HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2604-6226CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
8.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3606 El Camino Real [24PLN-00162 & 25PLN-00243]:
Request for Approval of Applications for Major Architectural Review and Vesting Tentative
Map to Merge Seven Existing Parcels to Create a 113,907-Square-Foot Parcel and to
Construct a Seven-Story, Multi-Family Residential Housing Development Project with 321
Units, Thirteen Percent of Which Would be Provided at a Rate Affordable to Low Income.
The Project is Proposed in Accordance with Builder’s Remedy (California Government
Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)). A Senate Bill 330 Pre-Application was Filed on February 15,
2024. CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to Assembly Bill 130 (Public Resources Code Section
21080.66). Supplemental Report added
Item No. 8. Page 1 of 2
City Council
Supplemental Report
From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2026
Item Number: 8
Report #:2604-6226
TITLE
PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 3606 El Camino Real [24PLN-00162 & 25PLN-00243]:
Request for Approval of Applications for Major Architectural Review and Vesting Tentative Map
to Merge Seven Existing Parcels to Create a 113,907-Square-Foot Parcel and to Construct a
Seven-Story, Multi-Family Residential Housing Development Project with 321 Units, Thirteen
Percent of Which Would be Provided at a Rate Affordable to Low Income. The Project is
Proposed in Accordance with Builder’s Remedy (California Government Code Section
65589.5(d)(5)). A Senate Bill 330 Pre-Application was Filed on February 15, 2024. CEQA Status:
Exempt Pursuant to Assembly Bill 130 (Public Resources Code Section 21080.66).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council consider the additional information provided in this report,
including the revised Draft Record of Land Use Action.
BACKGROUND
This supplemental memo transmits an updated Attachment B: Draft Record of Land Use Action,
reflecting revised stormwater-related conditions of approval and ensuring consistency between
materials submitted to the City. Following agenda publication, staff coordinated with the
applicant to address outstanding drainage issues associated with the Vesting Tentative Map
(VTM). Due to the expedited timelines under Assembly Bill 130, there was insufficient time to
fully resolve the proposed stormwater infrastructure during project review.
The applicant‘s proposed stormwater improvements caused concerns for staff over increased
public maintenance burdens. In February 2026, the applicant coordinated with City staff to
resolve several of these concerns. Those updates are reflected in the Architectural Plan set
submitted on February 26, 2026, but are not included in the February 3, 2026, VTM plans.
Accordingly, conditions of approval have been incorporated into Section 8 of the Revised
Record of Land Use Action to require that the Final Map reflect the revisions shown in the most
Item No. 8. Page 2 of 2
recent Architectural Review Plans as well as additional outstanding items related to off-site
drainage improvements.
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED BY:
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DRAFT ACTION NO. 2026-__
RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO LAND USE ACTION
FOR 3606 EL CAMINO REAL: MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
[24PLN-00162 & 25PLN-00243]
On _________, 2026, the City Council of the City of Palo Alto (“City Council”) approved a
Major Architectural Review application and Vesting Tentative Map for development of 321
residential rental units (“the project”). In approving the application, Council makes the
following findings, determinations, and declarations:
SECTION 1. Background.
A. On February 15, 2024, Camino Real Development LLC & Kendall Investors,
LLC filed a compliant pre-application in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 330 and with California
Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5) (also known as Builder’s Remedy).
B. On June 10, 2024, Camino Real Development LLC & Kendall Investors filed an
Architectural Review application (24PLN-00162) for construction of a 321 rental unit residential
project. In addition, Camino Real Development LLC & Kendall Investors filed an application for a
Vesting Tentative Map (25PLN-00243) on September 9, 2025, to merge seven existing lots to
create a single resulting 113,907-square-foot parcel (2.62 acres). The project includes 284 base
units and 37 density bonus units, for a total of 321 units, as well as the following density bonus
waivers and concessions in accordance with State Density Bonus Law, and additional protections
as a “builder’s remedy project,” under AB 1893:
Waiver 1: Build-to-lines (90% of frontage built to setbacks where a maximum
50% along El Camino Real is required)
Waiver 2: Upper Story Step Back (None proposed where a 10-foot step-back
above 55 feet in height is required)
Waiver 3: Lot Coverage (83% where maximum 80% is allowed)
Waiver 4: Rear setback (11 feet - 15 feet where a minimum 16 feet is required)
Waiver 5: Rear and Side Daylight Plane (None provided where 10 feet at lot
line then 45-degree angle is required)
Waiver 6: Housing typologies (More than two-acre lots are required to
provide a minimum of three housing types)
C. The project site is comprised of seven existing lots: APN No. 137-08-088,
approximately 10,838 square feet, developed with a commercial use; APN No. 137-08-016,
approximately 5,199 square feet, an undeveloped parcel; APN No. 137-08-079, approximately
10,194 square feet, developed with a commercial use; APN No. 137-08-080, approximately
28,350 square feet, an undeveloped parcel; APN No. 137-08-077, approximately 38,058 square
feet, developed with a multi-family residential use; APN No. 137-08-070, approximately 5,103
square feet, developed with a multi-family residential use; APN No. 137-08-081, approximately
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16,275 square feet, developed with a commercial and residential use. Adjacent uses include a
mix of commercial and low-intensity, one-story and two-story buildings, as well as low density
residential uses surrounded by surface parking.
D. Following staff review, the Architectural Review Board held a duly noticed
public hearing to review the Major Architectural Review application at hearing on October 16,
2025, to provide feedback on the design.
E. Following staff review, the Planning and Transportation Commission
reviewed the Vesting Tentative Map and recommended denial on February 11, 2026, with
Council to consider the following:
Project and cumulative traffic safety analysis;
Sidewalk easements;
Relocating ingress/egress to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and reduce
congestion near El Camino Real intersections; and
Incorporating portions of the site for a bike path.
F. On ___________, 2026 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.
G. The project site includes parcels in the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element
Site Inventory, with a projected capacity of 6 very low income units, 6 low income units, 8
moderate income units, and 17 above-moderate income units. The project will provide 37 low
income units and 284 above-moderate income units. Following approval of the project, the
remaining sites in the Site Inventory will be insufficient to meet the remaining Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) for moderate income units.
H. Including the proposed project, the remaining RHNA and remaining capacity
at each income level will be approximately:
Lower Moderate Above Moderate
Remaining RHNA 1,957 899 21
RHNA Credits 598 182 515
Remaining Site
Inventory Capacity 1,825 614 1,902
Surplus/Deficit 466 -103 2,396
I. In accordance with Government Code Section 65863, the City shall, within
180 days, identify and make available additional adequate sites to accommodate the remaining
RHNA at the moderate income level.
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SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The City, as the lead agency for the Project, has determined
the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with AB
130 [Public Resources Code section 21080.66]. Documentation to support the streamlined
review is available as part of the public record on file with the Planning and Development
Services Division.
Section 3. Architectural Review Findings. In order to make a recommendation of approval, the
project must comply with the following Findings for Architectural Review as required in Chapter
18.76.020 of the PAMC.
1. The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any
relevant design guides.
A summary of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan is provided in this
table. Because the project is a “builder’s remedy project,” as defined in Gov. Code
section 65589.5(h)(11), and in accordance with Gov. Code section 65589.5(f)(6)(A), the
project is required to comply only with objective, quantifiable, written development
standards, conditions, and policies that would have applied to the project had it been
proposed on a site with a general plan designation and zoning classification that allow
the density and unit type proposed by the applicant. Moreover, in accordance with Gov.
Code section 65589.5(f)(6)(D)(iii), a project that complies with such objective standards,
conditions, and policies “shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with
an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, redevelopment
plan and implementing instruments, or other similar provision for all purposes.”
Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to
Comp Plan
The Comprehensive Plan land use designations
for the project site are Service Commercial
(CS), Neighborhood Commercial (CN), and
Multiple-Family Residential (MF) which
allow multifamily housing in specific locations.
The project site includes seven parcels with
varying Comprehensive Plan land use
designations, including Service Commercial,
Neighborhood Commercial, and Multiple-
Family Residential designations. Four of the
seven parcels on which the proposed project
would be located are identified as housing
inventory sites. The project adheres to the
Comprehensive Plan by providing housing on
these opportunity sites. The proposed multi-
family use is allowed within this land use
designation.
Housing Element
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Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to
Comp Plan
Policy 4.3 Implement development standards,
objective design standards, and architectural
and green building standards that encourage
new high-quality rental and ownership
housing.
The project complies with the implemented
standards except where requests for waivers or
concessions in accordance with state density
bonus law is provided. The project provides the
necessary upgrades to infrastructure on the
site to provide new high-quality rental
units. The project complies with all required
green building requirements in accordance
with state law and the city’s local reach code.
Land Use and Community Design Element
Goal L-1 A compact and resilient city providing
residents and visitors with attractive
neighborhoods, work places, shopping districts,
public facilities and open spaces.
The project redevelops existing developed
parcels and provides an attractive development
that is generally consistent with the City’s
design criteria.
Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the urban
service area should be compatible with its
surroundings and the overall scale and
character of the city to ensure a compact,
efficient development pattern.
The project is an urban infill development
proposal in the urban service area of the city.
Policy L-1.4: Commit to creating an inventory
of below market rate housing for purchase and
rental.
The proposed residential project includes 321
rental units, and 13 percent of the base 284
units (excluding density bonus units) would be
provided at a rate affordable to low-income
households or below. This would add 37 low
income rental units to the City’s BMR housing
stock.
Goal L-2 An enhanced sense of “community”
with development designed to foster public
life, meet citywide needs and embrace the
principles of sustainability.
The project is designed to comply with
CALGreen Tier 2 requirements that incorporate
sustainable design, construction, and
operational requirements to reduce energy and
water operational costs and in increase indoor
air quality for building owners and occupants.
Policy L-2.2 Enhance connections between
commercial and mixed use centers and the
surrounding residential neighborhoods by
promoting walkable and bikeable connections
and a diverse range of retail and services that
caters to the daily needs of residents.
The project site is located on and adjacent to El
Camino Real, a local serving and regional
serving corridor, defined by a mix of
commercial uses and housing. Caltrans recently
installed Class III and Class IV bike lanes, which
run along the project’s frontage on El Camino
Real. Residents would be able to utilize these
connections to other surrounding areas.
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Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to
Comp Plan
Goal L-6: Well-designed buildings that create
coherent development patterns and enhance
city streets.
The project frontage along El Camino Real
provides a sidewalk and retains the existing
four street trees. Alongside Matadero Avenue,
the project proposes two new street trees,
alongside Kendall Avenue five new street trees,
and four new trees alongside El Camino Real,
for an inviting streetscape. The project includes
high quality materials such as brick, wood, and
stucco that aid in creating a cohesive design.
