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City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND.
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT
DATE:FEBRUARY 5, 2001 CMR:129:01
SUBJECT:777 BRYANT STREET: REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
TENTATIVE MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A 35,540 SQUARE FEET (0.82
ACRE) PARCEL INTO 30 AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUMS
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached tentative map based on the
attached findings (Attachment A) and conditions (Attachment B).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
On August 11, 2000, the applicant submitted an application for a tentative map to subdivide
the existing 0.82-acre parcel at 777 Bryant Street into 30 air space condominiums. The
condominiums would be accessed from two entries on Homer Avenue into two courtyards.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
At the Planning Commission meeting on November 29, 2000, the Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the tentative map. All conditions of the Architectural
Review Board/Historic Resources Board approval of the project are still required of the
applicant, and are referred to in the attached conditions of approval (see Attachment C). Staff
recommended, and the Commission approved, the following revision to Condition 9 to
reflect a recent agreement between the City and the applicant to provide emergency vehicle
access at the adjacent Williams House property:
"Condition 9: The applicant shall provide for emergency vehicle access at 351
Homer Avenue consistent with the specifications detailed in the letter to
SummerHill Homes from Ed Gawf dated December 6, 2000."
Emergency vehicle access at 351 Homer Avenue (The Williams House) is required in order
to provide adequate fire service to the site. In exchange for access at this adjacent site, the
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applicant has agreed to rebuild the driveway according to the Fire Department’s
specifications and the historic preservation requirements established by the City. The
proVision of emergency vehicle access at 351 Homer Avenue is justified by the proposed-
improvements to the driveway and the resulting benefits to public safety as well as
conservation of the historic resource at this location.
See attached Planning Commission minutes (Attachment F) for more detailed discussion of
these issues.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may: 1) modify the project or 2) deny the project.
RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City resulting from this application.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is subject to environmental review under provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An environmental impact report (EIR) was prepared
for the SOFA CAP including the project. The EIR was reviewed and certified by the City
Council on March 27, 2000. The project, as currently proposed, has been reviewed in
comparison with the project that was evaluated in the EIR. Staff has determined that the
current project is consistent with that evaluated in the EIR and therefore, no subsequent
environmental analysis is required. Copies of the EIR and the findings made by the City
Council pursuant to CEQA (Resolution No. 7950) are available for public review in the
Planning Department on the Fifth Floor of City Hall.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Findings For Approval of Subdivision
Attachment B: Conditions For Approval of Subdivision
Attachment C: Conditions For Project Approval
Attachment D: Letter to SummerHill Homes from Ed Gawf dated December 6, 2000
Attachment E: Planning Commission staff report dated November 29,. 2000 (without
attachments)
Attachment F: Planning Commission Minutes of January 10, 2001
Plans (Council Members only)
PREPARED BY: Chandler Lee, Contract Planner
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
G. EDWARD GAW~ U
Director of Planning and Community Environment
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
Assistant City Manager
co:Rick Wurzelbacher, SummerHill Homes, 777 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Dan Schaefer, BKF Engineers, 540 Price Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Jim Baer, Premier Properties, 172 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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ATTACHMENT A
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
777 BRYANT STREET
Recommended Findings for Approval
The proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and
programs and the design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, in that the project
would be consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance (PAMC Section 21.20) and that the
proposed subdivision would be consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan policies:
Policy L-9: "Enhance desirable characteristics in mixed use areas. Use the planning
and zoning process to create opportunities for new mixed use development" in that
the project proposes a multiple family residential use which contributes to the mix of
existing residential, office and commercial uses in the area and the project contributes
to a desirable neighborhood character by including street trees and pedestrian
amenities (improved sidewalk and landscaping) at ground level; Policy H-2:
"Consider a variety of strategies to increase housing density and diversity in
appropriate locations" in that the project includes 30 residential units that will
increase opportunities for scarce housing in the area; Policy B-21: "Maintain uses in
the South of Forest Area (SOFA) that complement the Downtown business district,
allow for the continued operation of automotive service uses, and serve the needs of
nearby neighborhoods" in that the project provides 30 housing units close to
Downtown services, transit, and local serving retail uses.;
The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed in that the
proposed 30 condominium units are within the .density range allowed by existing
zoning and compatible with the scale of neighboring multiple family buildings;
The design of the condominium complex will not cause significant, environmental
impacts in that an EIR was prepared for the project and was reviewed and certified
by the City Council on March 27, 2000. The project, as currently proposed, has been
reviewed in comparison with the project that was evaluated in the EIR. Staff has
determined that the current project is consistent with that evaluated in the EIR and
therefore, no subsequent environmental analysis is required;
o The design .of the condominium complex will not result in serious public health
problems, would not be detrimental to the existing pattern of the neighborhood and
would result in development of multiple-family homes that wouid be consistent with
the adjacent buildings in the neighborhood in that the project completes the land use
pattern established by South of Forest Area Coordinated Area Plan (SOFA CAP) and the
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size and scale of the building is consistent with the regulations established in the
SOFA CAP; and
o The design of the condominium complex will not conflict with public easements for
access through the use of the property in that the resulting lots would have frontage
on a public street for vehicular access and utility service.
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ATTACHMENT B
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION
777 BRYANT STREET
CONDITIONS FOR SUBDIVISION
PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF FINAL MAP
Public Works Engineering
1. The subdivider shall arrange a meeting with Public Works Eng!neering, Utilities
Engineering, Planning, Planning Arborist, Fire, and Transportation Departments aider
approval of this map and prior to submitting .the improvement plans. These
improvement plans must be completed and approved by the City prior to submittal of
a final map.
All construction within the City right-of-way, easements or other property under City’s
¯ jurisdiction shall conform to standard specifications of the Public Works and Utility
Department.
Utilities
3. The subdivider shall coordinate with the Utilities Department to determine all utility
design and capacity requirements including water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone and
cable facilities. All new construction shall have underground utility, telephone and
cable service. The project shall be limited to single service laterals for each lot for
sewer, water and gas. Each parcel shall have separate electrical service. All utility plans
shall be approved by the Utilities Department before the Parcel map is recorded.
o The subdivider shall submit improvement plans and specifications for all utility
construction. The plans must show the proposed alignment of water, gas, and sewer
mains and services within the development and in the public right-of-way.
o The subdivider shall submit flow calculations which will show the off-site and on-site
water and sewer mains will provide the domestic water, fire flows and sewer capacity
needed to service the development and adjacent properties during anticipated peak
flows.
