HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10RESOLUTION NO. 2019-10
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST AND TWO VARIANCE
REQUESTS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,677 +/- SQUARE-FOOT
SECOND.STORY ADDITION, COMPLETE BUILDING FAçADE REMODEL,
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, AND A PUBLIC PIAZA LOCATED AT 301
HARTZ AVENUE (APN: 1,99-350-019)
WHEREAS, ]ack & Sylvia Dudum (Owner) and William Wood Architects (Applicant)
have requested approval of Development Plan request DEVL9-0011 and Variance Permit
requests VAR19-0022 andvARlg-O023, which collectively seek authorization to allow the
construction of a2,506 + f - square foot second-story additiorç complete building façade
remodel,landscape improvements, and public plaza; and
WHEREAS, with approval of Variance request VAR19-0022 t}:re Town authorizes
development at a 115% maximum floor area ratio (FAR) where the otherwise allowable
maximum FAR under DBD Area 1. zoningregulations would be 80% FAR; and
WHEREAS, with approval of Variance request VAR19-0023) the Town authorizes the
construction of four new building towers along the project site's F{aftz Avenue frontage
that would result in observance of an 8.L' average front yard setback where DBD Area 1,
zoningregulations would otherwise require observance of a minimum an average of 10
foot front yard setback
WHEREAS, the project site is located at 301 Hartz Avenue, which fronts the intersection
of Diablo Road andHartz Avenue and is further identified as Assessor's Parcel Number
199-350-019 and more commonly identified as the Clock Tower commercial center; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303(c) New Construction
or Conversion of Small Structures; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a duly noticed public
hearing on November 26,2019; 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 requesü and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
reconunendations, 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 DEV19-00LL and Variance Permit requests VAR19-0022 and
VAR19-0023, per the conditions contained hereiry and makes the following findings in
support of this action:
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
Development Plan Request
1. The applicant intends to obtain permits for construction within eighteen months
from the effective date of plan approval.
2. The proposed development plan is consistent with the General Plan in that, the
proposed project substantially conforms with the Downtown Master Plan and
Danville's 2030 General Plan Economic Development Policy No. 9.02 which states:
"sustain Downtown Danville as the retail center of the community. Provide
opportunities to extend the pedestrian-oriented retail character of Old Town
Danville to other parts of Downtowrr."
The proposed development is needed at the proposed location to provide
adequate facilities of the type proposed, and that traffic congestion will not likely
be created by the proposed center or will be obviated by:
a. Currently existing and proposed project improvements;
b. Properly designed and located vehicular and pedestrian entrances and exits;
c. Internal provisions for pedestrian circulation; and
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d. That the development will be an attractive and efficient center which will fit
harmoniously into and will not have adverse effects upon the adjacent or
surrounding development.
The proposed project would substantially conform to the architectural design
criteria and applicable development standards set forth by DBD Area 1 zoning
regulations, with the exception for a variance to authorize a115% maximum floor
area ratio (FAR) and a variance to allow observance of an 8.1' average front yard
setback along the project site's Diablo Road frontage.
The project will fit harmoniously into the Downtown and will be consistent with
the intent and purpose of development envisioned for DBD Area 1 - Old Town
Retail.
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Variance Request
1,. The requested variances do not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and the respective land use
district in which the subject property is located in that, grønting Varíance request VAR
19-0022 to allow abuilding øddition thøt tølces the project floor area røtio (FAR) to LL5%
represents ø.13.2%+/- øddition to the existingproject - uthich alreødy høs a non-conforming
FAR in Øccess of the DBD Areø 1 støndard of S0% FAR (i.e., has an existing FAR of
101,%+/) øndwouldresultin øpost-constructionFARaery compatible to otLter DBD Areø
1- commerciøI properties that shøre a project boundary with the Clock Touter MunicipøI
Pørking Lot . Grønting ø further aøriønce to the otherutise allowøble FAR utill serae to
support quølity deoelopment of the doutntoutn øreø ønd encourage the deaelopment of ø
strong commerciøI core in the Old Toutn øreø of the Doutntoutn. Increøsing tlte møximum
floor ørea ratio rpould support the existing restaurønt, retail, ønd ffice uses by improaing
and enlørging tLrc trøsh enclosure ørea and ødding a second-story to support business ønd
professionøl ffices uses on the second-floor. The granting the aariønce request does not
constitute a grant of speciøl priailege inconsistent utith the limitøtions on other properties
in the aicinity or utithin the DBD Area 1.
