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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC-1009-16 (ARCH-2541-2015 -- 848 Via Esteban)RESOLUTION NO. ARC -1009-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 848 VIA ESTEBAN (MANUFACTURING (M) ZONE; FILE #ARCH -2541-2015) WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room (Room 9), 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on May 16, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application ARCH -2541-2015, 848 Via Esteban, applicant, for the purpose of reviewing the construction of a new two-story light industrial building; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and evaluation and recommendations by staff; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. The Architectural Review Commission hereby grants final approval to the proposed project ARCH -2541-2015, based on the following findings: 1. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of persons living or working at the site or in the vicinity because it is consistent with the relevant policies and standards of the General Plan and Zoning Regulations, and must conform to applicable building and fire safety codes. 2. The project design is consistent with the City's Community Design Guidelines applicable to the development of industrial projects because the design considers the site context, character, and constraints, and is architecturally distinctive, the site functions are located for efficient operation and site features relate properly to building architecture and site topography, and the building design exhibits proper balance and proportion, is visually interesting, and employs appropriate materials and colors. 3. The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It consists of the construction of a small structure, less than 10,000 square feet in area, as described in CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (c). All necessary public services and facilities are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 2 SECTION 2. Action. The Architectural Review Commission hereby grants final approval to the project ARCH -2541-2015, with incorporation of the following conditions and code requirements: Conditions Indemnification 1. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this project, and all actions relating thereto, including but not limited to environmental review ("Indemnified Claims"). The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being presented with the Indemnified Claim and City shall fully cooperate in the defense against an Indemnified Claim." Planning 2. Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a building permit shall be in substantial compliance with the project plans approved by the ARC. A separate, full-size sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all conditions and code requirements of project approval listed as sheet number 2. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors, materials, landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Community Development Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate. 3. Building Surface Texture. Plans shall clearly note that the finish coat of the Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EFIS) building surfaces has a smooth texture, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 4. Mirror Window Glazing. In conformance with Community Design Guidelines § 3.3 (B) (3), mirror window glazing shall not be used. 5. North Wall — Visual Interest. Plans submitted for construction permits shall clearly indicate the material and color used for the pilaster features used to articulate the north wall of the building. The pilasters will be differentiated from the main wall surface using a color and texture that will successfully integrate with other building features while providing perceptible, but not dominating, visual interest along the wall surface, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Paint will not be used, by itself, as the sole method of providing visual interest. Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 3 6. Night Sky Preservation. Plans submitted for construction permits shall include sufficient information to verify compliance with Night Sky Preservation regulations (Zoning Regulations, Ch. 17.23). All exterior lighting must be oriented, recessed, or shielded to prevent light trespass and pollution. The location of all exterior lighting fixtures will be clearly indicated on plans and building -mounted fixtures will be depicted on building elevation drawings. 7. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment Screening. Plans submitted for construction permits shall include sufficient detail to demonstrate that utilities and mechanical equipment are adequately and appropriately screened from view, consistent with Community Design Guidelines § 6.1(D) and § 6.2 (G). 8. Landscape Plan. Final plans submitted for construction permits shall include a detailed landscaping plan indicating the extent of landscaped area, hardscape, plant selection, and method of irrigation, consistent with applicable Community Design Guidelines, Engineering Standards, and Water -Efficient Landscape Standards. Plant selection will provide botanical and visual diversity, and strengthen the link and transition between the sidewalk and building, consistent with Community Design Guidelines § 6.2(A). Engineering Development Review 9. Projects involving the construction of new structures requires that complete frontage improvements be installed or that existing improvements be upgraded per city standard. MC 12.16.050 10. The building plan submittal shall correctly reflect the right-of-way width, location of frontage improvements, front property line location, and all easements. All existing frontage improvements including street trees shall be shown for reference. The tract map and improvement plans for Tract 575 are available upon request. 11. The building plan submittal shall show new sidewalk per city engineering standards and ADA standards. 12. The building plan submittal shall show the existing curb ramp to be altered or upgraded to comply with city engineering standards and ADA standards. The new curb ramp shall be in accordance with the revised standard plan A88A Case A. 13. The building plan submittal shall show any new driveway approach to comply with current ADA and city standards for accessibility and compliance with current City Engineering Standards. The current city and ADA standard requires a 4' accessible sidewalk extension behind the ramp. Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 4 14. The building plan submittal shall show the proposed wall to comply with a 10' line -of -sight triangle to improve the line -of -sight distance between vehicles exiting the driveway and pedestrians using the adjoining public sidewalk area. 15. Development of the driveway and parking areas shall comply with the Parking and Driveway Standards for dimension, maneuverability, slopes, drainage, and materials. Alternate paving materials are recommended for water quantity and/or quality control purposes and in the area of existing or proposed trees and where the driveway or parking area may occur within the dripline of any tree. Alternate paving material shall be approved to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 16. All parking spaces shall be able to be entered in one movement. All spaces, drive aisles, etc. shall be designed so that all vehicles can exit to the adjoining street in a forward motion in not more than two maneuvers. For purposes of maneuverability, all required and proposed covered and uncovered spaces shall be assumed to be occupied by a standard size vehicle. 