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Resolution 2006-09RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING MODIFIED RIGHT -OF -WAY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS WHEREAS, the City Council in 2005 directed staff to research the feasibility of modifying the existing right -of -way standards to exclude sidewalks, planting strips, and landscaping from the public right -of -way; and WHEREAS, a Right -of -Way Task Force was formed, comprising members of all City Divisions, the development community, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and citizens -at- large; and WHEREAS, the Right -of -Way Task Force recommended new Right -of -Way standards that require new residential, industrial, and commercial lots to retain ownership of an approximate sixteen (16) foot strip of land that incorporates sidewalks, planting strips, and street trees, which standards are set forth in the Task Force Handbook as Exhibits B and C respectively; and WHEREAS, the Right -of -Way Task Force also developed "Traffic Calming Guidelines," "Median Landscape/Hardscape Guidelines," and "Engineered Vegetated Swale Guidelines," to assist in implementation of the new Right -of -Way standards, which guidelines are set forth in the Task Force's Handbook as Exhibits H, I and J respectively; and WHEREAS, existing street standards prior to the effective date of this resolution are referred to as "Classic Street Standards," and the new street standards will be known as "Liveable Community Street Standards "; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") provides a categorical exemption for minor alterations in land use limitations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, which applies to this project; and IGB01688145.1 032806 -04706089 Resolution No. 2006 -09 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on July 7, 2005, at which time the Planning Commission considered the public testimony, the staff report dated June 30, 2005 ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation related to the proposed Right -of -Way standards, and recommended that the City Council approve said standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on January 23, 2006, at which time the City Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, a follow -up staff report dated September 12, 2005, and all other documentation related to the proposed Right -of -Way standards; and WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which this project approval is based is the office of the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. The proposed Right -of -Way standards, which include "Public and Private Street Section Standards and Specifications," attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; "Traffic Calming," Meandering Sidewalk," and "Cul -de -sac Standard" Details, attached hereto as Exhibit `B "; and "Use of Liveable Community Street Standards vs. Classic Street Standards" regarding new streets adjoining existing streets and infill projects along existing streets, attached hereto as Exhibit "C ", should be and hereby are approved. IGBW88145.1 032806 -04706089 -2- Resolution No. 2006 -09 B. The proposed guidelines entitled "Traffic Calming Guidelines," "Median Landscape/Hardscape Guidelines," and "Engineered Vegetated Swale Guidelines," attached hereto as Exhibit D, shall be used in conjunction with the adopted Right -of -Way standards. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 2006, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, BRACCO, CORREA, GARTMAN, VALIQUETTE, VELASCO, and PINHEIRO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE APPROVED: rt Pi eiro, Mayor 4ATE�S Rhonda Pellin, City Clerk IGB01688145.1 032806 - 04706089 -3- Resolution No. 2006 -09 02/01/2006 09:23 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen EXHIBIT A Public and Private Street Section Standards and Specifications [a 002 /020 02/01/2006 09:23 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen Specifications to pJJ.B tC AND PRIVATE STREET STANDARDS. 