HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC-1002-17 (ARCH-2193-2015 -- 71 Palomar Avenue)RESOLUTION NO. ARC -1002-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW COMMISSION APPROVING THE REHABILITATION,
ADAPTIVE REUSE, AND REPOSITIONING OF THE MASTER LIST
HISTORIC SANDFORD HOUSE PROPERTY AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 33-UNIT9 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT, WITH A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED JANUARY 30, 2017,
71 PALOMAR AVENUE (ARCH 2193-2015)
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted
a public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on June 27, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH 2193-2015, LR
Development Group, applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, on January 30, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH 2193-
2015, LR Development Group, applicant; 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, presented at said hearing.
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing 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. Firidirig . The Architectural Review Commission hereby grants final
approval to the project (ARCH 2193-2015), based on the following findings:
1. That 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 the project respects site constraints and will be
compatible with the scale and character of the neighborhood.
2. The proposed project is consistent with Housing Element Policies 8.1 and 2.17 because the
project provides infill, high-density residential for a variety of special needs and meets the
City's RHNA need for very low units.
3. The project is consistent with the City's Community Design Guidelines because the proposed
project incorporates similar materials and architectural features to the surrounding
neighborhood and provides a complementary color scheme.
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4. The project design maintains consistency with the City's Community Design Guidelines by
providing architectural design that complements the character, height and scale of the historic
Sandford House and the surrounding neighborhood.
5. The proposed modifications to the Master List Historic Sandford House and site which
includes rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and repositioning is consistent with the Historic
Preservation Guidelines and Secretary of Interior Standards, since character defining features
will be retained, repaired, or replaced in kind.
6. That the proposed construction of the new, 33 -unit apartment buildings is consistent with
Secretary of Interior Standards for new construction on historic properties since the new
construction is subordinate to and compatible with the scale, size, massing and architectural
features of the Master List Historic Sandford House.
7. That the proposed removal of the non -historic additions is consistent with the Secretary of
Interior Standards for Rehabilitation because they have not acquired historic significance in
their own right.
The project is consistent with Archaeological Resource Preservation Program Guidelines
since the project will be required to include an excavation monitoring and data recovery plan
to document and preserve any artifacts found during construction.
9. That the Initial Study of Environmental Impact and resultant Mitigated Negative Declaration
properly characterize the project's potentially significant impacts and that the incorporated
mitigations measures appropriately ensure that potentially significant impacts are mitigated
to a less than significant level.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The Architectural Review Commission hereby
adopts the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact that finds that with
incorporation of mitigation measures, environmental impacts will be less than significant.
Air Quality
Mitization Measure AO -1: Prior to grading plan approval, the project proponent shall ensure that
a geologic evaluation should be conducted to determine if NOA is present within the area that will
be disturbed. If NOA is not present, an exemption request must be filed with the District. If NOA
is found at the site, the applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the Asbestos
ATCM. This may include development of an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan and an Asbestos
Health and Safety Program for approval by the APCD. Technical Appendix 4.4 of this [CEQA
Air Quality] Handbook includes a map of zones throughout SLO County where NOA has been
found and geological evaluation is required prior to any grading.
More information on NOA can be found at http://www.slocleanair.orWrules-
reg,ulations/asbestos.php.
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Monitoring Plan, AQ -1: All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans. In
addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor compliance with APCD
requirements. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD,
Community Development and Public Works Departments prior to commencement of construction.
The applicant shall provide documentation of compliance with APCD requirements to City staff
prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Mitieatian Measure AQ72: Any scheduled disturbance, removal, or relocation of utility pipelines
shall be coordinated with the APCD Enforcement Division at (805) 781-5912 to ensure compliance
with NESHAP, which include, but are not limited to: 1) written notification, within at least 10
business days of activities commencing, to the APCD, 2) asbestos survey conducted by a Certified
Asbestos Consultant, and, 3) applicable removal and disposal requirements of identified ACM.
More information on NOA can be found at htip://www.slocleanair.oriz/rules-
regulations/asbestos.php.
Monitoring Plau, AQ -2: All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans. In
addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor compliance with APCD
requirements. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in
progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD,
Community Development and Public Works Departments prior to commencement of construction.
Mitigation Measure AO -3: During construction/ground disturbing activities, the applicant shall
implement the following particulate (dust) control measures. These measures shall be shown on
grading and building plans. In addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to
monitor the dust control program and modify practices, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust
off site. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress.
