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The subject of this Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is a project known as Sycamore Village, which
is a request to construct a 35-unit attached residential development on a 3.59-acre site in the RD-4
land use zone. The project site is on the west side of Illinois Avenue, approximately 600 feet south of
Greenback Lane in the Orangevale community.
The following environmental impact and mitigation summary table (Table 1-1
Executive Summary of Impacts and Mitigation on page 1-2) briefly describes the project impacts and
the mitigation measures recommended to eliminate or reduce the impacts. The residual impact after
mitigation is also identified. Immediately following the summary table is a list of
recommendations/requirements of various agencies pertaining to the project (see Requests and
Requirements of Various Agencies on page 1-13). Detailed discussions of each of the identified
impacts and mitigation measures, including pertinent supporting data, can be found in the specific
topic sections in the remainder of this report.
This report identifies a significant environmental impact related to biological resources (tree loss).
There are no known mitigation measures that could reduce this impact to less than significant;
however, measures are recommended to minimize the significant impact that will occur as a result of
the proposed project. The report also identifies potentially significant impacts related to aesthetics
(loss of tree canopy) and cultural resources; mitigation measures are recommended to reduce these
potentially significant impacts to a level of less than significant.
Impacts associated with land use, public services, drainage, noise, air quality, and traffic and
circulation are considered less than significant.
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Table 1-1
Executive Summary of Impacts and Mitigation
Impacts Level of Mitigation Measure Level of
Significance Significance
Before After
Mitigation 1 Mitigation
LAND USE
The proposed project meets the minimum density LS None Recommended LS
requirements of LU-14, for transit supportive uses. It would
also help to provide a buffer of higher density housing
between existing commercial and business uses along
Greenback Lane and the less dense single family homes to
the south.
The project meets Zoning Code standards for minimum LS None Recommended LS
parking requirements. Nonetheless, there is some potential
for overflow parking from the project to occur in the
surrounding neighborhood resulting in a minor nuisance
impact.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The additional development of this site is expected to LS None Recommended LS
increase the demands on public services to some degree,
but not beyond current or planned service capacity.
DRAINAGE AND HYDROLOGY
The project site is located outside the 100-year floodplain LS None Recommended LS
and will not expose on-site residents to flood hazards.
Preliminary grading and drainage plans for the project have
been reviewed by County DWR staff, who determined that
they were sufficient to manage any increase in peak flows
related to the development.
TRAFFIC
The proposed 35 unit residential complex would generate LS None Recommended LS
1
PS = Potentially Significant S = Significant SU = Significant and Unavoidable LS = Less Than Significant
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approximately 205 daily and 18 pm peak hour trip ends. This
represents an increase of 71 daily and 4 pm peak hour trip
ends over development consistent with existing zoning.
Illinios Avenue in the project vicinity is projected to operate
at LOS E in the cumulative case (year 2025); addition of 71
daily trips would not cause the level of service to deteriorate
below LOS E.
NOISE
Traffic noise levels from Illinois Avenue at the closest LS None Recommended LS
outdoor patio/porch area and closest residential building
façade is 65 decibels; noise levels at the closest common
outdoor activity area is 61 decibels. Traffic noise levels from
Greenback Lane at the closest outdoor patio/porch area and
closest residential building façade is 58 decibels. All are
within the limits established by General Plan policy NO-7 for
exterior noise levels.
The noise level from traffic on Illinois Avenue at the closest
residential building façade is 65 decibels. Standard
construction techniques with adequate heating/cooling/
ventilation systems to allow closed windows during all
seasons typically reduce exterior traffic noise levels by 25
dB. This would bring the interior noise levels to 40 dB; within
interior noise level standards for residential developments.
Introduction of higher density residential uses on the site LS None Recommended LS
has the potential to increase nuisance noise at neighboring
properties from increased activity levels at the site.
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AIR QUALITY
Project construction would result in the temporary LS None Recommended LS
generation of NOx and PM10 emissions. However, the
project is less than 5 acres in size; therefore, according to
the SMAQMD screening guidelines for particulate matter, no
mitigation is required for PM10 emissions. In addition,
Urbemis modeling results showed that the project would
produce only 21.36 pounds per day of NOx emissions,
which is below the current threshold of 85 pounds per day
for construction-related NOx emissions.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The project site contains 51 native oak trees, totaling 638 S BR-1. Redesign the project site plans to avoid removal of oak SU
inches, dbh. The proposed project will result in removal and trees number 23, 26, 27, 28, 44, 45, 46, and 55, thereby
encroachment impacts affecting 29 of the on-site native oak preserving 83 inches dbh of native oaks, as follows:
trees requiring compensation equivalent to 217 inches.