3, Sidewalks Z 003/020 a. Meandering i. Sidewalks shall be required to meander on collectors, both public and private, and on arterial and Industrial roadways. ii. Sidewalks are not required to meander on local roadways. b. Monolithic i. Monolithic sidewalks shall not be allowed In residential, commercial, or industrial areas with the exception of the cul -de -sac bulb or through a specific plan. 2. Grassy Swales a. Grassy swales shall be allowed on private streets only, as appropriate for the area and as approved by City Staff. Grassy Swales shall comply with Engineering Division Policy on "Engineered Vegetated Swale" and Caltrans Standards. 2. Parking a. Residential Angle Parking i. Angle parking In residential areas shall be allowed only on private streets and is subject to the private street standard. b, Commercial Angle Parking I. Commercial angle parking shall be allowed only through the Master Plan or Specific Plan Process. c. Industrial L On- street parking shall not be allowed in industrial areas. 4. Street Standards a. Schools i. School streets shall be the same standard as a collector with a 10 -foot monolithic sidewalk along the school frontage. Tree well cutouts shall only be at the back of sidewalk on the school side. b. Public Facilities i. Public facilities street standard shall be determined through the Master Plan, Specific Plan, or Planned Unit Development (PUD) Process. 5. Street Lighting a. Streetlight vendor shall be Holophane or an approved equal. b. Streetlights shall be the same as those Downtown with spacing and use of dual or single lamps varying based on location. c. Cobra streetlights shall be used on wide streets such as arterials. 6. Traffic Calming a. Traffic calming shall comply with Engineering Division Policy on "Trafflc Calming." 7. Median Landscape /Hardscape a. Median landscaping /hardscaping shall comply with Engineering Division Policy on "Land scaped /Hardscaped Medians," a. Public Use Easement (PUE) Maintenance a. PUE maintenance shall comply with the Consolidated Landscape Plan, the Street Tree Ordinance, and the Maintenance and Repair of the Public Use Area Ordinance. 17/19/2005 G: \COMOEV \EN1G \ROW Task Force \SpeCMcatlons -dcc Page 1 of 1 36' ROW FC to FC 6' .U.E. 6" Pa way Area 7' 11 ' 18 , � Parking Travel Lane Pla ing S Lane P.U.E.= Public Use Easement P.U.D_= Planned Unit Development Public Street: Local M.F.S. NOTE: 1- Variation due to design constraints shall be a private street, shall require a P.U.D. and shall comply with the private street standards. 2. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous to the front yard, the maintenance of -the sidewalk and landscaping in the P_U.E. shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 3. The parking requirement may be waived when adjacent to channels, soundwalls, or other locations as approved by staff. When parking is not provided, trash pads shall be located out of the travel and /or bike way, curbs shall be painted red and /or no parking signoge shall be installed per Gilroy Fire Lane standard. Additional fire supression such as fire sprinklers may be required. 4. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. 5. Street Lights shall be 150 watt Holophone Granville or approved equal. Last R&Awd: December. 19. 2005 O N O N O O CD N W -1 b X p 0 CD co co 00 N Ch co 0 r- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N O r �� 46' ROW FC to FC 16' U.E. 7 11' 23' — 6" —Par ay Aroa6P Parking Bike Travel pla ing Lane Lane Lane - P.U.E_= Public Use Easement Public Street: Collector P.U.D.= Planned Unit Development p,MA„I sC,t„ N.T.& NOTE. 1. Sidewalks shall meander per City Standard Detail STR -17A. 2. Variation due to design constraints shall be a private street, shall require a P.U.D. and shall comply with the private street standards. 3. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous to the front yard, the maintenance of the sidewalk and landscaping in the P.U.E. shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 4. The parking requirement may be waived when adjacent to channels, soundwalls, or other locations as approved by staff. When parking is not provided, trash pads shall be located out of the travel and /or bike way, curbs shall be pointed red and /or no parking signage shall be installed per Gilroy Fire Lane standard. Additional fire supression such as fire sprinklers may be required. 5. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. 6. Street Lights shall be 150 watt Holophone Granville or approved equal. Lmt Revised: D60WA r 19, 2005 46' ROW FC to FC 16' P.U.E. 23'— arkway Are Travel Bake Parkin Lo n e Lane Lane P.U.E.= Public Use Easement Public Street: School Frontal:ae Drawbw Seale: 1V. r S. P.U.D.