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Home My WebLink About02-10-2021 Planning Commission PacketSaratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 1 of 3 SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2021 7:00 P.M. - PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Teleconference/Public Participation Information to Mitigate the Spread of COVID‐19 This meeting will be entirely by teleconference. All Commission members and staff will only participate via the Zoom platform using the process described below. The meeting is being conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20 suspending certain teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act. The purpose of this order was to provide the safest environment for the public, elected officials, and staff while allowing for continued operation of the government and public participation during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The public will not be able to participate in the meeting in person. Members of the public view and participate in the meeting by: 1. Using the Zoom website https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85617602259 App (Webinar ID 856 1760 2259) and using the tool to raise their hand in the Zoom platform when directed by the Chair to speak on an agenda item; OR 2. Calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair; OR 3. Viewing the meeting on Saratoga Community Access Television Channel 15 (Comcast Channel 15, AT&T UVerse Channel 99) and calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair; OR 4. Viewing online at http://saratoga.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2 and calling 1.669.900.6833 or 1.408.638.0968 and pressing *9 to raise their hand to speak on an agenda item when directed by the Chair. During the meeting the Chair will explain the process for members of the public to be recognized to offer public comment. As always, members of the public can send written comments to the Commission prior to the meeting by commenting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/pc prior to the start of the meeting. These emails will be provided to the members of the Commission and will become part of the official record of the meeting. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Governor’s Executive Order, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 2 of 3 ROLL CALL Special Procedural Note by Commission Chair: A quorum requires four (4) members regardless of the number of vacancies. An affirmative vote of at least four (4) members is required to pass resolutions. However, for administrative matters, such as election of chair and vice chair and procedural matters, a majority of a quorum would suffice, meaning if there are only five (5) Commissioners, three (3) are needed for to pass a motion on administrative matters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of December 9, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of December 9, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public will be allowed to address the Planning Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on this agenda. This law generally prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Planning Commission may instruct staff accordingly regarding Oral Communications. REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS If you wish to appeal any decision on this Agenda, you may file an Appeal Application with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of the decision. 1. NEW BUSINESS 2. PUBLIC HEARING Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of ten (10) minutes maximum for opening statements. All interested persons may appear and be heard during this meeting regarding the items on this agenda. If items on this agenda are challenged in court, members of the public may be limited to raising only issues raised at the Public Hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the close of the Public Hearing. Members of the public may comment on any item for up to three (3) minutes. Applicants and/or their representatives have a total of five (5) minutes maximum for closing statements. 2.1 Application PSP20-0002; 12029 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road (336-22-022); Lands of Danna Blue Hill LLC – The applicant is requesting approval of a modification to an existing sign program for the retail and office buildings on the property. The site is zoned CN (Neighborhood Commercial) with a General Plan Designation of CR (Commercial Retail). Staff contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-001 approving the proposed sign program subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 2.2 Application SUB20-0001; 20034 Herriman Avenue (397-25-080); John Christol – The applicant is requesting Tentative Map approval to subdivide an existing 43,887 square foot parcel located at 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots. Parcel One would be 33,767 square feet and Parcel Two would be 10,118 square feet. Both lots would have frontage on Saratoga Planning Commission Agenda – Page 3 of 3 Herriman Avenue. All existing buildings will remain and be located on Parcel One. No protected trees are proposed for removal. No other development is proposed at this time. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 with a General Plan Designation of M-10 (Medium Density Residential). Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-002 approving Tentative Map SUB20-0001 subject to conditions included in Attachment 2. 2.3 Application PDR19-0029/ARB19-0067; 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road (510- 06-063); Jinshan Zhang – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 5,164 square foot two-story single-family residence. The project also includes conversion of an existing detached three-car garage into a two-car garage with a one-car carport. No protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff Contact: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-1212 or vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 21-003 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. 3. DIRECTOR ITEMS 3.1 Joint Meeting with City Council April 21, 2021 4. COMMISSION ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Frances Reed, Administrative Assistant for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Planning Commission was posted and available for review on February 4, 2021 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 4th day of February 2021 at Saratoga, California. Frances Reed, Administrative Technician. In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Planning Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda, copies of materials distributed to the Planning Commission concurrently with the posting of the agenda, and materials distributed to the Planning Commission by staff after the posting of the agenda are available on the City Website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Following removal of State and local shelter in place orders these materials will be available for review in the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at debbieb@saratoga.ca.us or calling 408.868.1216 as soon as possible before the meeting. The City will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II] Saratoga Planning Commission Draft Minutes – Page 1 of 2 DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2020 SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Chair Mohiuddin called the virtual Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconferencing through Zoom. Prior to Roll Call, the Chair and Community Development Director explained that the Planning Commission meeting was conducted pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act and a recent Executive Order issued by the Governor to facilitate teleconferencing to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission at public meetings. Ordinarily the Brown Act sets strict rules for teleconferencing. The Governor’s Executive Order has suspended those rules. The Executive Order does require that public agencies continue to notice meetings in advance and provide members of the public an opportunity to observe the meeting and offer public comment. The Planning Commission met all the applicable notice requirements and the public is welcome to participate in this meeting. Information on how the public can observe the meeting and provide public comment was also shared. Additionally, the Chair explained that votes would be taken through roll call. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Razi Mohiuddin, Vice Chair Anjali Kausar, Commissioners Sunil Ahuja, Clinton Brownley, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Tina Walia and Herman Zheng ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner Victoria Banfield, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Action Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2020. WALIA/KAUSAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, WALIA, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS: NONE REPORT ON APPEAL RIGHTS 1. NEW BUSINESS: NONE 2. PUBLIC HEARING 2.1 Application PCUP20-0003; 12015 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (366-22-023); Eli Noor (Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to convert a portion of an existing 199 square foot storage building located at an existing gasoline service station into a retail store and to change the existing operating hours when gasoline is available for purchase. The 4 Saratoga Planning Commission Draft Minutes – Page 2 of 2 site is zoned Neighborhood Commercial with a General Plan Designation of Commercial Retail. Staff Contact: Christopher Riordan (408) 868-1235 or criordan@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20-023 approving the project subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. AHUJA/WALIA MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 20-023 APPROVING APPLICATION PCUP20-0003. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, WALIA, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. 2.2 Application PDR20-0003/ARB20-0010; 15180 Pepper Lane (510-03-006); Azadeh Masrour (Applicant) – The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for a new 5,509 square foot two-story single-family residence, which includes a 621 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit. Five protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is zoned R-1-40,000 with a General Plan Designation of RVLD (Residential Very Low Density). Staff Contact: Victoria Banfield (408) 868-1212 or vbanfield@saratoga.ca.us. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 20-022 approving the proposed residence subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. Douglas Helmuth commented on the project. KAUSAR/BROWNLEY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 20-022 APPROVING APPLICATION PDR20-0003/ARB20-0010. MOTION PASSED. AYES: AHUJA, BROWNLEY, FITZSIMMONS, KAUSAR, MOHIUDDIN, WALIA, ZHENG. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. 3. DIRECTOR ITEMS: Director Pedro announced that the City Council reorganization virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 15, 2020 at 7 PM, and that the City Offices are closed from December 23, 2020 through January 3, 2021. 4. COMMISSION ITEMS: Commissioners Ahuja, Kausar, Brownley, Zheng and Mohiuddin congratulated and sent wishes of success to Commissioners Walia and Fitzsimmons for leaving the Planning Commission and starting on the City Council. Commissioner Walia thanked everyone for their kind words. Commissioner Fitzsimmons encouraged anyone listening to participate on the Commissions and City Council. 5. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM Minutes respectfully submitted: Frances Reed, Administrative Technician City of Saratoga 5 REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Meeting Date: February 10, 2021 Application: PSP20-0002 Address/APN: 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road / 336-22-022 Property Owner: Danna Blue Hills, LLC From: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Report Prepared By: Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner 6 Report to the Planning Commission 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road-Application #PSP20-0002 February 10, 2021 Page | 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval for a modification to an existing sign program for Blue Hills Center, an office/retail center located at 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. Current tenants include (but not limited to) Coldwell Banker, Saratoga Corner Café, and Cornerstone Title Company. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 21-001 approving the proposed sign program subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. Pursuant to City Code Section 15-30.160 (c), the Planning Commission shall review and approve or deny all sign program applications. PROJECT DATA Gross/Net Site Area: 108,900 sq. ft. gross/net (2.5 acres) Average Site Slope: 2% General Plan Designation: CR (Commercial Retail) Zoning: CN (Neighborhood Commercial) SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION Site Description The subject property is located at the intersection of Prospect Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road in the CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district. The site is currently developed with two buildings. The building parallel to Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road is dedicated to retail and the building adjacent to Prospect Road is reserved for office uses. The adjacent Union 76 service station is located on a separate parcel and owned by a separate entity and is not included in the proposed sign program. Project Description Background On April 10, 2019, the Planning Commission approved a sign program for the site which included wall signs for both the retail and office buildings as well as new sign copy for the existing freestanding signs - one adjacent to the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road street frontage and the other along the Prospect Road street frontage. As previously mentioned, the site contains a retail building and an office building. The existing sign program includes different wall sign requirement for each building regarding construction and illumination. The office building is located behind the retail building and these businesses have internally illuminated channel letters to improve identification as viewed from Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road where the retail building has externally illuminated surface mounted letters. The purpose of a sign program is to achieve a consistent theme and visual harmony among all permanent signs erected on a site and is used to create standard sign design guidelines for projects with multiple buildings or tenants. After a sign program is approved, tenants may submit 7 Report to the Planning Commission 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road-Application #PSP20-0002 February 10, 2021 Page | 3 an administrative sign application for a new sign, including both illuminated and non-illuminated signs, for staff review to ensure that the sign is consistent with the sign program. New illuminated signs not part of an approved sign program will require review and approval by the Planning Commission. Per Section 15-30.160 (j) of the City Code, any modifications to a sign program shall require a new application. Proposed Modification to Sign Program As illustrated on the Site Plan - page #7 of the Sign Program (Attachment #3), the office building contains four separate office suites (#s 300, 340, 360, and 390). Suite #390 is located on the south end of the office building and the existing sign program has the wall sign for Suite #390 on the exterior of the building facing the rear parking lot. To improve visibility for visitors unfamiliar with the building, the applicant is requesting to relocate the sign to the side of Suite #390 facing Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. The proposed sign is illuminated and will match the size and color of the other existing signs along the building façade. A drawing illustrating the existing and proposed sign location is included as Attachment #2. No other modifications to the sign program are proposed. FINDINGS The findings required for issuance of a sign program approval pursuant to City Code Section 15- 30.160 (e) are set forth below and the applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all the required findings: 1. The total area of all permanent signs governed by the sign program is not greater than the total area of all permanent signs otherwise allowed on the lot by this Article. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the sign program has been conditioned to comply with Article 15-30 (Signs) and the regulations in the zoning district. In accordance with City Code Section 15-30.100, the Sign Program regulates that the total wall sign area per tenant will not exceed forty (40) square feet in area. Also, in accordance with City Code Section 15-30.40 the letters will be no more than 18" 2. All signs in the sign program are consistent with the applicable specific plan and/or design guidelines for the subject district. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the signs will be compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area as well as the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Gateway Design Guidelines regarding commercial retail signage. 3. The quantity, size, proportion, height, and spacing of signs minimize the perception of clutter. The finding can be made in the affirmative in that the sign program requires that wall signs be dimensioned individual letters constructed of a durable material (metal, or acrylic). Signs will be located along the fascia of the building and will not extend above the ridge line of a building which are consistent with the City’s current sign regulations. 8 Report to the Planning Commission 12029 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road-Application #PSP20-0002 February 10, 2021 Page | 4 4. The signs governed by the sign program are compatible with, a) other nearby signs; b) the building and/or site upon which it is located; and c) adjacent structures and the general vicinity. Compatibility shall be determined and limited to the relationships of the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, overall sign size and height, and the size and style of lettering. This finding can be made in the affirmative. The sign program regulates the location, size, design, and illumination of the signs such that they will not adversely affect the quality or character of the surrounding area. This finding can be made in the affirmative. Neighbor Notification and Correspondence A public notice was sent to property owners within 500 feet of the site. In addition, the public hearing notice and description of the project was published in the Saratoga News. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposed sign program is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15311 (State CEQA Guidelines). A Class 11 exemption includes the construction or placement of on-premise commercial facility signs. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 21-001 2. Relocated sign exhibit 3. Proposed sign program 9 RESOLUTION NO: 21-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM APPLICATION NO. PSP20-0002 12029 SARATOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD WHEREAS, on September 21, 2020 an application was submitted by Danna Blue Hills, LLC requesting approval for a modification to the sign program for the retail/office center located at 12029 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road. The site is located within the CN Zoning District (APN 336-22- 022). WHEREAS, the Community Development Department completed an environmental assessment for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and recommends that the Planning Commission determine this project Categorically Exempt. WHEREAS, on February 10, 2021 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, and considered evidence presented by City Staff, the applicant, and other interested parties. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows: Section 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The proposed Sign Program is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15311 (“State CEQA Guidelines”). This exemption allows for the construction or placement of on-premise commercial facility signs. Section 3: The findings required for issuance of a Sign Permit Approval pursuant to City Code Section 15-30.160 (e) are set forth below and the Applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all of those required findings: 1.The total area of all permanent signs governed by the sign program is not greater than the total area of all permanent signs otherwise allowed on the lot by this Article. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that sign program has been conditioned to comply with Article 15-30 and the regulations in the zoning district. In accordance with City Code Section 15-30.120, the sign program regulates that the total wall sign area per tenant will not exceed forty (40) square feet in area. Also, in accordance with City Code Section 15-30.40 the letters will be no more than 18" in height. 2.All signs in the sign program are consistent with the applicable specific plan and/or design guidelines for the subject district. