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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-28 Planning & Transportation Commission Agenda PacketPLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Planning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and minutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499) Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking members agree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes for all combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions and Action Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis      6:10 PM – 6:55 PM ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 3.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN‐00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a Planned Community (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC‐5116) to Allow Additions to an Existing 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include 18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC‐5116 (Planned Community).      6:55 PM – 8:00 PM 4.2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN‐00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of a Site and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a Membrane Filtration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP to Improve Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a Taller Screening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council Previously Adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). For More Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, at Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.        8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5.Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee      9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Revised Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 11, 2023 7.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 25, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 28, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis      6:10 PM – 6:55 PM ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 3.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN‐00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a Planned Community (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC‐5116) to Allow Additions to an Existing 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include 18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC‐5116 (Planned Community).      6:55 PM – 8:00 PM 4.2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN‐00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of a Site and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a Membrane Filtration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP to Improve Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a Taller Screening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council Previously Adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). For More Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, at Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.        8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5.Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee      9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Revised Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 11, 2023 7.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 25, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 28, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATES Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis      6:10 PM – 6:55 PM ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others: Five(5) minutes per speaker. 3.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN‐00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a Planned Community (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC‐5116) to Allow Additions to an Existing 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include 18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC‐5116 (Planned Community).      6:55 PM – 8:00 PM 4.2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN‐00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of a Site and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a Membrane Filtration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP to Improve Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a Taller Screening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council Previously Adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). For More Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, at Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.        8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5.Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee      9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Revised Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 11, 2023 7.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 25, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 28, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and AssignmentsSTUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.2.Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis      6:10 PM – 6:55 PMACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others:Five(5) minutes per speaker.3.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN‐00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a PlannedCommunity (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC‐5116) to Allow Additions to anExisting 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC‐5116(Planned Community).      6:55 PM – 8:00 PM4.2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN‐00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of aSite and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a LocalAdvanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant(RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a MembraneFiltration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP toImprove Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a TallerScreening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council PreviouslyAdopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of PaloAlto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the ProposedProject. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). ForMore Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, at Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.        8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5.Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee      9:00 PM – 9:30 PM Revised Staff Report APPROVAL OF MINUTES Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 11, 2023 7.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 25, 2023 COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. W r i t t e n   p u b l i c   c o m m e n t s  m a y   b e   s u b m i t t e d   b y   e m a i l   t o planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Commission. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, February 28, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMPlanning and Transportation Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andminutes are available at http://bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91641559499)Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toPlanning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Commission and availablefor inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you arereferencing in your subject line.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to Planning.Commission@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. Touphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storagedevices are not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and AssignmentsSTUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.2.Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis      6:10 PM – 6:55 PMACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Fifteen (15) minutes, plus three (3) minutes rebuttal. All others:Five(5) minutes per speaker.3.4075 El Camino Way [23PLN‐00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a PlannedCommunity (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC‐5116) to Allow Additions to anExisting 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC‐5116(Planned Community).      6:55 PM – 8:00 PM4.2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN‐00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of aSite and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a LocalAdvanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant(RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a MembraneFiltration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP toImprove Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a TallerScreening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council PreviouslyAdopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of PaloAlto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the ProposedProject. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). ForMore Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, atClaire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org.       8:00 PM – 9:00 PM5.Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee      9:00 PM – 9:30 PMRevised Staff ReportAPPROVAL OF MINUTESPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.6.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October11, 20237.Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October25, 2023COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDAS 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CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 916 4155 9499   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. Item No. 1. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2402-2643 TITLE Director's Report, Meeting Schedule and Assignments RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) review and comment as appropriate. BACKGROUND This document includes the following items: • PTC Meeting Schedule • PTC Representative to City Council (Rotational Assignments) • Upcoming PTC Agenda Items Commissioners are encouraged to contact Veronica Dao (Veronica.Dao@CityofPaloAlto.org) to notify staff of any planned absences one month in advance, if possible, to ensure the availability of a PTC quorum. PTC Representative to City Council is a rotational assignment where the designated commissioner represents the PTC’s affirmative and dissenting perspectives to Council for quasijudicial and legislative matters. Representatives are encouraged to review the City Council agendas (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Council/Council-Agendas-Minutes) for the months of their respective assignments to verify if attendance is needed or contact staff. Prior PTC meetings are available online at https://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city- of-palo-alto/boards-and-commissions/planning-and-transportation-commission. UPCOMING PTC ITEMS PTC Regular Meeting Dates: Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 6     Item No. 1. Page 2 of 2 March 13, 2024 •Caltrans presentation to the Human Relations Commission and PTC •Retail Study Session Recommendations Part 1 March 27, 2024 •Bicycle Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update – Vision Statement/Goals, Feeback on Existing Conditions, Technical Analysis, Upcoming Engagement Activities (Study Session) •739 Sutter Vesting Tentative Map (Action) •Retail Study Session Recommendations Part 2 April 10, 2024 •Elections of Chair and Vice Chair •310-320 California Avenue Conditional Use Permit (Action) •North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (Action) ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2024 Schedule & Assignments AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 7     Planning & Transportation Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2024 Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 1/31/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 2/14/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Canceled 2/28/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 3/13/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular Joint Meeting w/ HRC 3/27/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 4/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 4/24/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 5/8/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 5/29/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 6/12/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 6/26/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 7/10/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 7/31/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/14/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 8/28/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/11/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 9/25/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/9/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 10/30/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/13/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 11/27/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/11/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Regular 12/25/2024 6:00 PM Hybrid Cancelled 2024 Assignments - Council Representation (primary/backup) January February March April May June Cari Templeton Keith Reckdahl Bart Hechtman Doria Summa Bryna Chang George Lu Doria Summa Allen Akin Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton George Lu Bryna Chang July August September October November December Allen Akin Bart Hechtman Doria Summa George Lu Bart Hechtman Keith Reckdahl Cari Templeton Bryna Chang George Lu Bart Hechtman Doria Summa Cari Templeton Item 1 Attachment A - 2024 Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 8     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 7 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2402-2630 TITLE Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Collision Analysis RECOMMENDATION Receive Report on the Collision Analysis of the Safe Streets for All Action Plan. No action requested. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report shares the collision data analysis for the ongoing development of the City’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. Collision data from 2018 through 2022 was analyzed by crash severity and other factors to determine collision profiles and a High Injury Network that will be used to prioritize future roadway projects and institutionalize the Safe System Approach into the City’s existing policies and guidelines. BACKGROUND In late 2023, the City of Palo Alto and Fehr & Peers began the Safe Streets and Road for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. City staff introduced the Action Plan and the Safe System Approach to the Planning and Transportation Commission on October 11, 2023.1 This Plan will meet the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s SS4A requirements for a safety action plan that can be found here2. The primary goal of this planning effort is to identify proactive, citywide opportunities across the Safe System elements (safe users, safe speeds, safe roads, safe vehicles, and post-crash care) to improve safety for all road users in support of the Vision Zero goal of reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. ANALYSIS The Safe System Approach leverages crash data and contextual information about the built environment to identify traffic safety hot spots, analyze crash patterns, develop citywide 1 October 11, 2023 PTC Staff Report 2 US Department of Transportation, SS4A Action Plan Components Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 9     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 7 insights from these patterns, and identify safety improvements that focus on eliminating fatal and serious injury crash risk. The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan includes the review of Citywide collision data from 2018 through 2022 available through the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS). TIMS reports injury collisions from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) but excludes collisions that cause property damage only and no injuries. Figure 1 shows the yearly collision numbers for the 2018 through 2022 period. For this timeframe in Palo Alto, there were a total of 1,132 collisions, of which 47 were a collision in which someone was killed or severely injured (KSI). Figure 1: All Collisions and Killed or Severe Injury (KSI) Collisions, 2018-2022 Figure 2 shows the mode of travel involved in all collisions and KSI collisions. People walking or bicycling are particularly vulnerable, with pedestrian and bicycle collisions making up 52% of KSI collisions even though they only represented 32% of the total injury collisions. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 10     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 7 Figure 2: All Collisions and KSI Collisions by Modes Involved, 2018-2022 Youth and senior citizens can also be vulnerable to collisions. In Palo Alto, youth collisions (under 18 years old) make up 12% of all collisions and 9% of all KSIs. Youth bicyclists are involved in a quarter (25%) of all bicycle-involved collisions. However, given Palo Alto’s high youth biking population, the crash rate for youth bicyclists is very low (about 2%). Senior citizens (65 years old and above) make up 16% of all collisions and 17% of all KSI collisions. Primary collision factors, or PCFs, are cited by the responding officer and based on their judgement of what contributed to the collisions. PCFs do not include contextual information related to the design of the location that could have been a primary or secondary contributor to the crash. Figure 3 shows all collisions and KSI collisions in the study period sorted by PCF. The most common PCFs in Palo Alto for all collisions are unsafe speed, improper turning, and vehicle right of right of way violation, while the most common PCFs for KSIs are improper turning, DUIs, and pedestrian-related collisions. Figure 3: All Collisions and KSI Collisions by Primary Collision Factor (PCF), 2018-2022 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 11     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 7 Figure 4 shows all collisions and KSI sorted by the types of collisions reported by officers. Broadside (90-degree angle) collisions and head-on collisions had two of the highest percentages of KSI collisions, and most collisions occurred on weekdays and in the afternoon and evening (3 PM to 9 PM). Figure 4: All Collisions and KSI Collisions by Collision Type, 2018-2022 Identifying Trends To assess corridors experiencing a disproportionate share of collisions, a High Injury Network (HIN) was identified that shows that 62% of injury collisions occurred on 4% of Palo Alto’s streets. Within the City’s roadway network, roadways are owned by the City, County, and Caltrans. The HIN shown in Figure 5 incorporates and color-codes the roadways owned by each entity. Key roadways on the HIN include higher speed arterials, as well as expressways and a few collectors. Note that the City and Caltrans have identified or initiated safety projects on portions of the High Injury Network in Palo Alto. The City’s Charleston/Arastradero Corridor Project is in its final phase of construction this spring. City staff are also pursuing funding for a striping trial of the South Palo Alto Bikeways Project and will engage the community to review the concept plans that Council endorsed in 2021 for E. Meadow Drive, Fabian Way, and the Waverley Path. Based on its review of collision data, Caltrans is currently proposing to repurpose on-street parking for bicycle lanes as part of its Route 82 (El Camino Real) Pavement Rehabilitation and ADA Improvements project. A series of community engagement meetings to provide feedback on this Caltrans plan has been scheduled for March and April of this year.3 3 See City Issues Letter to Caltrans State Route 82 El Camino Real Bikeway Project webpage. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 12     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 7 Figure 5: City of Palo Alto High Injury Network Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 13     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 7 Seven collision profiles were also developed to summarize key collision and associated roadway contextual conditions in Palo Alto. Each collision profile represents up to 6-15% of all KSI collisions in Palo Alto. These profiles include: 1. Residential Arterials 2. Alcohol Involved 3. Pedestrians On Arterials at Night 4. Pedestrians On Major Downtown Streets 5. 90 Degree Angle Collisions with Bicyclists 6. Walk and Roll Routes on Higher Stress (higher speed/volume) Streets 7. Children Riding Bicycles These collision profiles will be used to determine roadway safety projects, programs (including adult and youth safety education), policies, and practices the City can pursue to institutionalize safety in Palo Alto and achieve the goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries. Next Steps Having completed an existing conditions assessment of current safety policies, programs, and practices as well as quantitative and qualitative safety data, the project is moving into the recommendations phase with the development of an action plan and implementation strategy. Another community engagement event is planned for May Fete. This community engagement event is the last opportunity to engage community members before preparing the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and will focus on prioritizing projects and institutionalizing the Safe System Approach into the City’s existing policies and guidelines. The Draft Plan will include a project list based on existing plans, supplemented with projects to cover the entirety of the HIN; identification of where the City’s existing policies and guidance could use an update to align with the Safe System Approach; and an Action Plan to identify the ways in which the City can implement actions aligned with the goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Alongside the collision data, community input that came through the forms of a survey, interactive maps, and emails to the Office of Transportation was reviewed to provide a qualitative understanding of safety concerns in the City. The online survey was open from October through December 2023 and was focused on high level attitudes on trade-off decisions. The attitudinal survey, completed by 766 respondents, focused on trade-off decisions that community members were willing to accept to create a safer network for all road users. A majority (66%) of respondents strongly agreed to prioritize safety over on-street parking and 85% strongly supported eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Palo Alto. When asked broadly whether the street design should prioritize safety over motor vehicle delays, 68% of respondents strongly agreed. However, when asked more specifically whether roadway changes that reduce lanes or parking should be prioritized to enhance safety for pedestrians or Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 7 of 7 bicyclists, only 57% strongly agreed. Regardless, a majority (84%) agreed or strongly agreed to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety over vehicle lanes or parking. Downtown and along commercial corridors, more respondents strongly agreed (65%) that space for people to walk, bike, and cross the street safely should be prioritized over on-street parking for cars. Comments received through the Office of Transportation and the interactive webmap hosted by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Update project focused on improving the bicycle connections to downtown, improving safety along Walk and Roll Routes, the desire for road diets citywide, increasing education around safer behavior for all road users, and preparing policies and promoting education around electric bicycles. In addition to the planned May Fete engagement activity, this project incorporates ongoing updates and study sessions with PTC, the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, the City/School Transportation Safety Committee, and the City Council. Tentatively targeted for May, the next round of standing committee meetings will review the draft project list and Safe System Toolbox. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT On June 19, 2023, Council approved (CMR 2305-1525) the funding agreement with FHWA and the related budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Capital Budget for the Transportation and Parking Improvements Project (PL-12000) to increase the revenue and expense appropriation by $160,000 to reflect the grant revenue and project cost, respectively.4 The additional $40,000 in project cost, which is the 20% City match portion required in the funding agreement, will be absorbed from the same project (PL-12000), as a part of the FY2024 Adopted Capital Budget. No additional budgetary action is required for the City match obligation. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This study session is not a project as defined by CEQA because it does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). AUTHOR/TITLE: Sylvia Star-Lack, Manager Transportation Planning 4 June 19, 2023 Staff Report, CMR 2305-1525 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item No. 3. Page 1 of 9 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2312-2397 TITLE 4075 El Camino Way [23PLN-00202, Palo Alto Commons]: Consideration of a Planned Community (PC) Project Amending an Existing PC (PC-5116) to Allow Additions to an Existing 121 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. The Additions Would Include 18 Assisted Living Units. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC-5116 (Planned Community). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): •Provide initial comments/feedback and recommend that staff forward the proposed application to the Architectural Review Board for review of the development plan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Planned Community (PC) amendment project includes the addition of 18 units (approximately 6,800 sf) to an existing 121-unit, 83,500 sf assisted living facility. The existing PC would need to be amended to allow for increases in density, floor area, lot coverage, and for the building to protrude up to 1’8” into the daylight plane in some areas. The additions would be consistent with the existing building height. The application is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); the review is in process. The City Council reviewed a prescreening project in August 2023. The current application requires initial review by the PTC, followed by review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) of the development plan. After ARB review, the PTC will review a draft PC ordinance and provide a final recommendation on the development plan before it is presented to the City Council for final action. BACKGROUND Project Information Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item No. 3. Page 2 of 9 Owner: Stephen Reller, R and M Properties Architect: Daniel Bowman, IPAOC Representative: n/a Legal Counsel: n/a Property Information Address:4075 El Camino Way Neighborhood:Ventura Lot Dimensions & Area:110,642 sf, irregular shaped lot Housing Inventory Site:No Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees:Yes, street trees Historic Resource(s):No Existing Improvement(s):Palo Alto Commons: 83,511 sf, 3 stories, 32’6” height, built 1989 The Avant: 47,500 sf, 3 stories, built 2014 Existing Land Use(s):Senior Assisted Living, Senior Independent Living Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Single Family Residential (R-1) West: Multi-Family Residential (RM-20) East: Multi-Family Residential (RM-20), Goodwill Store, and Preschool (CN) South: Animal Care, Retail, Mixed-Use (CN) Special Setbacks:No Aerial View of Property: Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item No. 3. Page 3 of 9 Source: Google Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans/Guidelines Comp. Plan Designation:Planned Community (PC-5116) Zoning Designation:Multiple-Family Residential (MF), Neighborhood Commercial (CN) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District yes Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:Prescreening: 8/7/23 report, video PTC:None HRB:None ARB:None Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     Item No. 3. Page 4 of 9 City Council reviewed a Prescreening application for a project with 14 new units on August 7, 2023. Minutes of the prescreening are provided as Attachment E. Council supported the concept to add more units to Palo Alto Commons. However, Council raised concerns about the encroachment into the daylight plane adjacent to single-family homes, on-site parking, and affordability of the assisted living units. Members of the public also echoed similar concerns. Council encouraged the applicant to consider if it was feasible to add a fourth floor that would be stepped back from the current edges of the building, rather than nestling the new units into the existing step-backs. In response to this, the applicant submitted a memo, Attachment C, explaining why it is not feasible to add a fourth floor. Primary reasons include the existing location of egress stairs and elevators, increased displacement of residents during construction, structural capacity of the existing structure, and cost. However, the project has been redesigned to reduce the intrusion into the daylight plane. Additionally, four more units, for a total of 18, were added to the project. These four units are smaller, and potentially more affordable by design, than the current units. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is a request to amend an existing Planned Community (PC) for an Assisted Living facility. The project site currently consists of two Senior Living communities, Palo Alto Commons, providing 121 Assisted Convalescent units and approved in 1987 (PC 3775), and The Avant providing 44 Independent Living units and approved in 2011 (PC 5116). The existing Palo Alto Commons building is three stories tall and tapers down to two and one stories closest to the adjacent single-family (R-1) neighborhood. The project would add 18 units (approximately 6,800 sf) to the Palo Alto Commons building by adding second floor area and in some locations third floor area to the “step backs”, as well as three modestly sized ground floor additions which will vary in height from two to three stories. If approved, the amended PC would allow for increases to the density, floor area, lot coverage, and allow an up to 1’8” protrusion into the daylight plane in some areas. The development plans are provided in Attachment F. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested and subject to PTC purview: •Planned Community (PC): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.38. Planned Community is intended to accommodate all types of developments, including combinations of uses appropriately requiring flexibility under controlled conditions not otherwise attainable under other districts. The planned community district is particularly intended for unified, comprehensively planned developments that are of substantial public benefit and which conform with and enhance the policies and programs of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The application requires initial review by the Planning and Transportation Commission, followed by review by the Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 19     Item No. 3. Page 5 of 9 Architectural Review Board (ARB). Upon recommendation from the ARB, the draft ordinance for the project is presented along with the development plan to the Planning and Transportation Commission for recommendation to the City Council for final action. ANALYSIS Neighborhood Setting and Character Adjacent zoning and uses include The Avant Independent Living facility on the same parcel, and multifamily residential use (RM-20) to the (approximate) west, single-family (R-1) residential uses to the north, and the Goodwill store (CN) to the east. Across El Camino Way, West Meadow Drive, and El Camino Real there are other multi-family and commercial uses. Heights in the area range from one to three stories and the buildings reflect a variety of architectural styles. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines[1] The Comprehensive Plan designation includes both Multiple-Family Residential, for a portion of the site adjacent to single-family, and Neighborhood Commercial for the portion towards El Camino Way. Multiple-Family Residential is described as: The permitted number of housing units will vary by area, depending on existing land use, proximity to major streets and public transit, distance to shopping and environmental problems. Net densities will range from 8 to 40 units and 8 to 90 persons per acre. Density should be on the lower end of the scale next to single-family residential areas. Densities higher than what is permitted may be allowed where measurable community benefits will be derived, services and facilities are available, and the net effect will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Population densities will range up to 2.25 persons per unit by 2030. Neighborhood Commercial is described as: Includes shopping centers with off-street parking or a cluster of street-front stores that serve the immediate neighborhood. Examples include Charleston Center, Edgewood Center and Midtown. Typical uses include supermarkets, bakeries, drugstores, variety stores, barber shops, restaurants, self-service laundries, dry cleaners and hardware stores. In locations along El Camino Real and Alma Street, residential and mixed-use projects may also locate in this category. Nonresidential FARs will range up to 0.4. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi- family housing may be allowed in specific locations. As no changes to land use are proposed, this project would not substantially deviate from the existing degree of conformance with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations. This project would also support the following policies: •Policy L-1.3 Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 20     Item No. 3. Page 6 of 9 •Policy L-1.6 Encourage land uses that address the needs of the community and manage change and development to benefit the community •Policy L-2.8 When considering infill redevelopment, work to minimize displacement of existing residents. •Policy L-2.9 Facilitate reuse of existing buildings Shadow Study Comprehensive Plan Policy L-6.8 states: Support existing regulations that preserve exposure to natural light for single-family residences. Single-family residences in an R-1 zone are the closest buildings to the proposed additions and the homeowners have expressed concerns regarding the project. The plan set (Sheets A5.9- A5.15), includes a shadow study comparing the typical length of shadows expected throughout the day for the existing building and the proposed building. Neighbors would expect to see slightly increased shadows in their backyards from approximately fall to spring. At the height of the winter, increased shadows would begin as early as noon, whereas at other times of the spring or fall, the shadows would occur later in the afternoon. Minimal increases in backyard shadows would occur during the summer. Below is a diagram showing the worst case scenario on Dec 21st at 4:00pm Zoning Compliance[2] A detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards is provided in Attachment B. The proposed changes would need to be considered as new development standards under the Planned Community amendment. In summary: •The density and provided units would increase by 18 units •The allowed lot coverage and floor area would increase to accommodate the approximately 6,800 sf addition •The minimum setback would decrease from 8 ft to 6 ft for the property line adjacent to Goodwill Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 21     Item No. 3. Page 7 of 9 •The building would encroach up to 1’8” into the daylight plane adjacent to single-family homes •The parking ratio provided would reduce from .47 spaces per unit to .41 spaces per unit, as no additional spaces are being provided. However, this is consistent with the Code requirement for 1 space per 2.5 beds for Convalescent Facilities. No changes are proposed to the maximum height Multi-Modal Access & Parking Based on the feedback from City Council and the neighbors, a parking study is being prepared to analyze the efficacy of the existing parking spaces and any potential needed increase from the proposed units. The applicant clarified that of the 55 spaces on site, 41 are dedicated to onsite staff, and 14 are for visitors. This applies only to the Palo Alto Commons portion of the site. The Avant is a separate PC zone and has its own parking. This project is located on the VTA 22 bus line but is not within walking distance of a CalTrain station or other public transportation. The applicant has been asked to provide additional information regarding existing and proposed bike parking. It does not appear that there was a requirement for bike parking at the time of original development. [1] The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 [2] The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on February 16, 2024, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on February 15, 2024, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments There were four public comment speakers during the August 7, 2023 Council Prescreening, as reflected in the attached meeting minutes (Attachment E). Additionally, the applicant hosted an outreach meeting on October 11, 2023 at the project site and invited all adjacent neighbors. Approximately 10 people attended, including City staff and Mayor (at the time) Kou. The neighbor’s comments were focused on the following: Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 22     Item No. 3. Page 8 of 9 •Concern about the increase in height, opinion that adding one story was better than adding multiple, i.e., the parts of the building going from one to two, or two to three, is more appropriate than parts going from one story to three stories •Concern about existing noise from the Caltrain “bouncing” off the building and if this would increase as a result of the addition •Concern about over-pruning or removing screening trees •Concern about shadows cast by the addition further shading their backyards •Concern about staff and visitors parking on local streets, rather than on-site •Desire for the applicant to more strongly consider additions to the other sides of the building that do not face single-family neighbors There was also a complaint regarding noise from existing rooftop equipment, this neighbor was encouraged work with the site operator and to follow up with Code Enforcement, as this is outside the scope of this project. After the outreach meeting, the applicant placed story poles to demonstrate the approximate addition. These were removed to address a neighbor’s request in January. Two additional public comments were received regarding the current version of the project and are included as Attachment D. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. While a noise report is being prepared, no new significant environmental impacts are currently anticipated as a part of this project. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the PTC may: 1. Continue the item to a date uncertain, to enable additional PTC review before moving the project forward to the Architectural Review Board. ATTACHMENTS A. Location Map B. Zoning Comparison Table C. Applicant’s Response to Prescreening Comments D. Neighbor’s Comments E. August 7, 2023 Prescreening Excerpt Minutes F. Project Plans Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 23     Item No. 3. Page 9 of 9 AUTHOR/TITLE: Report Author & Contact Information PTC[1] Liaison & Contact Information Emily Kallas, AICP, Planner Amy French, Chief Planning Official (650) 617-3125 (650) 329-2336 Emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org amy.french@cityofpaloalto.org [1] Emails may be sent directly to the PTC using the following address: planning.commission@cityofpaloalto.org Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 24     24 24 24 fort_Inn Goodwill_Industries Camino Court Apts Palo Alto _Commons B2 B1 B3 B4 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 163.2' 220.0' 269.1' 220.4' 268.9' 220.0' 269.1' 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PARK BOULEVARD DRISCOLL PLACE JACOBS COURT (PRIVATE) EL CAMINO REA L EL CAMINO REAL EL CAMINO REAL RM-20 PF RM-20 RM-30 930 RM-30 R-1 CN PC-5116 PC-4511 RM RM-2 R R-2 tynter Tennis Court KEYS SCHOOL MIDDLE CAMPUS This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Project Site Current Features 0' 120' Attachment A 4075 El Camino Way Location Map CITY OF PALO ALTOINCORPORATED CAL I F ORN I A P a l o A l t o T h e C i t y o f AP R I L 1 6 1 8 9 4 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors. ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto ekallas, 2024-02-08 10:45:19 Attachment A. Location Map (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Item 3 Attachment A - 4075 El Camino Way Location Map     Packet Pg. 25     ATTACHMENT B ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 4075 El Camino Way, 23PLN-00202 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CN DISTRICT) AND EXISTING PCs (5116, 3775) Exclusively Non-residential Development Standards Regulation Required CN Existing (PC 5116 and PC 3775) Proposed Site Area, width and depth None 110,642 sf Irregularly shaped 110,642 sf Irregularly shaped Minimum Front Yard (El Camino Way) 0-10 feet to create an 8-12 foot effective sidewalk width (1), (2), (8) 14.5 ft 14.5 ft Rear Yard 10 feet abutting residential districts 10 ft 10 ft Interior Side Yard None N/A left 8 ft other sides N/A left 8 ft other sides 6 ft at proposed addition Street Side Yard (W. Meadow Drive) 20 feet (2)20 ft 20 ft Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback on El Camino Way 33% of side street built to setback on W. Meadow Drive (7) Approximately 7.5 ft (2.3%) built to front setback Approx. 7.5 ft plus 2 corners (8.2%) built to street side setback Approximately 7.5 ft (2.3%) built to front setback Approx. 7.5 ft plus 2 corners (8.2%) built to street side setback Max. Site Coverage 50% (55,321 sf)48.7% (53,849 sf)49.5% (54,794 sf) Max. Building Height 25 ft and 2 stories 32 ft 5 in 32 ft 5 in New addition max height 28 ft Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)0.5:1 (55,321 sf) residential 0.4:1 (44,257 sf) non- residential 0.9:1 (99,578 sf) total 0.43:1 (47,500 sf) residential 0.76:1 (83,511 sf) non- residential (convalescent) 1.18:1 (131,011 sf) total 0.43:1 (47,500 sf) residential 0.82:1 (90,327 sf) non-residential (convalescent) 1.25:1 (137,827 sf) total Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone R-1 rear yard is 45 degrees at 16 ft (6) Complies 1’8” encroachment into the daylight plane (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the street property line of any required yard. (2) Any minimum front, street side, or interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen excluding areas required for access to the site. A solid wall or fence between 5 and 8 feet in height shall be constructed along any common interior lot line.. (6) The initial height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the site line in question. (7) 25 foot driveway access permitted regardless of frontage, build-to requirement does not apply to CC district. (8) A 12 foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage Item 3 Attachment B - Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 26     Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) Type Required Existing PC Proposed Vehicle Parking 0.75 per Senior Housing Unit (33 spaces) 1 per 2.5 beds Convalescent Facilities (57 spaces) 41 spaces Senior Housing 57 spaces Convalescent Facilities 41 spaces Senior Housing 57 spaces Convalescent Facilities Complies Bicycle Parking None per Senior Housing Unit 1 per 25 beds Convalescent Facilities (2 LT) None None Loading Space 1 loading space for 10,000-99,999 sf. 2 required for 100,000- 199,999 sf. None No change Item 3 Attachment B - Zoning Comparison     Packet Pg. 27     245 Fischer Ave., Suite B2, Costa Mesa, California 92626 W: ipaoc.com CA: 714-557-2448 TX: 713-805-9097 4075 El Camino Way Response Letter to Prescreening During the prescreening with the city council, one of the recommendations was to add a 4th floor on the El Camino Way side of the building. This is not feasible for a number of reasons. For one, it would require the existing elevator to be removed and replaced with a new one. As well as other building systems, such as HVAC equipment on the roof. Which would be very costly. The whole roof would have to be torn down and rebuilt. That would require us to relocate all of the residents on the 3rd floor (and maybe more) during the construction. All of that is assuming that we would even be able to structurally support a new floor. This building is over 30 years old and adding a whole floor would be structurally difficult. We would also need to request an amendment to the existing CUP to allow for the building height to increase. And then with the location of the existing exit stairways, the 4th floor would have to extend almost to where we are proposing adding only on to the 2nd and 3rd floor. Which would defeat that purpose of adding a 4th floor to begin with. We would be able to add 22-33 units on the 4th floor in addition to the 14 units we are proposing. If we had that many additional residents, we might have to add more additional community spaces such as dining rooms. We have additional space for the units we are proposing but not for 38 units. So that would increase the cost significantly as well. The 18 units we are proposing are already hard to pencil out the cost. And that is with no new elevators and only additional building systems that don’t replace the old systems. Adding a 4th floor is not financially feasible. We did look for opportunities to add more units on the El Camino Way side of the building not on a 4th floor. We were able to find 2 spaces for additions that would be able to hold up to 5 studio units. This has allowed us cost wise to be able to pull back the units mostly out of the daylighting plane. To do that we removed a unit and reduced 2 one-bedroom units to studio units on the third floor. Now there are only a few protrusions into the daylighting plane with the roof parapet. The max protrusion will be 1’-8” above the daylighting plane. With regards to the parking analysis, the 18 additional units would only add the need for around 2-4 additional parking spaces. This is from the 1-3 additional staff that might need to be added to accommodate the new residence. The residents themselves can’t drive since the units would be for either assisted living or memory care residences. As far as their visitors, for how often they come and for how long, it would only add a theoretical need for 1 more space. If even that, since there are already spaces allocated to visitors. And those visitors do not typically visit all at the same time. If there is a special community event, we provide valet parking to help open up even more spaces. Palo Alto Commons also has a program to encourage and reward the use of public transportation for its employees. As the community stands right now, there are about 10- 20 parking spaces that aren’t utilized regularly on site. The community is willing to open more underground spaces for visitors. But it might add some security issues since a visitor can park downstairs and reach any floor with the elevator. Normally visitors need to check in at the front desk on the 1st floor. Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 28     245 Fischer Ave., Suite B2, Costa Mesa, California 92626 W: ipaoc.com CA: 714-557-2448 TX: 713-805-9097 Overall we do not see a huge impact to parking with these additional 18 units and we do not believe that we need to provide a transportation management plan for such a small increase in demand. Thirdly, the council raised the question regarding affordability. For the residence in our care, the cost of rent isn’t as much as the cost of care. Our units are designed to be on the smaller side compared to non-senior housing, to help reduce the cost of rent. With the needed care staff and dining being provided, the cost will still be out of reach for most low income individuals even if we have their rent subsidized. Medicare doesn’t cover the cost associated with assisted living. Medicare does not pay for custodial care. Which is help with daily life tasks, such as eating, bathing, or dressing. Most of the care given at an assisted living facility is considered custodial care. In addition to those city council comments, we are also addressing some of the neighbors’ concerns. Such as proposing adding some landscape/trees to help buffer the views between our properties. We are also proposing stepping back the 3rd floor additional units to help soften the building’s massing and to pull all but the parapets out of the daylighting plane. The neighbors were additionally concerned with our residents’ views into their back yard. We tried to minimize the amount of windows that faced towards their yards, and we also took out the proposed balconies and awnings for the new units. Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 29     Reviewer Name Reviewer Email Shrupath Patel shrupath.patel@cityofpaloalto.org Emily Kallas emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org Brad Hunt brad.hunt@cityofpaloalto.org Stephanie Lau Stephanie.Lau@CityofPaloAlto.org David Chung David.Chung@CityofPaloAlto.org Karl Schneider Karl.Schneider@CityofPaloAlto.org Catherine Mondkar catherine.mondkar@cityofpaloalto.org City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Address : 4075 El Camino WY, , , Project Description: Request for a Planned Community Zone Amendment to Allow New Additions to an existing Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility consisting of 121 Units. The New additions include 14 Additional Assisted Living Units; 5 Studios and 9 One Bedrooms. The total Proposed 135 Units are for Assisted Living and for the elderly in need of day-to-day care for Memory Issues. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC-5116 (Planned Community). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org Record Type : Planning - Entitlement Document Filename : C1_4075ELC_PLAN.pdf Uploaded:08/08/23 Reviewer Contact Information: Notice of Incomplete/Corrections Required Application No. 23PLN-00202 09/13/2023 Page ReferenceAnnotation Type Reviewer : DepartmentReview Comments Applicant Response Comments Title Sheet Note David Chung : Building 2022 CBSC - revise Title Sheet Note David Chung : Building Submit building code analysis to confirm floor area, # of stories, and height based on the construction type is adequate. Thank you for submitting your plans for the Planning Entitlement application described above. The application was reviewed to ensure conformance with applicable Zoning regulations and the City’s Guidelines. The plans were received on 08/08/23 for review by Planning Staff. Based on the initial feedback from staff, the application / cannot be deemed complete at this time.Please submit a revised set of plans incorporating the items requested below. Corrections Table Also, include a response letter listing each item below and describe the steps taken to address each item. A1.0: UPDATED A1.0: ADDED MISSING INFO UNDER CODE REQUIREMENTS Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 30     Page ReferenceAnnotation Type Reviewer : DepartmentReview Comments Applicant Response Comments A1.2 Landscape Site Plan Note David Chung : Building Trash enclosure is shown across PL. Clarify. A2.1 First Floor Plan Area B Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan A2.2 Second Floor Plan Area A Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan A2.3 Second Floor Plan Area B Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan A2.4 Third Floor Plan Area A Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan A2.5 Third Floor Plan Area B Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan A2.6 Basement Floor Plan Callout David Chung : Building Show hatching on floor plan Title Sheet Note Karl Schneider : Fire Evaluate the building for Emergency Responder Radio Communication System. An ERRCS will be required if public safety radio signals are not meeting PAFD standard. Title Sheet Note Karl Schneider : Fire Contact Karl Schneider w/ PAFD 669-234-0491 to schedule a site visit of the facility. Additional PAFD conditions may be applied after site visit. A1.3 Trash, Recycling, & Compost Waste Enclosure Note Karl Schneider : Fire New covered trash enclosure will require fire sprinkler protection. Title Sheet Note Emily Kallas : Planning As discussed after the Council Prescreening, please provide the following: • A brief report on the scopes differences and cost estimates of a 4th floor option. Jonathan recommended that you should keep the 4th floor stepped back from the residential side, even in a hypothetical. Please include what you mentioned at the meeting about new elevators, circulation space, mechanical/electrical, etc. as well as approximately how many units could fit into such a project, not including the 14 units presented in the current project. • A formal parking analysis of the current average occupancy, who is coming and going from the site, and where they park. We can assist with identifying a consultant to prepare this report if needed. Was Councilmember Lauing’s comment accurate that there is no visitor parking in the underground garage? This project is an opportunity to reallocate the parking amongst residents, visitors, and employees to better meet current needs. This would be in coordination with a TDM (Transportation Demand Management) plan, as recommended by two of the Councilmembers. • The Council is interested in the affordability of the units. I haven’t been given particular direction on what we would like studied, but it would make sense to start with some information on the current costs of services, and if WellQuest has any financial assistance ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS ADDED HATCHING TO NEW EXTERIOR WALLS THIS IS THE 2ND PHASE OF THE REMODEL. CURRENTLY THE FIRST PHASE IS HAVING THE BUILDING EVALUATED FOR ERRCS. THIS IS THE 2ND PHASE OF THE REMODEL. CURRENTLY THE FIRST PHASE IS HAVING THE BUILDING EVALUATED FOR ERRCS. A1.4: ADDED NOTE UNDER LEGEND AND NOTES ADDED RESPONSE LETTER TO DOCUMENTS Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 31     Page ReferenceAnnotation Type Reviewer : DepartmentReview Comments Applicant Response Comments options. Does Medicare assist with any of the costs? • The shadow study that was briefly presented should be included in the formal plan sets, though it is ok if you are not ready with that today. • Sometime after the 4th floor study has been prepared, and staff review of the 1st formal round is complete, I recommend you to host a Community Meeting to go over the project revisions with the neighbors. I have a couple different ways to moderate these types of meetings, and we can discuss those options further later. Title Sheet Note Emily Kallas : Planning Project Description Comments: Add a letterhead to the project description, clearly identifying it as written by the project applicant and/or property owner. Title Sheet Note Emily Kallas : Planning When a formal parking study is submitted, the additional notes can be removed from the Existing Parking Conditions section A2.2 Second Floor Plan Area A Note Emily Kallas : Planning Dimension the individual units being added in more detail. Provide a larger scale floor plan of each typical units types. A2.7 Floor Area Block Diagrams - 1st FLR Note Emily Kallas : Planning Show lot coverage calculations on the FAR block diagram as well. A4.7 Exterior Building Sections - Daylight Plane Note Emily Kallas : Planning Due to the daylight plane protrusions, we are requiring a survey for this project. A4.8 Exterior Building Tent Diagrams - Daylight Plane Note Emily Kallas : Planning In addition to the included tent diagrams, provide another sheet that shows the full site. Title Sheet Note Shrupath Patel : Transportation Provide type, design specifications, and picture of the proposed long- term bike parking. All bike racks must be user-friendly for all age groups. Vertical or double-stack bike storage is not allowed unless provided with a mechanism that doesn't require a user to lift the bike. Title Sheet Note Shrupath Patel : Transportation Provide dimensions, and the type of the proposed short-term bike parking. Short-term bike parking must be located within 50 feet of the main entrance and easily visible. Inverted-U bike racks are city- preferred bike racks. Provide at least 36'' spacing between two bike racks. GB-2 Cal Green Notes Note Brad Hunt : Water Quality Include the following note on the ARB plan set as well as the Building Permit plan set: Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with refuse management (including actions related to refuse pick-up and the enclosure itself) shall be followed to ensure pollution prevention and preventing potential discharges to the City’s storm drain system. Stormwater BMPS include, but are not limited to, power washing the pavement on both the private property and in the right-of-way and sidewalk a minimum of once per year before the wet season begins on October 1st; utilizing a power washing contractor that is a Recognized Surface Cleaner by theBay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA); disposing of A5.9-A5.15: ADDED SHADOW STUDY TO THE SET A1.0: ADDED 2ND LETTER HEAD UNDER PROJECT DATA.(1ST IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SHEET.) A4.1, A4.2, & A4.3: ADDED ENLARGED UNIT PLANS A2.5: ADDED LOT COVERAGE TABLE SEE ATTACHED SITE SURVEY. WE ALSO ADDED THE SITE ELEVATIONS TO THE DAYLIGHT PLANE SECTIONS. 3 & 6/A5.8: ADDED OVERALL VIEWS OF THE FULL SITE 'S TENT DIAGRAMS 15 & 11/A1.4: ADDED ENLARGED PLAN & SPEC SHEET 20 & 13/A1.4: ADDED ENLARGED PLAN & SPEC SHEET GB-2: ADDED NOTE UNDER PALO ALTO WATER QUALITY Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 32     Page ReferenceAnnotation Type Reviewer : DepartmentReview Comments Applicant Response Comments wash water according to the Recognized Surface Cleaner certification requirements; and removing any potential trash build-up on a regular basis. A1.3 Trash, Recycling, & Compost Waste Enclosure Note Brad Hunt : Water Quality PAMC 16.09.180(b)(10) 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 stormwater run-on and runoff from the area. Please check the grading is correct within and outside the enclosure. A1.2 Landscape Site Plan Note Stephanie Lau : Zero Waste The refuse hauler, GreenWaste of Palo Alto has concerns regarding to the access and service for the current proposed refuse enclosure location. Please provide the path of travel with the measurements for the egress, ingress, path of travel, and the turning radius (especially for the turn near the exit). The path-of-travel for the refuse trucks must have a 22’ wide driveway (ingress and egress), a 16’ tall overhead clearance along the full path, a 12’ wide impervious path-of-travel, and a minimum outer turning radius of 40’ and a minimum inner turning radius of 28.4’. Due to safety, the refuse trucks will not be able to back up out of the property, the refuse truck must be able to drive through the lot. The site has the following options: 1. Have an onsite refuse enclosure that will fulfill all the path of travel requirements above and ensure that the refuse containers can be serviced within 25 feet from the refuse enclosure. 2. Move the refuse enclosure within 25 feet from the curb. 3. Propose a staging area that is serviceable within 25 feet from the curb or within 25 feet at an onsite location that is serviceable by the refuse hauler. Please note, onsite personnel will be required to pullout the bins for service and quickly put the bins back into the refuse enclosure. The staging must be approved by the refuse hauler, and a sign indicating “no parking” during refuse service hours are required. Please add notes onto the plan set. 4. *Please note, pull-out charges would apply to service locations between 25’ to 125’ from the bin service location. The refuse hauler will not service refuse bin locations that are beyond 125’. Please contact Alex Cushing, alex.cushing@greenwaste.com from GreenWaste of Palo Alto to further discuss service location options. 1/A1.4: ADDED NOTES FOR MAX 2% SLOPE RUNING TO THE BACK OF THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. THERE IS A ROOF OVER THIS TRASH ENCLOSURE AND IT IS SURROUNDED ON 3 SIDES BY A BLOCK WALL. 1/A1.3: ADDED EXISTING SLOPE OF 2% IN THE BACK OF HOUSE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE TRASH ENCLOSURE. A1.2: ADDED REFUSE HAULER PATH OF TRAVEL ON OUR SITE . IT REACHES WITHIN 25' OF THE REFUSE ENCLOSURE. PROVIDES TURNING RADIUS AND REQUIRED WIDTH. WHEN WE CONTACTED ALEX CUSHING AT GREEN WASTE HE SAID, "I confirmed with Eric that although the turn radius plans could potentially work, it leaves little to no room for flexibility or error especially if other vehicles are in the lot . Considering the parking lot plans remain unchanged from how they currently are, our drivers will still be unable to drive through the lot . Although it is not ideal , we can continue to pull in for service and reverse out onto El Camino Way." Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 33     Department Conditions of Approval Urban Forestry Clarify the dashed tree circles changing from dark bold to light grey on sheet A1.1. Identify their symbol meaning in the site plan legend. Show outline of tree protection fencing in a boxed off dashed line for tree to be protected as specified in the consulting Arborist report. See general UF guidelines below: Urban Forestry Standard Conditions: The following conditions and/or standard Municipal Code requirements are provided for supplemental guidance, recommendation and/or best practices. Any applicable items shall be addressed prior to any future related permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc 1. The owner and contractor shall implement all protection and inspection schedule measures, design recommendations and construction scheduling as stated in the TPR and/or Sheet T-1, and is subject to code compliance action pursuant to PAMC 8.10.080. The required protective fencing shall remain in place until final landscaping and inspection of the project. If called for, project arborist approval must be obtained and documented in the monthly activity report sent to the City. When required, the Contractor and Arborist Monthly Tree Activity Report shall be sent monthly to the City (pwps@cityofpaloalto.org) beginning with the initial verification approval, using the template in the Tree Technical Manual, Addendum 11. 2. Revisions and/or changes to plans before or during construction shall be reviewed and responded to by the (a) project site arborist, or (b) landscape architect with written letter of acceptance before submitting the revision to the Building Department for review by Planning, PW or Urban Forestry. 3. 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 of 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. 4. The following general tree preservation measures apply to all trees to be retained: No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the tree enclosure area. The ground under and around the tree canopy area shall not be altered. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure survival. Prior to any site work, contractor must call Derek Sproat at 650-496-6985 to schedule an inspection of any required protective fencing. The fencing shall contain required warning sign and remain in place until final inspection of the project. 5. 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 to be implemented by Contractor. Water Quality The following conditions are required to be part of any Planning application approval and shall be addressed prior to any future related permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc. as further described below. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT: Bay-friendly Guidelines (rescapeca.org) o Add this note to the building plans: Do not use chemicals fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or commercial soil amendment. Use Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) materials and compost. Refer to the Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines: http://www.stopwaste.org/resource/brochures/bay- friendly-landscape-guidelines-sustainable-practices-landscape-professional for guidance. o Add this note to the building plans: Avoid compacting soil in areas that will be unpaved. Stormwater quality protection The following conditions would be required as part of any Planning application approval and shall be addressed prior to any future related permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc. as further described below. Conditions of Approval Table Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 34     Department Conditions of Approval o Temporary and permanent waste, compost and recycling containers shall be covered to prohibit fly-away trash and having rainwater enter the containers. o Drain downspouts to landscaping (outward from building as needed). o Drain HVAC fluids from roofs and other areas to landscaping. o Offsite downgrade storm drain inlets shall also be identified on this plan set and protected. If City staff removes protection from an inlet in the ROW during a rain event, the contractor shall replace the inlet protection by the end of the following business day. Water Quality PAMC 16.09.165(h) Storm Drain Labeling Storm drain inlets shall be clearly marked with the words "No dumping - Flows to [Creek]," or equivalent. Water Quality Add the Pollution Prevention - It's PArt of the Plan Guidelines found here: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/public-works/engineering- services/webpages/forms-and-permits/rwq_stormwater_plansheet_final_bw.pdf Zero Waste If the scope of work involves internal and external bins (compost, recycle, and landfill) and its related millwork, then on the overall site plan, please show where the bins will be placed and reference the cut sheets of the three bins (recycle, compost, and landfill) that will be used at each location. The recycle, compost, and landfill bin must be placed right next to each other. Please see requirements below. The following comments below are part of the Palo Alto Municipality Code. If your scope of work includes internal and external bins then cut-sheets for the color-coded internal and external containers, related color-coded millwork, and its colored signage must be included in the building plans prior to receiving approval from Zero Waste. Please see below for more details. As per Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.108 the site is required to have color-coded refuse containers, related color-coded millwork, and colored signage. The three refuse containers shall include recycle (blue container), compost (green container), and garbage (black container). Applicant shall present on the plan the locations and quantity of both (any) internal and external refuse containers, it’s millwork, along with the signage. This requirement applies to any external or internal refuse containers located in common areas such as entrances, conference rooms, back of the house kitchen, café, dining area, etc. except for restrooms, copy area, and mother’s room. Millwork to store the color-coded refuse containers must have a minimum of four inches in height worth of color-coding, wrapping around the full width of the millwork. Signage must be color coded with photos or illustrations of commonly discarded items. Restrooms must have a green compost container for paper towels and an optional black landfill container if applicable. Copy area must have either a recycle bin only or all three refuse receptacles (green compost, blue recycle, and black landfill container). Mother’s room must minimally have a green compost container and black landfill container. Please refer to PAMC 5.20.108 and the Internal Container Guide. Examples of appropriate signage can be found in the Managing Zero Waste at Your Business Guide. Electronic copies of these signage can be found on the Zero Waste Palo Alto’s website, https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works/Zero-Waste/What-Goes-Where/Toolkit#section-2 and hard copies can be requested from the waste hauler, GreenWaste of Palo Alto, (650) 493-4894. Zero Waste Applicant to respond and confirm the following requirements below, please refer to the trash enclosure area guidelines for more information: General Checklist (Please refer to the Trash Enclosure Area Guidelines for more information): 1. Refuse enclosure must be covered. 2. Refuse enclosures and service area must be constructed at street level and in a location that is adequately accessible by the collection vehicle (vertical clearance, street width and turnaround space) or serviceable from the street, without obstructing street parking. 3. All drivable areas to be accessed by the solid waste vehicle must support 60,000 lbs. (30 tons) in weight. This includes areas where permeable pavement is used. 4. Carts and bins must be able to roll without obstacles or curbs to reach service areas "no jumping curbs." 5. Containers must be within 25 feet of service area or charges will apply. 6. All service area around the refuse enclosure must have a clearance height of 20’ for bin service. 7. New enclosures should consider rubber bumpers and/or internal curbs/berms to reduce wear-and-tear on walls. 8. Service must be provided for garbage, recycling, compost, and Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) bin for Food Service Establishments (FSEs). 9. Would the refuse enclosure install a hose bib and or include any utility equipment? If so, additional requirements will apply. 10. Mixed-use facilities must have two separate refuse enclosures for residential and commercial refuse. 11. Project plans must show the placement of all three refuse containers and the FOG bin (if applicable), for example, within the details of the refuse Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 35     Department Conditions of Approval enclosures. Enclosure and access should be designed for equal access to all three waste streams – garbage, recycling, and compostables and FOG bin (for FSEs). 12. Other applicable refuse equipment and containers such as compactors, balers, composting systems, and debris boxes should be stored inside a building or within a roofed enclosure, placed as far from abutting residences as is reasonably possible (PAMC 18.23.020) or at least 50 feet away from said premises (PAMC 18.23.060). 13. Enclosure must be constructed on a flat area with a grade of no more than 2%. 14. The path-of-travel must have a 22’ wide driveway (ingress and egress), a 16’ tall overhead clearance along the full path and a 12’ wide impervious path-of-travel. 