Policy L-9.2 Encourage development that
creatively integrates parking into the project,
including by locating it behind buildings or
underground wherever possible, or by
providing for shared use of parking areas.
Encourage other alternatives to surface parking
lots that minimize the amount of land devoted
to parking while still maintaining safe streets,
street trees, a vibrant local economy and
sufficient parking to meet demand.
Parking would be screened behind the first
floor amenity spaces alongside El Camino Real
with the parking garage entrance located along
Matadero Avenue and Kendall Avenue. Further,
391 parking spaces would be provided on-site
exceeding the El Camino Real focus area
parking requirements.
Transportation Element
Policy T-3.7 Encourage pedestrian-friendly
design features such as sidewalks, street trees,
on-street parking, gathering spaces, gardens,
outdoor furniture, art and interesting
architectural details.
The project includes direct connections to the
sidewalk that help to activate the frontage
along El Camino Real in addition to new street
trees and plantings along Matadero Avenue,
Kendall Avenue, and El Camino Real.
Policy T-3.9 Support citywide sustainability
efforts by preserving and enhancing the tree
canopy where feasible within the public right-
of-way, consistent with the Urban Forest
Management Plan, as amended.
The project meets the tree canopy replacement
requirements through on-site plantings. The
project includes removal of 31 trees and
replaces with 129 trees, which are proposed to
be located along property lines, in the right of
way, and within open space areas.
The South El Camino Real Design Guidelines are applicable to the project, to the extent
that the standards are objective, and the site is located within the Triangle Area
Pedestrian Node. The project is consistent with the Guidelines, below is an analysis of
the applicable guidelines:
3.1.1 Effective Sidewalk Width:
Create a 12-foot effective sidewalk width
along El Camino Real
The project proposes a 12-foot effective
sidewalk width.
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3.1.2 Sidewalk Setback Design:
The design of the sidewalk setback should
create an urban “downtown” character.
The proposed sidewalk setback includes
areas for short-term bicycle parking and
architectural wall lights.
3.1.3 Build to lines:
Buildings should be built up to the sidewalk
to reinforce the definition and importance of
the street.
The project provides 90% built to the
setback while still providing the effective 12-
foot sidewalk width.
3.1.5 Minimum Height:
Buildings should have a minimum height of
25 feet in order to provide presence along El
Camino Real.
The project is 82 feet in height to the
parapets.
3.3.1 Usable Amenities:
Landscape and hardscape features should
not just be visually appealing, but also
function as open space amenities to be used
and enjoyed.
The project includes outdoor seating areas,
dining areas, and one pool.
4.1.8 Expression of Use:
Building forms should be articulated as an
expression of the building use.
The project has been revised to add
additional definition to the two-story
residential entry area at the building’s
corner. The balconies also provide visible
private outdoor space, identifying the
residential uses.
4.2.1 Relationship of Entries to the Street:
Buildings should have entries directly
accessible and visible from El Camino Real.
The building has a lobby facing El Camino
Real. The leasing entrance facing Matadero
Avenue and secondary entrance alongside
Kendall Avenue are visible from El Camino
Real.
4.3.6 Design Consistency on All Facades:
All exposed sides of a building should be
designed with the same level of care and
integrity.
All sides of the building use the same variety
of materials and level of detail. They are also
articulated for visual interest and to reduce
massing.
4.4.1 Amenities:
Building design should offer amenities to
users and the public such as protection from
the elements and places for people to gather
or retreat.
The project provides a number of public and
private gathering areas.
4.5.1 Flat Roofs and Parapets Encouraged.
Flat roofs with parapets are strongly
encouraged.
The proposed building has a flat roof with
parapet design.
4.8.1 Mix of Materials:
Juxtaposition of contrasting materials can
create interest when carefully integrated.
This project includes stucco, cast stone,
marble, brick, glass, and metal in a
composed design.
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2. The project has a unified and coherent design, that:
a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants,
visitors, and the general community,
b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute
positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the
area when relevant,
c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone
district,
d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land
uses and land use designations,
e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in
adjacent residential areas.
The project is consistent with Finding #2 because:
The project is comprised of various residential amenity spaces at the first floor, third floor, and
seventh floor and offers short-term bike racks for visitors and well as long-term bike lockers for
residents. There is pedestrian access adjacent to El Camino Real located on Matadero Avenue
and Kendall Avenue to promote walkability and connectivity. Cars enter the garage on
Matadero Avenue and Kendall Avenue as required per the objective standards. The pedestrian
walkways are paved with attractive materials and landscaped. The project proposes to
construct a building that is generally taller than the immediately surrounding buildings.
The proposed project is consistent with the findings to provide high quality materials and
finishes in a neutral color palette. The building will have residential amenity spaces on the first
floor with a majority of those spaces utilizing glazing, which helps to engage the sidewalk.
While the project at 82 feet in height exceeds surrounding development, the project complies
with the height limits within the El Camino Real Focus Area and deviates from the objective
standards in a manner consistent with state law.
3. The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality,
integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating
textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding
area.
The project is consistent with Finding #3 because:
The project proposes a contemporary style that is recognizable along the El Camino corridor
overall and aligns with the recent residential development to the north of the project site. The
project uses materials such as stucco, cast stone, marble, brick, glass, and metal railings on the
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balconies and metal awnings. As conditioned, the stucco surfaces will be a smooth finish
texture. The proposed colors are neutral and are compatible with surrounding color schemes.
The project is located within an area subject to the adopted El Camino Design Guidelines and
South El Camino Real Guidelines and is consistent with objective standards set forth in these
guidelines.
4. The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic
and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations
(e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and
amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.).
The project is consistent with Finding #4 because:
The design of the new building includes wider sidewalks on El Camino Real, new sidewalks
where none currently exist on Matadero and Kendall Avenues, and does not provide any new
curb cuts along El Camino Real, which would have otherwise created additional points of
conflict with the existing bicycles lanes. The entrances to the parking garage are consistent with
both objective standards set forth in the City’s municipal code Ch. 18.24 as well as best
practices for roadway engineering design. Introducing or expanding curb cuts directly along an
arterial corridor, particularly a state freeway, creates additional turning conflicts, reduces traffic
flow efficiency, and increases safety risks for cyclists and motorists, especially given the newly
installed bicycle lanes along the project’s El Camino Real frontage. Additionally, there will be
280 bike lockers and, as conditioned, short-term bike rack spaces provided in accordance with
California Green Building Standards Code. By providing increased bicycle infrastructure, the
project will improve existing conditions. There are both common and private open spaces
available, including private decks for a majority of rental units.
5. The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its
surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical,
regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable
habitat that can be appropriately maintained.
The project is consistent with Finding #5 because:
The project will provide a variety of drought-tolerant planting, including plantings selected from
a California native palette. The selected varieties of trees would provide appropriate habitat for
wildlife as a part of a bigger neighborhood and community wide system. Additional landscaping
is provided on the terraces of the building.
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6. The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to
energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site
planning.
The project is consistent with Finding #6 because:
In accordance with the City’s Green Building Regulations, the project will satisfy the
requirements for CALGreen Mandatory + Tier 2. This is demonstrated on the GB sheets in the
plan set.
SECTION 4. Vesting Tentative Map Findings. A legislative body of a city shall deny approval of a
Subdivision 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:
1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans as
specified in Section 65451:
There is no adopted specific plan for this project site. 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 within the urban services area,
consistent with Goal 2 of the Housing Element and Goal L1.2 of the Land Use Element. The
project includes 321 Units, 37 of which would be provided at a rate affordable to low income.
The project improves the city’s jobs housing imbalance, consistent with the Transportation
Element’s goals and policies. Because the project is a “builder’s remedy project,” as defined in
Gov. Code section 65589.5(h)(11), and in accordance with Gov. Code section 65589.5(f)(6)(A),
the project is required to comply only with objective, quantifiable, written development
standards, conditions, and policies that would have applied to the project had it been proposed
on a site with a general plan designation and zoning classification that allow the density and
unit type proposed by the applicant. Moreover, in accordance with Gov. Code section
65589.5(f)(6)(D)(iii), a project that complies with such objective standards, conditions, and
policies “shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan,
program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, redevelopment plan and implementing
instruments, or other similar provision for all purposes.”
3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development:
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The Project site is suitable for multi-family residential development in that the majority of the
parcels are identified as Housing Inventory Sites in the Housing Element. The project is also
located within the City’s El Camino Real Focus Area, an area identified for high density housing
within the City. The proposed parcel meets the minimum code requirements for the CN, CS,
RM-30, and RM-40 zone districts with respect to lot area, width, and depth. The proposed
number of apartment units created on the resulting parcel complies with the applicable
densities set forth in the land use element and zoning code, consistent with the focus area
standards. In addition, as noted above, the project is proposed pursuant to the “builder’s
remedy” of the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code section 65589.5) and is
consistent with the standards set forth therein.
4. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development:
The proposed improvements include a total of 321 multi-family residential units and results in
128 dwelling units per acre (DU/AC) across the resulting parcel. Because the site area is
comprised of several lots, there are varying zoning designations across these lots, including
portions zoned CN, CS, RM-30, and RM-40. In December 2023, the City Council adopted the El
Camino Real Focus Area which established a local alternative to State Density Bonus Law along
four properties on El Camino Real between Page Mill Road and Matadero Avenue. In
accordance with the Housing Element Implementation, several additional sites were added to
the El Camino Real Focus Area in July 2025, including the subject property.
While the zoning code does not set a maximum density for projects on El Camino Real, the
improvements are consistent with the density, floor area, and height allowances for sites within
the Focus Area. Therefore, the project is physically suitable for the parcel. In addition, the
project is proposed pursuant to the “builder’s remedy” of the Housing Accountability Act
(Government Code section 65589.5) and is consistent with the densities permitted therein.
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 a portion of
Matadero Creek approximately 300 feet northwest from the project site. The adopted Palo Alto
2030 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.
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6. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements is likely to cause serious
public health problems:
The record indicates that insufficient information has been provided to fully demonstrate that
the project would not create safety risks for bicyclists and pedestrians, including along safe
routes to school. Specifically, a traffic analysis has not yet been conducted for the site.
Cumulative impacts from proposed projects in the vicinity, including the project at 3400 El
Camino Real across Matadero Avenue, have not been evaluated.
Notwithstanding this inconsistency, the deviation is permitted under applicable State law,
which limits the City’s ability to deny based on such impacts. 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 commercial uses. The site is not located on a hazardous waste
site pursuant to government code 65962.5. However, a portion of the site was previously a
gasoline service station that had its underground storage tanks removed and issued a Fuel Leak
Site Case Closure letter on July 23, 1997. Additional cleanup of the site for residential uses per
standard requirements will be included in the conditions of approval for the proposed
improvements.