Granting Vøriance request VARL9-0023 ntould authorize obseraønce of øn 8.1' øaernge
front yard setback along the project site's Dinblo Roød frontøge uthere minimum L0 þot
aaerage setbøck utould otherutise be required under DBD Area 1 reguløtions. The reduction
to thz øaerøge front yørd setbøck utould not impede on the public right-of<oay nndproaides
sufficient spnce for pedestrian trøael. T'læ toavr elements thøt represent neut construction
øIong the Hnrtz Aaenue frontøge ønd uthich ntill result in a reduction of the existing, non-
conforming aaerøge front yørd setback of 9.7' - ø 16.5%+/- reduction in the aaerage setbøck.
A portion of the øreø proposed to be ødded utith the construction of the toarcr elements is at
the northtast corner of the complex ønd would øllout proaision of nn eleaøtor access to the
new ønd existing second-floor spøce in the project. Grønting the aøriance request does not
constitute a grønt of special priailege inconsistent with the limitøtions on other properties
in the aicinity or utithin DBD Area L.
That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property because of
its size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the
respective zoning regulations is found to deprive the subject property of rights
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and within the identical land use district
in that, the proposed aøriance requests zttould result in ø project utith ø FAR and øaerøge
front ynrd setback thøt wouldbe similør to other properties utithin DBD Areø L Old ønd
øllowing deaelopment of new second story commercial spøce a)ould proaide ø post-
construction condition comparøble to otlrcr properties in the aicinity. The Town has
reaiewed the tuto aariance requests øndfinds thøt strict applicøble of the respectiae pertinent
zoning reguløtions for urhich relief is sought utould deprioe the subject property of rights
enj oye d by other propertie s in the aicinity ønd utithin D BD Area L.
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3.That any variance authorized shall substantially meet the intent and purpose of the
respective land use district in which the subject property is located in thøt, the
authorizedaøriances would substantiølly meet the intent andpurpose of the respectiaelønd
use district of the property by proaiding quality deaelopment of ø second story and ø public
gøthering spøce for the community uthile only incrementølly increasing the current FAR
condition present at the property Q.e., increase from 101%+y' FAR to 115%+/- FAR) ønd
only incrementølly decreøsing the current aaerage ftont yørd setbøck condition (i.e.,
decreasing the aaerøge front yørd setback from 9.7' to 8.1')'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions of approval with an asterisk (*) ir 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 demolition permits, grading permits or building permits (as determined
appropriate by the Planning Division). Each item is subject to review and approval by the
Planning Division unless otherwise specified.
A. GENERAL
The approvals for Development Plan request DEV19-00L0 Variance request
VAR19-0022 and Variance request VAR19-0023 collectively authorize the
construction of a2,677+ / - square foot second-story addition and a 173+ / -
square foot ground floor trash enclosure at the Clock Tower commercial
center at 301 Hartz Avenue. The approvals also authorize the existing
commercial center to receive complete building façade remodel and
landscape improvements and allow development of a new 3,853+ f - square
foot public plaza. Approval of Variance request VAR19-0022 authorizes all
increase in the project's floor area ratio (FAR) to 115% FAR. Approval of
Variance request VAR19-0023 authorizes the construction of four new
building towers along the project site's }{aftz Avenue frontage that would
result in observance of an 8.1-' average front yard setback. Development
shall be substantially as shown on the project drawings titled "Clock Tower
PLaza" prepared by William Wood Architects and date stamped received
by the Planning Division on November 15, 2019, as except as may be
modified by conditions contained herein.
The applicant shall submit a written Compliance Report, signed by the
applicant, detailing how the conditions of approval for this project have
been complied with as part of application submittal for the projecfs initial
building permit. This report shall list each condition of approval followed
by u description of what the applicant has provided as evidence of
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compliance with that condition. The report is subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer and/or Chief of Planning and/ or Chief
Building Official and may be rejected by the Town if it is not comprehensive
with respect to the applicable conditions of approval.
