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DATE: July 09, 2025
PERMIT CORRECTION RESPONSES
PERMIT NUMBER: BLDG-0438-2025
PARCEL NUMBER: 004-719-024
PROJECT ADDRESS: ENLCAVE LOT 24 - 1424 HANSEN LANE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Building v.2 Needs Resubmit Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588
BUILDING DEPARTMENT email: vnichols@slocity.org
Fees v.2
Comments: #3 Please add the project address to all the plan sheets title block.
RESPONSE: Project address added to the title block.
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Public Works Permit Review v.2 Needs Resubmit Melissa Savage Ph: 8057817206
General – Public Works email: msavage@slocity.org
Comments: 2) Revise sheet T1.1 “Public Works Notes” B and D. They should match verbatim notes B and
C respectively, as noted below. Please contact me if you have any questions.
RESPONSE: See T1.1 sheet, under Public Works Notes matching verbatim notes.
Comments: 3) Provide a Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) in the format provided by the Building
Division for minor projects less than 1 acre. Contact the Building Division at (805) 781-7180 for questions on
any additional plan requirements and for a copy of the form. Otherwise, the form
may be found at http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=7147
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
Comments: 7) Comment remains. Proposed buildings are still shown within existing easements. Prior to
building permit issuance, either: a. show on plans proposed buildings removed from existing easements,
or b. provide recorded documents abandoning existing private storm drain and sewer easement and
adding a modified private storm drain and sewer easement with all buildings shown outside of new or
modified easements. Show and label all existing easements on plans. Include the private sewer easement
on the northeastern corner of the property per Tract Map No. 3063 Phase 3, show proposed building
outside of all easements.
RESPONSE: A recorded document is attached with this submission.
Comments: 8) Show invert elevations for the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer mains and laterals. If
removal of existing utilities is authorized, this comment may no longer apply. Prior to building permit
issuance, provide appropriate authorization for removal of existing utilities. Show on plans the existing
stormwater and sanitary sewer mains and laterals serving lots 24 and 22 per 3063 Phase 3, Improvement
Plans. Include invert elevations.
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
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Comments: 10) Comment remains. The retaining wall along the western edge of the property is shown
within the existing private storm drain and sewer easements at the rear of the property, and in the PPAE,
PSTE, PWE, and PUE at the front of the property. Show the retaining wall outside of all existing easements
or provide recorded documents showing the removal or modification of easements. Plans show a
proposed retaining wall within the private storm drain and sewer easement at the northeast corner of the
property. Revise the retaining wall to be outside of the easement or provide details showing how existing
utilities will remain accessible to the neighboring property (lot 22).
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
Comments: 17) Comment remains. Provide a copy of the CAL-OSHA permit prior to building permit
issuance. A CAL-OSHA permit is required for excavations or trenching greater than 5 feet in depth. A copy
of the annual, provisional, or temporary permit shall be provided to the Building Division prior to building,
utility, and/or grading permit issuance if applicable. CA Health and Safety Code Section 17922.5
RESPONSE: Not Applicable. No trench is deeper than 5 ft.
Comments: 23) Comment remains. Specify recorded document number and date for the easements
“proposed to be abandoned by others” and easements revised “by others.” Provide specific references,
including sheet and detail numbers, for all other notes and callouts currently stating “by others.” For
examples, sheet C4.0 Sanitary Sewer Key Notes number 1 states “See plumbing plans by others…” and
Water Key Notes number 1 states “see mechanical plans by others…” Please revise. Provide reference(s)
in place of “by others” (typical). See sheet C4.0 sanitary sewer key note 4, sheet C5.0 redline, and sheet
C6.0 detail 2 for examples.
RESPONSE: Recorded document #: 2025017758 Date: 06/24/2025. See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
Comments: 24) Comment remains. Show existing storm drain and sanitary sewer mains and laterals. If
approved recorded documentation is provided that neighboring property owner authorizes moving
mains and laterals, comment may no longer apply. Show existing utility locations and elevations on sheet
RW1.0. Include sanitary sewer and storm drain mains and laterals, if applicable.
