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RESOLUTION NUMBER 98- 44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO. 98-1, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR
A MAXIMUM 299,000 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER WITH
PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER
ANCILLARY FACILITIES ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND ST. CLOUD
DRIVE (BIXBY OLD RANCH TOWNE
CENTER)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE:
Section 1. On October 19, 1998, Kitchell Development Company (the
"Applicant") filed an application with the Department of Development Services for
various land use entitlements to develop the Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center 26-acre
commercial shopping center site
Section 2. Pursuant to 14 Calif. Code of Regs ~ 15305 and ~ II B of
the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission determines as follows The
application for Site Plan Review (SPR) 98-1 for the proposed 26-acre shopping center is
within the scope of the project analyzed in the Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center EIR,
certified by the City Council on November 23, 1998, through the adoption of City
Council Resolution No. 4660. Said resolution and the Findings and Statement of
Overriding Considerations are incorporated herein by reference
Section 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission on December 9, 1998, to consider the application for SPR 98-1 At the
public hearing the applicant spoke in favor of the request, with persons appearing both in
favor of and in opposition to the request
Section 4.
The record of the hearing of December 9, 1998 indicates
the following
(a) On October 19, 1998, Kitchell Development Company (the
"Applicant") filed an application with the Department of Development Services for
various land use entitlements to develop the Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center 26-acre
commercial shopping center site.
(b) Specifically, the applicant is proposing to construct a maximum
299,000 square foot commercial shopping center with parking, landscaping and other
ancillary facilities on property located at the northeast comer of Seal Beach Boulevard
and St Cloud, as recently approved by the City Council
(c) The subject property contains approximately 2529 acres of net
useable area and is located north of St Cloud Drive on the east side of Seal Beach
Boulevard The property has approximately 1,307 feet of frontage on Seal Beach
Boulevard, and is approximately 975 feet in depth
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(d) The subject property is legally described as Tentative Tract Map
No. 15767 and is currently located in the General Commercial (C-2) zone
(e) The subject development site is proposed to be further subdivided
into a total of eight parcels, as shown on Tentative Tract Map No. 15767 The parcels
range in size from 0.524 acres to 11 768 acres.
(1) The entire development site is currently is developed with a small
bank building, portions of the Bixby Old Ranch Golf Course, and vacant land owned by
the Bixby Ranch Company.
(g) Surrounding land uses and zoning are as follows'
c North - Bixby Village residential development in the
Residential Medium Density (RMD) Zone
c South - Bixby Old Ranch Golf Course in the Recreation-Golf
(R-G) Zone.
c East - Bixby Village residential development m the Residential
Medium Density (RMD) Zone and Bixby Old Ranch Golf
Course in the Recreation-Golf(R-G) Zone.
c West -Across Seal Beach Boulevard, in the General
Commercial (C-2) zone is the Rossmoor Center shopping
center development, in the City of Seal Beach
(h) The City Council has approved resolutions and adopted ordinances
which approve requests by the Bixby Ranch Company for General Plan amendments,
zone changes, subdivision map approvals and development agreement approvals to
conform the General Plan land use designations and zoning of the subject area to conform
to the proposed uses ofJand set forth in this application
(i) The "Mitigation Monitormg Program" establishes a number of
specific action measures which have been proposed to reduce the identified
environmental impacts to a level of insignificance in relation to this development
application. The applicable mitigation measures are proposed to be conditions of
approval for this project (92 mitigation measures)'
G) The proposed shopping center development plan complies with all
City standards regarding minimum lot size, building setbacks, lot coverage, building
height (except for those architectural features requiring height variation approval),
landscaping, and parking requirements
Section 5. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including
those stated in ~4 of this resolution and pursuant to ~~ 28-1400, 28-2503 and 28-2504 of
the City's Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings'
(a) Site Plan Review 98-1 is consistent with the provisions of the Land
Use Element of the City's General Plan, as recently amended by the City Council, which
provides a "general commercial" designation for the subject property and permits the
proposed shopping center subject to approval of a "Site Plan Review", and the issuance
of other appropriate discretionary land use entitlements (e g, conditional use permits,
height variations, planned sign program, etc) The use is also consistent with the
remaining elements of the City's General Plan, as the policies of those elements have also
been amended by the City Council to be consistent with, and reflected in, the Land Use
Element Accordingly, the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan.
