HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_8_21 - PRE-0365-2023 (3745 Sueldo) Staff Comments (1)
August 29, 2023 Sent via Email: ed@cubixcc.com
Ed Boersma
Cubix Construction
927 Coyote Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Subject: Pre-Application Meeting – PRE-0365-2023 (3745 Sueldo St / 250 Tank Farm
Road, Parcels 10 & 11; APNs 053-251-083 & 084). Preliminary review of
proposed self storage facility, consisting of 114,310 sq. ft. with 935 individual
storage units and a 2,360 sq. ft. manager’s office with apartment, located on
2.99 acres in the Service Commercial zone within the Airport Area Specific
Plan (C-S-SP).
Dear Mr. Boersma,
On August 21, 2023, the applicant team and City staff met to discuss the subject project. Below
are notes from the meeting discussion as well as additional notes from the individual departments.
Applicant Questions
1. Parking Requirement: The City parking standard calls for 1 space per ea. 6,000sf + 2 spaces
for the manager’s building, or 22 spaces for this project. We comply with 5 spaces outside the
gate, 1 in the manager’s building garage, and then we show the remainder of the 22 spaces in
the drive aisles which are 30’-31’ wide. The Fire Department has already accepted this
arrangement, are there any other concerns? Also, our extensive experience with Self Storage
indicates we can expect between 3-5 people at the site at any given time, so the parking
requirement is excessive by a factor of about 5x.
Response: Zoning Ordinance Section 17.72.050 allows required parking for any use to be
reduced by up to 10% through Director’s approval. Required parking may be reduced by more
than 10% through Planning Commission approval. A parking demand study would be
required to substantiate the basis for granting a reduced number of spaces.
It should also be noted that AASP Table 4-8 includes a less restrictive parking requirement
than the Zoning Ordinance for warehousing uses, with a minimum parking rate of 1 space per
1,500 sq. ft., and a maximum parking rate of 1 space per 500 sq. ft. The Zoning Ordinance
takes precedent as it is more restrictive; however, the AASP standard could be used to help
justify a parking reduction as allowed by Zoning Ordinance Section 17.72.050 and the parking
demand study.
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2. Easements @ North: The north side of Parcel 10 has a 15’ Private Roadway Easement (left
over from Meissner Ln), and a Sewer Easement totally 20’. Now that the sewer force main
has be routed through the south end of Parcel 10 and Meissner Ln. is precluded from being
extended due to development on the adjacent Northern parcel, can these easements be
relinquished?
Response:
a. The 20-foot wide sewer easement is not needed for future construction of sewer
infrastructure with the exception of the northeast corner to provide for the construction of
sewer infrastructure serving 301 Prado (Tract 3011).
b. The 15’ Private Roadway Easement (left over from Meissner Ln) would require a General
Plan Amendment and Council approval to be abandoned. The road is still identified in
General Plan Circulation maps and text. A full analysis would be required as part of a GPA
application in order to determine if there would be any future need for bike, ped, public, or
private access here in future, prior to considering any abandonment.
3. Easement @ East: The 25’ wide sewer easement at the east side of Parcel 10 seems excessive
for a sewer line. Can this be reduced? Are there other intentions for this 25’, such as a public
trail? If so who will be responsible for extending the sewer to the NE corner of Parcel 10, and
installing a trail?
Response: This easement shall be maintained for the future connection to 301 Prado property.
Regarding the sewer, construction shall be the responsibility of the developer of 301 Prado.
The easement is for both sewer and bike/pedestrian path and shall be maintained for
access/maintenance. Existing 25’ sewer easement on east side shall remain as of now as the
2020 offer was accepted in 2020/2021. Existing 15’ wide Pedestrian and Bikeway easement
to remain. Landscape within the easement shall be compatible with utilities, with trees and
invasive roots being limited.
4. Caretaker’s Unit In Safety Zone 2: The Airport Area Specific Plans (ASSP) Table 4-3 Note
#7 limits the Caretaker’s unit to 1,000sf which is the approx. net area of the proposed
apartment. This same note also precludes a caretaker’s unit in Safety Area S-1A. Can you
confirm the Caretaker’s unit can be located as shown?
Response: The subject site is located within Safety Area Zone 2, and therefore caretaker’s
units are Conditionally Compatible, and the use is acceptable if indicated conditions are met.