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PRIOR TO THE RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP
Planning
6. The subdivider shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the City of Palo Alto. The
agreement shall be recorded with the approved final map at the office of the Santa Clara
County Recorder and shall include the following agreements:
The subdivider shall be responsible for installing any required off-site
improvements, including utilities, to the satisfaction of the Utilities, Public
Works, and Planning Departments. These improvements shall be guaranteed
by bond or other form of guarantee acceptable to the City Attorney..
b)
c)
d)
The subdivider shall grant the necessary public utility easements to the City for
the location and maintenance of required utilities. The required easements shall
be shown on the face of the subdivision map.
The subdivider shall .preserve all existing trees shown for preservation on the
site plan and shall include all trees in the final landscape plans.
The subdivider shall agree to maintain the proposed number of condominiums
units at 30 and not to consolidate or subdivide units without prior approval by
the City.
All exterior building and landscape improvements shall be maintained as
shown on the approved plans unless approved for revision by the City’s
Architectural Review Board.
In compliance with Program 13 of the. Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan,
the Development Agreement that was approved by the City Council in conjunction
with the project stipulates that the dedication by PAMF of an option on .60 acres of
land for affordable housing satisfies the project’s BMR obligations.
The final subdivision map shall be filed with the Planning Division within two years
of the approval of the tentative subdivision map.
Fire
9.
Department
The applicant shall provide for emergency vehicle access at 351 Homer Avenue
consistent with the specifications detailed in the letter to Summerhill Homes from Ed
Gawf dated December 6, 2000.
Public Works Engineering
10. The subdivider shall post a bond prior to the recording of the final subdivision map to
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11.
guarantee the completion of the work within the adjacent public right-of-way along
Homer Avenue and Bryant Streets. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the
Planning and Public Works Departments.
The subdivider shall submit to Public Works Engineering one (1) permanent mylar
with reproducible Set of "as built" drawings in digital format for the work in the City
right-of-way.
Utilities
12. All utility installations shall be in accordance with the City of Palo Alto Standard
Specifications and the Utility department Standard Conditions.
13.The subdivider shall be responsible for installing and upgrading on-site and off-site
water and sewer utilities as necessary to handle anticipated peak loads. This
responsibility includes the cost of all associated utility installations/upgrades.
14.The subdivider shall pay all costs associated with the required improvements to off-site
gas mains. All improvements to the gas system shall be installed by the City of Palo
Alto.
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16.
17.
18.
19.
The subdivider shall be responsible for identification and location of all utilities, both
public and private, within the work area. Prior to any excavation work at the site, the
Permittee shall contact Underground Service Alert at (800) 642-2444, at least 48 hours
prior to beginning work.
All on-site and off-site improvements, including the relocation of any existing utilities
to accommodate the project shall be done at the subdivider’s expense. The City will
provide one electric service to the new merged parcel.
The subdivider shall submit a storm water pollution protection plan to be included in
the improvement plan submittal.
The subdivider shall construct public curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements along
the entire .frontage of Homer Avenue and Bryant Street. The improvements ~hall meet
the City’s standard requirements and shall be to the City’s satisfaction.
The subdivider shall comply with all the conditions of the major project approved by
the ARB/HRB on November 2, 2000 and contained in the staff report dated October 19,
2000.
PRIOR TO FINAL OF THE BUILDING PERMIT
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20.The subdivider shall install all electric utilities in accordance with Palo Alto
standards, including underground utilities and street lights, to the satisfaction of the
Utilities Department. Each residence shall have individual electrical service. A new
padmount transformer is required to serve the subdivision. All electrical plans shall
be approved by the Light and Power Division before the final map is approved.
ONGOING (Throughout Processing and Construction)
21.City staff required time for implementing and monitoring a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) shall be subject to cost recovery fees charged to the
project applicant.
22.All of the above conditions that are applicable shall be included in the CC & Rs for the
’ condominium project. The City shall approve the CC & Rs prior to occupancy of the
building.
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ATTACHMENT C
FINAL CONDITIONS OF PROJECT APPROVAL
777 BRYANT STREET (PAMF BLOCK A - 30 AMF UNITS
General
The project shall be in substantial conformance with the plans dated October 13, 2000, except
as modified to incorporate these conditions of approval. These conditions of approval shall be
printed on the cover sheet of the plan set submitted with the building permit application. The
revised plans shall reflect the following conditions:
a) Replace the concrete garden path in the rear garden with a granite material to enhance the
texture of~that landscaped area and provide larger planter areas.
b) Replace the previously proposed stucco base material with a light colored, rough textured
limestone base.
c) The removed street tree (#A18) in the right-of-way shall be replaced with a 24 inch box
Frontier Elm (Uhnus ’Frontier 3. The tree shall be planted per Public Works detail #503.
Irrigation shall be provided to all new and existing trees in the form of bubblers mounted on
flexible tubing placed at the root ball edge. The tree shall be top-dressed with 3 inches of wood
chip mulch.
d) The courtyard planters and the two planter/seating areas along Homer Avenue shall be
designed to provide adequate soil volume.
e) The two Redwood Trees and the Tree of Heaven in the rear garden and all street trees shall
be preserved with tree protection measures suitable to the Planning Arborist.
t) The specific mechanical units and their acoustical rating shall be selected to minimize the
protrusion of these units and require that they meet the City’s noise standards for residential
areas.¯ ¯
g) As a replacement for the large double trunk Redwood tree located between the project and
737 Bryant street, the applicant shall plant two significant .Redwood or other specimen trees (60
inch box) to be located along the northeast pathway area, to the satisfaction of the Planning
Arborist.
h) The applicant shall adhere to the requirements established in the Construction Management
Program developed for the PAMF properties.
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i) The applicant shall reimburse the City for a contract to retain BAR Architects (David
Israel, Principal) to review the construction drawings for consistency with the building
materials, design details and intent of the ARB/HRB approval. The applicant shall make any
revisions as directed by the Director .of Planning and Community Environment, to the
construction drawings.
j) The applicant shall make modifications to the design of the building and landscaping as
directed by the Director of Planning and Community Environment, in consultation with The
Steinberg Group Architects (Robert Steinberg, Principal), in order to make the building as
compatible as possible with the proposed architectural style envisioned by the ARB/HRB for
the site. These modifications may include, but are not limited to, details such as porches, roofs,
downspouts and trim.