• Relocate the carports along the southern property boundary
outside the dripline protection area of trees number 23, 26,
27, and 28.
• Relocate the building at the southwestern corner of the
property (D, A1/A2, A1/A2, D design) outside the dripline
protection area of trees number 44, 45, 46 and 55. The
building to the north (C, B, B, C design) may also need to
shift north to retain spacing between the two buildings.
BR-2. The removal of 211 inches dbh of native oak trees (4, 5, 9,
37, 41, 43, 47, 48, 49, 104, 121, 124, 125, 126 128, 130,
132, 133 and 134) and the substantial encroachment of
trees (6, 11, and 42) shall be compensated by planting
native oak trees (either valley oak/Quercus lobata, and/or
interior live oak/Quercus wislizenii) equivalent to the dbh
inches impacted, based on the ratios listed below, at
locations that are authorized by the Department of
Environmental Review and Assessment. A total of 217
inches will require compensation.
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Equivalent compensation based on the following ratio
is required:
• one D-pot seedling (40 cubic inches or larger) =
1 inch dbh
• one 15-gallon tree = 1 inch dbh
• one 24-inch box tree = 2 inches dbh
• one 36-inch box tree = 3 inches dbh
Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans or building
permits, a Replacement Oak Tree Planting Plan shall
be prepared by a certified arborist or licensed
landscape architect and shall be submitted to the
Environmental Coordinator for approval. The
Replacement Oak Tree Planting Plan(s) shall include
the following minimum elements:
1. Species, size and locations of all replacement
plantings;
2. Method of irrigation;
3. The Sacramento County Standard Tree Planting
Detail L-1, including the 10-foot deep boring hole
to provide for adequate drainage;
4. Planting, irrigation, and maintenance schedules;
5. Identification of the maintenance entity and a
written agreement with that entity to provide care
and irrigation of the trees for a 3-year
establishment period, and to replace any of the
replacement oak trees which do not survive
during that period.
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No replacement tree shall be planted within 15 feet of
the driplines of existing oak trees or landmark size
trees that are retained on-site, or within 15 feet of a
building foundation or swimming pool excavation.
The minimum spacing for replacement oak trees shall
be 20 feet on-center. Examples of acceptable
planting locations are publicly owned lands, common
areas, and landscaped frontages (with adequate
spacing). Generally unacceptable locations are utility
easements (PUE, sewer, storm drains), under
overhead utility lines, private yards of single family
lots (including front yards), and roadway medians.
If oak tree replacement plantings are demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the Environmental Coordinator to
be infeasible for any or all trees removed, then
compensation shall be through payment into the
County Tree Preservation Fund. Payment shall be
made at a rate of $325.00 per dbh inch removed but
not otherwise compensated, or at the prevailing rate
at the time payment into the fund is made.
BR-3. With the exception of the trees removed and compensated
for through Mitigation Measure BR-1, above, all oak trees
that are 6 inches dbh or larger on the project site, all
portions of adjacent off-site oak trees which have driplines
that extend onto the project site, and all off-site oak trees
which may be impacted by utility installation and/or
improvements associated with this project, shall be
preserved and protected as follows:
1. A circle with a radius measurement from the trunk of
the tree to the tip of its longest limb shall constitute
the dripline protection area of each tree. Limbs
must not be cut back in order to change the dripline.
The area beneath the dripline is a critical portion of
the root zone and defines the minimum protected
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area of each tree. Removing limbs that make up
the dripline does not change the protected area.
2. Any protected trees on the site that require pruning
shall be pruned by a certified arborist prior to the
start of construction work. All pruning shall be in
accordance with the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) A300 pruning standards and the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) “Tree
Pruning Guidelines.”
