HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9171Resolution No 9171
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving
Architectural Review for the Stanford University Medical
Center Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project (Stanford
Hospitals and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and
Stanford University School of Medicine, Applicant)
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Background.
The City Council finds, determines, and declares that:
A. On August 13,2007, Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children's
Hospital and Stanford University School of Medicine on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the
Leland Stanford Junior University, applied for a Zone Change, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Environmental Assessment, Architectural Review, Annexation and a Development
Agreement for the Stanford University Medical Center Facilities Renewal and Replacement
Project, including the demolition, renovation, and replacement of on-site structures, thereby
adding approximately 1.3 million square feet of net new floor area, broken down as follows:
• Demolition, renovation, and construction of SHC facilities, providing a net increase of
approximately 824,000 square feet;
• Demolition, renovation, and construction of LPCH facilities, resulting in approximately
442,000 additional square feet;
• Demolition of four existing SoM buildings and construction of three replacement
buildings, with no net increase in square feet;
• Demolition of shops and storage space, renovation of existing Hoover Pavilion, and net
addition of approximately 46,000 square feet of new medical, office, research, clinic, and
administrative facilities at the Hoover Pavilion Site for medical offices for community
practitioners and SUMC-related medical offices, clinical fadlities, and support uses;
• Demolition of existing parking spaces and construction of 2,985 new and replacement
spaces, for a net increase of 2,053 spaces to address additional demand for the SUMC
Project, to be located in surface parking and above-and underground structures;
• Construction of a new road connecting Sand Hill Road and Welch Road, and provision of
interior driveways and improved circulation connections, including the extension of
Quarry Road to Roth Way, and
• Widening of Welch Road by the addition of a third lane to accommodate left turns in
both directions; and related on-site and off-site improvements ("The Project")'
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B. The City Council has adopted Resolution No. 9168 certifying an Environmental
Impact Report prepared for the Project, Ordinance No. __ adopting a new chapter in Title 18
(Zoning) for a "Hospital" zone district (HD), Resolution No. 9169 amending the Comprehensive
_ Plan to clarify language in specific Land Use policies, initiation of an annexation petition for a
0.65 acre portion of land in Santa Clara County to the City of Palo Alto, approval of a
Development Agreement with Stanford University that would vest certain land use and
development regulations for a 30-year period in exchange for public benefits, and acceptance of
an update to the Stanford University Medical Center Area Plan.
C. The Architectural Review Board, at duly noticed hearings on December 2,2010,
January 6,2011, February 3, 2011, February 17,2011, March 24,2011, April 7, and 2011, April
21,2011 reviewed and considered design components of the Project and recommended approval
upon certain conditions.
D. The Planning and Transportation Commission held dUly noticed public hearings
on the Project on May 11 and May 18, 2011 and recommended approval of the design of the
Project based upon the findings and upon the conditions set forth below.
E. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project on June 6,
2011 and heard and considered all public testimony, both oral and written, presented to it,
together with all staff reports and the record of the proceedings before the Architectural Review
Board and Planning and Transportation Commission.
SECTION 2. Design Approval. The City Council hereby approves the Stanford
University Medical Center Facilities Renewal and Replacement Project regarding the
architecture, site planning and related site improvements, subject to the conditions set forth
below, making findings as described in Exhibit A.
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SECTION 3. Conditions of Approval. The City Council approves the Project subject to
the conditions of approval described in Exhibit B.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JUNE 6, 2011
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD,
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ABSENT: KLEIN
ABSTENTIONS:
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PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERENCED:
APPROVED:
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Director of Planning and Community
Environment
1. Development Plans prepared by the following:
2. New Stanford Hospital: February 17, 2011 & March 31, 2011
3. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Expansion: December 2,2010 & March 17,2011
4. Stanford Hoover Pavilion Renovation: February 2, 2011 & March 25, 2011
5. Hoover Site Development (Medical Office Building and Parking Structure): October 14,
2010 & April 7, 2011
6. School of Medicine Foundations in Medicine: March 17,2011
7. Welch Road Surface Improvements and Durand Way: March 17,2011
8. SUMC Campus Design Guidelines: March 17,2011
Exhibit A: Architectural Review Findings
Exhibit B: Conditions of Approval
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A. GENERAL:
Exhibit A
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FINDINGS
The project shall be subject to the mitigation measures as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report's
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) adopted by the City· Council. The MMRP is attached an
exhibit to the CEQA resolution.
A.I Planning Division
1. Plan Conformance. The plans submitted for permits shall be in substantial conformance with the following
Architectural Review Board Drawing Submittals, except as modified to incorporate these conditions of
approval:
a. New Stanford Hospital: February 17, 2011 & March 31,2011
b. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Expansion: December 2, 2010 & March 17, 2011
c. Stanford Hoover Pavilion Renovation: February 2,2011 & March 25,2011
d. Hoover Site Development (Medical Office Building and Parking Structure): October 14,2010 & April
7,2011
e. School of Medicine Foundations in Medicine: March 17, 2011
f. . Welch Road Surface Improvements and Durand Way: March 17, 2011
g. SUMC Campus Design Guidelines: March 17, 2011
2. Review, Oversight, and Inspections. Due to the complexity and size of the Project and a phasing schedule that is
anticipated to last approximately fifteen years, the City shall hire; at· the expense of the applicant, an
independent consulting firm or firms and/or contractors to perform activities including, but not limited to, plan
review, condition compliance review, mitigation monitoring, inspections, and report preparation. Within 30-
days of Project approval, the Project sponsors and the City of Palo Alto shall enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOV) that describes the initial deposit and subsequent payments, the types of contractors that
could be retained, the scopes of work to be performed, procedures for .amending the MOU, and reporting
responsibilities, among other considerations. It is anticipated that consulting firms and contractors would be
needed in the fields including, but not limited to, Planning, Building Review and Inspections, Public Works,
Utilities, Fire, and Arborist.
3. Mitigation and Condition Monitoring. Within 30-days of Project approval, the Project sponsors shall meet with
representatives from the Department of Planning and Community Environment to initiate a plan and process for
mitigation and condition monitoring that is agreeable to all parties and is consistent with the provisions of the
Development Agreement approved by City Council on __ . All project plan submittals shall include the
following statement, printed on the introductory sheet of the plans, "These plans shall be consistent with the
conditions of approval, located in the implementation document prepared for the Project. "
4. The proposed project shall comply with the requirements of Palo Alto Green Building Ordinance No. 5107,
where applicable, prior to submittal for building permits. Projects under the jurisdiction of the Office of
Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) shall be exempt from this Ordinance. Projects submitted
for building review to the Palo Alto Building Department prior to adoption of Ordinance No. 5107 shall be
exempt from this Ordinance.
A.2 Fire Department
1. Perform a "Hazardous Materials Closure" with the PAFD for 701, 703, and 1101 Welch Road or facilities,
areas or rooms within the project area that stored, used or handled hazardous materials. This includes
"permitted site" as well as ''unpermitted sites" discovered during the project that have or had hazardous
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materials. For sites where a determination has been made that have or previously had hazardous materials and
has not been closed with P AFD, a hazardous materials closure permit is required prior to removal of related
materials and prior to demolition. Additionally, prior to removal or modification of the site an inspection by the
fire dept is required unless otherwise determined.
A hazardous materials closure includes the physical facility and soil below or associated with the facility. Per
project specific determination, a complete Phase II ESA and / or soil sampling may be required. The Hazardous
Materials Closure Application and Guidelines can be found at http//:www.unidocs.org or is available from
P AFD. Hazardous Materials closure of the facility includes removal or addressing any items or areas to the
degree that maintenance of a hazardous materials permit is no longer required. Any building, room or area shall
have hazardous materials or residuals removed to a level at or below state hazardous waste levels, as agreed at
the project start. Clean up level within the building will determine if there is a deed restriction on the building
use. At a minimum the hazardous materials closure of a facility room or area will include items listed in the
Hazardous Materials Closure Guidelines and may include for example; sampling of residues on facility surfaces
such as laboratory countertops, fume hoods as well as sampling of walls, equipment, sinks, sumps, floors, and
drain lines. Testing for lead containing materials may be required for any facility that previously contained x-
ray equipment.
