2012/04/26 Planning Commission Resolution (4)PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. PL2O12-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN
OXFORD SUITES HOTEL AND MCDONALD'S FAST FOOD RESTAURANT IN
VILLAGE NORTH OF THE WILFRED/DOWDELL SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED ON
PROPERTY BOUNDED BY REDWOOD DRIVE, GOLF COURSE DRIVE WEST,
DOWDELL AVENUE AND THE HOME DEPOT PROPERTY (APN 045-055-007) FILE
NO. PL 2011-006SR/UP
\ryHEREAS, the applicant, Edmund V/adeson of the Oxford Hotel Group, has submitted
a Conditional Use Permit for a five story, 163 room Oxford Suites Hotel and a McDonald's fast
food restaurant located on property bounded by Redwood Drive on the east, Golf Course Drive
West on the south, Dowdell Avenue on the west and the Home Depot property on the north
(APN 045-055-007); and
WHEREAS' Planning Application No. PL20l I-006SR/UP was processed in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law; and
IVHEREAS, public hearing notices for the proposed hotel and fast food restaurant were
mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the subject property and to all agencies
and interested parties as required by California State Planning Law, and a public hearing notice
was published in the Press Democrat for a minimum of l0 days prior to the first public hearing;
and
WHEREAS, on April 26,2012, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No PL20l I-006SR/UP during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested
persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, at the April 26, 2012, Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission considered all facts relating to Planning Application No. PL2011-006SR/UP;
\ryHEREAS, the members of the Planning Commission, using their independent
judgment, reviewed the proposed project and all evidence in the record related to such requests,
including the staff report, public testimony, and all evidence presented both orally and in writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findinss. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PL201I-006SR/UP makes the following findings, to wit:
I. The proposed locatíon of the Conditional Use is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance ønd the purpose of the distríct in which the site is located.
The proposed development conforms to the use and development standards of the
Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan for the Village North area. Where applicable, the
development also conforms to the requirements of the ZoningOrdinance. The applicant
has also applied for the required Conditional Use Permit and Development Area Plan.
2. That the proposed location of the use and the conditíons under which it would be
operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,
or materially injurious to propertíes or ímprovements in the vícinity and that the
operation and maintenance of the use wíll be compatible wíth the surrounding uses.
The proposed development on this property is a commercial use similar to the
surrounding uses in the immediate area. The developer will be performing street
improvements on surrounding streets to facilitate traffic flow from the development and
to improve general traffic flow in the area. The project will not have a negative impact
on the public health, safety or welfare or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
3. The proposed use will comply wíth each of the applicable provisions of this title.
The proposal will comply with all the required standards in the Zoning Ordinance and
the Wi'lfred/Dowdell Specific Plan.
NO\il THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission
does hereby approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Oxford Suites Hotel and McDonald's
fast food restaurant located on property bounded by Redwood Drive on the east, Golf Course
Drive V/est on the south, Dowdell Avenue on the west and the Home Depot site on the north
(APN 045-055-007), subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A attached; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be 10 working days from the date of
said action. No building permits shall be issued nor shall the use be initiated until the appeal
period has expired, providing there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 26th day of April,2Ùl2, by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: 4 NOES: ABSENT: I ABSTAIN:
ADAMS { ARMsTRoN úbr-,IBoRBA V GIUDICE Y HAYDON Y
EXHIBIT A
DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN OXFORD SUITES HOTEL AND MCDONALD'S FAST
FOOD RESTAURANT IN VILLAGE NORTH OF THE WILFRED/DOWDELL SPECIFIC
PLAN
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS
l. The applicant shall comply with the Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan, the Revised EIR and
all mitigation measures and all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal
Code.
2. The use of the property by the applicant for any activity authorized by this Conditional
Use Permit and Development Area Plan shall constitute acceptance of all of the
conditions and obligations imposed by the City on this approval. The applicant by said
acceptance waives any challenge as to the validity of these conditions.
3. If the City is required to enforce any of the conditions of approval, the applicant shall pay
all costs. The applicant shall secure all necessary permits and clearances from the
Rohnert Park Building Department prior to commencement of construction.
4. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its offtcers, agents,
elected and appointed officials, and employees, from any and all liability or claims that
may be brought against the City arising out of its approval of this Project and associated
entitlements pertaining to the Oxford Suites save and except that caused by the City's
active negligence.
PLANNING
The project is approved as shown on Exhibits A through H, except as conditioned or
modified below. The hours of operation for McDonald's Drive-Thru are permitted
up to 24 hours per day.
All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan,
exterior elevations and colors and materials board, except as modified herein.
Building colors and materials shall be in compliance with the palettes presented in the
Site Plan Review, Architectural review and DAP as approved. Any minor changes shall
be reviewed and approved by staff.
All roof and ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
The Conditional Use Permit and Development Area Plan shall expire two years from
Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to expiration, a building permit is
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issued for any tenant improvements if applicable, and construction is commenced and
diligently pursued toward completion and the use is initiated, or an extension is requested
and approved.
A Sign Program for signs for Oxford Suites hotel and fast food restaurant shall be
submitted and approved prior to the installation of any signs.
The pool showers on the exterior of the Cabana shall be screened from view by a wall
with a minimum height of six (6) feet, details to be shown on the plans for a building
permit.
Bicycle parking shall be provided in conformance with Section 17.16.140 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Bicycle parking shall be provided adjacent to the main entrance to both the
Oxford Suites hotel and the fast food restaurant.
The hotel restaurant and meeting rooms shall be used only by hotel guests.
McDonaldts shall work with Development Services Department on the architectural
enhancement of the Redwood Drive (East) elevation of the McDonald's Restaurant.
Prior to an issuance of a Building Permit for the hotel or fast food restaurant, whichever
occurs first, a complete landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape
architect as specified in California Code of Regulations Title 23 Waters Division 2
Department of Water Resources Chapter 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance shall be submitted to the Development Services Department for review and
approval. Prior to installation by the applicant, plant species, location, container size,
quality and quantity of all landscaping plants and materials shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Staff (or designee) for consistency with the approved landscape
plans. All plant replacements shall be equal to or a better standard than originally
approved..
Project lighting shall be reviewed and approved by planning and engineering staff and
conform to the approved plans. All exterior lighting shall be designed to avoid spillover
onto adjacent properties and right-oÊway.
The developer shall obtain and adhere to approved truck route for deliveries and
construction material haulers.
All construction material waste and other debris shall be recycled to the extent possible.
The applicant shall present a o'clean site everyday" program to City building staff for
approval. No animals shall be brought on-site by construction personnel during work
hours.
Recycled water from the existing recycled water line in Golf Course Drive West shall be
utilized for irrigation of the landscaping.
20. The landscaping shall be maintained in an attractive weed free and litter free condition at
all times.
21. Until such time that the property develops, it shall be maintained in a weed free and litter
free condition at all times. If the triangular shaped property across the Redwood Drive
frontage of the project site comes under private ownership, the owner of the site shall
maintain it in a weed free litter free condition until such time as the property develops.
22. There shall be no banners, flags or other temporary signs displayed on the property,
without the appropriate permit.
23. The use of any A-Frame signs, portable signs, sandwich-board signs, pennants, or
human-held signs on the premises is strictly prohibited.
24. The refuse containers shall be maintained within the refuse enclosure at all times with the
access gates kept closed. If the refuse enclosure is not adequate to accommodate the
required containers, an addition to the enclosure shall be constructed, details subject to
approval of the City of Rohnert Park. The refuse enclosure shall have a roof cover in
conformance with Municipal Code Section 17. 12.130 to eliminate the intrusion of any
rainwater or surface runoff from the trash enclosure area to the storm drainage system.
25. Recycling shall be conducted in accordance with accepted practices as directed by
Sonoma County Waste Management Agency.
26. Any new trees within five (5) feet of the public right-of-way shall have root barriers that
are approved by the City Engineer.
27. The developer shall comply with the construction hours pursuant to Municipal Code
Section 9.44.120.
28. All lighting, reflective surfaces or any other sources of illumination shall be utilized in a
manner that minimizes glare on public streets or on any other parcel.
