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RESOLUTION NO. 92-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECIARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING REQUEST (PUD
91-10) AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP SD 7457 (PLUMMER/READ) TO
DEVELOP 20 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
WHEREAS, Louis Plummer and Robert Read have requested approval of Preliminary and
Final Development Plan (PUD 91-10) and a major subdivision (SD 7457) for a twenty lot
subdivision lot subdivision on a 30.5 acre site; and
WHERF~S, the subject site is located at the terminus of Campbell Place and is identified
as Assessor's Parcel Number 202-100-035; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville P-l; Planned Unit Development District Ordinance
requires approval of a Preliminary and Final Development Plan - Rezoning request prior
to establishing zoning allowing the site specific use; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville Subdivision Ordinance requires approval of a Tentative
Subdivision Map prior to recordation of a Final Map; and
WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts have been mitigated through conditions
of approval and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Significance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing
on February 25, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning Commission
approve the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of
Danville adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and
approve the Preliminary and Final Development Plan and Tentative Map per the
conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of the
Preliminary and Final Development Plan - Rezoning and Tentative Map:
1. The proposed Rezoning will substantially comply with the General Plan.
2. The uses authorized or proposed in the land use district are compatible within the
the district and to uses authorized in adjacent districts.
3. Community need has been demonstrated for the use proposed.
4. The proposed project is consistent with the Danville 2005 General Plan.
5. The proposed development will constitute a residential environment of sustained
desirability and stability and will be in harmony with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood and community.
6. Project conditions will serve to mitigate potentially significant environmental
impacts identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Significance for this project.
7. There is no evidence before the Town that the proposed project will have potential
for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends.
8. The design of the subdivision and the type of associated improvements will not
likely cause serious public health problems.
9. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
10. Project conditions require a Development Permit for construction of custom single
family homes on lots 11-15. (as noted on the Tentative Map dated received by the
Planning Division on February 21, 1992). Conditions of this application and
Development Permits shall insure that any new development on these parcels shall
be consistent with Community Goal 3 of the Danville 2005 General Plan (pg. 28)
which requires the integration of new development visually and functionally in a
manner compatible with the physical character and desired image of the
community.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(Note: * Indicates standard project Conditions of Approval)
Unless otherwise specified, the following Conditions shall be complied with prior to
issuance of grading or building permits for the project. Each item is subject to review and
approval by the Planning Division unless otherwise specified.
A. GENERAL
This approval is for a twenty lot Preliminary and Final Development Plan
(PUD 91-10) and Major Subdivision (SD 7457) identified as Assessor's Parcel
Number 202-100-035. Development shall be substantially as shown on the
project drawings as follows, except as may be modified by conditions
contained herein;
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Major Subdivision Map (SD 7457) consisting of one sheet labeled
"Plummet Property", prepared by Bissell and Karn, dated received by
the Planning Division on February 21, 1992.
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"Plummer/Read Planned Unit Developmenf' site and architectural
guidelines consisting of 16 pages, prepared by Craig and Wood
Architects, dated received by the Planning Division on February 11,
1992.
Plummer revised landscape plan consisting of one sheet prepared by
Bissell and Karn, dated received by the Planning Division on
February 11, 1992.
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The developer shall pay any and all Town 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 permits are secured. Notice
should be taken specifically of the Town's Sycamore Valley Benefit District
Fee and the drainage acreage fees as established by the Contra Costa County
Flood Control District.
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Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, the developer shall
submit written documentation that all requirements of the San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection District and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District
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have been or will be, met to the satisfaction of these respective agencies.
The Fire District's initial comments on this project are summarized in part
within their letter of September 17, 1991.
The applicant shall submit to the Town of Danville fees required to file a
Notice of Determination for this project as required by AB 3185 within 10
days after approval of the Tentative Parcel Map. The fee shall be $1,300
unless the project is found to be De Minimus (the project has no potential
for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends), in which case the fee shall be $25.00.
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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 Division notified, and a
professional archeologist, certified by the Society of California Archeology
and/or the Society of Professional Archeology, shall be notified. Site work
in this area shall not occur until the archeologist has had an opportunity to
evaluate the significance of the find and to outline appropriate mitigation
measures, if they are deemed necessary.
