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RESOLUTION NO. 97-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
DANVILLE RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND
APPROVE PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING REQUEST PUD
97-04, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DP 97-14, AND MAJOR
SUBDIVISION REQUEST SD 8078 - MIXON SUBDIVISION
(APN: 217-010-006, 007 & 027)
WHEREAS, Braddock and Logan Group has requested approval of Preliminary Development
Plan - Rezoning, Final Development Plan and Major Subdivision requests to rezone a 5.68+ acre
site from A-2; General Agriculture District to P-1; Planned Unit Development District and to
subdivide the property to create 16 single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the south side of Camino Tassajara, at 2576 Camino
Tassajara and is identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 217-010-006, 007 & 027; and
WHEREAS, the Town ofDanville P-1; Planned Unit Development District requires approval
of a Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request prior to approval of a Final Development
Plan and Major Subdivision requests; and
WHEREAS, the Town's Subdivision Ordinance requires approval of a Major Subdivision -
Tentative Subdivision Map request prior to recordation of a Final Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on
September 27, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been
prepared for the project indicating that, as modified through project conditions of approval, no
significant environmental impacts are expected to be associated with the project; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning Commission recommend
that the Town Council 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; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville recommends the Town
Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and approve the
Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning; Final Development Plan; and Major Subdivision
requests per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of the
Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request:
The proposed Rezoning will substantially comply with the Town's 2005 General Plan, and
specific to the development criteria pertaining to the Tassajara Lane/Sherbume Hills Road
Special Concern Area will serve as a catalyst for further development and achievement
of the goals for bringing necessary improvements to the sub-area.
The residential development authorized in the land use district is compatible with uses
authorized in adjacent districts.
Community need has been demonstrated for the use proposed and the off-site
improvements which will be contributed by this development.
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.
The proposed Planned Unit Development is in conformance with the Danville 2005
General Plan Goals and Policies and the Sycamore Valley Specific Plan.
The Planned Unit Development will constitute a residential environment of sustained
desirability and stability, and will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding
existing neighborhood and the ultimate development planned for the subject area; and be
it further
RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville makes the following
findings in support of the Final Development Plan and Major Subdivision requests:
The proposed subdivision is in substantial conformance with the goals and policies of the
Danville 2005 General Plan.
The design of the proposed subdivision is in substantial conformance with the applicable
zoning regulations.
The design of the subdivision and the type of associated improvements will not likely cause
serious public health problems because water and sanitary facilities services will be available
to parcels created by this subdivision.
4. The density of the subdivision is physically suitable for the subdivision site.
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The design of the subdivision and associated improvements are not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage or subsequently injure fish or wildlife or their habitat since this
property is in an area where residential development has previously occurred.
The design of the subdivision and associated improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
The development will mitigate off-site traffic and drainage impacts through the assurance of
off-site improvements in a manner acceptable to the Town.
,
Project revisions and project conditions will serve to mitigate potential environmental impacts
identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance prepared for
this project.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions of approval with an asterisk C*") in the left-hand column are standard project
conditions of approval. Conditions of approval typed in italicized text are mitigation measures
derived from the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance prepared for the
project.
Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be complied with prior to the Town
Council approval of the initial final map for the project. Each item is subject to review and
approval by the Planning Division unless otherwise specified.
A. GENERAL
* 1.
This approval is for Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request (PUD 97-
04); a Final Development Plan request (DP 97-14) and a Major Subdivision
request (SD 8078), which jointly serve to rezone the subject 5.68+ acre site from
A-2; General Agricultural District to P-1; Planned Unit Development District and
subdivide the property into 16 single family parcels. Development shall be
substantially as shown on the project drawings as follows, except as may be
modified by conditions contained herein;
Vesting Tenative Map - Preliminary & Final Development Plan, and
Preliminary Landscape Plans consisting of five sheets, as prepared by dk
Associates, and dated received by the Planning Division June 13, 1997.
b,
Preliminary Architectural Plans and Floor Plans, consisting of eight sheets,
as prepared by William Hezmalhalalch Architects, Inc. and dated received
,.--,
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by the Planning Division on June 13, 1997.
