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RESOLUTION NO. 07-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RETAIL - OUTDOOR STORAGE AND
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN APPHOXIMATELY 10,900 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 9,370 SQUARE FOO r BUILDING LOCATED AT
7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD (CUSTOM FIREPLACE, PATIO AND BBQ)
(APN 941-0305-26)
PA 07-001
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Architectural Networks, Inc. on behalf of the property owner and
business owner, Walt Ligon, has requested approval of an amendm;:nt to the Downtown Core Specific
Plan to change the Retail/Automotive land use designation to Rctail/Office for 1.94 acres of land;
approval of a PD, Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan in accordance with the
Downtown Core Specific Plan; approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Retail - Outdoor Storage; and
approval of Site Development Review to construct an approximately 10,900 square foot addition to an
existing 9,370 square foot building, related site improvements including new parking and circulation, new
landscaping and fencing and a new trash enclosure, and a new wall sign located at 7099 Amador Plaza
Road (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project site is located within the Downtown Core Specific Plan area ("Specific
Plan area"); and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan area is zoned PD, Planned De'felopment (Ord. 03-02) and requires
that a Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review be
approved prior to the development of property within the Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting an amendment to the Downtown Core Specific Plan
("Specific Plan Amendment") to change the Retail/Automotive land l.se designation for 1.94 acres ofland
at 7099 Amador Plaza Road to Retail/Office to allow for the expamion of an existing building and the
establishment of a retail commercial tenant, Custom Fireplace, Patio end BBQ; and
WHEREAS, should the City Council approve the request br a Downtown Core Specific Plan
Amendment, the Applicant is also seeking approval of a Planned Development Rezone and Stage 2
Development Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Downtowl Core Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, should the City Council approve the request for a Planned Development Rezone and
Stage 2 Development Plan, the Applicant is also seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for Retail - Outdoor Storage for outdoor storage of materials and outdoor display of merchandise and Site
Development Review for an approximately 10,900 square foot addition to the exiting 9,370 square foot
building, modifications to site layout including new parking and circdation, new landscaping and fencing
and a new trash enclosure and a new wall sign; and
WHEREAS, an approval of the Conditional Use Permit ard Site Development Review is not
effective until approval of the Downtown Core Specific Plan amcndment and Planned Development
Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan are approved and adopted by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application which is available and on file in
the Planning Division for a Downtown Core Specific Plan Amendment; PD, Planned Development
Rezone and Stage 2 Development Plan; Conditional Use Permit; and, Site Development Review for the
above described project; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State CEQA
Guidelines, requires that certain projects be reviewed for environm~ntal impacts and that environmental
documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2000, the Dublin City Council certified a Negative Declaration for
the Downtown Core Specific Plan (Resolution 226-00); and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Core Specific Plan states that major amendments to the Specific Plan
are subject to additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA; anj
WHEREAS, the Project has been reviewed in accordance with CEQA and a determination has
been made that the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is not a major amendment; therefore, Staff is
recommending that the Project be found Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332,
In-Fill Development Projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Planning Commission {"Planning Commission") held a public
hearing on said application on August 14,2007; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all re:;pects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consid'~r all said reports, recommendations
and testimony herein above set forth and used independent judgment to evaluate the project; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow for Retail - Outdoor Sto"age for outdoor storage of materials
and outdoor display of merchandise and Site Development Review for an approximately 10,900 square
foot addition to the exiting 9,370 square foot building, modifications to site layout including new parking
and circulation, new landscaping and fencing and a new trash enclosure, and a new wall sign.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings for said Conditional Use Permit:
A. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor
display of merchandise, and the related enclosures for these outdoor uses are compatible with the
Retail/Office land use designation for the Project site and the surrounding properties in that: 1)
outdoor storage is a necessary and customary part of retail establishments selling home
improvement products and the items being stored outdoors ar~ products which are offered for sale
by the business; 2) outdoor display is commonly associated with retail establishments and the
items on display are products which are offered for sale by the business; and 3) the outdoor
storage area will be appropriately screened from public view [nd the outdoor display area has been
designed with high quality materials.
B. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor
display of merchandise, will not adversely affect the healzh or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public he,dth, safety and welfare in that: I)
conditions of approval have been placed on the Project to en~;ure that the uses are confined to the
areas designated on the Project plans and that all items being stored outdoors are appropriately
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screened from public view; and 2) provisions for egress in the event of an emergency have been
incorporated into the design of the outdoor spaces in accordance with local Building and Fire
regulations.
C. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor
display of merchandise, will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood in
that: 1) the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor display of merchandise are uses which are
necessary and customary for retail establishments and the PlOject is surrounded by similar uses;
and 2) the design of the outdoor storage and display areas is well integrated with the design of the
retail building and presents a high quality image consistent wi:h the surrounding area.
D. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, ,;anitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, and welfare. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the
outdoor storage of materials and outdoor display of merchandse, is located on a site which is fully
developed and connected to all necessary public utilities and services. Public access to the site
currently exists and will be upgraded and enhanced as part of the overall redevelopment of the
Project.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density ana intensity of the outdoor storage and
display use and the related structures proposed in that: 1) the outdoor storage of materials and the
outdoor display of merchandise are ancillary uses to the larger retail establishment and are well
integrated with the proposed retail building; 2) the topography of the site is relatively flat and
lends itself for the establishment of outdoor uses without impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
and 3) the outdoor uses are well integrated on the site and de not conflict with access, parking or
circulation patterns.
F. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor
display of merchandise, will not be contrary to the s;ecific intent clauses, development
regulations, or performance standards established for the zO,ling district in which it is located in
that: I) the outdoor storage and display supports the operation and expansion of an existing
business; 2) is compatible with surrounding retail commercial uses; 3) is not contrary to the
performance standards established for commercial areas; and 4) facilitates the activation of
outdoor spaces through the display of merchandise.
G. The proposed Retail - Outdoor Storage use type, for the outdoor storage of materials and outdoor
display of merchandise, is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the Downtown Core
Specific Plan in that: 1) the outdoor storage and display use is compatible with retail/office land
uses; 2) conditions of approval have been applied to the Project to ensure on-going compatibility
with adjacent uses; and 3) the outdoor storage and displa~' uses support the expansion of an
existing business within the downtown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings for said Site Development Review:
A. Approval of this application is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter in that: 1) the
Project contributes to orderly, attractive and harmoniou; site and structural development
compatible with the existing site layout and surroundings properties; 2) establishes a cohesive
architectural and landscape theme that is internally consistent with the site's development and with
surrounding properties; 3) complies with the development regulations set forth in the Downtown
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Core Specific Plan and the Zoning Ordinance where applicable; 4) stabilizes property values by
investing in the redevelopment of a vacant site which was formerly used as an automobile
dealership; and 5) promotes the general welfare through :he expansion of an existing retail
business in the downtown.