The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the Community
Development and Public Works Departments prior to commencement of construction.
a. Reduce the amount of disturbed area where possible.
b. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust
from leaving the site, and from exceeding the APCD's limit of 20% opacity for no greater
than 3 minutes in any 60 -minute period. Increased watering frequency will be required
whenever wind speeds exceed 15 m.p.h. and cessation of grading activities during
periods of winds over 25 m.p.h. Reclaimed (non -potable) water is to be used in all
construction and dust -control work.
C. All dirt stock pile areas (if any) shall be sprayed daily and covered with tarps or other
dust barriers as needed.
d. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation and
landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible, following completion of any
soil disturbing activities.
e. Exposed grounds that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after
initial grading shall be sown with a fast germinating, non-invasive, grass seed and
watered until vegetation is established.
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f. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using approved
chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD.
g. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved shall be completed as soon as
possible. In addition, building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless
seeding or soil binders are used.
h. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 m.p.h. on any unpaved
surface at the construction site.
i. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, are to be covered or shall
maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load
and top of trailer) in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 23114.
j. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or wash
off trucks and equipment leaving the site.
k. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved
roads. Water sweepers shall be used with reclaimed water should be used where feasible.
Roads shall be pre -wetted prior to sweeping when feasible.
1. All PM 10 mitigation measures required shall be shown on grading and building plans.
m. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the fugitive dust
emissions and enhance the implementation of the measures as necessary to minimize dust
complaints, reduce visible emissions below the APCD's limit of 20% opacity for no
greater than 3 minutes in any 60 -minute period. Their duties shall include holidays and
weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of
such persons shall be provided to the APCD Compliance Division prior to the start of
any grading, earthwork or demolition.
Monitoring Plan, AQ -3 : All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans. In
addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program
and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. Their duties
shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and
telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD, Community Development and
Public Works Departments prior to commencement of construction.
Mitigation Measure AQ -4: Prior to any construction activities at the site, the project proponent
shall ensure that all equipment and operations are compliant with California Air Resource Board
and APCD permitting requirements, by contacting the APCD Engineering Division at (805) 781-
5912 for specific information regarding permitting requirements.
Monitoring Plan, AQ -4: All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans. In
addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor compliance with APCD
requirements. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD,
Community Development and Public Works Departments prior to commencement of construction.
The applicant shall provide documentation of compliance with APCD requirements to City staff
prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Miti ation Measure AO -5: To reduce sensitive receptor emissions impact of diesel vehicles and
equipment used to construct the project and export soil from the site, the applicant shall implement
the following idling control techniques:
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1. California Diesel Idling Regulations
a. On -road diesel vehicles shall comply with Section 2485 of Title 13 of the California
Code of regulations. This regulation limits idling from diesel -fueled commercial motor
vehicles with gross vehicular weight ratings of more than 10,000 pounds and licensed
for operation on highways. It applies to California and non -California based vehicles.
In general, the regulation specifies that drivers of said vehicles:
1. Shall not idle the vehicle's primary diesel engine for greater than 5 minutes at any
location, except as noted in Subsection (d) of the regulation; and,
2. Shall not operate a diesel -fueled auxiliary power system (APS) to power a heater, air
conditioner, or any ancillary equipment on that vehicle during sleeping or resting in
a sleeper berth for greater than 5.0 minutes at any location when within 1,000 feet of
restricted area, except as noted in Subsection (d) of the regulation.
b. Off-road diesel equipment shall comply with the 5 -minute idling restriction identified
in Section 2449(d)(2) of the California Air Resources Board's In -Use Off-road Diesel
regulation.
c. Signs must be posted in the designated queuing areas and job sites to remind drivers
and operators of the state's 5 -minute idling limit.
2. Diesel Idling Restrictions Near Sensitive Receptors (residential homes). In addition to the
State required diesel idling requirements, the project applicant shall comply with these
more restrictive requirements to minimize impacts to nearby sensitive receptors:
a. Staging and queuing areas shall not be located within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors.
b. Diesel idling within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors shall not be permitted.
c. Use of alternative fueled equipment is recommended.
d. Signs that specify the no idling areas must be posted and enforced at the site.
3. Soil Transport. It is estimated that 16,000 cubic yards of cut material (i.e., soils) will be
cut from the site, but the final volume of soil that will be hauled off-site, together with the
fleet mix, hauling route, and number of trips per day will need to be identified for the
APCD. Specific standards and conditions will apply.
