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PLANNING COMMISSION – May 27, 2020
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
15310 Suview Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-19-025
Consider Approval of a Request for Demolition of an Existing Single-family
Residence, Construction of a New Single-family Residence, and Site Improvements
Requiring a Grading Permit on Property Zoned HR-2½ Located at 15310 Suview
Drive. APN 537-24-024.
PROPERTY OWNER: James and Holly Vergara
APPLICANT: Camargo and Associates, Inc.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Planning Division
1. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all of the conditions of
approval and in substantial compliance with the approved plans. Any changes or
modifications to the approved plans and/or business operation shall be approved by the
Community Development Director, DRC or the Planning Commission depending on the
scope of the changes.
2. EXPIRATION: The approval will expire two years from the approval date pursuant to Section
29.20.320 of the Town Code, unless the approval has been vested.
3. EXTERIOR COLOR: The individual exterior materials of the house, including the roof, shall
not exceed a light reflectivity value of 30 and shall blend with the natural vegetation.
4. DEED RESTRICTION: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a deed restriction shall be
recorded by the applicant with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office that requires all
exterior materials to be maintained in conformance with the Town’s Hillside Development
Standards and Guidelines.
5. OUTDOOR LIGHTING: Exterior lighting shall be kept to a minimum and shall be down
directed fixtures that will not reflect or encroach onto adjacent properties. No flood lights
shall be used unless it can be demonstrated that they are needed for safety or security.
6. TREE REMOVAL PERMIT: A Tree Removal Permit shall be obtained for any protected trees to
be removed, prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit.
7. EXISTING TREES: All existing trees shown on the plan and trees required to remain or to be
planted are specific subjects of approval of this plan and must remain on the site.
8. TREE FENCING: Protective tree fencing, and other protection measures shall be placed at
the drip line of existing trees prior to issuance of demolition and building permits and shall
remain through all phases of construction. Include a tree protection plan with the
construction plans.
EXHIBIT 3
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9. TREE STAKING: All newly planted trees shall be double-staked using rubber tree ties.
10. FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the front yard
must be landscaped.
11. ARBORIST REQUIREMENTS: The developer shall implement, at their cost, all
recommendations identified in the Arborist’s report. These recommendations must be
incorporated in the building permit plans and completed prior to issuance of a building
permit where applicable. A Compliance Memorandum shall be prepared by the applicant
and submitted with the building permit application detailing how the recommendations
have or will be addressed.
12. WATER EFFICIENCY LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE: The final landscape plan shall meet the
requirements of the Town of Los Gatos Water Conservation Ordinance or the State Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance, whichever is more restrictive. Submittal of a Landscape
Documentation Package pursuant to WELO is required prior to issuance of a building
permit. A review fee based on the current fee schedule adopted by the Town Council is
required when working landscape and irrigation plans are submitted for review. A
completed WELO Certificate of Completion is required prior to final inspection/certificate of
occupancy.
13. STORY POLES: The story poles on the project site shall be removed within 30 days of
approval of the Architecture & Site application.
14. TOWN INDEMNITY: Applicants are notified that Town Code Section 1.10.115 requires that
any applicant who receives a permit or entitlement from the Town shall defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless the Town and its officials in any action brought by a third party to
overturn, set aside, or void the permit or entitlement. This requirement is a condition of
approval of all such permits and entitlements whether or not expressly set forth in the
approval and may be secured to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney.
15. COMPLIANCE MEMORANDUM: A memorandum shall be prepared and submitted with the
building plans detailing how the Conditions of Approval will be addressed.
Building Division
16. PERMITS REQUIRED: A Demolition Permit is required for each individual structure to be
demolished. A Building Permit is required for the construction of the new single-family
residence and attached garage. Additional Building Permits will be required for any
detached structure, including but not limited to, swimming pools, covered patios, and
retaining walls of any height that support a surcharge.
17. APPLICABLE CODES: The current codes, as amended and adopted by the Town of Los Gatos
as of January 1, 2020, are the 2019 California Building Standards Code, California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Parts 1-12.
18. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY REACH CODES: Newly adopted Energy Reach Codes include:
a. All electric appliances and fixtures for both interior and exterior applications.
b. Two complete EV Charging circuits. One located inside the garage and one located
outside the garage.
c. Prewiring for future Stationary Storage Battery Systems.
19. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The Conditions of Approval must be blue lined in full on the
cover sheet of the construction plans. A Compliance Memorandum shall be prepared and
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submitted with the building permit application detailing how the Conditions of Approval will
be addressed.
20. BUILDING & SUITE NUMBERS: Submit requests for new building addresses to the Building
Division prior to submitting for the building permit application process.
21. SIZE OF PLANS: Submit four sets of construction plans, minimum size 24” x 36”, maximum
size 30” x 42”.
22. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE: Obtain a Building
Department Demolition Application and a Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Application from the Building Department Service Counter. Once the demolition form has
been completed, all signatures obtained, and written verification from PG&E that all utilities
have been disconnected, return the completed form to the Building Department Service
Counter with the Air District’s J# Certificate, PG&E verification, and three (3) sets of site
plans showing all existing structures, existing utility service lines such as water, sewer, and
PG&E. No demolition work shall be done without first obtaining a permit from the Town.
23. SOILS REPORT: A Soils Report, prepared to the satisfaction of the Building Official,
containing foundation and retaining wall design recommendations, shall be submitted with
the Building Permit Application. This report shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer
specializing in soils mechanics.
24. SHORING: Shoring plans and calculations will be required for all excavations which exceed
five (5) feet in depth or which remove lateral support from any existing building, adjacent
property, or the public right-of-way. Shoring plans and calculations shall be prepared by a
California licensed engineer and shall confirm to the Cal/OSHA regulations.
25. FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS: A pad certificate prepared by a licensed civil engineer or land
surveyor shall be submitted to the project Building Inspector at foundation inspection. This
certificate shall certify compliance with the recommendations as specified in the Soils
Report, and that the building pad elevations and on -site retaining wall locations and
elevations have been prepared according to the approved plans. Horizontal and vertical
controls shall be set and certified by a licensed surveyor or registered Civil Engineer for the
following items:
a. Building pad elevation
b. Finish floor elevation
c. Foundation corner locations
d. Retaining wall(s) locations and elevations
26. TITLE 24 ENERGY COMPLIANCE: All required California Title 24 Energy Compliance Forms
must be blue-lined (sticky-backed), i.e. directly printed, onto a plan sheet.
27. TOWN RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS: New residential units shall be designed
with adaptability features for single-family residences per Town Resolution 1994-61:
a. Wood backing (2” x 8” minimum) shall be provided in all bathroom walls, at water
closets, showers, and bathtubs, located 34 inches from the floor to the center of the
backing, suitable for the installation of grab bars if needed in the future.
b. All passage doors shall be at least 32 inch doors on the accessible floor level.
c. The primary entrance door shall be a 36 inch wide door including a 5’x 5’ level landing, no more
than 1 inch out of plane with the immediate interior floor level and with an 18 inch clearance at
interior strike edge.
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d. A door buzzer, bell or chime shall be hard wired at primary entrance.
28. HAZARDOUS FIRE ZONE: All projects in the Town of Los Gatos require Class A roof
assemblies.
29. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE: This project is located in a Wildland-Urban Interface High
Fire Area and must comply with Section R337 of the 2016 California Residential Code, Public
Resources Code 4291 and California Government Code Section 51182.
30. PROVIDE DEFENSIBLE SPACE/FIRE BREAK LANDSCAPING PLAN: Prepared by a California
licensed Landscape Architect in conformance with California Public Resources Code 4291
and California Government Code Section 51182.
31. PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: Provide a letter from a California licensed Landscape Architect
certifying the landscaping and vegetation clearance requirements have been completed per
the California Public Resources Code 4291 and Government Code Section 51182.
32. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: When a special inspection is required by CBC Section 1704, the
Architect or Engineer of Record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted
to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the Building Permit. The Town
Special Inspection form must be completely filled-out and signed by all requested parties
prior to permit issuance. Special Inspection forms are available from the Building Division
Service Counter or online at www.losgatosca.gov/building.
33. BLUE PRINT FOR A CLEAN BAY SHEET: The Town standard Santa Clara Valley Nonpoint
Source Pollution Control Program Sheet (page size same as submitted drawings) shall be
part of the plan submittal as the second page. The specification sheet is available at the
Building Division Service Counter for a fee of $2 or at ARC Blue Print for a fee or online at
www.losgatosca.gov/building.
34. APPROVALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following departments and a gencies
approval before issuing a building permit:
a. Community Development – Planning Division: (408) 354-6874
b. Engineering/Parks & Public Works Department: (408) 399-5771
c. Santa Clara County Fire Department: (408) 378-4010
d. West Valley Sanitation District: (408) 378-2407
e. Santa Clara County Environmental Health Department: (408) 918 -3479
f. Local School District: The Town will forward the paperwork to the appropriate school
district(s) for processing. A copy of the paid receipt is required prior to permit issuance.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS:
Engineering Division
35. GENERAL: All work shall conform to the applicable Town ordinances. Dirt and debris shall
not be washed into storm drainage facilities. The storing of goods and materia ls on the
sidewalk and/or the street will not be allowed unless an encroachment permit is issued by
the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department. The Owner and/or
Applicant's representative in charge shall be at the job site during all working hours. Failure
to maintain the public right-of-way according to this condition may result in the issuance of
correction notices, citations, or stop work orders and the Town performing the required
maintenance at the Owner and/or Applicant's expense.
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36. APPROVAL: This application shall be completed in accordance with all the conditions of
approval listed below and in substantial compliance with the latest reviewed and approved
development plans. Any changes or modifications to the approved plans or conditions of
approvals shall be approved by the Town Engineer.
37. PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTIONS: The Owner and/or Applicant or their representative shall
notify the Engineering Inspector at least twenty-four (24) hours before starting any work
pertaining to on-site drainage facilities, grading or paving. Failure to do so will result in
penalties and rejection of any work that occurred without inspection.
38. SITE SUPERVISION: The General Contractor shall provide qualified supervision on the job
site at all times during construction.
39. PLAN CHECK FEES: Plan check fees associated with the Grading Permit shall be deposited
with the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department prior to the
commencement of plan check review.
40. INSPECTION FEES: Inspection fees shall be deposited with the Town prior to the issuance of
any grading or building permits.
41. DESIGN CHANGES: Any proposed changes to the approved plans shall be subject to the
approval of the Town prior to the commencement of any and all alte red work. The Owner
and/or Applicant’s project engineer shall notify, in writing, the Town Engineer at least
seventy-two (72) hours in advance of all the proposed changes. Any approved changes shall
be incorporated into the final “as-built” plans.
42. PLANS AND STUDIES: All required plans and studies shall be prepared by a Registered
Professional Engineer in the State of California and submitted to the Town Engineer for
review and approval. Additionally, any studies imposed by the Planning Commission or
Town Council shall be funded by the Owner and/or Applicant.
43. GRADING PERMIT: A grading permit is required for all site grading and drainage work except
for exemptions listed in Section 12.20.015 of The Code of the Town of Los Gatos (Grading
Ordinance). After the preceding Architecture and Site Application has been approved by
the respective deciding body, the grading permit application (with grading plans and
associated required materials and plan check fees) shall be made to the Engineering
Division of the Parks and Public Works Department located at 41 Miles Avenue. The grading
plans shall include final grading, drainage, retaining wall location(s), driveway, utilities and
interim erosion control. Grading plans shall list earthwork quantities and a table of existing
and proposed impervious areas. Unless specifically allowed by the Director of Parks and
Public Works, the grading permit will be issued concurrently with the building permit. The
grading permit is for work outside the building footprint(s). Prio r to Engineering signing off
and closing out on the issued grading permit, the Owner and/or Applicant’s soils engineer
shall verify, with a stamped and signed letter, that the grading activities were completed
per plans and per the requirements as noted in the soils report. A separate building permit,
issued by the Building Department, located at 110 E. Main Street, is needed for grading
within the building footprint.