Prior to issuance of the projecfs initial building permit, the applicant shall
reimburse the Town for costs incurred for the provision of public
notification for the project, as following:
Public notification reimbursement for mailed notice to property owners
within 750-foot radius of the project site, resulting in a reimbursement fee
obligation of fi527.26 to cover cost to make two mailings of L61 notices (at
$0.83 per item) and to cover two $130.00 administrative processing fees.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or the projecfs initial building
permit, 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 beery or will be, met to the
satisfaction of these respective agencies.
The applicant shall provide security fencing as determined necessary and,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Chief Building Official,
around the construction site during construction of the project.
If the applicant intends to construct the project in phases, then submittal for
project's initial building permit shall be accompanied by an overall phasing
plan. 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 phasing plan shall be
subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and Chief of
Planning.
Planning Division sign-off is required prior to final building inspection
release (i.e., prior to building"Íinal").
Prior to issuance of a demolition permit or a grading permit (whichever
comes first), or any other form of site disturbance, the following conditions
shall be complied with:
Site Management Plan (SMP) and Health and Safety Plan (HSP) shall
be prepared that establishes appropriate management practices for
handling suspect conditions (e.g., soil with an odor or discoloration)
or strucfures, if encounteted during construction activities.
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An asbestos survey shall be conducted by an Asbestos Hazard
Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health (CaI/OSHA) certified building
inspector to determine the presence or absence of asbestos
containing-materials (ACMs). If ACMs are located, abatement of
asbestos shall be completed prior to any activities thatwould disturb
ACMs or create an airborne asbestos hazard. Asbestos removal shall
be performed by a State certified asbestos containment contractor in
accordance with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) Regulation L1,, Rule 2.
If paint is separated from building materials (chemically or
physically) during building demolition activity to provide for the
approved building addition and modification, the paint waste shall
be evaluated independently from the building material for the
presence of lead by a qualified environmental professional. If lead-
based paint is found to be present, the applicant shall be responsible
for abatement, which shall be completed by u qualified Lead
Specialist prior to any activities that would create lead dust or fume
hazard. Lead-based paint removal and disposal shall be performed
in accordance with California Code of Regulation Title 8, Section
1532.1.., which specifies exposure limits, exposure monitoring and
respiratory protectiory and mandates good worker practices by
workers exposed to lead. Contractors performing lead-based paint
removal shall provide evidence of abatement activities to the Town
Engineer.
If the asbestos containing-materials (ACM) report determines there
are ACMs present, the applicant shall have the responsibitity to:
1 Remove and dispose all ACM in accordance with applicable
Federal, State and local regulations governing asbestos
including, but not limited to those promulgated by OSHA,
EPA, Ca1-OSHA, Cal-DPH, DTSC, and the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District (BAAQMD);
Supply notification to employees, contractors, subcontractors,
and tenants having access to the buildings on the project site
as to the presence, locatior¡ and quantity of ACMs
documented to be present at the site, with such notification to
occur within 15 days of receiving such information;
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iii.Retention of a State of California licensed and CaI-OSHA
registered asbestos contractor to complete the recommended
pre-demolition abatement of all ACM at the site;
1V Provision of a L0 working day minimum advanced written
notification to BAAQMD prior to demolition activities (with
said notice to be accompanied by payment of requisite
administrative fees); and
V Provision of an "Intent to Conduct ACM Related Work"
notification to Ca1-OSHA.
e.If the lead-based paint (LBP) report determines there are LBPs
present, the applicant shall have the responsibility to: (a) remove and
dispose all LBPs in accordance with applicable Federal, State and
local regulations; (b) advise contactors engaged in work at the site
that LBPs are present and that said LBPs shall only be impacted by
properly trained workers, using appropriate lead-related work
practices in compliance with applicable Ca1-OSHA worker exposure
regulations; and (c) provision of an "Intent to Conduct Lead Related
Work" notification to Ca1-OSHA.
A permit is required from the Contra Costa Health Services
Department - Environmental Health Division (CCEH) for any well
or soil boring prior to commencing drilling activities, including those
associated with water supply, environmental investigation and
cleanup, or geotechnical investigation.
The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of all development
processing fees and impact fees associated with the project and may seek
offsets for the current use of the property as authorized by the applicable
regulation or fee. The fee amounts to be paid shall be reflective of the fee
schedules in effect at the time payment is made, with fees to be paid prior
to issuance of a grading permit or the project's initial building permit.