Use shall be limited to infill in areas developed with similar land uses. Caretaker’s quarters
are categorized as Extremely Noise Sensitive Land Uses, and therefore require additional
development considerations as noted below under Planning review.
5. Stormwater Filtration – Alternate Method: The civil engineer for this project spoke with
Public Works and was told that a bio filter is allowed. Can you confirm the Contech Filtering
Bioscape Vault (or equal), as shown on the Conceptual Grading & Utility Plan, is acceptable?
Response: A drainage report and stormwater narrative will be required with entitlement
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submittal. Most systems in the City of San lUis Obispo utilize a HDPE type system. A
concrete vault / StormTrap system can be approved if the drainage report and site are found
to be appropriate for this type of system.
6. Former Well: There is a former well, abandoned per County EHS standards at the NE corner
of Parcel 10 and under the NE corner of storage building E. We understand the well is buried
approx. 5’ underground and we do not anticipate disturbing it. Is there a reason we would be
precluded from building over the former well?
Response: Applicant should check the Department of Water Resources certification; if the
well was abandoned pursuant to County standards, it should be suitable to build over.
Planning Division – Community Development Department
1. Anticipated Entitlements
a. Major Development Review
b. Lot Merger
c. Potential General Plan Amendment to amend Circulation Element to remove road
easement for Meissner Lane
d. Environmental Impact Determination
Major Development Review is required for nonresidential/mixed-use development with
more than 10,000 sq. ft. of new construction. It is a discretionary Planning Commission
review process that includes a recommendation from the Architectural Review
Commission and public notice with a public hearing.
A link to the City’s fee schedule is provided.
2. The project design shall demonstrate consistency with following documents and their
relevant sections: Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP), City’s Airport Area Specific Plan
(AASP), Zoning Regulations, Community Design Guidelines, and Sign Regulations.
Embedded links and more specific feedback on the preliminary proposal are provided in
proceeding comments.
Upon submittal of the entitlement package, include a matrix demonstrating consistency
with applicable guidelines and standards in Chapters 4 and 5 of the AASP and relevant
policies in Chapter 4 of the ALUP.
3. Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) / Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) – The site is
located within Airport Influence Area (AIA); therefore, the project’s consistency with the
ALUP is required. Per Section 2.6.1.4 of the ALUP, ALUC review is only mandated if the
project includes any of the following:
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a. General Plan or General Plan Amendments
b. Specific Plan or Specific Plan Amendments
c. Zoning Changes or Zoning Regulations Amendments
d. Building Regulations or Building Regulations Amendments
Since the project site is located within the AASP, which has been reviewed and approved
by the ALUC for consistency with the ALUP, ALUC review is not required if the project
is consistent with the AASP and relevant policies (detailed below) in Chapter 4 of the
ALUP. ALUC review would be required for a General Plan Amendment if abandonment
of the road easement for Meissner Lane is proposed.
Section 4.3 – Noise
While the project site is located outside of noise contours depicted in Figure 4-1 of the
ALUP, caretaker’s residence/quarters are identified as Extremely Noise Sensitive Land
Use, and will be subject to noise generated from overhead flights. The proposed caretaker’s
residence shall have a maximum interior noise level of 45 dB and a maximum exterior
noise level of 60 dB, consistent with the ALUP and City’s Noise Element.
As part of the entitlement package, provide evidence to demonstrate compliance with these
preceding noise thresholds through use of design features, construction techniques, etc.
Section 4.4 – Safety
Per Figure 2-2 of the ALUP, the project site is located within Safety Zone 2. Since different
Safety Zones have varying limitations on use intensity, land use compatibility, etc., it is
pertinent to understand where these Safety Zones are delineated on the project site.
As part of the entitlement package, the site plan shall clearly delineate Safety Zones 2, and
provide the following information:
• Include calculations for the maximum number of people per acre, consistent with
Section 4.4.3.1 of the ALUP for Safety Zone 2. Calculations may be based on
parking space requirements, maximum building occupancy, fixed seats, etc. (Note:
Because Section 4.4.3 of the AASP is outdated, please refer to this ALUP section
for information on the maximum permitted number of people per acre.)
• See Table 4-5 of the ALUP for Airport Land Use Compatibility. Maximum lot
coverage is 50% for Safety Zone 2. Proposed uses would fall under the definitions
for “caretaker’s residence” and “warehousing, wholesale, and distribution.” Refer
to Chapter 6 Glossary for the land use definitions. Placement of proposed uses
appear to be in conformance with this table.