Monitoring Plan, AQ -5: All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans. In
addition, the contractor shall designate a person or persons to monitor that idling control techniques
are being implemented to reduce sensitive receptor emissions impact of diesel vehicles and
equipment during construction. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when
work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided
to the APCD, Community Development and Public Works Departments prior to commencement
of construction. The applicant shall provide documentation of compliance with APCD
requirements to City staff prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
Biologieal Resources
Mitization Measure BI0-I: Prior to commencement of construction, to avoid conflicts with
nesting birds, construction activities shall not be allowed during the nesting bird season (February
1 to September 15). For construction activities occurring during the nesting season, surveys for
nesting birds covered by the California Fish and Game Code and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
shall be conducted by a qualified biologist no more than 14 days prior to vegetation removal. The
surveys shall include the disturbance area plus a 500 -foot buffer around the site. If active nests are
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located, all construction work shall be conducted outside a buffer zone from the nest to be
determined by the qualified biologist. The buffer shall be a minimum of 50 feet for non -raptor bird
species and at least 300 feet for raptor species. Larger buffers may be required depending upon the
status of the nest and the construction activities occurring in the vicinity of the nest. The buffer
area(s) shall be closed to all construction personnel and equipment until the adults and young are
no longer reliant on the nest site. A qualified biologist shall confirm that breeding/nesting is
completed and young have fledged the nest prior to removal of the buffer.
Monitoring Pian, BI0-1: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details and
requirements of the Migratory bird monitoring plan per the mitigation measure above. The plans
shall call out the name and contact information of the qualified biologist that will survey the project
site. Grading and building plans will be reviewed by City's Natural Resources Manager for
compliance with the mitigation measure to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for
contractors and City inspectors. City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued
compliance with the above mitigation measures.
Mitip-ation Measure B10-2: Prior to construction, a qualified biologist shall conduct a survey of
existing structures within the project site to determine if roosting bats are present. The survey shall
be conducted during the non -breeding season (November through March). The biologist shall have
access to all interior attics, as needed. If a colony of bats is found roosting in any structure, further
surveys shall be conducted sufficient to determine the species present and the type of roost (day,
night, maternity, etc.) If the bats are not part of an active maternity colony, passive exclusion
measures may be implemented in close coordination with CDFW. These exclusion measures must
include one-way valves that allow bats to exit the structure but are designed so that the bats may
not re-enter the structure. If a bat colony is excluded from the project site, appropriate alternate bat
habitat as determined by a qualified biologist shall be installed on the project site or at an approved
location offsite. Prior to removal of any trees over 20 -inches in diameter -at -breast -height (DBH),
a survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to determine if any of the trees proposed for
removal or trimming harbor sensitive bat species or maternal bat colonies. If a non -maternal roost
is found, the qualified biologist, in close coordination with CDFW shall install one-way valves or
other appropriate passive relocation method. For each occupied roost removed, one bat box shall
be installed in similar habitat and should have similar cavity or crevices properties to those which
are removed, including access, ventilation, dimensions, height above ground, and thermal
conditions. Maternal bat colonies may not be disturbed.
Monitoring Plan, BIO -2: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details and
requirements of bat monitoring plan per the mitigation measure above. The plans shall call out the
name and contact information of the qualified biologist that will survey the project site. Grading
and building plans will be reviewed by City's Natural Resources Manager for compliance with the
mitigation measure to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City
inspectors. City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above
mitigation measures.
Miti ation Measure B10-3: The project is required to plant two trees for every one tree that is
removed (the "replacement trees"). The developer shall plant as many of the replacement trees on
the site as feasible. The remaining required replacement trees shall be planted and/or distributed
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as follows in order of priority: a) trees shall be planted offsite in the neighborhood in existing City
tree wells, City parks, and/or City property; and/or b) the developer shall make a financial donation
to the Urban Forest Tree Bank for the purchase of 15 gallon trees to be used in local tree planting
projects. The final tree planting and replacement plan shall be included as part of the building plans
and approved by the City Arborist.
Monitoring Plan, 1310-3: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details and
requirements of the tree replanting and replacement plan per the mitigation measure above.