Prior to Issuance of Demolition Permit
Utilities Electric
2. The Permittee shall be responsible for identification and location of all utilities, both public and
private, within the work area. Prior to any excavation work at the site, the Permittee shall
contact Underground Service Alert @ (800) 642-2444, at least 48 hours prior to beginning
work.
The new electrical service for the project shall be underground.
The applicant shall provide electrical load sheet, a full set of plans showing main and meter
location, switch board drawings and load breakdown for review and approval by the Utilities
Engineering Electrical Division. Depending on the load, a new padmount transformer may be
required and, if so, the applicant shall dedicate a location and easements to accommodate the
transformer.
Public Works Operations
5.PAMC Sec. 8-04-070 shall apply to all public trees to be retained.
All trees to be retained, as shown on the approved tree inventory or landscape plan shall be
protected during construction. The following tree protection measures shall be approved by the
City Arborist and included in. construction/demolition plans and contracts. Any modifications
to these requirements must be approved, in writing, by the Planning Arborist. The Planning
Arborist shall be in receipt of a statement from the developer or project arborist verifying that
the tree fencing is in place before demolition and construction permit issuance unless otherwise
approved. The following tree preservation measures apply to all trees to be retained:
ao All trees to be preserved shall be protected with six-foot-high chain link fences. Fences
are to be mounted on two-inch diameter galvanized iron posts, driven into the ground to
a depth of at least 2-feet at no more than 10-foot spacing. The fences shall enclose the
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entire area under the dripline of the trees. If the sidewalk will be blocked by the above, the
entire planting strip may be fenced off to allow pedestrian traffic to use the sidewalk. The
fences shall be erected before construction begins and remain in place until final inspection
of the building permit, except for work specifically required in the approved plans to be
done under the trees to be protected. (See Public Works Department’s standard
specification detail #505).
b.No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the tree
enclosure area.
c. The ground around the tree canopy area shall not be altered.
d.Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure
survival.
Utilities/Water-Gas-Wastewater
The applicant shall submit a request to disconnect all utility services and/or meters including
a signed affidavit of vacancy, The form is available at the Building Department. Utilities will
be disconnected or removed within 10 working days after receipt of request. The demolition
permit will be issued after all utility services and/or meters have been disconnected and
removed.
Prior to Submittal of a Building Permit
Fire Department
The applicant shall submit final plans for review and approval by the Fire Department that
include the following: a) Compliance with Section 902 of the CFC (This shall involve
provision of emergency vehicle access at 351 Homer Avenue consistent with the specifications,
detailed in the attached letter to SummerHill Homes from Ed Gawf dated December 6, 2000);
b) Additional contamination discovered during the closure of the PAMF facilities shall be
mitigated prior to covering with new construction and shall be a condition of the demolition
permit; c) FOurth story units require access to two exits. One of those two exit access stairs shall
be of enclosed, rated construction. The plans shall be revised to accommodate this requirement;.
d) The building type shall be revised to provide one hour fire construction and adequate
sprinkler systems to meet Code requirements; e) an approved standpipe system shall be
provided for the underground parking structure and the building above to the satisfaction of the
Fire Department. Standpipe systems require separate submittal to the Fire Prevention Bureau;
f) a fire sprinkler system shall be required which meets the requirements of NFPA-13, as
modified. Fire sprinkler system installation requires a separate submittal to the Fire Prevention
Bureau; g) Additional fire hydrants may be required in the vicinity of the building in accordance
with Appendix III-B of the 1998 California Fire Code (e.g., a yard hydrant to the rear of the
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building); and h) elevator car shall be sized for Fire Department gumey access based on gumey
dimensions of 24" by 82" plus a minimum of two emergency response personnel.
Planning/Zoning
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The approved building materials and color scheme shall be shown on building permit drawings
for all buildings, patios, fences, utilitarian enclosures and other landscape features.
Final landscape and irrigation plans encompassing on-and off-site plan table areas out to the
curb must be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division and Utility Marketing
Services Division. A Landscape Water Use statement, water use calculations, a grading plan,
and a statement of design intent shall be submitted for each project. These plans should be
prepared by a licensed landscape architect and qualified irrigation consultant. Landscape and
irrigation plans shall include:
a. All existing trees identified both to be retained and removed including private and public
street trees.
b.Complete plant list indicating tree and plant species, quantity, size, and locations.
c.Irrigation schedule and plan.
d.Fence locations.
eo Lighting plan with photometric data. All lighting must be shielded in a manner to prevent
visibility of the light source, eliminate glare and light spillover beyond the perimeter of the
development. The lighting plan, photometric and specification sheets should be revised to
meet these guidelines and submitted to Planning staff for review and approval.
f. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated and maintained as necessary to ensure survival.
ho
All new trees planted within the public right-of-way, as shown on the approved plans, shall
be installed per Public Works Standard Tree Well Diagram #504, shall have a tree pit dug
at least twice the diameter of the root ball. The Public Works Detail #504 shall be shown on
Landscape Plans.
Landscape plan shall include planting preparation details for trees specifying digging the soil
to at least 30-inches deep, backfilled with a quality topsoil and dressing with 2-inches of
wood or bark mulch on top of the root ball keeping clear of the trunk by 1-inch:
Automatic irrigation shall be provided to all trees. For trees, details on the irrigation plans
shall show two bubbler heads mounted on flexible tubing placed at the edge of the root ball
for each tree. Bubblers shall not be mounted inside the aeration tube. The tree irrigation
system shall be connected to a separate valve from other shrubbery and ground cover,
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pursuant to the City’s Landscape Water Efficiency Standards. Irrigation in the right-of-way
requires a street work permit per CPA Public Works standards.
Landscape Plan shall ensure the backflow preventer is adequately obscured by planting the
appropriate size and type shrubbery, fitted with green wire cage, or painted dark green to
minimize visibility.
k. The Landscape Plan shall also include the following comments and changes:
The plant palette lists Sophora and Aibizia genus. Both of these are extremely messy and
should be avoided for the constraints of this project.
The size of all trees planted on site must be a 24 inch box minimum. Special feature
areas, such as the open areas in the Mews, may warrant larger specimens to enhance the
landscape.
