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HOffORAal£ CITY COUNCIL
'alo Alto, California
131(} Bryant Stree~stiJ1e5a. School
Members of tne (~unc;l:
n . .: propos~d p~~cject consists of an application by Casti11eja Scheol for:
1) vacatiol"l of the Melvl1le Avenue right-of-way ~et ..... een Emerson and Bryant
Streets (City C~ur.ci1 will consider it; Resolution Qf Int~nt to Vacate the right
of-way, independent of this applicition]; 2) tentati~e map to merge 6 e~~sti~g
parcels and the Mehrill~ Avenue right-of-way into one lot, and adjust a pr.operty
line at 211 f.ie1vl11e Avenue; 3) conditional use permit fer tr,F.: reuse of the
Melyille Avenue right-of-way by an existi~s private school for ~thletic fj~lds.
plus the addition of i 28-space pa!"lc.ing lot; and 4) variance to f-xceed the
maximum fence height regulations on the street side y~rd and rear yard of th€
resulting parcel.
Campus Master Pran
As part of the SUbmittal materials, the applicant has provided a "Campus Mast~r
Plan". whid is included in your packet. This document is for i"tlustrative
purposes only and is not a part of this a.pplication. A letter to that effec.t has
been submitted by tn2 applicant and ilttar:hed to the plan. The inf{Jrmation "Hllin
it has not been assessed for environment;' impacts. fn ordel" to implement any
of the elements, outside of the proposed project, the applicant must apply fvr
an amendmer:t to. the existing and proposed Conditional Use Permit and further
e:wi!"'onmental assessment would be required. The proposed project is not
dependent, in any WilY. on implemenhti on of the "Campus Master Plan."
Planni~9 C{Jmmlssion Action
Or. FeobrtJary 12~ 1992, the Planning C<:rmisslon unanimousry voted to recoiTmEnd
approval of the proposed vacation of right-of-way, tentati .... e map. conditional use
permit and variance subject to the findings and conditions listed in the .attached
staff report, dat~d February 7, 1992. A second m{Jtion to amend condition 11 to
el iminatf the reqiJire.'l*!nt of a J2-foot-wide pedestrian/bicycle easement from
Emerson Street to Bryant Street} along the current Melville Avenue right-of-way.
failed 3-4 (8eecham, Glazier and Carrasco voting aye).
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The (omission's discuss10il of cor,dition 11, which requires tf'e de-1;cdtlcn of a
publ}c aeei!'55 easement, focl.!sed on the issues of s.fety, security, and tne
nlatfonship of the propo~ed publ ic easement to the Bryant, Stre-et Bike Bouleyard.
The majority of t~e Commis~ion asserted that, although Me'~ille Avenue is not i
through street to aut~b~le trafftc; it serwes a function is a public right-of
way for pedestl'ians and blcyc1 Ists. The proposed easement 'Would directly connect
Eraerson StreEt tD the Bryar.t/Eliilharcadero ir::tersection where a traffi( s;gnal will
be irlstal1.ed as part of the Bike BGulenrd improvements. One of the majol"
concerns was for school-aged children who? with the ellmination of He Melville
Avenue tonnl!ction, may bypass the traffic sign.l and chocse less ~afe routes to
and fro. sc~ool and to~~nlty facilities.
Casti lleja St~OO' and several np.ignbors objected to the proposed pub! ic ac.cess
easem::nt, citing safety. security Bnd liability co~.ce!"ns. They stated that
pub1ic access is Mt compatible with scn-ool activities. The majority Df the
Ca.nissi<ln did r'tot agree, c-it~r.g the Jewish COlTlTlunity renter, Gunn t1jgh Schoo1
and J.l.S. School as examples where public access is compatible-with ~~hool
activities.
Phnn i n9 COImII ss i 01'1 &::1d st. ff rt!c.ornonend that the City COlJnc i 1 i!pprove:
1J Resolution of Jntent to vacate the Heh111e Aven!.!! right-(lf''Wijl between
Emerson and Bryant Streets j
2j Tentative ~ap to Merg~ E existing parcels and tne Melv~lle Avenue right
of-way inta one lot, and ad.;::yst a property line ilt 211 Melville Ayenue;
3) Conditional use permit for th! reuse of tne "el~1]le Av~n~e ri9Mt-of-w~
by an existing private school for athletic fields, plus the addjtion of a
Za-space parking l~t; and
4J Variance to exceed the mixi~um fence r.e1ght regulati~~s ~~ the street side
jard and rea.r yard of the resulting parcel subject to the findings and
conditions listed on pages 7 through n of the Pianning COmlission staff
report dated February 1, 1992, attached,
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KENNETH R. SCHREIBER
Director of Planning and
Corrmun'ity Errolironrnent
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Attach",,"ts: Planning ConmissiDn staff report, dated February 7, 1992
Plans and Tenlati'. Map (Council Members Only)
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William and Paul. Pow", 211 Melville Avenue, Palo ATta, CA 9430) Richara Smith, 371 6/st Street. Oakland, CA 94518
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PREPARED BY:
PALO ALTO PLAHNING COMMISSI~
Josfph M. Colonna
REPORT IH 9RIEF: )310 BRYANT STIllll: The proposed project cons; sts of an
application by Castilleja School fo.,.: I) Vi!c4.t~on of the Me1vt11e Avenue
right-of-way between Emerson ar.d Sr,)'i.nt Stre-etsj 2) Tentative Map to merge
S existing parcels, owned by Castilleja School, with a (HoY-owned parcel
and tne Melville Ayenue right-af-way. into one lot! and adjust a property
line at 211 Melville Avenuei 3) Conditional Use Permit for the reuse of the
Melville Ayenue right-of-way by ~n eXisting pri't'~te schoor for athletic
fields, plus an addition of i 28-spac~ parKing loti and 4) ''iariance to
exceed the mlxi~m fence height regulations on tn€ street side yard and
rear yard of the resulting parc-.l.
EnvircnmeDtll Assessment: Ho Significant lmpact and a Negative Ceclarat~or.
h.s been prepared (91-EIA-37 .ttached).
Zone Oistrict: ~-1(929)
File Nos.: 92-SU8-1, 91-UP-53, 9j-Y·2l, 91-EIA·37
APPl[CATION [NFORMATIQN
Applfcont:
Type !)f App1icatiQr,;
Dates:
Terrence Rose
3375 Scott Boulevard, Suite l08
Santa Clara, C~. 95054-3113
(40B) 496-1234
Tentat1ve Hap, Cond;tional Use Permit,
arid VarianCE-.
Application received 11-12-91;
Application comp1ete 1-16-92;
Mandatory ~ction deadline; The applitant
ha:) agreed to waive the 30-day Ulandatory
turnaround between the Planning
CCJTlllission and the City Council (letter
attached). This proJect is scheduled for
the March 16, 1992, City Council hearing.
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S[TE I~F06MATI9N
Ot.ners: Cast111tja S,hooi Foundation
Boud of lrusteei
1310 Bry.nt Str •• t
Palo Alto, CA 94301
William Ind Pauli Powar
211 Melville Avenue
P.lo Alto, CA 94301
City of Palo Alto
250 Ha~11ton A.enue
P,lo 'lt~, CA 94301
Assessor's Parcel Numbers, 124-12-014, 017, OIB, 019, 02i, 028, 030
Comprehensive P~a" Desigl'!'itioF1: Sir.gTe-FalT'dlj Residentia'
Existing land Use; Private Educatior..al Facility
Surrounding Land Use:
Existing Zo~jng:
Parcel S1ze:
PROJECT INFORMATION
North:
East,
South ,
~est'
R-I(929)
single-family residenti~l
slngle-family residential
sing1e-fami1y risidential
single-fam;T) residential
Resultin9 parcels:
Cut'Jllej.a School prDp{!rty -6.17 at.'es
Powar lands -.241 acres (10,5eO sqYire
f.et)
BackgrQund: The pro~osed project is O~ th! site of an existing private
educational faCility, Castillfja School, which is bounded by Embarcadero
Road, Kellogg Avenue, a~d Bryant and ~rson Str!ets, south cf dOWT!to~r.
P.lo Alto. MelVille A~enue runs through t~e cent!r of the campus
separating the main school parcel from five s~al1!r parcels, four of which
ore ownea by Castilleja School and the other by tho City of P.lo Alto.
Kel'til1e AVEr-lue fs not a through stree::(. to vehicular trafflc, but is
utilized by pedestii~ns and bicyclists as a route from Emerson Street tc
Bryant Street or Embarcadero Road. The school's Administration Sui 1dir1g
anc CnaDel were constructed Tr1 1910 and 1926. rEspectfully. Botn buildings
are listed on the Falo Alto HistoriC lnventory, Category 3, contributing
architectural s~ructures.
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Cw'rently the schooi operates il 9; rls-.only board;"9 ~ igh school ur.der a
Conditional Use Permit granted in 1979. The proposed project ~i'l not
alter the existing programs ~ro'./idt!d by the school nor will H ;'1Crease tht!
student enrcllment. Any phys'ical changes to the site that may result fr~m
th! approval of this project will be subject to Archit~ctural Rev;e~ Board
(~RB) r~view and apprcval.