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the signs will be compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding Attachment 1 10 area as well as the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Gateway Design Guidelines regarding commercial retail signage. This finding can be made in the affirmative. 3. The quantity, size, proportion, height, and spacing of signs minimize the perception of clutter. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the sign program requires that wall signs be dimensioned individual letters constructed of a durable material (metal, or acrylic). Signs will be located along the fascia of the building and will not extend above the ridge line of a building which are consistent with the City’s current sign regulations. This finding can be made in the affirmative. 4. The signs governed by the sign program are compatible with: a) other nearby signs; b) the building and/or site upon which it is located; and c) adjacent structures and the general vicinity. Compatibility shall be determined and limited to the relationships of the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, overall sign size and height, and the size and style of lettering. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the sign program regulates the location, size, design, and illumination of the signs such that they will not adversely affect the quality or character of the surrounding area. This finding can be made in the affirmative Section 4: The City of Saratoga Planning Commission hereby approves PSP20-0002 located at 12029 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, subject to the Findings, and Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit 1. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission on this 10th day of February 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________ Razi Mohiuddin Chair, Planning Commission 11 Exhibit 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPLICATION NO. PSP20-0001 12029 SARATGOGA-SUNNYVALE ROAD (APN 336-22-022) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. GENERAL 1. Conditions may be modified only by the Planning Commission unless modification is expressly otherwise allowed by the City Code including but not limited to section 16-05.035, as applicable. 2. The Community Development Director shall mail to the Owner/Applicant a notice in writing, on or after the time this Resolution of Approval is duly executed by the City, containing a statement of all amounts due to the City in connection with this application, including all consultant fees (collectively “processing fees”). This approval or permit shall expire sixty (60) days after the date said notice is mailed if all processing fees contained in the notice have not been paid in full. No Zoning Clearance or Demolition, Grading, or Building Permit may be issued until the Community Development Director certifies that all processing fees have been paid in full (and, for deposit accounts, a surplus balance of $500 is maintained). 3. The facilities shall always operate in compliance with all applicable regulations of the State, County, City and/or other governmental agencies having jurisdictional authority over the facility pertaining to, but not limited to, health, sanitation, safety, and water quality issues. The Project shall maintain compliance with all applicable requirements of the State, County, City and other governmental entities having jurisdiction. 4. Agreement to Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend City as to Action Challenging Approval of Application and as to Damage from Performance of Work Authorized by Design Review Approval. As a condition of this Approval, Owner and Applicant hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, officials, boards, commissions, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against: a. any and all claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul any action on the subject application, or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made prior to said action; and b. any and all claims, demands, actions, expenses or liabilities arising from or in any manner relating to the performance of such construction, installation, alteration or grading work by the Owner and/or Applicant, their successors, or by any person acting on their behalf. 12 B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5. Compliance with Plans. The Sign Program shall be operated, located and constructed to include those features, and only those features, as shown on the Approved Plans denominated Exhibit "A" dated January 11, 2021 incorporated by this reference. All proposed changes to the Approved Plans must be submitted in writing with plans showing the changes, including a clouded set of plans highlighting the changes. Such changes shall be subject to the requisite prior City approval. 6. Municipal Code. The Sign Program shall comply with the requirements in Article 15-30 in the Saratoga Municipal Code. 7. Building Department. Applicant shall comply with all building standards including any permits necessary to comply with the building code. 8. Illuminated Signage. Any intensification or modification, or request for new illuminated signage not included in the approved sign program shall require approval of an amended sign program by the Planning Commission. 9. Business License Requirement. All businesses of shopping center that request signage per the Sign Program shall apply for and obtain approval of a Business License from the City of Saratoga prior to issuance of sign permit. 10. Sign Approval. All new signage, including illuminated and non-illuminated signs, requires prior approval from the property owner to ensure that the signs are consistent with the approved sign program before submitting an administrative sign application to the Community Development Department. 11. Free Standing Signs. The two free standing signs shall be of concrete base and painted a tan or brown color. 13 EXISTING SIGN LOCATION FOR SUITE 390 EAST FRONTAGESOUTH FRONTAGE PROPOSED SIGN LOCATION FOR SUITE 390 EAST FRONTAGESOUTH FRONTAGE Attachment 2 14 1/11/21 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Rev. 1 Contents Master Sign Program Description 1 Office Building Signs 2 Retail Building Signs 3 Building Elevations and Signage Locations 4 Adjacent Land Usage 5 Site Plan 6 Monument Signs 7-9 Existing Signs 9 Rev Date Description - 3/11/19 Original Document 1 8/17/20 Change Location of Suite 300 Sign 2 1/11/21 Page 7 Location arrow correction Attachment 3 15 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 1 1/11/21 Master Sign Program Purpose: A Master Sign Program identifies criteria for placement, design and construction of signs. This program helps ensure the compatibility of signs within a development regarding design theme, sign size, locations, color and materials. General Regulations: No sign shall be erected, installed, altered or maintained except in conformity with the Master Sign Program and the City Code, and in particular Article 15-30 and those regulations for the commercial district. Approval Procedures: The owner shall provide a copy of the Master Sign Program to the tenant. The tenant shall submit sign drawings to the property owner for review and approval. 16 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 2 1/11/21 Building Elevations and Signage Locations Retail Building – Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd Office Building – Prospect Retail Building – Saratoga- Sunnyvale 17 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 3 1/11/21 Office Building Signs Construction: The sign shall be constructed of individual aluminum channel letters with acrylic faces. Return color shall be bronze. All connections, housings, conduits, and transformers will be concealed (See Figure 2). Sign Colors, Font, and Size: The sign shall have letters not greater in size than fifteen inches (15”) in height. The total sign area per tenant shall be no more than one-half square foot for each foot of store frontage and shall not exceed forty square feet in area (whichever is less). Font copy shall appear in a single line. Sign color and font shall be approved by the property owner. Illumination: The sign shall be internally-illuminated LED font-lit individual channel letters and/or symbol. 18 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 4 1/11/21 Retail Building Signs Construction: Individual letters/logo will be stud mounted ¼” (d) minimum metal or acrylic. Letters/logo can be mounted directly on wall or on a panel mounted to wall. Sign Colors, Font, and Size: The sign shall have letters not greater in size than fifteen inches (15”) in height. The total sign area per tenant shall be no more than one-half square foot for each foot of store frontage and shall not exceed forty square feet in area (whichever is less). Sign color and font shall be approved by the property owner. Illumination: Signs to illuminate with external gooseneck lighting. 19 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 5 1/11/21 Retail Building Monument Sign – Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd (Site Plan Location A) Sign Type and Materials: The existing monument signs will remain with minor modification (See below). Sign Colors, Font, and Size: The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet. Font copy for each tenant panel shall appear in a maximum of 2 lines. Sign copy and color shall be approved by the property owner. Illumination: The existing external lighting shall remain. 20 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 6 1/11/21 Retail Building Monument Sign – Prospect Rd (Site Plan Location B) Sign Type and Materials: The existing monument signs will remain with minor modification (See below). Sign Colors, Font, and Size: The total sign area shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. Font copy for each tenant panel shall appear in a maximum of 2 lines. Sign copy and color shall be approved by the property owner. Illumination: The existing external lighting shall remain. 20520 4'-0"4'-8"TENANT NAME TENANT NAME TENANT NAME TENANT NAME 8" x 68" x .125" aluminum w/ white vinyl on duranodic bronze face .5" Acrylic Letters 2'-10"21 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 7 1/11/21 Site Plan 175'-0" 35'-0"140'-0" Retail Building Suite 150 Suite 100 216'-0" 48'-0" Suite 390 Suite 360 72'-0"72'-0" Office Building Suite 340 Suite 30072'-0"Existing Monument A70'-0"Existing Wall Signs Building Signage Locations 48'-0"48'-0" Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd Pospect Rd60' 0"Existing Monument B 22 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 8 1/11/21 Adjacent Land Usage Office Building Retail Building CV Retail CV Retail CV Childcare CV Gas Station Gas Station Gas Station CN Residential Medical Office 23 BLUE HILL CENTER – 12029 SARATOGA SUNNYVALE ROAD MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Page 9 1/11/21 Existing Signs 24 REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Application: SUB20-0001 Address/APN: 20034 Herriman Avenue / 397-25-080 Owner/Applicant: John Christol From: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Report Prepared By: Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner 20034 Herriman Avenue 25 Report to the Planning Commission 20034 Herriman Avenue– Application # SUB20-0001 February 10, 2020 Page | 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant requests Tentative Parcel Map approval to subdivide an approximately 43,887 square foot parcel located at 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots. Parcel One would be 33,767 square feet and Parcel Two would be 10,118 square feet. Both parcels would have frontage on Herriman Avenue. All existing structures on site would remain except for the attached garage of the primary dwelling which would be demolished and reconstructed as a detached garage. No other development is proposed at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 21-002 approving Tentative Map SUB20-0001 subject to conditions included in Attachment 2. PROJECT DATA General Plan Designation: M-10 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning: R-1-10,000 Parcel Size: 43,887 square feet Average Slope: 6.49% PROPOSED ALLOWED/REQUIRED Parcel 1 Net Parcel Size 33,767 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. Frontage 85 ft. 60 ft. Width 178.57 ft. 85 ft. Depth 260.65 ft. 115 ft. Front Setback 25 ft. 25 ft. Left Setback 10 ft. 10 ft. Right Setback 10 ft. 10 ft. Rear Setback 25 ft 25 ft. Parcel 2 Net Parcel Size 10,118 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. Frontage 90.08 ft. 65 ft. Width 87.98 ft. 90 ft. Depth 115.00 ft. 115 ft. Front Setback 25 ft 25 ft. Left Setback 10 ft. 10 ft. Right Setback 10 ft. 10 ft. Rear Setback 25 ft. 25 ft. SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project site is located at 20034 Herriman Avenue at its intersection with Beaumont Avenue. The site is bounded by Herriman Avenue to the north and single-family homes to the east, south, and west. Existing structures on site include a single-family home and related accessory structures including a game room, accessory dwelling unit, and a pool. The site has a circular driveway with two points of access on Herriman Avenue. 26 Report to the Planning Commission 20034 Herriman Avenue– Application # SUB20-0001 February 10, 2020 Page | 3 Subdivision The proposed Tentative Parcel Map (Attachment #3) would subdivide the approximately 1.08-acre site into two residential parcels. Both sites would have street frontage on Herriman Avenue. The site is zoned R-10,000 with a minimum net lot size of 10,000 square feet. Parcel One would be 33,767 net square feet and Parcel Two would be 10,118 net square feet. Most of the structures located on site (main residence, game room, cabana/ADU), and which are located on the proposed Parcel One, are nonconforming as they are located within required setbacks but are considered legal nonconforming as they were in existence when the site was annexed into the City in 1956. Any existing nonconforming structure which is demolished would be required to be reconstructed as a conforming structure. The existing two car garage attached to the main dwelling would not conform to the required 25- foot front yard setback when the parcel is subdivided so as result the garage would be removed and reconstructed as a conforming detached garage. A portion of the circular driveway will be removed and the driveways that remain would provide separate access to Lot One and Lot Two. All remaining structures are to remain. The City’s Subdivision and Zoning regulations are the implementation tools of the Saratoga General Plan and the State Subdivision Map Act. The Zoning regulations establishes minimum standards for lot sizes, depths, widths, and frontages. It also regulates building placement, modifications to natural topography and protected tree removal. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map complies with all minimum zoning standards regarding parcel size, configuration, and setbacks apart from the legal nonconforming setbacks of the existing structures which are to remain. Tentative Map Findings The Planning Commission shall not approve any tentative map if the commission finds the proposal supports any of the following nine findings [City Code Section 14-20.070(b)]. Staff has provided evidence, which does not support any of the findings. (1) That the proposed map is not consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans in that proposed parcels are consistent with the General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential (M-10) defined as 4.35 dwelling units per net acre. The proposed parcels meet the minimum lot size required by the city code for the R-1-10,000 zoning district. Proposed lot dimensions including width, depth and frontage meet or exceed the minimums required by the city code. (2) That the design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are not consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. The design or improvements of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. The proposed parcel sizes, configuration, access and building envelopes are consistent with the zoning regulations and are compatible with the existing densities in the project vicinity. The proposed building envelopes are sufficient in size and dimension to accommodate a single-family residence. Building envelopes provided on the proposed tentative map indicate that required setbacks can be provided to meet the development regulations. All existing structures on site are to remain except for the 27 Report to the Planning Commission 20034 Herriman Avenue– Application # SUB20-0001 February 10, 2020 Page | 4 attached garage for the existing primary dwelling which would be demolished and rebuilt on site as a detached garage. Design review approval shall be required, as applicable in the city code, for a new single-family residence on Parcel Two. At the time an application to construct a single-family residence is filed with the planning department the mass, bulk, view, privacy, and compatibility issues of the proposed residence with the existing neighborhood and residences shall be examined. (3) That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development proposed. The site is suitable for the type of development proposed in that the proposed building envelope and the surrounding areas have a minimum percentage of slope. The subdivision will not impose features on the proposed parcels regarding size or shape that may constrain future development on the site. The existing conditions are such that there are no physical features including topography, location, or surroundings that may hinder future development on the site. (4) That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development in that the site currently has one existing single-family home, an accessory dwelling unit, game room, and swimming pool located on site. The position of the attached garage for the primary dwelling would conflict with the required front setback of Lot One – this attached garage would be demolished, and a new detached garage would be constructed on site which conforms to all setbacks. The subdivision application would result in the addition of one additional single-family residence. The potential for the construction of a new single-family home on Parcel Two is consistent with the surrounding uses and densities in the area. Surrounding properties in the immediate surrounding are characterized by low- density single-family residential uses on similar sized parcels. (5) That the design of the subdivision is likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidable injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat in that the proposed project which includes subdivision of one lot into two lots is categorically exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15315 of the Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA. This Class 15 exemption can be applied to the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, the parcel does not have an average slope of greater than 20 percent, and Saratoga Creek is located more than 200 feet to the east. (6) That the design of the subdivision is likely to cause serious health or safety problems. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious health or safety problems in that the proposed project is consistent with the zoning and subdivision regulations in the City Code and General Plan. The Tentative Map has been reviewed by West Valley Sanitary District, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Pacific Gas & Electric, School Districts, Planning Department and Public Works Engineers. All structural improvements to the property will be reviewed by the Community Development Department. The project site is in Zone X on the Flood Insurance Maps by FEMA. 28 Report to the Planning Commission 20034 Herriman Avenue– Application # SUB20-0001 February 10, 2020 Page | 5 This designation incorporates most of the properties within the City. Floodway areas of Zone AE are located along the City’s major creeks and require certain construction techniques; however, the project site is designated as Zone X. (7) That the design of the subdivision will conflict with easements for access or use. The design of the subdivision would not conflict with easements for access or use. Access to both parcels would be provided by public streets. There are no access easements in the area that would be affected by the subdivision. (8) That a proposed subdivision of land which is subject to a contract executed pursuant to the Williamson Act. The proposed subdivision of land is not subject to a contract executed pursuant to the Williamson Act in that the project site is not under a Williamson Act contract. (9) That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing community sewer system would result in violation of existing requirements. