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Planning Commission Lands of Kwong May 13, 1998 Page 4 evaluate the oak tree and make recommendations to increase the likelihood of the tree's survival (a condition would need to be added requiring this). Grading and Drainage The Engineering Department has reviewed the plans and has recommended conditions of approval, as specified in Attachment 1. Since the additions to the residence are primarily on the second floor, and the first floor expansion is over existing hardscape, the proposed project would require only minimal grading for foundation excavation. Drainage improvements include new roof leaders that will tie into the existing drainage system, and slight modifications to a drainage line at the front of the house. Final drainage will be reviewed by the Engineering Department, and any deficiencies will be required to be corrected,prior to final inspection. Geotechnical Review The Town geotechnical consultant, Cotton, Shires & Associates, has reviewed the development plans and geotechnical report and has visited the site. The recommendation for approval is subject to submittal of supplemental information, and plan review and final letters verifying that construction plans and as-built conditions are in accordance with the project geotechnical consultant's recommendations (see Attachment 2 and condition#10). Fire Department Review The Santa Clara County Fire Department has reviewed the proposed project and has requested that the property address be clearly visible from Manuella Road and that the driveway meet Fire Department standards for access. The closest hydrant does not have an adequate flow capacity, so residential fire sprinklers will be required unless some other acceptable water source is proposed (see Attachment 3). The Fire Department conditions are included in Attachment 1. Committee Review The Pathways Committee has recommended that a Type IIB pathway be constructed along Manuella Road. Condition #15 requires the construction of the pathway prior to final building inspection and the driveway to be roughened where it crosses the path. The Environmental Design Committee has reviewed the site and would like to review the landscape plan after framing of the additions is completed. As discussed in the landscape section above, staff will evaluate the site once the additions are framed. The final outdoor lighting plan, and planting plan, if applicable, will be reviewed by staff with input from the EDP Committee. The landscape plan will be required to be reviewed at a