RESPONSE: Recorded document #: 2025017758 Date: 06/24/2025. See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
Comments: 25) Provide on sheet L2.0 reference to City standard 6550, sheet L3.0. Show backflow
preventer location on plans. Provide reference to standard 6550 on sheet L3.0.
RESPONSE: See Landscape Plan - L2.0 & L3.0 - backflow preventer indicated. As noted in L3.0 –
General Notes: Choice of type of Backflow Prevention Assembly, i.e. reduced pressure principle or
doublecheck valve assembly, will be based on the degree of hazard as evaluated by the County Cross-
Connection Inspector.
Comments: 26) Details 20 and 22 on sheet S-400 show no permeable material above drainage pipe and
instead engineered compacted soil. City standard 5020 requires a 12” gravel layer around the drainage
pipe. Clarify how wall drainage will occur and prevent surcharging. Show distance from footing to
property line on detail 16, sheet S-400.
RESPONSE: See FTF’s Structural works responses.
Comments: 27) Revised plan submission shows proposed shared storm and sewer laterals connecting to
existing private laterals on private property. If proposed utility locations remain as shown, the proposed
new or modified private storm drain, and sanitary sewer easement must be recorded and include all
proposed laterals. As shown, a portion of the proposed sanitary sewer lateral is shown connecting to the
existing lateral outside of the proposed easement. Additionally, if the existing private laterals or any
portion thereof are proposed to remain, the recorded private storm drain, and sanitary sewer easement
document must also include the existing private laterals or portions to remain.
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
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Comments: 28) Show the proposed storm drain and sewer laterals with a minimum horizontal distance of
3’ between laterals. (Engineering Standard 6010)
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Recylcing v.2 Needs Resubmit Rachelle Paris
General - Recycling email: rparis@slocity.org
Comments: Please submit your project's Recycle Plan online at https://forms.slocity.org/Forms/recyclingplan
RESPONSE: Resubmitted.
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Site Grading / PW v.2 Needs Resubmit Melissa Savage
General – Site Grading/PW email: msavage@slocity.org
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Stormwater (Engineering-CDD) v.2 Needs Resubmit Melissa Savage
General – Stormwater/PW email: msavage@slocity.org
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
RESPONSE: See WALSH’s Civil works responses.
Vellum Inc.
Paul J. Abbott
President
July 09, 2025
1108 Garden Street Suite 202-204
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 319-4948
www.walshengineering.net
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL & RESPONSE NARRATIVE
Date: 07/01/2025
To: Community Development | City of San Luis Obispo
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
Subject: Resubmittal for Plan Check #3 Enclave Lot 24
Transmitted Items for Resubmittal:
Copies Date Description
1 07/01/2025 Civil Improvement Plans
1 07/01/2025 Response Narrative
1 07/01/2025 SWCP
Plan Check Being Responded To:
Date Description
05/08/2025 Permit Corrections Report (Attached)
Sending: ☐Attached hardcopy ☒Attached under separate cover via email
Remarks:
Thank you for your review of our application and plans for the proposed development. We have
reviewed your original letter and comments and we have addressed them accordingly in this
resubmittal. Please see the narrative below with our responses to the comments numbered/lettered
consistent with your original comment letter, which is attached for reference.
Section Response
Public Works
Melissa Savage
2.a. – 2.d. Others
3. Civil: See attached SWCP for minor projects.
7. Civil (partial): Removed recently abandoned easement from plan and added
reference to recorded document for modified easement.
8. Civil: Existing utilities are to be relocated as indicated on plans.
10. Civil: Retaining wall adjusted to be outside of easements and front of the property
and is outside of recently modified utility easement at the rear of the property.
17. Others.
23. Civil: Added recently recorded easement info to plans. Revised “by others” notes to
indicate specific references.
24. Civil: Existing utilities are to be relocated as indicated on plans.
25. Others.
26. Civil (partial): Added grading keynote 10 for reduced gravel section/revised
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drainage concept for wall adjacent to property line per direction received from soils
engineer.