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing community sewer system would not result in violation of existing requirements in that the West Valley Sanitary District operates a sewer line in this area of Herriman Avenue. Trees The site does have some protected sized trees with the potential of being impacted by future construction. The applicant will be required to submit for arborist review and clearance as part of a future design review application if it includes removals of any ordinance sized trees. City Department/Outside Agency Review This Tentative Parcel Map was forwarded for review to the Saratoga Public Works Department, the City Arborist, and the following agencies. No concerns or objections have been received. • Santa Clara County Fire Department • West Valley Sanitary District • Pacific Gas and Electric • San Jose Water Company • Saratoga Union School District Neighbor Notification A public notice was sent to property owners within 500 feet of the site. In addition, the public hearing notice and description of the project was published in the Saratoga News. The Community Development Department received letters from the residents of 13810 and 13811 Beaumont Avenue (Attachment #2). Both residents have project related concerns related to vehicle parking and vehicle access to Herriman Avenue. The project was originally submitted as a three-lot tentative map but was revised to a two-lot tentative map to comply with the City’s Subdivision standards. The existing lot has two driveways on Herriman Avenue associated with the circular driveway and these two access points to Herriman Avenue are to remain with each driveway serving the individual parcels. In addition, both parcels will be required to have an enclosed two car garage and additional vehicles can be parked in each driveway. 29 Report to the Planning Commission 20034 Herriman Avenue– Application # SUB20-0001 February 10, 2020 Page | 6 A previous tenant of 20034 Herriman Avenue was renting out space within the dwelling to numerous persons which was determined to be an unsafe living situation when investigated by the City. That situation was discontinued and all the structures on site are currently vacant and the property is for sale. The enclosed letters received from the residents of 13811 Beaumont Avenue include their comments related to the former tenant renting out rooms and the effects of parking on adjacent streets. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) because the project is 1) dividing property in an urbanized area that is zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels, 2) the project is in conformance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, 3) no variances or exceptions are required, 4) all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, 5) the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and 6) the parcel does not have an average slope greater that 20 percent. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 21-002 2. Neighbor Comments 3. Tentative Map 30 RESOLUTION NO: 21-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP APPLICATION SUB20-0001 20034 HERRIMAN AVENUE (APN# 397-25-080) WHEREAS, on August 25, 2020, an application was submitted by John Christol requesting Tentative Parcel Map approval to subdivide an approximately 43,887 square foot parcel located at 20034 Herriman Avenue into two lots. Parcel One would be 33,767 square feet and Parcel Two would be 10,118 square feet. Both parcels would have frontage on Herriman Avenue. All existing structures on the site would remain except for the attached garage for the primary dwelling which would be demolished and reconstructed as a detached garage. No other development is proposed. The site is zoned R-1-10,000 (Single Family Residential) with a General Plan Designation of Medium Density Residential (M-10). WHEREAS, the Community Development Department completed an environmental assessment for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommends that the Planning Commission determine this project exempt pursuant to section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). WHEREAS, on February 10, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, and considered evidence presented by City Staff, the applicant, and other interested parties. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows: Section 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The project is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) because the project is 1) dividing property in an urbanized area that is zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels, 2) the project is in conformance with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, 3) no variances or exceptions are required, 4) all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, 5) the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and 6) the parcel does not have an average slope greater that 20 percent. Section 3: The project is consistent with the following Saratoga General Plan Policies: Land Use LU 1.1 which provide that the city shall continue to be predominantly a community of single-family detached residences; Land Use Policy LU 1.3 which provides that the city shall ensure that existing undeveloped sites zoned single-family detached residential remain so designated; Conservation Element Policy 6.0 which provides that the City shall protect the existing rural atmosphere of Saratoga by carefully considering the visual impact of new development; Policy LU2.1 which states that non-residential development shall be confined to sites presently designated on the General Plan Map for non-residential uses; and Goal LU 12.1 which states the importance of protecting the City’s historic and cultural resources. Attachment 1 31 Section 4: The project is consistent with the Saratoga City Code in that the Planning Commission shall not approve any tentative map if the commission finds the proposal supports any of the required nine findings [Municipal Code Section 14-20.070(b)]. Staff has provided evidence, which does not support the findings. Section 5: The City of Saratoga Planning Commission hereby approves SUB20-0001 and located at 20034 Herriman Avenue, subject to the Findings, and Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit 1. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission on this 10th day of February 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________ Razi Mohiuddin Chair, Planning Commission 32 1 Exhibit 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPLICATION NO. SUB20-0001 20034 HERRIMAN AVENUE (APN 397-25-080) A. GENERAL 1. All conditions below which are identified as permanent or for which an alternative period of time for applicability is specified shall run with the land and apply to the landowner’s successors in interest for such time period. No zoning clearance, or demolition, grading for this project shall be issued until proof is filed with the city that a certificate of approval documenting all applicable permanent or other term-specified conditions has been recorded by the applicant with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s office in form and content to the Community Development Director. 2. If a condition is not “Permanent” or does not have a term specified, it shall remain in effect until the issuance by the City of Saratoga of a Certificate of Occupancy or its equivalent. 3. Conditions may be modified only by the Planning Commission unless modification is expressly otherwise allowed by the City Code including but not limited to Sections 15-80.120 and/or 16- 05.035, as applicable. 4. The City shall mail to the Owner and Applicant a notice in writing, on or after the time the Resolution granting this Approval is duly executed containing a statement of all amounts due to the City in connection with this application, including all consultant fees (collectively “processing fees”). THIS APPROVAL OR PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE DATE SAID NOTICE IS MAILED IF ALL PROCESSING FEES CONTAINED IN THE NOTICE HAVE NOT BEEN PAID IN FULL. No Zoning Clearance or Demolition, Grading, or Building Permit may be issued until the Community Development Director certifies that all processing fees have been paid in full (and, for deposit accounts, a surplus balance of $500 is maintained). 5. The Project shall maintain compliance with all applicable regulations of the State, County, City and/or other governmental agencies having jurisdiction including, without limitation, the requirements of the Saratoga Zoning Regulations incorporated herein by this reference. 6. As a condition of this Approval, Owner and Applicant hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, officials, boards, commissions, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against: a. any and all claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul any action on the subject application, or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made prior to said action; and b. any and all claims, demands, actions, expenses or liabilities arising from or in any manner relating to the performance of such construction, installation, alteration or 33 2 grading work by the Owner and/or Applicant, their successors, or by any person acting on their behalf. In addition, prior to any Zoning Clearance from the Community Development Director, Owner and Applicant shall execute a separate agreement containing the details of this required Agreement to Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend, which shall be subject to prior approval as to form and content by the City Attorney. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7. An application for Design Review shall be submitted for any new single-family home to be constructed on Parcel Two. 8. The applicant shall submit for Arborist Review for any future Design Review application that includes proposed removals of any ordinance sized trees per Saratoga Municipal Section 15-50. 9. The attached garage of the primary dwelling unit shall be demolished and a new detached garage in the general location as depicted on the Tentative Map shall be constructed prior to the recordation of the final map. An application for Design Review for the detached garage shall be submitted and approved prior to recordation of the final map. 10. The tentative map shall expire 24 months from the date on which it was approved unless a final map is approved by the City Council prior to the date of expiration. An extension of the expiration date may be granted by the Planning Commission for a period not exceeding 36 months. The application for extension with the payment of a fee shall be filed prior to the expiration date. Extension of tentative map approval is not a matter of right and the Planning Commission may deny the application. C. WEST VALLEY SANTITATION DISTRICT 15. The developer is required to pay all applicable fees prior to the recordation of the Final Map. The fees will be determined upon submittal of the improvement plan. District approval will be in the form of sewer connection permits after payment of fees. D. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 16. The developer is to submit a completed application for service, approved site, utility and elevation plans, appropriate engineering, and pay all fees prior to gas and electric service being provided. All necessary Public Utilities Easements or Rights of Way must be secured by the applicant prior to the installation of service. The gas and electric service facilities will be installed under the applicable rules and tariffs in effect at the time of application. E. ENGINEERING 17. Prior to submittal of the Final Map to the City Engineer for examination, the owner (applicant) shall cause the property to be surveyed by a Licensed Land Surveyor or an authorized Civil Engineer. The submitted map shall show the existence of a monument at all external property corner locations, either found or set. The submitted map shall also show monuments set at each 34 3 new corner location, angle point, or as directed by the City Engineer, all in conformity with the Subdivision Map Act and the Professional Land Surveyors Act. 18. The owner (applicant) shall submit four (4) copies of a Final Map in substantial conformance with the approved Tentative Map, along with the additional documents required by Section 14- 40.020 of the Municipal Code, to the City Engineer for examination. The Final Map shall contain all of the information required in Section 14-40.030 of the Municipal Code and shall be accompanied by the following items: a. Two copies of map checking calculations. b. Preliminary Title Report for the property dated within ninety (90) days of the date of submittal for the Final Map. c. Two copies of each map referenced on the Final Map. d. Two copies of each document/deed referenced on the Final Map. e. Two copies of any other map, document, deed, easement or other resource that will facilitate the examination process as requested by the City Engineer. 19. The owner (applicant) shall pay a Map Checking fee, as determined by the City Engineer, at the time of submittal of the Final Map for examination. 20. Interior monuments shall be set at each lot corner either prior to recordation of the Final Map or some later date to be specified on the Final Map. If the owner (applicant) chooses to defer the setting of interior monuments to a specified later date, then sufficient security as determined by the City Engineer shall be furnished prior to Final Map approval, to guarantee the setting of interior monuments. 21. The owner (applicant) shall provide Irrevocable Offers of Dedication for all required easements and/or rights-of-way on the Final Map, in substantial conformance with the approved Tentative Map, prior to Final Map approval. Additional easements for storm water drainage and treatment facilities shall be dedicated on the Final Map as needed. 22. The owner (applicant) shall pay a Subdivision Improvement Plan Checking fee, as determined by the Public Works Director, at the time Improvement Plans are submitted for review. 23. The owner (applicant) shall furnish Improvement Securities in accordance with Section 14- 60.020 of the Municipal Code in the manner and amounts determined by the Public Works Director prior to Final Map approval. 24. The owner (applicant) shall furnish a written indemnity agreement and proof of insurance coverage, in accordance with Section 14-05.050 of the Municipal Code, prior to Final Map approval. 25. The owner (applicant) shall secure all necessary permits from the City and any other public agencies, including public and private utility providers, prior to commencement of subdivision improvement construction. Copies of permits other than those issued by the City shall be provided to the City Engineer. 26. The owner (applicant) shall pay the applicable Park Development fee prior to Final Map 35 4 approval. 27. Prior to Final Map approval, the owner (applicant) shall furnish the City Engineer with satisfactory written commitments from all public and private utility providers serving the subdivision guaranteeing the completion of all required utility improvements to serve the subdivision. 28. Per City Municipal Code § 14-30.030(a) future projects on the site will be reviewed in accordance with the most recent and up to date which are jointly administered by CDD and DPW. Disposition and treatment of stormwater shall comply with the applicable requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Permit issued to the City of Saratoga and the implementation standards established by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (collectively the "NPDES Permit Standards"). Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for a Demolition, Grading or Building Permit for this Project, a Stormwater Management Plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Director for review and approval demonstrating how all storm water will be retained on-site and in compliance with the NPDES Permit Standards. If not all stormwater can be retained on-site due to topographic, soils or other constraints, and if complete retention is not otherwise required by the NPDES Permit Standards, the Project shall be designed to retain on-site the maximum reasonably feasible amount of stormwater and to direct all excess stormwater away from adjoining property and toward stormwater drains, drainageways, streets or road right-of- ways and otherwise comply with the NPDES Permit Standards and applicable City Codes. 29. Prior to submittal of the Final Map to the City Engineer for examination, the owner (applicant) shall cause the property to be surveyed by a Licensed Land Surveyor or an authorized Civil Engineer. The submitted map shall show the existence of a monument at all external property corner locations, either found or set. The submitted map shall also show monuments set at each new corner location, angle point, or as directed by the City Engineer, all in conformity with the Subdivision Map Act and the Professional Land Surveyors Act and City Municipal Code § 14- 25.020. 30. All building and construction related activities shall adhere to New Development and Construction – Best Management Practices as adopted by the City for the purpose of preventing storm water pollution. 31. The owner (applicant) shall enter into agreement holding the City of Saratoga harmless from any claims or liabilities caused by or arising out of soil or slope instability, slides, slope failure or other soil related and/or erosion related conditions. 32. Conditions Requested by Other Agencies or Utilities. Applicant shall comply with all conditions regarding improvements, whether on-site or off-site requested by other Agencies or Utilities having jurisdiction over the project. Such agencies include but are not limited to the Santa Clara Valley Water District and Regional Water Quality Control Board. Prior to issuance of city permits, the applicant must present evidence of permit approval by any such agencies, as required for any activities within jurisdictional areas of said agencies. 36 Attachment 2 37 From:Joe Fanali To:Christopher Riordan Subject:20034 Herriman Ave Date:Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:03:27 PM Attachments:New rules for Saratoga Parking and Rentals.docx CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Hi Christopher: Thank you for calling yesterday and discussing the proposed subdivision of 20034 Herriman Ave. We have summarized some of the concerns we had discussed during our phone call below: 1. We are very concerned with the plans for three houses to be built on 20034Herriman Ave. Will there be enough parking on the property to accommodate all ofthe vehicles at each home because there is no street parking on Herriman? The new residents will start parking on Beaumont again. (This was a major safety issue for theneighborhood in the past with many people, parking cars, and crossing the streetcoming and going on that corner.) The code requires each house have a two cargarage but these potential 4-5 bedroom mansions may have extra vehicles thatshould have space on each property to accommodate them all.(See attached). 2. The way the houses are shown on the plot map, Lot 1 and Lot 2 have driveways into Herriman Ave., it gives the impression that thereare no turn arounds on the two properties so that cars would have to back out of thedriveways directly on to the street. This would very dangerous. The sidewalk forSaratoga High school and Redwood middle school children is in front of the property and Herriman is a busy, congested street with traffic, walkers and bikers all day andnight. 3. In the issue of driveways, according to my math (with your help) the frontage on Herriman Ave. is approximately 185 feet. This is waytoo small to handle the three driveways (Lot 1, Lot 2 and access to Lot 3) directly ontoHerriman for reasons stated above. (Busy street, kids walking). Is there some way to(1) put Lot 2’s driveway on the Lot 3 access road. (2) Or better yet, put the Lot 3access road down the middle between Lot’s I and 2. Lot 1 and Lot 2 and Lot 3driveways will all be on the Lot 3 access road. This would reduce the 3 driveways onHerriman to only one, and may make more parking space available. 4. The lot 3 is problematic because the lot is slanted, bringing up major construction, drainage, service and utility issues. Why not just sub-divide into just two large lots? It’s better for the environment and a better look forSaratoga. 5. Just a note, in the middle of Herriman and Beaumont Ave, there is a mass of electrical wiring and service cables that should becorrected before adding any more to them. The trees in front of this property arehanging over the road and are being hit by garbage trucks and large vehicles. Theymay break off and fall down. Thank you for your time and please keep us informed of the subdivision progress. We 38 are very interested in what happens there. Joe and Ruth Fanali 13811 Beaumont Ave 408-867-9458 39 40 41 42 43 HERRIMAN AVENUEBEAUMONT AVENUE170.46'254.34'LANDS OF SVAGSM, L.P. 2-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP C1TITLE SHEET PLANS FOR2-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPSHEET INDEXSHEET NO.DESCRIPTIONGENERAL NOTES1. THIS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP REPRESENTS SURFACE FEATURES ONLY.2. CONTOUR INTERVAL IS 1-FOOT WITH SPOT ELEVATIONS.3. BENCHMARK IS CITY OF SARATOGA DATUM.BENCHMARK #7 RM32 ELEV. = 413.40'4. PROPERTY LINES SHOWN ARE RECORD DATA.5. ALL GRADING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOILS REPORTPREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT.6. AREAS AROUND HOUSE ARE TO BE GRADED TO HAVE MINIMUM 2% SLOPEAWAY FROM FOUNDATION.7. MAINTAIN NATURAL DRAINAGE PATTERN AND EXISTING SHEET-FLOW.8. ALL DOWNSPOUTS SHALL HAVE A SPLASH BOX AND DIVERT WATER AWAYFROM BUILDING INTO LANDSCAPED AREA & BIO-RETENTION AREAS.LOCATION MAPSEE SHEET C3 FOR SITE SPECIFICSA.D.= Area DrainAC. or A.C. = Asphalt ConcreteB.C.= Begin CurveB.S.L.= Building Setback LineC. & G.= Curb and GutterC.B.= Catch BasinC.O.= Clean OutC.T.= Common TrenchCL= CenterlineConc.= ConcreteD/W= DrivewayE.C.= End CurveE.P.= Edge of PavementEx. or Exist. = ExistingF.F.= Finish FloorF.H.= Fire HydrantF.L.= Flow LineF.O.C. = Face of CurbFnd.= FoundHoriz.= HorizontalInv.= InvertIP.= Iron PipeL.F.= Linear FeetL.L.= Lot LineM.H.= ManholeMax.= MaximumMin.= MinimumMon.= MonumentN.T.S. = Not To ScaleNAT.= NaturalP.R.C. = Point of Reverse CurveP.S.E.= Public Service EasementPav.