HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2405-2999CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, June 17, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
4:00 PM
Agenda Item
10.QUASI-JUDICIAL. 420 Acacia: Final Map and Street Naming [24PLN-00027]: Request for a
Final Map to Subdivide a 35,573 Square Foot Parcel Having Split Zoning Designations (R-
1 and RM-30) for Condominium Purposes (16 Residential Units). Environmental
Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in
Accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-fill Development).
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: June 17, 2024
Report #:2405-2999
TITLE
QUASI-JUDICIAL. 420 Acacia: Final Map and Street Naming [24PLN-00027]: Request for a Final
Map to Subdivide a 35,573 Square Foot Parcel Having Split Zoning Designations (R-1 and RM-
30) for Condominium Purposes (16 Residential Units). Environmental Assessment: Exempt from
the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in Accordance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332 (In-fill Development).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the final subdivision map, which follows the approved Vesting Tentative Map,
for the previously approved residential project at 420 Acacia Avenue pursuant to Palo
Alto Municipal Code Section 21.16 and the Subdivision Map Act.
2. Approve the street names Koa Court and Acacia Lane recommended by the Palo Alto
Historical Association for the two new private streets.
BACKGROUND
On March 8, 2023, Acacia El Camino Investors, LLC filed a Vesting Tentative Map application
[23PLN-00059] concurrently with a Streamlined Housing Development review application
[23PLN-00058]. In accordance with the Vesting Tentative Map Code Sections 21.13, the map
application was deferred until all other entitlements were approved. The associated
entitlements for the proposed improvements were approved on December 6, 2023, following a
study session with the Architectural Review Board on October 5, 2023.
On January 30, 2024, Acacia El Camino Investors, LLC filed a Final Map application. The Final
Map application is the second of a two-phased process to subdivide the existing 35,573 square
foot (0.8 acre) parcel into sixteen (16) condominium lots and associated private streets. The
Final Map is the official, legal document that is recorded with the County that establishes the
property lines, streets, and easements within the subdivision. The Final Map must be prepared
under the direction of a registered civil engineer or a licensed land surveyor and be based on a
survey. Approval of a Final Map is ministerial if the Final Map is in substantive compliance with
the approved Vesting Tentative map and the subdivider has satisfied the conditions of approval
attached to the tentative map. While many cities delegate approval of the Final Map to the City
Engineer, under PAMC Section 21.16.240, the City Council is responsible for the approval.
The condominium lots would each be developed with two- or three-story buildings for a total of
16 multi-family units within the approved 35,354 sf development. To finalize the subdivision of
the condominium units, the Applicant must also apply to the California Bureau of Real Estate.
The condominium units would be accessed from two new private streets off of Acacia Avenue.
ANALYSIS
The Final Map is the document containing the statements, acknowledgements, and agreements
from the property owner, surveyor, City officials and beneficiaries that the Final Map is in
conformance with all applicable regulations and the approved Vesting Tentative Map. There are
no policy implications related to the approval of the Final Map, since the map is consistent with
the approved Vesting Tentative Map.
The proposed condominium subdivision includes private streets for vehicular access to the
units. In accordance with City’s Street Naming policy (resolution 5739), the Palo Alto Street
Naming Committee selected, and the Palo Alto Historical Association board voted on proposed
street names for the new private streets. The proposed street names for the project site are
Koa Court and Acacia Lane. These are then forwarded to Council for its approval.
These proposed street names related to acacia, one of the very common species in
Australia and other locales. Other names considered included Wattle Court and Acacia
Court.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts related to the recommended action; development impacts fees of
$1,093,305 as well as the applicable public art in-lieu fees that will be collected.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
No additional outreach provided beyond agenda noticing and prior public meetings.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed action is ministerial and CEQA does not apply. The was previously evaluated in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and found to be exempt.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Record of Land Use Action for 420 Acacia Final Map
Attachment B: Record of Land Use Action for the Vesting Tentative Map
Attachment C: Project Plans & Environmental Documents
APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director
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ACTION NO. 2024-___
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO LAND USE ACTION
FOR 420 ACACIA AVENUE: FINAL MAP, 24PLN-00027
At its meeting on _________, 2024 the City Council of the City of Palo Alto (“City
Council”) approved the Final Map for the development of a one-lot subdivision to create 16
residential condominium units, including a density bonus waiver from street width
requirements making the following, findings, determination and declarations:
SECTION 1. Background.
