HomeMy WebLinkAbout44-23RESOLUTION 44-23
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING A TIME EXTENSION OF AN APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR A NEW RESIDENCE
(LANDS OF CHUNG)
WHEREAS, Edward and Kyuha Chung ("Owners") own the property commonly known as 27388
Sherlock Road, Los Altos Hills, California (APN 182-29-038); and
WHEREAS, the site development permit (SD19-0003) for a new residence was approved at a duly
noticed Planning Commission public hearing on January 13, 2022 with reasonable conditions of
approval; and
WHEREAS, the permit expired on January 13, 2023 as the Town has adopted a Site Development
Ordinance and, pursuant thereto, sets an expiration date for Site Development Permits at one (1)
calendar year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Site Development Ordinance, the City Council has the authority to grant
reasonable extensions of time for Site Development Permits that have expired; and
WHEREAS, the Town generally grants time extensions of one (1) calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have submitted a request for a Time Extension (EX23-0001) to SD 19-0003
on April 13, 2023; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does
hereby approve on behalf of the Owners, a one (1) year Time Extension (EX23-0001) of an approved
Site Development Permit (SD19-0003) subject to the originally adopted conditions contained in
Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
The above and foregoing Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a special meeting held on the 17th day of May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Swan, Mok, Schmidt, Tankha, Tyson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AT ST:
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Deborah L. Padovan, City Clerk
BY: C�
Linda G. Swan, Mayor
Resolution 44-23
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
273 8 8 Sherlock Court — File # SD 19-0003
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. No modifications to the approved plans dated "Received July 7, 2021" and "Revised September
10, 2021" and the road improvement and traffic safety plans dated "December 2020" and
"August 2021 ", are allowed except as otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director or the Planning Commission, depending on the scope of the changes. All conditions
of approval listed in this Exhibit shall be included on a plan sheet(s) in the drawing set submitted
for a Building Permit.
2. The project is subject, to the Town's Construction Time Limit Ordinance (Chapter 10, Title VIII
of the Municipal Code). The maximum time for completion of the new residence shall be 36
months from the date of Building Permit issuance. Failure to complete the'project in the allotted
time may result in substantial penalties and fees.
3. All existing .Blue - Gum (E. globulus), Pink Ironbark (E. sideroxylon rosea), River Red Gum (E.
camaldulensis), Swamp Gum (E. rudis), Honey Gum (E. melliodora), or Manna Gum (E.
viminalis) eucalyptus trees on the property located within 150' of any, structures or roadways
shall -be removed prior to final inspection of the new residence. Removal of eucalyptus trees
shall take place between the beginning of August and the end of January to avoid disturbance
of nesting birds protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California
Department of Fish and Game Code Section 35.00 et seq unless a nesting bird survey is first
conducted and there is a determination that there are no active. nests within the tree.
4. No new irrigated landscaping shall be placed within 10 feet . of the trunk of any existing oak
trees. In addition, .'all grading shall be minimized within the drip lines of existing trees. to be
preserved and no fill shall be placed within the driplines of. any fenced trees.
5. The large oaks on the upper driveway (identified as #703, #704) shall be retained by
moving the widened driveway to the north instead of to the south (this also retains the
water meters in place for the neighboring properties)., In addition, all trees not in the
driveway or within the building development area shall be retained to the greatest extent
possible. Replacement oak trees shall be provided at a ratio of two, 24 -inch box trees for
every heritage tree removed and the replacement. trees shall be incorporated into the
landscape screening: plan.
6. The property owner shall remove all Stinkwort (Dittrichia graveolens) plants from the entire
property and in the road right-of-way by manual pulling or use of herbicide by October 1st of
each year until the final approval of the project.
7. The .recorded 28 -foot easement along the southerly property line shall include language
on all site plan sheets in the building permit plan set stating that the easement allows for
pedestrian and equestrian use.
8. Pathways within setbacks shall not exceed four feet in width. The patios on the northerly side
of the home shall not encroach into the 30 -foot yard setbacks.
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9. Roof eaves of all structures shall not encroach into the required yards. The roof eaves shall be
shown on the site plans in the set of construction drawings.
1.0.. Skylights, if utilized, shall be designed and constructed to reduce emitted light (tinted or colored
glass, or other material) and shall be equipped with shades. No lighting may be placed within
skylight wells.