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. 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. New public access easements will be provided to provide the 12-foot effective
sidewalk width along El Camino Real, consistent with project plans and City requirements.
SECTION 5. 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 8 of this Record of Land Use Action.
SECTION 6. 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 Kier+Wright
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titled “VESTING TENTATIVE MAP” consisting of eleven pages, dated and submitted February 3,
2026, except as modified to incorporate the conditions of approval in Section 8. A copy of the
Vesting Tentative Map is on file in the Department of Planning and Development Services,
Current 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 7. Conditions of Approval Architectural Review.
Planning
1. CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS. Construction and development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plans entitled, "3606 El Camino Real – Major Architecture
Review” uploaded to the Palo Alto Online Permitting Services Citizen Portal on February 2,
2026, as modified by these conditions of approval.
2. BUILDING PERMIT. Apply for a building permit and meet any and all conditions of provided
for in this letter. A copy of this cover letter and conditions of approval shall be printed on
the second page of the plans submitted for building permit.
3. BELOW MARKET RATE (BMR) HOUSING. This project is proposed as a Builder’s Remedy
project, as defined in AB 1893, and is providing thirteen percent of the proposed 284 base
units at prices affordable to lower income households. This also represents an alternative
means of compliance with the City’s inclusionary housing requirement stated in Palo Alto
Municipal Code Chapter 16.65. The applicant shall execute and record a BMR regulatory
agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney. The project shall conform to the
approved regulatory agreement, which shall be recorded prior to issuance of building
permit or final map, whichever occurs first. All BMR units constructed under this condition
shall be in conformance with the City’s BMR Program rules and regulations, as modified by
the concession granted pursuant to State Density Bonus Law regarding unit distribution.
Failure to comply with the timing of this condition and any adopted BMR Program rules
and regulations shall not waive its later enforcement.
4. RENTER PROTECTIONS. The project is subject to the renter protection requirements set
forth in PAMC Section 9.68.060 for no fault evictions for rental properties with more than
10 units. This includes either rental fee waiver for the last month or relocation assistance
as detailed in the municipal code. Notification requirements in accordance with the code is
required. Documentation showing compliance with these code requirements must be
provided to the project planner prior to issuance of a demolition/deconstruction permit.
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5. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS. All modifications to the approved project shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to construction. If during the Building Permit review and
construction phase, the project is modified by the applicant, it is the responsibility of the
applicant to contact the Planning Division/project planner directly to obtain approval of the
project modification.
6. LANDSCAPE PLAN. Plantings shall be installed in accordance with the approved plan set
prior to occupancy and shall be permanently maintained and replaced as necessary.
7. STANDARD CONDITION FOR VAPOR INTRUSION. For projects which are known to be subject
to risk of vapor intrusion, the applicant shall assess site conditions to determine both the
nature and extent of contamination. If contamination at the site exceeds the most current
environmental screening levels (ESLs) identified by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) for volatile organic compounds, the applicant shall prepare and submit a
Site Management and Contingency Plan (SMCP) to either the Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC), RWQCB, or the County of Santa Clara Department of
Environmental Health for approval. The SMCP shall include details regarding the pending
development and propose remediation and/or mitigation to address any environmental risk
identified in the site assessment. The applicant shall agree to and implement all
recommendations of the reviewing regulatory agency approving the SMCP in order to
reduce the exposure of future occupants to vapor intrusion. A copy of the approved SMCP
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning prior to issuance of a building permit. If the
reviewing agency requires that a vapor intrusion barrier system be installed, the VIMs shall
be document in the building permit plan set prior to issuance of the building permit.
Post construction indoor air monitoring shall be conducted for any VIMS systems and shall
comply with the specific recommendations set forth by the regulatory agency approving the
SMCP.
8. STANDARD CONDITION NESTING BIRD SURVEY. Vegetation or tree removal shall be
prohibited during the general avian nesting season (February 1 – August 31), if feasible. If
nesting season avoidance is not feasible, the applicant shall retain a qualified biologist, as
approved by the City of Palo Alto, to conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey to
determine the presence/absence, location, and activity status of any active nests on or
adjacent to the project site no more than 14 days prior to scheduled vegetation clearance
and/or demolition activities. If nesting birds are found to be present, a suitable buffer
(typically a minimum buffer of 50 feet for passerines and a minimum buffer of 250 feet for
raptors) as determined appropriate by the biologist, shall be established around such active
nests and no construction shall be allowed within the buffer areas until a qualified biologist
has determined that the nest is no longer active (i.e., the nestlings have fledged and are no
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longer reliant on the nest). A report documenting any data recovered during monitoring
shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and submitted to the Director of Planning prior to
final planning inspection.
9. CULTURAL SENSITIVITY TRAINING. Prior to issuance of any grading permit, the project
applicant shall be required to submit evidence that a Cultural Awareness Training program
has been provided to construction personnel. The training shall be facilitated by a qualified
archaeologist in collaboration with a Native American representative registered with the
Native American Heritage Commission for the City of Palo Alto and that is traditionally and
culturally affiliated with the geographic area as described in Public Resources Code Section
21080.3.
10. SUB-SURFACE MONITORING. Prior to issuance of any tree removal, grading, demolition,
and/or building permits or activities, the applicant shall notify the Director of Planning, of
grading and construction dates and activities that require a qualified archeologist and
Native American monitor to be present on the project site. The City shall then notify the
tribe via e-mail correspondence 10 days prior to any grading or construction activities. If the
tribe chooses not to send a monitor or does not respond within the 10 days, work shall
continue without the monitor.
11. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL MONITORING. A qualified archaeologist and a Native
American monitor, registered with the Native American Heritage Commission for the City of
Palo Alto and that is traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area as
described in Public Resources Code Section 21080.3, shall be present during earthmoving
activities including, trenching, initial or full grading, scraping or blading, lifting of
foundation, boring, drilling, or major landscaping. The qualified archaeologist and Native
American monitor shall have the authority to halt construction activities within 50 feet of a
discovery in the event any cultural materials are encountered during ground-disturbing
construction activities. The qualified archeologist and Native American monitor shall keep a
daily monitoring log on days that monitoring occurs documenting construction activities
that were monitored, location of the monitoring, and any cultural materials identified.
These daily monitoring logs shall be made available to the City upon request.
12. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL TREATMENT PLAN. In the event any significant cultural
materials are encountered during construction, construction within a radius of 50 feet of
the find would be halted, the Director of Planning shall be notified, and the on-site qualified
archaeologist, in collaboration with the Native American Monitor, shall examine the find
and make appropriate recommendations regarding the significance of the find and the
appropriate treatment of the resource.
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The qualified archeologist in collaboration with a Native American monitor, registered with
the Native American Heritage Commission for the City of Palo Alto and that is traditionally
and culturally affiliated with the geographic area as described in Public Resources Code
Section 21080.3, shall prepare and implement a treatment plan that reflects permit-level
detail pertaining to depths and locations of excavation activities. The treatment plan shall
contain, at a minimum:
a. Identification of the scope of work and range of subsurface effects (including
location map and development plan), including requirements for preliminary
field investigations.
b. Description of the environmental setting (past and present) and the
historic/prehistoric background of the parcel (potential range of what might be
found).
c. Monitoring schedules and individuals.
d. Development of research questions and goals to be addressed by the
investigation (what is significant vs. what is redundant information).
e. Detailed field strategy to record, recover, or avoid the finds and address research
goals.
f. Analytical methods.
g. Report structure and outline of document contents.
h. Disposition of the artifacts.
i. Security approaches or protocols for finds.
j. Appendices: all site records, correspondence, and consultation with Native
Americans, etc.
The treatment plan shall utilize data recovery methods to reduce impacts on subsurface
resources. The treatment plan must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning,
or the Director’s designee prior to implementation of the plan.
13. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL EVALUATION. The project applicant shall notify the
Director of Planning, Native American Monitor, and Archeological Monitor, of any finds
during grading or other construction activities. Any historic or prehistoric material identified
in the project area during excavation activities shall be evaluated for eligibility for listing in
the California Register of Historic Resources as determined by the California Office of
Historic Preservation. Data recovery methods may include, but are not limited to, backhoe
trenching, shovel test, hand augering, and hand-excavation. The techniques used for data
recovery shall follow the protocols identified in the approved treatment plan. Data recovery
shall include excavation and exposure of features, field documentation, and recordation. All
documentation and recordation shall be submitted to the Northwest Information Center,
and the Director of Planning.
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14. UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERY OF BURIED ARCHEOLOGICAL AND TRIBAL CULTURAL
RESOURCES. If human remains are found, the State of California Health and Safety Code
Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has
made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
5097.98. In the event of an unanticipated discovery of human remains, the County Coroner
must be notified immediately. If the human remains are determined to be of Native
American origin, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission, which
will determine and notify a most likely descendant (MLD). The MLD has 48 hours from being
granted site access to make recommendations for the disposition of the remains. If the MLD
does not make recommendations within 48 hours, the landowner shall reinter the remains
in an area of the property secure from subsequent disturbance.
15. In accordance with Mitigation measure Air 2a of the Comprehensive Plan EIR, these BMPs
shall be implemented during all demolition, grading, and construction activities to reduce
construction-related particulate emissions:
a. Exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and
unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day or covered.
b. Haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be
covered.
c. Visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using
wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power
sweeping is prohibited.
d. Vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 miles per hour.
e. Roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as
possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless
seeding or soil binders are used.
f. Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use
or reducing the maximum idling time to five minutes (as required by the
California airborne toxics control measure Chapter13, Section 2485 of California
Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage explaining this rule shall be provided
for construction workers at all access points.
g. Construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance
with the manufacturer’s specifications. Equipment shall be checked by a
certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to
operation.
h. A publicly visible sign shall be posted with the telephone number and name of an
individual working for the construction contractor who can be contacted
regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action
within 48 hours. The BAAQMD’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations.
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16. NOISE MITIGATION IN CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHNSIVE PLAN POLICY N6.11.1 AND
MITIGATION MEASURE NOISE-8 IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EIR. Noise control measures
would include, but not be limited to, the following BMPs that would further decrease the
project’s noise impacts during construction:
The contractor shall use “new technology” power construction equipment with
state-of-the art noise shielding and muffling devices. All internal combustion engines
used on the project site shall be equipped with adequate mufflers and shall be in
good mechanical condition to minimize noise created by faulty or poorly maintained
engines or other components.
The unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be prohibited.
Staging areas and stationary noise-generating equipment shall be located as far as
possible from noise-sensitive receptors such as residential uses (a minimum of 200
feet)
The surrounding neighborhood shall be notified early and frequently of the
construction activities.
