HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-14 EXHIBIT A
f"' RESOLUTION NO. 99-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
DANVILLE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DP 99-01
ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 4,350 +/~ SQUARE FOOT ONE-STORY
SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITHIN A TOWN IDENTIFIED
MAJOR RIDGELINE AREA
(APN: 217-010-037 --- LITTLE)
WHEREAS, Jill and Joe Little, representing Adonai Trust, have requested approval of a
Development Plan request (DP 99-01) to allow the construction of a 4,350 +/- square foot one-
story single family home which includes an 851 +/- square feet attached garage, on a 5.05 +/~ acre
site located within a Town-identified Major Ridgeline area; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is located on the parcel directly north of 68 Sherbume Hills Road
(no address yet) and is further identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 217-010-037; and
WHEREAS, the conditions of approval of Minor Subdivision MS 854-92 and the Town's Scenic
Hillside and Major Ridgeline Ordinance require that development of the parcel be subject to
review and approval by the Town under a Major Ridgeline Development Plan application, and
also require approval by the Town of Danville Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, tlie'Ptanning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on May
25, 1999; 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 the 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves the Development
Plan request DP 99-01 per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in
support of this action:
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1. The proposed project is consistent with the Danville 2005 General Plan.
The proposed siting and architecture of the new residence will not conflict with the intent
and purposes of Ordinance 29-84 ("Scenic Hillside and Major Ridgeline Development"),
in that development will be achieved with minimal grading and will not adversely impact
predominate views of a Town-identified Scenic Hillside or Major Ridgeline area.
The project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the
Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15303, Class 3.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions of approval with an asterisk C*") in the left-hand column are standard project
conditions of approval.
Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be complied with prior to the issuance
of a building permit 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 Development Plan request (DP 99-01) to allow the
construction of a 4,350 +/- square foot one-stoW single family home which
includes an 851+/- square foot attached garage, within a Town-identified Major
Ridgeline area. Development shall be substantially as shown on the project
drawings as follows, except as may be modified by conditions contained herein;
Preliminary Development Plan, Site Plan, Elevations, Architectural Plans
and Floor Plans consisting of 8 sheets, as prepared by William Wood
Architects, Inc., dated received by the Planning Division on April 13,
1999.
Preliminary Landscape Plan, consisting of 1 sheet, as prepared by
Borrecco/Kilian & Associates, Inc., entitled Little Residence, Danville,
CA, and dated received by the Planning Division April 13, 1999.
Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan, consisting of 1 sheet, as prepared
by Debolt Civil Engineering, dated received by the Planning Division on
May 18, 1999.
Geoteehnical Investigation Update, as prepared by ENGEO, Inc., dated
April 5, 1999.
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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 effect at the time the relevant permits are secured, and shall be paid
prior to issuance of said permit. Notice should be taken specifically of the Town's
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Park Land In-lieu and Child Care
Facilities, Flood Control & Water Conservation District (Drainage Areas and
Mitigation), Plan Checking and inspection fees.
Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, whichever occurs first, the
applicant shall reimburse the Town for notifying surrounding neighboring
residents of the one public hearing. The fee shall be $18.00 ( 24 notices X $0.75
per notice X 1 public hearing).
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) and the San Ramon Valley Unified School District
have been, or will be, met to the satisfaction of these respective agencies. The
SRVFPD's initial comments on this project are summarized in part in their
memorandum dated February 18, 1999.
The applicant shall submit to the Tom ofDanville a fee in the amount of $25.00,
made payable to the Contra Costa County Clerk, which is required to file aNotice
of Determination for this project~
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 Califomia 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, fithey 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. Prior to any construction work
on the site, including grading, the applicant shall install a minimum 3' x 3' sign
at the project entry which specifies the allowable construction work days and
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hours and identify names and contact person for the overall project manager and
all contractors and sub-contractors working on the job.
* 8,
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.
* 9. All physical improvements shall be in place prior to occupancy of the home.
B. 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 fights-of-way.
Any additional future lighting being added to the home or landscaped areas, not
approved as part of this approval, shall be subject to further review and approval
by the Town' s Design Review Board,
Fencing on the parcel shall be limited to open wire fences with natural wood
colored posts unless otherwise approved by the Planning Division.
C. LANDSCAPING
The landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for the house or be guaranteed through a bond or other security acceptable to the
Town, equal to 125% of the cost of the landscaping, to be submitted to the
Planning Division prior to occupancy of the home. If not installed prior to
occupancy, the landscaping shall be installed within 6 months of occupancy.
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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.
* 3.
All existing trees on the site shall be preserved to the extent practical. Removal
will be allowed only upon prior written approval from the Planning Division.
D. ARCHITECTURE
The colors and materials for the home are as follows: La Habra "Misty X-17"
Stucco or Kelly Moore "KM568-M Coyote" for the body, Kelly Moore "KM566-
L Secluded Cottage" for the trim, Kelly Moore "KM714-D Landmark" for the
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accent trim, and Hardislate "Flint Gray # 230" for the roof material. In addition,
"Antique Red CB-7101" brick and split quarried "San Francisco Cobblestone
CVS-2090" shall be used for the columns and wainscot. The material board for
this project is on file in the Planning Division. Any changes to the project
materials shall be subjeet to further review and approval by the Town's Design
Review Board.
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.
GRADING
Any grading on adjacent properties will require prior written approval of those
property owners affected. The applicant shall obtain "right of entry" permission
to conduct grading activity on the adjacent property (68 Sherburne Hills Road)
from the property owner at 68 Sherbume Hills Road.
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 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 the recommendations outlined
in the geotechincal update report prepared for this project by ENGEO, Inc., Dated
April 5, 1999. The engineering 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.
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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 eontrel
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.
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.
Runoff from any contaminated soil shall not be allowed to enter any drainage
facility, inlet or creek.
* 10.
All grading activity shall address National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) concems. 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). An NPDES construction permit may be required, as determined
by the City Engineer.
F. STREETS
* 1.
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~
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* 2.
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.
* 3.
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.
G. INFRASTRUCTURE
Domestic water supply shall be provided from two private off-site wells. The
applicant shall install a water storage tank to serve the property subject to review
and approval by the Contra Costa County Environmental Health Department and
the SRVFPD. This tank shall be located as depicted on the proposed plans and
shall include landscaping, as identified on the project plans.
The applicant shall submit documentation to the town that the off-site wells and
water storage tank has been reviewed and approved by the Contra Costa County
Environmental Health Department (CCCEHD), prior to the issuance of building
permits.
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.
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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 Control &
Water Conservation District (CCCFC & WCD).
The storm drain piping that spans along the north elevation shall be pulled a
minimum of 10 feet away from the proposed homes foundation.
The applicant shall collect all on-site run-off and convey it within an underground
pipe which would connect to an existing v-ditch which runs parallel to Sherbume
Hills Road, and ultimately discharges into Sycamore Creek.
Roof drainage from structures shall be collected via a closed pipe and conveyed
onto an approved storm drainage structure on the new private road located at the
south property line. No concentrated drainage shall be permitted to surface flow
across sidewalks, streets or private property.
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* 8.
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.
* 9.
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.
H. MISCELLANEOUS
* 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.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on May 25, 1999 by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney ~
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