= PavementPL or Prop. = Property LineR/W= Right-of-WayR.C.P. = Reinforced Concrete PipeS.D.= Storm DrainS.D.E. = Storm Drain EasementS.S.= Sanitary SewerS.S.E. = Sanitary Sewer EasementS/W= SidewalkT.C.= Top of CurbTel.= TelephoneTP= Top of PavementW= WaterW.M.= Water MeterJ.P.= Joint PoleF.I.= Field InletS= SlopeC.P.= Concrete PipeRet.= RetainingV.C.P. = Vitrified Clay PipeC.PT.= Control PointABBREVIATIONSC1TITLE SHEET - EXISTING CONDITIONSC3SITE PLAN - SITE SPECIFIC (NEW 2-LOTS)C2SITE PLAN - DEMOLITION PLANC4GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN (CONCEPTUAL)VICINITY MAPOWNER: SVAGSM, L.P. (JOHN CHRISTOL)PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20034 HERRIMAN AVENUEEXISTING ZONING: R-1-10,000NET ACREAGE: 1.0075 Ac.23272 BLUE HERON LOOPLINCOLN, CA 95648SARATOGA, CA 95070EXISTING USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIALSTORM:SANITARY:WATER: SAN JOSE WATER COMPANYGAS: P.G.&E.ELECTRIC: P.G.&E.TELEPHONE: AT&TCABLE TV: COMCASTA.P.N.397-25-080GENERAL NOTESAND EXISTING SHEET FLOWPROPOSED ZONING: R-1-10,000CITY OF SARATOGAEXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUEWEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICTEXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITEEXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITE EXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITEEXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITEEXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITE EXISTING IN HERRIMAN AVENUE & ON-SITE PROPOSED USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING CONDITION (916) 434-7784P.S.D.E. = Private Storm Drain EasementGROSS ACREAGE: 1.0075 Ac.PLAN VIEWLANDS OF SVAGSM, L.P.1.0075 AC (Net)AVERAGE NATURAL SLOPES = 0.00229 x I x LAFORMULATOTAL NET SITES = 6.49%S = 0.00229 x 1 x 2,8641.01SITE IS OF RECORD: REMAINDER OF TRACT NO. 1574SITEENGINEER: SEE TITLE BLOCKEXISTING LOT SIZELOCATIONGROSS1.0075SITENET1.0075ACRESSITEAttachment 344 45 HERRIMAN AVENUEBEAUMONT AVENUELOT 1LOT 2LANDS OF SVAGSM, L.P. 2-LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP C3SITE PLAN - SITE SPECIFIC NOTES1.ALL NEW UTILITIES SHALL BE PLACED UNDERGROUND.PLAN VIEWSITE CONSTRAINTS (R-1-10,000)NEW 2-LOTS AVERAGE NATURAL SLOPES = 0.00229 x I x LAFORMULALOT 1S = 7.31%S = 0.00229 x 1 x 2,4750.7752AVERAGE NATURAL SLOPES = 0.00229 x I x LAFORMULALOT 2S = 3.83%S = 0.00229 x 1 x 3890.2323LOT 1LOT 2GENERAL NOTES1. THIS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP REPRESENTS SURFACE FEATURES ONLY.2. CONTOUR INTERVAL IS 1-FOOT WITH SPOT ELEVATIONS.3. BENCHMARK IS CITY OF SARATOGA DATUM.BENCHMARK #7 RM32 ELEV. = 413.40'4. PROPERTY LINES SHOWN ARE RECORD DATA.5. ALL GRADING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOILS REPORTPREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT.6. AREAS AROUND HOUSE ARE TO BE GRADED TO HAVE MINIMUM 2% SLOPEAWAY FROM FOUNDATION.7. MAINTAIN NATURAL DRAINAGE PATTERN AND EXISTING SHEET-FLOW.8. ALL DOWNSPOUTS SHALL HAVE A SPLASH BOX AND DIVERT WATER AWAYFROM BUILDING INTO LANDSCAPED AREA & BIO-RETENTION AREAS.FRONT SETBACKSIDE SETBACK25'10' FIRST FLOOR15' SECOND FLOORREAR SETBACK25' FIRST FLOOR35' SECOND FLOORALLOWABLE SITE COVERAGE AND MAXIMUM FLOOR AREALOCATIONLOT 2MAX. SITE COVERAGEMAX. FLOOR AREA4,050 S.F. + (78x19) = 5,532 S.F. 3,200 S.F. + (170x1) = 3,370 S.F.10,118 x 60% = 6,071 S.F.33,767 x 60% = 20,260 S.F.LOT 1S.F.S.F.LOT 1LOCATIONLOT 2178.57'85.00'87.98'90.08'260.65'115.00'FRONTAGEAT R/WWIDTH DEPTHLOT DIMENSIONSPROPOSED PARCEL SIZESLOCATIONLOT 2NET33,767 10,118LOT 1S.F. S.F.TOTAL5,898STRUCTURE FLOOR AREALOCATIONSQUAREFEETEX. HOUSE NEW GARAGE4,020484EX. GAME ROOM380EX. ADU & CABANA960EX. TOOL SHED54EX. STRUCTURES TOTAL5,414ADU CREDIT-800TOTAL FLOOR AREA5,098MAXIMUM ALLOWED FLOOR AREA: 5,532 S.F.88SITE COVERAGELOCATIONSQUAREFEETEX. STRUCTURESEX. BRICK WALKWAY5,414218EX. POOL & DECK1,872NEW GARAGE484EX. AC DRIVEWAY1,675NEW AC DRIVEWAY219EX. CONCRETE WALKWAY, PATIOS & STEPS1,133TOTAL SITE COVERAGE11,103MAXIMUM ALLOWED SITE COVERAGE: 20,260 S.F.NEW BRICK WALKWAYLOT 1LOT 146 47 CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Saratoga Planning Commission From: Christopher Riordan, Senior Planner Date: February 10, 2021 Subject: SUB20-0001, 20034 Herriman Avenue The attached public comment for SUB20-0001, 20034 Herriman Avenue was provided after the staff report was prepared. Attachment 1 – Public Comment email from property owner at 13811 Beaumont Avenue. 48 1 February 5, 2021 SUB20-0001; 20034 Herriman Avenue (397-25-080) I understand that we have just only three minutes to provide our input to the sub-division plan for 20034 Herriman Ave. At this time we plan on attending the meeting however we also decided to write it down. Also we gave Chris Riordan a bunch of documents to give to you that this letter might help bring some clarity. Frankly, we are opposed to this 2-lot sub-division as proposed because it promotes the bad behavior that happened on this property in the past. History: Four or five years ago, John Christol, leased or rented this property to a person. This person turned the property into an illegal boarding house and rooms-to-rent business. We were told this person seldom lived on the property, only came once a month to collect the rent. We were also told by the police, at one point there at least 20+ people living on the property. There were people sleeping in closets, and in plywood divided common space made into bedrooms. Along with the many people, there were many cars, and because there was no parking on Herriman Ave, the cars spilled over onto Beaumont Avenue. At one time there were at least 7 cars of the sub-renters parked all the way down Beaumont. We once had three cars parked in front of our house in a space enough for only two cars. There was a frequent turn-over of new sub-renters and cars on Beaumont. At times, it was difficult to back-out of our driveway, a safety hazard for people dropping their kids off at Saratoga High school in the mornings and kids walking to school. The Beaumont-Herriman intersection is bad enough without this added hazard. Besides the parking issue, the police were called to the property dozens of times for “domestic disturbances” and other issues. We had no idea why the police were called and we were concerned for our own safety. This was a nightmare for us and our neighbors on Beaumont that went on for three years. We wrote a letter to the City describing the situation but never heard anything. We talked to the police several times when they were called to the property, they could do nothing. Finally in September 2019, to our relief someone put a stop to this illegal business. So we do not want this past bad behavior on this property reoccurring in the future. Current Proposal: John Christol wrote a letter to the neighbors on Beaumont last year on his intentions on sub-diving the property into a 3-lot plan (already rejected by the Planning Commission), and this 2-lot option. (We think Chris may have included this in our documents). Anyway I have shown it below: Attachment 1 49 2 *** *** We recently talked to John and he did say he was selling the entire property to one buyer, not keeping any part. That’s very good. But, what of the new owner? The way this 2-Lot plan is proposed, as mentioned above, the sub-leasing concept can be used as a sales pitch to potential new owners and as also mentioned it is prime for cars spilling over into Beaumont Ave. As we have mentioned several times, this 2-Lot plan will encourage the spillover of parked cars on Beaumont Ave and possibly the bad behavior that occurred in the past, thus we are opposed to it. Some Proposal Suggestions: In the document solicited from all the surrounding neighbors as required by the Planning Commission, (Chris Riordan has included that among our documents), we suggested some alternate solutions. One suggestion is to divide the parcel into two large 20,000+ square foot lots. There would be more than enough room on each lot for a beautiful large home and maybe a granny unit with enough parking on the property for the extra cars. This would be a good sales pitch in selling the property. It would also provide a potential for 4 new housing units instead of one. And at a time where Saratoga may be required to provide 1700 new housing units over a 9 year period, this would be an excellent start. 50 3 The 3-lot plan as proposed initially, modified by adding a shared driveway for Lot 2 and Lot 3, should be reconsidered. All the current structures would be destroyed and three new single family houses would be built with no street parking issues. This would be the best solution for everybody! Three new houses for Saratoga, no on-street parking issues for the Beaumont neighbors, and easier to sell. General Suggestion on Parking: We would also like to take this time to offer another suggestion to the Planning Commission. In fact, we have already submitted the proposal some time ago (via Erwin Ordoñez). Anyway, you may have a copy of this but we include it here: *** 7/24/2016 Parking Codes and Regulation Needs to be changed or controlled The city needs to look at and reevaluate the street parking codes and guidelines to make changes with respect to the growth and new activity happening in the Golden Triangle (and probably other areas). 1. Immediately needs action: Any new structure should make adequate room on their property for the number of bedrooms in the house to accommodate the parking for their cars. Right now we see the land being filled with large houses which can and will cause chaos in the streets in the Golden Triangle neighborhoods. This has and will be making the streets busier and dangerous for the school children, walkers, bikers and drivers. These new huge structures are taking over the streets by permanently parking their vehicles in areas that other residents may use in front of their homes for their visitors and workers. There is a similar issue with renting out rooms. With respect to renting out rooms. How many renters are you allowed to rent in your home? When do you decide it is a business? How many cars are allowed to be on the streets from one household? 1. The rules or codes that need to be enforced: The resident (owner) should have adequate parking on their property to accommodate every renter or person who lives there that has a car. Cars should only be parked on their land or in front of their property. This is a small town not a large busy city. Are you looking at what this is causing to happen to the streets? This chaos does not help to keep a happy, neighborly community with respect for others. These are suggestions for making and keeping Saratoga a happy beautiful place. Ruth and Joe Fanali 13811 Beaumont Ave. Saratoga, Ca. *** Require new houses to have enough parking on the property or in front of the property (if parking is allowed) to accommodate at least one space per bedroom. Thus a 5 bedroom home should have 5 parking spots on the property and/or on the street in front of the property. If not a new code, why not make it a suggestion to contractors building new homes? 51 4 Conclusion: Look, we don’t want to cause any trouble for John Christol or the Planning Commission. You may think we are over-reacting but if you lived through those three years we mentioned above you might understand our concerns. We believe this 2-Lot plan as proposed is not good for the neighborhood and the better solutions suggested should be considered. Thank you for letting us voice our opinion. Ruth and Joe Fanali 13811 Beaumont Ave. Saratoga, CA 52 REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Meeting Date: February 10, 2021 Application: PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 Address/APN: 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road / 510-06-063 Property Owner: Jinshan Zhang From: Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Report Prepared By: Victoria Banfield, Associate Planner 53 Report to the Planning Commission 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road – Application # PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 February 10, 2021 Page | 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is requesting Design Review approval to construct a new 6,176 square foot two- story single-family residence. The project also includes conversion of an existing detached three- car garage into a 454 sq.ft. two-car garage with a one-car carport. The existing 900 sq.ft. accessory dwelling unit will become a deed restricted unit. No protected trees are proposed for removal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No.21-003 approving the proposed residence subject to conditions of approval included in Attachment 1. Pursuant to City Code Section 15-45.060(a)(3), Design Review Approval by the Planning Commission is required because the project includes a structure over eighteen feet in height. PROJECT DATA Gross/Net Site Area: 85,059 sq. ft. gross/net site area Average Site Slope: 6.2% General Plan Designation: RVLD (Residential Very Low Density) Zoning: R-1-40,000 Proposed Allowed/Required Site Coverage Residence/Garage/ADU Sheds Driveway/Walkway/Pool/Tennis Court Total Proposed Site Coverage 5,760 sq. ft. 178 sq. ft. 25,165 sq. ft. 31,103 sq. ft. 32,747 sq. ft.* Floor Area First Floor Living Area Second Floor Living Area Detached Garage Accessory Dwelling Unit Total Proposed Floor Area 3,767 sq. ft. 2,409 sq. ft. 454 sq. ft. 900 sq. ft. 7,530 sq. ft. 7,546 sq. ft.* Height 26’ 26’ Setbacks Front: Right Side: Left Side: Rear: 1st Floor 2nd Floor 239’ 245’7” 47’6” 47’6” 22’2” 25’ N/A N/A 1st Floor 2nd Floor 30’ 30’ 20’ 25’ 20’ 25’ N/A N/A Grading Cut 692 CY Fill 214 CY Export 478 CY No grading limit in the R-1-40,000 zoning district *Includes an additional 800 sq.ft. site coverage and floor area allowance for an ADU pursuant to City Code Section 15-56.025(a)(5)(b). 54 Report to the Planning Commission 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road – Application # PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 February 10, 2021 Page | 3 SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION Site Description The subject property is located on the southern side of Saratoga Los Gatos Road, east of Glen Una Drive and Fruitvale Avenue. The site is located in the R-1-40,000 zoning district and is currently developed with a two-story main residence, detached garage, detached guest house, swimming pool, and tennis court. The surrounding uses consist of single-family residences to the east, west, north, and south. Nineteen (19) trees, which are protected by the Saratoga City Code, were inventoried on the site by the project arborist. Project Description The proposed project would include the demolition of the existing two-story main residence and the construction of a new two-story 6,176 square foot single-family residence. The existing detached three-car garage will be converted into a 454 sq.ft. two-car garage with a one-car carport. The existing 900 sq.ft. accessory dwelling unit will remain and will become a deed restricted unit. The 3,767 square foot first floor of the residence would consist of a living room, dining room, family room, laundry room, office, library, kitchen, two bedrooms, and three bathrooms. The 2,409 square foot second floor would consist of three bedrooms, a laundry room, and three bathrooms. Three balconies are proposed on the second floor, one balcony facing the front yard and two balconies facing the rear yard. The larger of the two balconies facing the rear yard will have a 6’ tall privacy wall facing the eastern side property line. Architecture/Design The project would have a Mediterranean architectural style. Exterior materials and colors would consist of tan stucco walls, tan stone veneer, and brown tile roofing. The variety of exterior materials and the roof structure dividing the two floors provides architectural articulation to break up the mass of the home. The applicant has provided a color and materials board which will be available for review at the site visit (Attachment 6). Below is a list of the proposed exterior materials. Detail Colors and Materials Exterior Stucco (tan) Stone Veneer (tan) Windows Vinyl (tan) Balcony Railing Wrought Iron (brown) Doors Wood (brown) Roof Tile (brown) Trees The project arborist inventoried nineteen (19) trees on the site, which are protected. No protected trees are proposed for removal. All protected trees to remain in the vicinity of the project will be protected prior to building permit issuance and throughout the duration of the project. The applicant is required to place a tree security deposit of $361,850 and install tree protection fencing on the site. 55 Report to the Planning Commission 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road – Application # PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 February 10, 2021 Page | 4 Details of the arborist report findings and descriptions of the trees to be preserved are included in the Arborist Report. (Attachment 2) Landscaping The majority of the existing landscaping is proposed to remain. The existing asphalt circular driveway will be removed and landscaped. The applicant will be required to demonstrate compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance when the application is submitted to the Building Department. Geotechnical Review This project is not located in a geo hazard zone therefore Geotechnical review was not required. FINDINGS The findings required for issuance of a Design Review Approval pursuant to City Code Section Article 15-45.080 are set forth below and the Applicant has met the burden of proof to support making all of those required findings: a. Site development follows the natural contours of the site, minimizes grading, and is appropriate given the property’s natural constraints. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the project minimizes changes to the contours of the site. Grading will be limited to the location of the new residence and basement, as well as contouring the site as necessary to direct water to landscaped areas. b. All protected trees shall be preserved, as provided in Article 15-50 (Tree Regulations). If constraints exist on the property, the number of protected trees, heritage trees, and native trees approved for removal shall be reduced to an absolute minimum. Removal of any smaller oak trees deemed to be in good health by the City Arborist shall be minimized using the criteria set forth in Section 15-50.080. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that no protected trees are proposed for removal. c. The height of the structure, its location on the site, and its architectural elements are designed to avoid unreasonable impacts to the privacy of adjoining properties and to community viewsheds. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the second story has a proposed height that does not exceed the maximum allowable height for a single-family residence and proposed setbacks that are greater than the minimum required by the zoning district. No community viewsheds are located in the vicinity of the project. d. The overall mass and height of the structure, and its architectural elements are in scale with the structure itself and with the neighborhood. 56 Report to the Planning Commission 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road – Application # PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 February 10, 2021 Page | 5 This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the project will create a two-story residence in a neighborhood with both one and two-story structures, fitting with the context of other residences within its vicinity. The project includes architectural elements consistent with the Mediterranean architectural style which are in scale with the structure and the neighborhood. e. The landscape design minimizes hardscape in the front setback area and contains elements that are complementary to the neighborhood streetscape. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the hardscape will be less than 50% of the front setback area and limited to the existing asphalt driveway and a portion of the existing legal non-conforming tennis court. f. Development of the site does not unreasonably impair the ability of adjoining properties to utilize solar energy. This finding can be made in the affirmative in that the development will not unreasonably impair the ability of adjoining properties to utilize solar energy as the project exceeds required setbacks. g. The design of the structure and the site development plan is consistent with the Residential Design Handbook, pursuant to Section 15-45.055. This finding can be made in the affirmative because the proposed project incorporates applicable design policies and techniques from the Residential Design Handbook. The overall mass and height of the structure are in scale with the neighborhood; the structure is set back in proportion to the size and shape of the lot. In addition, the proposed materials, colors, and details enhance the architecture in a well-composed manner which is complementary to the architectural style of the home. h. On hillside lots, the location and the design of the structure avoid unreasonable impacts to ridgelines, significant hillside features, community viewsheds, and is in compliance with Section 15-13.100. This finding is not applicable as the project is not on a hillside lot. The project is not located on a ridgeline, and will not affect any significant hillside features or community viewsheds. Neighbor Notification and Correspondence A public notice was sent to property owners within 500 feet of the site. In addition, the public hearing notice and description of the project was published in the Saratoga News. The applicant submitted three (3) completed neighborhood notification forms, which had no negative project related comments (Attachment 3). 