A “noise disturbance coordinator” shall be designated to respond to any local
complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator would determine
the cause of the noise complaints (e.g., beginning work too early, bad muffler, etc.)
and institute reasonable measures warranted to correct the problem. A telephone
number for the disturbance coordinator would be conspicuously posted at the
construction site.
Utilize ‘quiet’ models of air compressors and other stationary noise sources where
technology exists.
Equip all internal combustion engine-driven equipment with mufflers, which are in
good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
Construct temporary noise barriers, where feasible, to screen stationary noise-
generating equipment when located within 200 feet of adjoining sensitive land uses.
Temporary noise barrier fences would provide a 5dBA noise reduction if the noise
barrier interrupts the line of- sight between the noise source and receptor and if the
barrier is constructed in a manner that eliminates any cracks or gaps.
If stationary noise-generating equipment must be located near receptors, adequate
muffling (with enclosures where feasible and appropriate) shall be used. Any
enclosure openings or venting shall face away from sensitive receptors.
Ensure that generators, compressors, and pumps are housed in acoustical
enclosures.
Locate cranes as far from adjoining noise-sensitive receptors as possible.
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During final grading, substitute graders for bulldozers, where feasible. Wheeled
heavy equipment are quieter than track equipment and should be used where
feasible.
Substitute nail guns for manual hammering, where feasible.
Substitute electrically powered tools for noisier pneumatic tools, where feasible.
Prior to building permit issuance the contractor shall prepare a detailed construction
plan identifying the schedule for major noise-generating construction activities. The
construction plan shall identify a procedure for coordination with adjacent
residential land uses so that construction activities can be scheduled to minimize
noise disturbance.
17. NOISE MITIGATION IN CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHNSIVE POLICY N6.11.1 AND
MITIGATION MEASURE NOISE-5a IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EIR. The project proponent
shall implement a construction vibration monitoring plan to document conditions prior to,
during, and after vibration generating construction activities for the adjacent residential
uses. All plan tasks shall be undertaken under the direction of a licensed Professional
Structural Engineer in the State of California and be in accordance with industry-accepted
standard methods. The construction vibration monitoring plan shall be submitted to the
City prior to issuance of a Grading or Building Permit and shall include, but not be limited to,
the following measures:
The report shall include a description of measurement methods, equipment used,
calibration certificates, and graphics as required to clearly identify vibration-
monitoring locations.
A list of all heavy construction equipment to be used for this project and the
anticipated time duration of using the equipment that is known to produce high
vibration levels (clam shovel drops, vibratory rollers, hoe rams, large bulldozers,
caisson drillings, loaded trucks, jackhammers, etc.) shall be submitted to the Director
of Planning and Development Services or Director’s designee of the Department of
Planning & Development by the contractor. This list shall be used to identify
equipment and activities that could exceed the 0.3 PPV threshold at the adjacent
residential uses based on the planned equipment, location, and duration of use.
Where project construction activities may be anticipated to exceed the threshold,
the applicant shall provide a plan to show how levels would be reduced by phasing
activities that are known to cause excessive vibration, utilizing alternative
equipment, and/or reducing the time period that the equipment is being used.
Where possible, use of the heavy vibration-generating construction equipment shall
be prohibited within 20 feet of the adjacent residential uses.
o Smaller equipment (less than 18,000 pounds) must be used near the
property lines adjacent to the existing residential uses to minimize vibration
levels to 0.3 in/sec PPV or less. For example, a smaller vibratory roller similar
to a Caterpillar model CP433E vibratory compactor could be used when
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compacting materials within 20 feet of the adjacent residential buildings. The
smaller equipment intended to implement this requirement shall be
individually identified among the list of equipment required under the above
condition as the subset of equipment allowed for use at the property lines.
o Avoid using vibratory rollers and clam shovel drops within 20 feet of the
adjacent residential uses.
o Select demolition methods that do not involve large impact tools such as
hoe-rams within 20 feet of the eastern property line. Portable jackhammers,
saws, or grinders shall be used to minimize impacts to the ground.
o Avoid dropping heavy equipment and use alternative methods for breaking
up existing pavement, such as a pavement grinder, instead of dropping heavy
objects, within 20 feet of the adjacent residential uses.
• Develop a vibration monitoring and construction contingency plan to identify
structures where monitoring would be conducted, set up a vibration monitoring
schedule, define structure-specific vibration limits, and address the need to conduct
photo, elevation, and crack surveys to document before and after construction
conditions. Construction contingencies shall be identified for when vibration levels
approach the limits of 0.3 in/sec PPV at the adjacent residential buildings.
• At a minimum, vibration monitoring shall be conducted during demolition and
excavation activities.
• Designate a person responsible for registering and investigating claims of excessive
vibration. The contact information of such person shall be clearly posted on the
construction site.
Conduct a post-construction survey on structures where either monitoring has
indicated high vibration levels or complaints of damage has been made. Make
appropriate repairs or compensation where damage has occurred as a result of
construction activities.
18. OPEN AIR LOUDSPEAKERS (AMPLIFIED MUSIC). In accordance with PAMC Section 9.12, no
amplified music shall be used for producing sound in or upon any open area, to which the
public has access, between the hours of 11:00pm and one hour after sunrise. In addition, all
rooftop gardens/decks shall comply with the provisions of PAMC 18.42.230.
19. NOISE THRESHOLDS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. NOISE THRESHOLDS ON RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY. In accordance with PAMC Section 9.10.030, No person shall produce, suffer or
allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination of same, on
residential property, a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point
outside of the property plane. At building permit, provide the proposed HVAC
specifications. If the proposed decibel level of the HVAC exceeds the decibel level of the
HVAC evaluated in the CEQA analysis, a noise analysis of the proposed equipment’s
consistency with the municipal code shall be required.
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20. NOISE REPORT PRIOR TO INSPECTION. Where the acoustical analysis projected noise levels
at or within 5 dB less than the Noise Ordinance limits, the applicant shall demonstrate the
installed equipment complies with the anticipated noise levels and the Noise Ordinance
prior to final Planning inspection approval.
21. SIGN APPROVAL NEEDED. No signs are approved at this time. All signs shall conform to the
requirements of Title 16.20 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (Sign Code) and shall be subject to
approval by the Director of Planning.
22. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall
provide documentation, to the satisfaction of the City and applicable Cleanup Oversight
Agency, demonstrating that the site is suitable for residential use with respect to potential
contamination from the former underground storage tanks.
If required, additional investigation or remediation shall be completed in accordance with
applicable state regulations, including the State Water Board’s Low-Threat UST Case Closure
Policy. Written clearance or a determination of no further action shall be provided prior to
building permit issuance.
23. TRASH ROOM. The trash room shall be used solely for the temporary storage of refuse and
recycling that is disposed on a regular basis and shall be closed and locked during non-
business hours.
24. UTILITY LOCATIONS. In no case shall utilities be placed in a location that requires equipment
and/or bollards to encroach into a required parking space. In no case shall a pipeline or
water and wastewater services/laterals/meters be placed within 10 feet of a proposed tree
and/or tree designated to remain, or within 5 feet where root barrier protection is installed,
unless otherwise approved by urban forestry and waste-gas-water.
25. ESTIMATED IMPACT FEE. Development Impact Fees, currently estimated in the amount of
$17,698,233.70 shall be paid in accordance with PAMC Chapter 16.64. The final
Development Impact Fees shall be calculated before they are due, and payment may be
deferred to the date the development is approved for occupancy as set forth in PAMC
Section 16.64.030 and as permitted by SB 937.
26. IMPACT FEE 90-DAY PROTEST PERIOD. California Government Code Section 66020 provides
that a project applicant who desires to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other
exactions imposed on a development project must initiate the protest at the time the
development project is approved or conditionally approved or within ninety (90) days after
the date that fees, dedications, reservations or exactions are imposed on the
Project. Additionally, procedural requirements for protesting these development fees,
dedications, reservations and exactions are set forth in Government Code Section 66020. IF
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YOU FAIL TO INITIATE A PROTEST WITHIN THE 90-DAY PERIOD OR FOLLOW THE PROTEST
PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020, YOU WILL BE BARRED
FROM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR REASONABLENESS OF THE FEES, DEDICATIONS,
RESERVATIONS, AND EXACTIONS. If these requirements constitute fees, taxes,
assessments, dedications, reservations, or other exactions as specified in Government Code
Sections 66020(a) or 66021, this is to provide notification that, as of the date of this notice,
the 90-day period has begun in which you may protest these requirements. This matter is
subject to the California Code of Civil Procedures (CCP) Section 1094.5; the time by which
judicial review must be sought is governed by CCP Section 1094.6.
27. 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.
28. FINAL INSPECTION. A Planning Division Final inspection will be required to determine
substantial compliance with the approved plans prior to the scheduling of a Building Division
final. Any revisions during the building process must be approved by Planning. Contact your
Project Planner, Steven Switzer at Steven.Switzer@PaloAlto.gov to schedule this inspection.
Public Art
29. The project triggers the Public Art in Private Development ordinance, requiring that 1% of the
estimated cost of construction be spent either on art on-site, or the payment of the
equivalent funds to the Public Art Fund in-lieu of commissioning artwork on site. The
applicant has not submitted a public art application at this time. Prior to issuance of a building
permit, the applicant shall pay the required in-lieu contribution to the Public Art Fund or,
prior to applying for a building permit, shall file a minor architectural review application to
evaluate proposed public art, which shall be reviewed and approved by the public art
commission. The Public Art Program team will need to verify the Construction Valuation with
an outside consultant. Contact the Public Art Program at the time you apply for Building
permit to begin this verification process. All information and application materials may be
found at paloalto.gov/public art under the Policies and Documents tab. In-lieu fees may be
paid at occupancy in accordance with the requirements under PAMC 16.64.030 and as
permitted by SB 937.
Building Division
30. A complete construction set shall be submitted to the building department for review. A
complete construction shall include, but is not limited to: architectural drawings, structural
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drawings and calculations, mechanical plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, and Title 24
energy analysis.
31. All sheets shall be stamped and signed by the responsible designer.
32. Refer to this website below for additional building permit submittal requirements. Contact
the building department for any questions.
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/3/development-services/building-
division/checklists/simplified/c1-new-comm-shell-checklist-07062023.pdf
Transportation
33. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain a transportation analysis
(TA) consistent with the City's Local Transportation Impact Analysis Policy and prepared by a
consultant reasonably acceptable to the City. The applicant shall implement any mediation
measures recommended in the TA that would not render the project infeasible. Potential
mediation measures could include but not limited to; flex posts, bike boxes, bike sharrows,
and/or speed bumps. At a minimum, the TA shall:
a. Evaluate project ingress and egress operations, including driveway functionality
and queuing;
b. Analyze intersection operations and impacts at the Matadero Avenue / El
Camino Real and Kendall Avenue / El Camino Real intersections, considering the
existing “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions;
c. Evaluate potential impacts to the suggested school route along Matadero
Avenue and Kendall Avenue with respect to multimodal access; and
d. Identify and recommend improvements as necessary, subject to City approval.
