PC Resolution-24-02-28-02PC RESOLUTION NO. 24-02-28-02
GRADING PLAN MODIFICATION (GPM) 23-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING OF GRADING PLAN MODIFICATION
(GPM) 23-011 AT 26922 PASEO CARDERO (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 650-
161-14) TO ACCOMMODATE NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND RELATED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (APPLICANT:
KENNEDY YEAR, BRANDON ARCHITECTS)
Whereas, Kennedy Year with Brandon Architects, 151 Kalmus Dr. Ste G-1,
Costa Mesa CA 92626 (the "Applicant"), has requested approval of Grading Plan
Modification (GPM) 23-011 to modify the grade on an existing vacant parcel to
accommodate a new single-family residence and related accessory structures (the
"Project") at 26922 Paseo Cardero (APN 650-161-14) (the "Property"). The proposed
grading activities involve 2,250 cubic yards of cut and 240 cubic yards of fill, resulting in
1,980 cubic yards of soil export and a series of retaining walls up to 1 O' in height; and,
Whereas, the Property, generally east of Paseo Cardero, has a General
Plan Land Use Designation of Very Low Density and a Zoning Designation of RA; and,
Whereas, Alan Widgerow is owner in fee of the Property; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project at the Property has been processed
pursuant to Section 9-2.301, Development Review of the Land Use Code; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 21067 of the Public Resources Code, and,
Section 15367 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines (Cal.
Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), the City of San Juan Capistrano is the lead agency
for the proposed Project; and,
Whereas, the City's Environmental Administrator has determined that the
project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures. Here, the entire Project is exempt under Section 15303
because it involves the construction of one single-family residence and related accessory
structures. Lastly, no exceptions to the exemption apply because there would not be any
potential significant effects on the environment due to unusual circumstances. If the
Project receives final approval, a Notice of Exemption would be filed with the County
Recorder's Office within 5 days of such approval; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator's determination pursuant to Section 15061 of CEQA, has considered all
project environmental documentation; and,
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Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly-noticed public
hearing on February 28, 2024, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9-2.302. The
Planning Commission has considered all public testimony on the proposed Project and
all relevant public comments and all documents and evidence submitted, including but
not limited to the staff report, attachments, and materials submitted by the Applicant; and,
Whereas, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution
have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby find that the entire Project is Categorically
Exempt from further review under CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Here, the entire Project is exempt per
Section 15303 because the project involves the construction of one single-family
residence and related accessory structures. Specifically, the Project include the following
qualifying Class 3 exemptions:
• One single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone; and
• Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming
pools, and fences.
Lastly, none of the exceptions to the exemptions in State CEQA
Guidelines, section 15300.2, apply. Specifically, the project:
a. Is not located in a particularly sensitive environment. The site is in the center of an
existing residential neighborhood where nearly every surrounding lot has been
developed.
b. Once the sign is constructed, there is no possibility of a cumulative impact of the
same type of project in the same place over time. The project involves the
construction of a single monument sign for an existing single family residential
neighborhood. Once the sign is installed, the likelihood of a successive project
(i.e., tear down and rebuild) on this site is low and probability of a cumulative impact
is low.
c. Is not marked by unusual circumstances. There is nothing unusual about the
installation of a monument sign for a residential subdivision.
d. Would not damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic
buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially
designated as a state scenic highway.
e. Is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section
65962.5 of the Government Code.