(a) All construction and grading operations, including delivery of materials
and warming up of machinery, 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. If determined necessary
by the City Engineer, the project developer shall provide security fencing
around the entire site during construction of the project.
(b) Any building construction activity, delivery of construction supplies, or
use of pneumatic tools, shall be limited to weekdays (Mondays thru Fridays)
during the hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved
in writing by the Chief Building Official.
At least one week prior to commencement of grading, the applicant shall
post the site and mail to the owners of property within 300 feet of the
exterior boundary of the project site and to the homeowner associations of
nearby residential projects that construction work will commence. The
notice shall include a list of contract persons with name, title, phone
number and area of responsibility. The person responsible for maintaining
the list shall be included. The list shall be kept current at all times and shall
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consist of persons with authority to initiate corrective action in their area of
responsibility. The names of individuals responsible for dust, noise and
litter control shall be expressly identified in the notice.
SITE PLANNING
All lighting shall be installed in such a manner that glare is directed away
from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. Outdoor lighting shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board and Planning
Commission with the individual Development Plan applications.
The location of any pad mounted transformers shall be subject to approval
by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The 50 ft area around the perimeter of the developed area indicated as a
"Fire Buffer" on the preliminary landscape plan shall be included in the
"Landscape Easemenf' on the final map.
The final agreement between the applicant and East Bay Regional Park
District for open space areas to be dedicated shall be submitted in writing
to the Town of Danville and reflected on the final map for the project.
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Remaining open space areas not dedicated to the East Bay Regional Park
District including the "landscape easement" shall be indicated on the final
map as a separate parcel and maintained by a Homeowners Association or
maintenance district.
Grading for future building construction on custom lots 13, 14 and 15 is
not approved. The final grading plans shall be submitted with the exterior
elevations and approved by the Design Review Board with the Development
Plans for lots 13, 14 and 15.
Lots 1-10 and 16-20 shall be developed as production homes. A
Development Plan application with the home designs and improvements for
those units as a group shall be submitted and approved by the Design
Review Board (DRB). Any proposal to separate the development of
production homes into smaller subunits shall require approval of the
Design Review Board (DRB) and the Planning Commission.
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Lots 11-15 shall be developed as custom homes. Development Plan
applications for each lot shall be submitted and approved by the Design
Review Board (DRB).
C. LANDSCAPING
A site specific landscape and fencing plan for lots 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall
be submitted with the Development Plan applications for review and
approval by the Planning Division. The Landscape palette shall utilize native
Oak trees and drought tolerant vegetation with open fencing to be utilized
on visible slopes.
A final landscape plan for the project entry, access easement and street trees
and "landscape easement" shall be approved by the Chief of Planning prior
to issuance of a building permit for the project.
All plant material shall be drought tolerant materials and maintained in a
healthy growing condition.
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All 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.
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No structures shall be erected in the area indicated as a "Landscape
Easement" on the final map.
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The final landscape plan shall provide details on the landscape and fencing
treatment proposed along both sides of the private access easements
between lots 2 and 5, the rear of lots 16, 17 and the radius frontage for lot
16.
The wording of the CC & R's or maintenance agreement for maintenance
of all open space areas not dedicated to East Bay Regional Parks shall be
approved by the Chief of Planning prior to approval of the final map.
The maintenance agreement shall include provisions to maintain debris
benches and other improvements in the open space area controlled by the
homeowners.
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A trail easement shall be provided between lots 10 and 11 and offered to the
public on the final map for SD 7457.
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Landscaping and fencing installed in areas to be dedicated to the East Bay
Regional Park District (EBRPD) shall comply with all EBRPD requirements.
10.
The spacing of oak trees in open space areas shall be consistent with the
character of existing oak tree patterns in hillside areas.
11.
The final landscape plan shall include open perimeter fencing and an
informal street tree plan within the project.