The applicant shall pay or be subject to 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 eft~ct at the time the relevant permits are secured, and shall be paid
prior to issuance of said permit and prior to any Town Council final approval
action. Notice should be taken specifically of the Town's Sycamore Valley Benefit
District Fees, Child Care Facilities fees, Contra Costa County Flood Control &
Water Conservation District fees (Drainage Areas and Mitigation), Plan Checking
and Inspection fees.
Prior to recordation of the initial Final Map and issuance of grading or building
permits, the applicant 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 applicant shall submit to the Town of Danville fees required to file a Notice
of Determination for this project as required by AB 3185. The fee shall be $25.00
and shall be made payable to Contra Costa County Clerk and submitted to the
Town of Danville Planning Division.
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.
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 Building Official, around all, or part of, the site during
construction of the project.
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The applicant shall require their contractors and subcontractors to fit all internal
combustion engines with mufflers which are in good condition, and to locate
stationary noise-generating equipment as far away from existing residences as
feasible.
A watering program which incorporates the use of a dust suppressant, and which
complies with Regulation 2 of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
shall be established and implemented for all on and off-site construction activities.
Equipment and human resources for watering all exposed or disturbed soil
surfaces shall be supplied on weekends and holidays as well as work days. Dust-
producing activities shall be discontinued during high wind periods.
10.
If the applicant intends to construct the project in phases, then the first submittal
for building permits shall be accompanied by an overall phasing plan. This plan
shall address: off-site improvements to be installed in conjunction with each
phase; erosion control for undeveloped portions of the site; timing of delivery of
emergency vehicle access connections; and phasing of project grading. The
phasing plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and
Chief of Planning.
11.
At the time of submittal of the subdivision map and improvement plans for first
plan checking, the applicant shall submit a written report on compliance with the
conditions of approval of this project for the review and approval of the Director
of Planning and the City Engineer. This report shall list each condition of
approval followed by a description of what the applicant has provided as evidence
of compliance with that condition. The report may be rejected by the Town if it
is not comprehensive with respect to the applicable conditions of approval.
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.
Any on-site wells and septic systems shall be destroyed in accordance with Contra
Costa County Health Services Department - Environmental Health Division
regulations. Environmental Health Division permit and inspections for this work
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C,
shall be obtained.
The individual air conditioning condensers serving each unit in this project shall be
ground mounted, shall be located behind residential fencing and shall be situated so
as to maintain a minimum five foot clear and level passage on side yards.
Lot sizes and letting pattern shall be substantially consistent with those shown on the
Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning referenced in Condition/~A. 1 .a. above,
except as may be modified in the following conditions.
Lots created by this development shall be developed in a manner consistent with the
Town's R-10; Single Family Residential District standards and Ordinance No. 43-84,
Single Family Residential Districts.
Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of two vehicle parking spaces located in a
garage and two additional on site spaces (each space to be a minimum size of 9' x 19')
contained within a driveway. Units with second units shall have a minimum of three
vehicle spaces located in a garage. All garage doors shall be sectional and operated
by an automatic garage door opener.
. Prior to submittal of project landscaping plans, the developer shall contact the
property owners of the properties along the east side of the project regarding the
possible repair, or replacement, of the existing fences and combination
fence/retaining walls. The developer shall pursue the necessary agreements to
allow the existing structures to be repaired, or replaced if deemed necessary, with
the costs of such repair or replacement being evenly borne between the developer
and the existing, respective abutting property owners. The decision to provide
repair or replacement fencing shall be made on a rear-lot-by-rear-lot basis for Lots
5 through 13 of this project. If concurrence by each affected adjoining property
owner abutting the respective rear yards of these proposed nine lots can not be
secured, the developer, as a default obligation shall construct an eight foot wooden
fence wholly located on that subject lot (six foot solid board fencing with a two
foot lattice top treatment). The design and construction materials for replacement
fencing or replacement fencing/retaining walls shall be subject to the review and
approval of planning staff and shall be subject to review and comment by the
abutting property owners.
LANDSCAPING
Final landscape and irrigation plans (with planting shown at 1 "=20' scale) shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of
building permits. The plan shall include common names of all plant materials and shall
indicate the size that various plant materials will achieve within a five year period of
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time.
All plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation system and
maintained in a healthy growing condition. Irrigation shall comply with Town of
D anville Landscape Ordinance/~91-14 and landscape guidelines and shall be designed
to avoid mnoffand overspray. Proposed common maintenance lawn areas within the
project shall not exceed a maximum of 25 percent of proposed common landscaped
areas.
All trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon container size. All trees shall be properly
staked. All remaining shrubs used in the project, which are not used as ground cover,
shall be a minimum of five gallons in size.
All attempts' shall be made to preserve trees identified within the HortScience Tree
Report, "D'ee Preservation Guidelines"' section ('Page 8 of t he report). The tree
preservation guidelines established in the tree survey/arborist reportperformed for
this site shall be incorporated into the detailed site development plans. The tree-
,specific preservation guidelines for those existing protected trees to be retained
within the project shall be incorporated into the final design and construction of the
prqject.
A certified arborist shall review the detailed site development plans' prior to
commencement of any cot~s'truction activity. A written report from the arborist shall
be prepared and swbmitted to the Town addressing the adequacy of the plans relative
to tile incorporation of identified tree-speci~c preservation guidelines. Removal of
any trees within the creek area (beyond the pre-cmthorized removal of trees below
the creek bank identified in the HortScience Report for removal) will be allowed only
upon prior written approval from the Planning Division.
As a guarantee of the preservation of the protected trees (identified in the
HortScience Arborist Report), a cash deposit (or other security acceptable to the
Chief of Platming) shall be posted on a per tree basis' as required by the Town's D'ee
Protection Ordinance (Oral No. 138). For trees located within individual lots, the
Town shall retain the deposit until Town sign-off of finished lot grading for each
individual lot in question is granted For trees located in commonly owned areas,
the Town shall retain the deposit for the period of two full growing seasons after site
development activi.tv and return it upon verification of the trees' continued good
health.
A minimum of two street trees per lot (three for comer lots) shall be incorporated into
the final landscape and irrigation plan for the project. All street trees shall be a
minimum l 5 gallon size. The species of trees utilized shall be subject to review and
approval by the Design Review Board.
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13.
14.
Final landscape plans shall include details and specifications of the architectural
soundwall to be installed along the Camino Tassajara frontage. The soundwall shall
be a private facility, with maintenance responsibility lying with the private
homeowner's association. Installation of the soundwall and landscaping along the
Camino Tassajara frontage shall be completed prior to occupancy of any units.
A mechanism acceptable to the Town shall be established to provide for the common
maintenance of the open space/landscape area along Sycamore Creek.
The developer shall install front yard landscaping for each residential lot. The final
landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Town's Design
Review Board prior to issuance of building permits for the project. Home buyers
shall have the option of upgrading the front yard landscaping to be installed by the
developer. If a landscape scheme is not purchased and installed by the developer,
street trees shall be installed by the developer as required. All front yard landscaping
shall be installed within six months of completion of the unit or within six months of
occupancy by the homeowner, whichever comes first. The Covenants Creeds &
Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the project shall be modified to reflect this condition and
shall be submitted for review and approval by the Town prior to issuance of building
permits.
Shrubs not used as ground cover shall be a minimum of 5 gallons is size. All
landscaped areas not covered by shrubs and trees shall be planted with live ground
cover.
The developer shall be responsible for the installation of a water meter to serve the
landscape area along Camino Tassajara unless it is determined, to the Town's
satisfaction, that existing irrigation lines can be extended to serve this area.
Landscaping along Camino Tassajara shall conform to the Camino Tassajara
Streetscape Standards, which require provision of a architectural sound wall and a six
foot wide meandering concrete paved pathway. The design of the improvements shall
be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
The removal of the 13 identified "protected" trees shall be replaced at a 3:1 ratio with
minimum 15 gallon trees. The applicant shall develop a tree replacement program
which shall include replacement trees that are native to the Danville area and listed as
protected in the Town's Tree Preservation Ordinance. The tree replacement program
is subject to Planning Division review and approval. It is the intent of the tree
replacement program to plant approximately 5 0% of the replacement trees within the
open space area (Parcel "A"). The remainder of the trees shall be planted elsewhere
on the site, including the landscape area north of the project soundwall adjacent to
Camino Tassajara. If it is determined that not all of the trees can be planted on-site,
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the tree replacement program may include planting off-site on publicly-owned
properties (i.e., Town-owned public parks or street landscaping, East Bay Regional
Park District lands, etc.) as may be determined acceptable by the Town.
15.
