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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") SECTION 15074 AND APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, VARIANCE, AND GRADING POLICY EXCEPTION FOR A
NEW OPERATIONS CENTER AT 26451 ASCENSION DRIVE AND IMPOSING CERTAIN
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2023, The Town of Los Altos Hills received an application for a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-0004) from the property owner, Purissima Hills Water District, for
the construction of a new operations and maintenance building at 26451 Ascension Drive ("Project");
and
WHEREAS, the project application was processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
California Government Code and the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a study session on the project on June 6, 2024, where it
received a presentation on the project from the property owner and provided initial feedback on the
conceptual plans; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2024, the applicant submitted a detailed response to comments
received at the June 6, 2024, Planning Commission study session; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program ("MMRP") were prepared for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA, the MND was noticed and circulated for a 20 -day public
review period from May 7, 2025 to May 27, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the
Project and considered all evidence, testimony, written documentation, and public comments and voted
4-1 to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the entirety of the record before it, the City Council of the Town of
Los Altos Hills hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074; and approve the Conditional Use
Permit subject to the findings contained in Exhibit "A" and conditions contained in Exhibit `B" and
incorporated herein by reference.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of September 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: TANKHA, BHATEJA, MOK, SWAN, TYSON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Signatures on next page.
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RESOLUTION 62-25 11 P a g e
BY: �`^��� l �--,
ATTEST: Kavita Tankha, Mayor
ka Birdsong -Miller, C4 Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
Conditional use permits shall be granted by the City Council only when it is found that:
(1) The proposed use of facility is properly located in relation to the community as a whole, land
uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity;
The project proposes to construct a new operations center for the Purissima Hills Water District
to replace the existing building. The operations center is properly located to serve as the primary
maintenance and service yard for the District, who's service area encompasses nearly two-thirds
of the Town of Los Altos Hills. The two-story, public utility building is designed to blend with the
existing residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. Access is provided on Ascension
Drive, a public road. The facility will provide for a 20 foot clearance around all buildings for
emergency access from Ascension Drive.
(2) The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and
all yards, open spaces, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and such other features as
may be required by this chapter or, will be needed to assure that the proposed use will be
reasonably compatible with land uses normally permitted in the surrounding area;
The 1.49 -acre site is adequate in size and configuration to accommodate the operational needs of
the Purissima Hills Water District and emergency access requirements of the Santa Clara
County Fire Department. The site's sloped topography, along with the preservation of numerous
perimeter screening trees, helps ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential uses.
Additionally, sufficient yard areas will remain undisturbed, allowing for additional landscape
screening and visual impact mitigation for adjacent properties.
(3) The site for the proposed use will be served by streets and highways of adequate width and
pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use; and
There will be no additional traffic related issues with the reconstruction because the number of
district employees is not being increased and therefore, no additional traffic is anticipated to be
generated. Vehicle access will be reconfigured to allow for a new secondary driveway for ingress
only, while the existing driveway will be limited to egress only, in accordance with Santa Clara
County Fire Department requirements. Vehicle access to the site will continue to be provided
from Ascension Drive, a public road.
(4) The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the permitted use thereof.
The proposed development will not adversely affect the adjacent properties or uses as the project
seeps to replace an existing building but maintain the current operational characteristics.
Although the new operations center is larger than the existing, it utilizes a residential design to
blend in the public utility use with the adjacent residential properties. Furthermore, significant
vegetation along the property perimeter will be retained to reduce potential for noise and view
impacts. Long standing characteristics such as day-to-day operations, hours of operation, vehicle
trips, and number of employees will remain unchanged.