As part of th~ ~ubmitta1 materials~ the ap~1 fcant has pruvided a "Campus
Mast! .. Plin-. which is lncluded in your packet, This document is for
il1ustr~tive purposes only and is not a part of this appl1cat1on. A letter
t:) that effect has been submitted by the appl itant and i!:ttilchpd to th~
"~GII. iilt: Inl-[1nnclt·lcm wiLn~n l[ rtas not been assessed for envir-onm~nta:l
impacts. [;,. oroer to impltment any of the elem!nts~ outs';,de of the
proposed project, the applicant must apply for an amendment tl) ttle existing
and proposed ConditiG~a1 ~se Permit and further en~1ror,enta' assessment
would be required. The proposed project is not d~pendant, in any way, Cln
implementation of ttle nCampus Master Plan,-
Project Gesrrlptioo.: Through a Tentative Subd;vis~on ~l1P, t~e applicant
proposes to merge the Me1vll1e Aven~e r~ght-of-way bet_ee~ Bryant and
Emerson Streets ""ith a 2,S7iJ-:iquare-folJt tnanguhr shaped parcel <lwned by
the City a~d five contjguous parcels o~ned by Castilleja S~hool. The
resulting parcel would be 5.170 acres. ne vaca.tion af the Melville right
of-way and the School's purchase of the City owed property i\"-e conditions
of this applitatian.
In addition, the applicant proposes a l~t line adj~stment for the property
it 211 Mehille Avenue~ i privately DWl,ed sing1e-family res.idence. This
parc'!l's-Melville .~yellUe stri!et side property line would be movt1d to the
center line of the vacated right-af-way, 30 feet to the east as a result of
the vacation. The size of the parcel would be increased from 7,500 square
feet to 10,500 square feet.
The applicant proposes to dismantle all the public improvements or. Melville
Ayenue within the project bD~ndary. A (onditiona1 Use Permit application
has been submitted for the tcnversion of the right· of-way lnto a multi
purpose atnletic field~ with a long and triple-jump runway and high-jump
pit. Additionally) t~e applitant proposes to construct a new 28-car
parking lot, with access from Emerson Street, tQ accommod«te all displaced
parking from ~e1vi11e Av!nu~. Final design of the field and parking lot
must meet the satisfaction of t~e Architectural Re¥iew Board.
The applicant is also seeking a Variance to construct a 10-foot-high fence
along what is considered to be the rear Droperty llne of the resultir,g
parcel, where a 7-foot-high fence is the maximum allowed, Along
Embarcadero Road, tne applicant is proposing an a-foot-high fence on the
property line ~here a 4-foot-high fence is the maximum permitted within 15
f~et of the property linE. The proposed fence along the rear property line
is vinyl coated chain link with a 2·inch diameter galvanized steei pipe
support system. It is desi9ned t~ protect the neighboring properties
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fronting on Emerson Street, from damage caused by the playin9 of field
sports (f.e, I SQccer). The fence along fmbarcadero Read consists of a 3-
foot-hi9h brick wan topped by • 5-foot-high oo,en wir. """h The "",sr, has
~ repea~ing concentric circ1e pattern. The final deslgn of the proposec
fences lIust meet the approval of th€ Architectural Review Board.
ANALYSIS/ISSUES
Vacating the Melwjlle Right·~: Castilleja School iequests that tne
City of Palo A Ho vacate the Me lv ill e Aven ue ri ght-'of ·way ,"OW) f~r ttl! i r
L1~j:I .H . .a "l.I'~i_~I.!"'~~.~~ !~~~:!~: of::',:. !;-, ~-'-~':i :v IJ;:;(..I:li..1I:" pu"Qi ic KlR:.t tne
City Council ~st pass i resclutior. declaring that the vacation wilT net
interfere with any present or prospective public use. Staff will recomm~nd
that the Council appro'll! the vacation, subject to the ir.c:ll..;sion of i 25-
foot-wide pyblic utility easement and' i! 12·f-oot-'IIid'e pedestrian/bicych
eisement from Eln!rson Street to Bryant Street along the current MelvIlle
ROW_ The~' a.sons for tho! requfrement of a pedestrian/bicycle easement are
covered in the ~Pub11( Use of Me1vil'e· section of this report and the
Environment.l Imp.ct Ass.ssment. 91·EIA-17 (attach.d).
Vacation is iI t~ step process. The first st!P requires the Clt) Council
to adopt I resolution of their intent to vacate t~e ROW. The City Co~ncil
hearing or. this application 15 sched~led for the same meeti~9 at which the
Council will consider the Resolution of lntent. In this..Co' the Council
can ~ke an informed dec1slon on the p~tential use of the abandoned ROwand
assess effects on public usage. is well as take the recommendation of the
Planning COMmission on thi.s project into conSideration. The second step
requires the Counc.i1 to "j)prove a ~soltJtlon officiall.)i vacating the RO"
aftar ~olding I p~blic hearing on tne matt~r. vacating tne Melville Avenue
ROW is I condition of approval for this proj~ct.
Public Use of Melyille: Th •• pplic.nt .uppli.d the staff witn a public
usage survey, prepared by Earth Metrics I~corporated, dated January 14,
1992, for Melville Avenue {survey attached). Hie survey rec(jrded the non
Castilleja vetlicular, pedest"r'ian and bicycle lise on Qne weekday and one
weekend day betweo;!r\ 6 AM and 9~. Th2 results sholirl' that v~hic!Jl ar usage
was limited to u-turns. prcbabl) due to the motorist thinking that Mel~ille
was a througn street between Emerson a~d Embarcadero or Bryant. Due to
that assessment, vehic~lar access along that portion of Melville is not
considered a present p~b1ic use. The loss of vehicuiar access wil: not
create a significant impact _nd may improve the circu1atian in t~e area.
CQnversely, the survey indicates a reis~nable a~unt af pedestrian and
bicycle through traff1c utiliz~s the Melville ROW. The report states tr,oit
on I typical weekday between 6 AM and 9 PM, the pedestrian and bicycle
usage allCunted to 39 persons; CI1 the typical weeker,d day beb-een 6 AM and
9 ~, 52 persQrls. The averagi! hourly public {osage during thi.s time period
is one person approximateTy every 17 to 23 mir.utes.
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In order for the City to make the prope-r findings for the Yacat'ion of
Ke1vil1e Avenue and appro',e a resoluti'Or'f to that !!ffect, tt must be sh~wn
that there is no pre~ent or prospecti~e public use. 1t;s staff's
reC\llTI'I1endatlon that there is a present public use. HOlille"'er~ witf1 the
dedicatian of i public e-asements for IJtilities, pedestrians and bicyclists,
the City can mak-e the finding for vacation wiUr'Jut affecting the current
public us.ge of tn. Helville ROW.
The applicant does not agr-ee with staff's determination ir, resard to
pedestrian and bicyc11! traffic, but <toes accept the requil'ement of a public
utility easement for purposes of existing and required utilities. Th~
app1;car,t would .Dr~fer to close off t~2 RO~ to the general pubiic for
security and liabt11ty reaso~s, I.nd mai~tains that there are aiternat~ve
ro~tes that t~ese users can aCCESS witn ease. The Council will ~eed to
decide this policy issue after recei¥ing the Commission's recDmmendation.
and with the benefit of a public hearing.
Pariing: Currently, there arE 30 on-straet parking spaces along the
portion of Melville Avenue proposed for vacation. Since this section of
road is bounded by Castilleja School and a single-family residence (the
owner of the residence 15 al so an appl i cant for thi s project) the parking
Is mostly utililed by students, fiilcuHy and visitors to the school. The
applicant proposes to provide full compensatory parking for the displaced
spaces, thus creating no impact to or.-street parking. The project includes
a new 28-car parking lot that hal access from Emerson Street in an area
currently palled ftr court sports. The dri'lleway to the new pa.rk:ing lot win
move the access to the site from tne intersection of Melvillp. Avenue and
EmErson Street, 70 feet to the east along [merson Street. The
Transportation D1Yision has reviewed the dri~eway access and c1rcuTition~
and has determined it to be adequate. The remaining two parking spaces
will be provided adjac~nt to the administration building in an existing
parkjng lot with access from Bryant Street.
Multi-Purpose Athletic field: The applicant originally submitted plans
whicn included a softball field, but has revised the project to remove the
!;oftbal1 field and replace it w'!th a multi-purpose athTe-tic fiald. basee: on
st.ff concern about the possible public safety i~pacts of batted halls ~nto
Embarcadero Road. ff the applicant de:id!5 to pursue the addition of a
softball fie1d if! the future, it will be subject to iii: separate Conditi.onal
Use Permit application and further environmental review.
The proposed athletic field includes an open turf field of appro~imately
30,000 square feet. A long· and triple-jo..:mp runway ind a hi'Jh-jump pit are
proposed adjac'!nt to Embarcadero Road. The field would displace three
existing tennis courts~ bwt provide much-needed open space for practicing
of team sports c!s well as providing room for indi'llidual acti ... it~es:. The
addition of tne athletic field wou1d allow the school to relocate sports
related acti'llities no~ taking place in the ~Casti11eja Circle.M Curr~ntlYI
the MC1rc1e-is the only e1pansi~e turf area within the campus and is in
heavy demand as a play field. The cessation of this function will al10w
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the school to recapture the ·Circ1e" for more ac&dem;cally historiC
actiYlti es.
~: The app1icant proposes to remo~e 12 of the 47 trees currently in
the project area bo~nded by the sc~ool bui1din9s~ Embarcadero Road t Bryant
Street and Emersur. Street. Refer to th~ "Plant life-section of the
attached Environmental Assessment, 91·Er~-37J for a more detailed
description of the trfes to be removed. Of the 12, 3 trees ar~ 1dentified
as in good health by tne proj!ct arborist report, prepared by Barrie D.
Coate and ASSOCiates, dzted November 4. 1991, an~ re~ised December S, 1991.