As a means of preserving six of the "protected" oak trees located on the western
border of the site at "A" Drive, the terminus of "A" Drive shall be "pulled" back
approximately 25 feet. Thiswillallowtheexistinglineofoaktreeslocatedonthe
west border of the site to remain until the Tassaj ara Nursery site is developed.
16.
The entry to the open space area adjacent to the creek (Parcel A) from "C Court"
shall be widened to 50-75 feet along the curb radius with the intent to provide
additional views of the creek area from within the subdivision. The precise
dimension of the open space area opening along the end of "C" Court shall be
determined in conjunction with the review of the project landscaping plans. The
entry to the open space area shall be enhanced with landscaping to include native
trees. A landscape plan, with fencing and vehicle barriers shall be submitted to the
Design Review Board for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
All landscaping within the open space area shall be irrigated, and shall be maintained
by the project homeowner's association. Unless otherwise directed by the Town in
conjunction with the Town's review of the project landscaping plans, the
landscaping at the end of "C" Court may be irrigated through an arrangement of
shared use of a water meter placed to serve the residence established on Lot 13 or
14. If deemed necessary by the Town, the arrangement for the shared use of the
water meter shall be extended beyond the time the developer is involved with the
project (i.e., assumes the project HOA will establish, and maintain, an
arrangement with the affected property owner for shared use of the water meter).
17.
The final project fencing plan shall be incorporated into the project landscape
plans subject to the review and approval of Planning Division staff.
D. ARCHITECTURE
* 1.
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 structures.
The street numbers for each structure in the project shall be posted so as to be
easily seen from the street at all times, day and night.
Samples of final materials and the proposed color pallet shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of building
permits for the project.
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Final architectural elevations, details and revisions shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Design Review Board prior to issuance of building permits
for the project.
If signing for the development is desired, in addition to any signs approved as part
of this application, a comprehensive sign program shall be submitted for review
and approval as part of the project landscape plans to the Town for consideration
under a separate application.
The project CC&Rs shall provide a review and approval process for any proposed
repainting or re-roofing of exteriors of the units in this project.
No building or structure shall exceed two stories or 28 feet in height, measured from
average finished grade to the ridge beam. However, uninhabitable minor architectural
features such as dormers, towers and chimneys may be constructed as high as thirty
five feet, measured from average grade. No major rooflines shall exceed 28 feet
measured from average grade.
Plan 1 A second story windows shall be modified subject to Design Review Board
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The intent of the window
modifications is to provide an improved balance and proportion for the second story
windows. Plan 2B. 1 chimney shall be modified subject to Design Review Board
review and approval. Masonry elements shall wrap around from the front elevations
to an architectural feature such as a chimney or side yard fencing. All architectural
details shall be included on project plans subject to final review by the Design Review
Board prior to issuance of building permits.
All garage doors shall be sectional and any garage doors with windows shall be clear
glass.
CREEK IMPROVEMENTS
The developer has' completed a hydraulic study for the subject property titled
"Lands' qf Mixon Creek Study, "attdprepared by RMR Design Group. At the request
of the City Engineer and ConIra Costa Cbun(y Flood Control & Water Conservation
District (CCCFC&W(TD) staff, the applicant has' also prepared supplemental
analysis for the hydraulic report. Based on the resttits of the hydraulic report, no
creek modifications are necessary. The developer shah document that all issues
relating to the creek meet the requirements' of the ~ood studies to the satisfitction of
the City Engineer and the CCCSgC&WCD prior to submittal of a Final Subdivision
Map.
2. The natural character q[ S),camore Creek shah be preserved and enhanced for its'
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habitat value and as a recreation and visual amenity. ]t is not envisioned that any
modifications will be required to the project's Sycamore Creek fi'ontage. However,
if the Town qf Danville or CCCFC&WCD determines' that it is necessary to improve
S. vcamore Valley Creek to handle the expected water vohtme for the l OO year fiood,
any required modifications are subject to the requirements of the Town of DanviHe
Development Services Department, CCC~'Cc~WCD, the State Department of Fish
arid Game, the Corps of Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board
All necessary permits shah be verified by written documentation prior to the
recordation of the initial Final Map for the project. Where drainctge improvements'
are necessary along Sycamore Creek, they shall be designed to enhance the natural
appearance of the creek.