B. Any approval complies with the policies of the General Plan, with any applicable Spec(fic Plans,
with the development regulations or performance standards ?stablished for the zoning district in
which it is located, and with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Approval of the
Project: 1) is consistent with the policies of the General Plan in that the expansion of an existing
business in the downtown area contributes to the vitality of the downtown area; 2) is consistent
with the policies of the Downtown Core Specific Plan in that it encourages development in the
downtown, maintains and enhances the tax base of the downtown, encourages an appropriate mix
of retail uses by allowing a smaller scale retail use among existing big box retail uses, and
facilitates the phasing out of an automobile sales and service land use consistent with the vision
and requirements of the Downtown Core Specific Plan; and:) is consistent with the development
regulations and performance standards for the zoning distric in which it is located and all other
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance in that the Proje;t meets all setback, parking and
landscaping requirements
C. The approval will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the
vicinity. or be detrimental to the public health, safety and gweral welfare in that: 1) the Project
has been designed in accordance with the Dublin Municipal Code; and 2) conditions of approval
have been applied to the Project to ensure on-going compatibility with surrounding properties.
D. The approved site development, including site layout, structwes, vehicular access, circulation and
parking. setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements, has been designed to provide
a desirable environment for the development in that: I) the site layout has been designed to
emphasize pedestrian access through wide sidewalks and pedestrian walkways with enhanced
paving; 2) existing vehicular access would be upgraded to meet current standards and would be
deemphasized with enhanced paving to create a more pedestrian friendly environment; 3) a
minimal amount of parking is provided at the front of the building and near the main entrance to
provide convenient access to the business while the majority of parking is provided to the rear of
the site; 4) the height of the single story retail buildi 19 is consistent with surrounding
developments and includes a raised parapet to screen any roof mounted mechanical equipment;
and 5) adequate lighting along all pedestrian walkways and parking areas has been provided in
accordance with the Non-Residential Security Ordinance requirements.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development in
that: I) the Project site has historically been used for commercial purposes and is surrounded by
compatible commercial uses; and 2) the Project complies ""ith the floor area ratio standards as
adopted in the Downtown Core Specific Plan.
F. 1mpacts to views are addressed in that: I) the Project has been designed to be architecturally
compatible with surrounding newer developments; and 2) the single story building height relates
well to surrounding properties which are also single story cOITmercial buildings.
G. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed in that: the site is generally flat
and no significant topographic features exist.
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H. Architectural considerations, including the character, scc.le and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors,
screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been
incorporated into the project and as conditions of approval if' order to insure compatibility of this
development with the development's design concept or theme and the character of adjacent
buildings, neighborhoods, and uses in that: 1) the Project has been designed architecturally to
compliment adjacent retail developments with the use of similar color palettes and quality of
materials; 2) a raised parapet height would screen from vi~w all roof mounted equipment; 3)
exterior light fixtures have been selected to compliment the design of the building and will be
adequately shielded so as not to cause glare or spill owr onto adjacent properties; and 4)
conditions of approval have been applied to the Project to ensure that the development is
constructed consistent with this approval.
I. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant
materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered to ensure visual relief and an
attractive environment for the public in that: 1) the plant palette was chosen in part from the
recommended plant list provided in the Downtown Core Specific Plan; 2) low shrubs have been
selected to screen parking areas within close proximity to tre public right of way; 3) the public
sidewalk will be modified to a 10-foot width and tree grate~: incorporated around existing street
trees; 4) trees will be planted in parking lot areas providing shade; and 5) a strong landscaped edge
around the perimeter of the property.
J. The approval of the Site Development Review is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with
any applicable Specific Plans in that: 1) the Project furthers the goals and policies of the Dublin
General Plan, which encourages intensification of the downtown area, by supporting the
expansion of an existing downtown business; 2) the Project is consistent with the General Plan
land use designation of Retail/Office; 3) the Project is consist~nt with the goals and policies of the
Downtown Core Specific Plan which encourages the gradual phasing out of automobile sales and
service land uses and allows existing buildings to be convert~d to uses consistent with the vision
and requirements of the Specific Plan; and 4) the Project is consistent with the Downtown Core
Specific Plan design guidelines by varying the height of the building to create distinctive massing
elements, by providing consistent architectural design and detailing on all elevations, by creating
an individualized entry to the building and by providing a front building fayade which adds visual
interest for pedestrians.
K. Approval of this application complies with Chapter 8.58 relating to the Public Art Program
Contribution in that: the Project is not subject to Public Art ill accordance with Chapter 8.58.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow for Retail - Outdoor Storage for outdoor storage of materials
and outdoor display of merchandise and Site Development Review for an approximately 10,900 square
foot addition to the exiting 9,370 square foot building, modifications to site layout including new parking
and circulation, new landscaping and fencing and a new trash encbsure, and a new wall sign on 1.94
acres of land located at 7099 Amador Plaza Road.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise. all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
Building Permits or establishment of the use and shall be first subkct to Planning Division review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring
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compliance of the conditions of approval: rPLl Planning; fBl Building; rpOl Police; rpWl Public Works;
[ADMl Administration/City Attorney: (FINl Finance: rpCS1 Parks and Community Services: rFl Dublin
Fire Prevention; rDSRl Dublin San Ramon Services District: rLDD1 Livermore Dublin Disposal; rCOl
Alameda Countv Department of Environmental Health: rZone 71 Alameda County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District. Zone 7; rLA VT A1 Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authoritv; and rCHSl
California Department of Health Services.
NO.
GENERAL
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.
Approval. The following Conditions of Approval
apply to PA 07-001, a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Development Review for the Custom Fireplace,
Patio & BBQ project (the "Project"). The Project is
a request for a Conditional Use Permit for Retail -
Outdoor Storage for the outdoor display of
merchandise and the outdoor storage of materials
and Site Development Review to expand the
existing building and make associated site
improvements and to increase the allowable sign
length and height for a wall sign.
2.
This approval for P A 07-001 shall generally
conform to the project plans prepared and submitted
by Architectural Network, Inc. and Arrow Sign
Company dated received by Dublin Planning on
June 25, 2007 stamped approved and on file in the
Community Development Department, Planning
Division and other plans, text, and diagrams relating
to this approval, unless modified by the Conditions
of Approval contained herein.
Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall
commence within one (1) year of the Conditional
Use Permit/Site Development Review approval or
the permit(s) shall lapse and become null and void.
Commencement of construction or use means the
actual construction or use pursuant to the permit
approval or demonstrating substantial progress
toward commencing such construction or use.
Time Extension. The original approving decision-
maker may grant a time extension of permit
approval for a period not to exceed six (6) months
provided that, 1) the Applicant submits a written
request for an extension prior to expiration of the
permit approval and 2) a determination can be made
that all Conditions of Approval remain adequate to
assure that the applicable findings of approval will
continue to be met. All time extension requests
shall be noticed and a public hearing or public
3.
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When Required,
Ag(.ncy
Prior to:
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DMC
8.96.020.E
meeting shall be held as required by the particular
permit.
4. Revocation. The Conditional Use Permit/Site P
Development Review approval shall be revocable
for cause in accordance with Section 8.96.020.1,
Revocation of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any
violation of the terms and conditions of this
approval may be subject to the issuance of a
citation.
5. Property Maintenance. The Applicant/Developer P
and property owner shall be responsible for
maintaining the site in a clean and litter free
condition during construction and through
completion. The property owner and/or future
tenants shall be responsible for maintaining the site
in a clean and litter free condition at all times
following completion of construction.