15. Identify the waste bin service area path-of-travel if different from location of waste enclosure. The path-of-travel must be unobstructed (bins be able to roll without obstacles or jumping curbs) Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 36     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A1.0 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 Title Sheet © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 4:39 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln ARCHITECTURAL A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8 A2.9 A3.1 A4.1 A4.2 A4.3 A4.4 A4.5 A4.6 A4.7 A4.8 Architectural Site Plan Landscape Site Plan Trash, Recycling, & Compost Waste Enclosure First Floor Plan Area B Second Floor Plan Area A Second Floor Plan Area B Third Floor Plan Area A Third Floor Plan Area B Basement Floor Plan Floor Area Block Diagrams - 1st FLR Floor Area Block Diagrams - 2nd FLR Floor Area Block Diagrams - 3rd FLR Roof Plan Exterior Building Elevations - North Exterior Building Elevations - South Exterior Building Elevations - East Exterior Building Elevations - West Exterior Building Elevations - N/E Courtyard Exterior Building Elevations - S/W Courtyard Exterior Building Sections - Daylight Plane Exterior Building Tent Diagrams - Daylight Plane TITLE PARKING SUMMARY (PAC) ADA ADA VAN C P Qty. 1 1 8 45 55 UNIT MIX - PROPOSED Unit Name Unit 2B-1 (E) Unit B-1 (E) Unit B-2 (E) Unit B-3 (E) Unit B-4 (E) Unit B-5 (E) Unit B-6 (E) Unit B-H (E) Unit S-1 (E) Unit S-3 (E) Unit S-H (N) Unit B-1 (N) Unit B-1 alt (N) Unit B-3 (N) Unit B-3 alt (N) Unit B-4 (N) Unit B-5 (N) Unit S-1 (N) Unit S-2 Unit Type ASSISTED LIVING - 2 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - STUDIO ASSISTED LIVING - STUDIO ASSISTED LIVING - STUDIO ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - 1 BED ASSISTED LIVING - STUDIO ASSISTED LIVING - STUDIO Qty 2 62 12 2 1 1 1 4 22 7 7 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 135 Area (SF) 733 474 469 464 441 542 637 474 377 367 378 474 461 464 459 441 542 372 400 BUILDING AREA (EXISTING) ... Building A Building B First Floor Second Floor Third Floor First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Area (SF) 20,852 17,468 11,482 49,802 sq ft 12,471 11,643 9,845 33,959 sq ft 83,761 sq ft BUILDING AREA (PROPOSED) ... Building A Building B First Floor Second Floor Third Floor First Floor Second Floor Third Floor Area (SF) 21,142 18,679 12,415 52,236 sq ft 12,471 12,471 12,471 37,413 sq ft 89,649 sq ft A1.0 T-1 GB-1 GB-2 Title Sheet Tree Protection Sheet Cal Greens Notes Cal Greens Notes PROJECT SITE PROJECT TEAM OWNER Wellquest Living 30299 Buck Tail Drive, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 T: 951-757-2571 Charlene Kussner ARCHITECT Irwin Partners Architects 245 Fischer Avenue, Suite B2 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 T: 714-556-5774 W: www.ipaoc.com Greg Irwin INTERIOR DESIGNER Conley Design 7100 Northland Circle N, Unit 214 Minneapolis, MN 55428 T: 612-470-8602 Amy Juelich DEFERRED SUBMITTALS PROJECT ADDRESS 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306 LEGAL DESCRIPTION BOOK 132, PAGE 43, PARCEL 117, LOT A, J. J. MORRIS R.E. CO. SUB. OF THE COGAN TRACT, MAP BK. M PG. 3 ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 132-43-177 ZONING PC - Planned Community SCOPE OF WORK NEW ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FACILITY THAT HAD CONSISTED OF 121 UNITS. THE ADDITION WOULD INCLUDE 14 ADDITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING DWELLING UNITS. (5 STUDIOS & 9 1-BED RMS). ASSISTED LIVING CONSISTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY THAT NEED DAY TO DAY ASSISTANCE. MEMORY CARE CONSISTS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY WITH MEMORY ISSUES. THE PROPOSED TOTAL OF UNITS WOULD BE 135 UNITS SITE DATA SITE AREA 110,642 SF BUILDING FOOTPRINT 34,698 SF (PAC) + 17,102 SF (AVANT) 51,800 SF (TOTAL) LOT COVERAGE (EXISTING) 53,849 SF (48.67%) with overhangs LOT COVERAGE (PROPOSED) 54,178 SF (48.97%) with overhangs YEAR FIRST OCCUPIED: 1988 PARKING SPACES EXISITING TO REMAIN 57* 0.47 SPACES PER UNIT - EXISTING SPACES REQUIRES: NO RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY REQUIREMENT LISTED PER PAMC 18.52.040(C) TABLE 1 CONVALESCENT IS SIMILAR (OUR RESIDENTS ARE LONG TERM VS TEMPOARARY BUT THE ALSO CAN'T DRIVE.) 1 SPACE PER 2.5 BEDS REQUIRED 135 BEDS / 2.5 = 54 SPACES REQUIRED SPACES PROVIDED: 57* TOTAL - NO CHANGE 2 ADA, 8 COMPACT, 45 STANDARD 0.42 SPACES PER UNIT - PROPOSED EXISTING PARKING CONDITIONS: STAFF NEED TO REQUEST A PARKING PASS TO BE ABLE TO PARK PASS THE PARKING GATE. RESIDENTS DO NOT OWN NOR CAN DRIVE CARS. THEIR FAMILIES PARK IN THE GUEST PARKING. WHEN SURVEYED DURING A WORK DAY, 32 SPACES WERE BEING USED OUT OF THE 55 TOTAL. 21 OUT OF 41 SPACES WERE FOR STAFF AND 11 OUT OF 14 SPACES FOR GUESTS. SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FIRE AUTHORITY: FIRE SPRINKLERS NFPA 13 REQUIREMENTS FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS FOR DEFERRED SUBMITTAL ITEMS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER OF RECORD, WHO SHALL REVIEW THEM AND FORWARD THEM TO THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH A NOTATION INDICATING THAT THE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE DESIGN OF THE BUILDING. THE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL ITEMS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED UNTIL THEIR DESIGN AND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. PLANS FOR THE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL ITEMS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR HIS SUB CONTRACTOR IN A TIMELY MANNER THAT ALLOWS A MINIMUM OF 30 WORKING DAYS FOR INITIAL PLAN REVIEW. ALL COMMENTS RELATED TO THE DEFERRED SUBMITTAL MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL ITEMS. PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET INDEXVICINITY MAP CODE INFORMATION UTILIZED FOR PROJECT THIS PROJECT IS PRIVATELY OWNED AND PRIVATELY FUNDED NO CHANGE IN USE EXISTING MEANS OF EGRESS TO REMAIN APPLICABLE CODES ALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CALGreen) WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS PALO ALTO CODES AND ORDINANCES BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OCCUPANCY TYPES: R2.1, A2, A3, B; NO CHANGE CONSTRUCTION TYPE: TYPE V-A above TYPE I-A (UNDERGROUND PARKING); NO CHANGE SPRINKLERS: YES ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT 50' ACTUAL BUILDING HEIGHT - 32'-6"; NO CHANGE ALLOWABLE BUILDING AREA (SINGLE OCCUPANCY, MULTI-STORY, NON-SEPARATED USE): BASIC - 10,500 SF INCREASES MULTISTORY - YES SPRINKLERS - YES SEPARATION - NONE 31,500 SF per Floor TOTAL = 63,000 SF CODE REQUIREMENTS PALO ALTO COMMONS Wellquest Living PROJECT DATA FAR CALCULATION (EXISTING) TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 131,261 SF SITE AREA: 110,642 SF FAR: 1.19 FAR CALCULATION (PROPOSED) TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 137,149 SF SITE AREA: 110,642 SF FAR: 1.24 APPROVAL STAMPS RECEIVED, REVIEWED & REVISION STAMPS BUILDING AREA: 47,500 SF BUILDING AREA: 47,500 SF PALO ALTO COMMONS (EXISTING):PALO ALTO COMMONS (PROPOSED): THE AVANT (EXISTING):THE AVANT (NO CHANGE; NOT IN SCOPE):EXISTING UNIT COUNT: 121 PROPOSED UNIT COUNT: 135 (14 NEW UNITS) C - COMPACT PARKING P - STANDARD PARKING *AS PER PAMC 18.52.040(b)(8), ADA & ADA VAN SPACES SHALL COUNT AS AT LEAST 2 STANDARD PARKING SPACES FOR THE PURPOSES OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 37     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION GB-2 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 Cal Greens Notes © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES 30 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TABLE 4.504.1 ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT1, 2 Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter 1. If an adhesive is used to bond dissimilar substrates together, the adhesive with the highest VOC content shall be allowed. 2. For additional information regarding methods to measure the VOC content specified in this table, see South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168. TABLE 4.504.2 SEALANT VOC LIMIT Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds in Grams per Liter TABLE 4.504.3 VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS2, 3 Grams of VOC per Liter of Coating, Less Water and Less Exempt Compounds 1. Grams of VOC per liter of coating, including water and including exempt compounds. 2. The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table. 3. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measure, February 1, 2008. More information is available from the Air Resources Board. ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS VOC LIMIT Indoor carpet adhesives 50 Carpet pad adhesives 50 Outdoor carpet adhesives 150 Wood flooring adhesive 100 Rubber floor adhesives 60 Subfloor adhesives 50 Ceramic tile adhesives 65 VCT and asphalt tile adhesives 50 Drywall and panel adhesives 50 Cove base adhesives 50 Multipurpose construction adhesives 70 Structural glazing adhesives 100 Single-ply roof membrane adhesives 250 Other adhesives not specifically listed 50 SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS PVC welding 510 CPVC welding 490 ABS welding 325 Plastic cement welding 250 Adhesive primer for plastic 550 Contact adhesive 80 Special purpose contact adhesive 250 Structural wood member adhesive 140 Top and trim adhesive 250 SUBSTRATE SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS Metal to metal 30 Plastic foams 50 Porous material (except wood)50 Wood 30 Fiberglass 80 SEALANTS VOC LIMIT Architectural 250 Marine deck 760 Nonmembrane roof 300 Roadway 250 Single-ply roof membrane 450 Other 420 SEALANT PRIMERS Architectural Nonporous Porous 250 775 Modified bituminous 500 Marine deck 760 Other 750 COATING CATEGORY VOC LIMIT Flat coatings 50 Nonflat coatings 100 Nonflat-high gloss coatings 150 SPECIALTY COATINGS Aluminum roof coatings 400 Basement specialty coatings 400 Bituminous roof coatings 50 Bituminous roof primers 350 Bond breakers 350 Concrete curing compounds 350 Concrete/masonry sealers 100 Driveway sealers 50 Dry fog coatings 150 Faux finishing coatings 350 Fire resistive coatings 350 Floor coatings 100 Form-release compounds 250 Graphic arts coatings (sign paints)500 High temperature coatings 420 Industrial maintenance coatings 250 Low solids coatings1 120 Magnesite cement coatings 450 Mastic texture coatings 100 Metallic pigmented coatings 500 Multicolor coatings 250 Pretreatment wash primers 420 Primers, sealers, and undercoaters 100 Reactive penetrating sealers 350 Recycled coatings 250 Roof coatings 50 Rust preventative coatings 250 Shellacs Clear Opaque 730 550 Specialty primers, sealers and undercoaters 100 Stains 250 Stone consolidants 450 Swimming pool coatings 340 Traffic marking coatings 100 Tub and tile refinish coatings 420 Waterproofing membranes 250 Wood coatings 275 Wood preservatives 350 Zinc-rich primers 340 Copyright © 2019 ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by (), (-) Order Number #100741858 on Aug 13, 2019 08:05 AM (PDT) pursuant to License Agreement with ICC. No further reproduction or distribution authorized. Single user only, copying and networking prohibited. ANY UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACT AND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER. 100741858 RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 31 4.504.3 Carpet systems. All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of one of the following: 1. Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program. 2. California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.1, Febru- ary 2010 (also known as Specification 01350.) 3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level. 4. Scientific Certifications Systems Indoor Advantage™ Gold. 4.504.3.1 Carpet cushion. All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label program. 4.504.3.2 Carpet adhesive. All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 4.504.1. 4.504.4 Resilient flooring systems. Where resilient flooring is installed, at least 80 percent of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply with one or more of the following: 1. Products compliant with the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as Specifica- tion 01350), certified as a CHPS Low-Emitting Mate- rial in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) High Performance Products Database. 2. Products certified under UL GREENGUARD Gold (formerly the Greenguard Children & Schools pro- gram). 3. Certification under the Resilient Floor Covering Insti- tute (RFCI) FloorScore program. 4. Meet the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as Specification 01350). 4.504.5 Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the building shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB’s Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.), by or before the dates specified in those sections, as shown in Table 4.504.5. 4.504.5.1 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following: 1. Product certifications and specifications. 2. Chain of custody certifications. 3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Com- posite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq.). 4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS-2 standards of the Engineered Wood Associa- tion, the Australian AS/NZS 2269, European 636 3S, and Canadian CSA O121, CSA O151, CSA O153 and CSA O325 standards. 5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency. TABLE 4.504.5 FORMALDEHYDE LIMITS1 Maximum Formaldehyde Emissions in Parts per Million 1. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the California Air Resources Board, Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood as tested in accordance with ASTM E1333. For additional information, see California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Sections 93120 through 93120.12. 2. Thin medium density fiberboard has a maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (8 mm). SECTION 4.505 INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL 4.505.1 General. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provi- sions of the California Building Standards Code. 4.505.2 Concrete slab foundations. Concrete slab founda- tions required to have a vapor retarder by the California Building Code, Chapter 19 or concrete slab-on-ground floors required to have a vapor retarder by the California Residen- tial Code, Chapter 5, shall also comply with this section. 4.505.2.1 Capillary break. A capillary break shall be installed in compliance with at least one of the following: 1. A 4-inch-thick (101.6 mm) base of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) or larger clean aggregate shall be provided with a vapor retarder in direct contact with concrete and a concrete mix design, which will address bleed- ing, shrinkage, and curling, shall be used. For addi- tional information, see American Concrete Institute, ACI 302.2R-06. 2. Other equivalent methods approved by the enforcing agency. 3. A slab design specified by a licensed design profes- sional. 4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials. Building materials with visible signs of water damage shall not be installed. Wall and floor framing shall not be enclosed when the framing members exceed 19 percent moisture content. Moisture content shall be verified in compliance with the fol- lowing: 1. Moisture content shall be determined with either a probe-type or contact-type moisture meter. Equivalent moisture verification methods may be approved by the enforcing agency and shall satisfy requirements found in Section 101.8 of this code. PRODUCT CURRENT LIMIT Hardwood plywood veneer core 0.05 Hardwood plywood composite core 0.05 Particleboard 0.09 Medium density fiberboard 0.11 Thin medium density fiberboard2 0.13 Copyright © 2019 ICC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Accessed by (), (-) Order Number #100741858 on Aug 13, 2019 08:05 AM (PDT) pursuant to License Agreement with ICC. No further reproduction or distribution authorized. Single user only, copying and networking prohibited. ANY UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL COPYRIGHT ACTAND THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES THEREUNDER. 100741858 16.14.240 Section A4.403.2 Reduction in cement use. Section A4.403.2 of Appendix A4 of the California Green Building Standards Code is adopted as a Mandatory measure for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects and is amended to read: A4.403.2 Low Carbon Concrete Requirements. A4.403.2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide practical standards and requirements for the composition of concrete, as defined herein, that maintains adequate strength and durability for the intended application and at the same time reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with concrete composition. This code includes pathways for compliance with either reduced cement levels or lower-emission supplementary cementitious materials. A4.403.2.2 Definitions. For the application of this section the following definitions shall apply: Concrete. Concrete is any approved combination of mineral aggregates bound together into a hardened conglomerate in accordance with the requirements of this code. Environmental product declaration (EPD). EPDs present quantified environmental information on the life cycle of a product to enable comparisons between products fulfilling the same function. EPDs must conform to ISO 14025, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930, and have at least a "cradle to gate" scope (which covers product life cycle from resource extraction to the factory). Upfront embodied carbon (embodied carbon). The greenhouse gasses emitted in material extraction, transportation and manufacturing of a material corresponding to life cycle stages A1 (extraction and upstream production), A2 (transportation), and A3 (manufacturing). Definition is as noted in ISO 21930 and as defined in the Product Category Rule for Concrete by NSF dated February 22nd, 2019. https://www.nsf.org/ newsroom_pdf/concrete_pcr_2019.pdf A4.403.2.3. Compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be demonstrated through any of the compliance options in Sections 4.403.2.3.2 through 4.403.2.3.5: Table A4.403.2.3 Cement and Embodied Carbon Limit Pathways Cement limits for use with any compliance method A4.403.2.3.2 to A4.403.2.3.5 Embodied Carbon limits for use with any compliance method A4.403.2.3.2 to A4.403.2.3.5 Minimum specified compressive strength f’c, psi (1) Maximum ordinary Portland cement content, lbs/yd3 (2) Maximum embodied carbon kg CO2e/m3, per EPD up to 2500 362 260 3000 410 289 4000 456 313 5000 503 338 6000 531 356 7000 594 394 7001 and higher 657 433 up to 3000 light weight 512 578 4000 light weight 571 626 5000 light weight 629 675 Notes (1) For concrete strengths between the stated values, use linear interpretation to determine cement and/or embodied carbon limits. (2) Portland cement of any type per ASTM C150. A4.403.2.3.1 Allowable Increases. (1) Cement and Embodied Carbon Limit Allowances. Cement or Embodied Carbon limits shown in Table A4.403.2.3 can be increased by 30% for concretes demonstrated to the Building Official as requiring high early strength. Such concretes could include, but are not limited to, precast, prestressed concrete; beams and slabs above grade; and shotcrete (2) Approved Cements. The maximum cement content may be increased proportionately above the tabulated value when using an approved cement, or blended cement, demonstrated by approved EPD to have a plant-specific EPD lower than 1040 kg CO2e/metric ton. The increase in allowable cement content would be (1040/plant=specific EPD) %. A4.403.2.3.2 Cement Limit Method - Mix. Cement content of a concrete mix using this method shall not exceed the value shown in the Table A4.403.2.3. Use of this method is limited to concrete with specified compressive strength not exceeding 5,000 psi. A4.403.2.3.3 Cement Limit Method - Project. Total cement content shall be based on total cement usage of all concrete mix designs within the same project. Total cement content for a project shall not exceed the value calculated according to Equation A4.403.2.3.3. Equation A4.403.2.3.3: Cem proj < Cem allowed where Cem proj = Cem n v n and Cem allowed = Cem lim v n and n = the total number of concrete mixtures for the project Cem n = the cement content for mixture n, kg/m3 or lb/yd3 Cem lim = the maximum cement content for mixture n per Table A4.403.2.3, kg/m3 or lb/yd3 v n = the volume of mixture n concrete to be placed, yd3 or m3 Applicant can use yd3 or m3 for calculation, but must keep same units throughout A4.403.2.3.4. Embodied Carbon Method - Mix. Embodied carbon of a concrete mix, based on an approved environmental product declaration (EPD), shall not exceed the value given in Table A4.403.2.3. A4.403.2.3.5. Embodied Carbon Method - Project. Total embodied carbon (EC proj) of all concrete mix designs within the same project shall not exceed the project limit (EC allowed) determined using Table A4.403.2.3 and Equation A4.403.2.3.5. Equation A4.403.2.3.5: EC proj < EC allowed where EC proj = EC n v n and EC allowed = EC lim v n and n = the total number of concrete mixtures for the project EC n = the embodied carbon potential for mixture n per mixture EPD, kg/m3 EC lim = the embodied carbon potential limit for mixture n per Table A4.403.2.3, kg/m3 v n = the volume of mixture n concrete to be placed, yd3 or m3 Applicant can use yd3 or m3 for calculation, but must keep same units throughout. A4.403.2.3.6. Enforcement. As a condition prior to the issuance of every building permit involving placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit a completed low-carbon concrete compliance form that shall be provided by and reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to issuing the permit. As a condition of such building permits, and prior to approving construction inspections following placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit batch certificates and/or EPDs provided by the concrete provider that demonstrate compliance with the low-carbon concrete compliance form on file with the building permit. The batch certificates and/or EPDs shall be reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to approving any further inspections. When deviations from compliance with this section occur, the chief building official or his designee is authorized to require evidence of equivalent carbon reductions from the portions of remaining construction of the project to demonstrate alternative compliance with the intent of this chapter. For projects involving placement of concrete by, or on behalf of, a public works, parks, or similar department the director of such department, or his/her assignee, shall maintain accurate records of the total volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, as well as the total compliant volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, and shall report this data annually to the value shown in the Table A4.403.2.3. Use of this method is limited to concrete with specified compressive strength not exceeding 5,000 psi. A4.403.2.3.3 Cement Limit Method - Project. Total cement content shall be based on total cement usage of all concrete mix designs within the same project. Total cement content for a project shall not exceed the value calculated according to Equation A4.403.2.3.3. Equation A4.403.2.3.3: Cem proj < Cem allowed where Cem proj = Cem n v n and Cem allowed = Cem lim v n and n = the total number of concrete mixtures for the project Cem n = the cement content for mixture n, kg/m3 or lb/yd3 Cem lim = the maximum cement content for mixture n per Table A4.403.2.3, kg/m3 or lb/yd3 v n = the volume of mixture n concrete to be placed, yd3 or m3 Applicant can use yd3 or m3 for calculation, but must keep same units throughout A4.403.2.3.4. Embodied Carbon Method - Mix. Embodied carbon of a concrete mix, based on an approved environmental product declaration (EPD), shall not exceed the value given in Table A4.403.2.3. A4.403.2.3.5. Embodied Carbon Method - Project. Total embodied carbon (EC proj) of all concrete mix designs within the same project shall not exceed the project limit (EC allowed) determined using Table A4.403.2.3 and Equation A4.403.2.3.5. Equation A4.403.2.3.5: EC proj < EC allowed where EC proj = EC n v n and EC allowed = EC lim v n and n = the total number of concrete mixtures for the project EC n = the embodied carbon potential for mixture n per mixture EPD, kg/m3 EC lim = the embodied carbon potential limit for mixture n per Table A4.403.2.3, kg/m3 v n = the volume of mixture n concrete to be placed, yd3 or m3 Applicant can use yd3 or m3 for calculation, but must keep same units throughout. A4.403.2.3.6. Enforcement. As a condition prior to the issuance of every building permit involving placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit a completed low-carbon concrete compliance form that shall be provided by and reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to issuing the permit. As a condition of such building permits, and prior to approving construction inspections following placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit batch certificates and/or EPDs provided by the concrete provider that demonstrate compliance with the low-carbon concrete compliance form on file with the building permit. The batch certificates and/or EPDs shall be reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to approving any further inspections. When deviations from compliance with this section occur, the chief building official or his designee is authorized to require evidence of equivalent carbon reductions from the portions of remaining construction of the project to demonstrate alternative compliance with the intent of this chapter. For projects involving placement of concrete by, or on behalf of, a public works, parks, or similar department the director of such department, or his/her assignee, shall maintain accurate records of the total volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, as well as the total compliant volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, and shall report this data annually to the Division 4.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN SECTION A4.103 SITE SELECTION A4.103.1 Selection. A site which complies with at least one of the following characteristics is selected: 1. An infill site is selected. 2. A greyfield site is selected. 3. An EPA-recognized and remediated Brownfield site is selected. A4.103.2 Community connectivity. Facilitate community connectivity by one of the following methods: 1. Locate project within a 1/4-mile true walking distance of at least four basic services, readily accessible by pedestrians. 2. Locate project within a 1/2-mile true walking distance of at least seven basic services, readily accessible by pedestrians. 3. Other methods increasing access to additional resources. Note: Examples of services include, but are not limited to, bank, place of worship, convenience grocery, day care, cleaners, fire station, barber shop, beauty shop, hardware store, laundry, library, medical clinic, dental clinic, senior care facility, park, pharmacy, post office, restaurant, school, supermarket, theater, community center, fitness center, museum or farmers market. Other services may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Site located walking distance from, Day care: 0.06 miles, Resturant: 0.08 Miles, School: 0.11 Miles, Place of Worship: 0.16 Miles SECTION 4.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT 4.106.1 General. Preservation and use of available natural resources shall be accomplished through evaluation and careful planning to minimize negative effects on the site and adjacent areas. Preservation of slopes, management of storm water drainage and erosion controls shall comply with this section. 4.106.2 Storm water drainage and retention during construction. Projects which disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil runoff on the site. 1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site. 2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by the enforcing agency. 3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance. Note: Refer to the State Water Resources Control Board for projects which disturb one acre or more of soil, or are part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more of soil. (Website:https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/progra ms/stormwater/construction.html) A4.106.2.3 Topsoil protection. Topsoil shall be protected or saved for reuse as specified in this section. Tier 1. Displaced topsoil shall be stockpiled for reuse in a designated area and covered or protected from ero-sion. Note: Protection from erosion includes covering with tarps, straw, mulch, chipped wood, vegetative cover or other means acceptable to the enforcing agency to protect the topsoil for later use. A4.106.3 Landscape design. Postconstruction landscape designs shall accomplish one or more of the following: 1. Areas disrupted during construction are restored to be consistent with native vegetation species and patterns. 2. Utilize at least 75 percent native California or drought tolerant plant and tree species appropriate for the climate zone region. A4.106.4 Water permeable surfaces. Permeable paving is utilized for the parking, walking or patio surfaces in compliance with the following. Tier 1. Not less than 20 percent of the total parking, walking or patio surfaces shall be permeable. Exceptions: 1. The primary driveway, primary entry walkway and entry porch or landing shall not be included when calculating the area required to be a permeable surface. 2. Required accessible routes for persons with disabilities as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11A and/or Chapter 11B as applicable. Division 4.3 - WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION SECTION 4.303 INDOOR WATER USE 4.303.1 Water conserving plumbing fixtures and fittings. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall comply with Sections 4.303.1.1, 4.303.1.2, 4.303.1.3, and 4.303.1.4. Note: All noncompliant plumbing fixtures in any residential real property shall be replaced with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy, or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates. 4.303.1.1 Water closets. The effective flush volume of all water closets shall not exceed 1.28 gallons per flush. Tank-type water closets shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense Specification for Tank-type Toilets. Note: The effective flush volume of dual flush toilets is defined as the composite, average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. 4.303.1.3.1 Single showerhead. Showerheads shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 1.8 gallons per minute at 80 psi. Showerheads shall be certified to the performance criteria of the U.S. EPA WaterSense Specification for Showerheads. 4.303.1.4.1 Residential lavatory faucets. The maximum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets shall not exceed 1.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi. The minimum flow rate of residential lavatory faucets shall not be less than 0.8 gallons per minute at 20 psi. 4.303.1.4.3 Metering faucets. Metering faucets when installed in residential buildings shall not deliver more than 0.2 gallons per cycle. A4.303.1 Kitchen faucets. The maximum flow rate of kitchen faucets shall not exceed 1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi. Kitchen faucets may temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi, and must default to a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi. Note: Where complying faucets are unavailable, aerators or other means may be used to achieve reduction. 4.303.2 Standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings. Plumbing fixtures and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, and shall meet the applicable standards referenced in Table 1701.1 of the California Plumbing Code. A4.303.5 Hot water recirculation systems. One- and two-family dwellings shall be equipped with a demand hot water recirculation system, as defined in Chapter 2. The demand hot water recirculation system shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. SECTION 4.305 WATER REUSE SYSTEMS 4.305.1 Recycled water supply systems. Newly constructed residential developments, where disinfected tertiary recycled water is available from a municipal source to a construction site, may be required to have recycled water supply systems installed, allowing the use of recycled water for residential landscape irrigation systems. See Chapter 15 of the California Plumbing Code. Division 4.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 16.14.240 Section A4.403.2 Reduction in cement use. Section A4.403.2 of Appendix A4 of the California Green Building Standards Code is adopted as a Mandatory measure for all Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects and is amended to read: A4.403.2 Low Carbon Concrete Requirements. A4.403.2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide practical standards and requirements for the composition of concrete, as defined herein, that maintains adequate strength and durability for the intended application and at the same time reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with concrete composition. This code includes pathways for compliance with either reduced cement levels or lower-emission supplementary cementitious materials. A4.403.2.2 Definitions. For the application of this section the following definitions shall apply: Concrete. Concrete is any approved combination of mineral aggregates bound together into a hardened conglomerate in accordance with the requirements of this code. Environmental product declaration (EPD). EPDs present quantified environmental information on the life cycle of a product to enable comparisons between products fulfilling the same function. EPDs must conform to ISO 14025, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930, and have at least a "cradle to gate" scope (which covers product life cycle from resource extraction to the factory). Upfront embodied carbon (embodied carbon). The greenhouse gasses emitted in material extraction, transportation and manufacturing of a material corresponding to life cycle stages A1 (extraction and upstream production), A2 (transportation), and A3 (manufacturing). Definition is as noted in ISO 21930 and as defined in the Product Category Rule for Concrete by NSF dated February 22nd, 2019. https://www.nsf.org/ newsroom_pdf/concrete_pcr_2019.pdf A4.403.2.3. Compliance. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be demonstrated through any of the compliance options in Sections 4.403.2.3.2 through 4.403.2.3.5: Table A4.403.2.3 Cement and Embodied Carbon Limit Pathways A4.403.2.3.1 Allowable Increases. (1) Cement and Embodied Carbon Limit Allowances. Cement or Embodied Carbon limits shown in Table A4.403.2.3 can be increased by 30% for concretes demonstrated to the Building Official as requiring high early strength. Such concretes could include, but are not limited to, precast, prestressed concrete; beams and slabs above grade; and shotcrete (2) Approved Cements. The maximum cement content may be increased proportionately above the tabulated value when using an approved cement, or blended cement, demonstrated by approved EPD to have a plant-specific EPD lower than 1040 kg CO2e/metric ton. The increase in allowable cement content would be (1040/plant=specific EPD) %. A4.403.2.3.2 Cement Limit Method - Mix. Cement content of a concrete mix using this method shall not exceed the value shown in the Table A4.403.2.3. Use of this method is limited to concrete with specified compressive strength not exceeding 5,000 psi. A4.403.2.3.3 Cement Limit Method - Project. Total cement content shall be based on total cement usage of all concrete mix designs within the same project. Total cement content for a project shall not exceed the value calculated according to Equation A4.403.2.3.3. A4.403.2.3.4. Embodied Carbon Method - Mix. Embodied carbon of a concrete mix, based on an approved environmental product declaration (EPD), shall not exceed the value given in Table A4.403.2.3. A4.403.2.3.5. Embodied Carbon Method - Project. Total embodied carbon (EC proj) of all concrete mix designs within the same project shall not exceed the project limit (EC allowed) determined using Table A4.403.2.3 and Equation A4.403.2.3.5. A4.403.2.3.6. Enforcement. As a condition prior to the issuance of every building permit involving placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit a completed low-carbon concrete compliance form that shall be provided by and reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to issuing the permit. As a condition of such building permits, and prior to approving construction inspections following placement of concrete, the permit applicant shall be required to submit batch certificates and/or EPDs provided by the concrete provider that demonstrate compliance with the low-carbon concrete compliance form on file with the building permit. The batch certificates and/or EPDs shall be reviewed for compliance by the building department prior to approving any further inspections. When deviations from compliance with this section occur, the chief building official or his designee is authorized to require evidence of equivalent carbon reductions from the portion. of remaining construction of the project to demonstrate alternative compliance with the intent of this chapter. For projects involving placement of concrete by, or on behalf of, a public works, parks, or similar department the director of such department, or his/her assignee, shall maintain accurate records of the total volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, as well as the total compliant volume (in cubic yards) of all concrete placed, and shall report this data annually to the governing body in a form expressing an annual compliance percentage derived from the quotient of total compliant concrete volume placed divided by total concrete volume placed. A4.403.2.3.7. Exemptions. (a) Hardship or infeasibility exemption. If an applicant for a project subject to this chapter believes that circumstances exist that make it a hardship or infeasible to meet the requirements of this chapter, the applicant may request an exemption as set forth below. In applying for an exemption, the burden is on the applicant to show hardship or infeasibility. The applicant shall identify in writing the specific requirements of the standards for compliance that the project is unable to achieve and the circumstances that make it a hardship or infeasible for the project to comply with this chapter. Circumstances that constitute hardship or infeasibility may include, but are not limited to the following: (1) There is a lack of commercially available material necessary to comply with this chapter; (2) The cost of achieving compliance is disproportionate to the overall cost of the project; (3) Compliance with certain requirements would impair the historic integrity of buildings listed on a local, state or federal list or register of historic structures as regulated by the California Historic Building Code (Title 24, Part 8). (b) Granting of exemption. If the chief building official determines that it is a hardship or infeasible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of this chapter and that granting the requested exemption will not cause the building to fail to comply with the California Building Standards Code, the chief building official shall determine the maximum feasible threshold of compliance reasonably achievable for the project. In making this determination, the chief building official shall consider whether alternate, practical means of achieving the objectives of this chapter can be satisfied. If an exemption is granted, the applicant shall be required to comply with this chapter in all other respects and shall be required to achieve the threshold of compliance determined to be achievable by the chief building official. (c) Denial of exception. If the chief building official determines that it is reasonably possible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of this chapter, the request shall be denied and the applicant shall be notified of the decision in writing. The project and compliance documentation shall be modified to comply with the standards for compliance. A4.403.2 Reduction in cement use. As allowed by the enforcing agency, cement used in foundation mix design shall be reduced as follows: Tier 1. Not less than a 20 percent reduction in cement use. Note: Products commonly used to replace cement in concrete mix designs include, but are not limited to: 1. Fly ash. 2. Slag. 3. Silica fume. 4. Rice hull ash. A4.404.3 Building systems. Use premanufactured building systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. One or more of the following premanufactured building systems is used: 1. Composite floor joist or premanufactured floor framing system. 2. Composite roof rafters or premanufactured roof framing system. 3. Panelized (SIPS, ICF or similar) framing systems. 4. Other methods approved by the enforcing agency. A4.405.3.1 Recycled content. Use materials, equivalent in performance to virgin materials with a total (combined) recycled content value (RCV) of: Tier 1. The RCV shall not be less than 10 percent of the total material cost of the project. Required Total RCV (dollars) = Total Material Cost (dollars) × 10 percent (Equation A4. 4-1) For the purposes of this section, materials used as components of the structural frame shall not be used to calculate recycled content. The structural frame includes the load bearing structural elements, such as wall studs, plates, sills, columns, beams, girders, joists, rafters and trusses. Notes: 1. Sample forms which allow user input and automatic calculation are located at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/building- standards/calgreen/cal-green-forms.html and may be used to simplify documenting compliance with this section and for calculating recycled content value of materials or assembly products. 2. Sources and recycled content of some recycled materials can be obtained from CalRecycle if not provided by the manufacturer. A4.405.3.1.1 Total material cost. Total material cost is the total estimated or actual cost of materials and assembly products used in the project. The required total recycled content value for the project (in dollars) shall be determined by Equation A4.4-1 or Equation A4.4-2. Total material cost shall be calculated by using one of the methods specified below: 1. Simplified method. To obtain the total cost of the project, multiply the square footage of the residential structure by the square foot valuation established pursuant to the ICC Building Valuation Data (BVD) or other valuation data approved and/or established by the enforcing agency. The total material cost is 45 percent of the total cost of the project. Use Equations A4.4- 3A or A4.4-3B to determine total material costs using the simplified method. Total material costs = Project square footage × square foot valuation × 45 percent (Equation A4.4-3A) Total estimated or actual cost of project × 45 percent (Equation A4.4-3B) 2. Detailed method. To obtain the total cost of the project, add the estimated and/or actual costs of materials used for the project, including the structure (steel, concrete, wood or masonry); the enclosure (roof, windows, doors and exterior walls); the interior walls, ceilings and finishes (gypsum board, ceiling tiles, etc.). The total estimated and/or actual costs shall not include fees, labor and installation costs, overhead, appliances, equipment, furniture or furnishings. 4. Identify construction methods employed to reduce the amount of construction and demolition waste generated. 5. Specify that the amount of construction and demolition waste materials diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. 4.408.3 Waste management company. Utilize a waste management company, approved by the enforcing agency, which can provide verifiable documentation that the percentage of construction and demolition waste material diverted from the landfill complies with Section 4.408.1. Note: The owner or contractor may make the determination if the construction and demolition waste materials will be diverted by a waste management company. 4.408.5 Documentation. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates compliance with Section 4.408.2, Items 1 through 5, Section 4.408.3 or Section 4.408.4. Notes: 1. Sample forms found in “A Guide to the California Green Building Standards Code (Residential)” located at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/building-stan-dards/calgreen/calgreen- form.shtml may be used to assist in documenting compliance with this section. 2. Mixed construction and demolition debris (C&D) processors can be located at the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). SECTION 4.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION 4.410.1 Operation and maintenance manual. At the time of final inspection, a manual, compact disc, web-based reference or other media acceptable to the enforcing agency which includes all of the following shall be placed in the building: 1. Directions to the owner or occupant that the manual shall remain with the building throughout the life cycle of the structure. 2. Operation and maintenance instructions for the following: a. Equipment and appliances, including water-saving devices and systems, HVAC systems, photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle chargers, water-heating systems and other major appliances and equipment. b. Roof and yard drainage, including gutters and downspouts. c. Space conditioning systems, including condensers and air filters. d. Landscape irrigation systems. e. Water reuse systems. 3. Information from local utility, water and waste recovery providers on methods to further reduce resource consumption, including recycle programs and locations. 4. Public transportation and/or carpool options available in the area. 5. Educational material on the positive impacts of an interior relative humidity between 30-60 percent and what methods an occupant may use to maintain the relative humidity level in that range. 6. Information about water-conserving landscape and irrigation design and controllers which conserve water. 7. Instructions for maintaining gutters and downspouts and the importance of diverting water at least 5 feet away from the foundation. 8. Information on required routine maintenance measures, including, but not limited to, caulking, painting, grading around the building, etc. 9. Information about state solar energy and incentive programs available. 10. A copy of all special inspection verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code. Division 4.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SECTION 4.504 POLLUTANT CONTROL 4.504.1 Covering of duct openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction. At the time of rough installation, during storage on the construction site and until final startup of the heating, cooling and ventilating equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheetmetal or other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount of water, dust and debris, which may enter the system. A4.504.1 Compliance with formaldehyde limits. Use composite wood products made with either California Air Resources Board approved no-added formaldehyde (NAF) resins or ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins. Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits. A4.504.2 Resilient flooring systems. Resilient flooring systems installed in the building shall meet the percentages specified in this section and meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.2, January 2017 (Emission testing method for California Specification 01350). See California Department of Public Health’s website for certification programs and testing labs. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/EHLB/IAQ/ Pages/VOC.aspx Tier 1. At least 90 percent of the total area of resilient flooring installed shall comply. Note: Documentation must be provided that verifies that finish materials are certified to meet the pollutant emission limits in this section. 4.504.2 Finish material pollutant control. Finish materials shall comply with this section. 4.504.2.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks. Adhesives, sealants and caulks used on the project shall meet the requirements of the following standards unless more stringent local or regional air pollution or air quality management district rules apply: 1. Adhesives, adhesive bonding primers, adhesive primers, sealants, sealant primers, and caulks shall comply with local or regional air pollution control or air quality management district rules where applicable or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits, as shown in Table 4.504.1 or 4.504.2, as applicable. Such products also shall comply with the Rule 1168 prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds (chloroform, ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene), except for aerosol products, as specified in Subsection 2 below. 2. Aerosol adhesives, and smaller unit sizes of adhesives, and sealant or caulking compounds (in units of product, less packaging, which do not weigh more than 1 pound and do not consist of more than 16 fluid ounces) shall comply with statewide VOC standards and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds, of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94507. 4.504.2.2 Paints and coatings. Architectural paints and coatings shall comply with VOC limits in Table 1 of the ARB Architectural Suggested Control Measure, as shown in Table 4.504.3, unless more stringent local limits apply. The VOC content limit for coatings that do not meet the definitions for the specialty coatings categories listed in Table 4.504.3 shall be determined by classifying the coating as a Flat, Nonflat or Nonflat-high Gloss coating, based on its gloss, as defined in subsections 4.21, 4.36, and 4.37 of the 2007 California Air Resources Board, Suggested Control Measure, and the corresponding Flat, Nonflat or Non-flat- high Gloss VOC limit in Table 4.504.3 shall apply. 4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings. Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the Product-weighted MIR Limits for ROC in Section 94522(a)(2) and other requirements, including prohibitions on use of certain toxic compounds and ozone depleting substances, in Sections 94522(e)(1) and (f)(1) of California Code of Regulations, Title 17, commencing with Section 94520; and in areas under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District additionally comply with the percent VOC by weight of product limits of Regulation 8, Rule 49. 4.504.2.4 Verification. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided at the request of the enforcing agency. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Manufacturer’s product specification. 2. Field verification of on-site product containers. 4.504.3 Carpet systems. All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of one of the following: 1. Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program. 2. California Department of Public Health, “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers,” Version 1.1, February 2010 (also known as Specification 01350.) 3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level. 4. Scientific Certifications Systems Indoor Advantage™ Gold. 4.504.3.1 Carpet cushion. All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label program. 4.504.3.2 Carpet adhesive. All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of Table 4.504.1. 4.504.5 Composite wood products. Hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard composite wood products used on the interior or exterior of the building shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in ARB’s Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 et seq.), by or before the dates specified in those sections, as shown in Table 4.504.5. 4.504.5.1 Documentation. Verification of compliance with this section shall be provided as requested by the enforcing agency. Documentation shall include at least one of the following: 1. Product certifications and specifications. 2. Chain of custody certifications. 3. Product labeled and invoiced as meeting the Composite Wood Products regulation (see CCR, Title 17, Section 93120, et seq.). 4. Exterior grade products marked as meeting the PS-1 or PS 2 standards of the Engineered Wood Association, the Australian AS/NZS 2269, European 6363S, and Canadian CSA O121, CSA O151, CSA O153 and CSA O325 standards. 5. Other methods acceptable to the enforcing agency. SECTION 4.505 INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL 4.505.1 General. Buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of the California Building Standards Code. 4.505.2 Concrete slab foundations. Concrete slab foundations required to have a vapor retarder by the California Building Code, Chapter 19 or concrete slab-on-ground floors required to have a vapor retarder by the California Residential Code, Chapter 5, shall also comply with this section. 4.505.2.1 Capillary break. A capillary break shall be installed in compliance with at least one of the following: 1. A 4-inch-thick (101.6 mm) base of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) or larger clean aggregate shall be provided with a vapor retarder in direct contact with concrete and a concrete mix design, which will address bleeding, shrinkage, and curling, shall be used. For additional information, see American Concrete Institute, ACI 302.2R-06. 2. Other equivalent methods approved by the enforcing agency. 3. A slab design specified by a licensed design professional. 4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials. Building materials with visible signs of water damage shall not be installed. Wall and floor framing shall not be enclosed when the framing members exceed 19-percent moisture content. Moisture content shall be verified in compliance with the following: 1. Moisture content shall be determined with either a probe type or contact-type moisture meter. Equivalent moisture verification methods may be approved by the enforcing agency and shall satisfy requirements found in Section 101.8 of this code. 2. Moisture readings shall be taken at a point 2 feet (610 mm) to 4 feet (1219 mm) from the grade stamped end of each piece to be verified. 3. At least three random moisture readings shall be performed on wall and floor framing with documentation acceptable to the enforcing agency provided at the time of approval to enclose the wall and floor framing. Insulation products which are visibly wet or have a high moisture content shall be replaced or allowed to dry prior to enclosure in wall or floor cavities. Wet-applied insulation products shall follow the manufacturers’ drying recommendations prior to enclosure. SECTION 4.506 INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST 4.506.1 Bathroom exhaust fans. Each bathroom shall be mechanically ventilated and shall comply with the following: 1. Fans shall be ENERGY STAR compliant and be ducted to terminate outside the building. 2. Unless functioning as a component of a whole house ventilation system, fans must be controlled by a humidity control. a. Humidity controls shall be capable of adjustment between a relative humidity range of ≤ 50 percent to a maximum of 80 percent. A humidity control may utilize manual or automatic means of adjustment. b. A humidity control may be a separate component to the exhaust fan and is not required to be integral (i.e., built-in). Notes: 1. For the purposes of this section, a bathroom is a room which contains a bathtub, shower, or tub/ shower combination. 2. Lighting integral to bathroom exhaust fans shall comply with the California Energy Code. SECTION 4.507 ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT 4.507.2 Heating and air-conditioning system design. Heating and air-conditioning systems shall be sized, designed and have their equipment selected using the following methods: 1. The heat loss and heat gain is established according to ANSI/ACCA 2 Manual J—2016 (Residential Load Calculation), ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods. 2. Duct systems are sized according to ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D—2016 (Residential Duct Systems), ASHRAE handbooks or other equivalent design software or methods. 3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ANSI/ACCA 3 Manual S—2014 (Residential Equipment Selection) or other equivalent design software or methods. Exception: Use of alternate design temperatures necessary to ensure the systems function are acceptable. 16.14.110 Section 4.509 Water heater replacement. Section 4.509 of Chapter 4 of the California Green Building Standards Code is added to read: 4.509 Water heater replacement. For existing residential building remodels or additions where the gas water heater is replaced or new water heater is added, the new water heater shall be a heat pump water heater (HPWH). A4.405.3.1.2 Determination of total recycled content value (RCV). Total RCV may be determined either by dollars or percentage as noted below. 1. Total recycled content value for the project (in dollars). This is the sum of the recycled content value of the materials and/or assemblies consid-ered and shall be determined by Equation A4.4-4. The result of this calculation may be directly compared to Equations A4.4-1 and A4.4-2 to determine compliance with Tier 1 or Tier 2 prerequisites. Total Recycled Content Value (dollars) = (RCVM + RCVA) (Equation A4.4-4) 2. Total recycled content value for the project (by percentage). This is expressed as a percent-age of the total material cost and shall be determined by Equation A4.4-4 and Equation A4.4-5. The result of this calculation may be directly compared for compliance with Tier 1 (10 percent) or Tier 2 (15 percent) prerequisites. Total Recycled Content Value (percent) = [Total Recycled Content Value (dollars) ÷ Total Material Cost (dollars)] × 100 (Equation A4.4-5) A4.405.3.1.3 Determination of recycled content value of materials (RCVM). The recycled content value of each material (RCVM) is calculated by multiplying the cost of material, as defined by the recycled content. See Equations A4.4-6 and A4.4-7. RCVM (dollars) = Material cost (dollars) × RCM (percent) (Equation A4.4-6) RCM (percent) = Postconsumer content percentage + (1/2) Preconsumer content percentage (Equation A4.4-7) Notes: 1. If the postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content is provided in pounds, Equation A4.4-7 may be used, but the final result (in pounds) must be multiplied by 100 to show RCM as a percentage. 2. If the manufacturer reports total recycled content of a material as one percentage in lieu of separately reporting preconsumer and post-consumer values, the total shall be considered preconsumer recycled material. A4.405.3.1.4 Determination of recycled content value of assemblies - (RCVA). Recycled content value of assemblies is calculated by multiplying the total cost of the assembly by the total recycled content of the assembly (RCA), and shall be determined by Equation A4.4-8. RCVA (dollars) = Assembly cost (dollars) × Total RCA (percent) (Equation A4.4-8) If not provided by the manufacturer, Total RCA (percent) is the sum (Σ) of the Proportional Recycled Content (PRCM) of each material in the assembly. RCA shall be determined by Equation A4.4-9. RCA = Σ PRCM (Equation A4.4-9) PRCM of each material may be calculated by one of two methods using the following formulas: Method 1: Recycled content (postconsumer and preconsumer) of each material provided in percentages PRCM (percent) = Weight of material (percent) × RCM (percent) (Equation A4.4-10) Weight of material (percent) = [Weight of material (lbs) ÷ Weight of assembly (lbs)] × 100 (Equation A4.4-11) RCM (percent) = Postconsumer content percentage + (1/2) Preconsumer content percentage (See Equation A4.4-7) Method 2: Recycled content (postconsumer and preconsumer) provided in pounds PRCM (percent) = [RCM (lbs) ÷ Weight of material (lbs)] × 100 (Equation A4.4-12) RCM (lbs) = Postconsumer content (lbs) + (1/2) Preconsumer content (lbs) (Equation A4.4-13) Note: If the manufacturer reports total recycled content of a material as one percentage in lieu of separately reporting preconsumer and postconsumer values, the total shall be considered preconsumer recycled material. A4.405.3.1.5 Alternate method for concrete. When Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), such as fly ash or ground blast furnace slag cement, are used in concrete, an alternate method of calculating and reporting recycled content in concrete products shall be permitted. When determining the recycled content value, the percent recycled content shall be multiplied by the cost of the cementitious materials only, not the total cost of the concrete. SECTION 4.406 ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE 4.406.1 Rodent proofing. Annular spaces around pipes, electric cables, conduits or other openings in sole/bottom plates at exterior walls shall be protected against the passage of rodents by closing such openings with cement mortar, concrete masonry or a similar method acceptable to the enforcing agency. A4.407.4 Material protection. Protect building materials delivered to the construction site from rain and other sources SECTION 4.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING PAMC 16.14.250 Section A4.408.1 Enhanced construction waste reduction. Section A4.408.1 of Appendix A4 of the California Green Building Standards Code is adopted as a mandatory measure and is amended to read: A4.408.1 Enhanced Construction Waste Reduction. Nonhazardous construction and demolition debris generated at the site is diverted to recycle or salvage in compliance with the following: Projects with a given valuation of $25,000 or more must have at least an 80-percent reduction. Any mixed recyclables that are sent to mixed-waste recycling facilities shall include a qualified third party verified facility average diversion rate. Verification of diversion rates shall meet minimum certification eligibility guidelines, acceptable to the local enforcing agency. Exceptions: 1. Residential stand-alone mechanical, electrical or plumbing permits. 2. Commercial stand-alone mechanical, electrical or plumbing permits. A4.408.1.1 Documentation. Documentation shall be provided to the enforcing agency which demonstrates compliance with all construction and demolition waste reduction requirements. 4.408.2 Construction waste management plan. Submit a construction waste management plan in conformance with Items 1 through 5. The construction waste management plan shall be updated as necessary and shall be available during construction for examination by the enforcing agency. 1. Identify the construction and demolition waste materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale. 2. Specify if construction and demolition waste materials will be sorted on-site (source-separated) or bulk mixed (single stream). 3. Identify diversion facilities where the construction and demolition waste material will be taken. Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 38     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A1.1 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Architectural Site Plan DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln 20'- 2 3/4 " 449 ' - 0 " 91'- 1 / 4 " 208 ' - 1 0 " 150 ' - 5 " 326 ' - 1 1/4" 150 ' - 1 1 " 16'- 0 " 78'- 0 " 120 ' - 0 " 14'- 5 " 8'-0 " 20'- 0 " 10'- 0 " 17'- 0 " 26'- 0 " 20' 20'- 0 " 16'- 0 " 5'-0 " 8'-6" TYP. 8'-0"9'-0" 60° 2 3 3 6 7 4 4 4 8 8 8 12 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 11 13 14 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 17 17 17 18 1 1010 10 10 10 1010 10 10 10 10 20 19 19 19 21 21 22 22 18 18 19 19 19 23 5 5 25 24 27 26 28 29 THE AVANT (NOT IN SCOPE)EL CA M I N O WA Y WEST ME A D O W DR I V E PALO ALTO COMMONS (BUILDING A) PALO ALTO COMMONS (BUILDING B) 2nd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 1st & 2nd FLOOR ADDITION (300 SF footprint increase) 408 4 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 408 0 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 407 6 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 407 2 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 406 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 405 4 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 404 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 403 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 400 0 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 432 ME A D O W DR RES I D E N T I A L 407 - 487 JAC O B S CT 10 RE S I D E N T I A L TOW N H O U S E S 408 5 EL CAM I N O WA Y GO O D W I L L OF SIL I C O N VAL L E Y ADU SHE D ADU ADU ADU AD U HO U S E HO U S E HO U S E PAR K I N G PAR K I N G 4-cu. yd. Land f i l l 4-cu. yd. Land f i l l 4-cu. yd. Rec y c l e 1-cu. yd. Land f i l l 1-cu. yd. Rec y c l e 2-cu. yd. Com p o s t ADD TREES TO FURTHER BLOCK VIEWS Driveway Driveway ADA VAN P P P P P P 15 16 XX PROPERTY LINE CONCRETE PAVING SITE CONCRETE KEYNOTE NUMBER SITE PLAN LEGEND SETBACKS (E) SANITARY SEWER V.I.F. EXACT LOCATION FENCE. SEE KEYNOTES (E) WATER LINE V.I.F. EXACT LOCATION (E) GAS LINE V.I.F. EXACT LOCATION SITE PLAN KEYNOTES 1. (E) PASSENGER LOADING ZONE 2. (E) DISABLED TOW-AWAY SIGN 3. (E) DRIVEWAY (BACK-UP AREA) 4. (E) LANDSCAPE AREA 5. (E) ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER 6. (E) STEEL BOLLARDS, TYP. 7. (E) FIRE LANE WARNING SIGN 8. (E) LIGHT POST 9. (E) LIGHT BOLLARD 10. (E) WALL LIGHT 11. (N) BIKE PARKING - 4 SHORT TERM 2' X 6' WITH A 4' AISLE 12. (N) WALL LIGHT 13. (E) ROLLING GATE 14. (E) ZERO CURB 15. (E) STORAGE SHED 16. (N) STAFF LONG TERM BIKE LOCKER FOR 2 BIKES 17. (E) WOOD FENCE - 5' SOLID WITH 1' LATTICE ON TOP 18. (E) METAL FENCE - 6' WROUGHT IRON WITH SOLID PANEL 19. (E) WOOD FENCE - 6' SOLID 20. (E) METAL FENCE - 5' WROUGHT IRON WITH SOLID PANEL 21. (E) WOOD FENCE - 4' SIDING WITH 2' WROUGHT IRON ON TOP 22. (E) MASONRY WALL - 3' SOLID 23. (E) GREASE TRAP 24. (E) PIV 25. (E) FDC 26. (E) BACKFLOW PREVENTER 27. (E) GAS METER 28. (E) WATER METER 29. (N) TRASH, RECYCLING, & COMPOST WASTE ENCLOSURE SEE 1/A1.3 Site Plan - Proposed 1" = 20'1 A1.1 Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 39     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A1.2 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 Landscape Site Plan © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln 60° 408 4 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 408 0 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 407 6 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 407 2 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 406 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 405 4 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 404 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 403 0 WIL K I E WA Y RES I D E N T I A L 400 0 WIL K I E WA Y RE S I D E N T I A L 432 ME A D O W DR RES I D E N T I A L 407 - 487 JAC O B S CT 10 RE S I D E N T I A L TOW N H O U S E S 408 5 EL CAM I N O WA Y GO O D W I L L OF SIL I C O N VAL L E Y ADU SHE D ADU ADU ADU AD U HO U S E HO U S E HO U S E PAR K I N G PAR K I N G 2nd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 2nd & 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 3rd FLOOR ADDITION 1st & 2nd FLOOR ADDITION (300 SF footprint increase) THE AVANT (NOT IN SCOPE)EL CA M I N O WA Y WEST ME A D O W DR I V E PALO ALTO COMMONS (BUILDING A) PALO ALTO COMMONS (BUILDING B) ADD TREES TO FURTHER BLOCK VIEWS Driveway Driveway ADA VAN P P P P P P Site Plan - Landscape 1" = 20'1 A1.2 VIEW 1 VIEW 2 VIEW 3 VIEW 1 VIEW 6 VIEW 5 VIEW 4 VIEW 2 VIEW 3 VIEW 4 VIEW 5 VIEW 6 Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 40     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A1.3 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Trash, Recycling, & Compost Waste Enclosure DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln 3'-0"3'-0"3'-0"8'- 8 " 33'-4" 9'-2"10'-4"13'-2" 8'- 0 " 8'- 0 " 8'- 0 " 7'- 6 " 5" 5" 5" 5" CMU BLOCK METAL OR WOOD COLUMN SIDING FINISH TO MATCH (E) BUILDING METAL OR WOOD ROOF 1-cu. yd. Landfill 2-cu. yd. Compost 1-cu. yd. Recycle 4-cu. yd. Recycle 4-cu. yd. Landfill 4-cu. yd. Landfill SIDING FINISH TO MATCH BUILDING 1/4" : 1' SL O P E MI N 1/4" : 1' SLOPE MIN 1/4" : 1' SLOPE MIN Trash, Recycling, & Compost Waste Enclosure Plan 1/4" = 1'-0"1 A1.3 Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 41     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.1 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: First Floor Plan Area B DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln REF C1C2 D E F G G 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 58'-1/2" 93'-8 1/2"79'-7 3/4" 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 18'-0" 9'- 3 / 4 " 21 ' - 7 3/4 " 14 ' - 0 " 2 A4.3 3 A4.2 Kitchen Boiler 141HK 116 Elev E2 (E) Meadow Wing Dining 125A Stair S4 138 Stor. 133 Stor. 131 Stor. 130 Seating 125 W/D 126 Stair S2 136 Vest. 128 (E) Unit S-1 F118 (E) Unit B-1 F126 (E) Unit B-1 F128 (E) Unit B-1 F130 (E) Unit B-3 F132 (E) Unit B-1 F131 (E) Unit S-H F129 (E) Unit S-H F127 (E) Unit B-1 F133 (E) Unit B-2 F135 (E) Unit B-3 F134 (E) Unit B-1 F136 (E) Unit B-1 F137 (E) Unit B-2 F139 (E) Unit B-2 F138 (E) Unit B-1 F140 (E) Unit S-3 F142 (E) Unit S-3 F141 Staff Entry 122 (N) Unit S-2 F135B 9A4.7 6A4.7 7A4.7 A1 A1 A1 152 ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN AREA OF WORK First Floor Plan - Area B 1/8" = 1'-0"1 A2.1 Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 42     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.2 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Second Floor Plan Area A DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln UP REF REF RE F UP A A B B C C E E F F 5 4 A4.1 4 A4.6 2 A4.6 3 A4.4 2 A4.5 62'-3/4"28'-1 3/4"58'-1/2" 49 ' - 2 " 17 ' - 3 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 89 ' - 0 " 26 ' - 7 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 62'-3/4"28'-1 3/4"139'-8 3/4"12'-1/4" 1A4.7 2A4.7 3A4.7 4A4.7 8A4.7 5A4.7 Elev E1 Stair S1 220 Elev E2 Vest. 211 Stair S3 222 Elec. 203 W/D 207 (E) Unit S-3 S202 (E) Unit B-1 S203 (E) Unit B-1 S204 (E) Unit B-1 S206 (E) Unit B-2 S208 (E) Unit B-2 S210 (E) Unit S-1 S211 (E) Unit S-1 S213 (E) Unit B-1 S215 (E) Unit S-1 S216 (E) Unit B-1 S214 (E) Unit B-1 S212 (E) Unit S-1 S219 (E) Unit S-1 S221 (E) Unit B-1 S223 (E) Unit B-1 S224 (E) Unit B-1 S222 (E) Unit S-1 S220 (E) Unit S-1 S218 (E) Unit S-1 S217 (E) Focused Care Dining S231 (E) Unit B-1 S233 (E) Unit S-1 S232 (E) Unit B-1 S230 (E) Unit B-1 S229 (E) Unit B-1 S205 (E) Unit B-1 S207 (E) Unit B-1 S209 (E) Unit B-1 S201 (E) Unit B-1 S200 Vest. 225 (E) Unit B-1 S225 (E) Unit S-1 (E) Unit B-1 (E) Unit B-1 Prep 212 Tub Room 209 Jan 210 Staff Lounge 220 Toilet 224 Library 202 Elec. 214 Office 200 Office 201 Unit 2B-1 S211 B (N) Unit B-5 S217B (N) Unit B-4 S216B 4 A4.5 0 0 1 2 4 4 3 C2 D1 C2 C C2 C3 WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT UNOCCUPABLE ROOF ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN AREA OF WORK Second Floor Plan - Area A 1/8" = 1'-0"1 A2.2 Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 43     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.3 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Second Floor Plan Area B DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln RE F REF REF UP C1C2 D E F G G 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 2 A4.3 3 A4.2 93'-8 1/2"79'-7 3/4" 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 58'-1/2" 18'-0" 9'- 3 / 4 " 21 ' - 7 3/4 " 14 ' - 0 " 9A4.7 6A4.7 7A4.7 Elev E2 Stair S4 223 Stair S2 221 Stor. 217 Stor. 216 (E) Unit S-1 S218 (E) Focused Care Dining S231 (E) Unit B-1 S233 (E) Unit B-1 S235 (E) Unit B-1 S236 (E) Unit S-1 S234 (E) Unit S-1 S232 (E) Unit B-1 S237 (E) Unit B-2 S238 (E) Unit B-1 S239 (E) Unit B-1 S240 (E) Unit B-2 S242 (E) Unit B-2 S241 (E) Unit B-1 S243 (E) Unit S-3 S245 (E) Unit S-3 S244 (E) Unit B-1 S230 Prep 212 Seating 204 W/D 219 (N) Unit S-2 S238B (N) Unit B-3 S239B (N) Unit B-3 S235B E1 E1 C2 C2 C2 C C2 C2 C2 C ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN AREA OF WORK Second Floor Plan - Area B 1/8" = 1'-0"1 A2.3 Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 44     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.4 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Third Floor Plan Area A DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln REF REF RE F REF REF RE F RE F A A B B C C E E F 5 4 A4.1 4 A4.6 2 A4.6 3 A4.4 2 A4.5 1A4.7 2A4.7 3A4.7 4A4.7 8A4.7 5A4.7 62'-3/4"28'-1 3/4"139'-8 3/4"12'-1/4" 49 ' - 2 " 17 ' - 3 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 62'-3/4"28'-1 3/4"58'-1/2" 89 ' - 0 " 26 ' - 7 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " Elev E1 Stair S1 316 Elev E2 Vest. 310 Stair S3 317 Elec. 303 W/D 305 (E) Unit S-3 T302 (E) Unit B-1 T303 (E) Unit B-1 T304 (E) Unit B-1 T306 (E) Unit B-2 T308 (E) Unit B-2 T310 (E) Unit S-1 T311 (E) Unit S-1 T313 (E) Unit B-1 T314 (E) Unit B-1 T312 (E) Unit S-1 T315 (E) Unit S-1 T317 (E) Unit B-1 T319 (E) Unit B-1 T320 (E) Unit B-1 T318 (E) Unit S-1 T316 (E) Unit B-1 T327 (E) Unit B-1 T329 (E) Unit S-1 T328 (E) Unit B-1 T326 (E) Unit B-1 T325 (E) Unit B-1 T305 (E) Unit B-1 T307 (E) Unit B-1 T309 (E) Unit B-1 T301 (E) Unit B-1 T300 Vest. 301 (E) Unit B-1 T321 (E) Unit S-1 T324 (E) Unit B-1 T323 (E) Unit B-1 Linen 311 Tub Room 307 Jan 309 Beauty Barber 314 Toilet 319 Exercise 302 Elec. 312 Sun Porch 306 Office 304 Unit 2B-1 T311 B (N) Unit S-1 T313B (N) Unit B-1 T312B (N) Unit S-1 T315B (N) Unit S-1 T317B 4 A4.5 0 0 1 2 4 4 3 C2 C C C2 C3 C2 C C2 D1C C C2 D1 C2 WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT WORK UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN AREA OF WORK Third Floor Plan - Area A 1/8" = 1'-0"1 A2.4 Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 45     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.5 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Third Floor Plan Area B DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln REF REF RE F D E F G G 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 2 A4.3 3 A4.2 9A4.7 6A4.7 7A4.7 58'-1/2" 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " 93'-8 1/2"79'-7 3/4" 89 ' - 6 1/2 " 48 ' - 8 1/2 " 49 ' - 2 " Elev E2 Stair S4 318 Stor. 315 Stor. 313 (E) Unit B-1 T327 (E) Unit B-1 T329 (E) Unit B-6 T331 (E) Unit S-1 T330 (E) Unit S-1 T328 (E) Unit B-1 T326 Linen 311 (N) Unit B-1 alt T330B C2 D1 C2 C2 D1 C C2 C ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN AREA OF WORK Third Floor Plan - Area B 1/8" = 1'-0"1 A2.5 Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 46     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G KEY PLAN LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.6 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Basement Floor Plan DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln ROOM SYMBOL LEGEND ENLARGED PLAN NO. /SHEET NO. OR FINISH CODE ROOM NUMBERXXX A XXX X/X/X X/A-XX C BD ELEVATION LETTER ROOM NAME ROOM NUMBER WALL/FLOOR/BASE ELEVATION NO./SHEET NO. XXX X/A-XX XXX ROOM NAME FLOOR PLAN LEGEND OOO NEW DOOR AND FRAME - SEE DOOR SCHEDULE 0 NEW WINDOW AND FRAME - SEE WINDOW SCHEDULE KEYNOTE NUMBERXX AREA OF WORK (SHADED) AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES FLOOR PLAN GENERAL NOTES 1. PATCH, REPAIR, AND REPAINT ALL AFFECTED WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING TO MATCH SIMILAR EXISTING CONDITIONS. 2. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AS SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND ARCHITECT OF ANY CONDITIONS UNCOVERED DURING DEMOLITION THAT DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN THE DOCUMENTS. 3. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED PLUMBING LINES FOR LEAKS AND DEFECTS, ANY PLUMBING THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 4. INSPECT ALL EXPOSED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT CANNOT BE REFURBISHED SHALL BE REPLACED. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROMPTLY REPAIR DAMAGE TO ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL LOCATE, IDENTIFY, DISCONNECT, AND SEAL OR CAP UTILITIES SERVING THE AREA THAT IS TO BE DEMOLISHED OR REMODELED AS REQUIRED. 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL INVESTIGATE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE OWNER AND THE ARCHITECT IMMEDIATELY IF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE SUSPECTED OR ENCOUNTERED. 9. VERIFY WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSING OF MATERIAL, VERIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATING WASTE MATERIAL INTO DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. 10. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SITE, AND DISPOSE OF IT IN A LEGAL MANNER AT AN APPROVED LOCATION. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. 12. CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ADJACENT AREA OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY DEMOLITION OPERATIONS. 13. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE ROUTES OF TRAVEL FOR ALL AREAS OF THE BUILDING THAT ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AROUND AREA OF DEMOLITION. 15. CONTRACTOR MAY NOT CLOSE OR OBSTRUCT WALKWAYS, EXITS, OR OTHER OCCUPIED PARTS OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OWNER. EXTERIOR WALL, 1/A4.1 INTERIOR WALL, 7/A4.1, 2/A4.1 INTERIOR PLUMBING WALL, 7/A4.1, 8/A4.1, 4/A4.1 WALL LEGEND EXISTING SMOKE BARRIER WALL TO REMAIN EXTERIOR WALLS INTERIOR WALLS 1 HR CORRIDOR WALL, 8/A4.1 EXISTING: NEW: EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN EXISTING 2 HR WALL TO REMAIN E 6 18'-0"25'-7 1/2" 9'- 0 " TY P . 7'-6 " TY P . CO M P A C T 9'- 0 " 5'- 9 3/4 " 18'-0" 18'-0"26'-0"16'-7 1/2" 7'- 6 " 16'-6"34'-3"16'-6" 18'-0" 16 ' - 6 " 18 ' - 0 " 8'- 6 " 9'- 3 1/4 " 18'-0" 16'-6" 27 ' - 3 " Stor. B08 Office B13 Laundry B09 Boiler RmB14 Stor.B15 Fan Rm B12 Machine RmB06 Stor. B07 Machine Rm B02 Vest. B03 Elec./TeleB01 Elev E1 Stair B04 Elev E2 Stair B10 SPACE FORBACKING /TURNING ST O R A G E AL O N G WA L L , TY P . ST O R A G E AL O N G WA L L , TY P . ST O R A G E AL O N G WA L L , TY P . ST O R A G E AL O N G WA L L , TY P . STORAGE ALONG WALL, TYP. ST O R A G E AL O N G WA L L , TY P . C CPP C C P P P C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P C C P ADA 0 4 3 5 6 5 0 1 2 4 E F D F Basement Plan 3/32" = 1'-0"1 A2.6 BASEMENT PLAN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NO SCOPE ON BASEMENT LEVEL. Show hatching on floor plan Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 47     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A2.7 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Floor Area Block Diagrams - 1st FLR DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:16 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln 74 sq ft 93 sq ft 409 sq ft 122 sq ft 117 sq ft 133 sq ft 59 sq ft 700 sq ft 918 sq ft 917 sq ft 932 sq ft 912 sq ft 88 sq ft 472 sq ft 813 sq ft1,845 sq ft 661 sq ft 1,735 sq ft 1,197 sq ft 2,079 sq ft 1,711 sq ft 1,199 sq ft 705 sq ft 1,386 sq ft 1,368 sq ft 447 sq ft 809 sq ft 296 sq ft 296 sq ft 1,017 sq ft 2,168 sq ft 1,051 sq ft 427 sq ft 2,303 sq ft 2,973 sq ft 72 sq ft 86 sq ft 46 sq ft 57 sq ft 116 sq ft 57 sq ft 93 sq ft 74 sq ft 700 sq ft 918 sq ft 917 sq ft 932 sq ft 912 sq ft 88 sq ft 472 sq ft 813 sq ft1,845 sq ft 661 sq ft 1,735 sq ft 1,197 sq ft 2,079 sq ft 1,711 sq ft 1,199 sq ft 705 sq ft 1,386 sq ft 1,368 sq ft 447 sq ft 809 sq ft 296 sq ft 57 sq ft296 sq ft 133 sq ft 59 sq ft 409 sq ft 1,017 sq ft 122 sq ft 117 sq ft 72 sq ft 72 sq ft 86 sq ft 46 sq ft 57 sq ft 116 sq ft 369 sq ft 2,168 sq ft 1,051 sq ft 427 sq ft 2,303 sq ft 2,893 sq ft Floor Area Block Diagram - 1st FLR 1/16" = 1'-0"1 A2.7 FLOOR AREAS (SF) - 1ST FLR EXISTING PROPOSED 23,550RESIDENT 23,919 6,619HORZ. CIRC.6,539 449VERT. CIRC.449 838BUSINESS 838 1,482BLDG SERV.1,482 32,938TOTAL 33,227 + 369 - 80 0 DIFFERNCE + 289 0 0 PROPOSEDEXISTING RESIDENTIAL CIRCULATION BUILDING SERVICES BUSINESS Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 48     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A4.7 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Exterior Building Sections - Daylight Plane PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:17 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR PROPERTY LINE (E) BASEMENT 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR PROPERTY LINE CORRIDOR CORRIDOR 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT STAIRS STAIRS STAIRS PROPERTY LINE 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR CORRIDOR (E) RESIDENT UNIT EXTERIOR 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR CORRIDOR (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (N) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (E) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR CORRIDOR(N) RESIDENT UNIT (E) RESIDENT UNIT (E) BASEMENT 3'- 0 " 6'-0" 10 ' - 0 " 40 ' - 0 " DAYLIGHT PLANE PROPERTY LINE (E) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT (N) RESIDENT UNIT CORRIDOR CORRIDOR CORRIDOR (E) BASEMENT SECTION J 3/32" = 1'-0"9 A4.7 SECTION B 3/32" = 1'-0"2 A4.7 SECTION A 3/32" = 1'-0"1 A4.7 SECTION C 3/32" = 1'-0"3 A4.7 SECTION D 3/32" = 1'-0"4 A4.7 SECTION E 3/32" = 1'-0"8 A4.7 SECTION F 3/32" = 1'-0"5 A4.7 SECTION G 3/32" = 1'-0"6 A4.7 SECTION H 3/32" = 1'-0"7 A4.7 Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 49     M ILE A PENCE 0 /31/2N:ER No. C 29539 3 5 S www.ipaoc.com 245 Fischer Avenue Suite B-2 Costa Mesa California 92626 T: 714 557 2448 A R C H I T E C T U R E P L A N N I N G C O N S U L T I N G LEGEND AND NOTES DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING DESCRIPTION A4.8 21003 YI, RA, & DB TB & MP PROJECT: DRAWN BY: CHECKED BY: Exterior Building Tent Diagrams - Daylight Plane DATE OF ISSUE: 10/27/2022 PA L O AL T O CO M M O N S We l l q u e s t Liv i n g 40 7 5 El Ca m i n o W a y , Pa l o Al t o , CA 94 3 0 6 © 20 2 3 IRW I N PA R T N E R S AR C H I T E C T S 7/12 /20 2 3 3:17 PM K:\20 2 1 \21 0 0 3 We l l Q u e s t - Pa l o Alt o \21 0 0 3 Arc h i C A D \21 0 0 3 Mo d e l s \21 0 0 3 Ph a s e 2\20 2 3 05 3 0 21 0 0 3 We l l q u e s t - PA C - Ph a s e 2.pln PROPOSED VIEW 2 1:1.33 3 A4.8 EXISTING VIEW 2 1:1.33 4 A4.8 EXISTING VIEW 1 1:1.33 2 A4.8 PROPOSED VEW 1 1:1.33 1 A4.8 KEY PLAN Item 3 Attachment C - Applicants Letter     Packet Pg. 50     1 Kallas, Emily From:Shashank Divekar <shashankdivekar@yahoo.com> Sent:Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:26 AM To:Kallas, Emily Cc:Jayashree Divekar Subject:Objection to Palo Alto Commons Extension Plan Attachments:IMG_5862.jpg; IMG_5861 (1).jpg; IMG_6230.jpg CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links.  Hello Emily, This is regarding the extension plan of Palo Alto Commons to add more stories with the addition of 14 rooms. We live in a single family home on 4054 Wilkie Way, right behind the Commons. We hereby would like to voice our strong opposition to the plan as it significantly affects the value of the property and our privacy. Adding these 14 rooms would create a tall high rise wall with overlooking balconies right behind our backyard fence. Palo Alto has valued schools, unique and prized houses and a great sense of community. We do not want this to be disrupted. The current existing structures at Palo Alto Commons are already a compromise when they were first constructed. There can be no further compromises. At the Community outreach meeting, we understood that Charlene Kussner from the Commons would model a two-story addition, and we have heard nothing about that. Her offer seems disingenuous and misleading at this point. We are also writing to ask about the 2 x 4 wooden structures or “sticks” as Charlene referred to them. If the plans are not approved why are they adding the sticks/wood structure? See attached photos. When can they be taken down? They are oppressive and depressing for us and the noise from the ongoing construction is bothersome. If they are not approved, they are also illegal. We are no longer able to use the backyard to relax anymore or for any other family activities that require privacy. As you can see from the photos, the structures already tower over our backyard. We understood Councilman Lauing to have said at the study session that the rooms and services at the Commons cost $225,000.00 per year. That is over $3,000,000 revenue increase for the Commons with the addition of 14 rooms. Though the city will collect more tax revenue, it does not have to be at the expense of the residents along Wilkie Way and W. Meadow. We are also concerned about increase in visitor traffic on our street due to increased residents in those 14 rooms. It is unfair to us to have our lives and quality of life forever altered because of this extension. PLEASE HELP STOP THIS EXTENSION PLAN OF PALO ALTO COMMONS !!  You don't often get email from shashankdivekar@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important Item 3 Attachment D - Neighbor Comments     Packet Pg. 51     2 Sincerely, Shashank Divekar (650) 681-7494 Jayashree Divekar (650) 681-7495 Item 3 Attachment D - Neighbor Comments     Packet Pg. 52     1 Kallas, Emily From:seanshari <seanshari@comcast.net> Sent:Saturday, January 6, 2024 5:49 PM To:Lait, Jonathan Cc:Velasquez, Ingrid; Kallas, Emily; Rice, Danille; City Mgr; hermesmh2@yahoo.com Subject:Re: 4075 El Camino Way - The Commons Expansion Hello Jonathan,    I’m happy to say that the “sticks” outlining the proposed expansion are now down!    Thank you very much!    Happy New Year!  Sean and Shari McDaniel      On Dec 22, 2023, at 2:42 PM, seanshari <seanshari@comcast.net> wrote:    Hello Jonathan,    I’m sorry to say that the “sticks” outlining the proposed expansion are still up.     Thanks for your communication.  Happy holidays!    Sean McDaniel      On Dec 20, 2023, at 1:31 PM, Lait, Jonathan <Jonathan.Lait@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:     Hi Mr. McDaniel,      Thank you for your email message below. I understand the poles have been removed. If  this is not consistent with your understanding, please let me know. With regard to the  pending development application, please continue to coordinate with Emily Kallas the  project planner reviewing the application. She can provide you updates and let you  know of opportunities to participate in the process going forward.      Thank you,      Jonathan     Item 3 Attachment D - Neighbor Comments     Packet Pg. 53     2 <image003.png> JONATHAN LAIT  Director  Planning and Development Department  (650) 329‐2676 | jonathan.lait@cityofpaloalto.org  www.cityofpaloalto.org     <image004.png>     From: Family <seanshari@comcast.net>   Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 12:44 PM  To: Council, City <city.council@cityofpaloalto.org>  Cc: hermesmh2@yahoo.com  Subject: Re: 4075 El Camino Way ‐ The Commons Expansion     [Some people who received this message don't often get email from  seanshari@comcast.net. Learn why this is important at  https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ]    CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening  attachments and clicking on links.  ________________________________    Dear Council Members,    Below is the email and photos that I recently sent to Emily Kallas at the city planning  office. My neighbor, who is “cc” on this email, informed that it would be better to send  it to you council members as you are the final decision makers.    As you take a look at the photos, you can imagine the invasive nature of the proposed  expansion.    I know that many of my neighbors work full‐time and it is hard for them to carve out the  time to communicate. All that I have spoken to are opposed to this expansion. The  compromises were made for The Common's structure and its impact on nearby  residents when first built. I have lived with those impacts for 30 years. The Commons  already encroaches on our lives and increasing the structural height along the Wilkie  Way side of the building is unacceptable.    Thank you for your representation.    Sincerely,  Sean McDaniel    > Hello Emily,  > I am writing to ask about the  2 x 4 wooden structures or “sticks” as Charlene Kussner  from the Commons referred to them. When can they be taken down? They are  oppressive and depressing for us. We don’t go in the backyard to relax anymore.  >  > I have attached some photos for your review and for the council’s consideration  regarding the appropriateness of this proposed expansion.  Item 3 Attachment D - Neighbor Comments     Packet Pg. 54     3 >  > At the Community outreach meeting, I understood that Charlene would model a two‐ story addition, and I have heard nothing about that. Her offer seems disingenuous at  this point.  >  > We are still very opposed to the development. I believe Councilman Lauing said at the  study session that the rooms and services at the Commons cost $225,000.00 per year.  That is a $3,000,000 revenue increase for the Commons with the addition of 14 rooms.  Though the city will collect more tax revenue, it is unfair that the residents along Wilkie  Way and W. Meadow have their lives forever altered.  >  > I hope all is well for you. Thank you for your efforts on our behalf.  >  > Sincerely,  > Sean McDaniel  >  >  >  <image013.jpg>  <image014.jpg>  <image015.jpg>  <image016.jpg>  >   Item 3 Attachment D - Neighbor Comments     Packet Pg. 55     CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY MINUTES Page 1 of 17 Regular Meeting August 7, 2023 The City Council of the City of Palo Alto met on this date in the Council Chambers and by virtual teleconference at 5:30 P.M. Present In Person: Burt, Kou, Lauing, Lythcott-Haims, Stone, Tanaka, Veenker Present Remotely: Absent: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 1. Neighbors Abroad and Chris Cummings Presentation on Recent Activities with Palo Alto Sister City Tsuchiura, Japan CLOSED SESSION 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS City Designated Representatives: City Manager and his Designees Pursuant to Merit System Rules and Regulations (Ed Shikada, Kiely Nose, Sandra Blanch, Tori Anthony, and Molly Stump) Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, (SEIU) Local 521, Utilities Management and Professional Association of Palo Alto (UMPAPA), Palo Alto Peace Officers’ Association (PAPOA), Palo Alto Police Management Association (PMA), International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local 1319, Palo Alto Fire Chiefs’ Association (FCA); Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6 (a) 3. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Claims pursuant to Public Contract Code 9204 related to construction of the Public Safety Building from Swinerton Builders; Pacific Structures, Inc.; Commercial Controls Corporation; Walters & Wolf; WSA Compliance, LLC; Helix Construction Company; Broadway Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (BMC); Sandis; and Northern Services, Inc. Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(3) MOTION: Vice Mayor Stone moved, seconded by Council Member Burt, to go into Closed Session. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 56     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 2 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 MOTION PASSED: 7-0 Council went into Closed Session at 6:00 P.M. Council returned from Closed Session at 7:20 P.M. Mayor Kou announced nothing to report. STUDY SESSION 4. 4075 El Camino Real (23PLN-00391): Request for Prescreening of a Proposal to Modify an Existing Planned Community (PC) to Allow 14 Additional Senior Convalescent Units, Including an Increase in the FAR, Lot Coverage, Density, and Height Within the Daylight Plane. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Emily Kallas, Project Planner, described the Council prescreening process. This prescreening proposes to add 14 additional units to an existing 121-unit assisted living and memory care facility. Assisted living is considered a commercial use. The units do not have kitchens and do not qualify as housing units. She showed conceptual plans demonstrating the daylight plane encroachment, which varies from 6 to 12 feet. PC projects are required to have a public benefit, and this would provide additional housing for seniors. The project deviates from development standards in that it encroaches into the daylight plane adjacent to single-family houses, increases the density by 14 units, and reduces the parking ratio, though parking on site is sufficient. Staff recommended that Council conduct a prescreening to provide informal comments, which are not considered binding. Steve Sandholtz, CEO of WellQuest Living, believed this was an important project that would help maintain the viability of Palo Alto Commons for a long time. He reviewed the project information and showed the zoning map, landscape plans, and effects on the daylight plane. There is a renovation in progress currently to modify some of the common areas. The next phase would be this unit expansion, followed by exterior improvements. Council Member Burt stated his biggest concern was the impact on the daylight plane. He stated the project was originally designed with the step-downs at the rear specifically to respect the daylight planes. He asked if the applicant had looked at adding the additional square footage to the three-story units in the front or to the surface parking area. He also questioned the current staff-to-resident ratio and the impacts on parking for additional staff. Mr. Sandholtz stated they had not looked at those alternatives. It would be difficult to cover the parking lot because of the flow of traffic to the front door. It was felt the proposed option had minimal impact and was the most viable to create the least disruption to residents through Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 57     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 3 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 construction. The added units would be staffed at 1:8 to 1:10, so another 1 to 2 staff would be added. Most of the employees use public transportation, and the parking is underutilized. Council Member Lythcott-Haims noted this does not have an affordable component and PC zones require 20% affordable. Jonathan Lait, Planning Director, explained the distinction between this prescreening idea and a planned home zoning application. The PC is not subject to the PHZ additional threshold standards of 20% inclusionary and more housing units than jobs generated. Vice Mayor Stone had concern around the daylight plane. He felt it would be better to move the units to the front if possible but that there was an important benefit to 14 additional units. He asked if there would be displacement of residents during the time of construction. Mr. Sandholtz hoped displacement would be minimal. The current construction of the common areas is significantly more disruptive. The second phase will be done from the outside in and not disrupt services in the building. The plan was to retain vacant units leading up to that so any residents displaced by the construction could be kept in the community. Council Member Veenker asked about the need in the community for additional assisted living space. Mr. Sandholtz explained that most residents are admitted after they have had a change in condition and need to move in quickly. It is not common to have a long waitlist for these units because it is need based, but this facility stays full and the units are filled quickly. Council Member Veenker was also concerned about the daylight plane. She wondered if some areas of the building that would impact the daylight plane could stay at two stories. She noted she would be receptive to adding a fourth floor toward El Camino if feasible even though it would exceed the height limit. She was interested in hearing more about options and impacts on the residents and neighbors. She noted adding bicycle parking for visitors would be nice. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Aram James (Zoom) related his experience with his mother in assisted living. He was interested in whether the applicant would be receptive to offering a few affordable units even though it is not required. 2. Mona He, property owner at the corner of the new proposal, stated the current property already casts a huge shadow in her backyard. She was concerned about the effect of the loss of daylight if another one to two stories were added. She felt it was unfair to Wilkie residents. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 58     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 4 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 3. Shashank Divekar, 405 Wilkie Way, behind Palo Alto Commons, echoed Ms. He's remarks and concerns, including the loss of property values and privacy. He strongly opposed this expansion. 4. Burt Davies, resident on Wilkie Way, agreed with the previous two commenters and felt the building was already a huge tower behind where he lives. He remarked on the loss of privacy and property value. Council Member Tanaka suggested that the developer speak to the neighbors and hear the impacts. He asked about the feasibility of adding a fourth story. Mr. Sandholtz stated they were happy to host an open house for people to come and talk about their concerns and to communicate further to find a win-win solution. He stated adding a fourth story had not been explored due to the height limitation, but it was also significantly more expensive due to the infrastructure required. He doubted it would be financially feasible but it would be explored. Council Member Lauing described his experience with a family member in the Commons and the difficulty with visitor parking. He felt it would help to have more visitor parking available. He noted concern with the daylight plane and that that was the reason for the step-downs. He also agreed that, while affordable housing units are not required, the City would like that and encouraged flexibility with the numbers of units. He stated the exterior renovation was a plus for the neighborhood. Council Member Veenker also felt that affordable housing would be very well received as assisted living can be very expensive. Council Member Lythcott-Haims supported the idea of four stories on the El Camino side She felt this part of the City needed a facelift and was excited about the exterior remodel. Council Member Burt questioned if there was discretion as a PC amendment to put a condition that there be some level of affordable units. Director Lait responded that his previous comments were focused more on the application process but that having affordable housing units would qualify as a public benefit for the Council's consideration. Mayor Kou was interested in a TDM for this as a commercial property. She was also interested in a town hall or community meeting and felt that it was important to involve all the neighbors and residents. NO ACTION AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 59     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 5 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 City Manager Ed Shikada stated that Staff had modified and then subsequently reverted to the original recommendation on Item 10. NO ACTION PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Katie Rueff speaking on behalf of Larry Klein (in-person), Andrea Gara (in-person), Hilary Glann (in-person), Willa Bednarz (online), Kristy Rueff (online), of 350 Silicon Valley and the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition, stated there have been record-high temperatures, flooding, and wildfires this summer. She felt that everyone needed to be active in the community to make sure the policies support all citizens. She noted some key things to work toward, including reaching the 80x30 goal with room to spare, equitably electrifying, approving dense housing, and fostering a city that encourages youth climate advocates. 2. Leland Francois, Ravenswood Industrial Park and KI6AWN, stated he has been attempting to incorporate Bay Area radio operators to help meet some of the local municipalities' demands in the areas of residential transitional response. He hoped to mobilize some local radio operators in this cause. 3. Annette Glanckopf (Zoom) noted Midtown's need to keep Mike's Diner Bar open, stating the key problems not adequately addressed in the Economic Strategy Report were the demand for increased rent, increasing operating costs, and inability to get adequate staff. She felt the City needed to be more aggressive in its actions to preserve and revitalize retail. 4. Justin Harper spoke on behalf of the homeless community. He stated each person living on the street has a unique story and extending a helping hand can empower them to rebuild their lives. Homelessness is not a reflection of personal failure but a symptom of systemic shortcomings. A challenge faced by the homeless community is the issue of proper trash disposal. He wanted local authorities, organizations, and individuals to work together to explore innovative ways to address this challenge. 5. Angelina Rosh, member of PASCC, asked the City Council to declare a climate emergency to show the community that the City recognizes the imminent threat to climate change and will further its pledges to commit to mitigating the impacts of this emergency. She believed Palo Alto was capable of surpassing the benchmarks established in previous years to fulfill the ambitious goals set long ago. 6. Maya Perkash, member of PASCC, stated she has researched how different states have handled the transition from gas to electric appliances and learned that aggressive action, with proper incentives and measures, was necessary to see any significant change in electrification. She felt it was crucial that Palo Alto prioritize the gas sunset date and asked the Council to recognize this opportunity and urgency in consideration of the 2030 Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 60     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 6 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 goal as any action not taken now will have an exponentially larger impact in the years to come. 7. Julia Zeitlin, co-founder of PASCC, asked the Council to reinforce prioritization and support of bold climate action for the remainder of 2023 and beyond. She and her colleagues supported the expansion and investment in the City's Office of Sustainability and the declaration of a climate emergency by the Council. PASCC supported further investment in green jobs training such that the City can train more contractors to become experts in electric installations. She asked the Council to set a date to phase out the use of natural gas in Palo Alto. 8. Talya Schube, member of PASCC, expressed support for Palo Alto's sustainability and climate action plan. She stated the most important step was to electrify and eventually shut off natural gas. In order to electrify on the necessary scale, installations must be accessible and equitable. She urged the Council to consider working with organizations like JobTrain and increase the number of contractors trained in electric installations. 9. Phoebe Mota-Judges, member of PASCC, urged the Council to invest more resources, staff, and time into the Office of Sustainability to ensure the City has the capacity to meet its goals. She felt sustainability must be prioritized and coordinated through departments across the City. 10. Sophia Lee, member of PASCC, wanted to ensure the future is bright for all residents of Palo Alto regardless of economic status. She believed the SCAP was a huge step toward progress in regard to sustainability and implementing key action. She stated it was surprising there were few staff members leading the office of sustainability and asked for a drastic change in those numbers. She felt more staff, resources, and money needed to be dedicated solely to sustainability efforts. 11. Antonia Minion, member of PASCC, felt it was urgent that Palo Alto adopt an official climate emergency declaration as an important step in making sure the City becomes truly sustainable. She gave the example of a Public Works Department choosing to use asphalt that would minimize the urban heat effect and help with flood prevention rather than the cheapest option. 12. Caitlin Hopkins, member of PASCC, noted that Palo Alto has, through the Green Building reach codes, committed to heighten the efficiency of local construction. The need for workers trained to make electric installations is bound to increase, and she asked that the Council establish a partnership with a job training organization to prepare contractors. 13. Emily Linder, member of PASCC, noted that only a few of the intended 1000 gas-powered water heaters in Palo Alto homes have been electrified. To sooner reach Palo Alto's goal, PASCC urged investment in public awareness campaigns to inform the community of the importance of electrification. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 61     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 7 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 14. Jeannette Cosby planned to complete an electrification project but noted the approval for this project was rescinded due to a code change in Palo Alto. The panels conforming to the new code do not exist and will not be available until 2024. She stated this project was being held hostage to a code change that no manufacturer can yet meet, and there has been considerable time and financial resources invested. 15. Aram James (Zoom) stated he did not want police to have canines or tasers. He did not want racial profiling by police and did not want police to maintain a military arsenal. He encouraged members of the community to observe what they see regarding how the police treat people of color. 16. Albert Lustre, Carpenter's Union Local 405, wanted to see labor standards in future projects in the city of Palo Alto, such as apprenticeship, local hire, healthcare, and a livable wage. He listed the benefits of these items. 17. Tim Lynch noted the City did a good job of quickly patching up the recent water leak on Byron. He discussed unlicensed and uncontracted work being done on the weekend and asked to have code enforcement out during that time. He also mentioned dumping at 3087 Alexis and the property below 2838 Story Hill Lane and wanted to ensure it was being dealt with correctly. 18. Cedric (Zoom), in response to Mr. Harper's comments, described a group in Los Angeles called Hope Vibes that offers a mobile hygiene service to provide access to showers and laundry to the homeless population. He felt it would be helpful if local cities would cooperate to offer such a service. He also noted the difficulty of loss of possessions that homeless individuals may experience if they are arrested or hospitalized. He suggested police and code enforcement coordinate with each other and the jails to locate and hold belongings for people to retrieve. CONSENT CALENDAR 5. Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2023, and June 19, 2023, Meetings 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 9.68.010 (Purpose) and Section 9.68.040 (Just Cause Evictions Required) in Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 9.68, Rental Housing Stabilization, to Reduce the Minimum Time Period Required for Renters to Qualify for Just Cause Eviction Protections. CEQA status—exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). 7. Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2024 Property Tax Levy for General Obligation Bonds (Measure N Libraries) Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 62     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 8 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 8. Approval of Contract Number C23187501 With Palo Alto Housing Corp (PAHC) Housing Services, LLC for a Not-to Exceed Amount of $356,556 to Provide Administration and Consulting Services for the City’s Below Market Rate Housing Program for a Term of Two-years through June 2025 and Approve an FY 2024 Budget Amendment in the Residential Housing In-Lieu Fund. CEQA Action: Agreements are not subject to CEQA. 9. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract C21181034 with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for the Continued Work on the Housing Element Update, and Approval of a FY 2024 Budget Amendment in the General Fund for the Reappropriation of funds from FY 2023 to FY2024. Environmental Review: Agreements are not subject to CEQA. 10. Approval and Authorization of the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS) (C24187696) in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $778,275 over 5 years and one month period ending June 30, 2028 to provide Intrusion Detection System (IDS) monitoring and notification services. CEQA status - not a project. 11. Direction to Evaluate with Caltrain the Viaduct Alternative and Defer Review of the Trench Alternative at the Meadow Drive and Charleston Road Crossing as Recommended by the Rail Committee; CEQA status – categorically exempt per Regulation 15262. 12. Approval of FY 2024 Budget Amendment in the Residential Housing In-Lieu Fund for the Reappropriation of $3.0 million from FY 2023 to FY 2024 for 231 Grant Avenue Loan Agreement; CEQA – Not a Project 13. SECOND READING: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 9.10.060 (f) and Adoption of a Resolution to Modify the Administrative Penalty Schedule Related to Enforcement of the City’s Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban. Environmental Analysis: Not Subject to CEQA Review in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3). (FIRST READING: June 19, 2023 PASSED 7-0) 14. Approval of a General Services Contract with All City Management Services in an Amount not to Exceed $3,920,865 Over a Five Year Term, for Crossing Guard Services; and Approval of a FY 2024 Budget Amendment in the General Fund (2/3 vote required); CEQA status - not a project. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Ben Cintz was concerned about Item 6 and felt that for the City to impose a requirement greater than the State, there should be an established need. He felt this ordinance imposed a burden on property owners that did not need to exist. 2. Anil Babbar, California Apartment Association, was also concerned with Item 6. He stated AB 1482 was a well-debated and well-researched piece of legislation that went through a lot of deliberation at the state level and that it was decided 12 months was sufficient Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 63     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 9 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 before Just Cause comes into place as it provides the tenant and property owner time to determine if it is the right situation. He felt imposing a six-month term would conflict with the minimum lease term requirement. 3. Jennifer L. (Zoom), small housing provider in Palo Alto, was strongly against the strict Just Cause eviction ordinance, Item 6. Housing providers count on rent to pay for their mortgage, property tax, insurance, and maintenance, and changing tenants often means leaving the house vacant for months while painting and doing repairs. She stated there was no reason to evict tenants unless something was seriously wrong, and it was beneficial to both tenants and housing providers if tenants can stay for a long time. Having stricter policies against housing providers will discourage people from building ADUs to rent out. 4. Min (Zoom) also opposed Item 6, which is stricter than what the State already has in place. She questioned the number of renters in Palo Alto and how many were asked by landlords to move out in a very short period of time, asking the reason the City wanted to adopt this restriction. She stated it made her more hesitant about building an ADU. 5. Aram James (Zoom) was in favor of good tenant protections while being cognizant of landlords' concerns. He recommended landlords deal with property managers who know all the current regulations. 6. Peter (Zoom) also spoke about Item 6. He stated people have little incentive to rent their house if they cannot evict tenants or get it back when they need it for themselves. The end result would be to defund housing, create a housing shortage, and inflict great harm to the community. 7. Cedric (Zoom) spoke in favor of Item 11. He felt the viaduct being placed back under consideration as an option was a good thing. He stated the underpass was terrible for bicycle traffic and the trench was too expensive, with permanent impacts to hydrology and ecology. He hoped the Council would support the viaduct. 8. Mac (Zoom) asked if the City Council had the eviction data for last year. He did not want Palo Alto to copy other cities' eviction policies that lead to high rents, increased homeless population, and divided communities. He felt people in Palo Alto deserved better and urged sticking with the existing eviction clauses in AB 1482. MOTION: Council Member Veenker moved, seconded by Council Member Lythcott-Haims, to approve Agenda Item Numbers 5-14. Mayor Kou registered a no vote on Agenda Item Number 11. Council Member Tanaka registered a no vote on Agenda Items Number 6 and Number 12. MOTION PASSED ITEMS 5, 7-10: 7-0 Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 64     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 10 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 MOTION PASSED ITEM 6, 12: 6-1, Tanaka no MOTION PASSED ITEM 11: 6-1, Kou no Council Member Tanaka, regarding Item 6, stated the State had debated the topic many times and concluded 12 months was sufficient. He felt the 6-month requirement conflicted with the requirement of a 12-month lease. He noted some landlords were taking properties off the market due to this restriction, so this would actually hurt tenants, leading to less availability and higher rents. On Item 12, he was concerned that the benefits Palo Alto was getting were not proportional to other cities. He felt Palo Alto should be getting more dedicated housing for teachers, as the City is running a budget deficit. Mayor Kou, speaking on Item 11, stated the viaduct had been eliminated by Council for further consideration, and she did not believe there was enough notification or communication with residents living near the railroad tracks. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Ed Shikada, City Manager, listed some upcoming summer fun activities and events. He noted the Palo Alto Unified School District was back in school this week and referenced a resources for back-to-school safety and wellness tips. He spoke about the prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers, with fines beginning early 2024. He also listed notable upcoming Council items. The Council took a 10-minute break, returning at 9:47 P.M. ACTION ITEMS 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of Resolution Confirming the Weed Abatement Report and Ordering Abatement Costs to be a Special Assessment on the Properties Specified in the Report Chris Rocha, Santa Clara County Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency Weed Abatement Inspector, explained that a fee assessment was done in July and August, with all properties being charged the $92 fee and any other contractor fees that were applied. In January and February, there would be an assessment hearing for properties being added onto the program for charge fees. MOTION: Council Member Lauing moved, seconded by Council Member Burt, to adopt a resolution confirming the report and ordering abatement costs to be a special assessment on the properties specified in the report. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 65     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 11 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 16. Approval of Castilleja School's Transportation Demand Management Plan Document for a Previously Approved Redevelopment Project at 1310 Bryant Street. Environmental Analysis: The City Council Previously Certified a Final Environmental Impact Report for this Project. Director of Planning and Development Services Jonathan Lait summarized that the City Council had requested as part of the conditions of approval of the project last June that the compilation of a transportation demand management plan be prepared in one document. This action was a reflection of a decision the City Council has already taken, not an opportunity to add new conditions or regulations. Council Member Burt asked for Staff's perspective on the issue of moving students off site during construction and whether increasing enrollment was consistent with the intent of the motion. He questioned if electronic driveway counters was the only method of counting trips being used. Director Lait recalled that the condition was not explicitly clear to address the number of students on campus but that it was not a violation of the condition. He stated the condition was that ADT was measured through the trip counters at the driveway entrances and exits. The three-times-a-year reporting also required information about parking on the surrounding streets. He reviewed the language in the condition. Council Member Lauing asked if the intent was to have a specific person in the Transportation Department to be a liaison with the School Committee, for continuity. He questioned why construction vehicles would not be counted as trips. Director Lait responded that a liaison had not been discussed. He stated ADT was based on the number of trips generated by the School at a certain point in time. The construction trips were explicitly excluded from ADT. Vice Mayor Stone asked if the City had the right to access the raw data from the vehicle counters. He questioned whether the specification that the PTC will determine whether the condition is necessary after 15 years was a condition of approval. Director Lait stated that both of those items were conditions of approval. Vice Mayor Stone was concerned about the language regarding only using vehicle counter devices to determine peak trips, as his original interpretation was that those devices would be used without precluding other methods being used as well. Council Member Lythcott-Haims questioned the role of the Neighborhood Committee in getting to this point. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 66     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 12 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 Director Lait stated the committee had not met in a capacity that responds to the conditions of approval. Nothing had been transmitted to them yet. Council Member Veenker noted that the record from October 2020 mentioned driveway counters as "part of the monitoring." She quoted Condition 22B, "Data from permanent driveway counters placed at all entrance and exit driveways will be used to calculate ADT," going on to say, "Refer to Condition 24 regarding the monitoring report for the ways ADT shall be calculated." She noted Condition 24 was not specific but did not say it was exclusive use of the driveway counters. She felt the ambiguity should be resolved before this was finalized and believed the public anticipated that ADTs would count all daily trips. Mayor Kou also wondered why parked cars as well as people dropping off and picking up were not counted. She questioned the second bullet point on page 209 regarding the descriptions of TDM strategies. Chief Transportation Official Philip Kamhi stated the TDM was set up to use technology, typically through on-campus drop-off and pick-up. The concept of monitoring an entire neighborhood gets into privacy issues, surveilling streets, and difficult ongoing monitoring, which would be very unusual for TDM monitoring. Mayor Kou appreciated that but felt it was not then a complete TDM plan that mitigates impacts to the neighborhood. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. Mary Sylvester noted that Mitigation Measure 7A stated the driveway counters are part of the monitoring, not the only monitoring, yet the School interpreted it to mean only driveway counters can count car trips. It was confusing in that some trips are counted and others are not. Many students and staff park throughout the neighborhood. 2. Alan Cooper recalled the Council made a very clear and explicit statement that moving all students off campus would allow the School to increase to 450 students. He believed it was unethical for the School to increase enrollment because some students had been moved off campus. He asked Council to clarify the intent. 3. Rob Levitsky noted there were criteria that must be met for initiating or exiting an RPP but that it was against procedure for Castilleja to agree to be excluded from any future RPP programs as noted in the TDM. He felt the neighbors should have been consulted regarding the traffic safety warning device to be used at the garage exit. 4. Hank Sousa asked City Council to direct the Transportation Department to name a liaison or contact for the Neighborhood Committee; to direct the School to provide the committee with a handbook in order to see what the School tells the parents regarding parking and traffic; and to leave open the possibility of making adjustments to this document as neighbors pinpoint impacts during and after the construction period. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 67     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 13 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 5. Andie Reed addressed traffic impacts to the neighborhood, asking for clarification to the language of the TDM to ensure all car trips are being counted as car trip caps only work if all car trips are being counted. She presented a graph showing the difference between the reported A.M. peak traffic versus the actual raw data and the additional street parking. She asked Transportation Staff to review and audit the numbers to ensure accurate counting in the future. 6. Neva Yarkin asked for consideration of the impacts the area will have to endure during the construction phase before approving this plan for expansion. With major impacts on surrounding streets, exact traffic headcounts will not be possible when people will need to park several blocks away to avoid the construction. Safety in a construction zone should be the highest priority for Castilleja when remodeling. 7. Nelson Ng wanted to ensure the TDM was really guarding against Castilleja's traffic impact to the neighborhood. He doubted the parking lot counters would count 100% of the traffic and would like the Staff to work with the neighbors also and not just the School. 8. Mindie Romanowsky, land use attorney on behalf of Castilleja, noted that the Council had approved this project, including the TDM, last June. The only question tonight was whether the TDM incorporates the measures. She highlighted that in addition to counting driveway trips, there was monitoring in the neighborhood. She urged Council to approve the TDM plan in accordance with the Staff's recommendation. 9. Matt Francois, Rutan and Tucker, co-counsel for Castilleja, again noted that Council had granted final discretionary approval for the project last June and it was past the point to impose additional conditions. He explained that driveway counts were not the exclusive means of counting trips, as Condition 22-gauge states, "The School, in consultation with the Director, shall install temporary vehicle counter devices in the public rights of way at locations determined by the Director that will be collected for no less than seven consecutive days." He stated the next TDM plan would go to the Neighborhood Committee for review and input to the Director. 10. Carla Befera (Zoom) asked the TDM be pulled off for additional study and asked that an independent traffic monitoring company be hired by the City of Palo Alto and paid for by the School to track and report findings directly to the City and the Neighborhood Committee, rather than the School hiring its own firm to monitor traffic, with data reviewed and shared by the School itself. She felt there was much ambiguous language in the TDM. 11. Matt Glickman (Zoom) asked that the Neighborhood Committee be included and relied upon as a resource to help do something that works for the School and for the neighbors. He felt a resolution could easily be achieved by including both the neighbors and the School in the process. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 68     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 14 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 12. Bruce McLeod (Zoom) stated that it had been an integral component of the project to have a robust enforceable TDM to protect the neighborhood from excessive impacts, and he felt this document was neither robust nor enforceable. It was complicated and imprecise and in many cases had conflicting information that was open to interpretation. He asked the Council continue action on the TDM to a date certain as needed for adequate review and to collect comments and suggestions from neighbors. Director Lait noted the first monitoring report had some errors due to a faulty counter device. He believed that was the report Ms. Reed had referenced in her comments. Staff had requested and received an updated report on that information, which is currently being reviewed. He stated there was no intention not to be transparent, and Staff was happy to share more information and be engaged in the process. He provided clarification on the monitoring of A.M. peak and average daily trips. He stated if something is not working, there was always the option to go to the Planning and Transportation Commission for guidance and solutions. Mayor Kou asked why the TDM was not worked out with the Neighborhood Committee's consideration or involvement. Director Lait explained the role of the Neighborhood Committee was not to review this document but to review the TDM monitoring reports submitted three times a year. Mayor Kou felt there was more that needed to be worked out and that the corrected raw data should be provided to the neighbors for review. She questioned what would trigger a violation being reported to the Planning Director for it to get to the Planning and Transportation Commission for review. Director Lait stated if the Neighborhood Committee found a violation in the monitoring report, their role would be to flag that for his attention. If Staff validated that finding, they would reach out to Castilleja to remedy it. The PTC would get involved if an issue was unable to be resolved. He further described the process of what occurs in the event of a violation as stipulated in the Record of Land Use Action. Vice Mayor Stone stated the TDM was meant to begin to rebuild trust between the neighborhood and the School. He stated the draft minutes from the June 6, 2022, meeting were very explicit regarding some of the issues regarded as ambiguous during this meeting. He quoted, "Many of the council members were interested in making sure that all trips are counted, not just the trips to campus. Dropping off or parking in the neighborhood and then walking to campus undermined the intent of the TDM Plan." He felt it was clear that Council was able to modify the language to make sure trips in the surrounding neighborhood would be counted and felt there were ways to accomplish this without relying only on the stationary traffic counters. Director Lait explained that there had been deliberation with positions changing or being refined in order to address a compromise and that he needed to use the conditions of approval as adopted by the City Council. He also noted it was reflected in the Council's motion that they Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 69     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 15 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 did not want students parking in the neighborhood. The TDM plan includes explicit language reaffirming Castilleja's commitment and obligation to park on site, on street adjacent to their property, or in satellite parking. If neighbors observe students parking off site and walking to school, that is a violation he would expect to be notified of. He also noted that Condition 25 states that school personnel shall monitor parking on site and on surrounding public streets once per day and notify any violators to move their cars, with disciplinary actions for students and parents who do not comply with parking requirements. Council Member Burt noted that the motion stated, "If students are on the Casti campus during construction, maintain enrollment at 416." Under this proposal by Castilleja, students will be on campus. He also quoted 4B of the Council motion, "The three-person Neighborhood Committee will make recommendations to the Planning Director regarding the School's compliance with community conditions of approval," and felt that should have included the TDM. Director Lait did not have the impression on reading the motion that this item was subject to the Neighborhood Committee. This was intended to be a summary accessible to the public, Castilleja, and Staff, but there was also a note to revert back to the source documents for areas of disagreement, ambiguity, or question. Council Member Burt questioned who drafted the document. Director Lait responded that Castilleja prepared the document, which reflects, through the many public hearings on this topic, refinements made to the TDM plan by Nelson/Nygaard, through Planning and Transportation Commission meetings, and through City Council. Staff reviewed the document for consistency and compliance with all of the source documents and transmitted it to Council for this Public Hearing once it was felt to be accurate. Council Member Veenker asked where in Condition 24 it showed the ways that ADT shall be calculated. Director Lait noted that it lists some parameters by which it will be used: the driveway volume counts are in 15-minute increments; ADT excludes construction trips, special events, and major events; school and summer school shall be counted separately. This provides clarity when making the determination of compliance so that these factors are not included. It does not get into the technical way in which a traffic engineer would measure ADT. There was further discussion about how ADT is determined. Council Member Lauing felt that since there was not agreement on what the document says, it needed more work before handing it over to the community. He wanted to continue this for further discussion. ORIGINAL MOTION: Council Member Tanaka moved, seconded by Council Member Lythcott- Haims, to approve the transportation demand management plan as consistent with the Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 70     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 16 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 conditions of approval for the Castilleja School redevelopment project and come back to Council in six months. Council Member Tanaka stated that six months’ worth of data would inform a lot and allow corrections to be made if necessary. Council Member Lythcott-Haims felt that the discussion had veered off of the agendized item. She believed the applicant had compiled the TDM from the other documents as requested. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Kou moved, seconded by Council Member Lauing, to continue the Item, and Staff reach out to the Neighborhood Committee and School to formulate a draft TDM plan to bring back to Council. City Manager Ed Shikada felt this was problematic as the Neighborhood Committee is subject to the Brown Act. A meeting would need to be established, and as framed, the Committee would be advisory to the Council and therefore unable to speak outside of that meeting. There was further discussion about this, with amendments suggested and discussed. Mayor Kou stated she believed the decisions of June 6 had been misinterpreted and felt there were a lot of inaccuracies and ambiguity in the TDM. She also wanted to move forward with establishing trust with the different stakeholders, which needed to start with City Council and Staff making sure everything is transparent. Council Member Lauing felt the school wanted a permanent roadmap and there would be no difference in that by waiting six months. Vice Mayor Stone stated he supported the motion and wanted to direct Staff to include all trips when determining how ADT is calculated. There was discussion on amendments to and wording of the motion. Council Member Tanaka asked the impact on Castilleja of accepting the substitute motion and delaying approval of the TDM. Director Lait did not believe there was any impact to their schedule. FINAL MOTION: Mayor Kou moved, seconded by Council Member Lauing, to continue the Item and reach out to the Neighborhood Committee and School to review and provide comments to Staff regarding the transportation demand management (TDM) plan. AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED INTO THE MOTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MAKER AND SECONDER MOTION PASSED: 5-2, Lythcott-Haims, Tanaka no Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 71     SUMMARY MINUTES Page 17 of 17 City Council Meeting Summary Minutes: 08/07/2023 17. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the League of California Cities Annual 2023 Conference, to be held September 20-22, 2023, in Sacramento, CA MOTION: Vice Mayor Stone moved, seconded by Council Member Lauing, to designate Mayor Kou as the voting delegate, and designate Council Member Veenker as the alternate voting delegate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference. MOTION PASSED: 7-0 COUNCIL MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Council Member Burt requested to agendize an opportunity to provide assurances to the neighbors of Fletcher School in Terman Park about access of the neighbors to the land if a land transfer with the School District occurred. Mayor Kou encouraged everyone to support local arts organizations, such as Palo Alto Players, West Bay Opera, Children's Theatre, and TheatreWorks, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the New Works Festival from August 11-20, 2023, at the Lucie Stern Theater. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 A.M. Item 3 Attachment E - Summary Minutes Council Prescreening     Packet Pg. 72     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Council members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “4075 El Camino” and click the address link 3. Click on “Tell me more about 4075 El Camino Way” 4. On this project-specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/4075-El-Camino-Way Item 3 Attachment - F Project Plans     Packet Pg. 73     Item No. 4. Page 1 of 9 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2312-2453 TITLE 2501 Embarcadero Way [22PLN-00367]: Recommendation to Council for Approval of a Site and Design Application and a Variance to Allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a Membrane Filtration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP to Improve Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. A Variance to Allow for a Taller Screening Wall is Also Requested. Environmental Assessment: Council Previously Adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project. Zone District: PF (D) (Public Facility with Site and Design Combining District). For More Information Contact the Project Planner, Claire Raybould, at Claire.Raybould@Cityofpaloalto.org. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) take the following action(s): 1. Recommend that City Council approve the draft Record of Land Use Action (RLUA) approving the request for Site and Design Review as well as the requested variance based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 74     Item No. 4. Page 2 of 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application is a request for Site and Design Review for a proposed local advanced water purification system (AWPS). The purpose of the project is to improve recycled water quality by reducing its average concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) through the blending of reverse osmosis permeate with tertiary-treated recycled water. The project also includes a request for a variance to allow for a solid wall to provide screening and to serve as a sound barrier. The project responds to Council’s expressed goal, as set forth in the Recycled Water Salinity Reduction Policy adopted in 2010, to reduce the TDS level of recycled water to 600 parts per million. It also responds to mitigation measure HYD-3d set forth in the corresponding Environmental Impact Report adopted in 2015, which requires the City to consider treatment options, such as reverse osmosis, to reduce the salinity of its recycled water and thus make its recycled water useable for irrigation of salt-sensitive species. Following adoption of the EIR, the City coordinated with Valley Water and Mountain View to prepare a feasibility study and preliminary design report for a local advanced water purification system (AWPS), which was completed in 2017. The report was used as the basis for preparing preliminary plans for the proposed project. In 2019 the City Council approved an agreement with Valley Water to further the design of the project. A location map for the proposed AWPS is included in Attachment A. A detailed project description is provided in Attachment D. BACKGROUND Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Palo Alto Airport (PF Zoning) West: RWQCP (PF [D] Zoning) East: RWQCP (PF [D] Zoning) South: Office and Warehouse (ROLM [E][D][AD] and PC-3020) Aerial View of Property: Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 75     Item No. 4. Page 3 of 9 Source: Google Satellite Maps Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Comp. Plan Designation:Major Institution/Special Facilities (MISP) Zoning Designation:Public Facility (PF) with Site and Design Combining District (D) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) X El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:See summary of Council actions below PTC:None HRB:None ARB:The ARB provided feedback on the project November 2, 2023, in a public hearing. Key comments from the ARB are summarized below. Previous Council Actions In September 2015 the City of Palo Alto City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Palo Alto Recycled Water Project (SCH #2011062037). The EIR included Mitigation Measure HYD-3d, which requires the City to consider treatment options, such as reverse osmosis, to reduce the salinity of its recycled water and thus make its recycled water useable for irrigation of salt-sensitive species. Since that time, staff has presented updates and components of this project to Council as follows: •April 4, 2016, staff provided Council with an update on the recycled water EIR and collaboration work with Valley Water and Mountain View to expand the program and reduce TDS (CMR #6691). •November 18, 2019 City Council approved Valley Water Agreement to move forward with the design of the Local AWPS. The EIR Addendum for the proposed AWPS was also adopted at this hearing (CMR #10627). Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 76     Item No. 4. Page 4 of 9 •March 8, 2021, Council approved design contract for the Local AWPS (CMR #11782) •September 12, 2022 City Council held a study session to hear an update on, and discuss, the proposed project (CMR # 14650) •The Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) held two study sessions on May 24, 2022 and December 13, 2022 to provide feedback on the project. Their feedback focused on the landscaping component, path alignment and external screening. Commissioners were generally supportive of the proposed design at the study session in December. •On September 19, 2023, the project was discussed at the Finance Committee with a recommendation to move forward with a Council recommendation (CMR#2305-1404). •October 16, 2023, Council approved Staff to move forward with loan agreement and directed Staff to secure financing and solicit bids for a construction contract (CMR #2308-1863). Architectural Review Board On November 2, 2023 the Architectural Review Board held a hearing to provide feedback on the proposed project design. Key comments from board members included: •A request for more information about the noise levels of proposed equipment •Comments about the proposed lighting (better information on lighting levels and how it can be further reduced and/or shielded •A request for additional details relating to the design/materials of the perimeter wall •More information about the facilities in the context of the surrounding RWQCP facilities (existing and other planned facilities) •Interest in further information about the trees PROJECT DESCRIPTION A complete project description is included in Attachment D. In summary, the project consists of several structures and components, including: •A reverse osmosis permeate storage tank. •a small prefabricated electric building; and •a pre-engineered open-air building. The circular tank would be 50 ft in diameter with a sidewall height of 30 feet and a capacity of 350,000 gallons. It would be erected on a reinforced concrete mat type foundation supported by deep pile foundation. The open-air building covers a membrane filtration system, chemical storage/feed system components, and other ancillary components essential to the purification system. The facility would have a building footprint of approximately 15,544 sf. The open-air building will be constructed over a concrete deck in order to raise the equipment up out of the flood zone per FEMA requirements. The project will also include a blending station located in the basement of the RWQCP administration building and installation of yard piping inside the RWQCP. The project will be located on the northwest side of the RWQCP, abutting Embarcadero Road, partially outside the existing fence line but within the defined boundaries of the plant. The project also includes new landscaping, a new concrete screening wall, and Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 77     Item No. 4. Page 5 of 9 revisions to the chain link fence surrounding the RWQCP to incorporate the area of the new AWPS (which would be inside the screening wall). Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The applicant requests the following discretionary application: •Site and Design Review: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.30(G). Site and Design applications are reviewed by the PTC and ARB, and recommendations are forward to the City Council for final action. Site and Design projects are evaluated against specific findings that include both the ARB findings (ARB purview) and Site and design findings (PTC purview). All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one of the findings requires project redesign or denial. Draft findings for PTC to approve a site and design application are provided in Attachment B. •Variance: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.76.030. Variance applications are reviewed by staff and recommendations are forwarded to the Director of Planning and Development Services for final action. Variance projects are evaluated against specific findings. All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one of the findings requires project redesign or denial. Draft findings for approval of the proposed variance are provided in Attachment B. Although the applicant has requested a variance to permit a 10-foot tall fence, staff have also identified the Design Enhancement Exception as a possible mechanism to approve this feature in the event the PTC recommends that variance findings cannot be made. Design Enhancement Exceptions are not within the purview of the PTC; they are acted on by the Director following recommendation by the ARB. ANALYSIS1 Minor refinements to the plans are still anticipated to address feedback from various departments, and further modifications may be incorporated based on feedback through the public process. However, overall, the project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and other applicable goals and policies of the City. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines2 The Comprehensive Plan includes Goals, Policies, and Programs that guide the physical form of the City. The Comprehensive Plan provides the basis for the City’s development regulations and is used by City staff to regulate building and development and make recommendations on projects. Further, ARB Finding #1 requires that the design be consistent and compatible with 1 The information provided in this section is based on analysis prepared by the report author prior to the public hearing. Planning and Transportation Commission in its review of the administrative record and based on public testimony may reach a different conclusion from that presented in this report and may choose to take an alternative action from the recommended action. 2 Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 78     Item No. 4. Page 6 of 9 applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is major Institution/Special Facility which includes governmental and community service uses and lands that are publicly owned such as the subject property. The proposed AWPS within the area of the RWQCP boundaries is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use. Staff is still completing a thorough analysis of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Generally, the project is consistent with several goals of the Comprehensive Plan, including Policy N-4.17 of the Natural Element, which states “Improve source control, treatment, and distribution of recycled water, including reducing the salinity of recycled water, to maximize its use.” Baylands Design Guidelines The project is located within the Boundaries of the Baylands Nature Preserve. However, because it’s within the RWQCP boundaries, it is not located on land that is dedicated as parkland. Nevertheless, the project is subject to the Baylands Design Guidelines. Generally, the project appears consistent with the guidelines to the extent that they are applicable. Based on feedback from the Architectural Review Board at a study session in November 2023, the project has been revised to improve consistency with the guidelines. Specifically, red roofs have been revised to match the standard Sandy Grey color that is recommended in the design guidelines, to comply with the “muted, natural colors” requirement set forth in the guidelines. Alternatives options are also shown and will be provided as options to the ARB when the project returns to the board for a formal recommendation. The plans show the general location of interactive signage, but the details of the signage will be reviewed separately from the current application. Any future signage will be required to comply with the Baylands Design Guidelines. Airport Influence Area The project is located within the Airport Influence Area. Specifically, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Palo Alto Airport shows that the project area, and all of the RWQCP, is within the Turning Safety Zone. In the Turning Safety Zone, typically lower density uses are encouraged. Hazardous materials uses such as gas stations are discouraged. The project includes some hazardous materials in relatively small quantities for the treatment of water, similar to the existing RWQCP. These materials are not combustible and do not pose a concern within the Turning Safety Zone. The project does not conflict with any height restrictions in the plan. Zoning Code Compliance The project is located within the Public Facilities (PF) Zone District as well as the Site and Design (D) Review combining district. The proposed facilities for the treatment of recycled water is considered a public facility and is an appropriate use within the PF zone district and especially within the boundaries of the existing Regional Water Quality Control Plant. Because the project includes a new building within the Site and Design Review Combining District, Site and Design review is required. A detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards is provided in Attachment C. The project is consistent with the PF Zone District and D Combining District requirements or is otherwise requesting to deviate from the code in a manner that is consistent with the zoning ordinance. Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 79     Item No. 4. Page 7 of 9 More specifically, a variance is requested to allow for an approximately 10-foot-tall wall where an 8-foot-tall wall is allowed in accordance with Chapter 16.24 of the code. Draft findings for the approval of a variance are included in the Draft RLUA in Attachment B. Title 8 Compliance The proposed project includes the removal of 35 trees, 12 of which are protected due to their size. These trees are varying species of Eucalyptus, Myoporum laetum, and Casuarina glauca trees which are primarily non-native, invasive species. All of these are within the proposed project footprint. At the Parks and Recreation Commission’s request, the project was refined in its early design phases (prior to formal application submittal) to prioritize retention of some of the larger trees along the Embarcadero frontage. The project refinements retained eleven additional trees. However, five of those trees have since died/fallen in storms. The project includes planting 36 trees along the project frontage along with other large and smaller shrubs to provide an attractive landscape buffer between the pedestrian pathway and the RWQCP as well as between the pedestrian path and Embarcadero Road. Title 21 Subdivision Map Compliance The existing property lines for the site do not follow the existing boundaries of the RWQCP. Therefore, under existing conditions the new facility would be constructed over an existing property line. A certificate of compliance is required to revise the boundary between the two City parcels (APN 008-05-005; and APN 008-06-001). The new proposed boundary is shown in the project plans. Recordation of the certificate of compliance is required as a condition of approval prior to building permit issuance. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT Funding for the Local Salt Removal Facility is projected to come from several sources. Prior to allocation of the $63.6 million total project cost for the Preliminary Finance Plan, external funding sources were subtracted from the total to reduce the overall cost to each agency. External funding sources include the $16.3 million from the 2019 Agreement with Valley Water and a $12.9 million US Bureau of Reclamation grant, leaving a remaining funding requirement of $34.4 million which will be covered by Mountain View. Palo Alto currently has no plans to expand its existing recycled water system and Palo Alto does not currently have a customer base requesting this higher quality water. Therefore, Palo Alto and Mountain View staff agreed that Mountain View would pay the remainder of the capital costs associated with this project. Mountain View staff recommended this project and Mountain View’s City Council approved it on June 27, 2023. On September 19, 2023 the finance committee recommended that Council approve the Financing Plan for the project and authorize staff to amend the Recycled Water Agreement with the City of Mountain View. Council approved the financing plan on October 16, 2023. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 80     Item No. 4. Page 8 of 9 Post on February 16, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on February 15, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. City Outreach and Coordination The City’s Public Works, Environmental Services Division has worked diligently on this project since Council’s adoption of the EIR for the Recycled Water Program. In addition to the study sessions with Council and the PRC, as noted above, they held the following meetings to obtain stakeholder feedback throughout the process. • Kickoff meeting for the feasibility study was held June 2016 with Mountain View and Valley Water. The City, in coordination with Valley Water and Mountain View, held workshops at 50% completion (September 2016), 80% completion (December 2016), and 95% completion (January 2017). • Preliminary Design workshop with Mountain View and Valley Water (October 2017) • Quarterly Joint Recycled Water Meetings with Palo Alto Council Members, Mountain View Council Members and Valley Water Board Members • Palo Alto hosted a community meeting on October 23, 2019 to inform the community and answer questions about the components of the funding Agreement between Palo Alto, Valley Water, and Mountain View, including partial funding for the AWPS/Local Plant. Members of the public approached staff during break-out sessions to get direct answers to questions. Most comments were focused on the Agreement terms and were overall supportive of the AWPS facility. With respect to Palo Alto itself, the open meetings on the budget process serve as the main vehicle for engaging the community on both new projects such as this and associated rate impacts. EIR Addendum was covered in this session. • 30% Design workshop December 2021, 60% Design workshop January 2022 and 90% design workshop November 2022. Valley Water and Mountain View staff attended these workshops • September 19, 2023 – Finance Committee Meeting to discuss Local AWPS project. Committee approved and recommended moving forward. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related public comments were received. Public Comments There were no public comments at the ARB hearing on the proposed project. However, staff met with Midpeninsula Open Space to discuss the project on November 20, 2023. Midpeninsula Open Space provided the following key comments on the project: •Consider egrets and herons in your planning. These nesting birds tend to return to the same nests year after year so the loss of trees with these nests can be impactful beyond the direct impact during nesting season if their nests are present in the trees planned for removal. Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 81     Item No. 4. Page 9 of 9 •Consider the trees being selected and whether any trees would serve as perching areas for raptors that may impact adjacent wetland areas. •Consider additional measures to better protect from spread of invasive species, especially species such as eucalyptus, when removing. Protect from plant pathogens (e.g. those that cause sudden oak tree death). •Make sure that the plant species being planted in the landscaping are appropriate for the environment in the baylands The trees proposed for removal do not have any egret or heron nests that these species may return to. In clarifying the location of the proposed tree plantings, staff and Midpeninsula open space agreed that trees in this location would not pose a concern for raptor predation. Midpen has agreed to send a list of standard best management practices to protect from the spread of invasive species that the city can review and incorporate as applicable. The planting plan was designed to include native, low water use species appropriate for planting in the baylands. The planting plan is shown on sheet L-00-200 and L-00-201 of the plans. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. In 2015 Council adopted an EIR for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project. The EIR included mitigation Measure MM HYD-3d, which required the City to consider treatment options, such as reverse osmosis, to reduce the salinity of its recycled water and thus make its recycled water useable for irrigation of salt-sensitive species. On November 18, 2019, in taking discretionary actions to further pursue this project, council adopted an EIR addendum that included more site-specific details associated with the proposed development. The adopted CEQA addendum is included in Attachment E. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS In addition to the recommended action, the PTC may: 1. Approve the project with modified findings or conditions; or 2. Continue the project to a date (un)certain; ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Draft Record of Land Use Action Attachment C: Zoning Consistency Analysis Attachment D: Project Description Attachment E: Project Plans and CEQA Addendum AUTHOR/TITLE: Claire Raybould, Senior Planner Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 82     Operations_Building Sedimentation_Tanks Paint_Storage Chlorination_Station Incineration_Building Offices-stores Chlorine_Contact_Tank Aeration_Tanks Secondary_Clarifiers Reclamation_StorageAdministration_Building Flocculator_Clarifier Water_Reclamation_Tank Water_Reclamation_Tank Rossi Aircraft_(Chevron)_ZP Aircraft Maint__Shoreline Avionics 78.8' 253.4' 51.5' 84.5' 228.5' 83.0' 91.5' 98.6' 106.0' 140.5' 263.5' 68.5' 75.8' 292.5' 515.9'33.2'.2'564.0' 228.5' 291.1' 789.6' 515.9' 29.0' 206.0' 626.2' 168.2' 201.2' .2'33.2' 261.9' 160.1' 17.0' 253.2' 196.9' 234.7'195.5' 5.0' 206.5' 234.7' 22.2' 184.7' 9.6' 206.0' 5.0' 226.0' 2501 2478 2470 2468 2460 2450 2448 2438 2452 2454 2458 2462 2464 24762472 1840 820 1900 1903 2415 2417 2425 1905 90 EMBARCADERO ROAD EMBARCADERO WAY EMBARCADERO ROAD PC-3020 OLMD)(AD)Water Quality Control Plant This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Project Parcels '091'0 Attachment A:Location Map2501 Embarcadero Way CITY OF PALO ALTOINCORPORATED CAL I F O R N I A P a l o A l t oT h e C i t y o f A P R I L 1 6 1 8 9 4 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto chodgki, 2023-10-18 08:40:52 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Item 4 Attachment A - Location Map     Packet Pg. 83     3 5 9 6 ACTION NO. 2024- RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO LAND USE ACTION FOR 2501 EMBARCADERO WAY: SITE AND DESIGN REVIEW AND VARIANCE (22PLN-00367) On __________2024, the City Council of the City of Palo Alto approved a Site and Design Review and Variance Application to Allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The Proposed Project Includes the Construction and Operation of a Membrane Filtration Recycled Water Facility and a Permeate Storage Tank at the City’s RWQCP to Improve Recycled Water Quality and Increase its Use. The Variance Would Allow for a Taller Wall Within a Required Setback to Provide Screening and Reduce Noise. In approving the application, Council makes the following findings, determinations, and declarations: SECTION 1. Background. The City Council of the City of Palo Alto (“City Council”) finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. The City of Palo Alto Water Quality Division requests approval of a development project that includes Site and Design Review and a Variance to allow the Construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System (AWPS) at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). (“The Project”). B. The project site area currently includes an approximately 10,000 sf area located across two parcels (APNs 008-05-005 and 008-06-001). The project is located within the boundaries of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant. The site is designated on the Comprehensive Plan land use map as Major Institution Special Facilities and is located within the Public Facility (PF) zone district, and Site and Design (D) Combining District. C. The Planning and Transportation Commission (Commission) reviewed and recommended approval of the Project on _________, 2024. The Commission’s recommendations are contained in Staff Report ID#______ and the attachments to it. The Architectural Review Board (ARB) reviewed and recommended approval of the Project on____________, 2024. The ARB’s recommendations are contained in Staff Report ID#____ and the attachments to it. D. On __________, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, at which evidence was presented and all persons were afforded an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Council’s Policies and Procedures. SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City, as the lead agency for the Project, has determined that the project is subject to environmental review under provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Council Previously Adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project Which Evaluated the Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project. It was determined that the current project (22PLN-00367) does not Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 84     3 5 9 6 present the circumstances pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 to warrant the completion of a subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report, and therefore, an Addendum to the previously adopted EIR suffices. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15164 the addendum need not be circulated. However, the addendum shall be considered with the adopted EIR. The City Council considered the Addendum to the EIR at a public hearing on November 18, 2019. The Mitigation and Monitoring Report is attached as Exhibit 1 into the Record of Land Use. SECTION 3. Site and Design Review objectives. The design and architecture of the proposed improvements, as conditioned, comply with the Site and Design Objectives as required in Chapter 18.30.060(G) of the PAMC. A. Objective (a): To ensure construction and operation of the use in a manner that will be orderly, harmonious, and compatible with existing or potential uses of adjoining or nearby sites. The proposed project is located within the boundaries of the existing Regional Water Quality Control Plant and includes the necessary equipment and facilities to treat recycled water. The facilities are designed in a manner that is orderly, harmonious and compatible with the existing RWQCP and surrounding uses. The project would not conflict with the City’s airport operations across Embarcadero Road and is consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan. The colors and design of the facilities are consistent with the Baylands Design Guidelines, such as using muted colors. The new screening/sound wall protects surrounding uses for visual and noise impacts from the proposed facilities. The proposed vegetation planting will provide additional long-term visual screening. Light is directed downward, primarily below the canopy, and is expected to be no greater than street lighting. Therefore, the project is consistent with this objective. B. Objective (b): To ensure the desirability of investment, or the conduct of business, research, or educational activities, or other authorized occupations in the same or adjacent areas. The project is a public facility, consistent with the land use designation and zoning, and provides treatment of recycled water to the city and surrounding communities. The project would not affect existing or potential future uses within the surrounding area including the plant operations, the adjacent airport, nearby office uses, and/or recreational use of the Baylands. The project is within the boundaries of the existing RWQCP. A component of the project includes repaving and re-landscaping the walking path leading out to the Baylands along Embarcadero Road. C. Objective (c): To ensure that sound principles of environmental design and ecological balance shall be observed. The project is consistent with the Baylands design guidelines in that it utilizes muted colors and the equipment/facilities are consistent with the height of the existing RWCQP buildings and equipment. Lighting is designed and conditioned to not shine onto the adjacent properties. The project will implement green building measures as required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and, in itself, allows for the increased reuse of recycled water within the City of Palo Alto and surrounding communities. D. Objective (d): To ensure that the use will be in accord with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The project is consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan land use designation, goals, and policies: Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 85     3 5 9 6 Land Use Designation: Major Institution/Special Facility This land use designation includes governmental and community service uses and lands that are publicly owned such as the subject property. The proposed advanced water purification system within the area of the RWQCP boundaries is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use. Natural Element Policy N-4.17: Improve source control, treatment, and distribution of recycled water, including reducing the salinity of recycled water, to maximize its use. This project is specifically intended to implement this policy in order to reduce the salinity of recycled water in order to maximize its use. Policy N-2.2: Use the UFMP, as periodically amended, to guide City decisions related to all elements of Palo Alto’s urban forest, from its understory habitat to canopy cover. Policy N-2.3: Enhance the ecological resilience of the urban forest by increasing and diversifying native species in the public right-of-way, protecting the health of soils and understory vegetation, encouraging property owners to do the same and discouraging the planting of invasive species. Program N2.7.3: Actively pursue funding for tree planting to increase canopy cover significantly across the city, avoid a net loss of canopy at the neighborhood level and attain canopy size targets in parks, open space, parking lots and City rights- of-way. The project includes removal of 35 trees that are primarily non-native, invasive species, and their replacement with 36 trees that are native as well as the addition of understory vegetation for landscape screening along the public ROW. Policy N-4.1: Maintain a safe, clean and reliable long-term supply of water for Palo Alto The project improves the reuse of recycled water, improving the City’s long-term supply of water for Palo Alto. Policy N-4.4: Manage water supply and water quality to reflect not only human use but also the water needed to sustain plant and animal life. The project improves the ability to use recycled water to sustain plant life by reducing the salinity so that the water is more suitable for commercial and public facility use, consistent with this policy. Policy N-6.12: Ensure compliance with the airport related land use compatibility standards for community noise environments, shown in Table N-1, by prohibiting incompatible land use development within the 60 dBA CNEL noise contours of the Palo Alto airport. The project is a compatible land use with the airport. Policy N-7.5: Encourage energy efficient lighting that protects dark skies and promotes energy conservation by minimizing light and glare from The lighting for this project is shielded and directed downward, providing the minimum required lighting necessary for operation of this Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 86     3 5 9 6 development while ensuring public health and safety. facility. The project does not include windows that would create glare. Land Use Element Policy L-1.2: Limit future urban development to currently developed lands within the urban service area. The boundary of the urban service area is otherwise known as the urban growth boundary. Retain undeveloped land west of Foothill Expressway and Junipero Serra as open space, with allowances made for very low- intensity development consistent with the open space character of the area. Retain undeveloped land northeast of Highway 101 as open space. The project includes development within the boundaries of the existing RWQCP consistent with this policy. Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. The project is compatible with its surroundings in that it’s similar in height to other buildings/equipment within the RWQCP and meets the applicable height restrictions within the Airport influence area. Policy L-1.6: Encourage land uses that address the needs of the community and manage change and development to benefit the community The need for improved recycled water has been previously identified by Council and in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The project addresses the need to improve recycled water quality to allow for increased reuse, benefiting the community. Policy L-6.2: Use the Zoning Ordinance, design review process, design guidelines and Coordinated Area Plans to ensure high quality residential and commercial design and architectural compatibility. The project utilizes the design review process to ensure high quality design and architectural compatibility. Policy L-10.2: Regulate land uses in the Airport Influence Area to ensure consistency with the Palo Alto Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Baylands Master Plan. The project complies with the Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Baylands design guidelines and Master Plan. SECTION 4. Architectural Review Findings. 1. The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any relevant design guides. This finding can be made in the affirmative because the project is consistent with applicable Comprehensive Plan goals and policies as summarized above in Section 3, Site and Design Findings. The requested variance is allowed in accordance with Chapter 18. XX of the municipal code and the relevant findings can be made in the affirmative. The project is consistent with the Baylands Design Guidelines, as applicable to the proposed project, in that the project uses muted colors and the height of the new AWPS facility is consistent with the surrounding buildings at the RWQCP and would not be visible from the Baylands or otherwise create new obstructions to views of the Baylands. 2. The project has a unified and coherent design, that: Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 87     3 5 9 6 a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the area when relevant, c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone district, d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land uses and land use designations, e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in adjacent residential areas. The project is located within the boundaries of the RWQCP which is not accessible to visitors/the general community, as is appropriate for the proposed type facility. The project is designed in a manner that allows for maximum efficiency and future planned needs of the RWQCP. Although the project includes the removal of a number of trees, including protected trees, these trees are primarily non- native, invasive species. Replacement landscaping perimeter planting is proposed to provide long-term screening of the AWPS and existing RWQCP. The project complies with the contextual design criteria set forth in PAMC 18.24, which applies to most zone districts, including the Public Facility Zone District, as detailed below. The project is consistent with the mass and scale of the RWQCP facilities, which generally has 2 and 3-story equivalent buildings and equipment. There are no residential areas on or near the facility. The project is consistent with the following context-based design criteria: To create an attractive and safe public realm and sidewalk space for pedestrians and cyclists through the implementation of design, landscaping, and infrastructure. The project is a public facility located wholly within the boundaries of the existing RWQCP. Due to the nature of this facility as critical infrastructure, protective fencing is required along the boundaries of the facility. However, the project screening wall, which protects the facility, provides screening from equipment, and serves as a sound wall for the project, is designed to provide an attractive and safe public realm along the adjacent sidewalk, creating a desirable place to walk. Landscaping is also provided along the public ROW to provide screening and shade, enabling comfortable pedestrian passage. Therefore the project is consistent with this design criteria. To provide facilities and accommodations for pedestrians, vehicles, cyclists, and transit users to safely and efficiently access and circulate both within individual sites and in the site's surrounding context. The project is located within the existing RWQCP in a location that does not affect the current circulation within the plant. The system would be maintained by existing plant personnel; no additional parking is proposed for this self-operating system. The project maintains and improves the existing walking path along Embarcadero Road, and does not include any changes to the existing bicycle path or roadway. Therefore, the project is consistent with this design criteria. The project meets the required setbacks or seeks relief from the setbacks to comply with easement requirements and to be consistent with the surrounding properties. Relief is sought for the “build- 1. Public Realm/Sidewalk Character (18.24.020) 2. Site Access (18.24.030) Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 88     3 5 9 6 to-line” setback along Embarcadero Road and given the opportunities and constraints of the site, adherence to the requirement does not create a better project layout. Additionally, the project includes varied materials such as metal, stucco, glass with contrasting colors providing visual interest. The two-story building is horizontally oriented consistent with the Baylands design guidelines. To create a coherent and active interface between private development and the public realm that contributes to the sense of place and structure of the neighborhood and enhances the public's experience. Site design that responds to the orientation of adjacent uses and creates opportunities for landscaping and usable open space. The project includes setbacks from Embarcadero Road to allow a buffer between the roadway and pedestrian path, landscape screening between the pedestrian path and the screening wall, and further setbacks to the buildings. These setbacks and the provided screening create a separation between the public realm and RWQCP facilities as is appropriate for this type of use and consistent with this requirement. To create buildings that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area through the consideration of building scale, massing, and bulk. Massing should create a human-scale environment that is of high aesthetic quality and accommodates a variety of uses and design features. The project includes equipment for the purification of recycled water and is not intended to have a human-scale to the design that is inviting/interfacing with the public realm. However, the project meets this requirement by providing appropriate setbacks and screening from the public realm and providing high quality materials for the sound wall that will be visible from the pedestrian perspective. To create cohesive and well-crafted building façades with human-scaled details that incorporate textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. The proposed equipment is set back from the public ROW and is screened from view, as is appropriate for equipment versus a traditional building façade. The proposed colors of the canopy cover on the equipment and the reverse osmosis tank, which would be visible from public ROW, are compatible with the Baylands Design Guidelines and enhance the surrounding area. The screening wall will be the primary feature viewed by the public. The wall has been designed to provide variation through stepbacks as well as through color. Therefore, the project is consistent with this criterion. Private entries into ground floor residential units shall be designed to provide (1) human-scaled detailing; (2) enhanced pedestrian experience; (3) transition between public and private space; (4) spaces for residents to gather and spend time outdoors; (5) resident privacy The project does not include a residential use; therefore this design criteria does not apply. 4. Building Massing (18.24.050) 3. Building Orientation and Setbacks (18.24.040) 5. Façade Design (18.24.060) 6. Residential Entries (18.24.070) Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 89     3 5 9 6 To ensure that residents and visitors have access to usable open space and common facilities that provide recreational opportunities, promote a healthy environment, and enhance the experience of living in Palo Alto. The project maintains or otherwise improves the public ROW. The project is located within the RWQCP boundaries which is not accessible to the public and does not include open space or common facilities. Therefore, this criteria does not apply to the project. To promote the use of high quality, durable, sustainable, and attractive materials that exhibit a sense of permanence and contribute to the aesthetic quality of the development and to the urban design fabric of the community. The proposed materials for the buildings are pre-fabricated and include primarily non-reflective metal or steel, as is appropriate for a tank and equipment cover. Therefore, the project is consistent with this design criteria. To incorporate sustainability, green building, and environmental considerations into the project design and construction. Green building design aims for compatibility with the local environment: to protect, respect and benefit from it. In general, sustainable buildings are energy efficient, water conserving, durable and nontoxic, with high-quality spaces and high recycled content materials. The project provides increased opportunities for use of recycled water and therefore is inherently a project to increase sustainability initiatives set forth by the City. The project also provides low water use, native plantings for landscape screening areas, replacing primarily non-native, invasive species. 3. The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality, integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. The project includes muted colors that complement the surroundings and are appropriate to the proposed equipment/use. The project proposes a high-quality screening/sound wall that provides variation in colors and depth as well as quality, native, landscaping that maintain the high-quality experience along Embarcadero Road for all modes of transportation. 4. The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations (e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.). The project is designed to maintain the same private access to the plant and maintains the existing pedestrian path connecting embarcadero Road out to the baylands. The AWPS would be operated by existing employees at the plant and no additional parking is proposed. 7. Open Space (18.24.080) 8. Materials (18.24.090) 9. Sustainability and Green Building Design (18.24.100) Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 90     3 5 9 6 5. The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical, regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. Landscaping is provided along the perimeter of the site. The landscape palette uses drought tolerant, native species. 