Sequoia Hills XXXXXX

Project Development Program for XXX

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Just a quick note…

Dear XXX,

The following pages contain the Project Development

Program for your proposed project XXX. I’ve
researched the Tulare County requirements to add the
restrooms, laundry facilities and office building at XXX.

My findings are contained in this document, along with

a few options of how to proceed.

I will follow up with you via telephone. Please reach

out to me sooner with specific questions.

Yours Truly,

Enoch B. Sears
Enoch Bartlett Sears, AIA LEED AP

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Existing Project Information
Project Address:
Accessor’s Parcel Number (APN):
Zoning Designation:
Existing, Approved Land Use:
Allowed Per Zoning?
FEMA Flood Plain Map Panel ID:
Existing Use Description:
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XXX
055-XXX-XXX
PD-F-M
Planned Development
Foothill Combining Zone
Special Mobile Home Zone
Equestrian Establishment
Yes, a Special Use Permit has been recorded and is on file with the County
clerk’s office: PSP 08-083/PSR/Morales.
06107C0680E
The existing Special Use Permit allows an equestrian establishment for the
boarding, training, and breeding of horses, to include riding lessons,
accessory structures, and a business identification sign on an 11.77 acre
parcel. Refer to attached Special Use Permit PSP 08-083 (Appendix “A”).
Note that public events are not approved under the existing Special Use
Permit.
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Proposed Project
Description: Property owners propose to add an office building of approximately 1,300 SF
including laundry and restroom facilities.

Because the site plan will be changed, a Minor Modification is required to be

filed with the County of Tulare (application attached in Appendix “B”).

The application fee for a Minor Modification is $708 and the time required to
process the application is 4-6 weeks from date of filing.

Timeline: The site plan modification drawing can be completed in two (2) weeks.

While the Minor Modification is under review, design of the new office building
may proceed.

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Estimated Project Timeline

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Next Steps
As you can see from the estimated project timeline – nothing happens quickly in the construction industry when approvals are
required. The total time estimate of 10 months for the project is reasonable based upon my experience of similar projects.

The first step in the approval process is the filing of the “Minor Modification” with the County of Tulare. For this filing you will need an
updated site plan showing the proposed location of the new office building. If all goes well, the “Minor Modification” will be approved
in 6 weeks by the County of Tulare.

To save time, the design of the project can proceed during the time the county is reviewing the “Minor Modification”.

In terms of construction cost: $180 per square foot is a good rule of thumb number to give us an estimated construction budget. With
a total project square footage of 1,300 sf, we get an estimated construction budget of $234,000. Design fees can be estimated as 8%
of construction cost for a total of roughly $19,000. This gives us a total estimated project cost of $275,000 +/- 20% (includes
contingency fund). Note that these numbers are very rough estimates to give you a general idea of total project cost. During the
design process we can firm up these numbers (and modify the design to fit your desired budget).

The immediate next step is to prepare a revised site plan and submit it to the County. My fee to prepare and submit the application
(including the site plan) is $1,800 (the $500 fee you’ve already paid will be credited to this amount). This includes preparing the
revised site plan (generating a new CAD drawing), collecting the necessary paperwork for the application, and submitting it to the
County of Tulare.

Additionally, $708 is payable to the County of Tulare for the processing of the “Minor Modification” application.

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Summary
Next step: Apply for a Minor Modification to the existing Special Use
Permit, including a revised site plan.

Fee: $708 to County, $1,300 to architect ($2,008 total)

Time to approval: 8 weeks (2 weeks to prepare site plan and 6

weeks for County approval)

During Minor Modification approval process: I will solicit proposals from my sub-consultants (electrical and
structural) to provide a total design fee and timeline for the
project. Upon approval by you we will commence design of the
project per the above timeline.

As soon as you are ready to proceed with the Minor Modification process, please let me know via phone or email and I will send
over the agreement for your signature! I look forward to working together.

Regards,

Enoch Bartlett Sears AIA

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Appendix A
Existing Special Use Permit
 BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION

COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

IN THE MATTER OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT )

Resolution of the Planning Commission of the County of Tulare approving a

Special Use Permit/Final Site Plan requested by Pedrito M. Morales, 37997 Millwood
Drive, Woodlake, CA 93286, to allow an equestrian establishment for the boarding,
training, and breeding of horses, to include riding lessons, accessory structures, and a
business identification sign on an 11.77-acre parcel in the PD-F-M (Planned Development
- Foothill Combining - Special Mobilehome) Zone, on property located on the west side
of Millwood Drive (State Route 245), at the intersection of Avenue 380 and Millwood
Drive, north of Elderwood.