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VARIANCE FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
The requested variance may be granted by the City Council only when it is found that:
(1) Because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the
ordinance is found to deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity
and under identical zoning classifications:
The project requests several variances, including encroachments into the required 30 foot rear
and side setbacks; exceeding the Maximum Development Area, Maximum Floor Area, and the 27 -
foot building limit; constructing a driveway wider than 14 feet, and exceeding the ground
coverage limits for conditional uses. These development standards are primarily intended for
residential uses within the Residential Agricultural (R A) zoning district. The Municipal Code
does not provide flexibility for public utility providers in the R A zoning district, other than
through the variance process. Given the operational needs of the Purissima Hills Water District,
a strict application of these standards would significantly limit the district's ability to provide
essential services to nearly two-thirds of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
(2) That upon granting of the Variance, the intent and purpose of the ordinance will still be served, and
the recipient of the Variance will not be granted special privileges not enjoyed by other
surrounding property owners:
The City Council finds that the granting of the requested variances will not constitute a special
privilege, as the constraints on the subject property are unique and significantly limit the feasible
placement of new development.. The site is encumbered by a conservation easement covering
approximately 42% of the lot area, a centrally located 7,500 square foot water tank, and
mandatory fire access requirements, all of which reduce the buildable area beyond what is
typical for properties in the RA zoning district.
(3) That granting the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
the property, improvements or uses within the immediate vicinity and within the same zoning
district;
The City Council finds that location and design of the proposed operations center are compatible
with the site and surrounding properties. The property contains substantial existing vegetation in
the rear and side yards, which helps reduce the visibility of development. Additionally, a
landscape screening application is required as a condition of approval to further screen
development from adjacent properties and roadways. The Commission finds that approval of the
project will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, nor will it be injurious to the
property, improvements or uses within the immediate vicinity and within the R A zoning district.
(4) That the Variance will not allow a use or activity which is not expressly authorized by the Zoning
Ordinance:
Grant of a variance to these development standards will allow the Purissima Hills Water District
to continue to provide an essential public utility to the residents of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
Public utility and service uses are conditional uses within the R -A zoning district.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Purissima Hills Water District — 264.51 Ascension Drive — File# CUP23-0004
PLANNING:
(1) No other modifications to the approved plans submitted on March 4, 2025, are allowed except as
otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director or the Planning
Commission, depending on the scope of the changes.
(2) All conditions of approval shall be printed on plans submitted for building permit plan check.
(3) The project is subject to the Town's Construction Time Limit Ordinance (Chapter 10, Title VIII
of the Municipal Code). The maximum time for completion of the project shall be set by said
policy and run from date of Building Permit issuance. Any extensions to the time for completion
shall be subject to said policy. Failure to complete the project in the allotted time with approved
extensions may result in substantial penalties and fees per the policy.
(4) Exterior finish colors of all buildings shall have a light reflectivity value of 50 or less and roof
materials shall have a light reflectivity value of 40 or less, per manufacturer specifications. All color
samples shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval at time of
submittal for building plan check. All applicable structures shall be painted in conformance with
the approved color(s) prior to final inspection.
(5) Roof eaves of all structures shall not encroach into the required side and rear yard setbacks. The
roof eaves shall be shown on the site and civil plans in the construction drawings.
(6) No new fencing is approved with this site development permit. Any additional or modified
fencing or gates shall require review and approval by the Community Development Department
with the required landscape screening plan and prior to installation.
(7) All exterior lighting fixtures shall be down directed or shielded non-movable fixtures and shall
not exceed 3,000 Kelvins and 600 lumens. Exterior lighting on the new structure shall be
designed for compliance with the Town's Outdoor Lighting Policy. The construction drawings
shall be revised to include an outdoor lighting plan for Community Development Department
staff review and approval.
(8) Skylights, if utilized, shall be designed and constructed to reduce emitted light (tinted or colored
glass, or other material). No lighting may be placed within skylight wells.
(9) Fire retardant roofing (Class A) is required for all new construction.
(10) All construction shall comply with the applicable California Green Building Standards Code, Part
11, Title 24 mandatory measures in effect at the time of building permit application. The property
owner shall provide a CALGreen Non -Residential Checklist demonstrating conformance with all
applicable mandatory measures at time of building permit submittal.
(11) All construction shall comply with 2022 California Building and Fire Code for construction
within wildland urban interfaces. (Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildlife
Exposure).
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(12) All properties shall pay School District fees to either the Los Altos School District and Mountain
View Los Altos Union High School District or the Palo Alto Unified School District, as
applicable, prior to permit issuance. The applicant shall take a copy of worksheet #2 to school
district offices, pay the appropriate fees and provide the Town with a receipt.
