REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department
SUBJECT
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Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 and related Environmental Finding pertaining to acceptance of subdivision Improvements (all Council Districts):
1. ADOPTION of a Finding that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443 dated August 2, 2023.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL of Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 Adding Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the deferral of certain sidewalk construction, driveway approaches and street trees in subdivisions until prior to
occupancy of single-family homes.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 15-3804, requires that subdividers improve, or execute a secured agreement to install all the public improvements within the development. Most developers enter into a Subdivision Agreement and post bonds to guarantee that they build all the public improvements including the sewer lines, water pipes, streets, sidewalks, street trees and landscaping. The Building Industry Association has requested that the Municipal Code be modified to allow the release of the bonds prior to the completion of certain sidewalk improvements, driveway approaches, and planting of street trees. Occupancy of a home would not be permitted until all the street improvements in front of the home have been installed and inspected. The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing to consider Text Amendment No. P23-02443 and Environment Assessment P23-02443 on August 2, 2023. The Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend approval to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
Most developers enter into a Subdi...
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