As a cond"ition .of Hie project approval, the appl!cant ... ill be required to
replace ~ad! of the thr'!'E! ~ea1t!";l trees ..-Hr. tw·;:) new trees. The appiicant
is also proposing I screen landscaping Ilvn; the rear pr~perty line
abutting the single·family nsiaenc€'s. The addition of all landscaping
shall meet the approva1 of the Architecturil Review 8oar~.
Tn! most significant tree to') be remo",;::" ;s I nO-foot tall, 37-inch
diameter coast redwood. The arboris~ rep~rt ident;fie~ t~is tree is a fine
specimen, in very good' hea.l tn and good structure. The redwood is in very
good condit'on and win te a loss to the C"ITI7lUf1ity. However, its position
It.i'ithin the proposeci atnlet:c f~eld dramatically reduces the u:sefU'ni!5S of
the vacated ri9ht-of-way~ Therefore, ~tlff has not re,ommended that it h~
retained.
211 Moi.ille Avenue: currently, the single-family property at 211 Mel.ille
Ave~ue has a lot are. ~f 7.50~ square feet. ThE proposed lot line
adjustment would increase the size of t~e site to 10,500 square feet, thus
increasing development potential. This project would rtsult in the
property COMplying with the mini~um s;,t~ area regulation of ]0,000 sQuare
feet for i property located in Zone District R·l,929J, ",here currer,tly it
does not. The existing allowable floor area ratio on this Tot 153,000
square fe€t. The proposed lot line adjustment WOllld a.dd 3,000 square-feet
of lot .rea to the property which would yield. tc ,1 floor are. of 3,900
sq.uare feet.
Although tne property has a MelVille ajdress by definition in the Zoning
Ordjr.ance, the property line abt,;tting Emerson is considered the front of
the property. Ad.1itional1y. ve.'rlcular access t;'J the site is fr'JJ!l Emerson
Street, The RO:-' \liCaUOn would maintiin U1e functiona1. as well as, the
req~iraQ front yard ilong Emerson Street. Any addition to th~ existing
str~cture would have to respect the minfmum front·yard setback and daylight
plane regulations, and thus preserve the development patt!rh of the
~eighborhood. This property would aS$ume an [merson Street address as a
condition of the project.
Pyb'i; Utjlitv Eas~ment: The applicant will be required to supply tne City
with a 25-foot wide public utility e.sement (PUE) .long the length of the
vacated portion of Kelville AvenuE. The PUE will accommodate the existing
water and waste water mains, i new 12-inch storm drain, and the
undergrounding of the existing :l\,'erhead power lines. For a more detailed
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account of t~. p"blfc ,tilit) requfr'm<!nts, refer to 91-UA-37 (.ttac'ed)_
The relocation tlf any existing utilities and constructioli of the ne'"
stCinllline will tie at the applicant's expeorlse and to the satisfactlor, of the
Ut,1ities Oepartment.
los.s of Existi"" Sjngle-Family Hoyse: The propoi-ed project ,,'ou1d elirrfnate
an E-xisting single-famll:t residence t.nat has access from Emho.rcader"{l Road.
The structure 1S lo,ated on one of tne parcels propose~ to be ~rged with
the main schoo1 parce1, Castilleja 0.n5 thE p~operty and is t~rre~tly
renting the ho~ to a f.mily who ere not assoCiated with the operation of
the school. Although the removal of this structure w"in result in a loss
of I"enhl !-onl,~i"_'J> t ... ·s ;::~:;e.':"'t1 :,:; I~T.c:':: R-~~;~-';i at>!J: IS nQt suoject to
Program 9 of the Housing E1ement that requires compensation for the 1055 of
rental housing in mu1tiple-fam11y z~nES. Howeve~. the applica~t w~ll
repl ace the lQst uni t 'Wit" a caretaker unit to be corlstructed on the ground
floor, within the existing Residente Hil1~ Oemulitior. of the ex~sting
sll'!gl.e··fa:ral1y resid~r)ce and t:onstructicn of the caretaker unit are
conditions of this application.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE
The project ;s ~n cornplii~ce with the Palo Alto Co~prehens;ve P1an. in that
the Single-Family Residential land Yse designation and zone district
specifically permit Pr;vate Educatio"al Facillties. swbject to the approval
of a Cor.ditional Use Permit. Additlor.ally, the proj~(t complies with Urban
Oesign Element. Pol~ty 4, wnich encourages alternate uses for street
spaces, and ~ro9ram 12? for the undfrgrounding of overhead utility lines in
conjunction with development projects.
R£COf:!1ENPATION
Based on thE! findings below. stiff recolmlends that the Planning Cormtission
recOllll1end to the CHy Councn 1) adoption of the attached Negative
Declaration; 2} approval af t~e Tentative Kap for the merger cf ~ existing
parcels, and' the '''elYine Av€nue r1ght-of-way? into one parcel; 3) approval
of the Conditional Use Permlt for the development of a muTti-purpose
athletic field and a new 28·~ar parking Tot; and 4) approval of a Variance
to ext:eed the fence heiJht regulatiDns for a priVate educational facility.
Castilleja School, lotatea at J310 Bryant street, subject to the conditions
listed below,
FINDINGS
Tentative Map
1. That the project, as condJtioned, will not have a significant impact
on the physical environment, in that the project has been designed to
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1J sup-ply full compensation for the Toss of orr-street parking; 2)
replac~ each existing tree to be re~v~d ~ith two ne~ trees; 3}
improve 'IIehicular circuiat1c,n in the area; 4) maintair. pecf!strfan and
bic.ycle U· ,}ugt\ access. fro.m Emerson to 8r)'antj ind S) repli,:e the
loss of ~ ~ingTe-farnily resid~ntf~l unit ~ith ar en-site caretaker
unit, U reflected in t!1e project;s e:"'''1~'(onroenta1 Assessment {91-£!~-
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2. That the design of the project is consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Pla" objectives and c,)mpatib1e 'With the ilTJTlediate
enl.iirorunent, in that the p~oposed project complies ~ith Pal'ic.'II 4 and
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3. In accordance with Palo Aito Mvni~ip~l C~de, Sectio~ 21,12.0iO{d},
tne proposed 5ubdiY;sion, as c~nditicned together with the prov!si~n
fer its design and improvement, complies and is consistent witn the
provisions of state law and the Palo Alto Mu~icipal Code inc10ding
Section 66473.5 an~ 66474 of the Government (ode, in that t~e ~1te is
Vhysic!11y suitabl~ a~d loned fo~ the tipe of density of the proposed
development and additiartally tnere are no cor:fl1cts with public:
!ast.!rJI!nts..
1. The proposed use at the propose-d loc.tio!'l w111 not be detrimenta.l or
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not
be ae-trilltentai to the pub11c he.1tn, safety, gE-nera1 we1hre C;'["
eon~~nience, in that the project cons~st5 of minor changes to an
existing private educational facility t~?t is located in a mJnner
consistent with pre~;ous site develop~nt approvals. fn addltlon,
the Ipplic:~nt proposes to compensate th~ 105s of on-street parking.
currentl~ on MelVille Avenue. wit" ~n-site parkfng flc:iljtif~. inj
cQMP!nsate the loss of 2 single-family housing u~it with an ~n-site
c.a.retaker un it.
2, Tnt proposed use will be located and conductp.d in a manner ~n accord
wit" th-e Palo Alto ComprehensivE Phn and tt1e purpose~ of Title 18 of
the Pl10 Alto Municipal Code. in that a private eduCitional fac,1ity
is specifically permitted in the Sing1e-famiiy Residence land use
deSignation, subject to the lppro~11 of a ConQitio~al Use Permit.
Additionally, the historic institution "is Existed in the
neighborhood for many years. and ha5 generated few complaints, if'ld the
new fields will be only a slight change in use over tne current
sltllation.
Variance
1. There are exceptional or extraordinary ctrcumstances or cendItions
applicable tD the property inv~ived that do not apply generally to
property in the S~ district, in tnat the subject site has in
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unusul1 shipe and exc£ssive lot area for property located i~ the R-
1(9Z~) Zon~ District. Additionally, the proposed multi-purpose
athletic field for the Pr1'11it€ educational fadlity, permitted on1)1
pursuant to i Condition.1 Use PeP"lTlit, is dtrectly adjacent to
Embarcadero, i major arterial, and three sl~gle-family r€sid~nces;
The grar,t i ng of the app1 i cat i()M is necessary for the presenat i on and
enjoyment of a sIJb5tantfal property right of the appl ieant and to
prevent unrHsl)nabl e property loss or unnecessary hards" ip. in that
the a-foot-nigh fence along E.mbarcadero Read would provide sec'JrHy
fot users of the multi-purpose athletic field, as well as DrDt~ct,nn
tn. ~!~~~~~~:::-: ~;:;;~;;7"~<"-:';I~ irvm "Lnie1.1C activiti'E!S (i.e .• soc.cer
balls) that. 4·foot·high fence wculd not provide. Additionally, the
lO~foot~high fence on the boundary between t~e Single-family homes
and the athl!tic fieid has been requested by the occupants of tnQse
houses (according to the applicant) Jnd would provide protection from
l7ljury and damage to personal pro~erty to a muc.h greite~~ extent than
trte required 7·foot-high fence; and
The granting of the application will not be df:otrimental or i~juriolls
tc property ~r improlJements in: the Vicinity, in that tne height of
fences have ~en chOSEn t~ pr~vide securtty and protect~on fo~ the
adjacent uses of the athlatic field.
CONDITIONS Of AfPROVAL
1. Approval of this project ;s cO!'lditloned upon City Council appro't'al of
the vacation of Melville Avenue between Emerson and Bryant Stre~ts.