When contamination of the soil suspected or determined, a Phase II ESA or soil sampling shall include
sampling and analysis of soil and associated items; sinks, sumps, floors, and drain lines at a minimum. A post
closure report shall be supplied to the P AFD. The P AFD and the County DEH shall be notified by the Project
sponsors if contamination remains after the hazardous materials closure is completed with the Fire Department.
If soil contamination is discovered, the project will be referred to the RWQCB. The RWQCB will determine
appropriate action or referral to another agency for the project. The SUMC Project sponsors shall prepare a site
remediation assessment that (a) specifies measures to protect workers and the public from exposure to potential
site hazards and (b) certifies that the proposed remediation measures would clean up contaminants, dispose of
the wastes, and protect public health in accordance with federal, State, and local requirements. Site excavation
activities shall not proceed until the site remediation has been approved by the RWQCB or the designated
regulatory oversite agency and implemented by the SUMC Project sponsors. Additionally, the site remediation
assessment shall be subject to review and approval by the RWQCB. All appropriate agencies shall be notified.
(Note: 701 and 703 Welch Rd. are addressed separately in this report. Other known hazardous materials use
storage and handling buildings, facilities, areas or rooms are not addressed separately -such as 1101 Welch
Rd, multiple medical clinics / office buildings on Welch Rd, Stanford Hospital areas being remodeled or
demolished, 211 Quarry Rd structures, as well as unpermitted or unknown buildings, facility areas or rooms
with hazardous materials.) .
A.3 Planning Arborist
General Conditions
I. The Project shall be consistent with the Hospital District (palo Alto Municipal Code, Section 18.xX) tree
regulations including, but not limited to tree retention, relocation and removal.
2. All required Biological Resource mitigations as described in the MMRP approved by City Council shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Community Environment or hislher designee.
3. The project shall comply with The Palo Alto Tree Technical Manual, Standards & Specifications
(Palo Alto Municipal Code, Chapter 8.10.030)
Prior to Demolition. Building or Grading permit issuance
1. Building Permit Submittal Review. Prior to submittal for staff review, the plans submitted for State or City of
Palo Alto building permit shall be reviewed by the SUMC Project Arborist to verify that all of their
recommendations have been incorporated into the final plan set. The submittal set shall be accompanied by the
SUMC Project Arborist's certification letter that the plans have incorporated the following information:
a. Final Tree Preservation Report (TPR) design changes and preservation measures as required in
Mitigation Measure BR-4.1.
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b. Palo Alto Tree Technical Manual Standards, Section 2.00 and P AMC 8.10.080.
2. Site Plan Requirements. The fInal Plans submitted for building permit shall include the following information
and notes on the relevant plan sheets:
a. Sheet T -1 ''Tree Protection-it's Part of the Plan" Applicant shall complete the following sections on
Sheet T -1: Tree Disclosure Statement, Inspections, and Monthly Reporting.
b. The Tree Preservation Report (TPR). All sheets of the TPR approved by the City shall be printed on
numbered Sheet T-1 (T-2, T-3, etc) and added to the sheet index.
c. Conditions of Approval-the fInal list of City Arborist Conditions of Approval shall be printed on the
numbered Sheet T-1 (T-2, T-3, etc) and added to the sheet index.
d. Protective Tree Fencing Type. Delineate on grading plans, irrigation plans, site plans and utility plans,
Type II fencing around Street Trees and Type I fencing around ProtectediDesignated trees asa bold
dashed line enclosing the Tree Protection Zone (per the approved Tree Preservation Report) per
instructions on Detail #605, Sheet T -1, and the City Tree Technical Manual, Section 6.35-Site Plans.
Site Plan Note- Apply to the site plan stating, "Note #1: All tree protection and inspection schedule
measures, design recommendations, watering and construction scheduling shall be implemented in full
by owner and contractor, as stated in the Tree Preservation Report on Sheet T-I and the approved
plans".
3. All Other Plan Notes. All civil plans, grading plans, irrigation plans, site plans and utility plans and relevant
sheetS shall include the following notes applying to the trees to be protected, including neighboring trees:
a. "Note #1: Regulated Trees-before working in this area contact the SUMC Project Arborist at Tel. _";
b. ''Note #2: Soils Report and excavation instructions for basement construction within the Tree
Protection Zone (TPZ) of a protected tree shall specify a vertical cut (stitch piers may be necessary) in
order to avoid over-excavating into the tree root zone. Any variance from this procedure requires City
Arborist approval, please call (650) 329-2441."
c. ''Note #3: Utility trenching shall not occur within the TPZ of the protected tree. Contractor shall be
responsible for ensuring that no trenching occurs within the TPZ of the protected tree by contractors,
City crews or fInal landscape workers. See sheet T-l for instructions."
d. Mandatory Landscape Architect (LA) Inspection VerifIcation to the City. The LA of record shall
verify the performance measurements are achieved with a separate letter of verifIcation to City
Planning staff, in addition to owner's representative for each of the following:
i. Percolation & drainage checks have been performed and are acceptable.
ii. Final grading inspection of all plantable areas has been inspected for tilling depth, rubble
removal, soil test amendments, are mixed and irrigation trenching will not cut through any
tree roots.
iii. Tree and Shrub Planting SpecifIcations, including delivered stock, meets Standards in the
CPA Tree Technical Manual, Section 3.30-3.50. Girdling roots and previously topped trees
are subject to rejection.
4. Tree Protection Verification. Prior to demolition, grading or building permit issuance, a written verifIcation
from the contractor that the required protective fencing (at the boundary of the TPZ) is in place shall be
submitted to the Building Inspections Division. The fencing shall contain required warning sign and remain in
place until fInal inspection of the project.
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During Construction
5. Excavation Restrictions Apply arM, Sec. 2.20 C & D). Any approved grading, digging or trenching beneath a
tree canopy shall be performed using 'air-spade' method as a preference, with manual hand shovel as a backup.
For utility trenching, including sewer line, roots exposed with diameter of 1.5 inches and greater shall remain
intact and not be damaged. If directional boring method is used to tunnel beneath roots, then Table 2-1,
Trenching and Tunneling Distance, shall be printed on the final plans. Plan Changes. Revisions and/or changes
to plans before or during construction shall be reviewed and responded to by the SUMC Project Arborist, (name
of certified arborist of record and phone #), with written letter of acceptance before submitting the revision to
the OSHPD or City of Palo Alto for review and approval.
6. Tree Damage. Tree Damage, Injury Mitigation and Inspections apply to Contractor. Reporting, injury
mitigation measures and arborist inspection schedule (1-5) apply pursuant to TTM, Section 2.20-2.30.
Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement o(any publicly owned or protected trees that are
damaged during the course of construction, pursuant to Title 8 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and city Tree
Technical Manual, Section 2.25.
7. General. The following general tree preservation measures apply to all tre.es to be retained: No storage of
material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the TPZ. The ground under and around the
TPZ shall not be altered. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure
survival.
Prior to Final Inspection by City Arborist
8. Landscape Inspection. The SUMC Project Arborist and Landscape Architect shall perform a fInal inspection
and prepare a flnal report for submittal to the City Arborist. The Planning Department shall be in receipt of
written verifIcation that the Landscape Architect has inspected all·trees, shrubs, planting and irrigation and that
they are installed and functioning as specifIed in the approved plans.