Within Zone 2, caretaker’s units are “Conditionally Compatible,” and limited to
infill in areas developed with similar land uses.
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For further clarification on the “Criteria for Conditionally Compatible Uses”
column of Table 4-5, contact the County Department of Planning and Building.
Recommended contacts for the SLO County Regional Airport include Regional
Supervising Planner, Holly Phipps at hphipps@co.slo.ca.us and Current Planning
Division Manager, Xzandrea Fowler at xfowler@co.slo.ca.us.
Section 4.5 – Height
Refer to Table 4-9 of the AASP for maximum building height standards. Notwithstanding
these height restrictions, in no case shall building heights result in an “obstruction to air
navigation” as defined in Section 4.5.1 of the ALUP.
4. Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) – Since the project site is located within the AASP,
please refer to this Specific Plan document for development standards in Chapters 4 and 5.
5. Proposed Uses: Per Table 4-3 (Allowed Uses) of the AASP, the proposed uses would be
recognized as the following land uses and can be permitted in the C-S zone as noted below:
a. Self Storage is included as “warehousing, indoor storage” and is allowed in the C-
S zone.
b. “Caretaker quarters” are allowed in the C-S zone. Caretaker quarters have a
maximum floor area of 1,000 square feet and shall not be allowed in available safety
areas S-1a or the runway protection zone, as defined by the ALUP. See Comment
#3 for requested information on noise for the caretaker’s residence.
6. General Site Design: Refer to Chapter 4 (Land Use), particularly Section 4.4 (Development
Intensity Standards) for development standards in the AASP. Below are sections that would
affect the preliminary design:
a. Maximum floor area ratio for warehousing and storage is 1.0 in Service
Commercial zone.
b. Maximum coverage for buildings, driveways, and parking is 90%.
c. Minimum landscaped space (planted areas, water features, and hard surfaces used
mainly, by pedestrians) as percentage of site area is 10%.
d. Setbacks required per Table 4-7. Buildings shall be set back 16 feet from streets.
Parking lots shall be setback 5 feet from streets. Please note, Meissner Lane is
currently identified in the General Plan as a City street, and would therefore require
a 16-foot setback.
The AASP should be reviewed in its entirety for all applicable development standards.
7. Site Design and Building Design: Refer to Chapter 5 (Community Design). Below are
sections that would affect the preliminary site and architectural design:
a. “Ruralness” Design Guidelines: Incorporation of architectural forms and details
that reference those of rural, agricultural structures. Use of building materials and
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colors that are reminiscent of, or at least compatible with, rural, agricultural
development.
b. Building Orientation and Setbacks: Buildings on corner lots need to present an
attractive façade to both streets.
c. Goal 5.1 - streetscape design
d. Goal 5.4 - parking design
e. Goal 5.6 - screening for loading, service, and storage areas
f. Goal 5.9 - Architectural Character: Building design should be varied and
distinctive, while being in harmony with its context. Repetitive and/or stock design
solutions should be avoided.
g. Goal 5.10 - Building massing
• Goal 5.10.A. Bold offsets and articulations of the wall plane should be used to
reduce the apparent overall building mass; create a play of shadow; provide
visual interest; and maintain a sense of scale.
• Goal 5.10.B. Facades that face public streets shall be articulated to give human
scale, reduce the apparent mass of large buildings, to add visual interest and
avoid the uniform, impersonal appearance.
• Standard: 5.10.1 Building facades visible from streets shall vary in modules of
20 meters (66 feet) or less. On any building facade, continuous wall planes
longer than 30 meters (100 feet) should be avoided. Where interior functions
require longer continuous spaces, exterior walls should have architectural
features such as columns or pilasters at least every 20 meters. Such architectural
features shall have a depth of at least 3 percent of the length of the facade, and
shall extend at least 20 percent of the length of the facade.
• Standard: 5.10.2 Facades that face public streets shall use elements such as
arcades, awnings, entry features, windows, or other such animating features
along at least 60 percent of their horizontal length.
h. Goal 5.11: An overall development profile shall have enough variety to contribute
visual interest and avoid monotony.
• Goal 5.11.B. Building heights should be varied both within and between sites
to provide visual interest and to mitigate the scale of the buildings. Lower
building heights should be used near entrances, plazas and other gathering
places to maintain human scale.