In addition to building permit plan check and inspection fees, notice should
be taken of the following processing fee and impact fee categories that will
be applicable to the project - with this listing not necessarily to be construed
as a complete listing of applicable fees:
a. Child Care Facilities Fee
b. SCC Regional Transportation Impact Fee - Commercial
c. SCC Sub-Regional Transportation Impact Fee - Commercial
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d. Danville Transportation Impact Fee - Commercial (CTIP)
e. Tri-Valley Transportation Fee - Commercial
f. Parking in lieu fees
g. Improvement Plan Check Fee
h. Engineering Inspection Fee
The applicant shall make payment of applicable California Department of
Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) CEQA Environmental Document Filing Fee
within four days of the effective date of the project approval, unless the
applicant submits to the Town of Danville a written explanation as to the
basis, under Cal. Code Regs., tit.'1.4, SS 15260-15333 and Fish & G. Code, S
71'1..4, subd. (dxl), that the project is exempt from paying filing fee. A copy
of this written explanation shall concurrently be forwarded to CDFW.
A watering program, which incorporates the use of a dust suppressant and
which complies with Regulation2 of the Bay Area Air Quality Management
District (BAAQMD), 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.
The applicant shall create a construction staging plan that indicates the
proposed ingress and egress location for all construction vehicles and that
addresses project parking and material storage area needs. This plan shall
be subject to review and approval by the Danville Development Services
Department prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, grading permit,
or the projecfs initial building permit. No staging or storage shall occur in
the public right-of-way or on publically owned property unless
preauthorization is secured from the Engineering Division through review
and issuance of an encroachment permit.
To facilitate the offer of dedication of the public plazaas a public-accessible
outdoor gathering space/ the applicant shall prepare and submit a draft
Grant of EasemenÇ Legal Descriptiory and plat for the proposed space
(preliminarily estimated to be in the range of 3,850 to 4,400 square feet) for
review and approval by the Development Services Department. Once the
documents are deemed in final Íorm, the approved documents shall be
executed by the applicant and shall recorded as easements over the subject
property, with recordation to occur prior to the issuance the project's initial
building permit.
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15. Project Plans shall be modified to replace Elevation Sheet A-6 dated
November 15,2019 with Sheet A-6 received at the Planning Commission
meeting on November26,2019 thatshows the building to have a maximum
hèight of 3s-feet.
1.6. Elevation Sheets A-4 to A-8 shall be modified to remove the proposed flag
at the roof peaks.
17. The project shall be subject to the Contra Costa County Flood Control &
Water Conservation District requirements as outlined in the letter on file
with the Planning Division at the Town Offices dated November 2'1,,2019.
B. SITE PLANNING
The location of any pad mounted electrical transformers, if different than
shown on the plans referenced in Condition A.L above, shall be subject to
review and approval by the Danville Development Services Department
and DRB prior to the issuance of the projecfs initial building permit. Unless
determined not feasible by these reviewing bodies, such transformers shall
not be located between any street and the front of a building and shall be
adequately screened and mitigated with appropriate landscaping.
2.Prior to issuance of project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
submit the location and detail of Town approved bicycle parking/racks for
an appropriate number of onsite bicycle parking/racks.
Exterior wall-mounted lighting shall be at the minimum lighting intensity
necessary to provide adequate lighting for safety and security purposes.
Project light fixtures shall be of a design that generally screens the view of
the light source and provides down-directed lighting. Prior to the issuance
of the projecfs initial building permit the applicant shall submit a
photometric plan as part of the lighting plan that indicates lighting
locations and fixture details and provides the corresponding photometric
information. This plan shall be subject to review and approval by the
Danville Development Services Department and the Design Review Board
(DRB). If required by the Planning Division and/or the DRB, field
modifications found necessary to prevent inappropriate levels of off-site
light intrusion and/or glare shall be made by the applicant prior to the
release of the final building inspection for the project building permits.
