2022-01 (EG)RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A
DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING, LANDSCAPING,
STORMWATER FACILITIES, PEDESTRIAN WALKABILITY ELEMENTS, AND BIKE
FACILITIES IN EACH DIRECTION WITH STRIPING AND SIGNAGE, ALL WITHIN THE
NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE SANTA FE DRIVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
BETWEEN INTERSTATE-5 AND SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL, AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA
(CASE NOs: MULTI-004417-2021, DR-004418-2021, and
CDPNF-004419-2021; SANTA FE DRIVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN
INTERSTATE-5 AND SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL)
WHEREAS, a request for consideration of a Design Review Permit and Coastal
Development Permit to allow for the construction of street improvements landscaping,
stormwater facilities, pedestrian walkability elements, and bike facilities in each direction with
striping and signage, all within the north and south sides of the Santa Fe Drive public right-of-
way between Interstate-5 and South El Camino Real, and a temporary construction staging
area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted noticed public hearings on the
application on February 3, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Encinitas Planning Commission hereby
APPROVES Case Nos. MULTI-004417-2021, DR-004418-2021, and CDPNF-004419-2021
based on the following Environmental Determination and Findings:
Section 1. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination
The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(c), which categorically exempts
minor alterations to existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters, and similar facilities including
replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities. The project meets the criteria
of the CEQA Guidelines section. No historic resources are affected by the construction and
grading proposed with the project. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 exists.
Section 2. Discretionary Actions Findings
Based on the findings for a Design Review Permit Encinitas Municipal Code Section
23.08.080 (Design Review) and the aforementioned analysis, Planning Commission has
made the following findings to support the approval, with conditions:
Finding for Design Review
Explanation of Finding
1. The project design is inconsistent
The project design, as conditioned, is consistent with
with the General Plan and/or the
the applicable policies of the General Plan and meets
provisions of the Municipal Code.
all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
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2. The project design is substantially
The proposed streetscape improvements are
inconsistent with the Design
designed to enhance pedestrian, bicyclist and traffic
Review Guidelines.
safety. The provisions of curbs and gutters,
landscaping, bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalk
improvements, will greatly benefit the neighborhood
and community at large. Furthermore, the provisions
of bike lanes and traffic measures will improve the
Santa Fe Drive Corridor as a vital east -west link for
the City and region. The project is consistent with
the Design Review Guidelines.
3. The project would adversely affect
The project proposes pedestrian and traffic safety
the health, safety, or general
improvements and will not adversely affect the
welfare of the community.
health, safety and general welfare of the community.
The project is consistent with the applicable policies
of the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and the
City's Design Review Guidelines.
Based on the findings for a Coastal Development Permit Encinitas Municipal Code
Section 30.80.090 and the aforementioned analysis, Planning Commission has made the
following findings to support the approval, with conditions:
Findings for Coastal Development Permit
Explanation of Finding
1. The project is consistent with the certified
The proposed project site lies within the
Local Coastal Program of the City of
Coastal Zone of the City of Encinitas and
Encinitas; and
requires the issuance of a regular Coastal
Development Permit. With approval of the
Design Review Permit Modification and
Coastal Development Permit the project
conforms to the provisions of the Municipal
Code and the Local Coastal Program.
2. The proposed development conforms with
The project is categorically exempt from
Public Resources Code Section 21000 and
environmental review pursuant to Section
following (CEQA) in that there are no
15301(c) of the California Environmental
feasible mitigation measures or feasible
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which
alternatives available which would
categorically exempts minor alterations to
substantially lessen any significant adverse
existing public streets, sidewalks, gutters,
impact that the activity may have on the
and similar facilities and the replacement
environment; and
or reconstruction of existing structures and
facilities respectively.
3. For projects involving development between
The project site is located on Santa Fe
the sea or other body of water and the
Drive between Interstate-5 and South El
nearest public road, approval shall include a
Camino Real, which is not between the
specific finding that such development is in
first public road and the Pacific Ocean.
conformity with the public access and public
recreation policies of Section 30200 et. seq.
of the Coastal Act.
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The above environmental determination and findings are supported by the minutes, maps, and
exhibits, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the Environmental Determination and
Findings hereinbefore adopted by the Planning Commission, Case Nos. MULTI-004417-2021,
DR-004418-2021, and CDPNF-004419-2021 is hereby approved subject to the conditions in
Exhibit A hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 311 day of February, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Dalton, Doyle, Ryan, Sherod
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Ehlers
ATTEST:
Anna Colamussi,
Secretary
)Ur�p�
Kevin Doy e, Chair
NOTE: This action is subject to Chapter 1.04 of the Municipal Code, which specifies time limits
for legal challenges.