57 Report to the Planning Commission 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road – Application # PDR19-0029 / ARB19-0067 February 10, 2021 Page | 6 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The project is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Section 15303, “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”, Class 3 (a) of the Public Resources Code (CEQA). This exemption allows for the construction of three single-family residences in a residential area, including small structures. The project, as proposed, is for the construction of a new residence in a suburban, residential area. Due to the age of the existing main residence, which was constructed in 1910, a Historic Survey Report was conducted. The Historic Survey Report (Attachment 5) concluded that the project site is not considered a historic resource eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources or the National Register of Historic Properties. Because the site is not eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, it is also not considered a historical resource under the CEQA Guidelines. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 21-003 2. Arborist Report 3. Neighbor Notification Forms 4. Story Pole Certification 5. Historic Survey Report 6. Material Board 7. Project Plans 58 At RESOLUTION NO: 21-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW PDR19-0029 AND ARBORIST REPORT ARB19-0067 19400 SARATOGA LOS GATOS ROAD (APN 510-06-063) WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019 an application was submitted by David Tamira on behalf of Jinshan Zhang, requesting Design Review approval to construct a new 6,176 square foot two-story residence located at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road (APN 510-06-063). No protected trees are proposed for removal. The site is located within the R-1-40,000 zoning district. WHEREAS, the Community Development Department completed an environmental assessment for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and recommends that the Planning Commission determine this project Categorically Exempt. WHEREAS, on February 10, 2021 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, and considered evidence presented by City Staff, the applicant, and other interested parties. NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Saratoga hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows: Section 1: The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The project is Categorically Exempt from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant Section 15303, “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures”, Class 3(a) of the Public Resources Code (CEQA). This exemption allows for the construction of a single- family residence and small structures in a residential area. Section 3: The proposed residence is consistent with the following Saratoga General Plan Policies: Land Use Goal 13 which provides that the City shall use the Design Review process to assure that the new construction and major additions thereto are compatible with the site and the adjacent surroundings; Safety Element Site and Drainage Policy 3 which provides that the City shall require that landscaping and site drainage plans be submitted and approved during Design Review for a residence prior to issuance of permits; and Conservation Element Policy 6.0 which provides that the City shall protect the existing rural atmosphere of Saratoga by carefully considering the visual impact of new development. Section 4: The proposed residence is consistent with the Saratoga City Code in that the design and improvements are consistent with the design review findings. The overall mass and height of the structure are in scale with the neighborhood; the structure is set back in proportion to the size and shape of the lot; site development follows contours and is appropriate given the property’s natural constraints; the porch and entry are in scale with other structures in the neighborhood. In addition, the proposed materials, colors, and details enhance the architecture in a well-composed, understated manner. Attachment 1 59 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 2 Section 5: The City of Saratoga Planning Commission hereby approves PDR19-0029 and ARB19-0067 located at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road (APN 510-06-063), subject to the Findings, and Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit 1. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Commission on this 10th day of February 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________ Razi Mohiuddin Chair, Planning Commission 60 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 3 Exhibit 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PDR19-0029 AND ARB19-0067 19400 SARATOGA LOS GATOS ROAD (APN 510-06-063) GENERAL 1. All conditions below which are identified as permanent or for which an alternative period of time for applicability is specified shall run with the land and apply to the landowner’s successors in interest for such time period. No zoning clearance, or demolition, grading for this project shall be issued until proof is filed with the city that a certificate of approval documenting all applicable permanent or other term-specified conditions has been recorded by the applicant with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s office in form and content to the Community Development Director. If a condition is not “Permanent” or does not have a term specified, it shall remain in effect until the issuance by the City of Saratoga of a Certificate of Occupancy or its equivalent. 2. The Owner and Applicant will be mailed a statement after the time the Resolution granting this approval is duly executed, containing a statement of all amounts due to the City in connection with this application, including all consultant fees (collectively “processing fees”). This approval or permit shall expire sixty (60) days after the date said notice is mailed if all processing fees contained in the notice have not been paid in full. No Zoning Clearance or Demolition, Grading, or Building Permit may be issued until the City certifies that all processing fees have been paid in full (and, for deposit accounts, a surplus balance of $500 is maintained). 3. The Project shall maintain compliance with all applicable regulations of the State, County, City and/or other governmental agencies having jurisdiction including, without limitation, the requirements of the Saratoga City Code incorporated herein by this reference. 4. As a condition of this Approval, Owner and Applicant hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, officials, boards, commissions, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against: a. any and all claims, actions or proceedings to attack, set aside, void or annul any action on the subject application, or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made prior to said action; and b. any and all claims, demands, actions, expenses or liabilities arising from or in any manner relating to the performance of such construction, installation, alteration or grading work by the Owner and/or Applicant, their successors, or by any person acting on their behalf. In addition, prior to any Zoning Clearance, Owner and Applicant shall execute a separate agreement containing the details of this required Agreement to Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend, which shall be subject to prior approval as to form and content by the City Attorney. 61 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 5. The owner shall restrict the rental of the accessory dwelling unit to only households that qualify as low, very-low, or extremely-low income households as those terms are defined in the most recent Santa Clara County Housing and Urban Development Program Income Limits or, in the event that the most recent such report is more than five years old, in accordance with the definitions set forth in Health and Safety Code section 50079.5, 50105, and 50106 as those sections exist as of the effective date of this restriction. “Rental” means any agreement whereby the occupant(s) of the accessory dwelling unit make any payment in consideration of said occupancy. The Deed Restriction document shall be notarized and recorded with the County of Santa Clara Clerks Office, prior to issuance of building permit. 6. The owner/applicant shall comply with all City requirements regarding drainage, including but not limited to complying with the city approved Stormwater management plan. The project shall retain and/or detain any increase in design flow from the site, that is created by the proposed construction and grading project, such that adjacent down slope properties will not be negatively impacted by any increase in flow. Design must follow the current Santa Clara County Drainage Manual method criteria, as required by the building department. Retention/detention element design must follow the Drainage Manual guidelines, as required by the building department. 7. The development shall be located and constructed to include those features, and only those features, as shown on the Approved Plans date stamped November 20, 2020. All proposed changes to the approved plans must be submitted in writing with plans showing the changes, including a clouded set of plans highlighting the changes. Such changes shall be subject to approval in accordance with City Code. 8. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit for staff approval, a Lighting Plan for the home’s exterior and landscaped areas. Proposed exterior lighting shall be limited to full-cut off & shielded fixtures with downward directed illumination so as not to shine on adjacent properties or public right-of-way. All proposed exterior lighting shall be designed to limit illumination to the site and avoid creating glare impacts to surrounding properties. 9. In order to comply with standards that minimize impacts to the neighborhood during site preparation and construction, the applicant shall comply with City Code Sections 7-30.060 and 16-75.050, with respect to noise, construction hours, maintenance of the construction site and other requirements stated in these sections. 10. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall prepare for review and approval by City staff a Construction Management Plan for the project which includes but is not limited to the following: a. Proposed construction worker parking area. b. Proposed construction hours that are consistent with City Code. c. Proposed construction/delivery vehicle staging or parking areas. d. Proposed traffic control plan with traffic control measures, any street closure, hours for delivery/earth moving or hauling, etc. To the extent possible, any deliveries, earth moving or hauling activities will be scheduled to avoid peak commute hours. 62 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 5 e. Proposed construction material staging/storage areas. f. Location of project construction sign outlining permitted construction work hours, name of project contractor and the contact information for both homeowner and contractor. 11. All fences, walls and hedges shall conform to height requirements provided in City Code Section 15-29. 12. The final landscaping and irrigation plan submitted for Building Permit approval shall demonstrate how the project complies with the State Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and shall take into account the following: a. To the extent feasible, landscaping shall be designed and operated to treat storm water runoff by incorporating elements that collect, detain and infiltrate runoff. In areas that provide detention of water, plants that are tolerant of saturated soil conditions and prolong exposure to water shall be specified. b. To the extent feasible, pest resistant landscaping plants shall be used throughout the landscaped area, especially along any hardscape area. c. Plant materials selected shall be appropriate to site specific characteristics such as soil type, topography, climate, amount and timing of sunlight, prevailing winds, rainfall, air movement, patterns of land use, ecological consistency and plant interactions to ensure successful establishment. d. Pest resistant landscaping plants shall be considered for use throughout the landscaped area, especially along any hardscape area. e. Any proposed or required under grounding of utilities shall take into account potential damage to roots of protected trees 13. Front yard landscaping shall be installed prior to final inspection or a bond satisfactory to the Community Development Department valued at 150% of the estimated cost of the installation of such landscaping shall be provided to the City. 14. A locking mailbox approved for use by the U.S. Postal service shall be installed and in compliance with Saratoga Municipal Code section 6-25.030. The mailbox shall be installed prior to final inspection. 15. A Building Permit must be issued and construction commenced within 36 months from the date of adoption of this Resolution or the Design Review Approval will expire unless extended in accordance with the City Code. FIRE DEPARTMENT 16. The owner/applicant shall comply with all Fire Department requirements. CITY ARBORIST 17. All requirements in the City Arborist report dated January 4, 2021 are hereby adopted as conditions of approval and shall be implemented as part of the approved plans. 63 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 6 ENGINEERING 18. The owner/applicant shall comply with all City requirements regarding drainage, including but not limited to complying with the city approved Stormwater management plan. The project shall retain and/or detain any increase in design flow from the site, that is created by the proposed construction and grading project, such that adjacent down slope properties will not be negatively impacted by any increase in flow. Design must follow the current Santa Clara County Drainage Manual method criteria, as required by the building department. Retention/detention element design must follow the Drainage Manual guidelines, as required by the building department. 19. Applicant / Owner shall obtain an encroachment permit for any and all improvements in any City right-of-way or City easement including all new utilities prior to commencement of the work to implement this Design Review. 20. Per Design Review PDR19-0029, no improvements in the public right-of-way are required. 21. Damages to driveway approach, curb and gutter, public streets, or other public improvements during construction shall be repaired prior to final inspection. 22. All new/upgraded utilities shall be installed underground. 23. Applicant / Owner shall maintain the streets, sidewalks and other right of way as well as adjacent properties, both public and private, in a clean, safe and usable condition. All spills of soil, rock or construction debris shall be removed immediately. 24. The Owner/Applicant shall incorporate adequate source control measures to limit pollutant generation, discharge, and runoff (e.g. landscaping that minimizes irrigation and runoff, promotes surface infiltration where possible, minimizes the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and incorporates appropriate sustainable landscaping practices and programs, such as Bay-Friendly Landscaping). 25. All building and construction related activities shall adhere to New Development and Construction – Best Management Practices as adopted by the City for the purpose of preventing storm water pollution: a. Owner shall implement construction site inspection and control to prevent construction site discharges of pollutants into the storm drains per approved Erosion Control Plan. b. The City requires the construction sites to maintain year-round effective erosion control, run-on and run-off control, sediment control, good site management, and non-storm water management through all phases of construction (including, but not limited to, site grading, building, and finishing of lots) until the site is fully stabilized by landscaping or the installation of permanent erosion control measures. c. City will conduct inspections to determine compliance and determine the effectiveness 64 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Application # PDR21-0029 / ARB21-0067 Resolution #21-003 Page | 7 of the BMPs in preventing the discharge of construction pollutants into the storm drain. Owner shall be required to timely correct all actual and potential discharges observed. 26. Prior to the commencement of any earthwork/grading activities, the permittee shall arrange a pre-construction meeting. The meeting shall include the City of Saratoga Grading Inspector (408-868-1201), the grading contractor, and the project Soils Engineer. The permittee or representative shall arrange the pre-construction meeting at least 48 hours prior to the start of any earthwork activities. 27. 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. 28. Upon the completion of this project the elevation of the lowest floor including basement shall be certified by a registered professional engineer or surveyor and verified by the City's building inspector to be properly elevated. Such certification and verification shall be provided to the City’s Floodplain Administrator. BUILDING DEPARTMENT SUBMITTAL 29. Four (4) sets of complete construction plans shall be submitted to the Building Division. These plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance. The construction plans shall, at a minimum include the following: a. Architectural drawings and other plan sheets consistent with those identified as Exhibit “A” on file with the Community Development Department. b. Arborist Report dated January 4, 2021 printed onto a separate plan page; and c. All additional drawings, plans, maps, reports, notes, and/or materials required by the Building Division. d. This signed and dated Resolution printed onto separate construction plan pages. e. The site plan shall contain a note with the following language: “Prior to foundation inspection by the City, the Licensed Land Surveyor of record shall provide a written certification that all building setbacks comply with the Approved Plans,” which note shall represent a condition which must be satisfied to remain in compliance with this Design Review Approval. 65 Community Development Department 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 www.saratoga.ca.us/171/trees 408.868.1276 CITY OF SARATOGA ARBORIST APPROVAL Conditions of Approval and Tree Protection Plan Prepared by Christina Fusco, City Arborist Application No. ARB19-0067 Phone: (408) 868-1276 Address: 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Email: cfusco@saratoga.ca.us Owner: Jin Zhang APN: 510-06-063 Report history: Arborist Approval Report 1 Date: October 8, 2020 Arborist Approval Report 2: Replaces Report 1 Date: January 4, 2021 PROJECT SCOPE: The applicant has submitted plans to demolish the existing two story home and construct a new two story house. The e xisting garage, cottage, pool and tennis court are to remain. The garage will be converted from a three car garage to a two car garage and attached carport. PROJECT DATA IN BRIEF: Tree security deposit – Required - $361,850 Tree protection – Required – See Conditions of Approval and attached map. Tree removals – No trees are requested or approved for removal. Replacement trees – Not required ATTACHMENTS: 1 – Findings and Tree Information 2 – Conditions of Approval 3 – Map Showing Tree Protection 1 of 6 Attachment 2 66 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Attachment 1 FINDINGS: Tree Removals According to Section 15-50.080 of the City Code, whenever a tree is requested for removal as part of a project, certain findings must be made and specific tree removal criteria met. No trees are requested or approved for removal. New Construction Based on the information provided, and as conditioned, this project complies with the requirements for the setback of new construction from existing trees under Section 15- 50.120 of the City Code. Tree Preservation Plan Section 15-50.140 of the City Code requires a Tree Preservation Plan for this project. To satisfy this requirement the following shall be copied onto a plan sheet and included in the final sets of plans: 1) The recommendations, tree information, and map showing tree protection from the submitted arborist report dated November 19, 2020. This includes pages 5-8, and Attachments 1 and 2; 2) The Project Data in Brief and the Conditions of Approval from this report January 4, 2021. This includes page 1 and Attachment 2. TREE INFORMATION: Project Arborist: Bo Firestone Date of Report: November 19, 2020 Number of protected trees inventoried: 19 Number of protected trees requested for removal: None A table summarizing information about each tree is below. 2 of 6 67 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Attachment 1 3 of 6 68 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Attachment 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Owner, Architect, Contractor: It is the responsibility of the owner, architect and contractor to be familiar with the information in this report and implement the required conditions. 2. Permit: a. Receipt of a Planning or Building permit does not relieve applicant of his responsibilities for protecting trees per City Code Article 15-50 on all construction work. b. No protected tree authorized for removal or encroachment pursuant to this project may be removed or encroached upon until the issuance of the applicable permit from the building division for the approved project. 