44. GRADING ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS: Upon receipt of a grading permit, any and all grading
activities and operations shall not commence until after/occur during the rainy season, as
defined by Town Code of the Town of Los Gatos, Sec. 12.10.020, (October 15-April 15), has
ended.
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45. COMPLIANCE WITH HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: All grading
activities and operations shall be in compliance with Section III of the Town’s Hillside
Development Standards and Guidelines. All development shall be in compliance with
Section II of the Town’s Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines.
46. DRIVEWAY: The driveway conform to existing pavement on Suview Drive shall be
constructed in a manner such that the existing drainage patterns will not be obstructed.
47. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT: Prior to the issuance of any grading/improvement permits, the
Owner and/or Applicant shall: a) design provisions for surface drainage; and b) design all
necessary storm drain facilities extending to a satisfactory point of disposal for the proper
control and disposal of storm runoff; and c) provide a recorded copy of any required
easements to the Town.
48. TREE REMOVAL: Copies of all necessary tree removal permits shall be provided prior to the
issuance of a grading permit/building permit.
49. SURVEYING CONTROLS: Horizontal and vertical controls shall be set and certified by a
licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer qualified to practice land surveying, for the
following items:
a. Retaining wall: top of wall elevations and locations.
b. Toe and top of cut and fill slopes.
50. PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING: Prior to the commencement of any site work, the general
contractor shall:
a. Along with the Owner and/or Applicant, attend a pre -construction meeting with the
Town Engineer to discuss the project conditions of approval, working hours, site
maintenance and other construction matters;
b. Acknowledge in writing that they have read and understand the project conditions of
approval and will make certain that all project sub-contractors have read and
understand them as well prior to commencing any work, and that a copy of the project
conditions of approval will be posted on-site at all times during construction.
51. RETAINING WALLS: A building permit, issued by the Building Department, located at 110 E.
Main Street, may be required for site retaining walls. Walls are not reviewed or approved by
the Engineering Division of Parks and Public Works during the grading permit plan review
process.
52. SOILS REPORT: One copy of the soils and geologic report shall be submitted with the
application. The soils report shall include specific criteria and standards governing site
grading, drainage, pavement design, retaining wall design, and erosion control. The reports
shall be signed and "wet stamped" by the engineer or geologist, in conformance with
Section 6735 of the California Business and Professions Code.
53. SOILS REVIEW: Prior to Town approval of a development application, the Owner and/or
Applicant’s engineers shall prepare and submit a design-level geotechnical and geological
investigation for review by the Town’s consultant, with costs borne by the Owner and/or
Applicant, and subsequent approval by the Town. The Owner and/or Applicant’s soils
engineer shall review the final grading and drainage plans to ensure that designs for
foundations, retaining walls, site grading, and site drainage are in accordance with their
recommendations and the peer review comments. Approval of the Owner and/or
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Applicant’s soils engineer shall then be conveyed to the Town either by submitting a Plan
Review Letter prior to issuance of grading or building permit(s).
54. SOIL RECOMMENDATIONS: The project shall incorporate the geotechnical/geological
recommendations contained in the project’s design-level geotechnical/geological
investigation as prepared by the Owner and/or Applicant’s engineer(s), and any
subsequently required report or addendum. Subsequent reports or addendum are subject
to peer review by the Town’s consultant and costs shall be borne by the Owner and/or
Applicant.
55. UTILITIES: The Owner and/or Applicant shall install all new, relocated, or temporarily
removed utility services, including telephone, electric power and all other communications
lines underground, as required by Town Code Section 27.50.015(b). All new utility services
shall be placed underground. Underground conduit shall be provided for cable television
service. The Owner and/or Applicant is required to obtain approval of all proposed utility
alignments from any and all utility service providers before a Certificate of Occupancy for
any new building can be issued. The Town of Los Gatos does not approve or imply approval
for final alignment or design of these facilities.
