location
• Description of services by consultant
• Total value of services provided by consultant
• Consultant’s project manager
• Key personnel involved
• Sub consultant employed
The city will give preference to projects that are closely related to this project’s size and complexity.
H. Cost Proposal
Cost proposal shall be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope. Only one copy of the cost proposal needs to be submitted. This section shall include a cost matrix showing the following information, detailed by tasks listed in the Scope of Work:
• Estimate of time (in hours) to perform the work
• The hourly rates for each design team member
• Total cost estimate
The cost proposal shall identify any other direct and indirect costs. The cost proposal shall also include any exceptions or assumptions made in its preparation.
SECTION 8 – SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
The city intends to select a consultant based on demonstrated competence and qualificationsfor the types of services to be performed at a fair and reasonable price to the public. The city will review all proposals and evaluate them according to the following criteria based on information provided in the RFP:
• Qualifications of Team (Experience and Knowledge)
• Project Understanding and Innovation
• Work Plan / Scope of Work
• Project Schedule
• Similar Experience / References
Consultant may be either selected based on information included in the proposal or the Consultant may be requested to interview prior to final selection.
24 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER SECTION 9 – QUESTIONS
Please submit any formal questions regarding this RFP prior to January 17, 2024 by email to:
Chris Schultz
Assistant IT Manager
[email protected]
SECTION 10 – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Limitation
This RFP does not commit the city to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of the Consultant’s RFP response, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. The city is not responsible for proposals that are delinquent, lost, mismarked, and sent to an address other than that given above, or sent by mail or courier service. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all RFP responses received because of this request or to cancel all or part of this RFP.
B. Public Records
All proposals shall become the property of the city and will become public records and, as such, may be subject to public review.
C. Contract Agreement
Once a proposed contract agreement is accepted, the Consultant will be required to sign the Agreement for Consultant Services and submit all other required certifications and documentation within ten (10) calendar days of the Notice of Selection from the city.
The contents of the submitted proposal will be relied upon and incorporated into the awarded contract and shall become a contractual obligation. Failure of the Consultant to agree to include the proposal as part of the contractual agreement will result in cancellation of the award. The city reserves the right to reject those parts that do not meet with the approval of the city, or to modify the Scope of Services, as agreed by consultant, in the final negotiated contract.
A sample agreement that will be used forthis contract isincluded as Attachment A.
The city will require the selected consultant to provide the indemnification and insurance required per the attached sample agreement. Consultant is advised to pay close attention to the indemnification and insurance requirements.
25 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER Attachment A – Existing Network Evaluation
Network Evaluation Overview
The City of Shafter is desirous to find a private company partner to help build out a fiber-to-thehome, FTTH, utilizing the city’s extensive existing infrastructure. For this to become a reality, and find a quality partnership, maximizing the city assets to leverage in the partnership becomes an important task. To find a private sector partner, the City needs to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP), with information to entice respondents to create the best possible partnership, while protecting the city’s interests and capital investments.
The City of Shafter partnered with Government Technology Group (GTG) to provide an evaluation of the existing fiber optic network, including outside plant and inside plant. A thorough evaluation creates a better network and partnership. The goal of the evaluation is to provide the most accurate depiction of the current state of the network, any issues that need to be addressed, and how the network will perform in the future. GTG performed an evaluation on 20% of the City’s network, including core locations, to produce the findings in this report. Based off the 20% of the fiber infrastructure evaluated, GTG concluded that the network was expertly installed, has capacity for expansion with only minor repairs needed in various locations i.e., improvements in lids and boxes installed. Correlation from the inspection makes the presumption the remaining 80% of the network is in the same condition.
The City of Shafter has an existing network that is capable of meeting current and future needs.
Based off industry standards, the network has substantial amounts of conduit and fiber that can be used to further the ability to provide broadband in Shafter. Shafter’s infrastructure and vaults are of very high quality, properly placed, with plenty of space for future cables and splicing needs. The vaults have been well placed, are clean, and include gravel. The amount of conduit available was planned and constructed with future expansion in mind. The splicing is expertly done, and the traces and splicing records are accurate. The only reason to supplement the network would be to add fiber strands and further capacity for the future, with the current splice cases being built and sealed correctly.
The facilities have all been expertly constructed, and have all amenities needed for a fiber-to-thehome (FTTH) network including power, dual AC, rack space, adequate parking, and easy access from the street. The locations are spread out and the central office is just off the highway with access to long-haul fiber and the future California Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative. The central office could be offered to the Middle-Mile Initiative as a “meet-me” room and colocation space for the California Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative.
Network Evaluation Document
A complete copy of the Network Evaluation can be provided to the respondent upon request.
26 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER Attachment B – Sample Professional Services Agreement
CITY OF SHAFTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of , 2023 by and between the City of Shafter, a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 336 Pacific Avenue, Shafter, California 93263 (“City”), and [***INSERT NAME***], a [***INSERT TYPE OF ENTITY – CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY***] with its principal place of business at [***INSERT ADDRESS***] (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of professional services for the following project:
Development of a Broadband Master Plan and creation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Design Engineering Support Services (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”).
B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such services.
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the services described herein.
AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Services.
Consultant shall provide the City with the services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. [Alternatively, Scope of Services can be included here and all subsequent exhibits renumbered accordingly.]
2. Compensation.
a. Subject to paragraph 2(b) below, the City shall pay for such services in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit “B”. [Alternatively, Schedule of Charges may be included here and all subsequent exhibits renumbered accordingly.] b. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of $ [Insert amount of compensation]. This amount is to cover all printing and related costs, and the City will not pay any additional fees for printing expenses. Periodic payments shall be made within 30 days of receipt of an invoice which includes a detailed description of the work performed. Payments to Consultant for work performed will be made on a monthly billing basis.
3. Additional Work.
If changes in the work seem merited by Consultant or the City, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change is warranted, it shall be processed in the following manner: a
27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER letter outlining the changes shall be forwarded to the City by Consultant with a statement of estimated changes in fee or time schedule. An amendment to this Agreement shall be prepared by the City and executed by both Parties before performance of such services, or the City will not be required to pay for the changes in the scope of work. Such amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this Agreement.
4. Maintenance of Records.
Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.
5. Term
The term of this Agreement shall be from [Insert start date] to [Insert end date], unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The Parties may, by mutual, written consent, extend the term of this Agreement if necessary to complete the Project. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner within the term of this Agreement and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed (“Notice to Proceed”). [If the Cityhas specific milestones or timelines for performance, please input those requirements in the “Activity Schedule” attached as Exhibit C, otherwise delete Exhibit C.] The Notice to Proceed shall set forth the date of commencement of work.
6. Delays in Performance.
a. Neither City nor Consultant shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the nonperforming party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include but are not limited to, abnormal weather conditions; floods; earthquakes; fire; epidemics; war; riots and other civil disturbances; strikes, lockouts, work slowdowns, and other labor disturbances; sabotage or judicial restraint.
b. Should such circumstances occur, the non-performing party shall, within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing, give written notice to the other party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance of this Agreement.
7. Compliance with Law.
a. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local government, including Cal/OSHA requirements. b. If required, Consultant shall assist the City, as requested, in obtaining and maintaining all permits required of Consultant by federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
28 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER c. If applicable, Consultant is responsible for all costs of clean up and/ or removal of hazardous and toxic substances spilled as a result of his or her services or operations performed under this Agreement.
8. Standard of Care
Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions.
9. Assignment and Subconsultant
Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which may be withheld for any reason. Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates, and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.
10. Independent Contractor
Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided.
11. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain, during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein, Commercial General Liability Insurance, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. (ii) Coverage for Commercial General Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as the following:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. (iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
29 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER (4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse and Underground (UCX) exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage
(iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. (vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by the City, and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured. b. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City, its officials, officers, employees, agents and City designated volunteers additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles, provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention.
c. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement, at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement, all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act,” Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of
30 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein. Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain, for the period required by this Agreement, workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section.
d. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions)
At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession, in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. e. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required for the Agreement:
Combined Single Limit
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/ $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage Automobile Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident or disease Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the parties required to be named as Additional Insured pursuant to this Agreement. f. Evidence Required
Prior to execution of the Agreement, the Consultant shall file with the City evidence of insurance from an insurer or insurers certifying to the coverage of all insurance required herein. Such evidence shall include original copies of the ISO CG 00 01 (or insurer’s equivalent) signed by the insurer’s representative and Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form 25-S or equivalent), together with required endorsements. All evidence of insurance shall be signed by a properly authorized officer, agent, or qualified representative of the insurer and shall certify the names of the insured, any additional insureds, where appropriate, the type and amount of the insurance, the location and operations to which the insurance applies, and the expiration date of such insurance.
31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER g. Policy Provisions Required
(i) Consultant shall provide the City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this Agreement, except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of cancellation of any such policy due to nonpayment of premium. If any of the required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the Consultant shall deliver renewal certificate(s) including the General Liability Additional Insured Endorsement to the City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of cancellation or expiration.
(ii) The Commercial General Liability Policy and Automobile Policy shall each contain a provision stating that Consultant’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-insurance or other coverage maintained by the City or any named insureds shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss.
(iii) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such coverage continuously for a period of at least three years after the completion of the work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended reporting period A) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement.
(iv) All required insurance coverages, except for the professional liability coverage, shall contain or be endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Consultant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Consultant hereby waives its own right of recovery against City, and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.
(v) The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.
Further the limits set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the Consultant from liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it limit the Consultant’s indemnification obligations to the City and shall not preclude the City from taking such other actions available to the City under other provisions of the Agreement or law.
h. Qualifying Insurers
(i) All policies required shall be issued by acceptable insurance companies, as determined by the City, which satisfy the following minimum requirements:
(1) Each such policy shall be from a company or companies with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and admitted to transact in the business of insurance in the State of California, or otherwise allowed to place insurance through surplus line brokers under applicable provisions of the California Insurance Code or any federal law.
i. Additional Insurance Provisions
32 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER (i) The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of said insurance by the City, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
(ii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement, any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, City has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by City will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or City will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, City may cancel this Agreement.
(iii) The City may require the Consultant to provide complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project. (iv) Neither the City nor any of its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
j. Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the City that they have secured all insurance required under this section.
Policies of commercial general liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, City may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular subcontractors or subconsultants.
12. Indemnification.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b. To the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s obligations under the above indemnity shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, but shall not otherwise be reduced. If Consultant’s obligations to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arise out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional services” (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication that liability under a claim is caused by the comparative active negligence or willful misconduct of the City, Consultant’s obligations shall be reduced in proportion to the established
33 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER comparative liability of the City and shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
13. California Labor Code Requirements.
a. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects (“Prevailing Wage Laws”). If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subconsultants to comply with all California Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815) and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). b. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project and if the total compensation is $15,000 or more for maintenance or $25,000 or more for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair, then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all subconsultants performing such services must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and require the same of any subconsultants, as applicable. This Project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. c. This Agreement may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements. Any stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor that affect Consultant’s performance of services, including any delay, shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered Consultant caused delay and shall not be compensable by the City. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations against Consultant or any subcontractor.
14. Verification of Employment Eligibility.
By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.
15. Laws and Venue.
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any
34 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Kern, State of California. 16 Termination or Abandonment
a. City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports and other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services, based on an amount mutually agreed to by City and Consultant of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination. City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.
b. Consultant may terminate its obligation to provide further services under this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to City only in the event of substantial failure by City to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Consultant.
17 Documents. Except as otherwise provided in “Termination or Abandonment,” above, all original field notes, written reports, Drawings and Specifications and other documents, produced or developed for the Project shall, upon payment in full for the services described in this Agreement, be furnished to and become the property of the City.
18. Organization
Consultant shall assign as Project Manager. The Project Manager shall not be removed from the Project or reassigned without the prior written consent of the City.
19. Limitation of Agreement.
This Agreement is limited to and includes only the work included in the Project described above.
20. Notice
Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to:
35 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FIBERTO-THE-PREMISES NETWORK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF SHAFTER CITY:
City of Shafter
CONSULTANT:
[***INSERT NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT PERSON***]
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, California 93263
Attn: [***INSERT NAME & DEPARTMENT***]
and shall be effective upon receipt thereof.
21. Third Party Rights
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.
22. Equal Opportunity Employment.
Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.
23. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, with its exhibits, represents the entire understanding of City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except in writing signed by both Parties hereto. This is an integrated Agreement.
24. Severability
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provision(s) of this Agreement shall not render the provisions unenforceable, invalid or illegal.
25. Successors and Assigns
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns of each party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.
26. Non-Waiver
None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered waived by either party, unless such waiver is specifically specified in writing.
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27. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
28. City’s Right to Employ Other Consultants
City reserves its right to employ other consultants, including engineers, in connection with this Project or other projects.
29. Prohibited Interests
Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement.
Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no director, official, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
30. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.
31. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SHAFTER
AND [***INSERT NAME***]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
CITY OF SHAFTER [INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT]
By: By:
Gabriel Gonzalez
City Manager Its:
Printed Name:
ATTEST:
By:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 19, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Johnny Rubio, IT Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF A SUPPORT CONTRACT
WITH SYNAPSE FOR LASERFICHE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,242
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines; and approve the renewal of the Support Contract in the amount of $12,242.00 with Synapse for support of the City’s Laserfiche Document Management System.
BACKGROUND
The current annual Laserfiche support contract with Synapse is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2024. The support contract provides support for any software bugs, user licenses, configuration issues, forms issues and client upgrades that affect our Laserfiche document management system across three virtual servers. An active support contract is imperative as staff continues to build and maintain digital records.
Synapse is a local company based out of Bakersfield that has replaced the UBEO group on the support end. They are familiar with the City of Shafter’s document management system and can assist the Information Technology department in any support issues that may arise.
ANALYSIS
The Laserfiche document management system is a database that continues to play an integral role as staff continues to collect and manage digital records. Security groups have been implemented to secure the data within the Laserfiche document management system. The following departments utilize the Laserfiche system:
• Administration
• Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF A SUPPORT CONTRACT WITH SYNAPSE FOR LASERFICHE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,242 - 2 -
• Public Works
An active support contract is ideal, as the Information Technology department continues to maintain and ensure that the system remains online.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for the support contract of $12,242.00 is included in the IT Department Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is the renewal of a support contract for Laserfiche document management services 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
Council may reject the contract. Not recommended. As stated above, having an active support contract is ideal in ensuring that there is minimal downtime to the Laserfiche document management system. Operating without a support contract could also prove to be less cost-effective as any software issues, upgrades and maintenance that would require support would then be subject to higher rates based on the time and expert level needed to resolve the issue.
NEXT STEPS
ATTACHMENTS
1. Quote
Synapse Technologies Inc
11000 Brimhall Rd. Suite E-50
Bakersfield, CA 93312
Billed To
City of Shafter
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93236
Invoice Number
1933
Amount Due (USD)
$12,242.00
Terms
Thank you for your business. Please send payment within 30 days of receiving this invoice.
Date of Issue
11/30/2023
Due Date
01/30/2024
Description Rate Qty Line Total
LSAP -Laserfiche RIO-Records Management $21.00 36 $756.00 LSAP -Laserfiche RIO Named Full User $210.00 36 $7,560.00 LSAP -Laserfiche Forms for RIO $21.00 36 $756.00
LSAP -Laserfiche Quick Fields Classify $1,530.00 1 $1,530.00 LSAP_RIO Forms Portal $1,640.00 1 $1,640.00
Subtotal
Tax
12,242.00
0.00 Total
Amount Paid
12,242.00
0.00 Amount Due (USD) $12,242.00
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 19, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Alex Gonzalez, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE FOR BID - SKATEPARK SITE AMENITIES PROJECT (CIP PROJECT #PK00009)
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve construction plans and specifications for the Skate Park Site Amenities Improvement Project; and authorize the release of said project for formal bid procedures.
BACKGROUND
In March of 2022, the City was awarded funds through the State of California Clean California grant program to design and construct the “Historic Core Recreation Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project”. The grant will fund upgrades to multiple City parks and recreational facilities valued at approximately $5.3 million, with $4.6 million funded by the grant. Planned improvements include equipment replacements and upgrades and the addition of new site enhancements to the existing City skatepark at 460 East Euclid Avenue. The new site enhancements feature lighting and a shade structure. The total funding allocated for the skatepark in the Capital Improvement Program, including grant and local matching funds, is $770,000.
This past July, following a competitive request for proposal process, the Council authorized awarding the design and construction of equipment replacements and upgrades to Spohn Ranch for an amount not to exceed $500,000, leaving $270,000 to fund new site amenities. The design of the site amenities is substantially complete. To be determined is whether or not certain materials specified in the design, notably the exterior lighting system and shade structure, should be purchased directly by the City to expedite orders or by the contractor that is awarded the eventual installation work. Regardless of this determination, a preliminary estimate for the new site amenities is $300,000.
ANALYSIS
Even if the exterior lighting system and shade structure are purchased directly by the City, the value of the installation should exceed $50,000, which subjects the work to the City's formal bid procedures. Further, the City Council must authorize formal bidding for this type of work. Once Council authorization is issued and construction plans and
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE FOR BID - SKATEPARK SITE AMENITIES PROJECT (CIP PROJECT #PK00009)
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contract documents are approved by the Public Works Director, the installation work can be released for bidding.