9. Tree Inspection. The contractor shall call for an inspection by the Project Arborist and City Arborist. A final
inspection and report by the project arborist shall evaluate all trees to be retained and protected, as indicated in
the approved plans, the activity, health, welfare, mitigation remedies for injury, if any, and for the long term
care of the trees for the new owner. The report shall provide written verifIcation to the Planning Department
that all trees, shrubs, planting and irrigation are installed as specified in the approved plans. The fmal arborist
report shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to written request for temporary or fmal occupancy.
The final report may be used to navigate the security guarantee return process, when applicable.
Post Construction
10. Maintenance. All landscape and trees shall be maintained, watered, fertilized, and pruned according to Best
Management Practices-Pruning (ANSI A300-2001 or current version). Any vegetation that dies shall be
replaced or failed automatic irrigation repaired by the current property owner within 30 days of discovery.
A,4 Public Works
Prior to Submittal of Construction Permits
1. Construction Impact Mitigation Plan. Prior to issuance of any development permit (street work, grading,
building, etc) for the SUMC project, the project sponsors shall prepare and receive approval of a Construction
Impact Minimization Plan (CIMP), the minimum requirements of which are described in Mitigation Measure
TR-1.8 of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP). Additional CIMP information not
specifically described in MMRP TR -1.8 may be required. It is anticipated that a separate CIMP will be required
for each of the project components. Please contact Public Works staff to initiate discussions on the development
oftheCIMP.
2. The applicant is required to meet with Public Works Engineering (PWE) prior to submittal of construction
permits to verify the basic design parameters affecting grading, drainage and surface water inffitration. The
applicant is required to submit a conceptual site grading and drainage plan that conveys site runoff to the nearest
adequate municipal storm drainage system. In order to address potential storm water quality impacts, the plan
shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMP's) to be incorporated into the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will be required for the project. The SWPPP shall include permanent BMP's to
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be incorporated into the project to protect storm water quality. (Resources and handouts are available from
Public Works -Engineering. Specific reference is made to Palo Alto's companion document to "Start at the
Source", entitled "Planning Your Land Development Projecf'). The elements of the PWE-approved conceptual
grading and drainage plan shall be incorporated into the building permit plans.
3. A Grading and Excavation Permit issued by the CPA Building Inspection Division is required for the proposed
project. Any grading permit issued in conjunction with a phased project implementation plan will only authorize
grading and storm drain improvements. Other site utilities may be shown on the grading plan for reference only,
and should be so noted. No utility infrastructure should be shown inside the building footprint. Installation of
these other utilities will be approved as part of a subsequent Building Permit application.
4. The applicant shall submit a final grading and drainage plan to Public Works Engineering. This plan shall
show spot elevations or contours of the site and demonstrate the proper conveyance of storm water to the
nearest adequate municipal storm drainage system. Existing drainage patterns, including accommodation of
runoff from adjacent properties, shall be maintained.
5. The proposed development will result in a change in the impervious area of the property. The applicant shall
provide calculations showing the adjusted impervious area with the building permit application. A Storm
Drainage Fee adjustment on the applicant's monthly City utility bill will take place in the month following the
final approval of the construction by the Building Inspection Division. The impervious area calculation sheets
and instructions are available from Public Works Engineering.
6. A detailed site-specific soil report prepared by a licensed soils or geo-technical engineer must be submitted
which includes information on water table and basement construction issues. This report shall identify the
current groundwater level, if encountered, and by using this and other available information, as well as
professional experience, the engineer shall estimate the highest projected ground-water level likely to be
encountered in the future. If the proposed basement is reasonably above the projected highest water level, then
the basement cart be constructed in a conventional manner with a subsurface perimeter drainage system to
relieve hydrostatic pressure. If not, measures must be undertaken to render the basement waterproof and able to
withstand all projected hydrostatic and soil pressures. No pumping of ground water is allowed. In general,
however, Public Works Engineering recommends that structures be constructed in such a way that they do not
penetrate existing or projected ground water levels.
7. Storm water discharge associated with construction activity. This proposed development will disturb more than
one acre of land. The applicant must apply for coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board's
(SWRCB) NPDES general permit for storm water discharge associated with construction activity. A Notice of
Intent (NO!) must be filed for this project with the SWRCB in order to obtain coverage under the permit. The
General Permit requires the applicant to prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). The applicant is required to submit two copies of the NO! and the draft SWPPP to the Public Works
Department for review and approval prior to issuance of the building permit. The SWPPP should include both
permanent, post-development project design features and temporary measures employed during construction to
control storm water pollution. Specific Best Management Practices (BMP's) which apply to the work should be
incorporated into the design.
8. The applicant is required to paint the "No DumpinglFlows to San Francisquito Creek" logo in blue color on a
white background, adjacent to all storm drain inlets. Stencils of the logo are available from the Public Works
Environmental Compliance Division, which may be contacted at (650) 329-2598. A deposit may be required to
secure the return of the stencil. Include the instruction to paint the logos on the construction grading and
drainage plan. Include maintenance of these logos in the Hazardous Materials Management Plan, if such a plan
is part of this project.
9. Dumpsterirecycling area.
a. The project includes the construction of dumpster and recycling areas as part of a food service facility.
Regulations require that the dumpster/recycling area be adequately roofed or covered (P AMC
5.20.120).
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b. The project includes the construction of dumpster and recycling areas. City guidelines recommend that
this area be covered where feasible (P AMC 5.20.120).
10. Storm runofffrom loading docks. The plans include a loading dock. Storm runoff from loading docks where
chemicals or hazardous materials may be handled shall not drain to a street, gutter, or storm drain. See
16.09.032(b)(4)(D). It is recommended that the loading dock(s) be covered to preclude the need for a drain.
11. Dewatering: The project excavations will require dewatering during construction. Public Works only allows
groundwater drawdown well dewatering. Open pit groundwater dewatering is disallowed. Dewatering is only
allowed from April through October due to inadequate capacity in our storm drain system. The geotechnical
report for this site must list the highest anticipated groundwater level. We recommend a piezometer to be
installed in the soil boring. The contractor must determine the depth to groundwater immediately prior to
excavation by using the piezometer or by drilling an exploratory hole if the deepest excavation will be within 3
feet of the highest anticipated groundwater level. If groundwater is found within 2 feet of the deepest
excavation, a drawdown well dewatering system must be used. Public Works will require the water to be tested
for contaminants prior to initial discharge and at intervals during dewatering. The contractor must retain an
independent testing firm to test the discharge water for the contaminants Public Works specifies and submit the
results to Public Works.
12. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures. Per Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.11, the applicant must
incorporate permanent storm water pollution prevention measures that treat storm water runoff prior to
discharge. As of February 10, 2011, the prevention measures shall be reviewed by a qualified third-party
reviewer who needs to certify that it complies with the Palo Alto Municipal Code requirements. This is required
prior to the issuance of a building permit. The third-party reviewer shall be acquired by the applicant and needs
to be on the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program's (program) list of qualified
consultants. (http://www.scvurppp-w2k.comiconsultants.htm) Any consultant or contractor hired to
design/and/or construct a storm water treatment system for the project cannot certify the project as a third-party
reviewer.
13. Basement Shoring: Shoring for the basement excavation, including tiebacks, must not extend onto adjacent
private property or into the City right-of-way without having first obtained written permission from the private
property owners and/or an encroachment permit from Public Works.
During Construction
14. The contractor must contact the CPA Public Works Inspector at (650) 496-6929 prior to any work performed in
the public right-of-way.
15. No storage of construction materials is permitted in the street or on the sidewalk without prior approval of
Public Works Engineering.
16. The developer shall require its contractor to incorporate best management practices (BMP's) for stormwater
pollution prevention in all construction operations, in conformance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan prepared for the project. It is unlawful to discharge any construction debris (soil, asphalt, sawcut slurry,
paint, chemicals, etc.) or other waste materials into gutters or storm drains. (p AMC Chapter 16.09).
17. All construction within the City right-of-way, easements or other property under City jurisdiction
shall conform to Standard Specifications of the Public Works and Utility Departments.