27. Civil: Existing utilities are to be relocated as indicated on plans.
28. Civil: Revised laterals to have 3’ between laterals.
Please feel free to contact me at (805) 319-4948 ext. 108 with any questions or if I can provide any
further information. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Trisha Wall, PE
Walsh Engineering
Attachments: As noted above
Copy To: (Walsh Engineering File)
PERMIT CORRECTIONS REPORT (BLDG-0438-2025)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PARCEL:004-719-024PERMIT ADDRESS:1424 Hansen Ln
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
APPLICATION DATE:02/19/2025
EXPIRATION DATE:
SQUARE FEET: 4,584.00
VALUATION:$525,000.00
DESCRIPTION:NEW 3,818.7 SQ.FT. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS, AN ATTACHED
765.2 SQ.FT. 2-CAR GARAGE, 367.3 SQ.FT.
COVERED PATIO, AND 367.3 SQ.FT. ROOF DECK ON
THE UPPER FLOOR. THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
INCLUDE 136 LINEAR FEET OF RETAINING WALL.
CONTACTS NAME COMPANY ADDRESS
Applicant Sherman Damuag Vellum Design & Build 3590 Broad Street, Suite 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Other Permits Vellum VELLUM, INC.
Jamie Hess Vellum Design + Build 3590 Broad St, Suite 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Jamie Hess Vellum Design + Build 3590 Broad St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Owner Paul Abbott 3590 Broad St, 130
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(R) Single Family
REVIEW ITEM STATUS REVIEWER
Addressing v.1 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Ready for Action
General - Addressing
Building (Consultant) v.1 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
Building (Consultant) v.2 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
Fees v.1 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Fees
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: Vanessa Nichols
vnichols@slocity.org
805-781-7588
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: #1 Please note the water meter as "New" in Water Key Note #2, Sheet C4.0.
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: #2 Final fees pending response to comments and other department reviews.
Fees v.2 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Fees
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: Vanessa Nichols
vnichols@slocity.org
805-781-7588
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: #1 Please note the water meter as "New" in Water Key Note #2, Sheet C4.0.
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: #2 Final fees pending other department reviews. No action required.
Correction: Administration - Vanessa Nichols (5/8/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: #3 Please added the project address to all the plan sheets title block.
Planning v.1 Walter Oetzell Ph: (805) 781-7593 email: woetzell@slocity.org Ready for Action
General - Planning
Private Sewer Lateral v.1 Not Required
Private Sewer Lateral Inspection requirements (per Muni Code section 13.08.395)
Public Works Permit Review v.1 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Public Works
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 0) Melissa Savage msavage@slocity.org (805) 781-7206
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 1)On the coversheet, please reference the City permit/application numbers associated with this project for reference:
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ARCH-0457-2024 Architectural Review – Lots 23, 24 & 34 Enclave at Righetti single family dwellings
FMAP-1955-2018 Tract 3063 Phase 3 - On-Site & Improvement Plans & revisions
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 2)Verify that the following Public Works Notes are included (or revised) on the cover sheet of the building plans:
a.All work located within the public right-of-way or within the jurisdiction of the Utilities and Public Works Departments shall comply with the
most current edition of the Engineering Standards and Standard Specifications dated August 2020.
b.Contact the Public Works inspection hotline at 781-7554 with at least a 48-hour notice prior to starting work in the right-of-way and for any
required encroachment permit inspection or final inspection.
c.The public improvements shall be substantially complete to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director prior to final inspection approvals
and/or occupancy of any building.
d.Any existing survey monuments shall be protected in place or shall be tied out by a licensed land surveyor prior to disturbance and then
replaced prior to occupancy in accordance with Section 8771 of the California Business and Professions Code.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 3)Provide a Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) in the format provided by the Building Division for minor projects less than 1 acre.
