HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-35EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE APPROVING THE RELOCATION OF THE DANVILLE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD DEPOT TO 205 RAILROAD AVENUE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RAILROAD AND PROSPECT AVENUES (APN 208-340-005, 006 & 007) WHEREAS, the Museum of San Ramon Valley has requested approval of Development Plan request 95-36 to secure authorization to relocate the Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot to the southwest corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located within Area 2; Retail Serving Commercial of the Downtown Business District and is located at the southwest corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues and is identified as APN: 208-340-005, 006 & 007; and WHEREAS, the Depot structure is owned by the Museum of San Ramon Valley and the property where the Depot is to be relocated is owned by the Danville Civic Improvement Corporation; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville and the Museum of San Ramon Valley have a contractual agreement in effect whereby the Town leases the subject property to the Museum; and WHEREAS, the Danville Railroad Depot was designated as a Danville Heritage Resource on April 17, 1990; WHEREAS, the Town of Danville Historic Preservation Ordinance (Ord. 89-8) requires Heritage Resource Commission approval of the relocation of a Danville Heritage Resource if the structure is relocated; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 1995 the Heritage Resource Commission approved the relocation of the Depot to the proposed site; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the request; and PAGE 1 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 WHEREAS, public notice of the November 14, 1995 Planning Commission meeting was mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and posted in public buildings; and WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance indicating that all potential significant environmental impacts have been mitigated through conditions of approval; 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 approves the grant of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and approval of the Development Plan per the conditions contained herein; and be it further RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves the relocation of the Danville Southern Pacific Railroad Depot to the southwest corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of the Development Plan request: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the Danville 2005 General Plan. Relocation of the structure serves as a means of preserving the historic structure because redevelopment of the Depot's existing site will most likely result in the demolition or relocation of the Depot. The relocation and rehabilitation of the Depot is consistent with the Town of Danville Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Depot will be rehabilitated consistent with the Secretary of the Interior standards for rehabilitation. The Danville Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been authorized by the Office of Historic Preservation on September 15, 1995 to relocate the Depot to the proposed site. The proposed location of the Depot is within the same proximity of the former railroad tracks. PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 The proposed location of the Depot is the same alignment as its current location. 0 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditions of approval with an asterisk ("*") in the left-hand column are standard project conditions of approval. A. GENERAL * 1. This approval is for the relocation of the Danville Railroad Depot. Rehabilitation of the Depot shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings as follows, except as may be modified by conditions contained herein; Architectural drawings consisting of five sheets, as prepared by Lambert "P" Wille and dated received October 13, 1995. Conceptual Landscape drawings consisting of one sheet, as prepared by David Gates and dated received October 13, 1995. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, the applicant shall submit written documentation that all requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) have been, or will be, met. In the event that subsurface archeological remains are discovered during any construction or pre-construction activities on the site, all land alteration work within 100 feet of the find shall be halted, 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. If prehistoric archaeological deposits are discovered during development of the site, local Native American organizations shall be consulted and involved in making resource management decisions. PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 Co Construction activity shall be restricted to the period between the weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mondays through Fridays), unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Engineer for general construction activity and the Chief Building Official for building construction activity. The applicant shall provide security fencing, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Chief of Building Official, around the site during construction of the project. SITE PLANNING All lighting shall be installed in such a manner that lighting is generally down-directed and glare is directed away from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. The location of any pad mounted electrical transformers shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit. To the extent feasible, such transformers shall not be located between any street and the front of a building. GRADING At least one week prior to commencement of construction activity, the applicant shall post the site and mail to the owners of property within 300 feet of the exterior boundary of the project site, to the homeowner associations of nearby residential projects and to the Town of Danville Development Services Department, a notice that construction work will commence. The notice shall include a list of contact 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. Development shall be completed in compliance with a detailed soils report and the construction grading plans prepared for this project. The engineering recommendations outlined in the project specific soils report PAGE 4 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 shall be incorporated into the design of this project. The report shall include specific recommendations for foundation design of the proposed buildings and shall be subject to review and approval by the Town's Engineering and Planning Divisions. 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 City Engineer. It shall be accompanied by an engineering and geological opinion as to the safety of the site from settlement and seismic activity. If toxic or contaminated soil is encountered during construction, all construction activity in that area shall cease until the appropriate action is determined and implemented. The concentrations, extent of the contamination and mitigation shall be determined by the Contra Costa County Health Department. Suitable disposal and/or treatment of any contaminated soil shall meet all federal state and local regulations. If deemed appropriate by the Health Department, the applicant shall make provisions for immediate containment of the materials. ARCHITECTURE The Depot shall be rehabilitated consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings." The final design of the reconstructed loading dock and handicap access ramp (located on the south side of the building) shall be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. 3. The Depot shall be repainted to match original colors. All signage shall be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. The Depot shall be re-roofed with wood shingles, consistent with the Secretary of Interior standards. PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 Prior to construction of the restroom facility to be constructed south of the Depot, the architectural design shall be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. The proposed train display, water tower, and clock tower are included as options on the conceptual landscape plan. Construction of such ancillary structures and displays shall be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. E. LANDSCAPING The final landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. All landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the depot and shall be maintained in good health. This approval allows the removal of three existing American Elm trees located in the approximate center of the site for relocation of the Depot. The Town of Danville will determine if all or a portion of the remaining elm trees will be removed from the site. o The final landscape plan shall include specimen trees (minimum 48 inch box size) with the number, species and general location of these trees to be subject to review and approval by a reviewing body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. The trees shall be planted prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit for the Depot. F. STREETS The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division prior to relocating the Depot and prior to commencing any construction activities within any public right-of-way or easement. All mud or dirt carried off the construction site onto adjacent streets shall be swept or water-flushed each day. PAGE 6 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 Ho INFRASTRUCTURE Water supply shall be from an existing public water system. Water supply service shall be from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) water system in accordance with the requirements of EBMUD. All wastewater shall be disposed into an existing sewer system. Sewer disposal service shall be from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) sewer system in accordance with the requirements of CCCSD. Drainage facilities shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Chief Engineer. All new utilities required to serve the development shall be installed underground. All street, drainage or grading improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. 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 and/or approval by a design review body consisting of the Design Review Board and a Heritage Resource Commissioner. Approved uses for the rehabilitated Depot include: museum uses, exhibitions, displays, library, a small office, receptions, public meeting space, and other uses subject to the review and approval of the Chief of Planning. The Chief of Planning may refer the review of other proposed uses to the Planning Commission. The Chief Building Official has the authority to apply the Historic Building Code to the restoration/rehabilitation of the Depot. No portion of the Depot shall be sublet without the express prior written consent of the Town of Danville. PAGE 7 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35 Security fencing and lighting shall be installed at the new Depot site within one week of relocating the structure with said facilities subject to the review and approval of the Chief of Planning. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, November 14, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arnerich, Bowlby, Hunt, Jameson, Moran, Murphy, Osborn CITY ATTORNEY pdpz81 NING PAGE 8 RESOLUTION NO. 95-35