11. Fire retardant roofing (Class A) is required for all new construction.
12. All. space heating and water heating systems installed in the new residence and/or detached
habitable building shall be all -electric systems pursuant to Section 8-1.6.02 of the Town's
Building Regulations. Gas or propane heating systems are not permitted. If gas cooking or
clothes drying appliances are .installed, then dedicated electrical receptacles and circuits will be
required to allow for future electric appliances. Fireplaces and all outdoor gas appliances are
excluded from these requirements.
13. All construction shall comply with Section R337 of the 2019 California Residential Code
(Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure).
14. No new fencing is approved. All relocated or modified gates are the responsibility of the
owner/applicant to replace as necessary and shall meet Fire. Department access requirements
with a clear entrance_ of 14 feet. Any additional or modified fencing or gates shall require review
and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation.
15. All retaining walls along the rebuilt Sherlock Road and Sherlock Court roadway, along
the driveway, fire truck turnaround, and around and below the structure, shall be a dark
earth -tone color that is integrated into the concrete or into the blocks used to construct
the, wall.
16. All exterior. building lighting fixtures shall be down directed and fully shielded non-
movable fixtures. Building lighting shall not exceed 3,000 Kelvins and 600 lumens and
driveway and parking retaining wall lighting shall not. exceed 200 lumens. Exterior
lighting on the new residence is approved as shown on the revised plans dated "September
10, 2021" with the following modifications: maximum of two (2) garage door lights, six (6)
lower eave lights, and nine (9) upper eave lights (specifically remove the upper eave light
on the northeast corner of the home). Driveway and parking wall lighting shall be limited
to two (2) fixtures on the upper driveway, 2 at the turn, and one in the turnaround area.
Exterior landscape lighting is not approved at this time and shall be submitted with the
required landscape screening plan. Any changes to the approved lighting plan shall be
approved by the Planning Department prior to installation.
17. As shown on the plan set dated "Received July 7, 2021 .and Revised September 10, 202111,
a majority of the south and east facing windows and glazing on the upper floor shall be
equipped with motorized shades to provide glare reduction for solar radiation and for
light emanating from the home. Three south facing windows on the lower floor bedrooms
shall also be equipped with motorized shades.
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18. All construction shall comply with 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11,
Title 24 mandatory measures. The property owner shall provide a 2019 CalGreen Residential
Checklist demonstrating conformance with all applicable mandatory measures at time of
building permit submittal.
1.9. Prior to beginning any grading operation,. all significant trees, particularly any heritage oak
trees, are to be fenced at the drip line. The fencing shall be of a material and structure (chain-
link) to clearly delineate the drip line. Town staff must inspect the fencing and the trees to be
fenced prior to commencement of grading. The property owner shall call for said inspection at
least three days in advance of the inspection. The fencing must remain throughout the course of
construction. No storage of equipment, vehicles or debris shall be allowed within the drip lines
of these trees. Existing perimeter plantings shall be fenced and retained throughout the entire
construction period.
20. The owner shall enter into a 10 -year phase-out of the Williamson Act Contract on the
property prior to issuance of building permits.
21. All proposed propane tanks shall be placed underground per Section 8-1.8.02 subsections
(j) and (k) of the Municipal Code.
22. The portion- of the proposed driveway on 27440 Sherlock Court as shown on the plans
dated August 2021, shall allow for a minimum 9 -foot wide driveway access onto the
southerly side of the home at 27440, Sherlock Court by providing a gravel driveway to the
area below the home and by providing a transition between the new driveway pavement
and the natural grade of that property. All retaining walls for the driveway .shall be a
dark earth -tone. color that is integrated into the concrete or into the blocks used to
construct the wall.
23. The existing driveway located on 27450 Sherlock Court that serves 27440 Sherlock Court
and the subject property shall be widened to 14 feet -and shall include drainage
improvements that collect and retain stormwater on the inside slope and .drain the
stormwater to dissipators below the driveway and away from the residence at 27440
Sherlock Court.
24. The property owner shall grant an Open Space Easement to the Town consisting of the
northerly, portion of the property above the 690 -foot contour elevation up to and around
the proposed home at the 30 -foot setback line (up to the retaining wall for the turnaround)
and on the southerly portion, all land parallel and below the driveway and the home (the
30 -foot setback line), continuing down to and then following the 648 -foot contour line,
prior to 'building permit issuance. Any existing structures except for retaining walls shall
be removed from the easement area. No significant grading or fill shall be permitted unless
necessary to install a septic system, install stormwater improvements or restore the
original grade. Native vegetation along with temporary irrigation systems to establish the
native vegetation may be planted within the easement. Any future fencing shall allow for
the free movement of wildlife. The property owner shall provide legal description and plat
exhibits that are prepared by a licensed land surveyor and the Town shall prepare the
grant document. The grant document shall be signed and notarized by the property owner
and returned to the Town prior to building permit issuance.