Contact the Building Division at (805) 781-7180 for questions on any additional plan requirements and for a copy of the form. Otherwise, the form
may be found at http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=7147
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 4)Provide bearings and distances for all property lines in accordance with the Tract 3063 Phase 3 map.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 5)Please refer to the Tract 3063 Phase 3 Improvement Plans. Tract plans indicate wrought iron boundary fencing and interior privacy
fencing are to be installed by homebuilder. Clarify locations and types of fencing in this plan set. Clarify and coordinate locations and types of
fencing on the Grading and Arch plans. Verify which fence details are used where.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 6)Show pad elevations on the grading plan for lot 24 per tract 3063 Phase 3 Improvement Plans.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 7)Show and label all existing easements on plans. Include the private sewer easement on the northeastern corner of the property
per Tract Map No. 3063 Phase 3. Show proposed building outside of all easements.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 8)Show on plans the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer mains and laterals serving lots 24 and 22 per 3063 Phase 3
Improvement Plans. Include invert elevations.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 9)If existing utilities are proposed to be moved, show on plans as proposed utility locations and clarify who is proposing to move or
relocate the existing utilities. Provide invert elevations, and horizontal and vertical controls for proposed utilities.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 10)Plans show a proposed retaining wall within the private storm drain and sewer easement at the northeast corner of the
property. Revise the retaining wall to be outside of the easement or provide details showing how existing utilities will remain accessible to the
neighboring property (lot 22).
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 11)Plans show a proposed retaining wall within the 14’ public utility and public pedestrian access easement on the southwestern
edge of the property. Show the retaining wall outside of the easement.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 12)Verify that the retaining wall footing/heel (and/or the 12” wide gravel drains) based on detail 2/C6.0 does not cross over the
property line on the easterly side of the property. Show the dimension of the wall to the property line.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 13)Show and label new ADA compliant driveway approach. See city standard #2116 for reference.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 14)Per stormwater control plan for the tract, roof drains are to be disconnected and drain in a non-erosive manner to vegetated
areas. Revise compliance strategy if roof drains are to be hard tied into storm drains as proposed in detail 7 on sheet C6.0 and note 4 on sheet
C4.0. Complete and submit the PCR checklist available at the following link: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=5190
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 15)Provide a Stormwater Compliance/Special Inspection Block on the title sheet that identifies Performance Requirement (PR) and
Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) used for compliance consistent with plans. Fill in the blanks with the measure used for compliance such
as, disconnecting roof drains, etc. For PR1 projects use the following block. Insert on the title Sheet T1.1: (Also verify method of compliance
agrees with submitted SWCP which states compliance via “directing roof run off to vegetated areas.”)
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
The Project is subject to the following Performance Requirements (PR) of Regional Water Quality Control Board Resolution R3-2013-0032 “Post
Construction Stormwater Management Requirements for Development Projects in the Central Coast Region”:
☒ PR 1 Site Design/Runoff Reduction through use of (fill in the blank). Sheet ______
Stormwater Control Plan by__________________ dated___________________
City Field Verification. Prior to final acceptance, contact the City for field verification of installed Structural Control Measures (SCMs) and/or other
required elements as proposed in the project Stormwater Control Plan.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 16)Add note to plans: Stormwater and drainage system certification is required from the engineer of record prior to final
inspection approvals. The engineer shall certify that the drainage and stormwater system components have been inspected and are in general
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conformance with the drainage report, system design, and the approved plans, including all final elevations, component sizing, level spreaders,
drainage piping, inlets, weir elevations, and orifices.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 17)A CAL-OSHA permit is required for excavations or trenching greater than 5 feet in depth. A copy of the annual, provisional, or
temporary permit shall be provided to the Building Division prior to building, utility, and/or grading permit issuance if applicable. CA Health and
Safety Code Section 17922.5
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 18) Show the location of the existing street trees on the site plan for reference. Include the tree diameter, species, and show the
tree canopy to scale for reference. Clarify whether the proposed construction, construction staging, scaffolding, etc. will require safety pruning
of the existing tree. Note on the plans to contact the City Arborist at 781-7578 to review and approve any required or proposed pruning of street
trees.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 19) Tree protection measures for existing street trees shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. The City
Arborist shall review and approve the proposed tree protection measures to be incorporated into the building plans. Contact the City Arborist at
(805) 781-7578 to schedule a site visit. Tentative plans shall be provided to the arborist for review either prior to or at the time of the field
investigation.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 20) Please revise vicinity map on sheet T1.1 to better reflect project location.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 21) Revise sheets C3.0 and C4.0 to show proposed walkway to not overlapping with existing sidewalk.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 22) Show and label existing sidewalk underdrains.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 23) Provide reference(s) in place of “by others” (typical). See sheet C4.0 sanitary sewer key note 4, sheet C5.0 redline, and
sheet C6.0 detail 2 for examples.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 24) Show existing utility locations and elevations on sheet RW1.0. Include sanitary sewer and storm drain mains and laterals, if
applicable.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 25) Show backflow preventer location on plans. Provide reference to standard 6550 on sheet L3.0.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 26) Show distance from footing to property line on detail 16, sheet S-400.
