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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07RESOLUTION NO. 2078.07 AppRovING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUESTS DEV18-001,0, ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO.STORY OFFICE ADDITION, ELEVATOR ADDITION, EXTERIOR FAçADE IMPROVEMENTS, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AND SITE LOCATED AT 801. SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD (APN: 207-0LL-009) WHEREAS, SHABNAM FARZANEH (OwnCT) ANd SIDELL PAKRAVAN ARCHITECTS (Applicant) have requested approval of a Development Plan request DEV18-0010 to construct a two-story office addition, elevator addition, exterior façade improvements, and landscape improvements for the existing office building and site; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 801 San Ramon Valley Boulevard and is further identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 207-011,-009; and WHEREAS, the O-1": Commercial/Limited Office zoning district requires approval of a Development Plan application prior to the construction or exterior modifications for a commercial office building; and WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303, Class L, Existing Facilities. The proposed project does not propose any unusual characteristics resulting in any significant impacts relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on October 9,2018; 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, recoÍunendations, 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 Development Plan request DEV18-001"0 per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of this action: FINDINGS OF APPROVAL Development Plan The applicant intends to obtain permits for construction within L8 months from the effective date of plan approval. The proposed project is consistent with the Town of Danville's 2030 General Plan, which requires that the project design be compatible in scale and character with nearby residential areas, with a low visual profile and limited traffic impacts. The proposal meets the design and development standards listed within the Town's O-1,; Limited Office District, in that development is consistent with the intent of the district and that it is compatible with otheÍ uses in the vicinity, both within and without the district. The development will be an attractive and efficient development which will fit harmoniously into and will have no adverse effects upon the adjacent or surrounding development. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Conditions of approval with an asterisk 1"*") iîthe 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 Development Plan request DEV18-0010 to construct a two-story office addition, elevator addition, exterior façade improvements, and landscape improvements for the existing office building and site. The site is located at 80L San Ramon Valley Boulevard. Development shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings as follows, except as may be modified by conditions contained and herein; a. Project plans, titled "Danville OÍÍices," dated received by the Planning Division on September 6,2018, consisting of 21' sheets, as prepared by Sidell Pakravan Architects. 1 2 3 4. 1 PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2078.07 tr tr * * 2. 4. 5 6 J b. Arborist Report as prepared by Tyce Dekker Certified Arborist \AtrE- 9060A, prepared onJuly 6,2018. 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. 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 public hearing. The fee shall be $414.38 ($130.00 plus 93 notices X $0.83 per notice) x two notifications. 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 beeru or will be, met to the satisfaction of these respective agencies. 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 oÍ7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday), 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 constructionwork days and hours, and lists the name and contact person for the overall project manager and all contractors and sub- contractors working on the job. PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 * * * tr * * B 7 I 9 10. 11. 12. 13. 1.4. The applicant shall provide security fencing, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer andf or the Chief Building Official, around the site during construction of the project. The applicant shall require their contractors and subcontractors to fit all internal combustion engines with mufflers that are in good condition, and to locate stationary noise-generating equipment as far âway 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 workdays. Dust-producing activities shall be discontinued during high wind periods. All physical improvements shall be in place prior to occupancy of the building. No structure shall be occupied until construction activity in the adjoining area is complete and the area is safe, accessible, provided with all reasonably expected services and amenities, and appropriately separated from remaining additional construction activity. The applicant shall require the contractor and subcontractor to park only on the construction site. All constructioru earth moving, concrete, earth-hauling vehicles shall be cleaned on the construction site. All building materials shall be delivered directly to the job site and shall not be allowed to be staged on San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Podva Road. Planning Division sign-off is required prior to the completion of a Final Building Inspection All lighting shall be installed in such a marÌner that lighting is generally down directed and glare is directed away from surrounding properties and rights-of-way. SITE PTANNING *1 PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 *2 C. LANDSCAPING 1" *2. ,r J. 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 shall be obtained. 4. 