3. Prior to initiating construction, temporary protective
fencing shall be installed at least one foot outside
the driplines of the protected trees within 100-feet of
construction related activities, in order to avoid
damage to the tree canopies and root systems. For
trees (1, 2, 6, 11, 14, 21, 39, 42, 54, 59, 61, 69, 72,
75, 76, 77, 80, 88 and 117) where construction
impacts are expected to encroach within the
driplines, as discussed in the Biological Resources
Chapter of the EIR, the protective fencing may be
placed 1-foot outside of the proposed construction
activities.
4. Any removal of paving or structures (i.e. demolition)
that occurs within the dripline of a protected oak
tree shall be done under the direct supervision of a
certified arborist. To the maximum extent feasible,
demolition work within the dripline protection area of
the oak tree shall be performed by hand. If the
certified arborist determines that it is not feasible to
perform some portion(s) of this work by hand, then
the smallest/lightest weight equipment that will
adequately perform the demolition work shall be
used.
5. No signs, ropes, cables (except those which may be
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installed by a certified arborist to provide limb
support) or any other items shall be attached to the
protected trees. Small metallic numbering tags for
the purpose of preparing tree reports and
inventories shall be allowed.
6. No vehicles, construction equipment, mobile
home/office, supplies, materials or facilities shall be
driven, parked, stockpiled or located within the
driplines of protected trees.
7. Grading (grade cuts or fills) shall be not be allowed
to encroach upon more than 20% of the driplines of
any protected trees except for those trees in which
the encroachment was compensated for in
mitigation measure BR-1.
8. Drainage patterns on the site shall not be modified
so that water collects or stands within, or is diverted
across, the dripline of any protected tree.
9. No trenching shall be allowed within the driplines of
protected trees. If it is absolutely necessary to
install underground utilities within the dripline of a
protected tree, the utility line shall be bored and
jacked under the supervision of a certified arborist.
10. The construction of impervious surfaces within the
driplines of protected trees shall be stringently
minimized. When it is absolutely necessary, a
piped aeration system per County standard detail
shall be installed under the supervision of a certified
arborist.
11. Walkways constructed within the driplines of native
trees shall be constructed at grade with minimal
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cutting/compacting of the soil beneath.
12. No sprinkler or irrigation system shall be installed in
such a manner that sprays water or requires
trenching within the driplines of protected trees. An
above ground drip irrigation system is
recommended.
13. Landscaping beneath oak trees may include non-
plant materials such as bark mulch, wood chips, etc.
The only plant species which shall be planted within
the drip-lines of oak trees are those which are
tolerant of the natural semi-arid environs of the
trees. A list of such drought-tolerant plant species is
available at the Department of Environmental
Review and Assessment. Limited drip irrigation
approximately twice per summer is recommended
for the understory plants.
14. All portions of any masonry wall that will encroach
into the dripline protection area of any protected
tree shall be constructed using grade beam wall
panels and posts set no closer than 10 feet on
center. Any wrought iron or wood fencing shall be
similarly installed, with posts set no closer than 10
feet on center. Posts shall be spaced in such a
manner as to maximize the separation between the
tree trunks and the posts in order to reduce impacts
to the trees.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
A cultural survey of the site indicated no evidence of surface PS CR-1. To ensure protection of cultural resources, the following LS
archaeological remains or historic resources. Nonetheless, measure applies.
it is possible for potentially significant unidentified cultural
materials to be encountered on or below the surface during Should any cultural resources, such as structural features,
the course of future development or construction activities. unusual amounts of bone or shell, artifacts, human
remains, or architectural remains be encountered during
any development activities, work shall be suspended and
the Department of Environmental Review and Assessment
shall be immediately notified at (916) 874-7914.
At that time, the Department of Environmental Review and
Assessment will coordinate any necessary investigation of
the find with appropriate specialists as needed. The project
proponent shall be required to implement any mitigation
deemed necessary for the protection of the cultural
resources. In addition, pursuant to Section 5097.97 of the
State Public Resources Code and Section 7050.5 of the
State Health and Safety Code, in the event of the discovery
of human remains, all work is to stop and the County
Coroner shall be immediately notified. If the remains are
determined to be Native American, guidelines of the Native
American Heritage Commission shall be adhered to in the
treatment and disposition of the remains.
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AESTHETIC RESOURCES
Loss of Tree Canopy PS AR-1 Comply with mitigation measure BR-1, requiring LS
The project site is a 3.59-acre site with a single family home compensatory planting for oak tree loss.
and several associated buildings and a pool surrounded by
trees. Along each of the project site’s borders trees provide
a visual buffer between the project site and the surrounding
house, shopping center, and Illinois Avenue and Sherry
Drive. In some areas the trees are more densely grouped
than others, such as along sections of the site’s southern
border. The project proposes to remove 84 of 136 trees
(62%).