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EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. PC 2022-01
Case Nos. MULTI-004417-2021, DR-004418-2021, and CDPNF-004419-2021
Applicant: City of Encinitas
Location: Santa Fe Drive Corridor Public Right -of -Way between Interstate-5 and South El
Camino Real
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
SCA The following conditions shall be completed and/or fulfilled to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Department — Engineering related:
Special — Survey Monuments: The existing survey monuments shall be
referenced on the grading plan and shall be protected in -place. If any monument
is disturbed or destroyed, the monument shall be replaced by a licensed land
surveyor, and a Corner Record or Record of Survey shall be filed with the County
prior to release of securities and/or building occupancy.
SCB The following conditions shall be completed and/or fulfilled to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Department — Planning related:
Prior to the commencement of work, an arborist tree survey shall be prepared to
identify any street trees to be removed. Any removed street trees shall be
replaced per the City's Urban Forest Management Program. Any
removed/replaced street trees shall be called out on the landscape plan.
Construction plans and specifications shall include preconstruction nest surveys if
construction removes trees during the bird breeding season.
2. Prior to the commencement of work, the traffic control plan submitted as Standard
Condition SCE shall address avoidance of school pick-up/drop-off hours.
3. The applicant shall coordinate the start of morning construction hours with the
School District and Development Services Department.
4. Any new streetlights shall have full cut-off fixtures and shall comply with Encinitas
Municipal Code Chapter 30.40 (Performance Standards).
SCC The following conditions shall be completed and/or fulfilled to the satisfaction of the
Encinitas Fire Department:
AD HOC 01 - FIRE DEPARTMENT: All blue dot reflective markers shall be
installed after final layer of paving, and to mark all fire hydrant locations within the
scope of the plans. Markers shall be six inches off center line, on the side of the
road that the hydrant is installed.
2. AD HOC 02 - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire department to field verify any areas of
curb that may need to be marked red for No Parking, after curbs have been
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constructed. Call to schedule a Final Inspection with the Fire Department 760-
633-2820.
3. AD HOC 03 - FIRE DEPARTMENT: All planters adjacent to, or fronting fire
hydrants, shall be free and clear of plantings, to allow for fire house to be laid
down across the planter unobstructed. Permitted to use rock or cobble in the
area directly across from the fire hydrant.
4. AD HOC 04 - FIRE DEPARTMENT: All existing or relocated fire hydrants shall
be five feet away from retaining walls or fences. All other obstructions such as
road signs, plantings, or utility boxes shall be a minimum three feet away from
the fire hydrant.
SCD The following conditions shall be completed and/or fulfilled to the satisfaction of the San
Dieguito Water District (SDWD):
AD HOC 01 - Water Main Relocation: All proposed water main relocations shall
be designed in a manner where the new segment of mainline is constructed and
tested while the existing mainline is still in service. Water main relocations shall
take place prior to the start of construction on the adjacent segment of storm
drain. All water main relocations shall be designed to the satisfaction of the San
Dieguito Water District and subject to SDWD approval.
2. AD HOC 02 - Water System — Highline: The developer will be required to keep
all existing SDWD customers in water during the entire duration of construction.
If a highline is necessary, it will be subject to all District rules and regulations.
Minimum highline size shall not to be less than what is required to achieve
required fire flow. A highline plan shall be reviewed and approved by SDWD
prior to implementation.
3. AD HOC 03 - Water System — Clearances: All proposed storm drain inlets shall
be designed to provide adequate clearance from the outside edge of the existing
water main to the outside edge of the storm drain inlet. Inlet locations and
clearances shall be to the satisfaction of the San Dieguito Water District and
subject to San Dieguito Water District approval.
4. Ad -Hoc 04 - Water System — Shoring Plan: All proposed storm drain inlets
which require a shoring plan shall be reviewed and approved by SDWD prior to
plan approval. Shoring plans shall provide adequate support and protection to
existing SDWD infrastructure. All shoring plans shall be reviewed and approved
by SDWD prior to implementation.