29. Lights shall be of the minimum illumination necessary to perform operations and provide
for safety and security.
30. The lighting shall be directed downward and shielded at the property line so as not to be
directly visible from nearby residences (RPMC $17.14.080C).
31. Prior to any ground disturbance on the North Village site, including the issuance of
grading or building permits that would result in impacts to wetlands, waters, or special-
status species or communities, notification and all applicable permits obtained from all or
some of the following agencies may be required:
o Unites States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District
o United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
o Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
o North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB)
BUILDING
32. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California Building
Standards Codes (California Code of Regulations - Title 24) in effect at the time of plan
check submittal.
33. All new structures shall comply with th" r"quir"*ents of the Americans with Disability
Act and Title24 California Disabled Access compliance for buildings, parking and site
access.
34. No building or structure regulated by the City of Rohnert Park shall be erected,
constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, converted or demolished
unless a separate permit for each building or structure has been obtained from the
Development Services Department.
35. On-site construction signage (temporary) regarding hours of operations, waste removal,
construction vehicle egress and ingress and daily clean up rules shall be posted prior to
commencement of construction.
36. Construction and operational noise levels shall comply with the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code not to exceed 70 dBA measured at the property line any time between 7 a.m. andT
p.m.; noise levels shall not exceed 50 dBA measured at the property line between the
hours of 7 p.m. andT a.m. Exceptions may include noise up to 75 dBA that is produced
for no more than a cumulative period of five minutes during any hour or up to 80 dBA
that is produced for no more than a cumulative period of one minute during any hour
between 7 a.m. andT p.m. (RPMC $ 17.12.030).
37. Roof top addressing shall be required prior to a Certifrcate of Occupancy. Roof top
addressing shall be visible from airborne safety equipment at minimum height distances.
An exhibit for roof top addressing shall be submitted to Development Services
Department for approval and shall include the following:
a) Address numbers shall be placed on the roof unobstructed from view from the air.
b) The numbers need to be read from approximately 500 feet or more.
c) A high visible color of paint shall be used and be in contrast with the roof color.
d) The numbers shall be at least 3 feet tall,2 feet wide and spaced a minimum of 9 inches
apart. The width of the brush stroke shall be a minimum of 6 inches.
e) The numbers shall be placed on the roof oriented to the street.
38. A plan for construction staging including goods and on-site trailers shall be submitted to
the Development Services Department for review and approval prior to start of
construction. Construction staging and goods/materials shall be contained under a locked
enclosure.
39. The developer shall be responsible for all actions of his contractors and subcontractors
until such time as the improvements have been accepted by the City.
40. All new site lighting, including any electrical signage, shall comply with all applicable
provisions of the 2010 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
41. All new construction where a permit is required shall comply with the 2010 California
Green Building Standards Code Tier No l.
PUBLIC SAFETY
42. The project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the 2010 California Fire Code,
the 2010 California Building code, the City of Rohnert Park Fire Division Code
Ordinance No. 827, NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.
43. The final improvement plans shall be reviewed, approved, and signed by the Director of
Public Safety or his designee, for compliance with the all Fire Codes, fire flow gallons
per minute requirements, the number/type of fire hydrants and their location.
44. The project applicant shall obtain Fire permits for the Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm,
Fire Civil underground review, and possible Hood and Duct suppression systems. The
permit applications and permit fees shall be submitted to the Director of Public Safety or
his designee prior to commencement of construction of any of these systems.
45. Emergency vehicle access to/from adjoining streets and parking lot shall be maintained.
This shall include designated fire lanes, adequate tuming radius (20-foot inside radius;
4O-foot outside radius), and overhang and tree proximity height.
ENGINEERING
46. Submittals for Engineering Plan Check shall be made at the Development Services
Department. Plan Check Deposit shall be paid at the time of submittal.
47. Any exceptions or variances from these conditions will require the written approval of
the City Engineer or approval of the City Council if required by City Code.