3. Final Plan Sets: a. Shall include the tree information and protection recommendations from the arborist report by Bo Firestone dated November 19, 2020 copied onto a plan sheet. b. Shall include the Project Data in Brief, the Conditions of Approval, and the map showing tree protection sections of the City Arborist report dated January 4, 2021. 4. Tree Protection Security Deposit: a. Is required per City Ordinance 15-50.080. b. Shall be $361,850 for tree(s) 1-19. c. Shall be obtained by the owner and filed with the Community Development Department before obtaining Building Division permits. d. May be in the form of cash, check, or a bond. e. Shall remain in place for the duration of construction of the project. f. May be released once the project has been completed, inspected and approved by the City Arborist. 5. Tree Protection Fencing: a. Shall be installed as shown on the attached map. b. Shall be shown on the Site Plan. c. Shall be established prior to the arrival of construction equipment or materials on site. d. Shall be comprised of six-foot high chain link fencing mounted on 2-inch diameter galvanized posts, driven into the ground and spaced no more than 10 feet apart. e. Shall be posted with signs saying “TREE PROTECTION FENCE - DO NOT MOVE OR REMOVE WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM CITY ARBORIST, Christina Fusco (408) 868-1276”. f. Wherever protection is needed outside of fences, unprocessed wood chips, or approved equivalent, shall be placed to the edge of the tree’s canopy and to a depth of 6 inches. g. Call City Arborist, Christina Fusco at (408) 868-1276 for an inspection of tree protection fencing once it has been installed. This is required prior to obtaining building division permits. h. Tree protection fencing shall remain undisturbed throughout the construction until final inspection. 4 of 6 69 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Attachment 2 6.Construction: All construction activities shall be conducted outside tree protection fencing unless permitted as conditioned below. These activities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: demolition, grading, trenching for utility installation, equipment cleaning, stockpiling and dumping materials (including soil fill), and equipment/vehicle operation and parking. 7.Work inside fenced areas: a.Requires a field meeting and approval from City Arborist before performing work. b.Requires Project Arborist on site to monitor work. 8.Project Arborist: a.Shall be Bo Firestone unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist. b.Shall visit the site every two weeks during grading, trenching or digging activities and every six weeks thereafter. A letter/email shall be provided to the City after each inspection which documents the work performed around trees, includes photos of the work in progress, and provides information on tree condition during construction. c.Shall supervise any permitted pruning or root pruning of trees on site. Roots of protected trees measuring two inches in diameter or more shall not be cut without prior approval of the Project Arborist. d.The Project Arborist shall be onsite to monitor all work within 20 feet of trees 1, 5, 9-11, and 15-17 9.Damage to protected trees that will be retained: a.Should any protected tree be damaged beyond repair, new trees shall be required to replace the tree. If there is insufficient room to plant the necessary number of new trees, some of the value for trees may be paid into the City’s Tree Fund. Replacement values for new trees are listed below. 15 gallon = $350 24 inch box = $500 36 inch box = $1,500 I.48 inch box = $5,000 60 inch box = 7,000 72 inch box = $15,000 10.Final inspection: At the end of the project, when the contractor wants to remove tree protection fencing and have the tree protection security deposit released by the City, call City Arborist for a final inspection. Before scheduling a final inspection from the City Arborist, have the project arborist do an inspection, prepare a letter with their findings and provide that letter to the City for the project file. 5 of 6 70 7 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga Rev.11/19/20 Tree Protection Zone Map by Ian Geddes and Associates 18 19 Note for trees #18 and #19: In my assessment as Project Arborist, the permanent 6' wooden fence at the property line would serve suffi- ciently as TPZ protection. It did not appear to me that it would be possible to place chainlink TPZ fencing in this location due to site limita- tions and close proximity to the work. Drawn by Busara Firestone, ISA-Certified Arborist #WE-8525A Base map by David Tamira TPZ MAP LEGEND: n Protected Tree on Adjacent Parcel Type I Tree Protection Zone Fencing (Highlighted) NOTE: See tree inventory for detailed species information and tree measurements. Locations of neighoring trees were placed by Project Arborist and are approximate. TPZ fencing locations shown on the map are consistent with recommendations of Project Arborist. NP -Not Protected TREE #n -Protected Tree to Preserve (ALL) (#12) (#1) 6 of 6 71 Attachment 3 72 73 74 75 Historic and Architectural Evaluation Report 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga, California Prepared for: Tran Nguyen Bay Venture Capital Inc. 84 W. Santa Clara St. Ste 320 San Jose, CA 95113 Prepared by: Urban Programmers 10710 Ridgeview Avenue San Jose CA 95127 Date: November 16, 2020 Attachment 5 76 2 | Page Table of Contents Introduction and summary 4 History of Saratoga 8 History of the Property at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road 9 Architectural Description of the property at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road 10 Regulatory Framework 19 Findings -Considering the Proposed Project to the Framework 25 Eligibility for Listing in the California Register of Historical Resources and Saratoga Heritage Inventory 26 CEQA Conclusions 27 City of Saratoga-Preservation Policies 28 Summary of Findings 29 Sources Consulted 29 77 3 | Page Area Location Map showing the City of Saratoga, California and the location of 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga California. Source of maps: Google Earth Pro 78 4 | Page Introduction and Summary The residence at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road sits on front part of a pie-shaped parcel of 1.9 acres. The main house was originally constructed in 19101 in a rectangular form and has had several additions and alterations through 2002. These have created a large two-story “U” shaped building with a detached building with an apartment and garage. Other changes include a swimming pool and tennis court.2 The property is owned and occupied by Jinsham Zhang ,19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga. The owner has proposed removing the building to develop a new house on the property. This study was conducted to evaluate the historical and/or architectural significance of the house and property. The proposed plan, to redevelop the property must be considered by the City of Saratoga for compliance with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinances, Historic Preservation Ordinance and policies as well as the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the California Register of Historical Resources. This study is to assist the City in making judgements regarding the proposed redevelopment plan. The City of Saratoga has commissioned historical surveys of the City beginning in 1981, 1988, 1999 and the last in 2009. All have been approved by the City and do not include the 1 Estimated on the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Records 2 City of Saratoga Building Pernmits Image 1- 19400 Saratoga- Los Gatos Road View Front facade. Source: Internet 79 5 | Page property at 19400 Saratoga- Los Gatos Road. Urban Programmers believes the property has not been included due to the extent of alterations and additions to the main house that have caused a loss of integrity. This current study finds the additions and alterations have caused a loss of integrity to the original building that renders the property not eligible as a Saratoga Historic Resource (Historic Resource Inventory) or Landmark. It is also not eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic Resources. This study considers a brief history of Saratoga to show the context as the location in geography and history for the property. Following the brief history of the property, the report considers the regulatory framework for considering the redevelopment proposal, particularly the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). and the determination that the Manor Building is a historic resource within the definition of CEQA.3 Because the property was not found eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources, the redevelopment does not create a significant adverse impact to the historical environment of Saratoga and would also conform with the General Plan and Preservation Ordinance of the City of Saratoga. Methodology of this study: To compile the history and architectural evaluation of the property standard research practices were followed to the extent possible with the many repositories closed to prevent the spread of Covid 19. Primary repositories and archives used for research were; Urban Programmers library, on-line sites such as Ancestry.com and the Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office, and communication with the Saratoga Historical Museum. The general history of Saratoga was primarily found in the book Saratoga’s First 100 Years, by Florence Cunningham published in 1985. These are listed in footnotes and in the Sources Consulted-Reference section of the study. The Section-Sources Consulted at the end of the study report provides a list of repositories, including the internet, and the sources for general as well as specific information that were used to create the background for the study. Site visits, permits from the City of Saratoga, and conversations with the owner on site were also part of the information gathering and exchange process. Qualifications of the Consultants: URBAN PROGRAMMERS is an interdisciplinary firm specializing in consulting services for historic preservation and urban revitalization. The firm has provided services to all levels of government and to private owners and corporations. The firm has extensive experience in evaluating the historical and/or architectural values of property including the programs of the National Historic Preservation Act, including Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, “Section 106”, Certified Historic Structures and Investment Tax Credit Program and the California Environmental Quality Act-historic property. The firm is well versed in the criteria of cities and counties, in 3 Through the survey process, DPR 523, Archives and Architecture, DPR 523, Odd Fellows Home, 2009 (Attached) 80 6 | Page providing historic property surveys and evaluation. The firm meets the qualification standards established by the Secretary of the Interior and local jurisdictions. Associates of the firm work under the direction of Bonnie Bamburg who has worked with historic preservation programs since 1972. For three years, Bonnie taught the upper division course in Historic Preservation at San Jose State University. For six years she served as a Commissioner with the San Jose Historic Landmarks Commission where she wrote the Historic Preservation element of the General Plan and drafted preservation ordinances. In addition, Ms. Bamburg holds certificates in special materials preservation, wood, slate and metals, from universities in Canada and the United States. The firm has prepared historic surveys for cities, counties and the federal government, National Register Nominations for 20 individual properties and 3 large historic districts as well as hundreds of local assessment reports where incorporating rehabilitation planning and feasibility studies follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. In addition to many individual private clients, Ms. Bamburg has provided consulting services to corporations and government agencies, including, Yosemite Park & Curry Company, Stanford University, The U.S. Department of the Navy, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, City of Gilroy, City of Monterey, County of Santa Cruz, and the Cities of San Jose, Monte Sereno, Livermore, Santa Clara, South San Francisco, and the towns of Woodside, Portola Valley and Los Gatos. The firm has also provided services to cities in Colorado, Texas and South Carolina. Associates of the firm represent experience and education in specific areas. Key associates are: A. Douglas Bright B.A. International Relations. California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA (2002). M.A. Historic Preservation, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (2008). Associate Environmental Planner (Architectural History) California Department of Transportation Marvin Bamburg, President, MBA Architects, CAL-NWIC Historic Architect. Over 50 years’ experience in historic preservation planning, and with a diverse architectural practice. 81 7 | Page Image 2 Santa Clara County Assessor’s Parcel Map 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road APN 510-06-063 82 8 | Page Background Information History of the City of Saratoga The City of Saratoga is situated in the western foothills of the Santa Clara Valley along Saratoga Creek. The first Europeans to pass through the area were the Spanish led by Don Gasper de Portola in 1769. The next exploration occurred during the De Anza expedition which passed through this area on March 25, 1776. 4 The first permanent white settlers in the area came in 1850 to work in and support the lumbering industry which had been exploiting the surrounding mountains since late 1847, when William Campbell built a sawmill. Around 1850-1851 the village came to be known as McCartysville - named after Martin McCarthy, the man who leased the Campbell mill and built a toll road down to the Santa Clara Valley.5 This was also the decade when the first public transportation systems were established in Santa Clara County and regional stage lines were organized to connect San José, Santa Clara, Alviso, and Saratoga, as well as San José with San Francisco and Monterey. In the 1850s Jud Caldwell discovered springs nearby to the west, which he called “Pacific Congress Springs” because the water had a similar mineral content to the water from Congress Springs, in Saratoga Springs, New York.6 This led to the opening of the pleasure resort “Congress Hall” in 1866. This name was borrowed from the famous resort by the same name, also from Saratoga Springs, New York. This was but one of the many resorts and pleasure gardens to open in Santa Clara Valley during the latter 1850s and through the mid-1860s. This was due in large measure to the mild weather, abundant springs, and beautiful scenery. By the late 1880s, the economy of based in lumber was being taken over by orchards that filled the hillsides after the native trees were removed. By 1900, the fruit orchards came to dominate the agricultural economy and that year Saratoga created an annual event to celebrate this, called the Blossom Festival.7 This event brought thousands of people to Saratoga and many left with an appreciation for the quality of life and natural beauty of the area – something the wealthy patrons of the nearby resorts already knew quite well. In 1902, California established its first state park, at nearby Big Basin. In 1903, the San José & Los Gatos Interurban Railroad was constructed to connect Saratoga and Los Gatos, running along what is now Saratoga-Los Gatos Road. This connectivity led to accelerated residential development and increased Saratoga’s accessibility to visitors from around the Bay Area.8 This burgeoning popularity with the masses led to new resorts being established. East of Saratoga, a health resort called Nippon Mura began construction in 1901 and was greatly expanded after 1906.9 Paul Masson also turned his 4 Cunningham, Florence R. Saratoga’s First 100 Years, Panorama West Books, 1967, page 1 5 Ibid, page 40 6 Cunningham, Florence R.. Saratoga’s First 100 Years, Panorama West Books, 1967, page 69 7 Cunningham, Florence R.. Saratoga’s First 100 Years, Panorama West Books, 1967, page 235 8 Ibid page 247 9 Ibid page 83 83 9 | Page Mountain Winery into a destination for San Francisco and California’s elite with his Chateau at the top of the hill to the west of Saratoga.10 By 1917, other similar grand retreats were evolving, such as Oliver and Isabel Stine’s Hakone, to the west of the Village. Given its history as a resort destination, as well as its efficient connectivity to San Jose and other nearby communities, it was natural for homes to develop along the corridors as well as in the city core. This remarkable history led the entire community of Saratoga to be listed as a California Historical Landmark (No. 435) on April 11, 1949. Following World War II, the village began rapidly to urbanize, and it was feared by its residents that it would lose its bucolic charm. As a result, it was incorporated in 1956, mostly to gain control over its development by avoiding annexation by San Jose. "Keep it rural" was a slogan used during the campaign in support of incorporation. In 1950, the population was less than 2,000. The city now has almost 30,000. Although Saratoga has become much more urbanized, a few vineyards and orchards from its early days remain on the hillsides and properties along Saratoga Los Gatos Road and into the hillsides remain semi-rural. History of the Property at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road The early history of the property was not found in the repositories available.11 By 1956, the owner occupant was Walter Louis Firenzi. Walter was born in New Jersey and appears to have moved to California with his parents who lived in San Francisco. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 1939 with a degree in Optometry and had his office at 33 South First Street in San Jose.12 Firenzi sold the property to John and Linda Wood, who In 1994 sold the property to Robert and Doris Sandie. Robert was born November 17, 1935 in Los Angeles and graduated from Santa Monica College and attended Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, where he majored in engineering. Robert worked at Lear Aviation, where he met his wife Doris May Ellison. Later, Robert was employed at Shugart and Seagate. He retired from Seagate in 1997.13 Doris May Ellison Sandie, was born May 5, 1930 in Columbus Ohio and came to California where she met Robert. She co-authored a book with Jean Dickenson, "Making a Move to Santa Clara County." Doris was a member of the Saratoga Book Club, Saratoga Gourmet Cooking Club and attended West Valley College. While living at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road the family traveled extensively and enlarged the house to accommodate the families of their 3 sons, Scott, Robert Jr. and Timothy, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. As they aged, Doris began to lose her memory. On July 17,2017, It appears 10 Sullivan, Charles, Like Modern Edens-Wine Growing in the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains 1798- 1981, California History Center, 1982 page 89 11 Due to the Health Officer orders all libraries, museums and public record facilities have been closed to prevent the spread of Covid 19. Early city directories do not list an address on Los Gatos Road making it impossible to determine the early owners. 12 Obituary Felici Bianca, The Recorder, Hackensack New Jersey, March 12, 1969 page 40 13 Robert Alan Sanci, San Jose Mercury News July 17, 2017-obituary 84 10 | Page Robert killed Doris and then shot himself.14 The next owner of the property was Jinhsan, Zang who purchased the property in 2019. Architectural Development of the Property at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road The site was originally wooded that had been cleared and appears to have had an orchard that covered several of the existing parcels of land. The subdivision that created the subject parcel was the Dr. John Wood Subdivision. When the main house was constructed in 1910, the Inter Urban streetcar line ran along Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in front of the house. It appears a garage was constructed in the approximate location of the current garage. Other outbuildings that were on the land between 1920 and 1940s. In the 1940s the building was enlarged when the first wing was added to the west side. In 1994, a site development plan was submitted to increase the size of the main house an to add an ancillary (apartment/guest house) to the property. The following description is taken from the approvals granted by the Planning Commission.15 The house as shown in a real estate advertisement is currently 5,651 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms and 2 half baths. Rear of the house 14 Green, Jason, “Victim Identified in Saratoga Murder-Suicide,” San Jose Mercury News, July 17, 2017 15 85 11 | Page The original design of the house as shown in the Santa Clara County Assessor’s records is outlined in red. It appears the original house had a hipped roof with gables facing the front and the rear. The front façade would then have been a relatively flat plane with a small, recessed entry porch ( it may have had a projecting porch that was removed prior to the assessor’s recording). The style would be classified as very modest Colonial Revival. The large side wings and front porch have been added to the original building, the last extensive work was done in 1994. At that time, the first floor was 2,100 square feet and the remodeling added 1093 square feet ending up at 3,194 square feet. During this remodeling the interior of the entire house was realigned all interior finishes and several walls were removed. Windows throughout the house have been changed to energy efficient styles, in the older part of the building are historic divided pane styles as well as large picture windows while in the wings have a mix of styles including Palladian and very large picture windows. In general, the remodeling and additions have changed a simple form building into a large story-book version of a Colonial Revival mansion that is unified through the alterations and additions by use of a shingle style siding. 