Planting Soil Mix. The planting soil in all planter areas shall show a uniform soil mix
to a 2~-inch depth. Prior to planting, the contractor shall provide soils lab report to the
City Arborist verifying that the following soil mix has been delivered to the site.
a. Palo Alto Soil Mix by volume (p~e-mix off site)
*65% sandy loam (mostly medium to coarse grade)
*15% clay
*10% 1/4-inch fir bark
*10% volcanic rock
*Fertilizer. Combine Osmocote 18-6-12 or equivalent at label rates per yard in
the 12,inch area surrounding .each root ball.
Tree Protection and Preservation Plan. A Tree Protection and Preservation Plan for trees to
be retained shall be prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist and submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Arborist. A Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) for each tree to be retained
in which no soil disturbance is permitted shall be established .and be clearly designated on
all improvement plans, including grading, utility and irrigation, and show that no conflict
occurs with the trees. The plan shall specify, but not be limited to, monthly arborist
inspections, pruning, protective fencing, grading limitations and any other measures
necessary to insure survival of the trees.
Key elements of this plan shall be printed on a separate Tree Protection Instructions
Sheet with the Project Arborist contact number. This sheet shall accompany any plans
submitted for building permit and referenced on all Civil drawings (Utility, Storm,
Grading, Erosion, etc.); Demolition; Staging; Building; Landscape, Planting and
Irrigation Plans. The Tree Protection and Preservation sheet shall contain the Tree
Protection Report prepared by Walt Bemis, Project Arborist. This sheet shall clearly
show the tree protection zone, indicating where the fencing will be placed and denote all
trees to be retained and those to be removed.
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12.
13.
All utilities, both public and private, requiring trenching or boring shall be shown on the
landscape and irrigation plans and shall show that no conflict will occur between the utilities
and any landscape or trees to be retained. This shall include publicly owned trees within the
right-of-way.
Arborist Progress Report. The project arborist shall perform a site inspection to monitor tree
condition on a minimum of four-week intervals. The Planning Arborist shall be in receipt
of the progress report during the first week of each month until completion at fax# (650)
329-2154.
¸14.Tree Protection Statement: A written statement shall be provided to the Building
Department verifying that protective fencing for the trees is in place before demolition or
grading or building permit will be issued, unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist.
Protective Tree Fencing: All street trees and on site trees to be retained, as shown on the
approved plans shall be protected during construction to the satisfaction of the City
Arborist. The following tree preservation measures apply.
ao Type 1 Tree Protection. All existing trees to be retained shall be protected with
five-foot high chain link fences enclosing the entire canopy dripline under the ’
trees. Each fence shall be mounted on two-inch diameter galvanized iron posts,
driven into the ground every 10 feet to a depth of at least 2-feet. The fences shall be
erected before construction begins and shall remain in place until final inspection,
except during work specifically required in the approved plans to be done under the
trees to be protected.
Type II Tree Protection. For trees situated within a narrow planting strip, only the
planting strip shall be enclosed with the required chain .link protective fencing in
order to keep the sidewalk and street open for public use. ’
Type IiI Tree Protection. Trees situated in a small tree well or sidewalk planter
pit, shall be wrapped with 2-inches of orange plastic fencing from the ground to the
first branch with 2-inch thick wooden slats bound securely with additional orange
plastic fencing (which shall not be allowed to dig into the bark). During installation
of the plastic fencing, caution shall be used to avoid damaging any branches. Major
scaffold limbs may also require plastic fencing as directed by the City Planning
Arborist.
Signs: A ’Warning’ sign shall be prominently displayed on each tree protection
fence. The sign shall be a minimum of 18-inches square and shall state:
’PROTECTIVE TREE FENCING - This fence shall not be removed without
approval. Violators will be prosecuted and are subject to fine pursuant Section
8.10.110 of the PAMC.’
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16.Prior to the installation of the required protective fencing, any necessary pruning work on
trees to remain shall be performed in accordance with the following:
All work on Protected Trees shall be done in a manner that preserves the tree structure
and health, pursuant to the Western Chapter of the International Society of
Arboriculture (WC-ISA) Guidelines; Standard Practices for Tree Care Operations
outlined in the ANSI A300-1995; ANSI Z133-1994 and Chapter 8.10 of the Palo .Alto
Municipal Code.
Any work on trees within the right-of-way must first be approved by Public Works at
(650) 496-6974.
17. Signs (not included in this proposal) require a separate ARB application.
18.The project shall provide for trash and recycling to the satisfaction of the City of Palo Alto
Recycling Division and Department of Public Works prior to issuance of a building permit. The
applicant shall submit and implement a solid waste management and recycling plan, waste
management report for contractors and adherence to permit conditions, as stipulated in City
guidelines. Trash/recycling enclosures should accommodate one 95 gallon newspaper container,
a two cubic yard cardboard bin, four 64 gallon wheeled cart for (mixed paper, metal, glass, and
plastic)land a trash bin meeting PASCO specifications. The applicant shall provide PASCO
with unrestricted access to recycling and trash areas. The applicant shall consult with PASCO
on service requirements for the underground location. The trash/recycling enclosure should
open full width from the center of the enclosure so that bins can be easily serviced. The
applicant shall recycle construction materials to the maximum extent feasible per City of Palo
Alto guidelines.
19.In compliance with Program 13 of the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan, the project
has been determined to meet the City’s Below Market Rate (BMR) requirement by dedicating
an option on .60 acres of land for affordable housing per the Development Agreement for the
project.
Public Works Engineering
20.The applicant shall submit a final grading and drainage plan to Public Works Engineering,
including drainage patterns on site and from adjacent properties. The plan shall demonstrate
that pre-existing drainage patterns to and from adjacent properties are not altered.-
21.The proposed development will result in a change in the impervious area of the property. The
applicant shall provide calculations showing the adjusted impervious area with the building
permit application. A storm drainage fee adjustment will take place in the month following the
final approval of the construction by the Building Inspection Division.
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22.
23.
Permittee must obtain a grading permit from the City of Palo Alto Building inspection Division
if excavation exceeds 100 cubic yards.
The applicant shall submit a construction logistics plan to Public Works Engineering. This plan
shall address, at minimum parking, truck routes and staging, materials storage, and the
provision of pedestrian and vehicular traffic adjacent to the construction site. All truck:routes
shall conform with the City of Palo Alto’s Trucks and Truck Route Ordinance, Chapter 10.48,
and the attached route map which outlines truck routes available throughout the City of Palo
Alto.
24.
25.
26.
The applicant shall obtain a Permit for Construction in a Public Street from Public Works
Engineering for construction proposed in the City right-of-way.