48. The City reseryes the right to place additional conditions on any proposed developments
on the proposed parcels in the event site plan and development proposals are changed or
redesigned.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED;
49. The applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant has obtained permits from all
applicable regulatory agencies, including but not limited to, the Army Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, State Department of Fish and Game,
US Fish and Wildlife Service.
50. The applicant shall submit to the City of Rohnert Park for review and approval, a grading
plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer licensed in the State of California; shall
obtain a Grading Permiq and shall post suffrcient surety guaranteeing completion.
51. The grading plan shall clearly show all existing survey monuments and property corners
and shall state that they shall be protected and preserved.
52. If the site will require import or export of dirt, the applicant shall submit in writing the
proposed haul routes for the trucks and equipment. The haul routes must be approved by
the City prior to import/export work commencing.
PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF A PARCEL MAP OR ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING
PERMIT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL
BE SATISFIED:
Maintenance Agreement
53. The applicant shall submit to the City of Rohnert Park for review and approval, a
Maintenance Agreement between property owners which includes provisions for
maintenance of:
a) All private storm drain systems.
b) All private driveways.
c) Utilities within private easements.
d) Shared sewer.
e) Water.
Ð Lighting.
g) Landscaping.
h) Roadway and parking facilities.
54. A Maintenance Agreement will be subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer, City Attomey and Planning Manager.
55. The applicanldeveloper shall dedicate Golf Course Drive West, Dowdell Avenue &
Redwood Drive rights of way to the City of Rohnert Park, details subject to approval of
the Director of Development Services/City Engineer.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A GRADING OR BUILDING PERMIT, WHICHEVER
occuRs FIRST, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHALL BE
SATISFIED:
Imnrovement Plans - General
56. Improvement Plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, licensed in the State of
California, shall be submitted for the review and approval of the City Engineer showing
public street frontage improvements, grading, paving, utilities, and drainage structures to
be built, lighting and trash collection. The improvements plans shall include parking lots,
street and utility information including all concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, street
lights, striping and signing, paving, water lines, storm drain lines and sewer lines as
necessary, erosion control and any necessary transitions. All improvements shall be in
accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Manual of Standards, Details, and
Specifications.
57. Developer shall either complete the required construction prior to receiving a building
permit or enter into an Improvement Agreement and post security for offsite
improvements with the City of Rohnert Park, agreeing to complete the required
construction within 24 months.
58. The applicant shall demonstrate legal access for the site from the Home Depot property
prior to issuance of a building permit for the McDonald's Restaurant.
Geotechnical Studv
59. A geotechnical study acceptable to the City shall be conducted by an Engineer licensed in
the State of California and qualified to perform soils work, or a California Certified
Geologist prior to site development. Recommendations shall be provided, as necessary, to
prevent damage to Project facilities and compliance with these recommendations shall be
required as a condition of development at the Project site. The grading and improvement
plans shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved geotechnical study. This
geotechnical study shall at a minimum evaluate the following:
a) The liquefaction potential at the Project site.
b) The location and extent of expansive soils at the Project site, including
recommendations regarding the treatment and/or remedy of on-site soils, and the
structural design of foundations and underground utilities.
c) Seismic safety including recommendations regarding the structural design of
foundations and underground utilities.
d) The geotechnical study shall verify the R-value of the existing soil in Golf Course
Drive West and Dowdell and specify the recommended structural section of the
street in accordance with the City Standards.
Undersroundine
60. Improvement Plans shall show that all utility distribution facilities, including existing
overhead utilities along the project frontage, shall be placed underground, except surface-
mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets, fire hydrants
and street lights. Appropriate easements shall be piovided to facilitate these installations.
Streetq. Traffic & Circulation
61. The applicant shall submit to the City of Rohnert Park for review and approval, street
improvement plans for 1) Golf Course Drive West from Redwood Drive to Dowdell
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Avenue, 2) Dowdell Avenue from the widened road just north of the property to Golf
Course Drive West, 3) Redwood Dr. right turn lane and 4) intersection of Dowdell
Avenue and Golf Course Drive West, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer licensed in
the State of California; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Rohnert Park to
complete these improvements; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the
completion of the improvements.
Street improvements shall be provided in accordance with City Manual of Standards,
Details, and Specifications.