(13) The property owner shall provide legal description and plat exhibit(s) prepared by a
licensed land surveyor for the amendment to the conservation easement. An easement
review deposit (per Planning Fee schedule in effect at time of review request) shall be paid
to the Town prior to review of the legal description and plat exhibit(s). The conservation
easement amendment shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to issuance
of a building permit.
(14) Mitigation Measure BIO -1: Pre -Construction Survey for White -Tailed Kites and Other
Nesting Birds. Avoidance. To the extent feasible, construction activities shall be scheduled
between November and January to avoid the white-tailed kite nesting season (February- October)
and general nesting bird season (February 1 -September 15). If construction activities are
scheduled to take place outside the white-tailed kite and general nesting bird season, all impacts
to white-tailed kites and nesting birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game
Code would be avoided.
Pre -Construction Surveys. If it is not possible to schedule construction activities between
November 1 and January 31, then a preconstruction survey for white-tailed kite and other nesting
birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to ensure that no nests would be disturbed during
project implementation. The survey shall be conducted no more than five days prior to the
initiation of construction (including but not limited to mobilization and staging, clearing,
grubbing, tree removal, vegetation removal, fence installation, demolition, and grading). If project
activities are delayed by more than five days, an additional nesting bird survey shall be
performed. During this survey, the biologist shall inspect all trees and other potential nesting
habitats (e.g., trees, shrubs, buildings and other structures) in the impact area plus a 250 -foot
buffer for nests. Active nesting is present if a bird is building a nest, sitting in a nest, a nest has
eggs or chicks in it, or adults are observed carrying food to the nest. The results of the surveys
shall be documented.
If an active nest is found during the survey, the biologist shall determine the extent of a
construction -free buffer zone to be established around the nest (typically up to 0.25 mile for
white-tailed kites, 1,000 feet for other raptors, and 250 feet for other species), to ensure that no
nests of species protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code will be disturbed
during project implementation. Within the buffer zone, no site disturbance and mobilization of
heavy equipment, including but not limited to equipment staging, fence installation, clearing,
grubbing, vegetation removal, demolition, and grading shall be permitted until the chicles have
fledged. Monitoring shall be required to ensure compliance with MBTA and relevant California
Fish and Game Code requirements. Monitoring dates and findings shall be documented.
A qualified biologist is defined as a biologist that has a degree in biological sciences, or similar
degree; a minimum of two years of experience in white-tailed kite and other nesting bird surveys
with positive results; and must be able to identify the species and be familiar with nesting
behavior of common and special -status bird species found in the project area.
(15) Mitigation Measure BIO -2: Roosting Bat Protection. Within 30 days before the start of
construction at the project site (including but not limited to mobilization and staging, clearing,
grubbing, tree removal, vegetation removal, fence installation, demolition, and grading), a
qualified biologist shall survey the site and a 50 -foot buffer for bat roosting habitat (large trees
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with cavities or exfoliating baric, structures with crevices, etc.). The results of the surveys shall be
documented.
If bat roosting habitat and/or signs of bats (e.g., guano pellets or urine staining) are identified in the
survey, a follow-up dusk emergence survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to the
start of construction activities. A dusk survey will determine the number of bats present and shall
also include the use of acoustic equipment to determine species of bats present. The results of the
surveys shall be documented.
If roosting bats are detected, they shall be avoided with roost avoidance buffers, seasonal activity
restrictions, or monitoring of roost locations. If an occupied maternity or colony roost is detected,
CDFW shall be consulted to determine appropriate measures, such as the establishment of a no -
disturbance buffer. Within the buffer zone, no site disturbance and mobilization of heavy
equipment, including but not limited to equipment staging, fence installation, clearing, grubbing,
vegetation removal, demolition, and grading shall be permitted. Monitoring shall be required to
ensure compliance with relevant California Fish and Game Code requirements. Monitoring dates
and findings shall be documented.
A qualified biologist is defined as a biologist that has a degree in biological sciences, or similar
degree; has at least two years of experience conducting bat surveys that resulted in detections of
species present in the project area; and is familiar with the types of equipment used to conduct
surveys.
