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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUP 87-12FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PG & E FINDINGS LUP 87-12 FINDINGS The proposed building expansion and related facilities are consistent with the health, safety and general welfare of the Town of Danville; The project is consistent with all applicable zoning and development policies of the Town of Danville; The project is consistent with the Danville general Plan and all related goals and policies; and The attached Conditions of Approval will serve to protect surrounding properties from any potential adverse effects of project development. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. General The developme~nt shall be substantially as shown on the project drawi~ngs labeled PG & E Laboratory expansion and remodeling, as prepared by Ratcliff Architects dated 10-30-87 and marked Exhibit "C" on file with the Planning Department except as modified by the following conditions of approval. The developer shall pay any and all City and other related fees 'that the property may be subject to. These fees shall be based on the current fee schedule in effect at ~the time the relevant permit is secured. Notice should be taken specifically of the City's Transportatioln Improvement Program (TIP) fee and the drainage acreage fee as established by the Flood Control District. The developer shall comply with all requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Valley ~Unified School District. If archeological materials are uncovered during any conStruc%ion or pre-construction activities on the lC site, all earthwork within 100 feet of these materials shall be stopped until a professional archeologist certified by the Society of California Archeology and/or the Society of Professional Archeology has had an opportunity to evaluate the significance of the find and to suggest appropriate mitigation measures, if they are deemed necessary. Se Construction and grading operations shall be limited to weekdays (Mondays through Fridays) during the hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Engineer. e This use permit approval shall supercede the previous approval granted for LUP 86-3 and DP 86-1 on 3-24-86. The previous approval is null and void. B. Site Planning The applicant shall submit a comprehensive re-painting and site clearance plan for the entire property, prior to the issuance of a building permit to be approved by the Chief of Planning. All repainting and site clearance shall be implemented prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the building expansion. Ail trailers and temporary buildings on the site shall be removed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the building expansion. One permanent trailer that is used as solar testing lab is to remain. Ail lighting ~shall be installed in such a manner that glare is directed away from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. The location of any pad mounted transformers shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Generally speaking, such transformers shall not be located between any street and the front of a building. C. Landscaping A final landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Ail plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation system and maintained in a h~al%hy ~rowxn~ ' ' Ail trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon container size and properly staked. Shrubs not used as ground cover shall be a minimum of 5 gallons is size. 2C 4. Ail landscaped areas not covered by shrubs and trees shall be planted[ with live ground cover. 5. Ail existing trees'on the site shall be preserved to the extent practicable: removal will be allowed only upon written approval of the Planning Department as indicated on final plans. 6. The applicant shall install landscaping in the existing median along Crow Canyon Road, across the project frontage. Landscaping shall be done in accordance with the city of San Ramon City Beautification Plan, and shall be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the building expansion. D. Architecture 1. Ail ducts, meters, air conditioning and/or any other mechanical equipment whether on the structure or on the ground shall be effectively screened from view with landscaping or materials architecturally compatible with the main structure(s). The highest point of any roof mounted equipment shall not extend above the top of the equipment well. 2. Ail trash and refuse shall be contained within enclosures architecturally compatible with the main structure(s). Enclosure design shall include six (6) foot high walls of a material satisfactory to the Planning Department on three sides with steel framed gates and wood bolted to the gates. Gates will be self-closing and self-latching. 3. The street number(s) of the building(s) shall be posted so as to be easily seen from the street at all times, day and night. 4. If signing for 'the development is desired, in addition to any signs approved as part of this application, a comprehensive sign program shall be submitted to the City for consideration under a separate application. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, samples of final colors and materials selected shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. 