No work within the bed or batiks' q'the creek shall occur until a streambed alteration
agreement is executed with the DeparOnent of Fish and Game, and necessary permits
are secured fi'om the Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Water Quality
Control Board Requirements' by the Department of Fish and Game shall be noted
or graphically depicted on the construction plans.
]fatty creek modifications w'e required' prior to approval of ~nal creek Improvement
Plans or the Final Map, a re-vegetation plan for the creek shall be submitted for
review and approval by the PlantHng Division and the Project Landscape Architect,
and documentation shcdl be provided that the plan has been reviewed aid approved
by the Departmerit of Fish and Game. (7Vote: This review and approval process is
not apphcable if the work is limited to the installation of the new outfall structure.)
The goal of the pkm shall be to re-establish mature creek vegetation within a period
qf three years.
The re-vegetation plan shah be evaluated as part of the project Improvemerit Platis
and a cash or other security acceptable to the Chief of Plwming in the amount of
one-half the vahte of the re-vegetation shah be deposited with the Town
guaranteeing at least a 50 percent survival rate of the new vegetation. The deposit
may be returtled after the period of two years' upon the verification of the health of
the new vegetation. The Project Landscape Architect shah be on-site during the re-
vegetation and the plans' shall be subject to modification by the Town or the Project
Landscape Architect as ~eM conditions dictate. If determined necessary, a drip
irrigation system shah be utilized until the vegetation is established
Timing of aH creek improvements shah be subject to approval by the Ibwn.
CCCF&WCD, Department of Fish and Game. Regional Water Quality Control
Board arid the Project Arborist. In general all iniprovements should be completed
between April 15 and October 15.
The creek channel including setbacks as required' shah be offered for dedication
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in.fee title to the CCCF&WCD. b~ the event that CCCF&WCD does not accept the
creek channel fee title, they shall be granted an access and maintenance to all of
Parcel "A. "
Sycamore O'eek improvements and structure setbacks shall conJbrm to
recomrnendatio.s of the CCCF&WCD, Planning Commission, and any deviations
therefrom authorized by the City Engineer. The Plarming Division shall fotward any
proposed creek modifications to the Creeks Committee for review and comment.
The structure setback line from the creek encroaches approximately 15 feet into Lot
14. The CCCFC&WCD flood control easement line shall be relocated 15 feet north
on Lot 14 subject to the review and approval of CCCFC&WCD prior to approval of
the Final Map.
PUBLIC TRAIL/CREEK MAINTENANCE ROAD
A paved maintenance road/creek trail system shall be developed on the north side of
the creek as a part of this project. The paved maintenance road/creek trail shall be a
minimum of ten feet in width and constructed subject to the standards of the
CCCFC&WCD. There shall be no through access for maintenance vehicles or public
trail use to the existing asphalt maintenance road located on the north side of
Sycamore Creek at the adjacent "Meadow Creek Subdivision (SD 6661), unless said
access is subsequently authorized by actions of the Meadowcreek HOA and/or the
Town of Danville.
GRADING
Any grading on adjacent properties will require prior written approval of those
property owners affected.
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, 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 maintinning the list shall be included. The list shall be kept current
at all times and shall consist of persons with attthority 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 fbr this project. The engineering
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recommendations outlined in the project specific soils report 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.
All development shall take place in compliance with the Town Erosion Control
Ordinance (Ord. 91-25). Restrictions include limiting construction primarily to
the dry months of the year (May through October) and, if construction does occur
during the rainy season, the developer shall submit an Erosion Control Plan to the
City Engineer for review and approval. This plan shall incorporate erosion control
devices such as, the use of sediment traps, silt fencing, pad berming and other
techniques to minimize erosion.
All new development shall be consistent with modern design for resistance to
seismic forces. All new development shall be in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code and Town of Danville Ordinances.
All cut and fill areas shall be appropriately designed to minimize the effects of
ground shaking and settlement.
Stockpiles of debris, soil, sand or other materials that can be blown by the wind
shall be covered.
An environmental site assessment of the subject property was completed by Engeo
Incorporated and dated September 18, 1997. The subject report documents soil
contamination fi'om underground fuel storage tank~ and transformer casings. All
underground storage tanks and transformer casings' shah be removed fi~om the
site, and contaminated soils' shah be removedJbom the site consistent with aH
requirements of Contra Costa County Health Services' Department (CCCHSD).