(16) Mitigation Measure CUL -l: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources. The
District should retain a Professional Archaeologist on an "on-call" basis during ground disturbing
construction to review, identify and evaluate any potential cultural resources that may be
inadvertently exposed during construction. The archaeologist shall review and evaluate any
discoveries to determine if they are historical resource(s) and/or unique archaeological resources
under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during
construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource under CEQA,
he/she shall notify the District and other appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend
mitigation measures to mitigate to a less than significant impact in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance,
preservation in place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among
other options. The completion of a formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) and
Archaeological Treatment Plan (ATP) that may include data recovery may be recommended by
the Professional Archaeologist if significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground
disturbing construction. Development and implementation of the AMP and ATP and treatment of
significant cultural resources will be determined by the District in consultation with any
regulatory agencies.
(17) Mitigation Measure CUL -2a: Construction flans. The Purissima Hills Water District
(District) shall note the project plans that require ground disturbing excavation that there is a
potential for exposing buried cultural resources including prehistoric Native American burials.
(18) Mitigation Measure CUL -2b: Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains. In accordance with
Section 7050.5, Chapter 1492 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sections 5097.94,
5097.98 and 5097.99 of the Public Resources Code, if potential human remains are found, the lead
agency (Purissima Hills Water District) staff and the Santa Clara County Coroner shall be
immediately notified of the discovery. The coroner would provide a determination regarding the
nature of the remains within 48 hours of notification. No further excavation or disturbance of the
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identified material, or any area reasonably suspected to overlie additional remains, can occur
until a determination has been made. If the County Coroner determines that the remains are, or
are believed to be, of Native American ancestry, the coroner would notify the Native American
Heritage Commission within 24 hours. In accordance with California Public Resources Code,
Section 5097.98, the Native American Heritage Commission must immediately notify those
persons it believes to be the Most Likely Descendant from the deceased Native American. Within
48 hours of this notification, the Most Likely Descendant would recommend to the lead agency
their preferred treatment of the remains and associated grave goods.
State law shall be followed in regard to Native American burials (Chapter 1492, Section 7050.5
to the Health and Safety Code, Sections 5097.94, 5097.98 and 5097.99 of the Public Resources
Code). This shall include immediate notification of the appropriate county Coroner/Medical
Examiner and the District.
(19) Prior to beginning any grading operation, all significant trees, particularly any heritage oak trees,
are to be fenced at the drip line. The fencing shall be of a material and structure (chain- link) to
clearly delineate the drip line. Town staff must inspect the fencing and the trees to be fenced
prior to commencement of any grading. The property owner shall call for said inspection at least
three days in advance of the inspection. The fencing must remain throughout the course of
construction. No storage of equipment, vehicles or debris shall be allowed within the drip lines of
these trees. Existing perimeter plantings shall be fenced and retained throughout the entire
construction period.
(20) After completion of rough framing or at least six (6) months prior to scheduling a final
inspection, the applicant shall submit landscape screening and erosion control plans for review by
the Planning Commission. The application for landscape screening and erosion control shall be
accompanied by the applicable fee and deposit. The plans shall be reviewed at a noticed public
hearing. Attention shall be given to plantings which will be adequate to break up the view of the
new structure from surrounding properties and streets. All landscaping required for screening
purposes and for erosion control (as determined by the City Engineer) must be installed prior to
final inspection of the new structure. The landscape screening plan shall comply with Section 10-
2.809 (water efficient landscaping) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code.
(21) A $5,000 landscape maintenance and water usage deposit shall be paid to the Town prior to final
inspection of the new structure. Two years after the project has been completed, the applicant
shall furnish staff with the last 12 months of water usage for the property and conduct a site
inspection to ensure installed landscape screening is still present and has been adequately
maintained. Inadequate maintenance of installed landscape screening and/or water usage greater
than the annual usage indicated on the approved parcel water budget worksheet, may result in
complete forfeiture of this deposit,
(22) Prior to requesting the final inspection, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall
certify in writing and state that "the height of the new structure complies with the proposed 32'-
8" maximum structure height, measured as the vertical distance at any point from the top of the
crawl space or basement ceiling if excavated below natural grade, to the highest part of the
structure directly above (including roof materials)." The overall structure height shall be similarly
certified in writing and state that "all points of the building (including chimneys and
appurtenances) lie within a thirty-five (35') foot horizontal band based, measured from the lowest
visible natural or finished grade topographical elevation of the structure along the building line
and the highest topographical elevation of the roof of the structure." The applicant shall submit the
stamped and signed letter(s) to the Community Development Department prior to requesting a
final inspection.