17. The building plan submittal shall show all parking spaces that are adjacent to a post, column, or wall shall be one additional foot in width per City Engineering Standard 2220. 18. Provisions for trash, recycle, and green waste containment, screening, and collection shall be approved to the satisfaction of the City and San Luis Obispo Garbage Company. The respective refuse storage area and on-site conveyance shall consider convenience, aesthetics, safety, and functionality. The building plan submittal shall show the trash enclosure drainage to be in compliance with Engineering standard Section 1010.B. 19. The building plan submittal shall include a complete site utility plan. All existing and proposed utilities along with utility company meters shall be shown. Existing underground and overhead services shall be shown along with any proposed alterations or upgrades. Services to the new structures shall be underground. All work in the public right-of-way shall be shown or noted. 20. The grading and drainage plan shall show existing structures and grades located within 15' of the property lines in accordance with the grading ordinance. The plan shall consider historic offsite drainage tributary to this property that may need to be accepted and conveyed along with the improved on-site drainage. This development may alter and/or increase the storm water runoff from this site or adjoining sites. The improved or altered drainage shall be directed to the street and not across adjoining property lines unless the drainage is conveyed within recorded easements or existing waterways. 21. The building plan submittal shall show compliance with the Post Construction Stormwater Requirements as regulated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for redeveloped Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 5 sites. Include a complete Post Construction Stormwater Control Plan Template as available on the City's Website. 22. An operations and maintenance manual will be required for the post construction stormwater improvements. The manual shall be provided at the time of building permit application and shall be accepted by the City prior to building permit issuance. A private stormwater conveyance agreement will be required and shall be recorded prior to final inspection approvals. 23. The building plan submittal shall show all existing trees on the property with a trunk diameter of 3" or greater. Offsite trees along the adjoining property lines with canopies and/or root systems that extend onto the property shall be shown for reference. The plan shall note which trees are to remain and which trees are proposed for removal. The City supports the proposed tree removals with compensatory landscape and street tree plantings based on the proposed landscape plan. The building plan submittal shall show one additional compensatory tree planting in a parking lot planter to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. Include the diameter and species of all trees. Tree canopies should generally be shown to scale for reference. 24. The building plan submittal shall show one 15 -gallon street tree for each 35 lineal feet of frontage. The City Arborist shall approve the tree species and planting requirements. 25. Tree protection measures shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Arborist. The City Arborist shall review and approve the proposed tree protection measures prior to commencing with any demolition, grading, or construction. The City Arborist shall approve any safety pruning, the cutting of substantial roots, or grading within the dripline of trees. A city -approved arborist shall complete safety pruning. Any required tree protection measures shall be shown or noted on the building plans. Contact the City Arborist at 781-7023 to review and to establish any required preservation measures to be included with the building permit submittal. Transportation (Public Works) 26. Large "No Parking" markings shall be provided on the Roberto Court driveway. Cade requirements Building 1. Plans submitted for construction permits to complete the project shall include information demonstrating that the footing of the retaining wall along the north edge of the site will not Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 6 be compromised during construction activities, including a section view detail showing proposed building foundation in relation to existing rear retaining wall footing. 2. A compliant accessible path of travel shall be provided to the rear employee patio area 3. Justification shall be provided as to why elevator access is not included to the second floor offices. 4. Materials to be used and processing operations at proposed "dirty, blast, and clean" rooms shall be provided in order to determine the appropriate occupancy classification for the building or portions therein. Fire 5. Fire Department Access to Equi n� ent: Rooms or areas containing controls for air -handling systems, automatic fire -protection systems, or other diction, suppression or control elements shall be identified for use by the fire department and shall be located in the same area. A sign shall be provided on the door to the room or area stating "Fire Sprinkler Riser" and "Fire Alarm Control Panel". Fire sprinkler risers shall be located in a room with exterior door access. Show Riser rooms on floor plans. 6. An application for a Hazardous Waste permit from the Fire Department CUPA program shall be submitted. Contact Hazardous Materials Coordinator Kerry Boyle at 781-7383. Utilties 7. Potable water shall not be used for major construction activities, such as grading and dust control as required under Prohibited Water Uses; Chapter 17.07.070.0 of the City's Municipal Code. Recycled water is available through the City's Construction Water Permit program. Information on the program is available online at www.slocity.org. 8. New non-residential development with a landscape area of 1,000 square feet or greater shall install an irrigation meter and pay the associated impact fee per the Green Building Code 5.304.2. 9. The project's estimated total water use (ETWU) shall not exceed 50 percent of the project's maximum applied water allowance (MAWA) as required during the declared drought emergency. 10. The project's trash enclosures shall be designed consistent with the City's Solid Waste Enclosure Standards (available online at www.slocity.org). Resolution No. ARC -1009-16 ARCH -2541-2015 (848 Via Esteban) Page 7 11. Separators shall be provided to prevent the discharge of oil, grease, and other substances harmful or hazardous to the City's wastewater collection system consistent with City standards. On motion by Chair Wynn, seconded by Commissioner Curtis, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Andreen, Curtis, Nemcik, Root, Soll, Vice -Chair Ehdaie, and Chair Wynn NOES: NONE. REFRAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 16th day of May, 2016. Doug Davidsofelview Secretary Architectural Commission