34. OFF SITE IMPROVEMENTS: Off-site improvement plans shall be submitted to the Office
of Transportation for review and approval. These improvements shall incorporate all
recommendations identified in the transportation analysis prepared for the project. Off-
site improvements include, but are not limited to, design modifications that support on
site circulation and prevent queuing or other operational deficiencies within the public
right of way. Any proposed modifications to the public right of way shall be evaluated to
ensure they can be safely accommodated given existing lane geometry.
35. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM): The applicant shall prepare and
submit a final TDM Plan consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies for the El
Camino Real corridor and that demonstrates a minimum 30 percent reduction in project
generated vehicle trips. The plan shall identify parking and trip reduction measures,
include trip targets and a monitoring and enforcement mechanism, and designate the
responsible entity for implementation.
All approved TDM measures shall be maintained for the life of the project. Monitoring
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reports shall be submitted two years after occupancy and annually thereafter. If
performance targets are not met, the applicant shall implement modifications as
required by the Director. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in administrative
penalties or other enforcement actions consistent with the Municipal Code.
36. BICYCLE PARKING: In accordance with California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen), the project shall provide one on-site short term bicycle parking space per
10,000 square feet. Short term bicycle parking spaces shall be located within 200 feet of
building entrances and readily visible to passers-by.
37. LOADING ZONES: No project dedicated loading space shall be located within the public
right of way. The project shall maintain at minimum one, on-site loading space.
38. CONSISTENCY WITH CALTRANS SR-82 IMPROVEMENTS: All off site improvements shall
be consistent with the recently completed Caltrans SR 82 (El Camino Real)
improvements, including existing “No Parking” signage along El Camino Real. Any
temporary alterations to bike lane enhancements shall be restored to existing
conditions upon completion of the project.
39. BUS SHELTER COORDINATION: Potential impacts to the existing VTA bus shelter at the
intersection of Matadero Avenue and El Camino Real shall be reviewed and approved
through VTA’s development review process. The applicant shall comply with all
requirements issued by the transit authority.
40. DRIVEWAY SIGHT LINES: Adequate sight distance shall be preserved at all driveways.
a. Landscaping within driveway vision triangles shall be maintained at a maximum
height of three (3) feet.
b. All new and existing trees shall be maintained to provide a minimum vertical
clearance of seven (7) feet above grade to ensure unobstructed visibility.
41. QUEUING: Fast opening gates shall be installed and maintained to ensure that vehicle
queuing does not extend into or impact the public right of way.
42. TRASH REMOVAL AND OPERATIONS: Trash bin staging and collection operations shall
occur entirely on site and shall not encroach into or occur within the public right of way.
Public Works Zero Waste
43. REQUIRED DECONSTRUCTION. In conformance with PAMC 5.24, deconstruction and source
separation are required for all residential and commercial projects where structures (other
than a garage or ADU) are being completely removed, demolition is no longer allowed.
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Deconstruction takes longer than traditional demolition, it is important to plan ahead. For
more information, visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/deconstruction.
44. SALVAGE SURVEY FOR REUSE. A Salvage Survey is required for deconstruction permit
applications. The survey shall be conducted by a City approved reuse vendor. The survey
submittal shall include an itemized list of materials that are salvageable for reuse from the
project. The applicant shall source separate and deliver materials for reuse. Certification is
required indicating that all materials identified in the survey are properly salvaged. Contact
The ReUse People to schedule this FREE survey by phone (888) 588-9490 or e-mail
info@thereusepeople.org. More information can be found at www.TheReusePeople.org.
Please upload a completed copy to the deconstruction permit.
45. SOURCE SEPARATION FOR RECYCLING. The applicant shall source separate deconstruction
materials into specific categories for recycling. Additional staging areas for source separated
materials will need to be considered. All materials shall be delivered to one of the City
approved materials recovery facilities listed in Green Halo, all records shall be uploaded to
www.greenhalosystems.com.
For more information, refer to www. paloalto.gov/deconstruction. Trash enclosure can only
be used to temporarily store refuse (garbage, recycling, and compost) and not for other
storage.
46. On the plans submitted for building permit provide cut-sheets for the color-coded internal
and external containers, related color-coded millwork, and its colored signage in the
building plans. Trash chutes must have colored doors with colored signage that complies
with PAMC 5.20.18 requirements.
47. All indoor and outdoor common spaces are required to comply with the following: As per
Palo Alto Municipal Code 5.20.108 the site is required to have color-coded refuse
containers, related color-coded millwork, and colored signage. The three refuse containers
shall include recycle (blue container), compost (green container), and garbage (black
container). Applicant shall present on the plan submitted for building permit the locations
and quantity of both (any) internal and external refuse containers, it’s millwork, along with
the signage. However, for the copy/ mail area must have either a recycle bin only or all
three refuse receptacles (green compost, blue recycle, and black landfill container). Please
refer to PAMC 5.20.108 and the Internal Container Guide. Examples of appropriate signage
can be found in the Managing Zero Waste at Your Business Guide. Electronic copies of these
signage can be found on the Zero Waste Palo Alto’s website,
https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Zero-Waste/What-Goes-
Where/Toolkit#section-2 and hard copies can be requested from the waste hauler,
Greenwaste of Palo Alto, (650) 493-4894.
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Public Works Engineering
48. PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND DOCUMENTS: Applicant shall be advised
that most forms, applications, and informational documents related to Public Works
Engineering conditions can be found at the following link:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Public-Works/Engineering-
Services/Forms-and-Permits
49. OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PROJECTS: Developer
shall familiarize themselves with the guidelines described in the November 2007
revision of the document titled “Overview and Guidelines for the Review of Subdivision
Projects”. Particularly Section II (items 5 through 12) and Section V (items A through C).
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/planning-amp-development-services/file-
migration/current-planning/forms-and-guidelines/overview-and-guidelines-for-the-
review-of-subdivision-projects.pdf
50. PARCEL MAP/FINAL MAP: Approval of this application is subject to, and contingent upon
the approval of a tentative map and recordation of a Final Map, as detailed in Section 8.
51. STREETWORK PERMIT: The applicant shall obtain a Streetwork Permit from the
Department of Public Works for all public improvements.
52. SPECIAL STREET LIGHT: This project is located within an area designated to have special
streetlights as shown in the Special Street Light Style Placement Guide. Any new or
replaced streetlights shall be installed to the standards adopted by the Public Works
Department and Utility Department.
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-
services/current-planning/pw-style-placement-guide-2020.pdf
53. UPGRADE OF EXISTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: As part of the plan review for
improvements within the public right-of-way, any existing improvements to be re-used
by the project, which are not to current City standards and are not specifically in these
project conditions (such as streetlights, utility covers and lids, etc.), shall be upgraded to
current City standards as required by the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Utilities.
54. MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITIES: The Developer is responsible for any
changes or modifications to existing utilities, streets, and public infrastructure within or
adjacent to the project site that are attributable to the development. This includes, but
is not limited to, the relocation of utility facilities, conduits, or vaults required due to
grade changes in the sidewalk area resulting from the development. The Developer’s
financial responsibility for utility upgrades exceeding the impacts of the development
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shall be limited to Developer’s fair share contribution, as reasonably determined by the
Utilities and/or Public Works Department.
55. DAMAGE TO EXISTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The Developer is responsible for
repairing any damage to existing public improvements fronting or adjacent to the
project site caused by construction, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
56. EXISTING UTILITY ABANDONMENT AND/OR RELOCATION: The Developer is responsible
for researching all existing utility lines to ensure there are no conflicts with the project.
Any existing utility lines (public or private) or their appurtenances that conflict with the
project or do not serve it must be capped, abandoned, removed, relocated, or disposed
of to the satisfaction of the City.
57. RE-USE OF EXISTING STORM DRAINS: The re-use of existing City storm drain service lines
and appurtenances is subject to City review and approval. The Developer’s contractor
shall expose the existing storm drain facilities during construction for City inspection or
provide video documentation of their condition. Any deficient facilities, as determined
by Public Works, must be replaced by the Developer. The Developer’s financial
responsibility for storm drain facility upgrades exceeding the impacts of the
development shall be limited to Developer’s fair share contribution, as reasonably
determined by the Public Works Department.
58. STORM DRAIN TRIBUTARY PATTERN: This project must follow the existing storm drain
tributary pattern. Any deviations require additional analysis and approval by Public
Works during plan review. The project shall not negatively impact the drainage pattern
for adjacent properties.
59. 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.”
60. ROUGH GRADING: provide a Rough Grading Plan for the work proposed as part of the
Grading and Excavation Permit application. The Rough Grading Plans shall including the
following: pad elevation, elevator pit elevation, ground monitoring wells, limits of over
excavation, stockpile area of material, overall earthwork volumes (cut and fill),
temporary shoring for any existing facilities, ramps for access, crane locations (if any),
tree protection measures, etc.
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61. CIVIL ENGINEER CERTIFICATION: Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the
final completion of the work, applicant shall provide an as-graded grading plan prepared
by the civil engineer that includes original ground surface elevations, as-graded ground
surface elevations, lot drainage patterns and locations and elevations of all surface and
subsurface drainage facilities. The civil engineer shall certify that the work was done in
accordance with the final approved grading plan.
62. DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO STORM DRAIN SYSTEM: If the project proposes to replace
and/or add connections to the City maintained storm drain system, then the applicant
may be responsible for improvements to the system. These improvements may include,
but not limited to, upsizing the storm drain facility, replacing or adding City standard
catch basins, pipes and manholes. THIS MAY INCLUDE REPLACING BRICK AND MORTAR
MANHOLES. The extent of required improvements will be at the public works staff
discretion and shall be consistent with Storm Drain Master Plan and Public Works
Construction Standards. Any work on the city's storm drain systems requires permits
and inspection by Public Works inspectors. The Developer’s financial responsibility for
storm drain facility upgrades exceeding the impacts of the development shall be limited
to Developer’s fair share contribution, as reasonably determined by the Public Works
Department.