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25. Exterior finish colors of. all buildings shall have a light reflectivity value of 50 or less and roof
materials shall have a light reflectivity value of 40 or less, per manufacturer_ specifications. All
.color samples shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to issuance of
the building permit. All applicable structures shall be painted in conformance with the approved
color(s) prior to final inspection.
26. All properties shall pay School District fees to either the Los Altos School District or the Palo
Alto Unified School District, as applicable, prior to issuance of the building permit. The
applicant shall take a copy of worksheet #2 to school district offices (both elementary and high
school in the Los Altos School District), pay the appropriate fees and provide the Town with a
copy of the receipts.
27. After completion of rough framing or at least six (6) months prior to scheduling a final
inspection, the applicant shall submit landscape screening -and erosion control plans for review
by the. Site Development Committee. The application for landscape screening and erosion
control shall be accompanied by the applicable fee and deposit. The plans shall be reviewed at
a noticed public hearing. Attention shall be given to plantings which will be adequate to break-
up the view of the new residence from surrounding properties. All landscaping required for
screening purposes and for erosion control (as determined by the City Engineer) must be
installed prior to final inspection of the new residence. The landscape screening plan shall
comply with Section 10-2.809 (water efficient landscaping) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal
Code.
28. A $5,-000 landscape maintenance and water usage deposit shall be paid to the Town prior to
final inspection of the new residence. Two years after the project has been completed, staff will
review the water usage for the property. and conduct a site inspection to ensure installed
landscape screening is still present and has been adequately maintained. Inadequate
maintenance of installed landscape screening and/or water usage greater than the annual usage
indicated on the approved parcel water.budget worksheet, may result in complete forfeiture of
this deposit.
29. Prior to requesting the final inspection, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor
shall certify in writing and state that "the location of the new residence and roof eaves, are no
less than 40' from the front property line and 3.0' from the side and rear property lines." The
elevation of the new residence shall be similarly certified in writing to state :that "the elevation
of the new residence matches the elevation and location shown on the Site Development plan."
The applicant shall submit the stamped and signed letter(s) to the Planning Department prior to
requesting a f nal inspection.
30. Prior to requesting the final inspection, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor
shall certify in writing and state that "the height of the new residence complies with the 29'
maximum structure height, measured as the vertical distance at any point from the bottom of
the crawl space or basement ceiling if excavated below natural grade, to the highest part of the
structure directly. above (including roof materials)." The overall structure height shall be
similarly certified in writing and state that "all points of the building (including chimneys and
appurtenances) lie within a thirty-five (35') foot horizontal band based, measured from the
lowest visible natural or finished grade topographical elevation of the structure along the
building line and the highest topographical elevation of the roof of the structure." The applicant
shall submit the stamped and signed letter(s) to the Planning Department prior to requesting a
final inspection.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
31. As recommended by Cotton, Shires & Associates, Inc., in their letter dated February 2, 2019,
the applicant shall comply with the following:
1. Supplemental Geotechnical and Geologic Site Characterization - The Project
Geotechnical Consultant shall clarify the extent of existing grading in the vicinity of the
residence site and roadway. The Project Geotechnical Consultant should prepare an
Engineering Geologic Map of all site and, roadway earth materials, including but not limited
to:, undocumented fill, colluvium, and bedrock. Existing cut slopes and any areas of previous
instability should be appropriately labelled on the map. An Engineering Geologic Cross
Section should be provided, trending N -S, illustrating the existing slopes and the
configuration of earth materials in the vicinity of the proposed residence and driveway. It
may be appropriate for the Project Geotechnical Consultant to utilize a Certified
Engineering Geologist to complete the map and cross section.
To complete the geologic mapping and cross section, additional subsurface exploration will
be necessary to characterize the geometry .and characteristics of site earth' materials.
Additional subsurface exploration should be advanced, at minimum, to the depth below the
ground surface of which site improvements are proposed (including foundation supporting
elements). Further site characterization may be warranted as deemed appropriate by the
Pro ect Geotechnical Engineer and/or Geologist. Subsurface exploration should conform to
ASTM 1586 for small diameter borings, and test pits should be logged as a graphic drawing
of the exposed and cleaned side wall with elevations, orientations, and contacts clearly
depicted. Soil materials should be classified in accordance to the Unified Soil Classification
System. We note that SW -ML is not a recognized soil material classification.