Prior to initiation of the removal of contctminated soils, underground tank~ anti
transformer casings, the ENGEO report shah be submitted to CCCHSD for
review and comment. Upon review of the fieM and laboratory test data by
CCCHSD personnel, a worlc plan shah be prepared for the removal and
remediation of contaminated soils'. Suitable disposal and/or treatment of any
contaminated soil shah meet all j~deral, state and local regulations. Prior to
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issuance of a grading permit for the property, the developer shall submit
verification (to the City Engineer~ fi'om CCCHSD verifying that all contamination
has been mitigated on the site prior to the issuance of a grading permit for
subdivision rektted work.
10.
All grading activity shall address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) concerns. Specific measures to control sediment runoff, construction
pollution and other potential construction contamination shall be addressed
through the Erosion Control Plan (ECP) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP). A NPDES construction permit may be required, as determined by
the City Engineer.
STREETS
The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division
prior to commencing any construction activities within any public right-of-way or
easement.
Street signing shall be installed by the applicant as may be required by the City
Engineer. Traffic signs and parking restriction signs which may be required to be
installed shall be subject to review and approval by the Transportation Division
and the Police Department.
All mud or dirt carried off the construction site onto adjacent streets shall be swept
each day. Water flushing of site debris or sediment or concrete washing is
expressly prohibited.
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 applicant. This shall include slurry seal, overlay
or street reconstruction if deemed warranted by the City Engineer.
All improvements within the public right-of-way, including curb, gutter,
sidewalks, driveways, paving and utilities, shall be constructed in accordance with
approved standards and/or plans and shall comply with the standard plans and
specifications of the Development Services Department and Chapters XII and
XXXI of the Town Code. At the time project improvement plans are submitted,
the applicant shall supply to the City Engineer an up-to-date title report for the
subject property.
6. Handicapped ramps shall be provided and located as required by the City
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Engineer.
Public streets shall be improved to the standards in ~G.5. above. Private streets
shall be improved to public street structural standards. Private street
improvements, and their dimensions, shall be as shown on the project plans
identified in ~A. 1. above and shall conform to Standard Plan 104 a & b.
The developer shall contribute funds necessary for the project's pro-rata share of
the previously established "Sherbume Hills Benefit District," subject to the review
and approval of the City Engineer and prior to approval of the Final Map.
The developer shall design the ultimate improvements for the closure of "B" Court
(including a pedestrian access to Camino Tassaj ara) as a part of the initial project
improvement plans and landscape plans subject to the review and approval of
Town of Danville Development Services Department staff.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Domestic 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. EBMUD's initial
comments on this project are summarized within their memorandum dated May
20, 1997.
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 and easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and/or the Chief Engineer of the CCCFC&WCD.
All required improvements to area creeks for drainage purposes shall meet the
requirements of existing Town of Danville, CCCFC&WCD, the Department of
Fish & Game, the Department of U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality
Control Board and the United States Army Corps of Engineers codes and policies.
All runoff from impervious surfaces shall be intercepted at the project boundary
and shall be collected and conducted via an approved drainage method through the
project to an approved storm drainage facility, as determined by the City Engineer.
Development which proposes to contribute additional water to existing drainage
system shall be required to complete a hydraulic study and make improvements to
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the system as required to handle the expected ultimate peak water flow and to
stabilize erosive banks that could be impacted by additional storm water flow.
Roof drainage from structures shall be collected via a closed pipe and conveyed
to an approved storm drainage facility in the street curb. No concentrated drainage
shall be permitted to surface flow across sidewalks.
Any portion of the drainage system that conveys runofffrom public streets shall
be installed within a dedicated drainage easement, or public street.
Ifa 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 applicant 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.
10.
Electrical, gas, telephone, and Cable TV services, shall be provided underground
in accordance with the Town 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.
11. All new utilities required to serve the development shall be installed underground.
12.
All street, drainage or grading improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed
civil engineer.
13.
This development shall be responsible to contribute a proportionate share of
common-benefit improvements for the Sherburne Hills Road sub-area prior to
final map approval (said improvements being those listed in the Planning
Commission staff report prepared for September 25, 1997, for this item).