2. Prior to filing the fina.l lItap. tne applicant shall purchase parcel
124·12·028 frum tne City of Palo Alto. The price for tM;S parc.l has
be.n detenoined by the ~e.l Estate DiviSion t.o be $1,500.
3. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the appl icant shall enter
into a subdivision agreement with tn€ City of Fil~ Alto that
address~s the fOllowing issues:
a~ The appTicant snall dismantle ill public improvements inc1uding
street, (1Irb, gutter and Sidewalk on f4elvtlle Avenue between
EJBerson and Bryarlt Streets. The applicant shalT install curb,
gutter. side~al& and pa~ement across the vatated Me1~ille
AVEnue right-af·way along the north side of Emerson Street. in
accordance with: the PubHc Works Department sta~di:;rds. These
improvements will also include installation of street trees in
the impro"'ed section of Emerson Street, ; f the sites are
available.
b. The ap.,.licant shall be responsible foY' installing a 12~in::h
stonmlir.e from Emerson Street to the existing catthbasin within
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the cul·de·sac ~f H!lville Avenue. All storm drai~age
improvements, water a~d sewer mains and services, including any
reQuired off-site upgrades, shall be c~mpleted to the
satisfaction of the Utilities and Public Works Departments.
These impro'lt'!menh shall be guaraflte-ed by bond or other form of
guarantee acceptabTe to the City Attorney_
T"e applicant shall design and lnstall all .lectrical utilities
in accordance with Palo Alto standards, including underground
utilitles, to the sati$faction of tne Light and Power Division.
~~,~ .~':'~-;"'G!Ii. ~ft4-li recewe a deMlition permit from t,~e
Building Division to demolish the single-family structure
located at 220 £mbarcadero Road, parcel 124-12-017. Prior to
is~uance of i d~11tiD~ pe~it for the single-family home
-oc.te~ at 110 Embarcadero Road, th" applicant sh.ll obtain.
cunding pertidt to construct a caretaker apartment unit on the
ground floor of Residence Hal~. Tn! ~onstruction of thf unit
shall be comp1eted within one year of t~e approval of tn! fina1
~iP an~ sha1l be guaranteed by bond, to t~e sltisfaction of the
City Attor"ey. in an ~unt determined by the Building
Division.
4. Pr10r to filing the final map, the applicant shall submit iii. final
grading and drainage plan to the satisfaction of the PublIc Work.
Department.
5. Prior to filing the flnill map, the subdivider s~all work witt! the
Utilities Department to ~eterm;ne all ytllity design and capacity
requirements inCluding water, s~.er, gas, electri~. p~one and cable
facilities. The project shall be lililted to single-servir:e laterals
for s~r, water and gas. All utility plans snall be approved by the
Uti11t'ies ind Wat'f!r. Gas and Sewer Departments t'lefore t~e final map
; s rece rded.
6. All constructi~n activities shall be subj~ct to compliancE with the
provisions of the Noise Ordinance, Chapter 9.10 of the Pale Alto
~iJnicipal Code.
1. To reduce dust le~els during construction, it shall be required that
exposed eirt~ surfacfs be watered frequently during the late ~rn1ng
and the en~ of the day with frequency ~f watering ;ncreasi~g on windy
days. ReclAimed water, in accordance with the Public Works
Department policy, sh~'l be use-d for this purpose. All streets and
haul routes Shill be cleaned ditly. Spillage resulting from hauling
operations along or across any public or private prcperty shall be
removed immediately ~nd paid for by t~e contractor. ~ust nuisances
originating fl'om the contractor's operations, elther inside ~f"
outside the right-of-way. s~all be controlled at the contractor's
expense.
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physical changes to the site shan be sll!:lject tJ An:hitecturai Revie ....
B.;;ard re\iiew and approval.
9. The applicant shan SUPPlY 6 new trees, if!. il location approv~d by the
Architectura1 Relr'ieltt Boar-d, to replace 3 l'leaHt1y tre-ei t~ be removed
by tnis project. All rep1a.:ement tr.ees shall be a minimum lS-gal1of'\,
size.
10. The appl icant .shall irnp1ernent the reccTrn'fenda.tion~ outl ined in the
arborist's report for the ~rot~~tinn Q' t~a ~~~~'R'_; ~~::; j~~ i.i~
construction of the proposed p~oject.
11. The applicant s~,all dedicate a 25-foct-widt public utiiit.Y easem~f'lt
and a 12-fcot-wide pedestrian/bicycle ease~~r.t from Emerson Street to
Brya.nt Stre!t. ilD~g Melville Avenue, to the City of Palo !~.lto. ThE'
alignment of the eas~ments shall meet the satisfactia~ of tha
Utilitfes De?art~nt and the Transportation Division. These
easements shall be shown on the face of the fi 1:al map a"ci recorded O~l
the deed of the property.
12. T~e app1icant shall maintain an eme~gency access road 1 not less than
Hi feet wide? from [menon Street to the atnietic field. HIe
proposed bollards at the back of the edge of the E~e~son Str~et
sidewalk shall be made of ~'astic or a similar material approyed by
the Palo Alto Fire ~partment and the Arcnitectural ReYiew a~ard.
T~e gate posts shall ~ widened to provide at 1east an lS-fout-wide
horizontal clearance. Any barricades, fences, gates or otner items
within tne required emergency access road .shall be slibje-ct to re·.iew
and approval by the Fire Department, prior to insta11ation.
13. Prior to recordati::n of the final ~3:P. the i!ppl ieant sha11 apply for
a~d receive an address change for the pro~erty located at ZJ~
Melville A'"e-nue, to an E~rson St'r'eet address. ,'p~lication f-:lt'" an
address chanQe .should be SUbil'.itted to the Palo Alto Building
Division.
Attachments
location Map
Fence Details
Environmental Impact .6.ssessment 9I-EIA-37
Subdivider's Statement
Ht=1vill! Publ';c Usage Study, dated January 14, H9?
January l8, 1992, letter from ippli~ar,t (ma~datory time req~irement waiver)
Plans and Tentative Map (Commission Members only)
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CODiI:s Sent To
Architect""'] Review Board
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Terre~ce Rose, 3375 Scott 8oulevard, Suite 308~ Santa C1ara1 CA 95054-3113
Penny Howell, Co,ir, Bo.rd 6f Tr".te •• , Castilleja Sc~col, 1310 Bryant
street, Palo Alto, CA 94~CI
~;lllam and Paul. P ... r, 111 Nelville Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Richard Smith, 371 Slst Stre.t, Oakland, CA 9~618
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fl1vironmental Documents -City of Palo Alto
Project Description/Title: "11 Abandcnmer,t of Meh"i11e Avenue right-nf-way
betwen Fillers!;!"} Street and Bnant Street; 2) Tentative Map to merge 5 f!~istin9
parcels with tne Melv;lle Avenue riqht-of-way, ard adjust a __ Droperty line at
ZlLMehi11e Avenue; 3) tonditional Use Permit for the reuse c.f th~ MelvUJ..e_
Avenue right·Qf-~ an existing private school ~n a.jc!ition -,o"f--+a,-__
parking lot; and 41 hriance to exceed the maxjmum fence-height regul at ions on
tne street side yard and rear yard of the r~sulting p~aruc~e~l~. __ __
lccaticmjAddress: CasUlhjj SchoQh...j]JQ £In-ant Stret:!J_L."palo Alto
Sponsor1 ng Agency/App11cont: Terren' .... ..JR"o"s..,e_. ______________ _
Address. a.nd Telephone of Applicant: 3375 SCQ.t1-Bou1eyarrl. Suite 308
(408) 496·12l~ Santa Clor., CA 95054,3.1J3
Application for: Abandonment of ri9ht-of-way, Conditional Use Permit.
variance, and T~nt~tive Man
(e.g. I zoning change, subdivision cof property. arcl}ltectur-al re-..iew, use
permit)
Zoning at Project location: "R;c-l,-__ fee Recei.t No.: 91·607
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
Based upo~ review of the project files, the und~rsigned member of the Flanning
Department has concluded:
ill Negat1v~ De~laratiQn: The project haS no significant environmental
impact. No Environmental Impact Report is required. The reasons for a
N~gative Dedaration aT!: in the attach!d ~nitiil study. A record of
Dro~ect action is avaihble for re .. ie-w at the Pal2....A.1li __ pepartment of
LLaMing and COl1l11unitywironment lo-cated at 250 HamiltQn. Al,'en:..:e, 5.1.~ __ _
Flgcr. P,lo Alto. CA.
impact. An 1::1 The project may have a significant environmental
Environmental Impact Report will be prfpa[(d.
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Plannlr.g e,reotor: A.e.......el;:t;L~~-..yJ,... Date: dnl'tl--r •
The p'roject has be~" approved. Date:
Th~ prcj~ct ~iS been denied. Date:
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[NVIRONMENTAl DOCUHENTS -PALO ALTO
l~!T!Ar STUDY' ..
r. Project Tlt1e/Address: Castilleja SchoQ1. 1310 Brya.nt S.treet, Palo Alto
11. Project Description: 1) .~bando~ment of Mehi1~e Avgnu~ ris.ht-of-wi:l....--
between £mHson Str-get and Bryant Stteetj 2) Tentative Map to mprge 5
existing parcels with the MehilJe AVE-nile ri..9.t1t-of-way. ana' adiust a
prop~rty line at (~il1e Avenue; 3) Conditio~al Use Permit for thE
reuse of the M~1¥il1e Avenue r,a~of-~ay bv an e~1~t~9 private schoo1
for athletic fields plus an addit10n of a parking loti and 4~ Variance
co exceed the-maximum fence hei9ht regul iliUQI'15 or. the strJ~.,g .. t. side V2rd
~nd rear vard of the r~svit ing parcel.