WHEREAS, an application has been filed pursuant to the regulations contained in

Section 16 of Ordinance No. 352, the Zoning Ordinance, and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has given notice of its intention to consider
the granting of a Special Use Permit as provided in Section 18 of said Ordinance No. 352
and as provided in Section 65905 of the Government Code of the State of California, and

WHEREAS, Staff has performed necessary investigations, prepared a written

report (made a part hereof), and recommended approval of this application subject to
conditions, and

WHEREAS, public hearings were held and an opportunity for public testimony was
provided at regular meetings of the Planning Commission on December 17, 2008, and
February 25, 2009, and

WHEREAS, at those meetings of the Planning Commission public testimony was

received and recorded from Heather Pelham, applicant's representative, in support of the
proposal and Gary Davis, Mike Moberley, Lou Gligorljevic, Marily Reese, and Vincent
lngrao spoke in opposition to the proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

A. This Planning Commission hereby certifies that the Commission has

reviewed and q:msidered the information contained in the Negative Declaration for the
proposed prqj�ct together with any comment�received during the public review process,
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State Guidelines for

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Appendix B
Minor Modification Application
 TULARE COUNTY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION / COVER SHEET

MINOR MODIFICATION
Special Use Permit (ZA) No. ____________ Special Use Permit (PC) No. ____________
Final Site Plan No. ____________ Planned Unit Development No. ____________
Planned Development No. ____________ Variance No. ____________

General Information:
Applicant
Mailing Address City State ___ Zip
Phone Cell Phone E-Mail
Property Owner (if different)
Mailing Address City State ___ Zip
Phone Cell Phone E-Mail
Agent (if applicable)
Mailing Address City State ___ Zip
Phone Cell Phone E-Mail
Site Address:
Physical Location of Site (cross streets and nearest community):

Assessor’s Parcel No(s):

THIS SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Application Received/Reviewed by: Project Number(s)

Use Description
Current Zoning: Economic Development Project:
Land Use Designation:
Agricultural Preserve & Contract Nos. (if applicable)
Filing Fee(s): Total Amount Paid:
Date Received: Payment Type:
Receipt Number(s) Existing Entitlements/References:
COUNTY HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Friday 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
PERMIT CENTER HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

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 MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS, FEES AND INSTRUCTIONS (Please use dark blue or black ink)
The application form must be filled out completely and in every respect with all questions answered and all
required attachments before the County can officially accept the application for processing. In the course
of accepting and processing the application, the Permit Center Official or Planner may ask the applicant to
clarify, correct or otherwise supplement the required information. The application may be filed with the
Resource Management Agency Permit Center, at 5961 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia CA 93277. Phone
number is (559) 624-7100.
The Ordinance Code of Tulare County requires filing fees to be paid at the time of filing an application for a
minor modification. The required fees are to cover the cost to the County for the handling and processing
of the application.
Type of Modification Fee Amount (SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME)
Special Use Permit $510.00
Planning Unit Development (PUD) $1,010.00 Deposit plus $100/hr.
Planned Development (PD) $1,010.00 Deposit plus $100/hr.
Final Site Plan $510.00
Additional Fees Due Prior to Approval and/or Recording Decision/Resolution (if applicable)
Compliance Monitoring Fee $65.00 deposit
Recording Fee $75.00
Additional Charge for Staff Time To Be Determined

NOTE: The applicant is responsible for the payment of all fees associated with this application.

The application for a minor modification must be accompanied by a minimum of three (3) full-sized 24”x26”
copies of the revised site plan and two (2) reduced-size 8½" x 11" copies. All revised site plans must
clearly show the existing plan as approved and the proposed modification(s) and must comply with all the
requirements that apply to the previously approved Special Use Permits, Planned Unit Developments, and
Planned Developments under the Tulare County Ordinance. The Site Plan must be a clear and accurate
drawing of suitable size showing the following:
a. Parcel dimensions (in feet)
b. Parcel/site location with respect to adjacent roads
c. Location of all existing and proposed above and below ground development improvements, including
any type of buildings, septic systems, wells, etc. (designate whether existing or proposed modification)
d. The distances (in feet) between existing and proposed development improvements, including distances
from buildings to the closest property boundary
e. Clear and accurate drawing of what is existing and what is proposed for modification
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION
Applicant Staff
1. Completed Application  
2. Owner’s Affidavit (Signed by Property Owner)  
3. Filing Fee  
4. Three full-sized 24”x26” revised site plans & two reduced-size 8½" x 11" copies   
5. Copy of Deed Restrictions, if applicable  
6. Indemnification and Cost Recovery Agreement (separate attachment)  
7. Request for Refund of Fees Form (Signed by Applicant)  

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 MINOR MODIFICATIONS-DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL
The Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors, as part of any action approving a special use permit,
variance, Planned Unit Development (Section 18.5) or Planned Development (Section 18.6), may include
in said approval a delegation to the Planning Director of authority to approve, without notice or hearing,
minor modifications to the site development plan approved by the Planning Commission, Board of
Supervisors or Zoning Administrator for the special use permit, variance, Planned Unit Development or
Planned Development, provided that any minor modification shall not substantially change or alter the use
approved or conditions imposed. If such authority is delegated by the Planning Commission or Board of
Supervisors, the applicant may apply to the Planning Director for a minor modification upon the form of
application required by the Director and upon payment of the application fee set forth herein. Such
modifications shall be noted on the approved plans and shall be initialed by the Director. The Planning
Director shall not, however, approve minor modifications in approved site development plans that would
modify any written conditions of approval without first requesting the body which took final action on the
use permit, variance, Planned Unit Development or Planned Development to determine if such change
constitutes a minor modification. If said body determines by resolution that such a change constitutes a
minor modification, the requested change may be approved by the Planning Director as provided in this
Section. If the requested minor modification is disapproved by the Planning Director, the applicant may
file for an amendment to the use permit, variance, Planned Unit Development or Planned Development.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY.
Modification request: (Please state exactly and in detail what the proposed modification is and why it is being requested.)