(b) The proposed style, height and bulk of the proposed shopping
center is consistent with surrounding commercial uses, which include an existing
shopping center in the same zoning area as the subject property, directly across Seal
Beach Boulevard. Similar development standards regarding building height and
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landscaping will apply to any future development in the adjacent shopping center As
approved by the City Council, there are sufficient mitigation measures adopted by the
City Council to ensure compatibility with adjoining land uses The subject shopping
center development and the site proposed for development exceeds all standard
development requirements of the City related to lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, building
height (except for those architectural features proposed for approval by height variations
or variances), off-street parking, and landscaping. Therefore, the site is adequate in size,
shape, topography and location to meet the needs of the proposed use of the property
(c) Subject to the proposed conditions ofapproval, the proposed use of
the property as a shopping center will be compatible with surrounding uses and will not
be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. As the shopping center is sufficiently
screened from adjoining uses by landscaping and the adjoining uses are a golf course and
residential development, with another shopping center located across Seal Beach
Boulevard, staff is not recommending any specific noise related conditions at this time
that would be in addition to those imposed by the Environmental Impact Report
(d) Required adherence to applicable building and fire codes, along
with those mitigation measures related to utilities and water, will ensure there will be
adequate water supply and utilities for the proposed use
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Site Plan Review 98-1, subject to the following conditions
l. SPR 98-1 is approved for a maximum 299,000 square foot commercial
shopping center on property located on the east side of Seal Beach Boulevard,
north of St Cloud Drive, at Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center (Tentative Tract
Map No 15767), as set forth on "Site Plan", prepared by Nadel Architects
Inc dated 11-13-98 including sheets "A" "A-I" "2" and "3"
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2. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of the following Mitigation
Measures as adopted by the City Council in certifying the Bixby Old Ranch
Towne Center ElR
The mitigation measures relevant to the requested development are set forth
above on pages 7 through 21 (92 mitigation measures):
Land Use:
MitiWltion Measure A-I: Detailed development plans for Development Areas
A, B and D shall include walls, landscaped buffers and building setbacks in order
to eliminate potential conflicts with adjacent residential and recreational uses
These detailed plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director
of Development Services prior to or concurrent with approval offinal subdivision
maps or plot plans
Mitil!ation Measure A-2: Detailed plans for areas adjacent to Lampson Avenue
(Development Areas C, D and E) shall include perimeter landscaping and
building setbacks to insure compatibility with the Scenic Highways Element of
the City General Plan. These detailed plans shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Director of Development Services prior to or concurrent with the
approval of final subdivision maps or plot plans
Mitigation Measure A-3. Detailed development plans for Development Area
A shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Development
Services to insure that no more than 20"10 of commercial space is devoted to
restaurants
Geology:
Mitil!:ation Measure C-l: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the project
proponent shall submit a geotechnical report to the City Engineer for approval
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The report shall include the information and be in a form as required by the
Orange County Grading Manual, Section 5.4 and the Orange County Excavation
and Grading Code, Section 7-1-819 Project proponent shall reimburse City costs
of independent third-party peer review of said geotechnical report.
Miti~ation Measure C-2: The project applicant shall incorporate measures to
mitigate expansive soil conditions, compressible/collapsible soil conditions
and liquefaction soil conditions, and impacts from trenching in site-specific
Tentative TractlParcel Map Review and Rough Grading Plan Review reports
prepared by the project geotechnical consultant Recommendations shall be
based on surface and subsurface mapping, laboratory testing and analysis
The geotechnical consultant's site-specific reports shall be approved by a
certified engineering geologist and a registered civil engineer, and shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer Project proponent shall
reimburse City costs of independent third-party peer review of said site-
specific reports.
Mitil!ation Measure C-3: Loose and soft alluvial soils, expansive clay
soils and all existing uncertified fill materials will be removed and replaced
with compacted fill during site grading in order to prevent seismic settlement,
soil expansion, and differential compaction
Mitil!ation Measure C-4: Prior to the initiation of project grading in
any development area, all existing utilities will be located and either
abandoned and removed, rerouted or protected
Mitil!ation Measure C-S: In excavations deeper than four feet but less
than ten feet, a slope no steeper than 1 5 to 1 (horizontal to vertical) shall be
provided Steeper slopes or deeper excavations will be provided with shoring
for stability and protection. OSHA safety requirements shall be adhered to
throughout the entire duration of project earthwork
Mitil!ation Measure C-6: All grading procedures, including soil
excavation and compaction, the placement of backfill, and temporary
excavation shall comply with City of Seal Beach standards
Mitil!ation Measure C-7: Permanent cut and fill slopes shall not
exceed 2 to 1 (horizontal to vertical).
Mitil!ation Measure C-8: Graded, but undeveloped land shall be
maintained weed-free and planted with interim landscaping within ninety (90)
days of completion of grading, unless building permits are obtained Planting
with interim landscaping shall comply with NPDES Best Management
Practices.
Mitil!ation Measure C-9: Conformance with the latest Umform
Building Code and City Ordinances can he expected to satisfactorily mitigate
the effect of seismic groundshaking. Conformance with apphcable codes and
ordinances shall occur in conjunction with the issuance of building permits in
order to insure that overexcavation of soft, broken rock and clayey soils
within sheared zones will be required where development is planned.
Mitil!ation Measure C-I0: The potential on-site liquefaction hazard
shall be mitigated by removal and recompaction of on-site alluvium soils,
installation of subsurface drainage and placement of compacted fill as
required.
WaterlDra;nage:
MitilUltion Measure D-l. The capacity of the Old Ranch Retarding Basin will
be increased to 87.6 acre feet at elevation 12 so that the peak flow exiting the
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Retarding Basin will be no greater than the pre-project condition thereby
eliminating the increase of runoff due to the increase of impervious area
Mitill:ation Measure D-2. The runoff from the 10-acre area at the northwest
comer of the project shall be diverted to the Old Ranch Retarding Basin The
capacity of the Retarding Basin will be further increased to accommodate this
increase in flow to a capacity of 88.4 acre feet at elevation 12.