A. On March 8, 2023, Dividend Homes applied for a Vesting Tentative Map for
the development of a one (1) parcel, 16-unit condominium subdivision project, including a
density bonus waiver from street width requirements to permit a 22-foot wide private street.
(“The Project”).
B. The project site is comprised of one existing lot (APN No. 132-38-042) of
approximately 35,573 square feet. The site contains an existing paved surface level parking lot.
Single family residential uses abut the site to the north. Commercial land uses are located
adjacent to the lot to the east and south. A five-story 129-unit affordable housing project has
been approved to the west, replacing a surface level parking lot along El Camino Real.
C. Following staff review, the Planning and Transportation Commission
reviewed the project and recommended approval on December 13, 2023, subject to conditions
of approval.
D. On January 22, 2024 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, at
which evidence was considered and all persons were afforded an opportunity to be heard in
accordance with the City Council’s policies and procedures and approved the Vesting Tentative
Map for the development of a one-lot subdivision to create 16 residential condominium units,
including a density bonus waiver from street width requirements.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City, as the lead agency for the Project, has determined
that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance
with CEQA Guideline section 15332, which provides an exemption for infill development
projects. Documentation to support the exemption is available as part of the public record on
file with the Planning and Development Services Division.
SECTION 3. Final Map Approved. The City Council finds that the Final Map conforms with the
previously approved Vesting Tentative Map (RLUA 2024-02) and all requirements of the
Subdivision Map Act and Title 21 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. The City Council further finds
that that the conditions of approval of the Vesting Tentative Map have been met in accordance
with PAMC Section 21.16.010[c]. Accordingly, the Final Map is approved.
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INTRODUCED: June 17, 2024
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ___________________________
Assistant City Attorney Director of Planning and
Development Services
PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERENCED:
Those plans prepared by BKF Engineers titled “Tract No. 10630 Acacia Townhomes being a
Single Lot Condominium Development consisting of 16 Residential Condominium Units,”
consisting of four pages, dated May 2024 and submitted May 28, 2024.
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ACTION NO. 2024-02
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO LAND USE ACTION
FOR 420 ACACIA AVENUE: VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, 23PLN-00059
At its meeting on January 22, 2024, the City Council of the City of Palo Alto (“City
Council”) approved the Vesting Tentative Map for the development of a one-lot subdivision to
create 16 residential condominium units, including a density bonus waiver from street width
requirements making the following findings, determinations and declarations:
SECTION 1. Background.
A. On March 8, 2023, Dividend Homes applied for a Vesting Tentative Map for
the development of a one (1) parcel, 16-unit condominium subdivision project, including a
density bonus waiver from street width requirements to permit a 22-foot wide private street.
(“The Project”).
B. The project site is comprised of one existing lot (APN No. 132-38-042) of
approximately 35,573 square feet. The site contains an existing paved surface level parking lot.
Single family residential uses abut the site to the north. Commercial land uses are located
adjacent to the lot to the east and south. A five-story 129-unit affordable housing project has
been approved to the west, replacing a surface level parking lot along El Camino Real.
C. Following staff review, the Planning and Transportation Commission
reviewed the project and recommended approval on December 13, 2023, subject to conditions
of approval.
D. On January 22, 2024 the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, at
which evidence was considered and all persons were afforded an opportunity to be heard in
accordance with the City Council’s policies and procedures.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City, as the lead agency for the Project, has determined
that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance
with CEQA Guideline section 15132, which provides an exemption for infill development
projects. Documentation to support the exemption is available as part of the public record on
file with the Planning and Development Services Division.
SECTION 3. Vesting Tentative Map Findings. A legislative body of a city shall deny approval of a
Parcel Map, if it makes any of the following findings (California Government Code Section
66474). The City Council cannot make these findings for the following reasons:
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1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as
specified in Section 65451:
The site is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as described below.
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with
applicable general and specific plans:
There is no adopted specific plan for this project site. The proposed vesting tentative map and
related improvements is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan in that it facilitates housing
development on a site designated for multi-family use and in a transit-oriented location within
the urban services area, consistent with Goal 2 of the Housing Element and Goal L1.2 of the
Land Use Element. The proposed density (20 DU/AC) is consistent with the allowable density
(16 to 30 DU/AC) in the multi-family land use designation as outlined in the Land Use Element.