The Planning Commission hereby directs staff to prepare, execute and file a Notice of
Exemption within five (5) working days of the Project's passage and adoption of this
Resolution, further described herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings
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as established by Subsection (f) of Section 9-2.323, Grading Plan Review and
Modification of Title 9, Land Use Code of the City of San Juan Capistrano with respect to
Grading Plan Modification (GPM) 23-011, subject to the conditions of approval identified
in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by reference:
1. The proposed grading modifications are consistent with the General Plan, Land
Use Code, and Design Guidelines because the proposed grading does not change
the use, intensity, or density allowed for the project site, which permits the
development of single-family residential structures. Furthermore, the proposed
grading modifications have been designed to maintain natural landform grading
where possible, follow the natural conjures of the land through a stepped
development, and provide an extensive landscape plan which ensures all graded
slopes can be secured from erosion as well as significant retaining walls being
screened to limit their visibility;
2. The proposed grading modifications are generally consistent with the original
rough grading of the site because the overall site topography would not be
significantly altered from the original development, which was subdivided in 1977
through Tract No. 9184;
3. The proposed grading would remain consistent and compatible with adjacent lots,
including maintaining the existing slopes along the adjacent property boundaries
and a design which maintains to the greatest extent the natural contours of the
property and surrounding lots as shown on the plans, and do not affect the overall
topography of adjacent properties;
4. The proposed modified grading plan identifies the footprint of the proposed future
structures. The proposed improvements would meet all requirements as defined
in the applicable RA zoning district development standards, including all other
minimum setbacks for building and minimum setbacks from the tops and toes of
slopes contained within Section 9-4.513, Graded Slopes; and
5. The proposed grading modification would not cause adverse impacts to other
properties, including but not limited potential impacts on hydrology, water quality,
views, trail easements, or other aspects of development. The proposed grade
change is subject to Plan Check review by the City's Engineering Department; prior
to issuance of a grading or building permit, the Applicant must demonstrate, to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Director, or their designee, that the proposed
grading would not result in any negative impacts to hydrology and water quality as
required by local and state laws. Lastly, the grading modification would not impact
views or trail easements because the grading and retaining walls are proposed to
be substantially screened from visibility by the proposed residential structures and
substantial landscaping, and the grading does not encroach or alter any trail
system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the Project subject to
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those conditions of approval established by Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS: The documents and materials associated
with this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are
based are located at San Juan Capistrano City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan
Capistrano, California 92675. The Development Services Director is the custodian of
records for the record of proceedings.
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: This Project approval shall
become effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of
an appeal application. The appeal period shall expire at 5:30 pm, Thursday, March 14,
2024. This Project approval shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the effective
date of approval of this resolution, and shall expire on March 15, 2025 unless a time
extension request is granted by the Zoning Administrator or a grading permit related to
this discretionary approval have been issued prior to that date.
PROTEST OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER
EXACTIONS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the applicant may protest
the imposition of fees, dedications, reservations or other exactions imposed on this
development project by taking the necessary steps and following the procedures
established by Sections 66020 through 66022 of the California Government Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2024.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GPM 23-011
Widgerow Residence
February 28, 2024
March 15, 2024
These conditions of approval apply to GPM 23-011, to modify the grade on a vacant
parcel to accommodate a new single-family residence, attached garage, driveway, and
swimming pool at 26922 Paseo Cardero (APN 650-161-14). The proposed grading
activities involve 2,250 cubic yards of cut and 240 cubic yards of fill, resulting in 1,980
cubic yards of soil export, with retaining walls up to 1 0' in height. For the purpose of
these conditions, the term "applicant" shall also mean the owner or any successor(s) in
interest to the terms of this approval.
Planning
1. Grading Plan Modification (GPM) 23-011, is granted to accommodate a
new single-family residence, attached garage, driveway, and swimming
pool at 26922 Paseo Cardero (APN 650-161-14). The proposed grading
activities involve 2,250 cubic yards of cut and 240 cubic yards of fill,
resulting in 1,980 cubic yards of soil export, with retaining walls up to 1 0' in
height. Approval is granted based on the development plans submitted by
Mohammad Matar, on January 22, 2024. Said plans are approved as
submitted and conditioned herein and shall not be further altered unless
reviewed and approved by the affected city departments. Minor
modifications to this approval which are determined by the Development
Services Director to be in substantial conformance with the approved
plans, and which do not intensify or change the use or require any
deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Development
Services Director. Major modifications to this approval which are
determined by the Development Services Director to not be in substantial
conformance with the approved plans, require submittal of updated
application materials and the required application deposit. This Project
approval shall become effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day
appeal period without filing of an appeal application. If not appealed, this
project approval shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the effective
date of approval of this resolution, and shall expire on March 15, 2025,
unless a time extension request is granted by the Zoning Administrator or
a grading permit related to this discretionary approval has been issued
prior to that date.
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2. The applicant shall install a rumble strip on-site, at the exit to and from the
site to be used by any trucks accessing the parcel, to prevent dirt or mud
from being tracked onto the surrounding streets.
3. Approval of this application does not relieve the applicant from complying
with other applicable Federal, State, County or City regulations or
requirements.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of San
Juan Capistrano and its officers, employees, and agents from and against
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of San Juan Capistrano,
its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any
approval or condition of approval of the City of San Juan Capistrano
concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or
condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Planner. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action,
or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in
the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to
choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and
agents in the defense of the matter.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for informing all subcontractors,
consultants, engineers, or other business entities providing services
related to the project of their responsibilities to comply with these
conditions of approval and all pertinent requirements in the San Juan
Capistrano Municipal Code, including the requirement that a business
license be obtained by all entities doing business in the City.