Prior to Finalization
18. All sidewalks and curb and gutters bordering the project which have been damaged during
construction shall be repaired and/or removed and replaced in compliance with Public Works
approved standards. Sec. 12.08.010.
19. All unused driveways shall be removed and replaced with curb and gutter. Sec. 12.08.090.
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20. The Public Works Inspector shall sign off the building permit prior to the finalization of this
pennit. All off-site improvements shall be finished prior to this sign-off. Similarly, all as-builts, on-
site grading, drainage and post-developments BMP's shall be completed prior to sign-off. As-Built
drawings shall be drawn using NAD88 coordinates and submitted in digital format (ACAD) as well
as 3 mil. Mylar.
A.S Public Works -Water Quality
1. PAMC 16.09.117(c) Discharge of Groundwater. Prior approval shall be obtained from the city engineer or
designee to discharge water pumped from construction sites to the storm drain. The city engineer or designee
may require gravity settling and filtration upon a determination that either or both would improve the water
quality of the discharge. Contaminated ground water or water that exceeds state or federal requirements for
discharge to navigable waters may not be discharged to the storm drain. Such water may be discharged to the
sewer, provided that the requirements of Section 16.09.11 0 are met and the approval of the superintendent is
obtained prior to discharge. The City shall be compensated for any costs it incurs in authorizing such discharge, .
at the rate set forth in the Municipal Fee Schedule.
2. PAMC 16.09.080 Industrial Waste Discharge Permit. Industrial dischargers must submit an application for an
industrial waste discharge permit no later than sixty days in advance of commencing discharge. (This is likely to
only apply to the hospital and labs/clinics buildings)
3. PAMC 16.09. 180(b)(9) Covered Parking. Drain plumbing for parking garage floor drains must be connected to
an oil/water separator with a minimum capacity of 100 gallons, and to the sanitary sewer system.
4. FAMC 16.09.180(b)(1O) Dumpsters for New and Remodeled Facilities. New buildings and residential
developments providing centraliZed solid waste collection, except for single-family and duplex residences, shall
provide a covered area for a dumpster. The area shall be adequately sized for all waste streams and designed
with grading or a berm system to prevent water runon and runoff from the area.
5. PAMC 16.09.180(b)(14) Architectural Copper. On and after January 1, 2003, copper metal roofing, copper
metal gutters, copper metal down spouts, and copper granule containing asphalt shingles shall not be permitted
for use on any residential, commercial or industrial building for which a building permit is required. Copper
flashing for use under tiles or slates and small copper ornaments are exempt from this prohibition. Replacement
roofing, gutters and downspouts on historic structures are exempt, provided that the roofing material used shall
be prepatinated at the factory. For the purposes of this exemption, the definition of "historic" shall be limited to
structures designated as Category 1 or Category 2 buildings in the current edition of the Palo Alto Historical and
Architectural Resources Report and Inventory.
6. PAMe 16. 09. 175(k) (2) Loading Docks
a. Loading dock drains to the storm drain system may be allowed if equipped with a fail-safe valve or
equivalent device that is kept closed during the non-rainy season and during periods of loading dock
operation.
b. Where chemicals, hazardous materials, grease, oil, or waste products are handled or used within the
loading dock area, a drain to the storm drain system shall not be allowed. A drain to the sanitary sewer
system may be allowed if equipped with a fail-safe valve or equivalent device that is kept closed
during the non-rainy season and during periods of loading dock operation. The area in which the drain
is located shall be covered or protected from rainwater run-on by berms and/or grading. Appropriate
wastewater treatment approved by the Superintendent shall be provided for all rainwater contacting the
loading dock site.
7. PAMC 16.09. 180(b)(5) Condensate from HVAC. Condensate lines shall not be connected or allowed to drain to
the storm drain system.
8. 16.09.215 Silver Processing. Facilities conducting silver processing (photographic or X-ray films) shall either
submit a treatment application or waste hauler certification for all spent silver bearing solutions. 650-329-2421.
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9. PAMC 16.09.205 Cooling Towers. No person shall discharge or add to the sanitary sewer system or storm drain
system, or add to a cooling system, pool, spa, fountain, boiler or heat exchanger, any substance that contains
any of the following:
• Copper in excess of2.0 mg/liter;
• Anytri-butyl tin compound in excess of 0.10 mg/liter;
• Chromium iD. excess of 2.0 mg/liter.
• Zinc in excess of 2.0 mg/liter; or
• Molybdenum in excess of 2.0 mg/liter.
10. The above limits shall apply to any of the above-listed substances prior to dilution with the cooling system,
pool, spa or fountain water.
11. A flow meter shall be installed to measure the volume of blowdown water from the new cooling tower. Cooling
systems discharging greater than 2,000 gallons per day are required to meet a copper discharge limit of 0.25
milligrams per liter.
12. PAMC 16. 09. 180(b) (b) Copper Piping. Copper, copper alloys, lead and lead alloys, including brass, shall not be
used in sewer lines, connectors, or seals coming in contact with sewage except for domestic waste sink traps
and short lengths of associated connecting pipes where alternate materials are not practical. The plans must
specify that copper piping will not be used for wastewater plumbing.
13. PAMC 16. 09. 175{j) Traps Below Laboratory Sinks. Sewer traps below laboratory sinks shall be made of glass
or other approved transparent materials to allow inspection and to determine frequency of cleaning.
Alternatively, a removable plug for cleaning the trap may be provided, in which case a cleaning frequency shall
be established by the Superintendent. In establishing the cleaning frequency, the Superintendent shall consider
the recommendations of the facility. The Superintendent will grant an exception to this requirement for areas
where mercury will not be used; provided, that in the event such an exception is granted and mercury is
subsequently used in, the area, the sink trap shall be retrofitted to meet this requirement prior to use of the
mercury.
14. PAMC 16.09.175 (a) Floor Drains. Interior (indoor) floor drains to the sanitary sewer system may not be placed
in areas where hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, industrial wastes, industrial process water, lubricating
fluids, vehicle fluids or vehicle equipment cleaning wastewater are used or stored, unless secondary
containment is provided for all such materials and equipment
15. PAMC 16.09.175(i) Laboratory Sinks. Laboratory countertops and laboratory sinks shall be separated by a berm
which prevents hazardous materials spilled on the countertop from draining to the sink.
16.PAMC 16. 09. 180(b)(1) and 16.09.105 Segregated Plumbing and Sampling Locations. The owner of every new
commercial and industrial building or portion thereof shall cause the building to be constructed so that industrial
waste is segregated, bymeans of separate plumbing, from domestic waste prior to converging with other waste
streams in the sanitary sewer system. For the purposes of this section only, the term "new" shall also include
change to a use that requires plumbing for industrial waste.
Establishments from which industrial wastes are discharged to the sanitary sewer system shall provide and
maintain one or more sampling locations or metering devices or volume and flow measuring methodologies or
'other sampling and measuring points approved by the Superintendent which will allow the separate measuring
and sampling of industrial and domestic wastes. Unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent, domestic
and industrial waste shall be kept completely separated upstream of such sampling locations and/or measuring
points. Establishments that are billed for sewer service on the basis of sewage effluent constituents shall provide
a suitable means for sampling and/or measurement of flow to determine billing constituents in accordance with
the utilities rules and requirements. Sampling locations shall be so located that they are safe and accessible to
the Superintendent at any reasonable time during which discharge is occurring. (This is likely to only apply to
the hospital and labs/clinics buildings)
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17. 16.09.180(12) Mercury Switches. Mercury switches shall not be installed in sewer or storm drain sumps.
18. PAMC 16.09.205(a) Cooling Systems, Pools, Spas, Fountains, Boilers and Heat Exchangers. It shall be
unlawful to discharge water from cooling systems, pools, spas, fountains boilers and heat exchangers to the
storm drain system.