2.. Supplemental Geotechnical and Civil Clarifications, Evaluations and
Recommendations - The applicant's geotechnical and civil engineering consultant shall
utilize the completed engineering geologic map and cross section to clarify the following in
regards to site grading and site subsurface exploration:
• I The. consultant shall clearly depict Standard Penetration Test values (N) on the new
ASTM -1586 compliant borings. The Consultant should clarify what is interpreted to be
artificial fill encountered in site borings and what is considered native soil material
and/or bedrock. This clarification should be clearly labelled on provided boring logs.
• The consultant shall clarify the intended retaining wall, design recommendations and
parameters. The minimum lateral support depth and minimum lateral cover for retaining
wall foundation elements should be provided. The consultant should comment on
whether shallow foundations are appropriate for retaining earth materials in a steep
hillside setting. Local practice typically utilizes pier supported foundations. The
consultant should comment on the maximum slope gradient intended to be retained by
proposed walls. It appears that slopes steeper than 1.511:1 V will be retained above the
residence. Retaining wall surcharge loads should be considered between terraced walls.
The Consultant should consider recommending a minimum freeboard height for walls
retaining slopes of 211:1 V, or steeper.
• The consultant shall clarify whether existing site undocumented fill is to be completely
removed and replaced as engineered fill for site roadway improvements. Appropriate
modification to the roadway civil plans should -be completed to illustrate the expected
keys and benches for newly placed fill into competent material.
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• The consultant shall clarify whether existing undocumented fill will be removed and
replaced, as warranted, from the vicinity of the proposed driveway, residence, and septic
system.
• The consultant shall clarify the recommended final slope gradients intended for site
development. Any slopes composed of artificial engineered fill may not exceed 214:1 V.
Cut slopes in competent bedrock may be possibly be steeper if an engineering geologist
finds rock properties (including discontinuity orientations) to be favorable. The
Consultant should clarify whether slopes of 1.514:1:V are appropriate between terraced
retaining walls upslope of the residence. Appropriate laboratory testing and/or field
evaluations should be submitted in support of final design recommendations.
• The consultant shall clearly show the location of the slope stability cross sections on the
site engineering geologic map at a scale of 1 " = 10' or 1 = 20'. The consultant should
also provide justification for the shear strengths and unit weights assigned to bedrock in
the Slope Stability Analysis. While the Consultant indicates that a 3 -foot deep saturation
zone was used in the analysis, there does not appear to have been a phreatic surface
incorporated in .the modelling. The Consultant should include a shallow phreatic surface
in the slope stability analysis given the proximity to the leachfield. The Consultant
should explain where fill will be placed in the slope stability cross sections and how the
shear strength parameters are being modelled.
• The Project Civil Engineer shall confirm that the submitted plans are at the correct
scale.. We note the grading and drainage plan (CLO) is not at 20 -scale. The Project
Civil Engineer shall revise the project plans to reflect the supplemental geotechnical
recommendations.
32. Geotechnical Plan Review — The applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review and approve
all geotechnical aspects of the project building and grading plans (i.e., site preparation and
grading, site surface and subsurface drainage improvements, and design parameters for retaining
walls and foundations, etc.) to ensure that their recommendations have been properly
incorporated. The results of the plan review shall be summarized by the geotechnical consultant
in a letter and submitted to the Town Engineer for review prior to issuance of the building
permit.
33. Geotechnical Construction Inspection - The geotechnical consultant shall. inspect, test (as
needed), and approve all geotechnical aspects of the project construction. The inspections shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to: site preparation and grading, site surface and
subsurface drainage improvements, and excavations for retaining walls and foundations prior
to the placement of steel and concrete. The consultant shall review shoring design, as provided
by the Contractor, if applicable during construction. The results of these inspections and the as -
built conditions of the project shall be described by the geotechnical consultant in a letter and
submitted to the Town Engineer for review prior to final inspection.
34. Any and all changes to the approved Civil Improvements plan shall first be approved by the
Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium
(October 1 st to April 3 0th) except with prior approval from the City Engineer. No grading shall
take place within ten feet of any property line.
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3 5 .. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department for all work
proposed in the public right-of-way. No work within the public right-of-way shall commence
without an encroachment permit.
36.. All public utility services serving this property shall be placed underground. The applicant
should contact PG&E immediately after issuance of building permit to start the application
process for undergrounding utilities which can take up to 6-8 months.