5. AD -HOC 05 — Staging Areas: For the staging area located at 601 Santa Fe
Drive, prior to project implementation and use, the proposed location(s) of all
onsite laydown areas, storage areas, and areas for construction vehicles shall be
reviewed and approved by the San Dieguito Water District. Hours of operation
shall be limited to 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All uses of the
staging area, used during the course of development, shall be removed prior to
the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy to the satisfaction of the Development
Services Department and San Dieguito Water District.
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SCE A traffic control plan shall be required prior to issuance of a permit. The traffic control
plan shall include proposed staging areas and shall be approved by both the
Development Services Department and the Fire Department.
SCF The Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department shall be notified 48 hours in advance
of any road/lane closures or major traffic delays throughout the length of the project.
STANDARD CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
A 01 Approval - General: At any time after two years from the date of this approval,
on February 3, 2024, 2024 at 5 p.m., or the expiration date of any extension
granted in accordance with the Municipal Code, the application shall be deemed
expired as of the above date.
A 02 Approval - General: This approval may be appealed to the City Council within
15 calendar days from the date of this approval in accordance with Chapter 1.12
of the Municipal Code.
A 03 Approval - General: This project is located within the California Coastal
Commission's Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone and may be appealed to
the California Coastal Commission pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30603 and
Chapter 30.04 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code. An appeal of the City's
decision must be filed with the Coastal Commission within 10 working days
following the Coastal Commission's receipt of the Notice of Final Action.
Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission as to the date the
Commission's appeal period will conclude. Appeals must be in writing to the
Coastal Commission, San Diego Coast District office.
A 04 Approval - General: This project is conditionally approved as set forth on the
application and project drawings stamped received by the City on January 25,
2022, consisting of 80 sheets, listed below.
90-percent Plans, Eastern Phase, 40 sheets, including Title Sheets
(Sheet 1/40 and 2/40), Survey Control Plan (3/40), Site Preparation and
Demolition Plan (4/40 and 5/40), Typical Sections (6/40), Plan and Profile
(7/40 through 11/40), Grading Enlargements (12/40 through 16/40),
Retaining Wall Plan and Profile (17/40 and 18/40), Civil Details (19/40),
Landscape Plan (L-1 through L-9), Stormwater BMP/Drainage Plan (D-1
through D-3), Channelization Plan (CH-02 through CH-04), and Traffic and
Pedestrian Signal Design (TS-4 and TS-5).
2. 90-percent Plans, Western Phase, 40 sheets, including Title Sheets
(Sheet 1/40 and 2/40), Survey Control Plan (3/40), Site Preparation and
Demolition Plan (4/40 and 5/40), Typical Sections (8/40), Plan and Profile
(7/40 through 10/40), Grading Enlargements (11/40 through 16/40),
Retaining Wall Plan and Profile (17/40), Civil Details (18/40 and 19/40),
Landscape Plan (L-1 through L-9), Stormwater BMP/Drainage Plan (D-1
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through D-3), Channelization Plan (CH-01 and CH-02), and Traffic and
Pedestrian Signal Design (TS-1 through TS-3).
All designated as approved by the Planning Commission on February 3, 2022,
and shall not be altered without express authorization by the Development
Services Department.
A 08 Approval - General: Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with
any sections of the Municipal Code and all other applicable City regulations in
effect at the time of Building Permit issuance unless specifically waived herein.
A 09 Approval - General: Prior to any use or issuance of final occupancy of the
project site pursuant to this permit, all conditions of approval contained herein
shall be completed or secured to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department.
CT/SO 01 Construction Trailers/Sales Office: Any and all temporary construction trailers
or sales offices, used during the course of development, shall be removed prior
to the completion of the project to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department.
DR 01 Design Review: Any future modifications to the approved project will be
reviewed relative to the findings for substantial conformance with a Design
Review Permit contained in Section 23.08.140 of the Municipal Code.
Modifications beyond the scope described therein may require submittal of an
amendment to the Design Review Permit and approval by the authorized agency.
EM 02 Electrical and Mechanical Equipment: All ground -mounted mechanical and
electrical equipment shall be screened, and sound buffered through use of a wall,
fence, landscaping, berm, or combination thereof and shall be designed to be
compatible with the primary building's exterior to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Department.
L 01 Landscaping: The project is subject to Chapter 23.26 of the Municipal Code
(Water Efficient Landscape Program), which requires a landscape and irrigation
plan to be prepared by a State licensed landscape designer. The requirements
for the plans are listed in Chapter 23.26. The landscape and irrigation plans,
including the required signature block of the State licensed landscape designer,
must be submitted as part of the Building Permit application for the project.