Changes in Viewshed LS None Recommended. LS
Given the generally urbanized environment in which the
project is proposed, the project would not substantially alter
the visual character or quality of the site or vicinity.
Light Intrusion into Existing Residences LS AR-2 Construct a minimum 4-foot high masonry wall along the LS
southern and western property boundaries, as shown in
At the southwest corner of the site, there is a potential for
Plate AR- 9 to shield nearby residents to the south and
direct-on headlights to affect adjacent residences. This
west from vehicle headlights associated with the project
would constitute a nuisance impact.
parking area
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for this project
as follows:
1. The proponent shall comply with the MMRP for this project, including the
payment of a fee to cover the Department of Environmental Review and
Assessment staff costs incurred during implementation of the MMRP. The
MMRP fee for this project is $ 6,500.00.
2. Until the MMRP has been recorded and the estimated MMRP fee has been paid,
no final parcel map or final subdivision map for the subject property shall be
approved; and no encroachment, grading, building, sewer connection, water
connection or occupancy permit from Sacramento County shall be approved.
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REQUESTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
1) Department of Transportation:
a) Grant the County right-of-way on Illinois Avenue based on a 60-foot standard
Collector pursuant to the Sacramento County Improvement Standards and to the
satisfaction of the Department of Transportation.
b) The size, number, and location of driveways shall be to the satisfaction of the
Department of Transportation. Driveway widths of 35 feet shall be provided on
Illinois Avenue.
c) If an access control gate is to be installed at any time in the future, it must be
designed to the standards for an entry gate layout for new developments
pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code Section 902.2.4.2 and to the satisfaction of the
Department of Transportation, the Planning and Community Development
Department, the County Sanitation District 1, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s
Department and the Fire Prevention Bureau of the fire district/department having
jurisdiction.
2) Regional Transit
a) Transit information shall be provided through a homeowner’s association, or with
real estate transactions. Transit information shall also be displayed in a
prominent location in the common house.
b) Parking competes with transit usage. Therefore, parking should not exceed the
required standards for the county.
c) Project construction shall not impact transit service or pedestrian access to
transit stops.
d) Connectivity of pedestrian ways and amenities such as pavers, vertical curbs,
tree shading, lighting and trellises will encourage walking to transit.
e) Develop a program to offer transit passes at a 50% or greater discount to new
homeowners for a period of six months or more. Program shall be reviewed and
approved by RT prior to approval of any special permit for the project
3) Sacramento Municipal Utility District
a) Dedicate a 12.5 foot public utility easement for underground facilities and
appurtenances adjacent to all public street rights of ways.
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b) Dedicate Lot A, the common area as a public utility easement for underground
facilities and appurtenances except for those areas where structures or pool are
located.
4) County Sanitation District 1
a) Connection to the District’s sewer system shall be required to the satisfaction of
CSD-1. Sacramento County Improvement Standards apply to sewer
construction.
b) Each parcel with a sewage source shall have as separate connection to the
CSD-1 sewer system.
c) In order to obtain sewer service, construction of CSD-1 sewer infrastructure may
be required.
d) Sewer easements may be required. All sewer easements shall be dedicated to
CSD-1 in a form approved by the District Engineer. -1 sewer easements shall be
at least 20 feet in width and ensure continuous access for installation and
maintenance. CSD-1 will provide maintenance only in public right-of-ways and in
easements dedicated to CSD-1.
e) CSD-1 requires their sewers to be located 10 feet from other parallel utilities
(water, drain, electrical, etc.). Prior to recording the Final Map, the applicant shall
prepare a utility plan that will demonstrate that this condition is met.
f) Al structures along private drives shall have a minimum 10-foot setback so that
CSD-1 can properly maintain sewer service.