6. That the conditions of approval contained herein, shall be made part of the
construction drawings for the proposed development. Construction
drawings shall not be accepted for Plan Check without the conditions of
approval incorporated into the construction drawings.
7. In the event that exhibits and written conditions are inconsistent, the
written conditions shall prevail. If there are any disparities between these
conditions and the plans or final revised plans that are approved for any
subsequent phase, the conditions and/or plans as stipulated in the later
approval shall prevail.
8. The use shall meet the standards and shall be developed within the limits
established by the Municipal Code as related to emissions of noise, odor,
dust, vibration, wastes, fumes, or any public nuisances arising or occurring
incidental to the establishment or operation.
9. The applicant shall pay all fees at the time fees are determined payable
and comply with all requirements of the applicable federal, state, and local
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agencies. The duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall be upon the
applicant.
Public Works -Engineering
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
ANY GRADING AND/OR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT(S):
10. __ Address outstanding WQMP and Civil/Hydrology comments from the
City's 3rd party reviewers that were deferred during pre-entitlement plan
check.
11 . Utilize City Standard sheet layout (including size) and Standard Notes, as
applicable.
12. Dry Utilities (Electric, Telephone, Cable TV, Gas) Plans. Prior to approval
of the grading plans, the applicant/sub-divider shall submit concurrently
with the Street/Sewer/Water/Drainage Improvement Plans/Landscape
Irrigation, all Electrical, Gas, Telephone and Cable Television installation
plans to the City Engineer for review and approval, to ensure compatibility
with existing and proposed improvements. All utility lines with junction
structures shall be underground. Any deviation from these requirements
shall be subject to prior City Engineer review and approval.
13. Construction Cost Estimates. Prior to the approval of grading plans and
issuance of the grading permit, the applicant/subdivider shall submit an
estimate of quantities and construction costs of all proposed Works of
Improvements (e.g. Street, Drainage, Grading, Landscaping Irrigation
etc .. ) associated with this development prepared by a California State
Registered Civil Engineer pursuant to the City requirements to the City
Engineer for review and approval. Said estimates shall include, but not be
limited to, the costs for construction of all on-site and off-site
improvements for street/parking lots, grading, signing and striping, storm
drains, landscape, and irrigation systems. Any exception to or deviation
from this condition shall be subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
14. Payment of Fees. Prior to issuance of grading and Encroachment permits,
the applicant/subdivider shall pay all applicable fee requirements in
accordance with the City Municipal Code, as last revised and the City
Schedules of Rates and Charges, as last revised.
15. Encroachment Permit Haul Route. An Encroachment Permit is required
for a Haul Route for any import/export of earth material in excess of fifty
(50) cubic yards to or from the site. Submit the Haul Route for review and
approval by the City Engineer.
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16. Grading Plans. Prior to issuance of grading and encroachment permits,
the applicant/subdivider shall submit the required number of copies of
grading plans prepared by a California State Registered Civil Engineer to
the Development Services Director for City review and approval by the
City Engineer for the entire project site. Such plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the grading concept made as part of the project.
17.
These plans shall conform to the City and the County of Orange grading
plan standards and depict, at minimum, all existing features, the limits of
grading, the drainage, retention/detention basins, sewer facilities, water
facilities, existing and proposed easements and right-of-way boundaries,
trails, parkways, streets and all appurtenant improvements. The extent of
the topography shall be extended sufficiently beyond the tract's
boundaries to determine the geological and drainage impacts to adjacent
properties. The elevations shall correspond with the County of Orange
benchmark datum. All drainage design must depict proper conveyance to
the on-site street or a City approved drainage facility with appropriate pre-
treatment facilities or Best Management Practices (BMP) in place
pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit requirements.
All soils reports and grading plans shall be subject to review by a third-
party geotechnical consultant retained by the City to ensure geotechnical
stability to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
The following will be required for approval by the City Engineer:
a. An on-site plan showing location of the access point, for the earth
moving and grading equipment and for workers vehicles entering and
exiting the site.
b. An off-site haul route plan for soil importation/exportation circulation
and for heavy construction related deliveries. The haul route plan shall
specify the dates and times and headways for hauling activities in
compliance with all applicable City standards. The City Engineer may
require a security deposit in conjunction with approval of the haul route
plan.
c. Prior to commencement of haul activities, the applicant shall obtain a
Haul Route Permit and pay required fees.