D. ARCHITECTURE
Development on Parcels 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 shall be limited to one
story design elements not exceeding 28 feet in height from adjoining grade
and subject to a Development Plan application to be reviewed and approved
by the Design Review Board (DRB). (Mitigation Measure)
The exterior elevations, materials, colors, fencing and walls shall be
consistent with the design guidelines attached as Exhibit A-1 to these
conditions of approval. (Mitigation Measure)
The maximum height of single family structures on Parcels 1-10 and 16-20
shall be 30 feet. The maximum height of residences on parcels 11-15 shall
be 28 feet from finished grade. (Mitigation Measure)
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All 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.
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The street number(s) of the building(s) shall be posted so as to be easily
seen from the private road and be visible at all times, day and night.
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A Development Plan is required for exterior elevations and front yard
landscaping for each parcel in this subdivision shall be approved by the
Design Review Board (DRB)
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E. PARKING
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No parking is permitted on the private access easements serving lots 3,4 and
13-15. The access easements shall be signed to indicate that no parking is
permitted.
GRADING
The applicant shall comply with the Soil and Geotechnical mitigation
measures indicated in the soil reports dated March 8, 1988, July 31, 1991
and October I 1991. A lot specific soil report with foundation mitigation
measures shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer and
Building Division prior to issuance of building permits (Mitigation
Measure).
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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.
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Development shall be completed in compliance with a detailed soils report
and the construction grading plans prepared for this project. The soils
report shall contain specific recommendations for foundation design of
buildings. The engineering recommendations outlined in the project
specific soils report shall be incorporated into the design of this project.
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Where soils or geologic conditions encountered in grading operations are
different from that anticipated in the soil report, a revised soils report shall
be submitted for review and approval by the Town Engineer. It shall be
accompanied by an engineering and geological opinion as to the safety of
the site from settlement and seismic activity. Revisions to the approved
grading plan required by additional soil and geotechnical analysis shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board.
STREETS
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The textured pavement indicated at the entry to the project shall be
approved by the Town Maintenance Depai~tnient prior to approval of
improvement plans.
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A roadway maintenance agreement shall be executed to share maintenance
of the private access easements serving parcels 3, 4 and 13-15.
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.
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Any damage to public 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
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Water supply service shall be provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility
District in accordance with the requirements of the District or approval of
individual wells to the satisfaction of the Contra Costa County Health
Department.
Sewer disposal service shall be provided by the Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District in accordance with the requirements of the District letter
dated July 23, 1991, 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 letter of July 29, 1991.
All 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.
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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.
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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 least 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, permits and/or easements for the construction
of off-site temporary or permanent road and drainage improvements.
Electrical, gas, telephone, and Cable TV services, shall be provided
underground in accordance with the City policies and existing ordinances.
All utilities shall be located and provided within public utility easements,
sited to meet utility company standards, or in public streets.
12.
All electrical utilities required to serve the development shall be
undergrounded.
13. All public improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer.
14.
The developer shall mitigate the impact of additional stormwater runoff
from this development on the San Ramon Creek watershed by either of the
following methods:
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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 determined by the Flood Control District.
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OR, AT THE OPTION OF THE DEVELOPER,
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Contribute 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 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.
15.
The developer shall notify the Depactn-lent of Fish and Game, P.O. Box 47,
Yountville, California 94599 of any proposed construction project that may
affect streams in accordance with Section 1601 and/or 1602 of the Fish and
Game Code. If the subdivision is subject to requirements of the Department
of Fish and Game, the developer shall submit with the Project Improvement
Plans a letter from the Department of Fish and Game which indicates the
Department's requirements. Requirements by the Department of Fish and
Game shall be noted or shown on the construction plans.
MISCELLANEOUS
The project shall be constructed as approved. Minor modifications in the
design, but not the use, may be approved by Staff. Any other change will
require Planning Commission approval through the Development Plan
review process.
Conditions of this approval may require the developer to install public
improvements on land neither the developer, not the Town, has easement
rights to allow the improvements to be installed. The developer shall be
responsible for acquisition of the necessary easements either through
private negotiations or by entering into an agreement with the town and
assume all responsibilities for acquisition pursuant to the Town's authority
for condemnation. Such acquisitions shall be commenced prior to the
developer's submittal of any final map. All costs associated with such
acquisition shall be borne by the developer.
The final status of the Magee easement shall be clarified to the satisfaction
of the City Attorney prior to the recordation of the final map.
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APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on February 25,
1992 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chairman
Chief of
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