86 12 | Page Other buildings on the property include a single-story guest cottage and detached garage. Both of these building date from the 1930s or so and have also been extensively rebuilt and remodeled. The finished building does not follow exactly the plans on file with the City of Saratoga, particularly the entry on the plans is shown as double doors, while the existing is a single door with sidelights. Other minor changes were also noted in the window styles and placement. Landscaping is a formal pattern of walks, patio, recreation areas and plantings. While much of the specimen planting is gone, the basic patterns remain. It is believed the house was in a much more natural setting when it was constructed the current landscaping appears to be part of the 1994 remodel and expansion. Photographs: Photograph 1 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Front façade. Image taken from the internet 87 13 | Page Photograph 2 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Front facade, note changed roofline and dormer, addition on the side. porch addition 88 14 | Page Photograph 3 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Front façade showing the porch addition, brick steps, and planting boxes added in 1994 or later. The entry door and sidelights are not the original design. Image takes 9/24/2020 89 15 | Page Photograph 4 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Wing addition attached to original building. Image taken 9/24/2020 Photograph 5 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Rear façade, center section is the original building. Image source: Internet 90 16 | Page Photograph 6 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Rear facades, center is the original buildings, note the picture windows. Image taken 9/24/2020 Photograph 7 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Rear façade and addition. Note the large picture window on the first level. And rounded balcony addition. Image talem 9/24/2020 91 17 | Page Photograph 8 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Side addition and solarium addition Image taken 9/24/2020 92 18 | Page Photograph 9 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Front façade of the guest house Image taken from the internet 93 19 | Page Photograph 10 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga View: Driveway with house on the left, garage on the right and guest house in the center Image taken 9/24/2020 Regulatory Framework National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and: 94 20 | Page A. that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D. that have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. The California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines. The California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines, considers property eligible for, or listed in the California Register of Historical Resources to be contributing to the environment and therefore requires an analysis of any proposed project that could result in an adverse change to the environment.16 The California Register was created by the State Legislature in 1992 and is intended to serve as an authoritative listing of significant historical and archeological resources in California. Additionally, the eligibility criteria for the California Register (codified in PRC § 5024.1 and further amplified in 14 CCR § 4852) are intended to serve as the definitive criteria for assessing the significance of historical resources for purposes of CEQA. In this way establishing a consistent set of criteria to the evaluation process for all public agencies statewide. Resources can be nominated directly to the California Register or can be listed automatically as defined in PRC § 5024.1 (d). Resources that are listed automatically in the California Register include: • Resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places (this includes individual properties as well as historic districts and properties that contribute to the significance of an historic district); • Resources that have been formally determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (formal determinations of eligibility are made during federal review processes under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, during reviews conducted for projects taking advantage of the federal rehabilitation tax credits program, or when a private property being nominated for ro· ·. listing has been opposed by the property owner); \. .. 16https://www.scahome.org/about_sca/NAPC_Sourcebook/450_pdfsam_Sourcebook%20SCA%2010.2005%20fifth %20edition.pdf 95 21 | Page • California Historical Landmarks beginning with #770; • California Points of Historical Interest beginning with those designated in January 1998 (the time at which the program was revised to reflect requirements for listing When a project involves a property that is eligible or listed in the California Register of Historic Resources, the City , as lead agency, must determine if the proposed project would create a significant impact to the environment. 17 PRC § 15064.5. Determining the Significance of Impacts to Archeological and Historical Resources (a) For purposes of this section, the term "historical resources" shall include the following: (1) A resource listed in, or determined to be eligible by the State Historical Resources Commission, for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (Pub. Res. Code SS5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4850 et seq.). (2) A resource included in a local register of historical resources, as defined in section 5020.1(k) of the Public Resources Code or identified as significant in an historical resource survey meeting the requirements section 5024.1(g) of the Public Resources Code, shall be presumed to be historically or culturally significant. Public agencies must treat any such resource as significant unless the preponderance of evidence demonstrates that it is not historically or culturally significant. (3) Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency determines to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California may be considered to be an historical resource, provided the lead agency's determination is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. Generally, a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be "historically significant" if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources (Pub. Res. Code SS5024.1, Title 14 CCR, Section 4852) including the following: . (1) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage; (2) Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past; (3) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or (4) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. 17 PRC § 15064 96 22 | Page Integrity is the authenticity of an historical resource's physical identity evidenced by the survival of characteristics that existed during the resource's period of significance. Historical resources eligible for listing in the California Register must meet one of the criteria of significance described above and retain enough of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable as historical resources and to convey the reasons for their significance. Historical resources that have been rehabilitated or restored may be evaluated for listing. Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. It must also be judged with reference to the particular criteria under which a resource is proposed for eligibility. Alterations over time to a resource or historic changes in its use may themselves have historical, cultural, or architectural significance. It is possible that historical resources may not retain sufficient integrity to meet the criteria for listing in the National Register, but they may still be eligible for listing in the California Register. A resource that has lost its historic character or appearance may still have sufficient integrity for the California Register if it maintains the potential to yield significant scientific or historical information or specific data. The City of Saratoga The City of Saratoga has a long tradition of recognizing historic property and encouraging the preservation of historic buildings, sites and the heritage of the community. Before it was incorporated the citizens of the area were successful in having Saratoga designated California State Landmark 435 in recognition of its history in the economy and industry of the area. That pride carries over in the current Saratoga General Plan. The City of Saratoga General Plan (City of Saratoga 2007) defines goals, objectives, and policies regarding development within the City of Saratoga. The General Plan provides the following goal and policies required actions aimed at preserving and protecting cultural resources (City of Saratoga 2007): GOAL LU 12: Recognize the heritage of the City by seeking to protect historic and cultural resources, where feasible. • Policy LU 12.1: Enhance the visual character of the City by encouraging compatibility of architectural styles that reflect established architectural traditions. • Policy LU 12.2: Develop zoning and other incentives for property owners to preserve historic resources and seek out historic designations for their respective properties. 97 23 | Page • Policy LU 12.3: In order to create an incentive for the protection of historic structures, modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to have the authority to modify any of the development regulations in the Ordinance, if the subject of the application is a structure which has been designated as an historic landmark. • Policy LU 12.7: Development proposals impacting any of the City’s heritage land and/or any historic resources listed on any local or state inventory shall be reviewed by Heritage Preservation Commission and Planning Commission, as required. • Policy LU 12.8: For any project development affecting structures that are 50 years of age or older, conduct a historic review. • Policy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance level analyses of new development projects to ensure that no significant archaeological, prehistoric, paleontological, Native American resources would be disturbed. If such resources are found, appropriate steps shall be taken consistent with CEQA requirements to protect these resources. Execution of these policies is outlined in the following Implementations: • Implementation LU 12.a: Continue to utilize the design review process and Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure preservation of significant cultural resources. The City of Saratoga officially recognizes a property as being significant to the community due to its historical associations or its architectural features or both. 18 The City has four types of designations: 1) Designation as a heritage lane is a street, road, avenue, boulevard, pathway or trail designated as a heritage resource. 2) Designation as a historic district is a distinct section of the City, specifically defined in terms of geographic boundaries, designated as a heritage resource. 3) Designation as a historic landmark is a building, improvement, structure, natural feature, site or area of land under single or common ownership, designated as a heritage resource. 4) Heritage resource is any public or private property designated by the City as a historic landmark, heritage lane, or historic district, and those properties listed on the City's Heritage Resource Inventory. 18 https://www.saratoga.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/1492/Historic-Preservation-FAQs-PDF?bidId= 98 24 | Page To qualify for inclusion in the Heritage Resource Inventory, the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) must determine that the property satisfies any one or more of the criteria listed below. The HPC may recommend to the City Council designation of a proposal as a historic landmark, heritage lane or historic district if it satisfies any two or more of the criteria listed below. To be included on the Inventory the property must also retain a substantial degree of architectural and structural integrity with respect to the original design, as determined by the HPC. (a) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history of the City, the County, the State or the nation; or (b) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, county, state or national history; or (c) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials; or (d) It is representative of the notable design or craft of a builder, designer, or architect; or (e) It embodies or contributes to unique physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or district within the City; or (f) It represents a significant concentration or continuity of site, buildings, structures or objects, unified by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical or natural development; or (g) It embodies or contributes to a unique natural setting or environment constituting a distinct area or district within the City having special character or special historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value. When alteration, addition or change to the exterior of a building listed in or eligible for the Saratoga Heritage Resource Inventory, in addition to any requirements of the City’s Planning, Building, and Public Works Departments, a permit is needed from the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) prior to any alteration, demolition, removal, relocation or exterior architectural changes to a designated Historic Landmark. A permit from the HPC is needed for any work to a property that can be seen from a Heritage Lane. Any work that is done must be consistent with City Code and must not adversely affect the character of the designated Historic Landmark or Heritage Lane. Additionally, the exterior of any new building/structure or improvement must be compatible with the external appearance of an existing Landmark on the same property. 99 25 | Page Findings - Comparing the Proposed Project with the Framework Eligibility for Listing in the California Register of Historical Resources and Saratoga Heritage Inventory: The property at 19400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road does not meet any of the criteria for designation to the California Register of Historic Resources. During the 2009 city wide historic preservation survey, the property was evaluated by Franklin Maggi, Architectural Historian with Archives and Architecture LLC, the firm conducting the survey. The evaluation determined the property was not eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources under any of the criteria, due to the extensive alterations and additions. No DPR form was prepared. In addition to meeting the Criteria, a building must retain integrity. The resource must be able to communicate the reason for its significance. As shown above the building has lost the integrity of a 1910 rectangle form house. The California Register of Historic Resources requires “at least some” of the integrity aspects be present. The house retains the aspect of location but all the rest, design, materials, workmanship, setting, feeling and association are not present. Based upon a review of the criteria and integrity, the subject property is not considered a historic resource eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources or the National Register of Historic Properties.19 Historic resources are included in CEQA and the California Code of Regulations to identify their importance to the environment and if, or when, a proposed project might create a substantial adverse impact (change) to the historic resource it could also create a substantial adverse change to the environment. The statute continues to define a substantial adverse change. CEQA Consideration: Because the property and main house are not eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources and are not considered a historical resource under the CEQA Guidelines. 19 When a property is not eligible for listing in the CRHR it is not eligible for listing in the NRHP 100 26 | Page City of Saratoga Preservation Policies The City of Saratoga through its General Plan has maintained the historic culture of the community. The City ‘s General Plan (City of Saratoga 2007) was compared to the proposed project with a finding that the project is in conformance with the General Plan. GOAL LU 12: Recognize the heritage of the City by seeking to protect historic and cultural resources, where feasible. • Policy LU 12.1: Enhance the visual character of the City by encouraging compatibility of architectural styles that reflect established architectural traditions. The development proposed for the subject property will have to be compatible with and respectful of the architectural character of the neighborhood. • Policy LU 12.2: Develop zoning and other incentives for property owners to preserve historic resources and seek out historic designations for their respective properties. The redevelopment of the subject property will require approvals from the City of Saratoga to allow the demolition and new construction on the site. • Policy LU 12.3: In order to create an incentive for the protection of historic structures, modify the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Planning Commission to have the authority to modify any of the development regulations in the Ordinance, if the subject of the application is a structure which has been designated as an historic landmark. The property at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road is not eligible to be a historic resource due to the extensive alterations and additions. • Policy LU 12.7: Development proposals impacting any of the City’s heritage land and/or any historic resources listed on any local or state inventory shall be reviewed by Heritage Preservation Commission and Planning Commission, as required. The property at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road is not eligible to be a historic resource due to the extensive alterations and additions. The redevelopment proposals will be reviewed by the Commissions. • Policy LU 12.8: For any project development affecting structures that are 50 years of age or older, conduct a historic review. 101 27 | Page The property at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road is not eligible to be a historic resource due to the extensive alterations and additions. The property was not included in the 2005 City Wide Historic Preservation Survey and was determined not eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places. • Policy LU 12.9: Conduct reconnaissance level analyses of new development projects to ensure that no significant archaeological, prehistoric, paleontological, Native American resources would be disturbed. If such resources are found, appropriate steps shall be taken consistent with CEQA requirements to protect these resources. Execution of these policies is outlined in the following Implementations: • Implementation LU 12.a: Continue to utilize the design review process and Historic Preservation Ordinance to ensure preservation of significant cultural resources. Summary of findings: The proposed redevelopment to remove the existing main house at 19400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, the Saratoga General Plan LU 12a and the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and Policies. References: Due to the public health order to prevent the spread of Covid 19 the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office was not open to private research. The early owners of the subject property were not found. Archives and Architecture - Heritage Resource Partners, LLC. (2009). Heritage Resources Inventory - City of Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California. Saratoga: Planning Department, City of Saratoga. McMasters, Virginai S., Field Guide to American Houses, The definative Guide to Identifying and Understanding America's Domestic Architecture, Alfred A, Knoff Publishing Co, New York SARATOGA. (n.d.). Retrieved from California State Parks: https://www.parks.ca.gov/ListedResources/Detail/435 Saratoga, California - Wikipedia. (2019, February 19). Retrieved from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saratoga,_California Technical Publications and Documents: 102 28 | Page California Office of Historic Preservation, California Register of Historic Places. https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21238 U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services, National Register Bulletin, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services, Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, . https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/rehabilitation/rehab/stand.htm 103 Attachment 6104 Attachment 7105 106 107 INDICATES EXISTING BASEMENT OUTLINE 6 " RW 6 " RW (E ) GRAVE L PA T IOS (E ) GRAVE L WA LKS 1 8 " TREE (E ) PA T IO LS LARGE TREE (E ) PAT IO 8 " TREE 1 0 " TREE 8 " TREE 3 2 " TREE 2 0 " TREE 2 4 " TREE (E ) GRAVE L WA LK 1 8 " TREE 4 5 " CEDAR LS LS 8 " TW IN TREE LS (E) APPROX. G A S L A T E R A L ( F I E L D V E R I F Y L O C A T I O N & S I Z E ) UPGRADE IF R E Q U I R E D T O 1 " - 2 " 2 4 " TREE 8 " TREE 8 " TREE 8 " TREE 6 " QUAD TREES(E) DRIVEWAYPOLE (E ) GAS VA LVE (E ) GAS METER LARGE TREE LS LS (E ) LANDSCAPESPORT COURT LS 2 4 " TREE 12" TREE LS 1 2 " TR IEES 1 2 " TREE REDWOOD C LUS TER 2 4 " TREE 6 " RW 8 " TREE LS LS 3 2 " REDWOOD 6 " RW 1 4 " REDWOOD (E) DRIVEWAY LS LS 6 " TREE 3 6 " TREE LS LS 1 8 " TREE 1 2 " TREE LS 8 " TREE 8 " 6 " 8 " 8 " 1 2 " TREE 8 " LS 8 " (E ) TENN IS COUR T LS 1 8 " TREE 6 " 1 5 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 5 " TREE 8 " 8 " 8 " 1 2 " TREE LS 8 " LS 6 " RW 6 " RWSARATOGA / LOS GATOS ROADN 30°31'48" E 447.7 1'S 00°4 7' 1 2 " W 575.84' 34.00'N 00°4 9' 4 4 " E 14.91'N 51°15'19" WN 33°45'05" E 21.55' 132.5 9' N 00°4 7' 2 0 " E 186.91' S 31°12'48" W LOT AREA 1 . 