FISCAL IMPACT
CIP project #PK00009 has a total project budget of $770,000 in funding, $500,000 of which is committed to replacing and upgrading existing site equipment. The remaining balance of $270,000 is targeted for new site amenities. After bidding the site amenities installation, budget impacts and possible recommended action will be brought back to the Council at a future meeting. No budget action is required at this time.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not defined as a “project” per Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action is an authorization for a release for bid and therefore, it is an 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
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVES
Having Public Works install some site amenities would save project costs. However, the Clean California grant funding accepted by the City is intended for specific sites and scopes of work that are now fully funded. Further, Public Works does not have the capacity to commit to what is expected to be at least one month of installation work. Therefore, this alternative is not recommended.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will commence formal bidding procedures and return to the City Council at a later meeting with the results and a request to award the project for construction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Shafter Skate Park Site Amenities Construction Plans - preliminary 2023.12.7
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TITLE SHEET LT-1.0 N O R T H GENERAL NOTES 1. NO CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE PLANNING DIRECTOR. CHANGES WILL NOT REQUIRE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL. 2. 24 HOUR INSPECTION NOTICE - PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION, THE OFFICE OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPING, THE PROJECT AT HAND, AND AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. THEY SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING. 3. COMPACTION TEST NOTE - PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION, THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE GIVEN AT LEAST 24 HOURS NOTICE. PHONE: ( 661) 746-5002. 4. FOR THE LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY BOTH THE CITY OF SHAFTER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, AND UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (USA) AT LEAST TWO (2) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. USA PHONE: (800) 642-2444 CITY OF SHAFTER: (661) 746-5002 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS BEFORE START OF CONSTRUCTION. A PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAIN FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER FOR ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. 6. THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND UNDERGROUND PIPELINES SHOWN ON THESE PLANS ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AND UNDERGROUND PIPELINES BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. CONTRACTOR ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITIES OCCASIONED BY HIS FAILURE TO EXACTLY LOCATE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT ANY AND ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND PIPELINES. 7. ANY TRENCHING CONDUCTED WITHIN THIS PROJECT SHALL BE BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S STANDARD DRAWINGS. 8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND/OR RELOCATE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 9. CONTRACTOR AGREES THAT HE SHALL ASSUME SOLE AND COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR JOB SITE CONDITIONS DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT, INCLUDING THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS AND PROPERTY; THAT THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY CONTINUOUSLY AND NOT BE LIMITED TO NORMAL WORKING HOURS; THAT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD THE OWNER, ENGINEER, AND THE CITY OF SHAFTER HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, REAL OR ALLEGED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON THIS PROJECT, EXCEPTING THE LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OF THE OWNER/ENGINEER/CITY OF SHAFTER. 10. ALL CONSTRUCTION WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS SPECIFICATIONS, AND AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. LANDSCAPING NOTES 1. THERE SHALL BE NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR DELETIONS OF PLANT MATERIALS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND THE PLANNING DIRECTOR. 2. ALL LANDSCAPING PLANT MATERIALS AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS FOR LANDSCAPING AND AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 3. IRRIGATION SYSTEM RELIES ON EXISTING BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT 7TH STANDARD AND COMMUNITY. CITY OF SHAFTER - SHAFTER SKATE PARK PARK LANDSCAPE PLANS CITY OF SHAFTERVICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS COMPLY WITH CITY OF SHAFTER ORDINANCES, STANDARDS, AND DESIGN CRITERIA, AND THAT THEY INCLUDE ALL IMPROVEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER FOR THIS DEVELOPMENT. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS ON THESE PLANS AND ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE ORDINANCES, STANDARDS, AND DESIGN CRITERIA SHALL BE CORRECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TIMOTHY M. SMITH, PLA, ASLA WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHHITECTURE, INC. 13319 POWAY ROAD, SUITE 150 POWAY, CA 92064 OFFICE: (858) 513-0030 GENERAL LEGEND FREE STANDING MASONRY WALL PER CIVIL IRRIGATION LINE - FUTURE RECLAIMED WATER POTABLE WATER LINE STORM DRAIN LINE SEWER LINE STREET LIGHT STREET NAME SIGN SD IRR W W SS WATER USE SUMMATION METER 1: MAWA: GALLONS PER YEAR: XXXX ETWU: GALLONS PER YEAR: XXXX SEE SHEET L-1.4 FOR MORE DETAILED WATER USE CALCULATIONS. N O R T H MANNEL AVE CIVIL ENGINEER CATHY WILLIAMS QUAD KNOPF, INC. 5080 CALIFORNIA AVE., STE. 22O BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 OFFICE: (661) 616-2600 These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263 SHEET DESCRIPTION LT-1.0 TITLE SHEET L-1.0 LAYOUT PLAN L-2.0 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS L-3.0 IRRIGATION PLAN L-3.1 IRRIGATION DETAILS L-3.2 IRRIGATION DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS L-4.0 PLANTING PLAN L-4.1 PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS SHEET_INDEX ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SCOTT DAVIDSON HARDIN-DAVIDSON ENGINEERING 356 POLLASKY AVENUE., STE. 20O CLOVIS, CA 93612 OFFICE: (559) 323-4995 EAST ASH AVENUE PROJECT LOCATION
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15'-0" 49'-2" 6'-0" 37'-0"
8'-0" SYMBOL DESCRIPTION QTY DETAIL DRINKING FOUNTAIN BY MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS, INC. 1 2/L-1.0 (MODEL NO. 440 SM); COLOR TO BE TEXTURED COPPER WITH DRY WELL. BOULDER 3'X3'X3' - BURIED 1/3 INTO GROUND 9 1/L-1.0 SYMBOL DESCRIPTION QTY DETAIL NATURAL GREY CONCRETE PAVING WITH MEDIUM BROOM FINISH 1,763 SF 3/L-1.0 EXISTING CONCRETE PAD WITH NEW SKATE PARK EQUIPMENT BY OTHERS LOCATION FOR NEW SHADE STRUCTURE TO BE SPECIFIED BY CITY EXISTING ASPHALT PAVING TO BE MODIFIED PER CIVIL PLANS 123456REFERENCE NOTES SCHEDULE These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
LAYOUT PLAN L-1.0 N O R T H 0 40 feet 1" = 20' 20 60 EAST ASH AVENUE
MANNEL AVENUE
These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
CONSTRUCTION
DETAILS L-2.0 LEGEND: NOTES: 1. PLACE BOULDER IN HOLE WITH THE SMOOTHEST FACE OF BOULDER ON TOP. 2. THE BOULDER SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON ITS END. 3. THE BOULDER SHOULD APPEAR THAT IT WAS THERE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND NOT "DROPPED ONTO THE EARTH." 1 2 1 BOULDERS - BURIED + 1/3 TO 1/2 SIZE OF ROCK 2 GRADE BOULDER 1 CONCRETE PAVING 1 234 2 1 CONCRETE PAVING 3/8" EXP. JOINT @ 20' O.C. MAX. OR DEEP JOINTS @ 10' O.C. (UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN) 23 3/4" TOOLED JOINT UNLESS OTHERWISE SHOWN 4 90% COMPACTED SUBGRADE SECTION PLAN LEGEND 3 MODEL 440 - SM DRINKING FOUNTAIN MODEL 440 SM DRINKING FOUNTAIN BY MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS FINISH SURFACE PER PLAN INSTALL ON CONCRETE BASE PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS NOTES: 1. INSTALLATION TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING DRAINAGE. 2
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F MV FS POC
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3 4" 1" 1" 1" 1" 3
4" 3
4" 12.9 11"
2 3.8 1" 9.85
31"
4 10 1"
5 4.92 1"
3 4" C 1" SYMBOL MANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTION QTY PSI DETAIL RAIN BIRD 1800-1400 FLOOD FIXED FLOW RATE 0.25 GPM - 2.0 GPM, FULL CIRCLE BUBBLER, 1/2IN. FIPT. 40 30 7/L-3.1 SYMBOL MANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTION QTY DETAIL RAIN BIRD XCZ-100-FLOW WIDE FLOW DRIP CONTROL KIT FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. 1" BALL VALVE WITH 1"PESB VALVE 0.3-20 GPM AND 1" PRESSURE REGULATING 40PSI FLOW-INDICATING BASKET FILTER 0.3-20 GPM. 4 8/L-3.1 AREA TO RECEIVE DRIPLINE AREA TO RECEIVE DRIPLINE XFS-CV NON POTABLE ON-SURFACE LANDSCAPE DRIPLINE WITH A HEAVY-DUTY 4.3 PSI CHECK VALVE. 0.4 GPH EMITTERS AT 18" O.C. DRIPLINE LATERALS SPACED AT 18" APART, W/ EMITTERS OFFSET FOR TRIANGULAR PATTERN. SPECIFY XF INSERT FITTINGS. 4,718 L.F. 1/L-3.2 SYMBOL MANUFACTURER/MODEL/DESCRIPTION QTY DETAIL RAIN BIRD PESBR 1", 1-1/2", AND 2" DURABLE CHLORINE-RESISTANT VALVES FOR RECLAIMED WATER APPLICATIONS. WITH SCRUBBER MECHANISM TECHNOLOGY, AND PURPLE FLOW CONTROL HANDLE. 1 6/L-3.1 BUCKNER-SUPERIOR QBRB-NPATAR 1" ONE PIECE, DOUBLE SLOT BRASS QUICK COUPLING VALVE. WITH LOCKING PURPLE NON-POTABLE LID FOR RECLAIMED WATER USE. COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN BIRD MODELS. 2 3/L-3.2 HIT BVT PVC BALL VALVE, THREADED, FEMALE NPT, 1/2" (1,27CM) - 4" (10,16CM), SAME SIZE AS PIPE. VALVE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY `BV` WITH CHRISTY`S STANDARD POLYURETHANE VALVE ID TAG OR APPROVED AQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE YELLOW, SINGLE SIDED. FOR NON-POTABLE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDE VALVE TAG STATING, `WARNING: NON-POTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK` ON CHRYSTY`S STANDARD PLOYURETHANE VALVE ID TAG OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE PURPLE, SINGLE SIDED. 10" ROUND VALVE BOX, GREEN; PURPLE FOR NON-POTOABLE SYSTEMS. 1 4/L-3.1 RAIN BIRD PESBR - MASTER VALVE 2" 1", 1-1/2", AND 2" DURABLE CHLORINE-RESISTANT VALVES FOR RECLAIMED WATER APPLICATIONS. WITH SCRUBBER MECHANISM TECHNOLOGY, AND PURPLE FLOW CONTROL HANDLE. 1 5/L-3.1 RAIN BIRD ESP-LXIVMPRO W/ IQ-4G-USA 2-WIRE COMMERCIAL CONTROLLER, 240 STATIONS, UV RESISTANT, OUTDOOR-RATED, PLASTIC LOCKING WALL-MOUNTABLE CASE NOTE: EACH REMOTE CONTROL VALVE AND DRIP REMOTE VALVE FOR CONTROLLER SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A LXIVMSOL INTEGRATED VALVE MODULE WITH 2-WIRE DECODER/SOLENOID. SYSTEM WIRE TO BE PAIGE ELECTRIC CABLE P7072D 14-2 AWG 2-CONDUCTOR CABLE DIRECT BURIAL WIRE. LXIVMSD SURGE PROTECTION DEVISE SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE END OF EACH 2-WIRE PATH AND ALONG THE 2-WIRE PATH AT AN ON CENTER SPACING NOT TO EXCEED 500 FEET OR EVERY 15 DEVICES; WHICHEVER IS SMALLER. INSTALL THE LXIVMSD SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE AND GROUNDING ROD IN A RAIN BIRD VB ROUND VALVE BOX. INSTALL ONE LXIVMSD SURGE DEVICE MINIMUM 8` FROM CONTROLLER. INSTALL PER RAIN BIRD MANUFACTURER`S RECOMMENDATION1 1/L-3.1 RAIN BIRD FS-100-B 1" FLOW SENSOR FOR USE WITH RAIN BIRD MAXICOM, SITECONTROL, AND ESP-LXD CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. BRASS MODEL. SUGGESTED OPERATING RANGE OF 2.0 GPM TO 40.0 GPM. SENSORS SHOULD BE SIZED FOR FLOW RATHER THAN PIPE SIZE. 1 5/L-3.1 EZ-FLO FERTILIZING SYSTEMS EZ010-FX ONE SYSTEM FEEDS ALL ZONES, DRIP OR SPRINKLER. INSTALL DIRECTLY IN THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAIN LINE AFTER THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER. TANK CAPACITY: 9.4 G. TO BE INSTALLED SUB-GRADE. COUPLING BALL VALVE TO BE INSTALLED BEFORE TANK. FERTILIZER TO BE BASED ON SOIL AGRONOMY REPORT. 1 POINT OF CONNECTION 2" CITY OF SCHAFTER 1 IRRIGATION LATERAL LINE: PVC CLASS 200 SDR 21 1,086 L.F. 2/L-3.1 IRRIGATION MAINLINE: PVC SCHEDULE 40 415.1 L.F. 3/L-3.1 PIPE SLEEVE: PVC SCHEDULE 40 TYPICAL PIPE SLEEVE FOR IRRIGATION PIPE. PIPE SLEEVE SIZE SHALL ALLOW FOR IRRIGATION PIPING AND THEIR RELATED COUPLINGS TO EASILY SLIDE THROUGH SLEEVING MATERIAL. EXTEND SLEEVES 18 INCHES BEYOND EDGES OF PAVING OR CONSTRUCTION. 13.5 L.F. 1401 1402 14041408 MV CFS
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# Valve Number Valve Size Valve Flow Valve Callout
# IRRIGATION SCHEDULE Generated: 2023-12-07 10:36 P.O.C. NUMBER: 01 Water Source Information: City of Schafter FLOW AVAILABLE Point of Connection Size: 2" Flow Available 77.18 GPM PRESSURE AVAILABLE Static Pressure at POC: 57 PSI Pressure Available: 57 PSI DESIGN ANALYSIS Maximum Station Flow: 12.88 GPM Flow Available at POC: 77.18 GPM Residual Flow Available: 64.3 GPM Critical Station: 1 Design Pressure: 20 PSI Friction Loss: 0.56 PSI Fittings Loss: 0.06 PSI Elevation Loss: 0 PSI Loss through Valve: 28.9 PSI Pressure Req. at Critical Station: 49.5 PSI Loss for Fittings: 0.15 PSI Loss for Main Line: 1.51 PSI Loss for POC to Valve Elevation: 0 PSI Loss for Backflow: 0 PSI Loss for Master Valve: 3.7 PSI Critical Station Pressure at POC: 54.9 PSI Pressure Available: 57 PSI Residual Pressure Available: 2.12 PSI CRITICAL ANALYSIS NUMBER MODEL SIZE TYPE GPM PSI PSI @ POC PRECIP 1 RAIN BIRD XCZ-100-FLOW 1" AREA FOR DRIPLINE 12.88 49.5 54.9 0.43 in/h 2 RAIN BIRD XCZ-100-FLOW 1" AREA FOR DRIPLINE 3.8 33.5 37.4 0.43 in/h 3 RAIN BIRD XCZ-100-FLOW 1" AREA FOR DRIPLINE 9.85 43.8 50.8 0.43 in/h 4 RAIN BIRD PESBR 1" BUBBLER 10 38.8 46.3 0.85 in/h
5 RAIN BIRD XCZ-100-FLOW 1" AREA FOR DRIPLINE 4.92 35.0 40.4 0.43 in/h VALVE SCHEDULE These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
IRRIGATION PLAN L-3.0 N O R T H
0 40 feet 1" = 20' 20 60 EAST ASH AVENUE
MANNEL AVENUE NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY AVAILABLE STATIC PRESSURE PRIOR TO INSTALLING ANY PART OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM. 1" PVC MAINLINE TO DRINKING FOUNTAIN IRRIGATION NOTES 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK AND VERIFY ALL EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS, UTILITIES, AND SERVICES PRIOR TO TRENCHING. NOTIFY THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY DISCREPANCIES IMMEDIATELY. 2. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY APPROPRIATE STATIC WATER PRESSURE AT NEW VALVES OR POINT OF CONNECTION, MAIN LOCATIONS, SIZES, ETC. PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. VERIFICATION SHALL BE MADE WITH THE OWNER. NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OF DISCREPANCIES. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING PLUMBING PERMIT AND ALL NECESSARY PERMITS PRIOR TO COMMENCING INSTALLATION. 4. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL SYSTEMS THAT ARE COMPLETE AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN EVERY WAY. 5. ALL WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GOVERNING AGENCIES. 6. PLANS ARE BASED ON INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF DESIGN. CONTRACTOR SHALL FAMILIARIZE HIM OR HERSELF WITH EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING PROJECT. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW IRRIGATION SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. 8. REFER TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. 9. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING HIS OR HER WORK WITH OTHER TRADES. 10. POINTS OF CONNECTION SHALL BE AS SHOWN ON PLANS OR AS NOTED. 11. A NEW CONTROLLER SHALL BE INSTALLED TO OPERATE REMOTE CONTROL VALVES. VERIFY PROPOSED CONTROLLER LOCATION WITH OWNER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. REQUIRED AT CONTROLLER, 120 VOLTS, 60 CYCLE, ELECTRICAL P.O.E., BY OTHERS. 12. INSTALL ONLY ONE REMOTE CONTROL VALVE PER BOX. GROUP TOGETHER, PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER WHEREVER POSSIBLE. BOXES SHALL BE SET 2" ABOVE FINISH GRADE IN SHRUB AND GROUND COVER AREAS. 13. PLANS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND APPROXIMATE. ALL VALVES AND OTHER IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LOCATED IN PLANTING AREAS, AND WITHIN THE RESPECTIVE PROPERTIES. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SLEEVES AND CHASES UNDER PAVING, THROUGH WALLS, ETC., UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 15. ALL PIPING UNDER EXISTING OR FUTURE PAVING SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO PAVING OR REPAVING. INSTALL IN SCHEDULE 40 PVC SLEEVES 2X PIPE DIAMETER, AND EXTEND 2' OUTSIDE EDGE OF PAVING. NO TEES, ELLS, OR OTHER TURNS IN PIPING SHALL BE LOCATED UNDER PAVING UNLESS PLANS NOTE OTHERWISE. 16. ALL END RUNS OF PVC PIPING ARE TO BE 3/4" UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. 17. FLUSH ALL PIPE CLEAN PRIOR TO INSTALLING IRRIGATION HEADS. 18. ALL SPRAY IRRIGATION MUST BE FULLY INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF PLANTING. 19. CONTRACTOR SHALL ADJUST PRESSURE REGULATOR TO ENSURE PROPER DESIGN PRESSURE AT THE FURTHEST HEAD ON THE SYSTEM. 20. TREE LOCATIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER IRRIGATION LINES. STAKE ALL TREE LOCATIONS PRIOR TO TRENCHING.
These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
IRRIGATION DETAILS L-3.1 LEGENDPIPE TRENCHING DETAIL 123456 7 1 FINISH GRADE CLEAN BACKFILL - SEE SPECS. FOR MATERIAL W/ 90% COMPACTION REQUIRED 23 NON-PRESSURE LATERAL LINE 4 INSTALL WARNING TAPE 3" ABOVE MAINLINE 5 PRESSURE SUPPLY LINE 6 PROVIDE 2" OF CLEAN BACKFILL CONTROLL WIRES - BUNDLE AND TAPE AT 15"O.C. AND INSTALL BELOW PRESSURE SUPPLY LINE 7 -PIGTAIL & LOOP CONTROL WIRE & PROVIDE THRUST BLOCKS AT ALL 90 DEGREE CHANGES IN DIRECTION -SPLICING OF WIRE RUN PER SPECS. ONLY -36" MIN. COVER FOR RECLAIMED WATER MAINLINE NOTES 2 1 1/2" = 1'-0" MAINLINE PIPE TRENCH DETAIL BEDDING - SAND HAUNCHING 1 2 PAVING OR FINISH GRADE 1 SUBSEQUENT BACKFILL WITH NATIVE SOIL, COMPACTED TO 90% WITH OPTIMUM DENISTY 2LEGEND WHEN PVC PIPE IS BEING USED, PIPE SHALL BE BACKFILLED TO THE HAUNCHING AND COMPACTED TO 90% PRIOR TO COMPLETING SUBSEQUENT BACKFILL. NOTES WIDTH VARIES 24" UNDER PAVING
18" UNDER SOIL 4" MIN. 4" MIN. 3 328409.76-24 1 1/2" = 1'-0" TRUE UNION BALL ISOLATION VALVE 1 2 3 4 56 7 1 ISOLATION BALL VALVE AS SPECIFIED, SAME SIZE AS MAIN LINE 2 RECTANGULAR BOX WITH EXTENSION AS NECESSARY 3 20" X 14" JUMBO PLASTIC VALVE BOX WITH BRANDED LID 4 SET BOX 1" ABOVE GRADE 5 SCHEDULE 80 THREADED NIPPLE AS REQUIRED 6 PVC MAIN LINE 7 CONCRETE BLOCK CAPS, ON EACH SIDE OF BOX LEGEND NOTES USE TEFLON TAPE ON THREADED CONNECTION 4 328406.33-04 1 1/2" = 1'-0" MASTER VALVE/FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY NOTES 1. MASTER VALVE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY 'MV' WITH CHRISTY'S STANDARD PLYURETHANE VALVE ID TAG OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE YELLOW, SINGLE SIDED. 2. FOR NON-POTABLE SYSTEMS, INCLUDE VALVE TAG STATING, 'WARNING: NON-POTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK' ON CHRISTY'S STANDARD POLYURETHANE VALVE ID TAG OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE PURPLE, SINGLE SIDED. ATTACH TO VALVE SOLENOID PIGTAIL WIRE. 3. VALVE BOX TO BE PURPLE FOR NON-POTABLE SYSTEMS. 4. FLOW SENSOR TO COMPATIBLE WITH CONTROLLER SPECIFICATION, WIRE RELAY AND COMMUNICATION TO CONTROLLER PER TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM (TWO-WIRE). ALL IDENTIFICATIONS TO BE SIMILAR TO MASTER VALVE BUT FOR FLOW SENSOR 'FS'. 1 23 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 1 MASTER CONTRIL VALVE AS SPECIFIED WATERPROOF WIRE CONNECTORS, ON 30" LOOPED WIRES 23 SCH 80 NIPPLES, VALVE INLET SIZE 4 FINISHED GRADE 5 SCHEDULE 80 NIPPLES, VALVE INLET SIZE 6 FLOW SENSOR AS SPECIFIED 10 X 15 RECTANGULAR BOXES WITH 6' EXTENSIONS AS INDICATED 7 CABLE TO CONTROLLER SENSOR TERMINAL BOARD, AS MFG. RECOMMEND 89 REDUCER AS REQUIRED 10 PVC MAIN LINE TO BACKFLOW DEVICE OR METER 1/2" WIRE CLOTH GOPHER SCREEN, WRAP UP SIDES, OVER 6X2X16 CONC. BLOCK CAPS, ONE EACH SIDE (TWO PER BOX) 11 LEGEND 5 328406.23-10 RCV WITH UNION S.O.V. 1 1/2" = 1'-0" 12 3 4 6 5 7 9 8 10 WATER PROOF WIRE CONNECTORS ON 18" LOOPED WIRES 1 20x14 JUMBO PLASTIC VALVE BOX AND COVER 2 REMOTE CONTROL VALVE, ONE PER BOX. 3 KBI BTU 'V' THREADED TRUE UNION BALL VALVE WITH SCHEDULE 80 NIPPLES. 4 5 MAIN LINE WITH PVC TEE 6 SCHEDULE 40 RISER 7 TXS PVC 90 ELBOW 1/2" WIRE CLOTH GOPHER SCREEN, WRAP UP ALL SIDES 8 6X2X16 CONC. BLOCK CAPS, ONE EA. CORNER (4 TOTAL) 9 INCREASE LATERAL LINES AS PER PLANS 10 328406.13-04 6 3" = 1'-0" BUBBLER ON FLEX HOSE RISER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 PVC SLIP-THREAD ADAPTER BUBBLER NOZZLE AS SPECIFIED 23 3" ABOVE GRADE WATER WELL AS PER PLANTING DETAIL 45 FINISHED GRADE 6 ROOT BALL 1/2" IPS FLEX HOSE WITH PVC FLEX GLUE AND PRIMER. LENGTH AS REQUIRED. 7 8 PCV LATERAL LINE 9 PVC SLIP-THREAD ADAPTER FOR EXISTING TREES- PLACE IN OUTER 25% OF CANOPY LEGEND 7 328403.53-01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 15 14 1" DRIP VALVE W/ BASKET FILTER 1 1/2" = 1'-0" 1 2" ABOVE GRADE AT SHRUBS 2 SET BOX FLUSH AT TURF 3 PVC TRUE UNION BALL VALVE 4 20"x14" JUMBO PLASTIC VALVE BOX CONTROLLER WIRE WITH 30 INCH LINEAR LENGTH OF COIL, WITH PLASTIC I.D. TAG AND WATERPROOF CONNECTORS 56 RCV AS SPECIFIED 7 BASKET FILTER AS SPECIFIED 8 PRESSURE REGULATOR AS SPECIFIED 9 PVC UNION W/ SHORT NIPPLES. 10 OUTLET PIPE SAME SIZE AS VALVE, 24" MIN. LENGTH TO FIRST FITTING 11 45° DOWN AS REQ. TO LATERAL PIPE DEPTH. 12 TWO 6X2X16 CONCRETE BLOCK CAPS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE BOX 13 SCH. 80 RISER. 14 1/2" WIRE CLOTH GOPHER SCREEN, WRAP UP SIDES. 15 SxT TREE W/ 2" NIPPLE AT MAINLINE. LEGEND 12" BELOW GRADE
3" MIN. 328413.76-26 8 1" = 1'-0" PEDESTAL MOUNT RAINBIRD CONTROLLER NOTES: 1. CONTRACTOR MUST PURCHASE AND HAND OVER ONE (1) RAINBIRD IQ DELL TABLET PART #RB9 C01397 TO CITY. 2. LINE SURGE PROTECTION IS NEEDED EVERY 500' ON THE TWO-WIRE PATH. USE #RB9 M13008 LINE SURGE PROTECTOR. 3. CONTACT JOSH BANDUCCI WITH KERN TURF SUPPLY, INC. FOR PRICING AND/OR INFORMATION @ 661-978-5935. 4. 2-WIRE SYSTEM TO BE P7072D BY PAIGE USING THEIR BUILT-IN CONDUIT SYSTEM. INSTALL THIS WIRE SET IN A 1-1/2" SCH. 40 PVC SLEEVE FROM CONTROLLER TO ALL VALVES, LEAVING NO WIRES, ACCEPT THOSE IN THE VALVES, EXPOSED TO ANY WATER. 328409.16-08 1