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C. LANDSCAPING
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Prior to issuance of the project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
document whether the proposed outdoor dining area space will be
coÍunon restaurant dining area (i.e., available for customers of two or more
onsite restaurants) or whether it will be designated for exclusive use by a
single restaurant tenant (u.g., by a restaurant tenant occupying the tenant
space currently occupied by Tower Grille Restaurant). Preliminary
calculations indicate the outdoor dining area exceeds a 25o/o match of the
gross square foot area of the current Tower Grille Restaurant tenant space
(i.e., an 835+ /- square foot outdoor dining area and a2,500+ /- square foot
restaurant tenant space). If the outdoor dining area exceeds a 25% match
to the gross tenant space of a single restaurant space it is established to
serve, the "excess" atea of the outdoor dining area (i.e., that portion of the
outdoor dining area over a 25% match of the gross square footage of the
restaurant tenant space the dining areas serves) is subject to assessment of
a numerical parking generation demand rate of one parking space need per
100 square feet of dining area above a25o/o match. Based on the preliminary
calculations, the project numerical parking demand - as well as the project
parking in lieu fee obligation - may increase to reflect a 2.L space enhanced
numerical parking demand for the "excess" area of the proposed outdoor
dining area.
Prior to issuance of the projecfs initial building permit, the applicant shall
submit an example (photo or material) of the proposed chairs, tables,
planters, seat walls located in the public plazaarea and outdoor dining area.
The items are subject to be review and approval of the Development
Services Department. At the discretion of the Planning Divisiory review
and approval authority may be moved over to the Design Review Board
(DRB).
tr Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Development Services Departments and the Design
Review Board (DRB). 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 time.
All plant material shall be served by an automatic underground irrigation
system and maintained in a healthy growing condition. The irrigation
system shall comply with East Bay Municipal Utility District's Section 31
Water Efficiency requirements, including use of a weather-based controller
with soil moisture probe and rain-shutoff switch.
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D. ARCHITECTURE
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All trees shall be a minimum of 1"5-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. A
minimum of 25% of the true shrubs planted in the project shall be L0 or 1"5-
gallon container size shrubs.
All landscaped areas not covered by shrubs and trees shall be planted with
live ground cover or covered with mulch. All proposed ground cover shall
be placed so that it fills in within two years.
Prior to issuance of the project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
include the species of all existing trees and proposed trees on the landscape
drawings for the Planning Division to verify that the proposed tree removal
would not affect a Town-protected tree.
The Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans submitted for the Project shall be
accompanied by a written report prepared by the Project Landscape
Architect documenting how the plans comply with applicable outdoor
water-use efficiency recoÍunendations and requirements in place at the
time of their submittal. The report shall, at a minimum, speak to
conformance to applicable East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
recolrunendations and requirements and the State of California Department
of Water Resouices requirements that would pertain to the project
regarding the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act o12006 (AB 1881).
lk All ducts, meters, air conditioning andf or any other mechanical
equipment, whether on the building or on the ground, shall be effectively
screened from view with landscaping or materials architecturally
compatible with the main buildings.
Trastu refuse and recycling shall be contained within trash/recycling
enclosures that are architecturally compatible with the project architecture.
The trash/recycling area shall have lockable and self-closing doors. Prior
to initiating an application for projecf s initial building permit, the applicant
shall document to the Town's satisfaction that adequate coordination has
been made with the project site's solid waste purveyor to verify that the
planned trash/recycling areas are appropriately sized and located to
handle projected trash and recycling generation levels for the project. The
trash/recycling area shall be designed so as not to allow stormwater run-
off to enter the area from adjacent surfaces nor to allow wastewater
originating from the area to seep outside the area. The area drains for new
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or expanded kash/recycling areas shall be connected to the sanitary sewer.
New or expanded trash/recycling enclosures shall be equipped with hot
and cold water supplies. The projectttashf rccycling program shall include
provision for on-site shared collection bins for compostable waste.
Prior to the issuance of the project's initial building permit, the proposed
method to denote street numbers for the approved tenant spaces in the
project shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Division. Street numbering of the approved structures shall be posted so as
to be easily seen from the street at all times, day and night by emergency
service personnel.
Prior to issuance of the project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
submit a Master Sign Program for review and approval by the Design
Review Board (DRB).
Samples of final materials and the proposed color palette shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Design Review Board (DRB) prior to
issuance of the projecfs initial building permit. The submittal shall include
a sample of the lighter brick color that is consistent with the brick color
depicted on the rendering shown on the plan set.
Final architectural elevations, details and revisions, presented in
construction plan detail, shall be submitted for review and approval by the
DRB prior to issuance of the projecfs initial building permit. Ten full size
sets of progress construction drawings for the project shall be submitted for
the review.