6. Controlling Activities. The Applicant/Developer P
and property owner shall control all activities on the
project site so as not to create a nuisance to existing
or surrounding businesses and residences during
construction and through completion. The property
owner and/or future tenants shall control all
activities on the project site so as not to create a
nuisance to existing or surrounding businesses and
residences at all times following completion of
construction.
7. Accessory/Temporary Structures and Uses. A P
Temporary Use Permit IS required for all
construction trailers, security trailers and storage
containers used during construction.
8. Temporary Signage. All temporary signage shall P
be subject to the regulations of Chapter 8.84, Sign
Regulations of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
9. Prohibited Signage. The use of any A-Frame, P
portable or sandwich board signs on-site or within
the public right-of-way is prohibited.
PLANNING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
10. Annual Review. On an annual basis, the P
Conditional Use Permit approval may be subject to
review by the Community Development Director to
determine compliance with the Conditions of
Approval.
11. Modifications to the Conditional Use Permit. P
Any modifications to the use or conditions of the
Conditional Use Permit approval shall be subject to
review and approval by decision making body that
ultimately approves the Project. Minor
amendments may be considered by the Community
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Development Director III accordance with the
Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
12. Null and Void. The Conditional Use Permit P
approval shall become null and void in the event
that the approved use(s) ceases to operate for a
continuous one-year period, after the use
commences.
13. Outdoor Storage. All items stored outside must be P
placed within the designated outdoor storage area
and shall not be visible from the exterior of the
outdoor storage enclosure. The area around the
outdoor storage enclosure shall be maintained in a
clean and litter free condition at all times.
14. Outdoor Storage Enclosure. The lO-foot cement P
plaster enclosure shown on Sheet 7 of the Project
Plans shall be revised and submitted for review and
approval to the Community Development Director
pursuant to Site Development Review. The design
of the enclosure shall be in accordance with the
terms and conditions of all easements recorded on
the property and to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director and Public
Works Director.
15. Outdoor Display. All items on display must be P
placed within the designated outdoor display area.
Except for items placed within the designated
outdoor display area, no merchandise shall be
displayed or otherwise placed outdoors without an
approved Temporary Use Permit.
PLANNING - SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
16. Permit Validity. The Site Development Review P
approval shall be valid for the remaining life of the
approved structure so long as the operators of the
subject property comply with the project's
conditions of approval.
17. Exterior Building Colors. All exterior colors and P
finishes shall be consistent with the approved
Project plans and the colors and materials boards.
Prior to painting the entire building, color swatches
shall be painted on the building in their approved
locations and shall be inspected by the Planning
Division.
18. Roof Mounted Equipment. Any equipment P
mounted to the roof of the building shall be
completely screened from public View with
materials architecturally compatible with the main
building and to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
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19. Trash Enclosure/Recycling Enclosure. The trash
and recycling enclosure shall be designed with
materials architecturally compatible with the main
building and to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. All waste receptacles and
recycling receptacles must be accommodated within
the enclosure at all times.
SIGN/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
20. Approval. This Sign/Site Development Review
(Sign/SDR) approval for PA 07-001 shall generally
conform to the project plans prepared and submitted
by Architectural Network, Inc. and Arrow Sign
Company dated received by Dublin Planning on
June 25, 2007 stamped approved and on file in the
Community Development Department, Planning
Division and other plans, text, and diagrams relating
to this approval, unless modified by the Conditions
of Approval contained herein. Signs approved
under this Sign/SDR shall conform to the following
Conditions of Approval and all dimensions,
restrictions and notations indicated on the project
plans.
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This Sign/SDR approval shall be limited to the
exterior wall sign on the west elevation. This wall
sign is approved to have a maximum letter height of
3-feet, 4-inches and a maximum sign length of 38-
feet, 4-inches.
21. Sign Maintenance. All signage shall be well- PL
maintained in an attractive manner at all times and
in accordance with the approved plans.
22. New or Modified Sign age. Any new sign(s) or PL
modifications to the approved wall sign shown in
the project plans shall first be subject to review by
the Community Development Department for
conformance with this Sign/SDR and Chapter 8.84,
Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
Modifications to the Sign/SDR and/or to the
specific conditions stated herein may be considered
by the Zoning Administrator upon application for a
Sign/Site Development Review pursuant to Chapter
8.104, Site Development Review of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance.
23. Building Permits Required for Wall Sign. B, PL
Building Permits shall be obtained prior to the
installation of the wall sign.
24. Master Sign Program. If the building is to be PL
occupied by more than one business a Master Sign
Program shall be applied for and approved for all
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Issuance of
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wall signage. Freestanding monument signs shall
be subject to Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance.
LANDSCAPING
25. Final Landscape and Irrigation Plans. Final
Landscape and Irrigation Plans, prepared and
stamped by a State licensed landscape architect or
registered engineer, generally consistent with the
preliminary landscape plan prepared by
Borrecco/Kilian & Associates, Inc., included in the
Project plans dated June 25. 2007 unless modified
by Conditions of Approval contained herein, along
with a cost estimate of the work and materials
proposed, shall be submitted for review and shall be
approved by the Community Development Director.
Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted at
a minimum scale of 1"=20'. All text shall be
mlllImUm 118" font III SIze for readability.
Signature blocks for the Community Development
Director and the Public Works Director shall be
included on the plans.
Landscape and irrigation plans shall also provide
for a recycled water system.
26. Removal and Replacement of Existing
Landscaping. The Community Development
Director reserves the right to require the removal
and replacement of existing landscaping which is
damaged during construction or otherwise not
exhibiting healthv growth and vitality.
27. Details. Landscape plans shall include full details
regarding: 1) paving materials and textures of
walkways and paved pedestrian areas; 2) lighting of
walkways and pedestrian areas with low intensity
non-glare type fixtures; and, 3) landscaping of site
and open areas. As part of the landscape plans the
Applicant/Developer shall submit:
a) An automatic, underground irrigation plan.
b) A lighting plan for the illumination of the
building, pedestrian and parking areas.
Lighting fixture type, height, wattage and
direction shall be clearly indicated.
c) Construction details of fountains, raised
planters, walkways, paths, benches, walls,
fences, trellises, and other architectural
features as appropriate to the proiect.
28. Special Paving. A color board of proposed paving
colors and finishes shall be submitted for review
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29. Standard Plant Material, Irrigation and P
Maintenance Agreement. The Applicant/
Developer shall complete and submit to the
Planning Division the Standard Plant Material,
Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement.
30. Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. The P
Applicant/Developer shall submit written P'
documentation to the Public Works Department (in
the form of a Landscape Documentation Package
and other required documents) that the development
conforms to the City's Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance.
31. Salt Sensitive Plant Species. The final landscape P
plans shall include plant species that are not salt
sensitive.
32. Landscaping at Street and Drive Aisle P
Intersections. Landscaping shall not obstruct the
sight distance of motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists.
Except for trees, landscaping at drive aisle
intersections shall not be taller than 30 inches above
the curb. Landscaping shall be kept at a minimum
height and fullness giving patrol officers and the
general public surveillance capabilities ofthe area.
33. Landscape and Utilities. All utilities shall be P
shown on the landscape plans and coordinated with
proposed landscaping. The location of utilities shall
be studied carefully to minimize their visual impact
and to provide adequate planting space for trees and
for screening shrubs.