Improvement Plans shall show that the applicant shall widen Golf Course Drive V/est
between Redwood Drive and Dowdell Avenue. The roadway shall be widened to the
north only, preserving the current southern boundary of the roadway. The widened
roadway shall include a four lane configuration which shall include an eastbound
thorough/right turn lane, an eastbound left turn only lane, a through westbound lane, a
second westbound through/right turn lane that ends at Dowdell Avenue; this lane would
need to be signed to direct through traffrc to merge, leaving right-turns only at Dowdell
Avenue. The left-turn lane in Golf Course Drive West, east bound approach to Redwood
Drive, shall be aligned with the westbound left-turn only lane on the east side of
Redwood Drive. A bike lane shall be included along the project's Golf Course Drive
West frontage, subject to City Engineer Approval. Golf Course Dr. West half right-of-
way shall be 54-feet from the existing centerline of the present right of way at the
intersection with Redwood Dr. and Golf Course Dr. West, subject to City Engineer
approval.
Improvement Plans shall show that the applicant shall widen Dowdell Avenue along the
frontage of the property from the widened section to the north through the intersection
with Golf Course Drive West. The roadway shall be widened to the east only, preserving
the current western boundary of the roadway. The widened roadway shall include one
lane northbound, a left turn lane, and a combination through and right turn lane
southbound.
Improvement Plans shall show that the applicant shall be responsible for constructing
street improvements. This shall include curb, sidewalk and gutter, street lights, fire
hydrants, landscaping and drainage facilities along the project frontage on the project side
of the road of Golf Course Drive West, Redwood Drive and Dowdell Avenue.
The street structural section shall be designed based on R-value as determined by the
Soils Report and a Traffic Index as determined by the City Traffic Engineer. Unless the
soils are shown not to be expansive the soils shall be lime treated. The maximum R value
for lime treated soils shall be R:40. The structural section for Golf Course Drive W'est
shall be designed for a minimum traffic index of I l. The structural section for Dowdell
Avenue shall be designed for a minimum traffic index of 8.
A Street Signing and Pavement Marking Plan shall be submitted as a part of the
improvement plans and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer
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The Street Signing and Pavement Marking Plan shall show that stop signs shall be placed
on Dowdell Avenue and Golf Course Drive West.
Improvement Plans shall show that handicap ramps and parking shall be provided as
required by State of CalifomiaTitle24.
Driveway entrances shall be designed to meet the requirements of the City Standards and
the City Traffic Engineer. All driveways shall be per City standards for commercial
developments.
The Street Signing and Pavement Marking Plan shall show STOP signs and painted
STOP bars on all entrances onto Golf Course Drive West and Dowdell Avenue.
Street lighting shall be designed in accordance with City of Rohnert Park and P.G. and E.
requirements. Street Lighting shall be per City Standards. Street light design, spacing,
and locations shall be approved by the City Engineer. Electrical service points shall be
shown on the plans based on PG&E provided locations.
Landscape plans shall be submitted with the street improvement plans. Sidewalk
alignment shall be shown on both the civil and landscape plans.
Site design shall include pedestrian pathways and crossings connecting onsite activity
centers.
75. Improvement Plans shall show bicycle racks on-site in accordance with City Standards
which require individually mounted U-shaped racks.
16. The site design shall include adequate fire lanes and other emergency facilities as
determined by Department of Public Safety including any NO PARKING lanes, turn-
arounds, or other features as required by the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
77. By payment of PFFP fee or through credits toward PFFP fees associated with the project,
the project proponent shall fulfill the environmental mitigation requirement to participate
in funding a traffrc signal at Redwood Drive/Business Park Drive intersection.
78. By payment of PFFP fees or through credits toward PFFP fees associated with the
project, the project proponent shall fulfill the environmental mitigation requirement to
participate in funding a righfturn overlap on the westbound Rohnert Park Expressway
approach.