Unless otherwise directed through building code regulations, roof vents
established on the buildings which are visible from the surrounding public
or private roadway system shall be limited to low profile roof vents. All
roof vents shall be painted an appropriate flat finish color to have them
blend with the roof.
To the extent feasible, the applicant shall install bicycle storage facilities
serving the project. The exact location, size and configuration of the bicycle
storage facilities shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Division prior to the issuance of the projecfs initial building permit.
Prior to issuance of the project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
submit a lighting plan - which includes details of the proposed lighting
fixtures, landscape lighting, and pathway /walkway lighting to be installed
- for review and approval by the Design Review Board (DRB).
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GRADING
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Prior to issuance of the projecfs initial building permit the applicant shall
submit construction drawings that depict a modification to the project's
Preliminary Architectural Elevations (Sheets A-4 to A-8) to remove the
proposed flag that is shown at the roof peak of the northeast building tower
to make this tower design compatible with the design reflected on the
colored rendering (Sheet CS1).
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Any grading on adjacent properties requires provision to the City Engineer
of appropriate written approval of those property owners affected by the
grading.
At least one week prior to commencement of grading or demolitioru the
applicant shall post the site and mail to the owners of property within 300
feet of the exterior boundary of the project site, and to the Danville
Development Services Department, a notice that construction work will
coÍunence. 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.
To adequately mitigate the shaking effects associated with a moderate to
high earthquake within the San Francisco Bay region, all project buildings
shall, at a minimum, be designed using sound engineering judgment and
the California Building Code requirements applicable at building permit
submittal. Buildings shall be designed to reflect the project site's Seismic
Site Classification and shall provide for the soil profile and seismic
coefficients cited in a project-specific geotechnical report.
Prior to submittal of the project's initial building permit, a design-level
geotechnical exploration of the project site shall be made that shall include
soil sampling and laboratory testing for the evaluation of the expansion
potential of soils present at the site. Mitigation measures called for in that
report for both general site improvements and for structure foundation
design shall be followed to mitigate potential impacts resulting from the
presence of expansive soils. Prior to commencing drilling activities for any
soil borings associated with the geotechnical investigation (ot any
environmental investigation andf or cleanup) a permit from the Contra
Costa Health Services Department - Environmental Health Division
(CCEH) shall be secured.
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5 The design-level geotechnical exploration shall be of a sufficient scope and
detail to document whether compressible soil layers are present at the
project site. As dictated by the findings of that report project foundation
design utilized in the project shall be as necessary to mitigate potential total
or differential settlement of compressible soil layers as a result of planned
loading at the surface associated with new buildings and/or fill.
Where soil or geotechnical conditions encountered in grading operations
andf or site preparation work are different from that anticipated in the
preliminary geotechnical report or the designJevel geotechnical
exploratiory a revised report shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Engineering Division. It shall be accompanied by an
engineering and geological opinion as to the safety of the site from
settlement and seismic activity.
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.
Prior to issuance of a demolition permit or the project's initial building
permit, the applicant shall obtain the following permits and include
revisions to the construction drawing plan set to be reviewed and approved
by the Contra Costa Health Services Department - Environmental Health
Division (CCEH) as follows:
Obtain a permit from CCEH for any well or soil boring prior to
comnencing drilling activities, including those associated with
water supply, environmental investigation and cleanup, or
geotechnical investigation.
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New or enlarged dumpster areas serving retail food facilities shall
be equipped with a drain connection to the sanitary sewer and shall
be equipped with hot and cold water supplies.
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Hazardous construction and demolition materials shall be separated
from those than can be recycled or disposed of.
Debris from construction or demolition activity shall go to a solid
waste or recycling facility that complies with the applicable
requirements and can lawfully accept the material (e.g., solid waste
permit, EA Notificatiory etc.). The debris shall be transported by a
hauler that can lawfully transport the material. Debris bins or boxes
of one cubic yard or more owned by the collection service operator
shall be identified with the name and telephone number of the agent
servicing the container.
Non-source separated waste materials shall not be brought back to
the contractor's yard unless the facility has the appropriate solid
waste permit or EA Notification.
If tenancy is subject to regulation by CCEH, the tenant shall apply
for the applicable health permit (e.g., subject to regulation because
of the generation of medical waste).
INFRASTRUCTURE
Domestic water supply shall be from an existing public water system.