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
37. A Grading Permit shall be required for the roadway improvements to widen Sherlock
Road and Sherlock Court in conformance with -the road improvement plans dated
December 2020 and the Traffic Control plans dated August 2021. A minimum 184004
clear width shall be maintained throughout the length of the improved roadway.
Coordinate ' all mailbox relocations, .tree pruning and removal/replacement, and utility
relocations to maintain the 18 -foot clear width, including any required impact protection.
Grading plans shall include details on all, retaining walls, drainage systems, .construction
phasing, quantities of cut and fill and a traffic control plan. At no time shall the roadway
be closed. to one-way traffic to ensure that residents continue to have access to . their
properties and to maintain fire safety access.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PLAN CHECK:
38. Two copies of a Grading & Construction Operation plan shall be submitted by the property
owner for review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Director two weeks prior to
acceptance of plans for building plan check. The grading/construction operation plan. shall
address truck traffic issues regarding dust, noise, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety on
Sherlock Court, and surrounding roadways; storage of construction materials; placement of
sanitary facilities; parking for construction vehicles; and parking for construction personnel. A
debris box (trash dumpster) shall be placed on site for collection of construction debris.
Arrangements must be made with the GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. for the debris box since they
have a franchise with the Town and no other hauler is allowed within the Town limits.
39. The property owner shall provide the Town with high-quality color photographs of the existing
conditions of the roadways and pathways two weeks prior to acceptance of plans for building
plan check.
44. All hydrant use is strictly prohibited by the Purissima Hills Water District. A permit for
obtaining water for grading and construction purposes must be obtained from the 'Purissima
Hills Water District and submitted for approval to the Town Engineering Department prior to
acceptance of plans for building plan check. The permit will authorize the use of water from
specific on-site or off-site water sources.
41. A permit for the septic system shall be issued by Santa Clara County Health Department prior
to acceptance of plans fog^ building plan check.
AT BUILDING PLAN CHECK:
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42. Peal{ discharge at 27388 Sherlock Court because of Site Development Permit SD19-0003 shall
not exceed the existing pre -development peak discharge value of the property. Detention storage
must be incorporated into the project to reduce the predicted peak discharge to the pre -
development value for the proposed increase in impervious surface. Please provide the data and
peak discharge hydrologic model(s) utilized, as well as the calculations of the peak discharge
value prior and post development. Determine the design peak runoff rate .for a 10 -year return
period storm and provide detention storage design plans to reduce the predicted peak discharge
to the pre -development value. All documentation, calculations, and detention storage design (2
plan copies) shall be submitted for review.
43. Two sets of a final Grading and Drainage plan shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Engineering Department.. Final drainage and grading shall be inspected by the Engineering
Department and any deficiencies corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department.
44. Two copies of an Erosion and Sediment Control plan shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Engineering Department. The contractor and the property owner shall comply with all
appropriate requirements of the Town's NPDES permit relative to grading and erosion/sediment
control.
45. Theproperty owner shall pay a pathway fee of $10,943 prior to issuance of building permits.
PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL:
46. The Engineer of Record shall observe the installation of the drainage system, construction .of
the energy dissipators, and completion of the grading activities and state that items have been
installed and constructed per the approved plans. A stamped and signed letter shall be prepared
and submitted to the Town prior to final inspection.
47. ' Conditions of Santa Clara County Health Department shall be met prior to final inspection.
48. All areas on the site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control
during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final inspection.
49. The property owner shall inform the Town of any damage and shall repair any damage caused
- by the construction of the project to pathways, private driveways, and public and private
roadways prior to final inspection.
50. The private road improvements to Sherlock Road and Sherlock Court shall be completed
prior to final inspection.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Access Roadway IMprovements
51. Provide an access roadway with a paved all-weather surface, a minimum unobstructed width of
18 feet, vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches, minimum circulating turning radius of 36 feet
outside and 23 feet inside, and a maximum slope of 15% per CFC Sec. 503.. The roadway across
the first parcel on Sherlock Road at Moody Road is* shown to remain without improvement due
to unwillingness of the parcel owner to accommodate widening in this area. The full existing
available width shall be maintained clear and unobstructed for fire apparatus access at all times.
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52. A minimum of 18 -foot clear width shall be maintained throughout the length of the improved
roadway. Coordinate all utility adjustments to maintain the 18 -foot clear width, including any
required impact protection.
53. vehicle Impact Protection shall be provided where hydrants are subject to impact. Guard: posts
shall be not less than 4 inches in diameter. and concrete filled. Spaced not more than 4 feet
between posts on center. Set not less than 3 feet deep in a.concrete footing of not less than a 15 -
inch diameter. Set with, the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above ground. Located not less
than 3 feet from the protected object. [CFC 507.5.6, 312.2] .