The project replaces paved surface level parking with housing in a transit-oriented area and
improves the city’s jobs housing imbalance consistent with the Transportation Element’s goals
and policies to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development:
The Project site is suitable for multi-family residential development in that it’s located within
the multi-family zone district on a site designated on the City’s Land Use Map for multi-family
use. The existing parcel meets the minimum code requirements for the RM-30 zone district
with respect to lot area, width and depth. The parcel would not change with approval of this
condominium subdivision. The proposed number of condominium units complies with the
applicable densities set forth in the land use element and zone district.
4. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development:
The project would create a total of sixteen multi-family residential units which is 20 dwelling
units (DU) per acre. This density complies with the maximum allowable residential density as
calculated for the total site area (30 DU/acre = 24 DU). Building, Palo Alto Fire Department,
Planning, Transportation, and Public Works Engineering have reviewed the requested density
bonus waiver to permit a 22-foot street width to ensure that all necessary requirements for
safety, including but not limited to, fire safety and traffic safety (e.g. curb cut location, back-up
space, turning radius, etc.) have been met.
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife
or their habitat:
The project is located within the built environment that does not contain quality habitat for fish
or other wildlife on the site or within the vicinity of the site. The nearest stream is
approximately 700 feet south east from the project site. The adopted Palo Alto 2030
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Comprehensive Plan includes Map N-1, which identified sensitive animal and plant species
within the Palo Alto quadrangle, a large geographic area that includes the urban portions along
the bay and within the foothills, based on information in the California natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB). Based on this map, and the urban nature of the site, the subject property
does not contain any habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species and has not
historically supported any of these species.
6. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious
public health problems:
The subdivision of this parcel and associated improvements would not have the potential to
result in serious health problems. The proposed multi-family use would not include use or
storage of hazardous materials and the use is located within the urban environment adjacent to
other residential uses. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site pursuant to
government code 65962.5.
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within
the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may approve a map if
it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these
will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This subsection
shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body
to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use
of property within the proposed subdivision.
There are no public access easements over the property currently. Therefore, the design of the
subdivision will not conflict with any public easements for access through, or use of, the
property. An existing shared private access easement with the neighboring property to the east
is maintained. New public utility easements will be provided to existing and proposed electrical
utilities as part of this subdivision map as required in accordance with City of Palo Alto Utilities
standards.
SECTION 4. Vesting Tentative Map Approval Granted. Vesting Tentative Map Approval is filed
and processed in accordance to PAMC Section 21.13.020 and granted by the City Council under
PAMC Sections 21.12 and 21.20 and the California Government Code Section 66474, subject to
the conditions of approval in Section 6 of this Record of Land Use Action.
SECTION 5. Final Map. The Final Map submitted for review and approval by the City Council
shall be in substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map prepared by BKF Engineers
titled “Vesting Tentative Map Acacia Avenue at El Camino Real For Condominium Purposes City
of Palo Alto, California,” consisting of seven (7) pages, stamped as received November 16, 2023,
except as modified to incorporate the conditions of approval in Section 6. A copy of the Vesting
Tentative Map is on file in the Department of Planning and Development Services, Current
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Planning Division. Prior to the expiration of the Vesting Tentative Map approval, the subdivider
shall cause the subdivision or any part thereof to be surveyed, and a Final Map, as specified in
Chapter 21.08, to be prepared in conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map as conditionally
approved, and in compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and PAMC Title 21
and submitted to the City Engineer (PAMC Section 21.16.010[a]).
SECTION 6. Conditions of Approval.
Planning
1. PROJECT PLANS. The Vesting Tentative Map submitted for review and approval by the
City Council shall be in substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map titled
“Vesting Tentative Map Acacia Avenue at El Camino Real for Condominium Purposes,
City of Palo Alto, California”, prepared by BKF Engineers and submitted November 16,
2023, except as modified to incorporate the conditions of this approval.
2. DENSITY BONUS UNITS. The project seeks a waiver of the minimum street width
requirements to permit a 22-foot wide private street. In order to qualify for a waiver
from this development standard the project shall provide a minimum of two (2) dwelling
units at rates affordable to moderate-income households, as defined in Section 50093 of
the Health and Safety Code.
3. FINAL MAP COVER PAGE. At such time as the Final Map is filed, the cover page shall
include the name and title of the Director of Planning and Development Services.