6. The privacy screen on the east elevation of the building shall not exceed $ feet in height. Ee Fe Ge Parking Ail parking spaces shall be striped and provided with wheel stops unless they are fronted by concrete curbs, in which case sufficient areas shall be provided beyond the ends of all parking spaces to accommodate the overhang of automobiles. Where authorized, compact car spaces shall be clearly designated with appropriate pavement marking or signage. Co~)act spaces shall be no less than 8 feet by 16 feet in size including allowable overhang. Ail outdoor storage occurring in designated parking areas must be relocated to an established storage area or within enclosed buildings prior to issuance of an occupancy pe~nit for the building expansion. Gradinq Any grading on adjacent properties will require written approval of those property owners affected. Areas undergoing grading, and all other construction activities shall be watered, or treated with other dust control measures to prevent dust. These measures shall be approved by the City Engineer and employed at all times as conditions warrant. Streets The developer shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering Department prior to commencing any construction activities within any public right-of-way or easement. Ail street signing shall be installed by the developer as required by the City. This shall include, but is not necessarily limited to "Stop," "No Parking," "Not a Through Stree't,'' and street name signs. Traffic signs and parking restriction signs shall be approved by the Police Department. The developer shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud, materials and debris during the construction period, as is found necessary by the City Engineer. Handicapped ramps shall be provided and located as required by the Ci%y Engineer. So The developer shall enter into a deferred improvement agreement with the City of San Ramon to install 50 feet of curb and gutter, sidewalk and matching paving along the south side of Fostoria Way across one half the abutting former Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Said improvements shall be installed when similar improvements are installed by the abutting property owner of the subject site. e The developer shall correct deficiencies in existing drop off at back of sidewalk as required by the City Engineer. The developer shall install two Town standard street lights on Fostoria Way. The developer shall fill the crack with crack sealant along the Crow Canyon Road frontage in accordance with the City of San Ramon, Public Works Department. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City of San Ramon prior to commencing subject repair work. Any damage to street improvements now existing or done during construction on or adjacent to the subject property shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer at full expense to the developer. This shall include slurry seal, overlay or street reconstruction if deemed warranted by the City Engineer. H. Infrastructure Water supply :service shall be provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility District in accordance with the requirements ,of the District, unless approval is secured to utilize a well system. Sewer disposal service shall be provided by the Central Contra Costa .Sanitary District in accordance with the requirements of the District, unless approval is secured to utilize a private sewage disposal system. Drainage facilities and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Chief Engineer of the Contra Costa County Flood Control District. Ail storm water run-off shall be collected and conducted via an approved drainage method to the nearest approved downstream facility. 5C So 0 10. 11. 12. Off-site drainage flows shall be intercepted at the project boundary via an approved storm drain facility, or as approved by the City. Roof drains shall empty onto paved areas, concrete swales, other approved dissipating devices, or into a pipe. Concentrated drainage flows shall not be permitted to cross sidewalks or driveways. Any public underground utility that traverses private property shall lie within a dedicated easement. The easement width shall be a minimum of twice the facilities design depth. The developer shall comply with all relevant requirements of the Contra Costa County Flood Control District and the Department of Fish and Game. The developer shall furnish proof to the City Engineer of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, permits and/or easements for the construction of off-site temporary or permanent road and drainage improvements. Ail new utili'ties required to serve the development shall be installed underground. Ail public i~provement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. Approved by the Town of Danville Commission on~12-14-87 '~¢re ary~ing Commission ppmp9 NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: City of Danville NAME OF PROJECT: PG & E DER expansion, LUP 87-13 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: 5,900 square foot building expansion and 4600 square foot interior second story addition on a 14.6 acre site located at 3400 Crow Canyon Road. Insignificant. Applicant will continue to handle and store small amounts of hazardous materials. MITIGATION MEASURES: Continued compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding small scale hazardous materials handling and storage. DETERMINATION: On December 14, 1987, the Danville Planning Commission determined that the project would have an insignificant effect on the environment. The Initial Study was ]prepared by the Planning Department, Town of Danville. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained at the Town offices located at 510 La Gonda Way, Danville, California. ATTEST: Joseph A. Calabrigo, c]hief of Planning ppmp9 7C