L 02 Landscaping: All required plantings and automated irrigation systems shall be in
place prior to use or occupancy of new buildings or structures. All required
plantings and automated irrigation systems shall be maintained in good
condition, and whenever necessary, shall be replaced with new materials to
ensure continued compliance with applicable landscaping, buffering, and
screening requirements. All landscaping and irrigation systems shall be
maintained in a manner that will not depreciate adjacent property values and
otherwise adversely affect adjacent properties. All irrigation lines shall be
installed and maintained underground (except drip irrigation systems).
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L 03 Landscaping: All landscaping for parking areas and driveways shall conform
with Chapter 30.54 of the Municipal Code and the City's Off-street Parking and
Design Manual incorporated by reference therein.
L 04 Landscaping: All landscaping, fences, walls, etc. on the site and in any
adjoining public parkways (the area between the front property line and the
street) shall be permanently maintained by the owner, assigns or any successors
in interest in the property. The maintenance program shall include normal care
and irrigation of the landscaping; repair and replacement of plant materials and
irrigation systems as necessary; and general cleanup of the landscaped and
open areas, parking lots and walkways, walls, fences, etc. Failure to maintain
landscaping and the site in general may result in the setting of a public hearing to
revoke or modify the approval.
L 05 Landscaping: Upon completion of the installation of the landscaping and the
irrigation system, a final field observation shall be conducted, and a certification
of substantial completion shall be provided to the City. The certificate shall
specifically indicate that plants were installed as specified and that the irrigation
system was installed as designed. The certificate of substantial completion shall
be completed and signed by a State licensed landscape architect, landscape
contractor, or an irrigation designer who also holds a State license in the
landscape field.
L 06 Landscaping: The project shall provide 50 percent of the landscape area as
southern native landscaping.
SSO 01 Security, Safety and Operations: Prior to issuance of a Grading / Building
Permit, a Security, Safety, and Operations plan shall be submitted and approved
by the Development Services Department and the Fire Department. Such plan
shall include, but not be limited to, the following items (as applicable): site
location, owner info, 24-hour emergency contact info, safety and perimeter
fencing, access location(s), loading/unloading zones, onsite/offsite circulation,
worker parking and signage, temporary parking lot location/design, neighborhood
traffic flow, model home phasing and fencing, large vehicle turnaround areas,
signage for haul routes per EMC 23.24.410, construction trailer location, hours of
grading and building permit operations, City tree protection zones, hours of
hauling (i.e. school routes, prime arterials, impacted streets, etc.), and
construction phasing.
UTILITY 01 Utility Connections: All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with
the architectural elements of the site so as not to be exposed except where
necessary. Locations of pad mounted transformers, meter boxes, and other
utility related items shall be included in the site plan submitted with the Building
Permit application with an appropriate screening treatment. Transformers,
terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, ducts and other facilities may be
placed above ground provided they are screened with landscaping.
WF 01 Walls and Fences: All retaining and other freestanding walls, fences, and
enclosures shall be architecturally designed in a manner similar to, and
consistent with, the primary structures (stucco -coated masonry, split -face block,
slump stone, etc.). These items shall be approved by the Development Services
Department prior to the issuance of building and/or grading permits.
WF 02 Walls and Fences: Any wall, fence or combination thereof exceeding six feet in
height and facing any neighboring property or visible from the public right-of-way
shall be subject to design review pursuant to Section 23.08.040.A.1 of the
Encinitas Municipal Code. Where a minimum two feet horizontal offset is
provided, within which screening vegetation is provided to the satisfaction of the
Development Services Department, the fence/wall may not be considered one
continuous structure for purpose of measuring height and may be exempted from
design review provided none of the offset fences or walls exceed six feet in
height.
WF 03 Walls and Fences: All masonry freestanding or retaining walls visible from
points beyond the project site shall be treated with a protective sealant coating to
facilitate graffiti removal. The sealant shall be of a type satisfactory to the
Development Services Department. The property owner shall be responsible for
the removal in a timely manner of any graffiti posted on such walls.
ENGINEERING CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION(S):
Grading
GRD 01 Grading — Regulations: All City Codes, regulations, and policies in effect at the
time of building/grading permit issuance shall apply.
GRD 02 Grading — Datum: All drawings submitted for Engineering permits are required
to be based on the NAVD 88 datum; the NGVD 29 datum will not be accepted.