Hvdrolosv. Storm Water and Storm Drain
79. The applicant shall submit to the City of Rohnert Park for review and approval, drainage
plans, hydrologic, and hydraulic calculations pipe sizing and storm drain plans prepared
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by a Registered Civil Engineer licensed in the State of California; shall enter into an
agreement with the City of Rohnert Park to complete the improvement and shall post
sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. The drainage plans
and calculations shall indicate the following conditions before and after development:
A site-specific hydrology and drainage study acceptable to the City showing the increase
in storm water runoff that would result from development of the Project site.
Quantities of water, water flow rates, drainage areas and patterns and drainage courses.
Hydrology shall be per current Sonoma County Water Agency Standards.
Calculations showing that downstream facilities are capable of handling flow from this
development.
lmprovement Plans shall be submitted based on the results of the hydraulic study. The
storm drain system shall be designed to meet the requirements of the Sonoma County
Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (latest revision), specific to the Project and
these conditions.
Improvement Plans shall show that the North Village of the Wilfred-Dowdell Specific
Plan area, Dowdell north of Golf Course Drive West and Golf Course Drive West
between Redwood Drive and Dowdell Avenue shall drain north to Bellview-Wilfred
Channel via an existing 36 inch storm drain in Dowdell Avenue or south to the existing
Redwood Drive storm drain pipe without increasing the historical runoff, as shown in the
city Storm Water Model.
The improvement plans shall incorporate features and design such that the QlO (10 year
storm) peak flow from the North Village of the Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan area,
Dowdell Avenue north of Golf Course Drive West and Golf Course Drive West between
Redwood Drive and Dowdell Avenue shall not èxceed the existing Q10 peak flow by
more than 3 cß (cubic feet per second).
The improvement plans shall incorporate features and design such that for the area
"n.o-purring North Village of the-Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan area, Dowdell north of
Golf Course Drive West and Golf Course Drive West between Redwood Drive and
Dowdell Avenue, there shall be no net change in the storm water peak in the 85% - 24
hour storm event.
Applicant must file a Notice of Intent to comply with the terms of General Permit to
Discharge Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (NOI) with the State of
California Water Resources Control Board, and obtain a permit, prior to commencement
of any construction activity.
The Project developer shall develop and implement a site specific storm water pollution
prevention plan acceptable to the City that identifies best management practices for
effectively reducing discharges of storm water containing sediment and construction
wastes resulting from site construction activities. The applicant shall comply with all
other requirements set forth in NPDES General Permit NPDES NO. C4S000002,
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The Project developer shall prepare a "Preliminary & Final Storm Water Mitigation
Plan", for each phase of development pursuant to City of Santa Rosa and Sonoma
County, Storm Water Low Impact Development Technical Design Manual requirements
or the requirements of the Rohnert Park Phase 2 General Storm Water Permit for
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).
No drainage may discharge across sidewalks.
The property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City to address long term
maintenance of the BMP's install with the project on and off-site pursuant to the
Preliminary SUSMP.
The Storm Drain Design shall incorporate BMPs developed in the "Preliminary Storm
Water Mitigation Plan", pursuant to City of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, Storm
Water Low Impact Development Technical Design Manual requirements or the
requirements of the Rohnert Park Phase 2 General Storm Water Permit for Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). This shall include storm drainage improvements
to remove oil and grease from discharges from parking lots, including directing runoff to
vegetated swales or areas, consistent with best management practices (BMPs).
Applicant shall submit a proposed program to ensure that drainage BMP facilities and
any detention are maintained to ensure that the facilities work properly.
The site plans shall show all private storm drains serving adjacent property (ies) and
those storm drains shall be contained within private storm drain easements in favor of
adjacent property (ies).
The improvement plans shall show that the developer shall construct a new l2 inch line
extended west from Redwood Drive on Golf Course Drive West to Dowdell Avenue,
thence to the north on Dowdell and tie into the 8 inch line on Dowdell Avenue creating a
loop between these two lines.
The improvement plans shall show backflow prevention devices in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Rohnert Park's Backflow Prevention Ordinance.
The applicant shall indicate in writing to the City of Rohnert Park the disposition of any
water well(s) and any other water that may exist within the site. All wells shall be
abandoned, properly sealed, and destroyed in accord with State of California Health
Department Requirements.