5) Development and Surveyor Services
a) Dedicate a standard 12.5-foot Public Utility Easement for underground facilities
and appurtenances adjacent to all public and private roads.
b) Grant the County right-of-way for Illinois Avenue, based on a 60-foot standard
and install public street improvements pursuant to the Sacramento County
Improvement Standards.
c) Record a maintenance agreement involving all the parcels of the subject map
assuring timely maintenance of the private street.
d) Park in lieu fees for multiple family lots shall be paid upon approval of final
development plan as set forth in Section 201-04(1) of the Sacramento County
Zoning Code for development plan review.
e) Prior to approval of special development permit, the property shall be included in
County Service Area No. 1 at a rate that will fund the full cost, including annual
escalation factors, of operating and maintaining street and safety lights for this
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development. The applicant must contact the County of Sacramento Department
of Transportation at (916) 875-5123 to obtain information concerning costs and to
initiate the process at the earliest possible time since this process takes about
four months to complete.
6) Department of Water Resources
a) Provide drainage easements and install facilities pursuant to the Sacramento
County Floodplain Management Ordinance, Sacramento County Water Agency
Code, and Sacramento County Improvement Standards, including any fee
required by the Sacramento County Water Agency Code.
b) Off-site drainage easements and improvements shall be provided pursuant to the
Sacramento County Drainage Ordinance and Improvement Standards.
c) Incorporate stormwater quality measures in conformance with applicable County
ordinances & standards, and state and federal law. This project will require an
approved permanent stormwater quality treatment system.
7) Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
a) A minimum of two (2) separate access points shall be provided for this
subdivision.
b) Prior to construction, complete plans and specifications for all structures
proposed for this residential project shall be submitted to the Fire District for
review and approval.
c) Where medians are to be installed, fire department approved emergency use
only, “cross over” areas thirty feet (30’) in length shall be provided. Median curbs
shall be of a maximum of two (2) inches in height to accommodate the driving
over of emergency vehicles. Median infill shall be of the same construction as
the adjacent roadway. Signage shall be provided indicating “Emergency Use
Only”. Vertical clearance of thirteen feet, six inches (13’6”) shall be provided.
d) Prior to any combustible construction or storage of combustible materials on-site,
the following improvements shall be provided:
i) Fire hydrants capable of providing the required “fire flow” shall be installed
tested and approved.
ii) Required fire access lanes shall be installed, identified and approved prior to
construction or storage of combustible material to the “first loft” (up to the last
1” of pavement). The fire access lanes shall be designed to meet the
requirements for an assumed traffic index of 5.5. (Two [2] inches of asphaltic
concrete over six [6] inches of aggregate base).
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e) Information regarding the possible inclusion or utilization of “Mello-Roos” or other
special assessment mechanism shall be provided to the fire district for the
possible inclusion of a “Special Fire Tax” within the “Mello-Roos”
area/assessment area.
f) All new development within the area will be subject to an established District-
wide Capital Fire Facilities fee to cover the cost of new fire station real property
acquisition, development, and equipment.
g) Bridges serving fire apparatus access roadways shall be constructed in
accordance with California Fire Code, Section 902.2.2.5, 2001 edition.
h) The proposed fire department access constructed of grasspave and concrete is
not allowed per current fire department standard; finished road surface consisting
of 2 inches of asphalt concrete (AC) over 6 inches of aggregate base (AB) or the
equivalent in Concrete.
i) The two (2) proposed turnarounds do not meet current fire department
standards. Turning radius for turnarounds is 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside.
j) Provide chain, Knox lock, and metal sign stating “NO PARKING FIRE LANE” for
proposed grasspave & concrete fire lane.
k) Building located on the Northwest corner of the lot is in excess of 150 feet from
proposed fire department access.
l) Provide location of new hydrants. Hydrants shall be spaced 300 feet on center
and within ‘150 feet from end of proposed fire department access.
m) Due to the width of the proposed road, fire lane markings shall be provided on
both sides of the road.
n) Indicate how fire department access shall be accomplished for buildings located
facing Illinois Ave. Such access shall not be over walls, fences, planters, signs,
etc.
o) Provide turning radius of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside at the entrance from
Illinois Ave.
p) Addressing of buildings shall be as per SMFD handout — address guide to multi-
unit.