5. Final landscape and irrigation plans (with planting shown at1":20' scale) shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits. The plan shall include coÍrnon names of all plant materials and shall indicate the size that various plant materials will achieve within a five-year period of time. All landscaped areas not covered by shrubs and trees shall be planted with live ground cover. All proposed ground cover shall be placed so that they fill in within two years. All landscaping shall be watered with an underground automatically controlled irrigation system. Low volume MPR nozzles and drip shall be used where appropriate for water conservation. Landscaping at the parking area shall be maintained as to not create any sight obstruction. If development is proposed within the dripline of a Town protected tree, the property owner or developer shall submit a tree security to the Chief of Planning prior to the issuance of the grading permit or building permit. The Town shall retain the security until the termination of the guarantee periods (two full growing seasons after the completion of the construction activity). Any fund's remaining on the deposit at the expiration of the guarantee period, and after all the developer's or property owner's obligations have been satisfied, shall be returned to the developer or property owner. The developer and the property owner shall notify the Chief of Planning of any damage that occurs to a protected tree(s) during construction so that professionally acceptable methods of treatment may be administered. The repair of the damage shall be at the expense of the responsible party and shall be by professional standards, approved by the Chief of Planning. Failure to notify the Chief of Planning and/ or to administer acceptable methods of treatment may result in the issuance of a stop work order for any permit associated with the project development activity. If determined necessary by the Chief of Planning, the Town may utilize security funds submitted as part of the development to retain a qualified 6 PAGE 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 third-party arborist to review the tree(s) and have any necessary mitigation on the tree(s) performed. * tr D. ARCFIITECTURE 1 2. 6. The street number for the building shall be posted so as to be easily seen from the street at all times, day and night. All ducts, meters, air conditioning andf 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. All trash and refuse shall be contained within the garbage enclosure, to be constructed as identified on the project plans. Doors to the enclosure shall be self-closing and self-latching. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall document that the trash/recycling areas are aPPropriately sized and located. An area drain for the trash enclosure area shall be provided and shall be connected to the sanitary sewer, not the storm drain system. A hose bib shall be provided within the enclosure to allow for periodic wash-down. Any change to the approved colors and materials shall require approval of a revised Development Plan application. A deed notification shall be required to be recorded to run with the title of the property which notifies future property owners of the color and materials restriction. A Master Sign Program shall be required to establish guidelines to ensure a consistent format that will enhance the overall appearance of the building and attain good exposure to the public in a way that is architecturally compatible with the architecture of the project. The Master Sign Program shall require prior review and approval of a separate Sign Review application by the Design Review Board. 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. Special attention to the construction details of the window boxes shall be provided. Six full size sets of construction drawings for the project shall be submitted to the Planning Division for design review concurrent or prior to, the applicant initiating the Building Division plan check process. 3 4 5 PAGE 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 * * tr * * E. GRADING 1 2. 3 4. 5 *6. *7 Any grading on adjacent properties will require prior written approval of those property owners affected. 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. 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. 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 teçhniques to minimize erosion. If toxic or contaminated soil is encountered during constructiory all construction activity in that area shall cease until the appropriated 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 andf 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 PAGE 7 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 ìt * ìt 8 h STREETS 1 2. 3 www contaminated soil shall not be allowed to enter any drainage facility, inlet or creek. 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). An NPDES construction permit may be required, as determined by the City Engineer. If construction occurs during the rainy season (October 15ft to April 15tn), then a SWPPP shall be prepared, submitted for approval to the Towry and implemented to assure that mud and silt-laden storm runoff are confined to the site. Said plan shall conform to the latest requirements of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, including the California Stormwater Quality Association Construction Handbook available for download at the following website: F tr.The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division prior to commencing any construction activities within any public right-of-w ay or easement. 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 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, atfull expense to the applicant. This shall include slurry seal, overlay or street reconstruction if deemed warranted by the City Engineer. G. INFRASTRUCTURE 1 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. 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. * tr 2 PAGE 8 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2078-07 4 5 ¡k * *3. *8 9 lk 10. H. MISCELLANEOUS 1 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). Roof drainage from structures shall be collected via a closed pipe and conveyed onto an approved storm drainage facility. 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 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, prior to the issuance of a building permit. 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 applicant shall furnish proof to the City Engineer of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, permits andf or easements for the construction of off-site temporary or permanent road and drainage improvements. Electrìcal, Eas, 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. All new utilities required to serve the subject project shall be installed underground. All street, drainage or grading improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer. 6. 7. * * * *The project shall be constructed as approved. Staff may approve minor modifications in the desigru but not the use. Any other change will require Planning Commission approval through the Development Plan review Process. PAGE 9 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 2. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on October 9, 2018by the following vote: lr AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: 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-conskuction 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. Bowles, Combs, Havlik, Heusler, Radich, Verriere, Graham APPROVED AS TO FORM: '-firf,:i4'A CITY ATTORNEY G PAGE 10 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2078.07 None None None