Grading and building plans will be reviewed by City's Arborist for compliance with the mitigation
measure to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City inspectors. City
staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation
Cultural Resources
Miti anon Measure CR -1: Preservation of Archeological Resources. A formal monitoring plan
shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to building permit approval. The plan will need
to include a summary of the project and expected ground disturbances, purpose and approach to
monitoring, description of expected materials, description of significant materials or features,
protocols for stoppage of work and treatment of human remains, staff requirements, and a data
recovery plan to be implemented in case significant deposits are exposed.
Monitoring Plan, CR -l: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details and
requirements of the formal monitoring plan of the rehabilitation of the Historic Sandford House
and the new construction per the mitigation measure above. Grading and building plans will be
reviewed by City staff for compliance with the mitigation measure, the City's Archaeological
Resource Preservation Guidelines, and project conditions to ensure sufficient details are clearly
visible for contractors and City inspectors. City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued
compliance with the above mitigation measure, including all requirements of the formal
monitoring plan.
Mitleation Measure CR -2: Removal of Non -Original Additions. Extreme care shall be taken
during the removal of the non -original additions to avoid damaging the original building walls.
Any non -repairable or missing materials revealed upon removal of the addition directly attached
to the Sandford House shall be replaced in-kind to match existing stucco. Any historical wood -
sash windows found during demolition shall be preserved for reuse on the Sandford House where
appropriate.
Monitoring Plan, CR 2: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details of the
removal of the non -original additions of the Historic Sandford House per the mitigation measure
above. Grading and building plans will be reviewed by City staff for compliance with the
mitigation measure for removals to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and
City inspectors. City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the
above mitigation measure.
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Mitization Measure CR 3: Relocation of the Sandford House. The elevation of the existing
Sandford House on the site shall be maintained as closely as possible to the historic siting of the
original house. The reconstructed foundation and platform porch on the house in its new location
shall retain the amount of height and exposure that the existing house exhibits. A stair height
similar to that which currently exists shall also be maintained.
Monitoring Plan, CR -3: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all details of the
relocation of the Historic Sandford House per the mitigation measure above. Grading and building
plans will be reviewed by City staff for compliance with the mitigation measure to move the house
to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City inspectors. City staff will
periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation measure.
Mitigation Measure CR -4: Sandford House Window Replacement. Modern replacements for
the first -floor solarium windows shall minimally consist of window sash that is of the appropriate
proportion to fit into the original openings. Multi -light versions which replicate the original multi -
light windows located throughout other areas of the residence should be used to the maximum
extent feasible in the event that the original window design for the solarium cannot be confirmed.
Monitoring Plan, CR -4: Building plans shall show and outline all details of replacing the first floor
solarium windows of the Historic Sandford House per the mitigation measure above. Building
plans will be reviewed by City staff for compliance with the mitigation measure to replace the
windows to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City inspectors. City
staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation measure.
Mitiiation Measure CR -S: Low Impact Cleaning and Paint Removal. Only the gentlest methods
of paint removal, and stucco cleaning or removal shall be used on or around the Sandford House.
High-pressure water blasting; sand or other hardened material blasting; or chemical paint strippers
that damage wood grain or erode metals shall not be used unless specifically approved by the City.
Monitorinjg Plan, CR -5: Building plans shall show and outline all details of the method in which
the historic Sandford House will be cleaned and paint removed per the mitigation measure above.
Building plans will be reviewed by City staff for compliance with the mitigation measure to clean
and remove paint to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City inspectors.
City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation
measure.
Mitigation Measure CR -6: Massing, Location, and Architectural Features of the Proposed New
Construction. The applicant shall maintain the architectural relationship between the new
construction and historic residence and the design for the new apartment buildings shall respect
the dominance of the Sandford House on the property using scale and massing. New construction
shall not be over -detailed or designed to draw attention away from the Sandford House.
Monitoring Plan, CR -6: Grading and building plans shall show and outline all architectural details,
location and massing of the new construction per the mitigation measure above. Building plans
will be reviewed by City staff for compliance with the mitigation measure and the approved
architectural plans to ensure sufficient details are clearly visible for contractors and City
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inspectors. City staff will periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above
mitigation measure.
HVdroloey and Water Otiality
Mitivation Measure HW -1: The Stormwater Control Plan (Ashley and Vance Engineering,
Inc. October 12, 2015) prepared for the proposed project includes design features, recommended
BMPs for water quality control, and operations and maintenance standards for maintaining
stormwater quality via the proposed underground storage chambers for on-site stormwater
detention. These measures shall become required components of project development and the
project proponent shall be required to implement these design features and recommendation as set
forth.