34. Landscaping of Walls (if any) and Trash P
Enclosures. The Applicant/Developer shall screen
all walls, fencing and the sides of walls surrounding
trash enclosures and/or generator enclosures. The
use of shrubs and vines is encouraged. All fencing
shall be in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements and regulations.
35. Lighting. The location of trees and light fixtures P
shall be coordinated to the satisfaction of the City P'
Engineer, Community Development Director and P
Dublin Police Services. Lighting used after daylight
hours shall be adequate to provide for security
needs and shall comply with the Non-Residential
Security Ordinance Requirements and to the
satisfaction of Dublin Police Services.
36. Landscape Borders. A concrete curb that is at P
least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide shall border P
all landscaped areas. Any curbs adiacent to parking
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spaces must be 12 inches wide to facilitate
pedestrian access. All landscaped areas shall be a
minimum of 6 feet in width (curb to curb). All
landscape planters within the parking area shall
maintain a minimum 5-foot radius, or be 2 feet
shorter than adjacent parking spaces to facilitate
vehicular maneuvering. Concrete mow strips at
least 6 inches deep and 4 inches wide shall be
required to separate turf areas from shrub areas.
Landscape planters in the front of parking spaces
shall provide a minimum three-foot clear to any
tree.
37. Plant standards. All trees shall be 24" box P
minimum; all shrubs shall be 5-gallon minimum.
Ground cover plants shall be 1 gallon minimum.
All plants shall be listed by full botanical name and
common name.
38. Installation of Landscaping and Parking Lot P
Improvements. All landscaping and parking lot
improvements shall be installed prior to occupancy
of the buildings.
39. Light Fixtures. All lighting associated with the P
project area shall be subject to staff review and
approval.
40. Planter Pots. Planter pots shall be provided with P
irrigation and be designed to drain to the storm
drain.
41. Planting Spacing. Adequate space to plant trees P
adjacent to buildings or other built features must be
provided in the following minimum ways:
a) Small trees (to 15 feet tall) no closer than 6
feet from building or 2 feet from paving,
curbs, or walls with a minimum planting area
5 feet wide.
b) Medium trees (to 30 feet tall) no closer than
10 feet from building or 3 feet from paving,
curbs, or walls with a minimum planting area
6 feet wide.
c) Large trees (above 30 feet tall) no closer than
15 feet from building or 3 feet from paving,
curbs, or walls with a minimum planting area
6 feet wide, preferably 8 feet wide.
42. Planting and Utility Conflicts. All planting areas P
containing trees shall be free of all utility structures P
(including light standards) and other built features
consistent with the spacing requirements noted
above. Conflicts between landscaping and utilities
shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director.
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43. Landscaping. The Applicant/Developer shall P
construct all landscaping within the site and along P
the project frontage from the face of curb to the site
right-of-way to the design and specifications of the
City of Dublin Streetscape compatible Master Plans
and City of Dublin specifications, and to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
The Applicant/Developer shall remove, replace
and/or add additional street trees along Amador
Plaza Road as directed by, and to the satisfaction of,
the Director of Public Works. Street tree varieties of
a minimum 24" box from the approved street list
shall be planted along the street frontage and shall
be shown on the final landscaping plans. Exact tree
locations and varieties shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Public Works.
44. Maintenance of Landscaping. All landscaping P
materials within the public right-of-way shall be P
maintained for 90 days and on-site landscaping
shall be maintained in accordance with the "City of
Dublin Standards Plant Material, Irrigation System
and Maintenance Agreement" by the Developer
after City-approved installation. This maintenance
shall include weeding, the application of pre-
emergent chemical applications, and the
replacement of materials that die. Any proposed or
modified landscaping to the site, including the
removal or replacement of trees, shall require prior
review and written approval from the Community
Development Director.
BUILDING
45. Building Codes and Ordinances. All project I
construction shall conform to all building codes and
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit.
46. Building Permits. To apply for building permits, 1
Applicant/Developer shall submit eight (8) sets of
construction plans to the Building Division for plan
check. Each set of plans shall have attached an
annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval.
The notations shall clearly indicate how all
Conditions of Approval will or have been complied
with. Construction plans will not be accepted
without the annotated resolutions attached to each
set of plans. Applicant/Developer will be
responsible for obtaining the approvals of all
participation non-City agencies prior to the issuance
of building permits.
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47. Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall ]
be fully dimensioned (including building
elevations) accurately drawn (depicting all existing
and proposed conditions on site), and prepared and
signed by a California licensed Architect or
Engineer. All structural calculations shall be
prepared and signed by a California licensed
Architect or Engineer. The site plan, landscape
plan and details shall be consistent with each other.
48. Addressing. Addresses will be required on all I
doors leading to the exterior of the building.
Addresses shall be illuminated and be able to be
seen from the street and shall be 5 inches in height
mmlmum.
49. Engineer Observation. The Engineer of record ]
shall be retained to provide observation services for
all components of the lateral and vertical design of
the building, including nailing, hold-down's, straps,
shear, roof diaphragm and structural frame of
building. A written report shall be submitted to the
City Inspector prior to scheduling the final frame
inspection.
50. 60-foot No Build Covenant. Prior to occupancy, I
the no-build covenant that exists on the property
shall be released and a record that the release has
been recorded shall be supplied to the City.
51. Phased Occupancy Plan. If occupancy IS I
requested to occur in phases, then all physical
improvements within each phase shall be required
to be completed prior to occupancy of any buildings
within that phase except for items specifically
excluded in an approved Phased Occupancy Plan,
or mmor handwork items, approved by the
Department of Community Development. The
Phased Occupancy Plan shall be submitted to the
Directors of Community Development and Public
Works for review and approval a minimum of 45
days prior to the request for occupancy of any
building covered by said Phased Occupancy Plan.
Any phasing shall provide for adequate vehicular
access to all parcels in each phase, and shall
substantially conform to the intent and purpose of
the subdivision approval. No individual building
shall be occupied until the adjoining area IS
finished, safe, accessible, and provided with all
reasonable expected services and amenities, and
separated from remaining additional construction
activity. Subject to approval of the Director of
Community Development, the completion of
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any affected
building
landscaping may be deferred due to inclement
weather with the posting of a bond for the value of
the deferred landscaping and associated
improvements.
52. Air Conditioning Units. Air conditioning units I
and ventilation ducts shall be screened from public
VIew with materials compatible to the mam
building. Units shall be permanently installed on
concrete pads or other non-movable materials to be
approved by the Building Official and Director of
Community Development.
53. Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction I
fencing shall be installed along perimeter of all
work under construction.
54. Green Building Guidelines. To the extent I
practical, the Applicant/Developer shall incorporate
Green Building Measures. A Green Building plan
shall be submitted to the Building Official for
reVIew.
55. Cool Roofs. Flat roof areas shall have their I
roofing material coated with light colored gravel or
painted with light colored or reflective material
designed for Cool Roofs.
56. Electronic File. The Applicant/Developer shall I
submit all building drawings and specifications for
the Project in an electronic format to the satisfaction
of the Building Official prior to the issuance of
building permits. Additionally, all revisions made
to the building plans during the project shall be
incorporated into an "As Built" electronic file and
submitted pnor to the Issuance of the final
occupancv.
57. Disabled parking stalls. Disabled parking stalls I
shall be placed as per the California Building Code.
