COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Inter-Departmental Correspondence | |||
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY | |||
DATE: |
March 22, 2004 | ||
SET TIME: |
9:30 a.m. | ||
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
April 20, 2004 | ||
TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors | ||
FROM: |
Marcia Raines, Director of Environmental Services | ||
SUBJECT: |
Consideration of an appeal of the decision by the Planning Commission to approve a Coastside Design Review Permit pursuant to Section 6565.1 of the County Zoning Regulations, to construct a new single-family dwelling, located at 221 Carmel Avenue in the unincorporated El Granada area of San Mateo County. This project is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission. | ||
County File Number: |
PLN 2003-00344 (Steadman) |
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Attachment A | |||||
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO | |||||
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AGENCY | |||||
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL | |||||
Permit or Project File Number: |
Board Meeting Date: April 6, 2004 | ||||
PLN 2003-00344 | |||||
Prepared By: Farhad Mortazavi |
For Adoption By: Board of Supervisors | ||||
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS | |||||
For the Environmental Review: | |||||
1. |
Find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15303, Class 3, Construction of New Small Structures. | ||||
For the Design Review: | |||||
2. |
Find that this project has been reviewed under and found to be in compliance with the Design Review Standards for Coastside Districts, Section 6565.7 of the San Mateo County Zoning Regulations. | ||||
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL | |||||
Planning Division | |||||
1. |
The project shall be constructed in compliance with the plans approved by the Board of Supervisors. Any changes or revisions to the approved plans shall be reviewed by the Design Review Officer or, where necessary, the DRC for approval. | ||||
2. |
This permit shall be valid for five years from the date of approval by which time the applicant shall be issued a building permit. Any extension of this permit shall require submittal of an application for permit extension and payment of applicable extension fee sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. | ||||
3. |
The applicant shall forward the following list of requirements, stipulated by the Planning Commission, to the Design Review Officer for review and approval. These changes shall be included on the applicant's building permit plans: | ||||
a. |
The structure shall be centered on the property with a 7.5-foot setback on each side. | ||||
b. |
The new landscape plan shall incorporate three more trees of white birch species on the right side of the property. | ||||
4. |
The applicant shall provide "finished floor elevation verification" to certify that the structure is actually constructed at the height shown on the submitted plans. The applicant shall have a licensed land surveyor or engineer establish a baseline elevation datum point in the vicinity of the construction site. | ||||
a. |
The applicant shall maintain the datum point so that it will not be disturbed by the proposed construction activities until final approval of the building permit. | ||||
b. |
This datum point and its elevation shall be shown on the submitted site plan. In addition, this datum point shall be used during construction to verify the elevation of the finished floors relative to the existing natural or to the grade of the site (finished grade). | ||||
c. |
Prior to planning approval of the building permit application, the applicant shall have the licensed land surveyor or engineer indicate on the construction plans: (1) the natural grade elevations at the significant corners (at least four) of the footprint of the proposed structure on the submitted site plan, and (2) the elevations of proposed finished grades. | ||||
d. |
In addition, (1) the natural grade elevations at the significant corners of the proposed structure, (2) the finished floor elevations, (3) the topmost elevation of the roof and (4) garage slab elevation, must be shown on the plan, elevations, and cross-section (if one is provided). | ||||
e. |
Once the building is under construction, prior to the below floor framing inspection or the pouring of the concrete slab (as the case may be) for the lowest floor(s), the applicant shall provide to the Building Inspection Section a letter from the licensed land surveyor or engineer certifying that the lowest floor height--as constructed--is equal to the elevation specified for that floor in the approved plans. Similarly, certifications on the garage slab and the topmost elevation of the roof are required. | ||||
f. |
If the actual floor height, garage slab, or roof height--as constructed--is different than the elevation specified in the plans, then the applicant shall cease all construction and no additional inspections shall be approved until a revised set of plans is submitted to and subsequently approved by both the Building Official and Planning Director. | ||||
5. |
During project construction, the applicant shall, pursuant to Section 5022 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, minimize the transport and discharge of stormwater runoff from the construction site into storm drain systems and water bodies by: | ||||
a. |
Using filtration materials on storm drain covers to remove sediment from dewatering effluent. | ||||
b. |
Stabilizing all denuded areas and maintaining erosion control measures continuously between October 15 and April 15. | ||||
c. |