These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
IRRIGATION DETAILS
AND SPECIFICATIONS L-3.2 PVC MAINLINE. PIPE. 3/4" PVC LATERAL TYPICAL COMPRESSION FITTING. AIR RELIEF VALVE AT HIGH POINT, IF INDICATED. CENTER FEED EXAMPLE LATERAL FLOW PER 100 FT (GPM) END FEED EXAMPLE GRID PRECIPITATION RATES (IN/HR) MAXIMUM FLOW PER ZONE MAXIMUM LATERAL LENGTH (FEET) TYPICAL FPT ADAPTER AND COMPRESSION COUPLER. DRIP VALVE / FILTER / REGULATOR. 12" POLYETHYLENE OR PVC HEADER. TYPICAL OFFSET 2" FROM HARDSCAPE, 4" FROM PLANTED AREA. DOGBONE SHAPED CORNER SHAPED CURVED POLYGON HOURGLASS SHAPED POLYGON SHAPED "C" SHAPED ODD SHAPED TYPICAL RAIN BIRD DRIPLINE REQUIREMENTS 3" = 1'-0" 1 328413.56-13 1 1/2" = 1'-0" DRIP FLUSH VALVE SET VALVE BOX 2" ABOVE FINISHED GRADE OF SHRUB AREA.1 2 34 5 6 1 10" DIAMETER VALVE BOX 2 COIL 24" TO 30" OD DRIP TUBING IN THE BOX 3 1/2" DRIP TUBING TO 3/4" FPT ADAPTER 4 3/4" PVC BALL VALVE WITH SHORT NIPPLE 5 1/2" DRIP TUBING 4" THICK LAYER OF WASHED GRAVEL. THE BOX SHALL REST UPON THE ROCK BED. DO NOT EXTEND GRAVEL INTO BOX. 6LEGEND 2" 2 328413.49-03 1 1/2" = 1'-0" QUICK COUPLING VALVE IN BOX NOTES 1. PLACE ONE QUICK COUPLING VALVE EVERY 100' ALONG MAINLINE. 2. SUPPLY WITH 2 KEYS, QB44KAT10 OR APPROVED EQUAL, & MATCHING HOSE SWIVELS AS PART OF TURNOVER PACKAGE. 3. VALVE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY 'QVC' WITH CHRISTY'S STANDARD POLYURETHANE VALVE TAG OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE YELLOW, SINGLE SIDED. FOR NON-POTABLE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDE VALVE TAG 1 2 3 45678 9 10 11 1 2 STAINLESS STEEL CLAMPS 2 FINISHED GRADE 10" DIA. VALVE BOX. HEAD BRAND 'QVC' ON LID WITH 2" HIGH CHARACTERS. 3 FLUSH IN LAWN AREAS. 2" IN SHRUB AREAS 4 QUICK COUPLING VALVE AS SPECIFIED 56 GALV. NIPPLE LENGTH AS REQ. 6" DEEP LAYER OF 3/4" CRUSHED ROCK. 78 3" PVC SCHEDULE 80 NIPPLE 9 1/2" X 36" GALV STEEL PIPE 10 3 PVC SCH 80 ELLS 11 12" PVC SCHEDULE 80 NIPPLE STATING, 'WARNING: NON-POTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK' ON CHRISTY'S STANDARD POLYURETHAN VALVE ID TAG OR APPROVED EQUAL, COLOR SHALL BE PURPLE, SINGLE SIDED. LEGEND 3 328406.43-02 SECTION 02441 IRRIGATION SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY 1.1.1 Work included: Provide irrigation system where shown on Drawings, and as specified herein, complete in place, tested and approved, including but not necessarily limited to: 1. P.O.C., connection of system to existing water supply, 2. Review of utility plans showing other underground facilities, 3. Trenching and backfill, 4. Lawn and shrub sprinkler system, 5. Drip irrigation system, 6. Automatic controller and remote control valves, 7. Any incidental work not shown or specified which can reasonably be inferred as part of work and necessary to provide a complete and operable system. 1.1.2 Related work: 1. Documents affecting work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to General Conditions and other Sections of these Specifications. 2. Section 02221: Landscape trenching, backfilling and compaction, Section 02490: Planting. 1.2 Permits, Fees, Codes and Safety Orders 1.2.1 Obtain all permits and pay required fees to any governmental agency having jurisdiction over work. Arrange for inspections required by local ordinances during the course of construction as required. On completion of work, satisfactory evidence shall be furnished to Landscape Architect to show that work is in accordance with ordinance and code requirements. 1.2.2 Conform with applicable codes, standards and other applicable laws or regulations. Nothing in Drawing or Specifications shall be construed to permit work not conforming to codes. Should Construction Documents or instructions vary from aforementioned rules and regulations, notify Landscape Architect, await instructions before proceeding with work affected. 1.3 Quality Assurance 1.3.1 Use adequate number of skilled workers who are thoroughly trained and experienced in necessary crafts and are completely familiar with specific requirements and methods needed for proper performance of work of this Section. 1.3.2 All materials throughout system shall be new and perfect condition. Decision of Landscape Architect shall be final in determination of quality of materials, equipment, workmanship. 1.4 Existing Site Conditions 1.4.1. Contractor shall acquaint him/herself with all site conditions. Should utilities not shown on plans be found during excavations, Contractor shall promptly notify Landscape Architect for instructions for further action. Failure to do so will make Contractor liable for any and all damage thereto arising from his/her operations, subsequent to discovery of such utilities not shown on plans. 1.4.2 Contractor shall make minor adjustments to irrigation system layout as may be required, and may be required to work around existing construction at no increase in cost to Owner. 1.5 Delivery, Storage and Handling Protect work and materials under this Section from damage during construction and storage. Poly vinyl- chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings shall be especially protected from direct sunlight. 1.6 Substitutions No deviations from specified equipment or installation procedures shall be allowed without written approval of Landscape Architect. 1.7 Submittals 1.7.1 As-Built Drawings: Prepare on print showing deviations from bid documents made during construction affecting main line pipe, controller locations, valves and sprinkler heads. As-builts shall be delivered to Landscape Architect or owner before final acceptance of work. 1.7.2 Controller Charts: Prepare and deliver controller charts to owner, NOR and City of Shafter. 1.8 Guarantee 1.8.1 Guarantee all work for one year from acceptance date against defects in material, equipment, and workmanship. Guarantee shall cover damage repair to any part of premises resulting from leaks or defects in material, equipment, workmanship to satisfaction of Landscape Architect. 1.8.2 Repairs shall be done promptly upon notification by Landscape Architect or Owner at no cost to Owner. Part 2 - Products 2.1 Pipe 2.1.1 Plastic pipe: 1. Use poly vinyl chloride (PVC) type 1120-1220 pipe unless otherwise indicated on plans. All mainlines shall be class 315 PVC, lateral lines shall be sch. 40 PVC or per plans, and sleeving shall be schedule 40 PVC. 2. Fittings: Use schedule 40 PVC fittings 3. Solvent Cement: Shall be as recommended by pipe manufacturer and of proper consistency. 2.2 Risers 2.2.1 Lawn heads: Use schedule 80 PVC risers with street ell swing joints per details. 2.2.2 Shrub heads: Use risers per details. Risers height Is measured from finish grade to top of riser. Risers shall be 1/2" diameter unless otherwise noted on plans. 2.2.3 Slope heads: Stake risers of impact and gear driven rotor heads on slopes with number 6 steel reinforcing bar, secure with adjustable stainless steel geared clamp to ensure stability. 2.3 Sprinkler Heads Provide sprinkler heads shown on Irrigation Legend. 2.4 Valves 2.4.1 Ball valves: Provide 125 psi rated valve (line size) where shown on Drawings. 2.4.2 Quick coupler valves: Provide per Drawings and deliver to Owner per detail: a. Two keys for locked top; b. Two couplers; 2.4.3 Automatic and manual control valves: Provide per legend and details on Drawings. 2.5 Backflow Preventer Provide backflow preventers, if specified, as shown on legend and install per details on Drawings. 2.6 Automatic Controller 2.6.1 Provide controller shown on legend on Drawings. 2.6.2 Control wires: 2 wire system per controller manufacturer's specifications. 2.7 Other Materials 2.7.1 Plastic valve boxes: Provide purple plastic valve boxes with lids for ball valves (round) and automatic control valves (1 per box maximum.) Place 6" depth of pea gravel at base of boxes. 2.7.2 Check valves: Provide spring in-line check valves (line size) per plan and as required to prevent low head drainage. 2.7.3 Provide other materials not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation as selected by contractor subject to approval of Landscape Architect. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS 3.1.1 Verify finish grades and surface drainage with Landscape Architect or owner prior to work. 3.1.2 Examine areas and conditions under which work will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely, proper completion of work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. 3.2 FIELD MEASUREMENTS 3.2.1 Make necessary measurements in field, ensure precise fit of items in accordance with design. 3.3 LAYOUT 3.3.1 Layout work as accurately as possible to Drawings. Drawings, though carefully drawn, are generally diagrammatic to extent that swing joints, offsets and all fittings are not shown. Site conditions will not always permit locating piping, valves and heads where shown. This situation shall be brought to immediate attention of Landscape Architect and relocation determined in joint conference. Contractor will be held responsible for relocating any items without first obtaining Landscape Architect's approval and shall remove and relocate such items at his own expense if so directed by Landscape Architect. 3.3.2 Where piping is shown on Drawings to be under paved areas but running parallel and adjacent to planting areas, the intention is to install piping in planted area. 3.3.3 Minor changes in equipment location from location shown on Drawings shall be made as directed by Landscape Architect at no additional cost to Owner providing such change is ordered before commencement of work, or work directly connected, and no additional materials are required. 3.4 TRENCHING AND BACKFILL 3.4.1 Trench, backfill and compact in accordance with pertinent provisions of Section 02221 and details. 3.5 INSTALLATION OF PIPING 3.5.1 Piping depth: Install piping with at least following depth: PVC mainline- 18" PVC lateral- 12" 3.5.2 Piping under pavement: 1. Sleeve piping under paved areas as indicated on Drawings. 2. Piping may be installed under existing pavement by jacking, boring, or hydraulic driving except that no hydraulic driving will be permitted under asphalt concrete pavement. 3. Where cutting or breakage of existing pavement is necessary, secure permission from Landscape Architect before cutting or breaking pavement, then make necessary repairs and replacements to approval of Landscape Architect and at no additional cost to Owner. 3.5.3 Inspection of materials: Carefully inspect pipe and fitting before installation, removing all dirt, scale and burrs, reaming as required. Install pipe with markings up for visual inspection. 3.5.4 Plastic (PVC) pipe: 1. Exercise care in handling, loading, unloading and storing plastic pipe and fittings: a. Store under cover from direct sunlight until ready to install, b. Transport only on a vehicle with a bed long enough to allow the pipe to lay flat to avoid undue bending and concentrated external load. 2. Repair dented and damaged pipe by cutting out and discarding dented or damaged sections, rejoining with a coupling. 3. In joining, use only specified solvent, make joints in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Pipe and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, dust, moisture before applying solvent. Clean off excess solvent. Allow solvent welds at least 15 minutes set-up time before moving or handling and 24 hours curing time before filling with water. 4. Snake lines from side to side in trench to allow for expansion and contraction. 5. For plastic to metal connections: a. Work steel connections first, b. Use a non-hardening pipe dope on threaded plastic to steel connections, c. Use only a light wrench pressure. 3.5.5 Plug or cap all openings upon line installation to prevent the entrance of materials that would obstruct pipe. Leave in place until removal is necessary for completion of installation. 3.5.6 Thoroughly flush all lines, perform hydrostatic testing in accordance with paragraph below. 3.6 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT 3.6.1 Lawn spray heads: 1. Install where indicated on Drawings and in accordance with details and manufacturer's recommendation as approved by Landscape Architect. 2. For heads adjacent to pavement place heads 2" from pavement, flush to pavement elevation. 3. Locate heads 4" minimum from buildings, walls. 4. Upon testing completion, complete assembly, adjust sprinkler heads for proper distribution. 3.6.2 Shrub sprinkler heads: 1. Install in planting areas where indicated on Drawings. 2. Locate shrub heads 6" from pedestrian paving, 12" from automobile traffic without curbs, 6" from automobile traffic with curbs and 12" from all building and wall footings unless noted otherwise. Set shrub heads eighteen (18") inches above finish grade unless noted otherwise. (See details.) 3. Use joint compound on galvanized iron fittings. 4. Upon completion of testing, contractor shall complete assembly and adjust sprinkler heads for proper distribution. 3.6.3 Valves: Install ball valves and quick coupler valves per drawings. 3.6.4 Control valves: Install where shown on Drawings, locating in clusters in planting areas where practical. Place no closer than 12" and parallel to walk edges, buildings and walls. House in valve boxes with tops set flush to grade. 3.6.5 Backflow preventer: Install where indicated on Drawings and in accordance with all pertinent codes, regulations, and manufacturer's recommendations as approved by Landscape Architect. 3.6.6 Automatic controller: 1. Install controller as shown on Drawings, unless otherwise directed by Landscape Architect or owner. 2. Connect remote control valves to controller in sequence corresponding to sequence indicated on Drawings. Where two or more valves have same number, wire them together at controller. Do not group lawn and shrub heads on same station. 3. Electrical supply to point of connection shall be by others. Contractor shall provide "hard wire" splice into existing junction box near controller location. 3.6.7 Automatic control wiring: 1. Install control wires, irrigation mains and laterals in common trenches wherever possible. 2. Install 2-wire system per manufacturer's requirements. 3. Wires shall be placed in grey schedule 80 PVC electrical sleeve from 18" below grade to controller at controller location. 3.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION 3.7.1 Do not allow or cause any of work of this Section to be covered up or enclosed until it has been inspected, tested; approved by Landscape Architect. Request presence of Landscape Architect, NOR and City of Shafter at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of testing. 3.7.2 Flushing of pipe: Before backfilling mainline, with control valves placed but before lateral lines are connected, completely flush and test mainline. 1. Repair leaks. 2. Flush out each section of lateral pipe before sprinkler heads are attached. 3.7.3 Testing: 1. Make necessary provisions to thoroughly bleed line of air and debris. 2. After valves have been installed, when welded plastic joints have cured for at least 24 hours, test main water lines for leaks at pressure of 150 psi for period of four hours, with couplings exposed and pipe sections centerloaded with sufficient amount of backfill to prevent arching or slipping under pressure. Lateral lines shall be tested, with risers capped, for two hours under normal static pressure. 3. Provide required testing equipment and personnel. 4. Repair leaks, retest until acceptance by Landscape Architect, NOR and City of Shafter. 3.7.4 Final inspection: Clean, adjust, balance all systems. Verify: a. Heads are properly adjusted for radius and arc of coverage; b. Installed system is workable, clean, efficient. 3.8 INSTRUCTIONS 3.8.1 Attach typewritten legend inside each controller door, stating areas covered by each valve. 3.8.2 After system has been completed, inspected, and approved instruct Owner or his maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of system. 3.9 MAINTENANCE Maintain system for period of one year. END OF SECTION
102 103 SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CONT WUCOLS QTY TREES LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA X FAURIEI 'TUSCARORA' TUSCARORA CRAPE MYRTLE 48"BOX 5 LAURUS NOBILIS SWEET BAY 48"BOX 15 SHRUBS CAREX SPISSA SAN DIEGO SEDGE 1 GAL LOW 21 CHONDROPETALUM TECTORUM SMALL CAPE RUSH 1 GAL LOW 45 SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME CONT WUCOLS SPACING QTY GROUND COVERSJUNCUS PATENS CALIFORNIA GRAY RUSH 1 GAL LOW 36" o.c. 228 JUNIPERUS CONFERTA 'BLUE PACIFIC' BLUE PACIFIC SHORE JUNIPER 1 GAL LOW 72" o.c. 94 LANTANA X 'SUNBURST' SUNBURST LANTANA 1 GAL LOW 60" o.c. 74 PLANT SCHEDULE These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
PLANTING PLAN L-4.0 N O R T H
0 40 feet 1" = 20' 20 60 EAST ASH AVENUE
MANNEL AVENUE PLANTING NOTES 1. THE PLANTING PLAN IS DIAGRAMMATIC AND SHALL BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR SETTING OUT PLANTS. PRIOR TO PLANTING, THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SHALL BE CONTACTED TO APPROVE ALL PLANT LOCATIONS AND DIRECT ADJUSTMENTS. 2. PLANT MATERIALS SHALL CONFORM TO NURSERYMAN'S STANDARDS FOR SIZE AND HEALTH. ALL PLANTS ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IF SUBSTANDARD IN SIZE, QUALITY AND HEALTH. PROVIDE WATERPROOF SPECIES IDENTIFICATION TAGS ON ONE PLANT PER SPECIES PER GROUPING. 3. PLANT COUNTS ARE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR ONLY. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLANTS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. 4. IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND ALL PLANTING AREAS THOROUGHLY SOAKED PRIOR TO PLANTING. 5. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 2% DRAINAGE AWAY FROM ALL BUILDINGS AND FINISH GRADES SMOOTHED TO ELIMINATE PUDDLING OR STANDING WATER. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES AND MAINTAIN DRAINAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION. FINISH GRADE OF PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE 2" BELOW FINISH SURFACE OF PAVING AND A MINIMUM OF 8" BELOW BUILDING STUCCO SCREED. 6. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL EXISTING VEGETATION, TRASH, CLIPPINGS, ROCK AND OTHER DEBRIS IN PLANTING AREAS. RAKE AND FINE GRADE ALL PLANTING AREAS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF PLANTING OPERATIONS. 7. PLANTING PITS SHALL BE PER PLANTING DETAILS. 8. PLANTING PITS AND PLANTERS SHALL BE BACKFILLED PER SOIL TEST REPORT FOR PLANTING. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE RESULTS OF AN AGRONOMIC SOILS TEST TO THE OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL ADD AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANTING AREAS PER SOILS TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS. 9. STAKE 15 GALLON AND LARGER TREES PER DETAILS. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TREE STABILITY DURING LENGTH OF THE GUARANTEE PERIOD. 10. VERIFY TREE PIT DRAINAGE WITH 24 HOUR WATER FILL TEST PRIOR TO PLANTING. ALL BOXED TREES NOT DRAINING ARE TO HAVE A 4" DIAMETER AUGER HOLE DRILLED THROUGH ANY HARDPAN OR COMPACTED EARTH AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DRAINAGE IN 24 HOUR PERIOD. 11. POST PLANTING FERTILIZATION SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR AT 30, 60, & 90 DAYS AFTER PLANTING. 12. PLANTS SHALL NOT BE PLACED WITHIN 12" OF SPRINKLER HEADS. 13. SHRUBS AND TREES SHALL BE UNDERPLANTED WITH GROUND COVER AS SHOWN BY ADJACENT SYMBOL. 14. GROUNDCOVER SHALL BE PLANTED USING TRIANGULAR SPACING AS NOTED IN DETAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 15. PROVIDE 3" LAYER OF "WALK-ON BARK" FOR ALL NON-TURF PLANTING AREAS WITH SLOPES LESS STEEP THAN 3:1. PROVIDE SAMPLE TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. BARK TO BE SHREDDED BARK MULCH. 16. VINES SHALL BE SECURED TO ADJACENT FENCES, POSTS OR WALLS USING VINE TIES, UNLESS SHOWN ON TRELLIS. 17. LOCATION OF TREES SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL JURISDICTION WITH REGARD TO SETBACKS FROM UTILITIES, STREET SIGNAGE AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS. IF TREES ON PLANS ARE IN VIOLATION OF SUCH CODES, CONTRACTOR SHALL INFORM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PRIOR TO INSTALLING TREES. 18. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ALL PLANTINGS FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION. ALL AREAS SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN, WATERED AND WEED-FREE. ALL DEAD OR DYING PLANTS THAT ARE WATERED SHALL BE REPLACED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY OWNER IN WRITING WHEN CONTRACTOR IS BEGINNING THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD AND WHAT DATE WILL TERMINATE THE MAINTENANCE PERIOD. 19. CONTRACTOR SHALL GUARANTEE PLANT LONGEVITY AS FOLLOWS: TREES - ONE YEAR; SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER - THREE MONTHS. IF MAINTENANCE PERIOD ENDS DURING PERIOD OF PLANT DORMANCY, CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE ANY PLANTS THAT DO NOT GROW BACK DURING THE NEXT PLANTING SEASON. 20. WHERE TREE TRUNKS ARE WITHIN 6' OF CURBS, WALLS, SIDEWALKS OR OTHER HARDSCAPE, CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ROOT BARRIER BY 'BIO-BARRIER'. ROOT BARRIERS ARE TO BE LINEAR (36" DEEP MINIMUM) WITH A MINIMUM LENGTH OF 10 FEET PER TREE. LOCATE THE BARRIER AT THE PERIMETER EDGE OF THE PLANTER CENTERED ON THE TREE. 21. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE OWNER WITH AS-BUILT PLANS OF IRRIGATION CLEARLY INDICATING LOCATION OF ALL VALVES, MAINLINES AND MODIFICATIONS TO HEAD LAYOUT. 22. PROVIDE JUTE NETTING TO ALL SLOPES OF 3:1 OR GREATER. 23. PRIOR TO PLANTING, CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL WEEDS WITH SYSTEMIC HERBICIDE (ROUND-UP) AND APPLY A PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE AFTER PLANTING.
These designs, drawings and specifications are the property and copyright of the landscape architect and shall not be used in connection with any other work except by agreement with the landscape architect. There shall be no changes or deviation without the consent of the landscape architect. Written dimensions shall be verified on the job site. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the notice of the landscape architect prior to the commencement of any work. 13319 POWAY RD, SUITE 150 P O W A Y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 T E L . 8 5 8 . 5 1 3 . 0 0 3 0 WYNN-SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE INC.