58. Fire Sprinklers. The Project shall be provided I
with a fire suppression system throughout the new
and existing construction.
59. Restroom. The number of restroom fixtures shall I
be determined by the requirements of the most
current California Plumbing Code.
60. Finish Floor Certifications. A finish floor I
elevation certification shall be submitted to the City
prior to the frame inspection; the finish floor of the
new and existing building shall be certified a
mInImUm of one foot above the Base Flood
Elevation.
FIRE
61. Sprinkler System. Automatic sprinklers shall be ]<
provided throughout the building as required by the
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Dublin Fire Code. If the building has over 100
sprinklers the system shall be monitored by UL
listed central station.
62. Deferred Submittal. Plans for the required 1
sprinkler monitoring shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for reVIew and approval pnor to
installation. A separate plan review fee will be
collected upon review of these plans. The plans
shall not be submitted until the building permit has
been issued for the building. CFC 1005.2.
63. Fire sprinkler plans shall include static and residual I
p.s.i., GPM flowing and City main size with recent
test flow data.
64. A warehouse is shown on the plans. High piled I
storage shall comply with the CFC article 81.
65. A Knox Box is required at the entry to the building. I
66. Approved address numbers shall be placed on the I
building in such a position as to be plainly visible
and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Said numbers shall be placed on a
contrasting background. CFC 901.4.4.
67. The fire flow for the site shall comply with I
appendix III-A of the CFC.
68. The gate separating outdoor storage area from I
outdoor display area shall have a minimum 20-foot
clear width. CFC 902.2.4.1.
69. Fire apparatus roadways shall have a minimum I
unobstructed width of 20-feet and an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13-feet, 6-inches.
Roadways under 36-feet wide shall be posted with
signs or shall have red curbs painted with labels on
one side; roadways under 28-feet wide shall be
posted with signs or shall have red curbs painted
with labels on both sides of the street as follows:
"NO STOPPING FIRE LANE - CVC 22500. I."
CFC 1998, Section 1998.
70. The Project shall comply with the Uniform Building I
and Fire Codes as adopted by the City of Dublin.
PUBLIC WORKS
71. Clarifications and Changes to the Conditions. In P'
the event that there needs to be clarification to these
Conditions of Approval, the Directors of
Community Development and Public Works have
the authority to clarify the intent of these
Conditions of Approval to the Applicant/Developer
by a written document signed by the Directors of
Community Development and Public Works and
placed in the project file. The Directors also have
the authority to make minor modifications to these
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order for the Developer to fulfill needed
improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts
of this project.
72. Standard Public Works Conditions of Approval. P
Applicant/Developer shall comply with all
applicable City of Dublin Public Works Standard
Conditions of Approval. In the event of a conflict
between the Public Works Standard Conditions of
Approval and these Conditions, these Conditions
shall prevail.
73. Hold Harmless/Indemnification. The Developer P
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
of Dublin and its agents, officers, and employees
from any claim, action, or proceeding against the
City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or employees
to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the
City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal board,
Planning Commission, City Council, Community
Development Director, Zoning Administrator, or
any other department, committee, or agency of the
City to the extent such actions are brought within
the time period required by Government Code
Section 66499.37 or other applicable law; provided,
however, that The Developer's duty to so defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to the
City's promptly notifying The Developer of any said
claim, action, or proceeding and the City's full
cooperation III the defense of such actions or
proceedings.
74. Conditions of Approval. A copy of the Conditions P
of Approval which has been annotated how each
condition is satisfied shall be included with the
submittals to the Public Works Department for the
review of the Parcel Map and improvements plans.
The notations shall clearly indicate how all
Conditions of Approval will be complied with, and
where they are located on the plans. Submittals will
not be accepted without the annotated conditions.
75. Title Report. A current preliminary title report (not P'
more than 6 months old as of date of submittal)
together with copies of all recorded deeds,
easements and other encumbrances and copies of
Final Maps for adjoining properties and off-site
easements shall be submitted for reference as
deemed necessary by the City Engineer/Director of
Public Works.
76. Improvements within Existing Easements. The P'
Applicant/Developer shall obtain written
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permiSSIOn from the beneficiaries of all existing
easements encumbering the site before constructing
improvements within the easement areas if the
proposed improvements are inconsistent with
purpose for which the easement was created. The
Applicant/Developer shall not construct buildings,
walls or any other permanent structure over these
existing easements without written permission from
the beneficiaries. Said permiSSIOn shall be
forwarded to the City as evidence of the
Applicant/Developer's tight to construct said
improvements.
a) 15' wide Access and Service Road Easement
dedicated to A.C.F.C.W.C.D.
b) 20' wide Drainage Facility Easement
dedicated to A.C.F.C.W.C.D.
c) 10' wide Sanitary Sewer Easement dedicated
to Qualified Investments
77. Improvement Agreement and Security. Pursuant
to S 7 .16.620 of the Municipal Code, the Applicant
shall obtain a Grading/Sitework Permit from the
Public Works Department that governs the
installation of required site improvements. As a
condition of issuance of said permit, 1mprovement
Security shall be posted to guarantee the faithful
performance of the permitted work. Such security
shall be in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's
check, a letter of credit, or a permit bond executed
by the applicant and a corporate surety authorized
to do business in California. The amount of the
security will be based on the estimated cost of the
site work (excluding the building). The applicant
shall provide an estimate of these costs for City
review with the first plan submittal.
78. Improvement and Grading Plans. All
improvement, drainage, utility and grading plans
submitted to the Public Works Department for
review/approval shall be prepared in accordance
with the approved CUP, these Conditions of
Approval, and the City of Dublin Municipal Code
including Chapter 7.16 (Grading Ordinance).
Design plans shall be prepared to engineering scale
of 1'=40'. All printing and lettering shall be 1/8"
minimum height and such shape and weight as to be
readily legible on prints and microfilm
reproductions. When submitting plans for
review/approval, the Applicant/Developer shall also
fill-out and submit a City of Dublin 1mprovement
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Plan Review Checklist (three 8-1/2" x 11" pages).
Said checklist includes necessary design criteria and
other pertinent information to assure that plans are
submitted III accordance with established City
standards. The plans shall also reference the current
City of Dublin Standard Plans (booklet), and shall
include applicable City of Dublin 1mprovement Plan
General Notes (three 8-112" x 11" pages). For on-
site improvements, the ApplicantlDeveloper shall
adhere to the City's On-site Checklist (eight 8-1/2"
x 1 I" pages). All of these reference documents are
available from the Public Works Department (call
telephone 925-833-6630 for more information).
The Grading Plan shall be in conformance with the
recommendations of the Geotechnical Report, the
approved SDR, and the City design standards &
ordinances. In case of conflict between the soil
engineer's recommendations and City ordinances,
the City Engineer shall determine which shall
apply.
A detailed Erosion Control Plan shall be included
with the Grading Plan. The plan shall include
detailed design, location, and maintenance criteria
of all erosion and sedimentation control measures.
Detailed Engineer's Estimate of improvement costs
shall be submitted with the plans.