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q) If there are future plans of installing a gate at the entrance located on Illinois Ave,
current entrance configuration does not meet the requirements per Appendix VII,
Emergency access gates and barriers.
r) A copy of the County recorded maintenance agreements shall be provided at
time of signing Mylar’s.
s) All parcels and subdivisions serviced by private roads shall have a road
maintenance agreement (RMA) recorded with the Public Recorders Office having
jurisdiction The roadway maintenance agreement shall include the following:
i) (Alternate opening) Reciprocal access and roadway maintenance agreements
shall be provided for the interior roadways of the proposed
complex/subdivision.
ii) The roadway maintenance and reciprocal access agreements shall be record
with the Public Recorders Office having jurisdiction and shall provide for the
following:
1 Provisions for the necessary repair and maintenance of the
roadway surface
2 Removal of vegetation overgrowing the roadway and infringing on
the roadway clear vertical height of thirteen feet six inches (1 3’6”)
and/or width of twenty feet (20’)
3 Provisions for the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of NO
PARKING-FIRE LANE signage or striping
4 Provisions for the necessary repair and maintenance of vehicle and
pedestrian access gates and opening systems
5 Unrestricted use of and access to the roadways covered by the
agreements.
6 Provisions for the control of vehicle parking in prohibited areas and
a mechanism for the removal of vehicles illegally parked.
t) A copy of the road maintenance agreement shall be provided to the Fire District
with the site improvement or Civil Engineering drawings upon submittal for
review. If the roadway agreement is not provided with the site improvement or
civil engineering drawings, it shall be presented to the Fire District prior to the
issuance of any CORs (Certificates of Release) or construction permit cards.
u) The installation of approved traffic control equipment may be required on all
signal lights installed or modified as a part of this project to allow emergency fire
apparatus to activate the traffic signal.
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v) Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new or existing buildings
in such a position as to be easily read from the street or road fronting the
property. The minimum size of the numbers shall not be less than six (6) inches
and shall be mounted immediately adjacent to a light source and shall also
contrast with their background. Where multiple occupancies are serviced by
vehicular access to the rear of the building via any driveway, alleyway, or parking
lot the numbers or addresses shall be displayed on the rear of the building.
w) Approved fire hydrants capable of providing the required fire flow for the
protection of any and all structures shall be located along the route of the fire
apparatus access roadway. The required fire hydrants shall be installed and
operational prior to any construction or on-site storage of combustible materials.
The minimum required fire flow for the protection of residential developments
with an area per building not exceeding 3,600 square feet is 1,000 gallons per
minute (gpm) at a pressure of 20 pounds per square inch (psi) for a two-hour
duration. Fire hydrant installations for the protection of residential projects shall
comply with the following requirements:
i) One fire hydrant shall be located between 150 and 250 feet from the end of
the access roadway. The required access roadway shall extend to within 150
feet of all portions of the structure.
ii) A hydrant installed at the end of an access roadway as a “blow off’ for the
water district does not meet the fire department fire hydrant requirements.
iii) Existing “wharf’ type fire hydrants do not satisfy hydrant requirements for new
construction, and per SCC-1240, must be upgraded to approved steamer
type hydrants.
iv) Each approved fire hydrant shall have a minimum flow of 1,000 gallons per
minute (gpm) for residential developments. Additional requirements apply to
residential dwellings with building areas greater than or equal to 3,600 square
feet.
v) Plans shall be submitted to the fire prevention bureau showing hydrant
locations for review and approval prior to construction. Fire hydrant details
and fire department notes shall be shown on the site plans or improvement
drawings.
x) It is recommended that the infrastructure be designed to provide the required fire
flow for the most demanding structure.
y) Residential roof coverings shall consist of materials having a minimum Class C
rating.
z) Provide access roadways with all weather driving surfaces of not less than 20-
feet of unobstructed width, 13-feet, 6-inches of vertical clearance, and turning
radii of 25 feet inside and 50 feet outside dimension. The access roadways shall
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be capable of supporting the imposed loading of fire apparatus and shall extend
to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any
proposed building. The required clear roadway width of 20 feet may be reduced
to a minimum of 16 feet for roadways serving no more than 2 single-family
dwellings. The required width of 20 feet shall not be reduced to the Last 2 single-
family dwellings on a roadway serving in total more than 2 single-family
dwellings. The use of turf-block or grass-crete or similar alternate road surfaces
is not approved for installation in fire apparatus access roadways. Traffic calming
measures, speed bumps, humps, etc., shall not be installed in fire apparatus
access roadways.