CITY OF SHAFTER
SKATE PARK
SHAFTER, CA 93263
PLANTING DETAILS &
SPECIFICATIONS L-4.1 TREE PLANTING WITH STAKING NOTES- 1. 24" BOX TREES SHALL BE STAKED WITH TWO STAKE. 2. PLANT TREE WITH TOP OF ROOTBALL APPROXIMATELY 1.5"-2" ABOVE GRADE. 1 SHRUB PLANTING FROM CONTAINERS2 GROUNDCOVER PLANTING NOTES: 1. WHERE PLANTING IS FROM FLATS OR 4" POTS AND MULCH IS REQUIRED, CONTRACTOR SHALL LAY MULCH PRIOR TO PLANTING. 2. IF DRIP IRRIGATION IS USED IN GROUNDCOVER AREA, CONTRACTOR SHALL ADJUST DRIP SYSTEM SO THAT EACH PLANT IS GETTING THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF WATER.3 ROOT BARRIER INSTALLATION 1 2
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1 TREE WITHIN 10' OF HARDSCAPE2 CURB OR HARDSCAPE3 PLANTING AREA BIO-BARRIER SET 19.5" DEEP CONTINUOUSLY ALONG EDGE OF HARDSCAPE4 4 SECTION 02484 SOIL PREPARATION AND FINISH GRADING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. WORK INCLUDED: THIS WORK SHALL CONSIST OF PREPARING THE SURFACE STRATA OF SOIL FOR PLANTING INCLUDING BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO: 1. TOPSOIL PLACEMENT, 2. SOILS TESTING, 3. PLACEMENT AND INCORPORATION OF SOIL AMENDMENTS, 4. FINISH GRADING, 5. ANY INCIDENTAL WORK NOT SHOWN OR SPECIFIED WHICH CAN REASONABLY BE INFERRED AS PART OF THE WORK. B. RELATED WORK: SECTION 02490 - PLANTING 1.2 SUBMITTALS TEST RESULTS DELIVERY STATEMENTS 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RELATING TO VARIOUS TRADES UNDER CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION OF COMPETENT FOREMAN, CAPABLE OF INTERPRETING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. B. HERBICIDE APPLICATOR SHALL BE LICENSED BY STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING CONTAINERS: 1. CONTAINERS SHALL BE UNOPENED AT DELIVERY AND RESPECTIVE LABELS SHALL SHOW CONTENTS. 2. STORE CONTAINERS OFF THE GROUND AND PROTECT FROM THE WEATHER. 1.5 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS A. WHEN EXISTING (STOCKPILED) SOIL IS AVAILABLE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO DETERMINE THE QUANTITY, LOCATION AND WHEN SOIL CAN BE MOVED INTO THE PLANTING AREA. STOCKPILED SOIL IS TO MEET CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION ON MATERIAL STANDARDS. B. NO SOIL SHALL BE MOVED INTO AREAS WHEN EITHER THE SOIL OR EXISTING GRADE IS TOO WET OR DRY, OR WHEN DELETERIOUS MATERIALS ARE PRESENT. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 TOPSOIL A. SOURCE: OFF-SITE BORROW TAKEN FROM SOURCE ACCEPTABLE TO THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. B. ACID-ALKALINE RANGE: PH 6.0 TO 7.0. C. FREE OF PESTS, PEST LARVAE AND MATTER TOXIC TO PLANTS. D. PERCENT OF ORGANIC MANNER: 2% MINIMUM. E. MAXIMUM 5% BY VOLUME SLAG, CINDERS, STONES OR OTHER EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL EXCEEDING 1/2 INCH DIAMETER. F. FREE OF NOXIOUS WEED SEED, PATHOGENIC VIRUSES, HERBICIDES OR CHEMICALS THAT INHIBIT PLANT GROWTH. G. TESTS AND SAMPLING OF TOPSOIL: 1. SAMPLING BY CONTRACTOR: BY CERTIFIED AGRONOMIC SOIL TESTING LABORATORY AT THREE LOCATIONS PER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. 2. TESTS: PER AB1881 REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BY TESTING LAB. 2.2 SOIL CONDITIONERS A. PEAT: CANADIAN PEAT MOSS B. HERBICIDES: AS REQUIRED UPON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL. C. FERTILIZER: 1. PREPLANTING FERTILIZER SHALL BE SOILS REPORT. 2. POST-PLANTING FERTILIZER SHALL BE ORGANIC BASE, LONG LASTING, NONBURNING, SLOW RELEASE, FREE FLOWING, SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION WITH APPROVED EQUIPMENT AND SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM AVAILABLE PERCENTAGES OF WEIGHT OF PLANT FOOD WITH TRACE MINERALS OF 3% IRON AND 5% SULFUR: FOR LAWN AND SHRUB AREAS: N-P-K RATIO OF14-7-3. 3. PLANTING TABLETS SHALL BE TIGHTLY COMPRESSED CHIP TYPE COMMERCIAL GRADE PLANT TABLETS WITH THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE PERCENTAGES OF WEIGHT OF PLANT FOOD: FOR 21 GRAM TABLETS: N-P-K RATIO OF 20-10-5. FOR 5-7 GRAM TABLETS: N-P-K RATIO OF 12-8-8. D. ORGANIC SOIL AMENDMENTS: DERIVED FROM FIR BARK, SUPPLYING SEVERAL GRADIENT DEGREES OF BREAKDOWN, WITH NON-IONIC WETTING AGENT, STABILIZED WITH NITROGEN (0.5%) AND HAVING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: 1. SALINITY: SATURATION EXTRACT CONDUCTIVITY (E.C.) SHALL NOT EXCEED 1.75 AT 25 DEGREES CENTIGRADE. 2. ORGANIC CONTENT: MINIMUM 90% BY WEIGHT. 3. PH: 5.5 TO 6.0 E. MINERALS: 1. SOIL SULFUR (S) SHALL BE ELEMENTAL SULFUR (99.5%) MINIMUM 2. FERROUS SULFATE SHALL BE IN PELLETS OR GRANULAR FORM CONTAINING NOT LESS THAN 18% METALLIC IRON. MATERIAL SHALL CONFORM TO THE AGRICULTURAL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 3. AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM (CASO4-2H20) SHALL BE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED AND PACKAGED GYPSUM WITH MINIMUM 80% GRADE CONTAINING 14% MINIMUM COMBINED SULFUR. 4. LIME (CAC03) SHALL BE CALCIUM CARBONATES LIME. F. SOIL PENETRANT: "SARVON" BRAND. G. WATER: 1. SOURCE: IRRIGATION SYSTEM P.O.C. 2. QUALITY: POTABLE OR RECLAIMED. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1INSPECTION A. EXAMINE AREAS TO RECEIVE SOIL PREPARATION TO ASSURE WORK OF OTHER TRADES HAS BEEN COMPLETED. B. VERIFY GRADES WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, PRIOR TO BEGINNING SOIL PREPARATION. C. NO SOIL PREPARATION SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL ALL STRUCTURES AND WALLS AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS (INCLUDING IRRIGATION MAINS AND DRAINAGE LINES) HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. D. THE SITE SHALL BE FREE OF WEEDS, TRASH AND DELETERIOUS MATERIALS PRIOR TO SOIL PREPARATION. E. VERIFY THAT PLANTS TO REMAIN HAVE BEEN UNDISTURBED. F. DO NOT PROCEED WITH SOIL PREPARATION UNTIL UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS ARE CORRECTED. 3.2 SOILS TEST RESULTS A. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEST RESULTS TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND CONFIRM SOIL AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO APPLICATION. 3.3PERFORMANCE A. SUBSOIL: 1. SCARIFY SUBSOIL IN ALL AREAS TO BE PLANTED TO DEPTH OF 6 INCHES PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF TOPSOIL. THE SOIL SHALL BE MADE LOOSE AND FRIABLE. 2. REMOVE ROCKS AND OTHER OBJECTS OVER 2 INCHES DIAMETER. B. TOPSOIL: 1. IN AREAS SCHEDULED FOR SEEDING OR SODDING OF LAWN REPLACE TOPSOIL FROM STOCKPILE TO MINIMUM DEPTH OF 4 INCHES OVER ALL AREAS. 2. IN AREAS SCHEDULED FOR ORNAMENTAL GROUNDCOVERS, PLACE TOPSOIL TO 2 INCH DEPTH. 3. DO NOT PLACE TOPSOIL ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 3:1 GRADIENT. C. INCORPORATION OF SOIL AMENDMENTS: 1. PLACE ADDITIVES UNIFORMLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOILS REPORT. 2. RAKE, DRAG, ROLL AND SMOOTH THE SURFACE UNTIL FREE OF HOLLOWS AND RIDGES AND IT CONFORMS TO ESTABLISHED GRADE PLUS OR MINUS 1 INCH IN 10 FEET. 3. APPLY PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDE CONTROL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. D. FINISH GRADE: 1. UPON COMPLETION OF ROTOTILLING AND TOPSOIL PLACEMENT, ALL AREAS SHALL BE WATERED TO SETTLE SOIL. 2. WHEN THE SOIL HAS DRIED SUFFICIENTLY TO BE READILY WORKED, ALL LAWN AND PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE GRADED TO PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED GRADES. 3. GRADES NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED SHALL BE UNIFORMLY LEVEL OR SLOPING BETWEEN POINTS WHERE ELEVATIONS ARE GIVEN. FINISH GRADE SHALL BE SMOOTH, EVEN, UNIFORM PLANE WITHOUT ABRUPT CHANGE OF ELEVATION 4. SOIL AREAS ADJACENT TO BUILDINGS SHALL SLOPE AWAY FROM THE BUILDING TO ALLOW FOR A NATURAL RUN-OFF OF WATER, AND SURFACE WATER SHALL BE DIRECTED AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS BY REMODELING SURFACES TO FACILITATE THE NATURAL RUN-OFF OF WATER. 5. LOW SPOTS AND POCKETS SHALL BE GRADED TO DRAIN PROPERLY, MAINTAIN 2% MINIMUM SLOPE. 6. FINISH GRADE OF ALL PLANTING AREAS SHALL BE BROUGHT 3" BELOW ADJACENT PAVING AND SLOPE AWAY FROM PAVING 2% FOR A MINIMUM OF 3'. 7. MINOR ADJUSTMENTS OF FINISH GRADES SHALL BE MADE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, IF REQUIRED. 3.4CLEANUP A. IMMEDIATELY CLEAN UP SPILLS, SOIL, CONDITIONERS ON PAVED AND FINISHED SURFACE AREAS. B. REMOVE DEBRIS AND EXCESS MATERIALS FROM PROJECT SITE. END OF SECTION SECTION 02491 PLANTING TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVER PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. WORK INCLUDED: PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE WORK INDICATED ON DRAWINGS, COMPLETE IN PLACE AND APPROVED, INCLUDING BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO: 1. PURCHASE OF PLANTS 2. ALL PLANTING, INCLUDING GROUND COVER 3. INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATIONS 4. GUARANTEES 5. CLEAN UP 6. STAKING B. RELATED WORK: 1. DOCUMENTS AFFECTING WORK OF THIS SECTION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, GENERAL CONDITIONS AND OTHER SECTIONS OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS. 2. SECTION 02441: IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SECTION 02481: SOIL PREPARATION AND FINISH GRADING. 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RELATING TO VARIOUS TRADES UNDER CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION OF COMPETENT FOREMAN, CAPABLE OF INTERPRETING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 1.3 EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS A. PRIOR TO EXCAVATION FOR PLANTING OR PLACING OF STAKES, LOCATE ALL ELECTRIC CABLES, CONDUITS, SPRINKLER VALVES, ALL UTILITY LINES SO THAT PROPER PRECAUTIONS MAY BE TAKEN NOT TO DAMAGE SUCH IMPROVEMENTS. IN EVENT OF CONFLICT BETWEEN SUCH LINES AND PLANT LOCATIONS, PROMPTLY NOTIFY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WHO SHALL ARRANGE FOR RELOCATION FOR ONE OR OTHER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE PLACES UPON CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR (AT HIS EXPENSE) MAKING ANY AND ALL REPAIRS FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WORK HEREUNDER. B. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS: ALL SCALED DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE. BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY WORK, CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY CHECK AND VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND QUANTITIES AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY INFORM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCY BETWEEN DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ACTUAL CONDITIONS. NO WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ANY AREA WHERE THERE IS SUCH A DISCREPANCY, UNTIL APPROVAL FOR SAME HAS BEEN GIVEN BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. 1.4 SCHEDULING/SEQUENCING A. AFTER SOIL HAS BEEN PREPARED AS CALLED FOR IN SECTION ON SOIL PREPARATION, IRRIGATION SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED, TESTED, AND CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE TO PLANT, CONTRACTOR SHALL REQUEST APPROVAL TO START PLANTING FROM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. B. IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE WORK MAY BE DONE CONCURRENTLY, HOWEVER, PLANTING WORK MAY NOT START IN ANY SECTION PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF IRRIGATION WORK. 1.5 SUBSTITUTIONS A. NO SUBSTITUTIONS FROM SPECIFIED PLANT MATERIALS WILL BE PERMITTED, UNLESS SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS ARE APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, AND SUBSTITUTIONS ARE MADE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO OWNER. IF ACCEPTED SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS ARE OF LESS VALUE THAN THOSE INDICATED OR SPECIFIED, CONTRACT PRICE WILL BE ADJUSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT. 1.6 SUBMITTALS A. SOURCE OF MATERIALS SHALL BE FURNISHED IF REQUESTED BY OWNER OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. B. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER CERTIFICATES SPECIFIED, CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH A CERTIFICATE WITH EACH DELIVERY OF BULK MATERIAL STATING SOURCE, QUANTITY, TYPE OF MATERIAL, AND THAT MATERIAL CONFORMS TO SPECIFICATION. THESE CERTIFICATES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PRIOR TO START OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD IF REQUIRED BY OWNER. 1.7 GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENT A. ALL PLANTINGS SHALL BE GUARANTEED FOR TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN PLANTING NOTES. ANY MATERIAL NOT GROWING PROPERLY DURING THIS PERIOD SHALL BE REPLACED BY CONTRACTOR WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. CONTRACTOR'S GUARANTEE MAY BE EXTENDED IN CASES WHERE PLANTS ARE SLOW TO ESTABLISH. IF CONTRACTOR FAILS TO MAKE REPLACEMENTS WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT, OWNER MAY REPLACE THEM AT CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE AFTER DULY NOTIFYING HIM. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PLANT QUANTITIES AND TYPES A. PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE FURNISHED IN QUANTITIES AND/OR SPACING AS SHOWN, OR NOTED FOR EACH LOCATION, AND SHALL BE OF SPECIES, KINDS, SIZES, ETC., AS SYMBOLIZED AND/OR DESCRIBED IN PLANT LEGEND ON DRAWINGS. 2.2 PLANT MATERIAL STANDARDS PLANT MATERIAL INDICATED ON DRAWINGS AND HEREIN SPECIFIED SHALL CONFORM TO FOLLOWING: A. NOMENCLATURE: PLANT NAMES LISTED IN PLANT LEGEND CONFORM TO "STANDARD PLANT NAMES" ESTABLISHED BY AMERICAN JOINT COMMITTEE ON HORTICULTURAL NOMENCLATURE, EXCEPT FOR NAMES NOT COVERED HEREIN, WITH WHICH CUSTOM OF NURSERY IS FOLLOWED. B. CONDITION: PLANTS SHALL BE SYMMETRICAL, TYPICAL FOR VARIETY AND SPECIES, SOUND, HEALTHY, VIGOROUS, FREE FROM PLANT DISEASE, INSECT PESTS OR EGGS, SHALL HAVE HEALTHY, NORMAL ROOT SYSTEMS; WELL FILLING THEIR CONTAINERS, BUT NOT TO POINT OF BEING ROOT BOUND. PLANTS SHALL NOT BE PRUNED PRIOR TO DELIVERY, EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. IN NO CASE SHALL TREES BE TOPPED BEFORE DELIVERY. C. DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT AND SPREAD OF PLANT MATERIAL SHALL BE MEASURED WITH BRANCHES IN NORMAL POSITION AND SHALL BE AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS. CALIPER OF TREES SHALL BE MEASURED 2'-0" ABOVE SURFACE OF GROUND. WHERE CALIPER OR OTHER DIMENSIONS OF ANY PLANT MATERIALS ARE OMITTED FROM "PLANT LEGEND", IT SHALL BE AVERAGE STOCK FOR TYPE LISTED. D. INSPECTION: ALL PLANT MATERIALS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT BEFORE PLANTING. ALL PLANTS SUPPLIED TO PROJECT (WHETHER PLANTED OR NOT) ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. E. PLANT LIST: AS INDICATED ON PLANTING PLAN. F. SIZES OF PLANTS: SHALL BE AS STATED IN PLANT LEGEND. CONTAINER STOCK (1, 5 AND 15 GALLON) SHALL HAVE BEEN GROWN IN CONTAINERS FOR PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO DEVELOP ROOT GROWTH SUFFICIENT TO HOLD SOIL BALL TOGETHER TO SIDE AND BOTTOM OF CONTAINER IN WHICH IT WAS DELIVERED. G. PLANTS NOT APPROVED: REMOVE FROM SITE IMMEDIATELY AND REPLACED WITH SUITABLE PLANTS. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MAY REJECT ENTIRE LOT OF PLANTS REPRESENTED BY DEFECTIVE SAMPLES. 2.3 SOIL CONDITIONS - SEE SECTIONS ON GRADING, DRAINAGE, AND SOIL PREPARATION STANDARDS. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PLANTING - GENERAL A. RELATIVE POSITION OF ALL TREES AND PLANTS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND THEY SHALL, IF NECESSARY, BE RELOCATED AS DIRECTED AS PART OF CONTRACT. B. PLANT PITS SHALL BE PER DETAILSL. IF PERCOLATION IS SUCH THAT WATER WILL NOT DRAIN FROM HOLE OVERNIGHT, CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE CAUTION NOT TO OVER WATER PLANTS. C. PLANTS SHALL BE SET PER DETAILS. EACH PLANT SHALL BE PLANTED IN CENTER OF PIT, BACKFILLED WITH PREPARED SOIL; UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. NO SOIL IN MUDDY CONDITION SHALL BE USED ON BACKFILLING. NO FILLING WILL BE PERMITTED AROUND TRUNKS OR STEMS. ALL BROKEN OR FRAYED ROOTS SHALL BE PROPERLY CUT OFF. D. PLANTS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRY OUT BEFORE OR WHILE BEING PLANTED. KEEP EXPOSED ROOTS MOIST BY MEANS OF WET SAWDUST, PEAT MOSS, OF BURLAP AT ALL TIMES DURING PLANT OPERATIONS; DO NOT EXPOSE TO AIR EXCEPT WHILE BEING PLACED IN GROUND. WILTED PLANTS, WHETHER IN PLACE OR NOT, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND SHALL BE REPLACED AT CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. E. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MAY MAKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS DURING PLANTING. ANY PLANTS NOT PROPERLY HANDLED, SPOTTED OR PLANTED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. F. IN EVENT THAT UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION WORK OR OBSTRUCTIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED IN PLANTING OPERATION, ALTERNATE LOCATIONS WILL BE SELECTED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. LOCATION OPERATION WILL BE DONE AT NO EXTRA COST TO OWNER. 3.2 PLANTING OF TREES A. SPECIMEN TREES SHALL BE APPROVED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE AWARD OF CONTRACT OR 48 HOURS BEFORE DELIVERY, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. ANY SPECIMEN TREES DELIVERED TO THE JOB-SITE THAT ARE DAMAGED OR CHANGED FROM THE WRITTEN APPROVAL ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION. B. ALL SPECIMEN, OCCURRING IN SODDED OR GROUND COVER AREAS SHALL BE PLANTED BEFORE FINAL PREPARATION OF THOSE AREAS. C. STAKE AND GUY ALL TREES INDICATED ON THE PLANS AND/OR AS REQUIRED TO PROMOTE OPTIMUM STABILITY. 3.3 PLANTING SHRUBS AND VINES A. ALL VINES SHALL BE REMOVED FROM STAKES, UNTIED, AND SECURELY FASTENED IN AN APPROVED MANNER TO WALL, FENCE, OR OTHER SURFACE NEXT TO WHICH THEY ARE PLANTED. B. SET PLANTS IN CENTER OF PIT, IN VERTICAL POSITION, SO THAT AFTER ALLOWING FOR WATERING AND SETTLING THE CROWN OF ROOT BALL SHALL BE 1" ABOVE SURROUNDING FINISH GRADE TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION AT THE CROWN. 3.4 INSTALLATION OF GROUND COVER A. PLANT GROUND COVER IN AREAS DESIGNATED ON PLANS. B. GROUND COVER STORED ON THE SITE SHALL BE KEPT MOIST AND FREE OF INSECTS AND WEEDS. C. GROUND COVER SHALL NOT BE PLANTED UNTIL INSPECTED BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. D. GROUND COVER PLANTED FROM FLATS SHALL BE PLANTED WITH FLAT SOIL INTACT WITH ROOTS. 3.5 FERTILIZER A. INSTALL CHIP TYPE FERTILIZER TABLETS PER THE PLANTING NOTES. 3.6 WATER BASINS A. PREPARE RAISED WATER BASIN AS WIDE AS PLANT BALLS AT EACH PLANT. WATER THOROUGHLY, BACKFILLING ANY VOIDS WITH ADDITIONAL PREPARED PLANTING MIX. DO NOT BASIN FLAT SIZED PLANTS. REMOVE ALL BASINS PRIOR TO PLANTING OF LAWN AND GROUND COVER. 3.7 WATERING: A. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLANTING, WATER SHALL BE APPLIED TO EACH TREE, SHRUB AND VINE, BY MEANS OF A HOSE. THE WATER SHALL BE APPLIED IN A MODERATE STREAM IN THE PLANTING HOLES AND UNTIL THE MATERIAL ABOUT THE ROOTS IS MOIST FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLE TO THE TOP OF THE GROUND. B. FOLLOWING THE PLANTING OF GROUND COVER PLANTS, FURNISHED IN FLATS, EACH PLANT SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY AND THOROUGHLY WATERED. C. PLANTS NOT EFFICIENTLY WATERED WITH EXISTING WATER SYSTEM, SHALL BE WATERED WITH HOSE. D. APPLY WATER IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES, AND AS OFTEN AS SEASONAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE TO KEEP THE GROUND MOIST AT ALL TIMES TO THE DEPTH OF THE ROOT SYSTEM OF GRASS AND PLANTS. 3.8 PROTECTION CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY AND CONTINUOUSLY PROTECT AREAS INCLUDED IN CONTRACT; INCLUDING PLANT MATERIALS, FENCES, SUPPORTS, ETC., UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT . 3.9 CLEAN UP UPON COMPLETION OF WORK IN THIS SECTION, REMOVE RUBBISH, TRASH, AND DEBRIS RESULTING FROM OPERATION. REMOVE DISUSED EQUIPMENT AND IMPLEMENTS OF SERVICE AND LEAVE ENTIRE AREA INVOLVED IN A NEAT ACCEPTABLE CONDITION SUCH AS TO MEET APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. 3.10 MAINTENANCE A. MAINTAIN ALL PLANTING AREAS IN A VIGOROUS, THRIVING CONDITION BY WATERING, CULTIVATING, SPRAYING, WASHING OFF WALKS, AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY OPERATIONS DURING THE ENTIRE PERIOD OF INSTALLATION AND UNTIL FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. B. CALENDAR: MAINTENANCE PERIOD SHALL BE CALCULATED FROM FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. C. IMPROPER MAINTENANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE POOR CONDITION OF PLANTED MATERIAL AT TERMINATION OF THE SCHEDULED CONTRACT PERIOD WILL CAUSE POSTPONEMENT OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK. MAINTENANCE OF ALL AREAS SHALL CONTINUE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO OWNER UNTIL ALL WORK IS ACCEPTED. D. ALL AREAS SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS AND ALL AREAS SHALL BE WEEDED AND CULTIVATED AT INTERVALS OF NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER ANY AREA HAS BEEN COMPLETED. E. THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING ADEQUATE PROTECTION OF ALL AREAS. DAMAGED AREAS SHALL BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY AT THE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. F. POST FERTILIZE ALL AREAS AFTER THIRTY (30) AND NINETY (90) DAYS OF MAINTENANCE WITH TWENTY (20) POUNDS PER 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF POST-PLANTING FERTILIZER. G. AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS, ALL WEEDS SHALL BE REMOVED BY HAND AFTER WATERING TO ASSURE ROOT REMOVAL. APPLICATION OF DYMID AND TREFLAN OR EQUAL PRE-EMERGENCE WEED CONTROL SHALL BE APPLIED WHEN IN OPINION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CITY OF SHAFTER AND NORTH OF THE RIVER RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, PROJECT IS INFESTED WITH WEED SEED AND FURTHER WEEDING WILL BECOME AN UNNECESSARY BURDEN TO OWNER. CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL FOR AN INSPECTION AFTER EACH THIRTY (30) DAYS OF MAINTENANCE. I. MAINTENANCE SHALL CONTINUE FOR PERIOD SPECIFIED ON PLANTING NOTES. END OF SECTION
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356 Pollasky Ave., Suite 200
Clovis, CA 93612
559.323.4995 tel
www.hardin-davidson.com
Engineering
These designs, drawings and specifications
are the property and copyright of the
electrical engineer and shall not be used in
connection with any other work except by
agreement with the electrical engineer.