H. Environmental Setting: A 6.17 acre parcel of land. relatively level and
bounded by Embarcadero Ro~d. Bryant Street. Ke1logg ~venue and Erners~n
Street. This. is an urban setting which .is currently de'",~'oped \r(lu't",O,-_
school bui1dings. d'orm~tories. thy fields and t~tH'\is co."u,-rt'"s".~ ____ _
IY. Environm~ntal I~pact Ch~cllist {Exp1anation of a'l ·yes· ans~ers a~e in
Section V)
I. farth. Wi 11 the proposal result if!: ill MAYBE !ill
•• unstable earth conditions or
in geologic substructures?
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b. Disruptions, displacements, compac-
tion or overccvering of the so11 .L
c. Change in topography or ground
surface ralief features? .L
d. The destruction, cov~ring or mod:-
fication of any unique gEologfc or
Physical features? ..L
e. Any increase in wind or lII/ate-r erosion
of sOlls~ flther on or off the site? l
f. Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquak&s~
lands'ldes, mudslides, ground failure
~r similar hazards? _I_
• Adapted from Appendix I, Cal ifornia Guidelines for Implementation of
CEQ~, December 14, 1975.
•• Upd.ted May 1952, June 1983
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~. Changes ~~ siltation~ depcsiticn. or lf~
erasion which may modify the chu,nel
of a riyer or the bed of a bay or
in' et?
2. Air.. Wi 11 tt1.e! proposal !'"esult ir.:
i. Substantial air emissions or de-
terioration of ambient air Qual ity? _1_
b. Tne creation of obj~ct;onable ~dors? -X-
c. Alteration ~f air movement, moisture
temperature, or any change in eli·
mate, either locally or regional? ~
3. Wah.r. Wlli the proposal resuH in;
iL. Changes in abscrrpt ian rates, drainage
patterns, cr the rate and amount of
surface water runoff? _"_
b. Alterations to the course or flow of
flood waters.?
c. Discharge into surface waters, or ;~
any alteration of surface water
quality, including but not li~ited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
d. Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground ~aters?
e. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flood
ing c-T tidal wa .... e?
f. (nang' in the quantity of ground
waters, eitner through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through
interceptions of an aquifer by cuts
or excave.tions1
4. Plant life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Cha.nge in th~ diversity of species, or
nu~ber of any species af plants (in·
cluding trees, shrubs, grass, crops,
microflcra and aquatic plants)? ~_
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b. Reduction of tn@ numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of phnts?
c. Introduction of nEw spp.cies of
plants into an area, or in a barrier
to the normal repl en] shrnent of
existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
S. Animal tife. lliil the prClposa' result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles,
fish and shellfish. benthic organisms,
insects or microfa~~a)?
b. Reducticn of the ~umbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of animals?
c. Introduction of ne~ species of
animals into an area, ~r result i~
a barrier to the migration or move
ment of animals?
d. Deterior~tion in existin9 fish or
'It1ildlife habitat?
6. liQi~. ~nl the propcsal result in:
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b. [xPQsure of people to severe noise
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1e'w'els? ___ X ___
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Licht and Gia~e. Will the proposal
produce new light g1are?
l!n~. ~il1 the proposal result in
i substantial alteration of the present
or planned land use of an area~
!L E~ergylN"atural BesoiJrc.e.i. wi 11 the
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a. Use of 5ubstant 1 al amounts of fuel
or tmergy:
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
~xistir;g SOi,i:,'ces of energy. "r
require-the development of nelJl
sources or ~ner9Y?
c. Incr-ease in the rate of use CJf ii'1Y
natural resources?
d. Sub~tant1al depletion of any nonre
n!~ab'! natural resource?
]0. Ri~k of Upset. Does the proposal
involve a risk of an i~pl~~ion or the
release of htzardcus ~ub5tances (in
cludfr.g, but not limited to, oil,
pestic.ides? chemicals or radiation} ir'l
the event {If a'rl ac:ci<fent Oi'" upset?
11. PQtltJ1ati9niHQu~ing.
a. Will the proposal aHer the lotatiorJ,
distribution, density, or growth rate
of the human population of an area?
b. Will the proposal effect existing
housing~ or create i demand for
additional hOU5~r.g?
]2. Transportation/Circulaticn. ~i11 the
proposai resu't in:
I. Generation ~f subst~ntia1 additiona1
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b. f:ffects an existing park.ing facili-
ties, or demand for new parking? -L
c. Alterations to present patterps of
c.irculation or movement of people
and/or goods? _X_
d. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehic1es, bicyclists or pedestrians?
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13. Public_Servic€'s. Win the proposal r.a~'~
an effect upon, or res~lt ~n a need for ~e~
or altered ooverr~mental ser'lj::es in any of
the fon ow;;;g il"ea~;
a. Fire prot€ction?
b. Pol ~C! protection?
c. Schoo1s~
d. Parks or other recrEational
facila'les?
e. Mai~tenance of pub11c facilities,
including roads?
f. Other governmantal services?
14. Utqit~€s. Will the proposal re-su\t in a
need for ne~ systems, or substant ; al
alterations to the following utilities:
a. Po",er or natural gas?
b. COl!lTlunicatlons systems?
<-Water?
d. S2wer or SE'J)t ic tank?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid \rroIast! and di sposa1?
15. Human Health. Will the proposal result
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a. Creation of any t",ealth hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people tc potentlal
heilth hazards?
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16. Aesthetic;. Will the proposal rosult
1n the obstiuction of any scenic ~ista
or view open to the pub1ic, or will th~
proposal reslJlt in the creation of an
i!sthetic&11y offensive site open tc
publ;c view?
17. ~~reation. Will the proposal ~esu1t
HI an irflpact upon the quaiity or quantjty
of existing recreationiil opportunities?
Ie. £..yllyrjJ Resource:
iii. Wil1 the propos"l result in th-3
alteration of/()r the destruction
of a prehistoric or histor;c
archaeological site?
b. Will the propos.l result in ad·
verse phys1cal or aesthetic effect:!:
to a prehistoric or hist~ric
building, structure; or object?
c. Does the propDsal have the potential
to cause" physical change wh~ch
~auld affect unique cultural ~a1ues?
d. \lil1 the proposal restrict ex; sting
religiDus or sacred uses within the
pote~tia' impact orea?
]9. Mandatory F1ndfogs ~f Significance.
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a. Does the project ha'/e the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habit.t of a
fish or Wildlife species, caose a fish
or wil dl; Fe populot ion to drop belo ..
self-sustain1ng levels, threaten to
eliminate i plant or animal c:orrmunlty.
reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or el'lmlnate important examples
of the major p~~iods of California
history or prehistury?
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to ach~€"e short-tern, to the d~5-
advantage of lCllg~tf::rm, en'.'lronmEf;ta.l
gaals? (A short-term impact on the
enV'ironment ;s ope which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period
of time while long-term impacts "ill
~nd'Jre 'IIell into the future.)
c. Oaes the project ha"e impacts whick
ire indi'-iid lJal iy 1 im; ted , but
cumLl1atf~elY considerable? (A ~Irc
ject may impact an two or mo~e
separate reSQUrces where the impact
on ~ach resource is relatively
smal1. but .here the effect cf the
total of those impacts on the
envin:mment 1S s'~r,ifi<:l(\t.)
o. Co~s tne project ha~e en~ircnm~nta1
effects which will cause substantial
aaverse eff~cts on human beings,
Either directly or indirectly?
V. Explanation of -yes" answers in environmental check.list.
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The project is an application bjl CasUlleja School for: l} Aba.ndonment of
Mel\'i l1e Avenll-e right· of -way betlo.'een Emeno;'1 Street .and Bryant Street; l)
TentatiYe Map to m~r~e 5 !!xistlng parcels with the rielville Avenue right-of
way, and adjust I prop~~ty line at 211 Melville Avenuej 3) Conditional Use
Permit for tne reuse of t~e Me~ville Avenue right-of-way by an existing
~rivite stb:onl for athletiC fi~ld:i plus an additior. of a p.arking lot: and 4)
Varia)"lce to e;::ceed the maximum fence helght regulations on the street side
yard ~nd rear yard of the resulting parcel.
The applicant :Jrfginally submitted plans w~ich i~c'uded a softbalj field, b:Jt
~as revised the prcject to remove it and replaced it Wt'it~ a multi·purpose
athletic field, based on stiff cor.cern about the possible-pubiic safety
impacts of batted balls ~n Embarcadero Road. If the ~pplicant decides to
ptJrsue t~~ addition of a softball fie1d in the future. it 'lrill be ·ubject to a
separate Ccnditional Us.e Permit application and furth.er erlllil"'ol'lmentCil review.
1 (b,c.f) Earth. The i!ibandon~er.t of the Me1vil1e A· .... ~nue right-of-lIIay betwee~
£mersQn Street and Bryant Street and it5 successive ~se as a multi-purpose
atnletic fi!ld a~d the ccnstr~ction of a new 2a-stall parking lot will result
in a disruption uf site sai1s and a minor change in the site topography .
. ~ft-er dismantling of the Mehil1e A'oIenue pufJlic improv-e.ments, inc.luding the
street pav;~g, sidewails and curbs, the area will be backfl11ed to increase
the 1evel to the same grad~ as the surrounding area. T~e resulting grade
level will be approxlmately the same as before t~e Mel'tflie A .... enue t'ub11c
improvements were constructed. The proposed parking 10t constructio~ is on a
Site currently paved for court sports.