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(23) Prior to requesting the final inspection, a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor shall
certify in writing and state that "the location of the structure and roof eaves, are no less than 23'
from the rear property line and 39' from the side and rear property lines." The elevation of the
new structure shall be similarly certified in writing to state that "the elevation of the new structure
matches the elevation and location shown on the Site Development plan." The applicant shall
submit the stamped and signed letter(s) to the Community Development Department prior to
requesting a final inspection.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
(24) Any, and all, changes to the approved Grading and Drainage plan shall first be approved by the
Town Engineering Department. No grading shall take place during the grading moratorium
(October 1 st to April 30th) except with prior approval from the City Engineer. No grading shall take
place within ten feet of any property line.
(25) An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department for all work
proposed in the public right-of-way. No work within the public right-of-way shall commence
without an encroachment permit.
(26) All public utility services serving the new structure shall be placed underground. The applicant
should contact PG&E immediately after issuance of building permit to start the application
process for undergrounding utilities which can take up to 6-8 months.
Prior To Building Plan Check
(27) Submit a final Grading and Drainage Plan for review and approval by the Engineering
Department. The final plan must meet all stormwater requirements for regulated projects (C.3
requirements) and include all applicable site design and source control measures.
(28) The property owner shall enter into a Stormwater Control Maintenance Agreement with the
Town. This agreement must be signed, notarized, and returned to the Town prior to acceptance of
plans for building plan check.
At Building Plan Check
(29) Submit a Grading and Construction Operation Plan for review and approval by the City Engineer.
This plan must address the following: truck traffic (dust, noise, vehicle and pedestrian safety),
storage of construction materials, placement of sanitary facilities, and parking arrangements for
construction vehicles and personnel. A debris box (trash dumpster) shall be placed on-site for
construction debris collection. The applicant must make arrangements with Green Waste
Recovery, Inc. the Town's exclusive franchise hauler.
(30) Submit a Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) Plan for review and approval.
(31) Submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for review and approval by the Engineering
Department. The contractor and property owner must comply with all applicable NPDES permit
requirements related to grading and erosion/sediment control.
(32) Submit high-quality color photographs of the existing roadways and pathways prior to the
building permit issuance.
(33) Pay pathway fee of in the amount of $10,943.
Prior To Final Approval
(34) The Engineer of Record shall observe the installation of the drainage system, construction of the
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energy dissipators, and completion of the grading activities and state that items have been installed
and constructed per the approved plans. A stamped and signed letter shall be prepared and
submitted to the Town prior to final inspection.
(35) All areas on the site that have the native soil disturbed shall be protected for erosion control
during the rainy season and shall be replanted prior to final inspection.
(36) The property owner shall inform the Town of any damage and shall repair any damage caused by
the construction of the project to pathways, private driveways, and public and private roadways
prior to final inspection.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
(37) Review of this Developmental proposal is limited to acceptability of site access, water supply and
may include specific additional requirements as they pertain to fire department operations, and
shall not be construed as a substitute for formal plan review to determine compliance with
adopted model codes. Prior to performing any work, the applicant shall make application to, and
receive from, the Building Department all applicable construction permits.
(38) Fire Sprinklers Required: (As Noted on Sheet T1.0) Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive. For the
purposes of this section, firewalls used to separate building areas shall be constructed in
accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without openings or penetrations.
NOTE: The owner(s), occupant(s) 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. CFC Sec. 903.2.
(39) Requirement of Fire Alarm system will be determined during building permit.
