Approval Letter (2020-05-07)CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
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via electronic mail
May 7, 2020
Raymond Shahabi
1113 Erin Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2019-230
Address: 1113 Erin Way
Application: Administrative Site & Architectural Review Permit
Status: Approved
Dear Mr. Shahabi,
The Community Development Director has approved your Administrative Site and
Architectural Review Permit application, subject to the enclosed Conditions of Approval.
This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the Community
Development Department by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2020. If an appeal is received, you will be
immediately notified of its receipt.
If you should have any questions regarding this approval, I may be contacted at (408) 866-
2193 or by email at danielf@campbellca.gov.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fama
Senior Planner
Encl: Conditions of Approval – PLN2019-230
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2019-230
SITE ADDRESS: 1113 Erin Way
APPLICANT: Raymond Shahabi
PROPERTY OWNER: Raymond Shahabi
DATE: May 7, 2020
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that (s)he is required to meet
the following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the
State of California. The lead department with which the applicant will work is identified
on each condition where necessary. Where approval by the Director of Community
Development, City Engineer, Public Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is
required, that review shall be for compliance with all applicable conditions of approval,
adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws and regulations, and accepted
engineering practices, for the items under review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby
notified that (s)he is required to comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City
of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development and are not herein
specified:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for an Administrative Site and Architectural
Review Permit (PLN2019-230) to allow the construction of a 3,020 square-foot two-
story single-family residence on property located at 1113 Erin Way. The project shall
substantially conform to the Revised Project Plans and Color/Material Sheet as
received by the Planning Division on February 11, 2020 and December 3, 2019,
respectively, except as may be modified by the Conditions of Approval herein.
2. Permit Expiration: The Administrative Site and Architectural Review Permit approval
shall be valid for one year from the date of final approval (expiring May 16, 2021).
Within this one-year period, an application for a building permit must be submitted.
Failure to meet this deadline or expiration of an issued building permit will result in the
Administrative Site and Architectural Review Permit being rendered void.
3. Planning Final Required: Planning Division clearance is required prior to final Building
Permit clearance. Construction not in substantial compliance with the approved project
plans shall not be approved without prior authorization of the necessary approving
body.
4. On-Site Lighting: On-site lighting shall be shielded away from adjacent properties and
directed on site. The design and type of lighting fixtures and lighting intensity of any
proposed exterior lighting for the project shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director prior to installation of the lighting for compliance
with all applicable Conditions of Approval, ordinances, laws and regulations. Lighting
fixtures shall be of a decorative design to be compatible with the residential
development and shall incorporate energy saving features.
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5. Water Efficient Landscape Standards: The California Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (MWELO) provides two sets of requirements based on the square footage of
the project landscape area (greater than 2,500 sf vs. equal to or less than 2,500 sf).
Depending on the final amount of landscaping area, one of the following standards will
apply:
a. With a total project landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square
feet, this project is subject to the updated California Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). This document is available at:
http://www.cityofcampbell.com/DocumentCenter/View/176 or on the Planning
Division’s Zoning and Land Use webpage through www.cityofcampbell.com.
The building permit application submittal shall demonstrate compliance with
the full MWELO requirements and shall include a Landscape Documentation
Package prepared by an authorized and licensed professional demonstrating
compliance with the full MWELO requirements with the following required
elements:
i. Project Information per Section 492.3.
ii. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet per Section 492.4 (Appendix B of
the MWELO).
1. Include the worksheet within the plan set AND
2. Provide a separate 8.5x11 hard copy or pdf via email to the
project planner.
iii. Soil Management Report per Section 492.5.
iv. Landscape Design Plan per Section 492.6.
v. Irrigation Design Plan per Section 492.7.
vi. Grading Design Plan per Section 492.8.
**Note that a Certificate of Completion will be required prior to permit
final.
b. If the landscape area is less than 2,500 square feet, the project may comply
with the Prescriptive Compliance Option in Appendix D of the MWELO. This
document is available at:
http://www.cityofcampbell.com/DocumentCenter/View/176 or on the Planning
Division’s Zoning and Land Use webpage through www.cityofcampbell.com.
The building permit application submittal shall demonstrate compliance with
the Prescriptive Compliance requirements and shall include the following:
i. Planting and Irrigation Plans that meet all requirements of the
Prescriptive Compliance Option in Appendix D.
Note: If the project landscape area increases during the course of the project,
additional requirements will apply.
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6. Fences/Walls: Any newly proposed fencing and/or walls shall comply with Campbell
Municipal Code Section 21.18.060 and shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Community Development Department.
7. Contractor Contact Information Posting: The project site shall be posted with the name
and contact number of the lead contractor in a location visible from the public street
prior to the issuance of building permits.