• Goal 5.11.C. Rooflines should be varied to add character and interest to
buildings. Roof forms that reference rural, agricultural building prototypes are
preferred over flat roofs.
• Goal 5.11.D. Rooftop equipment shall be consolidated as much as possible and
screened from public views. Enclosures for rooftop equipment shall be
integrated into the overall design of the structure.
i. Goal 5.12: Architectural detailing, visual interest, and distinctiveness
• Goal 5.12.A Arcades and/or recessed exterior balconies should be used to
articulate building form, provide a sense of scale, and create a play of light and
shadow.
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• Goal 5.12.B. Wall and window surface planes should be articulated with
reveals, trim, recesses, projections, or other details to provide visual interest
and a sense of scale.
• Goal 5.12.C. Rooftop equipment should be shielded to provide pleasant roof
views from taller adjacent buildings or other elevated viewpoints such as open
space areas and trails.
• Goal 5.12.D. Building entries should be clearly defined and highly visible.
This can be accomplished through architectural feature such as a portico,
overhang, decorative cornice, canopy or arcade, and accentuated with a change
in materials and color, and accent plantings.
• Goal 5.12.E. Emphasize main building entries with entry courtyards or other
features so they are easily recognizable from approaching automobiles and to
provide “ceremonial” entry for pedestrians.
• Goal 5.12.F. Exterior gutters, scuppers, leaders, leader heads and other exterior
rainwater drainage devices are allowed only if they are visually integrated into
the building design as a decorative enhancement.
j. Goal 5.13: A unified identity through use of a harmonious, but varied, palette of
materials and colors that is coordinated with landscape elements and signage. Vary
wall and window surface planes to add interest and scale.
k. Goal 5.14: Landscape pattern and street trees
l. Goal 5.15: Landscaping integrated with buildings and with the larger landscape
m. Goal 5.16.1: Development in the Airport Area is subject to the requirements of the
City’s Public Art ordinance.
n. Goal 5.17: Signage
o. Goal 5.18: Utilize a low level of ambient lighting that protects the rural ambience,
while being consistent with public safety needs.
• When illuminated, pedestrian pathways and plazas within development parcels
should use light standards that limit the splay of light. Fixtures mounted no
higher than 42 inches above the ground are preferred, but light standards up to
12 feet tall are acceptable.
• On-site lighting to complement and enhance architecture, building identity and
site design should be restrained in its application. Fixtures should be concealed
to avoid glare and light intrusion into adjacent properties and streets.
p. See Table 5-5 for Design Standards for Landscaped Space
q. Goal 5.20: Drainage systems shall employ Best Management Practices, consistent
with Citywide drainage standards, and are designed to be an integral part of the
natural landscape.
8. See Community Design Guidelines for additional architectural and site design standards
that are applied citywide.
9. Please note that Policy 4.3.12 of the AASP states Zoning Regulations standards apply to
the Airport Area where there no equivalent standard is provided in the Specific Plan. Where
there are duplicate regulations, the more restrictive one shall apply. For example, the AASP
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does not contain guidance on mezzanines. However, Section 17.70.060(C) of the Zoning
Regulations states that mezzanines shall be included in the calculation for floor area ratio.
a. Zoning Regulations Section 17.86.060.B (Permit Requirements and Use
Regulations).
b. Zoning Regulations Section 17.36.020 (Development Standards).
c. Zoning Regulations Section 17.72 (Parking Requirements), include electric vehicle
parking, bicycle parking, and motorcycle parking.
10. Signs: See Municipal Code Chapter 15.40 for sign regulations. Refer to Goal 5.17 in the
AASP for sign guidelines and standards. Signs shall comply with size, height, placement,
and lighting standards of these regulations.
11. Environmental Review – In order to evaluate the level of environmental review for the
project site, additional studies will be required. The MND for the original map (2015) and
its subsequent addendum (2017) evaluated the creation of lots, changes in lot lines, and
public improvements, but did not evaluate site development or building construction.
Additionally, legislative and/or regulatory changes have occurred for air quality, energy,
greenhouse gas emissions, transportation, etc. Therefore, further environmental review is
required.