63. CCTV OF STORM DRAIN SYSTEM: Post construction the applicant may be required to
provide CCTV inspection of the City’s storm drain facilities to verify that any lines were
not broken, cracked or damaged during construction. The video shall be high resolution
and done by professional who is familiar with the process and meticulous. A CCTV
inspection video is required for new storm drain connection (s) to verify proper
connections were made into the City’s system and that no construction material was left
behind. Videos of storm drain system may also be required where construction occurred
less than 5-ft from the city’s storm drain system. Videos shall be provided from structure
to structure, such as manhole to manhole. Contractor may want to conduct their own
inspection in advance of construction to verify the existing pipe integrity. If existing
damages are located, they shall be reported to Public Works inspectors prior to the start
of construction. If not reported, the contractor may be responsible to restore the pipe
segment as determined by Public Works prior to final.
64. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER STATEMENT: The grading plans shall include the following
statement signed and sealed by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record: “THIS PLAN HAS
BEEN REVIEWED AND FOUND TO BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE INTENT
AND PURPOSE OF THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT”.
65. SWPPP: This proposed development will disturb more than one acre of land.
Accordingly, the applicant shall apply for coverage under the State Water Resources
Control Board’s (SWRCB) NPDES general permit for storm water discharge associated
with construction activity. A Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed for this project with the
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SWRCB in order to obtain coverage under the permit. The General Permit requires the
applicant to prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The applicant is required to submit two copies of the NOI and the draft SWPPP to the
Public Works Department for review and approval prior to issuance of the building
permit. The SWPPP should include both permanent, post-development project design
features and temporary measures employed during construction.
66. 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.
67. LOGISTICS PLAN: A construction logistics plan shall be provided addressing all impacts
to the public including, at a minimum: work hours, noticing of affected businesses, bus
stop relocations, construction signage, dust control, noise control, storm water pollution
prevention, job trailer, contractors’ parking, truck routes, staging, concrete pours, crane
lifts, scaffolding, materials storage, pedestrian safety, and traffic control. All truck
routes shall conform to the City of Palo Alto’s Trucks and Truck Route Ordinance,
Chapter 10.48, and the route map. NOTE: Some items/tasks on the logistics plan may
require an encroachment permit.
68. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION: All improvement plan sets shall include the
“Pollution Prevention – It’s Part of the Plan” sheet.
69. 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. Submit the following:
a. Provide a stamped and signed C.3 data form (April 2024 version) from
SCVURPPP. https://scvurppp.org/2024/09/19/provision-c-3-data-form-2024/
b. Final stamped and signed letter confirming which documents were reviewed and
that the project complies with Provision C.3 and PAMC 16.11.
70. 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
executed by the applicant team prior to building permit final.
71. 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
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a certification verifying that all the permanent storm water pollution prevention
measures were installed in accordance with the approved plans.
72. PAVEMENT RESTORATION: The applicant shall restore the pavement along the entire
project frontage, curb-to-curb, by performing a 3.5” grind and overlay. The exact
restoration limits will be determined once the resulting road condition is known
following completion of heavy construction activities and utility lateral installations, at
minimum the extent will be the project frontage on Matadero and Kendall Avenues. The
extent of restoration required on El Camino Real shall be determined by the Public
Works Department following completion of heavy construction activities and utility
lateral installations.
73. EXISTING EASEMENTS: Provide documentation showing approval from the entities
affected by the onsite easements to verify that the work within said easements is
permitted.
74. OUTSIDE AGENCY APPROVAL: A portion of the proposed work is within Caltrans right-of-
way. Evidence of permit approvals shall be submitted prior to issuance of City permits.
75. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (STORM DRAIN LOGO): The applicant is
required to paint “No Dumping/Flows to Matadero Creek” in blue on a white
background adjacent to all onsite storm drain inlets. The name of the creek to which
the proposed development drains can be obtained from Public Works Engineering.
Stencils of the logo are available from the Public Works Environmental Compliance
Division, which may be contacted at (650) 329-2598. Include the instruction to paint the
logos on the construction grading and drainage plan.
76. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (RECORD DRAWINGS): At the conclusion
of the project applicant shall provide digital as-built/record drawings of all
improvements constructed in the public right-of-way or easements in which the City
owns an interest.
77. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (INDEFINITE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT):
An approved indefinite encroachment permit will be required for any private
infrastructure constructed in the public right-of-way, easement or on property in which
the City holds an interest, but that was not authorized by a building permit.
Urban Forestry
78. Post building permit issuance all protected trees are subject to a 14-day public notice
prior to their removal.
79. URBAN FORESTRY GENERAL: The following general tree preservation measures apply to
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all trees to be retained: No storage of material, topsoil, vehicles or equipment shall be
permitted within the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). The ground under and around the tree
canopy area shall not be altered. No waste material or construction byproducts are
allowed within the TPZ. Trees to be retained shall be irrigated, aerated, and maintained
as necessary to ensure survival.
80. TREE DAMAGE: Tree Damage, Injury Mitigation, and Inspections apply to the Contractor.
Reporting, injury mitigation measures, and arborist inspection schedule may apply
pursuant to TLTM, Section 5.03.6. Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or
replacement of any publicly owned or protected trees that are damaged during the
course of construction, pursuant to Title 8 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and City of
Palo Alto Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, Section 3.02.
81. TPZ EXCAVATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY - TLTM, Sec. 3.03.6 - B5,6: Any approved grading,
digging, potholing, or trenching within the TPZ of a protected tree shall be performed
using ‘air-spade’ method as a preference, with manual hand shovel as a backup. (TPZ=
10x the tree diameter at 54" above grade) For utility trenching, including sewer line,
roots exposed with a diameter of 2 inches and greater shall remain intact and not be
damaged. If directional boring method is used to tunnel beneath roots, then CPA
Standard Detail #504 shall be printed on the final plans and the buffer distances in TLTM
Table 3-4,Trenching and Tunneling Distance, shall be implemented by Contractor.
Contractor must notify the Urban Forestry Section at (650) 496-5953 in advance of
conducting any approved excavation within 10-feet of any street trees (or for any
protected tree on EVSE projects). Urban Forestry may choose to monitor or review the
work for compliance with the City’s Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) excavation standards.
82. TREE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE: The owner and contractor shall implement all
protection and inspection schedule measures, design recommendations, and
construction scheduling as stated in the Tree Preservation Report and/or T-1 Sheet Set
and is subject to code compliance action pursuant to PAMC 8.10.080. The required
protective fencing shall remain in place until the final landscaping or Urban Forestry
inspection of the project is completed.
83. NO NET LOSS OF CANOPY: In order to comply with the City’s no net loss of canopy policy
(PAMC 8.10.055; Urban Forest Master Plan Goals 6.A, 6.B, & 6.C; Comprehensive Plan,
Natural Environment Chapter Goal N-2) all trees 4 inches DBH and larger are subject to
replacement to avoid a loss of canopy at the neighborhood level. Replacement ratios
are determined by table 3-1 in the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual, Section 3.02.
New landscape tree plantings (24 inch box or larger) count towards the replacement
total. Screening trees may also count toward the total depending on size and species
selected. If unable to plant the required number of trees on site (our preferred solution)
there is the option of paying in-lieu fees per each 24 inch box tree into the forestry fund.
[Note: A replacement at ratio of 1:1 for trees listed as exempt species under PAMC
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8.10.020 is recommended. Exempt trees may require full replacement on parcels zoned
other than R1, RE, R-2, or RMD].
84. PLAN CHANGES: Revisions and/or changes to plans before or during construction shall
be reviewed and responded to by the (a) project site arborist, or (b) landscape architect
with written letter of acceptance before submitting the revision to Planning and
Development Services Department for review by Planning, Public Works, or Urban
Forestry.
85. PLAN SET REQUIREMENTS: The final Plans submitted for a building permit shall include
the location, DBH, canopy drip-line, and TPZ of all trees 4 inches DBH or greater as well
as the following information and notes on relevant plan sheets:
a. T-1 SHEET SET, The building permit plan set will include the City’s full-sized, T-1
Sheet Set (Tree Protection-it's Part of the Plan!), available on the Development
Center website. A certified arborist shall complete and sign the Tree Disclosure
Statement.
b. TREE PRESERVATION REPORT (TPR), if indicated by Tree Disclosure Statement, All
sheets of the Applicant’s TPR approved by the City for full implementation by
Contractor, shall be printed on numbered T-1 Sheets (T-3, T-4, etc.) and added to
the sheet index.
c. TREE PROTECTION FENCING, The Plan Set (esp. site, demolition, grading &
drainage, foundation, irrigation, tree disposition, utility sheets, etc.) must
delineate/show the correct configuration of Type I, Type II or Type III fencing
around each Protected Tree, using a bold dashed line enclosing the Tree
Protection Zone (CPA Standard Detail #605).
Fire
86. Fire sprinkler density of parking garage with EVCE shall be Extra Hazard-II. Install smoke
removal sys in parking garage.
87. Overhead utilities on both Kendall Ave and Matadero Ave shall be placed underground
along exterior walls of this project.
Watershed Protection
The following comments are provided as a courtesy and these conditions of approval must be
complied with before receiving a Demolition Permit for this project:
88. NOTICE OF REGULATION OF PCB MATERIAL – EFFECTIVE JULY 1st, 2019: Please be
advised that requirements regarding stormwater control during building demolition for
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) became effective starting July 1st, 2019, in accordance
with the San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (MRP),
Order No. R2-2015-0049. MRP Provision C.12.f. requires that San Francisco Bay Area
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municipalities develop a program to ensure that PCBs from building materials (e.g.
caulk, paint, mastic) do not enter the storm drain system during building demolition.
Palo Alto City Council adopted the PCBs regulation in May 2019. For specific questions
about your project, please email CleanBay@cityofpaloalto.org, call 650-329-2122 or visit
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/pcbdemoprogram.
89. If the project is submitting a demolition permit application on or after July 1st, 2019, the
applicant shall complete and submit the “PCBs Applicant Package,” including any
required sampling reports (per the Applicant Package instructions), with the demolition
permit application. The PCBs Application Package and other resources are outlined at
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/pcbdemoprogram. The Applicant Package will outline
PCBs sampling and reporting requirements that must be met if the project meets ALL of
the following conditions:
a. The project is a commercial, public, institutional, or industrial structure
constructed or remodeled between January 1, 1950 and December 31, 1980.
Single-family and two-family homes are exempt regardless of age.
b. The framing of the building contains material other than wood. Wood-frame
structures are exempt.
c. The proposed demolition is a complete demolition of the building. Partial
demolitions do not apply to the requirements.
90. If the project triggers polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) sampling as identified on the
“PCBs Applicant Package,” then the project shall conduct representative sampling of
PCBs concentration in accordance with the “Protocol for Evaluating Priority PCBs-
Containing Materials before Building Demolition (2018).”
If the representative sample results or records DO NOT indicate PCB
concentrations ≥50 ppm in one or more “priority materials,” then the screening
assessment is complete. Applicant submits screening form and the supporting
sampling documentation with the demolition permit application. No additional
action is required.