The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works Engineering for
pedestrian protection on the public sidewalk during construction.
A detailed site specific soil report must be submitted which includes information on water table
and basement construction issues.
27.In addition to the standard preliminary grading, drainage, and storm water pollution plan
(SWPPP) condition, the applicant shall meet with Public Works Engineering and Operations
to discuss the use of materials such as permeable pavers, special sidewalk and street treatments,.
oil/water separators, and other items proposed and required for this project.
28.The developer/applicant is required to apply for and receive approval of a Tentative Map for
subdivision into 30 condominium units prior to submittal of a building permit.
Transportation
29.Signage and landscaping shall meet the sight distance requirements of PAMC 18.83.080,
applicable to project frontages where driveways are present, and in parking lots. All
landscaping in the middle of the garage ramp and to each side must be planted with
groundcover or shrubs with a maximum untrimmed growth height not exceeding 2.5 feet above
the level of the driveway (trees excepted). A statement to this effect must be included on the
plans and landscaping shall be specifically identified in the landscape plan as meeting these
height requirements. No berming or signs will be permitted in this area.
30.Bicycle parking facilities (make and model) must be specified on the site and landscape plans
and be Chosen from the City’s list of acceptable facilities. The bike lockers in the parking garage
shall be provided for the users of the adjacent building at 737 Bryant Street.
Utilities Electric
Final Conditions of Project Approval
777 Bryant Street (PAMF Block A - 30 AMF Units)
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31.All utility meters, lines, transformers, backflow preventers, and any other required utilities, shall
be shown on the landscape and irrigation plans and shall show that no conflict will occur
between the utilities and landscape materials and shall be screened in a manner which respects
the building design and setback requirements.
32.The applicant shall meet all the standard conditions listed in the memo from Michael Blodgett
dated August 7, 2000 (attached).
Utilities/Water-Gas-Wastewater
33.The applicant shall meet all the standard conditions listed in the memo from Roland Ekstrand
dated August 11, 2000 (attached).
Building Inspection
34.The applicant shall submit to the Building Inspection Division: 1) a completed copy of the
Project Review Checklist and calculations showing allowable floor area, type of construction
and occupancy pursuant to the UBC, 2) revisions to exit plan to comply with UBC
requirements; 3) remove corridor doors in corridors on all floors to meet City/UBC standards,
4) clarify symbol on plans referring to required building separation; 5) area of courts may need
to be included in allowable floor area calculations per UBC section 5083; 6) revise building
construction type to meet UBC section 2308 limit of number of floors allowed with wood
framing; fireplaces shall not be wood burning; 8) stair enclosures from fourth floor to exit
access shall be continuous.
During Construction
Utilities Electric
35.All new underground electric services shall be inspected and approved by both the Building
Inspection Division and the Electrical Underground Inspector before energizing.
36. All new underground service conduits and substructures shall be inspected before backfilling.
37.Contractors and developers shall obtain a street opening permit from the Department of Public
Works before digging in the street right-of-way.
Planning/Zoning
38.All street trees shall receive monthly, watering., a written log of each application shall be kept
updated at the site construction office. The log shall be forwarded to the PlanningArborist
before final sign off is approved.
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Any existing trees on adjacent property, including the public right-of way, that overhang the site
shall be protected from impacts during construction, to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Arborist.
The applicant shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of any publicly owned trees that
are damaged during the course of construction, pursuant to Section 8.04.070 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code. ,
41. The following tree preservation measures apply to all existing trees that are to be retained:
No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within the tree
enclosure area.
b.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.
do All trees to be retained, shall receive monthly watering during all phases of
construction. A written log of each application of water shall be kept at the site. The
City Planning Arborist shall be in receipt of this log before final inspection is
requested.
Police
¯42. All non-residential construction activities shall be subject to the requirements oftl~e City’s Noise
Ordinance, Chapter 9.10 PAMC, which requires, among other things, that a sign be posted and that
construction times be limited as follows:
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday
¯10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday.
Public Works Engineering
43.To reduce dust levels, it shall be required that exposed earth surfaces be watered as necessary.
Spillage resulting from hauling operations along or across any public or private property shall
be removed immediately and paid for by the contractor. Dust nuisances originating from the
contractor’¯s operations, either inside or outside of the right-of-way shall be controlled at the
contractor’s expense.
44.The contractor must contact the CPA Public Works Inspector at (415) 496-6929 prior to any
work performed in the public right-of-way.
Final Conditions of Project Approval
777 Bryant Street (PAMF Block A - 30 AMF Units)
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45.No storage of construction materials is permitted in the street or on the sidewalk without prior
approval of Public Works Engineering.
46.The developer shall require its contractor to incorporate best management practices (BMP’s) for
storm water pollution prevention in all construction operations, in conformance with the Santa
Clara Valley Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program. The InspectionServices Division
shall monitor BMP’s with respect to the developer’s construction activities on private property;
and the Public Works Department shall monitor BMP’s with respect to the developer’s
construction activities on public property. It is unlawful to discharge any construction debris
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drains. The applicant also will be required to paint a "No Dumping/Flows into the Bay" logo
near all drainage inlets.
47.All construction within the City right-of-way, easements or other property under City
jurisdiction shall conform to Standard Specifications of the Public Works and Utility
Departments.
Prior to Occupancy
Planning/Zoning
48.The landscape architect shall certify in writing and submit to Planning Division, and call for
inspection, that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with all aspects of the
approved landscape plans, that the irrigation has been installed and that irrigation has been
tested for timing and function, and all plants including street trees are healthy.
49.The Planning Department shall be in receipt of written verification that the Landscape Architect
has inspected all trees, shrubs, planting and irrigation and that they are installed and functioning
as specified in the approved plans.
Public Works Engineering
50.All sidewalks bordering the project shall be repaired and/or removed and replaced in
compliance with Public Works approved standards.
51.Handicap ramps shall be installed at the comer of Homer Avenue and Bryant Street, and shall
conform to Public Works Engineering standards.
52.The unused driveways located on Bryant Street and Homer Avenue shall be removed and
replaced with curb and gutter.
53.The Public Works Inspector shall sign off the building permit prior to the finalization of this
permit. All off-site improvements shall be finished prior to this sign-off.
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After Construction
Public Works Water Quality Control
54.No wastewater (including equipment cleaning wash water, vehicle wash water, cooling water,
air conditioner condensate, and floor cleaning washwater) shall be discharged to the storm drain
system, the street or gutter.