8. Construction Activities: The applicant shall abide by the following requirements during
construction:
a. The project site shall be posted with the name and contact number of the lead
contractor in a location visible from the public street prior to the issuance of
building permits.
b. Construction activities shall be limited to weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. No construction shall take
place on Sundays or holidays unless an exception is granted by the Building
Official.
c. All construction equipment with internal combustion engines used on the project
site shall be properly muffled and maintained in good working condition.
d. Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines shall be strictly prohibited.
e. All stationary noise-generating construction equipment, such as air compressors and
portable power generators, shall be located as far as possible from noise-sensitive
receptors such as existing residences and businesses.
f. Use standard dust and erosion control measures that comply with the adopted Best
Management Practices for the City of Campbell.
Building Division
9. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
new residential dwelling structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/
Plumbing Mechanical fees when such work is part of the permit.
10. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and
oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building
permits shall be “wet stamped” and signed by the qualifying professional person.
11. Construction Plans: The conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
12. Size of Plans: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building permits
shall be 24 in. X 36 in.
13. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that
identifies property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as
appropriate. Site plan shall also include site drainage details. Elevation bench marks
shall be called out at all locations that are identified as “natural grade” and intended for
use to determine the height of the proposed structure.
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14. Title 24 Energy Compliance: California Title 24 Energy Compliance forms shall be
blue-lined on the construction plans. 8½ X 11 calculations shall be submitted as well.
15. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by C.B.C. Chapter 17, 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 permits,
in accordance with C.B.C Chapter 1, Section 106. Please obtain City of Campbell,
Special Inspection forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
16. The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley Non-point Source Pollution Control
Program specification sheet shall be part of plan submittal. The specification sheet
(size 24” X 36”) is available at the Building Division service counter.
17. Approvals Required: The project requires the following agency approval prior to
issuance of the building permit:
o West Valley Sanitation District (378-2407)
o Santa Clara County Fire Department (378-4010)
o Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Demolitions Only)
o San Jose Water Company (279-7900)
o School District:
▪ Campbell Union School District (378-3405)
▪ Campbell Union High School District (371-0960)
▪ Moreland School District (379-1370)
▪ Cambrian School District (377-2103)
Note: To determine your district, contact the offices identified above. Obtain the
School District payment form from the City Building Division, after the Division has
approved the building permit application.
18. P.G.& E.: Applicant is advised to contact Pacific Gas and Electric Company as early
as possible in the approval process. Service installations, changes and/or relocations
may require substantial scheduling time and can cause significant delays in the
approval process. Applicant should also consult with P.G. and E. concerning utility
easements, distribution pole locations and required conductor clearances.
19. California Green Building Code: This project is subject to the mandatory requirements
for new residential structures under the California Green Building Code, 2010 edition.
20. Construction Fencing: This project shall be properly enclosed with construction fencing
to prevent unauthorized access to the site during construction. The construction site
shall be secured to prevent vandalism and/or theft during hours when no work is being
done. All protected trees shall be fenced to prevent damage to root systems.
21. Build It Green: Applicant shall complete and submit a “Build it Green” inventory of
the proposed new single family project prior to issuance of building permit.
22. Fire Protection System: This project requires an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System in
compliance with Section 903.2.8 California Building Code 2010 ed.
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23. Storm Water Requirements: Storm water run-off from impervious surface created by
this permitted project shall be directed to vegetated areas on the project parcel. Storm
water shall not drain onto neighboring parcels.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The scope of this project triggers the requirement for Frontage Improvements as
required by Campbell Municipal Code 11.24.040. However, per the Campbell Village
Neighborhood Plan, this section of Erin Way has been designated to have rolled curb and
gutter with no sidewalk. Please note that the Plan does require the unimproved right-of-
way behind the rolled curb to remain pervious (no paving) to allow for stormwater
infiltration.
24. Storm Drain Area Fee: Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits for the site,
the applicant shall pay the required Storm Drain Area fee, currently set at $2,120.00 per
net acre, which is $746.00 (set for R-1/multi family/commercial land use).
25. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Measures: Prior to issuance of any grading or
building permits, the applicant shall comply with the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, Santa Clara Valley Water District
requirements, and the Campbell Municipal Code regarding stormwater pollution
prevention. The primary objectives are to improve the quality and reduce the quantity
of stormwater runoff to the bay.
Resources to achieve these objectives include Stormwater Best Management Practices
Handbook for New Development and Redevelopment (“CA BMP Handbook”) by the
California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA), 2003; Start at the Source: A
Design Guidance Manual for Stormwater Quality Protection (“Start at the Source”) by
the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association (BASMAA), 1999; and
Using Site Design Techniques to Meet Development Standards for Stormwater Quality:
A Companion Document to Start at the Source (“Using Site Design Techniques”) by
BASMAA, 2003.