A detailed grading ind drain~ge report shall be required to be reviewed and
appr~ved by thE Pub1ic Works Depart~nt prior to issua~ce of a Building
Permit. The displacement of the soil o~ the minor change to t~e existing
topography will not ha~e a significant impact on the en¥ironment.
The project site is located in a seismic area of moderate risk, and would be
subject to very strong ground shaking in the event of ar. earthquake. The
proposed i~'prol{ements do ~ot consist of structures or othu features that
r."Ould pose a threat to huma!'1 l1fe 1:!uring ar. earthQuake. T:'le project is not
expected t;) increase the number of sc~oo1 attfl!ndants or significantly alter
their access to and around specific ar~as within the site.
2 li) A~r~ The dismant11ng .of pu:bl ic improvements and grading for tile
athletic fleld will temporarily re~u1t in an increase in dust emissions over
existing ambient air conditions. T~e-following dust control mitigation shall
be required as a condition of this pruject t'J reduce the impact to an
acceptable level:
To reduce dust levels during construction! the subdivider shall ensure that
exposed eartn surfaces are watered frequently during the late morning and the
end of the day, with frequency of watering increasing 'In wind:! days.
Reclaimed water, in acco~dance with the Public. Works Oepartment policy! shall
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be used fa;-this purpose. All st(e-ets and thl.lll rout5. shall be cleaned daily.
Hie sl1bdi)'id~r shall ensure that spillage resulting from hau1ing operations
along or ac.ross any public or private prope,ty shall be removed irJ~ediately
and paid for by the contractor.· Tlie subdlvi.jer shall aiso ensure that dust
nu'sanc~s originating from the contractor's operations, either inside or
outside the ri9ht·of-~a), shall b~ controlled at the contractor's €xpense.
Uil...Ne.r..:. The propos€d project lriIill reduce imper .... io'J5 surface coverage
approximately 17,500 square feet by rep1acing the Melville AYenu@ Dublic
improvements 'With a rnuTti-purpose athletic field. The result is an Ti:CreaSe
in the absorption rate and a reduction in the amOUl',t of surface ·~ater runoff,
a positive impact.
CurrentTy, Melville Avenue conveys stDrm liIater runoff from Emersofl Street.
Clasur~ of Melville will int€:rruot this normal now of storm water. The
Public WurKs Department will require a r,-ew 12-i!1ch stormiine be installed. at
the subdivider's expense, wHo;n the proposed 25-foot-wide public w-ti1ity
easement to connect with th€ existing catcnbasin at the head of the c~l·de
sac. The new storml ine wiil alsa !ier .... e as a drainage connection for storm
water runoff from the newly graded multi-purposE athletic field. fnstallaticn
of the stormline will be a condltior. of this project.
!..(al P1ant life. Currentl.)' the site conta~r,5 47 trees in thiS: proj2ct area
bOUnded by Embarcadero Road, the scnool buildings and Emerson Street. The
project ar~orist report, prepared by Sarrie O. Coate and Associates, dated
November 4, 1991 and revised Oecember 5t 1991, recommends t~at ]2 of the
existing tre~s be removed due to poor condition. ,poor c.hanc~ of survi ... al or
because of the effects of construction impacts and construction location. The
arborist report identifies the sile and health of each tre~ and makes
recommendations for the maintenance of those to remain.
El':!ver. of the trees identified to be remo .. ed are located within the prop-osed
multi-plJrpo!e athletic field. Without the remo .... al of the trees~ the
abandonment of the Mel~ille Avenue rfght-of-way ~ill not jield a significant
a~unt of usable ire~ tn the propos~d field. In addition, the report
identifies three of the tre~s a~ growing in the shade of larger trees, which
will remain, therefore the chance of sunhal is l~ml~ed. The five hawthorne
trees, currently Melville Avenue street trees, .hich are to be removed are 1n
poor condition and h2~e failed to thrive.
Three of the trees to be remo',ed are in good or fair condition. Each shall be
replaced with two new trees as approved by the Architectural review Board.
The most significant tree to be removed is a J30-foot tall, 37-inch diameter
coast redwood. Th~ arborist report identifies th~s tree as a fine specimen,
in very good health and good structure. Alttlcugh the redwood is in very good
condition, its positi\ln \IIIithin the proposed at.hletic field dramatically
reduces th2 usefulness of the abandor.ed right-af-way. The redwQod is an asset
to the site, but its rem\lval is not considered a significant environmental
impact.
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The applicant has ~rcposed to 1T12inta1t'1 two coast 11'.1~ caks with 37·;nch and
2S-inch diameters. T~ese ttees ire located on the ]e of the proposed
athlftic field and rna) be impacted by its US!. The-.ec. 0 r;'ffler.·j at ions outl ined
in the project arborlst report for the pl"utecticn during c-onstnJ-::tion and
maintenance of all r~maining trees ~ill be a condition of this proje~t.
6 (3) Noise. Construction of the project will resl..'1t in te',ilporary increases
in ambient noise levels. Construction act;~itie5 shall be subject to t~e PaTo
Alto Hoise Ordinance, which requires construction equipment to be muffled so
as ~~t te exceed a noise emission of 83 decibels (deA) at c distance of 25
feet. O~ il no1se level 2xc:el::-ding 86 dS.~ outs.id~ the sHe boundary, unless an
e~,eption is granted.
12 (b,e) Transportation/Circulation. Currently. there arE 30 on-street
parking spaces along th~ portior. of Mel~il1e A¥enue proposed for abandonment.
Since t"1s section of road lS bounded by Castilleja School and i single family
residence, also an applicant for this proj~ct, the parking is mostly uti1ized
by students, faculty and visitors to the school. The ap~:icant proposes to
provide full compensatory parking for the displa~~c spaces. The project
includes a new La-car parking lot which has access from Emerson Street in a~
area currently paved for court sports. The drive~ay to the r,~w parking lot
win move the access to the site from tns ir.tersection of Mel'f'ille and Emerson
70 feet to th,e east along Emerson. The Tr-ansportatiof'l Departl'!'t@!'1t has T'E!wiewed
the driveway access and circul ation and ~,as determined it to be adequate. The
remaining 2 parking spaces will be provided adjacent to the adminlstratlon
bUilding ih an existing parking lot with iccess from Bryant Street.
Bised on the s~r~ey ~f pedestrian, bi cyc1e and 'f'enicular US39! of MelVille,
prepared by Eartn Metrics lncorporated, dated January 14? 1992, it appears
that there is a reasonable level of public ~sage of Melvine by pedestrians
and bic,ycHsts. Vehide acce'Ss to Me1'ti11e ~s. limited t'J pa:-kir'19 and u-turns
becl~se it ;s not a through street. The joss of pedestrian and bicycle acttss
from Emersen Street to Embarcadero or Brj'ant Street ¥ia Mel'f'111e Averjue-is not
con.sidered a Significant en't'ironmental impact beca:J5e of alternati'f'! T'Outes,
The TranspDrtation Department has identified t ... o !l1ter~atiVes rout~s for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
-Che mos~ likely alternative route fOT pedestrian and bicycle through traffic,
which comprises the majeority of the Melville A' .... enlle users, is Emerson and
Embarcadero. Althnugh not aesthetically ple~sing, Embarcldero has a side~!lk,
which is designated as a sidewa1k\bike path. However, the bike path
designation is being considered to be recommended fer future removal by the
Palo Alto Bicycle Ad'f'1sory COlTlT1ittee, due to the poor accident history or,
sidewalk/bik.e paths Citywide. Because of this, Embarcadero may not be the
best a.ltnnath·e for bicyclists. Pedestrians can'use the tmbar:adero
sidewa1k, although the high traffic volume makes this route less attractiwe
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rD~te ;s lcnger and jess direct than Embarcadero, but has the aestnetirs of
~elvil1~. f"<Jr those p-edestrians and bicyclists that are leisurely touring the
neignblJrhcod this .... ill be the preferred route.
Although tt'.1! abandonment does not have a si;,nificant er:vironme:'1tal impact,
after rEviek<tfr:g U.e Melvine usage repcrt 1 staff is recor.rJ1ending a !2-foot
...,ide pedestrian/bicycle e:3c;ement from Em.ersol:' Street t{J Br .. )'3nt Street. This
requirement is b2sed' or. a reas.onable leve~ of publir: usage of Me1vl"'lle A'.IEnue.
The report states that on 11 tYP1ca1 il¥Hkday between 5 A."1 ar,d 9 FM, the
pede-strian and bicycle Lisage amollnt-ed to 39 persons; on th.e typical lNee~end
day between 6 AM and 9 PM, S2 persons.. The overage hourly publ ic t.:sage during
this time-peri{Jd is one person apprcx~mat€ly every 17 to 23 minutes.
In order for tne Ci ty to mak.e the prope-r findings for the abanljonment of
·Melville Avenue, it must be shown that there is no si9nifi~ant p~bl1c usage of
the rigfit-of-r,r,·ay. With a rr.emb~r of the pub1 ic using the right-of-~ay on
average once every 17 t~ 23 minutes, there is cl earl)' a rea.sIJneb7e pubi ic
usagE. With the dedication of a publ ic easement, the-CHi can make the
finding for abandonment "Uhout affecting the clJrrent public usage of the
Melville right-of-~.y_
The usage survey found that most non-Castilleja School vehicular trafflc used
Me1vill~ Avenue e.xcl'us~ve'y for u-turns. The total number of u-turns in a 30-
hour pe~lod was. 32. .~c.!t. H not a11 ojf the u-turns were made: b:ccause the
~torist entered Mel~ille Avenue in error, thinking i· was. a throug~ street to
either Bryant {)r Embarcadero. The aba!1donment Jf the vehicular access is not
a s1g~iflcant impact, and may im~rove circulation in the area.