79. Submittal Requirements. A complete submittal of
improvement plans to Public Works Department
includes copies of the following:
a) 6 Improvement Plans (including site
grading, utility, erosion/sediment control,
joint trench, signing, striping, lighting, and
landscape/irrigation {prepared by landscape
architect}) prepared under the direction of a
Registered Civil Engineer
b) 3 Hydraulic and hydrology calculations
justifying the proposed drainage system
(stamped and signed by a Registered Civil
Engineer)
c) 3 Preliminary bond cost estimate (separate
estimates for on-site and off-site portions)
d) 1 Completed improvement plan review
checklist signed by the engineer
e) I Title Report with all reference data
t) I copy of recorded document of all existing
easements
g) 2 Annotated copies of final Conditions of
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h) 2 sets of SWPPP plans and report if project
site is 5 acres or more
80. GradinglSitework Permit. All improvement work
must be performed per a Grading/Sitework Permit
issued by the Public Works Department. Said
permit will be based on the final set of civil plans to
be approved once all of the plan check comments
have been resolved. Please refer to the handout
titled Grading/Site Improvement Permit Application
1nstructions and attached application (three 8-1/2" x
11" pages) for more information. The
Applicant/Developer must fill in and return the
applicant information contained on pages 2 and 3.
The current cost of the permit is $10.00 due at the
time of permit issuance, although the
Applicant/Developer will be responsible for any
adopted increases to the fee amount.
81. Erosion Control during Construction.
Applicant/Developer shall include an Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan with the Grading and
Improvement plans for review and approval by the
City Engineer and/or Public Works Director. Said
plan shall be designed, implemented, and
continually maintained pursuant to the City's
NPDES permit between October 1 st and April 15th
or beyond these dates if dictated by rainy weather,
or as otherwise directed by the City Engineer and/or
Public Works Director.
All grading, construction, and development
activities within the City of Dublin must comply
with the provisions of the Clean Water Act. Proper
erosIOn control measures must be installed at
development sites within the City during
construction, and all activities shall adhere to Best
Management Practices.
82. Water Quality/Best Management Practices.
Pursuant to the Alameda Countywide National
Pollution Discharges Elimination Permit (NPDES)
No. CAS0029831 with the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the
applicant shall design and operate the site in a
manner consistent with the Start at the Source
publication, and according to Best Management
Practices to minimize storm water pollution. All
trash dumpsters and compactors which are not
sealed shall have roofs to prevent contaminants
from washing into the storm drain system. All
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storm drain inlets serving vehicle parking areas
shall be fitted with Filter Devices to remove
Hydrocarbons and other contaminants, and all storm
drain inlets shall be have drain markers "No
Dumping - Drains to Bay" installed using an
approved format available from the Alameda
Countywide Clean Water Program.
83. Storm Drain Improvements. Applicant/Developer P W
shall construct all required storm drain
improvements in accordance with a site-specific
hydrology/hydraulic analysis and/or as specified by
the Public Works Director. Plans submitted for the
storm drain improvements shall include full
drainage pattern for the entire parking lot.
84. Storm Water Treatment Measures Maintenance PW
Agreement. Applicant/Developer shall enter into
an agreement with the City of Dublin that
guarantees the property owner's perpetual
maintenance obligation for all storm water
treatment measures installed as part of the project.
Said agreement is required pursuant to Provision
C.3.e.ii of RWQCB Order R2-2003-0021 for the
reissuance of the Alameda Countywide NPDES
municipal storm water permit. Said permit requires
the City to provide verilication and assurance that
all treatment devices will be properly operated and
maintained.
85. Roof Drainage. Roof drainage shall drain across P W
bio-swales or into bio-filters prior to entering the
storm drain system, or the Applicant/Developer
may install a CDS unit 10 the street. The
landscaping and drainage improvements in the bio-
swale and bio-filters shall be appropriate for water
quality treatment. The City Engineer may exempt
specific roof leaders from this requirement if space
limitations prevent adequate water treatment
without creating hazards, nuisance or structural
concerns. Concentrated flows will not be allowed
to drain across public sidewalks.
86. Parking Lot Lights. The Applicant/Developer P W
shall provide photometric calculation for the
parking lot lights and around the building that
demonstrates a minimum foot-candle lighting level
of not less than 1.0 at the ground surface for the
adjacent parking area; if this cannot be verified
provide additional lighting where necessary.
87. Disabled Parking. All disabled parking stalls shall PW
meet State Title 24 requirements, including
providing curb ramps at each loading zone. Curb
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ramps cannot encroach within the
loading/unloading areas. Disabled stalls shall be
conveniently located and grouped near the primary
entrances to each building. Van accessible stalls
shall also be provided and shall meet State Title 24
requirements.
88. Disabled Access Ramps. The Applicant/Developer P W
shall install disabled access ramps, and where
necessary replace all existing handicapped ramps at
driveway intersections to meet current State Title 24
requirements. The Applicant/Developer shall
coordinate with the adjacent property owner as
necessary to install ramps.
89. Vehicle Parking. Applicant shall repair any PW
distressed areas of pavement within the existing
parking field, then seal and re-stripe the entire
parking field. All parking spaces shall be double
striped using 4" white lines set approximately 2 feet
apart according to Figure 76-3 and 98.76.070 (A)
17 of the Dublin Municipal Code. All compact-
sized parking spaces shall have the word
"COMP ACT" stenciled on the pavement within
each space. 12" -wide concrete step-out curbs shall
be constructed at each parking space where one or
both sides abuts a landscaped area or planter. Wheel
stops as necessary shall be provided at the parking
stalls.
90. Bicycle Racks. Bicycle racks shall be installed P W
near the entrances to the office and retail buildings
at a ratio of 1 rack per 40 vehicle parking spaces.
Bicycle racks shall be designed to accommodate a
minimum of four bicycles per rack, and so that each
bicycle can be secured to the rack. The location of
the bicycle racks shall not encroach into any
adjacent/adjoining sidewalks in a manner that
would reduce the unencumbered width of the
sidewalk to less than 4'. Bicycle racks shall be
placed in locations where they will have adequate
lighting and can be surveilled by the building
occupants.
91. Sidewalk. The Applicant/Developer shall install P W
new 10' wide sidewalk along the site frontage on
Amador Plaza Road. Pedestrian walkway
connecting the back door exits/entrances to the
public sidewalk shall also be installed. Per Section
1114B.1.2 of the California Building Code, an
accessible and direct route travel shall be provided
between the building and the public sidewalk on
Amador Plaza Road. The Applicant/Developer
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shall conform with and coordinate this with the
walkway from the existing adiacent building.
92. Driveway. The Applicant/Developer shall upgrade P W
the existing driveway at Amador Valley Plaza to
conform to current City standard. The
Applicant/Developer shall coordinate with the
adjacent property owner as necessary to install the
driveway.
93. Pedestrian Crossing Signs and Striping. The PW
Applicant/Developer shall install crosswalks,
pedestrian crossing warning signs, and pedestrian
crossing pavement legends per City standards at the
proposed crosswalk locations.