9 5 2 7 a c r e s 8 5 , 0 5 9 . 0 2 7 5 sq f t 219.89'N 59°31'35" WPOB20.00' S 30°26'47" WS 59°38'35" EBASIS OF BEARINGS5975 9 6 594 5 9 6595 595 598598597 597 596 597 600 599601 599 602 60160 0599 601601600 599599 598 598 597 599598 601 599599600599 597596 596594 593596595595 593 5895915965965985975965 9 7 59559759559459559 4 5935935955955945945 9 3 5 9 2 5935945925 9 2 592591 59159059059159058958858958858958859 0 58858758758758658658658558559259159259459359359158 859159059058 9589 588588590589 5 8 9 58 8 587587 5865 8 7 5 8 6 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 4584 587586585584586 586 586585585584584585594.30 'TBM598.88 'TBM(E) INGROUND POOL 598 .85 'TBM598 . 1 2 '597.86 'TBM(E) ELECT PANEL598.42 'TBM598.68'598 .8 4 '598.43 ' 597 . 44 '597 .3 1 ' 597 .30 '597.35'597.29 '599 .6 9 'FF ELEV597.33'ACACIAREDWOOD(E ) UND ERG ROUND E LE CR I CTO HOUS E , GARAGE & GU EST HOUSE595 . 39 'TBMSHEDDOG HOUSE594.41 'TBM(E) OVERH E A D W I R E S 587 .52 'TBM584 .6 3 'TBM(E ) WATER METER (E) WATER LATERAL (FIELD VERIFY LOCATION & SIZE593 .4 1 'TBM590 .3 0 'TBM587 .87 'TBM(E) 48" STONE WALL58 6 .7 5 'TBM(E ) HYDRANT (E ) POLE(E) SHOULDER(E) TRAVEL LANE(E ) POLE (E ) B IKE LANE S IGN (E) HOUSE LINE(E) MAIN HOUSE FF: 599.69'(E) HOUSE LINE(E) PORCH & STEPS(E) GUEST HOUSE (E) GARAGE 21.78'(E) BASEMENTSTORAGE AREAFS: 589.49'(E) 3 COMPARTMENT SEPTIC TANKS PER SKETCH DATED 12-12-1945 AS PROVIDED BY CEPA (E) 82 L F 6' D E E P T R E N C H P E R S K E T C H D A T E D 1 2/ 1 2, 1 9 4 5 AS PR O VI D E D B Y C E P A P U B LI C R E C O R D S 6.80'18.66'10.74' 29.78' 7 3 9 7 3 3 L o t 1 6 76.08' 20.24' 63.36' 34.70' 100.56' NOTES: 1. CONTOURS & ELEVATIONS ARE FIELD LOCATED AND ARE BASED ON ASSUMED DATUM 2. BOUNDARY INFO TAKEN FROM RECORD MAPS AND TITLE INFORMATION. HOWEVER THIS MAP SHOULD NOT BE USED TO ESTABLISH PROPERTY LINES. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PROPERTY CORNERS WILL NECESSITATE THE FILING OF A RECORD OF SURVEY MAP BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR. 3. TREES TYPES ARE APPROXIMATED AND ARE TO BE IDENTIFIED BY OTHERS 4. INDICATES FIELD LOCATED ELEVATION SPOT SHOT. 5. APN# 510-06-063 6. DEED REFERENCE: Document Number: 24118463 7. CONTOUR INTERVAL = 1' SCAL E= 1" = 16'MATCH LINEMATCH LINE4 7 0 (E ) GRAVE L PA T IOS 1 5 " TREE 1 2 " TREE (E ) GRAVE L WA LKS253.87'N 00°4 7' 12" E 1 8 " TREE 2 4 " TREE 5 8 3 5 8 2 5 8 1 5 8 0 5 7 9 5 7 8 5 7 7 5 7 6 5 7 5 5 7 4 5 7 3 572 5 7 0 59 3 59 3 5925915905895885875 8 6 5 8 5 5 8 4 5 9 6 5 9 65955 9 4 597593.28 'TBM594.30 'TBM19400 SARATOGA LOS GATOS ROADSARATOGA, CA.S I T E S U R V E Y P L A NTHE BEARING S 59°38'35" E OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE & MONUMENT LINES OF SARATOGA/LOS GATOS RD. AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN RECORD OF SURVEY MAP FILED FOR RECORD IN BOOK 662, PAGE 28, SANTA CLARA COUNTY RECORDS AS MONUMENTED WAS USED AS THE BASIS OF BEARINGS FOR THIS MAP. ALL DISTANCES AND DIMENSIONS ARE IN FEET AND DECIMALS THEREOF. SURVEYOR'S STATEMENT POSITION INDICATED AND ARE SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE THE SURVEY TO BE RETRACED. LAND SURVEYOR'S ACT. ALL MONUMENTS ARE OF THE CHARACTER AND OCCUPY THE BY ME OR UNDER MY SUPERVISION AND IS BASED ON A FIELD SURVEY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE I, DAVID ALVAREZ, SR. LS 4050, CERTIFY THAT THIS PARCEL'S BOUNDARY WAS ESTABLISHED BASIS OF BEARING TREE NOTES: SPECIES OF TREES TO BE DETERMINED BY AN ARBORIST. OF COMPLETENESS OF ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THIS PLAN. JLK ASSOCIATES OR ITS OFFICERS OR AGENTS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY DISCLAIMER: ONLY TREES LARGER THAN 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER ARE SHOWN ON THIS MAP DRIP LINES ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS MAP AND ARE TO BE MEASURED IN THE FIELD SCALE:1" =16' SHEET: C - 1SURVEYORS / ENGINEERS73 CEDAR LANESAN JOSE, CA. 95127(408) 729-3734JLK ASSOCIATESDateByChkdNo.RevisionDrawn By: JLKE O ROF C A L IF A No. 4050 ALVAREZ SR. DAVID STLICATEN SED L IAYORNN D S U R V EDate: 12-15-19REVISED: 06-15-20REVISED FIRETURN AROUND: 11-11-20INDICATES EXISTING PAVEMENT INDICATES EXISTING HOUSE 108 INDICATES PROPOSED DECK, STEPS OR PATIO INDICATES OPEN ROOF DECK INDICATES EXISTING PAVEMENT INDICATES EXISTING BASEMENT OUTLINE INDICATES PROPOSED ROOF INDICATES PROPOSED BASEMENT 3 LOD 5 9 7 . 5 6 'TS5 9 8 . 3 0 ' FG 1%DS5 9 8 . 7 0 ' FG (TO BE REMOVED)DS (TO B E A B A N D O N E D) 5 9 8 . 7 0 ' FG (TO B E R EMOV ED ) 5 9 8 . 7 0 ' FG (N) BASEMENT WALL w. (N) 4" BASEMENT PERIMETER DRAIN PER DETAIL5 9 9 . 5 5 'TSDS5 9 8 . 7 0 ' FG 5 9 8 . 0 0 ' FG 5 9 9 . 0 0 'TS1% 5 9 8 . 5 0 ' INV OUTDS1% 5 9 8 . 8 0 ' FG 5 9 9 . 6 0 ' FG 5 9 8 . 5 0 ' FG 5 9 9 . 0 0 'TS1% 5 9 9 . 6 0 'TS5 9 7 . 5 0 ' FGDS 5 9 7 . 2 0 ' INV OUTDS5 8 9 . 3 5 ' FS 5 9 7 . 5 0 ' FG DS5 9 8 . 7 0 'TW5 9 7 . 5 0 ' FG(N) BASEMENT WALL5 8 9 . 0 0 'TG L P (N ) 8 " IN L ETW. SUM P PUM P DS1% 5 9 5 . 5 0 ' INV OUT 5 9 7 . 2 0 ' FGDS 5 9 7 . 3 0 ' FG DSDS5 9 6 . 8 0 ' FG 5 9 7 . 5 0 ' FG 102.19' (TO R EM IAN ) (TO R EM IAN ) E L :N /A (TO R EMA IN )8(N) 4' X 6' RIP RAP DISSIPATOR WITH STORMWATER INFILTRATION UNIT BELOW PER DETAIL (TYPICAL)DOWN(14) 7" RISERS(N) RAMP (SEE ARCHITECTURAL PLAN FOR DETAILS)(N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINEINDICATES TREE PROTECTIONPER DETAIL(N ) S E P T I C L E A C H F I E L D S LOD LOD435(N) ROOF OVERHANG(N) MAIN FLOOR FF ELEV: 599.69'TOP OF BASEMENT WALL: 598.69'BASEMENT FS ELEV: 590.49'PAD ELEVATION: PER STRUTURAL & SOILS RECOMMENDATIONS(N) TILE PATIO(N) ROOF OVERHANGUP (N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINE(N) UPGRADE ELECTRIC PANEL21LOD (N) LND LOD(N) STEPS UP LOD7LOD (N) DOWNSPOUT WITH 4" TIGHTLINE & CLEANOUT PER DETAIL (TYPICAL)(N) ROOF PATIO(N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINE (N) ROOF OVERHANG 6(N) TILE PATIOLOD( N ) S E P T I C T A N K 15(N) DOWNSPOUTS WITH SPLASHBLOCKS(N) ACCESS LANDINGTO BASEMENT (STEP UP)1817(N) HVAC LOD19 16TO BE R E M O V E D 1110141213(N) REPLACE LTERAL PER FIRE FLOW & SPRINKLER DESIGN9(N ) R E P LA C E O R U PG RAD E P E R F I R E F LOW & S P R IN K L E R D ES IGN 6 " RW 6 " RW (E ) GRAVE L PA T IOS 1 8 " TREE (E ) PAT IO LS LARGE TREE (E ) PA T IO 8 " TREE 1 0 " TREE 8 " TREE 3 2 " TREE 2 0 " TREE 2 4 " TREE (E ) GRAVE L WA LK 1 8 " TREE 4 5 " CEDAR LS LS 8 " TW IN TREE LS (E) APPROX. G A S L A T E R A L ( F I E L D V E R I F Y L O C A T I O N & S I Z E ) UPGRADE IF R E Q U I R E D T O 1 " - 2 " 2 4 " TREE 8 " TREE 8 " TREE 8 " TREE 6 " QUAD TREES(E) DRIVEWAYPOLE (E ) GAS VA LVE (E ) GAS ME TER LARGE TREE LS LS (E ) LANDSCAPESPORT COUR T LS 2 4 " TREE 12" TREE LS 1 2 " TR IEES 1 2 " TREE REDWOOD C LUSTER 2 4 " TREE 6 " RW 8 " TREE LS LS 3 2 " REDWOOD 6 " RW 1 4 " REDWOOD (E) DRIVEWAY LS LS 6 " TREE 3 6 " TREE LS LS 1 8 " TREE 1 2 " TREE LS 8 " TREE 8 " 6 " 8 " 8 " 1 2 " TREE 8 " LS 8 " (E ) TENN IS COUR T LS 1 8 " TREE 6 " 1 5 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 2 " TREE 1 5 " TREE 8 " 8 " 8 " 1 2 " TREE LS 8 " LS 6 " RW 6 " RWSARATOGA / LOS GATOS ROADN 30°31'48" E 447.7 1'S 00°4 7'1 2 " W 575.84' 34.00'N 00°4 9' 44 " E 14.91'N 51°15'19" WN 33°45'05" E 21.55' 132.5 9' N 00°4 7' 2 0 " E 186.91' S 31°12'48" W LOT AREA 1 . 9 5 2 7 a c r e s 8 5 , 0 5 9 . 0 2 7 5 sq f t 219.89'N 59°31'35" WPOB20.00' S 30°26'47" WS 59°38'35" EBASIS OF BEARINGS5975 9 6 594 5 9 6 595 598598597 597 596 597 600 599601 599 602 60160 0599 601601600 599599 598 598 597 599598 601 599599600599 597596 596594 593596595595 593 5895915965965985975965 9 7 59559759559459559 4 5935935955955945945 9 3 5 9 2 5935945925 9 2 592591 59159059059159058958858958858958859 0 58858758758758658658658558559259159259459359359158 859159059058 9589 588588590589 5 8 9 58 8 587587 5865 8 7 5 8 6 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 4584 587586585584586 586 586585585584584585598 . 88 'TBM(E) INGROUND POOL 598.85 'TBM598 .12 '597 . 86 'TBM(E) ELECT PANEL598 .4 2 'TBM598.68'598 . 84 '598 .4 3 '597.44 ' 597 .31 '597.30 '597.35'59 7 . 2 9 ' 599 .69 'FF ELEV597.33'ACACIAREDWOOD( E ) UND E RGROUND E L E CR I CTO HOUSE , GA RAG E & GU EST HOUS E 595 .39 'TBMSHEDDOG HOUSE594 .4 1 'TBM(E) OVERH E A D W I R E S 587.52 'TBM584 .6 3 'TBM(E ) WATER METER (E) WATER LATERAL (FIELD VERIFY LOCATION & SIZE 5 93 . 41 'TBM5 90 . 30 'TBM587.87 'TBM(E) 48" STONE WALL586 .75 'TBM(E ) HYDRANT (E ) POLE(E) SHOULDER(E) TRAVEL LANE(E ) POLE (E ) B IKE LANE S IGN 21.78'(E) GUEST HOUSE (TO REMAIN)(TO BE REMOVED)(E) GARAGE (TO BE CONVERT TO CARPORT) (TO REMAIN)(E) BASEMENTSTORAGE AREAFS: 589.49'(E) 3 COMPARTMENT SEPTIC TANKS PER SKETCH DATED 12-12-1945 AS PROVIDED BY CEPA (E) 82 L F 6' D E E P T R E N C H P E R S K E T C H D A T E D 1 2/ 1 2, 1 9 4 5 AS PR O VI D E D B Y C E P A P U B LI C R E C O R D S EL :N / A (N) 105 LF 6" PVC C9 0 0 D R 1 8 @ 0 . 0 2 M I N . (N) 70 LF 6" PVC C900 DR18@ 0.02 MIN. (N) 76 LF 6" PVC C900 D R 1 8 @ 0 . 0 2 M I N . (N) 58 LF 6 " P V C C 9 0 0 DR18@ 0. 0 2 M I N. (N ) S SCO (N) 33 LF 6" PVC C900 DR18@ 0.02 MIN.(N ) S SCO (N ) S SCO (N) 52 LF 6" PVC C900 DR18@ 0.02 MIN.(N) 8" (N) 52 LF PVC C900 DR18 @ SS MAIN 0.02 MIN. (SEPARATE PERMIT)(N ) S SCO 6'50'10' 75' 40'10'5'14'(N) AC PAVEMENT PER DETAIL D=84°07'20" R=21.05'FIRE TURN AROUND 6.80'18.66'10.74' 29.78' 7 3 9 7 3 3 L o t 1 6 76.08' 20.24' 63.36' 34.70' SCAL E= 1" = 16' P R O ESSION A L E NGI NEERF DERETSIGERS T ATE OF CA L AINROFIALIAB.I ANI NO C 57818 C I V I L 1. City approved tree protection warning signs are required to be installed and maintained at all times until all construction activities are completed.” 2. Required tree protection shall remain in place until all construction activities are completed. No changes to tree protection can be made until a revised tree protection plan is submitted and approved by the City Arborist. 3. Failure to install and maintain required tree protection will result in issuance of a stop work order and implementation of a corrective action plan.” BASEMENT EXCAVATION 650 200 NEW PATIO 15 4 INFILTRATION UNITS / DRAINAGE PIPES 27 10 EXPORT 478 NOTE: MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT OR FILL IS 36" EARTHWORK QUANTITIES ON THIS TABLE ARE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. CONTRACTORS ARE TO PERFORM THEIR OWN QUANTITIES TAKE-OFF. TABLE DOES NOT REFLECT CONCRETE REMOVAL OR PLANTER MATERIAL LOCATION CUT (CY) FILL (CY) PROPOSED RIP RAP DISSIPATORS & STORMWATER INFILTRATION UNIT INDICATES EXISTING SEPTIC LEACH LINES INDICATES PROPSED SS SEWER LATERAL ARBORIST TREE NO INDICATES LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE FINISHED SLAB ELEVATION FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION TOP GRATE / LOWPOINT INDICATES TREE PROTECTION INDICATES 4" SDR STORMWATER DRAINAGE TIGHTLINE LANDSCAPELS FF FG TG LP FS FL PAD PAD ELEVATION FINISHED GRADE FLOW LINE SHOT BASED ON SARATOGA CITY DATUM INDICATES EXISTING ELEVATION SPOT GRASSY OR VEGETATED SWALE BUILDING LINE WITH ROOF OVERHANG CONNECT TO 4" SDR 35 TIGHTLINE DOWNSPOUT WITH SPLASHBLOCK or INDICATES PROPOSED GRADE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY (1% SHEETFLOW) (2% SHEETFLOW),PORTLAND CEMENT SWALES AND LAWN (2%), ASPHALT DRIVEWAY MINIMUMS PER CITY GUIDELINES: GRASS INDICATES DIRECTION OF PROPOSED FLOW, 100.45' DS LEGEND 100.20 CITY NOTES a. Contractor / Owner shall obtain an encroachment permit for any and all improvements in any City right-of-way or City easement including all new utilities prior to commencement of the work to implement these plans b. Construction site shall be enclosed by 6’ opaque fence at all times during construction. c. No Construction material, equipment, portable toilets, trash containers, or debris shall be placed in the public right-of-way. d. A trash container shall be maintained on site at all times and debris on site which could otherwise blow away, shall be regularly collected and placed in container. e. All construction debris (wood scraps and other debris, which cannot blow away) shall be piled within the property lines of the project in a neat and safe manner. f. All grading shall be performed in such a manner as to comply with the standards established by the Bay Area Air Quality Maintenance District for airborne particulates. g. The project shall have a signage viewable from the public street that indicates the hours of construction as: Mon- Fri from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 9am to 5 h. Prior to the commencement of any earthwork/grading activities, the applicant / owner shall arrange a pre-construction meeting. The meeting shall include the City of Saratoga Grading Inspector, the grading contractor and the project soils engineer. The applicant / owner shall arrange the pre- construction meeting at least 48 hours prior to the start of any earthwork/grading activities. i. Applicant / Owner shall maintain the streets, sidewalks and other public right of way in a clean, safe and usable condition. All spills of soil, rock or construction debris shall be removed from the public property. All adjacent property, both public and private, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and usable condition. j. Prior to final inspection for any building or structure, the Civil Engineer who prepared the grading and drainage plans shall issue a final report stating the completed pad, foundation, finish grading, and associated site work substantially conform to the approved plans, specifications, and investigation. k. The civil engineer of record shall provide observation during grading and drainage operations. l. Prior to the Building Department final, all drainage, grading, and landscaping of the site shall be completed. TREE PROTECTION NOTES EARTHWORK TABLE 19400 SARATOGA LOS GATOS ROADSARATOGA, CA.SITE PLANPRELIMINARYGRADING & DRAINAGE PLANSCALE:as noted SHEET: C - 2 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER AND HIS CONTRACTOR INSPECT & REPLACE (IF NEEDED) THE ENTIRE SANITARY SEWER LATERAL. AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER CLEAN OUT WAS NOT NFOUND AND WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN 5' OF THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE WITHIN THE SUBJECT PARCEL. THE PRESENT SEWER MAY BE A SEPTIC SYSTEM AS SHOW ACCORDING TO THE WEST VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT. NO TANK WAS FOUND. THE WATER LATERAL MAY NEED TO BE UPGRADED TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEED FOR FIRE SPRINKLERS BASED ON A FIRE FLOW ANALYSIS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE SPRINKLER CONSULTANT & ARCHITECT. THE GAS LINE MAY NEED TO BE UPGRADED 370 GRAND PARK CIR. SAN JOSE, CA. 95136 ALIABIANI@ SBCGLOBAL.NET 408-509-3461 MFA ENGINEERS & ASSOCIATESNo.Drawn By: JLKNATURAL GAS SERVICE WATER SERVICE Date: 12-15-19REVISED: 06-15-20REVISED FIRETURN AROUND: 11-11-20NOTE: The applicant shall remove and replace all damaged ROADWAY, including the gravel shoulder per City standards. Obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works prior to starting any work within the public right-of-way. The encroachment permit consists of a non-refundable fee and a refundable security deposit based on the cost of the work. Furthermore, additional costs may be incurred for additional inspections.DateByChkdRevisionSANITARY SEWER UTILITY NOTES see detail area on c-3see detail area on c-3 HATCHING LEGEND see detail area on c-3see detail area on c-3 109 THICKEN AT EDGES 18" DEEP / COMPACT TO 95% 2% COMPACT SUBGRADE TO MIN. 90% REL. COMPACTION DRIVEWAY SECTION A - A NOT TO SCALE 2% LP MIN. 10" CI. 2 AGG. BASE MIN. 6" PCC VARIOUS CROWN MAXIMUM GRADE= 10% SECTION B -BWALK WAY / STEPPING STONES NOT TO SCALE COMPACT WALK WAY SUBGRADE TO 85% TO 90% REL AT WATER CONTENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 3% ABOVE OPTIMUM 5 C-3 C-3 6 MIN. 90% REL. COMPACTION MIN. 12" CI. 2 AGG. BASE 3,000 PSI w/c less than or eq. to 0.50 MIN. 4.0" PCC fc equal or greater than LP VARIES 2% 4" PERFORATED SCH 40 PVC SEE PLAN FOR SIZING A A 12" MIN24"10' MIN PLAN 3/4" DRAIN ROCK PVC CROSS GEO-TEXTILE FABRIC TO ENCLOSE ALL DRAIN ROCK SECTION A - A CAPCAP24" CONC DRAIN BOX W. 12" ROUND GRATE FINISH GRADE 2" CLR1. GRAVEL BASIN TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN NATIVE SOIL BELOW EXISTING GROUND ELEVATION PRIOR TO THE PLACEMENT OF ANY FILL MATERIAL 2. USE INLET PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION NOTES: 2" DRAIN ROCK 1 C-3 STORMWATER INFILTRATION UNIT NOT TO SCALE TRASH RACK 2" SDR 35 PRESSURE PIPE FROM DRAINAGE INLETS 2% MIN 2% MIN 4" SDR 35 OPTIONAL TIGHTLINE FROM DOWNSPOUTS @ 0.02 INDICATES OPEN ROOF DECK INDICATES EXISTING PAVEMENT INDICATES EXISTING BASEMENT OUTLINE INDICATES PROPOSED DECK, STEPS OR PATIO INDICATES PROPOSED ROOF INDICATES PROPOSED BASEMENT 3 LOD597.56'TS 598.30'FG 1%DS 598.70'FG (TO BE REMOVED)DS 598.70'FG598.70'FG (N) BASEMENT WALL w. (N) 4" BASEMENT PERIMETER DRAIN PER DETAIL599.55'TS DS 598.70'FG598.00'FG 599.00'TS 1%598.50'INV OU T DS 1%598.80'FG 599.60'FG 598.50'FG 599.00'TS1%599.60'TS 597.50'FGDS 597.20'INV OU T DS589.35'FS 597.50'FG DS598.70'TW597.50'FG (N) BASEMENT WALL 589.00'TG LP(N) 8" I NLE T W. SU MP P U MP DS1%595.50'INV OU T 597.20'FG DS597.30'FG DS DS596.80'FG 597.50'FG DOWN (14) 7" RISERS (N) RAMP (SEEARCHITECTURAL PLANFOR DETAILS)(N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINE LOD 5 (N) ROOF OVERHANG (N) MAIN FLOOR FF ELEV: 599.69' TOP OF BASEMENT WALL: 598.69' BASEMENT FS ELEV: 590.49' PAD ELEVATION: PER STRUTURAL & SOILS RECOMMENDATIONS (N) TILE PATIO (N) ROOF OVERHANGUP(N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINE (N) UPGRA D E E L E C T R I C P A N E L 2 LOD(N) LNDLOD(N) STEPSUP7 LOD(N) DOWNSPOUT WITH 4" TIGHTLINE &CLEANOUT PER DETAIL (TYPICAL)(N) ROOF PATIO (N) FIRST FLOOR OUTLINE(N) ROOF OVERHANG6 (N) TILE PATIO LOD (N) DOWNSPOUTS WITH SPLASHBLOCKS (N) ACCESS LANDING TO BASEMENT (STEP UP) 17 (N) HVACLOD10" TREE(E) GR A V EL W AL K18" TREE 8" TWIN T R E ELS POLE (E) GA S V AL V E (E) GA S M E T E R LARGE TREE LS N 30°31'48" E575.84'N 33°45'05" E597 597598599 599 5995 9 7 596596 596 5955 9 6 598 597 597597 598.1 2' 597.8 6' TBM (E) ELEC T P A N E L 598.4 2' TBM 598.68' 598.8 4' 598.4 3' 597.4 4' 597.3 1' 597.3 0'597. 3 5 ' 597.2 9' 599.6 9' FF EL E V 597.33' (E) BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FS: 589.49'(E) 3 COMPARTMENT SEPTIC TANKS PER SKETCH DATED 12-12-1945 AS PROVIDED BY CEPA EL:N/A 6.80'18.66'10.74'29.78'739733P R O ESSION A L ENGINEERF DERETSIGERS T A TE OF CA L AINROFIALIAB.I ANI NO C 57818 C I V I L NOT TO SCALE MUD SILL 8" MIN C-3 2 4" TIGHTLINE FROM DOWNSPOUTS FINISH GRADE CL SWALE 4" TIGHTLINE FROM DOWNSPOUTS GEO-TEXTILE FABRIC TO ENCLOSE ALL DRAIN ROCK USE MIRAFI 140N FILTER FABRIC USE CLEAN 1" TO 1-1/2" CRUSHED DRAIN ROCK WITH NO FINE MATERIAL, SILT OR FINE SAND C.L. SWALE RIP RAP DISSIPATOR DETAIL 2% MIN PROVIDE SURFACE COATING FOR EXPOSED PIPE EXTEND 12" INTO RIPRAP PROVIDE SCREENING AT ENDS TO KEEP ANIMALS OUT PROFILE 18"C-3 3 PLAN 6"5'3'OVERLAND RELEASE4' FLOOR JOISTS FINISH FLOOR FLOOR JOISTS 8" MIN DOWNSPOUT WITH CLEAN OUT & TIGHT LINE CONNECTION DETAIL MUD SILL NOT TO SCALE CONNECT TO STORMWATER INFILTRATION UNIT WITH 4" SDR 35 OR EQUIV.@ 1% MIN 3" MIN 5% MIN. CLEANOUT 4" SD 35 OR EQUIV. DOWNSPOUT C-3 4 SCALE:AS NOTED SHEET: C - 3DETAIL SITE PLAN & STANDARD DETAILS100.45' TG LP LEGEND 100.20 FL FLOW LINE FG FINISHED GRADE INDICATES LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE LANDSCAPELS INDICATES 4" SDR STORMWATER DRAINAGE TIGHTLINE INDICATES EXISTING SEPTIC LEACH LINES INDICATES PROPSED SS SEWER LATERAL INDICATES TREE PROTECTION ARBORIST TREE NO FINISHED SLAB ELEVATION SHOT BASED ON SARATOGA CITY DATUM INDICATES EXISTING ELEVATION SPOT FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION TOP GRATE / LOWPOINT GRASSY OR VEGETATED SWALE BUILDING LINE WITH ROOF OVERHANG CONNECT TO 4" SDR 35 TIGHTLINE DOWNSPOUT WITH SPLASHBLOCK or INDICATES PROPOSED GRADE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY (1% SHEETFLOW) (2% SHEETFLOW),PORTLAND CEMENT SWALES AND LAWN (2%), ASPHALT DRIVEWAY MINIMUMS PER CITY GUIDELINES: GRASS INDICATES DIRECTION OF PROPOSED FLOW, PROPOSED RIP RAP DISSIPATORS & STORMWATER INFILTRATION UNIT PAD ELEVATION FF PAD FS DS PRELIMINARYGRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN370 GRAND PARK CIR. SAN JOSE, CA. 95136 ALIABIANI@ SBCGLOBAL.NET 408-509-3461 MFA ENGINEERS & ASSOCIATES 19400 SARATOGA LOS GATOS ROADSARATOGA, CA.No.RevisionDrawn By: JLKDate: 12-15-19REVISED: 06-15-20REVISED FIRETURN AROUND: 11-11-20DateBy Chkd HATCHING LEGEND 12" X 8" CONC SPLASH BLOCK DOWNSPOUT SPLASH BLOCK DETAIL 5% MIN. DOWNSPOUT FLOOR JOISTS FINISH FLOOR FLOOR JOISTS FINISH FLOOR 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121