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RESOLUTION NO. 92-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVAL OF A
REVISED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 92-01) AND PRELIMINARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING REQUEST (RZ 92-01) (TOWERY)
WHEREAS, Ron Towery has requested approval of a General Plan Amend~nent (GPA 92-
01) and Preliminary Development Plan (RZ 92-01) for development of an 8.75 acre site;
and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 355 Cliffside Drive and Parcel C of SD 6098 and
is identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 208-170~013,015 and 208-650-016; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 92-24 reconamending that
the Town Council approve the General Plan Amendment and Preliminary Development
Plan - Rezoning request with a total of four lots; and
WHEREAS, the applicant (Ron Towery) appealed the Planning Commission decision to
the Town Council; and
WHERF~S, the Town Council considered the appeal on September 15, 1!992; and
WHEREAS, the applicant presented information relating to development of a fifth lot
(Parcel D) to the Town Council which was not previously reviewed by the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council referred the new information relating to Parcel D to the
Planning Commission for review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the new information at a noticed public
hearing on September 29, 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
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approve the revised request with staff revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of
Danville recommends that the Town Council adopt a Mitigated Negative ]Declaration of
Environmental Significance and approve the General Plan Amendment and Preliminary
Development Plan - Rezoning per the amended conditions contained herein, and makes
the following findings in support of the General Plan. Amendment and Preliminary
Development Plan - Rezoning:
GENERAL PLAN
The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the
general Plan.
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The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the preservation of
aesthetics and other community qualities.
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the Town's ability to
maintain high quality public facilities and services.
The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the quality of life within
existing developed areas of the community.
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The General Plan Amendment will not adversely effect the harmony between
Danville's development and it's physical setting;
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING
1. The proposed Rezoning will substantially comply with the General Plan.
The uses authorized or proposed in the land use district are compatible within 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.
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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.
The revised Project conditions will serve to mitigate potentially significant
environmental impacts identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Significance for this project.
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 site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
Project conditions require a Development Permit for construction of new homes
on the site. 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.
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 General Plan Amendment (GPA 92-01) and
Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning (RZ 92-01) identified as Assessor's
Parcel Number 208-170-013, 015 and 208-650-016. Development shall be
substantially as shown on the project drawings as follows, except as may be
modified by conditions contained herein;
"Towery General Plan Amendment Study" site and architectural
guidelines consisting of 22 pages, prepared by Craig and Wood
Architects, dated received by the Planning Division on June 18, 1992.
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Revised site plan for Parcel D prepared by Debolt Civil Engineers and
attached as Exhibit C of the Planning Division staff report dated
September 29, 1992.
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.
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
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 April 24, 1992.
The applicant shall submit to the Town of Danville fees required to file a
Notice of Determination for this project as required by AB 3.185 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 hals 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 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 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
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use of pneumatic tools, shall be limited to weekdays (Mondays thru Fridays)
during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved
in writing by the Chief Building Official.
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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
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.
B. 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 with the individual
Development Plan applications.
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The location of any pad mounted transformers shall be subject to approval
by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit.
A Development Plan application with the home designs and improvements
for each unit shall be submitted and approved by the Design Review Board
(DRB) and the Planning Commission.
The Development Plan application for ParCel C of SD 6098 shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) and the Planning
Commission.
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The home designed for Parcel C of SD 6098 shall not exceed approximately
3,000 square feet in floor area.
The units designed for this project shall be within the range of 2500 to 3350
square feet.
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~ C. LANDSCAPING
A site specific landscape and fencing plan for each lot shall be submitted
with the Development Plan applications for review and approval by the
Planning Division. Landscaping shall utilize native drought tolerant
vegetation with open fencing to be utilized throughout the site.
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A final landscape plan for the project entry and the access 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.
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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An arborist report shall be submitted with the Final Development Plan and
Parcel Map identifying the potential impacts and mitigation for the 24" oak
tree on Parcel C.
The final landscape plan shall include screen planting along the north
property line adjacent to the Gallagher residence and along the access
roadway. The plant materials utilized shall provide an adequate visual buffer
between units.
The final landscape plan submitted shall include details of textured
pavement materials to be utilized to soften the visual impact of the driveway
serving Parcels C and D.