19. PAMC 16.09.165(h) Storm Drain Labeling. Storm drain inlets shall be clearly marked with the words "No
dumping -Flows to Bay," or equivalent.
20. Designated Food Service Establishment (FSE) Project:
a. Grease Control Device (GCD) Requirements, PAMC Section 16.09.075 & cited BldglPlumbing Codes
i. The plans shall specify the manufacturer details and installation details of all proposed GCDs. (CBC
1009.2)
ii. GCD(s) shall be sized in accordance with the 2007 California Plumbing Code.
iii. GCD(s) shall be installed with a minimum capacity of 500 gallons.
iv. GCD sizing calculations shall be included on the plans. See a sizing calculation example below.
v. The size of all GCDs installed shall be equal to or larger than what is specified on the plans.
vi. GCDs larger than 50 gallons (100 pounds) shall not be installed in food preparation and storage areas.
Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health prefers GCDs to be installed outside. GCDs
shall be installed such that all access points or manholes are readily accessible for inspection, cleaning
and removal of all contents. GCDs located outdoors shall be installed in such a manner so as to
exclude the entrance of surface and stormwater. (CPC 1009.5)
vii. All large, in-ground interceptors shall have a minimum of three manholes to allow visibility of each
inlet piping, baffle (divider) wall, baffle piping and outlet piping. The plans shall clearly indicate the
number of proposed manholes on the GCD. The Environmental Compliance Division of Public Works
Department may authorize variances which allow GCDs with less than three manholes due to
manufacture available options or adequate visibility.
viii. Sample boxes shall be installed downstream of all GCDs.
ix. All GCDs shall be fitted with reliefvent(s). (CPC 1002.2 & 1004)
x. GCD(s) installed in vehicle traffic areas shall be rated and indicated on plans.
b. Drainage Fixture Requirements, P AMC Section 16.09.075 & cited Bldg/Plumbing Codes
i. To ensure all FSE drainage fixtures are connected to the correct drain lines, each drainage fixture shall
be clearly labeled on the plans. A list of all fixtures and their discharge connection, i.e. sanitary sewer
or grease waste line, shall be included on the plans.
ii. A list indicating all connections to each proposed GCD shall be included on the plans. This can be
incorporated into the sizing calculation.
iii. All grease generating drainage fixtures shall connect to a GCD. These include but are not limited to:
iv. Pre-rinse (scullery) sinks (direct connection)
v. Three compartment sinks (pot sinks) (direct connection)
vi. Drainage fixtures in dishwashing room except for dishwashers shall connect to a GCD (direct
connectiQri)
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vii. Examples: trough drains (small drains prior to entering a dishwasher), small drains on busing counters
adjacent to pre-rinse sinks or silverware soaking sinks
viii. Floor drains in dishwashing area and kitchens
ix. Prep sinks (indirect connection)
x. Mop Ganitor) sinks
xi. Outside areas designated for equipment washing shall be covered and any drains contained therein
shall connect to a GCD.
xii. Drains in trash/recycling enclosures
xiii. Wok stoves, rotisserie ovenslbroilers or other grease generating cooking equipment with drip lines
(indirect connection)
xiv. Kettles and tiltibraising pans and associated floor drains/sinks
xv. The connection of any high temperature discharge lines and non-grease generating drainage fIXtures to
a GCD is prohibited. The following shall not be connected to a GCD:
xvi. Dishwashers (direct connection)
xvii. Steamers (indirect connection)
xviii. Pasta cookers (indirect connection)
xix. Hot lines from buffet counters and kitchens (indirect connection)
xx. Hand sinks (direct connection)
xxi. Ice machine drip lines (indirect connection)
xxii. Soda machine drip lines (indirect connection)
xxiii. Drainage lines in bar areas (indirect connection)
xxiv. No garbage disposers (grinders) shall be installed in a FSE. (p AMC 16:09.075(d)).
xxv. Plumbing lines shall not be installed above any cooking, food preparation and storage areas.
xxvi. Each drainage fixture discharging into a GCD shall be individually trapped and vented. (CPC 1014.5)
c. Covered Dumpsters, Recycling and Tallow Bin Areas PAMC, J6.09.075(q)(2)
i. New buildings constructed to house FSEs shall include a covered area for all dumpsters, bins, carts or
container used for the collection of trash, recycling, food scraps and waste cooking fats, oils and grease
(FOG) or tallow.
ii. The area shall be designed and shown on plans to prevent water run-on to the area and runoff from the
area.
iii. Drains that are installed within the enclosure for recycle and waste bins, dumpsters and tallow bins
serving FSEs are optional. Any such drain installed shall be connected to a GCD.
iv. If tallow is to be stored outside then an adequately sized, segregated space for a tallow bin shall be
included in the covered area.
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d. Large Item Cleaning Sink, PAMC J6.09.075(m)(2)(B)
i. FSEs shall have a· sink or other area drain. which is connected to a GCD and large enough for cleaning
the largest kitchen equipment such as floor mats, containers, carts, etc. Recommendation: Generally,
sinks or cleaning areas larger than a typical mop/janitor sink are more useful.
e. GCD sizing criteria and an example ora GCD sizing calculation (2007 CPC)
Sizing Criteria:
Drain Fixtures
Pre-rinse sink
3 compartment sink
2 compartment sink
Prep sink
Mop/Janitorial sink
Floor drain
Floor sink
DFUs
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
. GCD Sizing:
TotalDFUs
8
21
35
90
172
216
Example GCD Sizing Calculation:
Quantity Drainage Fixture & Item Number DFUs
1 Pre-rinse sink, Item 1 4
1· 3 compartment sink, Item 2 3
2 Prep sinks, Item 3 & Floor sink, Item 4 3
1 Mop sink, Item 5 3
1 Floor trough, Item 6 & tilt skillet, Item 7 2
1 Floor trough, Item 6 & steam kettle, Item 8 2
1 Floor sink, Item 4 & wok stove, Item 9 2
4 Floor drains 2
1,000 gallon GCD minimum sized Total:
Note:
GCD Volume (gallons)
500
750
1,000
1,250
1,500
2,000
Total
4
3
6
3
2
2
2
8
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• All resubmitted plans to Building Department which include FSE projects shall be resubmitted to Water
Quality.
• It is frequently to the FSE's advantage to install the next size larger GCD to allow for more efficient
grease discharge prevention and may allow for longer times between cleaning. There are many
manufacturers of GCDs which are available in different shapes, sizes and materials (plastic, reinforced
fiberglass, reinforced concrete and metal)
• The requirements will assist FSEs with FOG discharge prevention to the sanitary sewer and storm drain
pollution prevention. The FSE at all times shall comply with the Sewer Use Ordinance of the Palo Alto'
Municipal Code. The ordinances include requirements for GCDs, GCD maintenance, drainage fixtures,
record keeping and construction projects.
A.6 Transportation Division
1. Bicycle Parking Plan. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each project component, the project
sponsors shall review the bicycle parking plan and layout with the Transportation Division. Bicycle parking
shall be consistent with all applicable codes (P AMC 18.54.060).
2. Bicycle Parking During Construction. As part of the Construction Impact Minimization Plan (CIMP), the
project sponsors shall include the installation of temporary bicycle parking facilities if existing facilities would
be affected by construction work including bike racks, bike lockers, and covered bike racks. Prior to the
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submittal of the draft CIMP, please contact Transportation staff to discuss the layout, type, duration and number
of spaces to be provided.
3. Transit Facilities During Construction. As part of the CIMP, the project sponsors shall include the installation
of temporary transit facilities if existing facilities would be affected by construction work. Prior to the submittal
of the draft CIMP, please contact Transportation Division staff to discuss the transit stops that would be affected
and the design of temporary facilities, which may include the placement of temporary shelters, furniture,
iDformational signage, etc.