Utilities/Water-Gas-Wastewater
55.The customer shall give the City written notice of any material changes in size, character, or
extent of the equipment or operations for which the City is supplying utility service before
making any such change.
56.Project construction shall include installation of irrigation supply to all Street trees. Details shall
specify an in line loop of drip tubing placed around the top of the root ball at a point one-third
of root ball diameter. All tree irrigation shall .be connected to a separate valve from other
shrubbery and ground cover as required in Landscape Water Efficiency Standards for the City
of Paio Alto (V-C)(o).
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57.Maintenance. For the life of the project, all landscape shall be well-maintained, watered,
fertilized, and pruned according to Nursery and American national Standards for Tree, Shrub
and Other Woody Plant Maintenance- Standard Practices (ANSI A300-1995). Any vegetation
that dies shall be replaced or failed automatic irrigation repaired by the current property owner
within 30 days of discovery.
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City of Palo Alto
Department of Planning and
Communi.ty Environment Attachment D
Divisions
Inspection Services
Planning
Transportation
Richard T. Wurzelbacher
Vice President/Development
Managing Director
SummerHill Homes
777 California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Dear Mr. Wurzelbaeher:
Subject: Fire Access Lane at 351 Homer Avenue
Pursuant to our conversa~on a-few-~e~k~ a~,o.,.regarding the.fire access reqhirem~nts for’the
Block B developm, em ~H0mer ~enu~ the City, has e..onelu"ded ~ SummerI-~ll Homes"
access lane would bd~6hs.~cted on ths’exis~g "driveway ~d parking ~ea 6f’~the l~:~oi5~y
(Williams House.~Ga~d~t~)~dj99~n~o~he Block A pr6.’,"j~t. The Fire D6partm~nt ~s .
determined that ttii~hc~SS cor~bifl~[wlth additional mo~t_~;ed smoke detectidn Knd:.. -,/
sp ",rMder syste .m.,..L~,,.P~,:~!.~) fgr~.~.~condonnmum proje~=,~.!l prove.de adequate emergency -.
Since the Williams,House add G~dens is a designatedhistbft ::property as well as a City
¯ park, the fire ~e~ess lane must also be designed to retain th~..historic integrity of the property
and provide ~A h~esK Accordingly, the emergenc.y..-:~e~i’~:aecess will need to be
¯Fire acceS=s,, i:The fir~: access lane must be an all:@~(:~a.’.~ioSUpport the weight of.a-
fire tru¢k (~0i000p§~,..tmds)o and maintain a verti~4!~’~4-:6fi’.at’least 13 feet 6 iimhes.
A fire acceh.bpe~’inua be:provided with a mitamum
width of thr~e,feet and preferably four feet. I£~i:6p~g i.si:~:~.ted for security re~ons,the gate should, be provided Wi~a breakaway ]0e."l~i":~’~l~flie;~4~sfing driv~W@ is
narrower than normally required.f0r.~ fire access lane, i~)is adequate for fire.:tru~ks.to
pass, and the pal king are~t at th6 end,0f ~e"driveway pf6vldes ample space f6r opening
doors and operating fire ~q.u_ipment., _ ’ ............
¯Historical Integrity, Ir?hppe~ran¢~, the: drive.~ay.!and;~p~king at,.e.a m.’_..us~-~610se}y
resemble the original driv~:of th&~.tofi~ Wi.lliarfis!Hous~., Th~..e.xis~ing .wi._’dthof
the driveway must be main~ed~ with. the~xistiilg hedges arid sandst’6he borders
retained and protected during consimc.ti~bni.. - .The.pl_.a~ed f~e a.9.~essop~g’between the
properties must be located to minimize p6tenfiai(i~i~a~i 6’. ~e. hedge, " During
250 Hamilton Avenue
P.O. Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.329.2404
650.329.2154 fax
Richard T. Wurzelbaeher
December 1, 2000
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construction, fencing will be required to protect the sandstone borders, hedges and other
plant materials adjacent to the area of work. Prior to beginning work, protective fencing
is to be installed along the entire perimeter of the driveway and parking area to be paved
(except across the driveway entrance at the front of the property and in front of the
garage). Mefal fence panels are -to be installed appr0ximately 6 inches.in front of the
sandstone borders and attached to poles driven into the ground at intervals.
ADA access. The driveway is a designated disabled path 0ftravel; consequently, the
new surface treatment must meet ADA access standards.
The City has identified a driveway surface treatment that would, with modifications, meet
the criteria for fire access, historical integrity and !IDA access outlined above. It is a gravel
on asphalt"chip seal" material. This type of surface has been successfullyinstalled by the
Landscape Architect, Ron Benoit, at a property in Los Alto Hills. Staff is recommending
that SummerHill Homes contract with Mr. Benoit to design and oversee the installation of a
similar driveway treatment for the emergency vehicle access at the Williams House and
Gardens. Mr. Benoit’s office is located in Palo .Alto; he has completed projects for the City
at the historic Lueie Stem Center and is familiar with the Williams House property.
Asl~halt paving material was recently installed on a small portion of the parking area in back
of the Williams house. This will need to be removed before the new paving can be installed.
The asphalt is in an area with sandstone borders that are an important historical feature of
the site. The expertise of a conservator will be ~equired to advise on the best method of
removing the asphalt paving in a manner that does not damage the sandstone. Staff is
recommending that that Architectural Resources Group (ARG), loeatedin San Francisco,
provide this service. This fn-m has successfully provided a variety of consulting services to
the City in the past, and staff has conferred informally with them about the asphalt removal
at the Williams House.
In order to proceed with the installation of the ftre access lane, plans must be submitted to
the City of Palo Alto Planning Division by SummerHill Homes, or your contractor/agent.
.Prior to beginning any construction, demolition or moving any equipment onto the site, the
plans must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division~ The plans should:
Provide a site plan identifying .the area of work. A site plan from the lease agreement
between the City and the Museum depicting the existing driveway and parking area is
attached.
¯Identify the work to be done, including construction details, sufficient to show precisely
how the paving is to be installed.
Rieh~d T. Wurzelbacher
December 1., 2000
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¯Provide a description, specifications and sample of surface paving material. A gravel
sample should be provided with the plans.
¯Include a plan for the care of the hedges and other plants adjacent to the area of work
during the construction period.