Monitoring Plan, HWQ-1: All mitigation measures shall be shown on grading and building plans.
Community Development Planning and Public Works staff shall review the Stormwater Control
Plan as part of the Building Permit application package prior to issuance of grading or construction
permits. City staff will periodically inspect the site during construction for continued compliance
with the above mitigation measure.
Utilities and Service Systems
Mitigation Measure USS -1: The project proposes additional wastewater flow in a wet weather
capacity constrained portion of the City's wastewater collection system which is identified in the
City's Wastewater Collection System Infrastructure Renewal Strategy as sub -basin B.2. Prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the developer is required to identify, demonstrate or
implement off-site sewer rehabilitation that results in quantifiable inflow and infiltration reduction
in the City's wastewater collection system in sub -basin Al, A2, A3, A4, B.2 or B.3 in an amount
equal to offset the project's wastewater flow increase. This may be satisfied by: (A) Sufficient
reductions in wastewater flow within sub -basins Al, A2, A3, A4, B.2 or B.3, commensurate with
the additional wastewater flow contributed by the project, to be achieved by the verified
replacement of compromised private sewer laterals, or public sewer mains, either by the developer,
the City, or any property owner located within the basins; (B) Participation in a sewer lateral
replacement program or similar inflow and infiltration reduction program to be developed by City,
which is in place prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy; or (C) Any other off-site sewer
rehabilitation proposed by the developer approved by the Utilities Director, which will achieve a
reduction in wastewater flow commensurate with the additional wastewater flow contributed by
the project. The final selection of the inflow and infiltration reduction project will be approved by
the Utilities Director.
Monitoring Plan, USS -1: A sewer rehabilitation plan shall be developed in cooperation with
Utilities Staff per the mitigation measure above. The rehabilitation plan shall be shown on the
public improvement plans and reviewed by Utilities staff as part of the Building Permit application
package prior to issuance of grading and construction permits. City staff will periodically inspect
the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation measure, including all requirements
of the sewer rehabilitation plan.
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SECTION 3. Action. The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) hereby grants final
approval to the project with incorporation of the following conditions:
Planning Division — Community Development Department
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 the City shall fully cooperate in
the defense against an Indemnified Claim.
2. The Architectural Review Commission's approval of this project will expire after three years
if construction has not started. On request, the Community Development Director may grant
a single, one-year extension.
3. 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 Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed
appropriate.
4. Plans submitted for a building permit shall call out the colors and materials of all proposed
building surfaces and other improvements. Colors and materials shall be consistent with the
color and material board submitted with Architectural Review application.
5. The locations of all exterior lighting, including lighting on the structure, bollard style
landscaping or path lighting, shall be included in plans submitted for a building permit. All
wall -mounted lighting fixtures shall be clearly called out on building elevations included as
part of working drawings. All wall -mounted lighting shall complement building architecture.
The lighting schedule for the building shall include a graphic representation of the proposed
lighting fixtures and cut -sheets on the submitted building plans. The selected fixture(s) shall
be shielded to ensure that light is directed downward consistent with the requirements of the
City's Night Sky Preservation standards contained in Chapter 17.23 of the Zoning
Regulations.
6. Mechanical and electrical equipment shall be located internally to the building. With submittal
of working drawings, the applicant shall include sectional views of the building, which clearly
show the sizes of any proposed condensers and other mechanical equipment. If any
condensers or other mechanical equipment is to be placed on the roof, plans submitted for a
building permit shall confirm that parapets and other roof features will provide adequate
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screening. A line -of -sight diagram may be required to confirm that proposed screening will
be adequate. This condition applies to both initial project construction and later building
modifications and improvements.
7. A final landscaping plan, including irrigation details and plans, shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department along with working drawings. The legend for the
landscaping plan shall include the sizes and species of all groundcovers, shrubs, and trees with
corresponding symbols for each plant material showing their specific locations on plans.
8. The location of any required backflow preventer and double-check assembly shall be shown
on all site plans submitted for a building permit, including the landscaping plan. Construction
plans shall also include a scaled diagram of the equipment proposed. Where possible, as
determined by the Utilities Director, equipment shall be located inside the building within 20
feet of the front property line. Where this is not possible, as determined by the Utilities
Director, the back flow preventer and double-check assembly shall be located in the street
yard and screened using a combination of paint color, landscaping and, if deemed appropriate
by the Community Development Director, a low wall. The size and configuration of such
equipment shall be subject to review and approval by the Utilities and Community
Development Directors.