D. ARCHITECTURE
Development on Parcels B, C, D and Parcel C of SD 6098 shall be limited
to a maximum height of 25 feet and shall require submittal of a
Development Plan application to be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Board (DRB). (Mitigation Measure)
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The exterior elevations, materials, colors, fencing and walls shall be
consistent with the design guidelines referenced in Section A (la) above.
(Mitigation Measure)
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.
The street number(s) of the building(s) shall be posted so :ts to be easily
seen from the private road and be visible at all times, day and night.
Property owners immediately adjacent to the subject site 0ones, Gallagher,
Wheeler) shall be notified when Development Plan applications for Parcels
B, C and D (Cliffside Drive) are filed with the Town.
The deeds for each 'lot within the development shall include reference to the
approved project design guidelines. The final wording of the reference shall
be approved by the Planning Division prior to recordation of the final map.
PARKING
No parking is permitted on the private access easement serving Parcels B,
C and D.
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GRADING
The applicant shall comply' with the Soil and Geotechniical mitigation
measures indicated in the soil reports dated March 21, 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).
Any grading on adjacent properties will require written approval of those
property owners affected.
Areas undergoing grading, and all other construction acl~ivities shall be
watered, or treated with other dust control measures to prevent dust. These
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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.
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 antalysis shall be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board.
Grading for future building cOnstruction is not approved. The final grading
plans shall be submitted with the exterior elevations and approved by the
Design Review Board and the Planning Commission with the: Development
Plan applications for Parcels B, C, D and Parcel C of SD 6098.
Grading activity, up to and including pad certification, is subject to periodic
review and approval of the Town Enginneer and may be'prohibited between
October 15 and April 15 or at any time erosion potential exists.
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The proposed eight foot retaining wall on the north side of Parcel D shall
be eliminated. The grading plan shall be revised so that retaining walls do
not exceed four feet in height.
The grading plan submitted with the Tentative Map and Development Plan
applications shall be at an adequate scale to indicate contours reflective of
existing topography.
STREETS
Any portions of the textured pavement proposed at the entry within the
public right of way (Cliffside Drive) to the project shall be approved by the
Town Maintenance Department prior to approval of improvement plans.
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A roadway maintenance agreement shall be executed to share: maintenance
of the private access easement serving Parcels B, C and D. The maintenance
agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to recordation of the
final map.
The developer shall keep adjoining public or private streets tYee and clean
of project dirt, mud, materials and debris during the construction period,
as is found necessary by the City Engineer.
Any damage to public or private 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.
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The final maintenance agreement between the applicant and Gallaghers for
joint access and entry shall be submitted in writing to the Town of Danville
and reflected on the tentative and final map for the project.
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The applicant shall participate in the existing Homeowners maintenance
agreement for Montego Drive.
The private road surface serving lots with access from Cliffsiide Drive shall
be kept in substantially the same condition as installed. Future changes to
the pavement material shall require approval of the Design iReview Board.
The final design, grading and retaining walls for the access road shall be
approved by the Design Review Board.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Water supply service shall be provided by the East Bay M~unicipal 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 unless
approval is secured to utilize a private sewage disposal system.
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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
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Control District.
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.
Roof drains shall empty onto paved areas, concrete swales, ol~her 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 least double the depth' of the storm drain.
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.
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 utiltity easements,
sited to meet utility company standards, or in public streets.
All electrical utilities required to serve the development shall be
undergrounded.
All public improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed, civil engineer.
The developer shall notify the Department 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
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Department's requirements. Requirements by the Department of Fish and
Game shall be noted or shown on the construction plans.
MISCELIANEOUS
* 1.
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.
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Conditions of this approval may require the developer to install public
improvements on land neither the developer, not the Town, has easement
fights 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.
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The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Alttorney that
there is legal access to Parcel C of SD 6098 prior to approval of a Parcel
Map for this development. If legal access to Parcel C can not be
demonstrated, the Final Development Plan shall reflect how alternate access
will be provided.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on September 29,
1992 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Osborn, Vilhauer, Hughes
Arnerich, Hunt
Wright
Murphy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Chairman
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