]3 (a.e) Public Services. Th~ abandor.ment of Me1vil1e Ave~~e will restrict
fjre-fighting equipment and emergency li'fhic::le-access. to purtions of the school
and the athletic field. In order to maintain adequate access, the Fire
Department requires the subdivider to provide a fire access road in accordance
with the Uniform fire Code (UFC) SectiCrn 10.207. The applicant proposes a 16-
foot-wide emergency vehicle access from [merson street, co~sisting of
permeab1e paf'ing. nle access point i5 p:-oposed at t!ie intersecti0n of
Melvin"! and Emerson.
The subdivjde-:"' shan ma:inta~n a bar-ricade, ilpproved by the Fire Department,
across the access road. A ~ey box sha11 be in$tal1ed in an accessible
locatiun, to provide necessary access as requir~d by the rire Chief.
Additionally, a fire hydrant near the c::ul-de-Bc will be relocated' is requir~d
by the fire Department at the subdivider's expenSe. Compliarice with all
a~plicable UFC and Palo ATto Fire Departm~nt requirements will be i condition
of this pi"oject.
The abandonment of right-of-way reduces the City"s maifjtenance of the road
paving, sidewalks and gutters. However, the City ~ill continue to be
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responsjble for t~e maintenance of t~e utilities withi~ the proposed 25-foct
wide pu~lic utility easemen~. 1he maintenance ~f existing utilIties and the
propos.ed stormline is not i signiflt:ant impact.
14 ft.t) Utpitjes. The existing o .... erhead po1e 1!i't<! loclted on Melvil1e wil1
be removed and rephced with undergro~ .. md i '!nes within the pr!:lposed p:.Jbl ic
ut111ty easement, at the subdiv·jd.er's expense. As described 1n section 3 (a)
above, Melville Avenue c~rrer.t'y conveys 5tO~ wat~r rwncff from ~merson
street. Upon abandonment, the Pubiic Works D€~artment wili reQuire a new 12-
inch stanmline be jnstal1ed t it the subdiv1der's expense) within the proposed
p~bllc utility easement. This will adaquately cDnvey storm water fro~ Emerson
Street to an existing catchb2sin currently at the cul-de-~ac on ~~'vil'~
Avenue.
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Subdivider's Statement
Section 21.12.050 (1f t.he Palo Alto H.ll".icipa] Code r-equires that a
"Subdivider's Statement" shall appear upon, or ac:car.rpany, tentative or
preli."ninan oarr::el maps. and shall contain t.i.e following infom.a.tion:
}\dJress o! Subject Property: I ~/D .§i'E?T!1t«:.?T filrLc. &.J."Z",,-__
(If any ot'the items 2:eloware not applicable, 50 state.)
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Cal f.xistjng useCs): .2~ ~evrc7 (7?5'-kV(~») C::'?'t02.r?'YrL.
(I ~ h0€i/6&;:),: a/eRe :2~(~LVA'(F"A¥S);
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Zen. Cistricc (5): ~e~-:.:t±'"-________________ _
(b) Proposed use (5): I"f?! i('+~~..cz??<Y ~A)
(c) l~t'OvettlelJ.ts and public utilities propo5eJ and expected date of
completion: /H!~ c:m<,t·'V~ a= T!!E~QJ
iCC AOI Am1-§nC f?5.q ~1?<;7'~e, ~
~¢%, RfNc{N<Z= ~ aWN&-
(d) Provisions for sewerage and sewage disposal: Nffk7"7 «?4,e/~
CITY ~N9 UT7L!TY §"'r<EHfl,T
Ce) Public areas proposed: .L;N."e<",Nt>iI;F;;-~ ______________ _
(f) Tree planting proposed, incJuding
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(h) Existing restrictive c')venants J leases .. rights ~of'"",,;]y. 1 icenses an.d
cncurrd>erances affectir.g use of land' (attawi. copies): ~ r!'Jf5Z *4~'r"
(i) Requested exceptions to any requirements of the Subdivision Ordirumce.
l'1.bS! 'f'xce;,tions relate tc General Dcs.igr~ requirements (C"lapt<el" 21."21) an~
particularly to lot size, dimensions, location Qr configuration. Applicat lS
for exceptjons shall state fully the grounds of the applicati0n and the facts
Telie<:! upon by the petitioner. Exceptions shall be grant~d only upon maklllg
cert.in findings, including the four listed bel"",.)
Exceptior6 ~equeste<:!;-L~~~~~~~ ______________________________________ __
(1) There are special cirORnStances or conditions affecting the property.
(Describe)
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(2) the exception is necessary for the presentation and enjoyment of a
substantial property Tight of the peti tioner. (Explain)
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welfare o!' injurious to other property in u;e territory L'i whi~h the
property is situated. (Explai.:'"'a)
(4) The gra.lting of the exception will nat violate the require!i:ents I
goals, policies or spirit of tl,e luw. (ExplaL"l)
j ~ Requested variarn::es from any of the 'I"e:q'Jirements of the ZOi1ir.g Ordinance.
(Variances for-side yard.::; 3IlO setbacks for existing buildings may be
request-ed in conjunctior, with subdivisions to be revie' •• ed by the
Planning Corrmission and City CounciL)
Variances requested, ff'Nc;e= ~1#7"S-f If/cd m€1!e;~
Fi§Q3l7f"'cf=E .
j. ~-er in .... hich canplia.nce wi th applicable ~le'rrll:mt.s of t..~e CompTehensive
Plan, including housing policie5, shall be attained (if rele'/a!1tJ :
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To the best of M}' kno:.wledg:e~ t.h.i3 application is in conf;J!11l3J1ce with the
~rehensive Plan as submi.tted or as indicated under ~e. ,
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City ~f Palo Alto
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l.lc Alto, CA 94301
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January 14. 1992
Subjeet: Survey ~f K~lville Ave~ Cu1-de-S~c South of Embarcacero,
between EAbarcadeTo amd. E.ersO:rl.. in p..,lo Al t.,=,. C.alifornia
(Earth Ketrlcs fIle referenee 11811)
near Mr. ~tcff1e:
The above-refereneed .survey va.! perforne<! by Earth Metrics on J:llhLary 8, 1992
(Vedneeday fro. S A.~. to 9 P.M.) &nd again on January 11, 1992 (Saturday from
6 A.M. to 9 P.M.). The objective of the survey waa to record fLel~ observations
of vehicular &nd nonvehicular at:.t.ivity on the subject sepdent of Melville, and
co distinguish CastilleJa School re~~~ed actlvl~ from other non-school related
uses of Melville AvenUe.
The above objec:tiv6 of the Melville .o\venu-e sun"ey was coordinate.d with Mr. Carl
Stoflle of the. CirS of Pd_lo Alto. To e't'.Sllre systematic survey of all uses of
Melville. _urvey form was creaced by Earth Ketrics prQj~ct manager, & copy of
Wbieh fora 1s attached. The first session of che. su~ey from 6 A.M. CO 11 A.M.
0"0 January 8. 199~ ¥u perft:naed by the E.a.nh Ketrics project Il&nager and
confirmed tbat the survey form was effective for the rec~rding of the Kelville
activity observations.
'i,.ltk. Igrny Sill"' ry
Pe.ak activity wa.s related to Ca.stillej& Selle-ol and occurred 7 to 8 A.X. on
Janu.ary 8, 1992. DuriOl,g 7 t(l ! A ...... 21. can, .student or fJtculty t!riven. lo'ere
puked 0:1 Melville.. Do.trlng this same 7 tc S A.M. h~ur-there .... ere five student
dropoffs (five vehicles) and t~elv~ student arrivals by bicycle.
By 9 A.M. the maximum number of cars parked on M~lvil1e was ~ttained: 26 parked
ears.
For Castilleja School relat:ed trips tner-E. was a second d14rke-d incr-e.ased actlvlty
period froil :; ~o 6 P.M. Du-ring this .3 to 6 P.M, period the Earth l'\etr-ics
surveyor r.corded the follo~ing activity:
* 7 srudent plck1.!ps (7 vehicles)
* 26 retut"rul to veh1cle.s parked on MelvUh:, and drive 9..way
* 14 student departures by blcycle
7 12 student walkers leav~ school via Melville
~ 7 park cars on Melville .od oc~upants enter school
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rmt~sCHQQL E&V.lrn AC'rIYIIY. n-ur1ng the tOUT bours b~twe'en 6 A.;c. and 10 A.M.,
non-~ehool related trips includ~d the follo~ing;
*' 11 walkera Oil Pielvl11e. of vhn'lll £1ve "'en walkIng dogs including
one couple-walking ':heir dog
* 1 hlcye:lht
The btc:yclht Dlld ltO.t of t.he ..,..lhl"s 'Walked usc. Ot'l KOI!lville Bnd walked thro'..lgb
the eul·dea.ac t~ che Emb~rcadero. One walker stopped and wait.ed for a ride at
the c:ornl'l' of .Jryoant And the .£IIbareader-c. One jogger (count.ed as. a '.ralker)
.tretehe4 in ~he are. by the t~nnl. ccurts, walked round th~ end of the cuI-de·
.,ac:, and r.turr~d ve.te~ly toward Emerson.