Removing spoils promptly, and avoiding stockpiling of fill materials, when rain is forecast. If rain threatens, stockpiled soils and other materials shall be covered with a tarp or other waterproof material. | ||||
d. |
Storing, handling, and disposing of construction materials and wastes so as to avoid their entry to the storm drain system or water body. | ||||
e. |
Avoiding cleaning, fueling or maintaining vehicles on site, except in an area designated to contain and treat runoff. | ||||
f. |
Limiting and timing applications of pesticides and fertilizer to avoid polluting runoff. | ||||
6. |
The applicant shall include an erosion and sediment control plan on the plans submitted for the building permit. This plan shall identify the type and location of erosion control devices to be installed upon the commencement of construction in order to maintain the stability of the site and prevent erosion and sedimentation off-site. | ||||
7. |
All new power and telephone utility lines from the street or nearest existing utility pole to the main dwelling and/or any other structure on the property shall be placed underground. The applicant's building plans shall clearly indicate this and the underground installation shall be confirmed prior to final approval of the building permit. | ||||
8. |
The applicant shall apply for a building permit and shall adhere to all requirements from the Building Inspection Section, the Department of Public Works and the Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District. | ||||
9. |
No site disturbance shall occur, including any grading, until a building permit has been issued. No trees have been approved for removal. | ||||
10. |
To reduce the impact of construction activities on neighboring properties, comply with the following: | ||||
a. |
All debris shall be contained on-site; a dumpster or trash bin shall be provided on site during construction to prevent debris from blowing onto adjacent properties. The applicant shall monitor the site to ensure that trash is picked up and appropriately disposed of daily. | ||||
b. |
The applicant shall remove all construction equipment from the site upon completion of the use and/or need of each piece of equipment, which shall include but not be limited to tractors, back hoes, cement mixers, etc. | ||||
c. |
The applicant shall ensure that no construction-related vehicles shall impede through traffic along the right-of-way on Carmel Avenue. All construction vehicles shall be parked on-site outside the public right-of-way or in locations which do not impede safe access on Carmel Avenue. There shall be no storage of construction vehicles in the public right-of-way. | ||||
11. |
The exterior color samples submitted as part of the application are approved. Color verification shall occur in the field after the applicant has applied the approved materials and colors, but before a final inspection has been scheduled. | ||||
12. |
Noise levels produced by the proposed construction activity shall not exceed the 80 dBA level at any one moment. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Construction operations shall be prohibited on Sunday and any national holiday. | ||||
Building Inspection Section | |||||
13. |
At the time of application for a building permit, the following will be required: | ||||
a. |
An automatic fire sprinkler system will be required. This permit must be issued prior to or in conjunction with the building permit. | ||||
b. |
If a water main extension or upgrade of hydrant is required, this work must be completed prior to the issuance of the building permit or the applicant must submit a copy of an agreement and contract with the water purveyor guaranteeing this work will be completed prior to finalization of the building permit. | ||||
c. |
A site drainage plan will be required which can demonstrate how roof drainage and site runoff will be directed to an approved disposal area. Because of the flatness of the lot, a licensed civil engineer will be required to design this system. | ||||
d. |
A driveway plan and profile must be submitted. | ||||
e. |
The proposed fireplaces cannot be of the wood burning type. | ||||
Department of Public Works | |||||
14. |
Prior to the issuance of the building permit, the applicant will be required to provide payment of "roadway mitigation fees" based on the square footage (assessable space) of the proposed residence per Ordinance #3277. | ||||
15. |
No construction work within the County right-of-way shall begin until Public Works requirements for the issuance of an encroachment permit, including review of applicable plans, have been met and an encroachment permit issued by the Department of Public Works. | ||||
16. |
The applicant shall submit a driveway "plan and profile" to the Department of Public Works, showing the driveway access to the parcel (garage slab) complying with County standards for driveway slopes (not to exceed 20%) and to County standards for driveways (at the property line) being the same elevation as the center of the access roadway OR 2% higher than the back of walk. The driveway plan shall also include and show specific provisions and details for handling both the existing and the proposed drainage. | ||||
17. |
The applicant shall prepare a plan indicating the proposed method of sewering this property. This plan should be included on the improvement plans and submitted to the Department of Public Works for review. | ||||
18. |
The applicant shall submit detailed drawings indicating the "source of" and the "installation location for" the undergrounding of all utilities. | ||||
Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District | |||||
19. |
The applicant shall comply with all conditions required by the Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District. | ||||
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