6. The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. The project itself is designed to improve the reuse of recycled water within the City of Palo Alto and neighboring jurisdictions, primarily Mountain View, and creates opportunities for future phase expansion to maximize recycled water use. The project provides lighting only to the degree necessary to provide for safe operation of the facility. Landscaping includes low-water use, native landscaping that is consistent with the Baylands. SECTION 5. Variance Findings 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including (but not limited to) size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the requirements and regulations prescribed in this title substantially deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and in the same zoning district as the subject property. Special circumstances that are expressly excluded from consideration are: A. The personal circumstances of the property owner, and B. Any changes in the size or shape of the subject property made by the property owner or his predecessors in interest while the property was subject to the same zoning designation. The applicant requests a variance from PAMC 16.24 (fences) to allow for a screening wall that varies from 9.5 to 10 feet tall, where an 8-foot fence/wall is allowed in accordance with 16.24.030 (security fences). The project site is located adjacent to dissimilar land uses that do not perform similar functions. The RWQCP is a public facility serving the region in a unique environment that provides important habitat and recreational opportunities. In this sense, the RWQCP is a unique land use that is inherently different from its neighbors and is of more critical importance for the services it provides. The proposed sound/screening wall will protect the quality of surrounding uses will allowing for the site to continue to serve the needs of the region. 2. The granting of the application shall not affect substantial compliance with the regulations or constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district as the subject property, and The project will comply with other development standards except for the wall height requirements. The granting of the variance would not be considered a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties within the PF Zone District given the unique use of the proposed facility. A variance was also previously granted for the airport fence height in order to comply with FAA regulations for security. 3. The granting of the application is consistent with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of this title (Zoning), and Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 91     3 5 9 6 The project is consistent with the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan as discussed in Section 3 of this record of land use action and the use is consistent with the purposes of the zoning code. 4. The granting of the application will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience. The granting of the variance would not negatively affect public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience or be detrimental to the property or improvements in the vicinity in that the project proposes to construct an advanced water purification system within the boundaries of the existing RWQCP and provides information to support the conclusion that the project would not result in impacts on noise or lighting in the area that could affect the natural or built environment. A condition of approval has been added to require a County Airport Land Use Commission Consistency Analysis to ensure compatibility with the airport. The project is consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan as incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. SECTION 6. Conditions of approval PLANNING DIVISION 1. CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS. Construction and development shall conform to the approved plans entitled, "City of Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant Advanced Water Purification System Architectural Review Submittal” stamped as received by the City on February 6, 2024, on file with the Planning Department, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California except as modified by these conditions of approval. 2. BUILDING PERMIT. Apply for a building permit and meet any and all conditions of the Planning, Fire, Public Works, and Building Departments. 3. BUILDING PERMIT PLAN SET. All Department conditions of approval for the project shall be printed on the plans submitted for building permit. 4. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS. All modifications to the approved project shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. If during the Building Permit review and construction phase, the project is modified by the applicant, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Planning Division/project planner directly to obtain approval of the project modification. It is the applicant’s responsibility to highlight any proposed changes to the project and to bring it to the project planner’s attention. 5. INDEMNITY. To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside or void, any permit or approval authorized hereby for the Project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City for its actual attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its own choice. 6. LIGHTING. The owner or designee shall ensure that lighting is the minimum necessary and shielded downward to avoid light spillover as shown in the approved plan set. Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 92     3 5 9 6 7. NOISE THRESHOLDS ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. In accordance with PAMC Section 9.10.040, No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine or device, or any combination of same, on commercial or industrial property, a noise level more than eight dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property plane. 8.NOISE REPORT AT BUILDING STAGE. At the time of building permit issuance for new construction or for installation of any such interior or exterior mechanical equipment, the applicant shall submit an acoustical analysis by an acoustical engineer demonstrating projected compliance with the Noise Ordinance. The analysis shall be based on acoustical readings, equipment specifications and any proposed sound reduction measures, such as equipment enclosures or insulation, which demonstrate a sufficient degree of sound attenuation to assure that the prescribed noise levels will not be exceeded. 9.NOISE REPORT PRIOR TO INSPECTION. Where the acoustical analysis projected noise levels at or within 5 dB less than the Noise Ordinance limits, the applicant shall demonstrate the installed equipment complies with the anticipated noise levels and the Noise Ordinance prior to final Planning inspection approval. 10. MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM. To the extent applicable, the project shall comply with mitigation measures set forth in the 2015 EIR for the City of Palo Alto Recycled Water Project. 11. FINAL INSPECTION. A Planning Division Final inspection will be required to determine substantial compliance with the approved plans prior to the scheduling of a Building Division final. Any revisions during the building process must be approved by Planning, including but not limited to; materials, landscaping and hard surface locations. Contact your Project Planner, Claire Raybould Claire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org to schedule this inspection. BUILDING DEPARTMENT 12. A building permit is required for this project. Submit all plans listed on sheet G-00-002. Include a soil report and supporting structural calculations for the new building and non-building elements (i.e., tank, pipes and their supports, equipment, etc.). Include all MEPs plans, grading and drainage, and complete construction documentation. PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 13. PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND DOCUMENTS. Applicant shall be advised that most forms, applications, and informational documents related to Public Works Engineering conditions can be found at the following link: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public- Works/Engineering-Services/Forms-and-Permits 14. STREETWORK PERMIT. The applicant shall obtain a Streetwork Permit from the Department of Public Works for all public improvements. 15. FLOOD ZONE. This project is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area and shall comply with the requirements in Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.52 16. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT: Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department for any work that encroaches onto the City right-of-way. 17. GRADING PERMIT. A Grading Permit may be required per PAMC Chapter 16.28. The permit application and all applicable documents (see Section H of application) shall be submitted to Public Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 93     3 5 9 6 Works Engineering if required. WATER QUALITY 18. Include the Storm Water Pollution Prevention plan sheet (Public Works) • http://bit.ly/PAStormWaterPollution 19. All Bay Area Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requirements shall be followed. Refer to the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program C.3 Handbook (download here: http://scvurppp-w2k.com/c3_handbook.shtml) for details. 20. Stormwater quality protection: o Temporary and permanent waste, compost and recycling containers shall be covered to prohibit fly-away trash and having rainwater enter the containers. o Drain downspouts to landscaping (outward from building as needed). o Offsite downgrade storm drain inlets shall also be identified on this plan set and protected. If City staff removes protection from an inlet in the ROW during a rain event, the contractor shall replace the inlet protection by the end of the following business day. ZERO WASTE 21. SALVAGE SURVEY. A Salvage Survey for reuse is not required. However, the highest source separation of any materials removed is still required. PUBLIC WORKS URBAN FORESTRY The following conditions and/or standard Municipal Code requirements are provided for supplemental guidance, recommendation and/or best practices. Any applicable items shall be addressed in any permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc. 22. TREE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE. The owner and contractor shall implement all protection and inspection schedule measures, design recommendations and construction scheduling as stated in the Sheet T-1 and is subject to code compliance action pursuant to PAMC 8.10.080. The required protective fencing shall remain in place until final landscaping and inspection of the project. 23. PLAN CHANGES. Revisions and/or changes to plans before or during construction shall be reviewed and responded to by the (a) project site arborist, or (b) landscape architect with written letter of acceptance before submitting the revision to the Development Services Department for review by Planning, PW or Urban Forestry. 24. TREE DAMAGE. Tree Damage, Injury Mitigation and Inspections apply to the Contractor. Reporting, injury mitigation measures and tree protection inspection schedule apply. Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of any publicly owned or protected trees that are damaged during the course of construction, pursuant to Title 8 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. 25. URBAN FORESTRY GENERAL. The following general tree preservation measures apply to all trees to be retained: No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the tree enclosure area. The ground under and around the tree canopy area shall not be altered. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure survival. Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 94     3 5 9 6 26. EXCAVATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY. 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 CPA Standard Detail #504 shall be printed on the final plans to be implemented by Contractor. 27. PLAN SET REQUIREMENTS. The final Plans submitted for a building permit shall include the following information and notes on relevant plan sheets: a. SHEET T-1, The building permit plan set will include the City’s full-sized, Sheet T-1 (Tree Protection-it's Part of the Plan!), available on the Development Center website. A certified arborist shall complete and sign the Tree Disclosure Statement. b. TREE PROTECTION FENCING, The Plan Set (esp. site, demolition, grading & drainage, foundation, irrigation, tree disposition, utility sheets, etc.) must delineate/show the correct configuration of Type I, Type II or Type III fencing around each Protected Tree, using a bold dashed line enclosing the Tree Protection Zone (CPA Standard Detail #605). SECTION 7. Term of Approval. 1. Site and Design Approval. In the event actual construction of the project is not commenced within two years of the date of council approval, the approval shall expire and be of no further force or effect, pursuant to Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 18.82.080. 2. Variance. The time limits for any Variance shall be the same as the time limits for the accompanying design review approval. PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ City Manager __________________________ ______________________________ Assistant City Attorney Director of Planning and Development Services Item 4 Attachment B - Draft Record of Land Use Action     Packet Pg. 95     2 1 5 3 ATTACHMENT C ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 2501 Embarcadero Way, 22PLN-00367 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.28 (PF DISTRICT) Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth None 44,566,185 (1023 ac)44,802,715 (~1023 ac)1 Minimum Front Yard (Embarcadero Road) (2) 20 feet More than 50 feet 24 feet Rear Yard 10 feet More than 115 feet Unclear (more than 100 ft) Interior Side Yard 10 feet More than 80 feet Varies; 96 to 118 ft Special Setback 24 feet – see Chapter 20.08 & zoning maps Not applicable Not applicable Max. Site Coverage 30% (24,691 sf)0.87% 0.89% Max. Total Floor Area Ratio 1:1 (44,566.185 sf).0082: 1.0 (366,108 sf).0091: 1.0 (406,378 sf) Max. Building Height 50 ft or 35 ft when located within 150 ft of residentially zoned property Unknown 38 feet (permeate tank) 32.5 feet (canopy) 15 feet (electrical building) Daylight Plane None Not Applicable Not Applicable Employee Showers 0 required for new square footage greater than 9,999 sf Unclear 0 (facilities will be unmanned and maintained by existing RWQCP staff) 1. The project plans do not reflect a proposal to change the parcels; however, in staff’s review it appears that a lot line adjustment may be necessary which ultimately would increase the square footage of the parcel on which the project is located. Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Public Facilities* Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking To be determined by Director Unclear 0 (facilities will be unmanned and maintained by existing RWQCP staff) Bicycle Parking To be determined by Director Unclear 0 Loading Space To be determined by Director 0 0 Item 4 Attachment C - Zoning Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 96         Local Advanced Water Purification System ARB Major Submittal Prepared by City of Palo Alto September 2022 Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 97       2                                                                                        MEMORANDUM FROM: Diego Martinez Garcia, Associate Engineer, City of Palo Alto Tom Kapushinski, Senior Engineer, City of Palo Alto TO: Architectural Review Board/ City of Palo Alto PROJECT: Local Advanced Water Purification System (AWPS) DATE: September 2022 SUBJECT: Project Written Description This project description summary is prepared for the City of Palo Alto (City) Architectural Review Board (ARB) site and design review of the Local Advanced Water Purification System (AWPS, proposed project) at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), Palo Alto, California. The proposed project will include the construction and operation of a membrane filtration recycled water facility and a permeate storage tank at the City’s RWQCP. Introduction and Background of the Project   The City of Palo Alto owns and operates the RWQCP, which is an advanced treatment facility that provides wastewater treatment for the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Stanford and East Palo Alto Sanitary District. Currently, the RWQCP treats an average of 17 million gallons per day (MGD), much of the treated effluent is discharged into the Lower South Bay. The RWQCP produces and distributes approximately 230 million gallons per year of tertiary-treated recycled water to the City of Mountain View, several City-owned facilities and a commercial truck fill standpipe at the RWQCP. Following public concerns regarding the irrigation of redwood trees and other salt-sensitive species with recycled water, the City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) focused on water quality issues and salinity impacts. On January 25, 2010, Council approved the Recycled Water Salinity Reduction Policy including a goal of reducing the recycled water total dissolved solids level to 600 parts per million. In 2017, Valley Water, Palo Alto, and Mountain View finalized a feasibility study and the preliminary design report for a local Advanced Water Purification System (Project). Currently, the Project is in design and construction is expected to begin in 2023. Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 98       3    The Project will improve the recycled water quality by reducing its average concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) from 800 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to 450 +- 50 mg/L through the blending of reverse osmosis permeate with tertiary-treated recycled water. Highly treated water produced by the Project would benefit landscapes currently irrigated with recycled water in Palo Alto, enable Palo Alto to expand its non-potable distribution system, and provide a first step toward small-scale potable water production for direct or indirect potable reuse in Palo Alto. Scope of Work   The Project will consist of the following elements: membrane filtration (microfiltration or ultrafiltration), reverse osmosis, chemical storage/feed systems, a permeate storage tank and ancillary components. The Project will be located outside the current fence on the northwest side of the RWQCP. The new facility will be a one-story concrete deck approximately 116 ft by 134 ft in area and will house membrane filtration, the reverse osmosis system, a majority of the chemical feed system, and other ancillary components. The facility would have a building footprint of approximately 15,544 square feet. The concrete deck foundation will consist of 258 piles for the main deck with a pile tip elevation of -30 ft. The Project includes an electrical building located on the western side of the main structure. For this building, an additional concrete deck 80 ft by 20 ft will be installed. The foundation of this smaller deck will consist of 48 piles with a pile tip elevation of - 30 ft. The main structure will be partially covered by a roof. The roof dimensions are 112 ft by 66 ft with a height of 32 ft. The Project also includes a reverse osmosis permeate tank that will be located northeast of the main structure and west of the former chlorine contact tank. The storage tank will be a 50 ft diameter circular tank with a nominal sidewall height of 30 ft. The storage tank capacity will be 350,000 gals. The tank will be erected on a reinforced concrete mat type foundation supported by deep pile foundation as designed by the tank supplier and installed by the Contractor The Project will also include a blending station located in the basement of the RWQCP Administration Building and installation of yard piping inside the RWQCP. Existing and Proposed Uses   The local AWPS will be located on currently undeveloped land in the western portion of the RWQCP area. The site includes a soil bed filter that removes odors from the Influent Pumping Station. The soil bed filter will be removed, and an odor control system will be installed next to the Influent Pumping Station. Several water and wastewater mains are in the site. The main structure was designed to consider an East Palo Alto Sanitary District easement. The Project includes the relocation of one 8-inch sewer line located onsite. The proposed local AWPS will be part of the RWQCP Recycled Water production system. Tertiary-treated recycled water will be conveyed from the current Chlorine Contact Tank into the membrane filtration. Reverse osmosis permeate will be pumped to a permeate storage tank. Permeate will be mixed with tertiary-treated recycled water and then sent to the recycled water system. The facility will not be permanently occupied and will have space for one operator to access as needed for routine operations and maintenance. Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 99       4    Purpose of the Proposed Changes   The purpose of the changes to the site is to construct an AWPS to improve the recycled water quality by reducing its average concentration of total dissolved solids (TDS) from 800 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to 450 +- 50 mg/L through the blending of reverse osmosis permeate with tertiary-treated recycled water. Design Intent   The basis of design for the Project is to meet a maximum, instantaneous permeate production capacity of 1.125 MGD during the current first phase, expandable to 2.25 MGD in a future second phase. The Project is being designed to accommodate the future expansion with minimal civil/mechanical/electrical work by adding equipment to housekeeping pads. To account for future sea level rise in accordiance with the City of Palo Alto Sea Level Rise Policy, the finished grade elveation will be raised at the location of the Project. The top of concrete of the main Project structure will be set at 11.5 ft. To make up for the remainder of the required elevevation to keep rotating mechanical, electrical and instrumentation out of the flood plain and future sea level elevation, equipment will be placed on equipment pads as required to an elevation of 13.5 ft. The top of the new chemical containment wall will be at 13.5 ft. The main structure will sit approximately 3 to 4 feet higher than the surrounding terrain. The on- site grading is being designed to maintain a 2% or less slope in building access areas and 4% or less slope in operational maneuvering areas. Electrical, potable water and fire services supply will be independent from the existing RWQCP services and new connections will be needed from City of Palo Alto Utilities. The proposed architectural design addresses the City’s desire for a facility that blends into the surrounding environment but at the same time provides treatment for recycled water in an efficient way. The Project emphasizes functional and operation requirements needed for a facility such as the RWQCP, but also takes into consideration the existing pedestrian walkway and landscaping outside the RWQCP. The Project is being designed to address public views from outside the RWQCP perimeter by maintaining screening as much as possible given the severe space limitations on-site. Buildings, screen fencing/walls and canopies at the Project site will use materials, colors and design standards consistent with existing facilities. The following strategies have been implemented to define the inward facing and outward facing architectural solutions: a) Optimize the comfort and safety of the working environment beyond the minimum space requirements to achieve practical and functional solutions b) Use practical architectural forms, features, materials, finishes and colors to blend into the environment and be consistent with the existing RWQCP structures and in scale with surrounding area c) Utilize building materials that promote durability, longevity and ease of maintenance d) Consider material availability and sourcing to keep project costs and schedules in check Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 100       5    Materials, Colors and Construction Methods   The Project building, canopy, fencing/walls and materials are selected to meet the RWQCP operational and safety requirements outlined in the project, governing CEQA documents, design criteria, and compliance with building codes and standards. Building forms, materials and colors are selected to meet Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan and the RWQCP CEQA document requirements for screening in Embarcadero Road, the adjacent business park and the pedestrian path. Canopy – The canopy will be over the microfiltration and reverse osmosis equipment, compressors, cartridge filters and blowers. The canopy will be approximately 66 ft wide, 116 ft long with a clearance of 25 ft and a maximum height of 32 ft. The canopy will be a pre- engineered metal building with purlin supports and a standing seam roof. The roof color will be colonial red, and the purlins will be painted cool zinc gray. Electrical building – The electrical building will be a pre-fabricated building that houses motor control centers (MCCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) as well as a small control room for SCADA equipment. The building is located west of the main structure and is 80 ft long by 20 ft wide with a height of 12.5 ft. The building is a prefabricated unit painted ANSI 70 Gray #5049. RO Permeate Tank – A 50 ft diameter tank, 30 ft tall tank made of glass-lined bolted steel painted forest green. The color was selected based on the manufacturer’s catalogue and provides continuity with the existing and new tree canopy around the RWQCP Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 101       6    Chainlink security fence – An 8 feet high galvanized steel chain-link to meet RWQCP security specifications. Additionally, perimeter fencing solutions are developed to meet the project criteria of aesthetically screening the local AWPS from exterior public view. Concrete soundwall – To reduce sound coming from the pumping equipment inside the facility, a 10 feet high, precast concrete wall with precast concrete pilasters will be installed in certain sections of the perimeter. The wall’s exterior surface will have a wood plank texture with a horizontal board staggered pattern. The wall will be stained and will be coated with an anti- graffiti sealer. Colors and materials were selected to blend into the adjacent landscape plant screening material. Asphalt pedestrian path – A 5 feet wide asphalt pedestrian path with wood headerboard Construction Methods The Project will be constructed over a period of 18 months beginning in 2023 and continuing through 2024. Project construction will consist of soil bed filter removal, tree removal, sewer line relocation, excavation, pile installation, building construction, equipment installation, startup and testing. In parallel, pile excavation and site preparation for the permeate storage tank will take place. On the exterior, the perimeter wall foundation will be excavated and constructed. The Project will include new landscaping and tree replacement onsite. Inside the RWQCP, yard piping excavation, installation and fill will occur as well as work in the chemical storage tanks and basement of the Administration Building. Construction access will be from Embarcadero Way. The Project will be designed to be constructed without interruption to the current treatment operations, except during special circumstances such as piping and utility tie-ins. Landscaping Plan   The landscape design follows the requirements of the Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan and the requirements for the RWQCP to install and maintain landscaping around the facility to provide visual screening for visitors to the surrounding Baylands. The landscape solution is designed to:  Blend into the existing site and the existing Baylands planting layout and palette, Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 102       7    creating an aesthetically pleasing facility.  Take advantage of existing healthy mature screening, transition to denser shrubs along the fenceline and move to smaller shrubs and native grasses towards the road.  Combine perimeter fencing solutions and layered plant materials to screen the Project and ancillary structures  Maintain safety and site security. The planting design considers the right balance of plant material and path alignment to provide vehicles, cyclists and pedestrian traffic adequate visibility to each other and safe sight distance.  Provide a plant palette that will be low-maintenance, low water use, visually interesting in foliage color, texture and blooms, and locally adapted to the climate. Lighting Design Criteria   Lightning levels will be provided following the recommended levels suggested by the Illumination Engineering Society (IES) handbook. Lighting fixtures types are to be suitable for the environments where installed and will be installed in a serviceable and accessible location for routine maintenance. Light sources for the entire project will be LED. Indoor location will be provided with lighting fixtures than ensure all passages and exits remain illuminated in the event of power failure. Under the canopy ceiling mounted and pendant mounted fixtures will be installed. For outdoor locations but inside the RWQCP, pole mounted fixtures will be installed with heights as required to maintain lightning illumination levels in the area similar to other structures at the RWQCP. Pole heights and locations are considered to address maintenance issues for the City to replace or repair fixtures. The project does not include any modification to the lightning located outside the perimeter wall along Embarcadero Road. Egress and emergency lighting systems are provided in conformance with NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). LED type exit signs will be placed inside the facilities as well. Item 4 Attachment D - Applicants Project Description     Packet Pg. 103     Attachment E Project Plans Project plans are available to the public online. Hardcopies of the plans have been provided to Board members. Environmental Review Council previously adopted an Addendum to the 2015 Environmental Impact Report which evaluated the specific details of the proposed project. The Addendum is available on the project webpage. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “2501 Embarcadero Way” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/2501-Embarcadero-Way Item 4 Attachment E - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 104     Item No. 5. Page 1 of 2 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2402-2687 TITLE Action: Creation of a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) establish a Retail Study Ad Hoc Committee of three Commissioners. The PTC chair is asking for volunteers to serve on the Retail Study Ad Hoc committee. The Committee’s primary goal, prior to June 2024, is to ensure the problem statement, tasks, and the end-product (policy recommendations to City Council to support zoning ordinance changes) can be finalized in time for a June 2024 Council report. The Committee tasks will include assisting staff with presentations to the full Commission, to ensure meeting efficiency toward achieving meaningful retail study recommendations to present to the City Council. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND Given the timeline for the work, and the PTC’s feedback to staff and the consultant on January 31, 2024, staff advised the Chair to reach out to three commissioners to see if they would be willing to serve on a Retail Study Ad Hoc committee. Staff had originally targeted the February 28, 2024 Commission meeting for the consultant presentation and beginning discussions regarding recommendations to City Council. The March Commission meetings are now targeted for discussion on recommendations. This project scope is to support policy recommendations to City Council regarding existing Title 18 ordinances addressing retail services in Palo Alto. These are recommendations to draft code amendments and not the specific or actual amendments, which will be presented later to the PTC, following presentation of the policy recommendations to the City Council. Staff anticipates the Ad Hoc committee will hold two or three meetings to help staff debrief several Commissioners who can help staff work through presentations and direction for progress through the PTC review process. Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 105     Item No. 5. Page 2 of 2 This is also an opportunity for an Ad Hoc committee to ensure alignment with the Council Ad Hoc retail development efforts; there is a potential for the committee to continue past the immediate goal of the June 2024 recommendations regarding changes to Title 18 that are within the scope of the consultant work. Staff and the consultant introduced the project to the PTC October 25, 2023, including the scope of work. The October 2023 staff report[1] and video[2] are viewable via the links in the footnotes below. Meeting minutes from October 25, 2023[3] were emailed to the commissioners for review and approval on February 28, 2024. Staff and the consultant presented the results of interviews on January 31, 2024, during a meeting that was challenging to all present, due to nearby protests. The staff report[4] and video[5] are viewable via the links in the footnotes below. The PTC had considered a draft ordinance to replace an interim ordinance on August 31, 2022 but as the study was not published, recommended Council extend the interim ordinance. The August 31, 2022 PTC staff report[6] and minutes[7] are viewable via links in the footnotes below. Council extended the interim ordinance until June 2024. AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official [1] October 25, 2023 staff report link: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendasminutes-reports/agendas- minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2023/ptc-10.25-retail-study.pdf [2] October 25, 2023 video of PTC meeting: https://midpenmedia.org/planning-and-transportation-commission-2-10252023/ [3] PTC meeting minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendasminutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2023/ptc-10.25.23-verbatim-minutes.pdf [4] January 31, 2024 PTC report link: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2024/ptc-1.31-peer-cities.pdf [5] January 31, 2024 PTC meeting video link: https://midpenmedia.org/planning-and-transportation-commission-2-1312024/ [6] August 31, 2022 staff report link: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas- minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2022/ptc-08.31.2022-cup.pdf [7] August 31, 2022 PTC meeting minutes link: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/2/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/planning-and-transportation-commission/2022/ptc-8.31.2022-draft-verbatim-minutes-bgh- revisions.pdf Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 106     Item No. 6. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2402-2636 TITLE Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 11, 2023 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Draft summary minutes from the October 11, 2023 Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) meeting was made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 28, 2024 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. ATTACHMENTS There are no attachments. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate Item 6 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 107     Item No. 7. Page 1 of 1 Planning & Transportation Commission Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: February 28, 2024 Report #: 2402-2637 TITLE Approval of Planning & Transportation Commission Draft Summary Minutes of October 25, 2023 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) adopt the meeting minutes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Draft summary minutes from the October 25, 2023 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) meeting was made available to the Commissioners prior to the February 28, 2024 meeting date. The draft PTC minutes can be viewed online on the City’s website at bit.ly/PaloAltoPTC. ATTACHMENTS There are no attachments. AUTHOR/TITLE: Veronica Dao, Administrative Associate Item 7 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 108