If applicable, any existing easements shall be shown on grading plans and
disposition of the existing easements in respect to the proposed
development shall be determined. If an easement is to be quitclaimed, a
copy of the quitclaimed document shall be provided to the City Engineer.
Erosion & Sediment Control Plans. Prior to issuance of grading and
encroachment permits, the applicant/subdivider shall submit an
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Erosion/Sediment Control Plan for the regulation and control of pollutant
run-off by using Best Management Practices (BMPs), prepared by a
California State Registered Civil Engineer to the City Engineer for review
and approval. The plan shall show all temporary and permanent erosion
control devices, effective planting of graded slopes, practical accessibility
for maintenance purposes and proper precautions and fences to prevent
public trespass onto certain areas where impounded water may create a
hazardous condition. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
shall be prepared by a certified QSD and the project shall be issued a
WDID number through the Regional Water Resources Control Board and
the project downloaded into the SMARTS program.
In order to control pollutant run-off, the applicant/sb-divider shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that all water quality
best management practices shall be designed in accordance with the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) standards, and
the requirements of California Regional Water Quality Control Board (San
Diego Region) Order No. R9-2009-0009 (As amended by 2010-0014-
DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ) and City guidelines and regulations, and
shall show evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer that a permit has
been obtained.
18. Water Quality Management Program .
a. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant/subdivider shall
submit concurrently with the grading plans, erosion control plans, and
drainage plans a Final Water Quality Management Program (WQMP),
as prepared by a California State Registered Civil Engineer, to the City
Engineer for review and approval. All erosion and sediment control
measures as specified in said approved WQMP shall be implemented
during the grading operation to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. Provisions for maintenance by the Owner or Property Manager for the
water quality best management practices identified in the WQMP, of all
private drainage facilities, including retention/detention basins that are
made a part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit issued by the City, and for inspection of open
channels and catch basins annually.
c. A provision that gives the City the right to assume inspection and
maintenance of any NPDES facilities, if the City determines that the
Owner or Property Manager has not inspected and maintained said
facilities in accordance with the permit requirements, and that, in such
event, the Owner shall be financially responsible to pay City for the
costs the City incurs in such inspection and maintenance role.
d. A statement indicating that by October first of every year, annual fiscal
year reports will be furnished to the City in compliance with the
reporting requirements of codes and ordinances adopted by the City
with respect to the NPDES program.
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19. Drainage Improvement PJans. Prior to issuance of grading and
encroachment permits, the applicant/subdivider shall submit Drainage
Improvement Plans as prepared by a California State Registered Civil
Engineer to the City Engineer for review and approval. The Drainage
Improvement Plans shall be specific to the project, and be consistent with
the City's Drainage Master Plan. These plans shall show locations of all
existing and proposed facilities.
20. Stormwater Management/Drainage Plan, Hydraulic/Hydrologic
Calculations. Prior to issuance of grading and encroachment permits, the
applicant/subdivider shall submit a Drainage Plan which includes the
Hydraulic /Hydrology calculations prepared by a California State
Registered Civil Engineer to the City Engineer for review and approval.
The Drainage Plan shall show existing and proposed facilities, provide for
acceptance of historic drainage from adjacent upstream properties, show
hydraulic and hydrology studies and calculations and the methods of
draining on-site and tributary areas without exceeding the capacity of any
impacted street or facility and without affecting existing downstream
drainage systems. Incorporate hydraulic analysis for any natural drainage
courses and/or stream embankments where applicable. At a minimum,
applicant shall match peak runoff rates for the 25-year and 100-year storm
events. Accommodate run-on from adjacent areas when applicable.
Proposed flow rates shall be detained to ensure existing downstream
drainage facilities can adequately convey runoff generated by this project.
The applicant/subdivider shall then, at applicant/subdivider cost, design
and implement alternative methods of improvement for properly conveying
such discharge, free of debris, in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer. Applicant/subdivider shall obtain permission and permit for any
work if any storm drains are designed to discharge onto another property
or tie into a public storm drain. Said study shall be consistent with the
City's Master Drainage Plan and in accordance with all applicable City
regulations, Orange County Hydrology and Orange County Public Works
design criteria and requirements.
21 . Connection to Public Drains must be Documented and Filed. Prior to
issuance of grading and right-of-way improvement permits, the
applicant/subdivider shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer that any proposed connections to an existing public drainage
system, from on-site drains, must be approved by the City Engineer
and/or Orange County Flood Control District (as applicable). All
documentation and revisions to existing plans, where points of
connections are permitted, shall be provided and submitted by the
applicant's engineer at applicant's expense, prior to acceptance to
improvements and release of performance securities.