Mitigation Measure D-3 Additional capacity in the Old Ranch Retarding
Basin to 100 acre feet at elevation 12 will be provided as a mitigation from the
impact of drainage from future upstream development. This increase will be
approximately 13 percent over the required holding capacity based upon
Mitigation Measures D-I and D-2 above
Mitigation Measure D-4. The inlet capacity of on-site catch basins will be
constructed a minimum of25% larger than that required by the City Engineer
in order to reduce the potential for debris blockage during major storms.
Mitill:8tion Measure D-5: The project shall reduce the impact of contaminants
(oil, grease and rubber) by the use of Best Management Practices (BMP) used
to conform to the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) provisions in the Clean Water Act The BMP's
used will most likely be the use of oil and grease separators and/or vegetated
areas used to biologically treat the contaminated runoff
Mitill:ation Measure 0-6: The amount of sediment movement during
construction will be minimized by the use ofNPOES BMP's, including, but
not limited to, sandbags, silt fences, straw bales and rock check dams The
construction and condition of the BMP's will be periodically inspected during
construction and repairs will be made, when necessary, as required by the
NPDES.
Mitill:ation Measure 0-7: Prior to fina1 project design, a project specific Drainage
Report shaI1 be prepared by a registered civil engineer in accordance with applicable
requirements of the Orange County Flood Control District and the City of Seal
Beach. The report shall desaibe the existing drainage network, existing capacity,
pre-and post-project runoff volumes, and any necessmy improvements to
accommodate proposed project runoff volumes
Mitigation Measure D-8' Prior to final design, a comprehensive Water Quality
Management Plan (wQMP) shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or a
registered professional hydrologist to protect water resources from impacts due to
urban contaminants in 5lD'face water runoff. The plan shall be prepared in
coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Orange County, and
the City of Seal Besch to insure compliance with applicable NPOES permit
requirements. The Plan shall include a combination of structural and non-structural
Best Management Practices (BMPs) as outlined in Courrtywide NPOES Drainage
Area Management Plan
Mitigation Measure D-I0' All project drainage facilities shall be kept
free from vegetation and debris that causes any runoff to become impounded
for more than five days
AirQuaJity:
MitiuRtion Measure B-1; Prior to the issuance of initial grading or building
permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of an Air Quality Mitigation Plan by the
Director of Development Services The Plan shall address each applicable control
measure from the 1997 Air Quality Management Plan as listed below in ordec to
determine which control measures are feasible, recommend implementation
conditions, and establish methods of applying conditions to contractors, buyers,
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lessees, tenants and occupants The project applicant shall reimburse City costs of an
independent third party peer review of this Plan
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Mitillation M......rrP. F-l: Prior to the application of each building pennit, the
applicant sha11 pay City Traffic Impact tees and/or post security in a manner meeting
the approval of the Director of Public Works fur the ''fitir share" costs of highway
improvements attributed to the proposed project.
Miti~on M.......re F-2' Prior to applications fur building permits, the applicant
shall obtain approval by the Director of Public Works of a Bus Stop and Pedestrian
Access Plan.
Mitil#ation Measure F-3 Prior to applications for building permits, the
applicant shall obtain approval by the Director of Public Works of a Bus Stop
and Pedestrian Access Plan.
BiologtcaJ Resources:
Mitigation Measure G-l Prior to project construction, the California
Department ofFish and Game shall be notified pursuant to California Fish and
Game Code Sections 1601-1603 and the US Army Corps of Engineers in
conjunction with their 404 permit process The proposed project shall provide
all required compensation for impacts to on-site wetland habitats
Mitigation Measure G-2. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
pruning standards shall be followed on all trees General pruning guidelines
including specifications for making correct pruning cuts, branch selection for
different purposes, and topping, as provided by the arborist, shall be followed
Mitigation Measure G-3 After project construction, trees that have been
topped in the past shall undergo reconstructive pruning to improve tree
structure and reduce hazards.
Mitigation Measure G-4. All contractors, subcontractors, equipment
operators, etc. shall be informed concerning tree preservation standards and
procedures. Tree protection guidelines and procedures shall be incorporated
into all construction and grading agreements. The project arborist and job
superintendent shall oversee all tree protection requirements
Mitigation Measure G-5. Prior to any construction activity, tree protection
zones shall be delineated for all trees to be preserved. The protection zone
will be either 1) five feet from the outside of the dripline of the tree canopy or
2) one foot radius from the trunk for every I-inch of truck diameter,
whichever is greater. If construction activity is planned within any tree
protection zone, a case-by-case evaluation will be made by an ISA Certified
Arborist
Mitigation Measure G-6 Prior to any grading or construction activity, a
4-foot high protective fence consisting of chain-link wire or fluorescent
webbing attached to steel line posts shall be constructed around the protection
zone of all preserved trees Laminated "tree protection zone - no construction
activity" signs will be attached to the fence This fence is to remain in place
throughout the construction period
Mitil!ation Measure G-7 If contact with the tree crown is unavoidable and
tree damage will occur, as ISA Certified Arborist shall prune the conflicting
branch(es) using ISA standards. Where trenching is necessary in areas that
contain tree roots, tree roots shall be pruned using a Dosko root pruner or
equivalent. All cuts shall minimize ripping, tearing, and fracturing of the root
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system of the impacted tree The trench shall be made no deeper than the
depth of grading or trenching necessary.