= Planned Unit Development NOTE= 1. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas sholi be. the responsibility of the underlying property owner. 2. For Non — School Frontage, see appropriate Public Street Standard. 3_ No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. School Side Lost Revised: July 15. 2065 40' ROW FC to FC 16'— .U.E. 6" q ay 8' 12' 20' Shoulder/ Travel Lane pia ing 5 Bike Lane zblic ,Streil P.U_E.= Public Use Easement P.U_D.= Planned Unit Development 2 Lane Arterial 3CW9. N r.s. NOTE: 1_ Sidewalks shall meander per City Standard Detail S7R -17A. U 2_ Raised medians shall be constructed when required by the Traffic Master Plan, when left turn restrictions are required or as determined by the City Engineer. Median width shall be a minimum of 14'. 3. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous to the front yard, the maintenance of the sidewalk and landscaping in the P.U.E. shall be the . responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy_ 4. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U_E. Lae Revised: July 15. 2005 0 N O N O O 0 CD N W a x 0 co N L O 0 0 N O n --MIN. 74' ROW FC to FC 16 18' concrete Bond U.E. 6 a way Area 6' 12' 12' 1 �' 30' 9' 6 Bike Travel Travel I FC Lane Lane Lane M Plo in9 S W Public Street: 4 or 6 Lane Arterial seoir N. r' s. P_U.E.= Public Use Easement P.U.D.= Planned Unit Development NOTE: 1- Sidewalks shall meander per City Standard Detail STR -17A. 2. Raised medians shall be constructed when required by the Traffic Master Plan, when left turn restrictions are required or as determined by the City Engineer. Median width shall be a minimum of 14'_ 3. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous. to the front yard, the maintenance of the sidewalk and landscaping in the P.U.E_ shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 4. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. 5. For 6 lane arterial, add one (1) 12' travel Jane in each direction. Loat Revised: JOy 14. 2005 O N CO O N O O N A T a x A O OD CO CD 00 N L 0 0 zr 0 n O 0 N O 40' ROW FC to FC 8' 12' Bike Travel Lane Lane Public /Private Street: P.U.E.= Public Use Easement P.U.D.= Planned Unit Development F (� l 6" Pa 20' 9' Plal Industrial a-Mui*w scalc X.F.S. N OTE: 1. Sidewalk shall meander per City Standard Detail STR -17A. _16' P_U.E. tray Area 6' inA 15 /W 2. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have -rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous to the front yard, the maintenance of the sidewalk and landscaping in the P.U.E. shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance_ association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 3. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. Last Revised. Juy 15. 200 O N O N OJ O CD N A T A W M N CD r H n 0 ZT 0 0 0 CD 0 O N O An46 Farri,irlq for Private- 5treet5 "I- r-Airg &,i. w," 2L4I t. C..b Travel L" wwdl 90' '9.10" 19.0.. 12' O" 45' 9' O" t9' O" 12. 01, — eject to E�trarinq Approval �w Wk 12' MRntrrnm 1 ravel !-Brie w/ 1,40 r rrtinrl +w*"v 24' Mrnkrwn kOW w/ No Parklrq P.U.E.= Public Use Easement P_U_D.= Planned Unit Development L F MIN. 36' ROW * ** FC to FS 16' .U. E. 6" 7' MIN_ 9 Travel Lane "/ Plo in 0' M to Portdng. rS atnil width of 7' Po1^9 " roptomi EnginewO Vvgow ed 5*de PR[VATE STREET: LOCAL ( V) NOTE: 1. Any variation shall be subject to P.U_D. approval_ 2. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyards adjacent to a street that are discontiguous to the front yard; the maintenance of the sidewalk and landscaping in the P.U.E. shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 3. The parking requirement may be waived when adjacent to channels, sound walls, or other locations as approved by stoff. When parking is not provided, trash pods shall be located out of the travel and /or bike way, curbs shall be painted red and /or no parking signage shall be installed per Gilroy Fire Lane stondord. Additional fire supression such as fire sprinklers may be required. 4_ Grassy swales should be considered and evaluated in the development .proposals: Planting material is subject to City approval. 5. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the P.U.E. Lmt RavieW: Septambmr 7. 