The improvement plans shall show water services to each building. All water meters
shall be located within the right-of-way unless otherwise approved by the Development
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Services Department. The improvement plans shall show fire protection in accordance
with the requirements of Rohnert Park Fire Department. With the submittal of the
improvement plans, calculations shall be provided to the City Engineer and the Rohnert
Park Fire Marshall to ensure that adequate water pressures are available to supply hydrant
flows and sprinkler flows. A fire pump may be required to meet fire needs depending on
the height and configuration of the building.
96. The improvement plans shall show hydrants placed per the direction of the Rohnert Park
Fire Division.
97. The improvement plans shall state that all on-site fire hydrants shall be private and
privately maintained.
98. The improvement plans shall include a note that states "All hydrants shall be covered
with bags indicating that the hydrant is not active until flow tests are completed by the
City and the hydrants are approved."
Wastewater (sewer)
99. The improvement plans shall show that the North Wilfred-Dowdell Specific Plan area
shall drain to the l5 inch sanitary sewer line in Redwood Drive via a new sewer line in
Golf Course Drive West constructed by developer. The new sewer line in Golf Course
Drive West shall be a minimum diameter of l0 inches and extend through the intersection
of Dowdell Avenue and Golf Course Drive West. The wastewater pipeline in Golf
Course Drive West shall be sloped to S:0.0018. There is a l0 inch sewer stub out
toward the west with an invert of 80.79. This will need to be inspected before it can be
approved for use. It may need to be replaced by developer. If the existing l0 inch sewer
stub out in Golf Course Drive West is useable, it is acceptable to extend it 100 feet along
the existing slope of S :0.001 to the first manhole and then at a slope of S = 0.0018
through the intersection of Dowdell Avenue.
100. The improvement plans shall show any existing septic systems on the property and state
they shall be abandoned in accordance with the requirements of the Sonoma County
Public Health Service.
l0l. The improvement plans shall show that a grease trap shall be installed on both the
restaurant and the hotel kitchen facilities. This grease frap shall meet the requirements of
the Sub-regional Sewage Disposal System and the City of Rohnert Park Design
Standards.
102. A sanitary sewer application shall be submitted to the Development Services for review
and approval. Application shall indicate the type of discharge proposed.
103. The improvement plans shall show that all manholes shall be provided with a gasket.
Recvcled Water
104. The improvement plans shall show recycled water use for irrigation shall be extended
from the existing recycled water line in Golf Course Drive West for irrigation. A booster
pump may be needed to use recycled water as the existing line is a low pressure line. An
agreement with the City of Santa Rosa, administrator of the recycled water system for the
Sub-regional Sewerage System, is required.
Dedications
105. RighroÊway along the frontage of Dowdell Avenue, Redwood Drive and Golf Course
Drive West shall be dedicated to the City for street, sidewalk and public utility easement.
106. The applicant shall offer to dedicate to the City of Rohnert Park access easements over all
private streets to provide access for all govemmental agencies providing for the public
safety, health and welfare.
107. The applicant shall offer to dedicate to the City of Rohnert Park a Public Service
Easement as required.
Undergroundins
108. Utility plans within existing or proposed public righrof-way for electric, gas, telephone,
cable and fiber optic (joint trench) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review. All
above-ground structures shall be specifically approved by the Director of Development
Services.
109. The improvement plans shall show that the applicant provide new support for the utility
pole on the corner of Golf Course Drive West and Redwood Drive or underground that
pole. All work shall be completed in conjunction with and approved by PG&E.
I10. Any necessary right-of-way required to complete the improvements will be acquired by
the applicant at his expense and dedicate to the City.
I I l. Applicant/Property owner shall dedicate to the City of Rohnert Park a 5 foot public
utilities easement, via deed or on a subdivision map. The improvement plans shall show
a dedication of a 5 foot public utilities and public access easement behind the proposed
back of sidewalk.
PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL
APPLY:
ll2. Applicant must file a Notice of Intent to comply with the Terms of General Permit to
Discharge Storm V/ater Associated with Construction Activity (NOI) with the State of
California Water Resources Control Board, and obtain a permit, prior to commencement
of any construction activity.