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Soils/Geology. Prior to issuance of grading and encroachment permits,
the applicanUsubdivider shall submit to the City Engineer and Building
Official for their review, and shall obtain approval of, a Soils
Report/Geotechnical Feasibility Study prepared by a certified engineering
Geologist and Registered Soils Engineer to determine the seismic safety,
drainage recommendations, and soils stability of all proposed
development improvements for the project and any affected adjacent
properties and to provide preliminary pavement sections and substructure
bedding/backfill recommendations.
Mitigation of Drainage and Grading Problems. Prior to issuance of grading
and encroachment permits, the applicanUsubdivider shall adhere to the
following conditions during the entire grading and construction operation:
a. If any drainage problem is anticipated or occurs during construction,
the applicanUsubdivider shall provide and implement a solution
acceptable to the City Engineer, at no cost to the City, and shall submit
a recorded instrument to insure the durability of the solution
b. Any grading work beyond the limits of grading shown on the approved
grading plans shall require a written approval from the City Engineer
and shall be subject to a supplemental Geotechnical Soils Report and
additional fees.
Bonding and Securities. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the
applicant shall execute a Grading Surety Agreement with the City and
shall provide performance bonds/securities for 100 percent of each
estimated Works of Improvement costs, inclusive of soft costs (e.g.
Materials Testing, Inspection, Construction Management, Surveying,
etc .. ), as prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the
City Engineer, and City Attorney for all onsite and offsite (if applicable)
improvements including, but not limited to, street improvements, signing,
grading, storm drains, private slopes, and erosion and sediment control.
Construction Phasing and Mitigation Program. Prior to issuance of grading
and encroachment permits, the applicanUsubdivider shall prepare and
adhere to a Construction Phasing and Mitigation program, approved by
the Development Services Director and Building Official containing, but
not limited to, the following controls:
a. Grading:
1. Haul route for the movement of on and off-site of heavy earth-
moving equipment.
2. Location of assembly and storage/service areas for heavy earth-
moving equipment and limits of hours of operation.
3. Control of worker access to site, including hours of work, limits on
noise sources, and dust and soil import/export.
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4. Compliance with environmental mitigation measures, including
stockpiles and dust impacts.
5. A schedule and the method of performing the grading, stockpiling
and construction of all improvements in each phase.
b. Enforcement: The Development Services Director and City Engineer
may modify the Construction Phasing and Mitigation Program as they
deem necessary if on-site and offsite observations indicate that
construction activities are creating a nuisance to adjacent property.
The applicant/subdivider shall hire a project enforcement person
approved by the City Engineer to ensure compliance with the
Construction Phasing and Mitigation Program.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
THE SPECIFIED CERTIFICATE(S) OF OCCUPANCY:
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27.
WQMP Certification. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy,
applicant shall submit a signed certification letter from their civil engineer
of record that all BMPs were installed per plan.
Completion of All Improvements to the City's Satisfaction. Prior to issuance
of a certificate of occupancy for the building within the project, or prior to
acceptance of the Works of Improvements and release of any
performance and labor and materials securities by the City, whichever
occurs first, the applicant/subdivider shall complete, to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer and Assistant Utilities Director, all Works of
Improvements as defined within the Subdivision Improvement Agreement
and related plans required of this development and necessary to serve the
development, including any required off-site improvements, in accordance
with the City approved Improvement Plans, and approved exceptions, and
at the sole cost of applicant.
Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD)
28. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare, submit
and obtain SMWD approval of a water and wastewater connection
construction plan prepared by a CA registered civil engineer. Coordinate
activity via engcounter@smwd.com .
29. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay all SMWD
water and wastewater connection fees if not previously remitted for the
applicant's site.
30. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain a SMWD
sanitation clearance ( https://www.smwd .com/394/Sanitation-Clearance)
and comply with all criteria.
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31 . Prior to any water and wastewater connection construction, the applicant
shall schedule a meeting with the SMWD Inspector.
32. The applicant shall utilize a camera to record the sewer lateral to the
main and provide the recording to the SMWD Inspector. Obtain a SMWD
sign off letter on a city of San Juan Capistrano Certificate of Occupancy
form.
Orange County Fire Authority
33 . Prior to issuance of a grading permit and/or building permit, the applicant
shall submit, and obtain approval, of a fuel modification plan (PR125), a
residential site plan (PR160), and a fire sprinkler plan (PR400).