0 N O O 0 OJ N _n X p 0 Co cn CO OD N 0 zr A 0 0 N O Angle Parking for Private 5treeth 1*1 parV►,a nn4e 5W I WnAL� swi t� c-F�l rrUw+ L-AW wnAh 90' 9' O" 19' O" 121011 _1�5_ 9' O„ 19' 10" 12, 01 , o_ V 0" TO" 11, 0.. — 5tjb}ect to Ergheerrq Approua1- * K "', 12' Mhimim tra✓c) Lane w/ No Fark" -- 34' Minimum ROW w/ No Farkhq A� v MIN. 46' ROW * ** FC to FS 16' .U.E- 6" 7' MIN. 11 23' Q M919 P0�. 8,hs� 1ZM Lana snu .wn, of r �,w I w/ ParKng P4a in S W P.U_E.= Public Use Easement opttowlIl:Nkwvsd Voodaw P.U.D.= Planned Unit Development PRIVATE STREET: COLLECTOR (rracr► vas) NOTE: 1. Sidewalks shall meander per City Standard Detail STR -17A. 2. Any variation shall be subject to P.U.D. approval. 3. Maintenance and repair of the planting and sidewalk areas shall be the responsibility of the adjacent to a underlying property owner. In the case of lots that have rear yards or sideyords the sidewalk and land §coping street that are discontiguous to the front yard, the maintenance of in the P.U.E. shall be the responsibility of a property owner's association or some other maintenance association acceptable to the City of Gilroy. 4. The parking requirement may be waived when adjacent -to channels, soundwalls, or other locations as approved by staff_ When parking is not provided, trash pads shall be located out of the travel and /or bike way. When parking is not provided, curb shall be . painted red, no parking signage shall be provided(per Gilroy Fire Lane Standard) and additional fire suppression such as fire sprinklers may be required. 5_ Grassy swales should be considered and evaluated in the development proposals. Planting . material is subject to City approval. 6. No structures except lawful fences shall be allowed in the RUE Lad RenW& Juk iS. 2005 02/01/2008 09:24 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen 16' = vorles III sl( 2 :1 24' A/W Cut lope 2,1 and provide erosion control RUE vGrle [a 012/020 er Soils Report Paved showider Recommendation Dl) Local Hillside 2.5% �• =1E 14, L 2" AC 6" min, perforated pipe Pervious material Detail; Paved Shoulder and Subdrain PUE = PUBLIC USE EASMENT STREET SECTIONS: HILLSIDE APPROVED BY: ..f PROPOSED- C" ENGINEER DATE iECTION: STREETS 02/01/2006 09:24 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen Z013/020 EXHIBIT B Traffic Calming, Meandering Sidewalk, and Cul -de -sac Standard Details 02/01 /2006 09:24 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen A 1 I Face of Curb I I I i IM 015/020 I i� r , illy ( 1. Actual deatign should reflect lot layout. 2. See appropriate Street Section for Roadway Classification - 16 ' P. U. E. 6' Sidewalk •,r r- - 10' front of side -walk to back of Parkway area I i �r �O J J MEANDERING APPROVED BY: SIDE SECTION; STREETS CUL -D-' -SAC SECTI SCQale: NOt t0 SCale 16\ P.U.E. I I I 36' FC to FC 16, P.U.E. 4' Driveway 4'SWWalk W Planting Area Detail . Notes * Setback from Face of curb to face of home. (measured from shortest distance): ** Minimum setback from back of walk to front of garage (measured from shortest distance).' Last revised. November 30,. 2005 . 0 N O N O N A a x p 0 OD CO W CO N Ch CO CD 0 A CD 0 N O EXHIBIT C Use of Liveable Community Street (LCS) Standards vs. Classic Street (CS) Standards Revision Date: March 20, 2006 1. NEW STREET New streets, including those adjacent to existing streets (built under Classic Street Standards), shall be designed and constructed to Liveable Community Street Standards. Example 1: Scale: No Scale 2. GAP CLOSURE STREET Street sections for gap closure street projects shall be designed and constructed to conform to adjacent street sections using Classic Street Standards. Example 2: Scale: No Scale 7. i i 3 _ _ 3 Existing Street o cl o ro Conform to Gap Closure Street Existin O U O U I I i t i Legend: �� �� Right of Way Line (ROW) 02/01/2006 09:24 FAX 4089382577 BerlinerCohen EXHIBIT D Traffic Calming Guidelines Median Landscape / Hardscape Guidelines Engineered Vegetated Swale Guidelines 16017/020 02/01/2006 09:25 FAA 4Vtid6dz0ff tierllnerL;onen 16018/020 Traf#ic Calming Guidelines Proposal ALL TRAFFIC CALMING IS SUBJECT TO STAFF APPROVAL AND THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES • No raised or depressed obstructions are allowed in the travel way that could slow fire apparatus response • Adequate turning radius shall be provided for fire apparatus • Design should allow for the use of street sweepers • The following suggested alternatives/devices should be considered_ ➢ Center line striping ➢ Traffic circles ➢ Bulb outs at curb returns ➢ Curb extensions at driveway approaches ➢ Alternating planting areas in the parking lane ➢ Landscape medians on private streets ➢ Chicanes 1 :\RICHT OF WAY TASK FORMTraffic Calming Guidclincs Exhibit H.doc VL /V 1/ CV Vb VJ Li r ne% YV VV "I I OCI 111101 UU11eI1 Median Landscapefflardscape Guidelines d 019/020 1. 