Mitil!ation Measure G-8. In order to avoid draining or leaking equipment
fluids near preserved trees, fluids such as' gasoline, diesel, oils, hydraulics,
paint, brake and transmission fluids and glycol (anti-freeze) shall be disposed
of properly. Construction equipment shall be parked at least 50 feet away
from existing trees to avoid the possibility of leakage of equipment fluids into
the soil.
Mitil!8tion Measure G-9. In areas affected by grading or excessive
construction dust, the tops and undersides of foliage will be washed with a
strong water stream every two weeks in morning hours before 10 00 a m to
control mite and insect populations.
Mitigation Measure G-IO. If irrigation systems or schedules or
drainage/runoff patterns are changed by construction activtties, an assessment
of irrigation needs shall be conducted to protect the health of the trees to be
preserved. This may require the installation of a temporary irrigation system
or mobile watering by a water truck
Mitigation Measure G-ll All trees to be removed shall be clearly
marked at the base of the trunk and at 4 'h feet above ground to avoid removal
of the wrong tree.
Mitigation Measure G-12 All major tree trimming shall be scheduled
so as to not disturb birds-of-prey during nesting periods and Monarch
Butterfly overwintering as well as to prevent infestation by the Eucalyptus
Long-horn Borer All major tree trimming shall be completed by October 31
in order to avoid infestation by the Eucalyptus Long-homed Borer, the nesting
season for birds-of-prey, and Monarch Butterfly clustering.
Mitigation Measure G-13: All mature trees lost as a result of project
development shall be replaced pursuant to the following ratios a) eucalyptus
4 to 1 using 24-inch box trees; and b) non-eucalyptus: 2 to I using 36-inch
box specimens.
Mitil!8tion Measure G-14: All ornamental ponds, pools, water hazards
or lakes shall be kept free of emergent vegetation, both of which provide
harborage for mosquito breeding. These water bodies shall also be stocked
with mosquito fish.
Mitigation Measure G-15: Grass clippings shall either be removed from
the site or composted in a manner that does not breed flies
Mitigation Measure G-16' All structures shall be constructed in a
manner to exclude rats from gaining "indoor access"
Mitil!8tion Measure G-17: All landscaping shall be open and skirted as
necessary to exclude rats from nesting in enclosed thickets of vegetation
Energy:
Mitigation Measure H-I: Development plans will be provided to the Southern
California Gas Company and the Southern California Edison Company as
they become available in order to filcilitate engineering, design and
construction of improvements necessary to provide electrical, natural gas, and
telephone services to the Bixby Old Ranch site
Mitigation Measure H-2 The applicant will comply with guidelines provided
by the Southern California Gas Company and the Southern California Edison
Company in regard to easement restriction, construction guidelines, protection
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of line easements, and potential amendments to rights-of-way in the areas of
any existing easements.
Mitigation Measure H-3: Building energy conservation will be largely
achieved by compliance with Titles 20 and 24 of the Energy Conservation
Code. Title 24, California Administrative Code Section 2-5307(b) is the
California Energy Conservation Standard for New Buildings which prohibits
the installation of fixtures unless the manufacturer has certified to the CEC
compliance with the flow rate standards. Title 24, California Administrative
Code Section 2-5452(i) and (j) address pipe insulation requirements which can
reduce the amount of water used before hot water reaches equipment or
fixtures. Title 20, California Administrative Code Sections 1604(f) and
1601(b) are Appliance Efficiency Standards
Mitil!ation Measure H-4. In order to conserve energy devoted to space
heating and air conditioning, active and passive solar techniques will be
encouraged whenever possible within the project Active solar systems
include the use of solar space and hot water heating for buildings, swimming
pools, etc. Passive systems involve orienting buildings properly, planting
trees to take advantage of the sun, providing adequate roof overhangs, making
sure that walls are properly insulated, and installing simple heat storage
systems.
Mitil!8tion Measure H-5. Electric vehicle charging facilities shall be provided
for a minimum of two vehicles and a maximum offour vehicles.