For the five ho~rl beCWeen 10 A.K. and 3 P.K .. ~on-~~hDol r~l~t~d ~ctivlty is
suau.ri%ed belov:
* 10 valke=s walking through on MelVille
* 2 blcy~11sts traveling ~hT~Ugh on Melville
* 4 vehicular U~~~
During the ne~t ~lx h~urs fro. 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. (l> of the survey hours) ehe
fallowing nan~schoal .cttvi~ on Melville v •• observed:
* 14 val'uril "-alkIr.g through DC Kelville, ineluding t>.o/G roll1!r l5uters
counted h~re as walkers
* 1 bicyclist traveling throu~ on Kelville
* 6 vehicular U-turns
the above thra. incervals have no special aeaning and ~ere selected .r~:tr4rily.
Eart...\:. !'I..etrics observatioru: were recol'ded l'lOu.rly "''' that alt.ernative. ,.;umtlIi:!.rL 5
for d1ff~r~nt interval. ean be provi~d if desIred by the City of Palo Alta.
In ... .ma&ry r.l.atl .... to 11OIl-.. c.bool WI" of lr:.l .... Uh. 33 walker. a.nd CYCI roller
.b.tare ued Xelrl.U. 011 Va.mesday JaztWry I, un, betwe.n 6 .A..X. and 9 , .K.
Pour ),lcyclht. were. obaernd tuftH.:n& tbI'ough on MelvUle, t.,.-p1caU)' to
Iaberca4~ro. Th. 12 yebl~ul.r D~turnl~ on. ~y • eab drIver, all appeared to
the ~"Qr. to be ahut'!:. ow1ns to lack of undeutanc!tna: that. Keh'!11& h not
• thrPUSh atne1:.
Duriq the p .. k hoar ot Doo·.<::bool actirtty em. ",.4nulb.), (noon eo 1 :r.X.) .12:
.... lbn .... lbd: t:hrO"Q&.b. 0t:I Xelvllle .nd CWo d:lve.u .. de U-turns. Sosae y&lkt!:.
-.z:t: W.lt &net 101M "Dt ••• t. Of" tbe_. oI'lz, ema o£ t:he walker_ .,.&1 .. jouer and
.... c.OUDted tw.lc: ••• :be lOlled a sultl-bloe't c:lrC'\1tt and .... :reeognia:ed by the.
Barth Ketriu aurn,.or wbetl. be pa ... d by t.b ... con!! (f1.n&l) t.1 .. ~. Anotber .... lker
wa. ~h1n& a cbild in •• troller (reported h~re •• one .. alker).
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uc.erta1aiD& the P'#"pOu of tb,a ~r1p. b, .... tun (Ion "'!vUh " .. net. &1'\ objective
of the ~,.. Ia -.on iDat&n.e.., tbougb the pu..rJ>Ou appu:,ed to the ~'tth
.. tr1e. aurve,or to be e ... ual (le1lure .... It •• t~oll. JOB. ~r roller .kate).
lielltcnd Survey $"=pO'
On S.t-\U'uy Janua:.ry 11. 1:;192 ~here 'WU not INCh Ichonl 'U_l .. ted use of Kelvi11e,
c.~.r.d to the o'ea:erve.d u.ae durit'., eh. wea'kcS.y .urvey. There vall ntJ .. ctb;i t:y
until 10 A.M. ~en & .mall numb~r of 5tud~ntl be8&~ to arrlve. Sch~ol rel~:e~
aetivity on Melville peake.d bevween 2 P.M. and 4 1.K.
knreel'l 2 F.li, Idle! 4 P.K. t..l;Je following .. cocol relBtl!d u.se .of Melville lo'SS
obllerved:
* .s vehle-les parked on MelviU;e an!! occupants. entered the school
* 2 student dropoffs (2 vehicles)
* 4 returns to vehicles parked on Melville.. and drive avay
* E student walkers on Melville
NON~SCHOQL RELATED ActIVITY Durl"6 the four hours betw&en 6 A.X. and 10 A.M.
the following nOD-school related actl",1it.les wet"e observed on Melville:
+ 4 walkers walking through on H~lville
* 1 bicyclist tr~v~lin& through on Melville
• 5 vehicular 'C •. turn,s.
Durin& the five hours be~en 10 A.H. and 3 P.M. t.here were:
'* 13 walker. including thr~e roller blade Gkacer~ counted as walkers
'* 7 bicyclists
* 10 v~hieular U·turns
* 1 owner or visitor to 211 Melville
D-J.r1ng the next dx hours be~een 3 P.M. and 9 P.M. the follo~ing nen-school
related uses of Kelville Avenue were obsp.rved:
* 21 v41~r. walking through on Melville. of whom. group of eight
were observed between 8 and 9 P.M,
~ 3 bicy~li5CS rl~lng through on Melville
• J Children ~l.ylng on Melville
* 5 vehieul~r U-turns
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Of the 21 w.lkar. obaRrve~ durIng 3 to 9 P.K .• ~hr.e were valking dol' and one
.... a jo"ar counted her-e .r.s a vallc:er. Th.e .".roup of eight walkeri identf.f!.ed
above cOh.l1lted of fol.l-"': cOl.lph:s who ... aIked: we.5tl!'rly on Melville, crossed iEl:=enon,
.and entered the c-Qorner hr.lu$e on the .C"J,r.hwest corner (;,f ~rso:1 (net. 211
Kelvrlle).
t'ha above three 11ltu~"ah haW! no apeciallle"""1ing and 'Wetl!! .I!!lected .arbitrarily.
Earth H'!I:tric:s ob ... rvat10ns were' aade hourly 10 that alt.ernative .1..Il!IIIIJ.!:hs for
other In~n.b can be prov1d.ed If de~ired by the City of P&lo A.lto.
1ft .~ nuth,. to a.on~.c:hool 'b.ae
s..~4a7 J'ADUL."7 11.. 1'92 ~ He.. e.n ,
ob •• n-ed '!',ld1De ~ ern 1II.1.-Ub,
of X.lv111e~ " .. lk~r. u.ed "lyiile on
..... 11. aDC! !I P.!!. !,>vlln !;!cycUat. veu
~er. ~er. 20 .. hicul&r V-t~ •.
:Dw:1zla tha -posek toaz of. ac:m.-achool actl.ity otI £.aturda, (10 A.M, to 11 A.lI.)
~r8 ~r •• ...a ~r. and twa U-~.. .1.0. th. owner or a ,,!.ltor at III
!l41Ti.lloe 1lUt:e:re.4 that botaa.
Aae&rta1ll.1.Qa ~. purpcu of th& trIp. by walkera and othan .... not Ul. objact1ve
of the ~,.. On S&turd.cy Ute tbe .ukda,. the purpoae "ppe"red t.o Eartb
"trl.~ •• \lrIre,.o:r-I to be cuual. ty·tunuI aPlklared to t~ E..-rtb Me.t:rI~ •• urv.,on
co 'be .buba ov1.D.a to lack o~ undeutand1n& tb&t lfdrllh 11 aot ,. throus,h
8tr •• t. It 11. eho pouible. th£.:. ao.e o.! the Yillhicula.r D~tura. on ktu.rda,. were
related to "ab!ClIlar trip. to Ce.nUlej_ School Mc-&u.ae the Ic.hool sat .. OD
Me1.,Ula .... ob .. noed to be: c.loud on SaturtUy. If" .0 then .cae of" thll .... b!cul.r
n·turu. would be pr~perly counted a. school related.
P1 ... e call .. If you have Itny que.t1Gn5 re-gardinl the .urvey of fi{el .... Uh AveniJ.l!'.
Sf..ncerely,
Marc Pa?iMaU
Manager, 'by.lea1 Sci~nce$ Depsr~ent
enelo.ure (SCrv9y Data Colle-ctloc For~)
ce. Mr. Terry Rose
Mr. Joseph H. Celonna. Assocl&te Pl~er, City of P&lo Alto
•
u •• of , ..•. Ie ".11.
.. hiU. <. to
'nma' lQ At' 3 1 II
V .. lur. 11 10
.1cyclbU 1 2
'ehtC11lar ,,~~ 2 •
s~ of Ro1l~Scb.ool Aet:iylty CD If.hUlI. on
0 .. Of , .... If. 10 A.X.
"1'9'111. to to
A"'tm1t lQ 4.,1. ,1 P If.
V.lbr. • 13
J.1c-yclht. 1 7
'ehlcular U-Turn. S 10
ChUclrlPl at Pte)' 0 0
211 Xe1 yUl. 0 1
3 P.II.
to
9 P X
l'
1 ,
J*r.lUry 11.
) P .11.
to
, P.K.
;,1
3
5
3
0
Total
fo.
15 BoUf'
J)
4
12
1992
Tot-al
fo.
15 Houu
38
11
20
3
0
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Castilleja School
1310 Bryant Strut., PalQ AJIO. CA 94301 • (4 !5) 328-31&:1
January 2'3, 1992
Hr. Joseph M. Calon~a
AS5Qciat~ Planner
City of Palo Alto
P. 04 Box l0252'
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Dear Mr. Colonn~:
Per o~r recent discussions~ it is OUI ilnderstanding that our
applications are sc~e~uled to be he::;Icl by the City cf Palo
Alto pla;;ning CO""~lssjcn on FebruClq-12, 1992, and ""I the Cit)'
f"a.J:ucll on Marc.1-] 16, 1992.
Castilleja School hereby .aives the requirement that ~r.t more
than thirty (321) days pass bl(,tween pla~ning Co;ctr:'dssk't1 ard
Council bearjnqs.
;;nce~ ______ __
Terrence J. Rose, chai7
E~ildi~gs and Grounds Committee
Boa~d of Tru5tees
Cast illeja s:-r:o')l
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