Incompleteness Letter 1 (2019-12-19)
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department
70 North First Street • Campbell, CA 95008-1423 • TEL (408) 866-2140 • FAX (408) 866-5140 • E-MAIL planning@cityofcampbell.com
via electronic mail
December 19, 2019
Raymond Shahabi
1113 Erin Way
Campbell, CA 95008
Re: File No: PLN2019-230
Address: 1113 Erin Way
Application: Administrative Site & Architectural Review Permit
Status: Incomplete
Dear Mr. Shahabi,
Thank you for your December 2, 2019 submittal of an Administrative Site & Architectural
Review Permit application for construction of a new single-family residence located at the above
referenced property. Based on a review of the application materials, the Campbell Municipal
Code (CMC), and the San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan (STANP), your application has been
deemed incomplete. The following additional information and revisions to the plans are needed
in order to continue processing of this application.
PLAN REVISIONS
1. Grading and Drainage Plan (Sheet C1): The following must be revised on the grading and
drainage plan:
a. Provide surveyed existing (natural) elevation height benchmark (AMSL) throughout
the project site and additional finish grade notations so that the differential between
existing and proposed grade heights can be better understood.
b. Provide retaining wall details (if applicable).
c. Depict the required off-site public improvements noted by the Engineering Division
Comment Sheet (enclosed).
2. Site Plan (Sheet A1.2): Correct the site plan labels; the ‘proposed’ and ‘existing’ are
inversed.
3. Landscaping Plan (Sheet A1.3): The following must be revised on the Landscaping Plan:
a. Identify the size (DBH) and species of all existing on-site trees.
b. Provide notes per the City's standard tree protection measures (enclosed) for the large
existing trees to be retained
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4. Elevations (Sheets A3.1/A3.2): The following must be revised on the Elevations (on all
four sides):
Include the following height measurement in relative values (feet and inches) as well
as lot specific elevation benchmark (AMSL) levels established by the Grading and
Drainage Plan:
(1) Existing grade
(2) Finished grade
(3) Maximum structure height as measured from existing (natural) grade
(4) Finished floors as measured from finished grade
(5) "Wall height" (both stories) as measured from finished grade (not finished
floor):
Gabled Roof: Hipped Roof:
DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
This application was also reviewed by the Engineering Division, Fire District, and Building
Division. Comments from Public Works and Building departments are included for your review.
Comments from the Fire District will be provided under separate cover.
DESIGN REVIEW
This project is subject to the regulations set forth in the Campbell Village Neighborhood Plan.
This Neighborhood Plan references Design Guidelines that are intended to protect and reinforce
the positive attributes of the City’s neighborhoods. In staff’s assessment, the proposed design
requires some revision, as noted in the enclosed red-lined elevation drawing. If you choose to
maintain the proposed design without addressing the compatibility considerations, staff may not
support this application or refer it to the Planning Commission for a decision.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (408) 866-2193 or by email at
danielf@cityofcampbell.com. With resubmittal, please provide two 24" x 36", one 11"x17", and
one electronic (PDF) copy of the revised project plans.
Sincerely,
Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
cc: Paul Kermoyan, Community Development Director
Encl: Department Comments; Tree Protection Standards; Red-Line Elevation Sheet
City of Campbell, 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008, (408) 866-2140
STANDARDS FOR TREE PROTECTION DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Construction of private property where protected trees are designated for preservation shall be
protected during development of a property by compliance with the following:
1. Protective fencing shall be installed no closer to the trunk than the dripline, and far
enough from the trunk to protect the integrity of the tree. Protective fencing shall be
installed as followed:
A. The fence shall be a minimum of six feet in height and shall be set securely in place.
B. The fence shall be chain link without slats to allow visibility to the trunk for
inspections and safety.
C. There shall be no storage of any kind prior to or at such time after the protective
fencing is installed.
D. The fence may be adjusted as necessary to accommodate work approved within the
dripline provided any excavation is done in accordance with instructions directed by
a qualified arborist.
2. The existing grade level around a tree shall normally be maintained out to the dripline of
the tree. Alternate grade levels may be approved by the Community Development
Director when it is reasonably demonstrated that the alternate grade will not damage the
health of the tree.
3. Drain wells shall be installed whenever impervious surfaces will be placed over the root
system of a protected tree (the root system generally extends to the outermost edges of
the branches).
4. Trees that have been damaged by construction shall be repaired in accordance with
accepted arboriculture methods.
5. Trees cannot be pruned to accommodate grading or construction without the express
written approval of the City. Upon receipt of written approval, pruning of trees must be
undertaken in accordance with “Pruning Standards” of the International Society of
Arboriculture and must be carried out by a licensed arborist.
6. Soil compaction of the area under the dripline of the tree shall be avoided during all
phases of site clearing and construction.
7. No soil sterilants or weed killer that will inhibit or restrict the tree’s growth may be
applied in the root area.
8. No signs, wires or any other object shall be attached to the tree.
9. Any other measures deemed necessary by a qualified arborist and specified in any report
prepared for development projects with City review and approval.
10. The applicant shall provide the project planner with photos of the installed protective
fencing prior to issuance of a building permit.