Noise:
Mitioatinn Measure J-I' ConslJUclion in areas within 500 feet of residential
development shall be limited to the hours of 7 00 AM to 8 00 PM on Monday
through Saturday. Construction activities shall not be permitted in these areas on
Sundays or Federal holidays. Use of heavy grading equipment (such as impact
hammers and pile drivers) shall be limited to the hours of 8:00AM to 5 00 PM on
Monday through Friday
Mitigllfion Measure J-2' All noise sensitive land uses shall be sound attenuated
against present and projected noise, which shall be the sum of all noise impacting the
project., so as not to eKCeed an exterior noise standard of 65 dB CNEL in outdoor
living areas (e.g, for senior assisted living units) and an interior standard of 45 dB
CNEL in all habitable rooms. Evidence prepared under the supervision of a County-
certified acoustical consuhant that these standards will be satisfied in a manner
consistent with applicable zoning regulations shall be submitted as fullows
A Prior to the recordation of a final tractlparcel map or prior to the issuance
of Grading Permits, at the sole disaetion of the City, an Acoustical Analysis Report
shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services, for approval The report
shall desaibe in detail the exterior noise environment and preliminary mitigation
measures. Acoustical design features to achieve Interior noise standards may be
included in the report in which case it may also satisfY "B" below
B Prior to the issuance of any building permits, an acoustical analysis
report describing the acoustical design features of the structures required to satisfy the
exterior and interior noise standards shall be submitted to the Director of
Development Services for approval along with satisfactory evidence winch indicates
that the sound attenuation measures specified in the approved acoustical report(s)
have been incorporated into the design of the project
C. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, all freestanding acoustical
barriers must be shown on the projects plans illustrating height, location and
construction in a manner meeting the approval of the Director of Development
Services
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D. Prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Use and Occupancy, field
testing in aocordance with Title 25 regulations sha11 be required by the Director of
Development Services to verifY compliance with all applicable design standards
E. The project applicant sha11 reimburse the City for the costs of an
independent, third party peer review of this evidence.
MitioAtion Measure 1-3. All structures shall be sound attenuated against the
combined impact of all present and projected noise from exterior noise sources to
meet the interior noise aiteria as set fbrth below:
a) commercial- 50 CNEL;
b) hoteI-45 CNEL;
c) senior assisted living - 45 CNEL; and
d) Residential- 45 CNEL.
Notwithstanding any land use characterizations, all sensitive land use receptors
(mcluding the senior assisted living, Alzheimer's care'skilled nursing facility) shall
be sound attenuated against present and projected noise levels, which shall be the
lRIIII of all noise impacting the project, so as not to exceed an exterior noise standard
of65 CNEL in outdoor living areas and an interior noise standard of 45 CNEL in all
habitable rooms. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, evidence prepared
under the supervision of a County~fied acoustical consultant that these standards
will be satisfied in a manner consistent with applicable zoning regulations shall be
submitted to the Director of Development Services in the furm of an Acoustical
Analysis Report describing in detail the exterior noise environment and the acoustical
design features required to achieve the interior noise standard and which indicate that
the sound attenuation measures specified have been incorporated into the design of
the project.
Prior to the issuance of any Certificates of Use and Occupancy, field testing in
accordance with City policies shall be required by the Director of Development
Services to verifY compliance with all applicable design standards
Mitilllllion Measure 1-4: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant
shall agree by executing an agreement with the Director of Development Services
requiring that the applicant will provide to each prospective buyer, renter, or lessee of
noise sensitive land uses (e g, senior assisted care units) a written disclosure that
certain buildings or units (without windows and doors closed) and outdoor areas
could be subject to noise levels above State and City standards or policies for noise
sensitive land uses Such notification shall be in language approved by the Director
of Development Services and sha11 be formalized in written Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&R's) recorded on the title of each noise sensitive land use
building site. In addition, each advertisement, solicitation and sales brochure or other
literature regarding noise sensitive land uses shall contain the approved notification
language. Notification shall also stipulate that the ares is subject to occasional
overflights, and that in the event the Los Alamitos AFRC is activated fur use as a
Disaster Support Ares, noise levels could significantly increase for an unknown
period of time due to increases in airfield operations The agreement shall also
provide that prior to the close of escrow with initial buyers, the written disclosure
must be acknowledged and signed by all initial buyers, their signature notarized and
deposited in escrow with instructions to the escrow holder to deliver the executed
disclosure furm to the City Clerk within three wooong days after the close of escrow
Publtc Services:
Mitigation Measure K-l Prior to final approval of a vested tentative tractl
parcel map the project applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement
with the City of Seal Beach. Said agreement shall establish, If required, any
payment of the project's fair-share contribution to offset project impacts on
public facilities and services including the need for additional law
enforcement and fire protection facilities and staffing.
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Mitig;rtinn Measure K-2 The City of Seal Beach Development Services and
Police Departments shall review and approve all detailed project plans,
improvement plans, and architectural elevations in relation to the following
issues' adequate street and security lighting, clearly marked streets and
building identification, adequate internal circulation and surveillance for
patrol officers, and provision of alarm systems.
Mitiglrtion M.....1I1ll K-3: All new structures shall provide roofing materials of
a Class B roofing assembly or better.
MitilJlltion Measure K-4: All new structures shall install automatic fire
sprinkler systems that meet National Fire Protection Association Standards, in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of the City of Seal Beach
Mitillation Measure K-5. All water mains and hydrants shall provide required
fire flows in accordance with requirements of the Orange County Fire
Authority.