94. Signs and Pavement Markings. The P W
Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the
following on-site traffic SIgnS and pavement
markings:
a) Directional pavement arrows in the drive
aisles.
b) R26F "No Stopping - Fire Lane" signs shall
be posted on-site along all curbs that are
longer than 20' and that parallel the drive
aisles as required by the Fire Marshall.
c) RIOOB (disabled parking regulations sign)
shall be installed at each of the driveway
entrance to the site with amended text to
read "...may be reclaimed at DUBLIN
POLICE or by telephoning 833-6670".
d) Handicapped parking signs and legends per
State Title 24 requirements.
e) The word "Compact" (12" high letters) shall
be stenciled on the pavement surface within
each compact parking space.
f) "No Dumping - Drains to Bay" markers at
all storm drain inlets.
g) Any other SIgnS and markings deemed
reasonably necessary by the City Engineer
and/or Public Works Director during final
design and/or construction
95. Relocation of Existing Improvements/Utilities. PW
Any necessary relocation of existing improvements
or utilities shall be accomplished at no expense to
the City.
96. Landscape and Irrigation Plans. The PW
Applicant/Developer shall submit Landscape and
Irrigation Plans for reVIew and approval by
Planning and Public Works Departments. These
plans shall be coordinated with on-site civil,
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streetlights, and utility improvement plans. The
final plans shall be signed Community
Development Director and the City Engineer.
97. Landscaping at Intersections. Landscaping at P
intersections shall be such that sight distance is not
obstructed for drivers. Except for trees, landscaping
shall not be higher than 30 inches above the curb in
these areas.
98. Tree Grates. The Applicant/Developer shall install P
4'x8' size dark green Urban Accessories model
"Kiva" tree grates along the frontage on Amador
Plaza Road as per City of Dublin Streetscape
Master Plan adopted by the City Council on June 7,
2005 via Resolution No. 99-05.
99. Trash Enclosure/Garbage Area. The proposed P
trash enclosure shall be architecturally designed to
be compatible with the building. The enclosure
shall have a roof constructed of materials that are
architecturally compatible with the building. The
doors must be designed with self-closing gates that
can be locked closed and can also be held open with
pin locks during loading. Concrete apron (l0'xI2'
minimum) shall be installed outside the doors to
accommodate heavy garbage vehicles. All trash
bins used for this site shall be maintained within the
trash bin enclosure(s) at all times. Oil/sand
interceptor as required by DSRSD shall be installed.
An area drain shall be installed within the trash
enclosure with a connection to the sanitary sewer
system. In addition, a hose bib shall be provided for
convenient wash-down of the trash enclosure.
100. Refuse Collection. The Applicant/ Developer shall P
provide designated refuse collection areas for the
project, subject to approved by the appropriate solid
waste collection company prior to approval of
improvement plans. All refuse collection areas
shall be screened from public view and shall have
roofs to protect against rainwater intrusion and floor
drains connected to the sanitary sewer system to
collect runoff from periodic washdown.
The refuse collection service provider shall be
consulted to ensure that adequate space is provided
to accommodate collection and sorting of
putrescible solid waste as well as source-separated
recyclable materials generated by this project.
101. Fire Hydrants. The Applicant/Developer shall P
construct all new fire hydrants in accordance with
the ACFD and City of Dublin requirements. Final
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location of fire hydrants shall be approved by the
ACFD in accordance with current standards. Raised
blue reflectorized traffic markers shall be epoxied to
the center of the street opposite each hydrant.
102. Temporary Fencing. Temporary Construction P
fencing shall be installed along perimeter of all
work under construction to separate the
construction operation from the public. All
construction activities shall be confined to within
the fenced area. Construction materials and/or
equipment shall not be operated or stored outside of
the fenced area or within the public right-of-way
unless approved III advance by the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
103. Construction Hours. Construction and grading P
operations shall be limited to weekdays (Monday
through Friday) and non-City holidays between the
hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The
Applicant/Developer may request permission to
work on Saturdays and/or holidays between the
hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm by submitting a
request form to the City Engineer no later than 5:00
pm the prior Wednesday. Overtime inspection rates
will apply for all Saturday and/or holiday work.
104. Construction Noise Management Program! P
Construction Impact Reduction Plan.
Applicant/Developer shall conform to the following
Construction Noise Management Program/
Construction Impact Reduction Plan. The
following measures shall be taken to reduce
construction impacts:
a) Off-site truck traffic shall be routed as
directly as practical to and from the freeway
(1-580) to the job site. Primary route shall be
from either 1-580 to Dougherty Road or 1-
680 to San Ramon Road. An Oversized
Load Permit shall be obtained from the City
prior to hauling of any oversized loads on
City streets.
b) The construction site shall be watered at
regular intervals during all grading activities.
The frequency of watering should increase if
wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour.
Watering should include all excavated and
graded areas and material to be transported
off-site. Use recycled or other non-potable
water resources where feasible.
c) Construction equipment shall not be left
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idling while not in use.
d) Construction equipment shall be fitted with
noise muffling devices.
e) Mud and dust carried onto street surfaces by
construction vehicles shall be cleaned-up on
a daily basis.
f) Excavation haul trucks shall use tarpaulins
or other effective covers.
g) Upon completion of construction, measures
shall be taken to reduce wind erosion.
Replanting and repaving should be
completed as soon as possible.
h) After grading is completed, fugitive dust on
exposed soil surfaces shall be controlled
using the following methods: following
methods:
I. Inactive pOltions of the construction
site shall be seeded and watered until
grass growth is evident.
2. of the construction site shall be seeded
and watered until grass growth IS
evident.
3. All portions of the site shall be
sufficiently watered to prevent dust.
4. On-site vehicle speed shall be limited
to 15 mph.
5. Use of petroleum-based palliatives
shall meet the road oil requirements of
the Air Quality District. Non-
petroleum based tackifiers may be
required by the City Engineer.
i) The Department of Public Works shall
handle all dust complaints. The City
Engineer may require the services of an air
quality consultant to advise the City on the
severity of the dust problem and additional
ways to mitigate impact on residents,
including temporarily halting project
construction. Dust concerns in adjoining
communities as well as the City of Dublin
shall be addressed. Control measures shall
be related to wind conditions. Air quality
monitoring of PM levels shall be provided as
required by the City Engineer.
j) Construction interference with regional non-
project traffic shall be minimized by:
1. Scheduling receipt of construction
materials to non-peak travel periods.
2. Routing construction traffic through
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areas ofleast impact sensitivity.
3. Routing construction traffic to
mInimiZe construction interference
with regional non-project traffic
movement.
4. Limiting lane closures and detours to
off-peak travel periods.
5. Providing lide-share incentives for
contractor and subcontractor personnel.
k) Emissions control of on-site equipment shall
be minimized through a routine mandatory
program of low-emissions tune-ups.
105. Damage/Repairs. The Applicant/Developer shall P
be responsible for the repair of any damaged
pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalk, or other public
street facility resulting from construction activities
associated with the development of the proiect.
106. Graffiti. The Applicant/Developer and/or building P
tenant(s) shall keep the site clear of graffiti
vandalism on a regular and continuous basis.
Graffiti resistant paint for the structures and film for
windows or glass shall be used whenever possible.