The City appreciates SummerHill Homes’ willingness to construct this driveway prior to
construction of the Block A development. City staff will work closely_with you to expedite
this project through the approval process. The City will be responsible for coordinating this
project with the Museum of American Heritage in compliance with the~ter~as of.the Lease.
Agreement between the City and the Museum, Please contact Julie Caporgno of my staff at
(650) 329-2679 if you have any questions or you need assistance in submitting the plans for
the project.
Sin.cerely,
G. Edward Gawf
Director of Planning and
Community Environment
.Attachment: Site plan showing area of work for fire access lane
cc:A1 Chin, Chairman of the Board, Museum of American Heritage
Ellen Harrington, Acting Director, Museum of American Heritage "
Attachment E
PLANNING DIVISION
STAFF REPORT
TO:
FROM:
AGENDA DATE:
¯ PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION C~)MMISSION
Chandler Lee DEPARTMENT:
January 10, 2001
Ptarming
SUBJECT:Planning Commission recommendation to the City Council on a
Tentative Map to subdivide a 35,540 square feet (0.82 acre) parcel
into 30 air space condominiums at 777 Bryant Street, 00.SUB-06;
Environmental Assessment: An Environmental Impact Report has
been prepared.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached tentative map based on the attached findings (Attachment A) and
conditions (Attachment B).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant has submitted an applicationfor a tentative map to subdivide the existing 0.82-
acre parcel into 30 air space condominiums. The condominiums would be accessed from
two entries on Homer Avenue into two courtyards.
On August 11, 2000,the current tentative map application was submitted by the applicant
for subdivision of the subject site into 30 air space condominiums.
Site Information
Information regarding the applicant, owner, assessor’s parcel number, Comprehensive Plan
designation, zoning district, existing land use, and parcel size is shown below in Table 1.
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TABLE 1: PROJECT INFORMATION
Appligant:¯ SummerHill Homes
Owner:SummerHill Channing LLC
Assessor’s Parcel Number:120-16-69, 71 and 72
i2omprehensive Plan Designation:Multiple Family Residential
Zoning District:AMF (Attached Multiple Family Residential)
Surrounding Land Use:North:~ 737 Bryant Street office building
South: Roth Building/Proposed Public Park
East: Williams House - Museum
West: Multiple & Single Family Residential
Parcel Size:35,540 s.f. or 0.82 acres
Proiect History_
The site was recently occupied by three buildings that were left vacant when the Palo Alto
Medical Foundation relocated to its new facility on E1 Camino Real. The site is designated
for attached multiple family, (AMF) in the South of Forest Area Coordinated Area Plan
(SOFA) (CAP). The City Council approved this zoning designation for this site as well as
for the remainder of phase I of the SOFA area in March 2000. The City Council also
approved a development agreement with SummerHill Homes for this site that allows
construction of multiple family uses up to the maximum limits allowed under the AMF
designation (1.5 FAR, 45 foot height at the peak of the roof and 35 foot heigh.t at the roof
eave). Since Council’s approval, the City has approved a certificate of compliance to
reconfigure this block (Block A) and SummerHill Homes has submitted applications for
Parcel Maps and certificates of compliance to reconfigure the other blocks formerly owned
by PA_MF. The applicant received approval from the Architectural Review Board/Historic
Resources Board on November 2, 2000 to allow construction of a 30 unit four story
condominium complex, subterranean parking garage and related site improvements this site.
The approval included draft subdivision findings and conditions. The current application for
a tentative map is accompanied by the final findings and conditions attached to this staff
report subject to Planning Commission review and approval.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the SOFA CAP.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
The major issues involved in this application are the reservation of an adequate Emergency.
Vehicle Access (EVA) on the adjacent property at 737 Bryant Street to serve the subject site
and the preservation of trees on and adjacent to .the parcel. These issueswere resolved during
the ARB/HRB review process. The EVA reservation and tree preservation are included as
conditions of project approval and shown on the tentative map.
Zoning Ordinance Compliance
~e following table compares the project to the existing AMF Residential District regulations
established in the SOFA CAP.
Proiect Comparison With SOFA CAP Development Standards - AMF District
Dwelling Units
Density
Floor Area (sq.ft.)
Floor Area Ratio
Setbacks
- Bryant St. (front)
- Williams House (rear)
- Interior Side: North
Street Side: Homer
Proposed
30
37 units/acre
53,310 s.f.
1.5:1
16 feet
16 feet
15 to 16 feet
15 feet
AMF Zoning
35 - 59 units
30 - 50 units/acre
76,950 s.f.
1.5:1
15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
15 feet
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is subject to. environmental review under provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An environmental impact report (EIR) was prepared
for the SOFA CAP including the project. The EIR was reviewed and certified by the City
Council on March 27, 2000. The project, as currently proposed, has been reviewed in
comparison with the project that was evaluated in the EIR. Staff has determined that the
current project is consistent with that evaluated in the EIR and therefore, no subsequent
environmental analysis is required. Copies of the EIR and the f’mdings made by the City
Council pursuant to CEQA (Resolution No. 7950) are available for public review in the
Planning Department on the Fifth Floor of City Hall.
NEXT STEPS
Following Planning Commission review, the application will be heard by the City Council
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for decision at a meeting tentatively scheduled for February 5,2001. If Council approves the
project, the applicant may apply for a final subdivision map. Prior to subdividing the
property, the applicant will be required to submit improvement plans for the adjacent
sidewalks and utilities, a subdivision agreement and an application for approval of a Final
Subdivision Map. The Final Subdivision Map will be reviewed for compliance by the Public
Works Department and must be approved by the Director of Planning and Community
Environment.
~TTACHMENTS/EXHIBITS:
Attachment A - Findings
Attachment B - Conditions
-Attachment C - Location Map
Attachment D - Subdivider’s Statement
Tentative Map [Commission members only]
COURTESY COPIES:
Rick Wurzelbacher, SummerHill Homes, 777 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Dan Schaefer, BK.F Engineers, 540 Price Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Jim Baer, Premier Properties, 172 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Chandler Lee, Contract Planner
John Lusardi, Current Planning Manager
Department/Division Head Approval:
Lisa Grote, Chief Planning Official
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¯ MEETINGS ARE CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 16 "
January 10, 2001
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers Room
Civic Center, Ist Floor
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
ROLL CALL:
Commissioners:
Annette Bialson, Chairman
Patrick Burr, Vice-Chair
Owen Byrd
Jon Schink- absent
Kathy Schmidt
Phyllis Cassel
Bonnie Packer
Staff:
Lisa Grote, Acting, Chief Planning Official
Wyrme Furth, Senior Assist. City Attomey
John Lusardi, Current Planning Manager
Chandler Lee, Consultant Planner
Zariah Betten, Executive Secretary
22~"~2hairman Bialson: I’d like to call this meeting to order. Will the Secretary please call
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2245 Chai~rm n~l~al~on: Please note that Commissioner Byrd has just entered. I am reminded
26 that Commission~hink is conflicted out. Does anybody else have some information
27 about Commissioners.’?-,~ank you.".