MitiORhon Measure K-6. All structures shall be constructed pursuant to
Uniform Building Code requirements relative to fire protection
Miti~on Measure K-7: The project proponent will pay the statuto!)' school fee,
as applicable to the project, to the Los A1amitos Unified School District Current
capital fi1cility rates allowed for the mitigation of school impacts in the State are set at
$1 72 per square foot of assessable space for residential construction and $0 28 per
square foot for commercia1fmdustrial projects
Utilities/Service Systems:
MitiORhon Measure L-l. All water lines and related facilities shall be
designed and installed pursuant to the requirements of the City of Seal Beach
Detailed improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted to the City of
Seal Beach Engineering Department for review and approval prior to project
construction.
Mitigation Measure L-2' The project applicant shall be required to pay their
"fair-share" cost for improvement of any off-site water facilities necessary to
serve the proposed project.
Mitil!ationMeasureL-3: Automatic sprinkler systems, soil sensors or other
best available technology shall be utilized in the irrigation of the reconfigured
golf course and other landscaped areas.
Mitigl'tion Measure lA' Mulch and other soil covers shall be utilized in all
landscaped areas in order to reduce irrigation demands and increase the water-
holding capacity of the soil
Mitil!ationMessureL-5' The proposed project shall comply With local and
State laws requiring water efficient plumbing fixtures in order to minimize
water consumption These laws mandate the use of low volume flush toilets
in all buildings, establish efficiency standards that set the maximum flow rates
for showerheads, faucets, etc., prohibit the use of non-conforming or
substandard plumbing fixtures; and establish pipe insulation requirements to
reduce the amount of water used before hot water reaches the fixture
Mitil!ation Measure L-7: All sewer and reclaimed water lines and any related
facilities shall be designed and installed pursuant to the requirements of the
City of Seal Beach and the County Sanitation District of Orange County
Detailed improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted to the City of
Seal Beach and the County Sanitation District of Orange County for review
and approval prior to project construction.
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MitipionMeasure L-8: The project applicant shall be required to pay their
fair share cost of any off-site wastewater transmission or treatment facilities as
well as required sewer connection fees to the City of Seal Beach.
Mitiron M.......re L-9: Concurrent with approval of site plans for proposed
commercial, hotel, restaurant, senior care and residential uses, detailed plans
shall be submitted delineating the number, location, and general design of
solid waste enclosures and storage areas for recycled material.
Mitigation M......'re L-1O: The project developer shall adhere to all source
reduction programs for the disposal of construction materials and solid waste
required by the City of Seal Beach.
Mitigation Measure L-12: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
proponent shall complete a Master Water Study for submittal to the Seal Beach
Public Works Department. The study should assess available water resDW'CeS and
improvements to the water system required to serve the proposed project and meet
fire flow demands The specific contents of the study should be determined in
coordination with the Public Works Department. The project applicant shall
reimburse the City for the costs of an independent third party peer review of this
study.
Mitil!Bl:ion Measure L-13' Based on the recommendations contained in the Master
Water Study, the project proponent shall pay a fair share of the cost required to offset
project impacts on off-site water systems.
Aesthetics:
Mitil!ation Measure M-l. Prior to issuance of building permits for any
proposed commercial, hotel, restaurant, senior care facility, or residential uses,
the project proponent shall submit project plans (including landscape plans
and illustrative elevations) to the Director of Development Services for
approval Said plans shall reflect the following'
c All open areas not used for buildings, including but not limtted to parking
Jots, service areas, walls, walkways, and courtyards shall be attractively
landscaped in accordance with landscape plans prepared by a licensed
landscape architect.
c Concentrated perimeter landscaping shall be installed along Seal Beach
Boulevard, Lampson Avenue and the 405 Freeway northbound off-ramp
in order to maintain and enhance views from along these roadways
c A fully automated irrigation system shall be included in the landscape
plans for the project and all landscaped areas should be maintained in
good condition throughout the life of the project
c All buildings and landscaping proposed for the site shall present a
cohesive image with attention to compatible materials, building
proportion, signage, and architectural styles
c To the degree feasible, the bulk of buildings shall be minimized through
articulation of the building mass with offsets, stepped terraces, changes in
plane, and other such methods in order to reduce the visual impact of the
project as viewed from Seal Beach Boulevard, Lampson Avenue,
Rossmoor Highlands and the 405 Freeway
c Rooftop equipment shall be screened from all off-site vantage points and
mechanical equipment shall be contained within rooftop enclosures
Rooftop screening materials shall be complimentary in material and color
to the building's exterior.
c Rooftop structures, unless an integral part of the building's design, shall
not exceed the maximum allowed parapet elevation.
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c Service areas shall be screened from off-site view and trash containers
shall be enclosed using materials complimentary to the commercial
buildings.
Mitigation Measure M-2: Prior to submittal of final project plans, a
photomontage showing illustrative project elevations in their proposed setting
shall be prepared by the project proponent and submitted to the City's
Development Services Department to illustrate how views from the Seal
Beach Boulevard, the 405 Freeway northbound off-ramp, Lampson Avenue,
the Rossmoor Highlands in Los Alamitos and the Bixby Office Park would be
altered by the proposed project. The photomontage shall demonstrate
compliance with Mitigation Measure M-I above.
