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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRZ 87-02FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RZ 87-2, DP 87-27, VAR 87-21 809 Podva Road FINDINGS The Planning Commission has determined that the following Findings exist in support of the proposal: Rezoning The proposed 0-1 (Limited Office) zoning is consistent with the Limited Office General Plan designation for the site; and The use authorized and proposed is compatible within the district and will serve as an appropriate transition to the single family residential uses south of this site. Development Plan The proposed office building is consistent with the purpose of the 0-1 district in that such uses are permitted in the district and complies with the development standards for the district. The proposed addition is compatible with other uses in the vicinity and serves as a suitable transition from the office complex on the north into residential development on the south. Variance The proposed variances will substantially meet the intent and purpose of the 0-1 District in which the site is located. A special circumstance exists as the building requiring the reduced setback is an accessory structure only, not for habitation; thus it will not adversely affect the privacy of the neighboring properties. II. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. General The development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings labeled The Spurgeon Companies - Podva House, as prepared by Prentice & Prentice dated November 21, ].987 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 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) fee and the drainage acreage fee as established by the Flood Control District. Upon construction of the improvements permitted by this entitlement, no further development shall occur on this site pursuant to the adopted general plan. Upon adoption by the Town of a Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Podva House shall be registered as a Historic Structure, pursuant to the adopted general plan. Se 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 construction or pre-construction activities on the 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. 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. Th~ uses on this property shall include only administrative and professional offices and shall specifically exclude insurance, real estate or financial investment office uses. 2C Be Site Planning 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 additional 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. Existing landscaping in the rear yard shall not be removed until such time as a building permit is secured for the 1,000 sq. ft. addition in the rear. C. Landscapinq A final landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Additional landscaping shall be installed to screen the transformer along the north side of the parking area if deemed appropriate by the Planning Department. Ail plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation system and maintained in a healthy growing condition. 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. Ail landscaped areas not covered by shrubs and trees shall be planted with live ground cover. 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. D. Architecture Ail ducts, meters, air conditioning and/or any other mechanical e~ipment 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. 3C Ee Ail trash and refuse shall be contained within enclosures architecturally compatible with the main structure(s). Enclosure design shall include six (6) foot high masonry walls on three sides with steel framed gates and wood bolted to the gates. Gates will be self-closing and self-latching. The street nun~er(s) of the building(s) shall be posted so as to be easily seen from the street at all times, day and night. The design of the monument sign on Sheet 5 of Exhibit C is approved. The location shall be revised to assure adequate site distance to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If the sign is located within the public right-of-way the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit prior to building permit. Se Any additional signing desired for the development shall be submitted to the Town for consideration under a separate application. Samples of final colors and materials for the building addition and carriage house have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. The body color shall be Pratt Lambert Y441p - Olde Silver I, Trim color Blue Slate - B714m and sash Phantom I - Y436w. Any change shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. The carriage house shall not exceed 22 ft. in height. Revised plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 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. One handicap space shall be provided. Such space shall be clearly labeled to meet Title 24 handicap requirements. Fo Ge Where authorized, compact car spaces shall be clearly designated with appropriate pavement marking or signage. Compact spaces shall be no less than 8 feet by 16 feet in size including allowable overhang. The developer shall enter into a written agreement with the Town which will grant to the Planning Department the right to recomend removal of the carriage house doors if the open parking spaces are fully occupied at a time when the carriage house is not used for parking. The Planning Commission shall hear the matter and it shall have the power to require the developer (or successor owner) to remove the doors. Grading 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 Street," and street name signs. Traffic signs and parking restriction signs shall be approved by the Police Department. Deficiencies in the existing frontage improvements such as an existing gap in the curb shall be corrected as required by the City Engineer. 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. He Se Handicapped ramps shall be provided and located as required by the Building Department. 0 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. 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. Off-site drainage flows shall be intercepted at the project boundary via an approved storm drain facility, or as approved by the City. e 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. 6C 10. 11. 12. 13. 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 utilities required to serve the development shall be installed underground. Ail public improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. Mitigate the impact of additional storm water runoff from this development on the downstream creek by either of the following methods: Removing 1 cubic yard of channel excavation material from the inadequate portion of San Ramon Creek near Chaney Road for each 50 square feet of new impervious surface area created by the development. All excavated material shall be disposed of offsite by the developer at his cost. The site selection, land rights, and construction staking will be by the Flood Control District. OR, AT THE OPTION OF THE DEVELOPER, Contribute to the County Deficiency Development Fee Trust (Fund No. 812100-0800) a drainage fee of $0.10 per square feet of new impervious surface area created by the development. Within 12 months of receipt of the contribution, the Flood Control District will use the monies to implement the subject improvements. The added impervious surface area created by the development will be based on the Flood Control District's standard impervious surface area ordinance. Approved by the Town of Danville Planning Commission on November 12, 1987 FPlanning Commission 7C