Water supply service shall be from the East Bay Municipal Utility District
water system in accordance with the requirements of the District.
All wastewater shall be disposed into an existing sewer system. Sewer
disposal service shall be from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
sewer system in accordance with the requirements of the District.
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.
4.Stormwater entering or originating within the project site shall be collected
and conveyed via an approved storm drain facility to the nearest adequate
man-made drainage facility or adequate natural watercourse, without
diversion of the watershed (unless otherwise authorized by the City
Engineer), in accordance with the Preliminary Stormwater Control Plan; the
C-3 Provision of the adopted Municipal Regional Permiü and as
determined by the Danville Engineering Division. Development which
proposes to contribute additional water to existing drainage systems 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
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stabilize erosive banks that could be impacted by additional storm water
flow.
The applicant shall furnish proof to the Engineer Division 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.
All new utilities required to serve the development shall be installed
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 street, drainage or grading improvement plans shall be prepared by a
licensed civil engineer.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit of the project's initial building permif
the applicant shall submit construction drawings to Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District (CCCSD) for review and approval. CCCSD has included
the following conditions/revisions required to be included on any
construction drawings:
The applicant shall obtain a CCCSD permit for the proposed project.
The applicant will be required to first cap and abandon or reuse the
existing lateral.
b Prior to submittal of Improvement Plans, the applicant shall submit
a full-size Improvement plan to CCCSD for review and approval.
The commercial businesses are subject to CCCSD's Source Control
Ordinance and specific source control requirements shall be
reviewed and approved during Improvement plan submittal.
c.The applicant shall submit payment of capital improvement fees for
developments that generate an added wastewater capacity demand
to the sanitary sewer system.
The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Engineering
Division or the Contra Costa County Public Works Department prior to
coÍrnencing any construction activities within any public right-of-way or
easement or within the Clock Tower Municipal Parking Lot.
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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 prior to installation.
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 prohibited.
A.y damage to street improvements now existing or done during
construction on or adjacent to the project site shall be repaired to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Division by the applicant. As determined
warranted by the Engineering Division, such repair may include slurry seal;
pavement overlay; andf or street reconstruction. Prior to commencement of
any site worþ the applicant shall establish baseline preconstruction
roadway conditions in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer for that
portion of Diablo Road that would potentially be impacted by construction.
All improvements within the public right-of-way, including curb, gutter,
sidewalks, driveways, paving and utilities, shall be constructed in
accordance with approved standards andf or plans and shall comply with
the standard plans and specifications of the Development Services
Department and Chapters XII and XXXI of the Danville Municipal Code.
At the time project improvement plans are submitted, the applicant shall
supply to the Engineering Division an up-to-date title report for the project
site.
Appropriately designed and constructed disabled access ramps shall be
provided at all pedestrian street and driveway crossing locations, as
required by the Engineering Division or the Building Division.
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 #4.1. above and shall conform to Standard Plan 104 a & b.
The Project shall be required to stripe curbs and install any necessary
parking or circulation signage, as determined by the Transportation
Division.
Prior to the approval of the Improvement Plans, Danville Transportation
Division shall be provided the opportunity by the applicant to review and
approve the locations and number of signs and striping.
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sidewalks.
Prior to issuance of the project's initial building permit, the applicant shall
include the following notes on the construction drawings and will be
required to submit for San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District review and
approval:
Submit full sets of construction drawings to the San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection District for review and approval.
Additional occupants on the second floor may require installation of
a building fire alarm pursuant to CFC 907.
Modifications to exterior elements of the building shall require
additional sprinkler coverage on exterior as reviewed and approved
by the Fire Protection District.
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Submit proposed addressing and signage including way signage
and suite numbers to be reviewed and approved by the Fire
Protection District.
Prior to issuance of the projecfs initial building permit, the applicant shall
submit a plan set which shall include proposed improvements to
walkways, ftafÍic signals, curbs, and ramps to be reviewed and approved
to the satisfaction of the Town's Transportation Manager.
*The project shall be constructed as approved. Minor modifications in the
design, but not the use, may be approved by Staff. Any other change
requires Planning Commission review and approval through a Revised
Final Development Plan application.