Mitigation Measure M-3: Prior to approval of final project plans, a landscape
plan for common areas of the project site including street trees, shall be
prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted to the Director of
Development Services, and the City Street Tree Division of the Parks and
Recreation Department for approval after review and comment by the City
Tree Preservation Committee
Mitigation Measure M-4. An inventory and relocation plan for existing trees
on-site shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for
approval prior to issuance of building permits Where trees cannot be
relocated, the City shall require the replacement of mature trees pursuant to
the following ratios: a) eucalyptus: 4 to 1 using 24-inch box trees and b)
non-eucalyptus 2 to 1 using 36-inch box specimens
Mitigation Measure M-5 A Eucalyptus Windrow Preservation Plan shall be
prepared by a licensed arborist or a landscape architect and submitted to the
Department of Development Services and the Street Tree Division of the
Parks and Recreation Department for review and approval prior to or
concurrent with tentative parceVtract maps or grading permits Said plan shall
include a long-term maintenance and financing component which shall be
included in the Development Agreement to be executed between the project
proponent and the City of Seal Beach.
Mitigation Measure M-6. A Eucalyptus Tree Removal Permit shall be
obtained by the project proponent as required for the proposed removal of on-
site eucalyptus trees with a trunk diameter greater than 12 inches prior to or
concurrent with tentative parceVtract maps or grading permits
Mitigation Measure M-9. A landscaped buffer of no less than ten (10) feet
shall be provided along the northern perimeter of Development Area D (the
proposed residential site) and the eastern perimeter of Development Areas A
(Old Ranch Towne Center) and D to ensure privacy and screen views to and
from the adjacent residential neighborhood in Los Alamitos This shall be
completed prior to the final inspection of any building within these
development areas
Mitigation Measure M-IO. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a
lighting plan for the project site specifying the location and type of all exterior
light sources, including street lights, parking lot and driving range lights, shall
be prepared and submitted to the Department of Development Services for
approval.
Mitil!:ation Measure M-ll: Street, parking lot, and other common area
lighting shall use low or high-pressure sodium units, metal halide, clean
lucalox or other efficient lighting technology. The project proponent shall
reimburse the City for the costs of an independent third party review of
lighting plans.
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Mitigation Measure M-12. All outdoor lighting should be shielded,
directed downward, and have sharp cut-off qualities at property lines, in order
to minimize light and glare spillover effects
Mitigation Measure M-13: The landscape plan for the project shall
concentrate landscaping along the periphery of the site and in other areas to
minimize impacts on adjacent uses from automobile headlights and other light
sources
Mitil!:ation Measure M-14: Commercial buildings as well as the
proposed hotel, restaurant, and senior care structures shall use minimally
reflective or tinted glass and all materials should be selected with attention to
minimizing glare impacts to off-site areas, particularly the AFRC, the 405
Freeway, Seal Beach Boulevard, Lampson Avenue, and adjacent residential
uses.
Mitil!:ation Measure M-15: Paved areas should be textured, and large
expanses of conaete or high gloss tile should be avoided.
Mitil!:ation Measure M-16 Interior parking lot landscaping shall cover no
less than 5% of the parking lot areas on-site.
Cultural Resources
Mitil!:ation Measure N-l. A Phase I archaeological survey shall be undertaken
by an archaeologist and Native American monitor appointed by the City of
Seal Beach City Council prior to any earth moving operations The
Archaeological Advisory Committee shall review and provide comments and
recommendations to the City Council regarding the proposed scope of field
investigation to be completed for the Phase I survey Such scope of work shall
contain at a minimum the following' a description of the walk-over field
survey methodology, including transect field spacing for the walk-over, a
description of the subsurface field sampling plan to be utilized, consisting of
test borings and minimum lxl meter test pits; and a description of additional
field investigations if cultural resources are identified in the Phase I
Investigation
Mitigation Measure N-2. Earth removal or disturbance activities related to
rough grading and other excavation for foundations and utilities that extend
below five feet of the pre-grading surface elevation. If any earth removal or
disturbance activities result in the discovery of cultural resources, the project
proponent's contractors shall cease all earth removal or disturbance activities
immediately and notify the City selected archaeologist and/or Native
American Monitor, who shall immediately notify the Director of Development
Services The City selected archaeologist will have the power to temporarily
halt or divert the excavation equipment in order to evaluate any potential
cultural material The City selected archaeologist shall evaluate all potential
cultural findings in accordance with standard practice, the reqUIrements of the
City of Seal Beach Archaeological and Historical Element, and other
applicable regulations Consultation with the Native American Heritage
Commission and data/artifact recovery, if deemed appropriate, shall be
conducted
Mitigation Measure N-3 If potentially significant cultural resources are
encountered during earth removal or disturbance activities, a "Test Phase", as
described in the Archaeological and Historical Element of the City General
Plan is required and shall be performed by the City selected archaeologist, and
if potentially significant cultural resources are discovered, a "Research Design
document" must be prepared by the City selected archaeologist in accordance
with the provisions of the Archaeological and Historical Element of the
General Plan. The results of the test phase investigation must be presented to
the Archaeological Advisory Committee for review and recommendation to
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the City Council for review and approval prior to continuation of earth
removal or disturbance activities in the impacted area of the proposed project
Mitigation Measure N-4. Project-related earth removal or disturbance activity
is not authorized until such time as the "Test Phase" research is completed and
accepted by the City Council and until a written "Authorization to Continue
Earth Removal-Disturbance Activity" is issued by the Director of
Development Services to applicant for the impacted area of the proposed
project.