56. PRECONSTRUCTION PAVEMENT SURVEY: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit,
the Owner and/or Applicant shall complete a pavement condition survey documenting the
extent of existing pavement defects using a smartphone video (in Landscape orientation
only) or digital video camera. The survey shall extend the length of Suview Drive. The
results shall be documented in a report and submitted to the Town for review.
57. POSTCONSTRUCTION PAVEMENT SURVEY: The Owner and/or Applicant shall complete a
pavement condition survey to determine whether road damage occurred as a result of
project construction and whether there were changes in pavement strength. Rehabilitation
improvements required to restore the pavement to pre-construction condition. The results
shall be documented in a report and submitted to the Town for review and approval before
a Certificate of Occupancy for any new building can be issued. The Owner and/or Applicant
shall be responsible for completing any required road repairs prior to release of the faithful
performance bond.
58. HAULING OF SOIL: Hauling of soil on- or off-site shall not occur during the morning or
evening peak periods (between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00
p.m.), and at other times as specified by the Director of Parks and Public Works. Prior to the
issuance of a grading or building permit, the Owner and/or Applicant or their representative
shall work with the Town Building Department and Engineering Division Inspectors to devise
a traffic control plan to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow under periods when soil is
hauled on or off the project site. This may include, but is not limited to provisions for the
Owner and/or Applicant to place construction notification signs noting the dates and time
of construction and hauling activities, or providing additional traffic control. Coordination
with other significant projects in the area may also be required. Cover all trucks hauling
soil, sand and other loose debris.
59. CONSTRUCTION HOURS: All construction activities, including the delivery of construction
materials, labors, heavy equipment, supplies, etc., shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m., weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekends and holidays. The Town may
authorize, on a case-by-case basis, alternate construction hours. The Owner and/or
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Applicant shall provide written notice twenty-four (24) hours in advance of modified
construction hours. Approval of this request is at discretion of the Town.
60. CONSTRUCTION NOISE: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weekdays and 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekends and holidays, construction, alteration or repair activities shall
be allowed. No individual piece of equipment shall produce a noise level exceeding eighty-
five (85) dBA at twenty-five (25) feet from the source. If the device is located within a
structure on the property, the measurement shall be made at distances as close to twenty -
five (25) feet from the device as possible. Th e noise level at any point outside of the
property plane shall not exceed eighty-five (85) dBA.
61. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN SHEET: Prior to the issuance of any grading or
building permits, the Owner and/or Applicant’s design consultant shall submit a
construction management plan sheet (full-size) within the plan set that shall incorporate at
a minimum the Earth Movement Plan, Project Schedule, employee parking, construction
staging area, materials storage area(s), concrete washout(s) and proposed outhouse
location(s). Please refer to the Town’s Construction Management Plan Guidelines
document for additional information.
62. SHARED PRIVATE STREET: The private street accessing Project Site shall be kept open and in
a safe, drive-able condition throughout construction. If temporary closure is needed, then
formal written notice shall be provided at least one week in advance of closure.
63. PRIVATE STREET PAVEMENT RESTORATION: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
for any new building, the Owner and/or Applicant shall overlay to section of private street
pavement immediately in front of the subject property, or alternative pavement restoration
measure as approved by the Town Engineer.
64. EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS: The Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (EVAE) that
traverses the Project Site shall be kept open and in a safe, drive-able condition throughout
construction. If temporary closure is needed, then formal written notice shall be provided
at least one week in advance of closure.
65. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs): The Owner and/or Applicant is responsible for
ensuring that all contractors are aware of all storm water quality measures and that such
measures are implemented. Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be maintained and
be placed for all areas that have been graded or disturbed and for all material, equipment
and/or operations that need protection. Removal of BMPs (temporary removal during
construction activities) shall be replaced at the end of each working day. Failure to comply
with the construction BMP will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop
work orders.