aa) When the apparatus access roadway length exceeds 150 feet from the public
way, an approved fire apparatus roadway conforming to SMFD Standard
444.302 shall be provided. The turn-around shall be located within 50 feet of the
end of the access roadway All parcels zoned as residential (RD) shall be
provided with a finished road surface consisting of 2 inches of asphalt concrete
(AC) over 6 inches of aggregate base (AS) or the equivalent in concrete or other
approved surface. This requirement is applicable to existing gravel roadways.
bb) Vehicle parking is prohibited on any Street less than 28 feet in width. Vehicle
parking is permitted on both sides of streets 36 feet or more in width. Roadway
width shall be measured between the gutter-line or edge of pavement on
opposite sides of the road identification of fire apparatus access roadways may
be required on private roads.
cc) The installation of security gates is regulated by the Sacramento County Fire
Code, emergency access gates and barrier requirements. All proposed vehicle
and pedestrian access gate installations shall be in full compliance with this
regulation. Gates and fencing shall not be installed without plan review and
approval by the Fire District.
dd) Due to the width of the access and interior roadways proposed for this project,
less than 28 feet, vehicle parking is prohibited along the entire length of the
roadways and approved fire lane identification signage/striping shall be provided.
ee) The homeowners association responsible for regulating the common areas of the
complex/subdivision shall enact regulations controlling vehicle parking on the
interior access roadways and containing provisions for the timely removal of
vehicles parked in prohibited areas. A copy of these regulations shall be
submitted to the Fire District for review
ff) Traffic calming measures, speed bumps, humps, etc. shall not be installed in fire
apparatus access roadways.
gg) Signs reading “NO OUTLET’ shall be posted at the entry points to dead-end
access roadways exceeding 125 feet in length.
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hh) All structures in the proposed subdivision will be connected to the public water
supply; private wells shall not be permitted.
8) Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
a) LOCATION/STREET LAYOUT/ADDRESSING
i) If installed, all gates shall meet Sacramento County Fire Code specifications
for accessibility, and be equipped with all access devices for public safety
access.
ii) Building numbers shall be posted on each building in locations and heights as
to allow visibility by responding public safety personnel.
c. A lighted monument sign shall be placed inside the main access gate
identifying building numbers and corresponding apartment numbers located in
that building.
iii) A street number shall be displayed in a prominent location on the street side
of each residence in such a position that the number is easily visible to
approaching emergency vehicles.
iv) The numerals shall be no less than six (6) inches in height and shall be of a
contrasting color to the background to which they are attached.
v) The numerals shall be lighted at night.
b) LANDSCAPING
i) Landscaping shall be of the type and situated in locations to maximize
observation while providing the desired degree of aesthetics. Security
planting materials are encouraged along fences and property lines and under
vulnerable windows. A partial list of suggested materials is available from the
Sheriff’s Department upon request..
ii) All curbs shall be vertical in design. Rounded curbs shall be avoided
whenever possible.
c) FENCING/ACCESS CONTROL
i) Vertical wrought-iron fencing material shall be used for all fences between
private lots and open space, parks, right of ways, or other public access land.
This is to allow visibility to those areas and encourage residents to view
activities in those areas. In addition this will make those areas less attractive
to loiterers and others who wish to use those locations for criminal or
mischievous purposes.
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d) LIGHTING
i) There shall be on-site lighting to allow for adequate visibility by residents, law
enforcement, and passersby during nighttime hours.
ii) All lighting fixtures shall be of a type and kind to resist breakage and other
vandalism.
iii) Parking area, roadways, and driveways shall be illuminated with high intensity
discharge lighting with sufficient wattage to provide adequate illumination to
provide a safe, secure environment for persons, property, and vehicles on
site. Such lighting shall be equipped with vandal-resistant covers and
photocell control. A lighting level of .25 to.50 foot-candles, maintained at
ground level, is required for the site in general; entry intersections should be
.50 or greater.
e) BUILDING DESIGN
i) All private patios shall be enclosed utilizing vertical wrought iron or other
materials that will allow for maximum visibility to the common areas of the
complex. This will provide for natural visibility that will increase residents’
perception and feeling of safety. Please note that vertical wrought iron,
specifically, is not being required, but any design or material that will allow for
visibility into and out from, each patio and apartment
f) LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFFING
i) Based on …residency estimates of 2.7 people per home, the Sheriff’s
Department will require an additional .09 officers to maintain the 1 to 1000
officer/population staffing level.
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