4. Wayfinding Signage Plan
a. During Construction. As part of the CIMP, the project sponsors shall include the installation of
temporary pedestrian wayfindingldirectional signage to improve the flow and circulation of pedestrian
and bicyclists around construction areas. Prior to the submittal of the draft CIMP, please contact
Transportation staff to discuss the design and placement and duration of the temporary signage.
b. Permanent Signs. Prior to occupancy, the project sponsors shall submit plans for installation of
permanent pedestrian wayfmdingldirectional signage to improve the flow and circulation of pedestrian
and bicyclists around the medical center complex and at Hoover Pavilion. Please contact
Transportation staff to discuss the design and placement and duration of the permanent signage.
5. Onsite Improvement Plans. Prior to the submittal of building permit plans, the project sponsors shall review
with Transportation Division staff the automobile and pedestrian circulatiotls plans for each of the project
components, including the interface between the driveways, walkways, parking garages, private streets and the
public right-of-way. Transportation staff shall make a determination regarding the acceptability of the
improvement plans.
A. 7 Utilities
A.7.1 Utilities Electric
1. Applicant shall adhere to the requirements listed in City of Palo Alto's Electric Service Requirements and the
City of Palo Alto's Electric Rules and Regulations.
2. Where CPAU primary electrical facilities enter private property, the applicant/developer/owner shall supply a
Public Utility Easement which shall be approved by the Electric Utilities Department.
3. Only one electric service lateral is permj.tted per parce1.
4. The applicant/developer/owner shall provide space for installing padmount equipment (i.e. transformers,
switches, and interrupters) and associated substructure as required by the City.
5. The customer shall install all electrical substructures (conduits, boxes and pads) required from the service point
to the customer's switchgear. The design and installation shall be according to the City standards and shown on
plans.
6. The applicant shall be responsible to relocate and/or upgrade all CPAU electric facilities which are impacted by
the projects listed under review.
7. Location of the electric panel/switchboard shall be shown on the site plan and approved by the Architectural
Review Board and Utilities Department.
8. Allutility meters, lines, transformers, backflow preventers, and any other required equipment shall be shown on
the landscape and irrigation plans and shall show that no conflict will occur between the utilities and landscape
materials. In addition, all aboveground equipment shall be screened in a manner that is consistent with the
building design and setback requirements.
9. For services larger than 1600 amps,· the customer will be required to provide a transition cabinet as the
interconnection point between the utility's padmount transformer and the customer's main switchgear. The
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cabinet design drawings must be submitted to the Electric Utility Engineering Department for review and
approval. See Drawing SR-XF-E-l020.
10. For underground services, no more than four (4) 750 MCM conductors per phase can be connected to the
transformer secondary terminals; otherwise, bus duct must be used for connections to padmount transformers. If
customer installs a bus duct directly between the transformer secondary terminals and the main switchgear, the
installation of a transition cabinet will not be required. See Drawings SR -XF -E-1020 and DT -SE-U -1032.
11. The customer is responsible for sizing the service conductors and other required equipment according to the
National Electric Code requirements and the City standards. See Drawing DT-SE-U-l032.
12. Any additional facilities and services requested by the Applicant that are beyond what the utility deems standard
facilities will be subject to Special Facilities charges. The Special Facilities charges include the cost of
installing the additional facilities as well as the cost of ownership.
13. The customer is responsible for installing all on-site substructures (conduits, boxes and pads) required for the
electric service. No more than 270 degrees of bends are allowed in a secondary conduit run. All conduits must
be sized according to National Electric Code requirements and no 112 -inch size conduits are permitted. All
off-site substructure work will be constructed by the City at the customer's expense. Where mutually agreed
upon by the City and the Applicant, all or part of the off-site substructure work may be constructed by the
Applicant. .
14. All primary electric conduits shall be concrete encased with the top of the encasement at the depth of 30 inches.
No more than 180 degrees of bends are allowed in a primary conduit run. Conduit runs over 500 feet in length
require additional pull boxes.
15. All new underground conduits and substructures shall be installed per City standards and shall be inspected by
the Electrical Underground Inspector before backfilling.
16.· The customer is responsible for installing all underground electric service conductors, bus duct, transition
cabinets, and other required equipment. The installation shall meet the National Electric Code and the City
Standards.
17. Meter and switchboard requirements shall be in accordance with Electric Utility Service Equipment
Requirements Committee (EUSERC) drawings accepted by Utility and CPA standards for meter installations.
18. Shop/factory drawings for switchboards (400A and greater) and associated hardware must be submitted for
review and approval prior to installing the switchgear.
19. All new underground electric services shall be inspected and approved by both the Building Inspection Division
and the Electrical Underground Inspector before energizing.
20. The Applicant shall be responsible for identification and location of all utilities, both public and private, within
the work area. Prior to any excavation work at the site, the Applicant shall contact Underground Service Alert
(USA) at 1-800-227-2600, at least 48 hours prior to beginning work.
21. All electrical utility installations shall meet the specifications listed in the City of Palo Alto's Electric Service
Requirement Manual.
22. Applicant shall maintain required spacing between electric facilities and all other utilities. See CP AU
engineering drawing DT-SS-U-I003 for spacing requirements.
23. All conduit installation shall be in accordance with CP AU engineering drawing DT -SS-U-l 003.
24. All vault and box installations shall be in accordance with CPAU engineering drawing DT-SS-U-I002.
25. Projects that require the extension of high voltage primary distribution lines or reinforcement of off site electric
facilities will be at the customer's expense and must be coordinated with the Electric Utility.
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A.7.2 Utilities Marketing
1. Outdoor Water Efficiency and Conservation Requirements. Please be advised that as of January 1, 2011, the
City of Palo Alto is enforcing the new State Green Building Code (CALGreen) with local amendments for Palo
Alto. Compliance with the tier 2 requirements for outdoor water efficiency is required for landscapes of any size
when the project is a new construction, rebuild, or addition with greater than 1,000 square feet of building area.
All other projects need to meet the tier 1 requirements if a landscape area included in the scope of the project is
greater than 1,000 square feet. Prior to issuance of either a Building Permit or Grading Permit, the applicant will
need to demonstrate compliance by providing the following documentation when applying for a Building and/or
Grading Permit:
• Landscape Water Use Statement
• Water Use Calculations
• Irrigation Plan
• Grading Plan
• Landscape Design and Planting Plan
Applicants will need to provide this documentation to the City at the Building Permit Review stage. All
landscape worksheets and Green Building Permit Applications can be found on the City's website at
www.cityofualoalto.org/greenbuilding Please contact Catherine Elvert in Utilities Marketing Services at (650)
329-2417 catherine.elvert@cityofpaloalto.org or Kristin Parineh in Planning and Community Environment at
(650) 329-2189 or kristin.parineh@cityofpaloalto.org for more information.
2. Recycled Water. The City of Palo Alto's Recycled Water Ordinance (Ordinance No. 5002) became effective on
June 12, 2008. This ordinance has requirements for irrigation and dual plumbing that are effective immediately
for certain types of projects in Palo Alto. For most projects, this requires a separate irrigation system utilizing
purple irrigation pipe, appropriate fittings and the installation of an approved backflow prevention device.
Please see Palo Alto Municipal Code 16.12 for more information on the recycled water ordinance.
A.S Water, Gas and Wastewater Utilities Department
No General Conditions of Approval at this time. Please see project specific 'conditions.
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Exhibit B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
B. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS PER PROJECTS
For the SUMC Projects, these conditions of approval are intended to be followed in addition to Section A.
General Conditions of Approval.
B.l. New Stanford Hospital
B.l.l. Architectural Review Board
1. The following item shall be reviewed as part of the Architectural Review Board Consent Calendar:
a. The design, construction and materials plans for kiosk at the main entry shall be further developed.