Upon submittal of the entitlement package, supporting technical studies/checklists will be
required, including the following:
a. Biological Resources Assessment, including surveys for special-status plant and
wildlife species within the project area
b. Cultural Resources Survey
c. Soils Report
d. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for Soil or Groundwater Contamination
e. GHG Emissions Analysis Compliance Checklist, which is found as Appendix B
(pages 52-61) in the CEQA GHG Emissions Thresholds and Guidance
f. Transportation Impact Study
Additional information for the environmental determination may be requested upon further
review of the project proposal.
If you have any questions on the above Planning Division comments, or any questions regarding
this letter, please contact Callie Taylor at 805-781-7016 or by e-mail at: cltaylor@slocity.org.
Housing Division – Community Development Department
1. The project is subject to commercial linkage fees in the amount of $5 per square foot
Council Resolution No. 11349 (2022 Series), as reflected in Municipal Code Chapter
§4.60, upon submittal of the formal application please update the project description to
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include a calculation identifying the estimated commercial linkage fee amount. Preliminary
calculations estimate a fee of $566,550.
a. The caretakers unit is also subject to inclusionary housing requirements, in
accordance with Municipal Code Section 17.138.070. The project may elect to use
the in-lieu fee option, the formal application submittal package should provide
calculations to identify the estimated in-lieu fees. Preliminary calculations estimate
an in-lieu fee of $1,200.
If you have questions on the above Housing Division comments, please contact Housing Coordinator,
Kyle Bell, (805) 781-7524, or by e-mail: kbell@slocity.org
Engineering Division – Community Development / Public Works Departments
1. Drainage retention chamber overflow shall be directed to Lot 12 drainage basin via storm
drain piping. Historic drainage run-on from adjacent properties or streets was addressed
with Parcel Map SLO 17-0107 improvement plans and only site-specific drainage need be
captured for the proposed mini-storage project.
2. Development of lot(s) will require new soils report, grading and drainage plan, and final
drainage report, based on regulations in effect at the time of development.
3. Roadway infrastructure is existing and proposed mini-storage driveway connections to
existing street will be approved based on combination of driveway setbacks by City
standards and existing utility box locations which city would prefer did not need relocated.
The architect’s preliminary layout may have addressed driveway locations to meet city
requirements.
4. The plan shall include a landscape and irrigation plan. Street trees will be required along
the property frontage(s) per City Engineering Standards. Tree placement and plantings
shall honor existing utilities and any line-of-sight analysis for vehicle movements into and
exiting from the site.
5. For preliminary sewer and water comments see Utilities below.
If you have questions on the above Engineering Division comments, please contact Engineering
Consultant, Steve LaChaine, (805) 781-7201, or by e-mail: slachaine@slocity.org
Transportation Division – Public Works Department
1. The development proposal will require a focused Transportation Impact Study (TIS). At a
minimum, the TIS will need to estimate project traffic generation, evaluate potential for
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts under CEQA, review site access and circulation,
and prepare a traffic signal warrant analysis for the intersection of Tank Farm/Innovation
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Way (see next comment below for details). The traffic generation will also inform whether
additional off-site traffic analysis is warranted. All development-related traffic studies are
contracted directly by the City through an on-call list of qualified traffic engineering
consultants. The developer/applicant provides a deposit to fund the consultant contract.
Please contact Transportation Manager, Luke Schwartz, for any questions on this process.
2. Tank Farm/Innovation Way Intersection Control. As documented in COAs for original
subdivision, per City policy a roundabout is the preferred form of ultimate intersection
control at Tank Farm/Innovation Way. Previous evaluation of roundabout control found
that construction of a multilane roundabout was not feasible current due to conflicts with
existing buildings on south side of intersection. A traffic signal will be an acceptable
interim solution and recent analysis of a potential gas station at the northwest corner of this
intersection confirmed that a signal is warranted and would need to be installed prior to gas
station development (and perhaps prior to any other new development within subdivision).
The abovementioned traffic study will need to verify if the signal is warranted with addition
of the proposed project traffic. Design and construction costs for traffic signal are 100%
included in City Transportation Impact Fee Program; thus, costs for design and installation
(if warranted) are eligible for fee credits/reimbursement.
3. Multi-Use Path. Approved VTTM for
subdivision identified a multi-use path
along the east side of Innovation Way
extending from Tank Farm Road
north to the northeastern tract
boundary. Approximately half (560
feet) of this path was constructed with
the subdivision improvements. A
sewer easement was recorded;
however, the easement needs to be
amended to convey
drainage/sewer/multi-use path as
allowed use of the easement. City
would like to have this corrected and
would like to see remainder of path
(adjacent to Parcels 10 & 11)
constructed as part of this
development proposal if possible.