66. SITE DESIGN MEASURES: All projects shall incorporate at least one of the following
measures:
a. Protect sensitive areas and minimize changes to the natural topography.
b. Minimize impervious surface areas.
c. Direct roof downspouts to vegetated areas.
d. Use porous or pervious pavement surfaces on the driveway, at a minimum.
e. Use landscaping to treat stormwater.
67. EROSION CONTROL: Interim and final erosion control plans shall be prep ared and submitted
to the Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department. A maximum of two
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(2) weeks is allowed between clearing of an area and stabilizing/building on an area if
grading is allowed during the rainy season. Interim erosion control measures, to be carried
out during construction and before installation of the final landscaping, shall be included.
Interim erosion control method shall include, but are not limited to: silt fences, fiber rolls
(with locations and details), erosion control blankets, Town standard seeding specification,
filter berms, check dams, retention basins, etc. Provide erosion control measures as
needed to protect downstream water quality during winter months. The Town of Los Gatos
Engineering Division of the Parks and Public Works Department and the Building
Department will conduct periodic NPDES inspections of the site throughout the recognized
storm season to verify compliance with the Construction General Permit and Stormwater
ordinances and regulations.
68. DUST CONTROL: Blowing dust shall be reduced by timing construction activities so that
paving and building construction begin as soon as possible after completion of grading, and
by landscaping disturbed soils as soon as possible. Further, water trucks shall be present
and in use at the construction site. All portions of the site subject to blowing dust shall be
watered as often as deemed necessary by the Town, or a minimum of three (3) times daily,
or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging
areas at construction sites in order to insure proper control of blowing dust for the duration
of the project. Watering on public streets shall not occur. Streets shall be cleaned by street
sweepers or by hand as often as deemed necessary by the Town Engineer, or at least once a
day. Watering associated with on-site construction activity shall take place between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and shall include at least one (1) late-afternoon watering to
minimize the effects of blowing dust. All public streets soiled or littered due to this
construction activity shall be cleaned and swept on a daily basis during the workweek to the
satisfaction of the Town. Demolition or earthwork activities shall be halted when wind
speeds (instantaneous gusts) exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour (MPH). All trucks
hauling soil, sand, or other loose debris shall be covered.
69. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: All construction shall conform to the latest requirements of the
CASQA Stormwater Best Management Practices Handbooks for Construction Activities and
New Development and Redevelopment, the Town's grading and erosion control ordinance,
and other generally accepted engineering practices for erosion control as required by the
Town Engineer when undertaking construction activities.
70. WATER FEATURES: New swimming pools shall have a connection to the sanitary sewer
system, subject to West Valley Sanitation District’s authority and standards, to facilitate
draining events. Discharges from this feature shall be directed to the sanitary sewer and
are not allowed into the storm drain system.
71. SITE DRAINAGE: Rainwater leaders shall be discharged to splash blocks. No through curb
drains will be allowed. On-site drainage systems for all projects shall include one of the
alternatives included in section C.3.i of the Municipal Regional NPDES Permit. These include
storm water reuse via cisterns or rain barrels, directing runoff from impervious surfaces to
vegetated areas and use of permeable surfaces. No improvements shall obstruct or divert
runoff to the detriment of an adjacent, downstream or down slope property.
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72. MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE STREETS: It is the responsibility of the property owner to
implement a plan for street sweeping of paved private roads and cleaning of all storm drain
inlets.
73. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS: Private sewage disposal systems shall consist of a
septic tank and a system of underground drains for the disposal of the tank effluent. Such
tank and drains shall be re-used or constructed per approval from the Santa Clara County
Department of Environmental Health (DEH). Provide a copy of approved plans for any
construction of new or additional leach fields with the building permit set. Any new
improvements to the leach field will require Final DEH signoff shall be provided prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
74. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING: Good housekeeping practices shall be observed at all times during
the course of construction. All construction shall be diligently supervised by a person or
persons authorized to do so at all times during working hours. The Owner and/or
Applicant's representative in charge shall be at the job site during all working hours.