If the representative sample results or records DO indicate PCBs concentrations
≥50 ppm in one or more “priority materials,” then the screening assessment is
complete, but the Applicant MUST also contact applicable State and Federal
Agencies to meet further requirements. Applicant submits screening form and
the supporting sampling documentation with the demolition permit application,
and also must contact the State and Federal Agencies as indicated on Page 3 of
the “PCBs Screening Assessment Form.”
IMPORTANT: ADVANCED APPROVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (USEPA) OR OTHER STATE AGENCIES MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO
BUILDING DEMOLITION. IT IS RECOMMENEDED THAT APPLICANTS BEGIN THE PCBs
ASSESSMENT WELL IN ADVANCE OF APPLYING FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT AS THE
PROCESS CAN TAKE BETWEEN 1-3 MONTHS.
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91. Requirement for oil-water separator in interior parking garage floor drains: If installed,
parking garage floor drains on interior levels shall be connected to an oil-water
separator prior to discharging to the sanitary sewer system. The oil-water separator
shall be cleaned at a frequency of at least once every twelve (12) months or more
frequently if recommended by the manufacturer or required by the Director.
Installation, certification, and maintenance records shall be maintained and made
available for inspection and copying as described in Section 16.09.155 of this Chapter.
Oil-water separators shall have a minimum capacity of 100 gallons (PAMC
16.09.165(a)(8) and 16.09.170(a)(5)).
92. Exemption for requirements below: This requirement can be exempted if no washing is
allowed on-site via rental/lease agreement, any hose bibs are to be fitted with lock-outs
or other connection controls, and signage is posted indicating that car washing is not
allowed (PAMC 16.09.170(a)(6)).
a. Requirement for an oil-water separator for carwash area: A drain shall be
installed to capture all vehicle wash waters and shall be connected to an oil-
water separator prior to discharge to the sanitary sewer system. The oil-water
separator shall be cleaned at a frequency of at least once every
twelve(12)months or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer or
required by the Director. Oil-water separators shall have a minimum capacity
of100 gallons.
b. Requirement for bermed area around carwash: The area shall be graded or
bermed in such a manner as to prevent the discharge of stormwater to the
sanitary sewer system
93. Discharge drains for pools, spas, and fountains shall not be connected directly to the
storm drain system or to the sanitary sewer system (PAMC 16.09.165(a)(7) and
16.09.170(a)(4)).
Water-Gas-Wastewater Utilities
The following comments are required to be addressed prior to submittal of any future related
permit application such as a Building Permit, Excavation and Grading Permit, Certificate of
Compliance, Street Work Permit, Encroachment Permit, etc. These comments are provided as a
courtesy and are not required to be addressed prior to the Planning entitlement approval:
94. The applicant is to submit flow monitoring data for the sewer connection utility impact
study.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF DEMOLITION PERMIT (if required)
95. The applicant shall submit a request to disconnect utility services and remove meters.
The utilities demo is to be processed within 10 working days after receipt of the request.
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The demolition permit will be issued by the building inspection division after all utility
services and/or meters have been disconnected and removed.
FOR BUILDING PERMIT
96. The Domestic Water meter and service location is to be finalized in the Building Permit.
This includes the Public Utility Easement (P.U.E) for the Water meter. Sizing of meter
and service to be determined in the Building Permit. Water meter is to comply with City
of Palo Alto Utilities Standard Detail WD-04.
97. The Irrigation Meter location is to be finalized in the Building Permit. Service is to be
relocated to connect off the domestic service. Sizing of meter and service to be
determined in the Building Permit.
98. Fire Service location is to be finalized in the Building Permit.
99. Sewer Alignments are to be finalized in the Building Permit.
100. The applicant shall submit a completed water-gas-wastewater service connection
application - load sheet for the City of Palo Alto Utilities. The applicant must provide all
the information requested for utility service demands (water in fixture units/g.p.m., gas
in b.t.u.h, and sewer in fixture units/g.p.d.). The applicant shall provide the existing
(prior) loads, the new loads, and the combined/total loads (the new loads plus any
existing loads to remain).
101. The applicant shall submit improvement plans for utility construction. The plans must
show the size and location of all underground utilities within the development and the
public right of way including meters, backflow preventers, fire service requirements,
sewer mains, sewer cleanouts, sewer lift stations, and any other required utilities. Plans
for new wastewater laterals and mains need to include new wastewater pipe profiles
showing existing potentially conflicting utilities especially storm drain pipes, electric
and communication duct banks. Existing duct banks need to be daylighted by potholing
to the bottom of the duct bank to verify cross section prior to plan approval and
starting lateral installation. Plans for new storm drain mains and laterals need to
include profiles showing existing potential conflicts with sewer, water, and gas.
102. The applicant must show on the site plan the existence of any auxiliary water supply,
(i.e. water well, gray water, recycled water, rain catchment, water storage tank, etc).
103. The applicant shall be responsible for installing and upgrading the existing utility mains
and/or services, laterals as necessary to handle anticipated peak loads. This
responsibility includes all costs associated with the design and construction for the
installation/upgrade of the utility mains and/or services/laterals. The Developer’s
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financial responsibility for utility upgrades exceeding the impacts of the development
shall be limited to Developer’s fair share contribution, as reasonably determined by the
Utilities Department.
104. An approved reduced pressure principle assembly (RPPA backflow preventer device) is
required for all existing and new water connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply
with requirements of California administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through
7605 inclusive. The RPPA shall be installed on the owner's property and directly behind
the water meter within 5 feet of the property line. RPPA's for domestic service shall be
lead free. Show the location of the RPPA on the plans.
105. An approved reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA backflow preventer device,
STD. WD-12A or STD. WD-12B) is required for all existing and new fire water
connections from Palo Alto Utilities to comply with requirements of California
administrative code, title 17, sections 7583 through 7605 inclusive. The RPDA shall be
installed on the owner's property and directly behind the City owned meter, within 5'
(feet) of the property line or City Right of Way.
106. All backflow preventer devices shall be approved by the WGW engineering division.
Inspection by the city inspector is required for the supply pipe between the meter and
the assembly.
107. The applicant shall pay the capacity fees and connection fees associated with new
utility service/s or added demand on existing services. The approved relocation of
services, meters, hydrants, or other facilities will be performed at the cost of the
person/entity requesting the relocation.
108. If a new water service line installation for fire system usage is required. Show the
location of the new water service on the plans. The applicant shall provide to the
engineering department a copy of the plans for fire system including all fire
department's requirements.
109. Each unit or building shall have its own water meter and gas meter shown on the plans.
Each parcel shall have its own water and gas service and sewer lateral connection
shown on the plans.
110. A sewer lateral per lot is required. Show the location of the new sewer lateral on the
plans. A profile of the sewer lateral is required showing any possible conflicts with
storm, electric/communications ductbanks or other utilities.
111. All existing water, and gas. and wastewater services/laterals that will not be reused
shall be abandoned at the main per the latest WGW utilities standards.
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112. Utility vaults, transformers, utility cabinets, concrete bases, or other structures cannot
be placed over existing water, gas, or wastewater mains/services. Maintain 1'
horizontal clear separation from the vault/cabinet/concrete base to existing utilities as
found in the field. If there is a conflict with existing utilities, Cabinets/vaults/bases shall
be relocated from the plan location as needed to meet field conditions. Trees may not
be planted within 10 feet of existing water, gas, and wastewater mains/laterals/water
services/or meters. New water or wastewater services/laterals/meters may not be
installed within 10' of existing trees. Maintain 10' between new trees and new water
and wastewater services/laterals/meters.
SECTION 8. Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Map.
Planning
1. PROJECT PLANS. The Final Map submitted for review and approval by the City Council
shall be in substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map titled “VESTING
TENTATIVE MAP – 3606 EL CAMINO REAL (25PLN-00243)”, prepared by Kier+Wright and
submitted February 3, 2026, except as modified to incorporate the conditions of this
approval.
2. 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.
3. 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) or recordation of the Final Map, as
detailed in the Major Architectural Review Approval. Impact fees may be paid prior to
occupancy in accordance with the requirements under PAMC 16.64.030 and as
permitted by SB 937, with a lien on the property.
4. IMPACT FEE 90-DAY PROTEST PERIOD. California Government Code Section 66020
provides that a project applicant who desires to protest the fees, dedications,
reservations, or other exactions imposed on a development project must initiate the
protest at the time the development project is approved or conditionally approved or
within ninety (90) days after the date that fees, dedications, reservations or exactions
are imposed on the Project. Additionally, procedural requirements for protesting these
development fees, dedications, reservations and exactions are set forth in Government
Code Section 66020. IF YOU FAIL TO INITIATE A PROTEST WITHIN THE 90-DAY PERIOD
OR FOLLOW THE PROTEST PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
66020, YOU WILL BE BARRED FROM CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OR REASONABLENESS
OF THE FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS, AND EXACTIONS. If these requirements
constitute fees, taxes, assessments, dedications, reservations, or other exactions as
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specified in Government Code Sections 66020(a) or 66021, this is to provide notification
that, as of the date of this notice, the 90-day period has begun in which you may protest
these requirements. This matter is subject to the California Code of Civil Procedures
(CCP) Section 1094.5; the time by which judicial review must be sought is governed by
CCP Section 1094.6.
5. INDEMNITY. To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified
parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party
against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside or void, any permit
or approval authorized hereby for the Project, including (without limitation) reimbursing
the City for its actual attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The
City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its own
choice.
Public Works Engineering
6. PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND DOCUMENTS: Applicant shall be advised
that most forms, applications, and informational documents related to Public Works
Engineering conditions can be found at the following link: https://www.
paloalto.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Engineering-Services/Forms-and-Permits
7. OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PROJECTS: Developer
shall familiarize themselves with the guidelines described in the November 2007
revision of the document titled “Overview and Guidelines for the Review of Subdivision
Projects”. Particularly Section II (items 5 through 12) and Section V (items A through C).
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/planning-amp-development-services/file-
migration/current-planning/forms-and-guidelines/overview-and-guidelines-for-the-
review-of-subdivision-projects.pdf
8. SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT: The applicant shall execute a Subdivision
Improvement Agreement and provide improvement securities (Bonds) for all proposed
public improvements. THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE EXECUTED PRIOR TO MAP
RECORDATION OR ISSUANCE OF ANY PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ONSITE AND
OFFSITE. ADVISORY -- The applicant shall provide a detailed itemized stamped and
signed engineer's estimate for all off-site public improvements which will be reviewed to
determine the security amount.