Sketch provided below. See the City’s
Active Transportation Plan for more
details on bike/ped circulation as
needed.
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4. Meissner Lane Easement Abandonment. The City no longer has plans to extend Meissner
Lane east through the property as a public street. The Transportation Division would be
amenable to abandoning the east-west easement through the subject site; however, note
that this would require a formal General Plan Amendment, Planning Commission, and City
Council action to approve the abandonment.
If you have questions on the above Transportation Division comments, please contact Transportation
Manager, Luke Schwartz, 805-781-7190, or by e-mail: lschwartz@slocity.org
Utilities Department
1. The applicant shall submit a plan that delineates the location of the property’s existing and
proposed water meter(s), water service(s), individual PRVs, and sewer lateral to the points
of connection at the City water and sewer mains.
2. The proposed utility infrastructure shall comply with the latest engineering design
standards effective at the time the building permit is obtained and shall have reasonable
alignments needed for maintenance of public infrastructure.
3. Include the size, capacity, and location of the solid waste enclosures to serve the project
consistent with the City’s Solid Waste Enclosure Standards. Applicant will need to San
Luis Garbage Company (SLG) and obtain in writing that the proposed enclosures and
collection method meets the SLG requirements. SLG can be contacted at 805-543-0875.
4. The project’s proposed landscape and irrigation plans must comply with the City’s Water
Efficient Landscape Standards (Municipal Code 17.70.220) and the City’s Engineering
Standards. MAWA and ETWU calculations will need to be provided for the proposed
landscape plan. Please use the City’s calculator for MAWA and ETWU available online,
and include the calculation table within the plan set:
https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/utilities-
department/conservation/water-efficient-landscape-standards
5. Regarding recycled water – a potable meter and recycled water meter shall be constructed
next to each other within the public right of way. The property will be served by potable
meter (for landscape irrigation) until recycled water is available. The State has recently
approved a swivel feature that allows for switch-over from potable meter to recycled water
meter – this option can be explored further during entitlement or building permit review.
6. Note for applicant: environmental site assessment and testing for hazardous materials.
The Regional Water Quality Control Board has recently requested PFAS testing at a site
proximate to this project site. Applicant is advised to look into this issue further in
consultation with City staff
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7. Easements: The project is subject to the Permanent Sewerline Easement: “The City shall
have the right to clear and keep clear from these Easement Areas all explosives, buildings,
structures, walls, and other facilities of a permanent nature which interfere with City’s use
of these Easement Areas. Grantor shall not construct, nor permit others to construct, such
permanent facilities which conflict with City’s ability to access and use these Easement
Areas. City shall have the right of exclusive use and possession within these Easement
Areas for a distance of two (2) feet in every direction around the outside surface of the City
Facilities.” Proposed fencing and gate are acceptable improvements within the 20-foot
sewer easement (along the existing parcel line between parcels 10 and 11). Plans shall show
an additional gate on Sueldo for access to the sewer easement and underlying forcemain.
8. See comments above (Applicant’s Questions) related to easements to the north, east, and
former on-site well.
If you have questions on the above Utilities Department comments, please contact Utilities Special
Projects Manager, Shawna Scott, 805-781-7176, or by e-mail: sscott@slocity.org.
Fire Department
1. Fire sprinklers conforming to NFPA 13 Standards are required for all buildings on the site.
Provide city standard back flow devices. Show location of backflow devices. Risers shall be
in riser rooms with exterior door access. The fire sprinkler monitoring alarm shall annunciate
the building number upon activation.
2. Where any portion of an exterior wall is more than 300 feet from a street hydrant, on-site fire
hydrants will be required. Show location of all existing and proposed fire hydrants.
3. Entry gates shall be provided with Know Key access for the fire department.
4. All fire lanes shall be posted per the vehicle code
If you have questions on the above Fire Department comments, please contact Fire Marshal, Rodger
Maggio, 805-781-7386, or by e-mail: rmaggio@slocity.org
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the specific items necessary to submit for a
complete application, please contact me at (805) 781-7016 or CLTaylor@slocity.org .
Sincerely,
Callie Taylor
Associate Planner
Community Development Department