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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDP 88-26EXHIBIT A FINDINGS & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DP 88-26 178 E. Prospect Avenue Father Nature's Shed FINDINGS The Planning Commission finds as follows in regards to the application: The project is consistent with the goals and the policies of the Downtown Master Plan and the recently adopted Downtown Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 135) and the Danville 2005 General Plan. o The project is compatible with adjacent development and does not impose adverse impacts on adjacent properties. The project as conditioned will upgrade the appearance of the site and improve the existing parking layout on-site. The proposed project integrates with the Town's capital improvement project for the signalization of the intersection of Diablo Road and Front Street. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A.General The development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings labeled Proposed Storage Addition - Father Natures Shed, as prepared by Dahlin Group dated December 5, 1988 and marked Exhibit "E" 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 Contra Costa County Flood Control District. The developer shall supply written documentation that all requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (specifically with regard to fire rated walls and sprinklers) and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have been met to the satisfaction of the respective districts. 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 , the Town Planning Department notified, and a o professional archeologist certified by the Society of California Archeology and/or the Society of Professional Archeology shall also be notified. Sitework in this area shall not recommence until the archaeologist 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. The project developer shall provide security fencing around the construction site if deemed necessary by the City Engineer. Loading and unloading operations shall be located in the parking lot and shall take place during non-business hours. Site Planninq Ail lighting shall be installed in such a manner that glare is directed away from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. The developer shall provide a security lighting plan which provides evening hour security wash lighting, to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 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 the building. The developer shall record a lot merger for lots APN: 208- 010-020 & 002 prior to application for a building permit for the project. Landscaping A final landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. To the greatest extent feasible, the landscape plan shall conform with the standards of the Old Town Beautification Plan. This plan will include street trees and grates located within the public right-of-way. Ail plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation system and maintained in a healthy growing condition. Ail newly installed on-site trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon container size and shall be double staked. New shrubs not used as ground cover shall be a minimum of 5 gallons is size. All street trees shall be 24" box size and shall be double staked. 7C De Se 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 of the existing on-site trees will be allowed only upon securing prior written approval of the Planning Department. Architecture 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. All fire riser locations shall be shown on the building permit plans and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Department. Ail trash and refuse shall be contained within a trash enclosure which shall be architecturally compatible with the main structure. Enclosure design shall include six (6) inch high concrete wheel stop on three sides. Gates will be self-closing and self-latching. The developer shall coordinate with the trash pick-up agency as regards the location and size of the enclosure and means of accessing the trash enclosure. The area where pick-up service will occur shall be developed with a 10' x 12' concrete apron with a 6" section. All trash service plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 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. If signing for the development is desired, in addition to any signs previously approved for the site, a comprehensive sign program shall be submitted to the City for consideration under a separate application. 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. The siding shall be lapped wood. The roof material utilized shall match the existing gift shop roof materials. Parking One handicapped parking space meeting minimize building code sizing standards shall be provided on-site. A minimum of 3' of landscaping shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the parking area. The developer shall provide a detailed site plan prepared by an engineer or licensed 8C 4 e Fe Ge land surveyor for review and approval by the Planning Department showing that adequate area exists in the parking lot area to accommodate all seven parking spaces (one handicap) meeting the Town's dimensional parking standards. If determined necessary by the Planning Department, one on- site parking space shall be deleted from the site plan. The in lieu parking fee calculation for the additional square footage being added to the building shall be dependent on the number of parking spaces provided on-site (see #E.1. above). For calculation purposes, six existing on-site parking spaces are acknowledged. Ordinance #135 shall be used to calculate the parking requirement for the site. $1,800 shall also be credited to the property owner for reimbursement for contributions made to Assessment District 1974-75. The in lieu parking fee shall be payable prior to issuance of a building permit. Ail parking spaces shall be double 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 signageo Compact spaces shall be no less than 8 feet by 16 feet in size including allowable overhang. The parking area shall be reserved for parking only. Temporary structures or storage bins shall be prohibited. Gradinq 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. Traffic signs and parking restriction signs shall be provided by the developers as determined necessary 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. 9C e He 7 o Handicapped ramps shall be provided and located as required by the City Engineer. This development shall be provided with a safe and effective circulation system for bicycles and pedestrians. These facilities shall be designed and installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and shall be separated from vehicular traffic wherever possible. 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. On demand of the city Engineer (approximately Spring 1989), and in conjunction with the Town's contract for signalization of the intersection of Diablo Road and Front Street, the developer shall comply with all conditions stated in the recorded Deferred Improvement Agreement (Book 14001, page 892 Contra Cost County Recorder's Office) for the property. 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. 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. The developer shall comply with all relevant requirements of the Contra Costa County Flood Control District. 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. 10C Ail new utilities required to serve the development shall be installed underground. 10. Ail public improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. 11. The developer shall mitigate the impact of additional stormwater runoff from this development on the San Ramon Creek watershed by contributing to the County Deficiency Development Fee Trust (Fund No. 812100-0800) a drainage fee of $0.10 per square foot of new impervious surface area created by the development. Within 12 months of receipt of the contribution, the Contra Costa County 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. VED BY THE TOWN OF DANVILLE ember 12, 1988 ~ ~~iley, prin~ manner llC