9. PARCEL MAP/FINAL MAP: This project is subject to, and contingent upon the approval of
a tentative map and recordation of a Final Map. The submittal, approval and
recordation of the Map shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California
Subdivision Map Act and Palo Alto Municipal Code Title 21 Subdivision requirements. All
existing and proposed property lines, easements, dedications shown on the tentative
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map are subject to City’s technical review and staff approval during the map process
prior to issuance of any construction 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. SPECIAL STREET LIGHT: This project is located within an area designated to have special
streetlights as shown in the Special Street Light Style Placement Guide. Any new or
replaced streetlights shall be installed to the standards adopted by the Public Works
Department and Utility Department.
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/planning-amp-development-
services/current-planning/pw-style-placement-guide-2020.pdf
13. UPGRADE OF EXISTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: As part of the plan review for
improvements within the public right-of-way, any existing improvements to be re-used
by the project, which are not to current City standards and are not specifically in these
project conditions (such as streetlights, utility covers and lids, etc.), shall be upgraded to
current City standards as required by the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Utilities.
14. MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITIES: The Developer is responsible for any
changes or modifications to existing utilities, streets, and public infrastructure within or
adjacent to the project site. This includes, but is not limited to, the relocation of utility
facilities, conduits, or vaults required due to grade changes in the sidewalk area
resulting from the development.
15. DAMAGE TO EXISTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: The Developer is responsible for
repairing any damage to existing public improvements fronting or adjacent to the
project site caused by construction, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
16. EXISTING UTILITY ABANDONMENT AND/OR RELOCATION: The Developer is responsible
for researching all existing utility lines to ensure there are no conflicts with the project.
Any existing utility lines (public or private) or their appurtenances that conflict with the
project or do not serve it must be capped, abandoned, removed, relocated, or disposed
of to the satisfaction of the City.
17. RE-USE OF EXISTING STORM DRAINS: The re-use of existing City storm drain service lines
and appurtenances is subject to City review and approval. The Developer’s contractor
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shall expose the existing storm drain facilities during construction for City inspection or
provide video documentation of their condition. Any deficient facilities, as determined
by Public Works, must be replaced by the Developer.
18. STORM DRAIN TRIBUTARY PATTERN: This project must follow the existing storm drain
tributary pattern. Any deviations require additional analysis and approval by Public
Works during plan review. The project shall not negatively impact the drainage pattern
for adjacent properties.
19. 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.”
20. ROUGH GRADING: provide a Rough Grading Plan for the work proposed as part of the
Grading and Excavation Permit application. The Rough Grading Plans shall include the
following: pad elevation, elevator pit elevation, ground monitoring wells, limits of over
excavation, stockpile area of material, overall earthwork volumes (cut and fill),
temporary shoring for any existing facilities, ramps for access, crane locations (if any),
tree protection measures, etc.
21. CIVIL ENGINEER CERTIFICATION: Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the
final completion of the work, applicant shall provide an as-graded grading plan prepared
by the civil engineer that includes original ground surface elevations, as-graded ground
surface elevations, lot drainage patterns and locations and elevations of all surface and
subsurface drainage facilities. The civil engineer shall certify that the work was done in
accordance with the final approved grading plan.
22. DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO STORM DRAIN SYSTEM: If the project proposes to replace
and/or add connections to the City maintained storm drain system, then the applicant
may be responsible for improvements to the system. These improvements may include,
but not limited to, upsizing the storm drain facility, replacing or adding City standard
catch basins, pipes and manholes. THIS MAY INCLUDE REPLACING BRICK AND MORTAR
MANHOLES. The extent of required improvements will be at the public works staff
discretion and shall be consistent with Storm Drain Master Plan and Public Works
Construction Standards. Any work on the city's storm drain systems requires permits
and inspection by Public Works inspectors. The Developer’s financial responsibility for
storm drain facility upgrades exceeding the impacts of the development shall be limited
to Developer’s fair share contribution, as reasonably determined by the Public Works
Department.
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23. CCTV OF STORM DRAIN SYSTEM: Post construction the applicant may be required to
provide CCTV inspection of the City’s storm drain facilities to verify that any lines were
not broken, cracked or damaged during construction. The video shall be high resolution
and done by professional who is familiar with the process and meticulous. A CCTV
inspection video is required for new storm drain connection (s) to verify proper
connections were made into the City’s system and that no construction material was left
behind. Videos of storm drain system may also be required where construction occurred
less than 5-ft from the city’s storm drain system. Videos shall be provided from structure
to structure, such as manhole to manhole. Contractor may want to conduct their own
inspection in advance of construction to verify the existing pipe integrity. If existing
damages are located, they shall be reported to Public Works inspectors prior to the start
of construction. If not reported, the contractor may be responsible to restore the pipe
segment as determined by Public Works prior to final.
24. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER STATEMENT: The grading plans shall include the following
statement signed and sealed by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record: “THIS PLAN HAS
BEEN REVIEWED AND FOUND TO BE IN GENERAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE INTENT
AND PURPOSE OF THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT”.
25. SWPPP: This proposed development will disturb more than one acre of land.
Accordingly, the applicant shall apply for coverage under the State Water Resources
Control Board’s (SWRCB) NPDES general permit for storm water discharge associated
with construction activity. A Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be filed for this project with the
SWRCB in order to obtain coverage under the permit. The General Permit requires the
applicant to prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The applicant is required to submit two copies of the NOI and the draft SWPPP to the
Public Works Department for review and approval prior to issuance of the building
permit. The SWPPP should include both permanent, post-development project design
features and temporary measures employed during construction.
26. 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.
27. LOGISTICS PLAN: A construction logistics plan shall be provided addressing all impacts
to the public including, at a minimum: work hours, noticing of affected businesses, bus
stop relocations, construction signage, dust control, noise control, storm water pollution
prevention, job trailer, contractors’ parking, truck routes, staging, concrete pours, crane
lifts, scaffolding, materials storage, pedestrian safety, and traffic control. All truck
routes shall conform to the City of Palo Alto’s Trucks and Truck Route Ordinance,
Chapter 10.48, and the route map. NOTE: Some items/tasks on the logistics plan may
require an encroachment permit.
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28. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION: All improvement plan sets shall include the
“Pollution Prevention – It’s Part of the Plan” sheet.
29. 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. Submit the following:
a. Provide a stamped and signed C.3 data form (April 2024 version) from
SCVURPPP. https://scvurppp.org/2024/09/19/provision-c-3-data-form-2024/
b. Final stamped and signed letter confirming which documents were reviewed and
that the project complies with Provision C.3 and PAMC 16.11.
30. 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
executed by the applicant team prior to building permit final.
31. 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 permanent storm water pollution prevention
measures were installed in accordance with the approved plans.
32. PAVEMENT RESTORATION: The applicant shall restore the pavement along the entire
project frontage, curb-to-curb, by performing a 3.5” grind and overlay. The exact
restoration limits will be determined once the resulting road condition is known
following completion of heavy construction activities and utility lateral installations, at
minimum the extent will be the project frontage.
33. EXISTING EASEMENTS: Provide documentation showing approval from the entities
affected by the onsite easements to verify that the work within said easements is
permitted.
34. OUTSIDE AGENCY APPROVAL: A portion of the proposed work is within Caltrans right-of-
way. Be advised that the following storm drain infrastructure is owned by Caltrans and
therefore will require their approval prior to City permit issuance. Items owned by
Caltrans:
a. 15-inch storm main along El Camino,
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b. Catch basins on Matadero/El Camino intersection, and associated proposed
improvements.
35. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (STORM DRAIN LOGO): The applicant is
required to paint “No Dumping/Flows to Matadero Creek” in blue on a white
background adjacent to all onsite storm drain inlets. The name of the creek to which
the proposed development drains can be obtained from Public Works Engineering.
Stencils of the logo are available from the Public Works Environmental Compliance
Division, which may be contacted at (650) 329-2598. Include the instruction to paint the
logos on the construction grading and drainage plan.
36. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (RECORD DRAWINGS): At the conclusion
of the project applicant shall provide digital as-built/record drawings of all
improvements constructed in the public right-of-way or easements in which the City
owns an interest.
37. PRIOR TO PUBLIC WORKS FINAL/ACCEPTANCE (INDEFINITE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT):
An approved indefinite encroachment permit will be required for any private
infrastructure constructed in the public right-of-way, easement or on property in which
the City holds an interest, but that was not authorized by a building permit.
38. PLAN SET CONSISTENCY. The Final Map shall incorporate the drainage changes reflected
in the Architectural Plan set submitted on February 26, 2026 and shall reflect and be
consistent with the requirements and modifications identified in Section 8 of this Record
of Land Use Action.
39. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISIONS. Prior City permit issuance, the
applicant shall work with the City to revise the stormwater management approach
shown on Sheet C7.1 (Preliminary Stormwater Quality Control Plan). The currently
proposed storm drain infrastructure associated with TCM 8 shall be reevaluated, and an
alternative solution shall be developed to the satisfaction of the City. This may include,
but is not limited to, modifying TCM 8 to utilize infiltration methods and identifying an
alternative means of discharging stormwater from TCM 3. Final design details shall be
subject to City review and approval prior to Final Map approval.
Water-Gas-Wastewater Utilities
40. On Sheet C4.1 – Preliminary Civil Site Plan, and C6.1 – Preliminary Utility Plan, Water
meter shall be relocated so no obstruction is within the 10x10 easement. Refer to
conditional comment in C7_3606 El Camino Real_Plans for location.
41. On Sheet C4.1 – Preliminary Civil Site Plan, and C6.1 – Preliminary Utility Plan, remove
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sewer connection shown on El Camino Real. Refer to conditional comment in C7_3606
El Camino Real_Plans for location. If a secondary sewer connection is needed
connection shall be on Kendal Ave. or Matadero Ave.
42. On Sheet C4.1 – Preliminary Civil Site Plan, and C6.1 – Preliminary Utility Plan, add
Reduced Pressure Principal Assembly (RPPA) to irrigation service per CPAU WGW
Standard WD-11C
SECTION 9. Term of Approval.
1. Architectural Review Application. In the event actual construction of the project is
not commenced within two years of the Effective Date, the approval shall expire and be
of no further force or effect. An extension may be granted in accordance with the
allowances set forth in the municipal code and state law.
2. 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. A request for an extension of time may be granted by
the city council after recommendation of the planning commission, after the written
extension request of the subdivider is submitted, 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.
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning and
Development Services
PLANS AND DRAWINGS REFERENCED:
Those plans titled “C7_3606 El Camino Real_PLANS.pdf” consisting of 77 pages, dated and
submitted February 26, 2026.
Those plans prepared by Kier+Wright titled “VESTING TENTATIVE MAP– 3606 EL CAMINO REAL
(25PLN-00232)” consisting of twelve pages, dated and submitted February 3, 2026.