B.l.l. Planning Arborist
11. Kaplan Lawn Area. Prior to the submittal of Stanford Medical Center, Main Hospital building permit
plans for State or City of Palo Alto review, the Project Sponsors shall provide a construction plan for
the road design through the Kaplan Lawn Area. The plans shall employ a "no-cut" road design, limited
to a cut no more than 4-inches from grade as feasible. This plan shall be prepared in-consultation with
the Project and City Arborist to preserve the root area of trees 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,40, and 41.
B. 1. 3. Water, Gas & Wastewater Utilities Department
Prior to Issuance of Demolition Permit
1. Prior to demolition, the applicant shall submit the existing water/wastewater fixture unit loads
(and building as-built plans to verify the existing loads) to determine the capacity fee credit
for the existing load (for all buildings to be demolished). If the applicant does not submit
loads and plans they may not receive credit for the existing water/wastewater fixtures.
2. The applicant shall submit a request to disconnect all utility services and/or meters including
a signed affidavit of vacancy. Utilities will be disconnected or removed within 10 working
days after receipt of request. The demolition permit will be issued by the building inspection
division after all utility services and/or meters have been disconnected and removed.
Prior to Submittal For Building Permit·
3. The applicant shall submit a completed water-gas-wastewater service connection application
-load sheet for each set of meters (the load and location for each water and gas meter shall be
separately detailed on one or more utility applications) to City of Palo Alto Utilities. The
applicant must provide all the information requested for utility service demands (water in
fixture units/g.p.m., gas in b.t.u.p.h, and sewer in fixture units/g.p.d.).
4. The applicant shall submit improvement plans for utility construction. The plans must show
the size and location of all underground utilities within the development and the public right
of way including meters, backflow preventers, fire service requirements, sewer mains, sewer
cleanouts, sewer lift stations and any other required utilities.
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5. Utility vaults, transfonners, utility cabinets, concrete bases, or other structures can not be
placed over existing water, gas or wastewater mains/services. Maintain l' horizontal clear
separation from the vault/cabinet/concrete base to existing utilities as found in the field. If
there isa conflict with existing utilities, cabinets/vaultslbases shall be relocated from the plan
location as needed to meet field conditions.
6. The applicant must show on the site plan the existence of any auxiliary water supply, (i.e.
water well, gray water, recycled water, rain catchment, water storage tank, etc).
7. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and upgrading the existing utility mains
and/or services as necessary to handle anticipated peak loads. This responsibility includes all
costs associated with the design and construction for the installation/upgrade of the utility
mains and/or services.
8. Sewer drainage piping serving fixtures located less than one foot above the next upstream
sewer main manhole cover shall be protected by an approved backwater valve per California
Plumbing Code 710.0. The upstream sewer main manhole rim elevation shall be shown on
the plans.
9. Flushing of the fire system to sanitary sewer shall not exceed 30 GPM. Higher flushing rates
shall be diverted to a detention tank to achieve the 30 GPM flow to sewer.
10. Sewage ejector pumps shall meet the following conditions:
a. The pump( s) be limited to a total 1 00 GPM capacity or less.
b. The sewage line changes to a 4" gravity flow line at least 20' from the City clean out.
c. The tank and float is set up such that the pump run time not exceed 20 seconds each
cycle.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
11. The applicant's engineer shall submit flow calculations and system capacity study showing
that the on-site and off-site water and sanitary sewer mains and services will provide the
domestic, irrigation, fire flows, and wastewater capacity needed to service the development
and adjacent properties during anticipated peak flow demands. Field testing may be required
to determined current flows and water pressures on existing water main. Calculations must be
signed and stamped by a registered civil engineer. The applicant is required to perform, at
hislher expense, a flow monitoring study of the existing sewer main to determine the
remaining capacity. The report must include existing peak flows or depth of flow based on a
minimum monitoring period of seven continuous days or as determined by the senior
wastewater engineer. The study shall meet the requirements and the approval of the WGW
engineering section. No downstream overloading of existing sewer main will be permitted.
12. For contractor installed water and wastewater mains or services, the applicant shall submit to
the WGW engineering section of the Utilities Department four copies of the installation of
water and wastewater utilities off-sjte improvement plans in accordance with the utilities
department design criteria. All utility work within the public right-of-way shall be clearly
shown on the plans that are prepared, signed and stamped by a registered civil engineer. The
contractor shall also submit a complete schedule of work, method of construction and the
manufacture's literature on the materials to be used for approval by the utilities engineering
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section. The applicant's contractor will not be allowed to begin work until the improvement
plan and other submittals have been approved by the water, gas and wastewater engineering
section. After the work is complete but prior to sign off, the applicant shall provide record
drawings (as-builts) of the contractor installed water and wastewater mains and services per
City of Palo Alto Utilities record drawing procedures.
13. Existing wastewater laterals to new or remodeled buildings that are not plastic (ABS, PVC, or
PE) shall be replaced at the applicant's expense.
14. The applicant shall pay the capacity fees, connection and inspection fees associated with the
installation of the new water, gas or wastewater utility services, or additiona1load to existing
services. The approved relocation of services, meters, hydrants, or other facilities will be
performed at the cost of the person/entity requesting the relocation. Each unit or place of
business shall have its own water and gas meter shown on the plans. An approved reduce
pressure principle assembly (RPPA backflow preventer device) is required for all existing
and new water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply with requirements of
California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. The RPPA
shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind the water meter, within 5' of the
property line. Show the location of the RPP A on the plans. Inspection by the utilities cross
connection inspector is required for the supply pipe between the meter and the assembly. The
applicant shall provide the City with current test certificates for all backflows.
15. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly is required for the existing or new water
connection for the fire system to comply with requirements of California administrative code,
title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. Reduced pressure detector assemblies shall be
installed on the owner's property adjacent to the property line, within 5' of the property line.
Show the location of the reduced pressure detector assembly on the plans. Inspection by the
utilities cross connection inspector is required for the supply pipe between the City
connection and the assembly.
16. The applicant shall secure a public utilities easement for City of Palo Alto Utilities facilities
installed in private property. The applicant's engineer shall obtain, prepare, record with the
county of Santa Clara, and provide the utilities engineering section with copies of the public
utilities easement across the adj acent parcels as is necessary to serve the development. Where
public mains are in private streetslPUEs the service agreement shall include the statement:
"Public Utility Easements: If the City's reasonable use of the Public Utility Easements, which
are shown as P.U.E on the Map, results in any damage to the Common Area, then it shall be
the responsibility of the Association, and not of the City, to Restore the affected portion(s) of
the Common Area. This Section may not be amended without the prior written consent of the
City".
17. All existing water and wastewater services that will not be reused shall be abandoned at the
main per WGW Utilities procedures before any new utility services are installed. All utility
installations shall be in accordance with the City of Palo Alto utility standards for water, gas
& wastewater.
During Construction
18. For contractor installed water and wastewater mains or services, the applicant shall prepare
and submit to the WGW engineering section of the Utilities Department as-built drawings of
the installation of water and wastewater utilities to be owned and maintained by the City in
accordance with:
a. Two sets of as-built drawings (hard copies).
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b. As-built drawings in 2008 or 2010 AutoCAD fonnat.
c. As-built drawings in .tiff format.
d. Survey points in .csv fonnat for all new utility features.
Note: All survey data shall be collected by a California Licensed Land Surv~yor. The
surveyor is responsible to setup all control points needed to perform the survey work. The
accuracy for all survey data shall be +/-1 cm.
Survey data to be collected (what'S applicable):
I. Collect horizontal and vertical data for:
1. Sanitary sewer manholes (rim and invert elevations and depth)
2. Storm drain manholes and catch basins (rim and invert elevations and depth)
3. Water valves (cover and stem elevations)
II. Collect horizontal data only for:
1. Service or lateral connection points at the main
2. Fire hydrants
3. Water meters
4. Sanitary sewer c1eanout boxes
Use CPAU WGW Engineering's "feature codes" for naming convention available from
CPAU WGW Engineering 1007 Elwell Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 566-4501. All
drawings and survey data shall be on the California State Plane Coordinate System -Zone 3
in units of feet. The horizontal datum shall be the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83)
and the vertical datum shall be based on Bestor 93.