There shall be no changes or deviation
without the consent of the electrical
engineer. Written dimensions shall be
verified on the job site. Any discrepancy
shall be brought to the notice of the
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0.1 0.1 PHOTOMETRIC SITE PLAN NOS ID TT DAV OCS. C
E17850 L CA CT RI LE E RE IN GNE L NA ROFESSIO P DERET IS GER IA NR FO OF CAL I ETATS Hardin-Davidson
356 Pollasky Ave., Suite 200
Clovis, CA 93612
559.323.4995 tel
www.hardin-davidson.com
Engineering
These designs, drawings and specifications
are the property and copyright of the
electrical engineer and shall not be used in
connection with any other work except by
agreement with the electrical engineer.
There shall be no changes or deviation
without the consent of the electrical
engineer. Written dimensions shall be
verified on the job site. Any discrepancy
shall be brought to the notice of the
electrical engineer prior to the
commencement of any work. CITY OF SHAFTER SKATE PARK SHAFTER, CA 93263
PHOTOMETRIC SITE PLAN
N O R T H
E-3 0
SCALE:
20 40 60 feet
1" = 20'
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 19, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Alex Gonzalez, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: AWARD SHAFTER SKATEPARK ELECTRIC SERVICE
INSTALLATION (CIP PROJECT #PK00009) TO LOOP ELECTRIC,
INC. IN A CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the requested action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; accept one (1) proposal received for an electric service installation at a City skatepark located 460 East Euclid Avenue submitted by Loop Electric, Inc.; and authorize the Deputy Public Works Director to issue a Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed to Loop Electric Inc. for said project with a contract amount not to exceed of $15,000.
BACKGROUND
A portion of the improvements funded by a Clean California grant for an existing skatepark at 460 East Euclid Avenue includes the installation of new site lighting. This site lacks an electric service, so Staff took steps to have a service designed and constructed. The first step was submitting a new application for service through Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), which has completed the service design. This design was later used to seek an informal bid for installing the necessary improvements, notably an underground conduit from an existing power pole to the skatepark site. One bid, submitted by Loop Electric, Inc. ("Loop Electric") for $11,500, was received.
ANALYSIS
Loop Electric has successfully completed numerous projects for the City and is currently performing similar work to install decorative lighting on the downtown portion of James Street. The amount they propose for the skatepark electric service installation requires Council authority to approve per the City's bidding and procurement policy. An appropriate project budget to cover their proposed cost plus contingencies is $15,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
CIP Project #PK00009 currently has $770,000 allocated to improvements at the skatepark, $500,000 of which is committed to replacing and upgrading skatepark equipment. The balance of the funding is available for other site amenities, including an electric service. No budget action is necessary.
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CEQA ANALYSIS
This development of a skate park was previously analyzed for CEQA per California Code of Regulations Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). No additional CEQA analysis is necessary.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVES
The site lighting for the skatepark was a proposed item in the Clean California Grant application and the installation of a PG&E service is a critical component to providing lighting. No alternative action is recommended.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will issue a Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed to Loop Electric, Inc.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Loop Electric, Inc. Cost Proposal - Shafter Skatepark PG&E
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 19, 2023
FROM: Gabriel A. Gonzalez, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Steve Esselman, Planning Director
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE FOR SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE READING, AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 751
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 23-08
(MARCONA PRESERVE SPECIFIC PLAN)
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the project has complied with CEQA; introduce for second reading, by title only, and waive reading; and adopt Ordinance No. 751, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Shafter, California making findings and adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan as provided in Exhibit "A" and certify the Addendum to the Certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 General Plan Update (SCH No. 2004101029) as provided in Exhibit "B".
BACKGROUND
Franmar Company, LP (Franmar) is requesting to amend the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan to change the 16.88-acre portion of land currently designated for a future school site and potentially change the 3.30-acre area designated as a drill island site to low-density residential, which will accommodate up to a combined 96 single-family additional residential lots.
At the December 5, 2023, City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 751 for a first reading and waive the reading. This action is the second reading of the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
The change in residential lots for PA-1 (drill island) will be a total of 72 units (12-unit increase) and, for PA-3 (school site), a total of 185 homes (84-unit increase). The Norris School District has provided a letter to staff stating that it no longer has an interest in utilizing the future school site and therefore, the land is released to pursue other uses. Additionally, Lennar Homes of California, Inc., the other property owner within the Specific Plan area, has provided staff with a letter stating that it authorizes Franmar to process the specific plan amendment request.
More specifically, the revisions to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan consist of:
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• Removing mention of a future school site and instead replacing the language in the text and maps with “low-density residential” or “future tract map.” The change to the school site would allow for the development of up to 84 additional lowdensity residential units. • Removing mention of a future drill island and instead replacing the language in the text and maps with “low-density residential” or “future tract map.” The change is in anticipation that existing State regulation will remain in effect that requires a larger 3,200-foot setback between new oil wells and residences. The change to the drill island would allow for the development of up to 12 additional low-density residential units.
• Updating some of the background information related to the census, municipal service review, etc.
• Additional non-substantive grammatical revisions for clarity.
In summary, the revisions to the Specific Plan would remove the future school and drilling island sites with low-density residential, thus increasing the total number of allowable low-density residential units from 880 to up to 976 units, or an increase of up to 96 units. Please see Exhibit A of Exhibit 2 to review the revisions to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan in strikethrough/underline format.
The proposed changes are consistent with the adopted Marcona Preserve Specific Plan. While the revisions eliminate a school site and drill island, the Norris School District has determined that it no longer needs the school site and State law will likely preclude the use of the drill island. The Specific Plan’s purpose is to develop a precisely planned low-density residential neighborhood and the inclusion of 96 additional lowdensity residential units is not in conflict with this intent. The 96 additional units would have to be developed using the development standards of the approved Specific Plan and the additional 96 units would have to be built in substantial conformance with the conceptual residential renderings just like the 880 already approved units. Wall, street, landscaping, etc. requirements would remain the same.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact because of the proposed action.
CEQA ANALYSIS
An Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 General Plan Update and related actions (SCH No. 2004101029) (Addendum) was prepared for Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 (see Exhibit B of Exhibit 2). The Addendum determined that no new significant impacts would occur because of Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 nor would any substantial increase in the severity of any previously identified significant environmental impact occur. Additionally, no new information of substantial importance shows that mitigation measures or alternatives that were previously found not be feasible or that are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 General Plan Update and related actions would substantially reduce one or more significant
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effects on the environment. Therefore, it has been determined that Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 does not meet the criteria set in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines for preparation of a subsequent EIR and that the amendment is within the scope of the certified Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 General Plan Update and related actions. The criteria for determining the significance of environmental impacts in the Addendum are the same as those contained within the previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report.
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
The Ordinance will go into effect 30 days from its approval date and, within 20 days after its adoption, a copy of same will 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.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Exhibit 1 - Maps
2. Exhibit 2 - Ordinance No. 751
3. Exhibit A of Exhibit 2
4. Exhibit B of Exhibit 2
Figure 1
Modified Project Area
Exhibit 1
Figure 2
Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Land Use Designation Map
EXHIBIT 2
ORDINANCE NO. 751
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER,
CALIFORNIA MAKING FINDINGS AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 23-08 TO THE MARCONA PRESERVE SPECIFIC PLAN AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT “A” AND CERTIFY THE ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 2005 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (SCH NO. 2004101029) AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT “B”.
WHEREAS, Franmar Company, LP (“Franmar”), a limited partnership, is requesting to amend the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan to:
1) Remove mention of a future school site and instead replacing the language in the text and maps with “low-density residential” or “future tract map.” The change to the school site would allow for the development of up to 84 additional low-density residential units. 2) Remove mention of a future drill island and instead replacing the language in the text and maps with “low-density residential” or “future tract map.” The change is in anticipation that existing State regulation will remain in effect that requires a larger 3,200-foot setback between new oil wells and residences. The change to the drill island would allow for the development of up to 12 additional low-density residential units.
3) Update some of the background information related to the census, municipal service review, etc.
4) Include additional non-substantive grammatical revisions for clarity; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Shafter recommended the City Council adopt Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 under Resolution No. 23-432; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shafter, at its regularly scheduled meeting on December 5, 2023, studied and considered the Addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the 2005 General Plan Update and related actions (SCH No. 2004101029) for Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08 (“Addendum”); and
WHEREAS, no new information or conditions have been submitted or identified that would require the preparation of a Negative Declaration or subsequent Environmental Impact Report, pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines, for Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Addendum adequately describes the environmental effects of Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08; and WHEREAS, the City Council, through the City Clerk, did set Tuesday, December 5, 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
Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 751
December 19, 2023
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 Marcona Preserve Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08) 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
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 Marcona Preserve 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 Marcona Preserve Specific Plan, pursuant to Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-08, 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. 23-08, 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. 751
December 19, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF DECEMBER, 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
Exhibit A
Prepared For:
Franmar, Inc.
5100 California Avenue, Suite 209
Bakersfield, CA 93309
and
Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
8080 North Palm Avenue, Suite 110
Fresno, CA 93711
And
City of Shafter
Planning Division
336 Pacific Avenue
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-2065
Prepared By:
QK
5080 California Avenue, Suite 220
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 626-2600
MARCONA PRESERVE SPECIFIC PLAN
Mayor and City Council
Chad Givens, Mayor
Cathy Prout, Mayor Pro Tem
Gilbert Alvarado, Council Member
Pete Espinoza, Council Member
Gustavo Olvera, Jr., Council Member
City Manager
Gabriel Gonzalez
Planning Department
Steven Esselman, Planning Director
Adopted February 21, 2006 (Ord. 06-574)
Amended September 16, 2014 (Ord. 658)
Amended September 5, 2017 (Ord. 699)
Amended December 20, 2022 (Ord. 744)
Amended xxxxx xx, 2023 (Ord. xxx)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose and Intent......................................................................................................... 1-1 B. Authority and Scope ....................................................................................................... 1-2 C. Specific Plan User’s Guide ............................................................................................. 1-3 CHAPTER 2 – PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING
A. Location ........................................................................................................................... 2-1 B. Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Background................................................................. 2-1 C. Surrounding Land Uses and Development................................................................... 2-2 D. Existing Site Conditions ................................................................................................ 2-3 E. Land Use Designations and Zoning............................................................................... 2-6 CHAPTER 3 – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A. Project Summary............................................................................................................. 3-1 B. Design Objectives............................................................................................................ 3-2 C. Land Use Plan Overview................................................................................................ 3-3 D. Planning Areas................................................................................................................ 3-4 E. Circulation ...................................................................................................................... 3-8 F. Parks and Recreation Plan ............................................................................................ 3-10 G. Landscape Plan............................................................................................................. 3-12 H. Wall Plan ...................................................................................................................... 3-13 I. Grading Concept ........................................................................................................... 3-13 J. Public Facilities............................................................................................................... 3-14 K. Public Services............................................................................................................... 3-15 CHAPTER 4 – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
A. General Provisions.......................................................................................................... 4-1 B. Development Standards and Regulations...................................................................... 4-6 CHAPTER 5 – DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Purpose and Intent......................................................................................................... 5-1 B. Architectural Design Guidelines.................................................................................... 5-1 C. Landscape Design Guidelines........................................................................................ 5-5 D. Neighborhood Walls....................................................................................................... 5-9 E. Lighting Design Guidelines.......................................................................................... 5-10 CHAPTER 6 – SPECIFIC PLAN ADMINISTRATION
A. Administration................................................................................................................ 6-1 B. Required Findings........................................................................................................... 6-3 C. Implementation.............................................................................................................. 6-3 D. Phasing Plan .................................................................................................................. 6-6
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Legal Description APPENDIX B - Consistency with the City of Shafter General Plan APPENDIX C - Conceptual Renderings – Residential
LIST OF EXHIBITS follows page
CHAPTER 2
Exhibit 2.1: Regional Location Map............................................................................................ 2-1 Exhibit 2.2: Vicinity Map............................................................................................................. 2-1 Exhibit 2.3: Aerial Photograph.................................................................................................... 2-3 Exhibit 2.4: Topography.............................................................................................................. 2-4 Exhibit 2.5: City of Shafter General Plan Land Use Designations............................................ 2-6 CHAPTER 3
Exhibit 3.1: Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Land Use.............................................................. 3-1 Exhibit 3.2: Marcona Preserve Planning Areas........................................................................... 3-4 Exhibit 3.3: Circulation Plan....................................................................................................... 3-8 Exhibit 3.4: Typical Street Cross-Sections................................................................................. 3-10 Exhibit 3.5: City of Shafter Bicycle Plan ................................................................................... 3-10 Exhibit 3.6: Parks and Recreation Plan..................................................................................... 3-11 Exhibit 3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs..................................................................................... 3-13 Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan................................................................................................................ 3-14 Exhibit 3.9: Utility Concept Plan - Water................................................................................. 3-15 Exhibit 3.10: Utility Concept Plan - Sewer ................................................................................. 3-15 CHAPTER 4
Exhibit 4.1: Development Standards: Residential Planning Areas............................................ 4-6 CHAPTER 5
Exhibit 5.1: Primary Entry Sign - Plan......................................................................................... 5-6 Exhibit 5.2: Primary Entry Sign - Elevation................................................................................. 5-6 Exhibit 5.3: Conceptual Primary Entry Sign............................................................................... 5-6 Exhibit 5.4: School/Park Sign ..................................................................................................... 5-6 Exhibit 5.5: Streetscape – Jewetta Avenue North Cross Section................................................ 5-7 Exhibit 5.6: Streetscape – Jewetta Avenue North Plan............................................................... 5-7 Exhibit 5.7: Multi-Use Walkway - Elevation ............................................................................... 5-7 Exhibit 5.8: Conceptual Sidewalk/LS......................................................................................... 5-7 Exhibit 5.9: Natural Trail at 7th Standard Road.......................................................................... 5-7 Exhibit 5.10: Wall and Pilaster Elevation (Theme Wall).............................................................. 5-9
LIST OF TABLES
CHAPTER 3
Table 3-1: Marcona Preserve Specific Plan – Planning Areas.................................................. 3-5 CHAPTER 4
Table 4-1: Residential Planning Areas Standards .................................................................... 4-7
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan, formerly Heritage Ranch Specific Plan, is to define zoning, development standards, and design guidelines for the approximately 263 acres located north of Seventh Standard Road, between the Friant-Kern Canal and Calloway Canal. The property is situated within the City of Shafter Sphere of Influence, in the County of Kern, State of California. The City of Shafter General Plan update (2005) designates an area in the southeastern portion of the Sphere of Influence as Specific Plan.
This area includes the Marcona Preserve property. The City annexed the property in 2005 and requires a Specific Plan to define the quality and character of development in the area.
This Specific Plan will generally conform to the zoning and design guidelines outlined in the City of Shafter General Plan and Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance). The Specific Plan’s intent is not to create a fundamentally new standard, but to outline how existing standards will be implemented in the Specific Plan area in order to create a high quality, cohesive community. This Specific Plan will be adopted by ordinance.
In those cases where the master developer does request variances from existing General Plan standards, an alternate design standard will be proposed for approval by the City of Shafter. To aid in this effort, this Specific Plan will discuss the general character and quality of the design proposed for the master-planned community and provide illustrations and examples that will serve as basis for future discussions between the City, community, and developer.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan complements the City of Shafter General Plan, ratified by the Shafter City Council on June 21, 2005. At the broadest possible level, the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan consists of a master-planned community on approximately 263 acres within the City of Shafter’s Sphere of Influence. The Specific Plan allows for a mix of residential, public facility,, and recreational land uses. It establishes the location, land use, intensity, and character of development. It examines these land uses, considering environmental compatibility and development capacity. Finally, it provides for adequate infrastructure to ensure the continuity of quality and design within the area.
The Specific Plan area will include single-family residential development characterized predominantly by suburban-type residential densities, a middle school, recreation amenities that include four public parks (two ±1.0-acre parks, 3.8 acre park, and a 4.3-acre park), meandering sidewalks, bike path, a natural trail, and all infrastructure improvements required to service the community. Residential development will include a mix of
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products that will address the needs of first-time home buyers and provide “move-up” opportunities for area residents. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan presents an opportunity to establish a unique and cohesive community identity in southeast Shafter with a combination of distinctive entry signs, landscape treatments, streetscapes, and architecture. The Specific Plan will promote the implementation of the concept of livable neighborhoods in the subject property. Livable neighborhoods are characterized by a welldefined community identity and by encouraging social interaction among residents. In order to achieve this goal, the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan incorporates some NeoTraditional neighborhood design elements such as a balanced mix of uses (including recreational amenities), community connectivity, and pedestrian-friendly design.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is a device used to implement the City of Shafter General Plan. It is a more detailed plan for a focused area. The Specific Plan articulates planning objectives and establishes regulations or controls for proposed uses. The Specific Plan is the combination of concepts, procedures, and regulations from numerous planning documents. It serves as the zoning and design standard for the Specific Plan property.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan must be updated every 10 years after approval to reflect changing market conditions, government regulations, and physical conditions.
Estimated build-out for the Specific Plan area is 3 to 8 years.
B. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE
The provisions of California Government Code Section 65450 grant local government agencies the authority to prepare specific plans for the development of any area covered by a general plan, for the purpose of establishing systematic methods of implementation of the agency’s General Plan. Upon adoption of a specific plan, the city must make findings of consistency between the specific plan and any proposed tentative subdivision map before the subdivision can be approved. Hearings will be held by the Planning Commission and City Council before the Specific Plan is adopted by ordinance as a regulatory document.
The City of Shafter Development Code, Title 17, Chapter 15, establishes the purpose, requirements, regulations and procedures for preparation of a Specific Plan in the City of Shafter. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is a regulatory plan which will serve as the zoning ordinance for the project. Proposed development plans, or agreements, preliminary plats, site plans, and any other development approval must be consistent with this Specific Plan. Projects which are found consistent with the Specific Plan will be deemed consistent with the City of Shafter General Plan.
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C. SPECIFIC PLAN USER’S GUIDE
This Specific Plan is organized into six chapters, as detailed below:
▪ Chapter 1 – Introduction: Includes the document’s purpose and intent, authority and scope as well as this user’s guide to the Specific Plan. ▪ Chapter 2 – Project Location and Setting: Provides general information about the property location, existing site conditions, and the Specific Plan’s general relationship to the City of Shafter General Plan, Land Uses, and Zoning. ▪ Chapter 3 – Community Development Plan: Sets forth a master plan for development of the property consisting of a land use plan, and a circulation plan., and public facility information.
▪ Chapter 4 – Development Standards and Regulations: Includes zoning criteria for the Specific Plan area.
▪ Chapter 5 – Design Guidelines: Contains design guidelines that will define the community character including, but not limited to: architecture, landscaping, entry signs, lighting, and walls.
▪ Chapter 6 – Specific Plan Administration: Describes the project phasing and sets forth administrative procedures for implementing the Specific Plan.
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CHAPTER 2
PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING
A. LOCATION
The City of Shafter is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, approximately 15 miles northwest of the City of Bakersfield. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area is located in the southeastern portion of the City of Shafter, California, (see Exhibit 2-1:
Regional Location Map). State Route 43 (SR-43) and State Route 99 (SR-99) provide regional access to Shafter.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area is within a portion of Section 36, Township 28 South, Range 26 East, M.D.M. The property is situated approximately 1.2 miles west of SR-99, which is the closest freeway to Marcona Preserve, and approximately 3 miles from Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield. Access to the site is primarily provided by Seventh Standard Road (see Exhibit 2-2: Vicinity Map).
The 263-acre site is bordered on the south by Seventh Standard Road, on the east by the Friant-Kern Canal, on the west by the Calloway Canal, and on the north by a canal that transfers water from the Lerdo Canal to the Calloway Canal by the North Kern Water Storage District.
B. MARCONA PRESERVE SPECIFIC PLAN BACKGROUND
The City of Shafter has recently annexed the surrounding area north of Seventh Standard Road, west of SR-99, and east of Cherry Avenue. The southeastern portion of the City of Shafter includes 3,663 acres designated Specific Plan. This area lies west of SR-99 and north of Seventh Standard Road.
The area designated Specific Plan, which includes the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan property, allows for residential development, as well as for development opportunities associated with the Wonderful Industrial Park (or WIP, an industrial park) and the SR-99 (a major transportation corridor). Pressure for development within the area designated Specific Plan is a result of three rapidly expanding concentrations of urban development:
• Northward expansion of existing residential areas south of Shafter. • Southerly and easterly expansion of existing industrial uses along Lerdo Highway. • Expansion of existing industrial uses within WIP.
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The WIP is a 3,300-acre industrial park with 500 acres developed and 1,000 acres available for immediate development located on the main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and approximately 4.5 miles west of the project site. This facility is designed to combine a quality industrial setting with a regional transportation solution, including an intermodal facility allowing direct rail service to and from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, for shippers and distributors serving the western United States.
Urban residential development was approved in this area in 1996, when the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a 568-acre residential planned community known as Coberly Farms along the north side of Seventh Standard Road. Concurrent with the Coberly Farms development, Kern County also approved urban development on the “Etcheverry Property,” south of Seventh Standard Road. This joint project is also known as “Coberly-Etcheverry.”