Preliminary cost estimates indicate that this development is responsible for the
contribution of approximately $149,000 common-benefit improvements
benefitting the Sherbume Hills Road sub-area (this being a contribution necessm3,
above, and beyond, the developer's construction of portions of the identified
common-benefit improvements). The final mount of fees to be allocated for
common-benefit improvements shall be subject to the review and approval of the
City Engineer and the Chief of Planning. Formation of a Fee Benefit District, or
any other form of a reimbursement agreement for the common-benefit
improvements, requires approval by the Town Council. The developer is
obligated to cooperate with the formation of such a district.
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14.
When adjacent properties to the west develop, future access to the subject subdivision
shall be provided via Sherburne Hills Road. When such access is provided via
Sherbume Hills Road, the temporary access to Camino Tassajara shall be eliminated.
The developer shall provide a cash deposit of 125% of the City Engineer' s estimated
cost of removal of the temporary access to Camino Tassajara, installation of a
soundwall and associated landscaping, curb, gutter and sidewalk (as a public project).
The cash deposit shall be retained by the Town and shall be allocated towards the
completion of the work described above.
15.
A stop sign shall be installed at the intersection of Camino Tassajara and the
temporary access CB'' Court). A "Right Turn Only" sign shall be installed in the
Camino Tassajara landscape median opposite the temporary entrance to the
subdivision subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
16.
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:
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 off-site by the developer at his cost. The site
selection, land rights, and construction staking will be determined by the
CCCFC&WCD.
OR, AT THE OPTION OF THE DEVELOPElL
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 CCCFC&WCD will use the monies to implement the subject
improvements. The added impervious surface area created by the
development will be based on the CCCFC&WCD standard impervious surface
area ordinance.
17.
Abutter's rights of access along the project's Camino Tassajara frontage, except for
the approved temporary access, shall be relinquished to the Town. The
relinquishment shall include the right of way returns of the intersection areas.
18.
The developer shall be responsible for the installation of street light standards and
luminaries with the design, spacing height, lighting intensity and locations subject to
approval by the City Engineer. Low height light standards may be utilized if deemed
acceptable by the City Engineer and the Chief of Planning.
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19.
All structures shall be removed from the site prior to recordation of the initial Final
Map.
20.
The drainage swale located within the 15 foot wide drainage easement on the
western portion of the subdivision site shall be exclusively maintained by the
homeowner's association. Project CC&R's shall address the long-term
maintenance of the drainage swale subject to the review and approval of the City
Attorney and the City Engineer. If determined acceptable by the Town, an
alternative approach utilizing private drainage easements may be utilized.
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.
Pursuant to Government Code section 66474.9, the applicant (including the
applicant or any agent thereof) shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
Town of Danville and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action,
or proceeding against the Town or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set
aside, void, or annul, the Town's approval concerning this Preliminary
Development Plan - Rezoning and Final Development Plan - Major Subdivision
application, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Section
66499.37. The Town will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action,
or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.
The project homeowners' association, through project-specific covenants,
conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), shall be responsible for maintenance of the
temporary treatment at the west edge of "A" Drive (between Lots 1 and 16)
inclusive ofbollards and fencing, common area fencing within Parcel A adjacent
to Lots 13 and 14; bollards, fencing and landscape treatment at the open space
interface of "C" Court; maintenance of the creekside open space area to include
the creekside trail/CCCFC&WCD maintenance roadway and any common
amenities placed in the creekside area to benefit project residents; common
drainage facilities located on the west side of Lots 1, 3, 4, 14 and 16. Draft project
CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Town of Danville for review and approval a
minimum of 30 days prior to recordation of the final map. The CC&Rs shall also
reference the measures to assure protection of on-site trees to be preserved (see
Condition #C4). The Town shall be made a third party beneficiary as to the sections
of the CC&R's which address any applicable conditions included in the project
conditions of approval.
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10.
All improvements and landscaping within public right of ways maintained by the
Town of Danville shall be incorporated into Zone B of the Landscaping and Lighting
District and shall be designed and constructed to the Town of Danville standards and
shall be subject to review and approval by the Parks Maintenance Division.
The developer of the project shall provide deed notification to all purchasers that a
public Open Space/Trail will be established in the project. The project CC&Rs
developed for the project shall also provide notification to future residents of this
situation.
At the time of recordation of the initial Final Map for the project, the project
developer shall pay to the Town of Danville, the Sycamore Valley Benefit District
Use of a private gated entrance for any portion of the project is expressly prohibited.