B.2. Hoover Pavilion Site
B.2.1. Architectural Review Board
For Hoover Medical Office Building
1. The following items shall be reviewed by Planning Division Staff:
a. Trash enclosure details
b. Final hardscape plan (center spine paving)
c. Bruce Fukuji's recommendations regarding open space and parking reserve be considered.
For Renovation of the existing Hoover Pavilion
1. The applicant shall reconstruct and install the finial at the top of the Hoover Pavilion comer tower.
B.2.2. Water, Gas & Wastewater Utilities Department
For Building Permit
1. The applicant shall submit a completed water-gas-wastewater service connection application -load
sheet for City of Palo Alto Utilities. The applicant must provide all the information requested for utility
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service demands (water in fixture units/g.p.m., gas in b.t.u.p.h, and sewer in ftxture units/g.p.d.).
2. The applicant shall submit improvement plans for utility construction. The plans must show the size
and location of all underground utilities within the development and the public right of way including
meters, backflow preventers, me service· requirements, sewer mains, sewer cleanouts, sewer lift
stations and any other required utilities.
3. Utility vaults, transformers, utility cabinets, concrete bases, or other structures cannot be placed over
existing water, gas or wastewater mains/services. Maintain l' horizontal clear separation from the
vault/cabinet/concrete base to existing utilities as found in the fteld. If there is a conflict with existing
utilities, cabinets/vaultslbases shall be relocated from the plan location as needed to meet fteld
conditions.
4. The applicant must show on the site plan the existence of any auxiliary water supply, (i.e. water well,
gray water, recycled water, rain catchment, water storage tank, etc).
5. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and upgrading the existing utility mains and/or
services as necessary to handle anticipated peak loads. This responsibility includes all costs associated
with the design and construction for the installation/upgrade of the utility mains and/or services.
6. Sewer drainage piping serving ftxtures located less than one foot above the next upstream sewer main
manhole cover shall be protected by an approved backwater valve per California Plumbing Code
710.0. The upstream sewer main manhole rim elevation shall be shown on the plans.
7. Flushing of the me system to sanitary sewer shall not exceed 30 GPM. Higher flushing rates shall be
diverted to a detention tank to achieve the 30 GPM flow to sewer.
8. Sewage ejector pumps shall meet the following conditions:
a. The pump(s) be limited to a total 100 GPM capacity or less.
b. The sewage line changes to a 4" gravity flow line at least 20' from the City clean out.
c. The tank and float is set up such that the pump run time not exceed 20 seconds each cycle. The
applicant's engineer may be required to submit flow calculations and system capacity study
showing that the on-site and off-site water and sanitary sewer mains and services will provide the
domestic, irrigation, me flows, and wastewater capacity needed to service the development and
adjacent properties during anticipated peak flow demands. Field testing may be required to
determined current water and wastewater flows and water pressures on existing water and
wastewater mains. Calculations must be signed and stamped by a registered civil engineer.
9. Existing wastewater laterals that are not plastic (ABS, PVC, or PE) shall be replaced at the applicant's
expense.
10. The applicant shall pay the capacity fees and connection fees associated with the installation of the
new utility service/s to be installed by the City of Palo Alto Utilities or increased demand on existing
water or wastewater services. The approved relocation of services, meters, hydrants, or other facilities
will be performed at the cost of the person/entity requesting the relocation.
11. A separate water meter and backflow preventer is required to irrigate the approved landscape plan.
Show the location of the irrigation meter on the plans. This meter shall be designated as an irrigation
account an no other water service will be billed on the account. The irrigation and landscape plans
submitted with the application for a grading or building permit shall conform to the City of Palo Alto
water efficiency standards. An approved reduce pressure principle assembly (RPP A backflow
preventer device) is required for all existing and new water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to
comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605
inclusive. The RPPA shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind the water meter,
within 5' of the property line. Show the location of the RPP A on the plans. Inspection by the utilities
cross connection inspector is required for the supply pipe between the meter and the assembly. The
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applicant shall provide the City with current test certificates for all backflows.
12. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly is required for the existing or new water connection
for the fire system to comply with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections
7583 through 7605 inclusive. Reduced pressure detector assemblies shall be installed on the owner's
property adjacent to the property line, within 5' of the property line. Show the location of the reduced
pressure detector assembly on the plans. Inspection by the utilities cross connection inspector is
required for the supply pipe between the City connection and the assembly.
13. As part of this project the applicant is required to relocate the gas meter out of the breezeway to the
front of the building. Show the new gas meter location on the plans. The gas meter location must
conform to utilities standard details.
14. The applicant shall secure a public utilities easement for facilities installed in private property
(including the existing water meters). The applicant's engineer shall obtain, prepare, record with the
county of Santa Clara, and provide the utilities engineering section with copies of the public utilities
easement across the adjacent parcels as is necessary to serve the development.
15. All existing water and wastewater services that will not be reused shall be abandoned at the main per
WGW utilities procedures before any new utility services are installed.
16. All utility installations shall be in accordance with the City of Palo Alto utility standards for water, gas
& wastewater.
Utilities Electric
1. The Applicant and Utilities Electric staff shall meet and discuss the requirements for access to the
electrical substation during construction of the Hoover parking garage and medical office building and
access to accommodate future placement of additional equipment that may be needed within the
existing footprint of the substation.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Architectural Review Board
2. The following items shall be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board Subcommittee:
a. Exterior signage;
h. Material sample for the exterior site wall adjacent to Quarry Road and Welch Road;
3. The following items shall be reviewed by Planning Division Staff:
a. Final photometric plan, and
b. Final light fixture plan
Welch Road I Durand Way
Architectural Review Board .
1. The following items shall be reviewed by the Planning Division Staff:
a. Study alternate locations for Marguerite Shuttle Stop along Quarry Road; and
b. Study the intersection of Quarry Road and proposed LPCH loading dock to insure safe bike,
pedestrian and traffic movements.
B.4.2. Transportation Division
1. Durand Way. Durand Way shall be constructed at the earliest opportunity to improve automobile
circulation from the medical center complex in the vicinity of Welch Road and Sand Hill Road. At a
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minimum, to the extent feasible, the Durand Way intersection apron shall be constructed with the
Welch Road improvements.
2. Welch Road. Welch Road shall be constructed per improvements plans approved by the City and shall
include, but not be limited to: new median islands that extend from key intersections to channelize left
turn vehicles and restrict driveway movements near intersections; installation of pedestrian-activated
flashing beacon systems with enhanced roadway markings & signage; installation of new retro-
reflective signage throughout the project corridor; traffic signal improvements including intersection
safety lighting enhancements; and miscellaneous roadway improvements.
3. Quarry Road. Improvements to the Quarry Road public street shall be reviewed by Transportation
Division staff prior to the submittal for permits.
School of Medicine, Foundations in Medicine 1 (FIMl)
Architectural Review Board
1. The following items shall be reviewed by the Architectural review Board Subcommittee:
a. Final landscape plan;
b. Proposal for a School of Medicine gateway entry feature from Pasteur Drive area;
c. Final photometric plan; and
d. Revisions to both FIMI building entries to be more visible and prominent to pedestrians.
Design Guidelines Document
Architectural Review Board
1. The following items shall be added by the Applicant and reviewed by Planning Division staff:
a. Add language to SHC Clinics section that describes importance of the building as terminus to
Pasteur Mall and the need for a strong axial relationship of between the building massing and
Pasteur Mall;
b. Include language in the Executive Summary that would allow minor adjustments to the Design
Guidelines for items such as light fixtures, pedestrian furniture, etc; and
c. Include language to the Executive Summary that would describe the process, procedure, and
review responsibilities for any future amendments to the Design Guidelines.
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