I13. No construction shall be initiated until the Improvement Plans have been approved by the
City, all applicable fees have been paid, an encroachment permit and/or.grading permit
has been issued and a project schedule has been submitted to the City Engineer and a pre-
construction conference has been held with the City Engineer or his designee.
ll4. Developer shall secure an encroachment permit from the City prior to performing any
work within the City right of way or constructing a City facility within a City easement.
DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
I 15. All construction shall conform to the City Manual of Standards, Details, and
Specifications latest edition, all City Ordinances and State Map Act and the approved
plans.
I 16. The developer shall complete all water and wastewater improvements, including pressure
and bacterial testing and raising manholes and cleanouts to grade prior to connection of
any improvements to the City water or wastewater systems.
l17. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this project, all work
shall be immediately stopped and the Sonoma County Environmental Health Department,
the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the Development Services Inspector
shall be notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued by
all ofthese agencies.
I 18. Prior to final preparation of the sub-grade and placement of base materials, all
underground utilities shall be installed and service connections stubbed out behind the
sidewalk. Public utilities, Cable TV, sanitary sewers, and water lines, shall be installed in
a manner which will not disturb the street pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk, when
future service connections or extensions are made.
1 19. Prior to placing the final lift of asphalt, all public sanitary sewer lines shall be video
inspected at the expense of the contractor/developer. All video disks shall be submitted
to the City. If any inadequacies are found, they shall be repaired prior to the placement
of the final lift of asphalt.
120. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide erosion and pollution control in
accordance with the approved plans and permits.
l2l. The developer shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud,
materials, and debris during the construction period.
122. Where soil or geologic conditions encountered in grading operations are different from
that anticipated in the soil and/or geologic investigation report, or where such conditions
warrant changes to the recommendations contained in the original soil investigation, a
revised soil or geologic report shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer. It
shall be accompanied by an engineering and geological opinion as to the safety of the site
from hazards of land slippage, erosion, settlement, and seismic activity.
123. The Project shall comply with the City's Municipal Code, including hours of
construction. All equipment shall be adequately muffled and properly maintained.
Construction equipment noise levels shall be monitored to move, muffle and/or shield
equipment to minimize noise impacts.
124. Hours of work for public improvements shall be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Work on Saturday or Sunday will only be permitted with
written.permission from the City.
125. Hours of work for private improvements shall be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Work on Saturday or Sunday will only be permitted with
written permission from the City.
126. Throughout the construction of the project, dust control shall be maintained to the
satisfaction of the City and the contractor shall be responsible to implement reasonable
measure to cure any problems that may occur.
127. If the existing city streets are damaged during construction, the contractor/developer shall
be responsible for repair at no cost to the city.
128. If, during construction, the contractor damages any existing facilities on the neighboring
properties (i.e. fences, gates, landscaping, walls, etc.) contractor shall be responsible to
replace all damaged facilities.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
129. All streets and sidewalks shall be paved, all public utilities installed, all signage relating
to traffrc control (stop signs, etc.) and all streetlights must be operational.
130. All improvements shown in the improvement plans deemed necessary for the health,
safety and welfare of the occupant and general public shall be completed.
131. The contents of buildings in the proposed Project shall be secured to the extent feasible.
All shelving systems shall be secured to structural elements of the floor, wall, or ceiling.
Heavy display items and merchandise shall be placed on lower shelves and secured to
building elements where possible.
PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND BOND
EXONERATION, THE FOLLO\ryING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED:
132. Security in the amount prescribed by Municipal Code Section 16.16.1708.1.c. shall be
submitted and accepted by the City of Rohnert Park guaranteeing the improvements as
required by Public Improvement Agreement described in Condition No. 57 above.
133. A complete set of As-Built or Record, improvement plans on the standard size sheets
shall be certified by the Civil Engineer licensed in the State of California and returned to
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the City Engineer's office prior to final acceptance of the public improvemenL These t '
Ishall show all constructive changes from the original plans including substantial changes
in the size, alignment, grades, etc. during constn¡ction. The Contractor shall pay a fee for
having sarne put into the City Base Map.