The area designated Specific Plan provides the City of Shafter with the opportunity to establish a unique, planned community, with amenities that will promote high quality of life in the area. The City of Shafter recognizes that the potential to preserve agricultural greenbelts and to plan the area in large blocks provides an opportunity to apply “smart growth” principles and implement a walkable community with a broad range of housing, commercial and employment opportunities in close proximity to each other. The area designated Specific Plan was thoroughly analyzed in the City of Shafter General Plan update and related Environmental Impact Report (EIR, 2005).
The Heritage Ranch Specific Plan, now Marcona Preserve Specific Plan, was adopted on February 7, 2006, and will contribute to fulfill the City of Shafter General Plan goals and objectives for the area designated Specific Plan. Project compliance with the City of Shafter General Plan is demonstrated in Appendix B to this Specific Plan.
C. SURROUNDING LAND USES AND DEVELOPMENT
At the present time, with the exception of small isolated areas of rural residential development, the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan site and surrounding property either supports agricultural activities or is vacant (see Exhibit 2-3: Aerial Photograph). Low density residential uses are located less than one mile east and south of the Specific Plan area. In addition, the land use designation for properties south of the Specific Plan site is LR-Low Density Residential within the City of Bakersfield jurisdiction. Urban development is planned for the areas east, west, north, and south of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan site. Development west of Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is detailed in the adopted Mission Lakes Specific Plan and development north and east of the Marcona Preserve property is detailed in the adopted Gossamer Grove Specific Plan. Both Mission Lakes and Gossamer Grove Specific Plans are planned communities characterized by urban and suburban-type residential densities. Development south of Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is currently planned within active Tentative Tract Maps 6765 & 6766 within the City of Bakersfield.
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Land uses adjacent to the Specific Plan property are summarized below:
• North: The Gossamer Grove Specific Plan is situated north of the subject property. Currently, a dirt road, utility power poles, a canal from the Lerdo Canal that drains into the Calloway Canal, and agricultural property are located north of the subject property.
• East: The Gossamer Grove Specific Plan is situated east of the subject property.
Currently, a dirt road, the Friant–Kern Canal, and single-family residential development on a portion of Gossamer Grove are located east of the subject property.
• West: The Mission Lakes Specific Plan is situated west of the subject property.
Currently, a dirt road, the Calloway Canal, and agricultural property are located west of the subject property.
• South: The Etcheverry Property, located south of the subject property, is within the City of Bakersfield. Currently, a Shell pipeline, utility power poles and Seventh Standard Road separate the project site and the Etcheverry Property. The Etcheverry Property is entitled for residential use and is currently used for agricultural purposes. Tentative Tract 6765 was approved on October 15, 2015.
Tentative Tract 6766 was approved on February 15, 2017. Both are located south of the subject property.
D. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan property lies between the Friant-Kern Canal and Calloway Canal. The subject property is currently agricultural land in the southern portion and a solar photovoltaic facility occupies the northern portion. The solar photovoltaic power facility was approved by City of Shafter Planning Commission per Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 10-57 and was adopted by Resolution No. 11-201 on February 8, 2011. The CUP does not affect the adopted Specific Plan. Historical and current aerial photographs contributed to determine that the majority of the subject property has been used as agricultural land for over seventy-five years. There are no permanent or temporary structures on the subject property, with the exception of the solar panels.
Agricultural and oil extraction activities have disturbed much of the surface of the land in the subject property. There may remain, however, subsurface archaeological sites that are undisturbed. If cultural or paleontological resources are encountered during grading, alteration of earth materials in the vicinity of the find shall be halted until a qualified expert has evaluated the find and recorded identified cultural resources.
The Specific Plan site is not subject to any Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract.
The contracts previously in place were cancelled by the City of Shafter in 2006. The
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conversion of agricultural lands to urban uses was considered in the City of Shafter General Plan update and EIR when the land use designation Specific Plan was adopted for the project site.
According to the State of California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) Map, a portion of the subject property is located within the Rosedale Ranch Oilfield.
Oilfield activities have occurred on the subject property, and there are two oil wells onsite.
Ne-Tex Oil Corp. Well “Lerdo” 1-36 is an abandoned well per CalGEM report of abandonment dated May 22, 1956 and is located within the Park Site Lot C in PA-2.
Freedom Oil Co., “LLC 3” 48-36 was recently reactivated and redrilled per Permit P415- 1779 dated 4/3/2015 and is located within the designated Drill Site. In the event that a building is constructed within 10 feet of an abandoned oil well, a leak test must be performed. This consists of exposing the well casing that is normally 5 feet below the ground surface and checking for the presence of any leaks with a soap solution. In very rare instances, a building is allowed to be constructed over an abandoned well. When allowed, a single well vent system must be constructed according to CalGEM requirements.
According to the CalGEM map, oilfield activities have also occurred adjacent to the subject property and within a one-mile radius of the subject property. There are five abandoned oil wells, one idle oil well, and one active oil well within properties adjacent to the subject site. There are thirty-three abandoned oil wells and thirty-one active oil wells within the one-mile radius area.
Surface water resources within or adjacent to the project site include Calloway Canal, Friant-Kern Canal, and other man-made irrigation structures. According to the Improvement District No. 4 Report on Water Conditions 2016 (Kern County Water Agency, February 1, 2017), the groundwater beneath the subject property is at an approximate depth of 300 feet below ground surface and flows towards the southwest.
The Specific Plan area has been studied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Specific Plan area is contained within Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 1800 of 4125 Map Number 06029C1800E), and Panel 1825 of 4125 Map Number 06029C1825E (Kern County, CA, effective September 26, 2008. The FIRM Map depicts the Specific Plan site as Other Areas Zone X (areas determined to be outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain).
Topographically, the site is characterized as gently sloping, as shown in Exhibit 2.4:
Topography. According to the contour lines on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Oildale and Rosedale, California Topographic Quadrangle Map, 7.5-minute series, the subject property elevation is approximately 385 feet above mean sea level. The topographic quadrangle map indicates that the property slopes to the southwest. The property does not have any distinguishing geologic formations or topographic features.
The southern portion of the San Joaquin Valley is surrounded on all sides, excluding the north, by active fault systems, including the San Andreas, White Wolf-Breckenridge-Kern
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Canyon, and Garlock Faults. Numerous smaller faults exist within the San Joaquin Valley.
The closest known faults to the subject site are located in the Pond and North of Oildale Quadrangles, approximately 12 and 6 miles from the subject site, respectively.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan site is located within a structural trough between the Coastal Range and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Erosion from both of these mountain ranges has resulted in the deposition of immense thickness of sediments in the San Joaquin Valley floor. Heavily laden streams from the Sierra Nevada have built very prominent alluvial fans along the margins of the Valley. The soil types prevalent on the subject property are listed in the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Northwestern Part and Natural Resources Conservation Services book and map Southwestern Part. The number following the soil designation represents the index to the Soil Survey of Kern County, California. • Driver coarse sandy loam (#145) - Deep, well drained soil is on terraces, with a 0 to 2 percent slopes. It formed in alluvium derived dominantly from granitic rock.
The surface layer is yellowish brown coarse sandy loam about 16 inches thick, with the upper 10 inches of the substratum is brown, weakly cemented coarse sandy loam, and the lower part to a depth of 65 inches is yellowish brown and pale brown, stratified loam and loamy coarse sand. In some areas the surface layer is loamy sand or fine sandy loam. Permeability of the Driver soil is moderately slow in the subsoil and slow in the weakly cemented substratum. Runoff is very slow, and the hazard of water erosion is slight. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. This unit is suited for irrigated crops, mainly cotton and alfalfa. These soils are in capability Unit IIs-8 (17), irrigated, and capability Subclass VIIs, nonirrigated. • Kimberlina fine sandy loam (#174) - Sandy loam and deep well-drained soil, with a 0 to 2 percent slope on alluvial fans and plains. The surface layer is typically a brown fine sandy loam about 9 inches thick with the upper 36 inches of the underlying material a pale brown fine sandy loam, and the lower part to a depth of 71 inches is a pale brown silt loam. Permeability is moderate and available water capacity is high. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is slight. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Most areas of these soils are used for irrigated crops mainly almonds, alfalfa, cotton, and grapes. Among the other crops grown are potatoes, sugar beets, pistachios, and onions. The soil is also suited for irrigated crops, hay and pasture. The limitation of these soils for urban development is due to rare periods of flooding and moderate to high density developments require sewage systems to prevent contamination of groundwater. These soils are in capability Class I (17) irrigated and capability Subclass VIIc non-irrigated.
Review of historical aerial photographs (County of Kern Engineering and Surveying Services and Western Photogrammetrics) helped determine that the majority of the property has been used for agricultural activities since 1937. The Marcona Preserve
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Specific Plan project site is generally devoid of natural vegetation, except for a few isolated locations. Over the years the site has regularly been cleared and plowed for agricultural activities. The majority of vegetation on-site exists in a disturbed condition as a result of past and present agricultural activities. Disturbed vegetation consists primarily of nonnative grasslands and scrubs. Large areas of natural habitats have been eliminated by past agricultural practices. Due to the disturbance of the natural vegetation cover onsite resulting from agricultural activities, the site presents low wildlife activity.
E. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING
GENERAL PLAN
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan property is part of a larger area that has been designated as Specific Plan in the City of Shafter General Plan update (see Exhibit 2.5: City of Shafter General Plan Land Use Designations). The Specific Plan designation is a special classification that provides for development of a master-planned community, by means of preparation of a Specific Plan for the area. The designation requires that appropriate infrastructure and public services be provided with development.
The City of Shafter General Plan provides for the development of the area and ensures that circulation and additional infrastructure is planned to meet the needs of the areas designated Specific Plan. Planned improvements include the ultimate widening of Seventh Standard Road to six lanes from SR-99 to Santa Fe Way. The General Plan states that long-term regional transportation improvements are anticipated, including development of a ‘westerly beltway’ (a north-south expressway or freeway connecting the westerly portion of Bakersfield with State Route 99 in the central to northern portion of the Shafter planning area) and a ‘northerly beltway,’ providing an east-west connection between the State Route 99 and Interstate 5.”
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan provides for a detailed planning process and covers development issues in a comprehensive manner for a portion of the area designated Specific Plan in the General Plan.
ZONING
The City of Shafter has pre-zoned the site as Specific Plan. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan will determine the zoning for the proposed project area.
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A. PROJECT SUMMARY
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area is envisioned as a master-planned community containing a maximum of 880 976 single-family residential units, a middle school and public recreational facilities. The minimum square footage for residential lots within the Specific Plan area is 5,500 square feet. Recreation facilities consist of four (4) public parks; a 4.3-acre, a 1.01 acre, a 1.75 acre, and a 3.8-acre public park and a multi-use walkway. The parks may include recreational amenities such as playground equipment and park furniture, andfurniture and will support primarily passive recreation uses. The parks will be connected to a multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North, the Specific Plan’s main roadway. A 16.88-acre middle school site is also planned for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area (see Exhibit 3.1 – Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Land Use). The entire Specific Plan area will be tied together by common design elements, which will help create a strong community identity. The use of a thematic architectural design, entry signs, a distinct landscape plant palette, and a unique system of street lighting will convey the community theme. These elements are discussed in more detail in Chapter 5.
The new community proposed by the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan emphasizes the concept of livable neighborhoods. Livable neighborhoods are characterized by a welldefined community identity and by encouraging social interaction among residents. In order to achieve this goal, the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan incorporates some NeoTraditional neighborhood design elements such as a balanced mix of uses, community connectivity, pedestrian-friendly design, and neighborhood parks. The multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North will increase connectivity of residential areas with the parks, school, and adjacent developments, thus reducing dependence on automobile travel within the Specific Plan area. The multi-use walkway will also encourage social interaction among residents. The walkway, natural trail, bike path, and the neighborhood parks will provide the community with recreational opportunities and contribute to tie the Specific Plan area together.
As part of the development, infrastructure improvements will be made to the project site and surrounding area. Improvements to the circulation system will include widening of Seventh Standard Road (which is the primary access to the site), a traffic signal at the main entrance at Seventh Standard Road and Jewetta Avenue North, landscaping, street lighting, parks and recreation facilities and sidewalk installation within the project site and a Natural Trail along Seventh Standard Road property frontage, pedestrian bridges across both the Friant-Kern Canal and the Calloway Canal. Other infrastructure improvements
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will also be implemented to support the development, such as water, wastewater, and drainage systems.
Development of roadways and public facilities will occur concurrently with residential development and are planned to accommodate the built-out requirements of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan community, ensuring that the Specific Plan standards for orderly growth are implemented. Due to the single access point from Seventh Standard Road, a traffic signal at the intersection of Seventh Standard Road and Jewetta Avenue North will be installed prior to occupancy of any home within the developmentproperty.
Development also requires to be equipped to access to the City of Shafter’s fiber communications system. Infrastructure for the fiber system will be installed throughout the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan community. Equipment and conduits will connect residences and the recreation center to the fiber system which will be located in the street.
B. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan provides for a comprehensive planning approach that will implement the City of Shafter General Plan. The Specific Plan will help create a high quality development, with a strong sense of place.
To achieve this goal, a number of important issues were considered during the preparation of this Specific Plan, including the City of Shafter General Plan (2005), City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance (updated May 2016), and the City of Shafter Municipal Service Review (September 2014), as well as other regulatory policies, environmental constraints, development phasing, and local community goals. To ensure the functional integrity, environmental sensitivity, and positive aesthetic contribution of the Specific Plan to the Southeast Shafter area, this extensive analysis was used to establish the following list of project objectives:
• Set forth a comprehensive development plan that implements the applicable portions of the City of Shafter General Plan and achieves the City’s development goals for this portion of Southeast Shafter.
• Provide a balance of compatible and complementary residential and, recreational, and educational land uses in a well-designed master-planned community. • Ensure coordinated, responsible planning through the use of cohesive procedures, regulations, standards, and guidelines (quality growth). • Create an aesthetically pleasing and distinct community identity through the establishment of design criteria for architecture, landscaping, walls, street improvements, signs, and other planning and design features.
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• Ensure that supporting infrastructure systems sufficiently sustain the land use plan by approving development predicated on the ability to provide adequate water supply, sewer and storm water infrastructure, public services, and transportation system connections in a comprehensive and timely manner.
C. LAND USE PLAN OVERVIEW
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area will contain a high quality and aesthetically pleasing community composed of single-family residential, and recreational, and public facility land uses on 263 acres. The land use plan was developed to create a complementary mix of land uses that will address the needs of the Marcona Preserve community. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan design also reflects a plan consistent with applicable City of Shafter ordinances, development standards, and guidelines.
Land uses within the Specific Plan area include residential, and recreational/open space, and school, as described below and illustrated in Exhibit 3.1 - Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Land Use.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential uses account for approximately 254 acres of the project site, which will contain a maximum of 880 1,018 976 dwelling units. Residential uses are divided into five categories, according to location. Future residential development Planning Area 5 (PA-5), (current solar project), will may be developed by a tentative tract map at a later date. The portion of the residential development along Seventh Standard Road east of Jewetta Avenue North will be developed with smaller single-family residential lots (5,500-13,601 s.f.) and will be called Planning Area 4 (PA-4). The portion of the residential development east of Jewetta Avenue North, to the south of the school site, will generally include smaller to medium sized single-family residential lots (5,500-14,672 s.f.) and will be called Planning Area 3 (PA-3). The portion of the Specific Plan west of Jewetta Avenue North, approximately centered in the Specific Plan area will generally include medium sized singlefamily lots (6,000-14,668 s.f.). This area of the Marcona Preserve development will be called Planning Area 2 (PA-2). The portion of the residential development west of Jewetta, along Seventh Standard Road will generally contain larger single-family lots (9,450+ s.f.).
This area of the Specific Plan will be called Planning Area 1 (PA-1). All residential lots within the Specific Plan area will have a minimum lot size of 5,500 square feet for interior and corner lots.
FORMER DRILL ISLAND
There is a 3.30-acre portion of PA-1 that is designated as a Drill Island. It has been determined that a Drill Island will not be feasible due to the recent legislation requiring larger setbacks between new oil wells and residences. Therefore, it is contemplated that this
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area will be redesignated for low density residential use with an additional 14 single family homes.
RECREATIONAL/OPEN SPACE
The main recreation/open space features within the Specific Plan area include four public parks. One 3.8-acre park on the west side of Jewetta Avenue North and one 4.3-acre park on the east side of Jewetta Avenue North, north of the school siteboth are proposed in the north of the development (PA-5), as well as one 1.01-acre park (PA-2), and one 1.75-acre park in the south of the school site (PA-3). In addition, a 14’ 14-feet wide multi-use walkway, sidewalks and bike lanes are located along Jewetta Avenue North. The parks are planned primarily as passive recreation facilities, with open turf areas, playground equipment, picnic areas, and other park furniture. A The meandering multi-use walkway is planned along the eastern side of the future Jewetta Avenue North (this multi-use walkway is described in more detail in Chapter 3, Section F, and illustrated in Exhibits 3.6, 5.7, 5.8, and 5.9). The multi-use walkways, sidewalks and bike lanes will increase community connectivity, since it will tie residential uses to the school and parks, uses. Sidewalks will also connect the two parks (1.01 acre and 1.75-acre located east and west of Jewetta Avenue North) and the school area.
The multi-use walkway connection with the parks, school, and the Natural Trail along Seventh Standard Road will tie into the future bike path along the westerly right-of-way of the Friant-Kern Canal and trails within the Mission Lakes and Gossamer Grove Specific Plans. In addition, Jewetta Avenue North will have Class II bike lanes on both sides, which is consistent with the City of Shafter General Plan – Circulation Element. The coordinated walkways, bike lanes, and trails will enhance recreational opportunities and promote pedestrian and bicycle circulation within the community.
FORMER SCHOOL SITE
A Formerly, a 16.88-acre middle school site is was planned within the Specific Plan area to the east of Jewetta Avenue North (PA-3). Due toBased on a demographic study conducted to analyzeing student generation and enrollment rates, the school site is no longer needed to be acquired by the Norris School District. Since dDevelopment of a new school is no longer necessarywill address the future residents’ need for middle education facilities, the
16.88 acre area will consist of additional smaller to medium sized single-family residential lots similar to the other lots within the Specific Plan area (PA-3).
D. PLANNING AREAS
Five distinct development areas, referred to as “Planning Areas” have been created to implement the planning objectives of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan. These Planning Areas were formed based on their land uses. Each Planning Area has unique characteristics, but will be integrated into a broader, cohesive community though
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complementary architectural, landscape, signage, and lighting themes and common recreational amenities.
Of the Planning Areas, all five are Residential Planning Areas (see Exhibit 3.2: Marcona Preserve Planning Areas). Specific information on each Planning Area is included in Table 3-1.
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Net Acreage
Max. Dwelling
Units
PA-1 single-family residential lots,
drill site 16.32 6010972
PA-2 single-family residential lots,
recreation/open space/sump
lot
23.63 142
PA-3 single-family residential lots,
recreation/open space, school 32.81 101185
PA-4 single-family residential lots 13.99 92
PA-5 single-family residential lots,
recreation/open space
138 485
Total: 224.75
(net acres)
880976
Development standards for each Planning Area are described in Chapter 4. Development in the Planning Areas of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan will be in substantial conformance with the design standards presented in this document. Actual residential lotting will be determined at the tentative tract map stage.
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-1
Residential Planning Area PA-1 will include approximately 16.32 net acres, with a maximum density of 3.68 units per net acre. PA-1 will also contain a 3.8 61 acre site for a drill island. Design considerations for Residential Planning Area PA-1 are as follows:
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1. Street lighting within Residential Planning Area PA-1 shall be consistent with lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Street lighting within the Specific Plan area will be thematic and consistent with the overall rustic ranch theme (please refer to Chapter 5, Section E for more detail in lighting design guidelines).
2. Landscaping throughout the Planning Area PA-1 shall be cohesive with landscaping used along Jewetta Avenue North (please refer to Chapter 3, Section G and Exhibit
3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs).
3. Sidewalks will connect the multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North to the parks within Planning Area PA-2 and PA-3, increasing connectivity within the Specific Plan area and providing for a pedestrian-friendly environment (please refer to Exhibit 3.6: Parks and Recreation Plan).
4. Wall and buffering requirements for residential properties adjacent to Seventh Standard Road, the Drill Island, or canal will follow the City of Shafter Development Code standards and canal company requirements, as appropriate (please refer to Chapter 3, Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan and Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11).
5. Site-specific design of the park shall be determined and executed by a landscape architect and shall meet the approval of the Planning Director or his/her designee.
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-2
Residential Planning Area PA-2 will include approximately 23.63 net acres, with a maximum density of 6.0 units per net acre. Planning Area PA-2 will also contain a 1.01- acre neighborhood park. Design considerations for Planning Area PA-2 are as follows:
1. Street lighting within Residential Planning Area PA-2 shall be consistent with lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Street lighting within the Specific Plan area will be thematic and consistent with the overall rustic ranch theme (please refer to Chapter 5, Section E for more detail in lighting design guidelines).
2. Landscaping throughout the Planning Area PA-2, including the park, shall be cohesive with landscaping used along Jewetta Avenue North (please refer to Chapter 3, Section G and Exhibit 3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs).
3. Sidewalks will connect the multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North to the parks within Planning Areas PA-2 and PA-3, increasing connectivity within the Specific Plan area and providing for a pedestrian-friendly environment (please refer to Exhibit 3.6: Parks and Recreation Plan).
4. Wall and buffering requirements for residential properties adjacent to the canal will follow the City of Shafter Development Code standards and canal company requirements, as appropriate (please refer to Chapter 3, Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan and Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11).
5. Site-specific design of the park shall be determined and executed by a landscape architect and shall meet the approval of the Planning Director.
6. Maintenance of the park will be provided the City of Shafter.
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Residential Planning Area PA-3 includes approximately 32.81 net acres with a maximum density of 6.13 units per net acre, located in the eastern portion of the Marcona Preserve property, with access to Jewetta Avenue North. Residential Planning Area PA-3 will contain a 1.75-acre park and middle school. The school shall be provided with a minimum of two points of access per California Department of Education siting requirements.
Development of the school shall be coordinated with the Norris School District. Design Considerations for Planning Area PA-3 are as follows:
1. Street lighting within Residential Planning Area PA-3 shall be consistent with lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Street lighting within the Specific Plan area will be thematic and consistent with the overall rustic ranch theme (please refer to Chapter 5, Section E for more detail in lighting design guidelines).