75. PERMIT ISSUANCE: Permits for each phase; reclamation, landscape, and grading, shall be
issued simultaneously.
76. COVERED TRUCKS: All trucks transporting materials to and from the site shall be covered.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT:
77. FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED: (As noted on Sheet A-0.01) Fire sprinklers required to be
installed in both the single-family home and the secondary dwelling unit. An automatic
residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings as
follows: In all new one- and two-family dwellings and in existing one- and two-family
dwellings when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600
square feet. Exception: A one-time addition to an existing building that does not total more
than 1,000 square feet of building area. Note: The owner(s), occupants) and any
contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) are responsible for consulting with the water purveyor of
record in order to determine if any modification or upgrade of the existing water service is
required. A State of California licensed (C-16) Fire Protection Contractor shall submit plans,
calculations, a completed permit application and appropriate fees to this department for
review and approval prior to beginning their work. CRC Sec. 313.2 as adopted and amended
by LGTC. Please provide a note on Sheet A-0.01 indicating that an automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be provided and installed per NFPA 13D 2016 ed. Please note that full plans to
include tank(s), size(s) and location, underground piping, pump if needed, and associated
sprinkler and domestic water supply and domestic feed to the tank(s) shall be a deferred
submittal for review of compliance to the SCCFD W-5 and SP-6 Standards.
78. REQUIRED FIRE FLOW: (As noted on Sheet A-0.01) The fire flow for this project is 2,250 GPM
at 20 psi residual pressure from a single hydrant. If an automatic fire sprinkler system will
be installed, the fire flow will be reduced by 50% establishing a required adjusted fire flow
of 1125 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure. Documentation of the adequate avai lability of flow
and pressure for the proposed private fire protection system and how you will obtain it is
required. Please refer to SCCFD W-5 and SP-6 Standards.
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79. FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEMS REQUIRED: (As noted on Sheet A-0.01) Where a portion of the
facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more
than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the facility or building, onsite fire hydrants and mains shall be
provided where required by the fire code official. Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U
occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement shall be
not more than 600 feet. [CFC, Section 507.5.1]. (2) 5K gallon tanks will be provided and
installed - as shown on Sheet 5 of 7. Please provide a note on Sheet A -0.01 that states that
full plans for the private fire protection system, to include tank(s), size(s) and location,
underground piping, pump if needed, and associated sprinkler and domestic water supply
and domestic feed to the tank(s), shall be a deferred submittal for review of compliance to
the SCCFD W-5 and SP-6 Standards.
80. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: Potable water supplies shall be protected from
contamination caused by fire protection water supplies. It is the responsibility of the
applicant and any contractors and subcontractors to contact the water purveyor supplying
the site of such project, and to comply with the requirements of that purveyor. Such
requirements shall be incorporated into the design of any water-based fire protection
systems, and/or fire suppression water supply systems or storage containers that may be
physically connected in any manner to an appliance capable of causing contamination of the
potable water supply of the purveyor of record. Final approval of the system(s) under
consideration will not be granted by this office until compliance with the requirements of
the water purveyor of record are documented by that purveyor as having been met by the
applicant(s). 2016 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety Code 13114.7
81. ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION: New and existing buildings shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall
contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers
shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a
minimum of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Address numbers shall be maintained. CFC Sec. 505.1.
82. CONSTRUCTION SITE FIRE SAFETY: All construction sites must comply with applicable
provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and our Standard Detail and Specification S1-7. Provide
appropriate notations on subsequent plan submittals, as appropriate to the project. CFC
Chp. 33.
83. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE: This project is located within the designated Wildland -Urban
Interface Fire Area. The building construction shall comply with the provisions of California
Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A. Note that vegetation clearance shall be in compliance with
CBC Section 701 A.3.2.4 prior to project final approval. Check with the Planning Department
for related landscape plan requirements.