54. Provide marking for all roadways within the project. Markings shall be per fire department
specifications. Installations shall also conform to Local Government Standards and Fire
Department Standard Details and Specifications A-6. CFC Sec. 503.3
55. Fire department access to the site, the building, and to all fire protection systems shall be
maintained at all times, in accordance with CFC Chapter 5. No obstruction such as vehicles,
storage, and other materials or obj ects shall be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department
inlet connections, or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such
equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible, in accordance with CFC §
508.5.4.
56. Upon conclusion of the road improvements, contractor shall call 408-341-4420 to schedule
a final inspection with Santa Clara County Fire Department staff.
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Residence and Site Improvements
57. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association's- (NEPA) Standard 130 in all new one and two-family. dwellings
and in existing dwellings, when additions are made that increase the building area to more than
the allowable Fire -Flow Appendix Tables B105.1 (1) and B 105.1(2) of the 2016 California Fire
Code, and/or additions exceeding fifty (50) percent of the existing living area (existing square
foot calculations shall not include existing basement) and/or additions exceeding seven hundred
fifty (750) square feet. When automatic fire sprinkler systems are required by this section, all
associated garages shall be included. NOTE: The owner(s), occupant(s) and any contractor(s)
or subcontractor(s) are responsible for consulting with the water purveyor of record in order to
determine if any modification or upgrade of the existing water service is required. The sprinklers
shall be inspected and approved by the Fire Department, prior to final inspection and occupancy
of the new residence.
58. Potable water supplies shall be protected from contamination caused by fire protection water
supplies. It is the responsibility of the , applicant and any contractors and subcontractors to
contact the water purveyor supplying the site of such project, and to comply with the
requirements of that purveyor. Such requirements shall be incorporated into the design of any
water-based fire protection systems, and/or fire suppression water supply systems or storage
containers that may be physically connected in any manner to an appliance capable of causing
contamination of the potable water supply of the purveyor of record. Final approval of the
system(s) under consideration will not be ,granted by this office until compliance with the
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requirements of the water purveyor of record are documented by that purveyor as having been
met by the applicant(s). 2016 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety Code 13114. 7
59. Fire Apparatus (Engine) Access Driveway Required: (As approved in variance request and
SCCFD PC 19-4586) Provide an access driveway with a paved all weather surface capable of
supporting 75,000 pounds, a minimum unobstructed width of 14 feet, vertical clearance of 13
feet 6 inches, minimum circulating turning. radius of 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside, and a
maximum slope of 15 percent. Installations shall conform to the Fire Department Standard
Details Specifications D-1 and. CFC Section 5.03..
60. Provide an approved fire department engine driveway turnaround (as approved in variance
request and SCCFD PC 19-4586) with a minimum radius of 36 feet outside and 23 feet inside..
Maximum grade in any direction shall be a maximum of 5%. Installations shall conform with
Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications D-1. CFC Sec. 503. The Fire Department
(Engine) Driveway Turnaround shall be dedicated only for emergency vehicle use..
61. Provide public fire hydrants at location(s) to be determined jointly by the Fire Department and
local water purveyor. Maximum hydrant spacing shall be 500 feet, with a minimum single
hydrant flow of 1.,000 GPM at 20 psi, residual. Fire hydrants shall be provided along required
fire apparatus access- roads and adjacent public streets. CFC Sec. 507, and Appendix Band
associated Tables, and Appendix C. New hydrant to be provided as noted on Sheet C-1.0
62. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a
position that it is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Numbers shall be a minimum of four -inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5
inch (12.7 mm) and shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers or alphabetical letters.
63. All construction shall comply with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and Standard
Detail and Specifications S 1-7. Provide. appropriate notations. on subsequent plan submittals, as
appropriate to the project.
Project approval may be appealed if done so in writing within 21 days of the date of the approval.
Please refer_ to the Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein. If you believe that these
Conditions impose any fees, dedications, reservation or other exactions under the California
Government Code Section 66000, you are hereby notified . that these Conditions constitute written
notice of a statement of the amount of such fees, and/or a description of the dedications, reservations,
and other exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period in which you
may .protest such fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code
Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90 -day period complying with all
of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions..
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with the Planning
and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building inspection approval.
NOTE: The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date. All required
building permits must be obtained within that year (by January 13, 2024) and work on items
not requiring a building permit shall be commenced within one year and completed within two
years.
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