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Home My WebLink About2026-07RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 APPROVING LAND USE PERMIT REQUEST LUP26-0004 FROM THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (APPLICANT) AND THE TOWN OF DANVILLE (OWNER) REQUESTING THE OPERATION OF A TEMPORARY FIRE STATION AT 510 LA GONDA WAY. THIS USE IS PROPOSED FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FIRE STATION 31 AT 800 SAN RAMON VALLEY BOULEVARD (APN: 200-131-006) WHEREAS, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD)(Applicant) and the Town of Danville (Owner) have requested approval of Land Use Permit application (LUP26-0004) to allow the SRVFPD to operate a temporary fire station at 510 La Gonda Way while their existing Fire Station 31 at 800 San Ramon Valley Boulevard is replaced with a new building. The temporary use is anticipated to be for 18 months and is expected to house seven firefighters; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located at 510 La Gonda Way and is further identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 200-131-006; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville M-35; Multifamily Zoning District requires approval of a Land Use Permit to allow the operation of fire station; and WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public hearing on April 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; 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 approves Land Use Permit request LUP26- 0004 subject to the conditions contained herein, and make the following findings in support of this action: Docusign Envelope ID: 64C5418D-84B7-490C-B17C-686B32AD0ACA PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 FINDINGS: 1.The land use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town; in that, the proposed temporary fire station is necessary to ensure continuity of emergency response services during construction of the permanent facility at 800 San Ramon Valley Blvd. 2.The proposed land use will not adversely affect the orderly development of property within the Town; in that, the proposed use is temporary in nature and limited to a period not to exceed eighteen (18) months and will not result in permanent changes to zoning or land use patterns. 3.The proposed land use will not adversely affect the preservation of property values and the protection of the tax base within the Town; in that the temporary nature of the use limits any long-term effect on property values. Additionally, proximity to emergency services can be viewed as a benefit to the community. 4.The proposed land use is in substantial conformance with the goals and policies of the 2030 General Plan; in that the temporary fire station does not preclude future residential development and serves an essential governmental function during an interim period. 5.The proposed land use will not create a nuisance and/or enforcement problem within the neighborhood or community; in that there is no evidence that the land use will have a negative impact on the surrounding area. The subject site was occupied and used by the Town of Danville as municipal offices, including the Danville Police Department for over 35 years and was not found to be a nuisance in the neighborhood. 6.The proposed land use will not encourage marginal development within the neighborhood, in that the proposed use is governmental, time-limited, and does not alter underlying zoning or development standards. The site will remain subject to all applicable regulations for future development. Docusign Envelope ID: 64C5418D-84B7-490C-B17C-686B32AD0ACA PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Conditions of approval with an asterisk (*) 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 1.This approval is for Land Use Permit application LUP26-0004 allowing the operation of a fire station for a period of up to 18 months, unless an extension is approved by the Chief of Planning. 2.Except as may be modified by conditions contained herein, development shall be substantially as shown on the site plan and project drawings submitted to and maintained by the Planning Division under project folder LUP26-0004. 3.Within three months of the termination of this land use, all temporary structures, equipment, and improvements associated with the fire station use shall be removed, subject to review and approval by the Town. 4.Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer shall reimburse the Town for notifying surrounding residents and interested parties of the public hearings and study sessions for the project. The fee shall be $217.20 ($138.00 + 90 notices X $0.88 per notice). * 5. 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. * 6. The applicant shall provide security fencing, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Chief Building Official, around the site during construction of the project. * 7. The applicant shall require their contractors and subcontractors to fit all internal combustion engines with mufflers, which are in good condition, and Docusign Envelope ID: 64C5418D-84B7-490C-B17C-686B32AD0ACA PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 to locate stationary noise-generating equipment as far away from existing residences as feasible. * 8. 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. * 9. Planning Division sign-off is required prior to final building inspection sign- off by the Building Division. B.TRAFFIC AND PARKING ARRANGEMENT 1.During both construction and future operation of the project, vehicular traffic shall follow a one-way circulation pattern, with vehicles entering the site via the northern driveway (ingress only) and exiting onto La Gonda Way via the southern driveway (egress only), except for emergency response vehicles which may deviate as necessary. 2.Parking arrangement shall comply with the Site Plan labeled as “Site Plan and Parking Layout.” 3.Except as may be necessary for public safety, the SRVFDP shall implement measures to refrain from use of sirens until outside of the La Gonda Way residential area. C.INFRASTRUCTURE 1.Any existing public utilities and power boxes affected by the project must be relocated or reinstalled in accordance with traffic-rated standards. * 2. 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 District. * 3. 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. Any work conducted on the street for sewer connection shall be coordinated with the Docusign Envelope ID: 64C5418D-84B7-490C-B17C-686B32AD0ACA PAGE 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07 Town’s Development Services Department to avoid or minimize any public impact. D. MISCELLANEOUS * 1. At any time during the effectiveness of this approval, the approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with sections 30-4.11 and 30-4.15 of the Danville Municipal Code, including failure to comply with these conditions of approval if the applicant has caused or permitted any public nuisance in connection with the use. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: _____________________________ CHAIR APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ ______________________________ CITY ATTORNEY CHIEF OF PLANNING Bowles, Combs, Graham, Halker, Palandrani, Radich, Trujillo None None None Docusign Envelope ID: 64C5418D-84B7-490C-B17C-686B32AD0ACA