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. M~fthe public rnay speakto anyitem not on""-
32 the agenda with alimitation of three (3) minul’e~l~er speaker. Those who desire to speak
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37 Chairman Bialso__n: I have no cards_ and. I see no.0.n.e. !n the au.d_ien_ce, w~t~wwishes to speak.
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Public Hearings.
777 Bryant Street*: Tentative Map to subdivide a 35,540 square feet(0.82 acre)
parcel into 30 air space condominiums. File No. 00-SUB-06. Environmental
Assessment: An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared. This item has
been tentatively scheduled for a public hearing with the City Council on February
5, 2001.
Mr. John Lusardi, Current Planning Manager: Madam Chair, members of the
commission, the item before you is a tentative subdivision map for a 30 unit air space
condominium proje.c.t located a the comer of Bryant and Homer Avenue. It is a part of
the South of Forest Coordinated Area Plan, Phase I Implementation. It is being done in
coordination with the SOFA Plan implementation and development agreement that was
executed between the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation which is
now Summerhill Homes Development. The project for which this map is being proposed
is a 30 unit condominium project which has been reviewed by the Architectural Review¯
Board. The Architectural Review Board have made their recommendations. They have
recommended approval of the project to the Director of Planning and Community
Environment with conditions. The Director right now is reviewing that recommendation
and the conditions .contained therein. I’d like to introduce at this time Chandler Lee, the
project manager for the SOFA I implementation. He has one clarification to make with
respect to that map.
Mr. Chandler Lee, Consultant Planner: Good evening. The one clarification is relating
.to condition number nine. The way the condition reads now, Staffwas previously
looking to gain emergency vehicle access for this particular subdivision fi:om the Biyant
Street side. Since then we have been in negotiations with the property owner for the
respective subdivision and for the parcel adjacent to it which is known as the Williams
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House, the museum next doon We have made an arrangement subject to a letter of
agreement with the developer, Summerhill Homes, to provide access from the driveway
at the Williams House. So with your permission I would like to read that change to
condition number nine and with that Staff would be recommending approval subject to
those revised conditions.
Condition number nine should be revised as follows. The applicant shall provide
emergency veldble access at351 Homer Avenue consistent with the specificatio.ns
detailed in the letter to Summerhill Homes from Ed Gawf, dated Ddcember 6, 2000.
That concludes the Staffpresentation. Thank you.
Mr. Lusardi: Madam Chair, Rick Wurzelbaucker from Summerhill Homes is in the
audience to answer any questions the Commission might have.
Chairman Bialson: Thank you. Commissioners, any questions at this point or do you
want to have the applicant speak first? Bonnie, do you have a question?
Commissioner Packer: I just have a detail question. On the face of the map under the
project summery items four and five refer to the existing zoning and proposed zoning. In
proposed zoning it says RM-30 but I thought the zoning was the AMF designations that
were established as part of the SOFA Cap I.
Mr. Lusardi: You are entirely correct. That is a typographical error and that should read
AMF which means Attached Multiple Family Residential which is a zone unique to the
SOFA area. That’s correct.
Chairman Bialson: Commissioneks are you ready to hear from the applicant at this point?
Could we hear from the applicant please. I’d like to make a statement for the record.
Our Commissioner Butt has appeared. Thank you.
Mr. Richard Wurzelbaucker, Summerhill Homes, 777 California Avenue, Palo Alto: I
have no particular presentation to make with respect to the tentative map. I’ve read and
understand the conditions, agree with those recommendations by Staff. I’d be happy to
answer any questions th~it you may have~
I’ll remind you because it doesn’t really come out in the Staff report that the reason that
we are here requesting a tentative map is not to subdivide the land in any way but rather
to pave the way for a condominium final map in thefuture. So we have the lot
descriptions and the zoning necessary to proceed with our project. The tentative map is
merely a formality to enable the filing of a condominium plan down the road.
Chairman Bialson: Thank you. Commissioners, any questions for either the applicant or
Staff?. Kathy.
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Commissioner Schmidt: I think Chandler answered the first question I was going to ask.
It says in the Staff report that the vehicle access was shown on the map but since it
changed it is not shown thee. But it also mentions in that sentence that there was some
tree preservation.issues that would shown on the tentative map. Is that there or is that
something that changed with the EVA change?
Mr. Lee: Actually, the way the conditions are structured for the tentative map it cites by
reference all the ARB and HRB conditions that were attached to the actual building
approval. So. the building plans with all the elevations and the landscaping will have
those tree protection measures included on that plan. This refers to it by reference.
Commissioner Schmidt: Okay, thank you.
MOTION -
Commissioner Byrd: I’ll try a motion. I’d like to move that the Commission recommend
that the Council approve the tentative map based on the findings in Attachment A and the
conditions in Attachment B.
Chairman Bialson: Second?
SECOND
Commissioner Schmidt: Second.
Chairman Bialson: We have a motion by Commissioner Byrd and seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt. Any comment on that?
Commissioner B_wd: Only that it has been exciting to watch the site work progress at the
old medical foundation site. I wish Summerhill all the best in getting this built as quickly
as they can.
MOTION PASSED
Chairman Bialson:..Thank you. Any other comments? If not let’s go for a vote. All
those in favor please say aye. (ayes) All those against say nay. That passes
unanimously with Commissioner Schink not in. attendance.
~ialson: Next is item number two. Do we have a Staff report on that.
2. 325 C~~tl~e*: Tentative Map to subdivide a 51,300 square feet (1.18
acre) parcel into 36 air s~"~e~kq.~dominiums. File No. 00-SUB-07.
Environmental Assessment’.An ~ental Impact Keport has been prepared..
This item has been tentatively scheduled ft~e hearing with the City
Council on February 5, 2001.
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