2. Landscaping throughout the Planning Area PA-3, including the park, shall be cohesive with landscaping used along Jewetta Avenue North (please refer to Chapter 3, Section G and Exhibit 3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs).
3. Wall and buffering requirements for residential properties adjacent to the canal will follow the City of Shafter Development Code standards and canal company requirements, as appropriate (please refer to Chapter 3, Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan and Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11).
4. Site-specific design of the park shall be determined and executed by a landscape architect and shall meet the approval of the Planning Director.
5. Maintenance of the park and recreational facilityfacilities will be provided by the City of Shafter.
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-4
Residential Planning Area PA-4 will include approximately 13.99 net acres, with a maximum density of 6.57 units per net acre and is located in the southeast portion of the Heritage Ranch Marcona Preserve Specific Plan.
1. Street lighting within Residential Planning Area PA-4 shall be consistent with lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Street lighting within the Specific Plan area will be thematic and consistent with the overall rustic ranch theme (please refer to Chapter 5, Section E for more detail in lighting design guidelines).
2. Landscaping throughout the Planning Area PA-4, shall be cohesive with landscaping used along Jewetta Avenue North (please refer to Chapter 3, Section G and Exhibit 3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs).
3. Sidewalks will connect to the multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North and to the parks within Planning Areas PA-2 and PA-3, increasing connectivity within the Specific Plan area and providing for a pedestrian-friendly environment (please refer to Exhibit 3.6: Parks and Recreation Plan).
4. Wall and buffering requirements for residential properties adjacent to the canal and Seventh Standard Road will follow the City of Shafter Development Code
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standards and canal company requirements, as appropriate (please refer to Chapter 3, Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan and Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11).
RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-5
Residential Planning Area PA-5 will include approximately 138 gross acres. Planning Area PA-5 will also contain 3.8-acre and 4.3-acre neighborhood parks. Design considerations for Planning Area PA-5 are as follows:
1. Street lighting within Residential Planning Area PA-5 shall be consistent with lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Street lighting within the Specific Plan area will be thematic and consistent with the overall rustic ranch theme (please refer to Chapter 5, Section E for more detail in lighting design guidelines).
2. Landscaping throughout the Planning Area PA-5, including the parks, shall be cohesive with landscaping used along Jewetta Avenue North (please refer to Chapter 3, Section G and Exhibit 3.7: Landscape Plan with Signs).
3. Sidewalks will connect to the multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North and to the parks within Planning Area PA-5, increasing connectivity within the Specific Plan area and providing for a pedestrian-friendly environment (please refer to Exhibit 3.6: Parks and Recreation Plan).
4. Wall and buffering requirements for residential properties adjacent to the canal will follow the City of Shafter Development Code standards and canal company requirements, as appropriate (please refer to Chapter 3, Exhibit 3.8: Wall Plan and Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11).
5. Site-specific design of the park shall be determined and executed by a landscape architect and shall meet the approval of the Planning Director.
6. Maintenance of the park and recreational facilities will be provided by the City of Shafter.
E. CIRCULATION
The main objective of the circulation plan and the planned roadway improvements is to provide direct and convenient access to the community through a safe and efficient network of roadways. A roadway concept has been developed for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan as illustrated on Exhibit 3-3: Circulation Plan. Circulation improvements constructed for the project will improve the functional efficiency of the Southeast Shafter/Northwest Bakersfield circulation system and will enhance the aesthetics of the street network through landscape improvements along the project’s frontage and Jewetta Avenue North. All streets within the Specific Plan area shall be dedicated as public streets.
Access to the project site will be provided primarily via Seventh Standard Road. A secondary entrance will be provided through Jewetta Avenue North, which connects to the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan, located immediately north of the Marcona Preserve Specific
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Plan site. Typical Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Street Cross Sections are illustrated in Exhibit 3-4. A description of the circulation concept follows:
• Seventh Standard Road is an adopted Specific Plan line with Kern County and the City of Shafter. Seventh Standard Road forms the southerly boundary of the project site and is designated by the City of Shafter General Plan Circulation Element as a Designated Express Way, with a base right-of-way width of 126 feet. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan primary entry sign will be located at the intersection of Seventh Standard Road and Jewetta Avenue North, creating a gateway to the community. Prior to occupancy within the Specific Plan, a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Seventh Standard Road and Jewetta Avenue North.
• Jewetta Avenue North will extend in a north-south alignment, from the northern project boundary to Seventh Standard Road. Jewetta Avenue North will connect residential, and recreational, and school uses. A multi-use walkway will follow Jewetta Avenue North on the east side, which will enhance the community’s recreational opportunities, as well as contribute to create a strong community identity and an aesthetically pleasant main street. A Class II bike lane shall be striped along both the east and west sides of Jewetta Avenue North. Jewetta Avenue North is an arterial south of Seventh Standard Road (in the City of Bakersfield Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan) and will be classified as an arterial within the Marcona Preserve Plan area. The arterial designation for the avenue within the Specific Plan area will allow for appropriate roadway connection at the intersection of Seventh Standard Road and Jewetta Avenue North.
The typical arterial cross section in the City of Shafter includes 110-foot rightof-way. From the northern right-of-way line of Seventh Standard Road to a point 1,000 feet north of it, the cross section for Jewetta Avenue North will include a 10-foot sidewalk/landscape area along the western side, a 17-foot sidewalk/landscape area along the eastern side, and a 14-foot auxiliary lane plus two 12-foot through lanes on each side, separated by a 14-foot median. From a point 1,000 feet north of the northern right-of-way line of Seventh Standard Road to the northern project boundary, Jewetta Avenue North will include a 14-foot sidewalk/landscape area along the western side, a 10-foot auxiliary lane and two 12-foot through lanes on each side, separated by a 14-foot median.
Along this northern portion of the roadway, Jewetta Avenue North will have an additional 7-foot strip to create a 21-foot wide landscape and multi-use walkway area along the eastern side. All sidewalks on Jewetta Avenue North and Seventh Standard Road shall be separated from pavement and curb with landscaping.
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The applicant/developer of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area and City staff will negotiate the location of traffic signal along Jewetta Avenue North, north of Seventh Standard Road, within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area. The developer shall participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program and will be entitled to reimbursement through the program. Reimbursement through the RTIF will include the signal at the intersection of Jewetta Avenue North and Seventh Standard Road and signals offsite. Reimbursement through the RTIF will not include signals directly serving the subdivisions within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area that are not regional in nature.
• The remaining streets within the Specific Plan area are designated as local streets. Local streets, including cul-de-sacs, provide circulation within the individual planning areas. Local streets will have a base right-of-way width of 52 feet that will include two-way lanes (12-foot) as well as 8-foot parking lanes and 6-foot sidewalks on both sides of the street. Implementation of sidewalks and painted bicycle lanes along the public roadways will facilitate non-vehicular circulation and increase connectivity with the trail system in the area. The project will comply with the City of Shafter Bikeway Plan included in the General Plan, as Class II bike lanes will be implemented along Jewetta Avenue North (see Exhibit 3-5: City of Shafter Bicycle Trail Plan and Policy 11, Section
3.4 of the Transportation Program of the City of Shafter General Plan). Final design of local streets will be determined at the tract map stage.
According to the City of Shafter Municipal Service Review (September 2014), the interchange at Seventh Standard Road and State Route 99 has undergone an upgrade and a railroad grade separation, which contributes to improved traffic circulation to and from the Specific Plan area.
F. PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN
Park and recreation facilities within the City of Shafter Sphere of Influence are provided by four entities: the City of Shafter, the Shafter Recreation and Park District, the Kern County Park and Recreation Department, and the North of the River Recreation and Park District. The North of the River Recreation and Park District covers the southeastern portion of the planning area.
The following parks in the City core are operated and maintained by the City of Shafter:
Mannel Park (4.5 acres, within the Shafter “core area”), Rodriguez Park (6.1 acres, located within the southeast portion of the City of Shafter), Stringham Park (1.2 acre, located downtown Shafter), Veteran’s Park (15.7 acres, located in the southeast portion of the City of Shafter) and Kirschenmann Park (6.2 acres, at the intersection of Birch Street and
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Euclid Avenue). The City also operates Flight Park (3.2 acres) located within the Gossamer Grove Specific Plan.
Recreational facilities within the City of Shafter Sphere of Influence include tennis courts and athletic fields at Shafter High School, and the Shafter Aquatic Center at 269 Poso Street. The Community Action Partnership of Kern operates a youth facility west of SR43, south of East Euclid Avenue, and north of East Ash Street. This facility includes an 18,000-square foot gym, a computer training room, a day care center with playground, and food service facilities. The Shafter Recreation and Park District operates the Walker Senior Center at 505 Sunset Avenue. Just south of the youth facility, the City of Shafter has constructed a skate park.
The Parks and Recreation Plan, shown in Exhibit 3-6, is an important element of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan. The Parks and Recreation Plan provides adequate recreational/open space facilities to address the needs of the Specific Plan community.
The Parks and Recreation Plan features a 3.8-acre public park on the western side of Jewetta Avenue North, a 4.3-acre park on the eastern side of Jewetta Avenue North, north of the schoolPlanning AreasPA -2 and PA-3. One approximately 1.01-acre park and one approximately 1.75-acre park are located on each side of Jewetta Avenue North, south of the school sitePlanning AreaPA- 5. In addition, the Specific Plan will develop a multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North, the Specific Plan’s main road. Sidewalks will also connect Jewetta Avenue North to the parks and Natural Trail and pedestrian bridges across both the Friant-Kern Canal and the Calloway Canal along Seventh Standard Road are also planned, as additional amenities that will further increase connectivity of the area’s trail system, expected to be developed as part of the Gossamer Grove and Mission Lakes Specific Plan areas (east and west of the Marcona Preserve property). Sidewalks will connect the parks toand the school areas east and west of Jewetta Avenue North. A Class II bike lane will also be implemented along Jewetta Avenue North and the development will provide multiple access points to a bicycle trail, originating in the City of Bakersfield.
The public parks are envisioned as gathering places for the community, andcommunity and may accommodate small neighborhood events. These areas, together with the multiuse walkway, will be focal points of the Marcona Preserve community. The parks will be primarily passive recreation areas, andareas and may include amenities such as a children’s play area with adjacent seating and paths, multipurpose turf, bike racks, picnic tables, and other park furniture. Lighting within the parks will be consistent with street lighting along Jewetta Avenue North. Landscaping will also be consistent with the landscape design along Jewetta Avenue North. The 1.01- acre and 1.75-acre public parks will be maintained by the City of Shafter and the larger parks in Planning Area-5 may be maintained by Shafter.
The multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North will be a meandering path that will accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as other non-motorized users. The multiuse walkway will provide residents with an alternative mode of transportation throughout the community, andcommunity and may enhance social interaction within the Specific
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Plan area. In addition, Class II bike lanes will be implemented along both sides of Jewetta Avenue North. Sidewalks will be developed to connect the parks and the schoolresidences to Jewetta Avenue North.
A minimum 36-foot wide Natural Trail will be implemented along the entire frontage along Seventh Standard Road, which will tie into the trails planned as part of the Mission Lakes and Gossamer Grove Specific Plans. The Natural Trail will include a 10-foot wide landscaped sidewalk separated from Seventh Standard Road by at least 10 feet of landscaping. The Natural Trail will be a major recreational amenity within the Specific Plan area and will also enhance community connectivity, since it will link residential uses to the neighboring residential developments.
The City of Shafter has established a park-to-population ratio of 2.5 acres of park space for every 1,000 residents. The number of persons per dwelling unit per 2010 2020 US Census, rounded to 4.0 pppeople/du x 880 1,018976 dwelling units x 2.5 = 8,80010,1809,760 for a required 8.810.18 acres of required parkland. The proposed total park acreage of 10.86 acres exceeds the City requirement and addresses the Specific Plan area residents’ recreation and open space needs adequately.
G. LANDSCAPE PLAN
The landscaping and signage will contribute greatly to define the Marcona Preserve community character. Exhibit 3-7: Landscape Plan with Signs includes conceptual locations for landscaping, and for primary tract, school and park signs. Distinctive landscape and streetscape features contribute to integrate the diverse elements of the built environment. These features help unify the street aesthetics, provide orientation to residents and visitors, and create a powerful, memorable view.
The purpose of the Landscape Plan with Signs is to establish a cohesive landscape framework that permeates the community, contributing towards an aesthetic continuity in the Specific Plan area. Elements of the Plan are as follows:
Primary Entry Signs: these signs will be designed to identify the main entrance to the Marcona Preserve community and will be located on both sides of Jewetta Avenue North, near the intersection with Seventh Standard Road. The signs will create a visual gateway to the Specific Plan area and will contribute to establish a strong community identity (see Exhibits 5-1: Primary Entry Sign Plan; 5-2: Primary Entry Sign Elevation; and 5-3: Primary Entry Sign Elevation-Detail).
Major Roadway Streetscape: this type of landscaping shall be used along Jewetta Avenue North and Seventh Standard Road and shall clearly identify the roadway hierarchy within the Specific Plan area. The streetscape will accommodate bike lanes and multi-use walkways, and a Natural Trail in some portions of these roadways. Tree species will
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include a mixture of evergreen and deciduous species, for added visual interest. Please refer to Chapter 5, Section C for detailed streetscape design guidelines.
Local Roadways Streetscape: this type of landscaping shall be used along local roadways.
A unifying plant palette in similar patterns that reflect the community’s design theme will be used to create the local roadway screetscapesstreetscapes. Please refer to Chapter 5, Section C for detailed streetscape design guidelines.
Primary entry signs and school/park signs will follow standards shown in this Specific Plan (Exhibits 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4).
H. WALL PLAN
A sample wall plan was developed for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan and is shown in Exhibit 3-8. A block wall with pilasters will be built along Jewetta Avenue North and along the residential property lines adjacent to parks (please refer to Chapter 5, Exhibit 5.11 for an illustration of the proposed wall). A block wall with slumpstone cap and color compatible with the theme wall will be implemented along the northern, eastern, and western boundaries of the school site, as a buffer to residential properties and the canal.
The Wall Plan objective is to shield residential uses while being consistent with the community theme.
Distinct pilasters will be spaced along the block wall. Decorative accents will be applied to it, to create a wall design consistent with the Specific Plan architecture theme.
An 8-foot tall block wall is to be constructed along the frontage of Seventh Standard Road and 300 feet north of Seventh Standard Road along the eastern and western project boundaries. The wall will be stepped down to 6 feet and extended along the east and west project boundaries to separate the residential parcels from the Friant-Kern Canal and the Calloway Canal. Cross-section drawings are depicted in Exhibit 3.8. The block wall will be maintained at 8 feet in height above the grade of Seventh Standard Road, as measured from the median, to top of wall at all points of construction.
I. GRADING CONCEPT
Grading for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is tailored to the existing topography of the project site. The project site is on a flat to gently sloping terrain. Soil and geologic conditions present no known significant constraints to grading. The primary objectives of the grading concept are to:
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• Establish road grades that are consistent with those of the existing City streets around the site.
• Provide stable development pads for residential, educational, or recreational structures or amenities.
• Balance the cut and fill grading quantities on-site.
The grading plans shall be designed to accommodate drainage and a street system that meets the City of Shafter standards.
J. PUBLIC FACILITIES
WATER DISTRIBUTION
The City of Shafter and the Oildale Mutual Water company are the only municipal and industrial water purveyors in and adjacent to the City and the Specific Plan area. The City of Shafter owns and operates its own public water system. Four major canals affect water resources in the Shafter area. These include:include the Friant-Kern Canal (also known as the Federal federal Central Valley Project), the California Aqueduct (also known as the State Water Project), Lerdo or Beardsley Canal, and the Calloway Canal. These canals are vital to agricultural fields throughout the County and State.
Oildale Mutual Water Company currently provides water to residential and commercial development north of Seventh Standard Road and west of Highway State Route 99.
Oildale Mutual’s existing water supply is a combination of groundwater and treated surface water.
Oildale Mutual Water Company will provide water services to the Specific Plan area with a dual water supply system. This system includes a domestic water supply and a landscape irrigation water supply. The water supply and distribution system will comply with all Oildale Mutual Water Company standards.
The primary connection points available for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area will be from the Gossamer Grove and Mission Lakes Specific Plan areas through Street “D”, as shown in the Mission Lakes Specific Plan, and additionally along Seventh Standard Road to the east to form a looped system (Exhibit 3-9: Utility Concept Plan - Water).
The proposed water system will include a water line along Jewetta Avenue North, extending from the 12-inch minimum water line at Seventh Standard Road to the 12-inch
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minimum water line at Street “D” between the Gossamer Grove and Mission Lakes Specific Plan areas, and 6-inch and 8-inch lines within the internal roadways to provide domestic service to each proposed residence and the school, as well as supply sufficient fire flows to fire hydrants placed in accordance with the Kern County Fire Department standards.
SEWER SERVICES
Wastewater (effluent) treatment involves cleaning used water and sewage so that it can be returned safely to the environment or reused in place of other resources. The City of Shafter Department of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s public sewer system. Wastewater treatment service provided to the City is accomplished through a co-ownership of the Shafter/North of River Sanitation District No. 1 (NORSD) regional treatment plant that guarantees a set share of its capacity. The City of Shafter owns one-third of the wastewater treatment plant capacity and NORSD owns two thirds of the plant. According to the Municipal Services Review prepared for the City of Shafter in September 2014, both the City sewer mains and the regional wastewater treatment plant have plenty of capacity for the long-term future.
The proposed sewer plan for this Specific Plan consists of an extension of the already existing facilities west of the project. A gravity sewer line ranging in size from 18 to 30 inches has been constructed along Seventh Standard Road and provides sewer service to the project. A 10-inch gravity main will connect to the gravity main in Seventh Standard Road as depicted in Exhibit 3-10. The sewer system will also include 6-inch and 8-inch lines within the internal roadways to provide domestic service to each proposed residence.
Sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with requirements and specifications of the State Department of Health Services and the Kern County Department of Public Health.
DRAINAGE PLAN
A preliminary on-site hydrology study will be performed to analyze the project’s approximate 263 acres and determine an approximation of flows generated by the current undeveloped conditions and build-out conditions. The preliminary on-site hydrology study will be based on conceptual grading plans.
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan site is classified by the USGS as Quaternary alluvium in the southern Joaquin Valley. The southwesterly flowing Kern River is approximately 6 miles south of the site. Existing topographic relief consists of relatively flat contours, with the existing site drainage generally sheet flowing in a northeasterly direction. The site is not located within the 500-year Kern River floodplain zone. No 100-year floodplains are located onsite. Calloway Canal and the Friant-Kern Canal delineate the western and eastern borders of the Specific Plan area, respectively. The drainage plan for Marcona
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Preserve Specific Plan will be consistent with common practice in the area and City of Shafter standards.
Prior to approval of any final map associated with the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan, detailed drainage/hydrological studies shall be required to address on-site drainage conditions and increased runoff flows associated with proposed land uses on a subdivisionlevel basis. Drainage facilities within public road right-of-way and drainage easements are proposed to be maintained by the City of Shafter.
K. PUBLIC SERVICES
The following information is a brief summary of services to be provided to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan community.
FIRE AND POLICE PROTECTION
Fire Protection Services
The City of Shafter contracts with the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) for fire protection services. The KCFD provides response to all fire and life safety emergencies.
Within the City core and areas in the northern portion of the City, fire prevention services are provided from Station 32, located in the downtown area. Station 61, located at 6400 Fruitvale Avenue currently is and would continue to be the station serving the southeast Shafter area. The City of Shafter 2019 Municipal Service Review indicates that This sStation 61 contains both an Engine Company and a Ladder Company, each with a fulltime captain, engineer, and firefighter. Station 61 operates three shifts (48 hours on-duty) and has one Type I engine and one ladder truck. KCFD is planning for a new fire station (Station 68) near the intersection of Seventh Standard Road and Allen Road. Currently, the new station has no construction date. Depending on the severity of the fire emergency, additional units from Bakersfield, Oildale, or other locations may respond (City of Shafter Municipal Service Review, September 2014).
While the Insurance Services Office (ISO) considers the ideal travel distance for a fire engine to be 1.5 miles, for planning purposes, the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) uses a travel distance of 2 miles for a fire engine as the standard response distance. For ladder trucks, the ideal ISO travel distance is 2.5 miles. The KCFD uses a standard response distance of 3 miles. KCFD’s staff and equipment will have to increase in order to respond adequately to the Marcona Preserve, Mission Lakes, and Gossamer Grove Specific Plan developments. The Mission Lakes and Gossamer Grove Specific Plans state that acreage for fire facilities will be provided within those Specific Plan areas as required by the
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City of Shafter/Kern County. No additional acreage for those uses will be necessary within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan boundaries.
Police Protection Services
Law enforcement services in the City of Shafter and surrounding area are provided by three agencies: the Shafter Police Department, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol. These three agencies coordinate their efforts to ensure adequate police protection services are provided to residents and businesses.
The City of Shafter Police Department provides police protection services within the incorporated limits of the City. The Department employs 296 uniformed offices and 13 8 civilian support personnel. The Department maintains 2 uniformed officers and 1 police supervisor per shift, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Department’s desired police officer to population ratio is 1.1 sworn officers per 1,000 residents. The 20210 US Census has established the City of Shafter’s population at 19,9536,988 persons. Based on the Department’s preferred ratio, 26 29 sworn officers meet desired staffing goals.
The 2020 California Department of Finance has estimatedUS Census indicates the population in the City of Shafter in 2017, to be 18,86819,953. Based on the current population, the City needs a total of 281 sworn officers to service the residential areas and one to service the industrial development. As the population grows in the southeast portion of the City, additional police personnel, equipment, and facilities will be needed.
Police protection services for the unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Shafter are provided by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department. The Buttonwillow Substation provides service to the unincorporated areas surrounding the City.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) provides traffic enforcement on major roads, State Highways, and Freeways within the City of Shafter and City’s Sphere of Influence.
The Gossamer Grove Specific Plan identifies areas for police facilities within the Specific Plan areas as required by the City of Shafter/Kern County. No additional acreage for those uses will be necessary within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan boundaries.
SCHOOLS
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan is within the Norris Elementary School District. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan proposes the construction of a middle school on a 16.88- acre site to meet the future Specific Plan area residents’ educational needs. The middle school is anticipated to join the Norris Elementary School District. The Kern High School District will serve high school students of the Marcona Preserve community.
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The Shafter Library and Learning Center is operated by the Shafter Education Partnership.
The library, located at 236 James Street, maintains a collection of over 30,000 books, videos, DVDs, audio books, and other media in their facility. The Shafter Education Partnership operates the Shafter Learning Center out of the same building. The Learning Center hosts classes that challenge advanced students and enriches education in Shafter.