9. Plans submitted for a building permit shall include all details, cut sheets, dimensions, and
specifications to ensure all materials, windows, and architectural details are of high quality
and suitable for an infill project adjacent to an architecturally significant historic structure.
10. The project shall retain the Blue Gum Eucalyptus at the southwest corner of the site, the
Norfolk Island Pine and Canary Island Palm in front of the Historic Sandford House and the
Mexican Fan Palm at the northeast corner of the site as shown on the landscape plans approved
by ARC and shall be considered for Heritage Tree designation.
11. The project shall plant at a minimum three 36 -inch box trees and two 15 -gallon trees on the
project site and/or adjacent property on which the property owner of 71 Palomar has an access
and landscaping easement to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and
the City Arborist.
Engineering Division — Public Works/Community Development Department
12. Projects involving the construction of new structures, the addition of dwelling units, or the
substantial remodel of existing structures requires that complete frontage improvements be
installed or that existing improvements be upgraded per city standard. MC 12.16.05
13. The building plan submittal shall show and label all existing and proposed public and private
easements for reference. The building plan submittal shall include the dimensions and
bearings for all property lines for reference. The developer shall provide authorization for all
proposed improvements within the corner parcel known as 75 Palomar (052-162-015).
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14. The required public and private improvements may be completed with a separate public
improvement plan submittal processed through the Public Works Department. As an alternate,
the building plan submittal may be used to show all required improvements. Improvements
located within the public right-of-way will require a separate encroachment permit and
associated inspection fees. A separate plan review fee payable to the Public Works
Department shall be required for the Public Works Department review of improvements
associated with the building plan submittal. Said review fee shall be in accordance with the
improvement plan review fee resolution in effect at the time of the building permit application
submittal.
15. The building plan submittal or improvement plan submittal shall show and note any sections
of damaged or displaced curb, gutter & sidewalk or driveway approach to be repaired or
replaced to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
16. The existing driveway approaches shall be abandoned and replaced with curb, gutter, and
sidewalk per City Engineering Standards.
17. The building plan submittal or improvement plan submittal shall show all new driveway
approaches to comply with current standards. The current city and ADA standard requires a
4' accessible sidewalk extension behind the ramp.
18. Luneta Drive shall be developed as a through public street per City Engineering Standards
unless otherwise waived or deferred by the City Council. If Luneta Drive is developed as a
public street, then the developer shall dedicate the required public right-of-way including PUE
and Street Tree easements to the satisfaction of the City.
19. The building plan submittal or improvement plan submittal shall include a complete street
improvement and curb grade plan for the build out of Luneta Drive, Luneta Drive sidewalk
extension, the bulb -out on Palomar Avenue, and/or street termination or cul-de-sac if
applicable. All grades, layout, staking and cut sheets necessary for the construction of street
paving and frontage improvements shall be the responsibility of the developer.
20. The developer shall underground the existing overhead wire utilities along the Luneta Drive
widening and extension from the existing westerly terminal end pole to the joint pole on the
easterly side of Palomar Avenue per City and PG&E standards. The preliminary and final
PG&E handout packages shall be submitted to the City for review and approval.
21. The developer shall install one additional streetlight along the Luneta Drive frontage to the
satisfaction of the City. All associated facilities including but not limited to conduits,
sidewalk vaults, fusing, wiring, and luminaires shall be installed per City Engineering
Standards. Off-site street lighting improvements, alterations, or upgrades may be required
along roadways leading to and from the proposed development to complete the necessary
improvements.
22. Record drawings shall be provided for Luneta Drive public street improvements prior to final
inspection approvals.
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23. The building plan submittal shall include all required parking lot improvements, dimensions,
space dimensions, maneuverability, materials, space and aisle slopes, drainage, pavement
marking, signage, and striping in accordance with the Parking and Driveway Standards and
disabled access requirements of the CBC.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. The building plan submittal shall include complete details showing the existing parking
easement area serving 555 Ramona to be preserved. The plan shall show and dimension the
planter area, vehicle overhang, and parking bay width per City Engineering Standards.
27. The existing neighboring parking easement area (555 Ramona) shall include tree plantings
within diamond planters or finger planters to support compensatory tree plantings, if allowed,
to the satisfaction of the Planning Division and City Arborist.
28. 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.