26. Utilities: All on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section 21.18.140 of
the Campbell Municipal Code for any new or remodeled buildings or additions.
Applicant shall comply with all plan submittals, permitting, and fee requirements of the
serving utility companies.
Utility locations shall not cause damage to any existing street trees. Where there are
utility conflicts due to established tree roots or where a new tree will be installed,
alternate locations for utilities shall be explored. Include utility trench details where
necessary.
27. Water Meter(s) and Sewer Cleanout(s): Existing and proposed water meter(s) and
sewer cleanout(s) shall be relocated or installed on private property behind the public
right-of-way line.
28. Utility Coordination Plan: Prior to issuance of building permits for the site, the
applicant shall submit a utility coordination plan and schedule for approval by the City
Engineer for installation and/or abandonment of all utilities. The plan shall clearly
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show the location and size of all existing utilities and the associated main lines; indicate
which utilities and services are to remain; which utilities and services are to be
abandoned, and where new utilities and services will be installed. Joint trenches for
new utilities shall be used whenever possible.
29. Pavement Restoration: The applicant shall restore the pavement in compliance with
City standard requirements. In the event that the roadway has recently received a
pavement treatment or reconstruction, the project will be subject to the City’s Street
Cut Moratorium. The applicant will be required to perform enhanced pavement
restoration consistent with the restoration requirements associated with the Street Cut
Moratorium. The City’s Pavement Maintenance Program website
(https://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/219) has detailed information on the streets currently
under moratorium and the enhanced restoration requirements.
30. Encroachment Permit, Fees and Deposits: Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits for the site, the applicant shall submit plans for public street improvements, pay
various fees and deposits, post security and provide insurance necessary to obtain an
encroachment permit for construction of the standard public street improvements, as
required by the City Engineer. The plans shall include the following, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer:
a. Show location of all existing and proposed utilities within the existing public
right of way.
b. Removal of existing driveway approach and necessary rolled curb and gutter.
c. Construction of a new City standard driveway approach.
d. Show detail D-15 (Residential Driveway Detail) on plan sheet C1. Modify
detail to use rolled curb.
e. Show detail D-20 (Curb and Gutter Detail) on plan sheet C1.
f. Construction of conforms to existing public and private improvements, as
necessary.
31. Street Improvements Completed for Occupancy and Building Permit Final: Prior to
allowing occupancy and/or final building permit signoff for any and/or all buildings,
the applicant shall have the required street improvements installed and accepted by the
City, and the design engineer shall submit as-built drawings to the City.
32. Maintenance of Landscaping: Owner(s), current and future, are required to maintain
the landscaped area between the rolled curb and the property line in the public right of
way. This includes, but is not limited to: trees, lawn, plantings, irrigation, etc. Trees
shall not be pruned in a manner that would not allow the tree to grow to a mature
height.
33. Utility Encroachment Permit: Separate encroachment permits for the installation of
utilities to serve the development will be required (including water, sewer, gas, electric,
etc.). Applicant shall apply for and pay all necessary fees for utility permits for
sanitary sewer, gas, water, electric and all other utility work.
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34. Additional Street Improvements: Should it be discovered after the approval process
that new utility main lines, extra utility work or other work is required to service the
development, and should those facilities or other work affect any public improvements,
the City may add conditions to the development/project/permit, at the discretion of the
City Engineer, to restore pavement or other public improvements to the satisfaction of
the City.
35. Private Improvements Agreement: There is an existing retaining wall and raised
landscape area in the public right-of-way along Erin Way project frontage, between the
rolled curb and the property line. The project has the following options to address the
existing private improvements within the public right-of-way prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits for the site.
a. The owner shall remove all existing private improvements (retaining wall,
raised landscape and irrigation) in the City right-of-way and construct City
standard improvements, or
b. The owner shall execute an “Agreement for Private Improvements in the Public
Right of Way”. This agreement would be required to allow the existing private
improvements located in the public right of way along the frontage of this
property, and any other non-City standard improvements, to remain.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
36. Formal Plan Review: Review of this development proposal is limited to accessibility
of site access and water supply 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 Division all applicable construction
permits.
37. Fire Sprinklers Required: 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: Covered porches, patios, balconies, and attic spaces may require
fire sprinkler coverage. 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 the this
department for review and approval prior to beginning their work. R313.2 as adopted
and amended by CBLMC.
38. 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. 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
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physically connected in any manner to an applicant 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). 2007 CFC Sec. 903.3.5 and Health and Safety
Code 13114.7
39. Construction Site Fire Safety: All construction sites must comply with applicable
provisions of the CFC Chapter 14 and our Standard Detail and Specification SI-7.
40. Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and
existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street
or road fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their background. CFC Sec.
505.