The Shafter Learning Center also has computers available to the public.
UTILITIES
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan will be served with telephone, cable, internet, electricity, natural gas and solid waste collection services from public and private companies as detailed below:
Utility Provider
Electricity PG&E
Gas Southern California Gas Co.
Water Oildale Mutual Water District
Sewer City of Shafter
Solid Waste Varner Brothers
Telephone AT&T and Shafter Connect
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REGULATIONS
The following Development Standards and Regulations implement the planning and design concepts of this Specific Plan. These standards and regulations address site development issues and provide the basic criteria that govern all development within the boundaries of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan. Development within the Specific Plan shall be subject to the review processes discussed further in this document (Chapter 6).
Any standard or regulation contained herein that differs from the City of Shafter Municipal Code shall take precedence over and supersede the City of Shafter Municipal Code, unless otherwise prohibited. Any standard or regulation of the City of Shafter not covered in this Specific Plan in the areas of site development, administration, review procedures, environmental review, and parking regulations, shall apply to this Specific Plan. Where a discrepancy occurs, which unreasonably restricts the implementation of this Specific Plan, a Specific Plan Amendment shall be required.
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITION OF TERMS
All terms used in this document shall have the same definitions as provided in the City of Shafter Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.190, except where altered in the definitions provided below:
▪ Abutting, Adjoining, Adjacent. Having district boundaries or lot lines in common.
Where properties would have had lot line in common except for the existence of an alley, the lot lines of those properties are considered to be abutting, adjoining, or adjacent.
▪ Accessory Structure. Any subordinate structure or portions of the main structure, the use of which is incidental to that of the main structure on the same lot or premises, and which is used exclusively by the occupants of the main structure. An accessory structure may be erected only after the principal structure is established. ▪ Acreage, Gross. The total fee ownership of a parcel or land area including any easements.
▪ Acreage, Net. The land area which remains after dedication of ultimate rights-of-ways for 1) exterior boundary streets, 2) flood control rights-of-way, and 3) easements.
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▪ Architectural Features. Any portion of the outer surface of a structure, including, but not limited to, the kind, color and texture of the building material, the type and style of windows, doors, lights, signs, walls, fences, awnings, canopies, screens, sculptures, decoration, roof shape and materials, and other fixtures appurtenant to a structure. ▪ Architectural Projections. A marquee, fireplace, chimney, porch, canopy, or similar projection of a building.
▪ Builder. The person or entities who acquire Planning Areas (as defined below) in the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan from the Master Developer. ▪ Building Height. The vertical distance from the grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof or to the highest point of the highest gable of a pitch or hip roof, but exclusive of vents, air conditioners, chimneys, or other such incidental appurtenances.
▪ Coverage, Lot or Site. “Lot or Site Coverage” shall mean the ratio between the ground floor area of the habitable buildings (or buildings as defined by the Uniform Building Code) and the lot area.
▪ Density. The number of permanent dwelling units per planning area based on net acreage.
▪ Developers. The person or entities who acquire Planning Areas (as defined below) in the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Area from the Owner for the purpose of developing said Planning Areas.
▪ Dwelling, Single-Family. A building containing one dwelling unit on one lot. ▪ Easement. The right to use property owned by another for specific purposes or to gain access to another property. For example, utility companies may have easements on private properties to be able to install and maintain utility facilities. ▪ Floor Area, Gross. The total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, and basement or attic areas having a height of more than 7 feet, but excluding area used exclusively for vehicle parking or loading.
▪ Floor Area, Net. The total building floor area excluding garages, hallways, lobbies, elevators, and other common spaces.
▪ Frontage, Building. The side or face of the building which is parallel to or is at an angle of 45 degrees or less to a public street or a public parking area. ▪ Frontage, Road. A minor street which is parallel to, and adjacent to an arterial street or freeway, and which provides access to abutting properties and protection from through and fast traffic.
▪ Frontage, Street or Highway. That portion of a lot or parcel of land which borders and has access to a public street, highway, or parkway. The frontage shall be measured
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along the common lot line separating the lot or parcel of land from the public street, highway, or parkway.
▪ Garage. A permanently roofed structure with 3 enclosed sides and a garage door which is used for automobile shelter and storage.
▪ Lot. A site or parcel of land under one ownership having frontage upon a street, other than an alley, or a private easement determined by the Public Works Manager to be adequate for purposes of access.
▪ Lot Area. The horizontal area within the property lines excluding area to be included in future street right-of-way as established by dedication. ▪ Lot, Corner. A site bounded by 2 or more adjacent street lines that have an angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees.
▪ Lot Depth. The average horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.
▪ Lot, Double Frontage. An interior lot having frontage on more than one street. ▪ Lot, Interior. A lot other than a corner lot.
▪ Lot Line. A line of record that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space.
▪ Lot Width. The average horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth as a point midway between the front and rear lot lines. ▪ Open Space. Any area of land, essentially left undeveloped and not occupied by structures that is set aside, dedicated, or reserved in perpetuity for public or private enjoyment as a preservation or conservation area. Open space areas may include developed areas for passive recreation. Facilities within open space areas may include nature trails, exercise trails, seating areas, picnic tables, grills, and children's playground equipment.
▪ Open Space, Usable. Outdoor space which serves a recreational function or provides visual relief from the building mass, the minimum dimension of which shall be 6 feet excluding required front yards.
▪ Passive Recreation. Recreational activities which can be done in natural open space areas without extensive development of the area, i.e., hiking, walking, day picnicking. ▪ Planning Area. A designated sub-area of the Specific Plan with specified permitted uses and regulations covering the development of those uses. ▪ Project. Any proposal for new or changed use, or for new construction, alteration or enlargement of any structure, that is subject to the provisions of this Specific Plan. ▪ Property Line, Front. The shortest boundary line of a lot which is coterminous with a street line. Boundary lines of a double frontage lot which are coterminous with street lines shall be front lines and shall both meet minimum front yard set back requirements. When the boundary lines of a corner lot, which are coterminous with
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street lines, are of equal or substantially equal lengths, the front line shall be determined by the Planning Director. In determining the front line, the City of Shafter Planning Director shall take into consideration the character of the improvements in the neighborhood of the lot, the relative impact to abutting property owners from the establishment of either of such boundaries as a front line, the character of the building proposed to be constructed and the distance that the buildings are set back from the lines of the two streets on which the lot in question abuts.
▪ Property Line, Interior. A lot line not abutting a street. ▪ Property Line, Rear. A lot line that is parallel or approximately parallel to the front lot line. Where no lot line is within 45 degrees of being parallel to the front lot line, a line 10 feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum possible distance from the front lot line, shall be deemed the rear lot line for the purpose of measuring rear yard depth.
▪ Property Line, Side. Any lot line that is not a front lot line or a rear lot line. ▪ Property Line, Streetside. A side lot line abutting a street. ▪ Recreational Area. Any private or public land use which relates to the pursuit of active or passive movement to refresh body or mind, such as tennis, golf, baseball, soccer, swimming, walking, jogging, etc.
▪ Residential. Any land designated for the establishment of structures in which to live. ▪ Setback. The minimum distance required by zoning to be maintained between two structures or between a structure and a property line.
▪ Specific Plan. A plan as defined in California Government Code 65450. ▪ Structure. Anything constructed or erected that requires a location on the ground, including a building, but not including a fence or a wall used as a fence if the height does not exceed 6 feet, or access drives, or walks, or swimming pools. ▪ Yard or Court. An open space on the same site as a structure, unoccupied, and unobstructed by structures from the ground upward or from the floor level of the structure requiring the yard or court upward except as otherwise provided in this title, including a front yard, side yard, rear yard, or court between structures. ▪ Yard, Front. A yard extending the full width of a site, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the front property line and a line parallel thereto on the site. The front yard of a corner lot is the yard adjacent to the shorter street frontage.
▪ Yard, Rear. A yard extending across the full width of a site, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear property line and a line parallel thereto on the site, except that on a corner lot the rear yard shall extend only to the side yard abutting a street.
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▪ Yard, Side. A yard extending from the rear line of the required front yard, or the front property line of the site where no front yard is required, to the front of the line of the required rear yard, or the rear property line if the site where no rear yard is required, the width of which is the horizontal distance between the side property line and line parallel thereto on the site, except that the side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall extend to the rear lot line.
GENERAL NOTES
1. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Development Regulations shall be applied only to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area.
2. Any reference to Development Regulations shall mean the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Development Regulations.
3. Whenever a use has not specifically been listed as being a permitted use in a particular zone classification within the Specific Plan, the City of Shafter Planning Director may determine said use is similar in nature to allowable uses and consistent with the goals and objectives of the Specific Plan and therefore an allowable use.
4. The maximum number of residential dwelling units permitted by the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan shall be 880976.
5. Development standards contained in Chapters 10 through 14 of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code) shall be applicable to performance standards, parking, signage, swimming pools and other specific uses, accessory structures and other general development in the Specific Plan area.
Where a discrepancy occurs, the standards and regulations contained in this section of the Specific Plan document shall supersede Chapters 10 through 14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Specific development standards contained in Chapter 4 of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code) shall be applicable to the Specific Plan area except as noted herein. Specific development standards include parking requirements, landscaping, open space, private open space, pedestrian circulation, security fencing, laundry facilities, lighting, trash collection areas, and security devices. Where a discrepancy occurs, the standards and regulations contained in this section of the Specific Plan document shall supersede Chapter 4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. Minor boundary, density, and acreage variations (up to 15%) in the Planning Areas may be permitted, subject to approval of the City of Shafter Planning Director, without an Amendment to the Specific Plan. Requests for variance and modification may be approved by the City of Shafter Planning Director during the tentative tract map process.
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8. The setback requirements are as specified within the development standards for each planning unit. If not otherwise specified, all setbacks shall be determined as the perpendicular distance from the existing or planned street right-of-way, or property line, to the foundation point of the closest structure, except covered patios, whichever is most restrictive.
9. Setbacks for all permitted accessory structures shall be the same as those required by the Shafter Zoning Ordinance.
10. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan identifies only those uses and development regulations unique to the project. These Development Regulations modify or supersede those found in the Shafter Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
11. If any provisions (or portions of any provision) of these Specific Plan Development Regulations or their application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of the Specific Plan Development Regulations and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
12. All construction within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan shall comply with the provisions outlined herein, and relevant City of Shafter provisions. Building and other construction permits shall be issued only after the City of Shafter Planning Director or designee has determined that said permit applications are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Specific Plan and Development Regulations outlined herein.
13. The hierarchy of applicability shall be first to the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan and these Specific Plan Development Regulations, and then to the applicable provisions of the City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance, and other City codes and ordinances.
14. The site plan approval process for all developments requiring site plan review shall be in accordance with the City of Shafter Development Code.
15. Any persons, firm, or corporation, whether a principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any provisions of these regulations shall be made to comply with the City of Shafter ordinances pertaining to zoning violations.
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
The following Section sets forth development standards for all land uses within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan community. This Section has been prepared in accordance with California Government Code Section 65450 and all applicable development and design standards of the City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance, with some modification to accommodate the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan land use plan.
All setbacks established in this Chapter, unless otherwise noted below, shall be measured from the property line.
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RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREAS
Permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the Residential Planning Areas (PA-1, PA-2, PA-3, PA-4, and PA-5) shall be all those allowed under the City of Shafter Zoning Ordinance R-1 Zone. There is no maximum lot coverage being proposed. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Residential Planning Areas will comply with the Use Regulations for Residential Districts included in Section 4.3 of Title 17 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code. The following standards are applicable to the Residential Planning Areas (Exhibit 4- 1 Development Standards – Residential Planning Area):
TABLE 4-1 RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA STANDARDS
All Residential
Planning Areas
Maximum Density (dwelling units per gross acre) for entire Specific Plan Area1
4.25 Minimum Lot Area (net area in square feet)
a. interior lot
b. corner lot
5,500
5,500
Minimum lot width 2
a. interior lot
b. corner lot
50’
55’
Minimum lot depth3100’
Minimum front yard setback
a. Lot adjacent to a straight street to habitable space b. Cul-de-sac lot or knuckle lot to habitable space
c. Lot adjacent to a straight street to garage
d. Cul-de-sac lot or knuckle lot to garage
15’
15’
18’
18’
Minimum interior side yard setback4
a. Single- and multi-story structures 5’
Minimum street side yard setback
a. corner lot
b. reverse corner lot
10’
10’
Minimum rear yard setback 5’
Maximum height for buildings and structures 35’
Minimum distance between buildings510’
Minimum dwelling unit size (square feet) 1,400
1 Per the City of Shafter General Plan update, Section 2.8, Policy 4, the maximum allowable residential density for the entire Specific Plan area is 4.25 dwelling units per gross acre, excluding acreage within the rights-of-way of Seventh Standard Road and existing canals. Residential development products with higher densities than 4.25 d.u./acre may be permitted, provided that sufficient usable open space or non-residential uses are provided so as not to exceed the maximum overall allowable density of the project.
2 Minimum lot width along the arc of the front property line shall be 35 feet for cul-de-sac lots and 40 feet for knuckle lots.
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3 100’ average lot depth does not apply to lots in the southeast corner specifically Lots 117 & 118 of RTM 7244.
4 All lot types except street side yards.
5 A one-hour fire wall, approved by the Building Official, reduces the minimum distance between buildings to 5 feet.
▪ RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-1
A Drill Island is permitted in the Residential Planning Area PA-1. ▪ RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-2
Common recreation areas are permitted in the Residential Planning Area PA-2.
Residential Planning Area PA-2 will accommodate a 1.01-acre public recreational/open space facility. This park will be centrally located within the Specific Plan area and will be surrounded by residential land uses. This area is planned primarily for passive recreational uses, but may also include amenities such as:
• Picnic/Barbecue Facilities
• Playground Furniture
• Shade Tree Plantings and Turf Areas
PA-2 standard building setbacks do not apply to the park area. Parking for each use shall comply with Chapter 13 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance).
▪ RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-3
Common recreation areas and public school uses are permitted in the Residential Planning Area PA-3. Residential Planning Area PA-3 will accommodate a 16.88-acre educational facility. Final educational facility location, construction, and design will be determined in conjunction with the School District. PA-3 standard building setbacks do not apply to the school area.
Residential Planning Area PA-3 will also accommodate a 1.75-acre public recreational/open space facility. The park will be surrounded by residential land uses. The area is planned primarily for passive recreational uses, but may also include amenities such as:
• Recreational Facility
• Picnic/Barbecue Facilities
• Playground Furniture
• Shade Tree Plantings and Turf Areas
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PA-3 standard setbacks do not apply to the park area. Parking for each use shall comply with Chapter 13 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance). Deviations from these standards may be approved by the Planning Commission at the time of site plan review.
▪ RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-4
A neighborhood consisting of no more than 92 single-family residential lots is permitted in Residential Planning Area PA-4. Minimum lot widths of 50 feet will be allowed within Residential Planning Area PA-4.
▪ RESIDENTIAL PLANNING AREA PA-5
Common recreation areas are permitted in the Residential Planning Area PA-5.
Residential Planning Area PA-5 will consist of access to the Natural Trail and future pedestrian bridge by means of a 10-foot wide pedestrian access through the eastern wall. PA-5 will also accommodate 3.8-acre and 4.3-acre public recreational/open space facilities. These parks will be surrounded by residential land uses. These areas are planned primarily for passive recreational uses, but may also include amenities such as:
• Picnic/Barbecue Facilities
• Playground Furniture
• Shade Tree Plantings and Turf Areas
PA-5 standard setbacks do not apply to the park areas. Parking for each use shall comply with Chapter 13 of the City of Shafter Municipal Code, Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance). Deviations from these standards may be approved by the Planning Director at the time of site plan review.
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CHAPTER 5
DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan Design Guidelines provide general criteria for architecture, landscaping, entry signs, lighting, and wall design in order to ensure highquality development, unique community character, and land use compatibility within the Specific Plan area. They are also presented to give guidance to City staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council in their review of development projects within the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area.
These guidelines are intended to provide criteria for design, while allowing flexibility for architects, landscape architects, developers, builders, and others involved in the design of community elements. The Design Guidelines are intended to work in concert with the Development Standards contained in Section 4.0 of this document.
B. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
The goal of the architectural design guidelines is to allow for a diversification of architecture styles while ensuring visual compatibility. These guidelines are not intended to limit designs, but to provide a flexible framework to accomplish a cohesive design concept and to promote high quality construction.
Architecture, or building design, contributes significantly to create a visual and spatial expression of special design considerations and solutions. All architecture is intended to appear to be an integrated part of an overall site design concept.
Architectural styles should reflect a variety of compatible elements to avoid monotonous neighborhoods. This can be accomplished efficiently through the use of compatible materials, color combinations, setback variations, and articulated wall surfaces and rooflines.
ARCHITECTURAL THEME
The architectural theme for the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan area is based on the history and tradition associated with the City of Shafter and general Specific Plan region. The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan architecture shall reflect the traditional agricultural and ranching practices in the area and the values of the regional community. The historic and cultural inspiration translates into a modern interpretation of a rustic, ranch-style
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architecture. Conceptual renderings that illustrate the design of residential structures are included in Appendix C.
The unifying architectural theme will not only promote the physical integration of structures within the overall community, butcommunity but will also contribute to create a “sense of place” among community residents, which also ties into the historic Shafter core area. Neo-traditional design elements will be incorporated to encourage social interaction among residents, resulting in a welcoming community to the new homeowners.
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
The Marcona Preserve Specific Plan recommends that architectural styles that have historical precedence in Central California be used as design inspiration. Contemporary interpretation and variation of styles such as “Spanish Colonial”, “Colonial”, “Craftsman”, “Bungalow”, “Monterey”, and “Cottage” shall be encouraged. Additional architectural styles that are consistent with the community theme may be incorporated into the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan architectural themes shall address today’s market conditions, economics, and building industry standards.
COLORS AND BUILDING MATERIALS
The colors and building materials used in the Specific Plan structures shall be complementary, and when considered together, shall reflect a distinct community character, keeping with the overall Marcona Preserve Specific Plan theme, and exterior building materials shall be consistent with said theme. A variety of natural materials and earth tone-based colors will provide the diversity required for visual interest while unifying the building with their settings and creating a timeless appeal.
The primary purpose of the color palette is to avoid monotony, provide a variety of color schemes, and promote visual diversity. Recommended major colors are subdued earth tone colors such as browns, tans, and grays with additional accent colors.
Coordinated use of external building materials can contribute greatly to create a unifying architectural theme. Building materials add texture and color variety to architectural design and complement the use of a color palette. Recommended building materials are:
▪ Masonry (including brickwork and stonework)
▪ Stucco
▪ Concrete (including salt finished and concrete with decorative impressions) ▪ Cast iron
▪ Wrought iron
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The use of river rock, river cobble, and decomposed granite for stonework.
Ranch-style architecture and rustic design traditionally calls for the use of wood.
However, to increase durability, the use of metal or plastic molded and colored to imitate wood is recommended.
Color and building material recommendations are as follows:
▪ Incorporate a minimum of three colors within each elevation, such as one body, one trim, and one accent color.
▪ Select individual color schemes that are appropriate to each of the architectural styles, with a harmonious selection of accent materials and roof profile and colors. ▪ Avoid the use of the same exterior color scheme on two adjacent homes with the same floor plan. A scheme of color on exterior elements should be distinct on adjacent homes, with deeper tones encouraged to promote variation. ▪ If balconies are provided, match or complement those materials on the main portion of the building.
BUILDING MASS, FORM, AND SCALE
Creating an aesthetically pleasing street scene with visual variety is one of the Marcona Preserve Specific Plan design guidelines’ objectives. The following recommendations are intended to develop variation in appearance and a sense of individuality for each home:
1. Single-story components such as porches, reduced heights of living spaces, and/or garage areas may be used to create a sense of variety within the street scene and to break up building massing.
2. Homes with entries, windows, front porches, and living areas closer to the street and with recessed garages are encouraged.
3. The fenestration for each structure should vary according to the architectural style chosen.
4. Garage doors shall be integrated into the design of the architecture and complement the building elevation. Accent colors may be considered to complement the architecture and to provide visual variety along streetscapes.
RESIDENTIAL
Residential architecture shall be oriented to the street so that interactive elements reinforce the human scale and are inviting to the street scene. Interactive elements include porches, porticos, trellises, arbors, and courtyards. The quality design and orientation of interactive elements contribute to pedestrian safety, a sense of place, activity, and neighborhood socialization.
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The roofs’ pitch and form are major visible community features. A varied range of roof forms and roof pitches can add an appealing visual impact to the community and to the streetscape. Roof overhangs are allowed and shall be designed as an integral part of the roof form. The roofing material shall be constructed of non-reflective, non-combustible materials and exhibit muted earth tones. Concrete tile, tile, or architectural style composition shingle with dimensional color variation is allowed per City Zoning Ordinance. Wood, metal, and standard “flat” composition roofing materials will not be permitted.
All walls and fences used within the residential area shall be of material compatible with the architectural design of the structure. Walls shall not exceed six feet in height except for retaining walls. If the fence or wall connects two separate units they shall be of the same color and material, and be compatible with the color and material of the architecture.
Rectangular plans and variations of the rectangle can assure compatibility and variation.
Variety and interest can be created by varying dimensions and positions of structures.
All parking structures, either free-standing or attached garages, shall incorporate the same design element as the dwelling unit. In order to de-emphasize the role of the garage in front elevations, “neo-traditional” treatments such as staggered setbacks, recessed garages, detached garages, among others, are encouraged. Garages shall be constructed of materials compatible with the architectural style of the primary structure.
Recessed doors, windows and wall openings are characteristic elements of the intended architectural theme and convey the appearance of thick protective exterior walls. Fully recessed openings are encouraged, although plaster projections and projecting windows may be used to add articulation to wall surfaces. Buildings may have a shadow relief.
Offsets, pop-outs, overhangs and recesses, all may be used to produce effective shadow interest areas.
SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Architectural styles for the school component of the project shall complement the community theme. The placement and design of structures should facilitate and encourage pedestrian activity and convey a physical and visual link to the adjacent residential developments, streets, and sidewalks, including the multi-use walkway along Jewetta Avenue North. Long linear vistas and building edges should be avoided by varying and articulating building facades, heights and rooflines.
Roof projections over windows are encouraged. Roofs may be constructed of clay tile, slate, concrete or asphaltic compound shingles. No mechanical equipment of any kind is permitted on roofs. All vents and other projections shall be colored to blend with the roof.