4. STANDARD CC&R REQUIREMENTS. Section 16.38 of Palo Alto’s Municipal Code provides
that all condominium and other “community housing projects” shall submit Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) to the City Attorney for approval before issuance
of the Final Map. The City Attorney has developed the following standard covenants
which shall be included in all CC&R’s.
a. PROPERTY SHALL COMPLY WITH CITY ZONING ORDINANCES. The property,
including all common areas, private streets and, parks within the property,
shall at all times comply with the City’s Zoning Code and shall not be used for
any purpose other than as permitted in the City Zoning Code.
b. MODIFICATIONS TO PROPERTY. Any alterations, modifications, or other
improvements to the property shall comply with all applicable City Codes.
c. MAINTENANACE AND LANDSCAPING OF COMMON AREAS. The Association is
responsible for maintenance and landscaping of all parts of the community
housing project which are held in common and such maintenance shall be
performed to the standard of maintenance prevalent in the neighborhood.
(See PAMC Section 16.38.030(a)).
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d. TERMINATION OF MANAGER OR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS. The
association may terminate the contract of any person or organization
engaged by the developer to perform management or maintenance duties
three months after the association assumes control of the community
housing project or any time thereafter. (See PAMC Section 16.38.030(b).)
e. PROTECTION OF STORM WATER FACILITIES. Neither the association, its
residents, nor their agents, employees, representatives, invitees, licensees,
customers, or contractors shall alter or modify any storm water facilities in
any way including but not limited to placing, maintaining, constructing, or
planting any improvements, landscaping or other items, including without
limitation decks, stairs, walls, irrigation systems, trees, or any vegetation on
any storm water facilities.
f. TRASH DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING AREAS SHALL COMPLY WITH CITY
ORDINANCES. All trash disposal and recycling areas shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition and shall comply with all applicable City Ordinances.
g. PROHIBITION AGAINST AIR AND WATER POLLUTION. Neither the association,
its residents, nor their agents, employees, representatives, invitees,
licensees, customers, or contractors shall use the property in any way which
emits pollution into the atmosphere in excess of environmental standards set
forth by City, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and regulations. Neither
the association, its residents, nor their agents, employees, representatives,
invitees, licensees, customers, or contractors shall discharge garbage, trash,
waste, or any other substance or materials of any kind into any private or
public sewer or waterway on the property in violation of any regulations of
any private or public body having jurisdiction over such matters.
h. AMENDMENTS TO ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRE CITY APPROVAL.
Any amendments or modifications to the organizational documents shall be
submitted to the city attorney for approval. No amendment or modification
to the organizational documents shall be effective without prior written
consent of the city attorney.
i. CITY’S RIGHT TO ENFORCE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS. The City is
hereby granted the right, but in no event the duty, to enforce the covenants
and restrictions set forth in this section of the organizational documents. The
association shall recognize that it has the primary responsibility for
enforcement of the organizational documents and unequivocally guarantees
to institute and expeditiously prosecute any required legal action to obtain
compliance with all provisions set forth in the organizational documents.
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j. NO WAIVER OF CITY’S RIGHTS. No failure of the City to enforce any of the
covenants or restrictions contained in the organizational documents will in
any event render them ineffective.
k. CITY’S REMEDIES TO CURE A BREACH OR VIOLATION. Remedies available to
the City to cure any breach or violation of the organizational documents shall
be cumulative to any other provisions of law. The City’s failure to exercise
any remedy provided for in the organizational documents shall not, under
any circumstances, be construed as a waiver of the remedy.
l. SEVERABILITY. Invalidation of any one of the City’s required covenants or
restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any other
provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.
5. ADDITIONAL CC&R REQUIREMENT. The CC&Rs shall also include a provision that dictates
the responsibilities of tenants and maintenance staff for the trash pickup for the
townhomes as shown in the approved plan set.
6. FINAL MAP EXPIRATION. A Final Map, in conformance with the approved Vesting
Tentative Map, all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance (PAMC Section 21.16),
and to the satisfaction of the City of Palo Alto and its representatives, shall be filed with
the Planning Division and the Public Works Engineering Division within two years of the
Vesting Tentative Map approval date or this approval will expire. A one-year extension
may be granted in accordance with the allowances set forth in the municipal code.
7. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES. The Property Owner or their designee shall pay all
applicable development impact fees associated with the proposed development and
subdivision prior to issuance of the building permit(s), as detailed in the Streamlined
Housing Development Review Approval.
8. 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.
Public Works Engineering
9. 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:
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https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works/Engineering-
Services/Forms-and-Permits
10. MAP THIRD-PARTY REVIEW. The City contracts with a third-party surveyor that will
review and provide approval of the map’s technical correctness as the City Surveyor, as
permitted by the Subdivision Map Act. The Public Works Department will forward a
Scope & Fee Letter from the third-party surveyor and the applicant will be responsible
for payment of the fee’s indicated therein, which is based on the complexity of the map.