(If additional space is needed, please use the back of this form or attach a separate sheet.)

1. Parcel(s) or Lot size(s) (in acres or sq. ft. as appropriate):

2. How much area of the total parcel or lot is involved with the minor modification request?

3. Present use of the project site?

5. Will the modification affect any of the following? (Please check the appropriate box and explain.)
Number of employees
Days/Hours of operation
Type of equipment/machines utilized
Parking (number of on-site spaces, location, size, type of surfacing)
Traffic (cause an increase in traffic i.e., the number of trips generated per day to and from the
site)
Previously approved Conditions of Approval for the site
Intensity of the present use of the site
Explanation:

(If additional space is needed, please use the back of this form or attach a separate sheet.)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
6. Describe the project site, prior to the proposed modification, including all above and below ground
developed improvements (residences, outbuildings, barns, sheds, covers, shop buildings, septic tank-leach
line systems, domestic/agricultural wells, fuel storage tanks, etc.), including the size of each.

7. Describe the slopes (% of slopes & direction) and general terrain of the subject site:

8. Trees: identify the type and size of any large trees on site.

9. Water courses: identify the type and location of any on-site or nearby water courses (rivers, canals,
ditches, streams, natural drainage channels, creeks, etc.).

10. Describe the character and land use of the surrounding properties (orchards, vineyards, row crops,
pasture, open space, water courses, railroads, roads, rural residential, subdivisions, commercial, schools,
churches, vacant, city or county boundary, etc.):
DIRECTION CHARACTER/LAND USE
North
South
East
West

11. Liquid waste disposal (please check appropriate box): Existing Proposed
Septic Tank-Leach Lines: Size of tank gallons & length of lines ft.
Seepage Pit - Size
Community System – Name:
12. Water supply (please check appropriate box): Existing Proposed
Domestic Well – Size of pump Gallons per minute
Irrigation Well:
Irrigation District – Name:
Private Water Company – Name:
Community System – Name:
13. Source of energy (please check appropriate box):
Electricity – Company name:
Natural Gas – Company name:
Propane: Size of tank Provider
14. Will the modification require the development of public service facilities (roads, sewer lines, water
lines, etc.)? If so, describe the required development:

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 OWNER’S AFFIDAVIT
(Must be signed by property owner)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF TULARE )

I, (We,) the undersigned, say:

I (We) own property involved in this application and I (we) have completed this application and other
documents and maps required hereby to the best of my (our) ability and the statements and information
above referred to are, in all respects, true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief.

I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , 20 , at

Name: Signature:

Address: State: Zip:

Optional – additional property owner

Name: Signature:

Address: State: Zip:

If there is an agent, title company, or prospective buyer who desires notification of the Director’s action on this
application, please enter name here.

Name:

Relationship:

Address:

State: Zip:

Telephone:

FAX No.:

In the case of applications which are subject to the authority of the Zoning Administrator, (see list of projects),
the Zoning Ordinance provides that the applicant has the right to request that the Planning Commission hear
the application rather than the Zoning Administrator. Please sign below if you wish to have your application
heard by the Planning Commission. Note: An additional fee is required for the Planning Commission
process.

Signed: Date:

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 The County of Tulare
“INDEMNIFICATION AND COST RECOVERY AGREEMENT”
(must accompany this application)

Please download or print out the form from the

County Web Site
(located with the list of land use applications).

The Indemnification and Cost Recovery Agreement

must be filled in and signed by the applicant and must be
submitted as part of any land use application requiring
discretionary review by the County.

This Agreement must be signed by the Applicant

Please sign the Agreement in blue ink (preferred)

and submit the original, signed document with the appropriate
land use application.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

Should you, at any time during the processing of your application, wish to withdraw your
application and request a refund of fees paid, you may do so by forwarding a letter to the
Resource Management Agency making that request. Please state clearly that you no longer
wish to proceed with your land use project (state the project number), and that you are
requesting a withdrawal of your project and a refund of any fees that have not been expended
for the processing of your application.

Please date and sign the letter and include a mailing address where you would like any refund
of fees (if applicable) to be mailed. Forward the request to the attention of the project planner.

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 REQUEST FOR REFUND OF FEES

Resource Management Agency

5961 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277

Project Number:

Please refund any unused fees associated with this application to the designated name
and address below.

(please print name)

(Street Address,Suite/Apt. No.)

(City, State, Zip)

Signature Date

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