REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
August 2, 2023
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Public Works Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 and related Environmental Finding pertaining to acceptance of subdivision Improvements:
1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443 dated July 26, 2023.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) 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
Municipal Code 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.
BACKGROUND
Most developers enter into a Subdivision Agreement and provide bonds and cash to guarantee that the public improvements will be completed. The utilities and street improvements are generally completed quickly, and homes begin to be sold and occupied. The sidewalks in front of the ho...
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