11. STREETWORK PERMIT. The applicant shall obtain a Streetwork Permit from the
Department of Public Works for all public improvements.
12. GRADING AND EXCAVATION PERMIT. A Grading Permit is required per PAMC Chapter
16.28. The permit application and all applicable documents (see Section H of
application) shall be submitted to Public Works Engineering. Add the following note:
“THIS GRADING PERMIT WILL ONLY AUTHORIZE GENERAL GRADING AND INSTALLATION
OF THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. OTHER BUILDING AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ARE
SHOWN FOR REFERENCE INFORMATION ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATE
BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL.”
13. 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.
14. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION. All improvement plan sets shall include the
“Pollution Prevention – It’s Part of the Plan” sheet.
15. C.3 THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION. Applicant shall provide certification from a qualified
third-party reviewer that the proposed permanent storm water pollution prevention
measures comply with the requirements of Provision C.3 and Palo Alto Municipal Code
Chapter 16.11.
16. Submit the following:
a. Stamped and signed C.3 data form (April 2023 version) from SCVURPPP.
https://scvurppp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SCVURPPP-C.3-Data-Form-_-
updated__4-12-2023_clean_fillable.pdf
b. Final stamped and signed letter confirming which documents were reviewed and
that the project complies with Provision C.3 and PAMC 16.11.
17. C.3 STORMWATER AGREEMENT. The applicant shall enter into a Stormwater
Maintenance Agreement with the City to guarantee the ongoing maintenance of the
permanent storm water pollution prevention measures. The City will inspect the
treatment measures yearly and charge an inspection fee. The agreement shall be
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executed by the applicant team prior to building permit final.
18. C.3 FINAL THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. Within 45 days of the
installation of the required storm water treatment measures and prior to the issuance
of an occupancy permit for the building, the third-party reviewer shall submit to the City
a certification verifying that all the
Utilities Electric Engineering
19. Overhead lines along the project frontage on Acacia shall be undergrounded as shown in
the approved plans.
20. Public Utility Easements to proposed transformers, as shown on the Vesting Tentative
Map and in conformance with city of Palo Alto standards, shall be dedicated to the City
prior to final occupancy.
Waste-gas-water Engineering
21. METER LAYOUT. Domestic water meter layout: The applicant needs to provide an
estimated domestic water load in G.P.M. to design the water service and meter size. A
3" or 4” water meter will require a 4'x8' water meter set with a 2" by-pass per DWG.
NO. WD-04. The vault shall be located on private property inside a public utility
easement. The applicant's engineer shall obtain, prepare, and record with the county of
Santa Clara, and provide the utility engineering section with copies of the public utilities
easement on the front of the property adjacent to the City right of way at the water
point of service if a 3” or 4” water meter is provided.
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SECTION 7. Term of Approval. Vesting Tentative Map. All conditions of approval of the Vesting
Tentative Map shall be fulfilled prior to approval of a Final Map (PAMC Section 21.16.010[c]).
Unless a Final Map is filed, and all conditions of approval are fulfilled within a two-year period
from the date of Vesting Tentative Map approval, the Vesting Tentative Map shall expire and all
proceedings shall terminate. An extension of time may be granted by the city council after
recommendation of the planning commission, upon the written application of the subdivider,
prior to the expiration of the Vesting Tentative Map approval, or any previous extension
granted. Such extension(s) shall be subject to the maximum limitations set forth in the
Subdivision Map Act.
INTRODUCED: January 22, 2024
PASSED: 7-0
AYES: Burt, Kou, Lauing, Lythcott-Haims, Stone, Tanaka, Veenker
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ___________________________
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
____________________________
Director of Planning and
Development Services
PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERENCED:
Those plans prepared by BKF Engineers titled “Vesting Tentative Map Acacia Avenue at El
Camino Real for Condominium Purposes, City of Palo Alto, California,” consisting of seven
pages, dated November 8, 2023 and submitted November 16, 2023.
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Attachment C
Project Plans
Project plans are only available to the public online. Hardcopies of the plans have been
provided to Board members.
Environmental Document
The City, acting as the lead agency, prepared documentation to support a Class 32 (infill
development) categorical exemption for the proposed project.
Directions to review Project plans online:
1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects
2. Scroll down to find “420 Acacia Avenue” and click the address link
3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans, the documented
exemption and other important information
Direct Link to Project Webpage:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current-
Planning/Projects/420-Acacia-Avenue