Public Works Permit Review v.2 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Public Works
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 0) Melissa Savage msavage@slocity.org (805) 781-7206
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 1) On the coversheet, please reference the City permit/application numbers associated with this project for reference:
ARCH-0457-2024 Architectural Review – Lots 23, 24 & 34 Enclave at Righetti single family dwellings
FMAP-1955-2018 Tract 3063 Phase 3 - On-Site & Improvement Plans & revisions
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 2) Revise sheet T1.1 "Public Works Notes" B and D. They should match verbatim notes b and c respectively, as noted below. Please
contact me if you have any questions (Melissa Savage 5/1/25).
Verify that the following Public Works Notes are included (or revised) on the cover sheet of the building plans:
a. All work located within the public right-of-way or within the jurisdiction of the Utilities and Public Works Departments shall comply with the
most current edition of the Engineering Standards and Standard Specifications dated August 2020.
b. Contact the Public Works inspection hotline at 781-7554 with at least a 48-hour notice prior to starting work in the right-of-way and for any
required encroachment permit inspection or final inspection.
c. The public improvements shall be substantially complete to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director prior to final inspection approvals
and/or occupancy of any building.
d. Any existing survey monuments shall be protected in place or shall be tied out by a licensed land surveyor prior to disturbance and then
replaced prior to occupancy in accordance with Section 8771 of the California Business and Professions Code.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 3) Provide a Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) in the format provided by the Building Division for minor projects less than 1 acre.
Contact the Building Division at (805) 781-7180 for questions on any additional plan requirements and for a copy of the form. Otherwise, the form
may be found at http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=7147
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 4) Provide bearings and distances for all property lines in accordance with the Tract 3063 Phase 3 map.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 5) Please refer to the Tract 3063 Phase 3 Improvement Plans. Tract plans indicate wrought iron boundary fencing and interior privacy
fencing are to be installed by homebuilder. Clarify locations and types of fencing in this plan set. Clarify and coordinate locations and types of
fencing on the Grading and Arch plans. Verify which fence details are used where.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 6) Show pad elevations on the grading plan for lot 24 per tract 3063 Phase 3 Improvement Plans.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 7) Comment remains. Proposed buildings are still shown within existing easements. Prior to building permit issuance, either: a. show
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on plans proposed buildings removed from existing easements, or b. provide recorded documents abandoning existing private storm drain and
sewer easement and adding a modified private storm drain and sewer easement with all buildings shown outside of new or modified easements.
(Melissa Savage 5/7/25) Show and label all existing easements on plans. Include the private sewer easement on the northeastern corner of the
property per Tract Map No. 3063 Phase 3. Show proposed building outside of all easements.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 8)Show invert elevations for the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer mains and laterals. If removal of existing utilities is
authorized, this comment may no longer apply. Prior to building permit issuance, provide appropriate authorization for removal of existing utilities.