107. Occupancy Permit Requirements. Prior to P
issuance of an Occupancy Permit, the physical
condition of the project site shall meet minimum
health and safety standards including, but not
limited to the following:
a) The walkways providing access to the
building shall be complete, as determined by
the City Engineer, to allow for safe,
unobstructed pedestrian and vehicle access
to and from the site.
b) All traffic control devices providing access
to the site shall be ill place and fully
functional.
c) All address numbers for streets providing
access to the buildings shall be in place and
visible.
d) Lighting for the site shall be adequate for
safety and security. Exterior lighting shall
be provided for building entrances/exits and
pedestrian walkways. Security lighting shall
be provided as required by Dublin Police.
e) All construction equipment, materials, or on-
going work shall be separated from the
public by use of fencing, barricades, caution
ribbon, or other means approved by the City
Engineer.
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f) All fire hydrants shall be operable and easily
accessible to City and ACFD personnel.
g) All site features designed to serve the
disabled (i.e. HIC parking stalls, accessible
walkways, signage) shall be installed and
fully functional.
108. Required Permits. An encroachment permit from PW
the Public Works Department may be required for
any work done within the public right-of-way.
Developer shall obtain all permits required by other
agencies including, but not limited to Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District Zone 7, California Department of Fish and
Game, Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Caltrans and provide copies
of the permits to the Public Works Department.
109. Fees. The Developer shall pay all applicable fees in PW
effect at the time of building permit Issuance
including, but not limited to, Planning fees,
Building fees, Dublin San Ramon Services District
fees, Public Facilities fees, Dublin Unified School
District School Impact fees, Public Works Traffic
Impact fees, Alameda County Fire Services fees;
Noise Mitigation fees, Inclusionary Housing In-
Lieu fees; Alameda County Flood and Water
Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water
Connection fees; and any other fees as noted in the
Development Agreement.
110. Geographic Information System. The PW
Applicant/Developer shall provide a digital
vectorized file of the "master" files on floppy or CD
of the Improvement Plans to the Public Works
Department and DSRSD. Digital raster copies are
not acceptable. The digital vectorized files shall be
in AutoCAD 14 or highcr drawing format or ESRI
Shapefile format. Drawing units shall be decimal
with the precision of 0.00. All objects and entities
in layers shall be colorcd by layer and named in
English, although abbreviations are acceptable. All
submitted drawings shall use the Global Coordinate
System of USA, California, NAD 83 California
State Plane, Zone III, and U.S. foot. Said submittal
shall be acceptable to the City's GIS Coordinator.
111. Public Improvements. All public improvements PW
constructed by Developer and to be dedicated to the
City are hereby identified as "public works" under
Labor Code section 1771 unless the Public Works
Director specifically determines otherwise in
writing. Accordingly, Developer, in constructing
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such improvements, shall comply with the
Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code. Sects. 1720 and
following).
POLICE
112. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City P
of Dublin Non Residential Security Ordinance
requirements.
113. Addressing and building numbers shall be visible P
from the approaches to the building.
114. Employee exit doors shall be equipped with 180- P
degree viewer if there is not a burglary resistant
window panel in the door from which to scan the
exterior.
115. Exterior lighting is required over all doors. P
116. Security lighting shall be provided in parking lot P
areas.
117. All entrances to the parking areas shall be posted P
with appropriate signs per Sec. 22658(A) of the
California Vehicle Code and City of Dublin
Ordinance 55-87, Section 20 and listing the Dublin
Police Department Dispatch phone number (925)
462-12 12, to assist in removing vehicles at the
property owner's/manager's request.
118. Lighting levels shall maintain a minimum level of P
1.0 foot candle of lighting at ground level III
parking lot areas between sunset and sunrise.
119. Lighting fixtures shall be of a vandal resistant type. P
120. Exterior landscaping shall be kept at a minimal P
height and fullness giving patrol officers and the
general public surveillance capabilities of the area.
121. The Applicant shall keep the site clear of graffiti P
vandalism on a regular and continuous basis at all
times. Graffiti resistant materials should be used.
122. Deleted. P
123. The Applicant shall work with Dublin Police on an P
on-golllg basis to establish an effective theft
prevention and security program.
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125. The construction site shall be fenced and locked at P
all times when workers are not present.
126. A temporary address sign is to be posted and shall P
be of a sufficient size, a minimum of at least 36-
inches by 36-inches with white background and
stenciled black numbers and/or letters so that the
sign can be seen during night time house with
existing street lighting or additional lighting as
needed. The address sign is to be posted on all
approaches to the site. The addressing will aid any
emergency service response.
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127. The Applicant/Developer shall file a Dublin Police PO
Emergency Contact Business Card prior to any
phase of construction that will provide 24-hour
phone contact numbers of persons responsible for
the construction site.
128. Good security practices shall be followed with PO
respect to storage of building materials and storage
of tools at the construction site.
DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (DSRSD)
129. Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete D~;R
improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD
that conform to the requirements of the Dublin San
Ramon Services District Code, the DSRSD
"Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings
for Design and Installation of Water and
Wastewater Facilities", all applicable DSRSD
Master Plans and all DSRSD policies.
130. Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow D:;R
to DSRSD's existing sanitary sewer system.
Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be
allowed under extreme circumstances following a
case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any
pumping station will require specific review and
approval by DSRSD of preliminary design reports,
design criteria, and final plans and specifications.
The DSRSD reserves the right to require payment
of present worth 20 year maintenance costs as well
as other conditions within a separate agreement
with the applicant for any project that requires a
pumping station.
131. Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for D:;R
Tracts or Commercial Developments shall be
designed to be looped or interconnected to avoid
dead end sections in accordance with requirements
of the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound
engineering practice.
132. DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer D:;R
lines to be located in public streets rather than in
off-street locations to the fullest extent possible. If
unavoidable, then public sewer or water easements
must be established over the alignment of each
public sewer or water line in an off-street or private
street location to provide access for future
maintenance and/or replacement.
133. Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or m;R
a site development permit, the locations and widths
of all proposed easement dedications for water and
sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD.
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134. All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall m;R
be by separate instrument irrevocably offered to
DSRSD or by offer of dedication on the Final Map.
135. Prior to approval by the City for Recordation, the m;R
Final Map shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD for easement locations, widths, and
restrictions.
136. Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit m;R
or Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Services District, whichever comes first, all utility
connection fees including DSRSD and Zone 7, plan
checking fees, inspection fees, connection fees, and
fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit
shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates
and schedules established in the DSRSD Code.
137. Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit m;R
or Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Services District, whichever comes first, all
improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be
signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of
improvement plans shall contain a signature block
for the District Engineer indicating approval of the
sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to
approval by the District Engineer, the applicant
shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an
engineer's estimate of construction costs for the
sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a
one-year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive
general liability insurance policy in the amounts and
forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The applicant
shall allow at least 15 working days for final
improvement drawing review by DSRSD before
signature by the District Engineer.
138. No sewer line or waterline construction shall be D~;R
permitted unless the proper utility construction
permit has been issued by DSRSD. A construction
permit will only be issued after all of the items in
Condition No.9 have been satisfied.
139. The applicant shall hold DSRSD, it's Board of D~;R
Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of
DSRSD harmless and indemnify and defend the
same from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting
from the construction and completion of the project.
140. A utility plan shall be submitted showing the D~;R
locations of required backflow devices for domestic
service, meters and existing utilities including the
10-inch sanitary sewer main on the south end of the
property.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August 2007 by the following vote:
AYES:
Chair Schaub, Vice Chair Wehrenberg, Commi~sioners Biddle, and King
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioner Tomlinson
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commi:;sion Chair
ATTEST:
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