GRD 03 Grading — Plan: The applicant shall submit a Grading Plan for review and obtain
a Grading Permit prior to the commencement of any clearing or grading of the
site. The Grading Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the design for site
grading, drainage improvements, erosion control, stormwater pollution control,
and on -site pavement.
GRD 04 Grading — Responsible Charge: The grading for this project is defined in
Chapter 23.24 of the Encinitas Municipal Code. Grading shall be performed
under the observation of a civil and geotechnical engineer whose responsibility it
shall be to coordinate site inspection and testing to ensure compliance of the
work with the approved grading plan, submit required reports to the Development
Services Department and verify compliance with Chapter 23.24 of the Encinitas
Municipal Code.
GRD 05 Grading — Offsite Authorization: No grading shall occur outside the limits of the
project boundary and easements unless a letter of permission is obtained from
the owners of the affected properties and provided to the Development Services
Department.
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GRD 06 Grading — Borrow/Disposal Sites: Separate grading plans shall be submitted
and approved, and separate grading permits issued for borrow or disposal sites if
located within the city limits. Import material shall be free of organic material,
trash, debris, and environmental contaminants.
GRD 07 Grading — Slopes: All newly created slopes within this project shall be no
steeper than 2:1.
GRD 09 Grading — Reports: Geotechnical, Drainage/Hydrology, Stormwater Quality, and
Traffic studies/report (as applicable) shall be prepared by a qualified engineer
licensed by the State of California to perform such work. The reports shall be
submitted with the first grading plan submittal and shall be approved prior to
issuance of any grading or improvement permit for the project.
GRD 10 Grading — Haul Route: Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to any
proposed construction site within this project the developer shall submit to and
receive approval from the Development Services Department for the proposed
haul route. The applicant shall comply with Municipal Code section 23.24.410 as
well as all conditions and requirements the Development Services Department
may impose with regards to the hauling operation.
Drainage Conditions
DRAIN 01 Drainage — Erosion Control: An erosion control system shall be designed and
installed onsite during all construction activity. The system shall prevent
discharge of sediment and all other pollutants onto adjacent streets and into the
storm drain system. The City of Encinitas Stormwater Standards Manual shall be
employed to determine appropriate stormwater pollution control practices during
construction.
DRAIN 02 Drainage — Drainage System: A drainage system capable of handling and
disposing of all surface water originating within the project site, and all surface
waters that may flow onto the project site from adjacent lands, shall be required.
Said drainage system shall include any easements and structures required by
the Development Services Department to properly handle the drainage.
DRAIN 05 Drainage — Concentrated Flows: Concentrated flows across driveways and/or
sidewalks shall not be permitted.
Street Conditions
ST 01 Street — Right -of -Way Permit: Prior to any work being performed in the public
right-of-way or City easement, a right-of-way construction permit shall be
obtained from the Development Services Department and appropriate fees paid,
in addition to any other permits required.
ST 21 Street — ADA General: All paths of travel, sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian
ramps, driveway aprons, etc. shall be designed and constructed in compliance
with ADA standards. Prior to completion of the project, each and every facility
shall be inspected against the City's Public Right -of -Way Curb Ramp Inspection
form.
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ST 23 Street — Improvement Plans: All required public improvements shall be
designed on a Public Improvement Plan approved by the City and permitted with
a Public Improvement Permit. Adequate financial surety shall be posted prior to
issuance of a Public Improvement Permit.
ST 25 Street — Public Improvement Repairs: Any portion of the existing sidewalk or
any other public improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired
and/or replaced to the next joint to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department.
ST 26 Street — Public Facility Protection: All street signs, lights, lamps, utilities, etc.
located within the public right-of-way shall be protected in -place during
construction or replaced to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department.
ST 27 Street — Street Trees: The removal of any and all City trees shall be consistent
with Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 15.02 and the City's Urban Forest
Management Program. Trees located within City street right-of-way, on City
property, or within City easements are referred to as City trees and shall be
protected in place during construction unless specifically approved otherwise.
No grading, excavation, or disturbance of city tree root systems shall occur within
the City tree drip line area (the area from the trunk of a tree to the outermost
edge of the tree canopy projection on the ground). If a City tree is not clearly
labeled to be removed, it must be protected in place. Even if approved
improvements conflict with a city tree, it must not be disturbed unless the plan is
revised to address the tree removal.