'Medians less than six =feet wide (face of curb to, face of curb) should -not .be planted. Use a decorative hardseape treatment. 2. ,Medians six- feet'and greater in width shall be landscaped in accordance with these guidelines and subject to the approval of the City Engineer 3. Trees should not be installed in medians less than. ten feet wide (face of curb to faee'of curb. 4. Trees used in medians should be upright growing. Allow for 17' vertical clearance over travel lanes. 5. Keep planting simple. Rely on a few species planted in blocks, masses, or sweeps. 6. Landscaping should be designed to minimize long term maintenance liabilities. 7. Planted medians should incorporate an eighteen inch concrete band around the perimeter of medians. 8. Hardscape (including 18" concrete band) should be treated as a design element. Consideration should be given to using color and pattern to define corridors and districts ( commercial/ residential/industrial/downtown etc). 9, Incorporate root barriers where trees are planted. I O.Design for ultimate size of plants (do not rely on pruning to keep plants in bounds). Use set -back and spacing based on ultimate size. 11.Preserve visibility sight lines. Allow for traffic signs and underground utilities 12. Where feasible median should complement adjacent right of way design. 13.Plant selection should be appropriate for climate and soils. Allow for increased heat load from pavement, and also wind tunnel effects. The majority of the planting should be of low water use species. 14. Water meter, backflow .devices and controllers should be installed at the right curb, not in the median. If there is not room for a service vehicle to park at these utilities (including allowance for entry and exit, and access to tool boxes), install a turn out. 15,Plants listed as noxious weeds by the California Department of Food and Agriculture shall not be used, Plants listed by the California Invasive Plant Council may be considered for use depending upon species and site conditions, subject to approval of the V ;e /VI /LVVO V7.GU rnn YVVJUUGJII OCI1111tIfUullurl 16020/020 Engineered Vegetated Swale Guidelines Proposal • No longitudinal location of dry utilities, sewer or watei lines in the engineered vegetated Swale. • Engineered design to minimize scour and maximize infiltration (refer to the Caltrans publication "Guide to Phytoremediation of Highway Runoff," November 2001). • Fine Fescues and Sedge are the vegetation of choice subject to approval of the City Engineer • Swale is maintained by the Homeowners/Property Owners Association per the following guidelines: Immediate removal of obstructions of the inlet or outlet devices by trash and debris. ➢ Repair areas of poor plant health or areas of low plant density (depending on condition, either fertilize with organic slow - release fertilizer [only when conditions prevent release of fertilizer in runoff] and irrigate prior to rainy season or clip short; reseed, sod, or plug plant; and irrigate for 60 -90 days prior to likely first rain event). Prevention of excessive erosion or sedimentation in the Swale (correct grade and replant per above). ➢ Continuously check condition of the underdrain (standing water or evidence of standing water indicates a need for cleaning). Check stability of the side slopes. Remove weed growth in energy dissipators (pull or cut to remove; do not use herbicides; when growth is severe, replace landscaping fabric and rock). ➢ Repair any signs of vandalism NOTE: These maintenance guidelines are not complete, refer to the Caltrans publication "Guide to Phytoremediation of Highway Runoff' (November 2001). I:IRIGHT OF WAY TASK FORCE\Enginocrcd Vegetated Swale Guidelines(Kristi) Exhibit !aloe I, RHONDA PELLIN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2006 -9 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6th day of February, 2006, at which meeting a quorum was present. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 13th day of April, 2006. City Clerk of the City of Gilroy (Seal)