(Melissa Savage 5/7/25) Show on plans the existing stormwater and sanitary sewer mains and laterals serving lots 24 and 22 per 3063 Phase 3
Improvement Plans. Include invert elevations.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 9) If existing utilities are proposed to be moved, show on plans as proposed utility locations and clarify who is proposing to move or
relocate the existing utilities. Provide invert elevations, and horizontal and vertical controls for proposed utilities.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 10) Comment remains. The retaining wall along the western edge of the property is shown within the existing private storm drain
and sewer easements at the rear of the property, and in the PPAE, PSTE, PWE, and PUE at the front of the property. Show the retaining wall
outside of all existing easements or provide recorded documents showing the removal or modification of easements. (Melissa Savage 5/7/25)
Plans show a proposed retaining wall within the private storm drain and sewer easement at the northeast corner of the property. Revise the
retaining wall to be outside of the easement or provide details showing how existing utilities will remain accessible to the neighboring property (lot
22).
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 11) Plans show a proposed retaining wall within the 14’ public utility and public pedestrian access easement on the southwestern
edge of the property. Show the retaining wall outside of the easement.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 12) Verify that the retaining wall footing/heel (and/or the 12” wide gravel drains) based on detail 2/C6.0 does not cross over the
property line on the easterly side of the property. Show the dimension of the wall to the property line.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 13) Show and label new ADA compliant driveway approach. See city standard #2116 for reference.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 14) Per stormwater control plan for the tract, roof drains are to be disconnected and drain in a non-erosive manner to vegetated
areas. Revise compliance strategy if roof drains are to be hard tied into storm drains as proposed in detail 7 on sheet C6.0 and note 4 on sheet
C4.0. Complete and submit the PCR checklist available at the following link: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=5190
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 15) Provide a Stormwater Compliance/Special Inspection Block on the title sheet that identifies Performance Requirement (PR) and
Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) used for compliance consistent with plans. Fill in the blanks with the measure used for compliance such
as, disconnecting roof drains, etc. For PR1 projects use the following block. Insert on the title Sheet T1.1: (Also verify method of compliance
agrees with submitted SWCP which states compliance via “directing roof run off to vegetated areas.”)
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SUMMARY:
The Project is subject to the following Performance Requirements (PR) of Regional Water Quality Control Board Resolution R3-2013-0032 “Post
Construction Stormwater Management Requirements for Development Projects in the Central Coast Region”:
☒ PR 1 Site Design/Runoff Reduction through use of (fill in the blank). Sheet ______
Stormwater Control Plan by__________________ dated___________________
City Field Verification. Prior to final acceptance, contact the City for field verification of installed Structural Control Measures (SCMs) and/or other
required elements as proposed in the project Stormwater Control Plan.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 16) Add note to plans: Stormwater and drainage system certification is required from the engineer of record prior to final
inspection approvals. The engineer shall certify that the drainage and stormwater system components have been inspected and are in general
conformance with the drainage report, system design, and the approved plans, including all final elevations, component sizing, level spreaders,
drainage piping, inlets, weir elevations, and orifices.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 17) Comment remains. Provide a copy of the CAL-OSHA permit prior to building permit issuance. (Melissa Savage 5/7/25) A
CAL-OSHA permit is required for excavations or trenching greater than 5 feet in depth. A copy of the annual, provisional, or temporary permit
shall be provided to the Building Division prior to building, utility, and/or grading permit issuance if applicable. CA Health and Safety Code Section
17922.5
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 18) Show the location of the existing street trees on the site plan for reference. Include the tree diameter, species, and show the
tree canopy to scale for reference. Clarify whether the proposed construction, construction staging, scaffolding, etc. will require safety pruning
of the existing tree. Note on the plans to contact the City Arborist at 781-7578 to review and approve any required or proposed pruning of street
trees.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 19) Tree protection measures for existing street trees shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. The City
Arborist shall review and approve the proposed tree protection measures to be incorporated into the building plans. Contact the City Arborist at
(805) 781-7578 to schedule a site visit. Tentative plans shall be provided to the arborist for review either prior to or at the time of the field
investigation.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
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PERMIT CORRECTIONS REPORT (BLDG-0438-2025)
Comments: 20) Please revise vicinity map on sheet T1.1 to better reflect project location.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 21)Revise sheets C3.0 and C4.0 to show proposed walkway to not overlapping with existing sidewalk.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Resolved
Comments: 22) Show and label existing sidewalk underdrains.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 23) Comment remains. Specify recorded document number and date for the easements “proposed to be abandoned by others”
and easements revised “by others.” Provide specific references, including sheet and detail numbers, for all other notes and callouts currently
stating “by others.” For examples, sheet C4.0 Sanitary Sewer Key Notes number 1 states “See plumbing plans by others…” and Water Key Notes
number 1 states “see mechanical plans by others…” Please revise. (Melissa Savage 5/7/25) Provide reference(s) in place of “by others” (typical).