Conditions of this approval may require the applicant to install public
improvements on land over which neither the applicant, nor the Towry has
easement rights to allow for the installation of the improvements. The
applicant shall be responsible for acquisition of said easement rights
through private negotiations. If the applicant is unsuccessful in
negotiations, the applicant shall apply to the Town for use of eminent
domain powers in accordance with Town Resolution No. 78-85. All
easement rights shall be secured prior to Town Council final approval of
any subdivision map. All costs associated with such acquisition shall be
borne by the applicant.
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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
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.
In conjunction with the submittal for a project demolition permit andf or
for the projecfs initial building permit the applicant shall submit a
recycling plan for building and construction materials and the disposal of
green waste generated from land clearing on the site, consistent with
Chapter 10-10 of the Danville Municipal Code. Prior to obtaining framing
inspection approval for the project, the applicant shall provide the Planning
Division with written documentation (e.9., receipts and records)
documenting that waste materials created from the demolition of existing
buildings and the construction of new buildings were f arcbeing recycled
according to the approved recycling plan or in an equivalent manner. In
conjunction with observance of the approved" recycling plaru applicant shall
have the responsibility to document proper recycling/disposal of
fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts, security light bulbs, electrical switches,
and other demolition by-product containing mercury, PCBs, refrigerants,
etc. in accordance with applicable regulations. As appropriate, a California
licensed hazardous waste hauler shall conduct transportation of these items
from the site.
The project is in the San Ramon Creek watershed. The project shall mitigate
the impact of additional stormwater runoff from development on San
Ramon Creek by either of the following methods:
a.Remove 1 cubic yard of channel excavation material from the
inadequate portion of San Ramon Creek 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 applicant at
the applicant's own cost. The site selection, land rights, and
construction staking will be performed by the Contra Costa County
Flood District & Water Conservation District (FC District) or, upon
written request by the applicant:
Provide for a cash payment in lieu of actual excavation and removal
of material from the inadequate portion of San Ramon Creek. The
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cash payment will be calculated at a rate of $0.10 per square foot of
new impervious surface area created by the development. The
added impervious surface area created by the development will be
based on the FC District's standard impervious surface area
ordinance. The FC District will use these funds to work on San
Ramon Creek annually. The mitigation fee for this project will be
based on the increase of impervious area. The applicant shall supply
a worksheet to the FC District, which includes a scalable map that
shows the square footage of the existing and proposed impervious
areas.
The project shall conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board
post-construction C.3 regulations which shall be designed and engineered
to integrate into the projecfs overall site, architectural, landscaping and
improvement plans. These requirements are contained in the project's
Stormwater Control Plan and are to be implemented as follows:
a. Prior to issuance of permits for building, site improvements, or
landscaping, the permit application shall be consistent with the
applicant's approved Stormwater Control Plan and shall include
drawings and specifications necessary to implement all measures in
the approved plan. The permit application shall include a completed
Construction Plan C.3 Checklist as described in the Town's
S tormut ater C.3 Guidebook.
As may be required by the City Engineer and the Chief of Planning,
drawings submitted with the permit application (including
skuctural, mechanical, architectural, grading, drainage, site,
landscape, and other drawings) shall show the details and methods
of construction for site design features, measures to limit directly
connected impervious area, pervious pavements, self-retaining
areas, treatment (Best Management Practices) BMPs, permanent
source control BMPs, and other features that control stormwater
flow and potential stormwater pollutants.
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c.Prior to release of the final building inspection for the project
building permits (i.e., prior to securing a "building finall') and the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall execute
any agreements identified in the Stormwater Control Plan which
pertain to the transfer of ownership and/or long-term maintenance
of stormwater treatment or hydrograph modification BMPs.
Prior to release of the final building inspection for the project
building permits (i.e., prior to securing a "building final") and the
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issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit,
for the Town's review and approval, a Stormwater BMP Operation
and Maintenance Plan in accordance with the Town of Danville
guidelines. Guidelines for the preparation of Stormwater BMP
Operation and Maintenance Plans are in Appendix F of the Town's
Stormwater C.3 Guidebook.
The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance and maintain the
following:
a. Landscaping, including street trees, plant material on corner of site,
and within parking lot.
b. Bicycle racks, benches, and seat walls.
c. Permeable pavers on sidewalk and within project vicinity.
d. Breezeway pedestrian walkway, landscaping, and public art.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on November
26,2019 by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Bowles, Graham, Haberl, Radich, Verriere
None
None
Combs, Havlik, Trujillo
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
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