The location, design and number of gang mail box structures serving the project shall
be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division and the local Postmaster.
All existing wells and septic tanks and leach fields located on the property shall be
removed per the requirements of the Contra Costa County Health Services
Department. The future property owners of the subject subdivision shall receive a
disclosure indicating the ultimate closure of the temporary access road at Camino
Tassajara, the conditions whereby this subdivision will be provided access to
Sherburne Hills Road when properties to the west develop.
As obligated by the Town's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements, this 16 lot
subdivision shall provide a minimum of one unit which shall be made available to a
"moderate" income household, as defined by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) and the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). This unit may be provided as a detached unit on one of
the 16 lots created by this subdivision, or may be provided as one of two units in a
duet unit, established on a reconfigured lot (the total number of units shall remain to
be 16 and in no case shall there be more than 16 residential lots).
The sale price of this unit shall not exceed the maximum price affordable to a
four-person household, earning a maximum of 110% of the median income
established for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. The maximum sales price
shall be based on the following assumed variables: 7.375% interest rate;
maximum monthly assignment of housing costs of 35% of gross monthly income;
taxes at 1.25% of the purchase price of the home; homeowner's association dues
of $125.00 per month; and a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. The maximum
allowable percentage of down payment allowed is 15 percent unless otherwise
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authorized by the Town.
The maximum sales price shall be tiered to the down payment made by the
qualit~ing purchaser (based on a 4-person household in Danville at the time of this
project approval), as follows:
Percent Down Payment Maximum Allowable Sale Price
5% down payment:
$237,150
10% down payment: $248,475
15% down payment:
$260,900
Consistent with the staff-proposed amendment to the Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance (detailed in the Planning Commission staff report dated September 9,
1997), the applicant may also request Town Council authorization to comply with
the project's inclusionary housing requirements by establishing for-rent below
market rate (BMR) second units in four of the 16 residences within the project.
If, in conjunction with its review of the proj ect's Affordable Housing Agreement,
the Town Council determines that this alternate means of meeting the project's
inclusionary housing requirements is acceptable, the developer shall establish the
for-rent BMR second units and comply with all other applicable aspects of the
amended portion of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
If this alternate approach is utilized, the proposed project architecture (see Exhibit
K of the report prepared for the September 25, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting), which includes the proposed for-rent BMR second unit within the
design for "Plan 2" (a two story 3,335_+ square foot residence with a three car
garage and a 561+ square foot second unit), shall be modified as necessary to
ensure that the units remain affordable and available to the lower income market
segment. The proposed second unit floor plan shall be revised to include
bathroom layout modifications to physically discourage any possible future attempt
to directly incorporate the second unit into the primary unit as additional living
space for the primary residence (i.e., the design shall be modified to be
substantially consistent with Exhibit L of the report prepared for the September 25,
1997 Planning Commission meeting).
Any modifications to the project to create an affordable unit or duet units shall be
reviewed and approved by the Town Council in conjunction with the approval of the
project's Affordable Housing Agreement, with such review occurring prior to
approval of the Final Map for the project. Such modifications to the project to
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provide a moderate income unit or duet units does not require review and approval
by the Planning Commission. The architecture of any moderate income or duet units
shall required review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to review by the
Town Council.
11. Use of a private gated entrance is expressly prohibited.
12.
The location, design and number of gang mailbox structures serving the project
shall be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board and the local
Postmaster.
13.
The proposed project shall conform to the Town' s Stormwater Management and
Discharge Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 94-19) and all applicable construction and
post-construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the site. For example,
construction BMPs may include, but are not limited to: the storage and handling
of construction materials, street cleaning, proper disposal of wastes and debris,
painting, concrete operations, dewatering operations, pavement operations,
vehicle/equipment cleaning, maintenance and fueling and stabilization of
construction entrances. Training of contractors on BMPs for construction
activities is a requirement of this permit. At the discretion of the City Engineer,
a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) may be required for projects
under five acres.
14.
A Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
shall be filed with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and a copy given to
the City Engineer prior to commencement of any construction activity. A SWPPP
shall be prepared as part of the preparation of project improvement plans. The
SWPPP shall supplement the erosion control plan prepared for the project, if one
is required. These documents shall also be kept on-site while the project is under
construction.
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APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on September 25,
1997, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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