29. The building plan submittal or improvement 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. All wire services to the new structures shall be underground. All
work in the public right-of-way shall be shown or noted.
30. The final domestic and irrigation service configuration including the Luneta median irrigation
meter shall be reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the City. The engineer of record
shall schedule a meeting with the City prior to developing final plans.
31. The building plan submittal or improvement plan submittal shall include a complete grading,
drainage and topo plan. The grading and drainage plan shall show existing structures and
grades located within 15' of the property lines. The plan shall consider historic run-on or run-
off tributary to this property that may need to be conveyed along with the improved on-site
drainage. This development will alter and/or increase the storm water runoff from this site.
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.
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32. The building plan submittal shall show and detail the neighboring storm drain easement and
improvements for reference.
33. The building plan submittal shall include a drainage report in accordance with the Waterway
Management Plan. The drainage report shall include a summary of the bulleted items found
in Section 2.3.1 of the manual.
34. The building plan submittal shall show compliance with the Post Construction Stormwater
Requirements as promulgated by the Regional Water Quality Control Board for redeveloped
sites.
35. 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.
36. EPA Requirement: General Construction Activity Storm Water Permits are required for all
storm water discharges associated with a construction activity where clearing, grading or
excavations result in land disturbance of one or more acres. Storm water discharges of less
than one acre, but which is part of a larger common plan of development or sale, also requires
a permit. Permits are required until the construction is complete. To be covered by a General
Construction Activity Permit, the owner(s) of land where construction activity occurs must
submit a completed "Notice of Intent" (NOI) form, with the appropriate fee, to the State
Regional Water Quality Control Board. An application is required to the State Board under
their recently adopted Stormwater Multi -Application, Reporting, and Tracking System
(SMARTS).
37. The building plan submittal shall include a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) for reference. Incorporate any erosion control measures into the building plans as
required by the Board, identified in the SWPPP, and in accordance with Section 10 of the
city's Waterways Management Plan. The building plan submittal shall include reference to
the WDID number on the grading and erosion control plans for reference.
38. The building plan submittal or improvement 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. Include the diameter and species of all trees. Tree canopies should generally be
shown to scale for reference. The City Arborist supports the proposed tree removals with the
compensatory tree plantings shown on the landscape plan and identified in the mitigation
measures of the initial study.
39. Street trees are required at a rate of one 15 -gallon street tree for each 35 linear feet of frontage.
The plans shall show all existing and proposed street trees. Tree species and planting
requirements shall be in accordance with City Engineering Standards.
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40. 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.
Transportation Division - Public Works Department
41. Required project frontage improvements along Luneta shall be deferred until the Council
Takes action on the disposition of the Luneta Street connection.
42. Prior to building permit the applicant shall enter into a covenant agreement to design and
install their Luneta Street frontage improvements per the final configuration to be adopted by
the City Council.
Utilities Department
43. A separate meter shall be provided for the Sandford House as it is proposed to be used as
amenity space (non-residential uses).
44. The property's existing sewer lateral to the point of connection at the City main must pass a
video inspection, including repair or replacement, as part of the project. The CCTV inspection
shall be submitted during the Building Permit Review Process for review and approval by the
Utilities Department prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
45. Potable city water shall not be used for major construction activities, such as grading and dust
control as required by 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.
46. Any private sewer services that cross one proposed parcel for the benefit of another shall
provide evidence that a private utility easement appropriate for those facilities has been
recorded prior to final Building Permit.
47. Landscaping in the proposed median shall be irrigated from the project's landscape meter.
48. The project's Landscape Plan shall be consistent with provisions of the City's declared
drought emergency (estimated total water use (ETWU) cannot exceed 50 percent of maximum
applied water allowance or (MAWA)).
49. The project is required to implement off-site sewer rehabilitation (private lateral repair/
replacement) consistent with the mitigation measures identified in the initial study.
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Fire Department
50. Floor plans shall show riser rooms with exterior door access for fire sprinkler risers in each
building.
Code Requirements
Building Division — Community Development Department
51. Any project submitted for building permit application after January 1St, 2017 will be subject
to the 2016 California Code series. Modify applicable code series notes on plans.
On motion by Commissioner Rolph, seconded by Commissioner Nemcik, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Rolph, Root, Nemcik, and Chair Wynn
NOES:
Commissioner Soll
REFRAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Vice -Chair Ehdaie
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 301h day of January, 2017.
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Doug Davidson, Secretary
Architectural Review Commission