See sheet C4.0 sanitary sewer key note 4, sheet C5.0 redline, and sheet C6.0 detail 2 for examples.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 24) Comment remains. Show existing storm drain and sanitary sewer mains and laterals. If approved recorded documentation is
provided that neighboring property owner authorizes moving mains and laterals, comment may no longer apply. (Melissa Savage 5/7/25) Show
existing utility locations and elevations on sheet RW1.0. Include sanitary sewer and storm drain mains and laterals, if applicable.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 25) Provide on sheet L2.0 reference to City standard 6550, sheet L3.0. (Melissa Savage 5/7/25)
Show backflow preventer location on plans. Provide reference to standard 6550 on sheet L3.0.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 26) Details 20 and 22 on sheet S-400 show no permeable material above drainage pipe and instead engineered compacted soil.
City standard 5020 requires a 12” gravel layer around the drainage pipe. Clarify how wall drainage will occur and prevent surcharging. (Melissa
Savage 5/7/25) Show distance from footing to property line on detail 16, sheet S-400.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (5/7/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 27) Revised plan submission shows proposed shared storm and sewer laterals connecting to existing private laterals on private
property. If proposed utility locations remain as shown, the proposed new or modified private storm drain and sanitary sewer easement must be
recorded and include all proposed laterals. As shown, a portion of the proposed sanitary sewer lateral is shown connecting to the existing lateral
outside of the proposed easement. Additionally, if the existing private laterals or any portion thereof are proposed to remain, the recorded private
storm drain and sanitary sewer easement document must also include the existing private laterals or portions to remain.
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (5/7/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: 28) Show the proposed storm drain and sewer laterals with a minimum horizontal distance of 3’ between laterals. (Engineering
Standard 6010)
Recycling v.1 Rachelle Paris email: rparis@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Recycling
Correction: Recycling - Rachelle Paris (3/12/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: Please submit your project's Recycle Plan online at https://forms.slocity.org/Forms/recyclingplan
Corrective Action: Rachelle Paris - RecycleRight@slocity.org
Recycling v.2 Rachelle Paris email: rparis@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Recycling
Correction: Recycling - Rachelle Paris (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: Please submit your project's Recycle Plan online at https://forms.slocity.org/Forms/recyclingplan
Corrective Action: Rachelle Paris - RecycleRight@slocity.org
Site Grading/PW v.1 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Site Grading/PW
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
Site Grading/PW v.2 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Site Grading/PW
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
Stormwater (Engineering-CDD) v.1 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Stormwater/PW
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (3/24/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
Stormwater (Engineering-CDD) v.2 Melissa Savage email: msavage@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Stormwater/PW
Correction: Engineering Standards Compliance - Melissa Savage (4/25/25) - Not Resolved
Comments: See Public Works Permit Review comments.
Utilities (Consultant) v.1 Geraldine Seng email: gseng@slocity.org Not Required
Wastewater Offset v.1 Geraldine Seng email: gseng@slocity.org Not Required
Wastewater Offset
Water (Building) v.1 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Needs Resubmit
General - Water
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STRUCTURAL - FTFUPDATED WITH DRAIN BOARD DROPPED ONE FOOT FROM SURFACE AND FLAT DRAIN AT
BOTTOM, THIS IS TYPICAL RETAINING WALL PROPERTY LINE CONSTRUCTION WHERE THERE
ISN'T ROOM FOR DRAIN ROCK
PERMIT CORRECTIONS REPORT (BLDG-0438-2025)
Water (Building) v.2 Vanessa Nichols Ph: 8057817588 email: vnichols@slocity.org Ready for Action
General - Water
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