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Home My WebLink AboutDP 87-29EXHIBIT A FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 20 Oak Court DP 87-29 FINDINGS The proposed project is in conformance with the goals and policies for office uses in District 6 of the Downtown Master Plan. The project is in conformance with 0-1 zoning regulations. The site plan and project architecture are sensitive to the preservation of the existing redwoods and other mature on-site tree specimens. The proposed architecture is compatible with surrounding development and is in conformance with the Town's Downtown Design Guidelines. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. General The development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings labeled Professional offices 20 Oak Court, as prepared by Jerry Loving and Associates dated and revised 9/24/87 and marked Exhibit "D" 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. 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 s~%e, all ea~%hwo~k wi~hln 100 f~t of th~ mat~rial~ shall be stopped until a professional archeologist lC 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. 6. A demolition permit shall be required. B. Site Planning Ail lighting shall be installed in such a manner that glare is directed away from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. All parking lot lighting fixtures shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Department. 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. The proposed location of the transformer is adjacent to the trash enclosure. C. Landscaping 1. A final landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. The landscape plan shall be coordinated with adjacent development along common boundaries and a pedestrian path shall be established between this site and 600 San Ramon Valley Boulevard. 2. Ail plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation system and maintained in a healthy growing condition. 3. 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. 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 developer shall submit construction plans ensuring the preservation of the existing redwoods on the east side of the building in the vicinity of the stairwell. D. Architecture Ee 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 masonry walls 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. No signage is approved as a part of this application. If signing for the development is desired, 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 developer shall work with staff and the Design Review Board to refine the tower element on the street elevation to reduce its apparent height and/or better integrate it into the roof design. Parking 1. 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 space~ %o accommodate the overhang of automobiles. 3C Fo 2. 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. 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 Chief Building Official 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. 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 city Engineer. 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. 6. The driveway shall have a minimum width of 24 feet. Easements along Oak Court shall be granted to the Town wh~r~ the sidewalk ~ loca%ed out~id~ the ~tr~t right-of-way. 4C The public sidewalk on Oak Court shall have a clear width of 4 feet. The existing utility pole and/or guy wire may require relocation. e Special sidewalk paving within the right-of-way, as indicated on the site plan, shall be subject to approval 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. Sewer disposal service shall be provided by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District in accordance with the requirements of the District. 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. 0 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 portion of the drainage system that conveys runoff from public streets shall be installed within a dedicated drainage easement, or public street. If a storm drain must cross a lot, or be in an easement between lots, the easement shall be equal to or at lease double the depth of the storm drain. 10. The developer shall comply with all relevant requirements of the Contra Costa County Flood Control District and the Department of Fish and Game. 11. The developer shall furnish proof to the City Engineer of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, 5C permits and/or easements for the construction of off-site temporary or permanent road and drainage improvements. 12. Ail utilities required to serve the development shall be installed underground. 13. Ail public improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. 14. The applicant should note that compliance with Section 82-2.014 of the Ordinance Code will require the construction of offsite drainage improvements. The applicant's civil engineer shall do a drainage study and recommend drainage improvements for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. This study and all recommended improvements may be completed in joint cooperation with adjacent property owners. 15. The developer shall 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 excavating 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 mmis_sion on January 11, 1988 ~e~dn~ary of~g Commission 6C