ST 30 Streets — Traffic Control Plan: Prior to commencement of any work in the
public right-of-way or other work that may cause a traffic disturbance, the
applicant shall obtain approval of a Traffic Control Plan from the City's Traffic
Engineering division, as necessary.
ST 31 Streets — Striping Plan: A street striping plan shall be prepared and included
with the public improvement plans.
Utilities Conditions
UT 01 Utility — Regulations/Coordination: The owner shall comply with all the rules,
regulations, and design requirements of the respective utility agencies regarding
services to the project. The owner shall be responsible for coordination with
S.D.G. & E., AT&T, Cox, SDWD, OMWD, LWD, and all other applicable utility
companies.
UT 02 Utility — Underground: All proposed utility services within the project shall be
installed underground including existing utilities unless exempt by the Municipal
Code.
UT 09 Utility — LWD: The project lies within the Leucadia Wastewater District. Project
plans shall be submitted to the District for requirements and processed to
approval.
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UT 18 Utility — Clearance: No excavation shall be permitted within five (5) feet of any
utility pole or anchor without written approval of the utility pole owner.
UT 19 Utility — Traffic Loops: The traffic loops shall be replaced within three (3) days
of completing work in the area to current Caltrans standard to detect bicycles per
Traffic Operations Policy Directive 09-06 at no cost to the City.
UT 20 Utility — Signal Conduit: Damage to traffic signal conduit or wiring shall be
repaired immediately at no cost to the City.
Stormwater Pollution Control Conditions
STORM 01 Stormwater — SWPPP: Grading projects with a disturbed area of greater than
one (1) acre must also meet additional requirements from the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and shall obtain coverage under the
California State General Construction Permit. Those additional requirements
may include filing a Notice of Intent (NOI) and preparing a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP), or a Small Site Low Erosivity Waiver to be submitted
to the Water Board's Stormwater Multiple Application and Report Tracking
System (SMARTS).
STORM 02 Stormwater — LID BMP's: Best Management Practices shall be utilized for
stormwater pollution and flow control per the City of Encinitas BMP Design
Manual to the satisfaction of the Development Services Department. The
Grading Plan/Permit Site Plan shall identify all landscape areas designed for
stormwater pollution control and incorporate Low Impact Development (LID)
BMP's. A note shall be placed on the plans indicating that the BMP's are to be
privately maintained and the facilities not modified or removed without a permit
from the City.
STORM 03 Stormwater — Post Construction BMP Required: The applicant shall provide
permanent post construction stormwater quality treatment BMP facilities to
collect and treat all runoff generated by all new and/or removed and replaced
impervious surfaces prior to discharge from the subject site. A note shall be
placed on the plans indicating that the BMPs are to be privately maintained and
the facilities not modified or removed without a permit from the City.
STORM 06 Stormwater — Green Streets: The project proposes utilizing the "Green Streets"
exemption for Priority Development Projects permitted by the BMP Design
Manual. A Green Streets PDP Exempt SWQMP shall be prepared and on file
with the Development Services Department prior to permit issuance.
STORM 07 Stormwater — Infiltration Testing: Percolation testing shall be provided for the
infiltration rate of the existing soils at the location of the centralized facility at a
depth of the proposed excavation. The infiltration rate shall be correlated to the
Hydrologic Soils Group per the USDA NRCS National Engineering Handbook.
STORM 09 Stormwater — BMP Special Inspection: Special inspection of the BMP facilities
by a licensed civil engineer in the State of California is required during
construction. Prior to obtaining building occupancy an inspection report shall be
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submitted along with the Engineer's Certification of Final Grading and Request
for Field Clearance for Occupancy form to the Development Services
Department verifying the size and depth of the excavation, gravel and
engineered soil depth and material, storm drain pipe, overflow, and overall
function of the facilities per the approved grading plan. The inspection report
shall include any pertinent information including material receipts, survey data,
inspection dates, etc. in order to detail the construction of the drainage facility.
SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT CONDITIONS:
CONTACT THE SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT (SDWD) REGARDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SDWD WS 02 Water System — Fees/Charges: The developer shall comply with SDWD's
fees, charges, rules and regulations.
SDWD WS 04 Water System — Grading/Improvement Plans: The developer shall show all
existing and proposed water facilities on improvement and/or grading plans for
SDWD Approval.
SDWD WS 07 Water System — Water Agencies' Standards: The developer shall install the
water system according to Water Agencies' (WAS) standards.
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