(40) Fire Apparatus (Engine)Access Roadway Required: Provide an access roadway with a paved
all-weather surface, a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, vertical clearance of 13 feet 6
inches, minimum circulating turning radius of 30 feet inside, 50 feet outside, and a maximum
slope of 15%. Surface shall be capable of supporting 75K pounds. Installations shall conform to
Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications sheet A-1. CFC Sec. 503. On the building
permit plan set, make a note on coversheet that an approved AMMR is included in this
project. The new roadway shall be paved with all weather pavement. The new vehicular
loop will be a one-way road, demarcated with arrows painted on the asphalt. "On Way"
road signage will be painted at the entry onto the pavement. "No Entry" signage will be
painted onto the pavement at the existing of the site. Curbs will be painted red. The
boundary for the all-weather fire access toad to be a painted red strip on the pavement to
identify the clear area as part of the AMMR conditions. PC 24-3591
(41) Buildings and Facilities Access: (As Noted on Sheet Al. 1) Approved fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or with the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the
requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and
all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved
route around the exterior of the building or facility. [CFC, Section 503.1.1].
(42) Emergency Gate/Access Gate Requirements: (As Noted on Sheet ALL) Gate installations shall
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conform with Fire Department Standard Details and Specification G-1 and, when open shall not
obstruct any portion of the required 20' width for emergency access roadways. Locks, if
provided, shall be fire department approved prior to installation. Gates across the emergency
access roadways shall be equipped with an approved access device. If the gates are operated
electrically, an approved Knox key switch shall be installed; if they are operated manually, then an
approved Knox padlock shall be installed. CFC Sec. 503.6 and 506. Sheet ALL showing
automatic sliding gates.
(43) Knox Ivey Boxes/Locks Where Required for Access: (As Noted on Sheet A1.1) Where access
to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate
access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to
require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The Knox Key Box shall be a of an
approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
Locks. An approved Knox Lock shall be installed on gates or similar barriers when required by
the fire code official. Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify
the fire code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or re -keyed. The key to such
lock shall be secured in the key box. [CFC Sec. 506].
(44) Fire Department Connection: (As Noted on Sheet 2.0) The fire department comlection (FDC)
shall be installed at the street on the street address side of the building. It shall be located within
100 feet of a public fire hydrant and within ten (10) feet of the main PIV (unless otherwise
approved by the Chief due to practical difficulties). FDC's shall be equipped with a minimum of
two (2), two -and -one-half (2- 1/2") inch national standard threaded inlet couplings. Orientation of
the FDC shall be such that hose lines may be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets
without interference. FDC's shall be painted safety yellow. [SCCFD, SP -2 Standard].
(45) Required Fire Flow: (Letter received) The fire flow for this project is 1,750 GPM at 20 psi
residual pressure. Since an automatic fire sprinkler system will be installed, the fire flow will be
reduced by 25%, establishing a required adjusted fire flow of 1,312 GPM at 20 psi residual
pressure. Note: The minimum required number and spacing of the hydrants shall be in
accordance with CFC Table C102. L
(46) Address identification: (As Noted on Sheet A1.1) 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.
(47) 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
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having been met by the applicant(s). 2019 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety Code
13114.7.
(48) Construction Site Fire Safety: (As Noted on Sheet ALL) All construction sites must comply
with applicable provisions of the CFC Chapter 33 and our Standard Detail and Specification Sl -
7. Provide appropriate notations on subsequent plan submittals, as appropriate to the project.
CFC Clip. 33.
Please refer to the Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein. If you believe that these conditions
impose any fees, dedications, reservation or other exactions under the California Government Code
Section 66000, you are hereby notified that these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of
the amount of such fees, and/or a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You
are hereby further notified that the 90 -day approval period in which you may protest such fees,
dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has
begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90 -day period complying with all requirements of Section
66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with the Community
Development and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building inspection approval.
NOTE: The Conditional Use Permit is valid for one year from the approval date. All required
building permits must be obtained within that year and work completed per the Town's
Construction Time Limit Ordinance (Chapter 10, Title VIII of the Municipal Code). The
maximum time for completion of the project shall be set by said policy and run from date of
Building Permit issuance.
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