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HomeMy WebLinkAbout103-Attachment 2.pdf Over-the-Counter Requirements for Planning Department Review Community Development Department City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, California 95070 Updated August 2010 Planning and Building Department Counter Hours: 7:30am – Noon; Monday – Thursday; closed every Friday The following items shall be provided for Over-the-Counter Review for the Planning Department. Plans must be ready to submit to the Building Department the same day. Please check with the Building Department for separate submittal requirements and fees. 1. Fee of $500.00, payable by: a. Check payable to “City of Saratoga” (separate check for Building Dept fees) b. MasterCard or American Express credit cards. Includes 3% convenience fee. c. Cash. 2. Four (4) sets of plan sheets 24-inches by 36-inches in size consisting of the below. Details regarding required contents are contained within this handout. Additional items may be required depending on project scope. a. Cover Sheet b. Boundary Survey c. Topographic Survey d. Arborist Report and Tree Removal Permit (if applicable) e. Site Plan (1/4-inch or 1/8-inch scale) f. Elevation Drawings (1/4-inch or 1/8-inch scale) g. Floor Plans (1/4-inch or 1/8-inch scale) h. Roof Plans (1/4-inch or 1/8-inch scale) i. Cross Section Drawings (1/4-inch or 1/8-inch scale) 3. Items required for Building Department submittal (e.g., structural drawings) The City Code is located on the homepage (http://www.saratoga.ca.us) by clicking on the Municipal Code link under About the City link on the left-hand side. You may use either the table of contents or the search engine to find specific sections. Over-the-Counter Requirements for Planning Department Review Updated August 2010 Page 2 a. COVER SHEET – The following shall be included: Applicant/owner Information  Owner’s name  Plan preparer’s name, address and telephone number  Date of drawing and subsequent revisions Site Information  APN (Assessor’s parcel number)  Address of project site  Existing use  Zoning district  Gross lot size (per City Code §15-06.620a)  Net lot size (per City Code §15-06.620b)  Average site slope (per City Code §15-06.630); if site is flat then provide a notation  Age of all existing structures  Ground Movement Potential Designation of the property (see City Map)  Vicinity map showing project location and major streets Project Information  Project description included number of trees to be removed  Existing impervious coverage (based on net site per §15-06.370 and 15-06.620f)  Additional impervious coverage proposed  Allowable impervious coverage (as a percentage and square footage)  Total impervious coverage proposed  Existing Floor area (per City Code §15-06.280)  Additional Floor area proposed  Allowable floor area (based on net site and site slope per City Code §15-45.030)  Total Floor area proposed  A “blocked out” floor area diagram to indicate the areas that were used to determine total floor area. For example:  Demolition Table: Note that a 50% or more demolition of existing exterior walls will be processed as a new residence (see example table below). EXTERIOR WALLS Total existing exterior walls (linear feet) Exterior walls to be demolished (linear feet) New walls to be constructed (linear feet) “Cover Sheet” continued on next page 1800 700 Proposed Addition Over-the-Counter Requirements for Planning Department Review Updated August 2010 Page 3  Floor Area Table of all Existing and Proposed Structures that are enclosed on three or more sides and a solid roof (example below). FLOOR AREA Existing Proposed Total First Floor Second Floor Garage Porch/Patio Other (e.g., Shed) Other (e.g., ) TOTAL  Impervious Coverage Table with breakdown of site coverage (example below). SITE COVERAGE Square Footage % of Net Lot Size Footprint of Building Driveway Pavers / Decks / Walkways Other Structures Other (e.g., Pool) Other (e.g., Fountain) TOTAL  Setback Table of required and proposed setbacks (example below). SETBACKS Required Proposed Front Left Side First Floor Left Side Second Floor Right Side First Floor Right Side Second Floor Rear First Floor Rear Second Floor  Height Information Table that includes the following (example below): HEIGHT Lowest elevation point at the buildings edge from natural grade Highest elevation point at the buildings edge from natural grade Average elevation point (based on highest and lowest points above) Top most elevation point - measured from average point (above) to the top most point of roof. Include separate calculation for appurtenances. Over-the-Counter Requirements for Planning Department Review Updated August 2010 Page 4 b. BOUNDARY SURVEY - Any application that proposes new construction three feet or closer to a required setback area shall include a boundary survey. The 24” x 36” survey must be labeled “Boundary Survey” and stamped and signed by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer qualified to do property line surveys. Such surveys shall verify the location of all structures, all existing property lines, easements, rights-of-way, trails, public utilities, utility poles, and all protected trees including location of tree trunks and an accurate depiction of tree canopies/drip line. c. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY (required when the project is within one (1) foot of maximum allowable height, within one (1) foot of the threshold for Planning Commission design review, or for lots with a slope greater than 10%). The topographic survey shall show existing and proposed topography at contour intervals of not more than 5 feet; provide spot elevations for existing grade and existing ridgelines of structures; include elevation benchmark (such as a street utility box cover); show faults, watercourses, existing and proposed culverts, flood zones and slide areas; include significant topographic features within 100 feet of the property; and identify the designation of the property based on the City’s Ground Movement Potential Map (available at the Planning Counter). d. ARBORIST REPORT AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (required when the project encroaches upon the canopy/dripline of one or more protected trees). The arborist report and the Tree Removal Permit shall be incorporated in full into the building plan set prior to submittal. A Tree Removal Permit is required if any protected trees are proposed for removal. There is a separate form and fee for the Permit ($100). You may submit the Tree Removal Permit form at the Information Window at the Community Development Department. Please note that prior to issuance of permits: 1. A tree bond shall be posted with the Community Development Department (amount specified in arborist report). A separate form (available at Counter) will need to be taken to and signed by the financial institution/bond company of your choice. 2. Tree fencing shall be installed, inspected, and approved by the City Arborist in accordance with the arborist report. e. SITE PLAN – The following shall be included: 1. Setback Verification Note – “Prior to foundation inspection by the City, the LLS of record shall provide a written certification that all building setbacks are per the approved plans.” 2. Adjacent Streets - Show existing and proposed streets adjacent to the property. 3. Trees – Identify species, common name, size (dbh), condition, and accurate dripline/canopy of all existing trees. Indicate trees proposed for removal/relocation. 4. Property Lines / Setbacks – Show all property lines. Illustrate all required setbacks with a dashed line. Show distances between existing and proposed structures to property lines. Setbacks are measured from the exterior wall, not the foundation. 5. Structures – show all existing and proposed structures (sheds, pools, pool equipment, etc.) Include their outside dimensions. 6. Fencing – show the location, height and materials of all existing and proposed fences, gates, and pilasters. Indicate any fencing, gates, or pilasters that will be removed or replaced. 7. Parking – Include dimensions of all driveways, parking, and maneuvering areas. 8. HVAC – Show location. HVAC shall not be in any setback 9. Generator – Show location of generator 10. Solar Panels – Show location of solar panels. Include on elevations if roof mounted. 11. Back Flow Preventer and/or Fire Department Connections – Show location and provide a detail drawing of the dimensions included width and height. Over-the-Counter Requirements for Planning Department Review Updated August 2010 Page 5 f. EXISTING AND PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATIONS – The following shall be included: 1. Elevation drawings for each façade indicating direction (north, west, east, south) 2. A line that is eighteen (18) feet above and parallel to the average height line 3. Call out exterior colors and materials. Include manufacturer information for all materials including paint, roof, windows, doors, and trimwork. 4. Indicate finished and natural grades. 5. Show existing as well as proposed roof lines. 6. Include small-scale roof plan beneath each elevation with arrow indicating plan view. 7. Please illustrate finished and natural grade, average elevation point of the lot at the buildings edge, and the elevation point at the highest point of the house. 8. Show the distance between all existing and proposed structures to property lines. g. FLOOR PLANS – The floor plan shall include all of the following information: 1. Show distinction between new walls, walls to be demolished, and existing walls to remain. Include a legend indicating which walls are illustrated. 2. Include a floor plan for each floor/story/level (e.g., 1st floor, 2nd floor, garage, attic, cellar, basement, accessory structures, etc.). Show dimensions measured from the outer walls. 3. Show type of all fireplaces (e.g., gas or wood burning) 4. Include dimensions of outer walls and the area square footage for each floor plan. Floor area includes any space enclosed on three or more sides and a solid roof. Furthermore, any space with an interior floor to ceiling height of 15 feet or greater shall be double counted in area. h. ROOF PLAN – Provide a separate roof plan that articulates all roofline intersections. Show the distance between roof overhang and property lines. i. CROSS SECTION DRAWINGS – Include a minimum of two cross sections that include: 1. Clearly indicate the highest point(s) of the structure and interior room heights. 2. Show both natural and finished grades. 3. For basements, show the vertical distance from lowest grade to the finished floor above. Indicate where such vertical distance is equal to forty-two inches. For hillside lots, show where at least 80% of the basement is below the forty-two inch limit.