Mitigation Measure N-5. During all "test phase" investigation actlvtltes
occurring on site, the City selected archaeologist and the Native American
monitor shall be present to conduct and observe, respectively, such "test
phase" investigation activities
Mitigation Measure N-6. Should any human bone be encountered during any
earth removal or disturbance activities, all activity shall cease immediately
and the City selected archaeologist and Native American monitor shall be
immediately contacted, who shall then immediately notify the Director of
Development Services. The Director of the Department of Development
Services shall contact the Coroner pursuant to Section 5097 98 and 5097 99 of
the Public Resources Code N relative to Native American remains Should
the Coroner determine the human remains to be Native American, the Native
American Heritage Commission shall be contacted pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 5097 98.
Miti2ation Measure N-7. If evidence of subsurface paleontologic resources is
found during construction, excavation and other construction activity in that
area shall cease and the contractor shall contact the Ctty Development
Services Department. With direction from the City, a Orange County
Certified Paleontologist shall prepare and complete a standard Paleontologic
Resource Mitigation Program
Recreation
Mitigation Measure 0-1. Prior to final approval of a vested tentative tract
map, the project applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the
City of Seal Beach which shall specify that the project proponent will
a) offer for dedication to the City of Seal Beach the 6 74 acre Bixby
Old Ranch Tennis Club facility for public recreation purposes;
b) provide an on-site joint use public/private driving range; and
c) provide a 2.5 acre improved park facility adjacent to the residential
component of the Project
3 This Site Plan Review shall not become effective for any purpose unless an
"Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed by the applicant in the
presence of the Director of Development Services, or notarized and returned
to the Planning Department; and until the ten (10) day appeal period has
elapsed
4. A modification of this Site Plan Review shall be obtained when
lJ The shopping center proposes to modify any of its current conditions of
approval.
lJ There is a substantial change in the mode or character of operations of the
shopping center.
5. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this Site
Plan Review if any violation of the approved conditions occurs, any violation
of the Code of the City of Seal Beacb, occurs, or for those reasons specified
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by Article 28, and in the manner specified in Article 25, of Chapter 28 of the
Code of the City of Seal Beach
6 In the event staff determines that security problems exist on the site, the
conditions of this Site Plan Review may be amended, under the procedures of
the Code of the City of Seal Beach. to require the provision of additional
security measures
7. All business establishments shall have a public telephone listing.
8. All business establishments shall comply with Section 130, ''Noise Control"
of the Code of the Citv of Seal Beach as the regulations of that Chapter now
exist or may hereafter be amended. Should complaints be received regarding
noise generated by a business establishment, the Planning Commission
reserves the right to schedule this permit for reconsideration and may require
the applicantlbusiness operator to mitigate the noise level to comply with the
provisions of Chapter 13D.
9. Litter and trash receptacles shall be located at convenient locations inside and
outside all business establishments. Operators of such business
establishments shall remove trash and debris on an appropriate basis so as not
to cause health problems. There shall be no dumping of trash and/or glass
bottles outside any business establishment between the hours of 1000 pm
and 7.00 a.m.
10 The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke or modify this Site
Plan Review pursuant to Articles 25 and 28 of The Code of the Citv of Seal
Beach if harm or retail-related problems are demonstrated to occur as a result
of criminal or anti-social behavior, including but not limited to the
congregation of minors, violence, public drunkenness, vandalism, soh citation
and/or litter
11. Property line walls adjacent to the proposed residentiaVpark development
adjoining the subject property to the north and east shall have a minimum 8-
foot solid masonry or concrete block wall provided. Said wall may not exceed
10 feet in height.
12. Loading dock areas shall not be utilized between the hours of 2 00 A M and
6.00 A M prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first
residential unit as identified as Development Area D in the Bixby Old Ranch
Towne Center ElR, and between 10 00 P.M and 6 00 A.M thereafter
13. This Site Plan Review shall become null and void unless exercised wtthin one
(1) year of the date of final approval, or such extension oftime as may be
granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to a written request for
extension submitted to the Department of Development Services a mmimum
of ninety (90) days prior to such expiration date
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 9th day of
December , 1998, by the following vote'
AYES. Commissioners
Brown, Cutuli, Larson and Lyon
NOES. Commissioners
Hood
ABSENT. Commissioners
None
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Bri>n&~,f}t7
Chairman of the Planning Commission
,
Whittenberg
Secretary of the Planning Commissio
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